Ok this I had to put in. It kind of feels like a filler but I just had to. I know you guys have been waiting patiently for the getting to get good and I promise it will. For now I hope you guys like reading this chapter about as much as I did writing it. *wiggles brows like a total creep*

Enjoy!


"Um, no." Eddward dug his frozen fingers into his coat pocket for warmth, wiggling each digit to get the feeling back in them. He glared openly at the black and silver death trap his roommate dared to call a vehicle and furiously shook his head. "No. No, no, no. I am WALKING." He immediately spun on his heels but the firm palm around his arm steered him right back around. Kevin gave a boastful laugh. "Ain't she a beaut?"

"You mean a beauty. And no I do not think so."

Kevin snorted. "She's fucking gorgeous. My pride and joy." He swung his leg right over the saddle of his customized Harley and hummed appreciatively as his bottom sunk perfectly into the seat. His hands reached out for the handles. "Her name is Cindy. Go on you can touch her. She likes it."

Edd rolled his eyes, stepping no closer to the infernal contraption. "I would rather not."

"You are such a Debbie Downer I swear." Kevin wagged his leather gloved finger in a come-hither motion.

Eddward bit his lip, his adorable gap showing. "I would prefer to keep my distance."

Kevin smirked. "You haven't ridden a motorcycle before have you?"

Edd turned away, feeling self-conscious but the other didn't miss the rosy pink his cheeks had turned. He would of course blame it on the weather but Kevin knew better. Rather than tease him like he normally would have Kevin instead leaned back in his seat. Propping one foot up on the fuel tank and folded his arms over his chest, he looked rather excited for what he was about to do. It wasn't his job nor was it his responsibility to teach this poor kid anything, but seeing him so deprived of the experiences the ginger knew so well was borderline pitiful. Who on earth would keep such a smart and capable individual from living his life so freely? Why coddle him to the point of making him live a life that was just adequate enough? Kevin Barr was far from wanting that in his own life. Adequate would never be enough. It was all or nothing. As far as he was concerned, nothing was not an option.

Maybe if he had a taste of Kevin's way of life, maybe he'd open up a bit more. Maybe he would break his prudish cycle of no's and just say yes for once. Kevin was all for testing the waters but he made himself a promise not to push the kid any further than what he could handle. This beanie wearing dork he picked up off the streets was just too precious to break. Whether it was because he was a good screw or that he looked absolutely out of place here in the city, he just knew that he wanted to keep the kid around. And amazingly it had something to do with his smile. Yes, a smile. That adorable gap toothed grin that reminded Kevin of the sweetest yet silliest thing for a man to imagine, like hot cocoa in the winter or soft fuzzy bath towels.

"Hey Edd," The sockhead turned around. "Don't be scared. She's only as dangerous as her rider and I can assure you I've got a triple A plus on my driving record."

Eddward giggled softly. "I certainly hope so." He drew a little closer, close enough to see the exceptional detail on the bike but far enough away to keep from being grabbed again. He admired the smooth curve of the front and back fender, mumbling quietly to himself in appreciation. Eddward had never and would never touch a motorcycle in his life but that didn't mean he couldn't admire them from afar. Their build was something almost out of this world, like one would find in many of Ed's comic books. In the trailer park located near his neighborhood were three women known as the Kankers. One of them, Lee if he remembered correctly, owned a marvel such as this. Oh and so did that sweet red-head from across the street. His was more of a dirt bike though and Lee's black and red beast was made for cruising. Kevin's, however, looked like a speed demon. It looked as if it were built to burn rubber on the highway and that alone made Edd's tummy gargle nervously.

"She is lovely." Edd said. "But I couldn't-" He suckled his bottom lip anxiously. "It isn't safe."

Kevin groaned. This was going to be a bit harder than he thought.

"Not that I am saying you are incapable of being-"

"Do you trust me?"

Edd smacked his lips shut. Where on earth did that come from?

"Well? Do you?" Kevin asked once more, raising a brow.

The sockhead looked about the garage nervously. "Kevin what on earth-"

"Just answer me." Kevin dropped his foot to the ground. "I bet you twenty bucks you'd like her if you gave her a chance, but if you don't trust me then I can't let you ride." Kevin moved as though he meant to get off, chewing the inside of his cheek to keep from smiling when he noticed Edd's face fall faster than a rock in water. "If you don't trust me how can I-"

"I trust you!"

Kevin paused with his back to the other, a full blown smirk spread across his face.

Edd fiddled with his fingers and averted his gaze. His face was redder than a cherry. "Sorry. I didn't mean to yell." He didn't know why he had either. The bike was nice but he knew riding it was nothing short of a death wish. He should be listening to his instincts which told him to get as far away from it as possible but that little something called human curiosity prompted him forward. Just looking at the bike made his heart race. Briefly he wondered what would happen if he reached out his hand and touched it. What could it hurt? No one but Kevin and himself were present to stop him. He sucked once more on his lip.

Maybe just a little touch.

