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This is just a little something I wrote for an rp that never happened...Figured it was a good summer ficlet.

The Scent of Summer

by Mysticlynx

Edd sighed contentedly, feeling the cool grass tickle his bare back, a complete contradiction to the blazing summer sun. But, Edd would know none of this, at least, not physically. The sun's rays could not touch him in his haven beneath the willow tree.

It was bliss, being fully surrounded, blanketed by the willow's leaves. No one would even know Edd was there unless they looked close enough. Edd knew that wouldn't happen though. He had found this secluded spot far beyond the cul-de-sac. It'd be a miracle if anyone found him now.

Edd shivered as a sudden cool breeze blew by, blowing locks of his hair around his face. It would rain soon. He could sense it, but he couldn't bring himself to move. It felt so good to be alone and unwind like this.

Edd sighed again and sat up, stretching his spine and searching for his shirt and hat. If it would rain soon, he'd better go. Mother and Father would be displeased if he left the windows open to the house again. Edd grasped the familiar shirt and hat in his hands and looked up toward the sky, peeking through the blanket of leaves. It was already beginning to turn quite gray…but, he hadn't got to stay as long as he'd like to this time.

'Ah, the hell with it…A few more minutes wouldn't hurt…'

Edd slipped the shirt and hat beneath his back so they wouldn't get soaked, and leaned back again. He breathed in deeply and smiled, catching the scent of a barbeque nearby. It was most definitely summer…

A wave of sadness washed over Edd. How he wished he could share this moment with his friends…But, to risk this peace to his oftimes chaotic pals…Edd couldn't let that happen.

So, Edd closed his eyes and breathed in the impending moisture the rain would bring. It was okay to get a little wet…