"Alright Class, today we are going to do partner projects. This will be a contest so try your hardest. The pair that has the most interesting science project will win a lunch at your choice, I will be assigning partners as well," a collective groan filled the Science classroom as Ms. Chinza's voice gave instructions. Edd sighed and continued taking notes until his fate partner for the week was revealed. "Benny and Stevin, Edd and Kevin.." What? No! This had to be a mistake! Eddward glanced back at the jock who instead of having a shocked expression, had a smug smirk and was locking eyes with him. He gulped and whipped back to his seat. "Meet up with your partners for the rest of class and discuss what you should pick your topic on," Edd let a shaky sigh out and made his way to the Redhead's table.

"G-greetings K-kevin," He scrambled out. Kevin tilted his chin up in a greeting and pulled out a notebook. Edd pulled a chair up to the desk and met the taller of the two teens eyes. A large blush formed as well as a chill up his spine. He didn't know that Kevin felt the same. "Damnit, why is this dork making me this way?" He asked himself.

"Alright Double Dork, you're the smart one here, what should we do?" He asked, leaning back in his seat. Edd fidgeted with the edge of his black sock hat beanie. His security blanket since the car accident. His mom said it was a second chance, but he can't even look in the mirror without sobbing his eyes out remembering that night. The smaller of the two teens winced as a hand was placed over his arm. "Edd are you okay? You look like you just saw a ghost," His voice took him back.

"O-oh its nothing, just some old thoughts and memories. N-now, as for the project what do you say about muscles since you play football and other sports we could use that as showing how the muscles are used during the sports hm?" The idea just came to mind after a glance around the room. A large muscles poster hanged in the back next to the hamsters cage. Sparking no interest in working for school Kevin nodded.

"Yeah sure, whatever." The redhead sighed, barely catching any of his words. "So what are we going to do about meeting up and whatnot?" The cyan eyes wondered around before daring to lock with forest green.

"We'll my p-parents wont be home tonight. That should get us started?" With a hopeful glint the jock nodded, taking some of Edds stress along with each bob of his head.

"I'll let you know if I can after school, if its for school my parents usually will let me go." Just as he said that the bell echoed through the halls. Signaling the time for lunch. "Later Dork." Kevin gave a small wave and Edd nervously did too. He collected his things and found his way out the door, where he was greeted by a large bear hug.

"HURRY DOUBLE D BEFORE THEY RUN OUT OF GRAVY!" Ed yelled, Eddy snickered before he was picked up by his larger friend as well.

"ED PUT ME DOWN YOU BIG APE!" Eddy yelled. Stopping by Edds locker Ed released his arms, sending the two flat on the ground. "ED!"

"MY ARMS GOT TIRED EDDY!" Ed called out. "Double D looks upset. Why is Double D upset?!" Edd sighed and closed his locker.

"It appears a familiar face from our childhood is my science partner for a week or so. Never mind that gentlemen. Please go on and find a seat, I shall join you shortly, I have to run these keys to Ms. Chinzas room for gardening." With a small sigh he turned on his heal and walked in an orderly fashion to his teachers room. Of all the things that could happen today, I get stuck with my bully for a partner. Just when I had my life puzzle figured out with friends, family, and everything else. He goes and shatters it. Drat it all.

"Kevin you have to cooperate with him! I made sure you two were together because I sensed a...vibe between you two. Oh Eddward! Wonderful timing! Please come in, I have something I wish to talk to you about!" Edd exchanged glances with Kevin and gulped. He set the keys on the teachers desk and took a seat by Kevin. "Wonderful, alright boys I am to understand you two had a rough childhood...but I want bygones to be bygones for this project and hopefully you two will actually become friends," She stated as if it wasn't a choice. Edd didn't reply. Kevin didn't reply. Ms. Chinza sighed and dismissed them both to lunch.

"She doesn't have the rights to barge in our lives like that, what a...I can't even think of the word!" Kevin groaned. "So dork, I got the okay early because my dad was home. Want to work on the project during lunch?" Edd furrowed his eyebrows.

"I don't think that is very wise Kevin, the others would surely not get along well with me." Edd tapped his fingers together and Kevin rolled his eyes. But when Edds eyes met his...well, he was almost sure he wasn't gay. But for a while now, especially junior year, he caught himself looking at the wrong gender. But it wasn't his teammates. It was Edd himself.

"Whatever dude, I'll meet you at your locker since I don't have practice tonight. Bye Double Dork!" Kevin jogged off towards the lunchroom, raising his hand and waving to the ravenette behind him. Edd twirled one of his unruly curls and sighed. What is wrong with me lately? I know my feelings towards him have changed and that I am gay but Kevin..? No. It wouldn't be right. Keeping his mind together he pushed his feelings out of it for now.

"Hey Kev! You look kind of spaced out, whats up?" Nazz asked, noticing the jocks spacey glances to the Ed's table. "Got someone on your mind?"

"How did you know?" He questioned, confused at the girls way to know this. Nazz chuckled and asked him to go on. "Yeah, but its..questioning right now. I got paired up with Double D for science on purpose, the teacher wants us to 'let bygones be bygones' but..I don't think he'll even trust me anymore. I don't know Nazz..." He pulled off his hat and swished his hand through his short hair before plopping it back on the table.

"Well, do you like him? And if its trust you want then you got to show he can trust you, Edd's a sentimental guy, and very easy to get along with. He just..hides a lot, see? He wont show anyone his smile that much anymore," Kevin glanced to where she was pointing. There Edd sat with his hand covering his laugh and smile. "No one but Eddy and Ed know whats under his beanie. And they won't tell a soul for the sake of their friend. He trust me, because at junior year he came out to me saying he was gay. Everyone had his suspicions but didn't say anything and waited for him to come out. He told me he's afraid because of what people thought about gays. But no one cares but his bullies, they are used to gays and bi's because Nat's pan. You want his trust, you got to repay the favors." Kevin stared at his friend in disbelief.

"What in the hell? When did you get all wise?" Nazz shrugged and shoveled salad in her mouth. Kevin rolled his eyes but took what she said to heart. "How do I earn his trust?

Next Chapter: How to earn a dorks trust.