You guys rule! Since everyone was so patient in waiting for my last update I think I might throw up two new chapters for you guys because of your awesomeness! Small update we are nearing 2000 views! I would give you all hugs but this damn screen…well it hurts to bump into it. The feels are totally there though! Here's the first chapter I'm going to put up, then I'll start the second. I hope this makes up for my neglecting you *sad faces* Love you guys!
Today's chapters are inspired by Candy Candy ;) sung by Gumi Enjoy!
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Finally the last day of school before Christmas break had arrived and there was no shortage of joy as students clamored into the school with only the thought of the final school bell as motivation. Oddly, there were two familiar faces not amongst the wave and instead were found a few miles away from the building. Huffing and puffing, Kenny and Karen marched up the hill as they trudged through the giant blanket of snow wrapping around their legs with no remorse. Today just wasn't going according to plan for the duo, waking up late never helped and when your car won't even turn over? That's when you know you have a problem. So they siblings were forced to walk to school in the cold this early December morning.
Shivering, Kenny noticed that Karen was falling slightly behind and so he paused and grabbed her hand to pull her along farther. Getting over the hill, they stopped to catch their breaths however Karen was still chatting away as normal per morning. Today's topic was the upcoming Christmas feast that shad been planning since Thanksgiving ended, or so Kenny remembered.
"It will be great! There will be turkey, ham, potatoes and chicken gravy, green bean casserole and even pumpkin pie with ice cream!" even though her teeth were chattering away, Kenny could still understand her sentence. Turning to his sister, a frown quickly crossed his face, that sounded like a big meal and a big meal meant lots of money, which was something neither of them had.
"That's sounds amazing Karen but where are we getting the money for all this?" it was a sentence he didn't even want to ask as Kenny already knew the answer he would receive, but wishful thinking right?
"Kyle!" a shudder erupted through the blonde's body but it wasn't from the cold, "He said he'd even help me cook so it will turn out perfectly for you when you come home from work!" A soft smile crossed Kenny's face and while he was thankful for Kyle's help, that still didn't completely erase the part of him that wanted to beat the crap out of the Jew for such kindness. Deciding to skip that conversation for now, he turned his attention to Karen's later sentence.
"Actually Kar, that's the great part! The company is giving us all Christmas Eve and Day off to spend time with our families." Instantly the brunette snapped her head up, eyes shining with hope.
"Really?! Are you Serious?!" seeing her brother nod only made her heart soar with joy as she launched herself upon the poor unsuspecting Senior. Landing in the snow, she couldn't help her smile growing with each though of the two spending a holiday together. "THIS IS AWESOME KENNY!" The older boy couldn't help but smile as well at the scene of his sister dancing once she decided to get off him. Sitting up, he dusted the snow off his shoulders and stood, resuming the walk to school.
"This is Great! This means all three of us can spend Christmas together like a family!" renewed with energy, she raced ahead, excited to tell Kyle the good news. Kenny however, was silent as the thought of being in the same room with the boy was still nerve-wracking.
"I guess…" the melancholy in his voice was enough to catch Karen's attention as she quickly retreated back to her brother, a frown on her face.
"Oh come on Ken! It's been almost a month and a half already!" he could hear the irritation in her voice and a wince reflected his attention. The girl placed her hands on her hips and pouted before him, it would have been a cute sight on anyone else but his sister. "You still haven't figured it out yet huh?" He turned to her, eyebrow raised in curiosity. Why did it seem everyone else knew something he didn't? It was starting to get on the poor boy's nerves. Deciding not to reply, Karen threw her hands up in the air with reluctance.
"Geeze you really are hopeless bro!" obviously she decided to drop the topic because the next minute she opened her mouth tons of lights and decoration ideas started getting thrown his way. They still needed to get a tree and decorate that too. Kenny almost wanted to throw up, two days off and he got to decorate….whoo. Stuffing his hands in his pockets, they continued on their way to the school unaware of the car that pulled over the hill moments ago.
