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Chapter 5: Crush (highschool)

The first time Edd realized he had a true emotional attachment to Kevin was in their freshman year. They shared a first period class and for reasons that were beyond comprehension whether alphabetical or otherwise, Edd found himself seated next to, and pushed into being lab partners with Kevin for their first semester of Biology.

To say that Edd was more awkward around Kevin in that single class then he had ever been in his entire time living across the street from the red head would be a vast understatement. Nothing he did that first week was normal for him.

On Tuesday when they were supposed to be taking notes, Edd was lost watching the red head doodle across his page. And when he was caught red handed staring at the jock all he could do was turn his reddened face away, and rigidly try to focus on the instructor.

Thursday, while everyone else was busy doing a lab out of their books; Edd was sitting awkwardly on the edge of his seat. Kevin had noticed the change in the dork immediately.

"Hey... Edd?" Kevin began scooting his chair closer to the ravenettes. "Yo, D man." Another inch. "Double Dee. I just wanna talk to you okay you don't have to pretend you don't hear me." Another couple of inches closed the small gap between the two, ask the while Edd's face was burning red or of embarrassment.

"Y-yes Kevin? How may i be of service to you?" Edd kept his gaze on his closed biology note book and the same page he has been trying to read almost the entire class.

"So you're like super smart and all and like I've got this friend that really needs help with a class. Any chance you'd be willing to tutor?"

Edd could not contain himself. He was always over joyed to give his assistance to anyone who was in need. Forgetting his sudden boasts of shyness, Edd turned to the redhead and grinned.

"Of course Kevin I would be more than happy to lend assistance in any way I can when education is the subject. Pray tell what subject shall I be tutoring?"

It was hard not to notice the way Kevin's cheeks became a shade of pink, Edd was trying to keep his attention on what Kevin was saying. Unfortunately, once he caught sight of Kevin's mouth, the curves of his lips, Edd was a goner.

His cheeks darkened further, a bead of sweat began to form a crossed his forehead. 'Oh dear... Oh dear... 'Edd's pulse sky rocketed. Kevin had just finished explaining what was needed from Edd when he saw a small trickle of blood begin to run down from the ravenette's nostril.

"Uh, double dweeb? You okay man?" Kevin reached across the desk top to snag the tissues Edd kept with him at all times. He leaned towards the genius and gently wiped the blood away before it had time to reach Edds lips.

Edd had frozen the moment Kevin came into close proximity. He heard Kevin clearly, felt the redhead clean up his mess. All the while Edd kept staring at the jock. 'Oh Eddward, come now surely you can get past this adolescent crush and speak to him. We've known each other all these years, at the least I could say thank you for his assistance.' Edd opened his mouth to offer thanks, but was cut off by an offending bell signaling the end of class. Kevin was gathering his things. He gave Edd a smirk.

"Later… Edd."

"Yes, see you." Edd gave a small wave watching the jock leave the room. The sockhead quickly gathered up his books, notebooks and other essentials needed for his classes. He quickly made his way out of the emptying classroom promising himself that as the year went on he would have more conversations with Kevin.

Although he had made a promise it was another two weeks before Edd had any courage to speak to the redhead who shared his biology desk. The friend Kevin claimed to need English tutoring had turned out to be Nazz, Eddy was more than happy to lend a 'hand' to his intellectual friend. But it became quite apparent that the more Eddy tried to help the harder it became for Edd to teach anything to Nazz. He was feeling especially defeated that particular Tuesday morning. By the time Kevin had taken his seat, Edd was to be found with his head propped against his bag with none of his school items out.

"Hey, D-man you okay there?" Kevin took his seat, placing a hand on Edd's shoulder. Edd turned his head to peek up at his neighbor.

"Oh salutation Kevin. My apologies for not greeting you before now."

Kevin gave a small smile shaking his head. "Nah man it's cool. So what's up?"

Edd sighed sitting up "Oh it's become quite impossible to give assistance to Nazz with Eddy hanging around. I fear I will not be able to help her with her studies." Edd sighed again as he took his note book from his pack. "I feel so ashamed, Nazz has that science test coming up but we've barely even gone over the basics of her class."

Kevin let out a laugh, gently thumping Edd on the head. "Dee if it's that important to you then just tell pipsqueak to scram."

Edd eyed Kevin, a light blush growing on his cheeks. "Oh I could never. He cares for Nazz and happens to be my best friend." Edd turned his attention to the teacher as she started the class. By the end of the chapter reading a surprise team experiment was announced.

"You will each be paired with your lab partner. You are each to come up with an idea from what we have covered in chapters 1 through 8. Originality is to be expected. Use the remainder of the class to discuss some options." Their teacher clapped her hands together before going about grading papers.

"Well looks like you're stuck with me a while longer Edd." Kevin looked over at the nerd and gave a smirk.

'He's so cute…'

Edd smiled in return and flipped open the last few chapters they had been studying. "Well if I'm to be stuck with you then I suppose I'll have to make the best of it." He turned his cyan eyes on the redhead with a mischievous grin playing at the innocent smile he wore.

'Perhaps… It is okay to have this crush. I suppose Nazz could be right.'

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Edd opened his eyes to the sound of a beeping machine. White walls and the distinct smell of disinfectant welcomed him out of his slumber. He took a survey of his room. He was still in the hospital. Trying to sit up, Edd was met with a spell of dizziness. His head throbbed, his limbs as though he was filled with lead. A grunt disrupted the thought of being trapped in that bed. Edd craned his neck to catch a glimpse of an angelic face smashed against a hand, red hair hide what Edd knew would be two emerald eyes resting in the arms of sleep.

Tears threatened to over flow from Edds eyes. Kevin was there with him. He had been waiting for Edd. He opened his mouth to wake his husband, but he quickly thought against it when a small snore escaped Kevin's lips.

'Kevin…'

He would wait patiently for his love to wake. He had always waited patiently for Kevin. A gentle smile graced Edds lips, watching the Redhead sleep always fascinated the ravenette, even as children.

Hi guys, Miss fiolee here. I just wanted to take a moment to say hello! this Fanfiction was orinigally posted on Fanfiction.net, and it got such great reviews that i wanted to share it here on Wattpad. If thingsarent making sense i am so sorry and i'd like to help.

So first off, Edd is in a coma due to an accident, Kevin and edd are married andhave two childern, Jim and Kelsey (though Kelsey is as of now not introduced to the story.) IT will soon be explained as to where Jim comes from.(If you guys have gues i would love to read them!)

I hope that any confusion has been righted and of course any questions i will do my best to answer.

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