The rest of the ride was silent and quick. Their chemistry was igniting. After parking the car, they jumped out of their seats and scurried back into the apartment, unable to hide their eager smiles while the air practically sparkled around them. Eddy seemed to struggle with the keys and took longer than usual to unlock the door before nervously fumbling into the apartment.

As soon as Edd entered behind him, Eddy gave him an uneasy look over his shoulder before making a run for the bathroom and closing the door behind him. Edd seemed confused for a moment, but shrugged and began putting away his bag and school things.

In the bathroom, Eddy hunched over the sink while scrubbing his face. He dried his cheeks on his sleeves and used the rest to slick his sideburns and fix his hair. He grabbed the bottle of mouthwash and swished. He applied deodorant. He fumbled through the cabinet for his prized roll-on cologne only to find that it had fallen out and rolled into the sink. He rolled the cologne over his neck, behind his ears, and screwed the cap back on. For a moment he deliberated as he held the cologne in his hand, and then lifted up his shirt to apply some of it to his chest. He closed the cap again. He deliberated for a minute more and slowly unscrewed the cap, before unzipping his pants. The little metal roller ball proved to be very cold.

Eddy was still adjusting his shirt when he exited the bathroom, and he stopped dead in his tracks to see Edd reclining on the couch in a startling position that was very unlike his character. His knees opened widely, confidently. His arms were splayed out along the frame of the couch behind him, shoulders sloped backwards.

Eddy smiled awkwardly. "What's up?" he asked, shoving his hands in his pockets.

Edd smiled. "I was waiting for you…"

Eddy sat down on the couch, next to Edd, and tried to mimic his posture. Eddy wasn't sure how Edd could be so calm and confident now after their discussion in the car, but he couldn't say he didn't like it. Edd slowly scooted closer until he could rest his head on his shoulder. Eddy tried to remain calm while he let his arm slide down around Edd's shoulder. They stayed like that for a few silent minutes, and then Edd spoke up.

"So…" his voice was quiet, and a little unsure, "you're…okay with," he placed a hand on Eddy's knee, "this?"

Eddy scoffed and shrugged, trying to mask his nervousness. "Y-yeah, sure." Eddy fell silent and tried to return Edd's pleased smile. When Edd started rubbing Eddy's thigh, Eddy twitched and grunted, shooting Edd a nervous glance. "It's kinda new."

Edd looked surprised and jerked his hand away saying; "I-I apologize, Eddy. I know you value your personal space. I'll try to ask-"

"No-" Eddy grabbed Edd's hand and placed it back on his thigh. "I'm n-nervous," he admitted, feeling blood rush to his cheeks, "but I like it."

Edd blushed as well, and relaxed against Eddy again. This time, he kept his hand perfectly still. "I don't mind, Eddy. I've been thinking about, um, us… and I honestly think it would be wise to take things slowly."

Eddy raised an eyebrow. "Oh, really? You were achin' to get in my pants last night."

Edd gasped, his blush deepening. "Untrue!"

"You would'a slipped your hand in my pants if I hadn't said somethin'." Eddy was smiling. He wouldn't say he didn't like it, but he also liked keeping Edd on his toes. It was a guilty pleasure.

Edd shook his head, sitting up and rubbing his arm. "I would have done no such thing! I'll admit I was a little buzzed and a tad on the amorous side, but I specifically remember that I was only trying to tease you-" He made a noise of surprise and clapped his hands over his mouth.

After a moment of shock, Eddy laughed and placed a hand on the small of Edd's back, which jumped under his touch. "Hold on," he whispered, leaning in towards him, his grin turning devilish, "you were trying to do what?"

"W-what?" Edd feigned ignorance, looking like a mouse caught by the tail. He spoke through his fingers, trembling slightly, as Eddy squinted at him.

"I'm not deaf, Double D." Eddy said slowly, sadistically. He leaned in a little closer. "I heard what ya said. I just wanna hear ya say it again."

The twitching corners of Edd's lips appeared behind his hands as he smiled nervously, casting his eyes downwards in embarrassment. He let out a shaky giggle behind his fingers. He was so flushed even his ears had turned red.

