On the last Friday in August, what some may call the end of summer, Edd finds himself having drinks on the beach and struggling not to stare too much at Kevin in only swim shorts, sun glistening off his sea-soaked skin.

Kevin starts to reapply sunscreen when he hands him the bottle of sun screen and Edd raises an eyebrow at him. I just reapplied. You know that. So why are you handing it to me?

"Could you get my back for me? I need to keep my freckle count low." Kevin chuckles.

Edd obliges and rubs sunscreen into Kevin's shoulder, sides, and back for him, wondering how far down those freckles really go.

He said he was taking me out on a real date. And I was naïve enough to think a beach date sounded sweet and romantic. Oh, how foolish I was! This isn't a date. This is an assault on my ability to resist doing unholy things to him in public!

Edd kept having these moments where he felt like he's being cock-teased, unwitting to the fact that Kevin was having the same issue, but with the added benefit that it was his idea so he's the only one to blame for this torture. Regardless of this, they still had a good time walking in the tide, watching the sunset, and making the worlds dinkiest sandcastle.

But Edd's favorite part was when he was in the water with Kevin and was able to keep his hands on him the whole time. You know, so they won't get separated from each other if there was a particularly strong wave. Not because Edd wanted to trace those abs or caress that strong back or feel those strong arms around him. Definitely not. Which is why he kept doing it every chance he got.

After they watched the sunset, Edd suggested they get cleaned up back at his place since he lives closer to the beach.

When Edd gets out of the shower, he puts on a t-shirt and pajama bottoms, and realized that Kevin might not have a change of clothes with him. He quickly grabs the largest pair of PJs he owns and heads towards the guest bathroom but stops when he hears humming from the kitchen. When Edd walks into the kitchen, he is greeted by the sight of Kevin frying eggs over easy at the stove, with minimal attire. No hat. No shirt. Just sweat pants low enough on his hip that Edd can clearly read the brand name on the elastic of Kevin's underwear. And the assault continues!

"Do you… do you need a shirt?" Edd asks, inching closer.

"Nah, I got one. But I felt a little burnt on my back, so I put some aloe on. Was waiting for it to dry all the way."

Kevin looks up at Edd and freezes. "Your hair!"

Edd suddenly realized that Kevin has yet to see him hatless and immediately tries to hide his hair behind the spare pajamas.

"Nope! No, sir! Don't hide that from me now!" Kevin puts down the spatula and closes the gap between them in two strides. Edd drops his hands and blushes at the intense look Kevin is giving him. Kevin tentatively reaches up with one hand. "May I?"

Edd nods and then shudders at the sensation of Kevin running his fingers through Edd's hair.

"I knew your hair was black, but I never imaged it to be so thick and wavy… and it's incredibly soft too!"

"You should… you should check on the food."

"Right. But I'm playing with your hair later."

Edd nods and leaves to put up the spare PJs.

Suggesting we come back to my place is either the best idea ever or the worst thing I could do for my mental stability. Edd recollects himself and pull on the hat. I can't believe I got this turned on just from him playing with my hair. I usually just wear these things because my hair is so unmanageable, but now I have to in order to protect my self from inappropriate physiological responses around Kevin!

When Edd returns to the kitchen, he opens a drawer next to Kevin and pulls out an apron. He unfolds it and holds it out to Kevin. "I've decided that it's about time you had one for here."

Kevin looks at the apron, covered in drawings of flowers with their scientific names written next to them, as if someone had used the apron as a nature journal. "Dude. This is awesome!" Kevin grins at Edd while putting the apron on.

Edd shrugs. "Well, I figure you're here often enough cooking dinner for us that you should be properly adorned."

Kevin nods and turns back to the stove to check on the food. "Hey, Edd?" Edd hums in response as Kevin starts turning off all the burners. "So, there's something I wanted to do while at the beach, but I kept getting in my own way." He then turns to Edd and pulls him close. "So, um… How would you feel about me making dinner for you every night from now on?"

"Oh no! I couldn't possibly ask you to do that! That would become quite the hassle-"

"Edd. That's not what I'm trying to say," Kevin says, hanging his head and sighing heavily.

"Oh… then what do you mean?"

Kevin clears his throat and starts to blush. He looks Edd in the eyes and says, "I wanna make this official. Will you go out with me?"

Edd leans up and kisses Kevin gently on the lips. "Yes! Of course!"

Kevin pulls him into a tight hug and nuzzles into his neck. Although it was muffled, Edd was pretty sure he heard "You make me so happy." Kevin then pulls away so he can plate the food and remove his apron.

Edd walks to the table and asks, "So what's on the menu for tonight, Mr. Chef?"

