I'm Just A Killer For Your Love

Chapter 14

By: StalkerDex

(Author's Note: Sorry for the long break! I needed a little break from this as I've been plowing through it pretty quickly! Anyway, hopefully this was worth the wait! I know it's kind of short but the next chapter or two are going to be the last…THE PLOT THICKENS! Hehe.)

Kyle took in a deep breath and held it as he stood nervously at Eric's front door. He had been standing there for several minutes trying to figure out what the best way to word his apology would be. After his conversation with Butters he had taken a considerable amount of time and thought long and hard about where he stood with things. He knew he had to do this so, as he let his breath out slowly, he cautiously raised his hand before hesitantly knocking on the door. He pulled his hand back and shoved it into his jacket pocket as he waited for his friend to answer. It took a few seconds, but Eric did eventually answer.

"Oh, hi Kyle," he said, genuinely surprised to see him. He looked like he had been woken by Kyle's knock.

"I'm sorry, were you still asleep?"

"Huh? Oh…yeah…yeah it's okay…come in…" he stammered as he stepped aside and wiped his eyes, still trying to shake off the sleep.

Kyle couldn't help but feel awkward as he stepped into the house and turned to face Eric. He watched, trying to overcome his own pride as Eric blinked towards him questioningly. This went on for several seconds before Eric let out a yawn. Kyle took this as his cue to begin.

"Look…I'm sorry, Eric. I shouldn't have just ran out on you like that. I didn't even give you a chance to explain yourself."

Eric raised one of his eyebrows before beginning to fold his arms across his chest, fully prepared to fill the room with his arrogance. However, he was somewhat surprised as Kyle reached out and gently touched his arms, nudging them back down to his sides.

"Please don't. Just be real with me," Kyle requested, a sincere look on his face.

Eric stared at him for a moment, entirely caught off guard. However, as he looked Kyle over he realized they were about to share something very meaningful, so he put his heirs aside and walked over to the couch. Once he'd taken himself a seat he patted the empty space beside him, indicating his desire for Kyle to join. Kyle obliged, staring expectantly at Cartman as he slowly started to explain himself.

"It's okay. I understand. But it really wasn't what you thought, I promise. I'm not a serial killer or anything…I just…that was the last and only picture of my father I'll ever have. You have to understand that, first of all, I took that picture to torture Scott with when I was a kid and second of all, it's the only shred of connection I'll ever have with my dad. I don't know…I just…having it makes me feel like at least I have something of his, you know?"

Kyle averted his eyes, guilt taking him over. Of course that was why Eric had that picture. How could he have thought he was some sort of psycho killer? He should've known better.

"Yeah, I understand. I'm really, really sorry Eric. I love you so much. I won't ever do something like that again, I promise. From now on let's not jump to conclusions like that about stuff, alright? You and me…we're better than that."

Eric felt a pang of guilt in his stomach. He really wished Craig hadn't told them they'd slept together. It just didn't seem right to keep it from him. Nonetheless, he had promised Craig he wouldn't say anything and he wasn't about to cause problems for him and Clyde. It wasn't his place.

"Yeah…we are," Eric admitted as he instinctively reached out, put his arm around Kyle and pulled him close.

He felt a warmth rising in his belly as Kyle wrapped his thin arms around his waist, graciously falling into him.

"So, then we're okay?" Eric asked, realizing he wasn't sure whether or not Kyle still wanted to be with him.

"Yeah, we're okay," Kyle assured as he squeezed him tight.

Eric smiled, an immediate warmth and comfort washing over him. He couldn't help but feel safe around Kyle; it was something he really appreciated about him. He smiled to himself before putting his hand beneath Kyle's chin, lifting his head so he could meet those enthralling eyes of his.

"Why are you hiding your face in my chest like that? You're too beautiful to hide from me."

Kyle smiled, his cheeks flushing red at the affectionate compliment. He wasn't used to this romantic, caring side of Cartman; it literally made him warm and giddy. Eric couldn't help but return the smile, enjoying Kyle's reaction.

"Jesus Christ you're cute," he chuckled, rubbing his thumb along Kyle's smooth cheek.

Kyle shook his head, still smirking, as he leaned in and closed his soft lips atop Cartman's. Eric put his hands to the back of Kyle's neck as they kissed passionately, the comfort of their conflict resolution allowing them to restore intimacy. However, just as things were starting to heat up, Kyle's phone went off in his pocket.

"Fuck…" he gasped, a little out of breath.

Eric leaned back, smirking despite his sexual frustration. He wanted Kyle so goddamn bad it literally hurt. Still, he waited patiently as Kyle answered his phone.

"Hello? Oh…hey mom. Yeah…yeah okay. Right now? Please can't I come home in like an hour?"

Eric could hear Shiela hollering at him, Kyle's face melting into resentment. He and his mom were fighting a lot more now that Kyle was seeing Eric. He was gone far too much for her taste and she couldn't understand why, seeing as she didn't know Kyle was dating anyone, let alone Eric.

"Fine. I'm on my way," Kyle spat out before forcefully hanging up his phone. He took a few seconds to calm himself, obviously consumed with frustration, before he looked towards Eric with disappointment.

"I'm sorry…I want you to fuck me so bad," he whined as he allowed his body to rest against Eric's helplessly. Eric could feel his entire body run hot at that statement. However, he knew Kyle had to go and there was no chance of it happening.

"Damnit Kyle…don't say that!" he said before letting out a small laugh to indicate the fact that he was trying to cheer up Kyle. It somewhat worked as Kyle revealed a reluctant smile before pushing him playfully.

"Yeah, alright. Well…I've gotta go. I'll call you tonight, okay? I love you," he assured before leaning down and giving Eric a nice, long, close-mouthed kiss.

Eric allowed their lips to hold tight for a few seconds before releasing Kyle. The two of them looked each other over affectionately before Kyle started to walk away.

"I love you, too," Eric responded.

Kyle looked turned towards him and blew a kiss his direction before disappearing out of the house. Little did either of them know tonight would be the night that changed their lives forever.