The sounds of high pitched conversations are heard within the school's cafeteria, including Butters who is seen eating lunch with Jayden. Kyle, Stan and Kenny are seen watching the interaction, while Cartman eats his lunch like normal. Kyle was the first to speak up,
"Do..do you think something is wrong with him?"
"Whoa! Where did that come from?" Stan replied, the shocking comment causing him and Kenny to place full attention on the small redhead.
"No wait, hear me out! Each time we have had a new kid in town, something bad always happens! So I'm just wondering, well, you know, if something is gonna happen again, like should we be worried?".
Cartman groaned, "UGH do you even hear yourself Kyle? The new kid is not even worth talking to.." Eric giggled a bit before explaining, "Get it? C-cause he can't talk? Oh come on that was a good one!". A moment of silence from the boys before Cartman yelled "Oh fuck you guys, that was funny!", crossing his arms when Stan interjected.
"Look, I'm not agreeing with Cartman, but it's too soon to tell. Besides, shit always happens in this town, like it's the norm to expect the unexpected at this point.."
"Yeah, plus he threw a paper ball at Mr. Garrison without getting in trouble," Kenny muffled, "that's pretty cool".
"Oh, so what? You wanna suck his dick too Kenny?" Cartman laughed. By this point, most students had already left the cafeteria for recess, and Jayden and Butters were already walking out.
"Fuck you Cartman!" Kenny yelled through his hood, flipping him off as he got out of his seat and ran off. Mouth agape, Kyle wondered, "What the hell was that about?"
"Dunno, probably got his period this time.." Cartman plainly remarked, the other two boys rolling their eyes as they all got up and took their lunch trays, making their way outside.
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"Hey guys, wait up! Kenny shouted through his coat, running and waving his hand to get the boys' attention.
"Oh hi Kenny! I was just about to show the new kid around the school, you wanna join us?" Butters asked.
Kenny responded with a thumbs up once he caught up with them in the hallway. The small brunette softly tapped Butters' shoulder and turned his notepad around for them to read, "Can you call me Jayden please? I don't like 'New Kid'".
"Gee I'm sorry! Usually everyone says that until we either get another new kid or we eventually learn their name, but I promise not to call you 'New Kid' anymore Jayden", Butters apologized.
Then, the weirdest thing happened; the moment Butters said Jayden's name, it was as if his appearance had changed. Kenny didn't know how to describe it, but it was as if he was seeing a kitten and just saw his ears perk up to being called out, Jayden's face beaming that you could practically see flowers floating around him.
Glancing at Butters confirmed his thoughts, as he had a big grin on his face like someone who just discovered a tickle spot and needs to exploit it. Kenny beat him to it though, "Jayden!", and although it didn't sound very clear, Jayden's attention immediately turned to Kenny, his "cat ears" perking at him. Butters caught on, as he then called Jayden's name, his attention now back on him. Kenny called Jayden one more time, and as Jayden looked at Kenny expectedly, Butters couldn't help but giggle, "Wow, you really like your name, huh?". Kenny looked into Jayden's large, hazel eyes and felt something pulling at him. This sudden urge was as if a large, blinking neon sign suddenly turned on in his mind, a sign that blared,
MUST! PROTECT! AT ALL TIMES!
Kenny reached out and ruffled Jayden's hair before Butters piped in, "W-we should probably get a move on, we don't have much time before recess is over!". All three boys continue down the hall as Butters continues his tour to Jayden, Kenny occasionally adding info, and all the while Jayden wore a small smile under his scarf..