Chapter 4: A future together
He was in the lobby for no longer then ten minutes before the sock head came huffing out of the office.
"I've decided not to attend this school." Edd crossed his arms in a firm defiance.Kevin lazily looked up from the magazine he had snagged off one of the coffee tables.
"What's wrong with it?" Kevin tossed the magazine aside. He rose from the chair and stretched out his limbs. "I thought you said this place had 'potential', where did that sense of positivity go?" a cheeky smile crossed the red heads face when his boyfriend's eyes narrowed. As a reply Edd turned on his heels and walked away. "Oi, come on Edd don't be like that." He jogged the few feet between the two of them, and wrapped his arm around the smaller male.
"Okay you don't like this place then okay. There are other places we can go look at."
Edd sighed, leaning into Kevin. "Just not today please… I want to go home. Perhaps watch a movie. You can even pick."
Kevin chuckled, lightly rubbing his hand over his boyfriends back. "Deal. On the way home you can tell me what's bothering you with this place alright?" Sighing, Edd gave a small nod as the pair made their way toward Edd's car. Kevin brought out the keys quickly pressing a button to unlock the doors. "I'll drive this time too."
Edd was usually use to Kevin being chivalrous. However, it constantly caught him by surprise when his boyfriend would open a door for him and steal a kiss. This time was no expection. And so Edd climbed into his car fully red in the face from a sudden deep kiss. It left Kevin feeling smug. He enjoyed that smug feeling.
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"It was my parents." On the freeway, making their way home; Edd had chosen to explain his reasoning. "They handpicked that school." There was a bitter laugh from the sock head. "Why is it they think they can simply tell me I have to be a doctor or an engineer? Why can't they just accept that I want to be my own person?"
Edd looked at Kevin in exasperation.
"Have you talked with them? Explained how much Exobiology means to you?" There was a nagging suspension in the back of Kevin's mind telling him that the problem with Edd's parents was only part of the problem. And like every problem, he knew there would be a solution at the one place Edd cherished.
As the exit came up for peach creek, Kevin continued down the freeway. Edd looked over at him with a raised eyebrow. "What happened to watching a movie?"
"I got a better idea. We need to talk about what is really going on, besides your parents not understanding your career choice."
Edd stiffened, his arms crossed over his chest, his nose turned up slightly. "No idea what you mean." Kevin simply shook his head and continued on with the drive.
After three more exits and the couple were making their way across the parking lot of the Planetarium. Smiles were shared, hands were held as they remembered cherished moments that happened at that special place. A first horribly ruined thanks to a certain teal haired butt king, date. A secret make out session interrupted by the peach creek elementary first class field trip.
An anniversary surprise planned perfectly that ended with dinner on the roof of the planetarium after reservations were discovered to have been canceled by the teal beast.
"He did make it up to us though. And his Butt-lers do know how to make a fantastic spaghetti casserole." Edd grinned.
"Yeah… I guess it could have gone a lot worse" Kevin ran a hand through his hair before opening the door for Edd. Just before Edd went through the door way be reached up and gave Kevin a peck on his cheek.
"Got you."
Stars, though fake were still breath taking to Edd. Kevin loved seeing him in awe. To see him in wonder reminded him of when he had first met Edd. "Babe?"
"Hmm?" Edd tore his gaze from the dome of the planetarium to look into two deep green eyes.
"I love you. I've loved you for a long time you know?" He linked their hands, bringing Edds pale hand to his lips.
"And how long is a long time? Hmm?" Edd's eyes danced in the lighting from the stars. There was a healthy blush creeping on his face.
Kevin took his time answering, kissing each knuckle on his boyfriends pale hand before taking the other and repeating his action.
"It started out as a crush when you moved to peach creek all those years ago. After you started hanging out with the other Eds more I sorta shrugged it off and tried to move on. But then in high school… You sorta just came into your own. You went from being this cute kid a cross the street to being this beautiful creature I wanted to spend all my time with."
