Kevin got on his motorcycle and headed to the gas station. H needed to fill up and get a pack of cigarettes. I'll be just a minute he thought as he pulled up to the pump. Cutting the engine, the he went inside. Kevin hated prepaid stations, but the closest to the school, and he didn't want to keep his dork waiting. Kevin blushed slightly as he thought about Edd.
Reaching the front of the line, the redhead got his smokes and put 15 on pump 3. As he exited a voice came from his left. "Fancy meeting you here, Barr." Kevin's eyes turned cold as he looked at the rival quarterback.
"Garrett, the fuck do you want?" Kevin snarled.
"Oh, not much. Just to beat the shit out of your sorry ass."
"Bring it, jackass."
...
Edd glanced at his phone. 5:28 p.m. The raventte was getting worried. Kevin should have been home by now. A sinking feeling filled Edd's gut as he texted his boyfriend again.
Is everything ok? Where are you?
Edd waited until six before messaging the other eds. The raven got in his car and headed into town in search of his boyfriend. Panic clouded his judgment as he sped on. kev, where are you? Edd could barely control the tears as he pulled up to the school. His friends were already waiting.
Meeting Edd at his car, Eddy asked, "what is all this about sockhead?" Despite his gruff tone, Eddy's face was full of concern.
"I think something bad happened to Kevin. I-I can feel it."
"What happened double D," Ed asked fearfully.
"I don't know. We were going to watch a movie at my house, but Kevin hasn't shown up. I'm really worried." Tears began streaming down his face, it's useless trying to stop them now he thought.
Eddy placed a hand on his best friend's shoulder. "Dude, don't worry. We'll find him. Now come on. Where could he have gone?"
"I-I don't know!" An internal scream ripped through Edd's mind. I'm not nearly strong enough for this.
Pulling Edd away from the drivers door, Eddy got in the boys car. "Get in" he said holding his hands out for the keys.
"Where are we going?" Ed asked getting in.
"We're going to look for him, Ed." Getting in, Edd wrung his hands.
"W-what if we don't Eddy?"
Glancing at Edd he said, "we will Ed, we will."
...
"Dude, I'm sorry about your eye." Marie said as she handed Kevin and ice pack. "My cousin is an asshole."
"It's not your fault, I guess I wanted to join the black eye club." Kevin winced as he laughed. Groaning, the redhead leaned back in his chair. He'd gotten his ass beat. Mike and his crew had been relentless. If Marie and her sisters had been shopping in the area the fight would've been worse.
Marie had a mean right hook. Her sisters could take care of their own as well. Kevin was grateful for the Kanker's. He was confused however. Looking at Marie with his good eye, Kevin had to ask. "Why did you help me anyways?"
Marie stared him down before saying simply, "double D would never forgive me if I didn't. I hate the fact you two are together. But Edd deserves to be happy. Even if it's with you." She wanted to scream as she continued. "You better treat him right."
"Don't worry" Kevin said casting his eye downward, "as long as he'll let me, I will" Suddenly, realization washed over him. "Shit!" He said as he shot up, ice pack falling to the floor.
"What?"
"D, doesn't know what happened. I was on my way over there when Mike showed up." shit he thought as he frantically searched for his phone. He located it in his jacket. The screen had been crack in the brawl but was otherwise fine. Opening it, four text messages and two missed calls. shit. shit shit
"everything alright dude?"
"No I got to go, thanks for helping me but-"
"Sit down." Marie said pushing him back in the chair. ""I'll call him. You need to fucking rest for a bit. Pretty sure ya gotta a cracked rib." The girl pulled her out and dialed the number. Kevin could hear Edd's voice over the line.
" , sorry I can't talk right-" Marie cut him off.
"Double D, chill. Kevin's over here."
"W-what? What are you talking about?"
"My cousin jumped him outside the gas station. He's fine, just freaking out over you." Kevin strained to hear the other end.
"Yeah, yes. Of course." Marie handed Kevin the phone.
"Hey Edd, I'm ok." Marie rolled her eyes as she shook her head.
"Kevin? Oh thank goodness!" A sob choked in the raventte's voice. "I was worried sick."
"I'm sorry D. I'm ok though."
"We'll be there in ten minutes."
"We'll?" Kevin asked.
"Eddy, Ed and I."
"Oh ok." Kevin's head dropped. great
"Stay right there, I'll see you soon." Edd ended the call and Kevin gave it back to Marie.
She coocked an eyebrow questionably.
"He's on his way" the redhead said.
...
Eddy ignored the speed limit as he raced to the trailer park. He shot a glance sideways. Edd was deathly pale. His hands were trembling.
All my fault Edd thought, this happened because of me. He tried to steady his hands but failed. Tears stung his eyes but did not fall. all my fault all my fault
"Hey man, it's ok. Kevin said he was fine," Eddy tried reassuringly, "that's good right?"
Blue eyes blinked, "he just said he was alright." Edd thought out loud.
"What do you mean double D?" Ed asked from the back seat. Edd didn't answer, but instead stared ahead. all my fault all my fault.
The car barely came to a stop in front of the trailer when Edd threw open . He rushed up the drive not bothering to knock. oh God he thought. Kevin was seated in a kitchen chair. His left eye mirrored Edd's own. There was blood on his shirt. He looked awful. The redhead jumped as the door slammed.
"Edd, hey" he said trying to stand. Marie pushed him back down.
"I thought I told you to stay put."
"I'm fine." Kevin all but whined as he gripped his side.
Guilt filled Edd with dread when he realized the severity of the situation. all my fault
Eddy sucked in his breath as he opened the door and saw Kevin. "Dude, they got you bad."
Sighing Kevin said, "I'm fine, just a little bruised is all."
Eddy opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by Edd. Fighting the voice in his head he said, "You are most certainly not fine Kevin. You clearly have broken ribs. What, what happened?" The last sentence came out barely audible not
"My ribs are not broken. Don't worry." Kevin avoided the question.
"How can I not worry, Kevin?" all my fault. Edd collapsed onto the floor. Bringing his knees to his chest, Edd buried his face in his arms.
"Uh, maybe we should leave them alone." Marie said.
Eddy looked at Edd and said, "Yeah, probably a good idea. Come on Ed." The three went outside, leaving the couple alone.
Edd sat huddled on the floor. He felt like himself unraveling. The redhead's heart twinged at the sight. Getting up slowly, he joined his boyfriend on the floor. Taking his hand in his own, Kevin tilted Edd's face towards him.
Depressed blue met caring green.
"Edd," Kevin said softly, "I really am ok. I promise."
"How do you know that. You haven't been to a doctor."
Chuckling slightly, Kevin said simply, "I don't need to go to a doctor. I'll be fine."
Edd stared at him with pain and concern in his eyes. Looking away he said, "it's my fault. My fault that they went after you." all my fault
"Like hell it is. Mike is just an asshole-"
Edd stopped Kevin by said, "it is my fault though. If it weren't for me you wouldn't be in this situation. It's because of me. Us being together gave him the ammunition to attack. It's-it's all my fault." Edd finally broke down in tears. He couldn't fight it anymore.
Kevin felt his heart fucking break, as he realized how bad Edd was hurting. He gently pulled his dork close. Cupping Edd's face in his hands, the redhead said in the most caring tone possible, "Eddward Vincent, don't you dare blame yourself for this. Shit happens. I'm fine and I'm not going anywhere. You're stuck with me. Got it dork?"
Edd looked into his boyfriend's green eyes and quietly whispered, "understood."
"Good," the redhead said smiling. Wiping away tears from Edd's cheeks, Kevin kissed the dork he loved.
END OF CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
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