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Kevin's POV

Kevin awake at 4 A.M. and went with his mother to the DMV at 5 A.M. right as it opened, he was third in line and they waited for about half an hour before he was able to take his test which he aced easily. He often practiced with his father's old one, and he excelled on it. Happy with his grade his mother took him to I Hop for a congratulations breakfast at 6:30. At 7:15 Kevin left for school on his new bike, and parked it happily. He chained it to a pole before skipping inside. He wanted to make double sure it would be there when he got out.

Nazz and Nat were at his locker. Nat looked worried as Nazz paced in front of him. When the noticed him Nazz looked at him and beamed, and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Oh my God I was TERRIFIED when you got your bike! I was afraid you were going to crash or hurt yourself or-"

Kevin chuckled and hugged her back, "I am perfectly fine." He glowed happily. Nazz raised an eyebrow before she realized.

"That's right! You and Edd had a date last night!" Kevin immediately frowned stunned. He looked at Nat who stopped leaning against his locker and walked over to him.

"Kevin, the whole school basically knows about you and Edd. Some kids in Edd's grade saw you two last night…" Nat's voice drifted off. Nazz was still ginning at him, Kevin was confused.

"Is that a bad thing?" Nazz shook her head, "most of the girls are actually pretty happy. They thought Edd didn't like them but when they found out most of the girls squealed, they think it's the cutest thing ever."

Kevin relaxed and smiled at Nazz, "well that's good, I'm sure Edd will be happy with that."

Nat squirmed, "That's the thing Kev…most of the guys are pretty pissed. Especially the guys on his team, they want him off the team." Kevin's heart stopped.

Nazz looked at him, "Kevin the school won't allow that, we all know he is the best on the team, they won't have him be kicked off. You know that." Nazz looked concerned but Kevin knew she was right. Edd had many trophies and medals from swimming. They were all first place, however Kevin knew just how much swimming meant to Double D. He couldn't help feeling guilty and concerned.

"Where is he now?" Both Nazz and Nat squirmed uncomfortably. Kevin's heart rate began to accelerate.

"He is in the principal's office, the swim team got into a fight with him and Edd…well he, sort of got into a fight."

Nazz stopped Nat, "That one kid Jacob, he threw the first punch so they are both in the offi- Kevin?"

Kevin began to run, his feet was on fire as his pace quickened. He finally found the office and burst through the door to find a very confused secretary.

"Excuse me but-"

Kevin held up a finger, and bent over, catching his breathe. "I…I need to see…the principal…" Kevin felt exhausted from running.

She walked closer to him, "I'm sorry my dear he is in a meeting."

Kevin was still hunched over, until he leaned against the counter, "I know, that's why I need to see him." Kevin must have looked like a mess, but he didn't care.

She frowned but seem genuinely concerned, "I'm sorry dear, but another time. He is very busy right now."

Kevin looked at her, and saw how he wasn't going to win this fight. Kevin sighed and thanked her before retreating back to class. Kevin paid no mind to the snickering in the hallway. Most of the girls would smile at him or tell him hi or wave. One girl even hugged him, but it didn't have the same feeling. All Kevin thought about was if Edd was ok, if he was suspended, if he was hurt. He had no idea, until half an hour into his first class, his phone buzzed.

It was Edd, I have been suspended for 3 days where as Jacob has been suspended for 2 weeks. I saw you run into the office. Are you ok? Kevin beamed, that's not bad! He knew Double D would be extremely pissed about it. That would go on his permanent record and it would really hurt his chances to get into a good college. But 3 days was nothing compared to two weeks.

I'm ok, what about you? Kevin got an immediate reply.

I'm a bit on edge, although myself remains sufficient. I am allowed to retrieve homework from my courses today. I should be still be around through lunch period.

Kevin smiled, that's good. He quickly replied and they continued to text. The agreed to meet after school in the pool room. Throughout the day, Kevin would get stares while other times he was getting smiles. It seemed as if half of the school was all for Kevin and Edd to go to homecoming while the other half wanted nothing to do with it.

After a few more hours the lunch bell rang and Kevin took his place next to Nazz and Nat. About 5 minutes after lunch began Marie entered and Nazz stood.

