I couldn't wait to get ahold of Kenny. He was not a big fan of having me tell him to come here to the house this morning. I had to bribe him with pop tarts. I know it sounds sad but it got the job done. I step onto the porch with my jacket glad that he is on time.
"Did you use the toaster?" asked Kenny.
"Yes" I replied handing the poptarts over to him folded in a paper towel.
"So what is going on that you had to have me meet you over here?" asked Kenny as we headed towards the bus stop.
"You remember how Cartman got me a gift or whatever. He showed up at my house that afternoon. He was all mad because I didn't text him when we got home. I completely forgot." Kenny nods eating his poptart and smiling. Never seen anyone love food more than him that includes Cartman. "Cartman kissed me and said that he liked me."
"What the fuck" choked Kenny.
"That is the reaction I was waiting to see" I replied. "That is not the worst part. He is the one who has been trolling Kyle. I also think he is one that posted the video. Shit he probably shot the damn video. He like tried to threaten me saying he would do much worse."
"Jesus, have you told Kyle?"
"Are you crazy? Hell no I didn't tell him that. I did tell him that Cartman likes me or whatever but not the trolling stuff. I can't imagine how Kyle would react to that."
"Yes you can" replied Kenny. "That is why you don't want to tell him. You know he is going to go ballistic, right?" I sigh.
"Yeah I do know. I don't know how to act around Cartman though" We are getting closer to the bus stop and I can see Cartman is already there.
"Like you always have" said Kenny. "Even more reason for us to get this car. Target is still hiring if you want to come in."
"I think I will do that Kenny, after school." He starts grinning like crazy. I stand at the bus stop looking down the street in time to see Kyle walking up.
"Hey, what's everyone talking about?"
"Nothing" I replied. "I am going to Target after school to see if I can get a position there. I am kind of tired of taking the bus."
"Think you are too good for the bus?" asked Cartman.
"Dude you see how much it sucks standing out here in when it snows" said Kyle. "Don't act like you don't feel the same way mister I am going to take a car off the used car lot!"
"Are you still on that" snapped Cartman.
"Not this morning please" I groan. Getting a car is the top of list right along with keeping these two apart. I am glad when the bus pulls up and we head off to school. The day is seemingly normal. I do not catch the bus home that evening since I follow Kenny to the Target. Granted I know they are hiring for the holiday season but they must have been desperate. With me being Kenny friend they hired me on the spot as soon as I put in my application. I am very pleased. With me being in school I won't be able to start until Saturday which is my orientation day. I call Kyle on my way home.
"Hello" said Kyle picking up.
"Hey! Guess what? I got a job."
"That was quick"
"I know right but I am so fucking happy. I get to make my own money and like Kenny said we can save up for a car in no time. You should come and apply too. I know they would hire you for sure."
"I could use the experience but I am not sure if I am up to" replied Kyle.
"Come on" I begged as I continued down the street. "I mean it would be cool if all 3 of us could work together."
"I'll think about it" replied Kyle. "I have a ton of homework to do, can we talk later?"
"Um okay" I replied. "Call me when you are done."
"Alright, talk to you soon." Kyle ended the call and I am still looking at my phone. Nothing about that felt right. I head into the house and see that mom is in the kitchen. I tell her about me getting a job. She happy for me as always. I grab a snack although dinner will be ready soon and head to my room. Shelly stops me in the hallway.
"You know you should really get a Facebook" she states.
"I hate Facebook. I only go on there to look at things from time to time" I explained standing outside my room. Shelly has her phone in her hand. She looks at me.
"You have to have a Facebook most of the time to see anything on there. How are you able to browse?"
"I have Kenny's login info" I explained putting my hand on the back of my neck. "That is neither here nor there. What are you getting at?" Shelly walks closer showing me a video posted on Facebook. The video starts I see Clyde, Jason and Token walking up to Kyle.
"You get hard for everybody or just Stan?" asked Jason as the other guys laugh.
"You're an ass" said Kyle trying to ignore them and make his way to the bus.
"Hey!" exclaimed Clyde. "Don't ignore us." He grabs Kyle arm which leads Kyle to push him.
"Don't you fucking touch me!" Kyle screamed. Token and Jason are laughing while Clyde is turning red in the face. Clyde grabs Kyle up by the front of his shirt.
"So you like it rough do you" Clyde growls. The video stops and now I have no idea what else happened.
"What the fuck? Who posted this?"
"I don't know" replied Shelly "but it has been shared with like everyone in South Park. Where the hell where you? Your always with Kyle?"
