Disclaimer: I do not own Ed, Edd, n Eddy

Nat belongs to C2ndy2c1d

A/N: Andrew is my own Original Charter.

Betad by my Sister Cathy

Chapter 4

While Edd waited for Nat to get gas in his car he took out the little piece of paper with Andrew's number. He looked at it with a smile and took his phone out of his bag. He decided to give Andrew a text seeing how the other teen was nice enough to give him his phone number.

EDD: Greetings Andrew, this is Eddward.

Edd read over the message and gave a smile. It was perfect. He pressed the send button and stuffed the phone into his pocket. A moment later Nat returned to the car and slid right in.

"Sorry about that dude, the car was hungry, and sometimes I just have to feed it," Nat joked. He started the car and pulled away from the gas station.

"It's quit all right, Nathan, I understand completely," Edd answered, flashing Nat a smile.

Nathan chuckled. He had only been in the car for five minutes with Edd and he already liked him. He was rather cute; it was an added bonus. "Thanks, sweet-cheeks. So you live right by Kevin don't you, in that round area?"

"It's called a cul-de-sack, Nathan. Yes, I live across the street from him," Edd corrected. He wasn't sure what to make out of the nickname and so he ignored it.

"Cool, so can you see into Kevin's bedroom? Do you peek at him while he is naked?"

"NATHAN!" Edd screeched, his face turning red. "Of course not! Why on earth would I do that?"

Nat laughed and he stopped at the stop sign. "Cuz he has a hot bod? I bet he peeks in on you."

"Good Lord, man! Do you always ask people you just met if they peek on their Neighbors?" Edd was all embarrassed now, his face was red and he pulled hard on his hat. Nat didn't seem to have any shame, and thought that could be something to envy; Edd couldn't help but feel shy about the questions. Of course he didn't peek at Kevin. That would be rude and he was no peeping tom. He also hoped Kevin wasn't but seeing as Kevin had a thing for Nazz he very much doubted he would look at his window.

Nat was laughing at Edd. The kid got riled so easily. "Sorry dude, I was just wondering. I've only been to Kevin's house twice. He usually comes to mine when we want to hang. With all of you guy's houses being so close, I thought maybe there was some temptation."

Edd crossed his arms and looked away from Nathan in annoyance. "No, Nathan, I assure you I do not peek at Kevin. I highly doubt he peeks at me as well. You know he has a thing for Nazz right?"

"Does he? I thought he was over her, man. He isn't all up her ass as he was last year. Man, was that annoying," Nat laughed. "I thought, ya know, he gave up when she started to have a crush on someone else."

"Nazz has a crush on someone?" That was news to Edd. Then again it wasn't like Edd to gossip. Everything he learned was often by accident or because Eddy had said something about it.

"Yeah, I don't know who though," Nat admitted and he pulled into the cul-de-sack. Nazz and Kevin were both waiting in front of Edd's home. Kevin looked a little annoyed while Nazz just waved.

"Well, good luck on finding out. I am sure you and Kevin could figure it out or wait until she tells someone," Edd suggested and he got out the car. Just as he grabbed his bag his phone went off. He decided to wait and check it once everyone was in the house.

"Salutations, Kevin, Nazz! Sorry to keep you waiting," Edd said in a friendly manner. "Please just wait one moment while I open the door," he said as he searched his bag for his keys.

"It's about time. Nat did you get lost or something?" Kevin asked, swinging his bag from his right shoulder to his left. The weight of holding it was starting to get uncomfortable.

"Sorry, dude, the car was hungry," Nat answered. "Sup Nazzy?"

Nazz chuckled. "Hello, Edd, Nat," she greeted and followed the boys to Edd's front porch. "I thought you were getting frisky with poor Double D," she teased.

"I wish. You know me, Nazz, I wait at least an hour after meeting someone. Otherwise I may get cramps," Nat grinned. "I mean, look at him though; he is adorable!"

"Oh my," Edd was blushing. He had just opened the door when he heard Nat's complement and once more he was red in the face. "P-please take your shoes off by entering my home, thank you," he said and ushered everyone inside. "Does anyone want something to eat or drink?"

