It had been three days since all the fighting. Stan was very silent at lunch and didn't even speak when talked too. Kyle was still suspended and Stan had no way of knowing when he'd be back since Kyle was grounded from any sort of social interaction. A part of Stan felt like it was his fault since he was the one who asked Kyle out.

The next was better though since Kyle could finally return to school. Arriving Kyle felt sort of uneasy because not only was he the kid who punched Eric Cartman, he was also the kid who was dating Stan Marsh and everyone knew it. Either way his only goal was to find Stan and make sure he was okay. Kyle checked the normal places Stan would be in the morning and didn't see him. Next Kyle checked the lockers and found the boy he was looking for. "Stan," he said getting the dark hair boys attention.

Stan didn't hesitate at the slightest. He rushed over to Kyle and gave him a big, needed hug. "Don't punch anymore kids and leave me in this hell hole alone," Stan said pulling away from the hug.

"I'll try my best man," Kyle smiled back. "How have you been?"

"I don't know. Just kinda living," Stan replied trying not to get all deep and sappy in the school locker bay. The bell rang for first period to start.

"Good talk," Kyle laughed. "We can discuss more at lunch okay?" Stan nodded in agreement and debated against giving Kyle a goodbye kiss or not. Deciding against it, he went to his first period class. After four painful classes it was finally lunch time for both of the boys. They decided to not to eat lunch and just to talk outside behind the school since all lunch would offer them is fake food and annoying comments.

"I want to say sorry," Kyle started off.

"No, nothing is your fault," Stan told him.

"No, I'm sorry I told my parents and I know they told yours."

"I don't blame you man. They actually handle things pretty well," Stan assured him.

Kyle smiled, "That's good. Mine too are now calming down. They were more upset that I punched Cartman."

"Seems like we both got off good with that one," Stan said. When Kyle didn't respond, Stan turned to him. Kyle leaned in to kiss Stan who gladly let him. It was cut short by Stan saying," Ow."

Kyle then noticed a small bruise on the corner of Stan's mouth. "What happened?"

"Oh that. My sister and I got in to a small fight," Stan slowly said.

"Small enough for you to get a bruise?"

"She got a bloody nose, so I think I won."

"Wow, you're such a bad boy," Kyle laugh. "I would tell you not to fight with people, but I don't want to be hypocritical."

"We wouldn't want that now would we?" Stan said back. "When are you able to actually hang out again?"

"Well, I was grounded for the rest of my life, but I think next week," Kyle answered with a laugh. "Are you in trouble for fighting with your sister?"

Stan was taken back from the question. He didn't even know himself. "I might be? I don't really care though," Stan admitted.

"You're one of a kind," Kyle said. "We should probably head in, lunch is almost done." Stan agreed and they headed in. Stan felt so good that he got to talk to Kyle after all that time.

After school Stan and Kenny were heading his car when Stan heard someone call his name.

"Hey Stan," Wendy spoke walking up to him. Stan took a deep breath. "Can I talk to you for a couple of seconds?" Stan wanted to say no more than anything, but the word never left his mouth. So he ended up being pulled aside by Wendy.

"Did you tell everyone at your lunch me and Eric fucked?" She asked him.

"No, I think Eric himself said you guys fucked," Stan replied.

"You sure?" Wendy asked again.

"Yes I'm fucking sure," Stan said with some force.

"What's your problem?" Wendy sasses back.

"I don't know! Did you send pictures if me and Kyle to the whole school?" Stan yelled.

"No!" She yelled back.

"Bullshit!"

"Bullshit yourself Stan!" Wendy turned around and walked off. Stan flicked her off and walked back to his car.

Upon getting in Kenny asked," You okay man?"

Stan sat there for a moment. "No," he barely said.

"Do you want to go to the park and talk about it or something? I don't have to be home at any time," Kenny asked.

"Yeah, that'd be nice," Stan said starting up his car and heading to the park.

Once getting there, they went to the swing and sat there for at least 10 minutes before Kenny spoke up, "So, what's up?"

Stan didn't even know where to start, "You ready for all of this?"

"As ready as I'll ever be." Stan went off to tell Kenny all that happened from the day those pictures were posted. He mentioned how he thought Wendy did it and how both his and Kyle's parents were acting. Kenny of course was quiet and let Stan talk. He knew that this was what Stan needed and wanted to be a good friend.

