Kenny was waiting for his turn. When Kyle was about to go up, he gave tossed Kenny his water bottle.
"Wish me luck!" he said.
Kyle walked up stage. Kenny was leaning against a wall, and he could see Kyle. Kyle began to jump rope, and was good. More than good, actually, he was doing moves Kenny had never seen before. The song playing was "You Are The One" by Shiny Toy Guns. After the act, everyone cheered.
"Great job!" Kenny said when Kyle came back stage.
"Thanks." Kyle said.
Next up was BeBe, and she was singing "Hold It Against Me" by Britney Spears. Kenny could hear everyone scream at her, but Kenny doubted it was about her voice. Because she was good, but she was having a struggle with that song. Kenny put in his headphones to drown them out. After almost all the acts, it was Kenny's turn.
"Dude, I didn't know you were doing an act!" Kyle said as Kenny got up.
Kenny turned to him and put down his hood.
"Well, we lie once in our lives don't we?" He said smiling.
Kenny ran up the stars and onto the stage. He realized how many people were there. He saw Butters, Tweek, Cartman and Stan sitting on a row. He took a big breath and snapped his fingers to start the music. When it began, Kenny saw Cartman snicker, and whisper something to Stan. Kenny began to dance.
He danced rather good apparently because some people were laughing but there was plenty of people cheering him on. He was sure if that was a good thing though. He assumed it was good. He danced and danced until the song ended when he finished. He was having fun, and his tattered hair whipped around. At one point he saw Cartman just bust out laughing, but Kenny didn't care. After he was done, he over looked the crowd. Some people got up and cheered while others laughed, and then some just sat there.
"Fag!" Cartman yelled loudly.
Some people laughed, and some others gave Cartman dirty looks. But a few people yelled the same thing at Kenny. Kenny just walked off stage smiling. When he reached backstage Kyle was waiting for him. He looked amazed.
"Dude, I didn't know you could do that! That was awesome!" Kyle said
"Eh, it was nothing." Kenny said. Wendy and BeBe came up to him. Wendy looked happy but BeBe looked annoyed or even jealous.
"Oh my God Kenny that was amazing! How did you learn that?" Wendy said.
"I just practiced a lot. I didn't get taught anything though. I really just free styled it out there." Kenny said.
He wasn't used to so much praise before, but Kenny liked it. He just smiled and answered questions. He heard Principle Victoria say something about the prizes. Kenny had forgotten about the prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners. 3rd place was Wendy, for her piece on the piano, which Kenny had to admit was rather amazing. She got up and took the 3rd place trophy. She looked pretty happy. She returned backstage and was smiling. 2nd place was Kyle for his jumprope, and when he returned he was smiling.
"Can't believe I won 2nd place! Amazing huh?" Kyle said.
"Yeah seriously!" Kenny said.
" And first place is... Kenny McCormick! For his act of dancing!" Principle Victoria said
"What?" Kenny said.
"Go up there!" Kyle said, giving Kenny a push.
Kenny walked up to the stage and received the award. He didn't what to say.
"Uh... Thank you...?" He said.
Kenny walked backstage.
"I.. I can't believe I won..." Kenny said,
"Yeah! You did amazing though!" Kyle said.
-::-
Afterwords, they went to lunch at a different time. While eating, Cartman looked at Kenny.
"Didn't known you were a fag dude. Well, who's your boyfriend? Kyle? Stan? Butters? Or maybe your into black guys and your hitting it with Token?" Cartman said, smiling
"Shut up Cartman!" Kenny said, muffled by his hood that he put on before lunch.
"Yeah shut up fat boy! Kenny was great!" Kyle said.
"Your just jealous Cartman that you didn't win anything!" Stan said.
"What? Like Kyle? Whatever he won 2nd place so what? I go for the gold!" Cartman said, semi proud.
"If you paid attention, you would know Kenny won 1st place, and so your jealous that Kenny won over anything you could do!" Stan said.
"Yeah!" Kenny said.
