Chapter Three: The Plan

Kevin's POV

I walked out of my last class of the day eager to get home and watch TV or work on my motorcycle some more. And maybe sort out my head. As I rounded a corner to go to the exit, I saw Double D walking down the hallway with Ed and Eddy. Johnny 2x4 came racing by and knocked Double D to the ground. He paused to rush out an apology before running off again. Dork. I saw Ed and Eddy laughing as Double D stumbled back up to gather his things. His face had turned red and he looked kind of cute. Stop it, Kevin! You don't like guys! I walked over to help.

"Need any help, Double Dwe- D?" I asked.

"Thank you, Kevin. I appreciate it." He answered.

I helped him to pick up his things and asked him if he was okay, which thankfully he was.

"I might bruise easy but I'm tougher than I look. Haha."

"Haha, yeah. Anyway, see you later, Double D." I said, walking away.

"You too, Kevin. Have a good day." He replied.

I headed outside into the warm summer air and walked home.

Double D's POV

"What the hell was that all about Double D?" Eddy asked.

"Why, Kevin merely helped me pick up my things after they had fallen, as opposed to you two standing there laughing." I replied, sounding more annoyed than intended.

"Geez, first you sit with him at lunch, then he picks up your things. What is with…" he paused, a lightbulb going off above his head. "I got it! Come on, back to my place!

We rushed to Eddy's house and he pulled us inside, slamming the door. We all collapsed onto his bed, panting like dogs and sweating like them too.

"Okay Eddy," I breathed. "What is this great plan?"

"Does it involve buttered toast?" Ed asked.

"No, lumpy, it doesn't. It's better than that!" He exclaimed. "Remember how Kevin gave Double D those headphones, for free, just because he helped him?"

"Well, yes, but what does that have to do with anything?" I confusedly asked.

"Well, D, it means that he gives out electronics to his friends only," he explained. "And I'm not going to be his friend. You'd have a better chance of Ed getting a brain."

"I like toast," Ed babbled.

"See what I mean?" Eddy asked. "Ed here is too dumb to become Kevin's friend. That leaves you, smarty. You're the only one he likes."

"So you want me to become his friend so you can get free things?" I asked. "What would you do with a bunch of electronics?"

"Bingo Double D. We get the goods and what we won't use, we'll sell for mega cash. We'll be rich I tell you!" He explained.

"W-well, he did offer to "hang out" sometime, s-so I guess I c-could but…"

"Perfect!" Eddy interjected. "You can hang out and become his best friend! Then we'll be loaded!"

"I guess," I muttered.

"Great! Now get out there and get to work!" he bellowed.

Kevin's POV

"I'm sorry Nazz, it just isn't working out. I hope we can still be friends, I just gotta clear my head some." I explained.

"Wha… why? What's wrong? Is everything okay?" she gasped.

"I… I don't know what is wrong. I can't tell you right now, but when I know I'll tell you." I promised.

"Okay. I trust you." She replied.

I stepped outside and made my way to my house wondering who on Earth I could talk to about my problems. That's when I noticed Double D walking home from Eddy's. While I hated talking to him about it, seeing as how he was part of the problem, I jogged over to him and he turned to greet me.

"Oh, hello Kevin," he smiled.

"Hey Double D. Uh, listen, if you weren't too busy I was wondering if you wanted to come over to my place? There's, uh, something I need to talk to you about…" I stammered.

"Why certainly Kevin, I would be delighted to come over," he answered cheerfully.

"Rad," I said nervously.

We walked over to my house and went inside. I motioned for him to sit down on the sofa and offered him a drink.

"No, that's quite alright Kevin, but thank you though. Now, what was it you needed to talk about?" he asked.

"Can you keep a secret?" I questioned. "You cannot tell anyone. Ever."

"Certainly Kevin. I would never tell a secret. I value our friendship too much," he reassured.

I felt my face heat up. Did he really think of me as his friend?

"Uh… well… I broke up with Nazz today. Just a few minutes before I ran into you actually," I began.

"Really?" Double D gasped. "But the two of you always seemed so happy together. What happened?"

"Well," I sighed. "I like someone else. Or, at least, I think I do. I can't help but think about him all the time. Every time I see him in fact."

"Ah." Double D said. "So it's a He that you like?

"Y-yeah. I just can't stop thinking about him. But I can't tell you who it is. Not yet at least." I explained. "I guess I'm having a hard time admitting that I might be gay."

"I can see how it might be hard. It was hard for me to admit I was gay, but once I did I felt so much better," he admitted.

"Wait, what?" I gasped.

"Y-yes," he stammered. "I am gay. I never came out to anyone except for Eddy and Ed. I just wasn't comfortable with it and have seen no need to."

I froze. I couldn't believe it. He was actually gay. Double D was gay. This was incredible news. I tried to hide my excitement.

"That's really cool Double D," I said.

"Y-you mean you don't care?" he asked.

"Nah, I think it's awesome. I didn't care when Jimmy finally came out, so why should I care if you do. And don't worry, I won't tell anyone," I reassured.

"Thank you. It felt good to get it off my chest and tell someone else," he admitted.

"I agree. I do feel a bit better," I admitted as well.

"I had a good time this evening," he began, "but I do need to get home. My computer is in need of repair and I guess I need to repair it."

"Hey, I have a computer you can have. Brand new if you want it," I offered.

He thanked me and smiled, and I once more found myself thinking how cute he was. Now that I knew he was gay too, I felt so much better.

Double D's POV

I almost couldn't believe it. It was like music to my ears. Don't get me wrong, I liked Kevin and Nazz being together, or rather, had no problems with it, but I was happy they had broken up. Ever since Kevin came over to study for that Science test, I have not been able to get him out of my mind. His tall, muscular body. Flaming red hair. Gorgeous green eyes. He's been on my mind constantly, and now that I knew he was single and gay, I felt that I had a chance. But I was too scared to say anything yet. I hoped we would be able to at least continue our friendship.

He brought out the computer, as well as an MP3 player ("to go with those new headphones" he told me). He helped me carry them to my house and even helped me set it up and make sure it was in working order.

"Thank you very much, Kevin. But how can I repay you?" I questioned.

"You don't have to," he insisted. "Keep it, seriously."

I thanked him again, and then he told me he had to go. I dove onto my bed and grinned into my pillow. Today was a fantastic day.