Chapter 4: Lack of Oxygen
The boys were still walking home and were chatting rather extensively, except for Edd. Eddy took notice and stepped in front of him. Edd, completely in thought of the days strange occurrence took no notice as he walked head long into his friend, Edd snapped back into reality as he shook his head and noticed Eddy was in front of him.
"Hey Sock;Head, you feeling ok? Your spacing out pretty hard.",said Eddy, "what's eatin' ya?".
"Oh nothing Eddy. Just enjoying this lovely weather!", lied Edd with an over abundance of enthusiasm in his voice.
"Uh-huh, gotcha bro. So what's the real reason you've been spacing out today?",Eddy persisted, "You were like this at lunch, Hell you were like this the whole day!".
Edd could feel his face trun slightly red as he yet again thought back on the mornings events in the hall with Marie. "It's nothing Eddy, really. No need for alarm. I just suppose it's one of those days.", Edd said.
Eddy took notice in the slight change of his friends face and crossed his arms, and set a stern face. "It has something to do with Marie doesn't it?", questioned Eddy, "Me and Monobrow saw her leave not to long after you did. What did she do to you?".
Edd could feel his face completely envelop in red as he started to sweat and rock back and forth on his heels. "Well uh...Eddy, it wasn't exactly what she did so much as how she did it.", Edd managed to get out with a strenuous effort.
Eddys face tensed a little but a smirk spread on his face. "What exactly do you mean oh buddy, oh pal?".
"Well...she kissed me...", said Edd his eyes cast to the ground continuing to rock back and forth.
"That's nothing new Double-D! Your still not telling me something.", Eddy remarked, the smirk on his face growing,
Edd gulped and willed his whisper y response,"...she kissed...me...on the...lips...".
Eddys mouth dropped and he stood dumbstruck at the knowledge he was just told. "On the lips!? A Kanker kissed you on the lips!?", yelled Eddy throwing his hands in the air.
"Shhh! Quiet Eddy! Must you yell upon receiving private information!?", whispered Edd.
Eddy started to laugh and fell on the sidewalk holding his stomach as tears fromed in his eyes. "Oh that's to funny! I needed a good laugh! I'm sorry Double-D but...", Eddy managed before he envisioned the two kissing and started laughing over again.
Edd, having become rather irritated at his frineds lack of concern turned to Ed who had been rather quiet himself. "Come on Ed, let's go to my house so we can help you with your History paper.".
Eds eyes had a glassy haze around them. Edd looked him over and shook his hand in front of his eyes. "Ed...?".
"MUSTARD MILK FOR ED!", yelled Ed as he took off towards his house at a sprint.
Edd scratched his head and sighed at his friends sporadic behaviour. He had long ago stopped trying to understand the mind of Ed. Eddy and himself just accepted the fact that he was, for a lack of a better term, Ed.
By this time Eddy had stopped laughing and had stood up, dusting himself off. He walked over to Edd and looked towards Eds house.
"Man, even he's been more ED than usual.", stated Eddy. "It must be this wonky ass fall air messing up his brain waves.".
Edd chuckled at the remark and looked back to Eddy. "Well, Ed will most ceartantly be indisposed for the remainder of the evening.", stated Edd. "Would you care to come over so I can help you with your History report?".
Eddy shook his head and started walking towards his house. "Nah, mom texted me and said my copy of GTA V came in so I'm off to Los Santos!", said a very giddy Eddy.
"Well remember, the paper is due NEXT FRIDAY.", yelled Edd emphasizing the due date. It fell on deaf ears however as Eddy had rapidly reached his room and shut the door to indulge himself in digital euphoria.
Edd turned, huffed his breath and marched onwards to his house. He reached his front door and unlocked it, quickly stepping inside. He turned the lock and heard the bolt connect. Nice and safe he thought. Heading towards the kitchen, he noticed there were no sticky notes for him to read. Mother and Father must have given me the night off he chuckled to himself. He decided to grab a snack before taking himself to his room. Reaching into his fridge, he pulled out a pitcher of sweat tea, setting it on the counter. Walking towards the cupboard he got a glass, poured a generous amount and took a long swig. As he started walking out of the kitchen, he stopped by a decorative clay pumpkin and reached inside to grab a granola bar. Snacks in hand, he walked up the stairs and entered his room to get started on the paper.
Setting his snacks down, he sat down at his desk and opened his satchel and pulled out his History textbook and notebook, highlighting severel key details needed for his project. "Ah, how I love American History", he said to himself with a small smile.
He opened his notes and was going over them when he felt a buzzing go off in his right front pocket. Scooting back from his desk to reach into his pocket, he pulled out his phone and opened up the message and began to read it.
