A/N: Welcome to the next installment of the KevEdd high school verse. This will be a multi-chapter addition. I wanted to make a holiday chapter, so here you go! Doesn't every show have a holiday special? (and yes I know that EEnE had one :) ) I actually thought I posted this around the holidays, but apparently it didn't.

This covers a time period of a month. So there are a few skips in time. I tried to make note of anything significant that may have happened in between the skips – just know that Kevin and Edd are still secretly dating and spend every afternoon/evening together at one of their houses. They go out on a couple of outings with their friends. A typical school day during the week is homework after school and having dinner together – sometimes at Edd's, sometimes at Kevin's and cooking for his parents. Kevin is learning to cook from Edd. Making out is always in the plans too! Edd is loosening up more and more and by Christmas is quite comfortable with Kevin's affection. I tried to show this development, as well as highlight the two holidays.

Chapter 1 - Miss Me, Dee?

"I hope you text me every day," Kevin said to Edd on Wednesday afternoon. They were at Edd's house eating sandwiches that Edd had prepared for their lunch. School had only been in session for half the day, allowing everyone the opportunity to go home early on the day before Thanksgiving. Neither of them had been scheduled homework, so they planned to enjoy time together before Kevin's parents came home from work. Pete and Sylvie planned to be home early in order to collect Kevin for the three-hour drive to Sylvie's hometown in Iowa, where they would spend Thanksgiving weekend with Sylvie's mother, sister, and niece.

"Of course I shall, Kevin," Edd assured him.

"I wish I didn't have to go, but Mom wouldn't let me stay."

"I will miss you a great deal, Kevin, but it is a good thing that you will be able to see your family."

"I'd rather see you," Kevin said with a pout.

Edd smiled fondly at him. "We see each other every day. We would get tired of each other rather quickly if we spent every moment together."

"I'd never get tired of you, Dee."

Edd actually scoffed at that and sat his sandwich down on his plate so that he could reach over and lay his hand on top of Kevin's. "You are very sweet, Kevin."

Kevin blushed, which pleased Edd. He loved to make those cheeks turn pink under Kevin's freckles. He then patted Kevin's hand a little before withdrawing.

"And you're probably right, but I like being with you. And knowing I won't see you until Sunday sucks. Are you sure you don't want to come?"

Edd hesitated, because it was a tempting offer, but he and Kevin had been together for such a short time. "Perhaps if we had started dating two months ago, as opposed to almost two weeks ago, I would feel comfortable accompanying you to your grandmother's. I just do not think it a good idea as of now, Kevin. Your grandmother does not know about us?"

Kevin shook his head. "But Nana is the coolest old lady in the world. I don't think she'd mind."

"Still, Kevin. I think it would feel awkward to me. Do not think that I am not happy with you, but too much change and too many new experiences tend to make my anxieties strengthen. We have had almost two weeks of new experiences and a new way of thinking for me; I am part of a couple, now, and that is something new to adjust to, as well as the knowledge that I am gay. It will do me good to stay here and do something familiar for Thanksgiving." Edd said this, looking down at the table; he was afraid of offending Kevin and he was still a little hesitant to assert what he wanted and needed.

Kevin nodded, offering Edd a small smile when the boy finally looked at him. Edd had described his anxieties to Kevin briefly a few times since they had gotten together, so Kevin was familiar with his issues. To understand even more, Kevin had looked up information online about OCD and anxiety, so he knew it wasn't something Edd could control, nor was it something that would hurt their relationship. It was just something Kevin needed to understand and deal with – with as much sensitivity as he could. Part of that was to let the boy have space. Even though Kevin did want to spend every second with Edd, he knew it was neither practical nor healthy for their relationship. Still, it was hard to know they wouldn't see each other for four days.

"I know, Dee, I know," he said. "You're absolutely right. Four days without your kisses though," he added, giving Edd a sly grin. "That's severe withdrawal, you know."

"Then I shall give you a good amount of kisses this afternoon to store up for the long weekend," Edd promised.

