Sooooooo, I'm back. And I'm here for winter break! Its been like FOREVER and I"M SORRY really I am. College finals kicked my butt to no end...until now. And with that Kevin and Edd are back and so is everybody else.
I'm really happy to be back and have time to write for you guys and myself.
So without farther due please enjoy Chapter 10
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Agi out!
Chapter 10: From water to running
Kevin made his way to the school football field after his algebra class. As he did he happened to pass the pool to see someone swimming. He only spared the figure a glance swimming back and forth. He was somewhat curious as to who was using the school pool at this time seeing at the swim team only practiced in the morning. Unfortunately, he didn't have time to take a closer look and hurried to practice. Two weeks have passed since the little "argument", Kevin had with Double D. The two were now once again on comforting terms, after the raven haired assured the jock that his wound had healed.
Once on the field it took no time for a frantic waving blonde to catch his attention. He smiled, "Yo," walking up and ruffling Nazz's hair. The girl gave a weak gasp and laughed, "Seriously dude?! Your messing up me hair". Kevin shrugged, "Not like it wasn't gonna get messy in a few minutes anyway". She shoved him with a smile, "Yeah but I wanna keep it nice for as long as I can, jerk". The two shared a hearty laugh which was easily heard by their favorite little teal haired scamp. Nat made his way over to the two, "Well looks who's all gumdrops and giggles. I'm assuming you two ladies had a nice day". Kevin punched the other male in the side as Nazz chuckled, "Yeah it was pretty cool". "Yeah same here I guess," Kev shrugged. The three discussed their school day till coach called the two males to practice and Nazz started her own.
"The cold rush of water was exhilarating really. It being so fluid you move through it like air. As a steady rhythm begins, time becomes lost to your existence. However, as your energy gradually decreases and you're worn out lungs and limbs start to expire, your shaken from the blissful fantasy the water projects to you and reality is returned once again". Double D came to a stop after his 50th lap. He took the time to count his breathing as he gathered himself, from the final sprint he executed to complete his morning workout. Once he climbed out the pool and drained the water from his ears, he looked up seeing the sunlight peek its way through the large pool windows. He smiled as he heard the singing of birds finally join his for the day. Removing his goggles and swim cap, Eddward felt relaxed at the refreshing feeling of his hair falling to his shoulders and sticking to his neck. He began drying his hair and finished his bottle of water, as he walked into the school locker room.
Returned from his own morning workout Kevin heard the sounds of a locker closing. He arched an eyebrow knowing damn well no one else was here besides the coach, himself and a few janitors. Teachers didn't start coming in till 7 and it was only going on 6. He figured maybe one of the swim team members were just early and took it upon himself to tell the kid the pool was open and if they wanted to swim. But the red head nearly fell over when he caught sight of Double D, stopped in front of him. "Oh Greetings_ Kevin… How… How are you this morning," The genius smiled weakly, worried at the consequence he'd now have to face due to getting caught trespassing. It took Kevin a moment to form words, he took Eddward's image in.
The usually properly dressed Ed, now wore an orange hoodie that nearly engulfed his body and a pair of black, leg hugging sweats with tennis shoes. Kevin never dreamed he'd ever get to see the dork in workout clothes, but found it to be his new favorite image of the adorable nerd. However, as cute and surprising as this image was it still raised questions for the jock. "What are you doing here Dork?" He asked looking down at the nerd. Edd made a slick glance away to avoid eye contact, but it didn't last long as cyan blue eyes still met green once again. "I just prefer a good morning swim in the morning," He replied with a weak chuckle. Kevin took note of his nervousness and almost found it equally as cute as Edd's outfit, if not more.
He pulled himself back to the situation at hand and questioned, "You… you swim". Eddward found his face growing a bit warm, seeing as swimming was an activity he enjoyed, that not many people, but his parents knew about. And for his childhood his bully and current friend finding out about this little secret, did strike the teen as embarrassing. Even so he replied to the question after clearing his throat, "I do enjoy it as a hobby yes…" Kevin frowned and asked, "Ok… But how'd you get in Coach is the only one that opens the pool, and we just got here". Edd cleared his throat once again saying, "I'm aware of that…" failing in finding a lie to get out of the situation. "Than did you ask a janitor," Kevin questioned again. "Well not exactly…" He replied softly out of guilt more than embarrassment.
He had no intention of breaking into the school pool, but once he got inside to discover it was lock, he found it annoying to have wasted a trip. Lost in the moment of frustration he took his annoyance out on the door, going so far as to shout at it to "Open". Unintentionally, he used his powers to open the door. He could have easily locked it back, but once again didn't want to waste the trip and took the opportunity to swim. The young man was indeed ashamed of his actions as he recalled the way he got in. "Dude, you wanted to swim that badly, you broke in?" Kev nearly laughed, but held it in. Ed became flustered, "I merely didn't want to a waste the trip I took to get here". A shad of cherry red formed on his cheeks, as he defended his actions. Embarrassment filled him from Kevin calling him out. Kevin couldn't hold it and found himself grinning like a fool at the sight. "How can he be this cute?" He thought to himself chuckling.