"Marie? I didn't think you had lunch this period."

Marie pecked her on the cheek and sat down, "I don't, Double D asked me to be here." They all looked at Kevin who looked just as confused as they did. For about 10 minutes they waited. Kevin often got weird glances and some girls would smile and wave at him. One girl approached him, "Kevin I hope you realize how jealous we are of you." Kevin raised an eyebrow at her, rather stunned.

She giggled and looked at him, "you and Edd going out and all, it's the cutest thing!" She waved and skipped away.

Kevin's eyes widened and looked at his friends, "People think we're dating?" Nazz and Nat looked at him shocked while Marie looked bored.

Nazz and Nat looked at him before Nazz spoke up, "you two aren't dating?"

Kevin shook his head, "we had one date yesterday, but we just planned on going to homecoming together. People think we're dating?!" He felt his heart accelerate. He can understand people thinking that, but that wasn't the case. He stopped, did Edd think they were dating?

Kevin was about to stand, "I need to find Edd."

"No need". They turned to Marie as she pointed to the entrance. Edd was walking over to Kevin, she seemed a bit stiff and kept his eyes down, but overall he looked like himself. He did a small scrap against his jaw, it wasn't swollen, but he was red and looked painful. He did look rather bored and tired. Kevin heard the lunch room lose noise as Edd walked closer and closer to his table until he was standing in front of Kevin.

Kevin was blushing like mad and Edd grinned, just like he always did. Time stopped as Edd kissed Kevin then. Kevin felt himself shake, but he felt Edd's hand reach his cheek, to keep him steady. Kevin's heart exploded, as his face turned beet red, but he didn't mind. Kevin knew how difficult it must be for Edd to do this, so he let him do as he pleased. His mind went blank as he focused on Edd's lips, they were just as they had been the night before. Kevin felt like he could fly, he realized just how much Edd meant to him then. Kevin didn't see him as a bully anymore, he saw him as someone he wanted to be with.

Edd pulled away then and watched Kevin's face burst into different shades of red. Kevin heard squeals on every side of him while the males had their heads turned. Edd winked at Kevin and happily strode away. He was about to push open the door when Kevin saw the door slam shut. Kevin's heart stopped as he saw a few of Edd's teammates blocking his path. Kevin went to stand when a hand caught him. Marie was holding him down, "he's got this."

They watched as Edd talked to his teammates, they looked upset while Edd was grinning. He looked rather confident until one of his teammates took Double D's shirt in his fist. Edd's smile faded and he took on a poker face. Jimmy and Johnny suddenly appeared behind him, Johnny took Edd's shirt from the other boy. His teammate laughed while Edd and his friends looked menacing, that's when a school official broke them up and Edd left with Johnny and Jimmy behind him. Kevin immediately relaxed and looked back at his friends. They were grinning at him broadly. Nat held his hand up, gesturing for a high-five.

Marie looked stunned. Kevin watched her curiously, until she sighed, "Kevin I'm gonna be honest with you. I would have NEVER thought Double D would do that. He hates having eyes on him, especially ones of hate." Marie stopped, looked at Nazz then continued, "When I came out with Nazz, Double D got some shit for it because people thought we were dating. He wasn't exactly by my side out in public. This morning he apologized for that." Both Nazz and Nat looked at her stunned, Edd apologizing never happened, except with Kevin. She continued, "I have no idea what you're doing to him Kevin…but you can't stop. Edd seems so different now…" She trailed off and Kevin looked down. He always thought he was the one that was changing, that Edd was giving him the bigger effect.

The lunch bell rang and they left. Kevin and Nazz walked to class when he felt a tap on his shoulder. Kevin turned and saw Rachel standing there looked upset. "Nazz I'll meet you there." Nazz nodded and walked on as Kevin turned to Rachel. He assumed she was upset about her actions. Kevin smiled and greeted her, "Hello Rachel."

She looked down, "Kevin…I'm sorry about my actions the other. Edd has never agreed to go with anyone so I assumed you were lying. I'm really sorry." She couldn't meet his eyes, but Kevin only smiled.

