Author's Note: Hi, I just wanted to clear up a few points that I should have made clear in the first chapter. The boys were in 6th grade at the time of the fight so they were around 11-12 years old. I still haven't decided how I want the POV to go in this story so please bear with me. Thanks for continuing to read my story!
3 years later…
"Bubala, wake up. You don't want to be late for your first day of high school, do you?" Mrs. Brofloski yelled from downstairs.
Kyle groaned in disappointment as he peeled his eyes open and swung his legs off the side of his bed.
He flushed as he remembered the content of his dream and tried to ignore the tent that was in his pants.
He hops out of bed and makes his way to the bathroom. He pulls off his ushanka and sighs as he looks at the curly red mess that adorns his head.
"This shit is a curse" he says under his breath as he attempts to run his fingers through it. He gives up and pulls his ushanka back on. He brushes his teeth and makes his way downstairs to eat breakfast.
"Good morning, sweetie. Did you sleep alright?" Sheila says as Kyle makes his way to the dining room table.
"Yeah, mom. I slept pretty well." Kyle says as his mom pours him a bowl of cereal.
"Well, that's great bubala. Make sure you eat fast so you can make it to the bus on time. Oh and don't forget to walk Ike to his bus too."
"Alright, mom" Kyle says as he starts to chow down.
"Hey, guys" Kyle yells as he approaches his best friend standing at the bus stop.
"What's going on dude?" Stan says while he slaps Kyle on the back.
"Nothing much man. Where's Kenny?" Kyle asks.
"Shit man, I don't know. He must just be running late." Stan shrugs.
As Kyle and Stan talk about the latest Terrance and Phillip episode, Kenny walks up to them with a tall brunette in tow.
"What's good fellas?" Kenny says as he walks up. The boy that Kenny was dragging waves and flashes and dazzling smile.
"Not much Kenny. Who is your friend?" Kyle ask as he stares at the brunette. This boy looked so familiar but also like a complete stranger. He wore a light blue beanie with a yellow puffball on top with locks of hair peeking out from under the hat. To Kyle's eyes' the boy was extremely attractive. Kyle had determined that he was gay last year when he had a string of wet dreams involving the male members of his class.
"You guys seriously don't recognize this fatass?" Kenny said as he jabbed the boy in his side with his elbow.
Kyle went pale as he heard the word "Fatass" leave Kenny's mouth. It couldn't be his tubby rival. He moved away to Texas in 6th grade. His tormentor couldn't possibly be back. He couldn't have been lusting over Eric Cartman.
"Oh my god. Cartman is that you?" Stan asked as he took a step closer.
Cartman grins as he speaks. "Yeah, man. How have you been?"
"I thought you moved to Texas. What are you doing back here?" Stan asked as he claps his hand on Cartman's shoulder.
"Well, I did move to Texas but I convinced my mom to move back here. I missed this town. I missed my friends." He shoots a small glance at Kyle as he says "Friends".
Kyle finally regains the ability to speak. "What the hell are you doing back here fatass?" Kyle sneers as he pulls his sleeves up preparing for a fight.
"I didn't come back to fight, Kyle. I-I've changed." Cartman stumbles out as he takes a step away from the angry boy.
"Like hell you have! I thought I was finished with you in 6th grade but now, I have to deal with your torment throughout high school as well?" Kyle yells as Stan and Kenny run over to hold him back.
"Kyle calm down!" Stan pleads.
"There is no reason to be angry." Kenny says.
"Life has been so good without him around. All he's gonna do is insult us and get us wrapped up in his schemes!" Kyle yells as he struggles against Kenny and Stan. He looks at Cartman and all his anger melts away from him.
Cartman looks almost as if he's about to cry. He's holding the gold locket that hangs around his neck with both hands and it sounds like his praying under his breath.
Kyle immediately feels terrible and he tries to do damage control.
"Look Cartman, I'm sorry. I'm overreacting because of the past. I should at least give you a chance before I start casting judgement." Kyle says as he walks over to Cartman with his hand extended.
Cartman looks up and smiles at Kyle before taking his hand and shaking it.
Stan and Kenny smile as they watch the exchange between the two boys.
Thanks for reading chapter 2! I understand this one was a little short as well and I apologize for that. I am going to try and start writing longer chapters. Its finals time and I have to study. I will also be trying to have a semi regular release time for these chapters. Please review and stay tuned for the next chapter!