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I've been busting my butt off the last two days with this story not to mention getting ready to move out of my stupid apartment. I'm currently working on chapter 10 but its proving to be a pain in my derriere. Hopefully I can keep the momentum going. Thank you all so much for your awesome and lovely reviews. I can't wait to post the next chapter! *checks all chapters for the billionth time* Good everything is in place. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot of this story and my side characters Casandra, Judy, and Nicolette.


Yes. Elmer Fudd was a terrible shot. Horrible, downright pathetic with a gun, and Eddward Vincent was the only being in existence with an even worse shot than the bumbling Warner Brothers character. How on earth the red-head had convinced him to go with him to the mall was beyond him. One minute he was standing his ground in the kitchen and then next he was walking through the automatic doors of Manhattan's most populated shopping center, Kevin leading the way with his smug signature look. This did not amuse the sockhead. Not at all.

He sighed, trailing after him. If looks could kill he'd be locked up for first degree murder. The glare in his eyes threatened to burn holes into the back of Kevin's beloved jacket. He did his best to ignore the skip in his heart beat every time the heavy material of Kevin's camouflage pants brushed against his skinny legs. They were a tad long for him but sat perfectly on his slightly curved hips. He also wore one of Kevin's varsity jackets over a white wife beater and Eddward never felt more like a hipster douchebag in his life. Thankfully Kevin didn't return his beanie or else it would be putting the proverbial cherry on the sundae. He could only thank his lucky stars he left Edd's sneakers alone.

He really didn't feel up to being out in the open even with all the cover up makeup on his neck, chest and shoulders. His body ached so sweetly all over. It was strange feeling this way. He had completely expected to awaken exhausted and in pain but the skip in his step rightfully said otherwise. There was a slight bit of pressure where the red-head had paid special attention to but it was nothing he couldn't handle. As used as he was feeling he also had to admit that Kevin knew how to make the lasting memory, well, memorable. He had heard all the horror stories from first timers who came back puffy eyed and heartbroken from their first coital experience. What he and Kevin shared was nothing like the stories he heard. Perhaps the man was just that gifted.

No, no Eddward. Do not praise him. Even if he was… shall we say, amazing... It gave him no right to be so smug about it. For all Eddward knew Kevin could be chalk full of diseases from all the 'practice' he had.

The very thought made him shudder. Note to self, plan trip to doctors office immediately!

"Come on dork." Kevin shouted from the open door of a Hot Topic. The thick dank smell of something permeated the air around the door and it made Eddward cringe. He wasn't much of a fan of these types of establishments.

"Perhaps we could move on to something a bit more conservative?" He said, eyeing the Old Navy across the way.

Kevin followed his gaze and cringed just as badly as Edd had. "Hell no! Now get your cute little ass over here before I kick it."

A maddening blush flew across Edd's cheeks. Oh that…that…Ooh! The nerve of him.

Eddward stomped over to Kevin who flashed him a toothy smile. The urge to pluck Kevin's glasses from his stupid face and dangle them over the rail sounded like a brilliant idea. Then again Kevin could easily dangle him from the rail. He sighed, shoulders caving in surrender.

"Alright dude. Let's get you set up."

"Might I remind you I haven't the finances to support any purchases?"

"And need I remind you that you ain't gotta worry about it?"

"Don't have to." Eddward corrected and Kevin rolled his eyes. "Whatever dork."

The store was small and crowded like always. Kevin's domineering presence made it easy to maneuver through the people, shoulders shoving and bumping back confidently. Poor Eddward felt like a ball being bounced back and forth with no end in sight.

"Hey boys." A woman with a head set said from across the room. Piercings littered her ears in places Eddward hadn't imagined, following the gold chain that hooked from the cartilage to the piercing in her nose. Just above her lip was a snake bite and a bar bell in each eye brow. Her chair was cut incredibly short and dyed pink. Her hair was littered with sparkles and both boys guessed that it probably had something to do with one of the many cans of glitter spray they were known for selling. When Eddward nodded his head in acknowledgement Kevin stepped up behind him, draping a lazy arm on the smaller boy's shoulder. "Think you can help us out chicka?"

The woman's eyes sparkled as brightly as her hair as she stepped down from her foot stool. "Thought you'd never ask bro."

Wow, he's so… cool. Eddward peeked up at Kevin through black curtain that was his hair. And so debonair. I don't understand how he does that.

The woman stepped up clipping her head set twice, freeing herself for some time with the boys. "What you lookin' for?"

Kevin pointed to Edd. "New wardrobe."

The pixie haired girl stepped back, forefinger and thumb pressed to her chin in a calculating stare. She eyed Eddward from head to toe pointing her other finger while her lips moved in a mumbled habit Eddward was familiar with. He often did the same thing when calculating the answer to a difficult question or seeking a way out of trouble his friend back home usually put him in. The woman pursed her pouty red lips.

"I've got just the thing." She said suddenly, shaking Edd from his thoughts.

