A Reassured Cupid

"So why are here again?" Kevin asked as he looked over the menu a waitress had just handed them a minute ago.

Edd looked next to him and smiled at the red head, "I already told you, we're going to have both Nazz and Marie meet up since they never have the chance to." It was more on Marie refusing to step up but he didn't let that bother him. "Remember Kevin, once they settle, we have to make our escape. I'll make a scene and you have to follow." He explained to see Kevin flipping through the menu. "Are you still listening? We can't mess this up Kevin." He wanted to play cupid for one of his closer friends. Marie did a lot for him, it was about time he returned the favor. He just needed to make sure Kevin was on track as well. As much as he loved the ginger, he didn't feel one hundred percent confident.

Kevin glanced over his way, "I'm listening Dork. I just... don't think you need to do all of this. Just tell Marie to confess and I'm sure everything will go smoothly." He told him with a small shake of his head. "I wouldn't place her as a coward for not even taking the first step..." He mumbled to himself.

"You don't think I've tried that?" Edd rose a brow, "Maybe I just wanted to go on a date with you." He suggested with just a small smile. He always enjoyed little moments they could share whether it be at his house or in public like this. Sure this time wouldn't last long but he still enjoyed it.

Kevin snorted with a smirk, "You always want to go on a date and I always take you out." He leaned close for a short moment for what seemed a kiss.

Edd looked forward with a small blush before noticing a familiar bluenette walking their way. He pushed Kevin away with a smile, "Look, she's coming." He looked at Kevin, "Please don't mess this up." He pleaded in a hush.

Marie had soon arrived and was the first to look at Kevin, "You didn't tell me that he was going to be here." It was the first thing to come out of her mouth and Edd could already see the anger coming to Kevin's face. Could they go a minute without looking like they'd want to tear off each others faces? She then shrugged and sat down in the booth. "I'm starving, what's on the menu?" She asked as she began flipping through it herself.

Edd watched the two, not even bothering to look at his own menu. He didn't plan on ordering. So far so good. He wasn't sure if once they left Marie would make a move or not, he only hoped so.

"Hey guys, if I knew it was going to be a party I would have brought a cake." A cheesy voice spoke, belonging to a cheesy person.

Edd lifted his eyes to see Nazz standing there, a smile on her face. "Greeting Nazz, glad to see you could make it." He took a sneak glance at Marie to see the blond had grabbed her attention as well. He wanted to grin but he kept his face straight as well as he could. This was going great. He looked over towards his boyfriend to see he was looking back. He looked down at his own lap, his cheeks feeling hot. After all this time dating, Kevin still managed to make him get all embarrassed like this. Reaching over, he grabbed the others hand under the table and gave it a squeeze. He then looked up, he needed to remember to put his mind on the girls right now.

He snuck a glance at Marie to see the surprised look on her face, he wanted to grin but pushed it down. "I thought it would be nice if we could all get together and enjoy some friendly bonding time." He gave a lame excuse but it didn't matter. Seeing Marie blush made it worth it to him.

Marie was looking down in her lap while Nazz chatted away to the boys. Edd watched in amazement, now that he thought about it, the two were polar opposites. Just like he and Kevin were. He knew if things worked out, they would last. He would be by their side the entire way.

A few minutes passed and he knew the waitress would be back soon to take their orders. Digging in his pocket, he grabbed his phone. Staring at it for a moment. "Oh? Mother is calling? I... should probably step out to take this really quick. Sorry about the intrusion." Standing up, he gripped the phone in his hand and made a run for it.

Kevin sat there, staring at the two girls. More at Marie if anything, he wouldn't figure she would be the type of girl to dig Nazz. His eyes moved to the blond, she wore a grin as she spoke with Marie. His friend had began mentioning the Kanker more than normal in the last few weeks. He gave a soft chuckle, that explained a lot. Feeling his phone vibrate, he looked at the screen. He sighed softly, Edd needed to trust him more. "He's been gone for way too long. I'm going to check on him." He said as he abruptly stood up.

"But he hasn't even-" Marie began but it didn't matter. Kevin was already making his way out of the door. She cursed softly under her breath before looking over at Nazz. "What losers, huh?" She asked with a small chuckle. She should have figured this was going to happen. She was going to kill Double D.

"I can't believe you still have this thing," Kevin spoke as he poked at Edd's cactus. "And I still don't understand why you named a plant."

Edd was knelt down in the closet with his back turned, he was a bit too busy packing his belongings up. "Well... Jim is pretty important to me." He turned and tossed some clothes on the bed so he could begin folding them. "Like... How a child has an imaginary friend when playing alone, kind of the same concept I suppose. At home, he made pretty good company."

Kevin looked at the cactus before looking at Edd and then back to the cactus, "But it's a plant. It doesn't even have a mouth."

