I do not own Edd or Kevin. Also all the stuff in italics can be under the following: character thoughts, time, music, flashbacks or unknown events not mentioned!
I KNOW IT'S BEEN A WHILE! Sorry guys I have school and AP classes are really kicking me in the butt plus work... KILL ME NOW! I hope this chapter makes up for my absents…it's long. Enjoy~
3:13pm Boy's Locker Room
"WHAT'S THE HOLD UP?" Mr. G looked around glaring at the jocks sitting around. They were waiting around in their football uniforms.
"We can't start practice without Kevin." One of the jocks said.
"WHERE IS THAT KID?" His voice boomed and echoed in the locker room.
Everyone became quiet. They looked at each other trying to avoid Mr. G's intimidation. Then the locker room door opened and closed with a loud bang. Kevin appeared walking in slowly ignoring everyone's curious stare.
"BART! In my office. Now." Mr. G yelled from his office door not taking a step outside. He stood with his armed crossed over his chest.
Kevin walked over coolly while his team mates stared and whispered behind his back. Kevin could hear bits of what they said "Ouuu he's going to get it" "Where was he?" "He's never been late for practice".
Ignoring everyone he entered the office and closed the door behind them. Mr. G sat in his leather chair and threw his feet on top of the desk effortlessly.
"Bart. Why are you late? You know the team doesn't start practice without its star player. Are you starting to get cocky…huh?"
"No sir. I'm sorry coach I had to take care of something." Kevin sat with his back straight perfectly positioned. He was lost in thought. Staring blankly at the wall.
"Kid. What's keeping you in the gutter? I've known you too long to not notice there's something up. I might be an old man but that doesn't mean…" He paused. Looking at Kevin he knew the kid wasn't listening. "Bart your father would want you to focus on sports. Get a scholarship, college then go pro. You need to stay on top of your game 100%."
"Yes I know." Kevin felt his eyebrow twitch with irritation.
Mr. G and his dad were the best of friends back in the day until the car accident…since then Mr. G feels guilty and wants to be a father figure. Kevin appreciates the gesture but he knows how to take care of himself.
"You have to manage your GPA too. Fail one class and I'm sorry kid you're off the team. Can't do anything to help you."
"I know."
"Kevin…go get ready for practice. Our conversation isn't over. Now get out."
Kevin got up slowly and walked out. There was whispers happening all around him. Ignoring everything he went to his locker to exchange his clothes.
"Yo yo yoooo. The prince has arrived. Why are you late?" Mat put his arm around Kevin's neck putting him in a headlock.
"Let go. I'm not in the damn mood." Kevin forcefully pushed the arm away.
"Woah Mr. Grumpy. What happened?" Mat questioned sincerely.
Mat was already suited up with his football uniform aside from the helmet he held in his hand. His face was a dark plum color and he was exactly the same as Kevin in terms of body types.
Kevin hesitated. Mat was his wing man, his best friend, his ride or die he wanted to tell him about his situation with Edd but he didn't want to tell him the whole truth yet.
"I-I like someone…" Kevin whispered lowly so others couldn't hear.
"WHAT?! YOU L-." Kevin covered Mat's mouth roughly.
"SHHHHHH WTF MAN." Kevin whispered angrily. He released his hand from Mat's mouth. "Keep it low key."
"Sorry man…who?"
"Uh…I can't tell you yet..."
"Hmmm. You must have a good reason for hiding it from me. I won't pester you about it. But…is she the reason why you've been cold lately? The way you lash out at people is scarrry"
"No….the thing is she isn't um…a she…" Kevin coughed a little trying to get the words out of his mouth.
"WHAT? OMFGGHmmmmhmm." Kevin once again covered Mat's mouth but Mat continued to mumble into his hand.
"SHUT UP." After a few moments of silence he let go of Mat.
"Bro. I didn't know you were like that…WHICH is perfectly fine. I don't judge…" He looked awkwardly at Kevin. Rubbing the back of his head.
"That's the thing I don't think I am "that" because it's only towards one person. Like my eyes are only on that one person everything they do annoys me in a good and bad way…um…if you know what I'm saying."
"Uhhhh. I guess? But dude no worries. Labels are stupid anyways…you're still the hardass Kevin I know. Thanks for telling me bro." Mat gave Kevin a squeeze on the shoulder. Kevin gasped at the sudden slap on the back.
