Sorry for the long wait. My internet was down for a while and then writer's block decided to nestle into my brain. But I pushed through and I managed to produce the second chapter! I will attempt to write the next chapter soon! Enjoy!

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You're going to love it there Eddward! A new school! New friends! We're going to a much prettier town! Isn't that exciting?

Even long after Double D's parents left, his Mother's words were still in his head. His parents had only stayed for a little while. They hadn't stayed long enough to enjoy a meal together. Double D was left with a envelope with money, a sufficient amount to get him through a couple of months, plus a little extra.

What was he going to do?

He tried to fight for himself, giving them any reason for them to reconsider the sudden news. Double D even suggested that he move out, but not even that helped. Though they didn't see him much anyway, his Mother still wanted him there, 'living' with them. At least until he was out of high school. He had just started his Junior year, and he still had his Senior year. After that he would move out on his own, maybe even come back to the cul-de-sac.

But all that time, being in a place he did not know. With people he did not know. Without his friends and without. . . Kevin.

Double D had stayed in the kitchen, his elbows propped on the table. Any other time he would have discouraged any ill-mannered behavior from himself, but today he couldn't. He simply hid his face in his hands.

What was he going to do without them all? He didn't even want to think about leaving Kevin. What was he supposed to tell him. . .

Double D could feel his heart aching. He didn't want to leave, but he had no choice.

He was so lost in thought he almost didn't notice his cellphone going off. He slowly pulled his cellphone of his pocket, checking what he had received.

A text from Kevin.

Hey Edd. How'd the visit with your parents go? Mom said it would be cool if you all came over, if you haven't ate.

Double D's eyes started to water. His fingers trembling over the keyboard of his phone. He was in no mood to answer, so he simply turned off his phone and went upstairs.

Kevin tapped on his desk, almost impatiently. Double D usually texted back quickly, but it was sure taking forever this time. Almost half an hour later and still no reply.

"He's just having fun with his parents. What am I getting so worked up about?" He said, walking over to the window.

Kevin arched a brow when he noticed that the cars that were parked in Edd's driveway earlier, were now gone. Double D's parents left? Already?

"Oookay then."

He grabbed his phone, quickly typing up another message for Double D. Maybe this time he would get a response.

Hey, I saw that your parents' cars aren't in the driveway anymore. Did they leave already? You wanna come over then?

Another thirty minutes went by and Kevin was finding it weird that Double D wasn't responding at all. Well it was getting late, maybe he already went to sleep?

Kevin let out a sigh as he laid on his bed, cell phone in his hand.

I dunno if you saw my other messages. Maybe my phone's fucking up or something, or you're probably busy or passed out. Anyway, night, Edd. See you at school tomorrow.

Double D had gotten very little sleep that night. Stress was known to cause that.

It was already six-thirty the next morning, it was the time he was already showered, dressed, and ready to go. But today, he was still in his pajamas, laying on his side.

"How am I supposed to face Kevin. . . knowing that I am to leave him soon? No. I can't." Double D muttered to himself.

The raven haired boy shook his head.

"Depressed or not, you cannot let this affect your attendance Eddward! You already skipped the last of yesterday. Time to go to school!" He scolded himself. He let out a sigh. Easier said then done.

Kevin looked around the classroom for what seemed like the fiftieth time already. Still no sign of Edd. Class had started immediately after the school bell had rung. It was twenty minutes into class.

Almost as quickly as Kevin had looked down at his notebook, he just as quickly looked back up. There in the door was a sweaty and panting Eddward, late to class. Eddward was NEVER late.

"Eddward, this is strange of you. We are almost at the half way point of class. There is at least twenty minutes left." The English teacher pointed out.

"S-sorry! I will take my seat now! I uhm. . . I overslept." A poor lie.

"Well I will let it slide this time since you are always punctual. But next time I am going to have to send you to the Principal's office, Eddward."

"Y-yes, Sir. . . "

Eddward quickly found his seat. His seat located only a few feet from Kevin's. Kevin had been watching him the whole time.

Once class resumed, Kevin slowly pulled out his cellphone. He hid it under his desk, to make sure he wasn't going to get caught. He quickly typed up a message and sent it.

