This chapter is a little sappy and for that I'm sorry, I just write what I see in my head lol. Well I hope you guys enjoy. Make sure to leave me some loves, whether by f/f or by review guys. I really enjoy hearing what you think :D
When all of Edd's items were selected aside from shoes they approached the checkout. His father and boyfriend had said he needed to buy just about everything he'd picked. The only item his father refused to purchase was a fishnet shirt which both Kevin and Edd complained about. His father shook his head as he handed over his credit card to the woman behind the counter. All of Edd's clothes filled four of the large bags, he had picked out an entire new wardrobe. They were now on their way to Zumiez so Edd could pick out some new shoes. Edd waltzed on ahead while Kevin who had insisted on carrying his bags and his father trailed behind. Within minutes already had his shoes picked out, he had settled on a pair of solid black vans. The associate wandered into the back to retrieve his size. While they waited Edd looked around at the other items in the store. He eventually made his way back to the skateboard section and marveled at the craftsmanship. He'd always wanted one but had never been willing to shell out the money to purchase one. His father came up behind him, "Which one do you like?" he asked noticing how intently Edd was staring at one that had a black background with a red anarchy symbol painted on it. "Mother would never approve, she'd think me a delinquent not to mention you've spent more than enough on me today father," Edd said turning back the way he came so he could try on the shoes the associate had returned with.
Nathaniel stayed put and called over another associate so he could ask about the board his son had been eyeing. "Yes how much is that board?" Nathaniel asked. "Well sure, the deck is about 65 dollars but that doesn't include the trucks or wheels," The associate said and pointed to the glass case in front of them. Nathaniel nodded as he looked at the different choices. "And do you think you'd be able to assemble one for a beginner?" he asked. "Definitely sir. Skating is life for me, I built my own board when I was sixteen. For the redhead right?" the man asked pointing to Kevin. "No actually the other one is my son. He was admiring that black board there and sadly he doesn't have a license yet so I was thinking this might not be a bad idea to help him get to school easier," Nathaniel explained. "If that's the case sir I would recommend you get him one of these backpacks because that way he'll be able to strap the board to it instead of trying to carry it all day," the gentleman said holding up a black Volcom backpack. Nathaniel mulled it over for a few moments and then slyly slid his credit card over to the man. "How soon can you have it together?" he asked. The man grinned. "Give me twenty minutes sir and he'll be ready to roll," the man said before setting to work. Nathaniel headed back over to the boys. "How do the shoes fit Eddward?" he asked. "They're perfect father, These are my choice," his son replied grinning. "Shall we go father?" Edd asked standing up with his shoes in hand. "Not yet, why don't you guys run and get a snack, and I'll finish up here," Nathaniel said pulling a ten from his wallet.
The sockhead grinned and gratefully accepted the gesture. He grabbed Kevin's hand and led the boy across the way to an ice cream shop. "Dude your dad is hella chill Edd," Kevin said as he lapped at his mint chocolate chip cone. "Yes he is pumpkin. My father and I have always been on pretty good terms," he said as he reminisced about his younger years. "What about your mom?" the ginger asked. Edd put down his spoon and moved his bowl to the side. "Well my mother has always been extremely religious so needless to say she doesn't approve of me," Edd said a slight frown now gracing his lips. Kevin realized he struck a nerve and instantly bounced his ice cream off Edd's nose, leaving some of the creamy substance there. "Kevin! Is that really necessary," Edd chided as he raised his hand to wipe off his nose, only to have his wrist grabbed by Kevin who then kissed his nose to clean of the sweet. The sockhead's face lit up at the gesture and then he saw his father walking up them awkwardly. "Father are you alright?" Edd asked quizzically. "I'm fine Eddward, I just have a surprise, I know you don't have a license but I figured walking to school must be tiresome, so I bought you this," the man said as he pulled the board Edd had been eyeing from behind his back. Edd jumped up and raced over to his father only to wrap him up in the tightest hug he could. "Thank you father. I love it," Edd whispered. Kevin watched the whole scene unfold and he couldn't help but let a grin spread across his face.
Everyone tossed Edd's purchases into the trunk and piled into Nathaniel's car. "Alright boys, who's ready for some dinner?" Nathaniel said with a smile. Both boys nodded enthusiastically and the man only laughed as he backed out of his space. When they arrived home, Kevin helped Edd carry his bags up to his room, once everything was set down, the ginger pulled Edd to him and gave him a chaste kiss. "Let's eat dude," Kevin said before leading his boyfriend back downstairs. Irene was just finishing plating dinner when the boys entered the kitchen. "Edd do you and Kevin mind to set the table please?" she asked sweetly. Edd nodded and pulled the silverware from the drawer while Kevin grabbed the plates. Once the table was set the four of them sat down to eat. "Shall we say grace?" Irene asked looking from her husband to her son. Edd rolled his eyes, he wasn't a religious person by any means but he decided to let his mother have her way. After a quick prayer was said they all dug into their food. "So Kevin, tell me a little about you?" Irene asked as she stuffed a forkful of food into her mouth. "Well uh, I play football. I'm the quarterback actually. I own a motorcycle which I've learned to work on myself. I'm a car nut as well as a sports fan. Um it's just my dad and I. My mom passed away when I was real little. There's not much to tell to be honest," Kevin said with a shrug.