Kevin reached out and cupped Edds cheeks.
"You have to know I would not be leaving you if it was not something I had to do. This is for our future babe.Because I want to spend forever with you, okay?"
The smile on Edds face was quickly exchanged for a tearful pout. He nodded in spite himself. "No it's not okay. But I'm trying to let it be fine." Tears ran over Kevin's hands. The red head wrapped his arms around the crying genius and rubbed his back gently.
"shh.. Hey hey, you still have me all to yourself till you leave for college. IF you choose a school."
Edd sighed, crawling onto Kevin's lap. "I will. I just wanted to spend as much time with you as I could before you had to leave." Kevin chuckled rubbing comforting circles on Edd's back, resting him chin atop that signature hat Edd cherished.
"Edd, I have something I want to give you." The raventte was shifted back into his previous seat. "I wanted to wait till next week four our anniversary but, I guess this is as best a time as any." Kevin stood up and took a folded bag out of his jackets pocket.Edd watched him closely as the bag was unrolled, opened and a small box pulled. A hand flew to his mouth, tears building in his eyes as Kevin kneeled before him.
"Kevin…?"
Kevin took the genius's hand from his mouth, staring up into cyan eyes. "Eddward St. Vincent, in a matter of 12 years you have stolen my heart. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?"
Edd opened his mouth to respond but was interrupted by hollering and whooping coming from one of the doorways. He turned to see his friends of the Cul De Sac cheering the two of them on. It caused him to flash a gapped grin. "Nothing would make me happier. Yes. I will marry you Kevin Barr."
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Explaining to Edds parents that at 18 they could marry each other without the need of a blessing , was much harder then Edd had made it seem. Kevins father and offered to pay for a majority of the ceremony, while his mother simply gushed over how happy she was to be planning a wedding before Kevin left for the army.
Edd's father offered his support for the couple.
Cynthia St. Vincent simply refused to acknowledge that Kevin and Edd had plans for their future.
So while his mother refused to be involved, Edd's father took control of their support team. As a present to the soon to be couple Mr. St. Vincent purchased a small starter home for the happy couple.
"My only requirement is that you love each with everything you have. Understand?"
The couple shared hugs with Mr. St. Vincent thanking him profusely.
It was beyond surreal to think that things were falling into place. Though Kevin knew Edd wish his mother was more willing to be a part of what would be his new life. He hated thinking that his love would have to settle on something. But he hoped things would get better.
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Kevin shook his head as the doors to the elevator opened and he made his way inside. Focus, the button was pressed. He needed to keep his mind straight. The call from Nat talking about doctors and Edd. There was news coming to him, whether good or bad he could handle it. He had to stay calm.
He took a deep breath as the doors opened to the floor needed. Heading out of the small space of quiet, his breathing began to become erratic. Keeping calm was tougher then he figured it would be.
"Pop over here." Jim waved him over to the group of friends still waiting in the hospital. Kevin hugged each person.
"Wheres your sister?" He placed a hand on Jims shoulder before pulling his son into a tight hug.
"Grandma Nan took her home. She wanted me to come too but I refused." Jim looked down at the floor. "I wanted to be here in case dad…" A lump caught in Kevins throat.
"Its okay bud. I know." Kevin gave his sons head a kiss as the doctor came into view. "I'm gonna go talk to the doctor Why don't you have Uncle Nat take you to get some ice cream alright?" Kevin gave Nat a stern look before making his way over to the doctor.
"Ah Mr. Barr I was hoping you would be here. We have good news. The air support has been automatically reduced. Your husband is breathing on his own. And one of the nurses reported him gaining consciousness for a few minutes. He's coming back. It's just a slow process."
Kevin had tears in his eyes. "Thank you. " He shook the doctor's hand.
Things were getting better.
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Hello all
I have returned with another chapter. I know its shorter then my norm.
But so much time went into this and several drafts
But I am finally happy with this chapter.
At least enough to let you all have it.
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And please check out my new Kevedd story Wild Old West.
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