Final chapter. It focuses slightly less on the romance, has long dialog sequences and will be the final story of this string of follow-ups. There are many reasons why this final chapter took so long, one of the most important being exams. I apologize for taking so long.
So much for the perfect day. Now Kenny had to go home and tell his parents that he just lost his job.
Kyle: Ken, are you alright?
Kenny: Yeah, I just... I gotta go home now.
Kyle: Why? We were having fun, until this happened.
Kenny: I gotta talk to my parents about this. The only reason I kept my job was because it was helping my family, and now I lost it. We have to talk about what we're gonna do now.
Kyle didn't want to let him go, but he knew he had to, no matter how much it hurt.
Kyle: Oh, alright...
Kenny: I'll come by your house later, okay?
With that, Kyle smiled a bit.
Kyle: Alright.
Kenny: Stan, can you drop me off at my house?
Stan: Sure.
Kenny could swear that Ike was looking right at them when Stan drove away, but Kyle didn't seem to have noticed anything, so he didn't mention it to him. He started wondering if they were wrong and Ike really had burned down the coffee shop. Maybe he wasn't just creepy; maybe he was also crazy.
Stan: Well, here we are.
Kenny: Thanks, Stan.
Kyle: Don't forget to stop by my house after you're done here, okay?
"I couldn't even if I wanted to."
Kenny: Don't worry, I won't.
Kyle gave Kenny a short kiss, which made Stan laugh a bit. However, Kenny's mind was focused on how he should tell his parents that he had just lost his job. It was really helping them get back on their feet.
"I guess I'll just have to get a new one."
Kenny stood outside his house while Stan drove away, and the latter had some questions for Kyle. Questions with answers that Kenny probably shouldn't hear.
Stan: Why didn't you go with him?
Kyle: Why did you laugh when I kissed him?
Stan sighed, thinking that Kyle wasn't going to answer his question, but he was wrong.
Kyle: ...We've been apart for a month. One whole month without seeing each other. A few weeks ago we didn't even talk on the phone.
Stan: You know that-
Kyle: Shut up and let me finish.
"Okay then..."
Kyle: All that time apart... I guess I expected that he'd spend some more time with me, even though he lost his job, and I don't like that I thought that.
Stan: ...Done?
Kyle: Yeah.
Stan: Kyle, I'm not gonna lie to you. You've always been... clingy. I don't have to tell you that it's a bad thing, but it's OK.
"You're not making a lot of sense."
Stan: You're trying to change for the best, but change isn't always easy.
"...Oh."
Stan: Look, you know that Kenny likes you, right?
Kyle: ...Yeah.
Stan: That's all you need to know. Don't worry about anything else.
Kyle: ...Thanks, Stan.
Although Stan's small speech didn't convince Kyle entirely, it still made him feel a little better about himself.
Meanwhile, Kenny had finally worked up the nerve to go inside and talk to his mother.
Carol: Hey, Kenny! Do you want some waffles?
Kenny: I'm okay. Where's dad?
Carol: He's out shopping with your sister.
"Ouch. Poor dad."
Carol: Did you hear all those sirens? What was that about?
Kenny: Yeah, I wanted to talk to you about that.
Carol: What's going on?
Kenny told his mother about the origin of the sirens and what happened to the Tweak's coffee shop. Kenny's mother's face reflected how worried she was, and there was only one question on her mind.
Carol: Was anyone hurt?
Kenny: No, everyone got out safely.
She was relieved and, once again, her face reflected her thoughts. Kenny thought that she seemed too relieved, and her next thing she said confirmed it.
Carol: Well then, don't worry about it.
"Don't worry about it? Is she fucking kidding me?"
Carol: Your dad got a better job offer. He'll be making more money than at his old job and yours put together.
Kenny: Really? That's great!
Carol: There's just one thing... We're gonna have to move.
Kenny: What? Where?
Carol: It's a few towns over.
Kenny: What about my friends?
"For the love of God don't say 'You'll make new friends.'"
Carol: I'm sorry but you'll just have to make new friends.
"I must be fucking psychic or something."
Kenny: Isn't there another way?
Carol: I'm sorry, Kenny, but we really need your dad to get this job. You're not the only one who has friends here, you know.
Kenny: You're right, mom...
Carol: You can still invite a few friends to stay over every once in a while. I know it's not the same but it's the best I can do. Sorry.
Kenny: *Sigh* It's OK, mom... Look, I'm going out for a while now.
Carol: Where are you going?
Kenny: Gonna head over to Kyle's.
Carol: Alright. You can talk to your dad about this when you come back.
Kenny was going to do it, but there would be nothing to talk about. If his family needed that job, then that's that. However, he also knew that Kyle was not going to like it.
