Kyle and Jenny talked their plan over their 7th hour. Even though they didn't have Biology together, they texted each other because their seventh period was again, like all other periods. The teacher said a few things about the class, she said she expects the students to do their best, she hands out the first day papers. and then the kids talk to 'get to know each other'. Kyle had some sophomores in his class, but that didn't bother him all that much. All he was thinking about was the talent show. Jenny told Kyle she already signed him up on the same paper as her, so he wouldn't have to worry about signing up. Now, all they had to do was figure out when they were going to rehearse and what song they would sing for Stan.

K: So, you open today or tomorrow to rehearse?

J: I'm not open today, but I can rehearse tomorrow. My parents are usually all up in my face about the first day of school.

K: I know what you mean. You got strict parents too?

J: It's not that they're strict, but they always want to hear about my day at school. It actually gets pretty annoying. :P

K: My parents are usually all about grades. Even though I've told them time and time again to not worry about me but they never listen.

J: Well... it's good that they at least care about you.

K: Yeah. Anyway, what're we gonna do about the song?

J: Well, I had an idea of what song we could sing. We could sing that song by Ariana Grande, Almost is Never Enough?

K: Not sure if I know it.

J: It's great because it's about these two people who almost got together, but were split apart when they learned that they both loved each other. At least, that's what I think it's about. I could sing the part sang by Ariana, and you can sing the part by Nathan.

K: Alright. I guess I'll see you tomorrow, then?

J: Yep! See you then! Let's do it at my house, so my parents don't get weird about me going to a boy's house.

K: Got it. See you tomorrow.

J: Bye :)

Well, at least Kyle knew what to do about the rehearsal. He was about to put his phone in his pocket and just stare off into space for the next 20 minutes of class, but then his phone vibrated again for a short period. It was a text from Stan.

S: hey whats up

Kyle looked at his phone and chuckled. He knew that Stan didn't really care much for punctuation and capitalization in his texts, but he uses it when he's serious about something. When he doesn't use punctuation correctly or at all, that means he's casual.

K: I'm at bio. How's your English class?

S: its alright, i got butters here

K: What's new with him? I haven't seen him like, all summer.

S: he says hes turned out to be bisexual ._.

K: Why the face? You don't like bisexual people?

S: no thats not it, its just that its kinda weird that someone i knew almost all my life turned out to be bi, you know?

K: ...

S: whats up with the periods

K: No, it's nothing. I just sent that by accident.

S: damn now you got me concerned

K: Clearly not concerned enough to get you serious with your punctuation and capitalization.

K: Dude, it's fine. The bell's about to ring. Just get your shit ready.

Kyle put his phone in his pocket, and looked up at the clock. There was about 5 minutes left in the class, so when he felt his phone vibrate again in his pocket, he put his Biology first day papers in his folder, and picked out his phone again.

S: Meet me in front of the cafeteria when the bell rings. I don't care if we miss the bus, I'll get my parents to pick us up.

Now Kyle was the one getting concerned. Now Stan was serious, and Kyle didn't know what he was gonna say to Stan. If he tells him what he feels about him now, what'll be the point of the talent show? Would he have to call Jenny to cancel? All his thoughts started to pile up in his head, and then he was shocked when he heard the last bell ring. The end of the school day, and now he had to go confront Stan. He got his backpack slowly, and walked out of the classroom. He was probably the last one to walk out, since he didn't really feel all that excited about having to go see Stan about his feelings.

He cursed the fact that his Biology classroom was down the hall from the cafeteria. He could already see Stan there, looking around. Looking around for Kyle. 'Shit, did he leave his class early just to get to the cafeteria?!" Kyle thought. He started to get nervous. He started to sweat again. Then, much to Kyle's dismay, Stan found Kyle out of the corner of his eye. He locked eyes with him, and then he started to walk towards Kyle. Kyle didn't know what to do. He was scared, but for what reason? It was only Stan... right?

