Hello Everyone~ I'm soooo sorry that this has taken so long to update. But I wasn't really planning on writing the dance scene so I didn't know where to take the story. BUT! After much thinking, I think I have a good idea for how to write the story to the dance~ c: I think you will all like it! So~ After much waiting, here is chapter 30! I'm sorry it took so long! I will try and update faster! c:

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VioletHorizon

Chapter 30

The night past by rather quickly and I found myself clinging to Kevin through it all. As the morning sun broke through his bed room window we came to the conclusion that this weekend should be us going back to our normal routine. Meaning, I hang out with Ed and Eddy, and he with Rolf and probably Nazz. Being able to witness his honesty to Nazz last night, I knew I had nothing to fear, so I easily agreed.

I left his house early, before anyone else on the cul-de-sac was awake and made my way across the street to my house. I crawled back into bed for a few hours, finding it difficult to sleep without Kevin's warmth beside me. The morning seemed to pass by slowly but I still found myself wondering over to Eddy's house at a reasonable time. He was shocked to see me and even more surprised when I asked him if he had any ideas for a scam.

As we walked into his house I could see Ed in the kitchen chewing on some toast. But I turned my attention away from him and towards Eddy when I got the question I knew I would be getting, 'where have you been'. Well, it wasn't really just a question that was merely asked, it was an Eddy question, making it an obnoxiously boisterous question. My excuse wasn't really an excuse, it was true. Kevin had asked for tutoring in Chemistry. And when we hadn't been all over each other, we were studying.

"Where did you go last night," Eddy asked with the same highness in his voice. "You weren't at the pizza parlor last night with everyone."

"No we hung out at his place and watched a movie."

"What," Eddy's face twisted a bit at my words. "How could you do something like that?"

I found myself unable to answer Eddy's question. Would he truly understand why I had been spending so much time with Kevin? Probably not. Kevin was his mortal enemy. If Eddy found out that I had a crush on Kevin he would never forgive me. And what would Ed think about all of it? Of Eddy and I no longer being friends over something so trivial? Ed probably wouldn't even understand what I meant if I said that I liked Kevin. He would probably only think I meant as a friend.

My eyes drifted towards Eddy. "Well you see, Kevin asked me for help with Chemistry so that he could pass the test and be able to play in the Homecoming game. So as a thank you he invited me over to his house to watch a movie."

Eddy's eyes narrowed, "that's a lie. You never even entered the locker rooms afterwards and Kevin left. Did he go to look for you? Did he make you go with him back to his place?"

I jumped a bit at his sudden question. I was never forced to do anything for Kevin. Our arrangement had always been a fair trade of give and take. How was I supposed to tell that to Eddy?

"Tell him about Justin," my subconscious whispered.

That was true. I could always tell him about Justin. But I knew very well how Eddy would react. It was always the same thing, a yell here, a scream there, some pacing to-and-fro, and then even more yelling with his arms flailing. Then Ed would want to know why Eddy was hollering so much-although this was something that usually occurred three times a day. Knowing Eddy, though, he would explain in detail just exactly what he was yelling about.

Running the scenario through my head gave me the best conclusion on how to tell Eddy everything that happened. "I can't tell you while Ed is around. He wouldn't understand and I don't want to scare him."

Eddy's eyes widened a bit. He quickly glanced to Ed and back to me. "Scared? What the hell happened?"

Judging by the softness in his voice-that rare, much appreciated softness-I could tell he understood my concern. He thought for a moment before he turned to Ed, who had just finished his buttered toast. Ed smiled really big and pointed at his empty plate. Eddy motioned for Ed to follow him, swinging his whole arm.

"Come on you big lug," Eddy turned and started into the living room. "We'll watch whatever tv show you want to watch."

