Author's Note: I didn't want to mention this, but I have to, because it's getting annoying. To the person (I won't say names) who does this, please STOP spamming reviews with random things involving the Eds/Kankers. I've removed like 8 of those, because it's the same thing each time. Please, do not spam it. Otherwise, reviews are well appreciated, be it positive/neutral/negative. Also, apologies for this chapter being delayed, ran into issues. All nonsense aside, onto the chapter!

Chapter 44: Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi!

What, are we ready to explode or something?

Anyways, onto where we left off, the end of the school day seemingly came faster than anyone expected. Speaking of anyone, the crew of 11 people walked out of the school building, as obviously the school day ended. For the most part, things were smooth for everyone, as no one got into conflict with one another, for the time being at least.

However, something unusual occurs. Chris gets a text from his mom, telling him to go to the parking lot, as his mom planned to go shopping, and figured she should bring her son.

"Huh... that's new. Okay, hey lads! I can't go with you all today, because mom is at the parking lot, and we're going shopping!" Chris tells his friends.

Eddy told him, "Aw man! You got the perfect chance to get the snacks! Don't forget it!"

"Of course!" Chris responds. "Besides, it's hard not to, haha!"

And so, he tells the Eds plus Kevin bye, although for Skylar, it's a different story.

"I'll go with. My mom is also there." Skylar says.

"Oh!" Chris, slightly surprised, says. "Sure! Let's go."

And so, the two metal heads go to the parking lot together, for the same reason too! Talk about mirror matches!

"It just writes itself." Eddy said out loud. "Let's go guys! We got some planning to do."

Double D is about to join them, but is dragged by Marie for a quick second, who tells him, "Catch ya later."

His response? A simple smile, before Marie kisses him.

On the other side, May and Ed share a hug in order to bid each other adios!

"Take care May!" Ed yells towards her.

May responds, "You too!"

As for Lee, she only waves at the group of five to say goodbye, and so, the Kankers go to the trailer that they've always been at. Little does Lee know though that, Eddy takes notice of her very suspicious... behavior, as he puts it. He brushes this aside for now however.

The group of, again, five, start heading to the cul-de-sac, while discussing the party further.

"So, seems like Chris is going to get the snacks, right?" Kevin asks Eddy.

"Yeah." Eddy tells him. "I directly told him to do so. I'm sure he will. Besides, I'll chip in too, so I am sure that we won't have to worry."

Double D mentions to Eddy, "While the substances of consumption might be in current discussion, I must bring up, what music do we plan on playing precisely? Because, while I have no ill-will towards heavy metal music, I do not think that it will be very fitting, or appropriate for this sort of occasion. Unless, you and Chris have a compromise."

"Relax Double D, Chris told me that he has more toned-down stuff that will fit the party, plus, I'll bring in my jams too! We will have a mix, besides, it's not just me and him. Kevin, Nazz, and even Ed here, will pick some songs here and there." Eddy told his fellow friend.

Kevin added on, "Exactly man! So, it will have a mix for everyone. Which reminds me, I should've told him that there will be a group of people that like that type of music at the party too... shoot!"

"Relax Kev." Nazz tells him. "In fact, it'll be more of a surprise. For right now, just make sure you get the food and music sorted, but also reminder to all! Get your best set of clothes for it!"

Everyone chants a "yeah!" to that statement. And so, after around 10 or so minutes of walking, they all split to go to their respective houses, deciding collectively to take a break for a bit.

On Eddy's side of things, he is currently on his round bed that he has had for quite a while, to say the least. A fair while ago, his dad managed to get a TV that was a pretty decent size for a decent price, so he gave it to Eddy, along with a TV signal, set onto the roof. So now, he is able to watch anything he wants! Mostly anyways. Although, Eddy, yet again, started thinking about Lee while watching TV. It could be the fact that, yeah she no longer bothers him... but why? Or... also the fact that what Eddy is watching is a random romance type movie, that he randomly came across.

"Do I even want to attempt this? Wonder what everyone else would think... huh..." Eddy tells himself. "I mean... what did Chris tell me... have a conversation right? But, come on! She'll probably shut the door before I can even say a word. Good thing no one is here to judge me, because wouldn't I feel it. Jeez..."

Eddy takes a sip of his soda, before he continues thinking about this idea he has. "I should at least try, no? It's not like I'll get anything bad from trying... right? Wait, it's LEE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! Even then, she's not exactly been bothering anyone since that incident."

Eventually, Eddy leads to his conclusion. Which is... "Forget it! Too risky to me to do it alone! When Chris gets back, I'll ask for his help. If he's willing to help, hopefully. Oh man... is something happening to this world!?!"

After 30 or so minutes of messing around with other things, Eddy receives a text from Chris, saying, "Got a massive score man...! 50 small bags of chips in a box! And only 10 dollars to boot! I'm going to get two, so get ready man. Also, I'm going to be home in 20 or so minutes, so... heads up!"

Eddy texts him back, "Alright then. Awesome! I need help with something though so, call me when you're back!"

Chris's response was a simple thumbs up, and Eddy put his head in his hand, groaning at the fact that he had wait another 20 minutes for him to arrive. Even then, he got more time to think about how the heck he would do this conversation. Of course, there's always the direct way, but just... MAYBE, he could try a way that "builds up", to the point, so to say. Although, Eddy realizes that literally every time he's had an encounter with Lee, he does the former, every, single, time. The thing is, Lee's first response will be to do something like that. Eddy can only dread what that, "something", could be.

Sometime later...

Eddy hears a ring of his doorbell, and he goes over to answer. To his surprise, Chris arrived earlier than he told Eddy. But Eddy was not complaining, right?

"Hey! You came earlier than expected man!" Eddy told Chris.

