A/N: Hey it's me... sorry I haven't udated in FOREVER!!! But crappy life got in the way... but don't worry I was still working on it so there are a bunch new chaps written and I promise you guys it will be worth it :D... Thanks you guys for reading and actually caring... Especially robot factory... You rock man ^.^... I mean your mail really made me want update seeing that someone actually liked my story that much :D... I LOVE YOU MAN lol... any way with out further adue Chapter ten of Reach for the Ed.

Chapter 10: Misery loves company

The next morning Double-d awoke to find the Toms hovering over his bed. He held his covers for protection unsure of what they had planned for him. With how it all started it would not be good. The Leader Thomas smiled petted double-d's head softly. "Good morning princess how was your sleep?"

Double-d's eyes jetted around. He knew something had to be up. After the night before, he didn't know how to react. Double-d inhaled softly, maybe he was just trying to be polite maybe what happened before was just a cruel joke and they were just welcoming him as a friend in some twisted way. Double-d set down his covers "f...fine... How bout yours..."

The Thomas laughed and whispered softly. "Still polite even as a whore." And with that double-d held his head in shame. What was he thinking... why was he so naive. Thomas smiled evilly and touched double-d's shoulder lightly. "Get out of bed princess we have a lot to do today... We're throwing you a party tonight..." Double-d looked up in confusion as if to ask why but the tom just continued. "But first we need to present you as the princess you are... today and from now on you will be forever be referred to as princess... so you have to dress pretty for you first day as a princess." Double-d felt sick. He knew what was coming but he didn't want to believe it. "And Ginger and Kat from Gamma Theta Delta came all this way to help you get all pretty." Double-d watched in horror as two giggling girls stepped up holding a makeup kit and a black plastic bag of which he could only assume was filled with all kinds of girl clothes. The Toms laughed and made their way out of the room. "Remember girls make him pretty."

Double-d froze in place as his eyes danced from one girl to the next. Giggling nervously he began timidly. "What are you going to do to me?"

Kat smiled and sat herself down next to him placing a hand gently on his knee. "Relax... It's part of the Hazing process... All Fraternities do it." Double-d didn't know how to react. They lied to these two girls they told them he was joining. They didn't know about the video. He was thankful for that. At least the Toms kept their word. Double-d relaxed a bit. As if cued the girl stood herself up and clapped her hands. "Ok what first... What do you think Ginger..."

The girl held up the bag with the outfits out first and smiled. "I say we should start with the outfit... don't want to smudge his pretty make up hehehe..."

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Kevin stood waiting outside the building with the Toms wearing huge sunglasses to hide his face. He didn't want double-d recognizing him. That would just bring unneeded drama. He knew of their idea but he doubted double-d would agree to it. He already had enough of an issue proving his musicality with out dressing like a girl. Kevin felt a nudge as the tallest Thomas nudged him. "Hey look I think here comes princess." Kevin looked forward in confusion as Kat and Ginger walked out beside a tall long legged girl. She had long black shimmering hair. Her short pink mini skirt barely came to her long smooth thighs, her figure was slim and dainty and accented by the baby blue tank top she wore which exposed her smooth mid drift. And her face was soft and topped off with a touch of pick lip gloss. And as she swayed closer to where they stood he realized... it was double-d.

Kevin looked over to the leader to find he had the same opinion written all over his face. Double-d looked like a hot girl. "What do you guys think?" Kevin looked over as Kat addressed them.

He heard tom laugh causing double-d to hold to the hem of his short skirt. "You really have no business being a guy do you Princess." He nudged double-d and grabbed a hold of his arm. "This way princess..."

Kevin watched as double-d froze in place. "Where are we going?" Kevin couldn't tell if it was fear or shame he heard in double-d's voice. But it didn't matter both made him feel like shit.

"Relax Princess I'm just walking you too class."

Double-d pulled away in shock. He could tell he angered the Tom. But he knew where double-d came from, that was cruel even for him. "I... can't go to class Like this!!!" Kevin held his breathe as Double-d spoke. One thing he knew about Tom was he was a control freak.

Thomas held double-d by the arm and pulled him in. He replied. "Relax princess just tell them its Hazing they will be cool with it..." Kevin watched silently as Double-d's body jerk as Thomas pulled him in closer. With just a whisper from Thomas, Double-d's resolve seemed to have crumbled away. Kevin fisted his hands with in his pocket as a tear crept up behind Double-d's eyes. Kevin wanted to say something, to do anything... but he couldn't. Instead, he watched as Double-d nodded softy gazing down at the grass below him. "Good... Now lets go."

Kevin watched in silence as double-d's eyes were glimmering with unshed tears. He wanted to say something but instead he walked along beside them remained silent. These were his peers now. But as Kevin gazed out of the corner of his eye towards fallen Double-d, he knew he made a mistake. But double-d was always sensitive... Maybe he is just over reacting. That was probably it... Hopefully.

