Edd checked his phone, 9 missed calls and 15 text messages, all from Scarlette. He wanted nothing to do with her at the moment. She really hurt him, and he still didn't understand what he did to deserve what she did to him. Eddward moved to sit up, but was reminded of his rebellious acts of the past night with a surge of pain that replaced the space his thoughts once occupied. His head was pounding, and he smelt wretched. Finding the strength, Eddward crawled out of bed deciding to take a shower to relieve himself of the stench.
Double-D turned the knob towards the H indicating hot water, but moved it to far sending searing hot water onto his ivory skin, leaving red marks all over his body. He winced at the pain, attempting to dodge the hot water and turn it down slightly. Finally he was able to turn the knob, once again being able to relax and enjoy his shower.
Meanwhile, Kevin was having issues of his own. He couldn't find his hat anywhere. He searched his entire house, destroying it in the process. He even checked his garage and front porch, everywhere he was last night…except the dork's house. He knew that was most likely where it was, he just couldn't bring himself to go ask. Facing Eddward after last night would be awkward, and he was hoping that Edd couldn't remember the affection that he had shown towards the poor guy. He couldn't explain it exactly, but he felt some emotional tug every time he saw Edd. He figured it was because all of the times he picked on the kid growing up, and he was starting to feel remorse. Either way, the feeling bugged him. It was extremely annoying.
Putting aside the awkwardness, Kevin decided to ask Edd if he had seen his hat. He grabbed the closest pair of sweats, not worrying about a shirt. It was warm out, and he planned on working on his bike outside today anyway.
He reached Edd's door in a matter of seconds. He stood there, staring at the door, debating on if he could really face him. Not knocking would actually just make him seem weaker though right? Ah hell, it's not that big of a deal.
Kevin knocked on the door, listening to hear feet come to the door, yet heard nothing. He knockedIt swung open revealing a soaked Edd. No beanie, no shirt, and his chest and shoulders covered in bright red rash looking spots. Butterflies instantly filled Kevin, taking the ability for him to speak. Edd stared at him for a moment later, a bit puzzled.
"Is there something I can help you with Kevin?"
"Uh….yeah. Have you seen my hat around your house?"
Edd looked confused for a moment, and then it all came back to him. Kevin came over lastnight, while Edd was in a drunken stupor. He had comforted him, and put their past behind them to help him out, even if it was only momentarily, he was there for him.
Kevin watched as Edd's face began to burn the color red, and look at the ground.
"No I haven't Kevin, but I haven't looked either. You're welcome to come in and take a look".
Kevin nodded and walked past Edd through the doorway. Edd quickly closed the door and grazed past Kevin. Edd had seriously changed physically. He was still skinny and tall, but he was relatively fit. You could see the faint ab lines across his stomach, and the V shape taking place under his hips. He was wearing skinny jeans, black of course, and his raven hair reached mid nose, dripping with water. He actually looked good. Kevin could see how someone would be attracted to him.
Kevin walked into the living room, since that was the only place they had conversed last night. There when he walked in, was his red hat, on the side of the couch.
"Oh thank God! I was freaking out this morning looking for it".
Kevin grabbed the hat from the couch and placed it backwards on his head, a smile spreading across his face.
Kevin really did have a nice smile. Actually, Kevin was just nice looking in general, and was very popular with the girls. He was very tall, taller than Edd who stood 6'1, but was much wider than he was. He had much more muscle mass, that of a jock, which obviously seemed to suit him since he played football. His red hair had been a bit longer than normal, reaching to about his eyebrows, and poked out of his hat. He had very stunning green eyes and freckles, like most gingers and was all around a popular guy.
"Well, thanks Double-D. I would have been lost without it. This hat means a lot to me".
"No problem Kevin. I completely understand". Edd went to reach and touch his hat, but when he felt damp hair, his face quickly changed to panic mode. He didn't have his hat on! Edd's face lit up in embarrassment and looked to the floor, believing that it would somehow bring him comfort.
Kevin noticed Edd's face change, and looked away as well. He knew he didn't like being seen without his hat on. Deciding looking away was just as awkward as staring, Kevin brought his gaze back to Edd. He wanted to make the dork feel better after what happened to him, but wasn't sure how. Maybe a guy day? Just them two, yeah. That sounded good.
"Hey, uh… Double-D?" Edd looked back up at Kevin, waiting for him to continue. "What are you doing today?"
Edd hadn't thought about that. He figured chores…and…well nothing actually.
"I guess I actually have no plans for today Kevin. May I ask why you are wondering?"
Kevin started to shift his weight to his left side, placing his hands in his pockets, debating on how to ask the kid to hang out. What the hell? Like normal, obviously!
"Well, do you want to…hang out later today?"
Edd's eyes shot to Kevin's instantly. Did he really just ask that? Must have heard him incorrectly.
"I'm sorry, can you repeat that Kevin?"
Kevin didn't want to ask again, but he knew it was the right thing to do.
"Edd, do you want to hang out? We can go to the lake or something."
Edd's face lit up. He was never asked to hangout with anyone besides Eddy and Ed. Could Kevin want to be his friend? Then it hit him. Kevin just felt bad for him. He had told him everything that happened with…Scarlettle, and this was just a pity question
"Kevin, I do not wish to spend time with you just because you feel bad for me. I can take care of myself, and your offer was nice, but it wasn't asked for the right reasons. I'm sorry, but I must decline."
"Oh, okay then. I understand. Thanks for my hat. I'll get going now then. Bye!"
Kevin didn't even wait to hear Edd was out the door in a few seconds jogging over to his house. He walked into his house, and plopped on his couch. He was happy that he just got to relax today…but the lake did sound nice. Maybe he would go. He grabbed his phone to call Naz to see if she wanted to go with him, when he decided that he didn't want to get hit on the whole time. Naz was beautiful and all, he just didn't like her like that anymore. They tried dating and she was into it, he wasn't though. They didn't spark, but she still hits on him and tries way too hard to look good in front of him.
Unconsciously, Kevin turned his head towards his window, looking out at Edd's house. Maybe he would ask him to go, not out of pity, but for company. Kevin got up and walked back outside heading towards the dork's. He knocked on the door once again. This time, Edd was there in seconds, wearing his black beanie. He looked at Kevin surprised as to why he was back at his house.
"Yes Kevin?" Edd asked.
Kevin looked down for a moment, but returned back to Edd's blue eyes momentarily. "I know you said no earlier, but I would really like if you joined me at the lake. I don't want to go by myself and I would like er- you to go with me. Not out of pity! Just two um… friends hanging out. So what do ya say?"
Edd thought about it for a second. He didn't like the lake too much, but he wanted to spend time with Kevin. WHY?! Why Kevin?! How odd.
Edd decided that going would do no harm. "Yes Kevin, I would like to accompany you to the lake."
Kevin smiled wide at Edd. "Great! Go grab your shorts or whatever you wear and come over to my place. We can take my bike."
"Okay Kevin. Give me one moment."
Edd closed the door. Kevin could hear him trod up the stairs. Kevin turned and started walking back to his house, when a huge smile showing his sparkly white teeth overwhelmed his face. He was going to spend time with Edd! Kevin let out a slight giggle as he broke into a slight jog to hurry and grab his stuff before Edd came over.
Hopefully everything would go smoothly and they could actually have fun at the lake. Of course it would! Why wouldn't it? In that moment, Kevin imagined Edd playing in the water with a huge grin on his face, hat off, care free. That's how today was going to go; care free!