Edd's breath hitched as his fingers lightly grazed the silver coated breaks. They were smoother than he could have ever imagined. His fingers followed his eyes, his blue orbs dancing excitedly was his palms cupped the outer shell of the headlights. A tiny smile crept over his lips. Kevin watched Edd with about as much fascination as Edd had for the motorcycle. The sight was truly something to behold.

"Hey." He sat up, holding out his hand. Eddward was completely lost in his own little world as he took the offered hand, never once taking his eyes off the bike. Later he couldn't place just what he had been thinking when he let Kevin guided him onto the seat, perching him in front and encasing the smaller boy with his larger frame. Edd's heart thumped hard in his ribcage when he realized what he was doing. But he didn't attempt to move away.

"Just like this." Kevin reached forward, pressing his chest against Ed's back and making the other bend forward. His lips brushed the soft shell of the other's ear. "Take hold of bars. It's ok I won't turn her on."

Edd nodded, swallowing the lump that formed in his throat and reached forward to grab the silver handle bars. His fingers slipped around the cool curvature just as Kevin's hot breath washed over him, making him quiver.

"This is how I would ride. Firm and in constant control." Kevin's lips touched the sensitive skin just behind his little lover's ear. "I would hold fast and true."

Edd audibly gasped. His fingers gripped the handle bars with new found enthusiasm. "A-and I?"

If he had spoken any more softly Kevin would have missed it. The ginger smirked, retracting his arms. "Like this." Heavy muscled arms wrapped around Edd's tiny waist, pressing if not squeezing himself against the sockhead's back.

There they sat, hip to hip, chest to back, and head to shoulder. From his peripheral Edd could see the shiny red bangs of his roommate as his head lowered to the spot where the hollow of his collar bone was hidden beneath his layers of clothing. The scarf from around his neck fell to the floor, entirely forgotten as soft tan lips hummed against his neck. "You would hold me close like this. You would follow my lead." Edd swallowed hard. "When I lean, you lean." He pressed down on the boy. "And when we go…" He unwrapped a single arm from the other's waist and very slowly crept it south. "She'll purr like a kitten for you." Edd watched as Kevin's hand completely bypassed his sweet spot and move instead to the black surface of the fuel tank. He had never been more jealous of a piece of painted metal. Watching those freckled fingers rub circles up and around the fuel cap made Edd's mouth fall partially open. The visual tease was nearly unbearable. His bottom pressed against the growing erection in Kevin's pants. It was hard to ignore so he didn't bother to try.

I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. Life is plastic. It's fantastic. You can-

Kevin's head fell flat against the base of Edd's neck. He gave a quick inhale. "I'm going to kill him."

Edd was finding it hard to catch his breath.

Kevin flipped open his cell and pressed it to the side of his head. "Motherfucker this better be important!"

"Kev?"

Ah crap. Maybe he should have checked the caller ID. "Oh hey Casandra."

"I'm sorry. Was I interrupting something?" The bubbly voice of the waitress resonated sweetly through the phone.

"Oh uh no. Not really." He eyed Edd who looked over his shoulder.

"Oh ok. Well I'm at Nathan's and we're getting our drink on. You're coming over right?"

"Yeah, just taking care of something first." He grinned slyly at Edd. "I'm warming up my ride so my hands are kind of busy."

"Oh really?" Her bouncy voice chimed. "Well biker boy why don't you rev her up for me?"

Kevin shifted his head, letting Edd know that it was ok to get off but to his shock he didn't. Instead Eddward shook his head no and reached his hands back to grip the red-head's rock solid thighs. Kevin smirked, pressing his chin to Edd's shoulder. "You got it babe." Edd watched as Kevin slipped the keys from his pocket and fingered around for the right one. As the metal piece slipped into the ignition Edd felt his own trousers growing tight. A bead of sweat trickled down the side of his face, reminding him of the bothersome layers he was wearing.

The motorcycle roared to life, making Edd jump back. His heart hammered away in his chest as the vibrations of the vehicle sent tingles all throughout his body. He made a sound somewhere between a whimper and a gasp.

"Oh yeah now that's what I'm talking about!" Casandra cheered. "Get your butt in gear. Nat's talking my ear off and I haven't had enough tequila to handle him yet." In the background he could hear Nat fussing. "Gotta go. See ya later Kev."

Kevin snapped his phone shut. "You going to tag along for some early fun or what?"

Edd glanced down at his lap, feeling every bit as self-conscious as possible. To say he enjoyed the touch was an understatement. By god he didn't want it to stop. He didn't want to lose the heat at his back or the vibration between his legs. Like a wanton he craved for more. "Perhaps I could put off the search for a job for just… one day." He blushed hard. Maybe a little fun wouldn't be such a bad idea…

"What's up bitches?!" Nat whistled from the window of his apartment.

Eddward gulped, shrinking behind Kevin as the teal haired man tumbled out his window and landed haphazardly in the bushes below. "I'm alright!" He spat out a leaf. He went cross eyed looking up at the sticks in his hair. "Twigs are in this season!"

Yeah, a bad idea indeed.


Ta-da! You like? Let me know. Don't like? Eh, moving on. Ttfn folks!

Disclaimer: Nat belongs to the awesome C2ndy2c1d, but Casandra is mine!