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Eddy sat up abruptly from another nightmare unable to breathe. He fell forward into his hands trying to steady his shaking nerves. Ever since that last phone call with double-d he has been having nothing but nightmares. And they were all the same. Eddy reached over to the pack that he placed on his nightstand and placed a cigarette to his mouth. Since double-d left he saw no reason to keep with double-d's no smoking in the apartment rule. Lighting it, he closed his eyes remembering the vividness of the dream. Double-d was trapped in a dark dungeon, his body covered in blood and his eyes stained with tears. Four shadows surrounded him torturing him and laughing while he cried. Instead of saving him he was at a party... right next door. Eddy punched the bed in anger, why the fuck would he have such a fucked up dream. If that were really to happen he would have saved him... wouldn't he?

Eddy shook his frustration and forced himself out of bed. It was just a fucking stupid ass dream. There was no point to it. He shouldn't even be giving it any thought. Inhaling deeply he gazed over to the clock. He had to be on set in an hour! Eddy quickly put out his cigarette and rushed around the room hastily getting ready.

He walked into the kitchen and sighed yet again there was no home cooked breakfast. And yet again, there sat Ed in front of a cleared off table, awaiting breakfast. Eddy sighed in frustration as he gazed over at Ed's egger expression. "Ed... why are you still sitting here... double-d isn't here to make breakfast for us anymore..."

Ed didn't seem to be fazed by a single thing he said. As he smiled up at Eddy, Eddy knew this was going to be one of those times when he had to let him down... again. "I have too... I clean off the table and make the coffee... and Double-d makes breakfast..."

Eddy sighed in frustration, his anger slowly growing. And his voice showed every ounce of his frustration. "Ed... How many times do I have to tell you double-d ISN'T COMING BACK!!"

Ed simple turned away in his stupid smugness. Eddy hated when he did that. With his noise in the air Ed answered sternly. "Says you..."

Eddy glared back prepared to pound some sense into him. But instead he decided it wasn't worth it. It was way too early to fight any one. Grabbing a mug of coffee, he sighed in frustration. "What ever... at least I have my coffee." With that Eddy left the apartment and closed the door behind him. Wishing he could believe double-d was coming back too.

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Ed sat waiting. He was getting hungry, but he didn't want to eat anything double-d didn't make. Double-d always was sad when he ate before everyone could sit down together and talk. And Ed didn't want to do anything to upset double-d. If he was a good boy maybe double-d would come back to him. He really wanted to see double-d's smiling face. His glistening green eyes would shine when Ed did something good. And all he wanted to do was make double-d happy. But looking at the clock he hoped double-d would come soon or he would have to go to class hungry again.

And if on cue Ed heard a knock on the door. Jumping in joy Ed ran to the door swinging it open. "Double-d!!!" But instead there stood Alex with a surprised look on her face. Why couldn't it be double-d?

Alex nervously held up a flier and some tape. "Sorry I just was putting up some new rules about using the laundry room." Alex noticed the change in Ed's expression. He was hoping she was double-d. Ed must be the most hurt by double-d disappearing. Ed was all skin and bones. She didn't see it before because of his baggy clothing. But now since Ed was in nothing but a white wife beater that hung off of him and a raggedy pair of pajama pants, she could see clearly how thin he was now. He looked like he hadn't eaten all month. Alex walked inside and closed the door behind her. "Ed... are you alright... You look like you haven't eaten at all... "

Ed turned away from her and sat back down in his spot. "I can't eat double-d will be sad if I fill myself up before he makes food..."

Ed could tell what he said upset Alex. He watched as she sat himself down in the chair next to him. "Ed... he's been gone for a month... you need to eat something..."

Ed shook his head tears welling up in his eyes. "NO!!! It'll upset double-d and he won't come back... he always likes it when we sit and eat together..."

Ed watched as Alex stood herself up and went to the fridge. "I'm sure double-d wouldn't mind if I made you breakfast..." He wanted to say no... but he was sooo hungry. And Alex was right double-d wouldn't mind. After all they did have breakfast at her house before. She cringed as she opened the fridge. "Everything in here has gone bad..." He watched quietly as Alex began throwing everything out. She finally finished and sighed. "Lets go out and eat... after we should go shopping and get some groceries so I can make sure you eat..." She shut the fridge and smiled at Ed. "And you can help me make dinner when we get back." He loved that sweet smile she seemed to only save for him.

He jumped up in joy and held Alex tightly, lifting her off the ground. He felt Alex struggle slightly, he always hugged too tight. But right now he didn't care. Alex was soo nice. And today would be a fun day. It would be just like when he went shopping with double-d. He put Alex down and stumbled around his room. Once dressed he ran out and grabbed her hand leading her out of the apartment. "LET'S GO SHOPPING!!!"

He heard Alex laugh... "Sounds good."... it was such a sweet laugh.

