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Blood in the Water	By : AeoAthura Category: +1 through F > Ed, Edd, and Eddy Views: 10400 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter Thirteen:
Kevin was on one hell of a high. It had been a painful month to say the least, having to avoid the swimmer at all costs because fuck it all if he didn’t want to pound his fucking face into the dirt before screwing him senseless. Kevin was a raging ball of hormones and he was alright with this reality, because he knew that deep down so was Edd.
After the swimmer departed from his backyard, both of them soaking and chilled, Kevin went into his house and slipped up the stairs. He grabbed a towel on his way to his room, making sure to tiptoe past his father’s room. He didn’t need the man asking questions…
Of course, Fate had given Kevin a gift that night in the form of a certain swimmer abusing his tongue, so now Fate had to balance that out.
“That you, Kevin?” Frederick’s voice from the other side of the door was fully alert, telling the athlete that he had already been awake. He felt his blood go cold as the door opened and the man looked out at him.
“Oh uh, hey Dad.” Kevin reached up to rub the back of his head with the towel, “What’re you doing up?”
The man looked Kevin over carefully, “Shower?” he asked, curious to Kevin’s current stated of saturation.
“Uh, yeah.” He grinned, taking the open excuse, “Pretty tired, gonna head to bed. Night Dad!” He started walking away before more questions could be asked.
“Goodnight son,” Frederick began to close his door then stopped, “Oh and Kevin?” The ginger stopped at his door, looked up at his father, “Will Eddward be joining us for dinner tomorrow night?”
Kevin made a very audible strangled sound and turned his face away as he cleared his throat, “Uh…um…”
“I’ll take that as a yes. We’re having hot dogs, I’m assuming that won’t be a problem.” With that the door closed, ending perhaps the most embarrassing moment of Kevin’s life.
He escaped into his room and covered his scarlet face with his towel. He knew he would have to face his father in the morning who would likely have more questions, but he was safe for now. With the towel over his hair, he went about changing out of his shorts and into fresh sweats, then smirked to himself.
Edd had been wearing sweats earlier, and an over-sized t-shirt instead of his normal attire. He had looked so strangely non-threatening. The baggy clothes accentuated how thin his arms were and how small his feet were, like he was trying to hide underneath all of those layers of cloth. It made telling him a little easier in his mind, because as he knelt between the athlete’s legs after his confession he saw nothing but confused understanding in his eyes.
It was still his Eddward, the dangerous Demon of Peach Creek, but he was left vulnerable.
Naz had been right, the Double-D they knew as a kid was gone. But Kevin didn’t want that little dweeb, all pale and scrawny and meek; he much preferred the mentally and physically sound figure of the swimmer beneath him. Kevin needed that fight that the other provided in such a delicious way, it was like a drug to him.
Finally as he sat down on the bed he checked his phone and saw an unopened message from Eddy. He opened it and read the text that simply said, ‘You’re welcome.’
He just smiled as he suddenly understood. He returned a message, ‘Thanks man.’
#
The night was clear. The moon above was full and bright and cast a silver glow over the red pool before him, no longer black. He could see the silhouetted figures of the sharks circling now as they slithered through the water. He could feel the danger that emanated from them. As Kevin looked down to the drowning figure below he realized, with a shocked gasp, that it wasn’t himself that was struggling to break surface.
His heart sank into his cold chest, “Edd!”
Without another thought of the sharks he threw himself into the water in a haphazard dive and scrambled madly to reach the now sinking form. He had waited too long, too many nights because the other had given up his struggle to live and accepted his fate.
For Kevin, that wasn’t going to happen. No way in hell!
The sharks loomed close and Kevin could see the white glint of their teeth. He reached out and grabbed for Edd, catching the man’s arm before pulling him close. The swimmer looked up at Kevin with a lidded gaze, surprised to see him there.
It had taken him three fucking years, but now he had him. He couldn’t change the past, but damn it all if he wasn’t going to be there for Edd now. Kevin pulled him in close and kicked his feet, trying to scramble for the surface as a shark passed by close enough that they could feel the shifting water.
When another came closer it was Edd who swatted at the creature, blunt nails swiping at the rough skin. The shark lashed out, teeth flashed and Edd just barely pulled away in time. The others were circling closer now, their sweeps growing tighter around them. Kevin clutched the other and tried to swim up faster, his lungs burning suddenly.
Just as he was about to break the surface he became aware of a sudden thud, a dull pain curling through his ribs. He jolted and suddenly the sky turned white and…spackled? He blinked his eyes a few times before Molly was suddenly licking his face, he reached up to scratch behind her ears.
He let out a sigh as he was finally pulled fully from his dreaming state. His legs were tangled in the blankets that hung off the side of the bed and his pillow was clutched to his chest. It was hard to believe that he had been so affected by one person.
By the time Kevin came down to the kitchen and let Molly into the backyard he was dressed in a jersey and socks to go with his baseball shorts. The room smelled of bacon, burnt to a crisp he was sure because that’s the way he and his Dad liked it. “Fuck that smells amazing.” He chimed as he went about grabbing plates and forks.
