{{Short chapter because the next is a doozy}}
Sorry if you aren't so happy about the update schedule, as I plan on trying to upload as much as possible (as in if I can once or more a day I will.) POV switches a few times in this chapter so keep a lookout for the markers as to avoid confusion / plus this one contains more dialogue./
Disclaimer: This masterpiece of a cartoon doesn't belong to me sadly.
No beta, all mistakes are mine~
Edd POV
Edd's only thought became that he needed to save Kevin, and running away was the only way he knew how to cover up what had happened. Immediately he turned and darted in the opposite direction.
"Eddward Marion Vincent! Get your scrawny ass back here!" he heard Coco belt.
He couldn't be bothered to care where he was going or where he would end up. He just needed to get away. Away from Coco, from Desmond, and especially from the football players. He looked behind him. Coco was slumped over and out of breath and Desmond comforting him as the two football players hurled their way towards him. Edd turned around and tried to pick up the pace. Sure he was built for speed but that was in the water not on land. He darted around a corner and into an open door, shutting it. Quickly he slumped against the door and pressed his ear against it. He closed his eyes listening until he heard the sound of. the two football players running by and shouting at one another. Soon after came Coco and Desmond bickering over a piggy back ride. Edd sat there for a few more minutes until he felt sure that the four had disappeared.
"Fuck.. that was close," he said to himself and opened his eyes back up, looking forward at a classroom full of horrified students all staring at him trying to keep quiet.
"Oh, uh, hi? I didn't realize that there was a group in session right now," he quickly stood and straightened his clothing, bowing as an apology," I do apologize, I will take my leave now. Do proceed." He opened the door seeing the hallway empty and immediately began heading towards the double doors that opened onto the street. He wasted no time in running straight towards the library located towards the science building. He would be the only one able to open the doors with his key card. Neither Coco, Desmond, or the football players would be able to get in without an access card. He quickly pulled out his card, seeing the building within sight and picked up his running pace, jumping onto the stoop of the stairs and swiping his key, never being so happy to hear that damn little beep of being able to open it up.
Edd looked around seeing that the place was near deserted. Most kids were out partying this Sunday as a celebration to the next day marking the beginning of finals week, and then winter break. He sighed in relief and found his favorite study desk located on the far right corner of the area. As expected, there wasn't a single soul to be found. Happily he lay his bag on top of the table to avoid harming his laptop and proceeded to take out his phone. Messages, missed calls, and voice mails littered his phone. He swiped the unlock button and decided it would be best if he at least saw what was trying to be said to him.
[[14:50 from Coco: DD, we really need to talk. I can't keep these guys from going after Kevin much longer.]]
-This was followed by a long gap in which Coco had tried to call him several times during.
[[15:30 from Coco: They have Kevin. Edd, this isn't looking good.]]
[[15:33 from Desmond: Edd. Tell me where you are. They are about to seriously hurt Kevin unless you start showing up.]]
[[15:34 from Coco: Desmond got in the way and Phil gave him a black eye. You are lucky Kevin had somebody to stand up for him because this was about to get bad. You owe me a major explanation tonight over what had happened.]]
[[15:44 from Desmond: Don't worry about Kevin. I took care of it. I'm really disappointed in you over this.]]
[[15:50 from Kevin: What the fuck is going on dork?!]
"Edd."
He turned immediately to see a disappointed looking Desmond staring at him with a blackened eye, arms crossed. Edd slipped his backpack on and stood, staring at him without saying anything. The redhead advance on him, causing Edd to knock his knees into the table and fall back into his chair, staring up at Desmond.
"How did you get in here? There's no way any of you should have been able to, or better yet even find me." Edd pulled his eyebrows together, gulping as his intruder was standing over him. Actually, how had he even been able to get into my study session this morning? Desmond shook his head, the curly ginger locks falling into the hood of his parka. He leaned down, placing his hands onto Edd's knees with an angered face.
"That doesn't matter. What does is what the fuck just happened, and how I was the one who had to stick up for somebody who doesn't deserve it."
"There wasn't a feasible reason for you to stick up for Kevin, Desmond."
"Edd," Desmond looked away his expression going crazed as he left out a little laugh and locked eyes with Edd," that isn't even it. Unlike you, I can't just let somebody get beaten in front of me and not do anything about it. It isn't my duty to be protecting that kid."
"Your duty?"
"I, uh. I meant that it isn't my responsibility. I felt like a damn babysitter pulling him from those two meat heads. Edd what were you thinking? You had Coco and I very worried about you."
"I was thinking that whatever was about to happen was going to have a detrimental effect on Kevin's quality of life. It seems as if-" He stopped talking as his phone began buzzing loudly on top of the wooden table. Desmond instantly reached over and answered before Edd could protest. the ravenette looked away as the redhead began talking, getting the gist that Coco had been the one on the other end of the line. His.. duty? What is that supposed to mean? Still how did he manage to find me?