Eddward was taken aback by the taller teen's laughter, "How can he find my juvenile actions humorous? I've clearly broken into a facility he holds dear…" He asked himself face full of confusion. As Kevin's snickers came to an end Edd thought, "Perhaps this reaction in tells he will not contact the authorities". As if his mind was read the red head spoke, "I'm not gonna snitch on you dork". Eddward's expression was a mixture of happy and surprised as he looked at Kevin. But as the red head's expression went from a smile to a smirk, the genius knew there was something to follow his kind deed. "I won't snitch if you include me in your swim schedule." Kevin stated with a smirk.
Edd's expression was now simply surprised, he couldn't catch the laughter that escaped his lips. Now it was Kevin's turn to frown and slightly blush, "Forgive me Kevin, I wasn't excepting that. I also didn't take you for the athletic aquatic type." His laughter died down to a smile, "But I suppose with you being such a well-rounded athlete I shouldn't be surprised". Kevin merely rolled his eyes, "Like your one to talk, since when did you start swimming dork? I thought you were all math books and test tubes," The red head teased.
Double D huffed at the stereotypical assumption, "As you've obviously seen my skills have varied since me departure from Peach Creek". Kev snickered, "Yeah, kinda hard to miss dweeb. How many laps can those skinny arms take ya"? "I did 50 today, I'll complete 100 tomorrow, and 150 the following day, Edd explained crossing his arms. "And may I remind you these skinny arms have nearly incapacitated you twice". Kevin whistled impressed by the lap count and the attitude his statement received. "Not bad for a dork, and both those time were lucky shots. You caught me by surprise," He defended.
"I suppose so, I have various stories of my father training me day and night to improve my technique and form. And am I to assume that if you were properly prepared you could compete with me in hand to hand combat?" Eddward questioned with a smirk of his own. The jock shrugged, "I'm pretty sure I could take you. And come on, we were coached by two different guys. Your "training" couldn't have been as bad what coach puts me through during summer practice. If your own pop's training could kick your ass, you'd have some trouble keeping up with mine. You sure you weren't just a little too fragile back then?" He teased, but Edd was quick to reply. "Your words hold some truth, but I assure you my father's training was no laughing matter, and fragile is the last word I would use to describe my athletic developments."
Kevin stepped closer to Edd, feeling the heat of competition control his actions, "Care to make a bet on that". Edd smirked looking up at the jock, "Need I remind you we have a previous bet that has yet to be settled?" Kevin lifted his head to tower over the nerd more, "What's wrong, afraid of too much competition". Edd scoffed, "I highly doubt bragging about our work routines and athletics skills would be called competition, but I will humor you and agree to trade a few tales of our past physical torture". "Cool, name the time and place dweeb," He shrugged expecting a later date. "Shall we say breakfast in 30 minutes? Creeks will suffice, yes?" The genius asked, Kevin held his inner freak out and replied, "Choice. Don't be late," He smirked watching Double D walk past him.
The ravenet rolled his eyes, "I'll take that as sarcasm seeing as your aware of who you're talking too." He smiled one more time at the red head before taking his leave. Once Double D was out of sight Kevin slouched against locker room door, losing his composure. He sighed smiling like a love struck fool, pushing off his hat to ruffle his hair. He gave a weak chuckle and smiled, "Did I just get a date".
Twenty minutes later Kevin found himself sitting at "Creeks", still a tiny state of shock. "Hello earth to Kevin," The red head heard shaking his head to look at the blonde waitress, standing before him. "Oh uh heh, hey…. May". The jock spoke clearing his throat. I'd ask, what's got you all doe eyed and staring into space more than usual, but I'll stick with a "what ya'll have"." She gave him a cheeky smile as he rolled his eyes. "I'm not ready yet, besides I'm waiting for someone," He explained. "Oh?! So I take it this isn't the usual morning meeting and greet with Nazzy, and Nat," She asked a bit surprised.
She knew the jock wasn't a morning person, so to see him come in wide awake 5 minutes after opening, quickly caught her attention. Kevin was about to reply when the sound of the diner bell rang. His head perked up to see Eddward walking in right on time. The nerd looked surprisingly adorable, wearing a royal blue hoodie, over a black dress shirt, with black skinny jean and gray sneakers. May looked at Double D, than at Kevin, and again to Edd, she smirked. "Ah I see… Well, I'll just leave two menus for you then". She smirked at Kevin who paid her no mind as he continued to stare at Edd and waved him over. Double D spotted him and smiled, making his way over the table. He smiled at May as they crossed paths, "Good morning May. Getting in a few hours in before school, I see".
She nodded to him, "Yeah and might I say you're looking quite cute today Double D. I don't think I've ever seen your casual dressy look. I'm starting to see why my sister wanted you when we were little". Edd laughed at the girl's comment "Well, Thank you. However, I do hope no flames have kindled within you. I wouldn't want a jealous Ed haunting me down." Now May laughed, as a bit of blush painted her cheeks. "Oh I'd never, I love that oaf too much. Speaking of which I should really call to wake him up," She noted. Edd nodded to her, "I wish you the best of the luck on your mission. Ed can be quite the heavy sleeper."