"I understand Rachel, it's alright."

"You sure about that?" Kevin and Rachel turned their heads and saw three of the senior boys standing there. They looked extremely familiar to Kevin, he just couldn't place his finger on it. He eyed the boys, and saw the school swim team insignia on one of the boy's jackets. Kevin's eyes expanded as he took the situation into play. He looked at Rachel to go, and she steadily walked away before splitting into a run.

Kevin looked at the boys, Edd was big, but these boys seemed like monsters to him. "C-can I help you boys?" Kevin tried his best no look confident, but they only laughed.

"You bet kid." The larger one put his arm around Kevin's shoulder and began walking. "You see, Double Dweeb had now become a nuisance and, well, you're kind of the problem." Kevin began to shake, if Edd was here! They walked down a few more hallways talking to each other, while Kevin tried to focus on his feet, and Edd. He was petrified, and couldn't find his voice. He had a feeling he knew what was going to happen but he didn't want to think about it.

They pushed open a door and Kevin recognized it immediately. The locker room. They pushed Kevin in, some other teammates were there waiting. It was now 6 to 1, that was highly unfair! Kevin looked at them, hands up, "B-boys I can j-just-"

The air in Kevin's lung left him, and the boys began. Kevin was lying there, punched and kicked in every direction until he heard someone scream.

"GET THE FUCK OFF OF HIM!" One by one, the boys left Kevin. Kevin strained to open his eyes, Edd was pulling his teammates off of him. He wasn't throwing a single punch, he was simply dodging and moving around them. Not one of them touched him. Though Kevin felt tired and weak, he kept his eyes open to watch him, until he was out cold.

(all he wanted to do was kill them, but he knew if he did it would definetly be on his permanent record)

Edd's POV

Edd woke at 6 and arrived at school half an hour later. He knew Kevin wouldn't get there for a while. He was really nervous today but he knew Kevin would be by his side, and that's all he needed. Edd stopped by his gym locker first, placing his swimming pants neatly inside. He closed his locker as he heard the locker door open and close. Jacob entered with two more of his teammates. Edd picked up his duffle bag and began to leave, when a hand caught his shoulder. You guys are seriously gonna start this at 5:30 in the freaking mourning? Sighing, Edd dropped his bag and turned. He noticed the other two guys were juniors on the team, they were dumb as a post, but they were strong. Edd didn't think he could take on 3 at a time.

Edd smiled, "good morning." They didn't looked pleased

Jacob stepped forward, "The team talked, we want you off." Edd took that into consideration, Edd didn't think that would happen, but he still thought about it.

Edd continued to smile at them, "On what ground?"

They looked at each other confused, and Edd chuckled, "under who's authority?" They looked back at him and glared. "God you're fucking personality is weird as shit Edd".

Edd only nodded, he knew that. He knew the way he acted and talked and dressed were completely different. Dillan, the other boy looked at him, "under our own, we're part of the team we can come to a conclusion." They nodded.

"You have discussed this to the entirety of the participants?" They again looked at each other, they were getting frustrated, Edd smirked.

"You talked to the other team players including Coach Shirley?"

Jacob looked shocked and shut his eyes. Edd chuckled, they forgot about the coach. "Come on fag, you know she hates you, she'll do anything to get you off the team!" Edd lost his smile at the term 'fag'. It was rather rude, "Perhaps, however due to these particular set of event's I hypothesize Coach Shirley and Dr. Scott will omit these petty events and recommence with more imperative and crucial affairs."

He could see them shake with anger, Edd was always glad he had a wide vocabulary. Just then, a fist came on Edd's jaw. Edd stood in the spot while his head turned. He touched his jaw, and winced. That was different, usually Double D could stop a punch easily. He was hit again in the same place once more, and Edd quickly grabbed the fist, his blood boiling. He hadn't been hit in a very long time, for good reason. Double D brought his arm up and caught Jacob under the chin. He hit his so hard Jacob was in the air for a brief moment. He got back up and charged at Edd who kneeled and pushed Jacob over his shoulder. Jacob fell on his back on the concrete floor, wincing.

