No excuses... i'm just hella busy with University guys sorry -_-
Also, I struggled with writing the second 1/2 of this chapter. Wasn't sure abouta lott of things and where i wanted this chapter to go so i had to rewrite some. Now that i am satisfied please enjoy this new chapter lol
It unsettled Kevin leaving everything to the hands of Eddward. He couldn't stand in the side lines and watch as everything happened. Though he knew it was for the wellbeing of him and Nazz the ginger boy couldn't but felt it was a cowardly act. Somehow he just had to contribute not simply for the sake of Eddward getting out scot free but also for the entire school.
He now fully understood Nazz's consent attempts to do something about it. This was dangerous territory, however it would be worse if they graduated and left behind a harmful gang to continue ruling. Sure, one day Kevin and Nazz and everyone in Peach Creek High would one day graduate and leave. Yet, there still remained the future generations…every year knew students came in unaware of the danger. Kevin didn't want any more kids suffering; he wanted to put this entire thing to an end.
Looking over the raven haired teen sometimes he would wonder how Eddward had managed to get himself in this mess. He wondered if Sam forced Eddward into the gang or if the swimmer joined willingly. He hadn't dared to ask after their discussion in the natatorium where the dark haired teen had refused to answer his question. The silence only concerned the freckled teen however and urged him further to aid the other.
Nazz supported him one hundred percent though obviously unconvinced about Eddward's contribution. She hated the idea of aligning with the raven haired and thought he was going to betray them at any second. To her this entire good character Eddward was a charade for his own benefit.
Besides her views on Eddward, she was willing to help Kevin out. From the very start of their high school she was determined to put an end to this chaotic system. Both times she had attempted alone and failed putting her best friend in danger. This time she would try again with Kevin and Ed by her side. Perhaps by the end of this school year it would all be different. She wasn't going to give up so easily and Kevin adored her for it.
They had resumed their after school activities after the first month as they found it safe enough to continue going without getting caught after class. Nazz attended Quiz Bowl and Kevin Robotics. Kevin's robotics club always entered in the First Robotics Competition in the first week of January. Having far more time to spare the club only met once a week and this gave Kevin time to tinker and keep working on his personal defense with Eddward. Nazz, however, was busier as competitions were right around the corner and spend most of her time in the club classroom after school with Ed keeping an eye on her.
While Ed and Nazz spend time together preparing for competitions, Kevin was around Eddward most of those times since the athlete swim season didn't start until a month later. Though, because Eddward had keys they would always hang out in the natatorium. The freckled teen loved watching the other swim laps in the pool as he was supposedly doing homework. It was as if he was watching a free bird sore through the vast open skies. Eddward was powerful and grand in the water. He could hold his breath for various minutes and loved to make the other worry for a moment. He would sink in the pool long enough to get Kevin to place his notebook down and hesitantly step close to the pool scanning the water for a body. Sometimes he would kneel down and yell the others name in worry and suddenly the swimmer would rise up from the water making the other jump in surprise. Those beautiful blue orbs mere inches from him would stare up in playful mischief making him flush. With a smile and an eye roll he would stand up and sit back down on the bleachers to resume working on his homework.
Other times they would leave the school early and have something to eat over at the swimmers place. It was during these times where Kevin found himself with a goofy smiling unable to stop himself from the endearing way the other teen would fall into a routine before sitting down and doing homework. The first thing he would do would be to the ginger teen something to snack on while he waited for Eddward to finish doing some chores around the house. Most of the time, however, Kevin helped the taller teen.
It was during these times where Kevin had the chance to truly observe the other's daily life. The little ginger discovered that Eddward preferred to go grocery shopping on Wednesdays and would most often than not accompany him after school. Kevin had questioned the other about his choice of days and the swimmer simply replied with a shrug saying it was quieter in the store. Eddward had a particular routine throughout the week in which he tried to stay aligned to it most of the time with some exceptions of course.
If Kevin had finished his homework he would at times accompany Eddward to work where he loved chatting with Ms. Adams. She seemed just as pleased as he was about Eddward's more openness with her. The ginger teen would catch the other give her soft smiles and every once in a while bring the woman a small gifts once a week. Kevin raised an eyebrow as he had seen the raven haired teen eye a particular boutique of flowers at a nearby shop before the smaller teen encouraged him to buy them.
