Ever since he was little, Trevor had known that he was different. It wasn't from the sports he played, where he grew up apart from his friends, or even the way he looked. No, it was something deep inside that he couldn't really explain until his freshman year of high school- something so personal that he felt like he was closed off from even his friends. Even now, as he sat across from his best friend inside the local KFC picking away at his food, Trev felt like there was a wall between them and it pulled at his heart something fierce. He so desperately wanted to knock it down, but past experiences kept him at bay. So the blonde just sighed and stared down at his tray without really looking at it.

Big Ed's eyes flickered up to his friend's as he took another bite of his mashed potatoes and cocked an eyebrow. "Everything alright over there?" he asked and Trev jumped a little at the sound of his voice.

"Y-yeah. I'm good." he said and Ed merely kept his eyebrow raised for a couple seconds before rising up out of his seat and walking away. Trev ran a hand through his shaggy locks and sighed again; if Edd had taught him anything, it's that eating can help to cover up some unnecessary feelings but the raven had never said anything about the act bringing up more and quite frankly, it pissed. Him. Off. Ed came back a few minutes later with another order of mashed potatoes and gravy and set the cup right in front of Trev.

"Alright, talk. I know something's up." Ed said as he leaned back and folded his strong arms across his chest.

Trevor blinked a few times. "What? I'm fine."

The other just rolled his eyes in response. "That's a load of bull and you know it. We've been here for a half hour and you haven't even eaten anything and I know how you feel about popcorn chicken. If you never get anywhere with Ang, you'll be kissing pieces of chicken at the altar." he said and Trev sighed a third time at the mention of her name. "So it's about Ang then?"

"No."

"Look, I dunno why you're lyin' to me about this but I thought we were bros. Bros tell each other stuff. Bros talk about hot chicks."

Trev felt one of his eyes twitch. "She's not just some hot chick." he said and Big Ed snapped his fingers triumphantly.

"Aha! So it IS about her! Why didn't you just say so?"

Trev scrubbed a hand over his face tiredly as he tried to think of some sort of explanation. But unfortunately for him, one explanation would require two and that extra one would knock down that very safe wall between him and his best friend. Trev just didn't know if he was ready for that yet. "I-It's complicated, believe me."

Ed rolled his eyes again and returned to eating his food. "Complicated as in you're in love with the girl and she went to a dance with another guy? Doesn't sound too complicated to me, just sad. You should've asked her."

"It's not like I didn't wanna ask her, because I did. I really did...but she just seemed so excited between her dress and Rolf that I didn't want to say anything. It's not like she's mine anyways." he and and the words left a bitter taste in his mouth. Ever since he had moved to Peach Creek in the beginning of sophomore year, his heart had been set on Ang. The amazing girl that worked at the local bakery; she was smart, sarcastic, funny, and oh my God did she flail when she was excited. Everything brought it home for the blonde and after a few weeks of getting to know each other, he had dropped the question that had been on his mind all that week and asked her out. But unfortunately for him, Ang was demisexual and after talking to the woman herself about it, he knew there was no chance of her ever saying yes to him unless he did something big to prove himself...but it was fine. Trev accepted her as she was and never pushed the boundaries of what she was and wasn't comfortable with. He respected her boundaries...but would it be crossing the line if he asked why Rolf and not him? "I think I'm stuck in the Friend Zone, bro."

Big Ed hissed through his teeth a little and finished off his own order before talking again. "That's rough, my man. I knew it was coming the moment you came over with nail polish on last year. Guys just don't paint their nails unless they're trying to get on a girl's good side and you've been trying to get on her's for the past year and a half." he said and Trev took a deep breath as he felt his walls start to slowly tumble down around him.

"Listen, I need to tell you something, but it's really important so be serious."

Ed paused mid bite and looked at his best friend; his usually bright blue eyes were darkened with what seemed to be worry and apprehension. Setting down his fork, Ed put his hands on the table and nodded. "Okay, shoot. Bro to bro."

Trev just nodded and chewed on his bottom lip a little as he tried to think of how to start the conversation. "So...how did you react when Edd came out as gay?" he asked and Big Ed's eyes widened.

