A/N: Sorry about the wait you guys, I hope you all enjoy this. Sorry its a shorter chapter but I hope you like it anyway.

Deal or No Deal

The air was chiller than the day before, he shivered slightly. He really hated this time of year. Walking forward, he only managed to take a few steps forward before a hand clamped down on his shoulder. Turning his head to see who stopped him, his eyes widened. Lips parting, words were the last thing to come out.

Ice blue eyes. "Why were you waiting?" His voice was more scary up close. He was more scarier up close.

Kevin jumped back, quickly fixing his balance. Right in front of him the male he once sought. "A-Ah... I actually had to talk to you about something." He started, his lips trembling. This guy was really terrifying. He pressed his lips together to stop the jitters, his moment to talk to the shark in person had finally came. He needed to take this opportunity before it slipped passed his fingers.

Edd crossed his arms over his chest, "To talk? I've been expecting you so get along with it. Speak your pathetic apology so I can continue on my way." He snapped, his eyes never blinking. He looked angry, he had to be.

Kevin blinked, apology? "Oh right..."

Edd frowned, "What do you mean, 'oh right'? You came to apologize for pouring that disgusting two percent milk all over me did you not?" He asked, a brow shooting up.

He should have thought more into this. "Actually, I came to talk to you about the Quiz Bowl." The red head started but stopped short at the glare across from him. "B-But of course, I did plan on saying sorry. So, I am sorry. So about that Quiz Bowl-" His voice vanished when the collar of his coat was grabbed, his skin paled. Should have worked more on that apology.

"Don't worry about that anymore, I'll make sure that idiotic activity never happens again." Edd glared at him, "And as for your apology, work on it. Denied until further notice." Letting go of Kevin, he began walking forward.

Kevin coughed slightly as he rubbed his neck, he glanced behind him. "Hey! Wait, you seriously can't think about canceling the Quiz Bowl for good are you?" He knew he had the power to do whatever he wanted. Receiving no answer, he gasped. Rushing forward, he grabbed Edd by the arm. "The Quiz Bowl means too much to me. Please change your mind, I'll do anything!" He assured, pleading the other with his eyes.

The moment the words escaped his lips, the ravenette stopped. Letting go of his arm, Kevin took a step back. "I'm begging you Eddward, you can't take away the one thing I care for."

Edd stared at him, his brows furrowed. Turning forward, a smirk formed. "Alright, your geeky event can stay safe on one condition."

Kevin's chest tightened, this was it. He still could enjoy his school life. "Anything." He assured, hope filling his chest.

Edd looked back at him, his smirk growing. "You do as I say when I say it. No arguing, no questions asked."

He gawked at him for a moment, "You can't be serious." He waited for Edd to make fun of him and say he was just kidding but nothing came. God, he really was serious. "If I do... you promise you will leave Quiz Bowl alone?" The other nodded. He had no idea why the other would suggest such a strange request, it had to be a sick game or something he would make up. But in all realities, he had no other choice. He had to do this to saw one of the things he loved the most. "Alright... but I have my own condition. I want you to get Eddy off of Nazz's case." He started slowly, finding his vision to be on the ground.

The other scrunched his nose, "You really think you are in any position to create your own condition?" Seeing the other not reply, he exhaled through his nose. He then held his hand out, "Give me your phone." He suddenly ordered.

Kevin rose a brow as he slowly reached in his pocket, "Why?" He asked as he pulled out his cellular device.

Edd snatched it from his hand, "I said no questions asked did I not?" He began typing away. "I can only keep him away from her during school. I'm only agreeing there." Tossing it back, he shoved his hands in his pockets. "This is going to be interesting little pumpkin haired dork." He hummed as he started walking away. Stopping, he turned back. "By the way, keep this deal of ours to yourself. Others knowing about it will be annoying." He ordered with narrowed eyes before continuing to walk away.

Kevin barely was able to catch his phone, he watched Edd walk away with a slight smile. He had won this battle… Kind of. Looking back at Edd as he vanished away, his brows scrunched up. "Is he bipolar or something?" Looking at his phone, his eyes stared at his new contact. It was strange... He then smiled, he had to tell Nazz what he had accomplished.

Heading to his vehicle, he hopped on and drove to his house with the excitement growing in his chest.

"So I apologized to him and he said we were cool and stuff." Kevin explained with his phone pressed to his ear. He was sitting on his porch watching the sun set, his legs moved back and forth. "I even told him about Eddy. He said he'll make the harassment stop, isn't that sweet?" He asked happily.

"He did all that willingly?" Nazz asked, sounding unsure of his words. "I mean, saying sorry can only get you so far you know?" She pointed out.

Sure he was stretching the truth slightly, or a lot, it didn't matter. Edd would break the deal if he told anyone about it. "Hes surprisingly a nice guy," The lie tasted bitter on his tongue. "So anyway, don't worry about anything at school, everything really will return to normal." He wondered how many times the two had promised each other that in just the past two days.