Chris tells Eddy, "Managed to go faster than expected. Anyways, you need my help with something, from what I understand?"

Eddy and Chris take a seat in the living room, in order to discuss what the former has in mind.

"Yeah... listen man, you've noticed how quiet and distant Lee is?" Eddy explains to Chris.

"Uh-huh, I've noticed. Wonder why..."

Eddy further explained, "I want to ask her why. The thing is, I can't even be certain as to if she'll want to listen, and not rip my head off when I try to speak to her."

"I understand." Chris said. "Considering how she was persistent with her stance on Marie and Double D's relationship being a negative thing, I have no reason to seriously doubt that she will probably not listen to you. All due respect of course man."

"Okay... because I don't want to get into trouble, I need you as backup! You don't have to be involved with it, but if something goes bad, I'll need you to have my back." Eddy told Chris.

Chris shrugs a bit, stating, "Eddy, there is literally no reason for me to get involved with this situation, since it's ONLY you and her. Are you saying that you want me to be nearby in case something goes horribly wrong?"

"Yeah!" Eddy responded. "You don't have to be there for the conversation, just be near, okay?"

Well, that doesn't exactly comfort Chris, as he sighs thinking what in the world he is about to get dragged into. He then tells Eddy, "Look, normally I would say no and not get involved, but... since you're a good dude, and I like to have my friend's backs, I'll go. Shall we go now?"

"You read my mind. I'm set. Let's go." Eddy states.

And with that, they decide to make their way to the Kanker's trailer. A bold decision, but even then, is it really? At least this time, the circumstances are different then the, "visit", the Eds had that one time. Although, Chris brings something important up to Eddy.

"Should we get Double D or Ed?"

Eddy tells him, "I don't think they'd really want to help... let's just go man, the sooner we do this, the better."

"Figures. Fine then."

Eddy asks Chris a question while on route, "So, what happened with-"

However... Chris already knows. "If you're about to ask me what happened with Skylar after school when we walked together, we talked a bit, went to our cars, and that's it. Nothing else."

"Is she rubbing off on you? Because from what I've seen, she's always blunt with you." Eddy proceeds to ask instead.

Chris laughs a bit before he says, "Okay, a bit. I actually almost asked her to the party, but she cut off and said yes... like, it threw me off. But I guess I have a 'date', in a way."

Eddy claps for Chris's so-called achievement, while Chris simply rolls his eyes, "Relax. It's not an all out date or something like that, merely a hangout between two good lads, okay?"

Okay, this is just friend-zoning HARD right now, we have to admit. Eddy tried his hardest not to laugh at that statement, because again, talking about friend-zoning, goodness!

"Alright then man. You got your nunchucks and all?" Eddy said, changing the subject.

"No." Chris responds. "I don't need them, especially not for this. And Eddy? If something does occur, I will ONLY apply the needed force, if at all. What I did last time was beyond stupid and brash, and I don't wish to repeat it."

Eddy brings up, "But what about the cool moves you can do if you're in danger?"

"You underestimate me. Relax okay? I can handle myself, but I will not repeat that ridiculousness from twenty four chapters ago. Deal?" Chris explains to Eddy.

"Sure."

And so, after a couple more minutes or so of walking, the two of them get to the trailer. However, one issue. Eddy didn't exactly discuss how Chris would be in ready for "backup" or whatever. The latter gets an idea however. He goes to the window and sees that Marie and May are the only ones on the bottom floor, so to say, and Lee is most logically at the top. This works perfectly for Chris's idea.

"Okay, let's knock, and we will explain the scenario to the sister that answers. Lee isn't downstairs, so we are fine."

Then, Eddy knocks on the door, and they a bit, until Marie ends up answering the door, who is very surprised to see them.

"Hey. What do you two need?" Marie asks them.

"It's a bit of a story." Eddy tells her.

Eddy proceeds to explain the entire thing to Marie, and the latter is VERY, very shocked at the fact that the former is even attempting this. Then again, Lee hasn't exactly been willing to talk to her sisters these more recent days. Marie tells Eddy, "This is crazy, but fine. I can't tell you if she's in a good or bad mood though, so, careful. But what about him? Did you really have to bring him here Eddy?"

Chris says, "He wanted me to come. Listen Marie, tell Lee that she has a visitor who wants to talk to her. I will wait outside once she and Eddy get acquainted, then once that occurs, let me know and I will just be in the downstairs area."

Marie has some doubts as to if this "plan" will work at all, but Double D would probably encourage her to be more optimistic. So, ultimately, she agrees.

And so, Eddy comes in, and Marie yells out, "Lee! You have someone who wants to talk! Get down here!"

"Shut your trap!" Lee yelled, as she was walking out of the room. "Who could possibly be-"

And to her surprise, Lee sees Eddy. She is currently feeling very mixed, to say the least about seeing who she (sometimes) considered her "man". What could he possibly be here for, is the only running through her mind.

After like 10 seconds of "staring" at each other, Eddy says, in a low voice, "Wanted to talk. Privately."

Lee signals Eddy to come upstairs. As Eddy approaches the stairs, May comes out of the kitchen, and is confused by what she is witnessing, but she doesn't say anything, as Marie signals her to not say anything. Regardless, Eddy and Lee go into the typical room of the sisters, and the latter closes the door once they are both inside.

Since that is done, and went well, VERY surprisingly, Marie opens the door, and tells Chris. "They are upstairs now. You're good to come in."

With that, Chris enters the trailer, which to him, feels strange entering, as every time he has come here, something insanely ridiculous occurs. As is demonstrated by the last three times he was here. Anyways, he decides to sit down on the couch, anticipating the results of the whole thing, as... it is unpredictable beyond unpredictable.

Are we ALWAYS on the edge?? Jeez man!