True Friends

Edd drew in a ragged, painful breath as he waited for his world to crash. He could imagine Eddy's face, the horror and disgust when he found out that Edd had been lying the entire time they knew each other. The breath came and went, then another- the ragged pains were slow and draw out but consistent. He knew that any moment now euthanasia wouldn't be needed, unless by some miracle his parents burst through the doors. The seconds felt like minutes, the same affect fear always had on him, but now he was unsure weather he wanted to get it over with or wait as long as possible.

Finally the brass doorknob turned, and the door slowly swung open. At first the small boy didn't seem at all disturbed, but he didn't seem to notice Edd in the bed either. His eyes darted around the room, and fell on Edd with a shock. A look Edd had never seen in those oversized hazel eyes before, a look of pure concern for someone other than himself, brewed beneath the surface- "Edd, are you ok" his red lips only mouthed the words as he stood newt to the bed. Edd could feel his heart rate slowing, but thought nothing of it- he was completely focused on the task at hand.

Eddy seemed to examine Edd, his eyes surveying the meek boy. "What the…" Eddy gulped, as if he were trying to swallow his words. Edd's eyes closed tightly as he drew yet another breath- "Y-Y-You have t-to understand E-E-E- d-d-Eddy" His heart was in his throat, and his brain felt as if it would burst, but he had to continue, "W-well I…" his eyes opened as he felt a cold finger on his lips. "Don't waist your breath, Double D" Eddy seemed to know the distress his friend was in.

*Cough cough* Edd's gentle breath slowly started to tremble as the room became black. His ears and mind disconnected, and he was alone again. Finally to find his permanent peace…maybe