On his way to Kyle's, Kenny found Stan, who was still driving.
Stan: Hey, Kenny.
Kenny: Hey, Stan. Why are you still driving around?
Stan: Wendy called, she asked me to get her some stuff.
Kenny: Dude, you have to learn to say "no" sometimes. You don't see me doing everything Kyle asks me to.
Stan: Thankfully no, I don't. I'd probably be scarred for life.
The boys smiled at each other for a bit, until Kenny said something.
Kenny: You're probably right. Hey, are you going by Kyle's house?
Stan: Yeah. Do you want a ride?
Kenny: Yes. Thanks.
Stan: Get in then, I gotta get this stuff for Wendy.
"Well, this sure beats walking."
Kenny: Thanks for the ride.
Stan: You're welcome. Now go spend time with your boyfriend.
Kenny: And you go run errands for your girlfriend.
Stan: Touché.
Kenny couldn't wait to see Kyle again. All he had to do was ring the doorbell. Unfortunately...
Tweek: Hey, Kenny.
"The fuck?"
Kenny: Hey, Tweek. What are you doing here?
Tweek: I had some problems with my homework so I dropped by to get some help from Kyle.
"And just when I was planning on spending time alone with Kyle. Fucking great."
Kenny: So, where's Kyle now?
Tweek: He's upstairs. Come on.
"Tweek's never been the sharpest tool in the shed, but he'd never ask Kyle for help without asking Clyde first, and Clyde would never say no. What's he really doing here?"
As soon as Kenny got to Kyle's room, the boys smiled at each other, until Ike "welcomed" Kenny.
Ike: Hey, fag. Came here to see my brother?
"The fuck is Ike doing in Kyle's room?"
Kyle: Shut up, Ike. Do you guys mind giving us a sec? We need to talk about something in private.
Tweek: No problem.
Ike: Sure. Just remember to use a condom.
Kenny: Fuck off, Ike.
"What's that kid's problem?"
Kyle: So, what did your parents say?
Kenny: Yeah, about that...
As Kenny told Kyle about his dad's new job, his smile slowly faded away, being replaced with a sad look, mixed with a bit of anger. Kenny decided to give him a while to pull himself back together before talking to him again.
Tweek: ...know what your game is. You can't do this.
Ike: He's my brother. If-
Kyle: How can your parents just do this? What about us?
Kenny: We can still be together...
Kyle: I know, Kenny. It's not you, it's my parents. What are they gonna say about all this? You know they've never liked the fact that we're together. They won't let me see you. And my brother will just take their side.
Kenny: I know. But I won't let that happen. I swear.
Kyle's smile came back, although it was not as big as before Kenny talked to him. However, Kenny was still thinking about the piece of the conversation he overheard. What was Ike up to?
Kenny: Hey, Kyle, what's Tweek doing here?
Kyle: Oh, he had some trouble with his homework so he came in. I didn't think it'd take too long, but he's really stupid. I think it's the lack of caffeine.
"I think it's that he's trying to stop Ike from doing... something. I don't know what."
Kenny: Kyle, I'm gonna go talk to your brother for a few minutes. Just stay here and help Tweek with his homework, if you don't mind.
Kyle: Why?
Kenny: Please, just do it.
Kyle: OK... Guys, you can come in now.
Ike: Wow Kenny, I didn't know you were this quick.
Kenny: Shut the fuck up. Let's talk outside for a moment.
"Watch the language, I'm a kid."
Ike: OK...
"I swear, sometimes I feel like beating this kid to death."
Kenny: I heard you and Tweek talking outside of Kyle's room.
Ike looked scared, which made Kenny think that he had him on the ropes now.
Ike: Whatever you think you know, you're wrong.
Kenny: Really? You think that I don't know that you burned down the coffee shop? Or that you've been following Kyle for whatever reason? What are you up to, kid?
Ike: ...You idiot.
"The fuck?"
Ike: I'm not following Kyle, I'm following Tweek.. He knew about your dad's promotion, he knew that he'd only take it if he had to, and he knew that the only way to force him to take that promotion was to make sure you were out of a job.
Kenny: Why?
Ike: Are you really this stupid? Who would be left all alone in South Park with you gone?
Kenny: He wants Kyle?
Ike: No, he wants Kyle's mom. Of course he wants Kyle, fucktard!
Kenny: ...Dude, chill. Kyle's smart. He's not gonna be tricked by Tweek.
Ike: Tweek's different. He's been here acting all nice to Kyle... acting like you.
Kenny had a surge of rage, but it was replaced with confusion and fear once he heard Kyle's bedroom window breaking.
