As We Grow. (KevEdd)

Chapter 1- The Creek

The summer before Junior High.

<Eddwards pov>

I had spent my whole morning cleaning. I washed dryed and folded all of the linens in the house. I dusted and vacuumed mothers room, and the guest bedroom. I polished and waxed every surface in the house. I even took apart the washing machine in order to properly disinfect the drum. Needless to say I had run out of things to clean or organize and was rather bored. After sitting at my desk once again cataloging the various moths in my collection I gave up and decided to take my quiet day outdoors to get some fresh air. I had recently purchased a new book on human psychology that I have yet to read and after becoming stir-crazy it sound like an amazing idea.

I went to my dresser and pulled out some socks to wear. After putting the socks on I walk downstairs and make a peanut butter and honey sandwich for a quick snack. When I'm done eating I clean up my little mess of bread crumbs ,wash the butter knife and put the peanut butter and honey back in the pantry. I go to gather my book and put on my shoes before walking outside and locking the door. I had already recived a call from Eddy telling me that he and Ed were unavailable for the day. Looking around the cul-de-sac ,I see Johnny and Plank playing in Johnny's front yard but none of the other children are visible at the moment. I didn't go looking for anyone since I really wanted to have a nice quiet day to myself.

It was one of the few times I had to myself , as my best friends were both busy one was grounded for the trouble he has caused, something about breaking his father's power drill. The other was babysitting his younger sister for the rest of the day. I decided to take my book to the park and read under the shade of a tree. When I arrived I realized the park was too busy with other children playing and being rambunctious for me to read peacefully, so I continued my walk all the way to the creek determined to get some peace and quiet.

As I silently made my way to the creek I heard some noises, after a few minutes I realized it sounded like muffled crying. The closer I got the more I was convinced that someone was alone and upset. I slowed down to decide if I wanted to let them be alone or if I wanted to comfort them. I was not sure who was crying but all I could think was how much it hurts to be alone when your upset. My mind made up, I walked the last few meters till I was able to see who was there. Peeking around the last bush in my way I saw him.

"Kevin?!"

The ginger boy turns around with puffy reddened eyes and one of the scariest glares I have ever seen. He looks like he might kill me but I'm to concerned about why he is in the woods crying to care.

"Are you ok? Have you been hurt?"

I'm just standing there looking at him as if I've never seen him before. I almost feel like this can't be Kevin , as though the Kevin I know would never cry and most certainly never hide. I've always seen him as invincible, a bit odd but true nonetheless.

He finally decides to speak to me even though we have both just been staring at each other for the last few minutes.

"GO AWAY DWEEB! I just wanna be alone..."

"Kevin, I do not wish to pry but it bothers me to see you so upset like this. You do not have to tell me what is wrong , however at the very least I can be a shoulder for you to lean on... if you would like."

I cannot lie I am immensely curious as to why Kevin of all people would be sitting out here alone, crying.

What could be so devastating that he is behaving like this....

"Look, dweeb... I just... I..."

He takes a deep breath and tries again.

"I just need... to... be alone, I need to thi-"