"I, well I dunno. Edd's always been a little different, so when he came out it wasn't a big deal. We grew up together; Eddy thought it was weird, sure, but it never bothered me. He's still the same ol' Double Dee that I've always loved, y'know? The only difference is that he loves dick." Ed explained and Trev damn near choked on his soda at that last sentence. Leave it to Lumpy to be sentimental and blunt at the same time. "Why? Are you gay, T?" he asked and Trev just shook his head.

Here it comes.

"N-no. Not exactly."

Ed cocked an eyebrow. "Then what is it?"

Trev closed his eyes and took a calming breath. "Well, okay. Maybe I do like guys as much as I like girls, but that's whatever. It's just...what if I was...what if I was a girl. What would you think."

It was quiet for a moment between the two until Ed found his voice again. "So...like, you wanna be a girl?"

Trev gulped down a lump of fear in his throat before answering. "Yeah." he confessed and warm hazel eyes met icy blue and Ed smiled.

"Cool." he said and at long last, picked his fork back up and make quick work of finishing his food; Trev was at a loss for words. Either his best friend had just completely blown off his major confession or was unexpectedly, completely cool with it. He silently hoped it was the latter because his heart was beginning to split itself apart.

"Cool?" Trev asked and Ed just nodded.

"Cool. That means that I get to take you to dances now, right? I mean if Ang doesn't get to you first, that is. Does she know?"

Trev shook his head and sniffled a little. "No, just you."

"Oh," Ed said as he wiped his hands with a napkin. "I guess that makes me special, huh?" he said and sent a small wink Trev's way. The blonde tried not to blush at the act, but it was hard when he had nothing else going on in his love life besides trying to get the girl of his dreams to say yes.

"I guess." Trev said and got up to dump his food. Ed followed after him to take care of his own tray and the two walked outside into the cool night are in a sort of awkward silence. "Do...you have any questions?" he asked as he looked up at his friend, not realizing just how much taller Ed was than himself.

"Just one." he quipped and Trev damn near wheezed when the tallest Ed grabbed his hand and laced their fingers together. "Wanna come over and watch some horror movies with me? Just me and my best girl."

"Who's that?"

"You."

...

Edd held his breath as he slipped out of the back door and trotted around the side of the house to slip through the little exit in their privacy fence. His father was lounging about in the living room working on his stack of paperwork while his mother was catching up on her sleep after finishing third shift the night before. And it made Edd sick that he had to sneak out of his own house, away from his own father for some peace, but the raven was two snarky French comments away from hating his dad almost as much as his dad hated his son's figure.

Edd could hear the sputtering of Ang's old car as he walked away from his house. The faithful friend shot him a sly smirk as he walked up to the vehicle and pulled down his shirt that had started to ride up on him. "Thank you for doing this, Ang. I really appreciate it."

"Oh it's no prob and just an FYI, I'm here for you when you need an escape. I've heard the horror stories from Big Ed." Ang said as she pulled away from the cup-de-sac and make her way downtown. Edd just sighed and rubbed a hand over his face as he slumped down in his seat. "...So are they true?"

"What?" Edd asked as he was snapped out of his thoughts.

"The things Ed told me about your dad. Are they true?" she asked and the other just settled on playing with the hem of his faded shirt. Ang glanced over at Edd as she continued to drive as she waited, hopefully, for an answer but after a few minutes of silence she realized that her waiting was all in vain. Edd was already lost in his thoughts again as he stared out the window. "Edd...can I ask you a question? It's off topic."

Edd blinked once or twice before turning to the girl next to him. "What is it?" he asked and Ang just shrugged nonchalantly.

"Nothing really, it's just- have you heard anything about Trevor?" Ang asked and Edd shrugged right back at her.

"No, why?"

The girl paused for a second as she pulled into the parking lot of their destination and put the car in park so that Edd could get out. "No reason. Call me or Marie if you need a ride home, okay? We'll be around. Love you, Dee!" she said and Edd waved bye to her as she pulled out of the lot and made her way back down the street, on her way to find Trev, no doubt.