At the time he hadn't necessarily questioned the reason why the other had bought them just thought perhaps he had liked them. It was as they walked in to the antique shop that Kevin discovered part of the reason behind the purchase. Ms. Adams had been sitting quietly at the counter looking over some documents when a completely flushed Eddward had approached her and mumbled something under his breath that only the woman could hear. She smile softly looking that the other with absolute tenderness as she stood to hold the flowers with one arm and with the other she wrapped the swimmer in a gentle embrace bringing him close to her. The athlete stood stiffly in her arms for a moment before melting completely in the embrace. The woman planted a kiss on his head and rubbed his cheek thanking him before running to the back to place the flowers in a vase.
Kevin had stood a few feet away simply smiling and unable to tear away from the sight of the exceptionally tender moment between the two. He watched the other take a seat at the counter with still cherry red cheeks trying to keep a serious face though unable to make eye contact with him. It made Kevin giggle, the boy was simply too cute...
He was however a little surprised at the action and asked Ms. Adams about the occasion later in the day while he was helping out in the back. Kevin had thought it was the woman's birthday but she shook her head chuckling "No dear, today marks a year since I met Eddward" she smiled.
Placing down a box the ginger teen lifted his head to look at the woman "Oh" he said straightening up he cleared his throat "Actually, how did you two meet?"
"He hasn't told you?" she asked looking from behind a clipboard. When she saw the freckled boy shake his head she placed the clipboard down and glanced in the direction of where the cloth separated the two rooms. With a gentle smile she walked over to Kevin and took a seat on a wooden crate. "Sometimes I think that fate is real" she began "I had noticed Eddward around town for a couple of months before properly meeting." She grabbed one of Kevin's freckled hands and held it tightly. "He had been a rather interesting kid to me…I could see he was headed down the wrong path with the group of trouble makers he hanged out with. However, his character was unique to the rest of them that it made me question if he truly was a bad kid." She paused frowning "I came to notice how empty his eyes became throughout the time I observed him…I've always wondered what made him like that"
She looked down at their intertwined hands before continuing "My previous employee had recently resigned and one night I was trying to move some of the heavy furniture inside on my own. Then before a particular book shelf nearly crushed me Eddward came to my aid. In the end he stayed with me for most of that night helping me rearrange the shop." She paused once again remembering the moment "Then a week after…" her smile washed away "I was sweeping outside when I saw a liming body from across the street. Immediately I recognize him and rushed over to help him. I had asked what had happened and he simply said it was business…I had an idea of what he meant but he never clarified so, I convinced him to work for me"
Kevin smiled placing his free hand on top on her free hand. He was so grateful that Ms. Adams had been there. He was thankful that she had managed to see something in the teen way before even Kevin had. "Thank you…" he croaked out. Yet, it saddened him that even with the woman's compassion that it simply hadn't been enough to keep the raven haired teen away from the bridge on that terrible afternoon.
Yet again…he could have been the reason Eddward was there that day
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Kevin had managed to stay away from the malevolent blond this time around. However, after a while it seemed that Sam was now the one doing the hunting because every time Kevin had separated from Nazz he would find Sam waiting for him around the corner. The freckled teen cursed his stupidity because now he had the blonde's attention and didn't know how to get rid of it. Though he took it as a chance on possibly finding some loop hole or anything to help the swimmer.
Sam, as Kevin noticed seemed to be a very touchy person, constantly wrapping an arm around his shoulder almost possessively as he watched either Jimmy or Johnny pass by with a snarl on their faces. Kevin had tried to avoid his coincidences with Sam but it was damn near impossible to hide from the blond when he was clearly looking for him. So the little ginger teen kept it as casual as he could be throughout their encounters.
There was just something absolutely terrifying behind the teen's smile that left Kevin stunned for a good minute after the other had left. It was as if he was in the presence of a vicious tiger ready to attack when Kevin let his guard down. He wasn't sure why he was on good terms with the teen by any means as well. From the looks of it Sam didn't care about anyone and allowed the J's to target whomever they pleased. Had this been because of their conversations? He certainly didn't think that their conversations held any worth to them.
Whatever the reason he thanked whatever divine being ruled over the planet for the grace he and Nazz had received. Two years' worth of constant torment was horrible enough for him Kevin couldn't imagine how relieved his best friend must feel. In any case Kevin tried to make the most of his occurrences with the blond even when his entire being screamed for him to turn around.
