Eric Cartman, Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick have been best friends since elementary school. In the beginning, they didn't always get along and some were not fond with the other very much, but over the years, they grew attached to each other. Eric had once not liked Kyle because he was Jewish, but over time, he matured a bit and realized he was just being stupid. Kyle had once not liked Kenny very much for no reason in particular, but over the years, he got to know him better and they became closer. Now it was time for them to go into their last year of high school, a big moment in their lives.
Stan leaned against the bus stop sign, waiting for his other friends. He always met up with Kyle, Kenny, Eric, and Butters at that place in the morning. He heard the sound of crunching snow. He turned his head to see Kyle walking up to him. When he was beside him, they started talking about the latest game they bought and how challenging it was. As they continued their conversation, Kenny came and stood there with them silently. He didn't talk much. Butters soon joined them. During the time they remained there, the only thing Kenny paid attention to was Butters, who's ice blue eyes were intently reading a comic book. The bus soon rolled into the stop. Stan looked around and didn't see Eric.
"Where's Eric?" he requested.
Kenny pulled down his hood to reveal his unruly golden blond hair, along with uncovering his mouth.
"Eric is skipping the first day to play Prince of Persia instead. He said he wants to savor vacation just a little bit longer," he answered.
"He can do that the rest of his life after he graduates this year," complained Kyle as he rolled his eyes.
"How did he even graduate this far?" smirked Stan.
"No one will ever know."
They got into the bus as Kenny smiled lightly. There was already a few people on it. In the back of the bus sat Craig, Clyde, and Token. Pip and Damien were sitting at one of the seats. Pip seemed to be bugging him and it was getting on his nerves slightly. Kyle and Stan sat at one of the seats together. The seats in the bus were only big enough for two, except for the back one that could fit three, but it was already taken. Butters was sitting at one of the seats beside his best friend, Dougie, talking about when the next issue of the comic book series was coming out. Kenny slowly walked over to the seat behind them. He usually sat beside Eric, though they didn't really converse with each other much. Usually he just sat there while Eric was turned around in his seat talking to the other two friends in their group, Stan and Kyle. Kenny typically just watched Butters and Dougie tease each other. He wondered what it was like to have an actual best friend. He had friends, but they usually just dragged him around without paying much actual attention to him.
The bus stopped again and more high school students got on. Among them was Tweek. Tweek was twitching like a hyper squirrel, as usual. He sat by himself on the bus. At least Kenny wasn't the only one alone there. Tweek had no real friends either, but he had no intention of becoming friends with him, just like everybody else. Kenny wrapped his arms around his waist, hugging himself. He had no one to talk to. No one would listen. He was so alone.