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Chapter 5: Combustion
Edd awoke rather groggily, peeping from under the covers to smack the blaring alarm clock on his nightstand. He hadn't slept all that well. His brain, getting the better of him, kept projecting images of Marie throughout the night. Rolling over slowly onto his back, the images came back for him to reflect on. Most of these pictures were innocent enough; Marie sitting in class, sleeping away. Standing by her locker chewing gum and blowing bubbles. Cutesy things that, no matter how simple they were, unnerved the teen. Those of course weren't nearly as interesting as the portrait his ever pondering brain bestowed upon him that no matter how hard he tried to deny, it captivated him. It was the picture Marie had sent him last night, showing off more skin than Edd would've liked...or so he'd thought at the time.
Fully awake after meditating on his dilemma, he proceeded to start his normal morning routine. It never took him long to get every little task done to prepare himself for a day. He folded his sheets back and smoothed them out to crisp perfection. Neat and tidy he thought, just how I love things. Maybe not Marie though...he froze his mental self and stopped breathing. Eddward Hewitt, you are a man of respect and morals. How can you harbor such foul things!? Curse my teenage hormones. Finally getting a better hold of himself, he grabbed some clean clothes and walked towards the bathroom. "Ah, my morning shower", he said with a small smile.
15 minutes later
Clean and fully dressed, Edd stepped out of the bathroom and went to his room to continue work on his history paper. Before he could however, he heard his phone buzz signifying he had a message. He lifted it off his work desk and looked to see it was from Marie. Heart pounding and sweat starting to form, he opened to see what she sent.
Did you like my gift lover? ;)
Edds mind floated back to the very picture he had been trying not to think about. His face reddened and his pulse sped further in pace. Palms rather sweaty and shaky he replied.
Marie, what you sent me was uncalled for and over the line!
Of course, not a minute after he sent his reply, his phone buzzed in his hand.
What, you don't find me pretty? I did it especially for you...
Edds gut wrenched around as his nerves were getting the best of him. He didn't mean to offend her! Yes, she was a rather...captivating girl, it was just her forwardness. Guilt ridden he had caused her to think this, he quickly offered a sincere rebuttal.
No, Marie I never said that! It's just the nature of the image and the suddenness threw me off and well, I do apologize for any insult I may have caused.
Curse his kindness and chivalrous nature towards the opposite sex he thought. Ah, but father was always so adamant about it. He didn't keep long on the thought as his hand vibrated yet again.
Hmmm...I guess I'll accept your apology, ONLY, if you go on a date with me tonight!
Edds heart sank and he was quite literally drenched in perspiration. He was torn in half, deciding on how to respond to the predicament. The logical side of him was saying no. She's up to no good he thought. She always is! Plotting and being so devious in her ploys to trap me. On the other hand however was his morally justified self. I must go; I cannot be so crass and not fully attempt to make up for it. Even if it turns out to be a trap, which it will be, I'll at least know I did the right thing. Hehe, plus, she is a beaut...I have SERIOUSLY got to stop with these thoughts.
His mind made up, he quickly replied.
If it will allow you to forgive me, than it looks like we have a rendezvous. What time shall we be meeting?
Edd was surprised, the reply he expected to be immediate did not come right away. After a few minutes, he finally felt his phone shiver in his palm.
Ah, I knew you couldn't say no to me Dream-boat! How about we meet up at 6? At the old construction site?
Already dreading his impending doom, he answered back.
Ok. I shall be there, six sharp.
This time, Edd didn't need to wait to long.
Ok Oven-mitt, see ya there! (;
Edd sat back in his desk chair and huffed loudly.Great, he thought, a date with Marie Kanker. His face flushed and he couldn't really kid himself...he kinda, sorta had a teensy crush on her. "Joy is me", he said aloud as he turned towards his history paper.
At the Kankers trailer.
Marie was having a fit of ecstatic euphoria as she screamed into her pillow. She, Marie Kanker, was going on a date with Eddward Hewitt! An actual date at that! It wasn't even forced! Well...not exactly, in a sense. He didn't say no or offer a rebuttal like he usually did, which did take her away from her giddy behavior. Hmph, my little gift must have got him wanting more she thought, displaying a nefarious smirk.
Glancing over at her dresser, her clock displayed four. Two hours until she was gonna meet up with her Love-muffin. And she had to start getting ready. She had to look absolutely perfect! She was gonna win him over tonight, thinking to herself. Edd will be mine after tonight!
Giggling maniacally, she lifted herself off her bed and went to her small closet to find some clothes to wear. She decided on her typical 'metal' attire; black tee sporting a Cerebral Bore logo, camo combat pants, black converses and her oversized brown jacket. Items in hand she went into the bathroom to start prepping for the fun that was sure to be had later that evening.
Edds house, 5:30
Pacing around his room, Edd was anxiously waiting for time to hasten. The sooner this date started, the sooner it would be over with and, hopefully, so would his slight feelings. In the time he had last responded to Marie, Edd had finished his paper in short time. He had spent his time up until now, trying to somehow further reason with himself why he had these annoyingly tender feelings for Marie. He opted on it being simple hormonal peculiarities having resulted from seeing her in such a "open" state. And what better way, he thought, then to abolish such notions as by having a private social interaction and realizing that it was just a harmless crush. Something inside of him, deep down in his very core, thought differently however.
He hadn't been paying an awful lot of attention to the time while he strode around pondering. It was only ten minutes before he was supposed to meet with her, and no matter who or what the situation, Eddward F. Hewitt was never late. Grabbing a freshly washed black hoodie, he exited his room and climbed down the stairs and to his front door. He grabbed the knob and was soon outside in the crisp air of yet another Fall day.
With a slight bit of haste, Edd put an extra spring in his step to ensure he would arrive slightly before six. The walk would only take a couple of minutes but he was ever punctual. He passed by Eddys house and heard loud sounds coming from his room. The window that looked outside from his bedroom was dark except for the glow of his tv. Edd could see that his friend was having a difficult time with his new game, and his colorful language certainly solidified it.
"Fuck fuck fuck FUCK!", screamed Eddy. "I shot the asshole! How am I dead if I shot that fucking asshole!?".
Edd stifled a laugh. He tried never to laugh at Eddys outbursts as that only fueled him into continuing on whatever tangent he was on. But, considering they were separated by brick and mortar, Edd saw no harm in laughing at his friends misfortune. "Eddy and his video games", chuckled Edd.
As he walked along towards his destination, he saw Ed out in his driveway helping his mother unload her car laden with groceries. Eds arms were completely covered in bags as he trotted up to his front door and went in through the door left open by his mother.
Edd continued on and was soon at the per-designated spot decided on earlier and as he figured, he had arrived before Marie. Walking over towards an immobile bulldozer, he brought out his handkerchief and wiped off a section of the dozers scoop and sat down to wait. He sat twiddling his thumbs, looking around expectantly around so as to not be caught off guard. He however did not think to look above him...
I'm back! And with me is Chapter 5! I hope y'all enjoy. I just wanna say thank you, each and everyone who has fav'd, followed, commented and just clicked on this story to see what it was about. I'm as interested as y'all are to see where this ED-venture goes! Until next time, review it up and enjoy!
OH! I also just wanted to throw out a random thought. I'd really like to see a R!EddxMarie story where they actually get together, date and all that jazz. What do you guys think? Leave some thoughts on it if ya want!