Matthew Barr looked at . The boys left eye was a nasty purple color and barely opened.

"Hello Eddward, I'm actually glad you're here. Have a seat son."

Edd sat down, looking into Kevin's face for answers. The redhead was deathly pale. Edd began to get scared. He asked, "Mr. Barr, what's going on?"

"As you know, I am a public defender." Edd nodded, wondering what his job had to do with anything. "I am Nikolas Raneir's appointed attorney. "

Edd blinked, "what?" He looked at Kevin's father in astonishment.

"Yes, and though I'm not allowed to speak about the case outside of the office, I need to two if there is anything you didn't tell the police. Any details you may have forgotten? I need to know, so there is no surprises."

"N-no I told them everything. I assure you Mr. Barr."

Looking at his son Mathew said, "Kevin, is there anything you want to tell me?" Kevin snapped out if his haze.

"No, Edd told them everything."

"Hmm ok then."Mr. Barr wasn't sure if he believed the boys, but let it passed. "I just wanted to be sure." Standing, he said, "I have to get back to the office, but before I go, Kevin one more thing."

The redhead looked up at his father. "What?"

Matthew looked between the teens, eyes twinkling, "I'm not ready to be a grandfather so hands to yourself please."

Kevin flushed crimson as Edd laughed nervously. The jock looked at his father, wide eyed. "W-what?"

"Don't play coy with me son." His father said, "it's so obvious that you two are together, it's comical."

His son squirmed as he said, "um, yeah. We are. Y-you don't care?"

"Now why on earth would I care. You're my son and I love you, and I'll love whoever choose to be with. As long as they make you happy." He eyed the two teens worried. "You are happy right?"

Kevin nodded unable to speak. He could never have dreamed his dad would take the news so well.

Mr. Barr nodded once in approval and said, "good, now I really have to get back." Leaning down to hug his son, Matthew Barr turned to leave. Wagging his finger at the boys has he left he said, "now behave!"

"Oh my god dad!" Kevin said flaming deeper, as Edd outright laughed. "You are so embarrassing!" His father laughed as he left.

Kevin covered his face with his hands. Edd stopped laughing and said concerned, "what's wrong Kevin."

Kevin let out a small chuckle "nothing D, I didn't expect my dad be accepting. Oh my god and embarrassing!" Kevin busted out laughing. Edd smiled and started laughing too.

They laughed for a good five minutes until Edd managed, "it's a good thing. At least your father is supportive."

"What do you mean? Your parents are homophobic?"

"No, not homophobic, just traditional." Kevin cringed at the way Edd spoke the last word."

"Edd, whats that supposed to mean." Kevin asked sternly

"Nothing, Let's not talk about that ok? Let's meet our friends, we are already late."

"Ok, we won't talk about them. Let's go."

"Kevin," Edd giggled. "You need to change first."

looked down at his jeans, "Oh yeah, right. I'll be right back." He said as he climbed the stairs.

Kevin returned after a few minutes. He was wearing yellow trunks and was pulling a white tee shirt on. Edd blushed as he caught a glimpse of toned skin.

Kevin saw his face redding, "what?" He asked.

"N-nothing. Let's go, ok."

Kevin smiled knowingly, "sure but first, this." The redhead grabbed Edd by the hips, pulled him close and kissed him deeply. Releasing the raventte, he said, "ok now we can go."

Edd's knees were weak as he followed his boyfriend out the door. The grin never leaving his face.

...

Everyone was already in the water by the time they arrived. Nat called to them, "hey there you two are! It's about time you showed up."

Eddy got out of the water, walking up to his best friend, "yeah what the hell took you so long, sockhead?"

"My dad was home. Nothing special." Kevin said waving him off. Eddy cocked his eyebrow, about to comment, when water crashed down on them. Everyone in the water broke out laughing as Nat posed for another strike.

"Oh it's on now!" Kevin yelled as he took his shirt off and cannonballed into the lake. Nazz squealed as Eddy followed suit and nearly jumped onto her. Edd laughed. Rolf got out of the water.

"It's your turn double Edd boy." Rolf picked Edd up.

"Rolf I insist you put me down this instance!" Edd exclaimed struggling, laughing. It was too late. Rolf tossed the raventte into the water, shirt and all.

Edd sputtered and coughed as he broke the surface. Kevin swam over to him concerned.

"You ok?" He asked him.

"Oh, I'm quite fine." He said with another cough, "I am glad I left my phone with my towel though." Edd reached up to make sure his hat was still there. Adjusting it, Kevin saw the end of a scar. He grabbed Edd's wrist and said, "where did that come from he asked, pointing.

The genius's eyes widened as he pulled the hat down farther. Whispering he said, "n-nothing just an old injury is all."

Kevin crossed his arms, "if that's all it is, then why are you acting so weird about it?"

Sighing, Edd said low enough for only Kevin to here, "can we drop it please?"

"Edd, you can tell me anything."

The raventte looked away, and said. "M-my father threw a glass at me when I was seven"

Kevin's eyes flashed with anger. "What the hell, you're not serious are you?"

"Unfortunately Kevin I am. He became angry when I wouldn't adhere to his views"

"His views on what?"

"Religion."

Kevin blinked, "religion?"

"Yes, my parents are extremely religious, and I'm not. Whenever the subject is brought up, it ends badly, ." Edd winced at the memories. "Can we please forget about it?" he pleaded.

Kevin was pissed at the new information. Not only did his dork grow up with bullies at school, but also at home. dammit.

The redhead softened as he spoke, "of course, forget I mentioned it ok?"

Edd was relived. He nodded as the two swam back to their friends.

...

A few hours later after everyone cooled off, Nazz suggested they go to Toni's for pizza. They all agreed to change and meet at eight to grab a slice. Edd held Kevin's hand as they walked back.

The jock's face was wrought with worry. Edd stopped turned to him and asked, "What's troubling you, Kevin?"

Rubbing the back of his neck, Kevin replied, "I just worry about you, is all. I feel protective of you. I know we agreed to forget it, but knowing about your father pisses me off. And I can't do anything about it."

Edd's heart wrenched, "I'm fine, I promise. Please don't worry."

"I can't help it D."

"I'm fine. You really don't need to worry yourself." Edd smiled weakly as his phone went off. Dropping Kevin's hand, he looked at the text. The blood immediately drained from his face.

"What? Who is it from?"

Edd stammered as he handed his phone over.

Eddward your father and I will be home in 3 days, be sure the house is clean,

Love mom

END OF CHAPTER TEN

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