Edd had led Kevin into his bedroom. He didn't quite remember doing that, but here they were. Kevin had already lost his shirt sometime, but Edd was fully clothed. It was all a blur. A nagging feeling sat in Edd's mind. It brought him back into the moment. He had seen Kevin shirtless once when Kevin had changed t shirts before Nazz arrived for one of their Saturday night rendezvous. That being said, he had never seen Kevin naked, or vice-versa. What if Kevin was disappointed with what Edd had to offer?

To Double D, Kevin was pretty damn close to a Greek god. Years of being athletically gifted had left him with defined ab muscles and muscular arms. His messy orange hair feel down in front of his emerald eyes. He was beautiful. I'm repulsive compared to him... Edd thought.

"Is something wrong?" asked Kevin as he pulled away.

"N-no...why?"

"You seem distracted."

"My apologies. I am just very nervous." said Edd as he put his back against the headboard of his bed.

"Edd, we don't have to have sex. I don't want you to feel pressured."

"No! I want to!" said Edd hurriedly, "I...I just don't know how to begin."

"Dee, you know we could do other things besides actually having sex. We don't have to rush it."

"What other things?"

"Well first of all, maybe you should lose your shirt too." said Kevin as he grasped the end of Edd's shirt. He pulled it over his head easily since Edd did not put up a fight. Edd stared at him nervously.

Kevin pushed his own body against Edd's and started kissing him.

The sensation of their two bare upper halves rubbing together was getting them both excited. Kevin took his hand and started rubbing it against the front of Edd's jeans. He had an erection that was being concealed by the denim pants.

Kevin stopped for a moment, "Do you have any lotion or lube?"

"In the drawer." said Edd breathlessly.

Kevin pulled out a small clear bottle of lubricant with a bright purple lid.

Edd watched as Kevin freed Edd's cock from his pants. He felt his face flush a little. The next thing he knew Kevin had wrapped his hand around his dick. With a firm grasp, he started moving his hand up and down. Edd let out a soft moan. Kevin responded by quickening his pace. This received a louder moan. They went back and forth like that until Edd was clutching his bedsheets on the verge of climax.

"Oh, God!" yelled Edd as he came all over himself and Kevin's hand. Kevin got up and retrieved a towel from the bathroom. Double D laid there attempting to catch his breath. Kevin handed Edd the towel and crawled into bed next to Edd. He wrapped his arms around him and pulled Edd in close.

They talked for a few hours before Kevin fell asleep. Edd stayed up with thoughts circling around in his head. He slowly rose out of bed and slipped a pair of sweat pants and a baggy black t shirt on. He wanted to crawl back into bed with Kevin but he needed to process some things.

He walked downstairs and made himself a cup of tea. After adding honey and milk, he sat down on the couch with only a lamp illuminating the living room. Kevin had seen him. All of him. Edd had been planning on giving himself to Kevin for days now, but now that Kevin had suggested they take their time, it sounded nice to get to know each other a little better first. Maybe he had been hasty. At first he didn't feel like he was being hurried. They saw each other almost every day. It felt like a year since that dodge ball had hit him in the face. That being said though, taking more time seemed like a good idea.

Another thought that passed through his mind. He wished he had someone to talk to. He supposed he could always talk to Nazz but she was Kevin's best friend. While he did like her and enjoyed her company, she and Kevin would always be closer than they would ever be. He couldn't talk to Ed or Eddy, even if they did know about his sexual preferences. They wouldn't want to hear about him having any kind of relations with a man. Edd stewed in his thought a little longer before finishing his tea. He washed the cup, put it away, and went upstairs to join Kevin.

The next morning the two were having somewhat of a playful argument while Edd was making them omelets.

"Oh come on! You will love it!" said Kevin before he took a swig of orange juice.

"I most certainly would not!"

"Yes you would."

"You are not getting me on that death trap!"

"Please..." said Kevin with his best pout.

"No! You can beg until you are blue in the face but I will not get on that motorcycle!"

"I don't think you have any confidence in me as a driver."

"I don't have confidence in any part of riding that rust bucket!"

"Oh hey watch it! That's my baby you're talking about." said Kevin with a slightly more serious tone.

"I apologize... I'm still not riding it."

"Look I have an extra helmet and an extra jacket. It's super safe."

"Where are you even planning on driving us? We can't leave from the cul de sac or really anywhere in Peach Creek. We would be seen."

"I could meet you on the edge of town. We could cruise down the highway between here and the city."

"You have an answer for everything, don't you?"

"Yup! Now come on! Please."

The back and forth went on the entire time Edd cooked and well into the meal. Finally Kevin had worn down Edd's resolve. Edd had agreed under the condition that Kevin would drive slow and they would stop at any time Edd felt unsafe. Kevin agreed to his conditions and snuck home to shower and change. Edd did the same while feeling on the verge of a panic attack all morning. There were so many things that could go wrong. They could be hit and since there weren't any belts keeping them down, they would be sent flying. Or what if Kevin lost control? What if an animal ran out in front of them? These what ifs went through Edd's mind the entire time he was in the shower.

