It's morning or at least the sun is up at Peach Creek. Marie blinks her eyes so many time to even look around before extending her hands and swinging around to find her glasses. She hits something or someone as she hears some grunting beside before she gets drag into a warm and tight squeeze. She is confused as she is in bed right now and as far as she can see it , it's her room after all so who could this be in her bed . Finally finding her glasses on her right by the night lamp , she hastily put it on and zoom in to find out who could it be lying next to her . She pulls the blanket down and find Edd is sleeping soundly with his arms around her , also half naked , wearing only his boxer on bed which causes her to blushes like crazy before exams herself. She breathe a sigh of relief as she is wearing her normal night pajamas so nothing too crazy happened. She looks around to the place a bit trashed as a light headache hits her .

Marie: What happened here ?

Asking herself as she sits up and stretches a bit .

Edward: Too much punch , gotta hold your liquor next time .

Edward rubs his eyes as he also gets up beside her , letting her go as he stretches and gets off the bed .

Marie: Did I do this ?

She asks him with fear of embarrassment.

Edward: Yes and pretty much I had to hold you in bed otherwise you went crazy .

Edd says it in a joking matter as he puts on some clothes .

Marie: Guess I need to practice a bit when it comes to drinking.

Edd : May be don't drink till your 21 . I'll go get clean up and make us something to eat , i think it should be lunch since it's already 3 in the afternoon.

Edd walks out of the room and to the guest bathroom to clean up a bit while Marie gets a better look of her room . Sighs as she starts picking things up before heading to her bathroom to clean up also . While in the shower , she scan her body and finds there is nothing on her body .

Marie : Guess nothing really happened.

A bit disappointed as she was hoping that may be things could get a bit wild during her drunken madness but guess Edd is a gentleman so it's not a total loss . Drying up and dressing up , she goes down stair to finds Edd is just finished plating some homemade egg salad with roasted chickens . The smell is so alluring that she can't help but hurry down and get seated . Edd pour some water for her as the two begin to dig in . Marie doesn't know how hungry she was till she starts shoving food into her mouth till she is stuffed like a chipmunk which cause Edd to chuckle .

Marie : What so funny ?

she hasn't realized what is he laughing about.

Edd : No , sorry , I was just ,uh , making notes that all .

He is still smiling but it's just so charming that Marie decides to change the subject.

Marie: Well, how about you tell what happened last night ? cause I can't remember a thing after so many punch .

Edd rolls his eyes around a bit before coming back down to look at Marie with a smile .

Edd : After we got our crown , we slow dance which you were terrible at so Lee got the great idea of making you drunk on Spiced Punch . You got back to the dance floor , way too drunk to even dance so I drove you home and tried to put you to bed but you kept resisting till you finally past out from exhaustion. Also you woke up in the middle of the night and change into your pajamas like Zombie . Guess that is just your brain on auto pilot .

Marie: Were I that bad at dancing ?

She asks so shyly .

Edd : I had to buy a new pair of shoes from how many stab you got me .

He says it in a joking matter which still makes her hide behind her hands as she is ashamed of her performance.

Edd : Oh , don't worry , we still have that party at 6 or you want to cancel it .

Marie: Party ?

she reappear and confused till memory hit her .

Marie: Oh darn , I forgot about Kristen party . It's 4 already so we should go home and get dressed since she lives quite far away .

Edward: Like how far ?

Still enjoying the food while Marie panics and leaves the table .

Marie: at least an hour drive . She lives in the opposite side of the city . The party starts at 7 so we better get ready .

Marie shove Edd who is still holding his plate of food out of the front door .

Edd : What is her deal ?

Edd starts walking to his bike while finishing up his plate . Marie crouch down behind the door and slump on her knees .

Marie : He loves me and May have enjoyed the dance but I practically blew it . Damm it I should have practice dancing so I didn't ruin it for Edd . My focus was in the wrong place .

She take a deep breath then let out a sigh as she gets up and shake herself up a bit .

Marie: I should get ready , he will appreciate if I don't embarrass myself this time , in front Kristen as well .

Marie hurry off upstairs and a 1 hour later , Edd is back . All dressed up like before , cleaned and fresh for his second date with Marie or party . He still don't know how bad Marie was at dancing and his left foot is still reminding him of that fact . He rings the doorbell and Marie quickly answered.

Edward: Ready to go ?

Marie is dressed up , much more revealing than usual that is a bit of cleavage is visible, outside of that , nothing new which make Edd happy in some strange ways .

Edd : Must be that husband instinct Chuck was talking about earlier .

Edd thinks to himself as Marie blushes from his staring .

