Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy characters. The rest is mine though.

Chapter 4

Double-D wasn't as enthusiastic as Ed and Eddy about going back to school. He loved all the learning and knowledge, but he missed his friends. It was alright for them, they had each other, but he was the only Ed-boy left in Peach Creek. He had other friends but it wasn't the same. There was no one to confide in like the other Eds. His parents were often away on business trips and the likes. He didn't have a girlfriend. His PCU buddies were great, but didn't compare to Ed and Eddy. College wasn't overly lonely or depressing, but Double-D could be a lot happier.

'It's ok,' he would tell him self, 'I'll get over it in a few weeks, like last year. Besides, I'll see them soon anyway.' The latter thought always cheered him up.

Double-D, placed his bag in the designated corner of his room. A week had passed since school had started again and it was the weekend. Ed and Eddy would probably be partying or something. Double-D envied them. He wasn't a huge party fan (couldn't dance, couldn't talk to girls, didn't drink- not much else to do at a party), but he was jealous of the fun they would be having while he was stuck in Peach Creeks. The student of PCU weren't as rowdy and fun-loving as those of AFC, where there were parties every night (at least according to Eddy).

Edd realised how selfish his thoughts were and tried to dismiss them. He couldn't be annoyed at his friends just because they were having fun without him. No, he'd just have to do something himself this weekend. He had other friends. There must be some movie they could watch, or- if the weather was fine- they could go to the lake. Just then, Double-D noticed something on his desk. A scrap of paper. Curious, he picked it up and read the number scrawled across it. It looked like a phone number, but who's? Double-D racked his brain, desperately trying to associated a name to the number…

Bingo! It was Amber's! Double-D had forgotten he had her number. Odd that, considering he'd been thinking about her a lot the past seven days.

'How silly of me,' Double-D chuckled, 'I should add this to my address book.' An obvious thought sprang into his head. 'Hey, why don't I see if she wants to do anything this weekend? That could be fun!' He made for his phone, but stopped abruptly. 'Oh, but she lives in Apricot Falls, I can't expect her to come all this way, and I don't have a car, or a license at that, and it's too far to cycle, maybe I could take a bus, yeah I'll take a bus. I'll take the bus!' There was determination in his voice as he said that last sentence. He stood tall and walked over to his phone, sitting down on his bed as he reached it. He picked up the phone and dialled Amber's number. The other end seemed to ring forever. Double-D was about to hang up when there came an answer.

'Hello, this is Amb-'

Double-D hung up.

It was Saturday night, and Eddy was ready to party. The past week had been the most boring and suckiest week he'd spent at college so far, and he really wanted to unwind. Class had been lame and Kevin was being a super-jerk. He usually was whenever Nazz was in a magazine. Of course, Eddy had done nothing to improve his mood…

He, Melvin and Hank pulled up in Eddy's Escort outside a large, suburban house. Actually, it was more of a mansion. It belonged to the parents of a kid in Eddy's class. The kid wasn't too bright, but his parents had money and connections, so he had gotten into college and always had good grades. Eddy didn't care though, the kid was wealthy, and therefore ok in his books. The trio got out of the car and headed for the front door. The air was dry; the Summer holidays may be over, but the weather had yet to go.

The door was answered by the host of the party. The three roommates handed him a six-pack of beer each and made a beeline for the dance floor. Eddy kept an eye out for Kristi. She was supposed to be here with a few of her friends. He heard a familiar laugh; it was hers. He changed course, following his ears. Melv and Hank hadn't noticed he was going somewhere else, they had met a few lady friends themselves.

Eddy pushed his way through the dancing mass and past the drinkers, until he reached the dining room. He spotted his girlfriend sat at the table talking to another couple. He smiled when he saw her. However, his pleasure turned to disbelief when he saw who the other couple were.

Double-D sat by his phone. He shouldn't have hung up. What if she phoned back? What if she now thought she was a big dork? What if he'd blown his chance with her? He couldn't bear it. The only girl he could talk to properly since… well, since the last one, and he'd blown it.

'Double-D you idiot, you need to get some confidence. Or as Eddy would say, "grow a pair." I've got to call her back, I'll just come up with some lame excuse but who cares.'

He reached for his phone. Before his hand had time to pick up the receiver, the phone began to ring. He gulped, let it ring a few seconds more, then picked up.

'H-h-hello, D-Double-D speaking.' he was dreading the response.

'Hey hot stuff.' Amber said in a teasing tone. 'Did you just phone me?'

'Uh, uh, yeah, yes I did, but, uh, the phone cut off, probably something wrong with the wiring or something.'

Amber giggled. She probably didn't believe him, but she was still on the phone, so it can't be that bad. 'Yeah, probably the wiring. So, why'd you call?'

'Um, I was just w-wondering, if you want to, uh, do s-something, something this weekend?'

'Sure, you free tomorrow night.'

'Uh, let me check my schedule,' Double-D waited a few moments. 'Uh, yes, I'm free tomorrow night.'

'Can you make it to Apricot Falls?'

'Sure, I'll take a bus, yes indeedy, I can make it.'

'Ok then, I'm going to give you an address…'

What was Double-D doing at a party in Apricot Falls? Without telling him or Ed he was coming? Eddy just couldn't believe his eyes, it was just too muck. Shocked, he slowly walked over to the group. He was startled further by how Double-D was handling the situation; he wasn't the usual bag of nerves, he actually appeared to be having a good time, to have confidence.

'Hey guys.' he managed as he reached the chair next to Kristi. He sat down and put his arm around her. 'It's good to see you Double-D.'

'Hell Eddy, enjoying the party?'

'Yeah, yeah, only just got here, but it's good. What you doin' here? You didn't say you were coming.'

'I was getting bored at Peach Creeks, so I thought I'd come have a little fun. Nothing wrong with that, is there Eddy?'

'No of course not,' Eddy smiled, 'it's great to see you.'

'Dancing Eddy? Don't make me laugh!' Ed replied.

'I ain't kiddin' Monobrow! After that, Double-D actually danced. It wasn't good or anything, and he looked like he was gonna pee himself with fear, but he actually danced! Can you believe it? Double-D! Dancing!'

It was the morning after the party, and Eddy was on the phone to Ed. This was huge. As far as Eddy cared, this was bigger than World War II.

'Maybe his hats too tight Eddy. Or he's on drugs! Did he have blood shot eyes?'

'Double-D wouldn't do drugs Ed, you know that. I don't know why, but he's finally got some confidence. It's freaky, I swear! It sorta happened over night or something.'

'I'll believe it when I see it Eddy. I gotta go now though. Me and Martin are decorating. See ya later Eddy!'

''K, bye Ed.'

Hank stuck his head around the corner as Eddy hung up.

'Hey man, me and Melv going down to see Boots and Bikinis at the cinema. You coming with?'

'Yeah, sure.' Eddy put on a jacket and ran after his pal, pushing any thoughts of Double-D aside.

A/N: Chapter 4 took a while due to a mix of writers block, getting a job (finally), and other projects (as mentioned on my profile). Sorry about that. Please review while I write the next chapter.