Edd patted his pockets a little immediately regretted not bringing his pack with him, but those thoughts were quickly washed away when he felt two strong arms snake themselves around his middle and the scent of Tommy Hilfiger filled his nose. "Hey Babe."

"Hello, Kevin." Edd said as he smiled and turned around to face the gorgeous redhead behind him. Kevin shot him one of his infamous smirks and bent down to place a fiery kiss on the other's lips that had Edd swooning at the end. "T-thank you." he stuttered as he regained his balance.

Kevin just smirked at him and slung an arm across Edd's shoulders as they walked inside the restaurant. "Oh, you're very welcome."

...

Two pizzas later the couple walked hand in hand back to Kev's new shiny red Jeep with smiles plastered on both of their faces. Ultimately, the peaceful date had turned into an all out eating contest after Kevin realized that while Edd had put away four pieces, he himself had only eaten two and...it pretty much went on from there. Long story short, Kevin won, paid the bill, and left the restaurant feeling incredibly impressed by the teen beside him. Although, he could stand to work some of the pizza off...

"Hey, Dee. Got any plans after this?" Kevin asked as he checked his watch.

Edd shook his head. "No, why? Do you?" he asked and Kevin shook his head right back.

"Not at all. I'm off on the weekends so I'm all yours. Plus, it's not even eight yet so we still have time to pop over to my house if you want."

Edd bit his lip in thought for a second before checking his phone. Seeing that there weren't any missed calls or texts from either of his parents, he nodded. "Okay, but if Mother or Father calls, I have to leave."

Kevin cocked an eyebrow as he helped Edd into the Jeep. "Why? Are they not too keen on their son dating another guy?" he asked and Edd shrugged and scratched the back on his neck.

"Not at all actually, they...just don't know that I left." Edd confessed and Kevin let out a loud bark of laughter before shutting the passenger's door to the Jeep and walking around the vehicle to the driver's side, still in hysterics. After hopping in his seat, the redhead took off his snapback and ran a hand through his unruly bangs with a small chuckle.

"So you snuck out just for me? Aw, that makes me feel so special!" Kevin cooed as he pulled out of the lot and Edd rolled his eyes playfully and crossed his arms.

"I snuck out for pizza too!" he said and Kevin just laughed some more. The drive over to Kevin's house was quiet save for muted pop songs and the revving of the engine as they sped through the streets. Edd watched as the small houses and duplexes morphed into large homes and, dare he even say, mansions. "Kevin, is this where you live?!"

The other shook his head and put a hand on Edd's thigh. "Nah, not here. It's a little farther ahead."

Edd blushed as Kevin's hand slid between his legs a little but turned his attention back to the ever growing houses that they passed by. Eventually they made it to the end of the long street where a large gate sat; Kevin slowly pulled up to the booth that sat in the middle of the street and punched in a code. The large gates swung open to reveal yet another street that was lined with huge oak trees and small street lamps that held a sort of antique charm to them.

Houses started to appear behind the trees one by one and Edd turned to his boyfriend with an incredulous look on his face. "You can't be serious, you actually live here?"

Kevin nodded. "Yep. My dad owns a couple dozen Harley Davidson's just in North Carolina. He just got his first store in Tennessee a few months ago, so things have been really good for us."

"I can tell! Wow...look at this place! It's beautiful." Edd said and Kevin just smiled at him. "Which house is yours?" he asked and Kev motioned to the lefthand side of the street.

"This one right up here." he said and was quick to pull into a long, winding cobblestone driveway that was lined with tiny lights on either side. Edd gasped when he saw the house itself and batted Kevin's shoulder excitedly.

The house was absolutely enormous.

White brick and dark, multiple dark, peaked roofs reached at least three stories high. Neatly trimmed hedges lined the side of the house and the raven gaped at the ornate fountain that sat right smack dab in the middle of the front lawn. Kevin pulled up to one of the two garages and the two hopped out of the Jeep with Edd still looking around in awe at the house.

