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EDD:

It was going to be a long weekend, I was plagued by awful thought and nothing to do. I decided on Friday evening while sitting alone at a table that I should call Eddy. Hearing his voice was just what I needed to cheer me up and shake this awful feeling of loneliness. I dialed his number debating on if I should bother him or not, he probably had a lot of things going on since it was Friday. I forced my finger to press end and sighed, no need to be a burden to my friend.

I laid my head down on a table waiting for my food, I had ordered a simple chicken salad even though I was cravi-

"DOUBLE D! WE CAME WITHOUT THE CHICKEN!" I sat up in sheer shock, it was Eds voice who was yelling loudly from the front door. Eddy was leaning against the door holding boxes of Chinese food and I was almost in tears. I stood up to meet Ed half way and wrapped my arms around him ignoring the distinct smell of gravy. Eddy held out some boxes of Chinese and looked awkwardly away. "Let's get to your room so we can eat." I nodded happily taking the boxes and practically skipping back.

"We decided that, seeing as Naz is totally laid up, you might not have anyone to hang with this weekend. I know we're messy but we wanted to stay the weekend." Eddy was rubbing the back of his neck and watching our shoes.

"Thank you! I missed you both dearly and was wondering if I should come home this weekend." I nodded enthusiastically. We stopped by Eddys orange fox body mustang and retrieved the things they had packed. "Double D we brought return of swamp mistress 4!" Ed shoved a comic in my face and I almost hugged him again. Being without my two best friends was hard and I was so grateful to have them with me for the whole weekend.

After we got everything situated and an air mattress blown up we spent the weekend playing video games and leaving only for food excursions. Just as when we were kids we had not a care in the world apart from the controllers and a few cheaply made horror flicks. When Sunday afternoon came I knew my weekend bliss was coming to an end quickly. We chatted around our meals at a cafe.

"Double D I can't wait for the carnival! I hope they let me hold the bunnies again this year, so soft and fluffy." Ed was rambling on about animals, his favorite part of the fair.

"No way are we heading to the barn first this year! Rides all day long baby." Eddy smiled like a sly fox.

"I'm sure we will have time for everything gentleman. It will last all weekend after all." I tried to mediate as I always did.

"Lumpy go get the games and stuff from Sockheads room." Eddy waved Ed off who had already finished eating and jumped at the task.

"Now Ed, make sure to return this to me and lock the door when you leave." I handed him my key reluctantly. He looked determined and saluted turning on one heal.

"What, pray tell, did you want to get rid of him for Eddy?" I was sure it was important.

"Look, about the other day, I think Jamie might be back in town alright? And if you don't want to come home I get it. I haven't seen him Edd but I've hear he's around." I wrung my hands under the table nervously.

"It would be entirely unfair if I just didn't come. Is that what prompted your excursion? To excuse me from mine?" I was worried and he knew it but I wanted to go home too. It wasn't fair that I have to stay locked away here.

"I just wanted you to be aware. If he hears your back then he might show up you know?" Eddy grabbed my hand and stopped my wringing.

"Even if we spend the weekend inside I think it'll be okay." I smiled, praying that when I finally got home I'd have the courage to get out at least once. Even knowing he was out lurking the streets somewhere.

We walked back to my room to finish packing with Ed and Eddy yelled from the bathroom. "DOUBLE D!" I panicked and threw open the door hoping he was fine. Eddy stood holding a shirt that was not mine and looking like someone had broken his favorite video game.

"Ye...yes Eddy?" I stuttered unsure of what was happening.

"Why is shovechins shirt in YOUR bathroom?"

Inwardly I screamed, how had I missed such a thing? Eddy was never going to let this go and I hadn't fessed up to who I had been spending a few intimate moments with.

"He...well he was the one who... oh Eddy please don't be mad! I know you hate him but he's not so bad and has taken a stand for Naz as well. It's nothing serious anyway." I pleaded and saw his eyes soften.

"How the hell did that idiot get you to take any interest in him? Out of all the people in the whole world." He set it down and walked out shaking his head. I was sure there would be a later discussion about this but was relieved for the time being.

We picked up and returned to the parking lot. "So I been thinking about coming to school next year. I need a degree to really get much farther and I already know everything anyway." Eddy said from the drivers seat of his car while Ed hung out the window looking like a dog.