The vehicle slowed to a stop at Karen and a window quickly rolled down, followed by a voice.
"Karen?! What are you doing walking in this weather? You'll get sick!" Biting his tongue, Kenny's day just went from strange to plain awkward. There sitting in the sedan was Kyle Broflovski. Completely unaware of his discomfort, Karen rushed towards the car with eagerness.
"Hey! My stupid brother broke the car so we had to walk today." Feeling a light tap on his shoulder, Kenny finally groaned.
"It wasn't my fault! That stupid thing has needed its wires changed for a while now!" There was a moment of silence and finally Kyle spoke.
"Engine finally went huh?" Kenny remembered them talking about it last summer when the problems first began, it was a shit car it was bound to happen sooner or later. Unable to look the ginger in the eyes, Kenny sighed.
"…Yeah…"
"Tell you what, if you can stand my company for a while, I'll help you out after class today." Kenny quickly turned towards the car and shook his head. If there was one thing he hated it was pity and he didn't need it either.
"You don't have to do that Kyle. I can-"
"It's Christmas Kenny, let's just say I'll do it in the spirit of things." A smile came from the boy and Kenny felt his heart melt in relief. Even with the distance put between them, Kyle was still looking out for him.
"Thanks." He said softly. Turning towards the street Kenny took a step when Kyle shouted after him.
"Dude what the fuck are you doing? Get in!" it wasn't a question, it was a demand and Kenny turned back, eyebrow raised once more in confusion.
"What?" he didn't understand the kindness Kyle was giving him after Kenny practically cut him out of his life. However it seemed to make sense to him and Kyle shrugged,
"I can't let a young lady freeze her ass out here Kenny, it's bad taste." A wink was sent his direction and the blonde felt his face heat up exponentially.
"Oh I guess not…" Karen had already taken her place in the back of the car, which left the passenger seat for Kenny. Grabbing the handle, he pulled it open and slowly stepped in.
"Come on! I guess since you're with her, I have to give your skinny ass a ride as well huh?" At those words, Kenny smirked and felt normality settle between them.
"So you WERE checking me out when you pulled up." Kyle took off but not without a grin at his passenger.
"I might have made a passing glance, though from behind I could have sworn you were a chick Kenny."
Karen's voice piped up from the back quickly.
"I TOLD YOU! I told you those jeans made you look like a girl but noooo! You just HAD to have the damn things!"
Kenny's face flushed horribly as he turned to her in embarrassment.
"Hey now!"
Kyle started laughing and shook his head, glad to have the balance restored for a little while.
"Come on you two, let's get moving." With that they took off for school.
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The bleachers inside the basketball gym weren't exactly perfect for eating on during lunch but Stan and Bebe made do with what they had. The couple each had bought something from the cafeteria and then decided to retire to the quiet of the court. Ever since Wendy's speech a few days earlier, the pair found it difficult to be around each other without getting shameful glares and scoffs. At least here, there wasn't a soul to judge them and they could talk in private as well.
Shoving the sandwich in his mouth, Stan turned to the blonde and smiled.
"So what's your plan for Christmas this year? Anything special with the 'rents?" Bebe sighed and shook her head, gingerly munching around an apple.
"Nope, just the same old thing for me this year. Dad comes home drunk from a night at a bar, bottle in hand swinging. As soon as he enters the house, my mother all dolled up after one of her 'friends' just left, starts demanding to know where he was, even though she knows EXACTLY where he's been. Then my father starts shouting questions at her as to why she's got make up on, even though HE knows exactly what's been going on and when my mom starts shouting back, he takes the bottle he's brought home from bar and throws it at her, causing glass to shatter everywhere." Bebe speaks like this is a daily occurrence in her house and Stan doesn't ask, he only sits and listens as the girl continues with the sad environment she grew up in.
"Once that's done, she then starts belittling him and going on about 'another year just like the last' and finally my dad tries to change the subject by bringing up the food that's not on the table. Mom will reply like normal with 'I'd cook if I know your sorry ass would be here' and then dad will go 'My sorry ass would be here if there was something here worth staying' Then punches would be thrown, cops will be called and I'll have to come up with bail money yet again." A sigh escaped her lips as she concluded her Christmas with family and Stan could only stare in awe at the girl next to him.
