Author's Note: SHE LIIIIIIIIVES. Hello friends, I am here. I'm sorry this chapter took a while to come out, and after all the positive reviews I got from the last chapter, I have a feeling this will not compare ;_; I'm sorry, I've been getting so busy and distracted, and inspiration just wouldn't come to me...and I've been dealing with some personal stuff. But I guess things are getting a tad better now? Next chapter might take a little bit as well, since I have my last 2 midterms coming up in too weeks.
Kids, university is hard LOL. But it'll be worth it in the end!
I am killing myself with my NatxEddxKevin feels LOL...and I got hit with a nostalgic GamTav feelwave, so I might make a oneshot or short fic about my fave troll OTP :)
ENJOY!
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Ch. 6: Who Would've Thought?
Had that really just happened? Had Nathan Goldberg kissed him? him of all people? Double D couldn't believe it; the moment was like a daze, and part of him wasn't even sure it had actually happened.
Nat was starting to get a little worried that perhaps he had crossed a line with the little dork. He was a straightforward person himself, so he wasn't always accustomed to thinking before acting. Nat went by his gut feeling, and his gut feeling was telling him that it was now or never.
He had been having a good time with Double D, and he felt that Double D was having a nice time with him too, and being Double D, the way he saw it, if he didn't want to kiss him / kiss him back, it would be clearly known.
In front of him, the beanie-wearing boy opened his mouth, trying with all he could to get any sound out. He closed his mouth, then opened it again, and finally he was able to say, "Oh."
'Oh? OH?! Honestly Eddward? Is that really all you can say at such a moment? You should be blowing up! That was….that was…JUST WHAT DOES NAT INTEND WITH SUCH AN ACT?!"
Nat let out a breathy giggle, "That good huh?"
"Uhh…"
"Or not?"
"I…"
"Double Dude, a full sentence would be greatly appreciated here."
Double D cleared his throat, "O-of course…I just…never expected that."
"Never?"
Double D nodded his head.
"I see… SURPRIIIISSSEEE!" Nat raised his voice, but not enough for an actual scream, and waved his hands in the air as he laughed; but then stopped once he saw Double D was still blank. "You ok man?"
"My friend just kissed me by using a childish Truth or Dare game…yes I am just spectacular at this moment Nathan, thank you." Double D didn't mean for his words to come out spiked with some venom, but they kind of did, and he felt horrible when he began to notice Nat's eyes become sad.
"I guess it was too much after all…I'm sorry dude. Won't happen again, I promise."
"What? No no, Nat, I meant…I…I'm just surprised that's all…I'd be lying if I said I was angry I suppose…"
"So…you're not mad at me?" 'Oh thank god…not sure if I would've been able to keep that promise for long…obviously I would've tried though!...For him."
"Yes Nathan, I'm not mad. Although…if you ever have the uhm…urge to repeat the k-kiss…please warn me beforehand…"
'Repeat? As in do once again? As in I can?' Nathan gulped and a bright grin took over his face, "Yeah! I've learned my lesson! Next time I'll warn ya, and if you thought THAT kiss was good, just wait until next time, cutiepie." Nat mockingly leaned in close to Double D once again and winked at the boy who now had bright cheeks.
"Nathan please! Let's just head back to our dorms…"
"Ooohhh fiiineeee."
The two friends stood up from their bench and headed back to their residence on campus. Edd was observing how Nat seemed to have a more… lively step as they walked along. His happiness was seeping from inside him and affecting his walk. Edd was another story, he still felt completely shocked, and dazed, part of him embarrassed, and maybe happy too just like Nat…but also confused and unaffected, it the last one made sense, which to him, somehow it did. The act itself took him by complete surprise, and so did the person who committed it, and although he must admit he didn't really mind being kissed by Nat, he also didn't feel like he melted; he didn't feel butterflies in his stomach, he didn't see a rainbow appear all of a sudden, or hear a sweet melody, nor did the world stop spinning, and all this made him conflicted.
'Do I like Nathan? I never gave it much thought…sure he is a great friend and he makes me laugh and I feel comfortable around him but… is he even my type?...wait…do I even have a type?... well… he is smarter than he appears… and nice…but Nat?...oh goodness why is this happening? I need some rest; I need some time to think…I need to text Eddy… I can't keep this inside of me forever…should I tell Kevin?... No no…why would I tell Kevin that his best friend kiss me? He could react horribly to it! I'm just a-a-a nerd and Nat is also a "jock" and HIS friend…but…UGH!"
