Lunch went on without much of a hitch. maybe the occasional verbal spat between the group but nothing that caused a fight or eve cause much of an argument. It was actually quite nice to have everyone together and nothing going off kilter. Edd and Kevin ended up laughing quite a bit and each others ridiculous little jokes and banter. Talking about the latest films and even speaking of some movies they could sit back and watch again with one another. It was as if they had been kindling a friendship for some time now. However all good things must come to an end. As the bell range for the lunch period to be over Kevin stood slowly before pausing. The deep emerald eyes landed on the hazel one's that belonged to Eddy.
"I'll catch up with you later Dee." Kevin said before standing and motioning over to Eddy a moment. To which the shorter seemed to only grimace and roll his eyes. But he understood that Kevin was looking to have some sort of chat. The likes he would most likely have a distaste for. Eddy shoved his hands in his pickets after standing, giving quite the curt nod to the pair.
"Yeah, I'll catch ya later guys." Eddy grumbled as he swiveled to take steps away from the table. Kevin soon trailing after him. Ed just sort of glanced down at his hat bearing companion. Slowly the brunette patted Ed's arm and started walking to their next class. He supposed they should let them be. Things had been going smoothly thus far right? If Edd interjected now he could rock the boat so to speak.
After a good few moments the unlikely pair walked into the halls not far from the the cafeteria. More in the opposite direction than the rest. Eddy stared up at him for a few moments before he cleared his throat and straightened up quite a bit. Maybe he was trying to make himself look larger, more imposing perhaps. However it wouldn't be working considering the fact he has never been on par with his peers height range.
"Alright spit it out already. What exactly do you want? Because it sure as hell better not be something along the lines of 'let's be buddy buddy all of a sudden'. Because that isn't going to happen block head." Eddy all of a sudden blurted out, his arms crossed tight over his chest. He stood stiff and as strong as he could. Eddy was not budging on his stance.
"Hey chill out, I'm not trying to act all buddy buddy with you. As much as I'm sure Dee would like that. I just had some questions, you know him a hell of a lot better than I do. I mean you three were inseparable as kids." Kevin hissed at first but slowly his tone shifted slightly softer almost. His hand rubbing the back of his head as he shifted his weight to his heels.
Eddy seemed a tad bit surprised by this. He was under the assumption Kevin wanted to speak privately as an intimidation tactic. But no, this was a questionnaire on one of the shorter's best friend. "Well then what is it? I'm not going to go into any personal shit because I still don't trust you exactly. I mean sheesh you were the bane of all of our existence since middle school, shovel chin."
"Yeah I get that, I just want to know some things. Like, what does he like most? I want to take him out for more than dinner." Kevin revealed, he was not the pillar of romance by any means. But he thought at least showing Edd that he cared and wanted to foster a true romance would relax both their nerves.
"Oh. That is what this is all about?" Eddy asked a moment, genuinely surprised by the gesture. It was selfless, admittedly it showed Eddy maybe this wasn't some sham to stab sock head in the back later on. "Alright.. well he likes anything to do with learning, hell if you hand him any sort of encyclopedia he would probably fawn over it for weeks. He is much more... sentimental than Ed an I are."
"Alright... So I have a few ideas, do you want to hear them? I really need a second opinion here." The read head spoke in almost a belittled tone. He didn't like to admit that he needed help with anything. Eddy however was starting to not mind this new side of the Jock. He seemed almost more human and not a caricature of annoyance.
The rest of the day Edd didn't see Kevin or Eddy. He was slightly having his apprehension that the talk went well or if it lead to an all out argument. Regardless the brunette attempted to sit through his lecture and academic prepossessing with the most fervor as he normally would have on any other day. Soon enough, and in much anxiety of the young Edd, the final bell of class rang out. Loud among the halls, leaving classes filing out and the chatter picking up in volume.
Edd was in toe with his tall companion. Staying close by the large lug since he could traverse through the sea of people rather easily. It would be quite the long walk of avoiding close nit bodies before they were out of the front door and onto the cold concrete parking lot. Ed grinning down at the smaller and talking about how him and Eddy were having some horror movie marathon over at his place. But of course Edd had to apologize for missing such a... enthusiastic even in favor of his small date he had planned prior.
"Aw come on Double D, my mom made food and everything." Ed whined and the poor brunette shook his head
"My apologies Ed but I have plans for this evening. I will be sure to make it up to you at a sequentially different date and time. We can partake in my mother's recipe for snicker doodles and watch some of those movies you are so fond of" Edd smiled up at him and it seemed the amber haired boy agreed in earnest.