(Hey guys! I'm soooo sorry for the long wait! For all of my story's! Please forgive me! I've been so busy and plus writers block hits me hard when I do have time to write. But I kept at it! For you guys! Hopfuly you forgive me since thus chapter is a little longer then usual. OK! Enjoy!)

"...Do you think everything's changed? Do you think Sarah moved away while I was gone?!" Jimmy, even with his newfound bad boy attitude, was still the softest of the three and was currently weary for their return. His hazel eyes looking down at his lakillp. He grew much to the others surprise. He was always so tiny, they thought he never would. But now he was a good 5'6 which was still shorter the the others but he didn't mind. He had beautiful blonde hair that he kept well done and maintained. He sighed slumping forward.

Johnny groaned "jeez jimmy...seriously. Plank says you need to stop whining. Just be happy were going home!" Johnny being the second tallest in the group, he was about 5'7 and a half inch. He had soft chocolate hair that was cut short. He held plank against his broad chest. Jimmy sighed "easier said then done! I told her I was constantly contact her! I only had time to send her a hand full of letters and only called her a few times! What if she's mad at me?!"

Jimmy gasped. He couldn't stop the words before they left his mouth. Johnny's eyes widened and he looked at jimmy like 'you idiot!'

"...well then...you can tell her that those very 'few' times...were Privileges...Privileges that were NOT easily earned..." . Deep piercing cyan eyes glared up at him. The voice that used to be soft and sweet and caring was now cold and deep and all around menacing.

Both younger boy looked away from the intense gaze and both all had their luggage in the trunk of the limo they were riding in. Courtesy of the general that ran the entire academy. For a while longer more silence set younger two grew uncomfortable. "...you nervous edd?" Johnny asked. More silence. Both thought he might not even answer such a question, but that's when he spoke up "..No...I'm not. This is just our old neighborhood... I have been throu-...'WE' have been through much worse..." Edd looked at them again. His gaze softer then before "...listen to me...nothing is changing...people are...are not going to be the same...we have also changed...all I'm saying is expect the worst from them. Alright?"

Jimmy and johnny both nodded. "Good...cause we're here." Both boys perked up and looked out the window. Edd just sat still and smirked like a parent watching two children look threw the window of a candy or toy store. Or in this case, like a big brother. He looked at his watch. It was 6:15 pm. The sun was almost done setting. The limo pulled into the cul-de-sac. All of them sat there. Edd just waiting for the two and the two just sat there a minute edd looked at them and realized... They were nervous. He could practically see questions flying threw their heads. His eyes unconsciously softened at the sight. He straightened back up "well come on then" he leaned over and opened the door for them. They both looked at him and he stopped for a moment. He has seen that look so many times it crushes him inside. "Come on guys. Don't give me that look" he said softly. They both looked at the door and got out.

They all got their had about 4 more bags then the others. "Can you guys help me get these to my room?" They nodded and got the bags making their way to Jamie's inside Jimmy looked around and it was completely dark. No light was even thought to be left on. " they're... Out to eat maybe? Let me get the lights guys." Jimmy went over to feel for the switch. The lights came on and all of the sudden they were people everywhere streaming "SURPRISE!" catching them by surprise. The boys acted faster than their brains could. They went on defense. Fists up and it was Eddie who pushed through about to hit the person who dared try to hit them!only to realize his fist Rosemere centimeters from Jimmys dad's face. Everyone gasped at the boys sudden violent nature. Johnny's parents step forward consciously "umm...are you boys alright?" His mother asked. the two younger by quickly put their hands down.

Ed took a moment to glare at what seemed to be everyone in the cul de sac, save for his parents and the other two eds much to his relief. Then he did the same as the others and stiffly rolled his shoulders. "...we are fine ... You just startled us is all."

He felt a small tap on his arm and he turned around to face the two younger. They looked at him and then their parents. Their eyes basically asking permission. He glanced at the parents who looked confused then back at them. He waited a moment before giving his head a small nod. They both kept your composure not showing much emotion but add new them better than anyone here. He could tell they were excited. He stepped aside and watch them as their parents hug and kiss them telling them how loved they were and how much they were missed...

Just like that day atthe airport...

Except...his parents didn't even bother to show this time..unfortunately for them he didn't care. He expected this already. So he just step back and watched. A very bored but observant face on.

~kevins p.o.v.~the decorations were finished. Snacks ready, everything clean and tidy. Now we all stood in the dark waiting. We all knew they would come here at least nazz did. something about a 'woman's intuition'. we all heard a car door closing outside and everyone was "sshh'ing each other. I chuckled and waited. I was towards the back of the room more by the punch. Nazz made me come. Telling me things like 'we need to be supportive' and 'we need to make tgem feel welcomed and missed' so i couldnt refuse. Otherwise i would seem like a jerk...plus,what kind of jock turns down free food?