As I turned to make my way into the living room I was passed by a green flash. A small smile crossed my face as I watched Ed race to the tv, screaming the name of his favorite show. I stood in the entranceway to the kitchen, hesitant to take a step into the living room. I could hear the sounds of growls and screams coming from the television and I knew Ed was watching his new favorite show. "Alien Zombies: Raise of the Other World's Undead" had just come out two summers ago and Ed had fallen in love with it. Based off what he had told me, it was a show about an alien world falling victim to a new disease. Desperate to escape the madness and to save their lives from the deadly outbreak, many left their planet in search of a new life. Unfortunately, not all of the escape pods were zombie-free. One such pod landed on Earth. Now the humans must protect themselves and try to rid their planet of these outside invaders. At least, that's what I've heard from Ed.

I made my was into the living room and towards the couch Eddy had taken a seat on. It sat opposite the tv and was missing an Ed. My instincts took over and I began to lecture Ed about the side effects of sitting too close to the television. But, with a small "humph" from Eddy and a whining "but Double D" from Ed, I thought it best to let Ed do as he pleased so I could talk to Eddy alone.

Ed was overjoyed by my decision and even moved himself closer to the television. I sat on the couch and watched him, too afraid to look Eddy in the eyes at the moment. But it didn't take long for him to nudge me and demand an explanation.

"I am always bullied by Justin," I said my voice coming off softer than I wanted. "Kevin came to me a few days ago, before homecoming week, and asked for my help. He knew who they were supposed to be playing for homecoming and wanted to improve the team's skills and movements. He also wanted help with Chemistry so he could for sure pass the test and play. In return for my help, he said he would get the other jocks to stop bullying me, especially Justin. So, I agreed to help."

"You just told me all of that," Eddy said, his tone of voice showing how displeased he was at my second explanation. "But that doesn't answer why you weren't at the party last night."

"Oh," was the only thing my mind could think of to say. How do you tell someone tou were almost raped under the bleachers at school?

"Well? You already told me you were with Kevin. You would rather be with him then with your friends?"

"Eddy," I began twisting the end of my shirt. I don't know why, but this whole talk was making me think more in depth about Justin. I was beginning to remember his touch.

"Just tell me sock head."

"Justin almost raped me."

Eddy fell completely silent as I continued. "After the game, everyone went into the locker rooms. I was still on the bleachers and as I reached the bottom of the stairs, Justin and his two friends were there. They grabbed me under my arms and dragged me under the bleachers. If it wasn't for Kevin, I would have had more than just Justin's finger. Kevin carried me home, gave me a bath and put me to bed. We watched a movie until I fell asleep. But he stayed with me the whole night. That's why we weren't at the party."

Eddy stayed silent for the next couple of minutes. Only Ed and the sound of the television filled the air. To make matters worse, the sounds coming from the speakers were screams. I forced myself to look at Eddy, but to my surprise, he wasn't looking at me.

"I see," he finally said. "I'm sorry. If I had known the situation better, I wouldn't have gotten so upset with you."

"I know. It's all right. I'm sorry for not spending time with you and Ed. I was just enjoying being able to go to school without being a bullied."

We sat in silence for the rest of Ed's show. When it was finished Eddy and I thought it best to go outside and do something. When we asked Ed what he wanted to do he excitedly shouted "the river". Eddy thought it would be a good idea to get away from the cul-de-sac and out of the house. The river, he said, would be the perfect spot.

"Yay," Ed shouted, "the river!" Before Eddy or I could say anything, Ed raced out the front door and across the street to his house.

"Well, I better go get my stuff too," I said as I got to my feet.

Eddy stood beside me and slipped his hands into his pockets. "Yeah. I think this will be good. Unless everyone else is there."

"If our friends are there it's all right. Just, no Justin or any other jocks."

"Just stay with Ed and I, sock head. I'll meet you at the river."

With a small nod and a smile to Eddy I made my way out the door and across the street. It was rather quiet and no one seemed to be outside. Maybe the river would really be a good thing. It would give me some time to clear my head and relax. My eyes flickered to Kevin's house for a moment and my smile grew even more. What I wouldn't give to see Kevin by the river, too.