“Doesn’t it?” The man asked with a smirk, “How’d you sleep?”
Kevin was unsure how to answer. Considering he had one hell of a goodnight kiss from a very sexy swimmer, “Pretty damn good.” He refused to look up at his father, hesitant to see his response.
“Wonderful,” he chimed with an honest tone, setting the last piece of bacon on the paper towel before he cracked eggs into the pan to cook in the remaining bacon grease. Hell yeah, the Barr men ate like champions! “Tell me, you’re a pitcher right?”
Kevin quirked a brow, “Uh, ye- OH! Come on!” He got the double entente, hiding his crimson face. But he was laughing because his father was making light of something he had been terrified to face him with. For so long it had just been him and his father, they were as much best friends as they were father and son.
“So how’s your schooling been?” That was a serious question that made Kevin frown. Going to his father about the news for his grades and how it would affect his college career had been a painful ordeal.
Kevin grumbled, “My head’s above water.” He said, but only just barely, “Edd’s gonna help me though.”
“More study dates?” the man teased.
“How the hell long have you known?!” Kevin demanded without sounding harsh.
The man shrugged, “A few weeks ago when you went on your study date with your mystery girl. You didn’t take your bike, I literally watched you walk across the street.” He reached out to tousle Kevin’s hair with a chuckle, “Not to mention Edd’s living room window was open.”
Kevin let out the same strangled sound he had the night before. He thanked the stars that they had only technically made out that night. “So you were spying on me?”
“Kinda hard not to when you made it obvious.” He snorted, “But I swear you two take your little lover’s quarrels a little far don’t you? You’re only just getting over those scratch marks on your back.”
Kevin heaved a sigh as he thought about how he shouldn’t be talking about this stuff with his dad of all people. “You shoulda seen him though. I’ll be sure he’s still got the rug burns.”
The two boys took their plates to the table for their morning feast, “So I take it you’ve told him then?”
Kevin nodded, “That’s what brought him here last night. Someone let it slip apparently.” He looked down at his plate as he wondered why he had been so hesitant in the first place. Edd’s reaction had been so positive, so thankful, “I just don’t know what I’ve been scared of.”
“Well, things happen for a reason bud. Imagine if he already knew and you had that fight, whatever it was. You’d still be not talking right now.” He took a big bite out of his omelet.
Kevin frowned at that logic.
“You should invite him over to swim, Kevin.” His dad offered.
He perked up, “Uh, yeah that’s not a bad idea. Maybe I’ll invite Naz over too.” Sometimes his father was a better wingman than any of his teammates, “But, you sure you’re ok with this?” The question slipped out, making him swallow hard.
The man crunched on his bacon for a moment, then gave a wistful sigh, “Well, considering you have six male cousins, it’s not like the Barr bloodline is going to end with you. Since your mother’s passing, you’re all I’ve had Kevin, and I only want to see you happy. This last month or so you’ve been a real mess and I was going to approach you about it pretty soon but it seems someone beat me to that punch. If he makes you happy, then there’s nothing I want to do.”
Kevin smiled and looked down at his plate and the room was silent for a long moment. Finally he got the courage to speak, “You know, Mom was real lucky to have a guy like you.”
“Well thank you for that, Kevin. I suppose I should take that to heart more than before huh?” He chuckled.
Kevin clicked his tongue, “I’m not gay you know!”
“But…you and…”
“Penis doesn’t turn me on. I still like boobs and long hair and soft skin and women.”
“Then how…”
“It’s not his junk that turns me on it’s just…him.” Kevin stood and took up his plate, thankful for an excuse to turn his back to keep his face hidden as he went to the sink, “I can’t explain it, I really can’t. It’s like, I’ve always had this overwhelming need to keep up with him, to challenge him. Everything he does is designed to get under my skin, we throw insults and punches like it’s cool but it all builds into this thrill that I just can’t let go of.”
Frederick smiled even though his son couldn’t see. He stood as well and went to settle his plate on the counter for Kevin to wash, “You know, our family has a saying. ‘Love is always present between two people. The only thing that matters is how much effort they put into it.’” He moved out to the threshold between the kitchen and living room, “You two have already put in a lot of effort, son.” Then he was gone.
Kevin was thankful that the dishes gave his hands something to do as he turned the words over in his head.
#
Kevin ambled out into the cul-de-sac with his hands in his pockets. Knowing he would be swimming later he didn’t bother changing out of his relaxed attire, only stopping in his room to pull his hat on. His eyes were set across the street at Edd’s door, hands in the pockets of his shorts as he made his way over.
He was surprised to see that no sooner did he reach the first step that Edd’s door opened and the man stepped out, eyebrow raising at the sight of Kevin. “Can I help you?” He asked, his tone calm as he closed the door and locked it behind himself, a quiet sign that he had no intention of returning inside for any reason.
“You going somewhere?”
Edd paused to consider his answer and whether or not Kevin needed to know, “I have decided to spend the day with Marie.” He concluded, just enough to tell Kevin the truth without expanding enough to suggest an over-friendliness.
