It was a warm Spring day. The bell had just rung for 6th period and a sudden life erupted on Peach Creek High's campus. Students started emerging from classrooms in swarms, and the once quiet campus turned into a frenzy for mere moments as students rushed to their last classes of the day.
All the kids from the cul de sac have grown up, and this was their Senior year. Kevin, Nazz, Rolf, Johnny, the Kanker sisters, Eddy and Edd were all days away from graduation. Ed had been sent to military school during their Freshman year to discipline his erratic behavior and to make use of his impressive strength. His parents were heartbroken to see him go, and even Sarah felt the effects of no longer having her older brother to vent her frustrations onto. Ed had fondly kept in touch with his childhood bestfriends however and had promised to be at their Graduation in the coming weeks.
All of the teens were anxious to finally leave their small town for the world. All of them eager to see what else was waiting for them. All except one.
"Kev! Hurry up! Were going to be late for Government!"
Kevin sighed heavily as he saw his girlfriend jogging to class a few feet in front of him. "Coming babe.." Their class was accross the campus, and Kevins preoccupied mind this afternoon had caused their usual pace to slow down to a leisurely walk.
Everyone knew that Kevin and Nazz would end up together someday. As children, they were inseperable and as time went on.. their feelings for eachother evolved. Once they entered high school, they soon became the golden couple. Nazz had grown to be the ever cliche cheerleader, but wasn't the stereotypical snob. Nazz had always been a sweetheart to everyone, and that only became more prevelant with age. And Kevin in spite of everyone's doubts, had grown up as well. As Nazz being a good influence on him, his ways of tormenting and teasing others had stopped around Sophomore year. He was the star quarter back of the Peach Creek Cobblers, student body president and to everyones surprise a decent singer since he joined choir their Senior year. No one knew Kevin could sing like an angel, not even his girlfriend. But everyone was enamored with him even more after the discovery of his hidden talent.
Kevin and Nazz were even crowned King and Queen of the Senior Prom. Yes, as far as everyone at Peach Creek High was concerned, Kevin and Nazz were the ideal High School sweethearts. But as their high school days were coming down to the wire, something in Kevin just seemed to change. He realized this during their intimate dance at Prom after they were crowned. In an ideal world, he knew that moment should have been one of the happiest times of his life. Holding the supposed girl of his dreams and being the big man on campus? He had everything. Be he felt like it was all fake. That he merely just took on the role that everyone expected him to take on for reputations sake. And as he gazed at Nazz during their dance, he realized that he had confused his familiarity of Nazz for intimate feelings. Not to say that Kevin didn't love her, because he did. She was there for him since childhood. But he saw her more as a bestfriend rather than a lover.
A slender young teenager was basking in the afternoon sun in the middle of the quad as Kevin and Nazz were walking by. The young teen had on a slim fitting red vneck, khaki shorts, knee high socks that nestled into comfortable loafers, and his iconic black beanie with white stripes that was the only remnant of his childhood.
"Hey Double D!" Nazz called out. "How's our Valedictorian doing?"
Double D slowly looked up from the paper that he was intently studying to see who had called for him and smiled at the realization that it was Nazz.
"Salutations Nazz. Kevin. I'm doing quite well, yourselves? How does it feel to be the current King and Queen?" Kevin winced at the mention of their title together.
"We're doing pretty good too, but Mr. Slowpoke here is out of it today" Nazz replied warmly as she linked arms with Kevin.
Double D had then laid his gaze on Kevin. His bright blue-green eyes intrigued Kevin, much more than Nazz's common brown eyes.
"What are you doing laying out in the middle of the quad by yourself dude?" Kevin asked mesmorized almost.
"I have free period, 6th period."
"And you choose to stay on campus?" Nazz and Kevin said in unison.
"Well I like how quiet it gets on campus. It's as quiet as the library, but I can also enjoy the weather." Double D replied gleefully.
Kevin rolled his eyes. "Typical. Leave it up to Double D to study and stay in school when he has the opportunity to leave campus early."
