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This chapter was difficult because I wanted to express the frustrations of Kevin and his feelings along with Edd and I'm horrible with serious topics soooo HAVE MERCY. OK enjoy!
3:49pm Nurse's Office
Looking around the office he found that there was no sign of anyone. Edd looking over to his side saw his beanie and a note.
I'm sorry dearie I had a family emergency. Had to pick my daughter up from school. I trust that you can lock up the nurse's office. Maybe even do a little spring cleaning. :) You'll be alright. Get well sweetie! – Nurse Lee.
Edd got up feeling his muscles tense up. He stretched out his arms and bent his back trying to relax his muscles. The ice pack on his back was now a bag of lukewarm water. He went to the sink emptying the bag. He looked in the mirror opening his mouth examining his tongue. A slight puncture wound stood out. No blood was oozing out yet teeth marks faintly spread across his tongue. He knew it was healed and was back to its normal state but he felt a slight tinge every time he moved his mouth.
Ring Ring Ring Ring
Edd grabbed his phone with haste. Marie
"G-Greetings." It felt strange for Edd to speak after being mute and silent for a couple hours.
"YO EDD! WHERE YOU HAVE YOU BEEN? I called like 3 times already."
"Oh dear. I'm in the nurse's office. I'm sorry I didn't pick up your calls. I got caught in another confrontation."
"Nurse's office? What…why WAIT With who? Not one of those fucking assholes again."
"Please Marie it does not matter whom it was. I shall forgive and forget."
"What they do to you this time? Shove you? Put stuff in your locker? Or the same old paper throwing shit."
Edd thought for a moment replaying what happened in his head.
"It was partly my fault. I did not pay close attention to my surroundings and happen to misstep. Resulting in gravity pulling me down and colliding into Josh. Curse my clumsiness!"
"Oh dude. Are you alright though? Did he do anything?"
"Nothing that stood out from the usual abuse. I'm quite alright I got more than enough rest and I feel rejuvenated."
"I'm still a little worried though…OH HEY well I called to ask if you wanted to hang out? WE CAN WATCH THE NEW MONSTER MOVIE! By your favorite director ooouuuu."
Edd paused feeling his phone vibrate. He knew he received a text message.
"Pardon me." He looked at the text message putting Marie on hold. His eyes lit up when he saw Kevin The King.
Wait for me. 4:00 I'll be done with practice and I'll drive you home. I'm going to protect you from now on…I promise…I'll beat the shit out of anyone who messes with you. I hope that doesn't sound creepy. Ok wait for my call.
"Oh dear."
He continued the call with Marie. He felt conflicted.
Why is Kevin so involved with me? Perhaps he treats me with such kindness and protection to guarantee his grade in class. He sees me as someone to do all his work. That seems like the most reasonable answer. He wants me…needs me to pass the class. He protects me and in return I make sure he passes…
"Um…Marie…"
"When are you ready? I'll come pick you on."
Yet…I don't believe Kevin is that devious, t-that cruel…to lead me on…
"I actually have…plans."
"WHAT WITH WHO? Dude no offense but you rarely have anything going on. Do you not want to go with me?"
Edd didn't feel hurt from the comment because he knew it was true. He was introverted and knew that he loved spending time alone and felt the calmest with himself. He also knew that Marie disliked Kevin which made it all the more reason to lie. Although Edd was always honest he knew a white lie was necessary at times.
"No no. Marie I would very much enjoy the film together b-but I just want time alone. Please it has been a rather stressful day."
"Oh alright. But Edd I was hoping to hang out." Marie sounded disappointed. "THE NEXT TIME I'M NOT LETTING YOU LEAVE ME HANGING. Ok bye."
Edd hung up sighing with relief.
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to lie.
-Vibrates- Did you stand there all alone? Oh I can hardly tell what's going on. (Cigarettes Daydreams- Caged the Elephant)
Edd jumped hearing the song suddenly play through his phone. He knew it was a phone call but from who? He never personalized songs as a ring tone.
