Reversed!

Part 9

It had been two days since Eddward had talked to kevin, or even bothered showing up to school.
Did I do something wrong?
He felt a pang in his chest.
He layed his head down, not bothering to do the extra credit he was given.
During lunch he was quieter than usual.
"Kev, what's wrong?" Naz asked.
"It's nothing... you'll just get mad..." He said softly.
"Kev, I'm here for you no matter what." She said.
Kevin then explained the situation and his feelings for Eddward.
"Maybe you should ask Marie about him, she's close with him." She said softly.
"Okay.." He said, looking at the other table.
"Know what, I'll ask her." Naz said.
"No, no. I'll go. It's okay, what anyone else says there doesn't affect me." Kevin said standing up.
He made his way over to the table, catching Johnny's eye.
"Look at this faggot." He said loudly, causing most of the table to laugh, besides Marie.
Marie smiled at him.
"What's up Kev?" She asked.
"Can I talk to you? It'll only take a minute."
"Sure."
They went over to where Naz was sitting.
"What's up kev?" Marie asked, sitting next to Naz.
"Is... Eddward okay? He hasn't answered any of my messaged or calls or even showed up to school..." kevin said.
Marie stretched her arm across the table and put her hand on his, "Kevin. I don't think he is. He needs you there. Go to his house after school."
He looked up at her pleading eyes.
She's so close to him and begging me to go... I have to!
"I'll go. I promise."

School finally ended and Kevin rushed to Eddwards. He knocked on the door.
No answer.
Come on Eddward...
He looked around and saw an open window. He quickly grabbed a lawn chair and hopped up into it.
Eddwards house was oddly cold and smelled of incense. Kevin looked around.
It looked like no one has been down there for days.
He walked up the stairs and went to Eddwards door.
He breathed in deeply then softly opened the door.

Eddward was laying on his side on his bed. He didn't have a shirt on.
Kevin blushed and sat next to him. He softly stretched his hand out and touched his broad shoulder. Eddward groaned and turned a little.
Kevin breathe got caught in his throat.
There were scars and cuts down his arm and along his body.
Eddward... what have you done to yourself..
He saw a gash under Eddwards eye and he had a small cut on his lip.

"E-Eddward..." He choked out.
Eddward opened his eyes and looked at Kevin. After a moment, he shot up and stared at Kevin.
"Pumpkin... you weren't supposed to see any of this..." He said in a soft tone.
"What happened to your face... why do you do that to yourself... why..." Kevin said, choking on every word.
Eddward said nothing. He turned so that his legs were off the bed.
"I'm sorry... I have to do this..." He said pointing to his face.
"It brings in the extra money I need... then this..." He said looking down at his arms.
"Helps me not to hurt anyone else... I'm so sorry..." His voice shook and he dropped his head, his raven colored hair covered his face.
Kevin noticed little droplets Falling from his face.
No! Don't cry Eddward...
Kevin jumped on him and wrapped his arms around Eddwards neck, holding him tightly.
Eddward laid his head on Kevin's shoulder and started to cry more.
For the first time... I'm allowing someone to see my emotions...
Kevin held on to Eddward tightly, feeling his own tears fall onto Eddward.
"Please don't let yourself get hurt... don't hurt yourself... I can't take it..." Kevin started to cry.
Eddward held him tighter and hid his face in Kevin's body.