Down The Block (EddMatt)

The Dance

Matt's POV

                I stand in my bedroom looking in the mirror. Have I got everything I need? I'm wearing my usual purple hoodie. I don't enjoy dressing in anything formal too much. Although I did fix my hair to look nice, even though I do that every morning. I jump from shock as Mark walks into my room, but I instantly smile. He is my brother after all. 

No one's POV

              "You coming? We gotta head to the dance... Oh and Edd's downstairs by the way." Mark smirked before he turned and headed back downstairs. Matt followed him and blushed a little once he saw Edd.

              "Hi Eddie!" Matt exclaimed smiling widely.

              "Hey Matt." Edd blushed a little from the cute nickname Matt had given him. Edd wore a white button up shirt with a green vest over top. 

              "Lovebirds, let's go." Mark teased grabbing a coat and leaving, Matt and Edd followed.

                The three arrived at the dance around 5:30 and they instantly ran into Tom and Tord. They went over to greet them. Tom had his normal hoodie on and Tord had a red flannel shirt on. 

                "Alright we have five out of six! Do you guys know where Jon is?" Edd burst.

                "I'll go find him." Mark claimed before walking off into the crowed. 

               "Well me and Tord are gonna get some drinks, you guys want anything?" Tom questioned.

               "Cola!" Edd blurted.

              "I'd like fruit punch thanks!" Matt smiled. 

             "You got it," Tom smiled, "Come on Tord." Tom took Tord's hand and led him toward the drink station. Edd looked over at Matt who was looking around blushing a little. Edd took a deep breath to build up courage and then,

             "Matt...Would you like to dance?" Edd requested. Matt instantly looked over at Edd blushing more, he then answered.

             "Eddie that's so sweet, I bet it would be fun but I.. I've never danced before and I can't imagine I'd be good at it either and-"  Matt was cut off by Edd grabbing his hand and leading him to the dance floor. Matt giggled, "Edd this is really not NECESSARY!" Matt squealed a bit and the end of his sentence as Edd was surprisingly able to dip Matt.

             "Let me show you how to dance!" Edd laughed, "I know often the tallest person leads but I guess we'll be breaking that rule." Edd winked and Matt giggled. Step by step, lead by follow, their feet clicked left to right, elbows gently tearing through the air, as they dipped and twirled. Once the song had ended Matt instantly began to crack up from joy as he hugged Edd and spun him around, he lifted Edd up so they met eye to eye. It was then that Edd leaned in and kissed Matt, it was soft and passionate. Matt couldn't help but kiss back, for he loved Edd so very much. Once they pulled apart from the kiss they both began to giggle a bit as Matt set Edd down. 

               They turned to see Tom and Tord standing there staring at them, Edd and Matt both began to blush. Tord simply smirked then said,  "Nice...."

Jon's POV

                I arrive at the dance around 5:15 and I can't spot the others anywhere. I tried to look a little nice for the dance, I decided to wear my light blue sweater with a white T-shirt on under it. I decide to get a drink while i wait till they show up, or until I find them. I walk over to the drink stand and pay two dollars for a drink of fruit punch. I decide to walk around, and look for the others. This is my second year of dances and I have learned that many people often hang out around the walls, so that's where I always look first. 

No one's POV

            Jon had been searching for about ten minutes now, he was almost done searching the walls of the large gymnasium where the dance was being held. He was walking along the side of the gym when all of a sudden his vision blurred as a wave of pain just slammed into his head as somebody pushed his head against the wall and was holding him there. Jon could tell this person was a lot stronger than he was and he began to tremble, he squirmed in attempt to get away but did not succeed. Once his vision became more clear he looked up at the stranger, but that face was much too familiar for Jon's own good. It was Eduardo, staring down at him with a very intimidating glare. Jon shuddered holding back tears, he opened his mouth to say something but he was interrupted. 

         "Don't fucking say anything." Eduardo hissed at the hopeless smaller boy. "Because of you, I've lost all that I've ever had. Because you talked to Edd about everything Mark hates me. Do you know what it's like to lose the only person who cares about you in the slightest? Mark probably doesn't even enjoy your company, he only hangs out with you because you're friends with Edd."

        "I'm sorry." Jon wept, "I'm really, really sorry.. Please I.. I'll leave Mark alone, I won't ever talk to Edd again, please just leave me alone.." 

        "Enough talk asshole.... I wish it could be that simple." Eduardo muttered lifting a pocket knife out of his jacket.  Jon's eyes widened as he used all of his strength to move Eduardo's hand that was holding his head against the wall.  But he wasn't strong enough. Jon whimpered as he felt the cold sharp blade touch the side of his cheek, but before it moved to make a cut they both heard a familiar voice.

      "And you call him an asshole..." Eduardo let go of Jon and the smaller boy fell to the floor with legs trembling, and tears flooding from his face. Eduardo turned to see Mark only a few feet away, staring directly at him. "You think you're the only one who didn't want us to break our friendship?  I didn't want to either.. I was actually hoping we could move on someday but... After, this I don't think that's even possible.."

     "M-Mark I-" Eduardo stuttered.

    "Go away Eduardo, if I catch you doing this again Jon won't end up being the only one hurt." Mark said firmly. Eduardo kicked Jon in the back once before growling and walking off.

   

      Mark gave Eduardo a glare until he was out of sight, before he dashed over to the sobbing boy. Mark kneeled down to get at eye level with Jon after helping him up. 

       "I'm sorry I wasn't here sooner! Did he hurt you at all before I came over?!" Mark panicked.

       "H-he just slammed my head into the wall... I'm fine.." Jon wouldn't make eye contact with Mark. 

       "I can't believe you talk about him hurting you like it's not a big deal!! Jon, I heard what he said okay? You are my friend it was my desicion to be your friend okay?" Mark smiled a little when Jon would finally look at him.

       "Okay...." Jon mumbled as he hugged Mark still crying a little. 

       "Look it's your choice do you want to stay here, or do you want me to walk you home?" Mark comforted.

       "No, let's stay here," Jon mumbled beginning to smile again as he wiped the tears from his face with his sweater sleeve, "I want to try to have some fun tonight."

      "Alright.. Just give me the word if you want to leave though alright?" Mark tilted his head still smiling trying to come off as calm, even though he was deeply kind of scared for him.

               By the time Mark and Jon met up with the others Edd and Matt had finished dancing and Tom and Tord had finished teasing them. The others were happy to see Jon but concerned to see a quite obvious bruise on the side of his left eye. Mark simply gave a quick oho est description about what happened and left it at that. Jon was surprised realizing that even after he had a brutal beginning to the evening he actually ended up having a lot of fun. They all made jokes, had laughs and never separated for the rest of the night. Overall they had quite a fun night.