Puppy Love Chapter 4 –Waking Up in Peach Creek
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Edd closed his bedroom door and tucked his luggage by his dresser, he would take care of it in the morning, right now he was too exhausted to deal with it and so he collapses on his bed face first. Kipper jumps up on the bed and begins to lick his cheek vigorously, reaching up he began to scratch behind kippers left ear, each enjoying the exchange of affection for a few moments. "Yes little one you are quiet right, I can't very well fall asleep in my clothes now can I." Getting up from his bed he quickly changes out of his clothes and into a pair of pajama pants, Daniel had gotten him out of the childhood habit of wearing a pajama top shortly after they started dating in college. Edd had to admit that the sensation of their bare flesh touching at night as they spooned while they were falling asleep had been very intimate and one of his favorite parts of their relationship. The little acts of bonding that they did together, cuddling up on the couch and watching movies together, the sweet kisses they shared as they cooked dinner together and holding each other as they fell asleep all were special memories to Edd. But shortly after college these moments started to become less often between them, their carriers having just started they needed to pour themselves into them a little to establish themselves within them. This little bit became a lot, and before they knew it Daniel would be working long hours at the office and not come home till after dinner exhausted and ready for bed, while Edd would take frequent trips to other countries or faraway parts of this one.
The one thing they had in the last few months of their relationship was their night time cuddle's as they fell asleep together, and that sustained them for awhile, but the conversation at the end broke both men's hearts though they both knew it was coming and needed to be address. And as a farewell gift to Edd, so he wouldn't get lonely, Daniel gave him an adorable puppy that Edd named Kipper, and now that tiny member of his family was standing on his bed shaking his tail and rump excitedly as he waited for Edd to get into bed so they could cuddle together and fall asleep. It took another thirty minutes for Kipper to calm down enough and stop showing his affection to Edd, before he finally shimmed under the covers and took his place next to Edd right against his shins. Whenever Edd rolled over at night Kipper would follow changing positions along with him, sometimes laying against his back or chest but mostly staying around the front or back of his legs. The trio slept soundly that night, Kipper content that Daddy was home but missed sleeping with Kevin, while Edd was in a dreamless sleep and Kevin's dreams were replaying his embarrassment that night all over to him, but this time he was in his birthday suit and with an average male morning issue.
Six o'clock came to fast for Edd's liking, having only gotten four hours of sleep due to a delay in his flight last night, but it was still important that he go into work today and present the information he received at the meeting to his boss. He rolled out of bed and gathered his clothes for the day and hung them on the hook on the back of his closet door, entering the bathroom connected to his bedroom he got ready. Showered and shaved he reenters his bedroom, but Kipper was nowhere to be found. Remembering he had a guest last night he gets dressed before leaving his room. His attire that day was a pair of black slacks, white dress shirt, grey tie with dark blue stripes done in a double Windsor knot and a matching black sweater vest. Exiting his bedroom he sees the guest rooms door open and the occupant nowhere in sight, entering the living room the front door opens and Kipper comes bounding in followed by Kevin who was wearing a sweat suit. Both men see each other and a blush dances across their cheeks as they remember the embarrassing encounter last night, "Good morning," Kevin stammers out, "I hope you don't mind, but I took him out to spare you a little time before work."
"How considerate of you Kevin," Edd heads into the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee that he had set up the night before to brew this morning. Pulling down an extra cup he fills it with the dark liquid and hands it and the small sugar bowl to Kevin, "With plenty of sugar correct."
Kevin smiles and begins putting a few spoonful's of the sweetener into his coffee, "So, what are your plans for the day?" Kevin asked then felt silly for asking such a question as though he was prying too much into the man's business.
"Work," Edd sipped his coffee thanking the gods for the caffeine, wondering how many cups he would have to drink before he made it home tonight.
"Doesn't this make it day seven for you?" Kevin held his cup in his hands enjoying the warmth emanating from the mug.
"Well with such an important matter as this, one cannot rest on one's laurels." Edd replied as he reached into the refrigerator to pull out the bagels and cream cheese, offering some to his guest.
"If you don't mind me asking?" Kevin was pulling apart the precut bagel as Edd spread some cream cheese upon his own.
"What the CDC is so concerned about?" Kevin nodded to Edd's question, "Well, we are improving our protocols in case of a highly contagious epidemic were to occur on US soil, such as the Ebola scare we had a while back. No matter how good you think you are there is always room for improvement."
"So do you all think there might be another outbreak or something?"
"Of course not, but it is better to be prepared and not need it then to need it and not be prepared." Edd finishes his coffee quickly and looks at the watch on his right wrist, "Oh lord look at the time, I really should get going," He quickly puts his dirty dishes into the dishwasher then turns back to Kevin, "take your time getting your things together, but when you leave please be so kind as to leave the key on the table by the door." Edd grabs his trench coat and umbrella from the hooks by the door, the forecast called for rain today, turning back to Kevin he extends his hand "It was a pleasure meeting you Mr. Barr."
Kevin takes his hand and gives it a firm shake, "Yeah, nice to meet you to, Edd."
"If it's alright with you I would like to ask for you again when my next trip comes up."
"Sure, no problem," Kevin's voice sounded a little defeated at first but he cleared his throat and continued, "I would be happy to, it means I get to see my buddy again," Kipper jumps up on his hinge legs and gently scratches at Kevin's leg as the red head addressed him, Kevin reaches down and pets the dog on the head.
"Yes I am sure he would enjoy that," Edd reaches for the handle of the door, "Have a good day Mr. Barr, I hope to see you again soon." He opens the door and exits the apartment, "Did you have to be so formal?" Edd thought to himself, a small part of him hoped that he could be friends with Kevin, but the larger part knew a nine year age gap was a big hurdle to overcome even in friendship.
Kevin on the other hand looks down at Kipper and smiles, letting out a little chuckle, "Your daddy has some major walls up doesn't he."
Kipper turns his head to the side as though trying to say, "You have no idea kind sir." Kevin spent the next hour to clean himself up and gather up the few possessions he brought with him. Saying his goodbyes to the little bundle of joy he had grown attached to, hoping he would be able see him and his master soon. Wondering to himself if he should make an attempt with the raven haired man and try contacting him again with maybe a simple text message, or if Edd's formal way of speaking to him this morning was a hint that their relationship should remain one of business. These thoughts raced through his head as he said his final farewells to Kipper, dropped the key on the table by the door, locked the bottom lock and shut the door. He made his way back to his college dorm life and his obnoxious roommate, still pondering whether or not he could get past Edd's defenses, or if Edd would even be interested in him the same way he was interested in Edd.
A/N- Hmm I wonder who that obnoxious roommate is lol.