As Kevin and Nazz made their way up the stairs heading towards the library he noticed the dark eyed blond turn to walk down and gave Kevin a smirk. "Hey there freckles I was looking for you"
A shiver ran down Kevin's back as he tried to give the other a smile "Hey"
The blond then seemed to notice Nazz standing protectively besides the ginger teen and gave her a wicked grin. "Mind if I steal your prince for second princess?" he winked.
"Don't call me princess" the girl muttered crossing her arms annoyed and shooting the tall blonde a scowl before turning to Kevin and giving him a questioning look.
The freckled teen then smiled reassuringly towards Nazz "Go on ahead I'll meet you in a little bit"
Nazz bit her lip before nodding. She turned towards the other and gave him yet another frown tugging at the strap of her bag.
"Don't worry princess I'll take great care of your boyfriend. I'll certainly have him back before lunch comes to an end capeesh?" Sam moved a loose strain of blonde hair behind the girls ear "Now run along you pretty little thing"
At this Nazz was horribly flushed and angered at the same time. As Kevin seemed to note that it was a very common reaction with the tall blonde. He watched her leaved with an exasperated sigh leaving an anxious Kevin behind.
He tried to breathe steadily as Sam looked behind watching Nazz angrily disappear from sight before slowly turning towards Kevin and giving him a smile "She's a cutie"
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Nazz huffed angrily "Who the hell does he think he is" she formed fists walking fast. She was so fixated on the tiles on the floor that she hadn't had the time to react when someone grabbed her arm unexpectedly. She yelped as the person pulled her into an empty classroom they had appeared from.
Quickly she shoved her arm away from the person and turned to look at who it was already taking steps towards the door and taking a defensive stance. She immediately recognized the black striped beanie and black leather jacket and groaned irritated. "What the hell do you want?" she spat out.
"What did Sam want?" Eddward impatiently asked.
"Shouldn't you know?" Nazz rolled her eyes beginning to turn away.
Annoyed Eddward grabbed the girls shoulder turning her back around "Just tell me!" he growled annoyed.
"Don't touch me, asshole" Nazz pulled away angrily
"Why didn't you stay with Kevin?"
"Sam told me to leave them alone, what the hell do you want me to do!" The girl yelled angrily
At this Eddward looked beyond completely enraged "I want you to be more aware of your fucking surroundings" he growled.
"If you're really so worried about him then go after him right now!" She barked out harshly gesturing towards the door "Go on! Go and find out for yourself Vincent!"
"I can't!" he yelled out angrily
"I knew it" she rolled her eyes shaking her head letting out an irritated sigh.
With a snarl Eddward yelled out "It's not that you annoying girl"
"Then what is it? Huh?" Nazz crossed her arms glaring at the athlete holding a breath in of pure anger directed towards the teen in front of her.
"If I get caught now I won't be able to keep Kevin and you out of harm's way" Stepping closer to the girl he huffed out "Has it ever occurred to your petty little mind the reason behind the fact that you haven't been targeted by Jimmy and Johnny?" he stared harshly competing with the fixed glare the girl had on him. "Believe it or not Van Bartonschmeer, but I'm trying to protect the both of you"
"HA! I'll believe it when I see it Vincent" Nazz spat his name out bitterly "Do you honestly think because Kevin forgave you that you are suddenly a good person?" she uncrossed her arms and pointed a finger towards him "MY Kevin trusted you! And for a MOMENT I trusted him enough to trust you!" she shoved her finger into his chest "and YOU go and turn your back on us…on KEVIN! The only one who has cared enough to forgive your stupid, repulsive, God awful actions!" she shoved her finger harder onto his chest with every word she spat out angrily. "Its mind blowing how he remains to be so latched on to you"
Eddward stood with a scowl looking away yet remained silent taking in the girl's words because he knew she was right. At times Eddward thought to himself how little Kevin had so much faith and patience to deal with his shit. He knew very well from the beginning he wasn't deserving of the teen's empathy.
"I care about him more than anyone else in this world. I love him. His heart is far too big for his own good and I will hold you personally responsible if anything happens to him" she croaked out with angry tears threatening to spill, yet she remained strong.