You never called me hun (;
Edd was taken aback by the strange message, as it was from no one in his contacts list. He flipped his phone around to respond.
I apologize, but, who is this?
He pressed send and waited, not for very long at all as it buzzed again within a minute. He opened up the message and nearly dropped his phone from what he read.
Aw, you don't even know when your girlfriend texts you? That kinda hurts my feelings Dreamboat ):
Edd set his phone down on his desk and gave it a look as if it was a leper. How did she obtain my number he thought. His eyes scanning the room even though he knew he was alone. After a minute of trying to figure out how he decided to message back.
Marie, I need to inquire how you obtained my number.
He hit send and again, didn't have to wait long for a response.
I can't share all my secrets with you. I have to keep you guessing (; Speaking of, wanna guess what I'm wearing?
Edd blushed for what seemed like the millionth time today as he read what Marie had sent. Why does she torment me so? What in Heavens name do I do to make her so enamored with me!?
Marie! That's inappropriate! I will not discuss such things! I;m afraid I must bid you a good night!
After sending, he laid his phone down and went back to his notebook and heard it buzz in quick succession. He refused to read them, reading onwards. After a few minutes, Edd couldn't help but feel that nagging feeling of very much wanting to read what was sent to him. It finally got the best of him and he opened the first message.
Suit yourself Dreamboat. I'll see you tomorrow, sleep well (;
Edd laughed weakly. Well that was simple enough he thought. He should be free to work on his paper unhindered the rest of the evening. He hadn't forgotten about the other message however and took note that it was a picture. Edds breath caught in his throat. What did she send me he thought, shaking at what was waiting for him to view.
Upon opening the picture, Edd nearly fell out of his chair as he quickly closed it and threw it on his bed. His face looking like a ripe tomoato at what he had just seen. It was Marie, of course, in a highly suggestive black tank top that showed off her breasts, leaving little to the imagination.
Edd couldn't believe he had seen what he had moments ago laid his eyes on. He sat there twiddling his thumbs, the image burned into his head. Why would she send such provocative imagery, he thought, as he got out of his chair and started pacing the room, attempting to clear his head but having no such luck. He moved back to his desk very flustered, and attempted to work but instead tripped and caught himself on his desk, knocking over a few books in the process. Edd took a few breaths to calm himself and retrieved the books and gently placed them back on the desk. Deciding on stepping away from the interrupted task, he decided on a nice, hot shower to calm his nerves and hopefully rid him of the dirty images that couldn't escape his psyche.
Later that evening
It was getting on in the hour and Edd let out a yawn. He had indeed felt enormously better after his shower. Right after he exited the shower hours before, he had finely dived into his paper and made quite the progress. His stomach growled at him and he figured now would be a good stopping point. Hey, for just a nights work, three pages isn't bad he said to himself. As he descended the stairs he reached the kitchen and proceeded to the refrigerator. He reached in and grab a container of spaghetti, plopping it into a plate and setting it in the microwave to heat. As he sat at the counter, waiting for his meal to be ready, his mind started to wander. He was thinking about Eddys big bash next Friday and happened to glance over to the kitchen table. Edds mother was the one who instilled the young mans love for flowers. She always kept a vase full on the table. He hadn't noticed that she had switched them out from roses and in there place was lilacs. Lilacs he thought, with a small smile. Reminds me of...NO STOP EDDWARD he mentally screamed at himself. He heard the ding go off but suddenly he wasn't hungry. His stomach started giving him weird sensations, so he figured best not to eat. He picked up his plate and dumped it and dropped the plate in the sink, deciding on washing it in the morning. As he climbed the stairs the feeling persisted but he couldn't place why that was.
As he entered his room, he walked straight to his bed and ripped up the covers, laying down on the exposed bed sheet. He laid there a minute before pulling the covers over him, reaching to his right to turn off his lamp. His stomach was still bothering him as he flipped around for a few minutes trying to get comfortable. Maybe Marie had made him ill, he thought with panic. He rolled onto his back and stared upwards into darkness. Marie, he thought. His stomach flopped around again. Oh no...don't tell me, he pleaded to himself. Do I have a crush...on Marie?
There ya are boys and grils! I am WAY happier with this chapter, and I hope you are also! I couldn't leave you guys with that last chapter so here's the biggest chapter yet! I hope y'all like it! I wanna give a special shout out to CrypticNiteMare. This dude has been super helpful and informative. Thanks man! Well, I'll try and post again soon but, no promises. Working nights can eat your free time. Until next then, review it up and enjoy!