Edd looked back in time to see the two junior's inches from him. Edd pulled away and kneed one of them in the stomach. The other one caught him as a teacher entered the room.

"HEY! Hey stop that! All four of you report to Dr. Scott". Edd didn't recognize the teacher, however, he escorted them to the principal's office. They waited for a while before Dr. Scott turned up and sat down at his desk. He looked at them for a while before falling face first on his desk, "It is WAY to early for this boys." He mumbled and sat up.

"Alright we go down the list," he pointed to Jacob, "you first, what happened?"

They all took turns giving their side of the story. They all left out the reason of why the fight started which Edd thought was intriguing. The second junior ended and Dr. Scott turned to him, he seemed confused.

"Mr. Vincent?" Edd nodded and the principal looked at them again, bewildered, "What are you doing here?" Edd sat up straight and did his best to look like the straight A student Dr. Scott saw him as.

"Dr. Scott…" Edd told him everything without leaving out a detail. He told him why the fight started and why Edd hit back. Edd stopped halfway after hearing some commotion outside the office. He looked out Dr. Scott's window into the lobby. He saw Kevin hunched over talking to the secretary, he looked out of breathe. Dr. Scott pointed at the boy, "is that him?"

Edd nodded, Kevin's face was red and he looked utterly spent. Double D figured Kevin had over exerted himself again. Jacob then piped up, "Dr. Scott you can't believe his story!"

Dr. Scott raised a hand to silence them, "I believe what I think is right and what is the truth." He looked at the three boys, "you three will be given 2 week suspension for starting a fight and holding back the truth, in essence, lying."

Edd looked away from the window as he watched Kevin leave empty handed, he looked so heartbroken, "Dr. Scott, if I may. We have out match against D.C. Thomas high school today, may they attend the event as swimmers on the team?"

They all looked at Edd stunned, while Edd just sat there and shrugged, "what?"

Dr. Scott thought for a while before speaking, "I will allow it for today, however, you boys are not to attend another until your suspension is over. Is that clear?" They nodded, rather unsettled as Dr. Scott shooed them off. Edd stood to leave when Dr. Scott stopped him, "Not you Mr. Vincent, we need to talk in private." Jacob and the juniors left snickering as Edd sat back in this office. Dr. Scott closed the door and turned to look at him.

"Mr. Vincent, you are a straight A student, your record is completely clean, you haven't a single red mark. I don't want to ruin it for you."

Edd stared up at Dr. Scott, confused yet shocked, "What are you implying sir?"

Dr. Scott sat down, "I understand you were standing up for yourself and the boy who you intend to show up with at homecoming. However, you have caused physical damage which means suspension, I cannot change those rules." Dr. Scott's voice quietened, "What I can do, is shorten you suspension and make it three days along with keeping it off your permanent file. You are a good student and this is the first time you have been in my office for such a misshape." Edd stayed quiet and listened. "The thing is, if this happens again, there is nothing I can do."

Double D watched him intently, "I understand, it will not happen again, however…" Edd mulled over what he was trying to say, "As I told you, I am being threatened with being kicked off the team."

"Say no more Mr. Vincent, you know very well that will not fall through." Dr. Scott smiled at him broadly and Edd relaxed. He didn't think he would be kicked off the team, but having the principal on his side definitely helped. Edd smiled and hesitated before leaving, "A few more things, Dr. Scott, if you have time?"

Dr. Scott looked at the time and nodded, "I can spare a few more minutes. What do you need?"

Edd tried to relax and look as if he were at an interview, "Am I permitted to collect my assignments from my teachers and have the nurse examine me before leaving?"

Dr. Scott nodded, and took out a post-it note pad. He scribbled his name the time, and the date with a small note before handing it to Edd, "that will be your hall pass, keep with you alright?"

Edd nodded and took the note, "Dr. Scott…there is one more thing." Edd hesitated before speaking. It was a bit informal and odd to be asking his school principal about such a matter, but he needed to ask anyway. "There is something I must do today. It does not involve violence, though there is a possibility that such a thing could occur." Dr. Scott seemed more serious, "you plan to…'come out'?" Edd wrinkled his nose. He didn't like the term 'come out', however he needed Dr. Scott on his side, so he nodded. "More or less".

