Note: This story is the continuation to "For Edd, I Will". It starts right where the other book left. If you want to know the backstory of how Edd and Kevin got together, I recommend reading it. Other than that, enjoy.
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Edd: Do you plan to tell me where we will go tomorrow for our first date?

Kevin: Nope

Edd: Why not?

Kevin: Surprise

Edd: While I appreciate that you want to surprise me, Kevin, I would like to know how to dress appropriately for our excursion.

Kevin: Ur adorable

Edd blushed to the roots of his hair and bent over the table and his phone. He sat in the cafeteria at a table with the other Eds, texting Kevin across the sizeable noisy room at his table.

Kevin: And I can see you blushing from here.

Edd's eyes lifted, and he saw Kevin smirking at him. Edd's eyes darted around to make sure no one was paying attention to him, then sent Kevin a slight frown, but that just made Kevin's smirk widen into a full smile. He looked away from Edd and turned his attention to whatever conversation was happening at his table.

Eddy noticed Edd's red face and rolled his eyes. "I still can't get used to this. And if you don't watch it, Sockhead, everyone here will know about you two."

Edd focused on his friend. "Whatever do you mean, Eddy?"

"The way you two look at each other. It's obvious."

"No one pays attention to me, Eddy," Edd shrugged. "I do not think I have to worry."

"People pay attention to Kevin, though," Eddy pointed out. "If they see Kevin smiling at you like that and look over here to see that kind of blush on your face, you're busted."

"Anyone can see you love Kevin," Ed added.

Edd nodded slowly. He could see their point. Edd was the one who wanted their relationship to remain secret, so he would need to work harder to keep his affection for Kevin hidden. "We are not to the 'love' stage yet, Ed. We have not even been together for a week."

"You ain't said it yet, Double D, but I can see it."

Edd's blush deepened.

Kevin: Wear regular clothes.

Wow, you went all red again. Why?

Edd: No reason. It was something Ed said to me.

Kevin: What did he say?

Edd: It is of no importance, Kevin.

Kevin: :(

Edd: What time shall you pick me up tomorrow?

Kevin: Be ready by 10

~*~

Kevin was a nervous wreck as he got ready on Saturday morning. He wanted this day to go perfect. Kevin wanted to knock Edd out. He knew it was Edd's first time going out on a date, and Kevin wanted to make it a day he'd never forget. Edd deserved it.

Kevin picked something nice to wear. He had told Edd to wear regular clothes, but he assumed Edd would dress up a little - the boy dressed up for school, so Kevin imagined that Edd would consider a first date something more important than school. Kevin picked out his most excellent pair of black jeans and a long-sleeved light green shirt.

Then he paced around the house, ignoring the amused looks from his parents as he constantly checked the clocks and his phone, mentally urging time to move faster.

"Kevin, honey, it's still an hour until ten. Why don't you sit and relax? Maybe read something?" his mother said at one point. His father had retreated to the kitchen to not outright laugh at Kevin's behavior.

"I can't," Kevin said in an irritated tone. "I'm too nervous."

"This isn't your first date ever, Kevin. And it's not like you don't know if Edd likes you or not," she tried to reason.

"I know. I want everything to be perfect."

"I know, love, but you need to relax. I think Edd will be happy with whatever you have planned. From what I know about him, Edd will love what you've picked out to do."

Kevin ran the fingers of both hands through his hair in agitation. "Yeah, he should. But this is the first date I've ever cared about, so I don't want anything to go wrong."

Sylvie, who herself had been trying to concentrate on a book, stood and crossed to her son. She smoothed out the hair that Kevin had messed up, smiling at him fondly. "Nothing will. You'll both have a fun time. It's supposed to be a beautiful day, so I'm sure nothing will go wrong."

His mother's words reassured him somewhat. He was still nervous and continued pacing, making his mother give up trying to read. She joined his father in the kitchen. Why was time moving so slowly? It seriously was mocking him. Kevin swore it was moving backward. Kevin gave up waiting at the fifteen minutes to ten mark and grabbed up the keys to Sylvie's car.

"I'm heading out," he said as he passed through the kitchen, stopping only to kiss his mother on the cheek. Both his parents gave him a little wave.

"Text me throughout the day, dear," Sylvie said. "You and Edd have a good time, and don't stay out too late."