Double D stiffened in his seat when he felt his cellphone vibrating in his pocket, he being a little bit more jumpy than usual. He pulled out his cellphone as well, only glancing at the message.

Hey, you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost or somethin'. Did something bad happen with your parents? You're acting kinda weird, Edd.

It was like the redhead could see right through him. He knew exactly what was going on, or had a feeling what it was related to. He had to break it to Kevin eventually. But how? Double D was definitely regretting going to school that morning.

Double D quickly put his cellphone away, not about to reply to that message. He felt bad for doing so, but he had no choice.

It was the end of fourth period, time for lunch. Kevin found himself becoming really irritated. First Double D ignored his text, like every other text he had sent the night before. He tried to confront Edd and ask what was going on, but Double D only made the excuse that he had forgotten his textbook for the next class and ran off to get it. Every period after that, he tried to find Double D and only saw that every time he appeared, his dweeb would only run in the other direction.

Kevin leaned against one of the vending machines a few feet from the entrance to the cafeteria, his arms crossed over his chest. This time, Edd wasn't going to escape.

"Earth to sock head! Helloooooo! What's with you today?!" Eddy grunted, also becoming irritated with Edd's unusual behavior.

"Huh. . .? Oh! Uh. . . what was that Eddy?" Double D lightly laughed, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Maybe Double D was taken away by aliens last night and they probed his brain, taking away all thoughts! That's why he can't focus!" Ed waved his arms around.

"That doesn't make sense, Ed! Don't be stupid!" Eddy growled. "Anyway, lets eat already." Eddy said before letting out another grunt. "Never mind, I lost my appetite looking at your face shovel chin."

"Can it, Pipsqueak." Kevin growled.

Double D tried to turn and walk away but found that he could not. Kevin had grabbed a hold of his arm.

"We need to talk, Edd." Kevin said seriously.

Double D kept his eyes on the ground.

"T-talk about w-what?"

"Don't act like you don't know! You're acting super weird and I wanna know why."

"I can't believe i'm saying this, but I agree with ginger here. You are acting super weird today, sock head. It's pissing me off!" Eddy frowned.

Double D clasped his shaky hands together, his gaze never leaving the ground. He was starting to sweat from all the attention he was getting.

"I d-don't know what you're talking a-about-" Edd started to say.

"Tonight i'm coming over and you're gonna tell me what's up." Kevin said, interrupting Edd.

Edd looked up quickly.

"B-but!" He wanted to argue but Kevin had already walked off. Why didn't he stay home?

Double D paced around his living room. It was getting close to six. Kevin would be coming around soon. What was he supposed to do now? He was over stressing at this point and it was starting to make him feel sick to his stomach.

He suddenly stopped in his tracks when he heard a knock at the front door. He could feel his breath get caught in his throat. He was definitely not prepared for this. Not at all.

"I'm comin' in." Kevin said before opening the door. He arched a brow when he saw Double D standing in the middle of the living room like a deer caught in headlights.

Kevin let out a sigh before shutting the door behind him and walking over to Edd. He grabbed his hand and made him sit on the couch. He sat next to him.

"Alright spill it."

"S-spill what. . .?" Double D asked, attempting to stall.

Kevin frowned. He made Double D look at him.

"You haven't been texting back and you keep running away every time you see me in the hall. What the hell? What's going on? Did I piss you off or somethin'?" Kevin asked.

"No! I mean. . . no. . . it's not you. . . it's just. . ."

"It's just what? Come on Edd, you're not making any sense. Why the hell are you avoiding me?"

"I. . ."

"I?"

Edd couldn't stand it. He couldn't tell Kevin. His own heart was broken at hearing the news of hiim moving away. Moving away from his friends. From his school. From Kevin. He couldn't stand the thought of hurting Kevin. He had to think of something quick. . .

"Kevin. . ."

It has to be done.

"Yeah?"

"I. . ."

There is no other way.

"Come on, Double D. Spit it out." Kevin was starting to get impatient.

"I want us to. . . break up. I'm breaking up with you."

I have to make him hate me. So his heart doesn't get broken.

". . . What did you say?"

"I'm breaking up with you."