Confronting the Supposed Enemy

Sitting down in front of his garden, he hugged his knees and sighed. His flowers were trying their hardest to grow back but the cold weather of Peach Creek was starting to get to them. Even though, their beauty still made his troubling thoughts disappear from his mind, just like any other time he came out here to think. Yet this time… Those thoughts hadn't fully left his mind yet this time.

Kevin really knew how to jumble up his mind like no other. Ever since the read head had said it wasn't a mistake, he avoided the other like the plague. There was one thing he knew for sure though, he needed to find the solution to this problem or he was going to have a harder time with his already confusing life. Tomorrow school resumed, it would be better just to get everything over with already. He needed to figure out who the right person was to talk about something like this. He didn't want to leak out his secret or make others hate him for it. Could he just confront Kevin or would that just blow up in his face? He pondered about it for a few more short moments before a smile finally broke out on his lips. He knew the perfect person to talk to.

The next day ran by smoothly. Edd was ready, he had pep talked himself through all of his morning classes. However… Once standing in front of the Kankers lunch table during lunch, he couldn't help but have the feeling that his lunch was going to come back up at any moment. Looking over at his own table, he could see both Ed's with matching nervous expressions on their face.

Swallowing hard, he stopped in front of them all. "H-Hello ladies…" He began, tightening his tie before brushing off the sweat on his forehead. This was worse than he presumed, they hadn't even noticed him yet he felt like they could eat him alive right now. "I-I… I…." He froze stiff when all stared his way.

"Oh! Look who it is May!" Lee grinned, her lips curling into a creepy grin. "What pleasure do we have having such a cutie come to our table?" She asked, tilting her head to the side.

Edd wanted to run away, he honestly feared for his life right now. Remembering his purpose, he swallowed all of his fears down. "I… came here to talk to Nazz."He explained before looking at the blond who was currently leaning on the bluenette. "May I please talk to you? Alone?" He added, noticing May wink at him.

Nazz looked up, a soft smile coming to her lips. "Oh, hey Double D. What's up?" She asked. Patting Marie's shoulder, she got up and walked alongside the smarter Ed until they reached an empty table. Sitting down, she folded her arms together. "What can I do for you dude?"

Edd coughed awkwardly, looking around to make sure no one was paying any attention to them. Leaning in, he sighed. "I need to talk to you… about Kevin. Is that alright with you?" He asked, wanting to make sure it wasn't a touchy subject for her. Seeing she was just staring at him, as if waiting, he continued. "Kevin… he's really upset about you two breaking up and well…. I think… he's trying to find comfort within me." He tried slowly. "Can I ask why you two really broke up?"

Nazz rocked back on her chair, "Well… I realized that the way I felt about Kevin was the same way he felt about me." Seeing Edd's confused expression, she smiled. "I realized this at Prom actually. When I had my dress ruined by those stupid balloons, Marie was the one to see if I was alright. Levin just seemed too busy staring somewhere else. That's when I realized that Marie was wonderful." She giggled and ignored the blush on her cheeks. "You say Kevin is upset but honestly, I don't think he loved me as much as you think." She paused. "He always talked about you guys, it was weird." Pursing her lips together, she raised a brow. "In what ways is he trying to find comfort?"

Edd's mouth shut immediately now lost for words. "H-He…" Kissed you? Caressed your face and stared at you with those emerald eyes of his until you were red as a tomato? "He just talked to me!" He lied, fighting off his own blush. Why couldn't he just say it? Nazz would understand, she liked her own gender too! Curse his insecurities… As he soon thought about it, everything he had calculated about Kevin in his mind was now incorrect. If Kevin wasn't in love with her, then why would he come to him? Maybe Kevin just wanted an excuse to… Covering his lips, he couldn't control his cheeks from reddening darkly. "Oh my…" He mumbled to himself.

Nazz smiled as she noticed his blush, "I don't know what happened between you two but just so you know, I support it." She stood up before looking over at the Kankers table. "No one will accept it at first, but as time runs its course, you two can finally be happy."

Edd watched her head back over at her table, her words lingering in his mind. What had she meant by 'no one will accept it'? Accept what? Pondering for a short moment, he lightly ran his fingertips over his lips. Why could he still feel the warmth of Kevin's lips over his own?

He was angry at himself, why did he have to enjoy it? He was supposed to be angry or grossed out. Two males aren't supposed to be together, it was a disgrace. At least his parents… Dropping his hand, he stood up himself. Shaking the thought out of his head, he slowly made his way back over to his table. He knew the two were going to pound him with questions, so he should at least get ready for it.