"Edd. You're zoning off again." he looked over to Desmond who was holding out his phone in which Edd quickly snatched it up, sneakily wiping it off as he rose from the seat and put his backpack on. "Come on we need to go meet Coco at your dorm, he's in pieces over you running away. I don't think he would have reacted the way he did if you wouldn't have run."
"Coco hates Kevin, Desmond. It's hard telling how he would have reacted. Who knows, he might even go after him himself. Though I deeply hope that he doesn't, as what is happening is my problem and my problem alone."
Desmond shook his head and looped his arm into Edd's, leading the way out of the building and zipping up his parka more as Edd threatened to keep staying if he didn't," fine old man Eddward." The swimmer rolled his eyes and kept walking not hearing the pitter patter of foot steps coming from behind him.
"You'll change your mind when you become ill," he retorted as he opened the door for his dormitory and led Desmond up the stairs. A large sense of dread overcame him as he walked further and further up the stairs until he finally reached his floor and pulled out his key. "This is bound to be wonderful.." he opened the door and was greeted by quietness. "Maybe he's not home?"
"Edd!"
Both of the boys turned to see Coco coming down the hallway. Neither bothered to shut the door, they just ran and Edd scooped a crying room mate up into his arms. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean for things to be the way they were. I just know how that jockstrap is to you." A loud slam came from down the hall, accompanied by a "you left your door open so we closed it before anybody could steal anything!"
Kevin POV
He didn't know how he had managed it, but he did. Kevin had been waiting for Edd to return from whatever the hell was happening. After he had almost been beaten by two team mates for unknown reasons and Coco had showed up, along with that red headed slut he knew that Edd wasn't going to be giving him any answers, so he had decided to get them on his own. Luckily for him he wouldn't have to wait outside of the room and attempt to listen in on whatever was happening. Edd and Desmond had decided to run off and leave the door open. Kevin dashed across the hall and quickly ran underneath Edd's bed, which luckily had Coco's pressed up against it giving him more hiding room. A door slammed and he peeked up expecting to see the trio but heard somebody outside yell that they had shut the door to prevent a break in. Too late, Kevin smirked to himself.
Almost three hours had nearly passed before he heard muttering and quickly put his iPhone away. Laughing was almost instantly heard as somebody sloppily stumbled into the bedroom.
"Edd be careful!"
"Coco.. I... I know what.. no I don't know what I'm doing." laughter again and a door slamming.
"I'll take him to the bed Coco, don't worry."
"I bet you will you sly dog!" a more high pitched laughter followed by hiccups.
"Do you really think it's that easy to get into my pants?" a groan and the springs from the bed slightly sinking as somebody crawled over and into Edd's bed.
"It was for me." the sound of something being thrown and another laugh, a second following in sink with it and a bit of grumbling to top it off.
They've slept together? Kevin felt a pang in his chest, trying his hardest not to let out a sound of deep displeasure. Keep it together Kev.
"That's different! I... I was far more intoxicated then. I'm barely even drunk now. 'Sides. I don't think Desmond has the patience for that tonight." a yawn.
"Patience?"
"Edd is, how do I put it?" some shuffling of the feet and giggling," at least when he's not with Kevin he is." Wait... what? How does...
"COCO."
"Is the fish out of water trying to reprimand me? I was just giving some pointers!"
"Ugh, still!" some movement from atop of the bed and another body climbed into bed.
There was a knock at the door, Kevin saw Coco's feet moving across the floor and slip into a pair of black slipper. The door opened and the sound of a kiss was heard. "Hey guys, I'm going to go sleep with Phil tonight. Thought I would give you two some time and give myself some too since Kevin is out of our hair for at least now."
"Have fun."
"Be safe Coco, and don't forget to text me when you get there and are coming back."
"Yeah yeah, momma bird." the door shut loudly and the light was turned off, a dim blue one lighting the room from a single wall.
"Ouch!" he heard Edd yell as the sound of band aids ripping off sounded and a whimper of pain.
"Relax dweeb," only I can call him dweeb. He is MY dweeb! "I'm just trying to look at it. He really did you in well."
"Yeah, I expected as much."
"Well hey, let me make it better for you, ey?"
Silence and the sound of sheets ruffling. A belt was undone and a mumbled protest issued. God what did I get myself into? I don't know if I can handle this. A shirt flew onto the floor next to the opening where Kevin was resting his head. Kevin balled his fists and braced himself for what was about to happen. He had snuck in hoping to listen in on a conversation that might give him some insight on tonight, not make him want to cringe and hope he wouldn't have to hear his boyfriend have sex with a different man.
"Wait," he heard Edd squeak as he jumped up and flipped on the light, heading into the dorm's tiny bathroom. Desmond sighed, staying on the bed and clearing his throat.
