Disclaimer – I own nothing, as per usual...
A/N – Not much to say today really, 'cept that this chapter promises to be REALLY short coz I have got soooo much work to do today, but I got a week off starting Thursday, so I'll make up for it then... so yeah, chapter 21... enjoy!
Closeted Secrets
"Man... that's really too bad Nazz" Kevin idly ran his hand over the girl's blonde hair as she sobbed into his shoulder, making sure not to break his line of vision to the house on the corner of the street. Nazz lifted her head and sniffed, trying to stem the tears.
"So what do you think I should say to her?" Kevin was caught off guard by her question and momentarily lost his concentration toward Double D's front door. Nazz waited impatiently for him to answer, her blue eyes narrowing suspiciously. She hated it when Kevin didn't listen to her.
"Uh... well... Maybe you ought to... uh... wait for her to apologise to you first..." Kevin prayed that he had chosen a suitable answer to satisfy his girlfriend. Nazz could get so sulky when she felt ignored. But Kevin had much more important things on his mind than Nazz's petty problems. The blonde thought for a moment, before nodding slowly, seemingly content with Kevin's suggestion.
"I guess you're right... I mean, it was her fault anyway... kinda..." Kevin's attention again turned away from the girl's constant rambling and back to his silent surveillance, waiting for signs of either of the three boys. He had seen Ed and Eddy enter the house, and then Ed had left, which meant that Eddy still had to be in there. This worried Kevin. If Eddy and Double D were allowed too much time together then his whole plan could fall through. There was no way that Kevin was going to let that happen.
"I mean, if she doesn't want to take my advice then that's her own lookout right?" Kevin nodded his head in an attempt to still seem interested in the conversation, before hearing the sounds of a door slamming, followed by shouting coming from across the street. There was no mistaking that voice. That was Eddy. Sure enough the short figure of the blonde was seen stalking from the house, his head held low so as not to let passers by see the expression of hurt on his face, and his pace quickened, desperate to get back to his house where he could shut off from the rest of the world. He didn't even notice the couple standing on Kevin's driveway as he passed them.
Kevin smiled; glad that he could finally claim his prize. He placed his hands on Nazz's shoulders and gently pushed her away from him.
"Hey Nazz, I gotta go..." Kevin halted as he saw a large figure bounding toward Double D's house. Damn. Ed could be there for hours! Why had he come back? Kevin looked to Nazz, whose arms had crossed, obviously displeased that Kevin was about to leave her side and smiled brightly.
"... to the bathroom... yeah... so you stay here and I'll be right back ok?" Nazz nodded her approval and sat cross-legged on the drive, taking out her mirror and checking her make up was still in tact after her earlier performance. Kevin sighed and ran back to the house, partly glad of the distraction from the blonde, yet also disappointed that he had missed his chance to pounce upon his prey. Hopefully Ed would not be there for very long. Kevin could not afford to leave his next move much longer, both in fear that Double D had already gained the confidence to overpower him as he had obviously overpowered Eddy, and in fear of his own conscience. He needed to strike now, while he knew that he would not back down. He could not let emotions get in the way of what he wanted.
Returning to the front of the house, Kevin sat down next to Nazz and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, causing her to stop fiddling with her hair and turn to him, waiting expectantly for a kiss from the boy she loved. Loved? A pretty ambiguous emotion for someone so young. But Nazz was so sure that the emotion that glazed Kevin's eyes whenever they looked to each other was that of love. Kevin smiled to himself as their lips met. He really didn't have to make much effort when it came to using Nazz as a pawn in his game of rivalry. It was so easy when Nazz was already so talented at only seeing the things she wanted to. She could be so naive.
They parted, just in time for Kevin to see Ed leave the house carrying a large cardboard box filled with brightly coloured papers and pens. As soon as Ed was out of sight Kevin turned to Nazz and grinned apologetically.
"Nazz, I gotta go see Double D... Mechanics stuff, you know... Uh... bye" Kevin lifted himself from the floor and ran in the direction of Double D's back garden before Nazz had the chance to protest. She stared after him, trying to think back to how she had felt moments before Kevin had disappeared, and sighed. No matter what she felt for Kevin, there were always going to be problems, and recently he had sometimes seemed so distant. Pulling herself from the driveway path, Nazz started to walk back toward her own house, deep in thought.
Kevin took a moment to settle his nerves, before swinging open the door.
Whoopee! A nice casual breather for Chapter 21, and a cliffy to end on! As always thank you for any feedback I've already received, and a thanks in advance to any more reviews coming my way! I shall return next Sunday (maybe even sooner!) with more kiddies!