"What was that for?!"
"THAT'S IT. Maybe that's why you're late…you were already putting in the moves. AYE Kevin the stud! No worries no one ever rejects you." Mat playfully bumped Kevin on the shoulder teasing him.
"This time is different, he's special…"
"OUUUUUUUU. Special huh?" Mat smiled teasing Kevin.
"Shut up. Hurry up practice is going to start."
*5:33pm Daisy Village Downtown
"K-Kevin. Where are we?"
They have been driving for half an hour going down a deserted road. They had long ago exited Peach Creek. While driving Edd would see the ocean through the blurs of trees as they drove by. The windows were rolled down letting the wind hit them.
"Daisy Village!" Kevin said with excitement. "Have you never been to Daisy Village?"
"Um…well I must include all my time has been put into studies. It is quite unlikely that I travel anywhere out of the premises of Peach Creek. My parents would be devastated if they found out…"
"Edd. I'm going to open your world up a little ok. Trust me you need to experience things to live life ya'know."
"You mean to rebel?! That is ludicrous. Mother and Father would not be pleased…" Edd started to panic.
"I won't be pleased if you can't even experience good food, new surroundings and just do something new. C'mon this will be a secret between us only ok. Let's just chill and have fun." Kevin pouted childishly as if he were trying to act cute. "Please."
Edd fidgeted with his fingers contemplating what to do. I do want to spend more time with Kevin.
"…I suppose a bit of freedom will benefit my well-being. Only this one time!" Edd felt his words were weak because he knew this wouldn't be the last time but he wanted to be strict.
"Awesome!" Kevin smiled. "I want to bring you to my favorite Thai restaurant downtown. They have the best Thai food hands down. I kinda know the owners too so we can get a discount. OH I didn't even ask do you like Thai food?"
"I have yet to try Thai cuisine…b-but from research their cuisine seems to be rather flavorful and aesthetically pleasing…I would love to try Pad Thai…"
"Then this will be your first time! Let's make a reaction video to your first time having Thai food. You'll love it." Kevin looked sideways at Edd. "Btw don't you cook?"
"Oh why yes I do indeed. How did you know?" Edd shocked.
"Well…I never seen you in the cafeteria eating school lunch…and you eat your homemade lunch on top of the creepy hill don't you?" Kevin felt his face burn up. "And…uh…I see you sometimes when I walk by the home EC room. You bake sweets and stuff right?"
The dork is going to thing I'm a stalker. I SWEAR I just happened to notice by coincidence…urgh
"How surprising! Indeed I know my culinary art. Having to care for myself most of the time I had to learn to cook since I was 8."
"Damn I would kill to learn how to cook. I can't even make eggs. The first time I cooked eggs I left the heat on for too long and burned the pan…long story short I had to call 911."
"Well Kevin if you have the time I would be more then delighted to teach you. I can teach you how to make simple no heat cuisines first. I don't want to have to call 911 on our first cooking lesson." Edd teased. He covered his mouth with his hands laughing.
"Edd." Kevin reached out and lowered Edd's hands to his lap. "Don't cover your smile. I want to see it."
Edd turned towards the window facing away from Kevin. A heavy silence followed afterwards. Both lost with words having an internal melt down.
Edd: Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear Oh dear. Oh dear.
Kevin: God damn it. I can't stop being a flirt. But I do want to see him smile…Maybe I should've just kept my mouth shut. STUPID KEVIN STUPID.
Kevin coughed breaking the silence.
"So uh what's your favorite food to make?"
"I…hmmm…love ratatouille! I remember distinctly that my mother would make ratatouille for my birthday every year."
"So you like French food?"
"Indeed. I started out studying French cuisine then it led to the culture and then the language. Now I have the ability to speak fluent French."
"That's so cool! Do you ever want to visit France?"
"Absolutely! If an opportunity presents itself I will not hesitate to take it!"
"Maybe I'll take you one day…" Kevin mumbled to himself.
"What was that Kevin? I didn't quite hear you."
"AH Nothing um…we're here." Pointing at the restaurant in front of them. "Let's go I'm starving."