The walk was relatively quiet, and soon enough the boys reached their floors. They each went to their respective doors, jamming the keys into their own keyhole, but before either entered their rooms, Nat turned around and suddenly spoke, "Double Dude, I didn't mean to freak you out or anything…I had a great time, really I did, so…that made me want to kiss you, and I'll be damned if that wasn't a golden opportunity."
Well it was true, even Edd couldn't deny such a movie-moment. "It's alright Nathan, as I stated to you previously, I'm not mad or anything." Edd gave Nat a nervous smile.
"Cool, cool…We can hang out again though right? I mean we are still friends and all, and friends hang out!"
Double D smirked and nodded, "Most definitely!"
Nat flashed Edd a bright smile and waved, "Rad! Ok, later Double Dude!"
Double D entered his room and closed the door behind him; then proceeded to walk over to his nice, comfy, inviting bed, and plopped down on it, burying his face into his pillow. "Well this was…quite the eventful day…" He lightly brushed a finger across his lower lip as he remembered the kiss, how it felt; how Nat felt.
He sighed and reached into his pocket for his phone.
To Eddy: I have some news to tell you.
A few minutes later, his phone vibrated in his hand.
To sockhead: Really now? Is it juicy stuff? Please tell me it's juicy and not some boring story about how your new science lab is sooooooo magnificent.
To Eddy: I guess you could call it "juicy".
To sockhead: SPILL!
To Eddy: Well…I was kissed today.
To sockhead: GO SOCKHEAD! Who is she? Is she a babe? Probably a nerdy-lookin one if she went after ya! ATTA BOY!
To Eddy: She was a He actually.
There was absolute silence in the room, and Edd could feel his insides burning up. Maybe this had been a bad idea…but Eddy was his friend! Best friend, along with Ed! He would never judge him for this…would he? Just then his phone came to life and Double D jumped on spot. He pressed 'answer' on the screen and brought his cellphone to his ear.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE WAS A HE?! SINCE WHEN ARE YOU GAY?! WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY ANYTHING?!"
"EDDY PLASE CALM DOWN! IT TOOK ME BY SURPRISE AS WELL!"
"Fucking Christ sockhead…and what do you mean it took you by surprise as well?!"
Edd told Eddy the story of how the kiss came to be, and not a single peep came out of his friend on the other end as he spoke. He finished the tale with a sigh and waited quietly for an answer.
"Dang Double D…that's some movie shit right there."
"Yes…"
"What a sap!...anyway…what are you gonna do about it? Do you like him? did you like the kiss?"
"I don't know…I've never thought about a boy romantically…and I'm also not sure how I felt about that kiss."
"So you're keeping him hanging for now huh? Jeez…figure it out man; hang out with him again. Go on a fucking date or some shit?"
"Date? An actual date?"
"Well yeah…that's what people do when they feel interested in someone and wanna see if it'll actually work out or if it'd be the biggest mistake of their life to be with that person. Get with the program sockhead."
"I'm aware as to what a date is Eddy, even if I've never really been to one…But I guess you're right. I should just calm down, clear my mind, and go on a date with him."
"Yeup."
"Uhm…Eddy, does this mean that you're ok with this?"
"Ok with what?"
"Well, me possibly being in a homosexual relationship with someone."
"Yeah...whatever...I mean, it is a little weird since I didn't really see it coming…but…you're sockhead, and will always be sockhead, even if you makeout with dudes instead of chicks."
Double D laughed and smiled to himself, "I still like girls too Eddy, but, thank you… I assume you will inform Ed as well."
"Fuck yeah I'll inform Ed as well."
"Of course. Well, I guess I'll be going now; goodbye Eddy!"
"Later Double D."
Edd let out a big sigh of relief after ending the phone call; he was just so glad things had gone well with Eddy…he could be so brash and at times even cruel, but he knew Eddy cared, he always did, in his own way. Although that weight was lifted off his shoulders, many still remained.
"What IS Nathan to me…He's my friend, just my friend…isn't he? This is definitely not a situation I could've ever seen myself in, especially concerning two men…did…did I just say TWO?...What?! Now I have to bring Kevin into this emotional turmoil as well? Kevin has no business in this and he never will. He never will…"
And it was true; why would Kevin ever feel something towards him?
Edd thought back to the movie night they had not too long ago, their little moment under the blanket, and even how he fell asleep on his shoulder and woke up practically nose-to-nose with the other boy. Things were just too confusing for Eddward at the moment. He took a look at his alarm clock, but it was only 7 in the evening; way too early to go to sleep, plus he wasn't even tired to begin with, not physically at least.