They met on the edge of town in the parking lot of the old abandoned movie theater that had went out of business when the new cinema opened. Edd parked behind the building and waited until he saw Kevin come into view.

"Are you ready for this? You're going to love it, babe! There is nothing like it." said Kevin after he had pulled off his helmet.

"Babe?" asked Edd with a crooked smile.

"Oh...yeah you don't mind me calling you that, do you? Sorry it kind of slipped out."

"I don't mind. And I suppose I am ready. As ready as I will ever be at least."

Kevin pulled a helmet out of the backpack he had on. He handed Edd a black helmet that matched the one he had. He also handed Edd a black leather jacket.

"In the very unlikely case that something does happen, it will help protect you against road rash." said Kevin as Edd looked at it. Nervously, he slipped his arms in. It was about a size too big but once it was zipped up, it wasn't too bad.

"Okay, you are going to hold on to my waist, got it? And when we approach a corner, lean with me."

"I don't know if I can do this."

"You will be fine. I promise."

Edd nodded reluctantly and put the helmet on. He waited for Kevin to get on the bike and then got on behind him. Kevin took off slowly and Edd held on to him like he was a snake trying to strangle it's prey. Kevin thought about telling him to loosen his grip but he would eventually loosen on his own. He knew how scared Edd was, so he dealt with the discomfort.

They turned on to the highway and started approaching the fifty five mile speed limit. Edd's heart felt like it was going to pound out of his chest. After about ten minutes, the panic started to subside. Although he still kept his python like grasp on Kevin, he started noticing the wind going by them. He noticed the vibration between his legs and how close he was pressed against Kevin. It was actually a pretty freeing feeling once he quit thinking about how many people die a year in motorcycle accidents.

Kevin drove to the city and turned back towards Peach Creek. Edd had finally loosened his grip, which was a relief to Kevin, who was beginning to worry about his intestines and ribs being squeezed like that. Once they made it back to the abandoned movie theater, Kevin turned towards Edd. "Okay, so admit it. It's pretty great."

"I suppose it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be."

"You had fun." smiled Kevin. He was stating a fact not asking a question.

"I suppose I got a little enjoyment out of the experience."

Kevin leaned over and gave Edd a quick kiss. "I'll see you tonight."

With that he was off. Edd got back into his car and started heading back to the cul de sac. Once Kevin was home, he found his dad in his usual spot on the couch.

"Hey, kid. Have you checked your phone lately?"

"No. Why?"

"Your mother tried to call you."

"Uh...why?"

"I don't know! But lucky me, she called to ask where you were. Then she went on and on about me needing to keep better track of you. I mean you're damn near grown. Acting like I need to be your damn keeper." Kevin's dad kept grumbling under his breath until Kevin started to walk away from him. "Hey! You owe me one. And call her back! I don't want to have to talk to her again this year!"

"Ugh. I'll call her." said Kevin and walked up to his room. Sure enough, he had three missed calls. He scrolled down and pushed the call button.

"Kevin! Why didn't you answer your phone!"

"I was on my bike, mom. I didn't hear my phone go off."

"I hate that thing. You could really get yourself hurt."

"What's up, mom?"

"Well you haven't been calling as much the past couple of weeks. I just wanted to check in on you and tell you that I have something pretty important to tell you."

"Okay? Well i'm good. What's the news?"

"I don't want to tell you over the phone. Come have dinner with me tonight."

"I can't mom. I have plans with Nazz and Double D."

"The Vincent's kid? I didn't know you two were friends."

"We just became friends."

"I see. Well you can hang out with them any time! I haven't seen you in forever and it would mean the world to me if you could come see me tonight."

After a few seconds of debating, Kevin finally blew out a sigh, "Alright, Mom. I'll be there. What time do you want me at your apartment?"

"Five o clock! Love you!"

"Love you too, Mom."

Kevin was disappointed to say the least. Not that he was going to go see his mother but that he had to cancel with Nazz and Edd. Before he pulled out his phone to send a group text, he paused to wonder what the news could be. Maybe she had gotten a promotion at work? No she would have told him about that. Maybe she was pregnant? Oh God... She was pregnant. While his mother was only thirty-eight and still capable of having children, it felt weird. Maybe she wasn't. I mean she wasn't even married. She's going to marry that asshole.

Kevin tensed up and finally took a deep breath. It wasn't worth getting worked up when he didn't even know the details yet. He texted Nazz and Edd.

Kevin: Hey guys. Gotta cancel tonight. Mom needs to me to come over.

Nazz: Well that blows.

Double D: Is everything alright?

Kevin: Yeah she just has some kind of news.

Nazz: Well that's cool. Want to come over to my house DD?

Double D: That sounds wonderful.

Kevin: You 2 have fun I guess. Ill text you both tomorrow.

Kevin went to his room and played video games until close to time to leave. He had his choice of the car or his motorcycle since his dad decided not to go play poker that night. His mom lived in Peach City, so she wasn't very far away. It only took him half an hour to get there. He found his mom's apartment and knocked. Only it wasn't his mom who answered the door. It was Dave. His mom had failed to mention that he would be there.