"Brinner!"

"Brinner? What is brinner?"

Kevin sets the plates down at the kitchen table and shakes his head as he takes his seat. "I don't think this relationship is gonna work out, if you don't know what breakfast for dinner is," he says trying to stifle his grin. Edd just rolls his eyes and swats at him.

After their meal, Kevin helps Edd wash the dishes. "You know, you could spend the night if you want…"

"Edd, as tempting as that is, I still think I need to take this slow…"

So how is remaining shirtless the whole time taking things slow? "Well, how about stay just long enough to watch a DVD with me. Then you can go be chivalrous in your apartment." Edd smirks at Kevin while he dries the last plate.

Kevin laughs out a sigh and smiles, "Fine. One DVD. But then I'm going home. To be chivalrous, apparently."

Edd quickly rushes over to the living room to pick out a DVD. As soon as he gets it set up, he turns to see Kevin already settled in the middle of the couch. Edd goes to sit down next to him, but Kevin pulls him onto his lap, nuzzling up against him. Kevin seems content to watch the movie while gently holding Edd in his lap the whole time. But after a few minutes, Kevin needs to stretch out his back, and in doing so, he repositions Edd slightly. Kevin turns Edd so he's now sideways on his lap, and then he wraps an arm around his waist while draping the other arm across Edd's legs. Edd relaxes against Kevin who immediately reciprocates by placing his head against Edd's shoulder.

Edd can't seem to keep his focus on the movie now. He starts to trail his hand along Kevin's chest, until he realizes that Kevin's got just enough sun today that Edd can apply a little bit of pressure to leave a fleeting white mark on Kevin's skin. Edd keeps poking at Kevin's chest and shoulders until Kevin gives him the side eye and pushes him off his lap and onto the couch. Edd stares him down and considers his next point of attack. He goes straight for the hip bone, poking at the flesh just inside the arch. Kevin squeals and jumps to the side. He slowly turns his head toward Edd, look of horror on his face. Edd's face forming an evil grin.

"Oh ho ho! I do believe Mr. Muscles has a physical weakness. I must test this hypothesis!" Edd then proceeds to attack both of Kevin's hipbones this time. The results. Were. Fantastic! Kevin squirmed and laughed loudly, turning even redder. He ineffectively batted at Edd's hands, twisting and turning to get away from Edd who was crawling on top of him to make sure he couldn't get away. Even after Edd ceased his attack, Kevin kept laughing, though it quickly died down to softer giggling, interrupted by his attempts to catch his breath. Edd sat straddled across Kevin's lap and he wiggled his fingers menacingly at him.

Suddenly, Kevin has an evil grin and Edd freezes. Within seconds, Kevin's got Edd pinned down on the couch, and he's returning the favor. Edd's now giggling and squirming and trying his hardest to tickle Kevin back. Eventually he manages to get halfway out from under Kevin and get a good grip on Kevin's side that causes him to close his eyes, throw his head back, and just laugh. Soon, Edd relents, and Kevin slowly looks back down on Edd. Edd prepares himself for another round, but Kevin decides to go for a different kind of attack.

He grabs Edd and kisses him. As he deepens the kiss, he wraps an arm around Edd's waist, while cradling Edd's head with the other arm. Without warning, Kevin stops the kiss and flips them over so Edd's now completely on top of Kevin. Kevin pulls him closer until they're kissing again. Edd starts to run his hands all over Kevin's shoulders and chest as he grinds down onto him. Kevin starts to let his hands wander as well, until the reach the top of Edd's pajama pants. Kevin tugs at them and Edd gasps, stopping the kiss. Kevin stares at Edd for a moment, brows furrowed. Kevin relaxes his face and swallows a lump in his throat before saying, "I know I said I wanted to take this slow… but, can I…?"

"PLEASE."

Kevin groans and sits up, still holding Edd so he's straddling his lap again. Kevin slides his hand up Edd's sides, slowly lifting the shirt in the process. He stops halfway and raises an eyebrow at Edd, seeking permission. Edd nods fervently, and Kevin removes the shirt. With one hand he pulls Edd's head towards him for another kiss. The other hand he works between them to undo the knot on Edd pajama bottoms. As soon as Kevin felt the tie give way, he places his hand on Edd's stomach and slowly drags it down, and wiggles his fingers between Edd's underwear and pants. Kevin continues to slowly move his hand down, until he's cupping Edd's erection through his underwear. Edd gasps into their kiss as Kevin starts to slowly rub him through his underwear. Edd tangles his fingers in Kevin's hair and his other hand seeks purchase on Kevin's shoulder. Kevin groans at the feeling of Edd playing with his hair.