Kevin: I miss you

Edd: I miss you more, Kevin.

Kevin: What u doing?

Edd: I am at Eddy's right now, waiting for dinner. We are watching football.

Kevin: Sounds fun

Edd: Not particularly. Eddy's brother came home for the meal and Eddy is quite put out about it.

Kevin: That asshole? Wtf?

Edd: He has never quite forgiven Eddy for what happened, though Eddy was not at fault.

Kevin: his parents know?

Edd: I do not believe so. Eddy has never told them. It is quite tense here. He brought a girlfriend.

Kevin: some girl actually likes him?

Edd: I know. Mysterious, to be sure. I have to say, she is not very bright.

Kevin: Wow, I can't believe u said something mean

Edd: Yes, that is not like me, but she and his brother have been fairly cruel to me today.

Kevin: cruel how?

Edd: By making fun of our relationship.

Kevin: Us? How they know?

Edd: I assume they heard Eddy and myself talking about it.

Kevin: I'll fucking kill him

Edd: Language, Kevin. There is no need. It does not bother me. I just do not want it to affect the holiday today. Mrs. Sampson has worked hard to make our meal.

Kevin: I wish I was there

Edd: I wish that too, Kevin. I am quite lonely without you. Being with Eddy helps, but I have grown used to being with you.

Kevin: Aw sweetheart I'm sorry

Kevin: Now I feel bad

Edd: Do not feel bad Kevin. I am happy you are with your family. How is your Thanksgiving?

Kevin: Good. My aunt had the food catered, so we're just sitting around doing nothing right now. Nana wants to play that Cards Against Humanity game, but Aunt Kathy thinks that Marissa shouldn't play it.

Edd: That is that naughty card game, correct?

Kevin: That's it. Mom and Dad are all for it, but Aunt Kathy worries. Marissa would rather sit and be a mopey teen in her room anyway.

Edd: Your grandmother sounds like a fun person.

Kevin: She's a riot and really excited about us

Edd: You told her?

Kevin: Yah I told everyone. They're happy and can't wait to meet u

Edd: I look forward to meeting them.

Kevin: they'll be at our house for xmas

Kevin: which means I hope you will too

Edd: Of course I will, Kevin.

Edd: Mrs. Sampson has announced that dinner is ready. I shall have to go for now.

Kevin: alright sweetheart I'll text you later

Edd: Enjoy your dinner, Kevin. I miss you 3

Kevin: miss you, keep your chin up and know I'll be kissing you in a few days

Edd: 3 3 3

Kevin returned the Sunday after Thanksgiving mid-afternoon and immediately crossed the street to Edd's house, where Edd welcomed him just as eagerly. Edd practically threw himself into Kevin's arms, something he had done only once before. The last time he did, Kevin's hands were dirty from changing the tire on their first date, so he was happy to be able to hug Edd close to him and bury his face into the smaller boy's neck so he could breathe in the clean and fresh spicy smell he associated with Edd.

The enthusiastic kisses Edd gave him indicated more than anything how much Edd had missed him. Kevin didn't put Edd down – he instead carried Edd over to the couch, turned and sat down. Edd adjusted his legs so he was comfortably straddling Kevin's lap. This had become Edd's favorite way to sit with Kevin once he got used to the intimacy of the position. It allowed him to look Kevin in the eyes between kisses, and while they talked. Edd also loved the body contact. It warmed him in a way he'd never been before with Kevin's hands wandering up and down his back, sometimes above the shirt, sometimes underneath it against his bare skin.

In spite of his embarrassment when it happened, it pleased him to no end to notice the effect he had on Kevin as far as exciting his boyfriend. Though he did feel guilty at working Kevin up and not fully satisfying him, it did give him a certain amount of pleasure that he affected Kevin the way he did. Kevin never complained about Edd's reluctance. He constantly told Edd not to apologize for it and that he was willing to wait for Edd to be ready.

"Miss me, Dee?" Kevin teased when Edd finally let him speak.

"I did, Kevin. I still think it was a good thing that you went to see your family, but I did miss you a great deal. I especially missed your kisses."

