Chapter 2
I have had many days where I just couldn't believe the impossible or even the improbable. Before I could protest and give him several reasons as to why I could be his…" lover", he kissed me. His firm body kept me in place and while his lips softly caressed mine. I could taste the cigarette that he had earlier along with the apple he ate moments ago, they mixed into a bittersweet flavor that lingered. But his hands started to roam past my hips. I groaned into the kiss and grabbed his hands as they unbuckled my belt. He wouldn't let me pry his hands away and only made it harder for me to fight against him. I pivot my head away from his breaking the kiss. His hands stopped and he pressed his lips to my ear. I put my hands on his chest and try to push him away but to no avail.
Edd: Why are you doing this?!
My voice was shaky, my hands were trembling, my entire body felt an earthquake.
Kevin: I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself.
Edd: Could you please...give me some room to breathe?
He lifted my chin craning my neck to look at him more. His face held a look of lust that wanted to devour my entire existence. I wouldn't stand a chance against him.
Kevin: Why don't I help you get some air?
He kissed me once again and instead of fumbling with my belt he held my waist with his right hand and cupped my cheek with the other. He was so abrupt with me earlier and now he's being so gentle as if I were to fall apart in his hands. This time he pulled away to look at me and smiled as his eyes examined my face.
Kevin: Can you breathe now?
Edd: I...what is…
I ripped my head from his hands and pushed him away from me.
Edd: If this is some cruel joke then it's gone too far!
Kevin: It's not a joke you dork.
Edd: After calling me a dork do you expect me to believe that it's not?
He sighed and rubbed his temples. How was I supposed to believe him when he praises me with kisses then berates me with names?
Kevin: Listen to me. Believe it or not, I actually...like you.
Edd: I would believe in ghosts before I would believe that.
Kevin: I'm not lying! I wouldn't be trying this hard if I didn't give two shits about you.
Edd: Language Kevin.
He scoffed at my remark and leaned against the same counter that his feet have sullied. I want to believe him, only because I'd rather he not humiliate me in my own home and then brag about it to others at work. But if he does harbor feelings for me then...why would he tell me now of all times. I thought he liked Nazz; tall and slim figure, long blonde hair, killer fighting style and was more lovely to look at than I was. A part of me is now intrigued.
Edd: OK, what if I were to accept this ultimatum that you've proposed? What do I get in return?
Kevin: If you were to act as my lover right?
Edd: Correct.
Kevin: I would treat you as such, a lover who meant the world to me and I wouldn't treat you as I have been since I met you.
Edd: You would treat me like an equal?
Kevin: Yep.
I stood in front of him with my hands folded over my chest. Another grin peaked onto his face as he looked at my stance. I'm starting to believe that he likes me by the way he's just looking at me right now. I don't want to believe him, I truly don't, but this is becoming all too surreal.
Edd: How about this? I'll accept your request and place one of my own.
His look changed from confidence to a look of mockery.
Kevin: Oh? And what is it that you could want from me?
Oh, there are quite a few things.
Edd: For starters, no more name-calling. No "double-dweeb", "double dork" or anything of the sort.
Kevin: Done.
He responded quickly to one demand. I wonder if he'll be this quick to answer when he hears the other.
Edd: As you know, we've had our differences over the years and I still don't trust you even now.
Kevin: What're you getting at?
Edd: I'm getting at the notion of there being no sex of any kind.
His guise fell from grace and crumbled into dust. I guess that he was more into the idea of having sex with someone he liked than being with them.
Edd: I'll give you two weeks, and if I change my mind about not having sex even after the two weeks then you can't get mad, or else this deal is off.
Kevin looked as though he'd seen a ghost. He took a deep breath and sighed heavily.
Kevin: Fine.
He still agreed. He must be really serious about this. And while he's still appalled, I was stunned at the idea that I said two weeks. My curiosity peaked but not that much.
Kevin: So do we have a deal?
Edd: Yes we do.
I held out my hand and he took it. We only shook for a brief moment before he pulled me into his arms. He seems to astonish me with the moves he makes trying to get on my good side.
Kevin: I do have a question though.
Edd: What might that be?
Kevin: If sex is off the table, then what is it that I can and can't do?
Well, this was something that I didn't see coming. AS a doctor, I know how the reproductive system works and I know how sex is between two men. If I don't make any examples now then he'll have a loophole to abuse later on.
Edd: Intercourse is without a doubt off of the table.
Kevin: Bed is more like it.
