To Date An Ed

Day Date

With hands in his jean pockets, Kevin smiled weakly at the ground, walking right next to Edd. He couldn't believe his plan had worked! He smiled even wider, evolving into a grin. He glanced over, his grin fading slightly as he saw the bored look on Edd's face. He sighed silently, holding his arms closer to his sides. "So.." He started awkwardly, chewing on his lip.

"Let's just get this over with, alright?" Edd responded dryly, rolling his ice blue eyes. Kevin snapped his mouth shut at this, his heart sinking. He should have known, Edd couldn't have been looking forward to this, he had essentially blackmailed the darker teen into this. He tugged at the bill of his quiz bowl hat, hiding his crestfallen look. Edd glanced over, and made a small tsk noise. "You look like a fucking kicked puppy." He said in a level tone, before his finger poked Kevin's cheek. "You got me to come out, didn't you?"

Kevin fought down a blush, and nodded slightly. "Yes, but I can tell you aren't excited." He muttered, leaning away from the offending finger. Edd chuckled, and placed both hands into his jacket pockets.

"You don't know me well at all, then." Came the soft reply. Kevin blinked, and looked up and over at the taller teen. He had a monotone expression, but his eyes were struggling to hide back a gleam. Kevin smiled softly, before looking back at the ground. "Where are we going anyway?" Edd asked, eyes shifting towards Kevin again.

A smirk crossed Kevin's face, and he shook his head. "Mm, no way. It's a surprise." He said, his cheeks flushing slightly. Edd tilted his head, before giving a shrug. The two walked for a good half an hour, reaching the heart of Peach Creek. Kevin's eyes sparkled as he saw their secret destination, the town park, which was hosting an art show. "C'mon!" He said excitedly, grabbing Edd's arm, tugging him along faster.

Statues and sculptures littered the landscape, and paintings hung from trees and stood propped up on stands. People were milling around, studying the art. In the center of the park was a small auction, people bidding on choice pieces of the exhibit. Kevin grinned, looking around. Edd glanced at the first sculpture, a fire hydrant covered in shiny but deadly bits of glass, with calm apprehension. Kevin observed as well, reading the small tag describing the piece of art.

The two went down the path, admiring the works on display, and over time Kevin's hand would brush against Edd's, though he would never have the courage to take it in his own. He gulped, his cheeks flushing as he looked at the photograph in front of them. It depicted two men in an embrace, one with wings sprouting from his back, the other in chains. The one with wings looked grieved, while the one in chains looked pained. "Well the meaning behind this one is obvious." Edd murmured, and Kevin started, as neither of them had talked this whole time.

"Oh?" Kevin responded, smoothing out the front of his shirt, trying to hide his little jump.

"While the men are in a loving relationship, one of them cannot come out. The one in wings is open about his sexuality, embracing it even, while the man in chains is 'chained' down by his doubts and insecurities. He can't let them go." Edd said, and Kevin blinked.

"Edd, that was really insightful." He murmured, eyes wide. Edd smirked softly.

"Just because I'm smart, doesn't mean that I'm not in touch with my artistic side." He said with a quick wink. Kevin giggled softly, before looking up. He saw a small vendor up ahead, selling items, such as replicas of the statues and sculptures, and prints of the paintings and photos.

"Hey, Edd, which one of the art today did you like the best?" He asked nonchalantly.

After a moment of thought, Edd shrugged. "I actually like this photograph." He said softly, eyes flashing. Kevin, not realizing, smiled and excused himself. Edd watch him leave, before turning towards the photograph again. He sighed through his nose, tilting his head to the side. "What image could be more perfect?" He whispered to himself, crossing his arms. He shook his head and looking around. He was not expecting to see Kevin behind him, about to tap him on the shoulder. He smirked slightly as the boy blinked, then blushed and shoved a thin plastic sleeve into his chest. "What's this?" Edd asked, taking it and turning it over.