Dr. Scott nodded and thought for a while before Double D saw him change.

The man looked at Edd and grinned, "I'll make you a deal Mr. Vincent, however way you decide to go about this, so long as it shows no nudity, no violence of ANY kind, nor does it bring harm to other students, I will overlook it." Edd waited until Dr. Scott's grin broadened, "Only if you achieve first in today's match, in all events you have. Have we a deal?"

Edd smirked, he made it too easy for him, "deal. Thank you Dr. Scott." He stood and they shook hands.

"No no Mr. Vincent, thank you, I look forward to the match today. And I wish you the best, good luck." Dr. Scott escorted him out of the office and Edd continued down the hall. Edd pulled his phone out and noticed a few more messages. Most of them from the team (which he deleted) and about 3 from Marie. He answered her first: IM FINE, I need to see you now, can you meet me at the nurses office in about 15 minutes? A few moments later his phone buzzed.

Easily, yeah. Why?

Need to talk to you.

He returned and his messages and found Kevin's conversation. Sending a new message to him: I have been suspended for 3 days where as Jacob has been suspended for 2 weeks. I saw you run into the office. Are you ok? Edd was concerned that Kevin had over exerted himself, and he couldn't go see him now. His phone buzzed again.

I'm ok, what about you?

Edd stood next to the nurse's door while replying: I'm a bit on edge, although myself remains sufficient. I am allowed to retrieve homework from my courses today. I should be still be around through lunch period.

That's good, will I see you there?

Edd smiled, most definitely~ will you join me after school in the pool room today?

Sure!

Again, Edd smiled as he pocketed his phone and entered the nurse's office. She was a girl not too much older than Edd. Early 20's at the most. She was blonde and very good looking, last year Johnny admitted to Edd about his secret affection for her. He only came to see her a few times, when he got in fights after school during middle school. The middle school nurse left at the same time the students did, so when Edd got a bruised eye he went to check the high school nurse. She would often examine his injuries and would stay during the late hours, just in case. Last year he didn't visit her at all, he didn't need to. So when he tapped on her office door she smiled.

"Eddward what did you do now?" She was concerned yet happy to see him.

"Hello to as well Dr. Jamie." Edd smiled at her and sat in the chair as she looked at his jaw. "I have asked you to call me by my last name."

"As have I, Dr. Jamie." She smiled and gingerly touched his face, "touché." She pulled Edd's face this way and that until she lifted up and he winced.

She pulled away, "sorry! Eddward, what happened?" She began to dab at his injury while Edd explained, "I was sticking up for my and a friend of mine." Without looking away she spoke, "a friend? My my Eddward I have known you to stick up for yourself, not for others."

Edd smiled, "this one is different."

She pulled away and watched him for a while before her face beamed, "Eddward you have a crush! Oh my gosh!" She stood and closed her office door. She sat down in front of him and continued to attend to his wound while she smiled distinctively. "Details!"

Edd chuckled, "Forgive me Dr. Jamie, your professionalism has caught me off guard. I was not informed school nurses were trained on the importance of affection."

She gently shoved him, "cut the crap Eddward, I've known you longer than any of the students here." She stood and looked through her cabinet.

Edd laughed again and hesitated, "…his name is Kevin." She closed the door and looked at him curiously, "oh? This has only heightened my curiosity I hope you realize." She sat back down in front of him, dabbing at the wound again.

"A friend of mine from years ago, It's different now…not like my last few girlfriends." Edd felt her hands move away as she looked at him.

"Eddward…different isn't always bad." Edd chuckled, "I know".

She smiled and looked at his wound again, "try to keep your head down for a while, and every few minutes bring your head up. Your jaw isn't broken or misplaced, it's just a bit shaken up. You'll be fine" She smiled and opened the door. Edd stood and looked at her, "as always Dr. Jamie, you take good care of me." She flushed and pushed him out, "go get him Eddward!"

Edd chuckled and looked down the hall. Marie was walking towards him with her hands in her front pockets, she looked a bit upset.

"Alright, what's up?" Edd looked at her and then looked down, "I'm sorry."

