Hey guys so this is my first fanfiction ever, so please I'll need some advice on this whole sha-bang. I will point out that I am a very... verbose writer so expect some lengthy chapters if you do decide to continue reading, and please tell me when I need to shut up about details. This is definitely KevEdd so you will have to expect some pretty heavy guy on guy action going on in the story. I have to also say that I am gay, so I might not be as Seme/Uke as some people prefer and once we get into the smutty side of things it will definitely be a little more graphic for the gay sex, BUT I promise you the fluff will be there (and it will be cuddly.)
Nat is from c2ndy2c1d
CHAPTER ONE:
The sun flowed across Edd's perfectly prepared desk, highlighting the soft lines of the worn book and the soft fading of the old print; his copy of Baudelaire's poetry was a gift from his enamored French teacher his freshman year. Edd was the only one in his 7th period English class to be given the luxury of personal reading, as he was just over two months ahead of the course work. He hadn't felt the need to argue with his teacher when he asked her for more work; instead, he assumed that the stout woman hadn't even planned that far ahead into the course. So, just as every other day, Edd drifted into a 45 minute reverie, constantly reviewing and ordering his thoughts much as he did with his research; 'everything has an order, a place, and function', he often thought to himself. Yet today was much more reflective. He gazed across the room of uninterested students to Eddy, noticing he was on the permanent fixture that was his frowned to himself, wondering how anyone could blatantly ignore such vital information over the text they had to read in the past week; a text Edd had finished the first day of winter break. Eddy was still the shortest of the trio, just barely 5'5, with a growing acne problem since his freshman year. His facial hair grew in odd patches and seemed to always be three days late for a shave. His body hadn't developed much passed its former physique, but now his face had lost its shifty, conniving look and been replaced by constantly drooping eyes and a smile that looked like he was on the verge of laughter at any moment. Eddy's turn to drug-peddling concerned Edd more than anything else about the teen now, for he knew that it would bring him far worse trouble than their old schemes and tricks ever had. Edd had found out the summer after sophomore year, when Eddy suddenly began hanging around with Lee and May Kanker. The sudden interest in the unit of grams and where to get a proper scale, or as he had put it "one of those scientific fuckers you use", tipped Edd off that something was amiss. His insistent pleading fell on deaf ears, finally resolving to make him promise he would only sell marijuana, leaving the "harder" drugs alone. He was doubtful of any truth in Eddy's agreement, but he still considered him to be a close friend, just as he did Ed. Ed was now a towering 6'4 and although he would have made a prominent member of the football team, he turned down all of the coaches pleas for him to join, instead turning to the art club where he created his own comic book illustrations. Somewhere along the way he developed his childish drawings into intricate and well thought out designs. Edd had noticed early on that all of his new illustrations weren't exactly new; instead they were his old drawings from childhood. Edd still wondered where he was mentally half of the time, but his metaphors had strangely become more connected to the issues at hand. He still had Ed to thank for bringing the trio back together after the summer of freshman year, the summer Edd came out to them.
The answer of "yes" had seemed so hard to muster for the shivering Sockhead; his natural response kicked in and a torrent of words spilled out. "Yes, Eddy. I am indeed a h-homosexual. It seems that shortly after the sixth grade it became apparent- well that is to say that I had begun to notice my at-tractions to the same-"
"Shove it sockhead! So all those sleepovers you were trying to get your sick rocks off by looking at me?! All those days we spent locked up in my house you were trying to snuggle up into my bed, huh?! You wanted to get me and Ed to get into your fucking sick games?!" the shortest Ed fumed.
"N-n-no you misunderstand me, Eddy!" He was trembling more than ever now.
"Misunderstand you?! I sure as fuck have, because I would never have a fuckin' faggot for a friend!"
That was the line Edd had feared the most; what he had most dreaded to hear from his best friend in the whole world. It was like the constant rejection from his parents had been forced into a mass the size of a bullet and had been shot through him with the force of those words. He tried to keep his friends there, tried to make it that he wasn't some sort of enemy to the others, but Eddy had made up his mind. He felt his eyes begin to sting as he watched a confused Ed being ripped backwards by his arm by the retreating Eddy. The slam of his front door rang throughout his lonely home.