Was he going to like where this was going? No, no he wasn't and by the way the woman grabbed his wrist and tugged him through the store only confirmed his worries. Kevin's taunting chuckle following after them.

"I'm not wearing that." Eddward snapped.

"Just put it on."

"No."

Nicolette, the woman with all that metal in her face, pouted. "Oh come on. I swear you'll look super good in these. My cousin bought a pair like these about a year ago and she still totally loves them. And they're super comfy. Just try them on." She said, holding up a pair of skinny black jeans.

Eddward cringed and shoved the offending clothing away from him. "No. Please don't make me do that."

Kevin lounged on the side of the dressing room door with his glasses tilted forward, his eyes dancing with amusement. Ever since Nicolette offered to help them Eddward was nothing but trouble. He should have been embarrassed by the boy's stubborn behavior but he wasn't. It just made him want to laugh. He was acting like a five year old.

"Dude stop acting like a five year old and put it on. You don't like then we'll go somewhere else. How about that?"

Eddward snapped his withering gaze at Kevin who never backed down from a challenge.

"And I can already tell you I am not going to like it."

"Going to is the key word. Now shut up, put it on, and show me or I'll put them on you myself."

Eddward's eyes bulged out of his head. Oh he was so fun to tease.

"Your choice."

He smirked, shoving his glasses back into place and silently hoping Eddward would just put the pants on. He really didn't feel like getting kicked out of his favorite store for screwing around in the dressing room. Which is probably what would have happened had Eddward not snatched up the pants from Nicolette.

"You are insufferable." He said slamming the door shut.

Nicolette smiled nervously at Kevin who chuckled and hit the door with his knuckle. The tiny gasp on the other side made him grin even wider. "Could say the same thing."

"Nya na nan nan." Eddward slapped his lips together mockingly.

The sockhead heaved a heavy sigh. He looked down at the skinny jeans dangling from his hands and shook them out, measuring their height to about an inch and a quarter too long. There was someone he knew back at home who wore skinny jeans like these. In fact, he bought these exact same pair from the exact same store back at Peach Creek mall. He shuddered as the memory of his smile trickled to the forefront of his thoughts. It had been so long since he last thought of him. Not since their nasty falling out. Edd hated to think his moving to New York destroyed the many relationships he had back home but he couldn't deny all the damage that leaving had caused.

In the mirror's reflection Eddward gazed, not at himself, but at the sight of another. A cocky grin was plastered to his face, eyes glinting both playfully and dangerously. Just the thought of him made poor Eddward shiver. He both missed and despised this person for their falling out. He wanted both to hug and strangle that stupid smirk off his smirky smirking face. ARG! Just thinking about it made Eddward want to stomp and kick the nearest piece of furniture.

"You done yet?"

The door quickly unlatched and out stepped a fuming Eddward. The skinny jeans fit him damn near perfectly. The ends were a just a smidgen long but the material hugged every lean muscle and curve just right. Kevin immediately approved but the look on Edd's face said he whole heartedly disagreed.

"And the big problem is?" Kevin asked, adding a bit of inflection at the end.

Edd's eye twitched. "I don't like them." He snapped the door shut and quickly changed out of them. The sooner he was out of this place the better.

Kevin shrugged and smiled apologetically to Nicolette. "Thanks chicka but no thanks."

The pierced up woman pouted, her snake bit glinting in the ugly red light that shined right above them. "Boo. No fun. Well I hope you and your boyfriend find something nice." She leaned in a little closer to Kevin and whispered. "He's really cute but he looks like the cardigan type. You know?"

Kevin grimaced. "Ya don't remind me." He purposely ignored the boyfriend thing. It wasn't like that but there was no sense in arguing with a complete stranger.

And so they moved on. Kevn made sure to avoid the Old Navy at all costs.

"And just what do you have against Old Navy?" Eddward inquired as they walked to the fourth store about to be shot down. The sockhead was adamant in his stance. He wouldn't let Kevin spend a single penny on him. Even if Kevin disagreed the Salvation Army works just fine for what he needs.

"Why would I want to shop a place that has 'old' in the title?" He snipped. "Besides the place reeks of middle aged moms trying to be hip."

Eddward scoffed. "I for one enjoy shopping at their department stores. You can always find an excellent deal on sweaters in the summer."

Kevin gaped. "Sweaters in the summer? Are you serious?"

Edd cracked a grin. "Indeed."

Kevin shook his head. "Not while I'm around."

Eddward froze as he was hit with a wave of dejavu. He said the same thing back when…

"Yo." Kevin grabbed a hold of Edd's shoulder and gave him a gentle shake. "Space cadet I've got an idea."

Edd shook the euphoric feeling out of his head and followed after the red-head, tugging up his pants when he felt them shift a tad lower. Oh dear. I should have worn a belt. Now would not be the time for a wardrobe malfunction.


And there you have it folks. What do you think? Hugs and Kisses!