Kenny was happy and nervous on the inside. He was happy that a lot of people thought he was great, but he was nervous about Cartman. Kenny knew he could probably take Cartman down If it came to it, but maybe not if he wasn't expecting it.
"Shut up! I could beat Kenny anyway! With anything!" Cartman yelled.
"No you can't!" Stan yelled.
They went back and forth for a long time, with Kyle and Kenny putting in whenever needed. After lunch, they went back to class. Kenny could sense Cartman staring at him, but he didn't look back. After class, Kenny grabbed his books and talked with Butters for a bit. Then he walked out the door.
When Kenny got outside into the snow, he saw Cartman, Stan, and Kyle waiting for him. Cartman was looking at Kenny and Stan was whispering to him. Kenny walked out to them nervously.
"Hey-" Kenny began. He was suddenly cut off by a punch to his face.
Kenny staggered a bit, and put his hand to the left side of his face. He was met with a kick to the stomach, which caused him to fall on the snow clutching his stomach.
"Cartman.. What in God's name?..." Kenny said in pain, gritting his teeth and still clutching his stomach.
"See? Told ya I could take him down!" Cartman said laughing.
"Cartman! Kenny's hurt you dumb ass!" Kyle yelled.
Kenny got up slowly,wincing. Cartman could pack quite a punch if he was up to it. He got up, one handing clutching his stomach and his other hand punching Cartman's face. Cartman almost fell on the ground.
"What the hell you ass!" Cartman yelled.
"Don't fucking kick me!" Kenny yelled.
"Yeah, seriously Cartman. That was mean." Kyle said.
"Oh come on Kyle. You know I hate fags. Im just showing Kenny what think of him." Cartman said.
"I'm not a fucking fag!" Kenny said, still clutching his stomach in pain.
"Yeah, you are." Cartman said.
"I danced! Not all dancers are fags Cartman! Get it right!" Kenny yelled.
"Yeah right!" Cartman said,
Kenny was mad. He was done. He let go of his stomach and kicked Cartman,then ran to the forest behind the school. He found a large tree and climbed it. He took out his headphones and listened to music for a long time before climbing down. It had probably been an hour. He climbed down but fell off a branch 7 feet from the ground. Kenny fell hard. He wasn't unconscious, but he was in pain. Kenny didn't think he broke anything, so he got up and walked home. He held his right arm though, because he may have sprained a bone. He walked home and sat on the couch. He saw his mom come out of the hallway and sit next to him.
"Hey honey. Your face.. It looks beat up." She said, removing his hood and touching he's cheek.
"Could say the same to you... But it's fine, seriously." Kenny said.
"Did you get in a fight?" Carol said.
"No.. But I have a surprise." Kenny said, reaching for his backpack.
"Really? What is it?" She said.
He pulled out the trophy,which was kind if large. He showed it to her.
"Oh my God Kenny. What is this for?" Carol asked.
"1st place in the talent show today. I danced." Kenny said, smiling.
Carol looked at him and smiled.
"Kenny? You dance?" she said.
"Yeah.. that's why I'm usually home late. I decided to dance at the Talent Show andi won." He said.
"Oh my God. That's amazing! I wish I could see it!" She said.
"Well, I think the school taped it and is sending it to everyone who did something." Kenny said.
"Well I can't wait!" Carol said.
"Yeah.. Oh, but I think I look bad because I fell out of tree and got punched by Cartman." Kenny said.
"You fell out if a tree? Are you OK?" his mom said.
"Yeah.. My arm hurts but it's fine." Kenny said.
"Are you sure?" Carol said,concerned.
"No. Trust me, if it bothers me I'll tell you, OK? But wheres dad?" Kenny said.
"Oh, I think he went out with Randy for a bit." she said.
"Oh. How's your ankle?" He asked.
"Oh, it's fine. Didn't hurt it bad." She said.
Carol leaned and hugged Kenny. She stroked his hair and smiled.
"I'm so proud of you." she whispered.
"I love you." Kenny whispered back.
"To high Heaven and back baby." she said.