Edd gasped. The lotus palace? The design of the restaurant looked like a golden palace. Thai writing was carved into the sides of the entrances and a Buddha statue rested at the top of the entrance intimidating those entering. As they entered the restaurant a burst of noise and smells filled their senses. The burning aroma of sweet, savory flavors. A mix of conversations made the atmosphere seem open and friendly. Entering the waiting room there were brown benches with white lotuses on the seats and bowls of water filled with lotus petals. Plants hung from the ceiling to the floor. The whole restaurant was dimly lit but it expressed the beauty of dark colors. The orange flames of the candles and the golden lights mixed well with the dim lighting.
Edd admired the statues that filled the shop. I wonder what the history is behind this structure. She is just stunning! The curve of her fingers, the gold coloring and the intricate details of her clothing. Quite fascinating.
"Welcome!" The waitress smiled eyeing the two from head to toe. For a split second she gave Edd a confused look but brought her attention back to Kevin. "Are…you dining together?"
People were staring at the two since they have entered. Edd dropped his shoulders. Looking at the ground he stood behind Kevin trying to hide.
She must be thinking why Kevin is with someone of my caliber. I don't blame her. Kevin shouldn't be seen with someone like me.
"Uh…Yes do you have a problem?" Kevin said irritated. "Let me speak to Akara. Your boss."
"Oh are you a friend of Mr. Onak? He's busy at the moment. So you have to wait for a while." She smiled. Her smile was strained and Kevin knew she was faking it.
"Really? I think he'll have time to meet with me. Tell him Chakrii is here." Smiling back. He knew she was annoyed.
"We'll see if he has time for you. Just a moment." She disappeared into the back room.
"Kevin who is Chakrii?"
"Uh…I'm Chakrii. My friend Akara gave me that name. It means "king"." Kevin winked.
"How fitting." Edd laughed. He relaxed himself enjoying the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Suddenly a loud bang of a door opening echoed the restaurant.
"CHAKRII! My brother! It's been so long. A whole year?!" A brown skinned man ran out loudly taking Kevin into a bear hug. Kevin overcome with joy picked the other up making him go airborne for a second.
"How I've missed you! A year is too long to be separated!" Putting Akara down patting his shoulders. Kevin was a few inches taller and well-built compared to Akara. His long brown hair was tied up in a bun and his black rimmed glasses matched his dark skin and brown eyes.
"Come. Come. We'll go to the reserved room." Holding Kevin by the shoulders.
"Oh wait. I forgot to introduce you to my…um…friend. Here he is." He gestured towards Edd who stood awkwardly holding his shirt.
"HELLO. Friend of Kevin. Please to meet you." He stuck out his hand for a handshake.
"Greetings. My name is Edd." He shook his hand getting a sense of comfort from the small gesture.
"This is the first Kevin. You've never introduced me to friends. Hmmmm. Is this one special?" Akara winked playfully at Edd making him blush.
"This guy has never had Thai food. Can you believe that? So I wanted to bring him to the best." Kevin smiled. "And I haven't visited you in so long…"
"Chakrii you have not changed a bit. Well maybe you have gotten a little bigger in size…"
"Are you calling me FAT?!" Kevin was offended which made Edd laugh. "What's so funny? I'm not fat…it's all muscle…"
"Ok enough talk! We should celebrate our long awaited reunion. ALSO stuff your friend here with my delicious food."
Akara led the two towards the back of the restaurant pass the packed tables filled with customers. He pushed open a red curtain and led them to a private room. The noise from the restaurant could no longer be heard and now there was a peaceful silence. The room was brightly lit with only a few tables. The carpet matched the seats colored a crimson red and a simple lotus design. Akara seated them. Kevin sitting on one side of the booth and sat Edd across from him. They looked at the menu feeling their stomachs growl in annoyance.
"Kevin you know everything will be on the house. What would you like to eat?" Akara personally serviced them which made Kevin happy not seeing that rude waitress.
"No I can't just eat for free." Ready to deny such a generous offer.
"I refuse to take any money from you. Your father is the only reason this restaurant is successful. We owe your family our success."
Kevin smiled and nodded his head in agreement.
"Let me leave a tip at least. Even though the service sucks." Kevin joked earning him a hit in the head by Akara. "Ow. Ok. Ok. I'll get Panang Curry, Tom Yum noodles and brown rice. You know I love the curry extra spicy. Also Pad Thai for him."
"Um…may I get the Thai Tea also?" Akara nodded to Edd. Collecting the menus.
