I'm back! I am so sorry everyone who is following this story. I had finals, then graduation, and then grad parties and a trip to Alaska! I am terribly sorry for making all of you wait so long, but I am hoping to make up for it by updating quickly and uploading other stories I plan to write.

I'm sure you don't want to read this, but I am happy if you take the time to, but understand if you don't. Again, I am very sorry. But I hope you enjoy this chapter, tootaloo!

Chapter 3

"Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear," Double D continued mumbling as he held onto his stomach. He looked in the mirror of his large bathroom and couldn't decide what was best for today. He did not know what it was, but something was not right. Was it lunch? He packed three different kinds of sandwiches, not sure what Kevin would like best; egg salad, peanut butter and jelly, or turkey and ham. He also brought water and some sort of fizzy energy drink that he thought Kevin might enjoy. He brought small Ziploc baggies of different chips and crackers that looked like fish and tasted like cheese. It was all normal food products, so it couldn't have been the food, but then what?

Was it the clothing Double D decided on? He wore a button up white shirt with short sleeves and a red sweater vest with dark jeans. He wanted something warm and comfortable, seeing as he was always cold. He also packed a simple pair of swim trunks that stopped above his knees, wanting to keep most of his legs covered from the sun. His hat was placed perfectly on his head, shielding him from the sun. His outfit was neatly ironed, so what was missing? What was it that left him feeling as if something was missing? Double D could see his own face redden as his mind dangerously thought of what Kevin would think. He then heard a knock at the door and rushed down stairs. He opened the door and felt his heart pause at the sight of Kevin.

Double D could not think of anything to say. Other than, "You're late, Kevin." He wondered if his face was still red, but it must have been because Kevin smiled down at him.

"I know, sorry dork." He apologized, but the cocky grin placed on his face did not seem to mean it. "You ready?"

"I-I should be ready in a moment, if you would like to wait in the living room." Double D moved, allowing Kevin to step into his home. Kevin went and sat on the L shaped couch as Double D ran to his room, grabbing his bottle of SPF 100 sunscreen. Double D learned his lesson after the one time Eddy forced them to stay on a cliff at the water hole and never went into the sun without being prepared. He placed it into his bag and pulled it over his shoulder. He ran down the stairs to see Kevin looking through old photos on the mantle. Kevin was nearly a foot taller and definitely what girls refer to as "an alpha". He played sports, but Double D never knew which ones. In fact, Double D did not know much about him. How is it that he had no knowledge of him, and yet he still found Kevin…alluring?

Double D never thought much on emotions or attraction, but he found Kevin to be a very attractive individual. Kevin turned, forcing Double D to push his thoughts from his mind. "Are you ready to go?" Kevin spoke with a smile and seemed at ease with talking to him. Double D nodded and they walked together outside, only for Double D to momentarily regret accepting the invitation. "K-Kevin, are we really going to ride on that?" Double D stared at the motorcycle as fear found its way into his stomach. Kevin sat on the motorcycle in such ease that Double D found himself staring at the boy now. Kevin held out a helmet.

"Don't worry, Double D, I'll be careful." Kevin smiled, hoping to reassure the teen with his words and he had. Double D had never heard Kevin say his name, but found himself liking the sound as it rolled from his tongue. Double D placed the helmet on his head, but was unsure of how to wear it. Kevin smiled as he hooked the strap together under Double D's chin and then placed his own on his head. "It'll be fine." He waited for Double D to move behind him and started the bike. Kevin chuckled at the way Double D squeaked and grabbed the seat. "But you got to wrap your arms around me, dork."

Double D felt his face light up as he carefully wrapped his arms around Kevin's lean waist, unsure of how to hold another person. As soon as he felt his grip was tight enough, Kevin pulled out of the driveway and headed for the freeway.

Double D was too terrified to open his eyes, let alone know where they were. He did not let go of Kevin until he felt Kevin's hands on his own and heard his voice.

"You can let go now." His voice sounded hoarse, as if embarrassed. Double D removed his arms and held his chest, feeling himself relax as he looked around. The park was large and filled with numerous rides and water attractions. Double D stepped off the motorcycle, his legs shaking a bit as he watched Kevin get his own bag from the compartment under the seat.

"Alright, let's go." He put his hand on his neck and Double D couldn't help, but notice the small bruise that was there.

How did he do that, He wondered, but forgot about it as Kevin pulled money from a black leather wallet and handed it to the cashier. "Two, please," He said and smiled at the young girl behind the glass who seemed flustered. Double D did not now what to be shocked about most; the fact Kevin had paid for him, or that he said please!

"Oh, Kevin, you didn't need to pay for me, I brought my own money." Double D began pulling out a twenty dollar bill, when Kevin held up a hand to stop him.

"Nah, don't worry, dork. I invited you, I will pay." Kevin smiled and Double D felt his stomach flip. "So what should we go on first?" Kevin's eyes held so much excitement, Double D thought of him as a child.

"Oh, I am content with anything, so you may choose." Double D looked around, missing the way Kevin smiled fondly at him.

