The Beginning of Forever

Part 8

Edd wakes up and sends a "good morning" text to his boyfriend. He showers and sits down at his empty table and begins to eat his breakfast. Kevin woke up to a good morning text and his bike keys on his nightstand. Smiling, he shot a hey babe text and another one to his Mom thanking her for getting his bike keys back. He got dressed and headed upstairs to grab something quick to eat before heading outside. Edd's eyes light up as he happily waves to his ginger, quickly scurrying outside when Kevin waves him over.

Edd gathers his phone and wallet and goes to meet Kevin at his house. "Good morning Lo-" he stops mid-sentence and his hand moves to caress Kevin's cheek. "Your face..."

"Swelled up pretty good, didn't it? Ma's pissed... But he's away on a business trip for the next week. She wanted to invite you over for dinner tonight."

"I'd love to have dinner with you both! What time should I come by?"

"She should be home around 4... But you can come over anytime, you know that."

"Are you sure? I don't want to intrude..." Edd says nervously.

"I love having you around, stop doubting me and kiss my face" Kevin smiled. Edd blushes and leans up just enough to place an innocent kiss on Kevin's bruised jaw. He pulls away and turns away in embarrassment. "My face hurts, baby..." Kevin buried his head in Edd's neck and wrapped his arms around his waist, enjoying the squeak he pulled from the genius.

"Ohh... I know, Love." Edd coos. "There's not much else I can do though" his arms wrap around Kevin and pull him deeper into their embrace.

"So I have you for dinner and after I wanna take you some place. It's really nice and we can be alone there" Kevin suggested, since it was a weekend, school and homework shouldn't be an issue.

"That sounds like a plan to me!" Edd says happily.

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"Thank you again for having me tonight, Mrs. Barr!" Edd says excitedly as she places his plate in front of him.

"You're welcome, sweetheart. I know you mean a lot to my son so I wanted to make sure that we had an open door for you here."

"Ma, really? I already told him that he is welcome anytime your husband isn't here."

Edd giggles in amusement. "He has, but I'm not against having a nice dinner with Mr. Barr as well. Maybe next time, I can cook for everyone at my house?" he suggests hopefully, knowing that relationships last longer when everyone gets along.

"I'll always come" Kevin rubbed his thigh. "I'll come too, my husband is a different story... He is very conservative. It took me the better part of 6 months to convince him not to kick Kevin out when he came out to us." Kathleen explained. "Honestly, his crap is getting really old and we don't need this stress, right now, huh baby?"

"Maaaa, stop it." Kevin whined.

"Oh, I'm sorry. You're all grown up now" She smiled sweetly at them "It's good to see you so happy, Kev."

Edd nods and smiles softly at the duo. "I've yet to tell my parents. I can only hope that they will be as understanding as you Mrs. Barr."

"I've met and worked with your parents a few times. More your mother... Anyway, she has always seemed so nice. I'm sure they'll be accepting of you. If not, you still got me and Kevin."

Edd perks up a bit. "Really?! Have you worked with them lately?" he asks, not hearing the rest.

"Maybe about a week ago...?" Kathleen thought absently.