After that dream Edd had been in quite the daze. He stumbled about the room, throwing on some simple clothes and for once not bothering to tuck in his shirt. He knew he couldn't handle classes for that day, as much as he didn't want to admit it. This melancholy dread ran through his veins and down his spine. However as he sat in the lunch hall, watching as more of that Halloween decor they seemed to be so fond of. The holiday was one creatures like himself welcomed with open arms. No hiding behind any sort of mask. To the humans about they were quite well made costumes, yet to the beings who held these features it was pure freedom. He was sure this night would be no different for the Trio than any other. Though Eddy had spoken of some party hosted in their small college town. Not that the other had an invite, he had just simply heard of it. Knowing him however Edd figured he would be drug into the social gathering regardless.
The slender brunette rubbed at his eyes as his fingers lazily grazed over his pack of fries. Picking one from the bunch to absentmindedly chew on as he tried to keep control of his own thoughts. Flashes of that fateful night still fresh and festering in his subconscious. Every small little glint in his peripheral made his shoulders raise and his head swivel. It was almost too exhausting just sitting in a more public setting. Yet, he didn't feel as though he should lounge in his room all day. As if it would go to waste. He should be in class, he has never missed a day. At least not one that was willingly missed. He slipped his hand away from the tray of food and to his temples. His eyes closing as he breathed in through his nose and out through his mouth. Keep it together Edward. He would repeat to no end. He hadn't even tried to contact the other Ed's. Why should they be bothered because he had a night terror? Was he a child? No.
Though he would not be left alone. Not anymore at least. As his eyes slipped open he caught sight of those forest green orbs staring at him from a mere few feet away. That almost iconic red cap placed atop the mans head. With one simple smirk and a nod he started over. Causing Edward to tense and straighten himself. Trying to compose himself into something other than an anxious pile of flesh taking up a plastic chair. The room about them wasn't very busy either, there were plenty of places for the red head to settle into. Yet here he came. His steps swift and with purpose as he settled his tray of greasy fast food down between the two of them. He still kept that slight smirk plastered on freckled cheeks. Good lord he was pure perfection. As Edd was caught just admiring the other, it seemed that Kevin had spoken to him and he didn't quite catch it. Oh dead.
"D, you alright there?" Kevin inquired quizzically as a single brow raised up from his eye. Edd stammered however, being caught staring was quite embarrassing really. His fingers moved more to his snack and he tried to find something to fiddle with. Get his mind off of the fact that he was flustered.
"Oh! Yes, my apologies. I have been lost in thought today it seems..." He spoke sheepishly, Edd was sure his own face was staring to heat up. Though there was no real heat to speak of in this case. Just the color that was brought out of those tanned cheeks. This seemed to be amusing to Kevin at least as he gave a little scoff.
"You always seem to be lost in thought dude. Just... today you seem a bit stressed you know?" Kevin started, his tone suggested he was leading into something else. So Edd waited for him to continue. "Anyway, I know Halloween is in a few days and my old buddy Nazz is throwing a party for it... I know it's kinda a kids holiday. But hey, free food and booze and you get to wear pretty much whatever. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me?" Kevin seemed to ramble for a moment in an almost slightly rushed tone. Was that... a hint of embarrassment? It was actually quite cute. Edd didn't think he had ever heard him speak like this.
"Oh- well... I suppose I can attend. I would have to find an appropriate outfit for the occasion." Edd spoke with that almost innocent gap-toothed grin. It made Kevin almost melt.
"Sweet, awesome, yeah we can get you a costume. Nazz suggested I bring a date so I thought I would just come out and ask." He spoke so boldly. So much so that Edd was taken off guard. A... A date? An actual date. His face seemed to grow even more red, his lips hiding into the palm of his hand. Trying to almost bury his face in it, though to keep the guise of a casual gesture. His eyes looking anywhere but at Kevin, even glaring off slightly to the side. He was trying to take this in and handle himself. Don't make a big deal out of this. He said to himself. His smile almost shy as he looked back to him.
"I would love that really, Kevin." He spoke surprisingly confidently. His back straightened a bit, his cold hand moving to Kevin's a moment. "We can ride together correct? To the party?" He spoke so smoothly, he was actually doing this! Kevin cleared at his own throat, that smile and that soft tone. What the hell was Edd doing? Casting a spell on him? Because it was sure as shit working! Kevin practically melted under that icy touch, his own warm hand gripping onto his softly. Intertwining their fingers, and rubbing his thumb over his hand as he nodded his head in agreement. Maybe skipping class wasn't all that bad...