Eddward broke his intense stare from the wall to look at Nazz with a sigh and a frown "I expect nothing less" was all he could manage out to say to her. Apologizing to her didn't feel right; it didn't feel like it would do her any good except anger her further. How dare he apologize after personally beating her ruthlessly twice? So, he didn't say anything but soaked in her words without denying them.
He watched the blond girl turn and walk out the classroom slamming the door behind her. With sudden anger he kicked at a chair making it tilt and fall on the ground with a hard clash. He took a couple breaths calming down and pulled out his phone. He stared down at the screen with the contact under K for a couple minutes holding it tightly wanting nothing more than to hear Kevin's voice, hear he was alright.
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Sam had wrapped an arm around Kevin as per usual casually making talk about some exam from one of his senior classes as his other hand waved idly in the air. As terrified as the physical contact was Kevin calmed his anxiety enough to take in his surroundings and observe the taller teen. There had to be a reason why the blonde was now the one seeking him out for useless conversations. He mostly just smiled and nodded hoping the other wouldn't notice his distraction as questions began to pop in his mind.
"Kevin" Sam called out to him giving his shoulder a squeeze.
The ginger teen hummed as a response as he locked eyes with another particular blonde glaring at him across the hall. Jimmy had his arms crossed over his chest giving Kevin a disgusted stare and surely a growl that made Kevin shudder. The fear of his past encounters with the tormentor crawled up his spine with every step closer that they took.
He felt the taller teen lean in close to his ear as they made a turn into a different hallway and away from Jimmy's sight. "Don't worry about them love, they won't hurt you" the blonde chuckled giving a pat to Kevin's shoulder.
"Why do you call me that?" Kevin questioned annoyed and wanting badly to pull away.
"Love?" Sam looked down with a raised eyebrow and huge grin. When he saw Kevin nod he continued to speak "Well, why not?"
"It's just… It's kind of weird" Kevin crossed his arms turning his head to the side with flushed cheeks feeling highly uncomfortable being so close to the other.
"Perhaps" the blonde chuckled "But then again I call every cutie love" he winked down bringing Kevin closer to his side.
"W-what's that supposed to mean?" Kevin lifted his hand and pushed away uncomfortably.
The blond shrugged tilting his head with a smirk "It means what you want it to mean freckles. However, I suggest you take it as a compliment"
Kevin stopped in his tracks taking the opportunity to step further away from the other teen "Ok…Ok stop…What are you doing?"
Sam lifted his arm and placed his hand in his jean pocket raising an eyebrow "What am I doing? Chatting with an old classmate"
"No no no no" Kevin crossed his arms with an annoyed looked "That's not what I mean"
"Then what do you mean?" Sam stepped closer clearing having fun with the game.
Kevin glanced to the side hearing faint talking from the group of people passing by "What do you want from me? Just a while ago I would never find you unless I went out to look specifically for you"
The taller teen leaned in close forcing the freckled teen to back away up against a couple of lockers then stopped mere inches from a wide eyed Kevin. "I should be asking you that particular question freckles…" Sam's dark eyes stared focused on Kevin olive ones. "What do you want from me?"
Kevin held his breath unable to rip away from the cold eyes that stared down at him. It was like being placed back to the days when Eddward would do the exact same thing only Eddward's eyes were simply full of hatred and Sam's…Sam's eyes gave an amused shimmer that left Kevin hesitant on his answer. "I don't want anything…Just leave me alone" he tried his best not to stutter. If there was one thing left for Kevin to do was give any hint that he was afraid of this guy.
With a huge grin Sam backed away just a bit only to bring a hand and ran it through his blonde short locks. His shoulder began to tremble as laughter spilled from his lips and his eyes looked intrigued by the smaller teen under him. "Really now?" he pulled his hand down and reaching to gently tug at Kevin loose sweater. "You seem rather relieved that I've kept you out of Jimmy and Johnny's attention…Now, if I leave you alone, as you wish, then I will have to treat you like any other mindless target in this school and I'm sure you wouldn't want that." He gestured with a hand reaching out and glancing to the side as he saw a small teen quickly run away from them. "I have business to attend to Kevin, important business. And yet you kept looking for me, why? We haven't seen each other in at least 5 years and then again we were only ever classmates." Sam reached for the bill of Kevin's cap and playfully pulled it up "Now…" his hand cupped Kevin's chin and tilted it up meeting his eyes once again. "…Didn't you ever think that your sudden actions would poke my curiosity?"