~*~

Edd also was a nervous wreck. Today was the one-week anniversary of he and Kevin becoming a couple, and it was their first official 'going-out' date. They had done everything backward. They had officially become boyfriends before their first date. Edd guessed they could count the movie marathon as a date, though Kevin didn't expressly convey to him that it was a date. He went over to Kevin's, assuming that they were two friends who would spend the day watching their favorite movies. He had no idea that Kevin would confess his romantic feelings for him.

He also supposed that spending the following day with Kevin could count as a date, but today would be an official date. Like normal couples did. Not that he didn't consider Kevin and himself normal. There was the fact that they were hiding their relationship from all but their closest friends and Kevin's parents. That wasn't exactly normal.

Edd was nervous because it was his first date with Kevin. It was his first date with anyone, and he wasn't exactly sure what one did on a date. Nor did he know how to act, though he imagined being as he usually would with Kevin. He was more nervous than they would be out in public, alone. If anyone saw them out together, it would undoubtedly raise questions about why two people in entirely different social groups at school would be out in each other's company.

Edd took a few deep breaths as he rifled through his closet to pick out something to wear. Kevin would not compromise their promise to each other, so he was sure whatever Kevin had planned would be discreet.

Edd tried three outfits and finally decided on the second. It looked nice, was comfortable, and had a color that he thought complemented his eyes. A light blue sweater and dark navy jeans would certainly suffice. He would look dressed up, but not overly so, so wherever Kevin took him, he should at least have an appropriate outfit.

After a quick look at the clock, where he saw he had approximately twenty minutes until Kevin picked him up, Edd went into the bathroom to check his appearance. He securely placed his hat on his head; hair tucked back with only a few locks escaping around his ears and neck. Edd thought he looked excited, and his cheeks were a brilliant color, and even he could see how his eyes shone. He smiled at himself, a nervous smile but also a happy one.

The doorbell ringing startled him out of his contemplation of himself, and he ran down the stairs, nearly stumbling on the bottom step. He stopped abruptly at the door, took another deep breath, smoothed the front of his clothes, and then opened the door.

Kevin looked so good that Edd's breath almost left him. "Come in!" Edd squeaked, getting a laugh from Kevin as his boyfriend entered the house. When Edd shut the door, Kevin pulled him into his arms for a long and drawn-out kiss that made Edd's knees weak.

"Hi," Kevin breathed when they separated.

"Greetings, Kevin," Edd managed to say. "If you can give me a moment, I just need to put on my shoes."

"Sure. As long as we're to our first place by noon, we're good."

"First place?" Edd queried as he toed his right foot into his shoe.

"Oh, yeah. I've got a few things planned for us today."

Edd slipped his other shoe on, a pleased smile appearing. He had no idea what Kevin had planned, but he was excited to experience this first date with him. "Will you still not tell me where we shall spend our day?"

"I'll give you one clue, genius. Lemon Brook. That's all you'll get."

The Planetarium, Edd thought with a shiver of excitement. He loved the Planetarium, though he hadn't been there in a while. After all, he planned on a career in Astrophysics, so anything that had to do with space made him happy. Edd was touched that Kevin was thinking about taking him somewhere he would love but would probably bore his boyfriend.

Edd then pulled his jacket on and checked that he had everything - wallet and phone. He was unsure if he would be paying for anything or not. Kevin had asked him out on this date, so Edd thought that etiquette dictated Kevin would pay, but he did not want to assume. Nor did he believe Kevin should pay for everything in the first place. Of course, knowing Kevin as Edd was beginning to, Edd thought Kevin would probably insist upon it. Edd would need to express to Kevin at some point that he fully expected to contribute his share to this aspect of their dating relationship.

"You ready?" Kevin asked, interrupting Edd's thoughts.

"I am, Kevin," Edd said, smiling at his boyfriend. Kevin returned the smile lovingly.

"It's a little cold for the bike," he said as they stepped outside, and Edd turned to lock the door. "I had to borrow Mom's car."

"That is all right, Kevin. I have never been on a motorcycle. It might be too frightening for me."

"Just cause it's too cold today, Edd doesn't mean I won't get you on a ride sometime. I can't wait to get you on the bike."

