As We Grow. (KevEdd)

Chapter 9- Pathways

The beginning of this chapter is VERY  Ed and Eddy-centric . This is mostly for plot purposes later on, but I wanted everyone to know before reading.
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About a month and a half later.
The Friday Before Halloween. 

Double D is walking to school with Ed and Eddy listening to a cranky Eddy regale them with his latest idea for a scam. Ed is being silly and making faces behind Eddy's back and the dark haired boy is having a hard time controlling his giggles. The faces Ed is making are not exceptionally funny ,but he is matching them perfectly with Eddy as he is talking . Eddy who had been in a bad mood for the last few days seems to be getting madder at his friends as his face is turning kind of red and his voice is starting to get louder. After a couple more seconds Eddy has had enough and snaps at his friends.

"WILL YOU STOP!"

Ed grins before reverting back to his childish ways.

"But Eddy if I don't make faces ,the hobgoblins will steal you and try to make you their king!"

"Shut the fuck up Ed,your not funny! "

" I beg to differ Eddy. Eds comments while slightly mean are rather humorous. Also please watch your language Eddy. "

"Can it sockhead, I'm not taking your shit today either. "

" Language Eddy. "

"Calm the hell down Eddy, we're just picking on you. "

" Language please Ed. "

" No I'm not in the mood to deal with your shit today, so shut the fuck up! OK Ed?"

" Eddy will you please stop cursing. I've asked the both of you many times to please respect my wishes on this matter. "

"Look Double D, I'm just not in the mood to pay attention to my words. We haven't done a scam in forever and I came up with a really good one and you and Ed are just ignoring me and pissing me off. "

The two taller boys look at each other then down at their friend. Ed can tell that there is something else bothering his cranky friend and Double D can see it in Ed's eyes. He gives his huge friend a questioning look and receives a nod in response. Thinking over his words Edd tries to find out what has made his companion angry.

"Eddy, would you be so kind as to tell us the real reason you are upset? It seems to be more than the friendly banter that is bothering you. "

Eddy mumbled something unintelligible and starts walking faster . It was clear the brunette didn't want to talk about it. The boys had made it to the bike rack in front of their school before Ed couldn't take it anymore and scooped Eddy up into his arms as if he were a toddler.

"Eddy you tell us what's up with you or I'm gonna carry you like a baby all day to every single class. I'll even talk to you like one in front of everyone. "

" No Ed, that's cheating you can't do that ! Sockhead heeeelp! Make em put me down! "

" I'm sorry Eddy, while I do not approve of his methods I do believe that they will work. If you wish for Ed to unhand you, you need to open up about your current problems."

" That's not fair, I don't make you guys talk about stuff you don't wanna talk about! Besides is just something stupid anyway. "

" Eddy we're your friends we don't care if you think it's stupid we just want you to be happy and we can tell your not. And by the way man ,you always make us talk about things we would rather keep to ourselves. So fess up little man. "