Dave was the guy that his mother cheated on his father with. He was older than both his parents, probably close fifty. He had gray hair the match his short gray beard. "Hey there, son. Come on in."

Kevin cringed at the man calling him "son".

His mother was setting the table when he walked into the kitchen area. She set everything down and wrapped her son in a hug. "Oh Kevin, I've missed you so much."

Kevin smiled and took a seat as he waited on his mother to finish setting the table. The three made awkward small talk until his mother finally sat everyone down.

"Okay, Kevin. We wanted to tell you the news in person." said his mother as she took Dave's hand.

Gag me...thought Kevin but tried to keep the pleasant look on his face.

"David and I are getting married in the spring!" announced his mother cheerfully.

"That's great, mom." said Kevin with all the enthusiasm he could muster.

"Now, Kevin, I want you to think of me as your father. I'm a cool step-dad. And you can come to me for anything."

"I have a father." said Kevin with a little tension in his voice.

"I know, I know. I'm just saying. I hope you can accept me as part of the family."

Kevin plastered his fake smile on his face, "Of course I accept you." Kevin had seen a movie recently with Edd and Nazz that had a little girl who could start fires telepathically. What Kevin would have given for those powers. He would have set that bastard on fire right there and then.

"I am glad to hear you say that, Kevin." said his mother warmly. They talked about Kevin's last year of school and how things were going at the office where Dave and Kevin's mother both worked for a while. They were almost through with dinner when Dave asked, "Have you thought about college, Kevin?"

"A little bit. Thinking of applying to State."

"Oh a great school! You know you have to get an education nowadays. The job market is competitive. It's all the president's fault."

"Oh, Dave. Let's not talk about that. It's so unpleasant."

"Well he's about to be in the real world. He needs to know these kinds of things. Right, Kevin?"

"Sure." said Kevin halfheartedly. This was the longest dinner of his life.

"This president is terrible. He made it hard on the middle class American. Gun laws, health care, I could go on! And like I said, he completely ruined the job market by letting in all those immigrants. But the worst was him passing that "marriage equality" law." said Dave as he emphasized "marriage equality" with an air quote motion. "These gays and their agendas. Trying to completely redefine marriage."

"What does it matter?" said Kevin impatiently. How did this affect Dave? He was a middle aged businessman from Peach City. It didn't affect him at all, so why did he even care?

"Because this is just the beginning, son! Next thing you know people will be wanting to marry more than one person. Then some freaks would want to marry a horse! It opens the door to absolute chaos."

"That's idiotic." said Kevin as he clenched his fists. "All they are asking for is the same title and legal benefits as any couple. Moron..."

"Kevin! That is rude. Apologize to Dave!" said his mother sternly.

"Sorry." spit out Kevin.

"He's not wrong either. I'm surprised you are defending them, Kevin. Is it because you befriended that Eddward Vincent kid? He always seemed a little bit that way to me."

"You're hanging out with a queer?" said Dave. That was it. Something just snapped.

Kevin slammed his hands down on the table and stood up, "Yeah I am hanging out with that queer. Because I'm a queer and he is my boyfriend. Got a problem?"

"Kevin!" shouted his mother in horror. "When did this happen? What did that boy do to you?"

"He didn't do anything mom! I was gay before I met him! I've fucked guys before!"

This time Dave slammed his hands down on his table, "You will not talk like that in my home."

"Go fuck yourself, Dave." said Kevin and went towards the door. He heard his mother calling his name but slammed the door. He took off on his motorcycle. He had two emotions fighting for control. One was anger. How could his mother marry such an asshole? And why didn't she defend him? Did she really care if he was gay or not? The second emotion was fear. Surely his mother was going to call his dad.

When Kevin got home, he sat on his motorcycle for about ten minutes before he finally got up the courage to walk in his front door. His dad was sitting right where he was when Kevin had left. His father didn't say anything to him.

"Hey." said Kevin as he sat down on the recliner.

His dad muted the TV and looked his son, "Hey."

"Did mom call?"

"Yep. That's twice in one day I've had to talk to her."

"Heh...sorry about that." said Kevin nervously.

"What did she tell you?"

"What do you think she told me, Kevin?"

Kevin looked down at the ground and found the courage, "That I'm gay?"

"Bingo, kiddo. But that wasn't the most exciting part. She said you yelled at that son of a bitch that she's up and decided to marry. Oh I actually enjoyed that part of the conversation quite a bit. Did you really go tell him to go fuck himself?"

"Yeah I did." said Kevin with a small laugh.

"That's my boy." said his dad with a deep laugh.

"So you're okay? Okay with me?"

"Kevin, I don't know if you know this but you're not exactly the quietest kid in the world. I knew you were screwing that boy from your baseball team. Sleepovers my foot... I could hear you kids through two walls."

"Dad, that was two years ago." said Kevin in shock.

"Yep. I figured you would tell me when you were ready. Look Kevin, I really don't care where you put your dick. As long as your happy. And that is exactly what I told your mother."

"Dad, that was almost the nicest thing you've ever said to me."

"I'm a regular poet. Now go get me a beer. Grab yourself one too. You deserve it after telling that dickhead off."

"Thanks, Dad."