Edd just hummed nervously. Riding on Kevin's motorcycle did frighten him, but he wouldn't have to face that anytime soon.

Kevin opened the passenger door for Edd, and he slid into the seat. He blushed as Kevin gently shut the door after waiting for him to settle in. How gentlemanly and considerate, Edd thought as he reached for the seatbelt.

Lemon Brook was approximately an hour away by car. Kevin needed to drive across town first and then jump on the highway. It was a pleasant drive as the sun was out and clear skies. The pair talked about school and a variety of other things. After a few minutes, Kevin reached over and took Edd's hand, which pleased Edd immensely, even as he was nervous about Kevin using only one hand to steer. His boyfriend certainly seemed capable of handling the vehicle.

They had reached the edge of Lemon Brook, and Kevin let go of his hand as he signaled to exit at the next ramp. "I'm sure you've guessed where our first stop is," he said, glancing at Edd with a grin.

"I would not like to make assumptions, Kevin," Edd said. "However, as you are getting to know me so well, Lemon Brook suggests you take me to the Planetarium."

"Bingo!" Kevin said with a laugh. "I know you're a genius, but it isn't that hard to figure out. So yes, my little dork, I am taking you to the Planetarium. I have a few other surprises, though, so don't think you've figured everything out."

Edd laughed. "I do appreciate your taking me to the Planetarium, Kevin. I am touched that you are willing to spend your day doing something you know will make me happy."

"That's all I want to do, Edd. Make you happy. I haven't been to the Planetarium in ages. Not since we went in, what was it? Fifth grade?" When Edd nodded, Kevin continued. "I don't remember it much, but I remember it seemed cool. I'm looking forward to it."

"It is rather old-fashioned," Edd remarked. "However, it is interesting to me, and I would like to share my interests."

"Old-fashioned or not, I get to spend the day with you; that's what I want," Kevin said. "And I want you to keep sharing all of your interests with me, Edd. I want to know all about you."

"And I as well, Kevin. I may not understand much of it, especially your sports, but I sincerely want to learn to talk to you about it."

"You're so adorable."

"Kevin!"

"Edd!"

Kevin had pulled into the parking lot, and he turned off the ignition, even as he laughed at how flustered his boyfriend got with compliments. He turned to look at Edd, draping his left hand over the steering wheel and shooting Edd a slight leer.

"Edd, you are adorable. And you're just going to have to get used to me telling you that all the time. Just like you're going to have to get used to this..." Kevin said as he leaned closer to Edd for a kiss.

Edd happily complied, his hand reaching up to cup Kevin's cheek. They had spent time together every day during the week - a week of bliss for Edd. Though Edd insisted they complete their homework each day before allowing Kevin to display his affection, Edd was just as eager to get to their after-homework activities as Kevin was. After a brief kiss, however, Edd pressed his forehead against Kevin's, his eyes closed. "It is hard to get used to receiving so many compliments, Kevin. I cannot help but be embarrassed."

Kevin's hand moved from the steering wheel to cover Edd's hand, cradling his cheek. "I know, sweetheart, I know. I can't help myself, though."

Edd let out a little gasp. Kevin had called him a pet name. Such an intimate one, and his eyes popped open, only to focus on the bright green eyes already giving him an intense stare. "Sweetheart?" he whispered it as a question.

"You are my sweetheart, Edd," Kevin said softly.

Edd felt his cheeks heat up, but this time was a pleasant feeling, and he felt giddy. "And you are mine, Kevin," he was able to squeak out, getting a little chuckle and another kiss from Kevin.

"Then come on, sweetheart," he said. "Let's get in there. There's a show at noon, and I'm sure you want a good seat."

~*~

"Huh?" Kevin grunted as he pulled again on the door handle. Then pushed. Nothing. He glanced at Edd, who was watching with a slight frown. "I don't understand," Kevin murmured. "Their website said they open at eleven. It's past that now."

Edd stepped to the door and looked inside, pressing his fingers and nose against the glass. "It does not look like there is even anyone here," he said.

"The website had their hours on it."

"Are you sure they are open on Saturdays?" Edd asked, leaning back on his heels and looking at Kevin.

"Positive. I checked the schedule, and it said they had a show at noon on Saturdays."

