No one had noticed the new arrival to the group, as they were all busy trying to get their tents set up. Kevin and Nat had already got theirs put up and had started digging a fire pit in the sand. Rolf gave up on his tent and just threw it over his gear and sleeping bag like a tarp to keep the sand out. Ed got stuck putting up both the tents that they had brought and by the time he finished the rest of the kids that had been invited had shown up.

Ed and Kevin started to introduce everyone to their teammates and Nazz did the same with the girls from her cheer squad that she had asked to come. Everyone seemed to be a little awkward at first but were warming up quickly. Ed went to make Eddy go meet Sam who was in most of his classes when he realized that he hasn't seen Double D yet.

"Eddy have you seen Double D? He should have been here already. "

"No I haven't let's go ask Nazz."

"Yeah, ok. It isn't like him to be late so I'm just kinda worried you know. "

"Yeah man I know exactly what you mean. "

The two boys go up to Nazz who is with Nat and Kevin talking. Ed taps on her shoulder to get her attention real quick. The blonde turns around to see what's up.

"Hey have you seen Double D ? He was supposed to get here a bit ago and he is always on time but I haven't seen him yet. "

Nazz and Kevin immediately look worried, they know how important punctuality is to Eddward .

"No we haven't seen him. Lets get Rolf Sarah and Jimmy and go looking up and down the beach maybe he got dropped of at the wrong place."

"Nazz is right you guys go ahead and start I think we should tell the others what Double Dork looks like and have them help as well."

Ed gets Sarah and Jimmy, and Nazz calls Rolf and the other kids over to explain what's going on. After Nazz tells everyone that they are looking for Double D who hasn't shown up yet she asked if anyone has any questions.

"Umm who is Double D? What does he look like? "

Kevin looks at Nat and starts to answer but Eddy beats him to it.

"He's mine and Ed's best friend, he was supposed to be here and no one has seen him. He-"

Eddy gets cut off by Sarah this time.

"Double is never late and he's the type of guy who always does what he says he's gonna do. And he said he would be here! "

Justin just looked at Sarah then at Ed before replying.

"... So what does he look like...?"

This time Nazz answered, laughter in her eyes realizing that no one could find Double D if they didn't know what he looks like.

"Double D is taller than Kevin, but shorter than Rolf and Ed. He has blue eyes and black hair and is pale and skinny. "

Kevin just thinks about that description for a second before remembering the best way to find Double D. He smiles before starting the obvious.

"You'll know its the right guy if he is wearing a black beanie on his head, Double D never takes it off!"

Nat just stares at Kevin then looks over to Ed and Eddy before grinning his head off.

"I think your all blind. "

With those words Nat turns around and walks over to where a couple of trees are, a few meters from the campsite and scoops a large mass off the ground. The mass made a loud squeak and when Nat turned around everyone saw it wiggling and trying to be put down. Nat walked back with a big smirk and tossed his package at Ed who easily caught it. It was a cranky sleepy Double D.

"Double D! How long have you been here? What were you doing under that tree? Why were you asleep on the ground? We didn't see you and got so worried.I was starting to think you'd been kidnapped or frozen like in Arctic Space Mutants or something even weirder."

It is so funny when I see the old Edd pop out for a bit, I must have really worried him . I feel bad about being such a bother.

"Hello Ed, I arrived shortly after you began to set up camp. Everyone seemed to be busy, and as I didn't want to be a bother I sat in the shade and began to read. I must have dozed off due to the heat because the next thing I know I am being carried around and roughly thrown about. I apologize for any inconvenience I've caused."

The kids who didn't know Double D, and therefore hadn't ever heard him talk before, just stared at him like he was an alien. Except Nat , he just looked like some one had hit him in the head with a frying pan. Kevin noticed that Nat seemed stunned by Double D and watched as his friend looked the boy up and down . For some reason the jock was really mad he had no idea why but the thought of Nat checking out the dork pissed him off and when he spoke you could hear it.

"Good he's found, now can we get back to our day?"

Nazz and Ed glared at Kevin and Ed pulled Double D over to the tents he had set up. Rolf asked if anyone wanted to go swim yet and almost everyone agreed and went to change into their swimwear.

Nat looked over at Kevin and saw him staring at Double D. Nat found it amazing that Kevin was watching the slender boy as if he belonged to him. It was even more interesting because Kevin had been super uncomfortable when he first found out that Nat was pansexual at least until he got to know him better. Nat suddenly decided on an mischievous idea, just to pick on his red headed friend.

"So Kevin, what's the deal with Double Cutie over there? "

What? What's Nat talking about... is he interested in the dweeb?

"What do you mean man? What about the dork? "

"Well for one how do you know him? And why did you never tell me you had such a adorable friend. I mean the way he talks is so dorky but just look at those big eyes of his, I could get lost in his eyes."

Ok, now take the bait and go into a jealous rage. This is gonna be hilarious!

"Dude..."

Nat what the fuck!? Really just because his eyes are a gorgeous midnight blue and remind you of a night sky full of brilliant stars-WHAT AM I THINKING! Shit I need to answer him , shit, shit, shit!

" He's just a kid I grew up with, he lives across the street from me. And I don't know what you mean about his looks."

Oh you lying SOB...

Why did that feel like a lie ?

At the same time that those two were talking Edd was spending time with Ed and Eddy getting the third degree about no one knowing where he was.

