The Pursuit of Happiness

13. Definitely Competition

(Edd)

"Eddy! Are you insane?!?" I screamed. I couldn't believe what I was looking at.

I stared at a poorly constructed stand in the middle of the cafeteria. At the top, the sign, which I assumed was written by Ed, said "Kizzing Boof! $1!"

"Ed, your spelling is deplorable." I stated.

"Thanks! I tried my best." Ed smiled, feeling proud of himself. There was red paint all over him. I shook my head and groaned.

"This is gonna fill our pockets with cash Double D! Just think about it!" Eddy said excitedly. I could practically see the drool exiting his mouth.

"How on earth did you even get the permissions to have this in here??"

"Permission?" Eddy asked.

I slapped my forehead and dragged my hand down.

"Okay so no permission. And who will be your guinea pig in this charade?" I asked cautiously.

Eddy looked at me with a devil-like grin. My eyes grew wide in horror at the realization.

"No. Absolutely not!" I crossed my arms.

Eddy groaned. "Come on Sockhead! You saw how Brittany and Sasha were falling all over you. Look, a line is already forming."

Although I wouldn't call what Brittany and Sasha did 'falling all over me', I must admit Eddy was right. Much to my dismay, a group of girls quickly gathered around the kissing booth. They all looked so eager. The more excited they looked, the unhappier I became.

"I'm sorry Eddy, but I cannot participate in your scam."

"Why not dork?"

*Because I have a boyfriend!*

"Wow. Did my dad allow this?" I quickly turned my head around to see Preston, who was staring at the stand's sign. My heart dropped.

*We're going to get suspended for sure! I can't have that on my record!*

"Preston, please excuse my friends. Sometimes they come up with --" I began.

"Someone's spelling is... deplorable."

What he said caught me off guard. It was the exact thing I said. I started to chuckle. Preston smiled.

"Hey Sockhead! Who's that you're talking to?" Eddy and Ed walked towards us.

"Preston Jones. You must be Ed Hill and Eddy Sampson. Nice to finally meet you." He said

Ed stood there in shock while Eddy crossed his arms and scowled.

"Are you a Magician?" Ed asked.

Preston chuckled. "No, but my dad complains about you two everyday during dinner."

Eddy and Ed looked at each other with very confused expressions. I rolled my eyes.

"He's the principal's son." I stated.

"Oh shit!" Eddy exclaimed.

"Language Eddy."

Ed turned towards Eddy. "Are we gonna be in trouble? I can't get in get in trouble EdMr. Jones will tell and Sarah will tell mom and mom will get the hose!" He sounded very terrified.

"No worries big guy, you fellas aren't in trouble." Preston assured them.

"We're not?" Eddy asked.

"Not at all. I don't see anything wrong with making a quick buck." Preston shrugged his shoulders.

Now it was my turn to stand in shock. Eddy had a big grin on his face. He quickly wrapped his arm around Preston's shoulders.