The next few days passed in peaceful bliss. The drama subsided, for now, leaving the young men to do as they pleased. They became familiar with the small town again. The way toe streets felt against their sneakered feet, like there was a sinking in the blacktop tryin to keep them there.
It was Friday evening, the time Tweek decided would be the perfect time to go and see his parents. It was the only time they took off work. They approached the front door hand in hand, Tweek bouncing with slight excitement.
Thye knocked loudly on the door to get the attention of the occupants. Tweek heard his father's heavy feet approaching the door. " Can I help…" Mr. Tweak started but instantly cut off when he realized who it was. " Honey! It's our Tweek and handsome boyfriend of his!" He hollered happily into the house. Tweek heard his mother's hurried feet and excited cry before he saw her. If he didn't know any better he would think she hadn't aged a day. She threw her arms around her son and held him unbelievably tight.
" Oh! Sweetheart! We've missed you so much! What are you doing here?" she questioned as she held him out at arms length. She checked him from head to toe making sure he was real. "Oh darling, you look so healthy. Looks like Kenny here has been taking good care of you."
Tweek grinned from ear to ear. " I came to visit for three weeks, Ma. I thought we would surprise you." he said enthusiastically. " We got in Saturday but i knew you guys would be busy."
Kenny stood back while the family exchanged pleasantries. He had spoke to Tweek's parents on the phone hundreds of times over the past four years. Hell, he had grown up in the same town. Yet, he had never once met them in person. So now he stood in front of them feeling slightly lost.
" If you have been home since Saturday where have you boys been staying?" Mrs. Tweak asked as she looked between the two boys. The concern that she showed them gave Kenny a slight twinge of sadness. If he went to see his family hi mother would slam the door right in his face.
" We're staying with Eric Cartman," Kenny answered. He saw both parents tense up at the mention of his name. Eric will never outlive his reputation in this town. He took to much sadistic pleasure into torturing the townsfolk as a child.
" Oh? Is that really a good idea?" Mr. Tweak asked what they were both thinking. Tweek's eyes widened as he realized what they must be thinking. YOung Eric Cartman would have made the whole stay torture, just as he had their lives.
"Don't worry, Ma," Tweek said with a smile. " Butters lies there too. He won't let Eric act up to much."
His parents smiled widely at the mention of Butters. Besides Craig, he had been the friend to visit the most. " Well what are we doing out in the cold. Come in, come int! I want to really sit down and meet you Kenny." Mrs. Tweak said as she ushered them inside.
They were served coffee and cookies while they spoke amicably. Before they knew it two hours had passed. They made their leave not long after Tweek had noticed his mother's yawn. He mentioned they needed to b up early tomorrow morning.
After they left the couple to sleep they walked hand in hand. The chill in the air was biting but they didn't really mind. They past Stark's pond and idly chatted about childhood memories.
" I'm really glad we came back, Ken," Tweek said suddenly looking up at him with thoughtful eyes. Kenny looked at him with interest. He didn't know how Tweek had felt after facing things he had run away from. That they had both run from.
" I'm glad, Tweek. I really love you," kenny whispered as they approached Eric's house.
" I love you too, Ken. That's why I'm about to say something possibly crazy. Because I trust you this much." Kenny tilted his head to the side. That seemed like an odd thing to say when they were just talking nonchalantly a minute ago. " Do you want to see if Butters will come to bed tonight? You can kiss him or maybe do a little more. Together."
Kenny's heart came to a screeching halt.