"Oh so does that mean you were one of the boys who tried to hurt my son?" Irene asked her stare going cold. Edd and his father choked on their food. Could the woman be anymore brazen? "Mother!" "Irene!" Both of them yelled at her. Kevin calmly put down his fork and swallowed his food. "Actually I was involved that day..." Kevin mumbled. Edd's head snapped to look in Kevin's direction and Edd's father looked like he was about to lose his temper. "I saw Edd's backpack outside the pool that day," Kevin continued. "I went looking for him to tell him the pool was closed for swim practice. That was when I saw bubbles coming from the water. I didn't even think...I just jumped in and found him unconscious at the bottom, I pulled him up and out of the pool. He wasn't breathing though so I called 911. While I was on the phone with them they told me to do CPR until the officers arrived. So I did. Edd coughed up the water a few minutes later. I don't know why but once I knew he was alive, I left." Kevin explained. Edd's fork clattered to the table, he was dumbfounded at the confession. He stared at Kevin for what felt like an eternity, they all did. After the silence stretched for more than a minute, Nathaniel cleared his throat. "Well then Kevin, it looks like my wife and I owe you a debt that we will never repay. Had it not been for you we would have come home to bury our son, not see him in a hospital bed. The sockhead had still yet to speak but his eyes were glued to the redhead who shrank beneath his gaze.
Edd broke his stare at last only to eat in silence for the rest of dinner. His mind was a jumbled mess and he didn't feel capable of forming a coherent thought. One question stuck out in his mind though, why had Kevin saved him? Back then he would have assumed the jock would have been happy if he died. When dinner was finished his mother cleared away the plates. "Why don't you guys go up to your room Eddward? But leave the door open," His father warned. Edd nodded and made his way up the stairs with Kevin hot on his heels. Once they were in the safety of his room Kevin grabbed Edd by the shoulders and shook him. "Edd talk to me, what's wrong?" he asked fear sinking into his gut. "Why?" was all Edd muttered. "What do you mean why?" Kevin pressed. "Why did you save me?" Edd elaborated as he now looked at the ginger, his eyes glassy with tears. "Would you believe me if I said that I'd have been heartbroken had you died that day?" Kevin said running a hand through his short hair. Edd only arched an eyebrow in response. Kevin sighed in frustration and rubbed the back of his neck. Something he was beginning to do frequently when he was around the ravenette. "I didn't know back then, but I guess I've always had a bit of a thing for you Edd. I always chalked it up to the fact that you had curves like a girl or some bullshit like that. But I know better now. Especially after ya know. After that Saturday," Kevin said his cheeks burning with embarrassment. Edd stared at the ginger, this boy had looked at him even back then? The sockhead let his emotions take over and instantly wrapped his arms around the ginger's neck and pulled him in for a kiss.
Kevin was taken by surprise but returned Edd's intensity by grabbing the ravenette's hips and holding him close. He couldn't even bring himself to care if Edd's parents saw them. He licked Edd's bottom lip asking permission which the nerd gave. Kevin's hands slowly slid around to cup Edd's ass which he then used his new grip to lift Edd up. The sockhead took the hint and wrapped his legs around the jock's waist. Kevin turned them to Edd's desk and used one arm to sweep it clean so he could sit Edd upon it. Edd's hands were clutching to Kevin's face while tears rolled down his face salting their kiss. The ginger let itched to touch Edd in every parent approved way he could. He knocked Edd's beanie off his head and tangled his fingers in the ebony silk. They broke apart, both of their chests heaving, Kevin touched his forehead to Edd's and grinned. "Corbeau, you are so damn sexy," he breathed. Edd only giggled and then captured the jock's lips in yet another smoldering kiss. The two boys were so lost in their passion that they didn't notice Edd's parent's peeking around the door. "See Irene? Have you ever seen our son so happy? This Kevin boy is good for him. I think he gives Edd a strength he's never had before," Nathaniel said with a grin splayed on his face. "And what strength is that dear?" Irene asked. "Love, Irene. Love," Nathaniel said before pulling his wife from the scene unfolding in front of them and closing Edd's door.