Kevin knew he had fucked up. He had managed to grab Sam's attention and now it wouldn't be easy to take that away, or rather trying to hide would only grab the blonde's interest further. Yet he knew he had to work with the situation and try to figure something out and take advantage of the fact that he had Sam's attention.
"I'm not going to leave you alone so easily little minnow" Sam voice cut through Kevin train of thought.
The nickname brought shivers down Kevin's spine with a horrible nauseating feeling in his stomach. How did he know the nickname Eddward used to call him? He lifted his hand and held the hand that had cupped his cheek and lowered his eyebrows to a serious stare "I want you to stop this"
"Stop what?" Sam's smile returned as he played once again.
"The gang and everything about it" Kevin let go of the hand and let it drop "I want you to stop it and leave everyone alone."
Sam leaned back and looked down at Kevin with a curious look "Why would I stop being the most powerful man in this town?"
"Why do you want to be the most powerful?" Kevin stood his ground trying to seem more confident and serious than he felt. He could feel his heart rate pick up speed of anxiety from the intense look Sam was giving him. "What could you possibly gain from torturing kids and doing who knows what else?"
"Well, perhaps I'll take you on a tour one day and give you a taste of what it's like to be in my shoes" the teen winked down "Just asks Jimmy, Johnny… and especially Eddward. They all joined for a reason love. We rule this town and soon we'll kick out our rivals over in Lemon Brook too. Imagine the amount of status we'll gain from conquering? The amount of profit from it?" Sam leaned down and hooked and lifted Kevin sweater only to hook a finger in through his belt loops and pull the smaller teen closer. "In the midst of war…where do you envision yourself, on the losing side or the winning side?"
Kevin's stare remained forward and as he was about to speak they heard his phone go off in his jeans pocket. He managed to push the blonde away to quickly look at the person who was calling expecting it to be Nazz. The ginger gulped as he saw the letter E stand bright on his screen.
"Your girlfriend?" Sam asked leaning in close to see.
Quickly Kevin ignored the call stopping his phone from continuing to ring and pulled the phone to his chest hiding the screen from sight "Y-Yeah"
"Well then I won't keep you any longer" Sam gestured with a hand out releasing Kevin.
Kevin nodded and turned around to head back to the library where Nazz was surely anxiously waiting for him. "Kevin" the freckled teen turned around hearing his name called out by the blonde. "I hope to you'll let me show you what it is like on my side"
The dark eyes made it hard to breathe. Kevin didn't respond and did do anything except continued to walk away letting his mind go blank to calm his anxiety. As he rushed up the stairs he sent a text to Eddward who Kevin assumed wasn't so happy.
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Kevin and Eddward's fifth period class was certainly an awkward one. As Kevin kept trying to figure out what the hell Sam wanted him from him without exposing his thoughts to the athlete sitting next to him. Eddward kept glaring at the ginger boy though made no attempt to talk to him until the end of class when he stood and walked toward Kevin with crossed arms. "After sixth we're talking"
"…Ok" Kevin looked at Eddward a bit deflated knowing he was going to hear the other's angry complaints this time for sure.
The ginger stood watching the other leave with a saddened frown on his lips. It wasn't necessarily his fault that Sam kept showing up everywhere…ok maybe yeah. With a frustrated huff he packed his things before making an exit and disappearing into the crowded hallways.
He sighed in relief that he had photography last as he was able to simply relax and let his mind wonder as he edited random photos. Biting his lip as he recalled back the conversation he had had with the tall blonde frowning as he remembered his words. It all seems from some weird crime movie or something. Was Eddward actually involved with this kind of stuff and just how involved was he? Kevin remembered to the previous year when he had questioned Eddward's power source, and now questioned if it had gotten worse this year? By this he meant if Eddward had gain possibly more? It was clear as day that before summer break began Eddward was not ready to give that up sacrificing his companionship with Kevin over his rule. Though Kevin knew Eddward had more at stake than just power.
There was something Eddward wasn't telling him and that as what the black mail was. Obviously something enough to keep Eddward from betraying Sam, but what was the reason Eddward even joined? Had he joined willingly or because of the black mail? Kevin leaned back in his chair and rubbing his hands on his jeans as he pretended to intensely observe the picture. What had Sam mean by conquering the towns? It scared him to think how dangerous this situation could get. Gangs, depending on their size and status typically involved themselves in violent activity and illegal affairs. Kevin wanted to hope it was simply things like vandalism and what not but by the way the tall blonde spoke…it was something much bigger.