"If you have some lemonade I wouldn't mind some, Double D," Nazz answered as she slipped off her sneakers and led the boys to the living room.

"Sure! Nat, Kevin would like some as well?" Edd asked as he gently dropped his bag on the couch.

"Yeah, dude, sounds good," answered Kevin as he set his bag on the floor next to the coffee table. He then took a seat on the couch.

"Wow, I never seen a place covered in sticky notes before. The yellow is amazing!" said Nat. He stood in the center of the room just looking around the place. His bag was dropped at his feet.

"Yes, those are chores and reminders from my parents. Truthfully some are old, I haven't collected them yet. Please everyone make yourselves at home and I will return with the lemonade," Edd answered and left the room.

Nat glanced at Kevin. "This kid is cool," he bluntly said and took a seat next to his best friend. "He talks to his parents by sticky notes, he has a high vocab, embarrasses easily, and is cute. Kevin, why haven't you introduced me earlier?"

Kevin shrugged. "Well I haven't thought about it. Nazz and I haven't really hung out with Double D much over the years until recently."

"Kevin was the cul-de-sack bully growing up," Nazz Explained.

"I can see that. Kevin you're a jerk. How can you be a bully to the Double Dude?" Nat asked, looking appalled.

Kevin rolled his eyes. He knew Nat would like Edd, though if he didn't know any better Nat was starting to crush on the dweeb. "Well, honestly the only time I picked on Edd was when the other two dorks were around. A lot of times I let him be."

"Why?" Nat asked.

"Because Double D also helped Kevin get back at the other Eds," Nazz said for him.

"There are other Eds?" Nat asked amazed. "You mean who live in the cult-de-sac?"

"Why yes, Nathan," Edd said by entering the room carrying a tray of drinks for everyone. "My two best friends are Eddy and Ed with one D."

"Oh! That's why you are called Double D. That's bitchin," said Nat.

Edd wasn't sure what to say about that so he just nodded and smiled politely. He then sat down next to Kevin and grabbed his books. "All right, so what will we be working on today?"

"Math," the three other teens said in union.

"Oh how delightful! What type of math are we talking about?" Edd asked as he took out his math book.

"Algebra," Answered Nat.

"All right then, let's get to work!" Edd said a large smile blooming on his face. Math was one of his favorite subjects next to Science. He was also eager to help his friends out when they needed it.

~X~

After an hour and a half of working on homework and Edd trying to explain how it's done to Nathan, Kevin spoke up. "Guys we should eat something! All this studying and I am starved."

Edd sighed and he had to agree. His stomach had growled twice in the last 20 minutes. "I agree Kevin; it is not wise to work on an empty stomach. I can see what mother has left us in the fridge, if you all like. I may have to do some cooking though."

"Dude, why don't we split for pizza?" Kevin suggested.

"Or burgers! We can go out for burgers!" Nathan chimed in. He had jumped to his feet glad for the distraction.

"Oh, burgers and fries sound really good!," Nazz agreed she had moved from her position on the floor to the couch.

Edd looked at the three of them and he sighed. He wasn't one to eat junk food when studding, but he thought he should make an exception this once. "All right, I guess we can do that. Should I order or...?" he asked, pulling out his cell phone.

"Nah, I'll pick it up. Everyone give me five bucks and your order," Nat said standing to his feet.

"Well that's nice and all, but what does everyone want? Pizza or burgers?" asked Nazz. She too stood up so she could grab her purse.

"I say Pizza. It's cheaper and there isn't a hassle of remembering everyone's order," suggested Kevin. He pulled a five from his wallet and handed it to Nat.

"Good idea Kevin. Pizza is healthier then burgers anyway. Can we get a tray with mushrooms on it?" Edd asked as he handed his money to Nat.

"And extra cheese?" asked Nazz.

"Okay, a mushroom and extra cheesy pizza for Nazz and Double-dude. While a peperoni, sausage cheesy pizza for Kev and I?" Nat said, glancing at Kevin.

