Friday strolls along and everyone is making their plans for the weekend. The classroom is filled with banter about Nazz's party on Saturday. Her parents were out of town on a weekend honeymoon, so she has the house to all to herself.

Nat laid in a slump over his desk in history class looking up at the teacher, but not hearing a single word. 'When will this be overrrrrrrrrrrrr?' He thought in his head. Nat was ready to get out of this hell hole that they call a high school and claim his weekend. However, the final bell seemed to instead want to contain and torture him rather than set him free. He looked up in a hypnotic gaze at the clock and began to drift off into his imagination. A light tap on his back breaks his day dreaming gaze. 'I'm trying to pass the time imagining about asses, this better be important.' He thinks as he turns to see who is asking for his attention. His face brightens up when he sees it's Nazz and she flashes her usual smile. "Nazz! What is it darling?" He whispers. She leans forward and whispers into his ear. "Hey Nat. You're coming to my party on tomorrow right?"

"Well of course my beautiful sunflower!" He reaches around, grabs her hand and gently kisses it. "Why would I ever miss a party with someone as breath taking as you as the host?" Nazz chuckles and whispers again. "Dude... I kinda need to talk to you after school. Just us if you have the time." She says in a nervous tone. Nat notices the change in her voice and slides his fingers across the back of her soft and delicate hand. "Of course honey bunny. I definitely have time for you."

"Ahem! Mister Goldberg and Misses Van Bartonschmeer!" Nat quickly turns around in his chair and looks up to find Mr. Barge had went from standing at the chalkboard in front of the class to standing in front of his desk. He glares down at Nat with a agitated look. "Wow I'm impressed. Not many people can swallow my last name." Nazz says with a laugh. The displeased teacher shifts his eyes to Nazz and takes a couple steps towards her.

"Whoa Mr. B!" Mr. Barge's stops in his tracks and his eyes shift back to Nat. "That cough doesn't sound so good darling. You should really get that checked. If you want, I could be your doctor." Nat says with a wink. "As everyone knows, my fee is on-.."

"That's enough!" Mr. Barge interrupted. The disgruntled, middle-aged teacher only looked more irritated from the teal haired teen's comments. "I do not appreciate interruptions in my class you two. How would you like to spend all day Saturday in deten-.."

"Mr. Barge!" A voice cracks and pulls the middle-aged professor's attention. The young boy clears his throat and speaks again. "Excuse me Mr. Barge, but didn't you say you had an ancestor that fought in the Civil War? I'd love to hear about that story again." The entire class shifts their eyes towards the young boy. Nat tried to look around the plump figured teacher to see who was speaking, but was unable to see who it was.

The teacher's entire mood changed after the question was asked. He stood up straight and pulled his shoulders back with pride. A small proud smile began to form across his face. He cleared his throat as he walked over towards the young boy. "Ahhh." Mr. Barge finally says. Yes, in fact Eddward my dear boy, not just one ancestor, I had two." He speaks in a proud stern tone. "You see, my great, great-.."

The school bell rings interrupting the teacher and everyone rushes out. Nat runs out of the room and Nazz is not too far behind him. Nat bursts out of the doors and runs down the steps before falling to his knees. "FREEEEDOMMMMMMMMMMMM!" He shouts. Nazz gives him and odd look, but still can't help but to laugh. "Dude... It's not even that serious." Nat jumps up grabbing Nazz by the waist, pulling her closer to his body and stopping his face an inch away from hers. "Did you just say you want to get serious? Oh Nazz you beautiful drop of sunlight you! I thought you'd never ask!" He says as he lifts her from the ground. "But what ever will we tell Kevin?" He whispers. Nazz doesn't respond. She instead gets quiet.

Nat places her down again and gently massages her shoulders. "Is everything alright dear?" He asks in a low tone. Without looking up Nazz responds. "Kevin is actually the one I need to talk to you about." For a few seconds there is silence between them. Then Nat grabs Nazz's hand and pulls her, forcing her to follow him. "We can talk in my car."

They make their way towards Nat's BMW that was sitting in the student parking lot. He slides into the driver side and Nazz of course slides into the passenger seat. He turns on some music to slightly overshadow their voices in case any prying ears try to listen in. "What about Kevin?" Nat asks in a serious tone. Nazz looks down at her lap refusing to look up at him. She runs her fingers through her silk-like blond hair and takes a deep breath. "I'm thinking of-.. No. I'm going to break up with him." For a few seconds again, silence is between them. Nat doesn't respond. "Well this is surprising." Nazz says with a chuckle. "Even always-has-something-to-say Nat is speechless."

Nat opens up his mouth to respond, but Nazz stops him. "It's fine Nat. We just... We're just not right together. I've been thinking and noticing it more and more lately. I don't know, it's just..." She stops to take a deep breath and Nat reaches over and rubs the back of her hand to comfort her. "Whatever we had... It's just not there anymore." She finally finishes. Wet droplets splash onto Nat's hand. Nazz refused to look up and show it, but she was crying. "When are you planning to break up with him?" He asks in a heartbroken tone. Nazz shrugs as her only response.

