Power Over Me [1]

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Nazz ended up dropping Edd off at his place and Marie went with him, knowing her sisters had the other two Eds over and she didn't want to hear any of THAT. Kevin watches the duo enter the house and catches himself staring at Edd a bit before Nazz started moving again.

Edd exhales slowly and grabs two bottles of water before flopping onto the couch beside Marie. The blunette smiles at her friend and takes one of the waters.

"So, what song are you playing on loop? You didn't tell me the name." "Power Over Me." "Kinky." "Marie." "Not sorry. How's your dance to it coming along?" "Getting there. How are your special studies?" "I saw two male rufous hummingbirds when Nazz and I briefly stopped at my place earlier. Did you know they fly 2,000 miles during their migratory transit? They're also fairly aggressive." "Very interesting. Smaller species, yes?" "Oh yeah, 8 centimeters long. I want to get a hummingbird tattoo when i can legally, maybe a violetear. They're so beautiful." Edd smiles, enjoying when Marie talks about her birds and bird interests. The blue-haired girl takes one of her nerdy friend's hands and holds it, swinging it a bit. Edd laughs a bit and drinks his water.

"So, any progress with your search?" "Got the interest mark, I'm so confused now." "I'm sorry, dear Marie. Who knows? Maybe you and I are simply too complicated to give an easily found soulmate to." "Probably." Marie grabs the remote for the tv and turns on some mindless cartoon for her and Edd to zone out while staring at.

Meanwhile, across the street, Kevin is starting a new recipe in his kitchen. His confusion over who he's meant to be with is stressing him out. He finds himself humming as he adds the rest of the dry ingredients.

"Got that power o- Jesus fucking Christ, that song... I need something, anything else!"

Kevin puts the bowl down and goes through his music, barely noticing another symbol on his arm. He puts on Toy Soldiers by Marianas Trench when he finally sees it.

The physical trait.

It's a... The fuck is that?

No seriously, what is that?!

Kevin panics a bit and calls Nazz, not sure what else to do.

N: Yeah?

K: Come over, I-I-

N: Woah hey! On my way, breathe.

Nazz hangs up and rushes over to Kevin's, letting herself in. She sees her best friend clutching his arm and stands beside him, looking at the mark under the previous one.

"What is that?" "It looks like... Maybe a scar...?" "A scar?! What happened to him?!" "Calm down! It's probably nothing that bad considering that he loves dancing. Maybe it's something left on his elbow from falling? Don't overreact, Kev. Just chill, dude." "You're right... Fuck, I'm so stressed that sent me into full on fucking panic mode..." "What were you baking? I smell sugar and it's warm in here from the oven preheating I assume." "Cupcakes, found a new recipe. Has lemon and white chocolate." "Ooo finish baking so I can have one!" "Alright, alright!" Kevin shakes his head affectionately and returns to stirring his ingredients together, adding the wet ones when appropriate. Nazz watches, trying to think of where Double D would have a scar. She then remembers how he gets about his beanie and realizes that it's probably there. Nazz takes a picture of Kevin's arm, zooming in on the scar mark, and sends it to Marie.

N: Look familiar?

M: That's on Edd's head! That's his EXACT scar! Okay any doubt I ever had is for sure fucking gone that's HIS scar!

N: What does he have on his arm?

M: A smiley face covered in little freckles. Dorko over here nearly freaked because he thought it meant his soulmate was covered in acne and might not be clean

N: XD I bet

Marie smiles down at her phone and looks at Edd, who is stroking his new mark gently with his thumb. The genius smiles to himself and goes to a little board in his room, writing down 'freckles' on what looks like a list of his mark meanings. Marie rolls her eyes and laughs a bit.

"Look at you, making shit nerdier." "It's my specialty." "Indeed it is. Show me how much you got so far on that dance." "I suppose it's only fair." Edd smiles and changes his clothing, not caring what Marie sees since they both don't see each other that way. The blunette wolf-whistles as he changes, prompting the male to laugh quietly the entire time. Edd finishes changing and moves the furniture some, starting the music from his phone as he gets into starting position.

Through each line, Edd's body moves in fluid interpretation of each word. Eyes shut tightly, he gets lost in the music. Marie finds herself unable to keep her gaze off of her best friend, finding his dancing to truly be a sight to behold. She can see where things are still a bit rough and unfinished in his moves, as well as the parts where he clearly practiced and perfected more. As the song ends, Edd smiles while catching his breath. Marie claps excitedly and stands up.

"Encore! Encore!" "Oh, hush. My routine still requires a tremendous amount of polishing." "Doesn't matter, you look great! You and I are jacking one of the dance rooms this week so you can work it!" "I-I don't know... That runs the risk of someone seeing me..." "And?! If someone talks Shit, look the son of a bitch right in the eye and threaten their futures! Call them every insult you can! Give me a list of names and they'll disappear!" Edd laughs a bit before hugging Marie to his chest, appreciating her more than words could describe in that moment. The silence is broken when Edd's phone goes off, prompting both teens to groan. Marie grabs the phone and groans against her friend's chest.

"What?" "Your friends. Guess Lee spilled that she's seen your marks so Eddy is pissed as fuck that he hasn't yet." "And he will not until I meet my soulmate. Eddy won't be pleased at my having a male soulmate so the least I can do is prolong the teasing. Allow him to throw his childish tantrum, I will not give in." "Atta boy! Look at this grown ass man that's come outta that sweater vest!" "Gee, well don't I feel encouraged." "C'mon! You never stand up for yourself with those two! Your sisters are proud." "I'm not quite sure I can call Lee my sister. You, of course. May, definitely. Lee, I don't think so." "Lee never got a moment of love with you. May learned how she deserves to be treated from you, and I learned to be more aware of others emotions while accepting myself and my sexuality. Lee just knows you're cool with us so she likes your scrawny ass." Edd smiles a bit, enveloping Marie into his arms. The teen girl laughs into the taller male's shoulder.

"I'll take Lee to dinner soon then, maintain the bonds." "She'd like that. Free food? She's down." Edd snorts against Marie's blue hair and lets her go, texting Lee his plans and earning a thumbs up as he continues to ignore the other eds.