5:45. A quarter of a hour until Sutton's party. I was holding a homemade grooming wheel, complete with combs, hair irons, hair dryers, all things girls use on their hair. It was the least I could do to apologize to Sutton. I stood in my front yard, waiting for Ed and Eddy to show up.
Eddy finally showed up, looking ridiculous. He was wearing his Elvis costume from last Halloween.
"Why, Eddy? Aren't we embarrassed enough?" I asked him.
Eddy laughed. "My brother told me chicks are only attracted by one thing-cash. I want to look rich for Nazz." He remarked, striking a ridiculous pose.
I sighed. "That is so superficial, Eddy. Female admirers want meaningful things like sincerity, respect and good grooming." I pointed out intelligently.
I didn't even notice Ed walk over. "And gravy, Double D. Don't forget gravy." He said.
I sighed again. "Let's just go before we're late, fellas." I said, motioning for them to follow me to Nazz's house.
We got to Nazz's house just a minute before six. Luckily, Sutton hadn't shown. Maybe we could just drop off our gifts and leave.
"Glad to see you, guys!" Nazz shouted, smiling and running up to us.
I started to sweat again. Oh dear...
Before I could make a fool of myself, the door opened. Oh mercy, it was Sutton.
Her red hair was in the same long braid it had always been in. She was wearing a black top and teal skirt. She looks very pretty... I started to think, but then stopped myself.
She smiled at everybody, but her smile faded when she saw Ed, Eddy, and I. I quickly hid behind Ed, who also looked frightened. Sutton walked over to Nazz and began talking to her, to my luck.
For most of the party, I hid under the snack table. That is, until somebody else crawled under there, obviously escaping the party. The person turned, and a long red braid bumped me in the back.
"Sutton?" I asked in rare confusion.
She turned to me with wide eyes. "You! You're that sock kid watching me through my window this morning!" She whispered violently. "And now I see you at this party? Why can't I move in like a normal kid?" She asked herself.
I nodded, ashamed. "Yes. And I wanted to ap-" I started to apologize, but was stopped. The table cloth was lifted, revealing Rolf.
"Girl with hair of fire! Sock bearing Ed boy! Rolf has been looking for you. For it is time to present gifts!" He said.
Sutton shrugged and climbed out under the table, motioning for me to follow. I hesitated, but followed her anyways.
"Rolf must go first!" Rolf cried, taking a large gourd out of his pocket. "Rolf grew this in the old country, with the help of his Great Nano! Weep at the sight of Rolf's pride!" He said, giving her the gourd.
"Gee, thanks Rolf." Sutton said, ovbiously trying to be nice.
Gift by gift went past, until it was down to Ed and I. I presented my gift first.
"It's a grooming wheel. All the things you need to aid your hair." I said, presenting it to Sutton.
To my surprise, she smiled as she took it. "Thanks. Edd, right?" She asked.
I nodded. "Yes, you're welcome. My nickname is Double D." I said.
She smiled again and put the gift to the side. Then, it was on to Ed's gift.
"Your turn, Ed." I said, gesturing to Sutton.
To my surprise, Ed jumped through the air, landed in front of Sutton, and started spraying her with some liquid. She coughed and tried to wave him away.
"Good heavens, Ed! What are you doing?" I asked him frantically.
"I am spraying the alien with alien repellant!" He shouted back, continuing to spray Sutton.
Sutton's skin began to rash out. "You idiot, I'm not an alien! That's coconut air freshener! I'm allergic!" She snapped. Her skin was red. Sutton ran out of the house, trying to cover herself.
Eddy laughed. "Way to go, Lumpy!" He cheered, slapping Ed on the back.
My jaw hit the floor, so to speak.
Kevin growled at Ed. "Dork!" He said, and punched him in the chest.
I quickly tried to pull Ed and Eddy away, but ended up being caught in the mess.
This is going to hurt in the morning.