"Nat sighs and turns his entire body to face her. "If you're having these thoughts, you can't keep stringing him along honey. That's not fair to him and it's not fair to yourself. I love you both more than either of you could ever know right now." Nat raises his hand to push back the golden locks that blocked Nazz's face and secure it behind her ear. He then gently wiped her tears away with his thumb. "Regardless of what you and Kevin are, you are both still my two closest friends. Basically my family. I'll be there for you both in this time." Nat says with a sincere smile. Nazz finally looks up at Nat and leans over to the driver's side to hug him. "Thanks Nat. You really are a good friend." She says in a muffled voice with her face buried into Nat's shoulder.

He reaches around with his arms to hug her back. "Also.." Nat continues. "If either of you need.. You know. A little, physical attention. I'll be there for you then as well." Nazz lets go of Nat and tries to break free of him, but he still has his arms wrapped around her. "Especially if you're going to bring those chest pillows you call b-" Before Nat could finish, Nazz's hand collided with the back of Nat's head. Nat quickly released her to massage the area that Nazz just given her own version of physical attention to. "OW!" He shouted. "What was that for?!" He pouts. Nazz begins to get out of the car, but before exiting she turns around and flashes Nat her trademark smile. "Thanks for everything Nat. I'll see you at my party tomorrow!"

Nazz gets out of the car shutting the door behind her before running off to meet with her friends that were waiting on her. Nat pulls his cell phone out of his pocket to check the time when he notices the EEnE walk out of the school doors. Nat steps out of his car and shouts to the them. "Yoohooo guys! Need a lift?" He says with a wink.

Eddy looks over to Double D with an irked look on his face. "Is he talking to us?"

"Of course I'm talking to you guys!" Nat says as he walks towards them. "It's the least I could do for my savior." He says as he stands between Eddy and Double D and drapes his arm over Double D's shoulder. Ed had already started running towards Nat's car. He ran around in circles screaming with excitement.

The honor roll student looked up at the teal haired teen. "W-w-well. I-I-I..." Nat chuckles. "Well it seems like the walking dictionary is having a hard time putting a sentence together."

"Aren't you shovel-chin's best friend?" Eddy bluntly asked. Nat reaches with his other free arm to wrap it around Eddy. "Aren't you?" He smirks. "Now come on. I'll give you guys a ride home." He says as he pulls Double D and Eddy along with him.

Eddy began to get into the passenger side when Nat stops him. "No sir!" He says in a sing-song voice before Eddy even had a chance to open the door. "Maybe next time. However, for this trip, I want Double D to sit in front." Nat says as he looks over and winks at Double D. "No Nat. It's quite alright. I'm use to-"

"Front." Nat interrupts and gets in the car.

Double D and Eddy finally switch places and get inside. Nat starts the car and begins to drive off. "So guys, what have you been up to lately."

Eddy Quickly takes the opportunity. "Well Nat, I'm glad you asked, because I have the perfect product for you. You see we are se-"

"Oh hush now Eddy. That's not at all what I'm interested in." He says cutting Eddy off. "Nazz's party is tomorrow. You guys are going right?"

"Of course we're going!" Eddy quickly responds. "What dork sits at home on a Saturday night and doesn't go to one of Nazz's parties?"

"Will there be snacks?" Ed asks in an outburst. "Lumpy, there will be an all you can eat buffet. Of ladies." Eddy says with a devious smile.

"Ew! Yuck! Icky girls!" Ed begins to holler in the back seat.

In the commotion, Nat looks over at Double D. "You've been awfully quiet there sweetie. Are you going to Nazz's party?" He asks. Double D doesn't respond. "Well, I'll be going. I'll be flying solo. It just keeps me from being restricted from ass grabbing." Double D clears his throat and begins to speak. "Well I actually wasn't planning on attending. It's a very loud environment, and I have a lot of studying I need to-"

"Nonsense!" Nat interrupts. "You're going to the party. You can even hang with Kevin and I. I don't accept no for an answer, so you just be ready at 9 tomorrow night."

"D-Don't you think Kevin would be a tad uncomfortable with me tagging along with you guys? Besides, if I went with anyone, I feel I should go with my friends." Double D says in a shaky tone.

"Nahhh!" Eddy blurts out. "Ed will be doing his own thing, and I'll be making the moves on the ladies. You go ahead sockhead."

Nat pulled into his driveway and the two Eds in the back climb out of the car. "See ya-sockhead" Eddy yells back as he walks away from the vehicle. "See you tomorrow Double D!" Ed calls out before running to his house.

Nat chuckles and turns off his engine. "I promise you, Kevin will get over it." Nat says in a reassuring tone. "What about you honey? Will you be okay with Kevin and I?"

"W-w-well I don't know you all to well. Kevin a-a-nd I don't really talk since he grew out of torturing my friends and I. I've only passed by him in the hallway and seen him around in the neighborhood."

"Well then!" Nat says with a bright smile. "I think this is a chance for you to get to know each other. Don't you think?" Nat says as he leans over towards Double D.

Double D slowly inches away from Nat to reclaim his personal space. He then lets out a nervous chuckle. "Well I must be going. I guess I'll see you tomorrow night then." He says as he opens the door and quickly gets out of the car. "It's a date." Nat says with a wink. Double D walks towards his home at a quick pace.

Nat pulls his phone out of his pocket and begins a text to Kevin.

"Hey bro, I unfortunately won't be able to have alone time with you before Nazz's party like I wanted.

:(

I have to go to town for a few hours. I'll just meet you there. Also, I'll need you to pick up someone for me."