"Kevin, I know you are in here. I'll give you to the count of five to get out or I am going to tell Edd that we have an unexpected guest."
Kevin froze and immediately began to crawl out from under the bed. He hurriedly regained his composure and looked at the bed. Desmond sat propped up by one arm. All of his clothing had been removed other than a red bra and matching boy shorts. Kevin squinted his eyes, a grin being returned from the other redhead. Maybe if you weren't trying to steal my boyfriend I would actually consider hooking up with you.. even if you are a ginger.
"Don't threaten me fire crotch, if you know what is good for you." Kevin whispered angrily and made his way for the front door before stopping at the sound of slight laughter. He looked over his shoulder.
"Oh the contrary Kevin, I think it is YOU who should be deathly afraid of what I could do."
The bathroom door began to rattle and Kevin quickly made his way out, shutting the door.
Afraid of him? Why would I ever be afraid of a man in woman's clothing?
Edd POV
"Who were you talking to Desmond?" Edd asked, running his tongue over his newly cleaned teeth. He couldn't stand the thought of kissing somebody with the taste of beer on his tongue. Desmond shrugged and patted the bed," just some random kids thinking that this room was theirs." Edd nodded and yawned, retaking his seat and shutting the table lamp back off. "Now where were we?" He pulled the ginger back on top of him. Desmond made a face and sat up, reaching over Edd's head and fiddling around with something for a few moments before a slow melody came from the portable speakers that had collected dust on his bedside table. He had almost forgot about them until now.
"Just in case, so we don't wake the neighbors or the unfortunate people stumbling around in the hallway."
"Oh you are so sure it will become something like that?"
"Nope, not at all," Edd leaned in, stealing a kiss. One turned into two, two into three and eventually he found himself on his back pinned with his arms above his head. His mind swayed with the alcohol. Desmond had helped the two younger men with having their own little 'party' tonight to try and mend the broken strings that were caused by the Kevin incident. Edd had been wary of their little celebration at first but eventually gave in when Desmond had agreed to go on a coffee date tomorrow morning and walk to classes with him. He let his hungry hands explore up the paled body. The boy in his lap having a face flushed with red, bringing out the freckles. Desmond leaned down, holding himself up with his arms to lean over Edd with a grin.
"I never imagined I would have interest in somebody older."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
"Just, you know," he relaxed his hands at Desmond's hips," I've never found somebody who was my elder to be attractive."
"Elder makes me sound old."
"Well you a-"
"Don't even say it." Desmond cut him off with a kiss, tugging at Edd's shirt and ultimately lifting it off of him. He shot his hands up, cupping his sock hat and straightening it up. Edd closed his eyes, feeling hand on his abdomen and back down, hitting his hip. He felt a pain and then again. He opened his eyes, shaking his head. What he saw wasn't what he knew to be true. For a moment he could see the red ball cap and the angry dark green eyes. Edd squinted and rubbed away at his eyes.
"What are you doing?"
"Oh, uh.. nothing. Just continue."
"Say Edd, where did you get this scar?"
He felt the rough rub at the dark mark on his hip and jumped hard, his vision betraying him. Edd recoiled, scattering away from Desmond onto the other side of the room. The red head advanced towards him slowly, the voice warping as it spoke," Edd, what's going on?" The ravenette felt himself start to shake, running his fingers all over his hips, clawing at the scar until he felt it begin to burn, looking down at his nails and seeing the blood.
"Edd," A deep voice called and he looked up, seeing Kevin before him, holding out his hands. Edd's shaking sped up and he looked around frantically. "Edd stop ignoring me!" He looked at the direction of the voice, the cap, the hair, the body so close. He screamed in pain, dropping to the floor.
"Kevin please, please leave me alone. Wasn't my neck enough? What else are you going to do.. kill me?"
"Why would I kill you Edd?"
"Don't!.. Don't play that shit with me Kevin! I saw what you did! You made me watch! You wouldn't have any problem doing it to me, especially if you can do that to your best friend!"
"Edd what are you talking about?!"
"You Kevin! You killed Mark and you made me watch!"
"So you remember me doing it?"
"Of course! How would I ever forget it?! It's not everyday you're forced into a situation and have to watch a man be murdered!" he screamed into the redhead's face, tugging at his raven locks," I still have nightmares Kevin. I.. I remember it all."
The man went quiet, staring at his advancer. Finally the other man spoke, fishing into his pocket and pulling something out," thank you Edd. That's all I needed to know, and I am sorry for what is about to happen."
"What? What do you-" he was cut off by the deep pain in his neck residing over the bruise. He cupped a hand over and fell onto his side, curling up as his vision began to deeply blur, the last thing he saw was Desmond getting dressed, and what he thought was no where to be seen. He opened his mouth to speak but was only greeted with an almost mute squeak before his head fell hard to the ground and everything went black.