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All double-d wanted to do was go home and sleep. All his professor's looked at him like he was crazy. He could tell the respect they had for him at the beginning of the semester was all gone. It is Ironic how you spend your entire life building something only to have it shattered in a second. They all said they believed him to be above childish fraternity games. A genius in the making. But they were wrong. He wasn't a genius... if he was he would be able to fix what was so very wrong with him. His love for Eddy.

Double-d whipped off some of the dirt from his skirt. He was covered in dirt. All day guys would hit on him only to find out he was a guy. When they did many of them would push him away in disgust not wanting to "catch his gay". They didn't even give him time to explain. It just made double-d feel worst. He wasn't worth anything, he was disgusting. Double-d couldn't feel any lower, and all he wanted to do was sleep pretend the day didn't happen and move on. But as he opened his door, he knew that wasn't going to be possible.

"Princess... we've been waiting for you." Thomas (leader) Laughed and wrapped an arm around him leading him into the group of girls. Double-d wanted to cry at that moment. All he wanted to do was read a good book and sleep. But he knew that was not going to happen. "Look at all these lovely ladies they're here to dress you up for your party." Double-d's face burned as all the girls waved and giggled. Double-d turned to move away but was pushed back by Thomas with a whisper. "I know you only like cock but humor them fag." Double-d toppled to the ground his face burning in shame and embarrassment.

And as the Tom's left he braced himself for more shame and disgrace. Of which to him was well deserved.

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Eddy slammed his fist into the wall of the hall as he made his way to his apartment. He couldn't believe how horribly he did today. He was suppose to be playing a friend in a crappy romance movie. He was suppose to be happy. But he couldn't get double-d and that fucking dream out of his head. Double-d was in so much pain and he didn't do anything to help him. It plagued his guilt. Because of it he missed all his cues and screwed up all his lines. The director even pulled him aside and said if he didn't get his act together they would fire him. Why the hell did he have to have those fucking dreams. Double-d was probably fine with out him. Why else would that asshole leave them? Fucking Sock-head why did he leave?

Eddy had to see for himself why double-d left. The only place he knew double-d would be was at his college. But where the fuck is it? He never took the time to see where the fuck Double-d went. And even if he did know he didn't have any way to get there. He didn't even know what buses ran near the college. Eddy roared in frustration and anger as he kicked the door open... to find Alex standing there in Double-d's spot washing dishes. This bitch was ever where... and as he remembered her owning a car... for once it was a good thing.

"Rough day hunny..." Eddy glared over at Alex as she mockingly called out to him.

Eddy wanted to bash her face in, but he remained calm. He needed her right now and it was best if he stayed calm. Forcing his charming smile he began calmly. "So why are you washing our dishes..."

Alex peered over to him. She knew he was up to something, but what she didn't know. She decided it was best to humor him until his intentions were clear. "I made Ed dinner and since he had work I decided to wash the dishes for him. What's up with you..."

Eddy walked over smoothly and leaned his back on the counter by the sink. He put on his smoothest con voice and as he folded his arms nonchalantly. He watched Alex from the corner of his eye fold her arms. "Well... I was thinking its been a while since we've hung out..."

Alex didn't like where this was going. She glared over at him and began sternly as she dried her hands. "What do you want?"

She could tell he was fuming. He slammed his hand onto the counter. "What makes you think I'm up to something?!!"

Alex stood her ground. "We both know you want something... If you just come out and say it maybe I'll agree...You don't have to play stupid games with me..."

Eddy wanted to punch her smug face in... but he knew she was right. Maybe if he told her she would take him to see double-d. Leaning back onto the counter he sighed softly. "I want you to give me a ride... I want..." He held his breath for a moment knowing on the inside he wanted to cry. But he kept his pride solid. "...to See double-d..."

To his surprise Alex just shook her head and continued to clean. "No..."

Eddy couldn't believe she could be so cold. Eddy stood himself up and clenched his fists. "WHY THE FUCK NOT!!!"

Alex just sighed and looked him in the eyes. "What are you going to do when you get there…and maybe double-d isn't ready to see you..."

Alex felt a jolt of pain run up her spine as Eddy pushed her to the ground. She glared up at him as he yelled at the top of his lungs. "WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU TO SAY WEITHER OR NOT SOCKHEAD WANTS TO SEE ME!!!" Alex had never seen him so angry. His fury was intense, she knew she struck a nerve. "IT'S THAT FUCKING REASON DOUBLE-D IS GONE IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!" He knelt himself down and pointed a shaking finger right at the edge of her nose. "STOP BEING A FUCKING KNOW IT ALL!!!" Alex gazed into his eyes, she expected anger and hatred. But all she saw was a broken heart.

She sighed knowing she would regret her next statement. "Fine I'll take you to see double-d."

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A/N: Yeah left it at a clif hanger lol XD... yeah first encounter of Eddy and Double-d since the fight... and man I promise you it will be worth the wait I force on you guys lol...

O and as always R&R please :3.