Edd snickered, "He was a good listener. Having someone to talk to was much better than sitting in silence every day." He sighed and shook his head, "I get it if it sounds crazy but you should know pretty well by now that I didn't have the best of childhoods." Sitting on the bed, he grabbed at clothing to begin folding. "Though it's been years since I first got it, I don't have the heart to get rid of it." He explained with a shrug.

Kevin set the plant back on the nightstand and turned to face the other, "So, are you nervous?" He asked with a raised brow. He would help fold but knew Edd would yell at him for his messy folds.

Edd laughed softly, "About what? Moving back in the house or the fact that my mother is bringing over the new boyfriend tomorrow? I'm not nervous at all. No reason to be." He gave an awkward laugh.

The jock chuckled, of course the other was nervous, "My offer still stands. I have no problem going over there while the guy is there." He explained.

Edd smiled as he put the clothes in the suitcase, "I appreciate the offer and I'll keep it in my mind but I just think that I should conquer it by myself." He also didn't want Kevin to see him freaking out over something as simple as meeting someone new. First impressions mean everything and he just didn't want to mess everything up.

His mom reassured him that this guy would be different but he couldn't find himself able to believe her. His own father left a pretty good impression on him growing up. Sure he knew from Kevin's father that not every male is against the whole gay agenda. But still... His eyes lifted when he felt a hand touch his shoulder. Blushing lightly, he looked away. "Sorry, got lost in thought." He admitted. "Just... keep your cellphone near in case I chicken out and need you."

Kevin chuckled, "By the way it looks, I'm going to have to ignore you and come anyway. It'll make me feel better." Standing up, he stretched out his limbs. "You have some stuff in my room, I'll go grab it really quick."

Edd watched him leave and soon dropped the shirt he was folding in his lap. He let out a sigh, he had been here for so long that he didn't want to leave. One side of him wanted to stay holed up here but the other half... he couldn't wait to see his mother again. Sure old habits die hard and she'd be working all the time but he knew that because the absence of his father, she would be more eager to come home.

Then there was the fact that school was going to be ending, graduation was just around the corner. Kevin would be shipped away to college and he would be going to a college near by. He took a deep breath, if he continued stressing like this, he could only imagine how his health would rocket. He didn't understand how Kevin could be taking it so well. Not once did he see the other freak out or anything. Maybe Kevin didn't care. Maybe... He gasped when he felt something his his face.

"You look weird when your face is all scrunched up like that. Stop it." Kevin told him with a slight frown. He flopped back down onto the bed next to Edd and sighed, "What's up?"

Edd looked down at the crinkled shirt Kevin had thrown at him. "Nothing really... Just letting my thoughts run wild." He gave the other a small smile, "Thinking about us and all. Everything's happening at once, I don't know how to feel. Besides panicked since that's all I've felt today." He felt a little bit better when he felt an arm slide around him. "If you don't mind me asking, how do you feel?" Maybe if he finally heard how the other felt, he would feel better himself.

"About you moving back to your house?" He asked with a rose brow.

Edd shrugged his shoulders, "I mean... Everything I suppose."

Kevin rubbed the back of his neck, "Everything huh? Well I am happy that your life is turning around for the best. I know you miss your mom and I'm sure you're ready to see her again. Even with the new boyfriend and all. I guess I am a little sad that I wont get the chance to see you every second of the day anymore but I guess that just makes the times we see each other more special..." He found his own cheeks turning red. "Look at you, making me say such lame things. If anything, you'll get tired of me coming over all the time."

Edd watched him, the shirt in a tight grip. He wasn't quite expecting those kind of words to come out of Kevin's mouth. "And what about your absence after graduation?"

Kevin sighed, "You're still worried about that? We've already talked about it a lot. Listen Dork, I have loved you for years. Shot down girls constantly and watched from a distance. I would not give up all that just to lose feelings because I can't see you. I can't take you with me anyway since you can't play football and you have you're own career choice. Just... Don't think I don't care about this, I'm torn up about it as well. I know we will be fine."

Edd let out a laugh and hugged the shirt, "You are really something..." Looking over, he pulled Kevin in a hug. He was right, this is what he needed to hear. "Thanks Kevin."

Kevin chuckled and stood, "Now if you'll excuse me, I am going to go punch a wall to feel manly again."

He snorted and shook his head, "Do what you need to. But I am almost finished up here so I'll need your help carrying it over." Watching the other make his way out, he laughed softly. How could he think Kevin would think otherwise? Folding the shirt in his lap, he sat there for a moment to settle his thoughts. He smiled and put it in the suitcase, closing it, he stood. This was it.

A/N: Though it took me way too long to update this, here it is. I think one more chapter is in the works. I hope you all enjoyed!