Edd had been quite the wall flower at this little party. a cup of punch in his hands, gripping it against his chest as of it was some sort of shield. He hoped it worked as one at least. However Kevin was quite the social butterfly. Talking with most people that wondered up. Yet at the same time he had an eye on his date. The red head wrapped his arm around Edd. suggesting topics that he knew Edd had a passion for. Eventually he would pipe up and speak. It was hard to come out of ones shell. Kevin knew he didn't quite understand his fears, but he didn't want to push him, or have him feel awkward. It seemed that small coaxing was helping. His head against Kevin and his arm around him like a child with a safety blanket. That cup shield now one handed and not so close.
"Hey D, I know parties aren't your thing... but I kinda wanted you to meet some of my friends. Especially Nazz, she has been wanting to meet you since I got roomed with ya." Kevin spoke almost awkwardly. His fingers gently running over Edd's side, maybe to sooth himself.
"Kevin, I am not a child. I am more than capable of handling any sort of social gathering." Edd huffed as he leaned his head more in the crook of Kevin's neck. The fact that this was even more comforting than being wrapped in heated blankets on a rainy afternoon. A small smile crept across his features as he spoke up to someone else coming by to speak to the pair.
"Well damn just prove me wrong why don't you." He grinned as he purred against Edd's ear. causing the smaller to grow red in the face. Damn. he would not be stood up like this! He was not some child that couldn't handle a little bit of physical contact! So with that reddened face he whipped around to Kevin's features, eyes meeting the other intently. Their faces now inches apart, Edd's eyes filled with determination. "Uh D? What are you planning in that evil genius skull of yours?" Kevin gave a huff of a snicker down at him.
"Hm? What ever do you mean Kev?" Edd spoke as he batted those clear blue eyes. As if he didn't quite understand the issue here. He tried his best to hide that growing smile, though it was much too hard to resist. Those gaped teeth already shown with small fangs on either side. Kevin felt as though he was being drawn into some spell. Just look at him? Look how damn cute and sweet his is. Suddenly Edd lunges upward, planting a kiss on his chin ever so gently before pulling his body from against his red headed date. His hand gripping Kevin's., intertwining their fingers ever so softly, playfully really in motion. Leaving him stunned and a red faced mess. It was almost too comical a sight for the brunette as he acted oh so causal about the exchange. Quite the evil genius indeed.
There was a bit of a commotion as the costume clad guests parted a bit. The host had seemed to return with quite the look on her. She was wearing a large pointed hat with a black fitted dress that seemed to go into tatters at the end. The sleeves also splayed out at the ends in that same controlled ripping. Making look almost a tad bit cheap if anything. Something you would get at a costume store off the rack. However she still seemed to fill it out well, looking even pleased herself with the end result. Her hand clasped her phone as she bounded up. Grinning ear to ear at the little couple leaning by the living room couch.
"Guys! You have to let me take a picture with you in your costumes!" She about pleased with the energy of a child who ate way too many sweets. Kevin's eyes cast down to Edd a moment, as if he was waiting for approval. The brunette did seem a tad bit fond of the idea, maybe they would be nice things pictures for their dorm. So he nodded and she was already next to him. Her arm slung around Edd, her phone up high as they snapped a few pictures. Some with ridiculous faces and poses. The three where in a laughing fit by the end. That was until Kevin piped up.
"Can you get a few of just me and Double D here?" Kevin said this as he handed over his phone to the blonde. Who's black lips curled into a softer smile. The two posed close together, for at least a few of the photos. There were some taken for the fun of it, Kevin 'cowering' in fear as Edd pretended to tower over him, then there was one that Kevin seemed to enjoy the most. Where Edd was at his neck, mouth open like he was going to attack him. While comical and cute Edd had stopped the pictures quickly after. That was enough enticing his own instincts to act up. He didn't need a slip on a night like this one.
Edd had even gotten the confidence to go and speak with other's at the party on his own. Giving cute little snickers to the things some said. If Kevin was honest he couldn't keep his eyes off him. This was until he was asked to help Nazz grab some of the treats from the kitchen. To which he was more than happy to be of assistance. As always it seems, he waved Kevin off, saying he would be right back. Soon enough that black hat would bob his way through the crowd and vanish around the bin and into the kitchen.
"You know Kevin has been boasting about this cute little dude he has been living with" Nazz said softly as she moved about the kitchen to the pantry. Her deep blue eyes cast back to him. "I am actually really glad to finally meet his new boyfriend. You know Kevin had never really been that good in choosing guys"
"O-oh, well he does not speak much of past relations... however he has spoke about you quite a bit as well." Edd spoke as politely as possible as he went to grab a few packaged cake pops from the counter.
"He better. I've only known the guy since kindergarten." Nazz spoke with a snicker. "You know we grew up here. I have lived in this house since... well forever"
"Really? I was actually born in this town" Edd spoke up trying to keep the conversation going. "I think I lived a few houses down actually, 2114 I believe." He said almost absentmindedly as he tried to organized the Cellophane wrapped treats. However the rustling of the pantry had almost completely came to a halt. Her head peaked out from the door way.
"That's just an empty lot dude. We kinda just skip that number here." She said this with almost a confused laugh. trying to be polite of course. not accusatory.
"Oh... Well I believe it was burned down long ago." He muttered, Edd didn't look up as he kept speaking. His voice steady, almost robotic as he seemed to have rehearsed this over the years."My father said it was an electrical fire sadly. Something no one could have seen coming." His shoulders raised, seeming almost tense. He tried to keep calm. Why does this keep coming up? Why can't he just let it go. Absentmindedly he moved his hand to the left side of his forehead. Just where his hat seemed to stop, rubbing it gently. Residual pain seeming to sting like the cold fingers from the past reaching out. Proving that he will never forget.
"Well I am so sorry to hear that. I guess I was too young to remember that. I can't even picture a house standing on that plot... Well damn, I didn't mean to darken the mood dude. Sorry, how about you tell me about you. What are you studying, Kevin says you are some sort of genius, always knowing a bit about everything." Nazz giggled a bit as she brings him a few more treats to sit on his rather organized trey. Making him have to rearrange the treats accordingly. A little tick of his it seems.
"Oh well I have two things I would like to peruse, I am quite torn in all honestly. I have started a mixture of engineering courses and one in entomology. I suppose it is a bit late for me to choose, but I have always had an interest in both." He smiled speaking of his passions. He looked back to Nazz. "Are you taking any classes?"
"Nah, I am sort of the starving artist type I guess. Always have been really. Just got lucky to have supportive parents" She hummed softly as she patted over with the last of the treats, a large bowl of pretzels to add to the tray. Her hand slipping on Edd's shoulder. "You see like a sweet one, a huge step up from the last guy he went after." She joked softly.
"Why thank you Na-" Edd would be cut off by a larger man running into the kitchen, despite it bring a rather off limits zone to the rest of the party. Ed had seemed to be looking for his more slim friend. Tall and with that almost dopey grin spread across his face. Giving an overly exaggerated wave with his entire arm. "Oh, greetings Ed." Edd spoke as he glanced to the confused blonde girl. She gave him a friendly smile and wave as Ed bounded his way over. He was dressed as some sort of wolf-like creature, faux fur ears stuck to a head band on top of his head, his nose filled in with some sort of marker and less than appealing latex claws over his fingers.