"I, uh… um…hmmm…" His voice was extra nasally when he was so nervous. "I… I… w-wanted you to feel… good… Eddy, s-so I… I, um," Eddy was listening intently, and even went as far as place his own hand on Edd's knee while he sputtered out his confession. As he spoke, Eddy would slide his fingers on the inside of Edd's thigh, just like how Edd had done to his last night. "I... was…t-trying to… to, uhm… t-to, to t-t-tease you…B-but I'm sorry I put you on the spot like that! It was selfish of me to not consider how y—"

Eddy interrupted Edd's apology with a forceful kiss. Edd let out a shocked hum but quickly melted into the motion. He reached out touch the top of Eddy's hand with his own, feeling it as it gently trembled. The kiss became less forceful as Edd complied to Eddy's leadership, though as soon as he let his guard down, Eddy let go of his thigh for a split second before slipping it into the loose leg hole of his shorts, touching his bare thigh where the edge of his thigh-high sock ended and the hairs began. Edd broke the kiss with a loud gasp, catching Eddy's eyes, which watched him with careful concern.

"Too far?" Eddy whispered, pulling his hand out.

Edd looked at him with bewilderment for a moment before shoving his hands in his lap and quickly unzipping his shorts. He slid them off without a word or explanation, swiftly folded them, and then set them on the ottoman.

"Eddy," he said somberly, even though he was sitting on the couch in his underwear, which Eddy decided didn't look good on him. "I feel as if it should have been obvious before, but in case it isn't clear right now… I really want to… uhm," he paused, and Eddy watched a bead of sweat trickle down his temple. He pressed his fingers together as his eyes darted around the room and he clicked his tongue. "You see, the reason I enjoy a few glasses of wine every day, it's because… I… I really want the uh… p-personal… connection that people sh-share when they ha…" he paused to gulp. He met Eddy's eyes and licked his lips, "have sex."

Eddy took a deep breath through his nostrils. He bit his lip, trying not to laugh at Edd's confession, which he wouldn't necessarily consider a confession because he had a feeling it was a possibility for the longest time. It was just very surreal that the feeling was mutual, and that it was absolutely true that Edd wanted the same thing he did. It wasn't a possibility anymore, but a reality, and he was beside himself with blind excitement.

"G-good." That was all Eddy could say in response. He looked away from Edd as he tried to think of something else to say, since he was just thrown way off his game. His eyes settled on a picture on the other wall, of a lighthouse in the dark. His brows furrowed as a thought crossed his mind. "Uh… how, how long have you been feelin' this way?"

Edd glanced at his recycling bin, where there were bottles stacked on bottles; his personal pile of shame. "A long time," he said quietly, almost sadly.

"Is it just…" Eddy was flustered, and he scoffed as his eyes darted across the room, away from the mesmerizing yet dark picture. "I mean, i-is it really 'cus of me, or… 'cus you're not with anyone at all?"

"Huhm-hm." Edd chuckled dryly and rubbed his eyes. "Do you remember… the night I had asked you to come over, but you needed to cancel because Ed had those monster truck tickets?" He gripped his elbows and stared at the carpet, chewing on his bottom lip. "I had bought a bottle of wine. I had planned on sharing a lot of personal feelings with you that night. I spent hours trying to write everything down, deciding what to say and how to say it… I wasted so much paper, Eddy… When you texted me to say you couldn't make it, I thought it was fate! I was already on the fence about telling you in the first place, so I cried for a bit and I meditated on it," He paused when he saw Eddy's reaction, which was full of regret. "I-I decided not to say anything, and I drank the entire bottle that night. I don't normally believe in fate, but it's quite easy to do that when you've intoxicated yourself with an entire bottle of wine."

Even though Edd finished with an attempted smile, Eddy couldn't help but frown at him. He squeezed Edd's hand, a little roughly. "Why didn't you tell me?"

Edd shrugged and glanced away. "I didn't want you to know how upset I was. I didn't want you to know about my feelings."

Eddy continued to frown. "We could'a saved so much time, y'know?"

"I'm sorry," Edd said sheepishly, wringing his fingers together, "but… you didn't say anything either, Eddy."

Eddy's frown loosened and he crossed his arms defensively. "I-I'm not a touchy-feely kinda guy, Double D, you know that."

Edd scowled. "That doesn't absolve you of feelings, Eddy!"