"That would be wonderful Eddy!" I smiled brightly because having my best friend- What about Ed? Would there be any plausibility of him getting into college? Let alone THIS college?

We both glanced over at Ed who was blissfully unaware and Eddy shrugged, mouthing 'talk about it later.' I waved them off in time to watch Kevin pull in to the parking lot and exchange dirty looks with Eddy.

I waited happily for him to park so we might walk back to the room together and was shocked to see Elizabeth sitting in his passenger seat. My mouth fell open as I reached for words to describe the feeling of dread that set in, not that I'd have been talking to anyone.

I turned sharply when Kevin found me and raised a hand to wave, walking as fast as I could without running. You knew this would happen, you've brought this on yourself. Of course he'd take her back! Are you that childish that you'll throw a fit now? He was nothing to you anyway, better this happen now before things got messy. He belongs to her.

I broke into a run when I heard Kevins door open willing my legs to go faster, push me farther away. "Doulbe D!" I could hear him calling me but was almost positive he'd not make a move to run after me and I was faster anyway. I did not want to show him the tears that cascaded down my cheeks and demand an explanation, I had none to give.

I finally made it back to my room and grabbed my gym bag praying to get out of here without incident. If I could just get to the pool I could cope with my own thoughts, I hadn't even spoken to him and was a mess. Why are you feeling so badly? You liked him didn't you? And you assumed that he wanted to be with you when he talked to you after the game on Friday. It's okay to feel badly, but this devastation is a bit overboard don't you think? He was not your type anyway.

I got to the pool that was on campus and was grateful to be alone. After changing I jumped in with no hesitation and let myself sink the whole 15 feet to the bottom sitting with legs crossed. The burning in my lungs felt good and allowed me to clear my head, talking myself down from the ledge. I was always quick to fall apart and nothing had changed that, my self confidence was better but my mental stability remained...lacking.

When I surfaced I swam hard until my legs cramped and my arms ached from the effort of propelling me. I floated on my back for a while clearing my mind of all thought until I needed to get out. It had to be getting late and the pool closed at 7pm. I thrust myself out of the water, not bothering with the ladder and stood on shaky legs.

A slow clap from the bleachers startled me. "You're very good, I'm impressed." A boy with black hair and green eyes was walking towards me from the top with a smirk on his lips.

"Forgive me, I had no intention of impeding the use of the pool from anyone nor did I realize I'd acquired an audience." He stood in front of me and I recognized him as the swim team captain. "All is forgiven if you'd consider joining us." He extended a hand and I was unable to respond. Had I been asked to join a sports team? Answer him you idiot!

"Oh, what a generous offer but I'm afraid I'll have to decline. I'm not good at sports." I cast my eyes down but his hand grabbed my chin turning my face back to his. I was startled and stumbled back a step.

"You're amazing. I want you." He was very handsome and I was blushing now, you filthy boy he wants you to join the team! I shook my head feeling embarrassed, what was happening to me?

"Just come to practice? No commitment." He was smiling and when I looked in to green eyes, I thought of Kevin. Suddenly mad I nodded agreeing. Taking my mind off things was the best idea right now.

"I'm Ty and I'll be expecting you Wednesday at 7 right after close." He winked at me earning him my awkward smile. "You're pretty cute, I hope you don't disappoint." He turned and headed for the changing room.

I snagged my bag from the front bench and threw a shirt over my wet chest. I didn't want any more interaction with anyone so I decided on changing in my room. I headed out of the building bumping right in to someone.

"Watch where you're going!" I shook recognizing the voice. A football player who had bothered me before was standing with two other guys from the team in front of me. "Forgive me, I apologize." I tried to walk away but he caught the back of my shirt.

"You know, I heard some shit about you dweeb. You like beating up on girls since you can't stand up to a real man?" It was an accusation I was not prepared for, I'd never struck a woman in my life. "I would never do such a thing!" I protested. Should have just kept quiet.

He jerked me back so I was standing in front of him again with an evil grin. "So you callin me a liar?" he challenged. "No, I think it was just a case of misinformation , nothing more." I tried but I knew it was to late.

KEVIN:

I could see some guys from the team, I had been heading to the track. I was a pretend bully in elementary school but being cruel physically was never my thing. I could see a guy being yelled at by Brock who was flagged by two others who I didn't recognize from behind. Without warning Brock shoved the poor kid to the ground and I flinched when his foot connected with the ribs of the guy on the ground.