He chuckled at his joke.
Edd: Indeed. You can kiss, hug, snuggle, spoon, and grope, but also no oral sex is given from either party.
Kevin: Ok, then what about something a little more innocent?
What does he mean by that?
Edd: Explain.
Kevin: I could use my hands to please you.
I swear, this man only has three expressions; bored, angry, and aroused. I don't want to ask but I want to know what he's talking about.
Edd: At making more mountains out of molehills, could demonstrate and elaborate on what you would be doing?
That same grin reared its ugly head again and I felt his body heat up at my inquiry.
Kevin: As you wish.
His right arm held my waist as he looked down and finished unbuckling my belt. He undid the button and zipper on my slacks and slightly pulled them down. This feels more than uncomfortable. I looked down watching him pull my boxers to see what they held. I felt my shoulders tense up and my face burn. The same hand he pulled on my boxers pushed my head into his shoulder. His hand didn't leave the back of my head and I felt it make circular motions. Was he trying to soothe me?
Kevin: Relax and do as I say, okay?
I nodded and did as told.
Kevin: Relax your body and close your eyes,
Hesitantly, I closed them and held his shirt in my fists. Not even a moment later I yelped at the feeling of his cold hand reaching into the back of my pants. My body was shaking like a leaf against him, what was this feeling that was going through me? I could feel the callous on his fingers graze my skin as his hand roamed my lower half. This was all new to me and I couldn't find a way to even describe it let alone dismiss it. His rough hand squeezed me and made me yelp once more. I felt his body rumble from his chest as he cackled at my reaction.
Edd: This is groping, I said that you could do this.
Kevin: This wasn't what I was referring to and I got a bit carried away.
I could only scowl and tighten my grip on his shirt as he continued. His hand moved in between my buttocks. One finger slid between them and prodded at my sphincter.
Edd: Hey!
Kevin: Calm down will ya?
His finger then slowly pushed itself in, or it attempted to. His hand quickly withdrew and he pulled me back from his body. He held his hand up in front of my face and gave a hard look.
Kevin: Open your mouth.
Are you kidding me?! He thinks that I'll open my mouth and allow that finger of his to go inside me?
Edd: If you think that I'll let that germ-coated finger in my mouth then you've got another thing coming mister!
Kevin: You said that you would do as I say didn't you?
I couldn't deny that. I sighed and slowly opened my mouth. He placed his finger on my tongue, I could practically taste my own body. All the sweat and bodily fluids that have coated my body today are in my mouth. Filthy!
Kevin: Now, lick my finger, make it nice and wet.
He said in a low tone. I did as instructed and licked his finger. I stared at him with knitted brows and he answered back while seductively licking his lips. He pulled his finger out and tapped my lower lip. He kept eye contact with me as his hand went back into my pants. That saliva-coated finger touched me again and this time it went inside me with ease. My voice was caught in my throat as his finger wiggled inside of me.
My lips quivered and I could feel my eyes well up with tears. A slow sting rung through my body, this felt so foreign to me.
Kevin: Now, arch your back.
I complied and arched my back. His finger felt strangely satisfying and I couldn't help but move my hips. His finger moved in and out in slow motion. My vision started to become hazy and I couldn't breathe steadily. But as quickly as it started, it ended. His finger pulled out and I could feel my head spinning.
Kevin: Tell me, how did that feel, Edd?
He called me by my first name again. This was beyond strange, and I think I'm falling for it.
Edd: That's...that's not allowed...either…
He sucked his teeth and threw his head back.
Kevin: Even with all these restrictions you put on me…
He looked down at me with a smile and kissed my forehead. He switches from one mood to another with such ease, I would say he has bipolar disorder but I know his medical records.
Kevin: Is there anything else to your list of demands?
Edd: Yes, under no circumstances are you to interfere with my missions, just as I wouldn't interfere with yours.
His face turned sour and he gritted his teeth.
Edd: Nor are you to insult my friends and use name-calling to demean them.
He growled this by time around.
Kevin: Done.
Edd: Then we have a deal.
I took a step back and held my hand out once more and he shook on it. This was an eventful day. First, we kill the guy we've been trying to kill for years and now I find out that my co-worker is possibly gay and has feelings for me. I wonder how Eddy will take this when he hears about it. I sighed and went over to the sink to wash my hands again to finish cooking dinner.
Edd: Since this is your first night here as my lover, then come help me cook.
