A/N: Hey guys, what's up? Here's the next chapter for you all so I hope you enjoy. Also, I think this story should be finish between 18-20 chapters. There will be an M rated chapter so be prepared for that. But who knows, came in here thinking this chapter would only be 10 chapters and here we are on the eleventh. Alright, enough of me, enjoy. Review and let me know what you thought.

The Truth?

Kevin was staring ahead, his expression blank. Nazz sat next to him in their study hall, she was messing around with her calculator. He glanced over to her, his brows knitted together. "Hey Nazz, can I confess something?" He asked, his voice cautious but serious.

Blinking, she glanced up before setting the calculator down. "Sure dude, whats up?"

Kevin frowned before looking down at his lap, "I think I'm gay." He mumbled fore his head his the table in front of him. "And not happy gay either. Like find guys attractive gay." He felt the need to clarify for some reason.

Nazz smiled as she looked over at him, "And what makes you think that?" She asked, one of her brows raising.

Kevin sighed heavily, his breath fogging up his glasses. He wouldn't have even considered it if it weren't for waking up in Edd's arms. The way he felt made him so confused. It was a warm feeling but it didn't feel right. They were so close towards each other... The things he felt and thought were never there before. Then last night… he couldn't sleep. Whenever he could, his dreams were filled with such… vivid images. He couldn't even make eye contact with Edd at all during the ride here. He could feel his face heating up now. "A gut feeling."

Nazz then smirked, "Maybe I should ask you 'who' instead of 'what'." She poked his deflated arm, "Can I take a guess? Is he a french speaking jerk who thinks hes the best?" She asked, raising a brow.

Kevin lifted his head and looked at her flushed, "Is it that obvious?" He asked, sounding defeated. "I don't know what to do Nazz."

She shrugged, "I mean he's is almost the only thing you talk about dude." She explained as she picked her calculator up again. "I say you tell him but you have to be careful. Sometimes when someone confesses their feelings, they get rejected and the two never speak again. I have a feeling that you don't want that to happen. So, what are you going to do?"

Kevin rested his head back on the table once more, "I don't know what I'm going to do. I don't get how he can do all these things to me and not get all flustered by this." His eyes closed, "If its this obvious to you, do you think he has noticed?"

Nazz paused her button pressing, "Honestly Kevin… I don't know if Edd even knows what love is or feels like. I've never seen him have a girlfriend… or boyfriend. His parents don't come home… ever. I doubt he understands that spectrum so no, I don't think he has." With pressed lips together, she set her calculator down. "Just don't stress about it, if you want to tell him, then do so. Just don't rush into things, alright?" She advised, giving him a small smile before patting his back.

Maybe if he confessed, Edd would get disgusted and leave him alone from this whole deal thing. But this deal thing didn't feel like a deal any more. Edd didn't call him just to keep him from sleep and make him sandwiches anymore. He didn't have to tell him to go to the pool everyday, Kevin just did automatically. It didn't feel like just a deal anymore, it felt like so much more. He didn't know what he was feeling, but it was so strong that he felt like he was drowning sometimes. If confessing help get rid of that and made them get closer…. "I'm going to do it. Ill tell him." He sat up and nodded, "Before this day is over, he will know how I feel."

Nazz looked up at the clock, "Well I think you better tell him soon. There are only two periods left so..." She dragged on, showing her point.

Kevin's mouth dried, right, only two left. "Ill go see him after this. Next period he in French and it's not too far away." He formed a smile, "Worst case scenario, you will be all I talk about once again." He nudged her with his elbow and chuckled at her rolling her eyes.

"All I have to say is good luck," Nazz said before resting her own head on the table.

He swiped his hands over his jeans as he walked down the hallway, he needed to calm himself before Edd got the chance to see him. He looked like a mess right now, he wasn't even sure what he was doing. This was just a sudden thought if he was gay, why did he decide to act on it now? He brushed past people as he tried to get to his destination. If he was lucky, Edd wouldn't have left his class yet.

He knew the class was right up ahead, his heart was pounding in his chest. He was Kevin Barr, he could do this.

Right as he reached the class, he peek his head in and saw all three Ed's together. They all looked serious, except for Ed since he was busy doing homework. Pulling away, he rested his back on the wall and sighed. How was he supposed to confess with those two being there?

"I don't get it Edd!"

Kevin paused, that was definitely Eddy's voice. Why was he yelling at Edd? What happened? Leaning closer to the entrance, he peaked in and tried to listen more.

"I have Jimmy and Johnny asking me all these questions on where you are and what you are doing. Do you know how annoying those two can be?" Eddy asked, his hands throwing themselves into the air.

Edd had his arms crossed, he was leaning back in his chair, "I wouldn't say annoying but they are quite persistent. What is your point in this conversation Eddy, I have other classes to attend."

Ed sighed and looked up from his paper, "He's angry and slightly jealous that you're hanging around that red headed boy so much. You're friends are angry that you are ignoring them too so they are bothering Eddy about it. He's just a frustrated mess." He explained, his attention going back to his paper.