Kevin The King
Edd answered the call after a couple seconds of getting over his shock. The shock of Kevin actually calling him.
"H-Hello?"
"Hey you good? Feeling better? I'm heading to you right now get ready we're leaving."
"Um…Kevin may I ask why yo-"
"Don't ask any question now. I'm here." Edd glanced out the window seeing Kevin wave then he pointed to his stomach in an angry gesture making Edd laugh.
"Dork let's go I'm hungry." Kevin whined like a child.
4:15pm Peach Creek HS Parking Lot
The walk to the car was silent. Neither making eye contact. Edd glanced at Kevin timidly trying not to make himself noticeable. Kevin held his gym bag on his broad shoulders. His face a little tan from being out in the sun. Little cuts and bruises around his face made him look more menacing than usual. He wore a black sweat shirt that said Peach Creek HS and blue faded jeans that looked worn out and distressed over time. Not like the store made ones but you can actually see the imperfections on his jeans the same as his face. His shoes were regular black and white converse. To top off his outfit he wore his signature red baseball cap that he had since the 5th grade.
Edd wore his plain black beanie with the white stripes on the sides, khaki pants, and white button down underneath his favorite knit vest with black and white converse. Edd started to feel inferior looking at his own appearance.
Kevin is a head taller…a bit larger in width…more built with muscle…quarter back and captain of basketball, baseball and football…yet I struggle to take part in any physical activity…curse his athletic abilities! His face is also scarified yet he's still masculine and handsome…Those injuries must be from football practice. They seem recent…I didn't see them before. Football is such a portentous activity. Kevin needs to be concerned of head concussions, torn muscles, fractures…
"YOOO. Edd. EDD."
"Oh pardon me. I seemed to have "space out"."
"You were really lost in thought dude. I was calling your name for a while. What were you thinking about?"
"Our differences." Edd blurted out. Covering his mouth quickly afterwards.
"Differences? What do you mean?" Kevin asked in confusion while he unlocked the car.
"Well…you are the complete opposite of me…in terms of skills and personality."
"Yeah well? Your point."
"If I were to compare us well I feel i-insecure…"
"Dork. You feel insecure!? You're like the smartest dude I know. You have a talent for smart things. The way you can pull answer out of your head and solve things lightening quick is wicked! Don't feel insecure because I want your smartness. Man I wish I was that smart."
"K-Kevin that was unexpected."
"If I was as smart as you science class would be a breeze. It's great that we're working together."
"Yes…indeed…"
"You feel better? Now…let's go get some food I'm starving." Kevin walked around and opened the passenger seat for Edd like a princess. "For the lovely lady."
Edd felt himself blush as he headed inside the truck. Positioning himself in the passenger seat he felt his face burn up. Moments later Kevin climbed into the truck putting his gym back in the back seats. The truck came to life with the engines bellow. With little patience Kevin speeded off heading to who knows where.
"Kevin where are we going?" Edd asked watching as they pass by the cul-da-sac in a blur.
"Going to go get something to eat. Duh."
"My apologies but I'm not hungry."
I being around Kevin would not help with both our situations…Also I have not done laundry and my room is an utter mess. Heaven forbid dust won't accumulate.
GROOOWLLL
"You sure about that…I can practically hear your stomach growling. What did you eat?"
"I was in a rush this morning! Breakfast was not a choice at the moment. I also had an apple for lunch so I'm more then satisfied. I would like to go home."
GROOOWLLL
Edd blushed. He bent over and hugged his knees mumbling to himself with self-loathing.
I can't possibly embarrass myself further. A meal or two would do no harm to our social lives.
"I-I would love to accompany you…ONLY THIS TIME OK." Edd shyly confessed. Ignoring his embarrassment.
Kevin laughed causing Edd to become even more embarrassed. His cheeks heated up looking like a ripe tomato.
"Want to play some music?"
"Um…Well Kevin I picked last time and I'm rather curious as to your style of music. So you pick."
"Oh…hmmmm…I feel like you'll judge me so hard." Kevin went through his phone looking for an appropriate song for Edd. He knew he had some rap but those had curse words and very derogatory language so he chose to avoid those songs.