I jogged up yelling, maybe I could spare this poor guy. Upon coming closer I realized that it was Edd on the ground. Mine! Save him! I broke into a flat sprint the rest of the distance and hit Brock hard, he fell to the ground and my fist connected with his face effortlessly. He tossed me off him and scrambled to his feet while I stood crouched in front of double D.

"What the fuck!?" He yelled in my face and at the sight of swelling it finally started to come together. How will you explain this one genius?

"Uhh.. you know how much I hate seeing people... I didn't even realize it was you man. Sorry." I said lamely and righted my position casting a glace in Edds direction. He would be very sore and flinched trying to sit up straight. Rage sprang forth again and fuck, I needed them to get out of here before I did something really stupid.

"Whatever dude, I'll be sure to tell Liz about this." He gestured to us and I rolled my eyes turning my back on him. I held a hand out to double D and felt awful. I knew when he saw Lizzy with me he'd be upset but I couldn't have imagined how pissed he'd be. Fuck up. He ignored my outstretched hand, getting to his knees first then his feet.

"Thank you Kevin, but that was entirely unnecessary and now will put you in an awkward position." He totally blew me off and started walking the other direction with no comment about Liz.

"Hey, can we please... like talk?" I tried, walking to his side.

"Nothing to-" small yelp "talk about." I grabbed his arm to stop him gently.

"Yes, we have a lot to talk about... Liz followed me home this weekend, like I told you on the phone. She told me... ahh well man, she said I knocked her up. I don't really know what to do here and I want to make this right-" I gestured between us "but I'm really struggling here. I'm just... fucking lost man." I fessed up in what sounded like one long run on sentence and he stood in shock.

"Please... say something? Like that you hate me or get lost, something good." I needed him to tell me to go the hell away.

"Kevin, I'm sorry to hear all this. I hope things turn out well, as for us there is no hard feelings. It was an experience to spend time with you and I enjoyed our time together. I'm always here if you need to talk to me." He's blowing you off again, let him leave before you really do something shitty.

"Really? So we're just gonna ignore the amazing blow job thing?" I could never leave shit alone.

"Kevin! As we just learned sometimes you are not aware of who is around. I hope things work out for you and Elizabeth, maybe she will become a better person. I..." he looked down at my shoes and I swore I saw tears in his eyes.

"Thank you Kevin, for helping me. I can't continue our conversation with a level head. I must return to my room before I begin saying things I don't mean." Blue eyes wouldn't meat mine and his tears were falling now.

"Let's go back okay? Let's go talk." I begged taking his hand. I didn't know what I would say, I didn't know what I was going to do so I had no answers for him.

Inky lashes clung together in wetness and his eyes opened wide in surprise when I grabbed his hand. I needed to banish this look from his face and make things right. Fuck up!

We walked in silence back to his room, my arm slung over his shoulder. No one was around and the walk was quick. He winced every few steps reminding me that I'd been to late. Aren't you just a fuck up? I felt a desire to rip Brocks head off his body, rage creeping up. It had been a long time since I'd blacked out and I pushed to keep it suppressed, god forbid he see me like that and hurting him would be...awful.

I wish I could pinpoint this weird swirling in my stomach, it made my head spin and my heart beat faster. Just touching him like this was enough to give me this sickening cozy feeling. Like I belonged here at his side. You don't belong anywhere.

We reached his door and he opened it with shaking hands. He stepped inside behind me and locked it as if he thought that they might be coming back. He wouldn't meet my eyes again and tried to play off the pain.

I rummaged around in the medicine cabinet and he said nothing. I picked some Tylenol out and a bottle of water from the fridge handing it to him. He took it without a word.

"I'm sorry... God I should have come sooner.." I pulled up his shirt and flinched when cobalt blue had already began spreading over his rib cage on the right side. He yanked trying to pull his shirt down to hide it from me. I met his eyes and stopped him, kissing lightly the area around gently.

"I'm so sorry." I whispered against soft skin. He groaned and I backed him up to the bed. "Let me make it up to you." I can make it feel better, even if it's only for a while. Let me make you better.

Sex is not the answer to everything you fuck up!

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