Kevin nodded, “Alright, well… I was hoping you might want to come over for some swimming. You can invite Marie if you’d like.”
At this Edd’s lips twitched in a frown, his eyes hardening, “As nice as the offer is, I will have to pass.” He said as he stepped past Kevin towards his car.
The jock turned around and looped an arm around Edd’s waist, pulling the swimmer’s back against his chest before he leaned in to smirk, “You’re being stubborn again.” He murmured. “Come on, we got a pool, my dad’s making some hot dogs, when was the last time you just hung out with friends huh?”
“Sunday.” Edd said flatly.
Kevin felt himself grinning, Edd was intentionally being difficult and he loved it, “Cheeky bastard,” he muttered, “Alright fine, go and hang out with your friend.” He released the other teen who remained where he was for a moment before turning just enough so that he could be face-to-face with Kevin.
There was something the other wanted to say, something in his eyes that was begging to be spoken.
After a moment the look faded and Edd turned and walked to his cat. Kevin watched quietly as the swimmer left the cul-de-sac. He wasn’t upset, he felt that he was beginning to understand Edd’s behavior. At least somewhat.
With a sigh he plodded his way over to Naz’s house, knocking on the door.
The blond woman opened it, still in her pajamas with the smell of pancakes and bacon filling her house. She smiled seeing Kevin, her eyes still lidded with the desire to return to bed, “Hey Kev, what’s up?” She opened the door wider to let her friend in, “Up for some breakfast?”
Kevin stepped inside with a smile, “Nah, I already ate. I actually came over to see if you wanted to come swimming later.”
Naz smiled at the idea as she walked through the living room and into her kitchen to continue cooking her breakfast. Kevin slid onto one of the stools of the breakfast bar and leaned his elbows on the black granite. “That sounds fun, it’s a little cold though don’t you think?”
Kevin shrugged, “Maybe but remember that time we did the Polar Bear Challenge?” he asked with a wolfish grin.
“Skinny dipping in December?” she asked with a wry chuckle, “How could I forget? I had a cold for a month.” She paused for a moment, “So how are things with you and shark-boy?”
“Shark-boy? You’re starting to sound like Rolf.” Kevin scoffed.
Naz chuckled, “Hey, I’m being serious.”
Kevin couldn’t help the smile that broke across his face and he reached up to rub his knuckle across his lips brief moment, “He came over last night. I ended up telling him the truth. I was afraid he would get mad, you know? But we kissed and it was pretty nice.”
The woman raised a finely manicured brow, “You know Kevin, it’s hard to think that a few weeks ago you wanted to kill him. He’s really got you twitterpated.”
This snapped Kevin out of his dazed thoughts and he frowned, “Twitterpated? Really Naz?”
She giggled and nodded, “I figure that’s the best word for it.”
Kevin rolled his eyes, “I invited him over for swimming too but he turned me down. I think he’s still digesting everything, I dunno.” He pulled off his hat and ran his hands through his hair, uncertain and nervous.
“He’s going to hang out with Marie, they planned to do stuff today.” Naz said casually.
Kevin perked up, “I kinda figured.”
“I’ll text her and invite her anyway, she says that Edd’s been a real downer since your little tiff a few weeks ago.” She flopped a pancake onto a plate with two others and set the pan in the sink before going to get her phone. Her fingers flew across the keyboard with expert precision that Kevin would never understand.
Naz took her plate and settled beside Kevin to begin eating happily. Kevin admired the fact that Naz wasn’t shy to eat whatever she wanted, never bothering to count calories or complain about her body image. She was the most secure woman he ever knew.
“So my dad found out about us last night…” Kevin said with a sigh. “He saw Edd and I makin’ out in the backyard.”
Naz snickered, “Well how’d he handle it?”
Kevin smiled, “He joked about it. I think he turned the sprinklers on when we were on the grass.” He wasn’t entirely sure about that.
She laughed out loud. Her phone buzzed on the counter and she swiped it up. Her lips pulled in a frown, “Uh oh…” She began to tap out a response, leaving Kevin in suspense.
“What’s wrong?”
Naz bit her lip as she closed her phone, “Marie just told me that the guys who hurt Edd are getting out today.” She said, her hand on her phone, “She’s worried that Edd will find out.”
Kevin frowned heavily, “I’m more worried about them coming after him…”
Naz nodded, “Me too. I’m sure Edd is worried about the same thing, I can’t imagine what he’d think if he found out.” She picked up her phone again and tapped out a new message. “I’m telling Marie to bring Edd to your house. I figure we’ll all feel best if we can keep an eye on him.”
Kevin nodded.
“Alright, let me go change and we’ll get going!” She hopped off the stool and ran up the stairs.
A minute later her phone buzzed again. Kevin looked over and picked it up, sliding the phone open to see what Marie had said. But it wasn’t Marie who had texted Naz. He frowned…
Hey, sorry it took so long. Yeah, tomorrow sounds great, I’ll see you then. Our usual spot after school? - Eddy.
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