A/N

I struggled through this chapter. I know where the story's going but it'll be a few chapters until then. Otherwise the timeline won't make sense. So please bear with me guys. Thank you.

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Edd sighed as he released Kevin. The redhead stared into his blue eyes, heart twinging at the pain he saw.

"Edd," he said hesitantly.

Edd forced his best gap toothed smile, "I'm alright, Kevin." He was lieing and Kevin knew it. The jock sighed as he said,

"No you're not D, but we don't have to talk about it now. If you don't want to."

Edd's eyes began to well up but the teen pushed the tears back. no not here, he thought, not now.

"Thank you, but I assure you I am fine."

Kevin looked at his fake smile and sighed again. "Ok. If you say so, dork." dammit why won't he talk to me " do you still want to go to the pier?"

Edd nodded, "yes."

Kevin smiled for Edd's benefit, "ok I'll meet you downstairs then ok?"

Edd nodded again, "ok."

...

Edd's mother was in the kitchen when he came down. He wanted to hate her. In truth the redhead did, but not near as much as he thought he should.

"Hey." He said quietly.

Barbara jumped, nearly dropping her cup of tea in the process.

"O-oh hello. You startled me."

"Sorry."

"It's quite alright." Mrs Vincent said, shaking. "So, uh, you and Eddward are, um." She trailed off. She never could have imagined being so far out of the loop. Eddward was her only son. how did it get this far, she thought.

Kevin bristled at her question. "If you're asking if we're dating, then the answer is yes." He said shortly.

"O-ok. I would never have thought he went that way is all." She said simply.

"Yeah, well." Kevin didn't know what to say. Edd's mother wasn't attacking him but the redhead still felt uneasy. Luckily, it was in that moment, Edd walked into the room. "Hey," Kevin breathed in relief, "are you ready to go?"

Mrs Vincent looked at her son as her heart sunk. Edd's left eye was slowly yellowing. His former upturned nose was crooked and he looked like he might never smile again. what happened to my little boy she thought.

The raventte looked between his mother and his boyfriend with wary eyes. "Yes. Are you?"

Kevin grabbed his hand and said, "of course."

Shooting his mother one last look, Edd said, "ok let's go."

The two left hand in hand.

...

Even though it was Sunday, the pier was crowded. Adults and kids alike ran around. The rides were in full swing and the air smelled of fried foods. Kevin put his bike in park and took his helmet off. Edd followed suit and got off the Harley.

Securing the helmets, Kevin hopped off as well and took hold of Edd's hand. Squeezing it, the redhead said, "so what do you want to do first, D?"

"I don't know," the raventte said shrugging. anything to keep my mind busy he thought.

"Ok, why don't we get some tickets for rides, huh?" Kevin suggested helpfully.

Edd nodded, "that's a good idea." The two teens got in line and waited for their turn.

As they waited, Kevin was tackled hugged from behind.

"What the hell" he sputtered as he turned around. Nat laughed hysterically as Nazz shook her head.

"Sorry man! I couldn't resist," the aqua haired boy said, still laughing.

"I told him not to, unless he wanted to get socked in the stomach." Nazz said, "but he wouldn't listen."

Kevin shrugged and rubbed the back of his neck, "eh it's all good. What's up?"

"Not much," the blonde said. "Just thought we get out. I have a real craving for cotton candy."

It was their turn. Kevin bought the ride tickets and said, "yeah it's a good day for it."

Edd nodded weakly, his mind elsewhere. A thought sprung into his head.

"Hey do you guys want to ride the Peach Pit?" The three teens stared at the genius in awe. The Peach Pit was the the piers most infamous rollercoaster. Edd had always stayed away from it, preferring the Ferris wheel instead.

"Uh sure, double D," Nazz said skeptically, "if you really want to, that is."

Edd forced another smile, "sure it should be fun."

Shaking his head Kevin laughed and said, "alright then let's go, the lines not long right now."

"Good," Edd said, "are you two coming?" He looked at Nat and Nazz.

"Yeah," they both said, still surprised Edd had suggested the rollercoaster. The four teens got in line.

...

After the ride ended Edd's adrenaline was pumping. He felt a little better.

"I can't believe it took me this long to ride!" The raventte exclaimed, "it wasn't bad at all. Fun actually."

Kevin chuckled and said nothing as he looked at his dork.

"Yeah well I'm never riding that again after eating chilli cheese fries," Nat said clutching his stomach.

"Who told you to eat three orders?" Nazz asked teasing.

"Hey, I like chili cheese fries!"

Edd covered his mouth trying not to laugh, "Well it appears that they do not like you."

Nat scowled at him and everyone bursted out laughing.

"Oh shut up!" The aqua haired teen said rolling his eyes.

...

Later that evening, Kevin and Edd leaned against the railing of the pier. Nat a Nazz had left and they were among the few still out. Fireflies flickered here and there.

Edd rested his head on Kevin's shoulder and sighed.

"What is it D," Kevin asked concerned.

"It's nothing, I'm just glad you convinced me to come out today," he said sighing, "I really needed it."

Kevin wrapped his arm around the raventte's shoulder, "I'm glad you feel better."

"I do," for now he thought sadly.

"Good," Kevin smiled as he pulled his boyfriend into a kiss.

END OF CHAPTER FOURTEEN

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