"The Blossoming One"
Chapter 5
Author: Kelly Min
[ kmoule@poetic.com ]
Disclaimer: You all know that Ed, Edd, n Eddy is property of Danny Antonnuci, right? Well good, then you know that they don't belong to me in any way. Ivy's my only pride and joy (hehehe).
Author's Note: All right, so things have been progressing well thus far. :D I'm glad everyone is enjoying the story… ^_^ …and yes, Kevin and Nazz were going at it, but really… did I need to tell you that? ~chuckles~ I thought it was a good twisting to the end of Chapter Three… ~smirks~ … "You're too fat for me, I'm too fat for you!" ~dances~ ~laughs~ I think the almost electric attraction between Ivy and Eddy proves to be a good thing, don't you? I wonder how many of you can guess what lesson Eddy needs to learn, in order to keep Ivy, someone he'll eventually learn to adore more than anything. ~grins~ Let me know in your reviews.
"College Plans?" Eddy's voice rose as they were working their way through the entrée. Eddy hadn't been thinking of College. In honesty, with his brother away at College, living on his own, he's often thought of going away to College… but his parents constantly remind him that without a decent job, that they wouldn't be able to afford it. So when a job that didn't meet their decency (Jawbreaker Express rarely met anyone's decency… except Jawbreaker lovers) was the only one Eddy could stick with, they basically told him his only option was a Community College. "Well… nothing too… impressive." Eddy sighed, taking a sip of his juice.
"Oh… well, I don't know what I'm going to be doing either…" Ivy admitted, though she was sure she'd be privately tutored this time – she was pretty sure of it, she wanted to learn at least three languages this year, and added to her list of things, she'd pretty much have her hands full. "Mmm… I must say this dinner is delicious… do you intend to be a cook later on in life, Double-D?" Ivy averted her eyes to the doorway, where Double-D stood, he blushed slightly. "Oh… no, no… I am probably going to be a scientist of sorts." He walked back into the kitchen, and brining out the dessert. "Here you are." He put them down, then picked up the entrée plates, and then placed dessert in the right place. He walked off. "Well… this seemed to go… smoothly." Eddy said, a nervous chuckle following.
"Oh yes… it did. I'll agree. Oh. In a week, my parents are having a high tea… and I was wondering if you would like to come." Ivy offered, taking a bite of dessert. "Eddy!" Double-D whispered from around the corner. Eddy cleared his throat. "E-excuse me." Ivy nodded as Eddy slipped into the kitchen. "What's up sockhead?" Double-D sighed. "You had better accept, high teas are very formal and delicate, and you'd get in well with her parents if you showed up. Always a plus." Double-D whispered. "Take a breather, Double-D. I wasn't going to nix it… even if I don't know… what to do at one." Double-D smiled. "Oh don't you worry, I'll show you what to do…" Eddy nodded, smirked a bit, and went right back out. "I'd actually… like to come." "Good… I'll come and pick you up." Double-D smiled, as did Eddy. Ivy chuckled, wiping her mouth. "Well… I am stuffed."
"Do you want me to walk you home?" Eddy offered. "A fine gesture my friend, a fine one." Double-D whispered as he watched from the kitchen, drying dishes. "NO!" Ivy exclaimed; which made both Eddy and Double-D jump in surprise. She didn't want her to walk him home? Had Eddy done something he wasn't seeing? Did she not like him? "Um… but, I'd love it if you'd escort me to the door. I'll be fine, I'm a big girl." Ivy pushed out her chair, as Double-D ran to gather her things, handing them to Eddy. "Oh… s-sure. I can do that." Eddy swallowed, as Ivy turned her back to him, hands out to gather each sleeve. Shaking in his shoes, he could only stand there… glimpsing at the bare back she was showing. "Eddy, I do need my coat." Eddy blinked to attention then.
"Sorry…" He admitted, putting one sleeve up and then the other. Her arms slipped into the sleeves with slight resistance. Almost like she didn't want to go home. She was having such a good time and all. She honestly wished she could have had the chance to dance with him. Well, there would be time for that… she knew. She would figure something out so she'd be able to be in his arms and see just what kind of man he truly was. Afterall, this was a test of love, and to see if Eddy, when finding out she was rich, would care or not care. It meant a lot to Ivy… and she'd find out eventually. She had her ways.
Ivy hooked her arm with Eddy's, smiling up to him. Eddy only smiled in return, shaking like a fiend once more. He lead her to the door, while Double-D opened it. They both stepped outside and Double-D closed the door behind them. Ivy took a few steps, getting off the front porch, turning back to Eddy. "I had a wonderful time, Eddy… thank you. You were a perfect gentlemen." Ivy smiled. "…me? I mean… yeah, always am babe." Eddy winked as she chuckled. "Guess this is goodnight then…" Eddy murmured; just as Ivy grabbed him by the arms and dip-kissed him.
Eddy's eyes went wide… but he regained composure and returned the kiss, and returned woozily to the steps of the porch. "Good night Eddy." Ivy said as she walked off. Eddy waved to her dreamily, and as Double-D opened the door, promptly fell over onto the carpet.