A/N: Okay this chapter is my shortest chapter so far. I didn't mean to make it so short but I am in a big hurry and I have a bunch of other things to do. So I decided that it better to post something short than nothing at all. Enjoy!
On New Years afternoon Ed and Nazz came to check up on Edd since he just left before the fireworks display. They were worry something was wrong but after seeing Edd's sunny disposition those worries fazed away. Afterwards Daniel came and when Edd saw him he was completely shocked.
Daniel had a black eye. It was purple and still a bit inflamed. It looked terrible.
"Oh my goodness. Please, come in." Edd worried.
As he entered and put on the indoor shoes Daniel said calmly. "I'm okay. No need to be worried."
They sat down on the couch. Full of concern Edd asked. "What happen?"
"I did something thing stupid and got hurt in the process."
"That doesn't sound like you at all Dan."
"What can I say Double D? Even I knowingly make mistakes."
"Why?"
"Because they're worth it."
"Was it?"
"I don't know. But I enjoyed making it more than I thought I would."
Edd didn't press any further knowing that this was all he was going to get out of Daniel. It was weird once you got to know Daniel you figure out that you don't know anything about him. Yet he knew everything about you. You could have entire conversations that are nothing more than you talking and Daniel asking questions or delivering insightful advice or commentary. If you tried to ask him something about himself the conversation always ends up being about you and you end up telling more than you wish you did. However, you never feel guilty about.
"Can I get you something to drink?"
"No. I'm good. I just came to check up on you."
"My deepest apologies. I didn't mean to worry you."
"Nah, it's okay. Did the others come by to check on you? They were all really worried as well."
"Yeah, all except Eddy. But I guess his too wrapped up in his popularity and his girlfriend." 'Although, even his girlfriend came to make sure nothing happen to me.'
"Don't be mad at him. He is just figuring things out. But I guess we all are."
Daniel then became very pensive and his eyebrows knitted a little. Edd couldn't help but let his mind wonder. 'For now there is nothing to figure out. Kevin and I are now officially a couple.' At those last few words Edd feel unsure as if the word officially was used improperly. Quickly Edd shook off that feeling. 'No. I will not let myself become a nervous-wreak based on groundless fears. I suffer for over a month for nothing other than to prove that one's own insecurities are our greatest enemy.'
Daniel was now studying Edd's determined face and chuckled this brought Edd out of his thought.
"What are you laughing at?"
Daniel smiled. "I was just thinking that you are a lot stronger than you look." His smile suddenly saddens. "Also you remind me of somebody that I use to know."
One of Daniel's hand caressed Edd's check gently. Normally such a situation would be awkward and strange. But Daniel was lost in his memory and Edd was consumed by the misery in the deep blue pools of Daniel's eyes. Edd's eye began to water and Daniel instantly removed his hand and snapped back to the present. Simultaneously they whispered. "Sorry."
Daniel got up and stated it would be for the best if he left. Edd apologized for crying but Daniel said that it was his fault not Edd's. Daniel left and Edd was left a bit confused. He held on to his heart. Edd saw in Daniel the type of misery you bury deep inside and pray every day it doesn't escape because if it did it would crush you. 'Was it the mistake that got him the black eye that created such sadness? …no those eye betrayed a mistake made long ago.'
There was a knock at the door and Edd answered. It was Kevin.
"I don't want to sound all jealous and what not but Daniel was in there a long time I thought we agreed that…" Kevin stopped talking when he noticed Edd begin to breakdown into tears. Concern he asked. "What? Did he do something to you? What happen?"
Kevin pushed his way inside, closed the door and hugged Edd. He pleads. "Please tell me what's wrong?"
Edd wept. "I don't know. I'm just scared."
This did nothing to clear up Kevin's confusion but they were quickly on the couch and Edd continued to weep in Kevin's arm until he couldn't produce anymore tears.
'Kevin and I are a mistake. But is it a mistake worth doing? A mistake he won't regret? I feel like Dan does; I don't know if this is a mistake worth making but I do enjoy making it. But will I also end up with such misery in my eyes when all is said and done? Can we truly be happy living in the dark?'