Kevin gently grabbed a hold of Edd's hand and guided him forward towards the front door with a small smile on his face. "C'mon, there's more." he said and led Edd inside his home. The large front door swung open (quite dramatically in Edd's eyes) and revealed a large sitting room decorated in whites, golds, and light greens. Pictures of the Barr family littered every inch of the walls. "This way," Kevin said as he pulled Edd through the room and through another door that led right into the main living room. A giant archway to the left revealed a huge kitchen that was decorated to the nines in stainless steel appliances and marble everything. The two bypassed the kitchen entirely and ended up at the base of a large staircase. "my room's just up here. I can show you the rest of the house later if you want."

"O-okay." Edd mumbled as they moved up the stairs and headed to the right. The raven was so caught up in the sheer expanse of it all that he didn't even notice that Kevin had stopped untiil he ran right into his back. Wide blue met smug green and Kevin chuckled a little as he opened the door to his room and Edd blanched, but then again, he shouldn't have been surprised. But he was, because the room was fucking spotless.

The redhead's room was enormous just like the rest of the house, of course. A king sized bed sat in the middle of the room and a large flatscreen TV sat directly across from in on the opposite wall. The room itself was decorated in shades of black and grays with small accents of burgundy here and there. Team pictures and trophies littered the shelves on the walls along with other sports memorabilia and Edd turned to his boyfriend with wide, unblinking eyes. "Just exactly how rich are you?"

Kevin pretended to think for a moment. "Hm, pretty rich. Did you see the walk in closet or the bathroom? Those are really nice."

Edd went red and pulled his hat further over his face out of frustration. Oh, what he wouldn't give to have his own bathroom. "N-no! Good lord! Did you bring me back to your home just to show off?!"

Kevin laughed again and stepped forward to release Edd's grip on his hat and tip his head back so that they could look each other in the eye. "I brought you back here so that I could do this," he said and quickly closed the gap between their lips. Edd moaned and intertwined their fingers together as Kevin was quick to take charge of the kiss. The two stood there for a while in a sweet embrace before Kevin pulled away and bit his bottom lip to try to hide his smile as he looked the other over. Edd was looking up at him with the most endearing look, his already full lips were swollen from all the kissing, and a heavy blush covered his round cheeks. "You look so cute right now." Kevin said as he swooped in to place yet another kiss on the raven's lips. Edd smiled and said nothing as he wrapped an arm around the other's neck to hold him there.

Another moment passed before Kevin groaned and straightened himself out. Edd was damn near a foot shorter than himself, so long makeup sessions with him was killer on Kevin's back. Edd looked at Kevin with confusion, but it was quickly replaced with shock and fear when the redhead bent over and lifted him into his arms. Kevin smirked against Edd's lips when he felt his legs wrap themselves around his slim waist. "KEVIN!" Edd squealed as Kevin carried him towards the bed. "What? How?!" he asked as he pulled away from his boyfriend's lips and didn't even try to fight the squeak that escaped him when he felt Kevin's large hands slide from the backs of his thighs to his ass and squeezed.

"I work out a lot." the redhead said as he effortlessly walked up to the bed and laid Edd down as if he weighed nothing.

"I-I can tell!" Edd said as he quickly readjusted his shirt as it rode up again ever his belly. Kevin just smiled and crawled over the raven on the bed and placed a few chaste kisses on Edd's lips once he was looming over him.

"Are you okay with this?" Kevin asked as he moved down from Edd's lips to the soft skin of his neck.

Edd swallowed down a thick lump of nervousness and nodded a little. "Y-yeah, I'm alright. Are you?" he asked and Kevin pulled up just to give Edd his best what-the-fuck-are-you-talking-about face.

"Of course I'm okay! I'm fucking fantastic right now! Why?" he asked and Edd felt like he wanted to disappear for asking such a stupid question. He had Mr Perfect straddling his lap at the moment! Tall and toned with killer looks and a lifestyle to die for, everyone knew that Kevin got everything he wanted and even Edd knew that if Kevin didn't absolutely want this, neither of them would be where they were at the moment. "Edd?"

"It's just- you know, because I'm..."

"Oh, Edd." Kevin sighed as he climbed off of the other's lap and settled down so that they were lying side by side on the bed. "Please don't tell me this is about what I think that it's about." he asked and Edd just pulled his hat over his eyes in embarrassment. Kevin sighed again and let his eyes travel down Edd's thick frame that was the source of his anguish.

