It had been a few days and somehow I had managed to avoid all contact with Craig. I shut off my phone and everything. I really didn't want to face getting rejected, again. I sigh as I began to zone out. I was currently in my math class, but it stresses me out, so I'd rather not think of it. My mind wanders back to Craig and the expression he held when I told him how I felt. It wasn't exactly disgusted, but it seemed like he felt awkward or uncomfortable. To be honest, I didn't wanna run from him exactly, but... I knew what he'd say. Probably something along the lines of, 'Ew, Tweek. What the fuck, I'm not gay.' or 'Tweek, I like someone else.' or 'Tweek, don't ever talk to me again.'. The worst part though? There are still those stupid drawings of us plastered around town. Hell, the giant painting is still on the side of the school. Seeing all that just makes my heart hurt.
I was shaken out of my daze as I felt hands on both of my shoulders, shaking my body back and forth. I blinked and my eyes felt wet. Had I seriously cried thinking of Craig rejecting me? I reached a hand up to wipe at my cheeks, and yep. I really cried. Then, I finally turned my attention to whoever was shaking my shoulders. It was Butters.
"Tweek, are you okay buddy? W-Well, obviously not, but I just wanted to tell you class is over..And heck, is something going on with Craig?" Butters sounded so concerned like usual. I really liked him. He was always nice and never made fun of me for being a twitchy freak.
"Ah! Y-Yeah... I'm fine... I don't know what came over me, dude." I lied. But, I didn't really wanna talk about being in love with my best friend, not at school.
"Shucks... If ya say so, but, if ya need to talk, I'm here for ya pal." Butters gave me a sincere smile before he released me and went off to his next class.
The fake smile I had formed immediately reverted to a frown as my gaze drifted down to the desk. I could feel tears beginning to well in the corner of my eyes and I just let them drop. What the hell was the point...? I felt my body begin to shake again and it felt odd. I hadn't been doing it lately. Probably because Craig calms me down immensely, but he hates me.
With a sigh, I stand up and leave the classroom. My books pressed against my chest and my head down, the tears kept flowing and I didn't try to stop them. I didn't care anymore. As long as I make it through the day without seeing Craig again, then I'm fine.
As luck would have it though, as I was staring at the ground, I ran into someone. My eyes widened before I focused my watery gaze on whomever I had bumped into. No... Oh no... Man, this is too much pressure! I bumped into Craig. Plus, I was still crying, so there was no way out of this one. Before I knew it, my body began to tremble more as I waited for the inevitable. For him to say he hates me, or to not speak with him, or that he wants to break up the fake relationship. Craig was just staring at me and he rose a hand to my face, which caused me to flinch but he only used it to wipe away the tears that rolled down my cheeks. I could only stare at him with wide eyes as they locked with his cerulean gaze.
"Tweek... Why are you crying...? And why have you been avoiding me..?" Craig spoke calmly to me as he moved the hand to grasp my shoulder gently. My gaze drifting to his hand before returning to retain eye contact.
"I...I... Because of what I said to you. I shouldn't have said anything Craig! Ngh! I just... I don't know, man! I can't deal with this right now!" I spoke swiftly before my stress overloaded and I had to get out of there. I can't handle stressful situations so I backed away slowly before taking one last glance at the raven-haired male before sprinting of to leave the school.
I had to get home. Ah man! Why did I bump into him of all people? Fuck! I held my books tightly as I ran as fast as I possibly could to my house. As soon as I arrived, I went to my room and threw the books to the ground. A sigh passed my lips before I sat down and started to try and play with my Legos. They help me think, I guess. My parents talked to some doctor and they said I should keep active to calm myself since I have ADD. Well, I don't think I have that. Anyway, today couldn't get any worse. I hate this. I hate being in love with him. I hate it. Agh! I-It's just, annoying! I threw the Legos down and buried my face into my hands. Why does this happen to me? If those girls didn't draw that shit it'd be fine. I would have ignored my feelings and been happy just to be near Craig, but no. No, they shipped us or whatever!
As I was loathing myself, I hadn't noticed that Craig had followed me home an he slowly grasped my shoulders. Needless to say, it caused me to let out the most unmanly shriek before I jolted around to face the intruder only for my heart to drop. Why...?
"Craig! L-Leave me alone! P-Please! I can't handle this, man! I can't! Agh! I-I can't fucking see you!" I yelled at him and his face was unwavering as if it had no effect whatsoever.
"Tweek, just. Shut up for a minute." He sighed as he gripped my shoulders to hold me in place. He knew I'd try and run again... "About what you said... You liking me and what not... I'm... Happy. I mean.. Before all the fanart and shit, I didn't think I was gay. Well, didn't think I was straight either since I dated a girl and really felt no connection... Anyway... When it started I got to thinking about us and the bullshit we have been through together, and honestly... You're the person I wanna be with. Fuck, Tweek... You're my best friend, but, the first time we held hands as a legitimate couple, I felt this damn electricity... You're the only damn person who has confused me this much..." He stopped speaking and stared into my eyes.
Before I knew it, Craig had his lips pressed against mine and I swear it felt like fireworks going off. I hesitated before I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck and kissed back. Craig slid his hands down to rest against my waist and I couldn't help but smile into the kiss as our lips moved in sync. I think I'm in heaven. I'm kissing Craig Tucker. He initiated the kiss. He /wanted/ to kiss me. Just then though, my parents had to ruin the moment as they walked by the room and stopped dead in their tracks only to emit a long 'Awwwww'. I quickly pulled away from the kiss, albeit begrudgingly, and I could feel my cheeks change to a bright red upon being caught. If they wanted anymore proof that we're dating, they now had it. I swear I think my mom took a picture of it too... They're so embarrassing! I removed myself from Craig only to go and shut the door in my parents faces in order to get privacy to speak.
After I returned to face Craig, I gently grasped his hands within my own and intertwined our fingers. "S-So... Are we dating for real then..?"
"Of course, Tweek... I mean, I was trying to give you hints that I liked you... Like... I'd stare at you... And when you intertwined our fingers the first time, I never pulled away, hell... I even blushed..." Craig grew a warm smile before he leaned forward and placed a loving kiss to my forehead.
This had easily went from the worst day of my life, to the best. I was now dating my best friend. I was dating the man I loved. I never thought this day would come. Ah! I'm just happy. I know we'll be happy together, I just cant wait to see what happens next.