So here i am, waiting. The door opens and everyone freezes. Three silhouettes appear in the door. The first two about the same size, which I'm guessing is a little more than five and a half feet. But the third. The third is probably I level with me, maybe even half an inch taller. "Huh. Guess they're... Out to eat maybe? Let me get the lights guys" now that voice was deeper due to puberty but still unmistakably Jimmy's.

The light flicker on and everything happened so fast. Jumping out of hiding places, "SURPRISE!" ! Shocked and confused faces everywhere. HELL! I was shocked! Had Jimmy's dad been a cenemeter closer and he would have gotten a mouth full of Knuckle's. That was NOT the response I expected! I was so shocked I didn't even listen to the words that were spoken. I just noticed the tall one. Okay I'm not gunna lie. The dude looked like he just came out of a freakin male modeling magazine. Long legs. Jeans that hugged all the right t shirt but not too small, just small enough to show his thin frame. Jacket... Dog . My eyes traveled up the pale skin of the neck and all the way up to sharp blue eyes.

Those blue eyes. Yeah he seen them before but... Now they're different. They used to hold the same warmth of tropical ocean waters...but now they reminded me of a deep dark trench in the ocean. Cold..yet still so alluring. Black hair peaking from underneath that stupid beanie. The guys whole Aura screamed 'I'm superior in every way'. I didn't know I was staring or how long until blue daggers called his eyes shot at me. They made me freeze in place. he seemed to straighten more at the sight of me as if trying to show off his full height. Unconsciously I guess I did the same because his eyes narrowed and a smirk covered his lips.

I'm guessing most people would have shivered in fear at smirk, but that shiver that went down my spine told me it was just alluring. My feet seem to develop a mind of their own because before I could stop myself I was making my way over. Pushing people aside not even bothering to say sorry. Not breaking I contact, I saw that smirk widen. Before I knew it, he was right in front of me. I looked him over once more before he spoke.

"salutations...Kevin"

.GOD! when did his voice get deeper?! I was so shocked my voice cracked slightly "hey-" I cleared my throat back to the original deepness that was a voice. "Sup double dee...welcome back." That smirk seemed to falter and then replaced with a slight scowl which took me by surprise. I mean what?! What did I say already?

"Please...call me Eddward." His voice seemed to say 'that wasn't a request'. I gave him a weird look "Everyone calls you double dee" dammit! Why did I grow up so stubborn?! He rolled his eyes "correction. Everyone 'used' to call me that. Now it is time to get out of the past and back to the present ." I was about to retort but then her perked up like a deer who just heard a twig snap in the woods. "You must excuse me." He said before disappearing. Leaving me there quite...for a lack of better words...confused! I mean what the hell?! 'USED' too? Eddward? Past and present? ?! My eye twitched "... is my dad" I growled before going to get a snack and cool off.

~Edds p.o.v.~

I must admit. I was surprised to see Kevin again. Went to my eyes content, I couldn't look away. It seems he was already looking at me anyways which, truth be told made me feel slightly smug. I smirked at him, contemplating walking over but it seems he was already doing that for me. Once over I greeted him on have him stumble over his words if only for a second before he recompose himself. How cute. Although I recalled when you called me 'that' name. I haven't been called that in 5 years and I wasn't about to let it start back up again. I quickly corrected him only to have him rebel like the stubborn alpha male he is. Atleast I knew he hasn't changed much.

I had to correct him again, which I hope for his sake would be the last time I had to do so. suddenly I hear other conversations. More like one sided scoldings coming from Johnny n Jimmy's parents. Scolding them on the natural aggressive behavior. I knew this would happen though it didn't stop me from becoming angry at the idiotic parents. I excuse myself from Kevin and quickly made my way over. Parents have their backs to me so the boys saw me first. I could see the relief wash over them and it made me happy. I cleared my throat getting the adult attention. They looked at me and I spoke "if you would be so kind. I wish to speak to the boys...Alone." I made my way to Jimmy's room and they followed quickly like always. Once inside I turned them "what is wrong?". They both sighed

Johnny spoke "apparently the parents Dont like it when we go all 'Bruce Lee' on them. " jimmy spoke "yah. Said we need to remember we still have manners or both looked at the floor like wounded puppy's. I sighed "I told was take them a while to adjust to our behavior just like it will take us a while to adjust to theirs..." They both nodded still looking like punished children. I took a breath "alright. How about this. My house is empty. You may come sleep there until you are comfortable enough to return home. Sound good?" Both their heads shot up with wide eyes and I knew I just said what they wanted to hear. They nodded "yah! That sounds great!" "totally! Thanks Dee!" I nodded once "alright. Well when would you like to leave?" They looked at each other then back at me. Johnny spoke up "plank said he wants something to eat first. Then we'll leave. Jimmy nodded "yah I am kinda hungry" I nodded again "OK. I will wait by the door. Make sure you have the things you need and be ready." They both agreed and we all exited the room earning looks I really didn't care for.

