Under Edd's Hat

Confessions

A/n hello my lovelies! This is a shorter chapter. Happy times will follow this chapter. I promise. Again, thank you all for your support! Your comments and votes keep me writing! I'm open to any constructive criticism. Thank you all so much!

Sunday and Monday came and gone, filled with sweet texts, classes, and studying. After Edd's Tuesday Classes has Ended and his homework was complete, he rips open his wardrobe and starts to get ready.
He heard the door behind him and someone shuffle in. Eddward continued getting dressed. "Double D, why don't you have any hair on your head? And what happened to your arms?" Edd froze, as did his heart, and he turned around to meet eyes with Ed. "WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR EYE BROWS DOUBLE D? DID ALIENS ABDUCT THEM WHEN YOU WERE ASLEEP?!"
"What were you THINKING when you let him in here, Eddy?! You couldn't have warned me first?!"
Eddy looked down at the floor. "Sooner better than later, Eddward. He needs to know. You can't hide it anymore." Edd gripped his head and sat down on his bed. He put his head between his legs as tears began to sting his eyes.
"I guess it's time to accept my fate, is it?" His heart clenched as he stared into Eds hazel eyes. "Ed, sit down next to me. I have something to tell you."
Ed whipped his head around the room nervously and his gaze landed on his best friend. "My body isn't ready, Double D."
"Well, make it so. I can't hide it from you any longer." Eddward wrapped an arm around Ed as he sat down. Ed quickly glanced down at Edd's scarred up arms.
"I know you weren't probed by Aliens, and you would never do drugs. Just tell me the truth."
Eddward looked at his friend in shock. For once, he wasn't putting up his gullible facade to protect himself. "I have Accute Lymphoblastic Leukima. I have been going through Chemo for about 6 months. It's starting to progress into the later stages. We're going to try another set of harsh treatment that will last a week during winter break. If that doesn't work, They will start me on a different chemo that will help my quality of life until my final days."
"You're dying."
Tears pricked Edd's eyes as he took in Eds blunt words. "Yes, Ed. I'm dying."
Ed grabbed Eddward into his arms and burried his face into the crook of Edd's shoulder. As he sobbed, Edd ran his fingers through Eds hair. "But until I bid my farewell, we will have the most glorious times that will live in your memories forever. How about this weekend I go with you to Rolf's farm? We can go sledding and play with the chickens."
Ed nodded and stood up. He wiped the tears from his eyes and looked at Ed. "I can't wait to play with the chickens with you, Double D. I understand you think I am fragile, but you should have told me sooner. Taking this information all in at once is tearing my heart into pieces." Ed fell to his knees and covered his yes. "WHY, DOUBLE D? WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE SO SELFISH AND HIDE FROM ME ALL THIS TIME. WE ARE THE THREE ED'S. WE STICK TOGETHER THROUGH THICK AND THIN AND YOU STABBED MY IN THE BACK AND TWISTED THE KNIFE." He screamed. "For someone so smart, you can be so dumb." He looked up and Double D looked at Eds tear stained face. "I just need some time to absorb this. I need to be alone. I will be fine by Friday. Just promise me that you will never hide something like this again. Either of you." Ed got up and ran out of the room. Eddy sat down and stared at Edd.
"I'm sorry I threw you into telling him. But it had to be done and we can't procrastinate anymore. Are you sure you want to go on this date with Kevin tonight? Because you have to tell him sometime, too. You can't just have him fall for you and drop the bomb on him. It's not fair."
Edd looked at the wall before he responded. "I know that, Eddy. The doctors called yesterday. They wanted to ask me if it's ok if a new nurse could help with the chemo during winter break so he can get some experience."
Eddy's jaw dropped. "And that's how you're going to tell him? But that's mean, Edd. You can't just do that."
"Eddy, I know what I'm doing. It's 6 days until I go to the hospital. It's not like he will fall in love with me by then. In 6 days, he can make his decision."