I got caught up half way through this chapter because I desided to go on the 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' website and I played this game they have on there... for ages. I like to think of it as doing research for the purposes of the story.

Anyway, thankyou to my reviewers and...

Enjoy!
Peeve

Chapter Thirteen
Everytime We Touch

"Hurry up in the shower Kenny!" I yelled banging on the door. "I have to get ready!"

"Do you know how long it has been since I last had a proper shower?"

"Maybe you've forgotten then... if you are in there too long you'll turn into a prune!"

"I'm almost out, OK!" He yelled back.

I sighed and crossed my arms, tapping my foot impatiently. I heard the water turn of and Kenny's humming as he towelled off. Then the door opened and Kenny stood there, with nothing on but the towel around his waist. I wouldn't normally stare but there are some things that just have to be stared at. Even though he was scarred in several places his body was still perfectly shaped, the image of a perfect body.

"Stop drooling." He said with a grin.

"I wasn't drooling." I said, "I was waiting for you to move so I could get into the shower."

It was good story, considering I had been close to drooling. He moved aside and I went into the bathroom.

As I washed off all the grime of the day I thought about everything that had happened that day. So much seemed to happen in such a short amount of time, and I still hadn't had a chance to see how things were between Tweek and I. I had probably only been in the shower for two minutes when the hot water ran out. I growled and shut of the flow.

I got out and wrapped my towel around me tightly, intending to kick Kenny in the balls then make him sit on a bike and generate the power for the heater system himself. I opened the door and marched into his room just as he pulled on a shirt. He looked up at me, obviously unsure why I looked so annoyed with him.

"What?" he said, eying me up and down.

"There is no hot water left."

"Oh." He said "It's alright, just wash the soap off with cold water and make sure the booster is on."

"Thankyou genius, I know what to do. I was going to kick you in the nuts though so come here."

"In a towel?"

"Yeah."

"Not the brightest of ideas." He said "Not that I mind, but you will probably be extremely embarrassed afterwards."

"Oh... I see." I said calming down for a second.

"Now go wash off the soap, get dry, get dressed, and then kick me in the balls." He said. I sighed, rolled my eyes, then went and did as I was told. I got dressed and went back into Kenny's room. Preparing to kick him.

"Wow... you look hot." He said looking me up and down again.

"Thanks." I said. It is kind of hard to kick someone in the balls when they have just given you a compliment.

"Where are you going?"

"Sort of a double date thing... except Kyle and I aren't dating... we're going with Stan and Wendy to get something to eat and see a movie."

"What movie?"

"The New Mummy movie... Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." I said

"Cool... well, I hope you have fun."

"Thanks... will you be OK here by yourself with mum?"

"Give me plenty of time to get to know Ness better." he said, wriggling his eyebrows. I just rolled my eyes at him.

"Good." I said walking back out of the room and into the bathroom to fix my hair.

"You got a message!" Kenny yelled from the lounge room. I walked out there and picked up my phone, flipping it open.

New Text Message from Kyle Broflovski!

I opened up the text and read:

Hey! U want me 2 pick u up tonite?

I replied:

Yeah, that would b great. C u at 6.30.

"Who was it from?" Kenny asked.

"Kyle, he was asking if I wanted to be picked up." I said shutting my phone and putting it back on the counter.

"I'm home!" Mum yelled as she came in through the front door.

"Hi Mum!" I yelled back as I perused the fridge looking for something to eat before I brushed my teeth and did my make-up.

"Hi Ness." Kenny yelled from the lounge room.

"Where are you going?" She asked me as she opened the cupboard and pulled out a muesli bar.

"Out with some friends." I said

"Is Kenny going with you?"

"No, he's staying here."

"Why isn't he going with you?"

"Because I'm going with Kyle."

"Isn't Kenny your boyfriend?"

"I don't have a boyfriend mum. Kenny and I are friends."

"Why don't you have a boyfriend?"

"They are too complicated." I said breaking off a bit of chocolate from the block and popping it in my mouth.

"You and Kenny would make a good couple."

"Kenny and I aren't going out. Now if you don't mind, Kyle will be here any minute now and I have to brush my teeth still."

"Right... before you go, do you think you two will be right to take care of the house by yourselves til next Monday?"

"Where are going?"

"On a business trip to New York."

"Yeah, we'll be fine... will you get back Monday morning?"

"Yes," she said. She paused for a split second then said, "So you're leaving Kenny here with me?"

"Yes," I said walking out of the kitchen to the bathroom. Mum, obviously out to annoy me, followed.

"Why don't you take him with you?"

"We've been through this, I'm going with Kyle." I said vigorously brushing my teeth.

"Like... steady?"

"No mum, just for the night. We're going to get something to eat and see a movie with Stan and Wendy."

"So it's like a double date."

"Minus the date."

"Ok then... have a good time." She said turning and leaving.