True to my word I stood by the door waiting. I kept my eyes on the boys making sure there was no more problems. I watched them eat patiently. I knew not only tennis but adults were looking and talking about me. Which was starting to piss me off. How idiotic have these people gotten? Surely they would realise I would change over the time. Change is to be expected. Hell! I knee nobody would be the same as they used to be. So why were they staring at me like an endangered species?! I grew more irritated by the minute so I just looked at the ground, waiting until I could get out of this dreadful place before I explode. Which I knew was physically impossible at the moment but one could wish right?

Once he saw the boys finish eating , which took an agonizing hour and a half since everyone seemed to want a minute with them. He could tell they were uncomfortable with all the attention. When they both got up , everyone watched as they grabbed their stuff and went next to edd. Johnny's mother spoke up "uh...where do you think your going?" . that tone made edd defensive and he stepped forward "your right. Where are our manners? Please excuse us everyone. It has gotten rather lat and it us vital for them to get a good nights rest. The plane ride has worn them down...you all have a goodnight" he said coldly, opening the door ushering the boys threw. He paused to look back at all the ,once again, shocked faces "...thank you for the party." And with that the door was slammed shut.

We all walked down the side walk to my door. I didn't know how confidant I was until I got to the door. I honestly Dont know what happened. I just...froze. I hesited. I haven't seen this how in five years. Hadn't called. There was no one here to answer. Didn't write a letter, no one would read it much less write back. When I left I took all the life that was here with me. Now it just just dead. Now all that my childish optimism was gone all I saw in that house was loneliness. My lungs lost their air and my throat tightened. I guess the boys knew what was wrong because not a second later I felt a tap on my shoulder. It snapped me out of the frozen state I was in and I turned to look at them over my shoulder. Neither said a word. Both just offering a small smile to me which seems to say 'its OK'...and if they were OK...he was OK. He took a deep breath and unlocked the door.

Entering the pitch black house felt a lot better knowing two others were behind me. I closed and locked the door and the lights came on. Unsurprisingly everything was how I left it. Though a little more dusty then I can stand, but still the took up the couch so johnny went to the floor. I could tell he didn't mind though. I made sure they were both settled in . "if you need me then just wake me. OK?" They both nodded and I turned out the lights. I made my way upstairs and got ready for bed in my old room , which also needed dusting. Once in my bed I realised I wasn't tired. Or maybe I just wasn't comfortable. I rolled around in my bed trying to find a position to fall asleep in but nothing helped much to my irritation. I played there growling and sighing and glaring at the dark ceiling as if my discomfort was 'its' falt.

I growled again before I got up and went to the bathroom to wash my face. After whipping my face with a small towel , I looked in the mirror. I looked disheaved , worn out , by all means I looked tired in every way!...so why couldn't I go to sleep? I exited the bathroom but paused and stared at the stairs. It didn't take me long to decide to go down. I seated myself on a cushioned reclining chair. The boys were already deep asleep and I looked them over. They looked peaceful and OK. No nightmares...not that they have had any in a while but still. One could never be to cautious. A sudden wave of peace washed over me and before I could even think about heading upstairs to get to bed properly , darkness over took me as I sat there. Almost like a guard dog would do loyalty for their owners...

Kevin's p.o.v.*

I was currently on the phone with nazz talking about tonights events.

"I mean did you SEE double dee?! He was like...like...I dunno Kev but wow! He changed! That's all I can really say for a lack of ANY better words!"

I scoff "be careful not to call him that."

"Huh? What? Why?"

"" 'double dee'. I called him that and I swear he wanted to snap my neck!"

"But everybody calls him that."

"That's what I said! But he 'insisted' I call him 'eddward'! Something about the past and presents. I honestly Dont know!"

"That's weird. And what was with the fighting poses?! Edd almost punched Jimmy's dad right in the nose!"

"I know" we both sighed. There was a pause before I spoke again. "Dude...was it just me or...did Jimmy's and johnny try to stick to edd like glue the whole night besides eating?"

"Naw man. I saw it were like little baby ducklings fallowing the mother duck...although edd seemed as protective as a mother bear! I mean did you SEE the way he looked at the prentals for getting into jimmy and johnny?! This is weird dude! Like...what's wrong with all of them?!"

"You know..I think the better question is...what happened at that camp?"

Ooooooookkk! I am soooo sorry for such a long wait! I had thus written out for more then a week! I'm just so lazy! I know! But I hope you like it! Please tell me if you do! The review keep me going! I have already started to write out the next chapter so fingers crossed I'm not SO lazy! Haha elolz I'm just kidding! ILL ALWAYS BE LAZY! Xp but I hope you can forgive me! Anyways! Thanks for reading! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR ANY MISTAKES!