Five minutes before the class Kevin received a message from Eddward telling him to meet him in the back parking lot closets to the football field. He'd figure he would mention the conversation to the raven haired teen and hope that perhaps Eddward could provide him with more insight.
The ginger teen pulled out his USB and logged off the computer starting to pack his things as kids around him did as well.
Once he heard the bell ring he rushed off making sure not to bump into anyone unexpectedly. He exited through the back noticing some students leaving campus. The back parking lot seemed a lot more filled up than the rest though he supposed it was harder to spot him with the raven haired teen. He looked around for Eddward or his car as he made his way through the parking lot. After a couple of minutes of searching he found Eddward leaning against his car distracted by something in the opposite direction. With raised eyebrows Kevin hurried over to the other "What's wrong?" he asked.
Surprised Eddward slightly jumped turning to look down at Kevin "Huh?"
"You looked preoccupied, is something wrong?" the freckled teen asked again worried as he saw the wide eyes the other displayed.
"It's nothing" the raven haired teen cleared his throat and straightened his posture "Get inside" he gently pushed the smaller teen to the passenger side. He opened the door waiting for Kevin to get inside not making eye contact with the ginger before closing it and looking behind to see if anyone as watching them.
He then walked to the other side of the car getting in. Eddward leaned back in his seat rubbing a hand to his face and running them through his hair with an exhausted sigh. "Are you ok?" Kevin asked with a frown turning to look closely at the athlete.
"…I'm fine" he lied. In truth, for the past couple of weeks it seemed that his nightmares were progressively getting worse. It was frustrating an exhausting having to pull all-nighters because he was afraid that he might dream. His most recent dream consisted of dark figured hands crawling through the cracked ground of the lamp lit room. The voices seemed to grow louder the more the ground cracked and before he knew it the hands had wrapped around him leaving bloody cuts all over his body. How do you like it? The voices would taunt him. It was nearly impossible to wake himself up anymore. The only way he would be able to wake up was killing himself in the dream. It was only then that he would wake up gasping for air and covered in sweat utterly terrified of his dark, lonesome surroundings. Kevin did not need to know this of course.
"You look really pale Eddward" the little ginger teen reached forward to place a freckled hand on the other's cheek frowning when he saw that the swimmer was very cold and trembled at his touch.
"It's alright Kevin…I just— " he paused clearly annoyed as he pulled the small hand away and held it tightly "what the hell are you doing still hanging around Sam?"
Kevin looked at him with wide eyes turning further to face the other "I'm not!"
"I saw you go with him during lunch break" the raven haired teen accused not pleased at all with Kevin's lie.
"Ok, I'm trying to avoid him but like now he's the one looking for me!" Kevin yelped "He's being really weird and I don't know what to do about it"
"How so?" the raven haired teen raised an eyebrow curiously
"H-He…" Kevin began looking to the side and pulling his hand away instead now placing it behind his neck "I don't know"
Eddward frowned further patiently waiting though he gave the other an intimidating looking for further explanation. Which seemed to work as Kevin seemed to crack with every second of silence that passed by them. "Ok, first off he's uh being really t-touchy? And clingy…?"
Eddward stared at Kevin for a long moment "…Excuse me?" Eddward was surprised as he was expecting a completely different answer.
"I-I don't know, but like touchy touchy?" Kevin said awkwardly "He likes to wrap an arm around my shoulder and is like always in my personal space…? If that makes sense" he adds with a flush scratching the lower part of his neck. "It's super awkward actually"
"What did you do?"
Kevin looked up surprised "nothing!" he gasped out "I didn't do anything! We just talked"
"About?" Eddward frowned
"Stupid school stuff, it wasn't anything important" Kevin leaned back in his seat "I think he's just messing with me and it's annoying"
"Alright…" Eddward sighed out with a scowl "Second?"
"Oh um" the ginger leaned back in his seat looking out the window as he heard a faint rumble of another students car. He pouted thinking back once again on the conversation "What made you join the gang in the first place?" he asked remembering Sam as told him to ask one of the three. "Was it for power?"
Taken aback Eddward looked down at Kevin "Why do you ask?"
"I…I just want to know" Kevin looked up to the other before looking down "Sam said something today and it made me curious…about you"
"What did he say?"
