Alcohol Cures Cigar Burns (TomEdd FanFiction)

Smoldered

A familiar figure in a red hoodie.

The two men stayed where they were.

They were shocked. Tom was the first to speak.

" That- that can't be who I think it is- ... "

The figure was turned around, and from the sight of it, the hood was up, but it was in a similar fashion to a certain male.

Edd continued to walk, much to Tom's dismay and frantically saying to wait. He walked to the person, tapping them lightly on the shoulder.

The figured turned to reveal...

A girl with just really high twin tails.
Damn it.

" I- o-oh-! Sorry, I thought you were someone else-! " Edd backed away, lightly chuckling from severe embarrassment.

" Oh! That's okay! " The girl laughed as well, turning back to the attraction.

Edd shuffled back over to Tom, looking a bit smug.

" And what did we learn about going up to strangers- "

" Shut up, Tom. "

Tom's eyes widened, a bit taken aback. " A-ah,,, sorry. "

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The two males sat at an outdoor food court, a box of pizza half eaten, and a tray full of hot dogs. Tom, wolfing down on a a piece of pizza, noticed Edd, staring off into space.

" Edd? Are you really having fun? "

" ... "

" Was it that red hoodie incident? "

" ... Yes. I really thought that it was Tor- "

Tom shushed Edd, interrupting him. " Edd, this is your day of fun and relaxation. I don't want to hear that backstsabber's name come out of your mouth, okay? "

Edd opened his mouth to rebuttal, but closed it. Tom was right - he stayed up all night worrying about him and he never picked up. He deserved a day without thinking of him.

" Yeah, I guess your right. " Edd admitted.

" You're bloody right I am! " Tom stated, food still in his mouth, " I'm the king of relaxation! "

Edd laughed at his friend, getting a piece of pizza, and eating it happily.

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It was already nighttime. Edd and Tom spent the entire day at that tourist trap of a carnival - and they loved it. Tom won Edd a tiny, grey cat plush - Edd called it "Ringo #2" - and a huge, pink elephant stuffed animal - he called him "Dewey". Edd, in return, bought Tom an alcohol shot drink with his name printed on it - he doesn't like Tom's addiction, but it was on sale - and a blue guitar pick. After playing so many games, they finally got some candy floss, and headed to the Ferris wheel.

" So, " started Tom, " how's your day doing now? "

" Perfect - thanks for taking me here, Tom, I owe you one. " Edd smiled, taking a bite of the tasty candy floss.

" No problem. I couldn't stand seeing you in such a slump these past few days. You were in need of some light hearted fun. "

After waiting in line for the Ferris wheel for a solid twenty minutes, they were in front of the line. They slide in the car, sitting next to each other as the the workers strap them in. Edd couldn't help but look excitedly out the box as they went up. They stopped for about two minutes each time they moved, so everyone who rides gets a chance to stay at the top for awhile. Edd twiddled his fingers together nervously as they made their way up. Tom nudged at Edd's side.

" Scared of heights? " The eyeless male asked.

" Wha-! Me? No! Just... nervous... " Edd sheepishly admitted.

" Nervous? " Tom repeated, " About what? "

" Nothing-! I... " The smaller male hesitated for an answer, but found none. He exhaled. " Okay, I am afraid of heights - but only a bit! "

Tom snorted and started to laugh, and Edd started to lightly punch his arm. " Hey-!! It's not funny-! " He pouted, and Tom began to finish his fit.

" Okay, okay, it's cool, it's cool-! "

Edd groaned, looking down at the ground again. From this height, everyone was so small, so tiny and far away.

Except for Tom, who was right there.

" Thanks for taking me here, tonight, Tom," He said, looking at the spikey haired male with a warm grin. " It was a great idea; I've had a really good time."

Tom returns the grin, inching himself slightly closer to Edd so their knees were just barely touching. The breath in Edd's throat hitches at the contact.

They're almost at the top of the wheel now, and Edd realizes how close Tom is. Like really close. The way he's sitting, with his body forward as though he's interested in what the smaller man could be saying, or just, interested in him in general, makes the cartoonist's innards twist, and shudders involuntarily.

" You feeling okay, Edd? " Tom muttered softly, his voice sounding louder than the blaring carnival audio below them. It might be just the way he so awfully near him, or how they were approaching the top, but Edd started to only hear his blue hoodied roommate.

Edd's was at a loss for words, so to reply, he nods, staring up into Tom's void eyes.

Everything's probably okay. Better than okay? Edd's heart was beating really, really fast - but he's sure he's fine.

He never realized Tom's eyes were so... black. Like, of course he knew - it's the first thing people talk about when meeting him, but it was so dark. It was like two port holes into space. The night sky around them made for a great comparison - Edd swore he saw a star or two in the other male's sockets. They're really pretty. Why is his heart racing even faster?

Edd almost doesn't notice when Tom's face inches closer.

Almost.

The taller man's eyes start to became half-lidded first, and then, wow- Tom is closer than he was a second ago, which was already very close. The way they're sitting, their legs are intermingled, knocking knees together when the car moves. Edd can feel the taller man's breath on his lips and can't help but dart his tongue out to wet them. Tom's eyes follow the movement, his face blushing red from staring.

" Edd, " The Jehovah's Witness starts huskily, but was interrupted by Edd leaning forward that last inch.

Their lips connect and Edd absolutely melts into the contact, reaching his hands out to lay them on the other's chest. He feels Tom's hands rest on his waist, and he hums softly at the light feeling's contrast to the pressure of their mouths moving against each other. They break away for a breath, staring at each other longingly. Tom spoke first.

" I always knew you were gay. "

Edd snorted a bit. Way to ruin the moment, Tom.

" Hey, I can be a bit flexible is all. " He glanced around him, speaking softly. " Damn... we missed the top. " The lights that seemed so distant just a moment ago get a bit closer.

" It goes 'round twice, doesn't it? " Tom intrigues, putting his hand on the back of his neck as he speaks. He nods, breathlessly, and leans forward to peck the other man's cheek before their ride ends.