Edd quietly shuffled into the library before Ed or Eddy could notice. Although they were friends they could be a tad bit suffocating at times. Mid-terms were right around the corner and Ed's lack of knowledge in certain subjects was stressing him out. He wanted to help his friend in anyway he could but he got distracted so easily it was all Edd could do to restrain himself from tying the oaf into a chair.

Edd shook his head to dislodge any more thoughts and sat at his usual spot. With a sigh Edd sagged in the chair for a moment before placing down his books. He placed them carefully beside one another and opened them all to the proper pages before pulling out a tattered spiral. Normally they would be in better condition but this particular spiral had been through one to many shenanigans with Eddy.

Flipping through the pages Edd settled on one and continued the notes for his upcoming research paper. The topics the teacher had picked were rather droll but it helped ease Edd's mind that the paper wouldn't be as hard for his friends.

Losing himself to future writing plans he couldn't remember the time he spent jotting things down and highlighting. His study nook was hidden away through a small maze of bookshelves so he was rarely bothered by people or sounds. Eventually Edd found himself nodding off in the quiet space. He'd stayed helping the Ed's late last night and he made it a point to never sleep in class.

He wasn't sure when he fell asleep but a tugging sensation on his lip suddenly made him jolt awake. Edd wasn't sure if the yelp he heard ringing in his ears was his own or just a figment of his imagination. What he was certain of was that something had tugged on his lips leaving a tingling sensation that lingered for what seemed like ages. Edd blinked trying to clear his groggy mind and found himself focusing on his notes. His poor pencil had been snapped. One half was precariously balancing over his hand and the other had rolled onto his spiral.

'That's peculiar I don't recognize that handwriting. Is that written over my notes?!' Finally snapping awake Edd peeked at the deeply scribbled writing over his notes.

'Double Dweb

Come here tomorrow

since you seem to be

SLACKING'

Edd stared slack jawed at the writing before heaving a frustrated groan.

"How rude! How utterly barbaric! Ruined, my notes are Ruined!" Edd started to pack his stuff away but he refused to close his decimated notebook. Each time he looked at it, it made him more and more peeved.

"Double D?" A tentative voice sounded from behind the shelves and he turned to find May peeking around a corner. Her blonde hair nearly a foot from the floor at her bent angle.

"Pardon me May I'm terribly sorry for disrupting the sanctity of the library silence." Edd pursed his lips for a moment before continuing to place his things back into his satchel.

"Oh it's no problem Double D I just came to check on you because we have to lock up soon." May sauntered over and watched Edd put his things away.

"Goodness is it that late? I'm sorry May you should have woken me sooner I'm sure James would not approve of you being here so late." Edd finally moved to his spiral. He grimaced at the paper.

'Kevin no doubt. The only person who would use the word dweeb.' He carefully grabbed it and systematically closed it. May tried to peek at the words but couldn't make out the jumbled mess.

"Something wrong Double D?" Edd grinned tentatively at the girl. Over the years they had become somewhat close friends.

"Nothing to worry about." Edd put his spiral away and slung his bag over his shoulder. "Did you by chance see Kevin come into the library? Or leave for that matter?" His feet shuffled nervously at the thought of Kevin still hanging around.

"I saw him alright that's why I came to check on you." May clutched the books in her arms for a moment. "I'm not sure where he went but James will find him if he's around." May smiled before turning and leading the way out of the maze. James Mahoney was the school's librarian and May was his appointed assistant. Edd sometimes wondered if May had a thing for him but she never made it a point to tell him so.

As if summoned the tall man appeared at the door smiling at the now bouncy May. "Just grabbing a few things before heading home." May announced. James raised a brow at Edd.

"Taking the Edd with you hmm?" Edd's cheeks heated as May giggled and playfully punched the librarian in the arm.

"Of course not silly I meant these." She held up the books to him and he laughed before corralling them out. Once done locking the door he turned and ruffled the girls hair.

"I'll drive you home." James turned to Edd who realized he'd been staring. "Would you like a ride as well Edd?" The boy stiffened and blushed yet again under the scrutiny of Mr. Mahoney's dark eyes. The man was sort of menacing with his height and wide shoulders.

Before Edd could give an answer something yanked his tie and sent him crashing into another body.

"I'll take him home." Edd found himself half holding onto Kevin's sleeve and face first onto his chest. Looking up he found Kevin sending daggers toward May and Mahoney. Quickly trying to push away from him Edd turned to find James shrug and turn away with May.

"But Doubl-" May peeked at him before James put an arm around her leading her to his car. Edd tried to pull away completely from Kevin but the hold on his tie was making it impossible and demeaning.

"Come now May we don't want your fathers to worry about you."

Edd squirmed and tried to pry Kevin's fingers from his tie. "Kevin let me go this instant! This is absolutely atrocious behavior!" He pushed and jerked until suddenly Kevin turned and began to walk with Edd in tow.