It was pointless. Even though he was half way through the four hundred page novel Edd couldn't even keep the plot in order. He closed the book, defeated, and rested it on the table next to the couch he currently occupied. Laying down he rested one arm over his weary eyes. 'Honestly..' He tried to count the times he'd been this frustrated over something that involved Kevin but nothing came. In fact, nothing had ever really bothered him like this. Sure there was the scams, the many times Double D thought he'd have a heart attack from the things Ed and Eddy did as well as the other neighborhood kids but nothing like this. What made it worse, he couldn't make it better until he did 'hang out' with the Jock. It was unbelievably uncomfortable. He would have rather prick himself on Jim a few times rather than feel this. 'This?'
Hesitantly, pulling out his mobile from his jean pocket he scrolled finding the occupant of his attention and screwed up his face in disgust, biting down on his tongue as he texted the red head.
' What time did you plan on coming over? ' Once last check for grammar and punctuation... then he waited.
Sent.
Relaxing he let his mobile fall to the floor next to him a small sigh escaping him he had no idea he'd been holding captive. Removing his hat he threaded his fingers through his dark locks tucking slightly. It had been four hours since the encounter and he'd been living in hell, mentally anyway. It was embarrassing. His thought process went back and forth from Nazz being there alone with the Jock to Kevin's build, which was worst of all, and to the possible plot to unfold in god only knew when. A small vibration rattled against the wooden floor beside the couch snapping him from his torment. Snatching up his mobile he read the message without haste his features filling with seemingly familiar heat as his eyes widened.
' When do you want me? '
'Why did that sound.. seem.. so..', A single shake of his head Edd cleared all assumptions of Kevin's words being more than friendly. In his defense, if Kevin didn't want to have that impression wouldn't he have stated his question a little more.. appropriately?
It didn't matter. It was just texting for cryin' out loud. No need to get all worked up again over something so trivial. Attempting to gather his thoughts he figured, with both of them being of the same age, he could tell the ginger to bring over a movie and he being the host could bring out snack for the two of them. It seemed neither of them had anything in common now that he gave it a step back an analyzed for any similarities.
"This is going to be tougher than I originally thought." A small smile crept onto his brush pinked face and Double D sat up heading into the kitchen to inspect what dishes he could possibly prepared for his guest. He supposed now would be the perfect time to start being optimistic. If he was going to be a host, then he might as well be a cheery, decent host. Even if it was just Kevin.
' Fifteen minutes? And bring a movie if you want. '
Sent.
His eyes remained on the screen for a moment longer before shoving it carefully into his back pocket going about to his plans. The time flew by and before he knew it Double D heard the soft ring of the doorbell. His heart dropped setting a newly open bag of Doritos on the coffee table next to a bowl of home-made dip. His heart rate only escalated the closer he came to the door. Giving one more look over his home he smiled contently at the current neat and tidy appeal, satisfied, and opened the door.
Before, he thought he had a reason to be nervous. Kevin was dressed in not quite his usual attire of sportswear but rather a tight green shirt and dark jeans. His hat twisted backward, for the norm, and a dvd case in his hand the other shoved in his black hoodie pocket. A light shade of pink crossed the taller teens face at seeing Double D and he smiled, "Hey dork."
Beneath the ravenettes rib cage the usually calm pulse thumped threatening to burst at any moment. Kevin seemed more appealing than usual and his body knew it, but honestly, he wasn't into guys. In fact, relationships were possibly his worst subject. He didn't fully understand the important or need to have a significant other. To him, having friends was enough. And books.
"Hello Kevin.."Double D's words came out timidly, his sight fluttering back and forth from the man's emerald eyes to the black converses firmly tied up to this ankles the jean material failing to cover the long white laces. 'Oh dear lord, what is wrong with me..?' His breathes coming out soft and shallow, he tried to calm himself seeing the auburn haired boy raise a brow oblivious to his dilemma. "Are you going to let me in dork?", Apparently all shyness escaped resorting in his usual rash behavior as he slid past the other giving Double D's home a look over. Sterile, too clean, sticky notes here and there. Nothing had ever seemed to change over the years.
At the sight of snacks on the coffee table Kevin helped himself, taking a seat on the couch Double D had been occupying for the last few hours reaching for a paper bowl and applying the amount of chips and dip he desired. All the dork could do was stand there and fidget with the bottom of his tee mesmerized by the aroma that was Kevin. 'Why does he smell so pleasant?' Kevin, much to his annoyance at seeing the other hadn't moved from his spot, leaned back into the cushions resting his bowl in his lap.
"Are you gonna stand there all damn day dork?" His tone giving off a lack of patience sending a small shiver down Edd's spine.
Hurriedly, Double D walked to Kevin's side taking the dvd the red head had brought over into his hands gingerly examining the title. 'Chronicle. Seems like a Sci-Fi. Interesting!' Pleased with the selection the smaller teen wasted no time in switching on the movie for the both of them coming to join Kevin excitedly afterward on the couch. Once the movie had started the household went dim, the tv screen providing the only light for the both of them. Neither one of them spoke for the first hour and the movie was beginning to turn Edd awkwardly in his seat with the increase of mental overload and some would classify, gore. Giving a double take to his side Edd remembered he had a guest guilt flooding him for not speaking sooner. Kevin's bowl sat empty in his lap his attention fixated on the nerd next to him. 'Good lord. How long has he been watching me?'
Clearing his throat Double D smiled, "Thank you for coming over Kevin," 'Even though you technically invited yourself.' He mentally added his tooth gapped smiled winning over his main attempted emotion. The jock smiled back leaning over to get a better look at the ravenette feeling that same heat rise to his cheeks against his will, "No problem.. dork."
Double d could only admire in awe at Kevin's features, the light giving a seductive feel to the other males body language, 'Get your mind out of the gutter Eddward, Kevin doesn't -', Thoughts shrieked to a halt as the said boys lips lock with his own making the wave of heat fill Double D's form. Wide eyed all Edd could do was stiffen, unsure how to react, uncertain how to take all of this. Deep down he had to admit he was enjoying feeling the full lips of his neighbor had against his own but never had he expected this of Kevin. All too soon did the joined lips part leaving the jock turning his attention to the television screen casually before setting his used eatery on the coffee table standing from his spot.
"I'm gonna to head on home.." The red head yawned stretching his arms before walking around the couch and headed to the door. Edd only watched in confusion, and slight terror, as the other male retreated around his furniture to exit his home. Had he offended the jock in some way or was he truly tired? Why did the other male kiss him? Didn't he want his movie back? He didn't know what to expect anymore. "Later Double D." Kevin said sweetly pulling down his ball cap and let himself out closing the door softly behind himself.
The movie continued to play but it was only a silence breaker in the background. The room was cold again, and empty. A dagger of loneliness pierced something deep down within Edd seeing Kevin leave like that. Never had he felt this before. Usually he could name such emotions and symptoms for every (what it seemed to feel like) sickness, but for once, he wasn't sure what to call this.