Ever since I left that coffee shop yesterday, my mind has been fixated on one thing, or person I guess. I had gotten home and hadn't touched the drink in my hands the whole way there. My dad immediately was on my ass about where I was and why I didn't pick up. I wasn't hungry so I went up to my room for the night. I couldn't sleep. It was like Tweek was haunting me. But..why?

I never took interest in people. I didn't care for strangers, I barely cared enough to think this much over my friends. So what was different? I had to lay in bed and examine everything. Something I never did. Things happened, you move on, you don't think about it. I like to just do something else and get my mind off things. Like fix something or watch tv, play a video game, feed Stripe. Anything but sit in my bed and analyze.

Was it because of how he acted? Was that really it? It felt wrong to be so drawn to him because he was entertaining. That couldn't possibly be the reason. It's not like I know anything about Tweek and who he is. We were never friends.

He was so peculiar it just caught my attention. I have never met someone quite like that.

That was it then! Just the fact that he was different. Nothing more to it.

Or so I thought.

So far the first day back has been good. Teachers never really make you do anything except listen to them ramble on about themselves and what their class entails. It's always been an easy day because it means I can space out.

Problem is, when ever I spaced out, Tweek would come back into my head. Small things too, like how he brushed the hair behind his ear. Or the way his fingers twiddled together when someone tried to talk to him. The cute clips he put in his hair to keep it from being in his face.

I shook my head.

Cute?

Boys aren't supposed to be cute..

When lunch came around at school the next day, I sat with my friends, as I usually do. We always sit outside unless the weather is terrible. Today was like any other day and we were in our usual table. It was a little farther off from others and under this large tree that provided us with shade. Clyde was going on about the new girl who he had met in one of his classes. Going on and on about how cute she looked. Token and Jimmy were all for it.

From what they were mentioning, she had deep red hair, was fairly tall for a girl and looked closely to Red. Though their styles were different and this girl supposedly looked much sweeter with a kinder face.

My eyes wandered, looking at the new students and how everyone had changed. It was weird to think that high school was ending soon. This was the last year I would spend here. Then everything was going to change and in a way it scared me. I barely even had a plan for college or what I wanted to do. I liked how things had turned out and my routine. It was perfect because it was doing nothing. My favorite thing.

While I scanned the area my eyes landed on someone who had been on my mind all morning.

Tweek.

He was sitting alone across the grass, not even on a table. I was more than surprised that he was even here. Maybe something had changed during that year away because he actually showed up for once. My initial reaction was, go talk to him. But after yesterday and experiencing how nervous he was, I was scared I'd freak him out.

I didn't want to just go up and ask him to sit with us either. My friends would be suspicious and what happens if he says no?

He looked to be eating a sandwich and had a bottle next to him that I was most certain is coffee. Black Coffee. He was really slow at eating too and would twitch every now again. Sometimes flinch and stiffen up when someone walked too close to him. It reminded me of how a mouse acted.

The more I watched him sit alone and people just walk past the more I got the courage to get up and talk to him again. Maybe I could just ask about how his past year has been.

But before I could even stand, there was a girl. She walked right up to Tweek with a sweet smile across her face and when he looked up at her, he didn't freak out. He smiled. My eyes widen slightly at that sight. He had been wincing at the slightest movement but this girl has no effect?

Suddenly Clyde burst out, pounding his hand on the table to get the guys attention. "There she is!"

My eyes followed his finger, he was pointing straight at the girl in front of Tweek. She had dark red hair and wore a flannel around her waist. It did remind me of Red.

The girl far off took a place next to the blond and she seemed to look excited. Once the other boys got a look at her face their conversation started up again but this time everyone was fawning over her.

My gaze stayed locked on them.

Where did she come from? Maybe they knew each other from the town over. Tweek looked a little uncomfortable from how he was acting but not merely enough like he did with anyone else. I missed my chance today. I just wanted to be friends but there was always tomorrow.

"Ohh.." Clyde cooed from behind by ear.

"Looks like Mr. No One's Good Enough For Me, found someone interesting"

My gaze quickly shot over to him. Shit. I had been staring for too long.

"You think Carmine is cute don't you!" He shook my arm excitedly.

Wait.

Then it registered in my head. They thought I was looking at the girl. With a nervous expression, I turned to them. If I told them no they would just think I was hiding something and start to freak out over it. So instead I said nothing...and they immediately began to freak out. Damn it.

I did not want to go through months of them pushing us into each other, trying to get her to talk to me, giving her gifts and claiming they were from me. I was not ready for that again. It had happened plenty of times before and I always ended with me having to break some girls heart.

But it was too late, they were already going on about what they could do to get us to talk to each other and how cute we would be. I did my best to ignore them but Clyde was not one to just drop something like this. He was all over this kind of stuff and would probably go to Bebe and try to set us up on a date before the week was even over.