"I went to Target and got a job. I didn't think this shit would happen" I run my hands through my hair. I am kicking all their asses tomorrow I swear to god. Shelly folds her arms.
"Stan, you may want to get the adults involved. I am not expert but this looks like it is getting bad."
"It'd not going to get worse because I am taking care of this tomorrow!"
"How are you going to do that?"
"Don't worry about it" I replied heading into my room and closing the door. I am so angry I start punching my pillow. Why is always Kyle? Why do they keep doing this to him? Shelly might be right; we have to do something. Kyle never did call me that night. I tried calling him but he was not picking up. I spend the night tossing and turning not being to sleep. I rush to the bus stop more pissed off than I was before. I see Cartman standing there and he feels my pain first.
"Did you have anything to do with what happened to Kyle?" I asked him.
"I have no idea what you are talking about" said Cartman.
"You are a fucking liar!" I yelled at him. "You have been hanging around Token and them a lot lately. I don't believe you. How could you let them treat Kyle like that?"
"Hey I have no control over what they do. How do you know I was even there? I was nowhere in the picture."
"It's because you were the one recording it" I stated. "You think I didn't hear you laughing." Cartman looks at the ground.
"Damn I thought I edited that out. Whatever. I might be able to get them to cool down but I have no motive to do that. Maybe if you go out on a date with me I can persuade them." I start laughing. After a moment of laughing and seeing Cartman frown I take my fist to his face sending him to the ground.
"You fat piece of shit!" I yelled before punching him again. I can tell he is hurting but I don't care. I am tired of him trying to hurt Kyle.
"Stan!" I hear Kyle saying.
"Shit" I hear Kenny say. I know it is Kenny trying to pull me off of Cartman. He manages to succeed after I gave him a struggle.
"I am going to sue you!" screamed Cartman from the ground rolling in pain.
"And I will sue you back" I yelled at him. "You have a lot more to lose than me. Keep trying me fat boy!"
"Stan what the hell is going on?" asked Kyle. I am still glaring at Cartman seeing if he will make another move. I don't trust him as far as I can throw him. Kyle steps in front of me as Kenny continues to hold me. Kyle cups my face. "Stan please" He is looking into my eyes and I can see him pleading.
"You can let me go Kenny" I said. "I am good." Kenny lets me go and goes to check on Cartman.
"Don't you touch me" exclaimed Cartman although he is struggling to get up off the ground.
"I will take it you saw the video" said Kyle.
"You damn right I saw it!" Why didn't you tell me about it!" Kyle folds his arms and bounces on one leg.
"I wanted to take care of things myself" he explained. "I mean I can't be a victim my whole life."
"I know but I want to help you. We are in this together. I mean we are both gay and not one person has even tried stepping to me with this bullshit." Kyle doesn't say anything because he knows I am right. The bus pulls up killing the conversation. We climb into the bus and I swear it is the longest ride ever. I can't want to find the other 3 guys. I am not letting them get away so easily.
"Well what an interesting start to the morning" said Kenny as we got off of the bus. "I didn't see the video to this morning since I worked last night."
"Can we not talk about that please" said Kyle. I shake my head as I walk quickly down the hall. "Stan slow down." Kyle quickly realizes what I am doing. "Stan no!" Kenny is a little slower. I took off running leaving them in the dust. I spot Clyde, Token, and Jason in their normal spot. Token sees me and his face drops. Clyde and Jason are not so lucky.
I turn Clyde around punching him in the face and doing the same to Jason. Token has his hands up.
"Hey man" he said with his voice shaking. "I didn't do anything."
"No you didn't, you all are assholes. We have known you our whole life. How could you do that to Kyle?" I expected this shit from Cartman, Jason, hell even Clyde but Token. I thought Token was above the bullshit.
"We were just having a little fun" said Token. "Kyle come and get your boyfriend." I can feel the students forming a crowd. Jason is starting to stir on the floor while Clyde is still out cold. I give him the full force of my angry and I sure that is why his punk ass is still knocked out.
"Stan, come on, we don't need you going to the principal's office again. I don't think we will get a pat on the back for this." I kick Jason in the stomach for good measure and look back at Token.
"Cartman got his ass whooped too just for the record" I explained. "You come near me or my boyfriend again…" I chuckle. "The next time Kyle won't be able to save you." I take Kyle's hand and storm off down the hall.
"Damn" I hear Kenny say. I can still feel the adrenaline. I am shaking because I am still upset. Kyle leads behind the stairwell. He hugs me not saying anything. I hug him back not regretting anything I just did. I love him so much I can't bear to see him in pain. Anyone that causes him pain, causes me pain. I will always defend his honor. Even if he doesn't want me to.