Messing with his applesauce, Stan thought about how much he didn't want Bebe to suffer on what should be a happy holiday. Looking over at her again, he shyly smiled and shrugged.
"Well, why don't you come over to my place then?" he suggested. Nervous as he was, Stan felt relief when Bebe turned to him with a look of confusion.
"Are you sure? What would your parents think?" another movement of his shoulders showed Bebe he really didn't give a damn.
"To be honest, I'm sure they won't mind having you! Mom loves to cook so they'll be plenty of food plus this way I can escape from all the old boring Christmas videos they taped of Shelly and I opening presents every morning. Dad will be drinking so I KNOW he'll be glad just to have someone listen to his stories too." Bebe didn't need to be told twice, a nod gave Stan the go-ahead to let his family know of the extra guest.
"Sounds good! Should I bring anything?" it was stupid since she had nothing of value and her cooking was shit but Bebe felt like it was rude to just show up on Christmas without something to give. Stan, however, eased her worries with a smile.
"Naw, just yourself! I think that's more than enough." A small spatter of red colored her cheeks and she turned away from his gaze, nodding.
"Kay." There was a small silence the past between the couple but it was of content, glad they would have each other's presence on Christmas. Setting his tray aside, Stan broke the quiet with his next question.
"So did you hear about the parties the guys are throwing over break?" A laugh came from Bebe's throat as she nodded eagerly.
"Oh yeah! I'm really excited! It's a little sad though ya know? I mean…this is it." The depression wasn't lost on the football star as he sighed.
"Yeah our last year together already. Next year we'll all be off in different states or hours away from this place getting our degrees and shit…"
"No more wild parties at Clyde's or getting wasted at Token's." There were many memories in the tiny class of South Park, some good, some bad but all of them theirs…together.
"No more jokes from Jimmy or Butters shouting 'Fellas!' up and down the hallways."
"No more Cartman insults."
"No more Pip's funny accent."
"No more girl talks with Wen-" Bebe cut herself off quickly as she felt the gap of emptiness rise in her chest. Swallowing her tears, she quickly hid her face from the boy next to her, shame and embarrassment making her nauseous.
"I'm sorry Bebe…" Stan understood just how much it hurt Bebe to be unable to speak to Wendy. They both had lost something they could never get back. His words though, meant little to the blonde, she was determined to do something about this.
"I can't do this Stan; I can't just leave South Park with things this way between me and her. Shit we've been together since kindergarten! It isn't right." A breath of air came from his direction and Bebe looked at him, seeing the sorrow in his eyes but also the resignation as well.
"What else can we do hun? We've tried talking to her." She turned her eyes on him, green and pale blue connected and she was instantly filled with a desire stronger than ever to set things right.
"I almost had her Stan, last time we talked we left it alright. I think I'll try again, just once more." Realizing it was pointless to argue, Stan rubbed the back of his head and nodded.
"What's the plan?"
"I think I'll ask if she wants to come with me to Clyde's party on New Years. A little girl's night won't hurt and it will be fun! Drinks might loosen her up and we can talk honestly. You know how liquor helps you with that." The jock laughed and put his arm around the girl.
"True story. It won't hurt and besides I'll be there too so you can let me know how the night progresses." She leaned into him and smiled, glad to have him by her side, alone this would have been impossible but she had Stan to lean on for support and he had been pretty good about her wanting to maintain her friendship with his ex. Excitement filled her heart and Bebe now felt a sense of hope at rekindling her's and Wendy's friendship.
"That'd be nice. Maybe things can work out after all."
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Alright, I know it's kinda short but I'll throw in the next one for good measure ^^ Keep sending me your thoughts everyone! I can't get better without advice ;) Today's treat is going to be Candy Canes, in the spirit of things ^^ Love you! Lina