"Man we were about to go on a manhunt for your ass ,and we couldn't even call you or anything. "

"Language Eddy. "

"Dee, you gotta get a cellphone. Were in junior high, its time. For good sakes even Sarah and Jimmy have phones and the're still kids. "

"I just do not see the need for one. I go to school and spend time with the two of you, unless I'm at home. I currently do not partake of extracurriculars nor do I have much of a social life outside of the cul-de-sac I'm afraid to say. "

*sigh*

Just when Eddy was going to try to explain it to him Sarah walked up to the trio. After glaring at her older brother she shoved Eddy out of the way and batted her lashes at Edd awkwardly.

" Double D, would you like to help me find seashells? We can walk together on the beach and look for them. "

Oh no I need an excuse think think think!

Eddward sees everyone is playing around in the water except for his group and Kevin and his friend who were talking. He makes a decision about which is the lesser of two evils and gives her a reply.

"Ummm... I'm very sorry Sarah but Kevin wanted to introduce me to his friend, maybe later ok. "

With an obviously fake smile she says ok and lets him go over to the other boys. In an effort to remind Sarah that he only thinks of her as his friends baby sister he ruffles her hair before rushing over to Kevin and the boy he did not know. As soon as he gets close enough he whispers so as to not be heard by the young girl.

"Kevin, please act like you wanted me to come over here. I'm avoiding Sarah. "

Kevin holds back a laugh before whispering back to the nerd.

"Are you really afraid of a child? "

"That child shares genetics with Ed , she could bench press me without breaking a sweat. Not to mention the last time I said something instead of making an excuse to leave she got mad and broke three of my fingers."

"... Shit that girl needs anger management ."

"Language Kevin. "

"Anyway*eye roll* You do realize anyone could bench press you, you can't possibly weigh more than Jimmy your so scrawny. "

"I'll have you know I am not scrawny, I merely do not possess very much bulk."

Nat had been watching the interaction this whole time noticing how the two boys paid no mind to his existence, they were so involved with each other. They had been bantering back and forth for a bit when he decided to break it up.

*cough*

Eddward looks over into a pair of golden eyes twinkling with amusement. Flushing with embarrassment for forgetting that he was there Edd looks to Kevin for a introduction. Before Kevin had a chance, Nat jumped in front of him and grabbed Eddward's hand. Thinking he was going to shake his hand Eddward was unconcerned at first but when Nat kissed his hand he turned beet red and started shaking.

"Hi, I'm Nat. It's nice to finally get to talk to you, after all I don't usually pick guys up until after I know their name. "

"Pick up? Oh! Your the brute that threw me at Ed! Why did you do that anyway? "

"Well my dear, it seemed the easiest way to let everyone know where you were. Also I have yet to catch your name sweet cheeks."

Edd looks at Kevin for help since he has no idea how to deal with the very flirtatious young man. Kevin just looks annoyed before giving the two a proper introduction, well sorta proper.

"Nat this is Eddward Vincent. Since we all grew up together with him Ed and Eddy he goes by Double this is Nathan Goldberg, I met him at baseball camp and we became fast friends. He's weird but awesome so I hope you can get along."

After the introduction the boys talked for a few more minutes before Nat said he wanted to get in the water. Kevin and Nat into their tent to change and Double D went towards Ed's tent to dig through his bag for his swim trunks.

Eddward changes into his bright blue swim trunks and a white t-shirt. After changing he looks down at himself in irritation.

These were the only pair that fit my waist, but they only go to my finger tips... I hope no one says anything...

Eddward leaves the tent and goes to where everyone else has gathered hiding behind Ed as soon as he gets close enough. Nazz and her girlfriends are making a sand castle, although it really just looks like a mound of sand with shells on it. Sarah and Jimmy are playing in the waves while Eddy tries to splash them all the other guys are just sitting or standing around chatting. Out of no where Eddy looks up and sees Edd, he immediately busts out in laughter.

"Christ sockhead, are you wearing Jimmy's swimsuit? The're so short, is like girls clothes! "

As soon as everyone heard Eddy they all turned to look at Double D who was vainly trying to hide by pulling his beanie over his eyes . Eddy was still laughing, and a few others chuckled but everyone else was just staring at the lithe figure in the blue shorts. Surprisingly Jimmy was the one who broke the silence.

"Actually Eddy looking at him in those I think he's skinnier than me as well. "

This time it was Eddward himself who burst out laughing. Peeking out from under his hat he just smirked before telling Jimmy to prove it. Jimmy took the challenge and told everyone to find something to measure with. Rolf went to his useless tent and cut two of the tie strings off to give to Jimmy. By now everyone had stopped what they were doing to watch the little spectacle .

Nat took one of the strings and Justin took the other while they decided the best way to measure the boys.

"I think we could just wrap it around their waists and cut it once it goes around once, then put the strings next to each other to see which is longer. "

Justin agrees and walks over to Double D to start measuring. After wrapping the string around his waist he looks at the smaller boy. In his observance he notices that in addition to his slender frame the boy has incredibly long inky black lashes and blush pink lips.

Is this really a dude?

"Umm, you need to take off your shirt. Its so big on you I can't get a good measurement."

Edd blushes a bit and looks at where the string is seeing his shirt bunched up proving Justin correct. He lifts his shirt up and over his head making sure not to disturb his hat as he does. Justin blushes a bit before re-measuring him and cutting the string. Eddward immediately puts his shirt back on.

Nat and Justin hold the strings together with the bottom of the strings lined up with each other. Before showing the results Nat grins.

"Any bets? "

Sam, Ed's friend speaks up first.

"The kid has got to be smaller, I mean that's life you know. "

One of the girls gave her opinion as well.

" I don't know the tall guy is tiny, did you see when he took his shirt off? I think he might be smaller. "

After a few minutes of letting everyone guess the boys finally show the full length of the strings. Barely a half inch difference in the length proved that Jimmy was in fact right.