"You know it." Kevin said and fist bumped Nat. They shared a grin and Nat left with a wave of his hand.

Just as Nat left, Edd remembered he had a text message and he sat down on the couch to look at it. He was a bit surprised to see two there.

Andrew: Hey! Thanks 4 texting.

Andrew: U Busy?

Edd smiled, he felt a little guilty for not texting Andrew back. He supposed now was a good time that they were on break.

Edd: Sorry for the late reply Andrew. I was helping some friends with home work and doing a bit of studying. We are on break right now though.

He read the text over and smiled. It was perfect he thought so he sent with no hesitation.

"Who ya texting, dork?" Kevin asked as he sat down next to Edd, putting an arm around him. He didn't know why he did it, but since he did there was no tuning back. That would just make things awkward. Kevin didn't like awkward, no he liked to keep things cool.

Edd jumped when he felt Kevin put an arm around him. When nothing violent happened Edd relaxed. "Oh, um just Andrew. He gave me his number so I sent him a text." Edd explained. He put his phone back into is pocket and gave Kevin a smile.

Kevin frowned and his arm slid off from Double D's shoulder. "Ah I see. So are you friends with him now?"

Edd looked surprised at Kevin's question. Was he not supposed to be? "Well, I would like to be. He is rather friendly," he answered honestly.

"Who is Andrew?" Nazz asked her gaze on the two boys.

"He is some guy in our English class." Kevin answered.

"He is very polite, and knows Shakespeare quit well. I was very impressed with his reading today," Edd said, a large smile growing on his face.

"I don't trust him," Kevin blurted out. "There is something fishy about him."

Nazz turned to Kevin a bit shocked. "Why?"

"Kevin you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover," Edd scolded his arms crossing over his chest.

"I'm not. It's just a feeling I have. Who knows, maybe I am wrong," Kevin shrugged. He kept his eyes off of Double D though and focused on his empty lemonade glass. Perhaps the guy was nice, but Kevin couldn't help but not like him.

Nazz chuckled. "You sound jealous," she pointed out.

"Why would Kevin be jealous of Andrew?" asked Edd.

"I'm not jealous of him!" Kevin argued.

Nazz shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know. I am just saying what I see. I could be wrong. Though if you are not jealous, Kevin, then maybe you should try and get to know this guy."

Kevin sighed. "I suppose."

"That's a good idea! I can invite him to our next study session if that's okay?" Edd suggested.

"Yeah, whatever," Kevin scuffed. He grabbed his lemonade and shoved it into Edd's face. "Can I get more, please?"

Edd blinked then gasped. "Oh! Certainly!" he quickly jumped to his feet and glanced at Nazz. "Would you like a refill also, Nazz?"

"Yes, please," Nazz answered and handed Edd her empty glass.

"I will return in a moment. If Nathan returns and wants some more, please let me know and I will grab his glass as well. Or perhaps I should just pour him a glass now for when he returns. Oh dear, but then it may loose its taste from the ice."

"Dude, just wait and get ours for now," Kevin said and rolled his eyes.

"Oh, that's a good idea. All right, I will be back momentarily."

Kevin and Nazz watched the dork leave and chuckled. Sometimes Edd was just too funny when he was nervous or just trying to be polite. It was pretty funny to watch the smartest Ed become worked up over something so simple as lemonade. Kevin really liked that about the dork.

"So, Kev are you sure you aren't jealous over Andrew and Edd talking?" Nazz asked the moment Edd was out of ear shot.

"Yes, Nazz, I'm telling you I just have a bad feeling about the guy," he sighed and removed his hat from his head and ran a hand through his hair. "I'm just trying to look out for our dorky friend."

Nazz didn't believe Kevin, but she felt content with his answer for now. She didn't want to make Kevin mad. She knew the best option was to meet this guy herself. Maybe Kevin was right and this guy was bad news. She wasn't going to judge until she gave him a chance though.

~X~

Edd hummed as he made a fresh pitcher of lemonade. He was about to mix it when his phone went off. He smiled and carefully set the spoon aside to read his new text.