When Kevin realizes that Edd has precummed enough to soak through his underwear, he slips his hand inside and starts stroking Edd directly. Edd breaks the kiss and moans, throwing his head back and tightening his grip on Kevin's shoulder. Kevin shudders at the sight before tugging Edd's clothes down enough to free his erection from the fabric prison. Once he gets his hand back on Edd's cock, he immediately quickens his pace. Edd slowly rolls his head forward and looks at Kevin, who stares back in amazement at how little time it took to make Edd look so wrecked. Edd leans forward and kisses Kevin gently, before pulling back just enough to speak. "It's not fair," he says, his breath ghosting against Kevin's lips. "I want to touch you too…"

Kevin slows his pace as he processes what Edd just said, then stops and gently maneuvers Edd off his lap and onto the couch. Kevin stands up and removes his clothing, Edd taking the time to do the same but still watching Kevin the whole time. Kevin then resumes his original position on Edd's couch and pulls Edd towards him. Edd straddles his lap again and starts kissing him while his hands explore every inch of Kevin's bare skin that he can reach.

As soon as he feels Kevin's tongue against his lips, he deepens the kiss and slides his hands down towards Kevin's erection. Kevin groans and quickly slides his hands up Edd's legs until he's gripping Edd's ass. Edd's breath catches in his throat when he feels the weight of Kevin's erection in his hand, how hard and warm it is. With one hand he strokes Kevin's length, and with the other he teases the head of it, spreading the precum across the velvety skin with just his fingertips.

Kevin massages Edd's ass as he continues to kiss him, before slowly sliding his right hand back towards Edd's neglected erection. The instant Kevin touches Edd's cock, Edd halts his hands, pulls back from the kiss, and whimpers. Kevin uses his left hand to pull Edd closer to him while making the same growling sound from the night they talked about holding back. Edd whimpers again, but this time it's stifled by Kevin kissing him hard. They continue to jerk each other off, alternating between locking lips and staring into each other's eyes while panting. Finally, Edd moans out, "K-Kevin, I think I-"

Kevin cuts him off removing Edd's hand from his dick and spreading his legs. Edd loses his balance and slips between Kevin's legs, his knees going up over Kevin's thighs. Edd was about to ask what was going on when Kevin pulls Edd towards him until he felt their erections rub up against each other. Kevin then wraps his hands around both of their dicks and starts to stroke again. Edd gasps and wills himself to not climax so that he can enjoy this moment for a little longer. But the feeling of Kevin's hands and his cock rubbing against his own cock was becoming unbearable, and soon he's cumming down Kevin's hands. Kevin continues to stroke the two of them until Edd is completely spent. Then removes his hands from the two of them and leans back.

Edd watches as Kevin grips Edd's leg with one hand and replaces the other hand on his cock, stroking himself. His hand was a blur but Edd could still tell that his semen was on Kevin's knuckles. Edd rips his eyes away from the sight to look back up at Kevin, slack-jawed and panting. Edd runs both his hands through Kevin's hair as he leans forwards and kisses him. Edd felt the exact moment Kevin climaxed, through the way he moaned into the kiss, the way he shuddered against Edd, and the sudden hot stickiness on his stomach. Edd breaks the kiss and continues to toy with Kevin's hair, watching him as he comes back down from his high.

Kevin finally grins at Edd and chuckles. "Well… that was something…" Kevin says before giving Edd a chaste kiss.

Edd laughs and gets up off of Kevin's lap, allowing himself a moment to stretch out his legs. "It certainly was. Now wait here for a moment and I shall get you a wet washcloth."

After they get cleaned up and redress, Kevin heads into the guest bathroom to retrieve his beach bag.

"You're leaving already"

"I said I'd stay for one DVD, but considering how much of it we missed, we'd probably have to start it over… and I'm too old to be up that late."

Edd pouts but stands to walk Kevin to the door. "Well, I guess I should let you go home and rest… since you're so old…"

Kevin laughs. "I'm not that old. Could probably do a repeat of what just happened if you give me 30 minutes." Edd's smirk quickly faded into a look of shock. Kevin giggled and gave him a quick peck on the lips. "Actually," Kevin says while wrapping an arm around Edd, "with how hot you look, it might only take 20 minutes." He lowers his hand to grip Edd's butt while giving him another quick kiss. "But that's another reason I should go…" Kevin lets go of Edd, turns around, and opens the door. As he steps out he gives a quick wave to Edd while whispering, "Sweet dreams, Edd," before shutting the door behind him.

As Kevin makes his way to his apartment, Edd stands there in his foyer, slightly aroused and slightly in shock at how Kevin can do this to him. Repeatedly.