He smiled gleefully and washed his hand, thoroughly, and helped me cook. The chicken and vegetables we made were near perfect, they would've been if he didn't burn them. Some were salvaged and I told him to grab plates and two glasses for wine. We went into the living room and sat on the floor in front of the coffee table. We talked about work, and our interests, oddly enough Japanese movies that we both liked. If I knew this stuff about ourselves years ago then we would've probably been more acquainted with one another. Once everything was cleaned and put away, it dawned on me that there was one glaring detail that flew right over my head. There's only one bed in my house and I never thought of a rule for sleeping together.
What was I going to do about this? I stared at my bed as it was made perfectly like the day I left it. White cotton sheet, with a royal blue comforter that had gold tassels on the end of the pillowcases.
Edd: I presume that sleeping together is a part of the deal as well?
Kevin: Well, I can take advantage of this and say yes you have to…
He pauses mid-sentence.
Kevin: However, Seeing as though you look uncomfortable with it, I'll just sleep on the couch for now.
Sleep on the couch? In a way, this made me content with having something to myself but at the same time we were also lovers and I needed to be that for him as he asked me to.
Edd: No.
He looked at me with confusion and leaned against the threshold with his arms folded over his chest. There's no way that he'll be sleeping out here on the couch, firstly because that would mean cleaning the couch every day after he wakes up but also because I have a duty as a man to swallow my pride and honor my word by keeping my promises. I stormed into my room and grabbed my pajama clothes.
Edd: I'll go change in the master bathroom, you can change in the hall bathroom if you'd like.
I scurried to the bathroom trying to hide my face. Before I went in, I looked back at him. He was staring at me yet again with that same lusty look of wanting.
Edd: Do you need any clothes to sleep in? I don't have your size but I don't mind you borrowing my clothes.
Kevin: That is a kind offer Edd, however, I sleep in my boxers most of the time.
I felt my face flush. His boxers? While there has been a study that shows sleeping with less clothing regulates body heat and even improves your sleep quality, I'm not sure how I'll be able to handle a grown man sleeping next to me in his underpants.
Edd: Very well then! I'll go change now.
I closed the door behind me and lean my back against it. Sliding down the wood and hitting the cold tiled floor felt a weight press itself against my shoulders. I inhaled and stood ready to change my clothes for the night. How would people handle this news? I know Eddy would be furious because he detests Kevin, having those two together in one room was bound for an argument of some kind to spark. Ed was friendly with everybody and didn't have any animosity towards anyone, but he was afraid of Plank. He's still scared of him even as a grown man. Everyone else will probably question his sexuality but won't say it to his face out of fear of being beaten half to death. Fully changed into my pajamas, I go to the sink and start to brush my teeth. This is still a baffling idea to wrap my head around. I thought that this man had feelings for Nazz! When we were kids almost every guy that lived in the cul-de-sac liked her with the exceptions of Rolf and Jimmy. Seeing that woman brought us to our knees and had us babbling like idiots. Fully cleaned teeth, getting rid of the food, and the nasty germs from my ass out of my mouth, I can ow go to bed.
Stepping out of the bathroom I saw Kevin stretching in his red boxer briefs. His arms were outstretched above his head. I could hear him grunting under his breath and some bones crack as he moved. Why was my heart pounding while I looked at him? I saw all the scars on his back, everything that I stitched up over the year was staring back at me. He has a remarkable body. He turned around smiled at me as he put his hands on his waist.
Kevin: Is there something that you like?
I take back my compliment. I rush over to the bed and climb in. He climbed into bed next to me.
Kevin: Are you going to keep that stupid hat on all night?
Edd: I only wear this when I'm home. It just feels comfortable.
Kevin: Well I would love to see what's under that hat, I've never seen you without it.
He got closer to me and his hand reached up towards my hat. I flinched at his hand grazing my neck.
Kevin: Even though I'm used to it since you wore it a lot when we were kids, you do look cuter with it than the fedora.
He crawled to sit behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. His chin tickled my neck as he kissed it. I couldn't hold back small groans. He chuckled and squeezed me gaining another groan.
Kevin: I can't even tell you how much this means to me, how long I've just wanted to hold you like this.
His hand touched my chin and turned my head towards him. He kissed me once more and might I say this was the sweetest kiss he's given me tonight. I felt myself falling into the kiss with each second, this is something that I could get used to. He pulled away and gazed into my eyes. I want to know what he's thinking when he looks at me, what thought lead to this sudden realization that he loved me.
Kevin: Let's go to bed.
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