"Check this out. I think you'll like this Edd."
Edd didn't expect the song to come on and jumped at the sudden burst of music released from the car speakers.
Wise man say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
(Can't Help Falling In Love- twenty one pilots song cover)
Edd swayed to the music. His head swaying left and right with his eyes closed. He took in every word as if he needed to memorize it for a test. The strumming of the ukulele touched his heart strings.
I could just melt into the music. How surprising. Kevin's music selection is quite…quite beautiful.
The music made him calm and soon enough he was humming along.
As the song ended the vague sense of a hand rubbed his head. He leaned into the touch wanting more. He knew if he were a cat he would purr at the gentle touch.
"Hey Edd. We're here." Kevin brushed his hand across Edd's cheek making Edd gasp.
"M-my apologies Kevin!" Edd quickly leaned away from Kevin. "I couldn't sense reality…I was in a trance. Lost in the music. The emotions the singer displayed were extraordinary. Excuse my language but this song was KILLER."
"It's actually a cover of Elvis Presley "Can't Help Falling In Love". I'm happy that you like the song. To be honest this was like the only song that was like…uh…appropriate for you…" Kevin laughed a little teasing Edd.
"I bed your pardon!? I am no child!" Edd tried his hardest to not sound childish nor pout in anger. "I also listen to today's pop hits. Such as Ariana Grande and rappers like Childish Gambino."
"Pft." Kevin held his laughter and smiled laughing on the inside.
He's so adorable haha. I can't even imagine him rocking out to Taylor swift. HA. I want to see him dance. I bet he'll look like a baby penguin…
"Is that so hard to believe that I too am with the times!?" Edd could tell his cheeks puff up. Crossing his arms over his chest with annoyance.
"It kinda is. Dude you seem like the classical music type…" Kevin leaned in close to Edd's ear. He whispered. "…but you're full of surprises. That's why I like you."
"AHHH." Edd felt the hot air from Kevin's mouth brush against his ear. "K-Kevin please distance yourself from me."
Kevin put his chin on Edd's shoulder only inches away from Edd's face. He stared at Edd who already covered his face with his beanie so they wouldn't make eye contact.
Internally Edd was having a meltdown. His heart beating insanely like he ran a 5k marathon. The color of his face matched Kevin's hat. He could faintly hear the screams inside his head.
Kevin is too close. Stop. Please. I will faint at any moment. I can't handle such contact. Please.
"Hey Edd do you like me? Do I seem like an asshole? Or like the regular jocks…" You could hear the desperation in his tone. He ached inside.
"Well…you are…how you say…not normal. It's as if you're an extraterrestrial being." Edd spoke not facing Kevin. Eyes covered from his beanie he faced the window on his right. "I don't know anything about liking someone…that's too complicated. String theory would be easier then understanding feelings from my point of view…"
"You don't know if you like someone?" Kevin curiously asked.
"I-I haven't had time to think of such nonsense. Love has no effect on me. Since I was a child I learned well that l-love was not needed to grow physically."
"Don't you only think that because you never experienced true love? I don't know if you want to talk about it but…maybe having your parents gone most of the time affected you emotionally…is that why you-"
"Stop. I do not want to discuss on such a p-private topic." The choked voice that came from Edd signaled that he will break down in tears any moment. He clenched his beanie with both his hands for security. He didn't want Kevin to see him in this pathetic state. "I-I just want to continue my studies…I do not need a relationship whatever it may be I only need my studies…please Kevin stop."
Kevin saw a single tear slide down Edd's cheek. Edd's chest rose and dropped heavily not yet sobbing. That single tear poked at Kevin's heart. Making him feel guilty and equally upset.
"I'm sorry. I'll stop. So don't cry." He wrapped his arms around Edd. Squeezing lightly trying his best to put his words into the hug. "Just know I'm here for you…no matter what."
Don't cry. I hate when you cry. I just want to be closer to you. Open yourself to me and only me…I'll wait till you're ready. It's ok.
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