That was the summer Edd had begun to break out of his mold, forcing himself to progress instead of regress. He slowly began reaching out to the other kids, who had begun to take notice in the rift between the trio. Edd found out through Jimmy and Sarah that Eddy told the others about Edd coming out. At first Edd was fearful of what the others would do to him, but he soon found there wasn't that much interest from the group and with the help of Nazz, he eased into a social life involving the other kids. Edd felt good being invited to things for once; he enjoyed when they would send him a text when Nazz was having a pool party, when Rolf had a soccer game that evening, or when everyone was heading to the lake. It was a good summer for Edd, a different summer. He had noticed his stutter started to fade as he became more comfortable with new people, even gaining confidence enough to learn how to swim. Yet all of his progress couldn't fill the void the other two Ed's left; often occupying his thoughts when he was alone. He still wondered if he should apologize to Eddy, for the feeling of being guilty rampaged through him early on. It was the other kids that indirectly made him understand that he wasn't guilty of anything.
It was in the sweltering heat of July that he was finally reached out to. Edd had been finishing the housework left from the random sticky notes, when he heard the doorbell ring. He assumed it was Nazz inviting him to something but faced instead the design of a superhero tee shirt. Looking up he exclaimed, "Ed! How are you?" His gap showed proudly. "Have you been keeping up with your reading material? Have you finished your comic collection- oh what series was it again?" He was positively beaming with the joy of seeing Ed on his porch.
"Double D, I miss you. It's not the same without you!"
Edd's face slowly fell. "I know Ed, I-I miss you as well, but I do not believe Eddy feels the same in light of what happened," he said, staring down at the small welcome mat outside.
"Oh no, Double D! He misses you just as much as the Kasparian race misses Talwan 8! I know it!" Ed smiled goofily at Edd, shifting his eyes to his right every so often. As Edd opened his mouth to speak, a noise came from the right side of the towering Ed.
"Yeah, Double D," Eddy finally stepped into view. "I think we need to talk..."
Returning to the present, Edd quickly broke out of his thoughts to look at the clock. Exactly two minutes before he had his swim practice. Edd had decided to try out for the swim team after his first year of P.E. (the sound of a rubber ball still sent a shiver down his spine). He'd found that he was a natural in the water that summer, and the smell of the chlorinated water reminded him of a lab. He swiftly bookmarked the unread page and placed the book in its respective spot in his messenger bag. As the bell rang he watched as the other students dashed for the door, and slowly made his way over to where Eddy waited for him. "Hey sockhead you free tonight? Me and Ed wanted to watch that new zombie movie that just came out" he barely flicked his eyes up from the small screen in his hands.
"It's 'Ed and I' Eddy, and I'm afraid I already have an... engagement tonight"
He heard the other boy's soft sigh and a muttered "whatever, I'll just see ya around then." Edd was amazed as he watched how Eddy could maneuver through the crowd without looking up from his phone. Shaking his head he started in the direction for the gym.
The locker room was deserted as always, and Edd began the methodical routine he'd developed. He always arrived early - not out of modesty, which the team assumed, but the fear in the back of his mind. He was still afraid of the team being uncomfortable with his sexuality. He knew that being out for two years had ended most of the bullying he'd received, but every now and then someone would resurface with the insults. He had learned to block them out, but still was angry at the dehumanizing truth behind it; they removed all other qualities he had, turning him into one simple term, gay. It was a surprise for him that the insults began to die down in the past year, but he always kept a small guard up in case one was thrown at him, even amongst his team. He folded each article of clothing and stacked them in a pile in his locker, then grabbed his baggy training suit, admiring the muscular tone he now had. After finishing with his drag suit, he did one last adjustment of his swim cap before making his way out of the locker room. The sun shone through the glass panels on the ceiling, shimmering on the water. Edd's name was there, next to the time and date of when he broke a county record. He always scanned the board upon entering, in the slight chance a change had been made. 'You're still there Eddward,' he smiled to himself 'now just to break it again'. Edd made his way to Coach Van Hopper's office, grimacing softly at the paper posted on the door:
Swim practice has been canceled today and tomorrow (January 20 - 21)
Message has been forwarded via text message to team.
- Administration
Edd knew that his coach was expecting his daughter to be born, but hadn't realized it would be this soon. He was upset with himself for keeping his phone off since yesterday morning. Edd sighed and decided to go on with his normal practice, relishing the thought of practice being canceled the next day. He decided to run back to his locker and grab the waterproof mp3 player he had gotten from his parents last Christmas. He hardly ever used it for fear of insulting his coach, but figured there would be no harm in this situation. He began his normal drills, soon losing himself in his strokes and the music.
"Come on dude!" the teal haired boy roared. "We have no practice and I know that the pool is going to be empty for a fact!" Kevin didn't look too convinced by the overly dramatic Nat.
"How the hell are you so sure?" he crossed his arms.
"I was talking to Charlie. Coach V's baby was born last night!" he said.
"I thought you moved on from Charlie, dude. She told you off pretty harshly last time," Kevin smirked.