Stan put his hands on Kyle's shoulders and asked him with a powerful tone. "What happened when you got all defensive about Butters?"

Kyle didn't know what to say. "I... I don't know..."

"Ky, don't lie to me... please, you can tell me anything." Stan started to get worried.

"I... don't have anything to say..."

"Your tone says it all. You're hiding something."

"N-no I'm not!"

"You're sweating."

"Stop."

"You're talking fast."

"I SAID STOP!" Kyle cried out. Stan's eyes widened.

There was a silence between them. Neither of them dared to say anything. Stan started to lose Kyle. He didn't know why Kyle was acting the way he was, but it's just because Kyle doesn't want to tell Stan his feelings. He would get freaked out, for sure. Hell, he was weirded out when Butters of all people, told him he was bisexual. Imagine what would happen if his super best friend told him the same thing, but not that he was bisexual. It's that he was gay.

"Kyle... why're you acting like this...?"

"I don't want to tell you."

"Why not?"

Another silence. If Kyle mentioned the thing with Butters, Stan would automatically pick it up.

"I... don't want to know how you'll respond."

"What're you trying to say?"

Kyle has had enough. He didn't want to beat around the bush any longer. Before he knew it, he spit out the words from his mouth.

"I am gay. For you."

Stan stood there, shocked. He let go of Kyle's shoulders, and backed up a bit. He didn't know what to say. When Kyle didn't hear or see any sort of reaction from him for what seemed like an eternity, he started to tear up.

"This... is why I didn't... want to tell you..." Kyle managed to choke out before he ran away, and left Stan all by his lonesome.

Kyle managed to get to the bus loop before the buses took off, and then he got on his bus. He wiped the tears away from his face with his sleeve, when people started to look at him funny. He just ignored all of the eyes centered on him and walked to the back of the bus. People began to whisper, and some others asked Kyle if he was alright, but they were all ignored. Kyle then pulled out his phone, and texted Jenny.

K: Forget everything about the talent show. Stan... knows. He knows I'm gay. And he knows how I feel about him. I don't really want to talk about it. I guess I won't be talking to him much anymore...

Kyle then sent the text, after much hesitation. He didn't want Jenny to feel bad about having to cancel the duet, and now having to perform by herself, but now he just couldn't sing a song to Stan. Stan just stood there, and he didn't say anything. That to Kyle, seemed like a negative reaction. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Wendy. She looked at him and faked to be concerned.

"Aww... what's wrong, Kyle? Did you get rejected by Stan? The love of your li-"

Kyle didn't want to hear it. "Don't tell me anything about him, you bitch. You don't own me, and I'm not someone you can play around with. Don't tell me what to do, and don't tell me what to say, and I'm not gonna hear any more of your fucking little consultations. Stan is OVER you. He doesn't want to be with you. Now that I know he doesn't want to be with me either, I know how you feel. But I know how to fucking move on." Kyle wiped the tears off his eyes, and all sadness was replaced with anger for Wendy.

That shut Wendy up, and she just looked in front of her, to the back of the seat. Kyle's phone then rang again.

J: You're kidding, right? Damn it, just talk to him about it again. Maybe you didn't get his full and true reaction...? Don't worry about the talent show, I can perform by myself. Just take your time to think about this whole thing.

Kyle was relieved that Jenny didn't care too much about Kyle not being able to perform, but about talking to Stan... Kyle rejected the idea as soon as he read it. He didn't want to look at Stan's sapphire-colored, detailed, hate-filled eyes anymore. Who knew that his best friend would be the one to break his heart with rejection? All this time, he didn't go out with another girl, he didn't talk to many other girls, all because he wanted to save himself for Stan. But now, here he was, rejected. At least, he thought he was rejected.

Unbeknownst to him, Stan still stood there in the hallway, starting to tear up.

"Kyle... I feel the same way..."

...But it was too late.