Double D saw her stance change immediately. Kevin was the only one he had ever apologized too sincerely, and now Marie was second. She didn't speak she just stared at him, his expression was the blank one he usually wore.

"When you and Nazz identified with your sexuality…I was not very supportive of you as you are for me. I ask for forgiveness and ask to make amends." Marie stared at him for longer than he felt comfortable with. She finally comprehended what Edd had said, "Thank you Edd...that means a lot to me." Double D shrugged, "I must ask you to be present during lunch today. My lunch period, Nazz and Kevin and Nat are there."

Marie nodded, dazed. "Yeah, sure, of course Edd."

Edd looked at her and she smiled, "Thanks Double D, I will see you at lunch then!" Edd watched her go as he headed to his classes and grabbing his assignments. It took him maybe an hour, an hour and a half before he gathered his belongings. He placed his backpack and duffle bag in his car while holding onto a towel before heading back inside. Edd walked along the hallway before walking into the library. He checked out a book about neuroscience and headed to the pool. He double checked to make sure no one was there. After he was sure he was alone, he removed his boots, and rolled up his jeans, placing his legs in the water and began to read his book.

He hadn't done this in so long, it was very relaxing. He tried not to dwell on what would play out during lunch. He was nervous of course, but he kept picturing Kevin's face in his mind and he felt himself calm down. He continued to read until the lunch bell rang. He closed his book and dried his feet with the towel before folding it and placing neatly in his locker. He put his boots back on and headed to the cafeteria. He was fortunate to pass by mostly girls. They seemed to be giving him the smiles and winks. Edd stood in front of the doors leading to the cafeteria. He took a deep breath and reached his hand out to push it open, when a hand grabbed him.

Edd looked back and stopped, "Ashely?"

Ashely looked at him, her face full of guilt and shame, "Edd, I, I just…" She began to shake, she looked like she was going to cry. Edd stood there apathetic.

After a while, she finally pulled herself together, "I-I'm sorry…for w-what I sai-d-d…th-e-e o-other day…" She looked away, "I'm o-on you-r-r side…by the w-way." Edd looked at her puzzled. On his side?

She noticed his expression, and smiled, her stutter gone, "the school had kind of split in half because of you and Kevin. Half the school is on your side while the other side isn't very happy about it. But most of the girls are happy about you two dating". Her smile faltered as she came to the end. Edd looked up, the school split into teams? They thought they were dating? This is puerile to Edd, he liked Kevin and he just wanted to be left alone about it.

Edd sighed, well, at least half the school wasn't mad at him. "Thank you Ashely." Edd strained a smile and turned back to the double doors. He waited, his nerves in his throat until he felt himself getting angry. Edd, for fucks sake it's not that hard, grow a pair. With that Edd walked through the doors and walked to where Kevin normally sat. He felt eyes dawn on him, he felt nervous but hide it rather well. He saw Kevin sitting in his seat. The room hushed as Edd stepped in front of Kevin, meeting his eyes for the first time today. Everything melted away, Kevin was blushing and he look just as he always had. Edd felt the room disappear, it was just him and Kevin.

Seeing Kevin now, Edd felt more himself. He grinned and bent down to meet Kevin's lips. Kevin began to shake, so Edd placed a hand on his cheek, keeping him steady. Edd's heart was on fire as it hit his chest so hard he was afraid it fall out. All of his senses died as he kissed him, all Edd could focus on was his ginger, he smiled. Kevin's lips were as soft as ever, it only made him want to kiss him harder, but he knew he couldn't. Edd was surprised he was actually able to go through with this, he hated being in the spot light, but he knew it was for Kevin. He'd do anything for him

He finally pulled away and watched Kevin's face burst into different shades of red. Edd heard a few girls screaming in delight but paid them no attention, he was 100% focused on Kevin. Edd winked at Kevin before standing up straight and walking out. He was about to push open the door when a hand came down hard, closing the door. Edd winced, so close. He saw his teammates blocking his way. Not all of them exactly, but most of them. Jacob, the two juniors and about 3 others, excluding Jimmy and Johnny were nowhere to be seen.

