AN: thanx to all who have been reviewing so far! It means a lot to me:) Sry this ch is kinds short, no song needed.

Kenny stood a distance like always except this time he really wasn't sure if he should approach. There they were at the bus stop like always, his friends. At least he hope they would still be. He thought, "I really have to be brave. Worst scenario they never talk to me again. O, great that's comforting. Anyway here I go." As Kenny approached, the boys became silence & looked away in opposite directions.

"Um, Stan & Kyle, can I talk to you guys for a second?"

They turned around to face him & said, "Sure." Cartman turned too.

"Ehem, can we talk alone?", Kenny eyed Cartman. Cartman stood there still, totally unaware of the hint.

Finally Kyle shouted, "Go away fat ass!"

Stan muttered, "Wow, it's amazing how thick he is sometimes."

Cartman pouted, "Fine, I know when I'm not wanted!" & stormed off.

Stan & Kyle turned their full attention to Kenny.

Kenny began, "I just want to say I'm sorry & thanks for buying me the food when you didn't have to. Not just for last time, but for all those times. But there is one thing you've got to understand; I want to know that you're doing it cause you're my friends. Not because I'm a charity case! I- It's embarrassing ok!? Are you happy?! I'm embarrassed."

Stan & Kyle hadn't expected this. Actually, they weren't expecting much, maybe just an apology, but they didn't realize they were just as horrible as Cartman.

"Gosh Kenny... were... sorry. I hope you can forgive us... We had no idea. We are your friends & wanted to help. Please you have to believe us.", Stan said.

Kyle felt crappy too, "Yea man... We won't beat around the bush anymore, but we won't be dicks like Cartman."

Cartman from a distance shouted, "I heard that!!!"

Stan ignored him, "So are we good?"

Kenny smiled underneath his hood, although no one could see it, "Yea, were good."

Later at lunch...

"So Kenny what have you been dying to tell us?", Cartman said with food flying out of his mouth.

Kenny smiled, "Yesterday while you guys were waiting for the food, I met this girl in the arcade section."

Cartman spit out some milk, "Holy shit dude! Already? Look like the dog is back in action!"

Stan raised an eyebrow, "Who is she? What's her name?"

Kenny liked making the them jealous, "Erin."

"Wait a minute! Erin O'Brien?", Kyle perked up.

Kenny gave a worried shrug, "Um, I dunno her last name."

"Does she live in North park?!", Kyle asked.

"Yea so?", Kenny said getting anxious.

Stan was on the edge of his seat, "Dude spit it out!"

Kyle responded nonchalantly, "I've just heard rumors about her."

Cartman even got a little interested, "Rumors? Whoa."

Kenny began to grow frustrated, "Like what?!"

Kyle thought for a second, "I'm not sure if I remember this correctly, but she is pretty popular. Her boyfriend is the captain of the football team. They are pretty steady. Her family is like one of those rich socialite types and..."

Cartman being sarcastic said, "Sounds like something from a movie! Quick what else?!"

Kenny didn't want to hear anymore. Each word was like a dagger in his heart. Stan could see the pain growing on his face.

Stan kicked Kyle from under the table, "Kyle how reliable is your source?"

Kyle winced from the pain, "Ouch! Huh? O, um not that great. I barely remember anything."

Stan turned to Kenny, "Yea, none of it is probably true."

Kyle caught on to Stan's idea of making Kenny feel better, "Actually I think I remember hearing she was a slut. Maybe you'll get lucky, eh Kenny?"

"Dude you are gonna see her at the party right?", Cartman asked curiously.

Kenny shrugged, "I wasn't really gonna go you guys..."

Cartman's jaw dropped, "What are you talking about?!"

"Yea Kenny, you can't just give up.", Stan noticed Kenny acting out of character.

Kenny poked at apple sauce in front of him, "Sure I can... I mean I've never went for a girl so far out of my league..."

"Who says she is out of your league? You heard Kyle she's a slut!", Cartman pointed out.

Then Kyle randomly said, "Hey Kenny."

Kenny glanced over to him annoyed, "What?"

Kyle with a strait face said, "I know what you can do."

(fart)

(pause of silence) (everyone laughs)

Stan calmed down from laughing, "Anyway, look Kenny you're the most confident guy I know. We are going to this party. We'll be there if you need us. Besides, there will be other girls if nothing works out. Right???"

Cartman butted in, "Pussy face has got a point."

Stan was fed up with Cartman's shit, "What did you call me that for? What is your problem?!"

Cartman crossed his arms, "I felt like it pussy. Anywayz shut the hella up cause I'm taking your side."

Kyle pulled his hat over over his ears, "Cartman what the fuck possessed you to start using that word again! It's so annoying!"

Cartman looked clueless, "What? Pussy?"

Kyle gritted his teeth, "No dumb ass! Hella!"

Stan ignored the both of them, "Well Kenny, what is it gonna be?"

Kenny gave in, "Alright of coarse I'll go you guys."