Andrew: Sounds cool. Doing anything this weekend?

Edd smiled and quickly replied.

Edd: Why no, I am not. I was only going to study and maybe find out what Eddy and Ed were doing. Though nothing in particular. Why?

With the text sent Edd returned to the lemonade. Once he thought the beverage was mixed well enough he took a small cup full and tasted it. "Perfect." He said and grabbed his guests' glasses. Just as he filled one cup, his phone buzzed once more and Edd paused his actions to look at it.

Andrew: Do u want 2 hang tomorrow?

Edd poured the second glass of lemonade in thought. He didn't really know Andrew all that well, but perhaps this was a good time to make a new friend. With a smile on his face Edd grabbed the glasses and made his way to the living room. "Here we are," he said handing one to Kevin and the other to Nazz.

"Thanks, dude." the two said in union.

Edd flashed them a smile. "You are welcome."

Edd: That sounds like a splendid idea!

Nazz chuckled. "You seem to be texting this Andrew guy a lot. Do you like him, Edd?"

"What? Heavens no! I mean he is a nice enough guy, but I only met him today," Edd nearly shouted. A small blush painted across his nose at the thought.

Kevin choked on his drink and went into a coughing fit. Was Nazz implying that Double D was gay? And did Edd just confirm that he was? What the hell?

"Oh dear, Kevin are you all right?" Edd asked concerned.

"What happened, dude?" Nazz asked.

"I'm fine, just, it went down the wrong pipe or something," Kevin answered.

"Actually, Kevin, You-"

"Save it, dude. I know you can't really swallow stuff down the wrong pipe or whatever. Save the science talk for another time," Kevin said, cutting Double D off. "Nazz, were you just asking Edd if he liked a dude?"

Nazz looked at Kevin a bit surprised. "Well I didn't mean it like that Kevin."

"Oh dear," Edd gasped. Now he was really embarrassed. Did he just reveal his sexuality on accident? Oh dear.

Before anyone could say anything else the door burst open as Nat barged in. "Pizza man is here with two large pies!" The teen shouted. He took a look around the room and blinked. "Whoa, there's a lot of tension in here. What happened?"

"Oh! Welcome back, Nathan." Edd greeted jumping to his feet. "Lets bring the pizza into the kitchen and grab some plates. Mother and father will be most disappointment in me if I allow us to eat pizza in the living room." Edd, grabbed one of the pizza boxes and led the way into the kitchen. He was thankful for the distraction, that's for sure.

Nat glanced at the other two rather confused. Nazz just shook her head and followed Edd to the kitchen.

"What happened?" Nat asked Kevin.

"Nothing, man, don't worry about it."

"In other words, you'll tell me later!"

"Pretty much.'

~X~

After everyone left and Edd had cleaned the small mess in the kitchen, he returned to his room to relax a bit. His phone had buzzed twice since Nat had returned with the pizza, but he had ignored it. He didn't want to cause any more trouble or tension by texting Andrew back.

He dug his phone from his pocket and took a look at the text.

Andrew: Cool. What time?

Andrew: and place?

Edd Hummed as he thought of a time and place to meet up with Andrew. It would have to be after he did his Saturday's chores. He supposed Andrew could come to his house for lunch? That sounded pleasant enough, or was it too personal? He was horrible with these sort of things. It can't be that bad, right?

Edd: Do you know where to find Peach lane; the cult-de-sac near the construction site?

Andrew: Ya.

Edd scrunched his nose at the use of grammar. He could never understand why people couldn't use the proper spelling while texting.

Edd: Would you like to come over to my house for lunch around noon?

There was a moment pause before his phone buzzed again.

Andrew: Sure. See u then.

Edd: Alright! Good night, Andrew. See you tomorrow.

Edd smiled and sent send his last text. He felt a tad excited for tomorrow. He had something to look forward to, and it didn't involve making money for Eddy in some weird way. He just hoped Kevin was wrong about Andrew and that the teen wasn't a bad person. Edd doubted that he was, but he still worried a bit.

To be continued...