"Whoever gives up so easily?" Nat wagged his eyebrows. "So, let's go, come on!" Nat couldn't see any more resistance in Kevin, and swiftly hooked his arm around the redhead's neck and began to drag him into the locker room.
Kevin suddenly stopped and yanked on Nat's arm. "Wait, what about swim suits?"
"Oh come now, there's always the lost and found! I'm sure we can get you a nice speedo! Show of them ass-setts." He winked while dodging the fist heading his way. "Chill dude, I grabbed two gym shorts this morning before I left." Kevin seemed satisfied and finally continued on.
The two football players came out of the locker room shirtless and laughing loudly, drowning out the soft splashes being made by the double dork. Kevin looked at the swimmer and muttered, "Looks like Charlie lied to you, dude."
Nat looked towards the pool and saw the lithe figure cut through the water with grace. "Nah, that's just Double Dude! Come on, let's see how sweet cheeks is fairing!" Nat winked again and made his way along the pool to the end of Edd's lane. Kevin shook his head, hoping to send his thoughts away from the fact that he had to see the cute gapped tooth smile, the light cyan eyes, the soft pale skin, the soft form of his lips- 'Fuck! Get a grip Kevin!' he thought as he nervously stood behind the squatting Nat. Nat tried to get the dork's attention with a swift greeting, but got no response. He waited till the dork was close to the wall, and shot his hand into the water to grab onto the boys wrist, but Edd was in a fury. He was just coming out his flip turn before he felt his ankle being grabbed. Edd whipped out of the water and tore out his earphones, afraid until he saw it was Nat smiling at him.
"Good lord Nathan, drown me why don't you!" His heart rate began to slow as Nat laughed a response.
"Well shit, I thought you were gonna drag me in with you with that force! It's too bad I missed your perky buns though."
Kevin tried to hide the shock he knew was on his face, quickly watching for Edd's reaction. "Really Nathan, I'm afraid you couldn't afford the dinner to acquire such a feat." His small gap shown in his mischievous grin.
Nat rolled his eyes and muttered "Yeah, yeah." Kevin was shocked to hear the dork actually give a witty come-back.
"So what brings you to the pool?" Edd stared up at Nat.
"Well, I'd heard from Charlie that Coach V had his kid last night, and decided to go for a swim with Kev!"
It was the first time Edd noticed the other jock was with them. He looked up, stealthily scanning up the defined muscles of Kevin's torso before saying cheerfully, "Oh hello Kevin."
His only reply was a mumbled "Sup?" as Kevin turned to look toward the office.
Edd looked away disheartened and climbed out of the pool, saying, "Now Nathan I hate to tell you this, but Charlie is seeing a boy from Lemon Brook. She claims it's quite serious as well..." He saw the soft flash of a frown on Nat's face, before it was lost behind another smile.
"Oh well, plenty of other fish in the sea," he winked. "So is it true you have to shave for this sport?" Nat asked lewdly, effectively changing the subject.
"No Nathan, I've developed a rare form of alopecia from the waist down." Edd stuck his tongue out as Nat devised a comeback. He was interrupted by Kevin nudging him.
"We gonna get in or not?"
Nat rolled his eyes and turned to Edd. "Would you mind if we joined you in the pool, sweet cheeks? We weren't planning on swimming laps, but..." He let his voice trail off as he saw the boy look over him to Kevin. Obviously he didn't like what he saw.
"Well I would love to, Nathan, but I have an engagement tonight and I best be off." His smile seemed a bit more distant this time and Nat assumed it was because of Kevin.
"Ah come on Double Dude! I never get to see you anymore since we had Chem. last year!" He pulled his signature puppy face at the boy, but to no avail.
"Thank you for the invitation again. Keep in mind now that the door to the locker room will automatically lock from the outside, so once you leave that's it till tomorrow." Edd said as he picked up his towel. "Have a good evening Nathan," he smiled "Kevin." Edd decided not to make the jock uncomfortable again, and only nodded to him without a look, turning instead towards the locker room.
"Hey sweet cheeks," Nat called, "When is your next meet? I wanna see more of that bubble butt you got there." Edd instantly flushed a crimson color, and turned to the two.
"Really, Nathan! If you must know, it's next Saturday." He turned back and sped to the shower. 'I was so close,' he thought 'Nathan just had to make me blush in front of him!'
"You didn't have to be an asshole to him dude."
Nat stood with his arms crossed "Huh?" Kevin looked back, watching the dork leave. "I wasn't being an asshole."
"Yeah, whatever. Look dude, people change. He was never like that dickwad Eddy at all, cut the guy some slack." Kevin knew he must have seemed like he was being an ass towards Edd, but he just couldn't allow himself to look at him, not how he really wanted to. Kevin just shook his head and pushed Nat into the water.