"Maybe I'll just read a book." He mumbled to himself, going up to his desk and grabbing his Biology textbook.
On the room across from the beanie-clad boy, was a certain teal-haired individual on cloud 9. Nat was sprawled on top of his bed listening to his ipod and softly singing along.
"She's the girl that no one ever knows…and I say hi but she's too shy to say hello… she's just waiting for that one to take her hand and shake her up…I bet…I could…" As he sang the memories of today started to play on his mind, like a music video for his little tune, "I wish my heart was always on her mind…cuz she's on mine like all day, all the time. Forg-OH!"
Just then his cellphone started to ring with the tune he had assigned for Kevin, and he quickly picked up, "Heeelloooo? King of butts speaking."
"Sup man." Said Kevin on the other side with a mocking chuckle.
"Oh nothing much, just marveling at the glorious miracle that is the human life and all that comes with it!"
"…What?"
"REJOYCE KEVIN, FOR WE ARE ALIVE!"
"…what the actual FUCK are you on Goldberg? The fuck happened with ya today buddy? Are you drunk already? This early?"
"Pfft, NO! I'm just happy."
"Why?"
"You don't ask people why they're happy Kevin, that makes it sound like you're used to the person being miserable and somehow being happy isn't something they should be!" Answered Nat with fake hurt in his voice.
"Oh you know what I mean!"
"Hah! Yeah, yeah, I know you're just bad with words man. Do you reeeaaalllyyy wish to know why I'm so happy?"
"Well duh!"
"I went on a date!"
The redhead went quiet on the other end, but spoke again after a few seconds, "Nat…you go on dates all the time; what was so different about this one?"
"For your information I happen to really like this person! They're great! Super smart, and super cute, and super nice, and that ass, Kevin! DAT. ASS."
Kevin laughed and continued, "Yeah? Has the great Nathan Kedd Goldberg finally been properly enamored?" He added with a little sing-song to his voice.
"I think so man, I really do. But I don't wanna rush things and fuck up ya know?"
"Damn Nat, you're taking this pretty seriously."
"Yeah…anyways, sup with you man?"
"Same ol' same ol'…pretty bored actually…my first class was kinda boring today, and it's actually pretty small for a university class."
"Well, being a language class it makes sense for classes to be smaller. Why are you taking French anyways?"
"I needed the language credits since I didn't take any language in grade 11 or 12…"
"French though? There are so many options here man! YOU COULD BE TAKING SPANISH OR EVEN MANDARIN! Getting all these exotic babes haha!"
"Well I actually took some French until grade 10, and I'm not good with languages, so I thought I'd suffer the least with this one. Besides, French can get me girls too."
Nat laughed and nodded, even though Kevin couldn't see. "Oh that reminds me! Guess who I stumbled into in my philosophy class?"
"Who?"
"You're supposed to guess Kevin."
Kevin sighed, "Dude…"
"You're no fun!" Nat could hear Kevin chuckling on the other end, "But anyway, it was Double Dude!"
"Double D? He's in your philosophy?"
"Yeup! Got myself a buddy, thank god. Don't know if I'd be able to survive such a class without someone to talk to!"
"I hear ya."
The two friends stayed talking on the phone for a while longer until finally they decided it was enough talking for the night and they'd continue the next day.
That morning Double D woke up with a clear mind and well rested. He once again went to the small dinner he went the first time he hung out with Kevin and Nat, which unfortunately for Edd, brought back the feeling of confusion and somehow even a bit of guilt from the previous day. He didn't know what to tell Nat except that he needed some time to think.
He managed to hold down his breakfast, paid his bill, and headed out towards campus. He didn't have any classes on Tuesdays, so he wasn't really sure about how to spend his day. Being only the second day, there was no homework to get ahead on, and the reading was still rather light, and he had finished most of it last night before going to sleep. With all these thoughts clouding his mind, Edd wasn't really paying attention to where he was going, until a firm hand on his shoulder yanked him back and he heard a car honk. Edd gasped and blinked hard.
"Fuck! Double Dweeb watch where you're going!"
Edd's eyes widened and he turned back to find who the hand belonged to "Kevin! Oh my… t-thank you. I suppose I was rather distracted…that could've been quite…unpleasant."
"Yeah it would have. Don't scare me like that again! You made me run a-"
"You ran to me?"
"Ah…well…yeah, I did." Kevin cleared his throat, "I was walking around and then I saw you, and I was about to call out to you to say hi but then I realized you wouldn't stop walking and were about to step into oncoming traffic. So I ran here."
