A/N: You guys have no idea how frustrating this chapter was to write. Basically, I wrote it down on notepad as I do my other chapters, and my computer crashed! It didn't get saved at all so I had to re-write it from scratch, I was so pissed oh my gosh. That'll teach me to save constantly. And yeah, I wanted to establish a natural flow of how their relationship developed cause I think it's important to build up on it, not suddenly in lovey dovey mode after just one thing so this chapter and the next will focus on that. Prepare for some full-on fluff!
My headcanon for Double D is that he's naively honest, he speaks his mind regardless of how embarrassing or awkward it might be in normal company. To counter this, Kevin is excessively blunt, frank, and sarcastic, which I think makes a good mix with Double D.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ed, Edd, and Eddy! Nat is c2ndy2c1d's!
Falling, Quite Literally Chapter 2: Teach Me
Two days and an extensive check up later that showed he had no further damage besides a few bruises, Double D found himself sitting beside and trying to explain how to compute for the percent composition of an element and it's percent yield to a passive, slightly irate jock in his tidied up bedroom. After thoroughly explaining how to compute for the solutions of Kevin's Chemistry homework, Kevin immediately went to solving the problems, grumbling the entire time to himself about how boring it was.
'I could be doing so many things other than this on a Friday night, like hanging out with Nazz and Nat. Man, I wonder what those two are doing right now. Way better than percent yields whatever that means that's for sure. A few more weeks of this and I'm gonna turn into one of the dweebs. Shit.'
Unbeknownst to Kevin and his internal musings, Double D silently watched him carefully. 'I always knew that Kevin was a very attractive example of the Anatomically Modern Human Male, but I never knew I would ever have the privilege to examine his features in such close proximity. And looking at him from such a short distance confirms what I always thought, Kevin really is a beautiful creature.'
Double D appraised him entirely, from the fiery red locks of hair sticking out of the gap on his cap, clear bright emerald eyes with flecks of gold and amber that shone even in the dim light of Double D's desk lamp (labelled "Anna" which Kevin found mildly amusing), straight aquiline nose, thin lips with the bottom slightly fuller and currently being abused by the owner's pearly white teeth in concentration, set on a strong jawline that ended on a sharp, chiseled chin.
'I never understood why Eddy chose to particularly taunt and mock Kevin's chin, in my opinion, it's one of his best features and adds masculinity to his appearance.' Double D thought to himself, unaware of the glare being directed in his direction by the current focus of his thoughts.
"Hey Double Dork, I know I look pretty good but just a small suggestion, once you're finished staring, maybe you could, oh I don't know, do what you're actually supposed to do and HELP ME WITH MY GODDAMNED CHEMISTRY HOMEWORK?" Kevin hissed at him, and Double D snapped out of his reverie, turning big eyes blinking up at the jock.
"Oh do forgive me, Kevin. It's just that I was momentarily distracted by the amber flecks in your eyes. I, for one, know they're not contact lenses and it fascinates me to see irises in such a beautiful shade of green. I never knew that emerald eyes could be so stunning. But then again, English folklore suggests that Fairies and the other Fae folk had startlingly clear green eyes meant to allure others." The dork said with a small laugh at the end and a bright red hue high on his cheeks.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm as beautiful as a goddess or whatever the fuck it was you said. Seriously though, can you help me finish this so I can go? I don't wanna spend the rest of the night doing stupid chemistry when I could be doing something else." Kevin replied, brushing off the compliment and pretending that the flutter of his heart didn't exist, cheeks slightly tinted pink from the embarrassment. 'Like you, for example' He brushed off that thought too. 'Since when have I been attracted to one of the dorks? First asking them for help and now, wanting to get in their pants? Christ, I must be sick or some stupid shit like that.'
"But of course! I need to meet with Eddy for movie night at 7:30 PM sharp as well and there's only fifteen minutes left till 7 PM!" Edd said with a huff and proceeded to help in the task of quickly finishing the last two problems on Kevin's homework. Satisfied that the other problems the jock solved himself were correct, Edd continued to list down notes and shortcuts to make problem solving easier.
As Double D was busy checking his solutions, Kevin couldn't ignore the nagging feeling in the pit of his stomach that the only reason Double D couldn't extend was because he had to watch a movie with Eddy. 'I can't believe he's more excited about watching movies with that greasy weasel Eddy than spending more time with me. I mean, this is Chemistry and he's a freaking nerd, shouldn't this be more fun to him or something?'
"Well Kevin, seeing as we're done with your homework and the current lesson in your subject, I believe you're free to do what you want for the rest of the night! I wrote a few valuable tips on your notebook if you're ever stuck or confused on a problem." Edd said to him, accompanied by a large gap-toothed smile.
"Yeah, Okay. Thanks for the help, I guess. I'll see you on Monday, Double Dweeb." Kevin replied, too busy with the annoying thought of Double D enjoying time with Eddy more than him to notice the warm, soft smile Edd sent his way.
As Kevin walked away to Nazz's house, he couldn't help but miss the nerd, even if he was just with him a few minutes before. 'I was the one who told Double Dork to hurry up so I could leave, and now that we're done, I actually miss him!? What the fuck is wrong with me, holy shit.'
After watching Kevin walk off and turn a curb to disappear from his sight completely, Edd sighed and couldn't help feel a bit lonely that he was gone. 'Eddward, look at you pining for the unattainable, you know this is only for convenience's sake. There's no use in hoping for something more.' With that thought in mind, Double D grabbed a few snacks and DVDs before locking his house and proceeding to meet with the only people he believed to be the only ones who would ever accept him completely.
A/N: That's it for this chapter! There's probably gonna be more fluff in the next one! Hihi! Also, did you guys know that my beta and boyfriend of a year and two months is named Kevin? It's really awkward for him and hilarious for me. He constantly suggests smut and how to write it down to me, but he's also the one who suggested what's going to be the fluff in the next chapter, it's gonna be really cute, so you should thank him! hahaha
Double D, in my headcanon, has slight anxiety and social interaction problems due to different varying factors: His OCD, constantly getting almost hurt/injured due to Eddy's scatterbrained schemes, the Kanker sisters, his parents constantly abandoning him for more pressing matters, and being an outcast and bullied his entire life for being different.