Edd grinned and relaxed, remembering Dr. Scott's words. "Good morning gentleman, will you allow me to pass?" They stood by, unmoving.

"Edd, we know Jacob talked to you." It was the swim captain, a senior, his name was Brian and he was much bigger than Edd.

Edd frowned and raised an eyebrow, "evidently".

"Then you know we want you off the team." They all nodded and gave silent agreements. Edd looked at them before looking back to Brian.

"I see you lack various contributors." Edd knew his vocabulary wouldn't work on Brian, however some of his other players began to scratch their heads. Brian looked to be getting more upset, Edd kept his face expressionless.

"I should also inform you, despite the fact that you have status as 'captain', you have an insufficient aggregate of sovereignty." At this Brian looked puzzled.

"Means no." Edd kept his grin hidden while he saw Brian's anger get the better off him. He yanked at Double D's shirt. A bit caught off guard, Edd looked a bit surprised before gaining his sarcasm back. He held his hands up while showing an expression of un-interest. A hand reached out and pulled Double D's shirt from Brian's fist. Double D turned and saw Jimmy and Johnny by his side. Alarmed, he looked at them, they looked confidante and determined.

Brian only laughed, "Congratulations fag, you got two more freshman by your side." Double D couldn't help look agitated at the term 'fag'. A teacher suddenly cut in, "come on boys, save it, or I'll send it to Dr. Scott's." Edd grinned and left with Johnny and Jimmy behind him. Once they were out of the room, Edd gingerly looked to them, he lacked a smile. Jimmy and Johnny looked a bit upset.

Johnny spoke, "Double D, didn't you get our messages?"

Edd sighed and leaned against a locker, "I apologized…I had made the assumption you had agreed with the rest of the team."

"Edd, we're your friends, we're here for you…ya know, unless you plan on bombing the white house or some shit like that, we're by your side." Edd eyed his two friend's suspiciously. Johnny and Jimmy weren't exactly like the type of people for others before themselves, like Edd. Double D sighed and looked back at them, "bombing the white house is not the least bit arduous."

They laughed and Edd waved to them as he left the school. The stepped outside and started his car. The drive home really was not that long. It usually took Double D 15 minutes to walk so driving was only about 7 minutes. Edd parked and walked up to his house before a chill ran up his spine, and his heart dropped. He looked back towards to school…something seemed off to Edd. He reached into his pocket and produced his phone, it had to texts from Marie. One was a picture. Edd opened the message and almost dropped his phone. The picture showed Kevin being surrounded by some of his teammates. He recognized one as Brian. Kevin look petrified while his peers were practically dragging him down the hall.

Edd looked at her next message, They are headed to the locker room Edd! DO SOMETHING. Edd was in his car in a flash, he recklessly pulled out of his driveway. Edd was going well over the speed limit and he had ran 3 stop signs so far, but he didn't care. He had to get to Kevin. About 3 minutes later Edd had pulled into the parking lot, not bothering to find a place, he stopped next to the gym and ran inside. He was in room with the pool as he ran into the locker room. Every step he took he could only hear noises getting louder, his blood vessels were about to burst as he entered the locker room. He ran to the other entrance, and found 6 on 1, THAT WAS HIGHLY UNFAIR.

Edd snapped, he grabbed the first boy and pulled him off Kevin. "GET THE FUCKK OFF OF HIM!"

Edd had no choice, he knew if he hurt one of his teammates, Dr. Scott wouldn't be able to cover for him. Edd could only do so much, he began to pull off each boy until the ganged up on him. Edd didn't know if he could take them on, but he didn't care, he had to try.

Edd was dodging each attack swiftly, and disarming them each time. He wanted to beat the shit out of all of them, restraining himself was more than difficult. He had never killed anyone, but damn did he get close. One by one the boys left, none of them severely injured. Edd finally got rid of all of them before he looked at Kevin. His heart immediately stopped, and he ran over to Kevin as he laid on the ground.