Ike: Did you hear that? It sounded like a window breaking! The door is locked!
Kenny: Stand back!
"Shit. He probably overheard us and thought we were gonna do something to stop him."
Kenny: Ike, get in your mom's car right now. We're going after them.
Ike: Going where? We don't even know where they're going!
But Kenny knew. If Tweek was out of his mind, it would make sense that the only place he would go to was the same place another insane person would go – the abandoned "City Wok" near the edge of town.
A few minutes later, Kenny and Ike arrived at their destination.
Kenny: We're here. You go after Tweek, I'll get Kyle out of here.
Ike: Are you fucking kidding me? Send the 14 year old after the 18 year old? I could probably take him on if he was still drinking coffee like crazy, but he's not anymore. I can't do it by myself. You go after Tweek, I'll get Kyle to safety.
Kenny: How do I know I can trust you?
"Seriously, Kenny? I don't know what Kyle sees in you, but intelligence is definitely not it."
Ike: I'm sorry, I must be confused after kidnapping Kyle and taking him out of the house through the window... No, wait, that was Tweek!
"I really don't like your tone, kid."
Kenny: ...Fine. Just help him, please.
Ike: Come on, let's go.
As Kenny approached the front door, he started wondering why everyone was always trying to hurt Kyle. Was it his fault? Did he cause bad things to happen to Kyle simply by being around him?
"I hope not."
Tweek: They won't find us here... We have all the time in the world now, Kyle.
Kyle: Dude, you're sick. You need help.
"You also need to let me go, but we'll get to that in a bit."
Tweek: It's OK, Kyle... It's all gonna be OK...
"Tweek needs to take a fucking chill pill."
Kenny: Tweek! Let him go, you asshole.
Kyle: Kenny!
Tweek: Go away, Kenny! Just leave us alone...
Kenny: What's the matter with you, Tweek? You know what you're doing is wrong. I can help you...
"That's it, just keep him talking..."
Tweek: No! You can't help me... nobody can h-
Tweek suddenly dropped to the ground after Ike hit him. Kenny's first thought was that he was dead, but...
Ike: Don't worry, he's alive. He's gonna sleep for a while now.
Kenny ran towards Kyle and hugged him for a few seconds. Afterward, he started looking at him, trying to see if he was OK.
Kenny: Kyle! Are you alright? Did he hurt you?
Kyle: Well, my head hurts a bit... but it's nothing a night together can't fix.
"Kid in the room!"
Ike: ...Get a room.
Kyle: Of course. We're not gonna spend the night here. I've had enough of this place as it is.
Ike: Kenny, help me carry Tweek.
Kenny: Are you gonna take him to the cops?
Ike: Nah... He's not evil, he just needs help.
Kyle: That's... remarkably understanding of you.
Ike: I'm not as bad as you think, Kyle. Now come on, let's go.
The boys had taken Tweek to a mental institute, where he would be taken care of. It seemed that after he gave up the coffee, his paranoia, that had been suppressed all this time, had grown to the point that he couldn't take it anymore. Everyone had done something bad to him at some point in his life, and therefore, everyone was his enemy... except Kyle. So, as his paranoia grew, he started becoming obsessed with Kyle, which, in his own mind, developed into an insane crush. After hearing Kenny and Ike's conversation, he snapped and tried to take Kyle away. Thankfully, the boys had stopped him. Now, they knew he needed their support.
Tweek: Guys, I'm so sorry for what I did... I don't understand why you came to visit me.
Kenny: It's OK, Tweek. We know you weren't well. It's not your fault.
Kyle: Kenny's right. You should forgive yourself.
Tweek: Thanks.
"This is the first time I've seen Tweek so... relaxed. Whatever they're doing here is working."
Kenny: Listen, Tweek, we have to go now. Sorry.
Tweek: It's OK. Will you visit again soon?
Kyle: Of course. You're our friend, after all.
Kenny took Kyle's hand and led him outside. Kyle always liked to hold hands.
Kyle: So, what now?
Kenny: I have to go to my new house. My family's over there waiting for me.
Kyle: Will you come back soon?
Kenny: Of course. Don't worry about your family, Ike said he'd take care of it for us.
Kyle: Really? Are we talking about the same Ike here?
Kenny: Yes, we are... I'll always love you, Kyle.
Kyle: Me too.
As Kyle and Kenny kissed, the latter started thinking about their future together. Would it really be forever? Or would someone else try and ruin it? It didn't really matter. Either way, Kenny would always be ready to protect Kyle from anything.
And that is the end of this string of stories. I have a half-plot I'm working on (nothing has been written down, just some random ideas here and there) for a new story. Please review when you're done reading. If you don't want me to reply to your review, please say so.