As We Grow. (KevEdd)

Chapter 11- Sugar High

I just wanted to say sorry for the super late update. I also wanted to let everyone know that I have  updated all the chapters to be a minimum of 1500 words. I have tried to go through and fix and spelling errors or mix ups with names and such as well .

Today is November 1st, and as per tradition for Peach Creek there was no school. No one really remembers when it started, but for the longest time the school district has made the day after Halloween a teacher work day. Now, everyone in town knows that they chose to do this for two reasons, the first being that almost every kid in Peach Creek stays up late the night before, the second is that no teacher wants to deal with kids that are hyperactive from too much sugar.

Despite his usual ability to stick to a set schedule, Eddward went to bed very very late last night, and having gone to bed so late meant the poor boy also woke up incredibly late by his usual standards. Eddward was still trying to process the unexpected kiss he had received from Kevin when all thoughts of the ginger boy were forced from his mind when he noticed his mother car in the driveway when he looked out his window. As Eddward made his way downstairs he was mildly surprised to hear humming in the kitchen, followed by the smell of something burning.

Mother must be awake... and trying to cook again.

Breathing a huge sigh the ravenete walks into his kitchen and immediately stops cold at the sight before him. Quickly regaining his composure Eddward takes the pan of burning pancakes from his mother . He dumps the charred mess into the side of the sink with the garbage disposal, cleans the pan , and begins to cook a new batch of pancakes. He remains silent, waiting for one of the other two people to talk first, however after setting the first stack of pancakes on the table he decides to break the ice.

" Is pleasant to see you mother, I was not expecting you home for another week. "

" Yes well your father and I finished our business early and decided to visit you. How have you been my dear? "

" As per usual, my GPA is the highest in my grade. I am currently assisting a peer with a very important project. Last night I ran a rather successful haunted house in honor of Halloween. How have you been? "

As his mother went on and on about how busy she had been for the last month and going over every detail of every single thing she had done not noticing that Eddward was barely listening, Eddward finished cooking breakfast ,cleaned the pan and pulled some berries out of the fridge. Syrup and butter were already on the table, and there was hot water in the kettle so he could make some tea. He continued to listen to his mother rambling on as he began to eat, all while observing the man sitting in front of him.

Straight black hair, dark dark eyes, tall, but not thin like me... his skin looks like mine does during summer. Our faces are similar, but mine is a bit more round; most likely baby fat. Just by looking on the outside it seems like I only have mothers eyes and hair texture, everything else is all from him. I should be proud yet I can only wonder why I'm not. Why he's not, why I care so much.

Eddward was pulled from his thoughts when his mother stopped talking to him and began talking to the elegant man at the head of the table. They discussed work and how long they would be staying that day. After a few minutes Eddward's mother turned to him only to see that he had moved to the sink to wash his dishes. She observed her son for a few minutes , noticing his stiff shoulders and a mild look of disgust on is adorable face before announcing that the two adults would be leaving in about fifteen minutes.

" Yes mother I understand, if you will excuse me I must prepare for the day."
" Of course dear, I will call you when I can, but I will most likely be very busy this week. "