"This is curious, then," Edd mused, pulling his phone out of his pocket. Edd opened his Facebook app and typed the Planetarium into the search bar. Sure enough, they did operate a Facebook page, and Edd navigated to that. After scrolling for a few moments, he spoke up, "Ah, I think I have found the issue, Kevin. According to their Facebook page, the theater is under renovation this week and the next. Unfortunately, that means that all shows have been canceled."

Kevin stared at Edd. "Honestly? Why didn't they put that on their website?"

"I am not sure. You would think they would. I know that social media is often a faster way to communicate things of this nature, but they should have put something on the web page."

"I'm so sorry, Edd. I wanted to bring you here."

Edd smiled. "Well, technically, you have brought me here, Kevin. It is not your fault we could not go inside."

His attempt at humor did little to make Kevin feel better. He was disappointed because he was afraid he had disappointed Edd. Yet, Edd was still smiling. Kevin backed up to sit on the retaining wall next to the walkway. Edd followed and sat down next to him. "Well," Kevin said. "I guess we can move on to the next place. We were supposed to be here for about an hour or so, but this is a bust."

"It is all right, Kevin. It is not as if I have never been to the Planetarium. And it is not like we can never come back."

"I know, Edd. But I wanted this to be a special day."

Edd leaned his head on Kevin's shoulder. "It is a special day. We are together, correct?"

Kevin shifted to put his arm around Edd; he tried to inject a positive tone into his voice. Edd was right. They were together, and the day was nowhere near over. "You're right. We can go to the next place early. There's no time limit, though we have a reservation somewhere at five. That means we get an extra hour at the other place."

"That is the spirit, Kevin," Edd chirped. "I am looking forward to it!"

~*~

"Um, Kevin?" Edd hesitantly said as he stood at the passenger door of Sylvie's car.

Kevin looked over at Edd, who was looking down and toward the back of the vehicle. "What's up?"

"I think you have a flat tire."

"What!?" Kevin exclaimed, slamming the door he had just opened and hurrying around the back of the car. Sure enough, the back passenger side tire was flat, the rubber looking as if it were pooling around the rim. "Are you fucking kidding me?"

He heard Edd's soft-voiced "language, Kevin," but ignored it.

"Son of a bitch," he muttered. "Sorry, Edd, it's just. Really? Right now?"

"You can fix it, Kevin, correct?" Edd sounded hesitant, and Kevin figured it was because he stated angry, so he tried to calm his temper.

"Well, yeah, Edd. But..." he paused, looking down at himself. "I'm going to have to get a little dirty. Shit, it's only the beginning of our day."

Kevin sounded distressed to Edd's ears, and he could understand. He knew Kevin was trying to make this a perfect day for him. He crept his hand into Kevin's and gave it a little squeeze. "That will be all right, Kevin. We will just have to deal with this. Then we can continue our day. Is there a spare in the trunk?"

Kevin sighed, squeezing Edd's hand back. "Yeah, there is. Guess I better get started."

Kevin took approximately forty-five minutes to change the flat tire for the spare. He was grateful that his father had thought to have a full-sized spare tire instead of a donut. Kevin wouldn't have to worry about the drive home, at least. Edd tried to help, but he didn't know what to do, so Kevin took the opportunity to teach him. Despite his irritation at the situation, Edd was so enthusiastic about learning how to change a tire that it did make Kevin smile.

Unfortunately, his jeans were dirty from kneeling next to the car, and his hands were covered in grime and grease. There was nothing to wipe his hands on, so he stood up and looked at them with a frown.

"I have wipes in my bag you can use to get the worst of it off. Perhaps our next destination has a bathroom where you can wash your hands thoroughly, Kevin," Edd suggested as he helpfully shut the trunk.

"I'm sure it does," he agreed, glancing at Edd with a frown. Edd retrieved the wipes, pulled out a sheet, and handed it to Kevin. It helped with the dirt, but the sticky grime wouldn't disappear. "Looks like Mom's car's gonna get a little dirty." He stood there, holding his hands a little in front of him, and sighed. "She's going to be pissed. And I don't get to hold your hand."

Edd smiled up at him, pressing his hand on Kevin's arm. "As upsetting as that is, Kevin, I am sure we can both survive until we get to our next place. While I enjoy holding your hand, I can wait until it is clean."

Kevin chuckled a little, even though he was still mad about