"You know what, D; you have NEVER," Eddy was animated, exaggerating his voice with hand motions, "EVER clued me in on anything. I, at least, flirted with you. A lot! All the time! I dropped so many hints, I thought you were either clueless or grossed out by me. And I know you're really freakin' smart so it's hard for me to believe you'd be clueless, so… you can't blame ME!"

Edd sighed. "You're right Eddy, and I don't blame you. I never did; if anything, I'm more to blame anyway. I just thought… I guess I thought your flirtatious behavior was just a part of your personality."

"Oh," Eddy smiled sarcastically, "because I flirt with everyone all the time, right..."

"No," Edd said uncomfortably, "I-I guess I was wrong… and perhaps I can be a bit… aloof… sometimes." He glanced over at Eddy who was nodding in agreement. His frown deepened and grasped Eddy's hands, holding them in his own. "I'm sorry. I suppose I allowed my guilt and fear to overshadow our relationship."

Eddy squeezed Edd's hands; "It's cool. I uh… I guess I could'a said somethin'. Really, it's kinda…" He swallowed, "both our faults…"

The two smiled at each other sincerely, cautiously, and Eddy never let go of Edd's hands even as he began moving to stand up. He ignored his questioning stare with a cheeky grin and pulled him towards the bedroom...

He sat on the edge of the bed and Edd stopped in front of him, standing between his knees. They were both bright red in the face as Eddy leaned forward and kissed Edd's belly, pulling him a few inches closer as he put his hands on his thighs an pulled him forward. Edd hummed anxiously and grasped his shirt in handfuls, watching Eddy intently as he moved his lips around his navel. He began breathing heavily, in short bursts, when Eddy's lips started to move downwards towards the edge of the underwear. His chin brushed against the rising bulge of Edd's semi-hard erection, making the man elicit a small, stifled moan.

"I've been wantin' to do this for a long time," he said huskily, planting a kiss on the clothed mound, getting another stifled moan from above. He hooked his fingers around the elastic band and shot a glance up at Edd, who was looking down at him with wide, expectant eyes. Edd nodded his approval and bit his lip nervously, watching Eddy slowly slide the undergarment down his hips until his penis slipped over the top. Edd grasped his hands above his chest and huffed through his gap, biting down on his lip painfully hard, his eyes filled with anxiety. Eddy recognized the expression and smiled up at him. "I'm really hard right now," he whispered heatedly, stroking Edd's thighs with his hands as he watched him grow.

"R-really?" Edd's face lit up with both hope and embarrassment.

"Y-yeah," Eddy unzipped himself and grunted as he struggled to shimmy his jeans down his thighs. He cleared his throat and slowly leaned back, and Edd watched him as he displayed the tent in his boxers. "See?" He leaned on his elbow and used his free hand to stroke his own shaft and grip his balls through the satin fabric. After a few seconds, Eddy quickly glanced up at Edd nervously, and he took a sharp breath in before reaching in through the slit in his boxers and pulling out his dick in all its nude glory. He watched Edd's reactions, whose own cock began twitching beneath him. His chest heaved slightly as his fingers travelled south and he started to touch himself. Eddy watched Edd's fingers as they slid back and forth on his shaft; he watched how he touched himself, what he liked. Eddy chuckled awkwardly and gave his own shaft a hard stroke upwards, causing a bead of fluid to rest at the tip. Edd moaned, and out of the corner of Eddy's eye, he could see his knees shaking slightly.

Eddy moved his knees to the side and grabbed Edd by the waist, catching him off guard. "Get on the bed," he instructed. As Edd wasted no time in doing what Eddy asked of him, Eddy grinned. He laid on his side next to Edd, his face close to his ribs. Edd was still breathing heavily as he kicked off his underwear and slipped out of his shirt. He rested with his legs closed and elbows at his waist, hands rolling against each other nervously. Eddy was just throwing his own shirt across the room when he noticed Edd was grinding his rear against the bed beneath him. It was almost unnoticeable, but Eddy noticed. "Excited?" He asked slyly, placing a hand on Edd's hip.

"I've never been so excited." Edd answered with a wide grin.

Eddy gently kissed his arm and moved his hand, which had been placed on Edd's hip, down his pelvis and stopped at the base of his penis, in the small patch of pubic hairs that he kept neatly trimmed. He gently massaged the area with the tips of his fingers, and it drove Edd crazy. He panted and groaned, clawing at the sheet with one hand and grasping at Eddy's back with the other. Eddy could feel his hips grinding upwards against his hand, in a desperate attempt for more friction, more anything. He grasped the shaft upright between his thumb and forefinger, stroking only slightly and relishing Edd's desperate whining.