Kevin grinned, his hands lightly resting on Edd's hips. "I missed yours too. We'll just have to make up for it today." He couldn't believe how full his heart felt. The past few days had been strange, because of how he so quickly settled into a routine with Edd. Even before they started dating they had established the routine of Kevin studying with Edd and spending time with him every afternoon. Once they became a couple, they spent even more time together, so to have that interrupted just so Kevin could spend Thanksgiving with his family seemed wrong.

It wasn't that he didn't love his family and he did have a good time, but after only two weeks with Edd it stressed him to be away from the boy. At this early stage of their relationship, he basically wanted to spend every minute with him. He knew that probably wasn't a healthy thing, but he was so infatuated he didn't care.

"I shall do my best to make up for it," Edd promised in a murmured whisper before pressing his lips against Kevin's cheek.

They tried to settle back into their routine, but the weeks between Thanksgiving and their holiday break were full of commitments for both boys. The baseball team contributed, along with the other sports teams and the cheerleaders, to several holiday charity drives. Kevin's time with Edd was curtailed quite a bit as he found himself helping out with toy collecting, helping at the local Food Pantry, and working on the Match-a-Family charity where each team adopted a family to provide gifts and dinner for the holiday they celebrated.

As they were now part of Kevin's friend group, with Nazz dating Eddy, the Eds found themselves pulled into the holiday charity events as well. All of them were happy to help, and while they took the tasks seriously, it was fun working with Kevin, Nazz, and Rolf at the Food Pantry and collecting donations from local businesses who promised to help the less fortunate of Peach Creek.

Edd wasn't blind to the surprise he saw from Kevin's teammates and Nazz's cheerleader team when the Eds showed up at the Food Pantry with them the first time. Kevin may not believe in or care about the clique culture at Peach Creek, but all of the Eds were aware. Eddy was in heaven now that he was hanging out with the popular kids. Ed didn't care; he liked everyone. Edd, however, was completely nervous the whole time. The only time he fully enjoyed himself was when he was with any of the neighborhood kids. Edd kept quiet and as unobtrusive as possible whenever they were around others.

He also, of course, never did anything that would indicate that he was in a relationship with Kevin, and he was relieved that Kevin didn't either. They acted as if they were merely friends, which Edd could see was enough of a shock to Kevin's other friends. Edd tried to ignore the pang in his heart when he caught the slight hurt in Kevin's eyes, however, whenever they had to act that way.

Kevin seemed to be close to three other boys on his team – Jake, Ben and Joel. At least Edd observed that Kevin usually paired up with one of them and there was a great deal of teasing and laughter between them all. They all avoided a boy named Jason, who seemed annoyed at working at any of the charity events. Kevin particularly looked angry whenever he paired up with the sour-looking blond.

"He's a fucking asshole," Kevin said when Edd had asked him about it.

"Language, Kevin," Edd chided gently.

"It's not bad words if he really is one, Dee."

"He does not seem overly fond of you."

Kevin snorted. "Yeah I know. He hates me. He wanted to be captain of the team, but Coach gave it to me when we were freshmen. Jason's never gotten over it and thinks he'd be better than me."

"But you led us to the state championship last year, did you not, Kevin?"

Kevin nodded and said modestly, "Well, I was the team captain. I didn't do it all myself. I have a great team."

"Still, you were the captain when the team won. Why does Jason think he can do better?"

"He can't, that's the thing, Dee. He's a pretty good player I'll give him that. He plays shortstop and can bat pretty good. But he's got a shit attitude and is anything but a team player. He hates when we do this charity work. He's just a privileged kid who thinks he's better than everyone."

"That is unfortunate," Edd said with a frown.

Kevin shrugged. "Not everyone can be cool, you know. Not like me."

Edd just shot him a look, which made Kevin laugh. "Full of yourself, I see."

"You know I'm not like that Dee," Kevin said.

Edd just hummed to himself, then got distracted as Kevin pulled him closer for a teasing little kiss.