"Kevin…?" Edd quickly checked his pulse, fuck he was still alive. Edd cradled him in his arms and picked him up. Edd was straining to keep his anger down, he was shaking and he could tell he was on the edge of losing it. He quickly walked out of the school and laid Kevin across his passenger side. He looked horrific, blood covered his face and he had bruises everywhere. I swear Brian if I ever get the chance, I WILL kill you. They were no longer considered 'teammates'. Edd quickly got into his car, and headed towards the hospital, praying Kevin would be ok.

CHAPTER 10 1/2

Edd's POV

Edd slammed into parking lot, a cop behind him blinding his lights, but he continued, ignoring him. Only when he got out and picked up Kevin did the officer realize the situation. In fact, he escorted him through the building to the emergency room, Kevin still in his arms. Every now and then Double D would check his pulse. Kevin felt so cold to him, Double D clutched him closer, his heart was pounding against his chest, and Edd had to keep tears from developing in his eyes.

They reached the emergency room quickly, there was a small line but nothing so major Edd was going to flip. He held Kevin the entire time, which he assumed looked silly while filling out the paper work for him. After about 10 minutes, a doctor came to see him, they brought him into a room and told Edd he had to wait to see him.

"Screw that!" Edd tried to push pass the nurses but they held him back, "unless you are immediate family you cannot go in."

Double D felt himself getting mad, "how long will he be?"

The nurses relaxed and one shook her head, "it's hard to say luv, but we have seen worse come back from this, I am sure he will be ok." They gave him a weak smile and returned to their post. Edd stood by the doors the entire time. After half an hour of standing there Edd's phone buzzed, it was Marie.

Edd frowned, "Hello?"

"Double D where are you? And where is everyone else? The guys from D.C. high are here and there are only a few swimmers from your team. What's going on? Did you find Kevin and the three guys from your team?" She rambled for a while longer, and Edd let her. He didn't take his eyes off the double doors as he spoke.

"Marie…those guys brought him to the locker room, where three more were waiting I bet." Marie was silent for a while as Edd continued, "…Marie, I'm in the emergency room with him now."

He heard her gasp and Nazz and Nat where talking to her. He assumed they were asking her what happened.

"Edd? Edd, we will be there shorty don't go anywhere."

"Wait! Marie I need you to do me a favor." Edd was still, and waited for her to respond. "Alright?"

"Find Dr. Scott, he should be there in the room now, just tell him it's a very important call and hand him your phone." Edd was expecting a fight but it never came. He heard Marie running around and breathing heavily for a while before she stopped. She was talking but Edd couldn't understand her until he heard Dr. Scott answer.

"This is Dr. Scott." He sounded very business-like and professional.

"Dr. Scott, its Eddward Vincent." He heard the principal grumble on the other line. "Oh! Mr. Vincent have you forgotten about our deal?"

Edd switched the weight on his feet and changed positions keeping his eyes on the double doors, "you see sir that is why I am calling you now." There was a pause on the other line and Dr. Scott was back to his principal image, "do tell?"

Edd sighed and told him the story of the locker room. Edd had the one photo Marie had sent him and Kevin as evidence as he did his best to explain. "Sir, I did my best not to touch the boys, they are not hurt, they are just very worn out. I also hope me forfeiting today's events due to these circumstances have not ruined our deal we agreed to earlier this morning?" Edd tried to sound as normal as possible.

He didn't hear his teacher talk for a long while, "I will see what I can do for you Mr. Vincent. I know that if you give me the names of the boys who began the fight, I should be able to find a suitable punishment for them." Edd smirked half-heartedly, "of course," he provided the names to Dr. Scott as he wrote them down with a pen and piece of paper Marie had provided for him.

"I shall see this through Mr. Vincent, do let me know how Mr. Barr is." Edd thanked him and hung up. He would expect Marie, Nazz and Nat to arrive rather soon. It was about a 20 minute drive from the school. Edd waited for about eight or so minutes before he saw a familiar women walking toward him from behind the double doors.

Edd immediately stood and watched her approach him. She smiled and looked at him, Edd could only stare.

"Shouldn't you be in school? And what happened to your chin?" She smiled up at him, her hair in a ponytail. Her hair was curly and dark, almost raven. She looked very professional while maintaining an approachable façade.

"Mom." Shit…