Marie: This is my first party so I tried something new . Do you like it ?

She moves her shoulders around a bit to show him a bit more of her outfit.

Edward: You look lovely .

The two exchange smiles and a quick kiss before the two get on Edd bike and begin the long drive to Kristen . Edd takes the highway since the forest road as the highway is too jam to even consider going . For an whole hour , there was nothing but the road and the sounds of Edd bike in Marie's ear and yet she still feel so scare . Edd takes notice at how tight Marie is holding him and how she hiding her face behind him . She is scare is what he is thinking as he takes a quick detour to a higher route . it's longer but the view is worth it as Marie can see the city with the fading skyline from there as she finally feel at ease. Guess not everyone is good with handling in dark forest like Edd . The drive continues and when they enter the city just after 7 .

Marie: Hey , about back there ?

Talking through her helmet.

Edd : You don't have to excuse yourself. Even grown adults don't take that route , it freaks everyone out .

Marie: But you don't?

Edd : I live in the woods for so long that I don't even see the dark anymore. it just what it is , a forest .

Marie: Guess I need to be braver when I'm with you.

Edd : You don't have to be . People can mistake foolishness for bravery, admitting fear is only the first step . Knowing why you fear is what matters. Take your time , I won't ask more of you than you can give .

Marie: That is why I love you so much .

She hugs him tight again but this time , warmth is the feeling they both share as they reach the outskirts of the city where the party is taking place . Another 30 minutes of driving into the much more empty highway before seeing a lighted house in the distance with cars and people gathering outside. Edd parks the bike along with the other as the two get down and put the helmet away .

Edd : Guess Kristen know how to throw a party and by the smell of it , this place is loaded with alcohol. Sooooooo ...

Marie: I get it .

They look at each before sharing a quick laughs then hold hands as they walk to the front door . Ringing the door bell , they didn't have to wait long for someone to answer.

Kristen: Hey , you made it .

Kristen opens the door before giving a hug to Marie .

Kristen: And who is your friend ?

She looks over to Edd , see quite the handsome fellow to be with Marie .

Marie: He ..

Edward: I'm Marie number 2 , I you don't mind .

Edd cuts her off and the two exchange handshake .

Kristen: Well , come in , we are just about to start . Still waiting for someone to get those kegs in .

Pointing to those 30 litter beer kegs just next to the house , clearly way too heavy for anyone here to lift by themselves. Marie and Kristen go inside first as Edd look around a bit before doing his own things for now . Kristen lead Marie inside where the music is loud and upbeat as everyone is holding drink , shaking to the music as they exchange gossip and stories . The two arrive at the living room where a long couch is placed . Some of Marie older friends that split up with her years ago are all here , grown up .

Kyle: Isn't this little blue Marie , look at you now .

Saying it with a layback yet menacing voice due to how often he used to tease Marie back then . Smoking weed while holding a drink on his other hand as he past the blunt to Marie .

Marie: No , I don't take part in such things .

Marie be polite as possible but her cautious attitude make the whole crew laugh, including Kyle and Kristen as they sit next to each other , arm over another as they share the smoke .

Kristen: Come on , lighten up . Start acting like your age , loosen up a bit .

She past the drink to Marie yet she refuses.

Marie: I came for old memories sake, I'm not much a party goer .

Kyle : How can this be a party when we haven't even open the beer yet ?

Edd : Where do you want them ?

The response is so quick that everyone turns to the source as they see Edd carrying one keg on his shoulder and the other in his hand below . Not showing even a sign of discomfort as Kristen points to center of the living room . Edd puts the two keg down as Kyle hand him the blunt which Marie tries to discouraged him to smoking but he takes it anyway and draw a long breath then let it out in a puff of smoke , doesn't show any signs of dizziness. The display of strength make the whole crew silent as Marie follows Edd to the kitchen .

Edd : Are you OK? Things were a bit touchy back there .

Marie: It's fine. Just can't make the right connection after a long time that's all .

Edd smiles as Marie is clear trying to stand up for herself. He pulls her towards him by her waist in a surprise move and gives her a quick kiss on the forehead.

Edd : Just relax and enjoy the party , I'm here for you .

He whispers to her then let her go . Marie blushes a bit and rolls her lips before stepping away .

Marie: I'll get us some drinks . Be right back .

Edd huff in amusement before going for some snack on the counter . Enjoying some chips as he watches the people around begin to chatter around him , mostly because his arms and his tattoos. He took his jacket off when lifting the keg . Ignoring the noise and simply wait for Marie to get back with the drink , he is visited by Kristen who is a bit drunk at this point from the smell.

Kristen: So , where did Marie find you ?