Silently, he slid his other hand between them so he could touch himself at the same time. Eddy kissed the side of Edd's chest as he stroked his own cock as well, moaning through his lips at the sheer pleasure of holding Edd's rock hard erection in one hand while he stroked himself with the other. Edd glanced down and noticed what he was doing, and the sight itself was enough to make him moan as well.

"Please, Eddy," he whispered with urgency, rolling his hips, "m-more…"

Eddy's lips found his nipple and he flicked it with his tongue as his hand complied to Edd's request. He gave him a few slow strokes before using the palm of his hand to spread the precum at the tip and lubricate the swollen head. Edd moaned loudly and pumped into Eddy's hand persistently, but Eddy relaxed his grip, and giggled when he made a noise of frustration.

"You're so hot," he said, his hand abandoning Edd's shaft and moving downwards to grip his balls. His other arm moved deftly, elbow bobbing back and forth as he stroked his own cock with a feverish pace. "I feel like I could cum any minute now."

Edd gasped and, as he watched with heavy eyelids and his mouth ajar, quickly grabbed his own neglected erection. His hand went to work quickly and he eagerly filled the room with short, passionate moans. Eddy suddenly sat up, redirecting Edd's attention as he moved to lean over his lap. Edd's hands froze in place and all he could see was the back of Eddy's head, but he definitely felt something hot and wet lap at the head of his cock.

"Oh, Eddy!" He cried out, the back of his head hitting the mattress as he stiffened up, enslaved by the incredibly sensual stimulation.

"Mmm," Eddy smacked his lips, "I like that… when you say my name."

Edd panted and smiled, reaching up to touch his warm cheek. "E-Eddy… please."

Eddy moaned happily and placed a series of sopping wet kisses around the head before swirling his tongue over the area. He affixed his lips around the rim and sucked, sliding the tip of his tongue into the crevice, trying to taste Edd's flavor. After giving the shaft a good few strokes and caressing the tip with his tongue he was rewarded for his efforts. He moaned deeply, and increased his own pace on himself when Edd returned the moan and began writhing beneath him.

"Ahh, Eddy, haahhh, ahmm," Edd tried to speak over his heavy breaths and moans, "I…"

The loud sound of a motor made the two jump in surprise. Eddy scrambled to the edge of the bed and scooped up his jeans, pulling the phone out of the pocket. Checking the screen, he read the text message out loud: "Come in now or you're fired." He scowled, dropped the phone in his lap and rubbing his forehead. "Shit."

Edd sat up, looking at Eddy with concern. "What's going on? You have to go in?"

"Yeah," Eddy ran his fingers through his hair, giving Edd a look of sympathy. "And I gotta go now."

As Eddy pulled on his boxers, shifting his erection to the side uncomfortably, Edd grabbed the sheet and pulled it over his lap. "Is your boss angry with you for calling in sick?"

"No no no," Eddy replied, zipping up his jeans and looking around for his shirt, "I didn't even call yet. He just texts that to everyone when it's really busy." After tugging his shirt down over himself, he sat next to Edd on the bed and kissed him on the cheek. "I'll be back as fast as I can, so… wait for me alright, D? Should only be a few hours."

Edd smiled wearily and nodded, though a burning hatred for Eddy's boss whom he's never even met began to simmer in his gut. "Don't worry, Eddy, I understand."

Eddy grinned and ran out the room saying, "See ya," but after a few seconds he peeked back around the corner, half of his face hidden by the edge of the door. "L-love you," he said quietly.

Edd pulled his knees to his chest and hugged them, trying to hide his smile as he replied; "love you, too…"

He sat in the bed for a few minutes, his mind still racing after all the recent events and his rapidly escalating relationship with Eddy. Although their personal time was interrupted, and quite rudely, he still treasured the feelings and clung to their novelty, excitement bubbling up inside of him as he anxiously thought about what was in store when Eddy did return home from work. Suddenly he realized, he never heard Eddy leave. In fact, he could hear some shuffling around in the living room.

"Th-they're on the kitchen counter!" Edd called out before hearing the keys slide off the counter and Eddy thanking him before running out the door.