"Oh, well, thank you very much Kevin!" Double D flashed Kevin a bright gap-toothed smile and the redhead couldn't help but smile back whenever he saw it ever since high school; it was contagious.
"Any time dork. So…headed back to campus?"
"Indeed; and yourself?"
"Same, got class in like hour and a half. Oh, so I heard from Nat that you're in the same philosophy class?" Kevin asked as they began walking in the campus' direction.
"That we are! It's nice to have someone familiar with you in a new environment." Just then something in Double D's brain clicked; He and Nat had just had philosophy the day before, and yesterday was also when…
"Oh, he also went on some date yesterday."
Double D felt could feel the color slowly drain from his face and he looked up at Kevin, "Oh, how nice."
"Yeah. The guy sounded like a puppy with a new toy. Completely in bliss with life haha!"
Ohhhh my… Oh this is bad… "Did he now? I'm happy for him."
"So am I. Seems like this one's pretty special."
If only I could tell him to shut up…but that'd be rude… "I'm sure they must be a wonderful person then."
"Maybe. Or it could just be another bimbo who's head over heels for him already and making him believe they're perfect or some shit."
Bimbo?! "Oh I have a feeling this person is quite different from a bimbo. Maybe they're actually smart, and a lovely person, and he had a nice time with them."
"Yeah, that's what he said." Kevin laughed softly; he really did hope Nat found himself a nice potential girlfriend or boyfriend…now that he thought about it…he didn't even ask Nat if he was talking about a girl or a boy. Guess I'll call him and ask later.
"Hey, Double Dweeb, you doing anything later?"
"No, not really. Why?"
"I was wondering if you wanted to come over for another movie night."
"But Kevin, it's a school night, and I have class tomorrow."
"Dude we live in the same fucking building; besides, you don't have to sleep over like last time, even though that was already kind of an accident."
"Forgive me Kevin, I suppose I got rather sleepy. Thank you for letting me sleep there however."
"Don't sweat it man. You seemed pretty at peace all knocked out on my shoulder." Kevin smirked down at the smaller teen.
"Oh, hah, uhm, I'm sorry about that too."
"It's ok, I didn't mind. Oh, and it was pretty nice of you to lay me down on my bed by the way. Last I remember I passed out on top of your beanie while seating down hah." Kevin embarrassingly rubbed the back of his neck.
"Uhm, to be perfectly honest with you Kevin, When I woke up we were already laying down like that…in fact I found it somewhat tricky to get up considering your arm was on top of me. I'm guessing you like to hug a pillow while you sleep?"
I WHAT? Oh man…that's a little embarrassing…I don't hug pillows when I sleep though… "Oh, I see, uhhm... sorry about that, dork."
"It's quite alright Kevin. I was able to escape your grip in the end." Double D laughed nervously.
I was hanging onto him that tightly?...Man…Even in my sleep I'm a protective older brother to this guy? "Heh, then I probably wasn't using much strength then."
"I did not want to disturb you from your slumber, and besides, the more you move the more your grip tightened!"
"I was asleep!"
"I still managed to escape!"
"THAT WASN'T EVEN MY FINAL FORM!"
Double D started blankly at Kevin for a moment, but after a second he burst out into laughter, and the redhead joined in.
Soon enough they reached the campus, but before they went their separate ways, Kevin cleared his throat to get Edd's attention. "Hey Edd, you used to take French back at PCH right?"
"Yes."
"Uhm…I was wondering…if it's ok with you; could I ask you for help if I ever need it? I have to take French to get the language credits since I didn't take it long enough in high school."
Double D smiled at the redhead and nodded. Being able to aid his friends into achieving academic greatness always brought him joy, even if it was a painful process, like with Ed or Eddy. "Of course! I'd be delighted to help a friend in need."
"Choice! Thanks man."
"à plus tard!"
"What'd you call me?!"
"N-no no!" Double D held his hands up defensively, "It means 'see you later!"
"O-oh." Kevin's cheeks reddened a little, but he quickly recovered, "soon eh? How about this weekend then? Saturday; since you're not up for movie night tonight, I don't think the weekend will be an issue. We can do SOME homework if we get any, just because I know you're you and you'll be thinking about it the whole time."
"What a tempting offer, I'll have to check my schedule and see if I can squeeze you in for that day…"
"Seriously?"
Double D hummed and looked up to the sky as if deep in thought, attempting to remember the non-existent schedule for the weekend.
"Double D!" Kevin knew the little dork was just messing with him, so he playfully punched his arm.