Stan finished explains things and Kenny was still taking it all in. He let out a small, "Hmm," then continued," You have quiet the life don't you?"

"I sure as hell do," Stan agreed, a bit tired from talking.

"Well, I think in a month everything will be all better. Everyone will forget about all of this I'm sure," Kenny tried to assure Stan.

"I hope you are right," Stan said. They then sat there for some time again in the silence. It felt nice and calming for the bother of them. Just tasting the sweet, somewhat cold outdoors air. Stan eventually brought Kenny home and went home himself.

Opening the door he was greeted by his parents, "Where have you been?"

"I was at the park with Kenny," Stan replied.

"How come you didn't answer your phone?" Stan's dad asked.

"Oh I, uh, lost it," Stan said trying to avoid eye contact.

"Where did you lose it?" His father questioned him.

"If I knew it would be lost."

"Don't get sassy with me!" His dad raised his voice. Stan knew this was his cue to leave so he started to walk away. "You get back here Stan!" His dad yelled again.

"What?" Stan basically yelled back.

"Don't just leave we weren't done talking."

"What else do you need?"

"Are you still in a relationship with Kyle?"

"Yeah," Stan said not knowing where this was going.

"I see. And you have no idea where your phone is at?"

"It's at the bottom of the pond," Stan told his parents. He didn't really care at this point.

"How did it get there?" His mother now asked.

"I threw it in there by accident."

"You can't just throw your phone in the water 'by accident' Stanley," his father said.

"Well I did so," Stan sassed again. He was pretty much done with everything again and didn't care about what his parents say.

"I think that should be another week you are grounded plus you went out today while you weren't supposed to," Stan's father spoke. This did clear up for Stan that he was in trouble beforehand. He started to turn towards the stairs again. His parents didn't say anymore so he took his chance to leave.

Stan wasn't as sad as he normally would have been. He was just excited to see Kyle tomorrow so they could talk some more. Which they did, at lunch once again. Kyle told Stan about how Ike and Grant both faked sick to see each other. Stan thought that was an amazing idea so the boys decided Friday they were going to be sick and go to Stan's.

The plan worked flawlessly and Kyle was able to make it over to Stan's. Sadly they had to wait till 10 because Stan's mom didn't leave to work till then.

"Finally some time alone," Kyle said walking in to the house.

"I know, it's been forever since we've had that," Stan smiled.

"Now we can finally do this," Kyle said taking Stan and kissing him deeply. "Does you lip still hurt?"

"Sort of, but nothing I can't handle."

"It's okay if it does. I have other places I can kiss, like here," Kyle kissed under Stan's ear, "Or here." He kisses Stan's neck, lingering on it a bit. Stan tried so hard not to make any noises and embarrass himself. That of course didn't work out as Kyle started doing more things.

The clock rang for 11:30 and Kyle was lying on the couch with Stan above him. "Can we eat?" Kyle asked as their lips parted.

"That sounds great. I'm starved," Stan agreed. They got off the couch and headed to the kitchen. Stan made them both ham sandwiches and started a conversation," I told my parents I lost my phone finally."

"You did? How did that go?" Kyle asked taking a bite of the sandwich.

"I found out I've been grounded for two week," Stan laughed.

"I know that feeling man," Kyle laughed with him. "You need to get a new one though."

"I highly doubt my parents will buy me a new one."

"You still have all your birthday money saved? Go buy a cheap phone at the store with those unlimited call and text cards," Kyle told him. Stan was surprised that he never thought of that before.

"You're right man, I could totally do it," Stan started liking this idea. "I think I only have the money for two months though."

"Looks like someone will have to get a job. Work at Subway, you make good sandwiches," Kyle teased.

"Thanks," Stan replied sarcastically.

"How about we finish these sandwiches, I'll head home, and then you can go to the store before you parents come home and get a phone," Kyle suggested

"If you want me to," Stan said. Kyle then nodded taking another bite. Eventually they headed their separate ways in their cars. Stan went to the closest store that had the cheap track phones. He couldn't afford the touch screen one, but there was one with a slide keyboard that was just fine. He will probably look lame being the kid still with a slide phone but at least it wasn't a flip. Stan bought the phone with the card and set it up in his car before driving home. He texted Kyle right away.

Guess who?

My true love?

Stan laughed and sent a yes back. He felt good knowing he could contact Kyle when ever need be now.