Aaaaaaah. Final chapter! It's been so long and I'm so happy with this. After this I'll be focusing on Once Upon A Time more and possibly starting a War AU that I hope will become popular enough to get fanart aaaaah. I just want people to love what I do as much as I love doing it! Enjoy the end of A Game of Sharks and Minnows, even if it's more of an epilogue.

When the police finally showed, the two teenagers hadn't moved from their spots, David out cold nearby. The reality that it was over had yet to sink in, but the hope that they could finally be happy was brighter than ever. The police asked questions, but Edd was still too stunned to answer and Kevin answered for him, telling them as much as he could off the top of his head, soothing the still shaken swimmer.

David was removed from the area, and still the boys remained in their place until finally, Edd's body relaxed and Kevin could see he'd fallen asleep, the area around his eyes puffy from crying however quietly. With a smile, he attempted to lift him up on the bed, surprised when Edd didn't weigh as much as he'd assumed at first. He pulled the covers up over him and curled up on top of them, laying next to him. He took the hat off and laid it to the side, tracing the scar on his head with his thumb lazily.

"I promise it'll be okay now… whether or not you see it, I'll continue protecting you." It was odd, as most would think Edd the stronger male. Sure his physical attributes made him stronger, but mentally, he crumbled beneath the slightest prod. Kevin wouldn't let that happen anymore. He'd give Edd a reason to smile, to be happy, to relax if it killed him.

Kevin dozed off next to Edd and the two slept in the next morning, effectively missing school, not that either one cared, they were too busy trying to move on and forget. The two would remain joined at the hip, soul mates, through high school.

~.~.~

Through the summer between high school and college, the two boys started to become rather depressed. Edd had been accepted to a college across the country, an Ivy League school, not that anyone was surprised, and Kevin made the choice to stay local, despite getting offers from MIT, he preferred it anyway, as most of his friends were here and his parents. The more depressing it became, the less they spoke on their outings, instead silently enjoying each other's company.

"Why don't you just get married if you're so worried?" Nat sighed, the old trio, Nazz, Nat, and Kevin, sat on the hilltop watching the stars.

"It's not legal here." Kevin sighed. "Besides, I think that'd just make the separation worse… I mean… married and apart for a long time doesn't exactly make for a good foundation for a marriage."

"Maybe… skype?" Nazz tried.

"We'll probably do that, but it's not the same, especially with him as busy as he'll be… My little Neurosurgeon." Kevin laughed.

"Well I'm sure it'll work out!" Nat grinned, bolting upright. "You're too cute and perfect not to!"

Kevin and Nazz laughed along with him. "I'm not worried we won't work… I'm worried the distance will make us different people…"

"Ah… well… I dunno then… Something tells me you two will be alright." Nat smiled.

~.~.~

Kevin rested against Eddward, their night happily spent with each other in the form of intimacy. They were quiet, the only sound was the wind against the house.

"I'm really gonna miss you…" Kevin whispered, leaving a small kiss on his chest.

"It won't be that bad, Pumkin." Eddward added, voice sort of flat and lifeless.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm perfectly fine…"

"You don't seem like it."

"I feel like it, so relax I'll be okay. So will you. We can do this." Edd moved him up to press a light kiss against his lips.

"Will you miss me?" Kevin asked, sort of teasingly.

Eddward's flat response was enough to send Kevin absolutely silent.

"No, I won't."

"... W...what?"

"I'm not going to miss you."

Kevin was both confused and hurt, sitting up and looking down on his lover. "I don't understand…"

Slowly, Eddward's stony face broke, lips twitching up into a smile. "I won't be missing you, because I won't be gone."

"Huh?" Now he was absolutely confused.

"I decided it was best for us to stay close. I'll be attending school with you, Pumkin."

"You're an ass!" Kevin quipped, pouting slightly. "You made me think you were breaking up with me!"

Edd laughed and pulled him close, kissing him several times before letting up. "I have more decency than to break up with you on today of all days, I wouldn't want to anyway. I love you, Pumkin, happy anniversary."

Kevin rolled his eyes and smiled. "I love you, too, dork. Happy anniversary."

It's been a loooong ride guys! I'm so glad you all enjoyed it! Go read Once Upon A Time on my profile, and I'll be writing a new story soon~ Perhaps something with a touch of horror if I can. Haha.

Thanks for reading and reviewing.

-The Goddess