"Ok I'll get it out as soon as possible. Btw I hear your guy's stomachs growling." Akara left heading toward the kitchen.
Edd and Kevin laughed in embarrassment. They stared at each other not knowing what to say.
"Kevin. How do you know Akara?"
"Oh that's a long story. My dad friends with his dad and they needed money to start a business and my dad helped them out. Me and Akara have been friends since middle school. But he's bit older then us. His dad has retired and now he owns the place at 20." Kevin became quieter. "But since my dad y'know passed I haven't been here for a while. Ha."
"Kevin I-I have heard rumors about your father but what exactly occurred…" Edd was careful with his words.
"Oh it's been a while. My dad passed when I was 15 and well..." Kevin's voice shook. "We were in the car driving home from a football game…we were in a middle of a fight and the funny thing is I can't remember what we fought about…my dad was shouting at me but I don't remember what he was saying…there was a truck in front of us that was carrying wooden logs and the straps ripped…" Kevin breathed in and out and stayed quiet for a while. Edd waited patiently.
"It was all a blur until I woke up in a hospital bed with my mom next to me…my dad died from a head injury…" Kevin sighed. His eyes filled with regret. He didn't close his eyes but stared at the wall lost in his thoughts.
"Thank you for telling me." Edd took Kevin's head and made him face Edd. "Kevin you are not to blame. I want you to know that. You are not to blame. Don't for a second feel guilty."
Kevin knew his eyes were becoming moist. He wanted to touch Edd, hold him like a teddy bear and make him feel better. Kevin gripped Edd's hand and rubbed his cheek into his palms.
I want to cry...but he'll start crying too…fuck he makes me all emotion…his hands are soft…
"Edd. Your hands are cold." He chuckled. "And soft…it feels nice."
"Why thank you?" Edd laughed dryly not knowing to take it as a compliment.
The red curtain opened and Akara held three plates on one arm and one plate and a glass of Thai Tea in the other. He looked like he would dropped the plates any second but he perfectly balanced the food.
"Hot and delicious. Here is your curry and noodles." Setting down the food in front of Kevin. "Pad Thai and Thai tea for Edd. Enjoy."
"You aren't going to join us?"
"I have a business to run Kevin." Akara sang happily. "Enjoy and call me if you need anything."
He walked out the private room practically bouncing with joy.
"It's heartwarming to those who love their professions." Edd smiled. He didn't dare touch the food admiring the beauty. "I love this aesthetic."
"Try a bite. I wanna see your reaction." Kevin took out his phone to record.
Edd carefully took his fork and pick up a small amount of Pad Thai blowing softly to cool it down.
"Ready. 3. 2. 1!" Edd took the bite and chewed slowly.
"How is it…"
"AMAZING. ABSOLUTELY HEAVENLY!" Edd burst with excitement. Shaking with joy he took his fork and quickly stuffed his face. "SHAVORY ANTH SHWEET."
How can he be so cute?
"Hey do you want to see a movie after this? I wanted to see this monster movie with this one dope director. I think you'll love it. The return of the Lord of Mutants! How awesome is that?!"
"Um…" I would love to with all my heart. "I-If I'm not a bother to you Kevin."
"Yo don't even say that. You've been nothing but cool. I have more fun with you then…uh…football? Yeah when I hang out with you a touchdown doesn't even compare!" Kevin reassured.
"Then it's settled!"
"Um Kevin this time I will pay for the tickets! Please you have been more then generous." Edd stood his ground not taking no for an answer.
"Sure." He smirked. "Just know you're paying for the popcorn and candy."
"Not a problem!" Edd smiled.
After they finished their meals Edd begged Akara for the recipe to their pad thai. Kevin and Akara had their emotional good-byes with a bear hug and a simple I'll see you later.
Since they were downtown the theaters were near-by. Edd checked on his phone for the show times and found out they had to kill an hour till the next showing. They sat in the car mindlessly driving.
"Kevin what are we going to do for an hour?"
"More exploring duh! You haven't even experienced the city yet!"
"Um…can I suggest a place?"
"Sure where do you want to go?" Kevin surprised at Edd's sudden desire to go somewhere.
"I want to go to the vintage market…Marie told me of the wonderful antiques they possess and I'm intrigued!"
"Wicked. I've never been to an antique market. Let's go." Kevin hit the gas speeding off.
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