Asking flirtatiously as she leans in closer with her much more revealing clothes .

Edd : I moved to her neighborhood 5 years ago , known each other ever since .

He takes another chip.

Kristen: And what are you to her ?

Edd : I'll let her answer that for me .

Edd leaves the scene and goes to the guest bedroom where there is a small bar which is where Marie probably is right now. At the bar , Marie finally gets her drinks on hand as she leaves to return to Edd but stop by Kyle at hallway.

Kyle : Hey , there you are , let talk a bit , catching up on old stories if you like .

He sounds a bit relax , probably from the weed but Marie doesn't want to linger, just want to be by Edd side .

Marie: I love to but I have to get back to Edd a bit , he is waiting for me .

Kyle blocks her as she tries walk past him .

Kyle : Oh come on , we are like old friends and what of him . See he doesn't know you like I do .

Try to put his hand on her but she steps back before he could reach her .

Marie: Again , let talk sometime later . I have to get back to Edd .

Yet still he doesn't let her pass .

Kyle : You know , I remember why we like you so much , cause you were so pathetic with your glasses and goody two shoe attitude. Thinking you were better, guess what , you are still the lowly freak from back then .

Kyle shove her but Edd was behind her , catching her fall and prevent the drink from spilling .

Edd : I'll handle this , stay behind me .

Edd steps forward as the two engage in a stare down .

Kyle : Look who is here , the new Comer. Here to what, steal the spot light with your tattoos and shit . You ain't nothing but a hooker.

Everyone chatter at the word as they stare at Marie .

Kyle : Yeah , that's right . I'm right , isn't it?

Edd smiles as he steps up to defend his girl .

Edd : I believe you owe Marie an apology. As for me , I want something else .

Kyle laugh out loud at the idea of someone dare stand up to him . After all , he is a huge dude with the muscles to match the size .

Kyle : like what ? my autograph.

He continues to laugh to the crowd but he forgot to notice that him and Edd are the same height . May be not the same strength by it does even out a bit .

Edd : No , I want you to bleed .

Kyle : What ?

Still laughing till Edd launch super fast upper cut that crack his jaw . The crack was so loud that everyone went silent as Kyle kneel on his knee before Edd just tips him to the side , making him fall to the ground . Kyle friend immediately react rather than just standing by as they charge to Edd . The first one try to swing at Edd but he dodge the first hit and knee his ribs , causing him to curl on the ground but Edd is not done as he stomp on the guy ankle , break it into two . The poor guy scream on the ground as the last guy pick up a beer bottle and try to knock Edd right at the head but Edd catches the guy by the wrist , take the bottle away from him then swing it right at the head , knocking him out cold . Kristen come in , screaming at her friends to get some help as Edd take a stunned Marie by the hand , leading her out of the house and to his bike .

Marie : I haven't even get us drink yet .

Edd : I'll make you some at your place .

Edd tosses her helmet as he puts on his , the two get on and races off into the night .

Marie is still shock at how cold and blood thirsty he look back there . it was only for a moment but it was enough to see him in a different light . He did it to protect her and she understands that , yet , doubt begins to cloud her mind as she reminds quiet throughout the ride home . Arriving at the Vincent house, he parks his bike in her backyard as he let her go inside first . Once alone , he curses at himself for losing control . He saw the fear in her eyes and doubt will it be the last time she ever look at him like that again. Inside, Marie puts her jacket on the hanger as she turns the light on but rather than continue with the rest of the house , she pause for a minute to rethink how cold Edd was , was he like before they were together. More questions than answers as she turns on the kitchen light and open the backdoor for Edd to come in . Once inside , the two take a seat as Marie want to talk about what happened.

Marie: I know you did it because you were protecting me and i wont blame you for it but can i ask , where did you learn to do things like that ?

Edd : You mean like fighting?

Marie : No , like how you just switch out to this cold hearted person . I just , feel like you are keeping things from me .

She shutters a bit and Edd feels a bit guilty so he takes her hand .

Edd : I never meant to scare you like that nor tell you how difficult my past was but that , it was not cold hearted cause in my heart , there is only you . i accept to be a monster in order to protect you .

Marie finds some comfort in his words .

Marie : Still , I'm a bit sad that I didn't get to drink some booze . I was hoping that you could teach me something about party and such .

She smiles and chuckle a bit .

Edd : Then how about we do it here , in safe environment where I don't have to pay for anything if you break something like before .

He teases her to her embarrassment as the two goes the cupboard to grab some alcohol and start to have some wild fun together.

I'm consider doing some other old show a few stories , will be in the more romance side so anyone like that , let me know .