It had been a week since Kenny and Craig had split up, and Kenny was true to his word and had stopped drugs completely in order to try and gain back the love of his life. The only issue, Kenny hadn't seen Craig that entire week. The stoic male hadn't been showing up to school and the blond was worried. A sigh escaped his lips as Kenny tried to focus on his classes, but his eyes kept wandering to the empty seat beside him. What had he done? He had fucked up the only relationship he had ever had that actually mattered, that's what. As if on cue, the bell rang which signaled the end of the school day and Kenny bolted up, and out of the classroom. Today was the day that he was going to win back Craig Tucker, once and for all.
Kenny shoved his belongings into his locker before he ran throughout the school looking for Craig's sister, Ruby. Upon finding the strawberry blonde he leaned himself forward, placing his hands on his knees as soft pants escaped passed his lips. After gaining back the breath he had lost, Kenny stood up straight and his expression molded into the most serious one he could manage.
"Ruby... Hey, Craig hasn't been here all week, do you know where he's at, by any chance...?" Although serious, his expression showed that of an inner battle. His eyes were the usual piercing blue, but they were hazy and showed how utterly depressed he was. The blonde glanced up at the male before flipping him off as her expression hardened before retracting her hand to rest at her side.
"He wasn't home when I left for school, and why the hell do you care? You broke his heart, asshole." The girl spat out with more emotion than her brother usually spoke with.
"God damn, do you think I don't know that, Ruby? I fucked up, I get it. But, I want to make it up to him okay?!" Kenny moved a hand to rub the back of his neck as he finished speaking before he knelt down to look Ruby directly in her bright cerulean eyes. "Just... Do you have any idea whatsoever where he might be, please?"
The strawberry blonde huffed before crossing he arms over her chest. "Maybe... I think he usually goes to Stark's Pond when he is upset..." The girl clenched her jaw as she uncrossed her arms just so she could flip off the older male yet again. "If you break his heart again, I will kick you in the dick."
"Thank you, Ruby, and I promise I won't hurt him again." The blond leaned forward and pulled Ruby into a hug, much to her demise, before releasing her.
With his newfound information, Kenny stood up and ran from the school as fast as he possibly could before going in the direction of Stark's Pond. His breathing was hard and fast as he ran but, he didn't care. He had to get Craig back. After about five minutes, he slowed as he approached the pond and lessened his fast pace breathing only for his ears to be bombarded by the sounds of quiet sobbing. He scanned the area until he spotted Craig sitting against a tree with his face buried into his knees. The raven-haired males body shook with each sob, and it broke Kenny's heart. He was tempted to turn around and rid Craig of his presence for good, but, he needed to have Craig back in his life. Slowly, almost like his legs were telling him not to, Kenny walked over to stand in front of the other male.
"Craig," Kenny could tell Craig's body tensed as soon as he heard him, but he didn't bother looking up. "Listen... I-I know I fucked up. I don't know why I did what I did, it wasn't because you didn't make me happy though. I think I just wanted to feel it one last time, and... I'm so fucking sorry. I haven't done it since then, and I honestly don't miss it. Because, if doing that, means I lose you, then I never want to do it again. You are the love of my life, believe me or not, and the past week without you has been the most torturous fucking week, and I hate it. I hate not being able to hug you, or kiss you, or being able to fall asleep as I'm curled into your chest. I fucking miss it... I just... I am an idiot.. Even if you don't want me back, please just hear me out. I will never do it again, I swear on Karen's life. I will do my absolute best so that I never hurt you again, Craig.. So, please, please give me another shot..?" Kenny knelt down beside of Craig as his eyes took in the raven-haired males form. It broke his heart to see Craig this upset.
Without warning, Craig lifted his head and proceeded to hug around Kenny's waist. Kenny blinked but it soon passed as he grew a wide smile, his arms lacing around Craig's neck. They sat in silence for a moment, enjoying the others embrace. Kenny pulled Craig closer as he sat there. He didn't care if Craig ever said a word, just the fact that he is able to feel the touch of the love of his life, was enough.
"Kenny... I know, you didn't mean to hurt me, but what the fuck? I honestly don't get it. I dealt with an alcoholic the beat my ass every chance he could get, and then you pull that bullshit?" Craig paused to gather his thoughts before he pulled back to lock gazes with Kenny. "I love you, but if you ever, and I mean ever, pull that bullshit again, I won't give you a second chance. That's a promise."
Kenny took in every word. Craig's voice was music to his ears after not hearing it for so long, but he paid attention to everything he said. "I promise, I won't do it again... And, does this mean I get another chance?"
"Yes, you get another chance, idiot." Craig spoke softly as the corner of his lips tugged up into a smile before he pulled Kenny as close as he could. The raven-haired male then connected their lips as his eyes faltered shut.
The kiss was soft and sweet and lasted only a short moment, but as soon as they parted, it had taken Kenny's breath away. The blond smiled as he buried his head into the crook of Craig's neck and he just enjoyed being lose to his boyfriend. He had won back the person he loved, and at this moment, that was all that mattered.