Edd woke up to the sound of something hitting his window. He got out of bed and put on his bunny slippers. He looked out of his window to find Kevin standing outside his house waving at him. Edd, still half asleep, held up one finger to show he'd be down in a minute. He yawned and stretched as he walked out of his room and down the stairs. He reached the front door and, with some difficulty, unlocked it.
Kevin stood at the other side of the door, fully dressed and wide-eyed. Eddward rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand again, stifling another yawn.
"Sorry to wake you, Edd.." Kevin, now lacking his usual pride and confidence, looked down at the ground and rubbed his forearm. "I just, ya know...though we could talk for a bit. Maybe go for a walk?"
"Kevin, I hardly think that is appropriate...you see, it is quite late, and we have plans for tomorrow. We can go for a walk then, but right now-"
"Please, Edd...I just...can't be home right now."
Edd knew that Kevin had always had problems with his dad, and he could tell that right now he was having one of those 'problems'. Edd nodded and allowed Kevin inside, asking him to remove his shoes before entering.
"Thanks, Edd...I know that it's late and all. I just. You know..."
"It is no problem Kevin. I'm always willing to help a friend." Eddward smiled, starting to yawn again.
"I'm really sorry, if you're tired you can go back to bed. I can, you know, stay down here and take care of myself."
"Nonsense. I am your host here and I shall care for you as such. Do you have a change of clothes for sleeping?" Seeing the downcast look on Kevin's face, Edd realised that he came with no clothes or supplies. "No worries, Kevin. I have a spare toothbrush, clothes that may fit you, and a place for you to sleep. If you'll wait here." Edd smiled and ran up the stairs. Kevin turned and walked over to the couch.
Double D was such a great guy, helping him out like this with no warning, taking him in with barely an explanation. Kevin had always liked Double D better than the other Eds. He was smart, kind, and didn't enjoy the scams Eddy always played as a kid.
Kevin turned around when he heard light footsteps coming down the stairs. He stopped halfway down, just far enough that Kevin could hear his whisper.
"The bathroom is up here. I have a change of clothes and a toothbrush and toothpaste ready for you. If you wish to shower I can show you how it works and get you a fresh towel for you. The shower can be a bit tricky at times, so if you need help, don't hesitate to call. My parents won't be home for a few more hours."
"Thanks so much, Double D." Kevin said as he started up the stairs. "I owe you big time!"
"Let's not say that." Edd smiled as he led Kevin to the bathroom. Inside, he started the shower for Kevin and reached down a towel. "I'll be in my room just down the hall if you need anything."
"Thanks, man." Kevin smiled brightly at Edd as he walked out of the bathroom and towards his room, stopping at a closet halfway there. Edd pulled out some sheets and a pillow and moved into his room.
The small teen laid the bed supplies on his desk while he flattened himself on the floor to reach the air mattress under his own bed. He pumped the mattress up with the vacuum in his closet. Once filled with air and at the right level for the best support, Edd pulled the sheets onto the bed and placed the pillow neatly on top. Just as he left his room to retrieve a comforter for Kevin, the jock exited the bathroom, nothing but the pajama bottoms Edd had found for him on.
Edd flushed bright red. Kevin looked down at his bare chest and smirked. He still had the towel and was drying his hair. The cap that he hardly ever took off was resting in the pile of his clothes in his arms.
"Sorry, the shirt didn't fit." Kevin said, noticing what the ravenette was blushing about.
"That's quite alright. I could find a bigger one, perhaps-"
"Double D, it's fine. I sleep like this anyway."
"If you're sure, Kevin..." Double D continued blushing as he grabbed a comforter from the closet and lead the taller male to his bedroom
Kevin had never seen the dorks room before, and he wasn't shocked to find that it matched the kid perfectly, everything neat and organized. There was a label on everything, even the bookshelf displayed what kind of books went where.
Double D had never had anyone in his room besides the Ed's and his parents. It felt odd to lead Kevin in and show him where he was to sleep. He spread the comforter over the air mattress and moved over to his own bed.
"Good night, Kevin. I hope you sleep well."
"Thanks again, Double D. For all of this. G'night." Kevin laid down under the covers that had been provided. Both teens were soon asleep, dreaming about the date that would come tomorrow.