Eddy grew red, "Don't just say it like it's nothing Ed! This is a big deal!" He huffed angrily before looking back at Edd. "You've never swam on Fridays, now you do every one for the last four weeks. You used to swim once a day when you do, now you swim before and after school!"

Edd shrugged, "I like to swim. So what?"

Eddy squinted at him, "You don't think I notice that dork going to the swimming pool with you? I may look dumb but I've noticed a lot of things around here Edd. I noticed your liking to that dork and it's pissing me off."

Kevin felt his cheeks growing red as he listened to the three talk about him. Had Edd really changed that much to make a difference?

Edd chuckled, "You sure you're not still mad about the fact that he stood up to you for his friend?"

Eddy glared, "Why would I give two fucks about that? And about that 'friend', you're full of shit if you think I'm going to believe you if you want it to seem like you have a thing for her. For one, nerds aren't your type, especially blonde ones. And two, you have not said a single fucking word to her! So what in the fuck is going on!"

Edd only smiled, his hands lifting in defeat. "Alright, you got me. I don't like the chick. I also don't like the Dork. Ever since that fucking incident with the milk, I've been pissed off at the two, especially at the dork. So I decided I would be friendly, make him comfortable before I broke him down. He's like a dog now, following me around. He does anything I say, it's quite hilarious. He is embarrassing himself and I'm not quite ready to let him off his leash yet."

Eddy rose his brows before laughing, "That's harsh man but hilarious!"

Ed looked up and shook his head, "I don't think its funny at all." Sighing, he stood up. "I have class to go to." Looking towards the door, he stopped.

Edd smirked, "Jimmy and Johnny can suffer a little longer until my game is finished. I have a little bit more to do before I'm satisfied." He laughed along with Eddy. "But I'm serious, don't go near the blond. I will hurt you."

Ed collected up his books, "Sorry to say Edd but I think your game just ended. Your red headed dog piece just ran away crying."

Edd jerked his head towards the door, "What?"

Ed headed towards the door as Eddy continued laughing. "See you both later."

Edd frowned deeply before smashing his fist on the table, "For fucks sake!"

Eddy stopped laughing immediately to watch his friend storm out of the room. "What in the hell is his problem?"

Nazz rubbed his back as he pressed his face to his knees, they were currently sitting in her room. "Take your time Kevin, you don't have to tell me anything you don't want to. I don't want you any more upset than you already are."

Kevin lifted his head and wiped at his wet eyes, "I-It all started with that day after school Nazz. I went to him to see if he would change his mind about canceling the Quiz Bowl. We made a deal then and he made me promise not to tell another soul. I… I had to lie to you Nazz. It hurt so much."

Nazz smiled, "I'm not angry Kev, you had to do what you had to do. So, what deal did you two make?"

He sniffed, "I had to do whatever he says type of deal. I agreed to it without even thinking and he made my life a living hell for the first few days. After that, all that stuff happened to me with those kids and then he started being there for me when I needed him. The he would stay at my house and we would eat together and… a-and..." More tears spilled from his eyes. "I freaking fell for the guy Nazz. Then he goes around and calls me an 'obedient dog'? Everything I've done and that's what I get?"

The blonde sighed and rubbed his back, "I told you he was a bad guy. He doesn't care who he hurts. I'm sorry he did this to you, you out of all people definitely don't deserve this." Leaning over, she kissed his forehead. "I have some ice cream that might be freezer burnt. Want it?" She asked softly.

Kevin rubbed his arm over his runny nose and nodded, "Yeah, that sounds good." Feeling her bed move as she got up, he looked down at himself. He couldn't believe Edd felt that way the entire time. There he was about to confess his feelings too! He couldn't believe any of this.

Reaching over towards his backpack, he pulled out his phone to see he had a few miss calls and messages. Most off the messages were from Edd.

Come to my house; Get over here; Now Dork; Where are you?

He even had one from his mother saying Edd was at the house. But that was an hour ago, he had to had gone home by now. Shoving the device back into his backpack, he sighed. "I did not sign up for all this love drama..." He groaned.

Nazz soon returned with two bowls of the cold dessert, a smile on her face. "Lets stuff our faces til we gain ten pounds."

Kevin smiled and blinked away the reformed tears, "Thanks Nazz, I'm glad I have you here with me."

So the next few days were more quiet than usual, Kevin woke ten minutes earlier than usual so he could walk to school, he avoided the lunch room as much as he could, sticking with reading books in the library instead. Since he wasn't forced to watch Edd swim for two hours, he had that extra time in his life now.

But with all this time in his life, he realized who miserable he was. Edd was always there but now he was riding solo. Every time he had to his the ignore button, he felt such a heavy pain in his chest.

Now he was sitting in the library, staring frustrated at the book he was attempting to read. He wished he was eating with his friends yet here he was. Hungry… and lonely. Sighing, he picked up his phone and looked at it lazily. He could always text Nazz and ask her to come down. That probably could work. Just as he went to text her, his phone vibrated in his hand. Another text from Eddward.

One last order and then I'm done. Meet me at the pool after school, I need to see you one more time. I have to talk to you about what happened.

Kevin stared at the phone with a slight frown, "Stupid guy with his stupid demands." He huffed before his phone vibrated once more.

Please. I'm sorry.