Kevin was no where near in a pleasant mood, watching Edd getting fawned and fondled all over by one of his own team mates did annoy him.. Even though in reality it was just an arm around his shoulder. But still, sock head looked pretty tense and uncomfortable. Goddamn it! He needs to not be as sensitive to this but here he is gritting his teeth and holding his tongue. The fiery red head still glared the other down despite him not wanting it to be too obvious. Deep emerald eyes watching in more intent to kick the guy's ass than what his body language showed. Jim was there, standing on his high horse, the most smug look on his face.

"Come on Kev, I thought you would be happy that I found your lost puppy." Jim teased as he jostled poor sock head. He gave an even more juxtaposition as he grinned over so gleefully. His hand squeezed Edd's shoulder as he leaned in some. "You know I was surprised when he tried to save a little dork like you from some harmless fun and teasing" Jim said, his face now only a few inches from Edd's making him lean away. Now this got to Kevin quite a bit.

"I was just passing through. I had no intent to possibly stall or interrupt your practice. Can you please stop invading my personal space?" Edd timidly spoke up as he looked over the other. Which granted him a bellow of laughter from the Jock. This only made Edd's face flushed brightly. He was rather embarrassed being messed with in front of a group, let alone Kevin. "I should actually be going, I am rather sure my ride home should be here soon."

The flush that suddenly spread over Edd's cheeks made Kevin move even closer. so far he hasn't said a word but it was obvious of his own personal bias towards the small brunette. He looked down at Edd with just a small glance.

"Seriously let the dork go. He already said he has a ride to get to." Of course this granted Kevin a snicker from the group. He clinched his fists a moment before getting fed up and the hot head finally actually acted. He pushed Jim's face away, his palm pressed against his cheek as his other arm grabbed Edd by his waist to pull him away. Which was not ideal for Edd. It drew out a noise of surprised from the boy as well that was probably the cutest thing Kevin has ever heard. Why did he always have to look and act like a kicked puppy?

Kevin stood taller, expecting Jim to yell or try and throw a punch or something. But no, the group erupted with laughter suddenly. Kevin's agitated expression turned into one of pure confusion. Edd shifted more in his spot. He wanted to take a step back and get out of all of this mockery. He could always speak with Kevin later right? They did live across the street from one another after all.

"Alright you guys owe me twenty bucks!" Jim exclaimed to the frustrated group. Kevin just raised a brow and crossed his arms over his chest. Expecting an explanation. "What? You don't think we didn't notice how odd you were acting around the dweeb. We both know the coach would give me a slap on the wrist this close to game night."

At this point Edd was trying desperately to sneak away from the group. He was sure Eddy should be there any second to pick him up. With that thought Edd grabbed out his phone to an unread message from the other in his trio. Which much to his dismay said he would be running late.

Edd: Well can you please hurry, I am having a bit of a predicament here!

Eddy: chill out geeze

Eddy: it should only be like another hour at the most, my boss is ragging on me a bit.

Edd: That is easy for you to say Eddy! You aren't being quite frankly humiliated.

Eddy: what? What is going on?

Edd: It's... Rather complicated I'm afraid. I would prefer to speak about it in person if you will.

Edd: if you say so, i'll try to hurry up here and head that way.

Eddy: Thank you.

Edd sighed to himself once the exchange was over. Well he would have quite the explaining to do since his face was almost stained a nice shade of rosy red from all of his misfortune. At least in the socialite department that is. Kevin however had taken note that Edd had started trailing off. As the men argued about the ridiculous bet placed among them Kevin too skirted off. He moved to practically trail the smaller Edd.

"Hey wait up." Kevin called out as he closed the gap between them. It was only a few feet and he was able to jog it rather quickly. Edd however only tensed his shoulders and turned to him. It was not very often he was faced with confrontation and he defiantly doesn't do well but he was fed up. With this in mind Edd whipped his head around to face him, contempt in those icy blue eyes. Probably not something Kevin wanted to see.

"I am not here to be some butt end of your joke. I'm sorry but I will not stand for it. I am heading home right now and I don't need you following me around!" After he said this his body suddenly took in who he was yelling at and what he had done. He covered his own mouth quickly. Kevin's own green eyes locked with him a moment, before becoming down cast and refusing to meet the frozen stare of Edd's.

"Look I get what this seems like. But I had no clue they had any sort of bet going on. I'm just as confused as you are. I can uh... I can walk you to the car at least right?" Kevin asked, his hand going to the back of his neck. He seemed to unsure, so unlike him. It was not something Edd saw everyday. A more vulnerable side. Edd gave a soft sigh before nodding.

"I would say yes but Eddy isn't even here yet. It seems his manager is giving him a bit of trouble and he is running late." Edd said as he rubbed his arm some. Showing the same amount of nervousness even after his little outburst. Kevin seemed to mull over something in his head before crossing his arms very loosely over his chest.

"Well if he isn't here before I get out of the locker room you can catch a ride with me. I mean it is getting pretty dark and cold. I want to make it up to you for how today was." Kevin was hopeful with his suggestion. It seemed to be Edd's turn to mull this over. Those bright blue eyes shifting up to him before he gave a slight nod.

"Alright, I would greatly appreciate that." Edd excepted, He deiced if the other wanted to make it up to him, who was he to stop that?