Kevin walked into the coffee shop he had now become a frequent customer at, since he had started dating the insanely cute and adorkable barista. As he approached the counter with his trademark smirk, Double Dee cheerfully greeted him.
"Good morning Kevin!" He said as he prepared another customers coffee.
"Mornin' babe." Kevin said, winking at Edd, causing the Sockhead to blush at the words. Kevin chuckled at how embarrassed his boyfriend had gotten.
"One small coffee, cream and sugar!" Edd called out, handing the cup to the customer and telling him to have a nice day.
"What can I get for you today Kev? The usually, or are you feeling adventurous today?" Edd asked as he took his place at the cash register.
"The usual please, and don't skip the almond milk. And uhm can you come over tonight? I have big news for you." Kevin said, handing Edd a five to pay for his coffee.
"One medium dark roast with extra almond milk, coming right up! And I guess I can come over." Edd said, turning to make Kevin's coffee.
As Edd made the coffee, he began to worry a little. He hadn't been over at Kevin's house in years, the last time being junior year when he helped tutor Kevin in biology. And that was supervised by Kevin's ex-Marine father. As he finished pouring the almond milk into Kevin's coffee, he shook away his worried thoughts. Handing said red head his coffee, Edd reminded him (as he did every morning) to be careful because it was hot.
"I know, I know. Thanks babe, I'll pick you up from your place later." Kevin said, leaning over the counter to kiss Edd goodbye. Before leaving, he whispered into Edd's ear.
"Oh, Dee, what I tell you tonight will be worth celebrating, just the two of us." Kevin whispered in a low and husky tone. Winking as he left the shop to head to the high school.
A rumor had been going around the school that the biology teacher, Mr. Franklin had accepted a job offer to teach at Peach Creek Community College. Kevin hoped the rumors were true, and the more he heard them, the more he believed they were true. The previous week, the principle, Principle Sanders, had emailed all the faculty and staff about a very important meeting that Monday after school in in the auditorium.
"Good afternoon faculty and staff!" Principle Sanders said as she stood on stage in the schools auditorium. "I've called this meeting because our dear Mr. Franklin has an announcement for all of us." She said, turning the mic over to the older gentleman.
"Hello my fellow coworkers. As most of you are aware, there is a rumor going around campus that I have accepted an offer to teach at Peach Creek Community College. I am here today to announce that sadly, these rumors are in fact true. With spring break approaching, so are my final days here at Peach Creek High and I will miss you all so dearly! I just hope you treat my replacement with the same respect you have graced me with all these years." Mr. Franklin ended, handing the mic back over to Principle Sanders with a sad applause from his soon to be ex-coworkers.
"We shall miss you too Mr. Franklin! And now, with that being said, I turn to all of you. We have had many applicants in the past apply for this position, but I am afraid most, if not all have moved on to other schools and other positions. If any of you have anybody you would like to recommend, please speak to me privately in my office. Our meeting has now come to an end. Thank you and have a great day!" She said, moving to get off the stage.
Kevin raced to her office, hoping to get there before anyone else. He made it just as she was unlocking the door.
"Principle Sanders, may I have a word?" Kevin asked as she opened her office door.
"Why of course, Mr. Barr, come in and have a seat." She said with a smile.
"I was hoping to let you know I know someone who would be perfect for the biology teacher position." Kevin said, his voice filled with hope.
"Oh, forgive me but I didn't know you associated with those who were into academics Mr. Barr. Who might you have in mind?" The principle said, surprised.
"Eddward Vincent. He just finished his masters and was looking to get a job here at the school." Kevin said, a blush forming on his face.
"Vincent, ahh I haven't seen him in years. He was the best student this school has ever seen, well in my time here. Why on earth would a bright and intelligent young man such as himself want a job here? I'm sure he could do anything he pleased." The principle said, still surprised.
"Well, he needs to pay off his students loans and he wants to help make kids want to learn or something like that. But I can guarantee that if you call him at 7 o'clock tonight, he will gladly accept." Kevin said, hoping the principle would take his words to thought.
"Mr. Barr, again, forgive me, but didn't you used to bully Eddward and his friends? Why would you want to work with him?" Principle Sanders asked.
"Dee is special to me, and I curse myself every day for what I put him through." Kevin said, full sincerity in his voice.
"Alright Mr. Barr, I'll give him a call tonight. Have a great rest of your day." She said, ushering Kevin out of her office.
Kevin was beyond thrilled, just as he was about to hop on his motorcycle and head to Edd's he got a phone call.
"Yo Pops! What's happenin'?!" Kevin said, the caller ID telling him it was his father.
"Hey son, I just so happen to be in town and wanted to see how you're treating that house we gave you." Kevin's father responded.
"How long are you in town for Pops? I'm having company over tonight, would tomorrow afternoon be a good time for you to stop by?" Kevin said, stopping in his tracks. His dad always picked the wrong time to be around.
"Kevin James Barr! You gotcha self a girl? And do you think I wont be sleeping in my own house while I'm here?" Kevins father said through the phone. "In fact, I'm chilling, balls out on the couch in MY living room."
"DAD! GROSS!" Kevin yelled, shuddering at the image. "Look, I'm picking them up, then coming home, please, oh for the love of God please don't embarrass me." Kevin pleaded.
"I can only promise to act like a father." Was all his dad said before hanging up.
'Great, so much for celebrating with the dork.' Kevin thought as he drove to Edd's appartment.