The kamikaze, the ring of fire, the wooden rollercoaster, and the tilt-a-whirl later, both boys decided it was safe to eat. Double D pulled Kevin to a seating table, confusing Kevin until he opened the bag he had brought. "I didn't know what you would enjoy, so feel free to choose any of them." The raven-haired boy smiled, hoping Kevin would enjoy one of the items. Kevin laughed as he picked up the egg salad and took a bite.

"Thanks, man. I appreciate it." Kevin ate the sandwich and watched Double D who took small bites out of the peanut butter and jelly. Kevin managed to eat the egg salad, the turkey and ham, and a small bag of chips, while Double D only ate his sandwich.

"Are you ready to go swimming?" Kevin asked as he threw away his garbage. Double D looked at him with bewilderment. "What?! Kevin, you cannot go swimming until after eating!"

Kevin looked at the teen and laughed. "You do not. I do it all the time." He watched as the boy stared at him contemplating. His whole life, he was told you had to wait. You would drown if you didn't, but Kevin has tested the theory multiple times– or so he says. Double D after a moment of him running his tongue over his gapped teeth nodded his head in agreement to change.

They headed for the locker rooms, needing to change into swim suits before they went to any water attractions. Kevin was out first, his upper body exposed to the world while the rest of him was covered by a pair of dark green swim trunks. He stood by the doors, only feeling slightly irritated with how long it was taking the dork, but he used the time to think.

Why did he think Double D was cute? The dork was just that; a dork. Sure, he wasn't Eddy, the biggest loser of all time, but he was still one of the Eds. Kevin never felt much need to get to know any of them… so why did he feel a need to get to know Double D? I'm just curious, that's all, Kevin thought as he pulled off his hat to run his fingers through his hair. I just want to learn his story, I mean, anyone would after seeing that. Kevin heard the sound of someone behind him and turned to see the boy coming out of the bathroom. He placed his bag in the locker beside Kevin and then fiddled with his shirt. He had changed into his swim trunks- they were red- but he still had his shirt on. Kevin noticed how Double D seemed to be contemplating something. And he was right.

Double D was worried about being over exposed to the sun without his lotion on, but he couldn't reach his back. He didn't think about it until he was in the bathroom and that is why it took him so long. He tried every way possible, but the center of his back escaped him every time he reached. He sighed and grabbed the lotion from his bag. He looked at Kevin who stood there as if this was natural, the two of them standing this close with Kevin half-naked, the two appearing to be friends. Double D sighed, knowing it was going to be humiliating, but the idea of being sunburned was worse than asking the question.

"Kevin," Double D earned Kevin's attention who simply stared down at him. "Could you…could you perhaps assist me in putting on my sun screen?" Double D held out the bottle and tried not to make eye contact. Kevin wanted to slam his head against the locker. He knew his ears were probably as red as his hair and hated himself for it. He was not one to react this way, so why do it with him?! It made no sense! He looked at Double D who simply stared towards the small arcade, ignoring the situation until Kevin sighed. It was not an annoyed sigh, or one of anger, but one you would do to clear your mind.

"Sure, but you're going to have to take off your shirt, ya know." Kevin said pointing to Double D's chest. The boy pulled off his sweater and began to unbutton his white button up. Kevin tried not to focus on the slender fingers moving buttons through holes, or the way the shirt easily slid down one shoulder, or how gangly those arms were.

But he could only try.

Double D folded the shirt and sweater and placed them in his bag, allowing Kevin to see the back he was supposed to be touching. Double D was not short for a male. He had his growth spurt earlier than most children though so he was stuck at 5'9" while Kevin managed to grow to an even 6'. Kevin was more slimmed muscle, while Double D had a slight build and smaller frame. He was pale and thin, different from Kevin. Yet, somehow, Kevin found it endearing.

Double D straightened himself up and turned around, letting Kevin be able to reach his back. He squeezed the lotion onto his hand and closed the bottle before rubbing the lotion onto Double D's back. The smaller male shivered from the cold lotion and Kevin tried to ignore every time he did it. But he noticed that he did it when Kevin would run a finger across his spine. He quickly rubbed the lotion from his shoulders to the small of his back, loosely letting his fingers relax against the dork's sides.

"You know," Kevin said, starting the nerd. "I wouldn't even be doing this for Nat." He laughed a little and so did Double D.

"Then why do it for me?" Double D asked, just curious of their difference. Kevin paused for a moment, unsure of what kind of answer to give. So he simply gave an honest one.

"Cause I knew you would die in the sun if I didn't. You are kind of a vanilla face." He smirked as the boy in question turned to look at him, his face red and his nose scrunched into and obvious pout.

"I am not a vanilla face. That would mean my face had a flavor, Kevin, which it does not." He said with a mocking tone as he crossed his arms. Kevin laughed as he put his hands on his hips.

"Oh yeah," He smirked playfully, enjoying their banter. "How would you know?"

This stumped Double D as he thought of a good comeback, but found he couldn't find one, so he just rolled his eyes. He looked at Kevin and couldn't help, but chuckle and how wide his smile was.

"Come on, let's go to the wave pool." Kevin closed the locker and Double D followed as they continued to laugh together.

I like this chapter, just because of its sweetness. I have already started Ch. 4 so I hope it will be done quickly. Thank you for reading!