"Does it matter?" Kevin argued a bit annoyed Eddward wasn't spilling.
"Yes it does Kevin" Eddward stated firmly more annoyed with Kevin's sudden behavior.
Kevin frowned looking away "He told me to ask…Obviously Sam doesn't know I can actually just ask" the ginger teen faced the swimmer keeping his serious face "So why did you join? I'm sure you can at least tell me that"
Eddward had his lips pressed together hesitant to tell the other. "Remember Blaine?" he asked in a low voice turning to look forward where the football field was in full view.
"yeah" Kevin quietly replied dropping his frown.
"He…He and Sam were friends. I met Sam at Blaine's funeral and after breaking it off with Ed and…Eddy" he muttered the last name with disgust. "Sam was there for me…I joined willingly seeking somewhere to… belong…somewhere I was of worth"
Kevin frowned now of sadness. He reached forward taking the olive skinned hand in a grip. "I hope I've made it clear you're worth a hell of a lot…" he gave the other a small smirk.
Eddward flushed at the other's words and looked down at the freckled hand on top of his own. As he was about to intertwine their fingers a loud ringing in his pocket cut through the comfortable silence of his car. Clearing his throat he took his phone out and answered "Ed?" Eddward could hear the other groan in a painful voice and instantly straightened up alarmed catching the attention of the ginger teen.
Kevin retrieved his hand and leaned forward worried at the sudden serious face the swimmer displayed holding his breath. He waited impatiently as he saw Eddward looking around at the field panicked. "We'll be right there Ed, just hold on" Eddward quickly hanged up and ushered Kevin to get out and follow along.
"What's wrong?" Kevin exclaimed following Eddward out of the car in a rush.
"Ed needs us" Was all Eddward replied as he rapidly tried to find the spot in the field that Ed had instructed him "He's hiding somewhere here"
"What?" Kevin looked around trying to find any signs of the burette boy "What happened?"
"Am not sure but I believe it was Sam's doing" The raven haired teen suddenly stopped as they reached behind the opposite side of the field to the bleachers going silent as he heard wheezing close by. "Ed!" he called out turning to run behind the bleachers with Kevin right behind.
They found Ed hunched over on the ground a complete mess. He had bruises and bleeding scratched all over his arms and on his cheek. His nose was full of dried blood and his right cheek was swollen. In a heartbeat Kevin had ran to the brunette's side with wide eyes. Eddward looked him over with concerned eyes "What happened!" Both teens asked in worry.
"I…I don't know" Ed closed his eyes tired "Johnny…c-came out of nowhere and just dragged me out h-here…" he breathed in.
"What the hell?" Kevin whispered cradling the boy's head "Ed we need to get you out of here, your cuts are going to get infected if we don't clean them"
The brunette simply nodded slowly leaning into the ginger's embrace. Kevin looked up at Eddward who seemed to be going through a series of emotions. Kevin could definitely distinguish anger…
Once the raven haired teen leaned down and pulled one of Ed's arms over his shoulder Kevin did the same and quickly made their way across the field towards Eddward's car. Thankfully there were no longer any more students lingering around in the parking lot and were able to make it across unseen. Eddward opened the passenger seat of his car and helped Ed inside before turning to Kevin and telling him to get in too.
Kevin stopped looking up at Eddward "I can't go"
Eddward turned to look at Kevin with a confused look it made Kevin elaborate further "Nazz is still in school, I can't leave her alone"
"Kevin I'm not going to let you go back inside after what happened to Ed" Eddward argued.
"I'll be fine don't worry about me"
"Kevin…"
"I can somewhat handle myself now thanks to you"
"…" Eddward continued to stare down unsure and extremely tense about leaving the ginger teen behind and alone.
"I promise I'll be alright, now go" Kevin lightly pushed with a small smile "Ed needs you"
"A-alright…call me if anything happens and I'll come as fast as possible" Eddward bit his lip though didn't wait for Kevin's response turning to get into his car.
Kevin felt a bubbly sensation at the swimmer's words and smiled watching them leave the lot. As soon as the car was out of sight the school's silence suddenly became something intensely eerie. Kevin turned back around glancing around the classroom's still in session wondering if Sam had ordered Johnny to ambush Ed. Was this his fault? Was Sam proving his power?
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Ho ho ho I wonder what is happening...
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