Double D laughed. "Some things never change Kevin. I've always been enthusiastic for academics!"
The final bell rang and Nazz's eyes widened as she realized that herself and Kevin were late.
"We'll catch you later Double D! C'mon babe, Mr. Ferguson doesn't like when were late."
"See you later dork." Kevin managed to say when he broke his gaze.
"See you later Kevin." Double D said as he smiled "Seems like you haven't changed much either!"
Kevin was conveniently seated near the entrance of his Government class. The warm Spring breeze was wafting into the classroom and had Kevin in a daydreaming state. He was staring at the slender fair skinned boy he and Nazz had just spoke with still sitting in the same position in the quad. As Mr. Ferguson was lecturing the class about the Executive Branch, Kevin found himself thinking back to their childhood. He thought back to how rotten he was to Edd and his friends. Why was that? As he thought more about it, he came to the conclusion that it was caused by the same reason that he felt pressured to become the high school golden boy and Nazz's steady boyfriend. Reputation. Kevin had a reputation to uphold, and as a kid.. he really liked the attention he got by bullying a few kids. Poignantly the Ed, Edd and Eddy.
He suddenly felt bad about the truth of the matter, and even felt worse when thinking back to Double D's words of "Seems like you haven't changed much either!"
Did Double D think that about Kevin? That he was still the same boy from their childhood? Kevin then felt confused by his questions. "Why does it matter now?" Kevin muttered under his breath.
"Kevin, would you like to share with the class with what's so fascinating outside that you've ignored my lecture?" Mr. Ferguson said with a dry sarcastic tone.
Kevin broke out of his daydreaming state, and realized where he was. "Sorry Mr. Ferguson.." Kevin said apologetically.
"Thank you for coming back to class with us Kevin. Now please pay attention. This information will be helpful for your final. You're not going to walk at Graduation unless you pass my class! Remember that everyone. You're not just out of the woods just yet!"
As Mr. Ferguson continued with his lecture, Kevin went back to his thoughts about the fair skinned boy. "I'm going to prove Double D wrong... I have changed.."
As class was dismissed, Nazz came up from behind Kevin to give him a hug.
"Baby, are you okay? You've been out of it all day. All week actually.."
"I'm fine, I think I've just been really tired lately. Don't worry baby."
"Okay. Wanna hang out tonight? We haven't had a movie night in a while. The seasons over and I don't have practice with the girls anymore. It'd be nice to get some quality time together in right?" Nazz looked at Kevin with eager eyes, hinting that they hadn't had sex in a while.
Kevin dismissed her advances and replied quite dryly, "I think I better spend tonight studying. I need to catch up for Fergusons class. Hope that's alright.."
"Oh. Okay. Well just call me when you're done studying tonight. Is that okay?" Nazz responded in a defeated tone.
"Yeah, that's cool."
"Alright, bye Babe.." Nazz did her typical tip toe to kiss him goodbye, and Kevin gave her a long hug before he watched her walk to her car and drive off.
Kevin then walked back to the quad and hoped to still see who he was looking for.
And to his delight, Double D was still in his same position but now reading a textbook.
Kevin walked towards the slender boy, and as he got closer Double D sensed his presence and looked up to see who was coming.
Those eyes. Those damn eyes got Kevin every time. Something about Double D's blue-green eyes stirred up butterflies in Kevin's stomach, something that made him confused but made him long for it more.
"Yo Edd. What're you up to?"
"Hello Kevin. Still studying. How was Government?"
"It was alright. Hey, I know this is pretty random, but are you free to hang out for a bit dude?" Kevin asked with a grin
Double D was confused and taken aback by his offer.
"Uh.. I suppose I can spare a few hours since I've caught up with all my classes and I was reviewing key concepts..." Kevin interrupted him mid sentence.
"Alright, great. Let's go." Kevin then lead Double D to his car with a triumphunt feeling guiding his every moment.
As Double D followed him, Kevin had only one thing on his mind. "I'm going to prove I'm not the same guy. I've changed Double D.."