Double D chuckled and gently rubbed the spot where Kevin's fist made contact on his right arm, "Oh would you look at that! I believe I do have some time to squeeze you in after all Mr. Barr."
"Oh what an honor you have given me Mr. Dork." Kevin smirked, "Would your busy schedule be open for 3 p.m. then?"
"3 p.m. works, yes."
"Alright then. Well, I should head off now. Remember, door number 512 ok?"
"I'll remember!"
The two boys waved goodbye and separated, both of them walking away with a light grin brightening their faces. Kevin never thought he'd be getting so friendly with his dorky, dweeby, nerdy little neighbour. 'He's not so little anymore though…none of us are…except maybe Ed and Eddy, those idiots will always be the 11 year old dorks I remember. Especially Eddy, mentally AND physically!" He laughed to himself.
'Who would've thought that Kevin and I would've become friends like this! I might've disliked him as a child…even feared him at some points… but I suppose I never actually hated him like Eddy did…does…My thanks to university life and Nathan.' Double D softly giggled to himself as he made his way to the dorms again, 'Things sure have changed since we were young children playing in the cul-de-sac…except maybe Ed and Eddy, those two will always be a constant to me. My best friends; how I miss them still."
That night Kevin found himself texting Nat about their upcoming first practice as university athletes.
To Strawberry Shortcake: I just hope they don't kill us with practice tomorrow! Warm up was always the worst part, even more than the actual playing :("
To Nat: Fuck yeah…coach could be so brutal sometimes. It's only our first day though, so it shouldn't be too bad.
To Strawberry Shortcake: I hope so.
To Nat: Oh, I forgot to ask last night, who's your crush? Girl or boy?
To Strawberry Shortcake: It's a dude
To Nat: Whhhoooooo?
From his own room, Nat stared at his phone, gently biting down on his lower lip. 'I don't really wanna tell Kevin who it is yet…especially since I just started taking action about my feelings for the cute little genius. What if I fuck up? Or what if Kevin gets to nosy…I mean he's friends with Double D too I guess…and he has known him longer than I have…hmm…but that could mean I could get some information about him…'
To Nat: Yoooo? You there man?
'But really what information could I get from Kev that I don't already know? He was like their childhood bully and he wasn't exactly close to him during middle school or high school…I mean high school was better for them socially but still.'
To Nat: dude wtf are you ignoring my question? Does that mean I know them? Nat?
'Calm yo tits man'
To Strawberry Shortcake: Can't a man take a shit in peace anymore?
To Nat: Gross…you could've just answered with a simple "Hey I'm back!"
To Strawberry Shortcake: Don't you be playa hatin' on my doodoo man; my shit's the shit! :D And also, I'm not saying who. Not yet.
To Nat: What? Why not?
To Strawberry Shortcake: Cuz I don't want to yet. I just started taking action about it. But I'll tell you later if I start seeing improvement!
Nat was about to press send, but paused as he read over the text, and erased the last sentence. He began to retype the ending of his message with a devilishly playful smirk on his face.
To Strawberry Shortcake: Cuz I don't want to yet. I just started taking action about it. Let's play a little game though, a guessing game! ;)
To Nat: Ah shit man…what kind of guessing game?
To Strawberry Shortcake: For every time I hang or talk to him and see things go in my favor, I'll give you a little clue as to who they are!
To Nat: That's stupid, what good will that do me if I don't even know the guy?
To Strawberry Shortcake: Oh you'll know, don't worry about that. First clue is… They have dark hair.
To Nat: Oh, alright, that rounds it up to about 80% of the population in this fucking campus
To Strawberry Shortcake: This is only your first clue Grumpy McImpatientPanties.
Kevin scoffed at the nickname but the corners of his lips still twitched up.
To Nat: Pssh! Anyway, I think I'm gonna stop texting for the night.
To Strawberry Shortcake: Alright bro. See ya!
To Nat: Wait a second!...My name on your phone isn't STILL "Strawberry Shortcake" is it?...
To Strawberry Shortcake: But you like strawberry shortcake :( it's like one of your fave desserts!
To Nat: NATHAN!
To Pebbles: It's not… It'sPebblesnowhahawhat?
To Nat: PEBBLES?
To Pebbles: You can call me Bam Bam ;)
To Nat: NAT STOP, YOU'RE MAKING A CLASSIC CHILDREN'S CARTOON SOUND NASTY.
To Pebbles: LOL, you know you want the double B
To Nat: JFC GOLBERG I WILL END YOU
To Pebbles: No thx okai BAAIIIIIIIIIII 333 !1ONEONE!111ONE!
To Nat: Fuck you…lol