Lunch ended and when I turned to look at Tweek again, he and the girl were gone.

There was a weird feeling in my stomach.

But what?

The last class of the day was Literature, which I have with Token. He's always been really smart so I get a lot of homework from him. Other than that I like to sleep in this class because I already know how to write. What else could they possibly teach me at this point.

As usual, I sit with my friend near the back, perfect spot to where I can duck and sleep without the teacher knowing. When class begins I'm already like half asleep, it doesn't take much for me. I've always loved naps and sleeping for as long as possible. However what wakes me up is the mention of 'something something, Tweek'.

Instantly my head rises, I didn't know he was in here, spotting the teacher pointing out at the blond who might I add, looks dangerously uncomfortable. You could visibly see the panic on his face and the violent shaking.

"Welcome back" the teacher cooes before going on about her own summer.

Everyones eyes are on Tweek, whispering. From the sounds of it, most people didn't remember him. He had only been gone for a year and they forgot? Assholes.

Tweek didn't look to be calming down, eyes shifting around the room. It wasn't until someone placed their hand on his shoulder that he began to calm down. Carmine. I was 100 percent sure at this point that the two knew each other somehow. My best bet was from his old school. Did Carmine come here with him? Or was she here before of her cousin, Red?

She was leaning fairly close, whispering something to him.

If I became friends with him too, would I be able to do that?

I shook my head at the weird thought. Why did I want to be friends so badly with Tweek? I had never wanted to be around or touch anyone before. I felt light headed.

Token leaned over slightly "Dude are you paying attention?"

I quickly nodded before averting my gaze from the two of them.

The teacher went on that everyone would be doing a research project in partners. For a moment the classes noise level rose, until we learned she would be choosing those partners. It was silent.

The project was to meet up, choose a controversial topic and write a paper and make a poster depicting both sides of the problem.

God it sounded like a nightmare already.

This teacher was known for giving out big projects with no remorse.

But on the first day?

That was just cruel.

There was a three week period to get it all done, which was plenty. Then she went on to tell us our partners.

I prayed to be put with Token. He would do all the work for me and manage to get us an A.

Token must've known that I was hoping for him by the way I straightened up. He punched my arm "You better put work into it too" though we both knew..I would not.

Token was partnered with Red and in my heart the loudest cries could be heard. But instead I just looked at him with betrayal as he apologized and went over to the girls desk. Who could do all the work for me now? No one was as quick and efficient as him.

"Craig and.."

I held my breath.

Please don't put me with Cartman. That was my final wish, anyone but him.

Sure enough that was granted.

"Tweek."

Oh thank god not that fat loser- I paused for a moment

Shit she said Tweek.

My eyes dashed over to where the stiff boy was sitting.

And for a moment I could feel myself get excited.

Standing I headed over to his desk. Alongside him was that new girl. She was staring at me with this big smile. One that I could read clearly 'I hate you' it was that one smile that I knew so well because It was the same smile I used. Obviously they must be close or something because she was not happy with this. Maybe it was just the fact they were both new so she wanted to be with him. Though that didn't seem likely.

Giving her no satisfaction of a reaction I simply stand in front of her.

"You're partner is over there"

She looked visibly upset, turning to Tweek "If you want to switch tell me okay?"

Tweek had an embarrassed look on his face. Slowly giving her a nod as his fingers twiddled together.

Finally she stood, pushing past me.

With hesitation I sat next to the blond who was moving away slightly.

He was bad at hiding it. But I wasn't offended.

For a moment it was quiet between us. I decided to take charge because obviously Tweek was not up for it. Pressing my chin into the palm of my hand.

"Any ideas?"

It was like my words scared him, as he immediately flinched before letting out a nervous laugh.

"Uh…"

His eyes shifted around the room, anywhere but me for some reason.

With a huff, I leaned back into my chair. "We could meet up at your dad's cafe after school to discuss it?" Just to give us time to come up with ideas.

Tweek blinked, finally looking at me, his expression was a little confused. Probably not expecting me to actually try and get the project done. I didn't...really want to finish it but it meant I got coffee and to talk to this interesting boy.

It was a win-win.

"Gah- I don't know"

His body looked like it was turning into a ball. Crumbling over himself while thinking about it. "I have to work" his voice was hard to hear.

"That's okay"

"I'll just..sit at the bar with you and we can throw ideas around"

There was another pause before nodding to my suggestion.

"Cool then I'll see you there around 4"

Tweek gave another quick nod, still shaking. I hoped I didn't make him uncomfortable with coming over to the shop. He already looked stressed when he was working. Hopefully this wasn't going to add to it.

Though I still could feel myself getting excited to spend some time with him. I could try and be friends with him by using this project.

Tweek avoided by gaze but I couldn't help but smile at my small victory.