I spat into the sink and wiped my face.

"What are you up to?" I yelled after her.

"Nothing is on my mind but your happiness, dear." She said.

I didn't like the sound of that. When my mother got an idea in her head it was hard to budge it. I didn't worry myself about it, though maybe I should have. Instead I rinsed out the rest of the toothpaste from my mouth and checked to see if I had missed any spots.

Kyle arrived nearly spot on six thirty. I rushed out the bathroom and slipped on my shoes. I waved goodbye to mum and made my way to answer the door. I ran into Kenny on the way and he grabbed my waist to stop me moving.

"Going to give me a kiss goodbye?" He said with a grin. I rolled my eyes.

"Let me answer the door Kenny."

"Not until I get my goodbye kiss."

I rolled my eyes again and kissed him on the cheek. He let go and I went to answer the door. Kyle smiled when I answered the door.

"You look nice." He said

"Thanks." I said with a grin. I stepped outside and closed the door behind me, and we made our way over to his car. I loved his car almost as much as I loved my Impala. It was a black Mercedes Benz SL 500. Without thinking I climbed into the drivers seat, I did that from time to time still, habit of it all.

"You driving?"

"Right...sorry... can I?" I said

"If you want. Stan trusted you with his car so I suppose you can drive Hreysti."

"Drive what?"

"Hreysti... it means valour in Old Norse." He said handing me the keys and climbing in the passenger seat.

"You named your car?"

"Yeah... I thought you would have named the Impala."

"I just call her 'the Impala'" I said shrugging.

"And you refer to it as a she."

"She responds well when you talk to her nicely." I said starting the engine of 'Hreysti' and driving off.

"Maybe you should name her."

"Maybe."

"How about...Veurr."

"What does that mean?"

"Protector."

"Alright, Veurr it is."

We arrived at the mall about five minutes before seven. So we got out, locked the car and loitered by it, waiting for Stan and Wendy. Not long after we arrived Stan's car pulled up next to us and our two friends climbed out.

"Hey guys." Wendy said "You're eager."

"Tracey is just an insane driver." Kyle said

"Compared to you who should be pulled over for being a reckless driver." I said.

"Now, now children. No fighting. Let's go and find some food." Stan said putting an arm around Wendy's waist.

Craig was right... I would never be able to look at them the same way. We headed into the food court and found a table. About five seconds later the waiter reached our table.

"Hello fellas, how can I help you?"

It was Butters.

"Hi Butters." We all chorused.

"How long have you been working here?" Wendy asked

"About three months now." Butters said.

"Really... cool... does it pay well?"

"Not really, but there aren't many jobs around so I figured this would have to do. So are you ready to order?"

"What would you recommend?" Wendy asked.

Butters chewed his pencil thoughtfully. "The burgers are alright... and the chips are edible... and the chicken isn't that bad, but I wouldn't trust the salad."

"I'll have a cheese burger with chips then." I said. Butters dutiful wrote down everyone's order then collected the menus and scooted off back to the kitchen.

Stan and Wendy were doing what they always did when it was only friends around. I don't think they cared about the general clientele of the diner, or at least they didn't show it. So that left me and Kyle to try and ignore them.

"So... What is it like living with Kenny?"

"Not that different to normal you know. I just wake up in the morning and he's there. It's not like he is particularly annoying or anything like that."

"Cool... so it's kind of like having a brother."

"Not really... I doubt my brother would ever slap my arse when I walk past or refer to me as sexy instead of Tracey."

"Doesn't that get annoying?"

"No... not really... I think I am too used to it."

"Here you go." Butters said coming back to the table. Stan and Wendy instantly came to their senses and waited eagerly for the food. He handed out the plates then scooted back to the kitchen.

"Grubs up."

"Ah where!" Wendy say looking around frantically.

"Grub means food." I said calming her down.

"Oh." She said, flushing slightly.

Stan and Wendy insisted on sitting up the very back, and though Kyle and protested, that's where we sat. Kyle and I were sharing large popcorn and staring intently at the screen, attempting to ignore the noises of Stan and Wendy next to us. I didn't even ask myself the question of what they were doing.

I think unlike Stan and Wendy, who would, at the end of the movie, only recall little bits of it, Kyle and I were set to really make the best of it. I was quite sure of this fact when suddenly I looked over at Kyle and was surprised to see he was looking back. I found myself admiring him green eyes. Before I knew what was happening his lips were brushing mine.

That made three guys who liked me. I felt like that girl that Bebe was talking about, the one with four guys chasing her who, until recently, had been completely oblivious to it. And she was the sort of person who always helped others and...

...Oh My God...

...I was Sally.

And finally she manages to figure it out... if it went on for much longer I think Bebe would have shot herself. So the next chapter is going to be pretty intense. Hope you are all prepared.

Peace
Peeve