"I'm sorry." Edd mumbled after a few minutes of silence and for the second time that night, Kev pried Edd's hands away from his hat and looked him dead in the eye.

"There's nothing to be sorry for. Don't apologize for being you and if you didn't know, I like you. I like the way you feel under my hands. It's...nice."

Edd's eyes widened and his mouth hung open in shock. "You-you do?"

Kevin nodded. "Yeah. You're always so warm and soft and you give the best hugs. I wish you could see you through my eyes because goddamn, you're breathtaking. Even when your mouth is full of food it's still the same, maybe even better! Ugh, I sound like such a dork right now..." Kevin said as he chuckled and let out a groan. Edd still stared at him in disbelief as he took in everything that he had just said. "I swear it sounded better in my head!"

"So, let me get this straight...you actually like my fat ass?" Edd asked and Kevin's eyes grew to the size of saucers.

"Dude, you swore! I didn't know you knew those kinds of words!" he laughed and Edd just rolled his eyes. "Okay, don't get sassy on me and yes, I love your ass. Every single inch of it."

Edd giggled in relief as Kevin finished his sentence and pulled their faces together once more. A small weight was lifted from his conscious as he heard Kevin fully admit that he rather enjoyed his figure and it wasn't long until the redhead was back in his rightful spot in Edd's lap and kissing the life out of him. "Thank you, thank you..." Edd panted between hot kisses as he held Kevin's face in place.

Kevin smiled against his lips. "Don't be thanking me yet," he whispered and Edd gasped when Kev ground himself against his crotch. The action sparked a flame in both of the boys' guts and it wasn't long before they were engulfed in a roaring inferno that consisted of wandering hands and bare skin. Kevin was quick to undo the buttons on his shirt with the help of Edd and together they tossed the shirt aside and the raven took great pleasure in letting himself revel in Kevin's smooth, hard muscles. Feeling rather brave, Edd flipped them over so that he was the one doing the straddling and Kevin had never looked so surprised in his entire life. His green eyes wide in shock, but the teen quickly regained his composure and retaliated with slipping his hands under Edd's faded orange shirt.

Edd scrunched his face up and readied himself for rejection once he felt another pair of hands under his shirt, but after a few seconds without them pulling away, he slowly opened up his eyes and saw that, for some reason or another, Kevin was in fucking awe. "What?" Edd asked.

"Perfect." he said and Edd squeaked as Kevin snaked his hands further up under his shirt and gripped his sides like they were his only lifeline.

"You think I'm perfect?" Edd asked, not even minding that Kevin had proceeded to flip them back over to their original position. The redhead wormed his way down Edd's front, placing small kisses overtop of the clothing while his hands stayed underneath, reaching up to his chest.

"Absolutely." Kevin said as he squeezed Edd's chest in his hands and ran a thumb over each nipple, causing a low moan and a shudder to come out of both of them. "Your boobs are amazing..!" he said and Edd pinched the skin on his arm to get Kevin to yank his hands back.

"I do not have boobs, Kev!"

"Fine, fine. Your chest is amazing then. Better?"

Edd pretended to think for a moment before nodding with a small smile and Kev was already moving steadily back down his body. Pressing a kiss on the bare skin right below Edd's bellybutton, he got to the hem of his pants and looked up at Edd with pleading green eyes. The other's head was tossed back on the mattress carelessly and Kevin took that as his "ok" for the go ahead and he began to fumble with the button to the pants. Kevin just all too curious about just how perfect Edd was down there.

Right when Kev got the button undone, Edd's phone started blaring it's ringtone from his back pocket and the raven nearly bucked into Kevin's awaiting face. "Oh no..."

"What?" Kevin asked as he sighed and rested his head on Edd's cushy thigh.

"Daddy knows I'm gone. He wants me home. Now." the raven said and as Kevin sat up, he could see the nervous sweat begin to build up on his boyfriend's face.

"Now?" he asked, that once forgotten ball of worry suddenly reappearing in his gut full force.

"Now."