Marie made her way down to Double D's house. The cold gave Marie goose bumps, and she regretted not bringing a jacket to cover her black tank top. She decided to instead of thinking about the cold to think about Double D. She smirked at the thought of him, but then she pondered what Eddy had said.
"He doesn't wanna see you, hell he didn't even wanna see me and I'm wonderful" The annoying voice echoed in her head.
She wondered what could have made Edd so upset to not even want to see his friends. He could have just been pissed at them, they always make his life terrible she thought.
An ugly thought came to her. She herself had always tormented Edd despite her attempts at affection. She thought back to her sisters, Eddy and Ed had no sympathy for her sisters, always calling them the worst of names. Lee was hard headed and could take it, but it killed Marie to see her sister May upset over Ed's rejection. Double D was different. He would never curse, he never called anyone names. Every time Marie would pounce on him Double D would reply with an uncomfortable "Excuse Me" "pardon me" "Could you please cease" and gentle words. He had always left Marie down softly. This thought made Marie feel a little guilty, it seemed everyone wanted to get on Double D's nerves. She pushed those thoughts back, she couldn't help it she loved Double D even if Double D didn't return her affection, she could at least try
She Saw Edd's house, and made her way towards his bedroom window. Eddy was not lying Double D looked pretty upset. His head was down and slumped on his desk. She Observed him for a moment and he had gotten up and left his room, when he returned he had a watering can and proceeded to water his cactus plant. Marie wondered how much watering does a cactus plant even need, and shook her head, she often got distracted by small things.
She crept up to his back door and knocked. Edd's parents were seldom home much like her own. She let herself in. Edd's house always seemed haunted to her minus his room that looked alive with his various projects. I'm gonna cheer him up she said as she reapplied her lipstick in the hall mirror. She walked to his room and creaked open the door. He was crying somewhat, at least she thought so as his face was still slumped on his desk. Maire grew uneasy, Double D seldom looked this way. She again pushed those thoughts behind her. "Whats the matter baby?" she said mischievously putting her arms around him.
Double D only looked at her and said "go away." Marie was shocked, she never heard that tone of voice with him. He began the sob quietly, and that broke Marie's heart.
"Ooooh" squeaked Marie as she began to kiss him on the cheek. No reaction came from double, not panic, not pleasure just a sad indifference. Marie felt uncomfortable she thought about leaving right there and visiting him another day. But another part of her wanted to comfort him. She stood up and looked around the room and saw a Thrown report card on the floor. She picked it up and Despite A marks most of the subjects Double D had gotten a C in English. Marie's eyes hovered to the to where the names of the teachers were displayed. Double D's teacher was Sara Jackson . "That bitch" Marie said remembering all the bad marks she had gotten on her essays and presentations from her former teacher. Not to mention all the rude comments about Her blue hair, and clothing. The only good thing was the teacher hated Marie just as much and her switched out of her class. Now she had even crossed Double D the smartest kindest man she ever knew.
"One shouldn't say those mean names" Double D interrupted "Double D she Gave you a C, Everybody hates her, she grades unfairly everybody knows it, not to mention she can't teach for shit!"
"Clearly by the mark I received in the report card I deserved that grade" Replied Edd putting his head down
Marie began to get infuriated, she grabbed Double D by his hat and slapped him lightly, trying her best not to actually hurt him. "This is your only problem Dreamboat you only blame yourself, whether or not it was your fault or your someone else."
"I take responsibility for my own actions whether or not they were a success or failure". Edd said sternly taking the report card from Marie's Hand and putting it in his drawer with his other report cards. "Now if you would, please vacate." Edd opened his door and gestured with his hand.
Marie slammed the door closed and grabbed Double D by the shirt and put her hand up ready to slap him. "Not until you say that C was unfair!" Edd just stared at her terrified "SAY IT!" yelled Marie.
"It wasn't fair" Murmured Edd
"WHAT!" shouted Marie
"It wasn't fair" said Edd more confidently.
Marie couldn't tell if he was honest or not but she didn't care she grabbed Double D into a hug, making him squirm. The familiar reaction made Marie feel warm inside.
"Now call her a bitch" Marie said poking him
"Marie I couldn't possibly."
"I know I know " Marie replied smiling, she even noticed Double D Smiling which made her melt. "anyway I'd hardly consider this a failure you got one C in the first Quarter, just change classes, and pray you get Mr. Pillup".
Edd just stared at her "That Is an excellent idea". Double D grabbed his laptop and started to email his Counselor. "But the damage is done, you don't know my parents they take these things even more serious then me".
"Who cares what anybody thinks" Marie said "knowing you that C will disapear before third quarter, your life is hardly over wuss". Double D just smiled "Thank you for making me feel better Marie". Edd didn't exactly know how to thank her. But then a he all of a sudden leaned in and kissed Marie on the Cheek. Marie fell into a dreamlike state. She heared Edd say something else but she didn't pay attention she was lost in her head replaying that moment.
Snap Snap Snap
Marie awoke "huh?"
"I hope we can become good friends" Double D said extending his hand. Marie just looked at him and moved her hand into a clenched fist.
"umm yeeees?" Double D said as he to made a fist and hit Marie's fist. "Now I have a lot of work to do, If you could please leave me, ill be seeing you tomorrow".
Marie walked out of the room and into living room where she sat for awhile. Then left the House altogether. She made her way to the trailer park not minding the cold