The youngest kanker rolled her eyes, "Don't I know it," before walking away. Edd made his away to the table and sat down. "I must say I'm impressed, I was certainly prepared to wait for you," Edd spoke with conviction in his voice. Kevin shrugged, "What can I say, I'm a fast dresser". A questioning smirk formed on Edd's face, "Hmm in yet minutes before class I find you sleeping on my locker". Kevin glanced away as his cheeks turned a weak red, he cleared his throat. "Ya know a good workout can totally wake a guy up in the morning". Double D smirked at the reply and their menus were placed in front of them by a slightly giddy May. Edd opened his and said, "I certainly hope you weren't waiting long". Kevin opened his own menu explaining that he'd only been waiting for about 5 minutes, when in truth it was 10. After ordering their breakfast the two began to talk about the swimming schedule they'd go by from now on. The conversation made its way to their past experiences in athletic training, from Kevin's football, baseball, and basketball practice to Edd's martial arts , swimming and even sword fighting. "Seriously," The jock questioned in disbelief, Eddward nodded. "Yes, 4 years of fencing and 3 years of kendo". Kevin couldn't stop laughing at some of the stories Edd told.
While the genius found himself covering his mouth to quiet his own laughter from Kevin's tales. The time past far too quickly for either for their liking, but Double D was first to take note of the time. "Oh dear. Kevin not that I'm not enjoying our time together deeply, but unfortunately it must come to an end". He spoke with a sad smile and Kevin frowned, "What why". Edd held up his cell phone, "School will begin in less than an hour, and as you know I'm not one for being late". The red head chuckled, "Yeah I get ya. You go on ahead, I'll get this". He stated placing his hand on the check, but Edd was quick to do the same. "Thank you, but I can pay for it," Edd smiled.
Kevin pulled the check towards him, "No. It's cool I got this". Edd pulled the check away, "Kevin I insist, I asked you to this outing it's only natural that I pay for it". The red head replied with a shrug, "Yeah, but I ordered the most expensive food, so". Edd shook his head, "That is not a valid reason for you to pay". Kevin shrugged again, "Hey I can sit here all day, being late ain't a big deal to me. But the longer we argue the later you might be". He leaned forward with a smug grin, "Wouldn't wanna mess up that prefect attendance now would we Double D".
Eddward began to pout and removed his hand in frustration. He sighed, "Very well. At least allow me to leave the tip". He spoke in a questioning manner with an annoyed expression. Kevin gave him a laid back shrug and he pulled out his debit card, "Sure". The two took their leave with a goodbye to chief and May as she got in her car to go to school. Edd started on his way when he was stopped, "Yo Double Dork! Where ya goin?" He looked back to see Kevin jogging up to him. "Well seeing as I didn't come with Ed or Eddy, I'll be walking to school". He explained bluntly and Kevin scoffed, "Dude what".
He threw Edd his extra helmet, "Come on dweeb I'll give you a ride". Edd caught the helmet with quick reflexes and gave the red head a questioning smirk. "Paying for my breakfast. A ride to school. Your being quiet the gentlemen Mr. Barr. I'm curious as to what you'd want in return of all these kind actions". Kevin shrugged, "Can't a guy just be nice to his friend. Call it a welcome back treat from me to you". Edd looked at the helmet, "Hmm, well let me rephrase, such actions deserve a reward. Is there something I can give you to thank you for this… treat". Kevin felt his face grow hotter at the question.
He rubbed the back of his head nervously whispering, "You mean like…. A date". Eddward frowned not hearing the red head, as Kevin's eyes went wide. "Ah, I, I… I meant, I meant an outing… heh ya know just hanging out together and uh stuff" Kevin fumbled over his words trying to not look like a dope. His face was a soft shade of red, and Edd looked confused at the taller teen. Who cleared his throat, "Why don't you… uh let me think about it? I'll… tell ya at the end of school…" Silence followed the fumbled reply and Edd found himself still a bit perplexed, but agreed to the terms with a smile and nod.
Kevin gave a sigh of relief and a weary smile at avoiding the close call and walked to his motorcycle, starting it up. Double D calmly followed his lead and sat down behind him. He shouted over the roar of the engine," I'm trusting your driving skills Kevin. Please do not give me reason to the doubt the choice I've made, to join you on this death trap". Kevin pulled down his helmet shade and gave him a smug grin. "What happened to all that talk you were spouting about riding all types of things".
Edd replied with a frown, "Yes, well majority of those vehicles I was in control of". Kevin looked back at the nerd, "Come on you really don't trust me". "Trust must be earned Kevin," Edd replied. Kevin huffed kicking back the kickstand and revved the engine, "Hmph, well then ya better hold on tight so I can get paid!" Eddward did as told as the bike took off.