Creek - a new beginning

Denver

Tweek wakes up early, he is naked and feels kind of gross.

"Are you awake, Tweek?"

"Craig? You stayed on the call after I fell asleep?"

"I did, it was like we slept next to each other."

"Did you sleep at all?"

"I did. I actually just woke up and heard you rustling around."

"Good timing I guess."

"Yeah."

Tweek smiled at his phone, "I really like talking to you."

"Me too, only I wish it weren't over the phone, but it's the best we can do."

"Yeah. What do you have planned today?"

"I have to go to a rehab meeting. My parents won't get off my back unless I do. It sucks but maybe this will convince my parents I'm not a druggie."

"Are you scared?"

"Not really, just annoyed."

"That makes sense. You can do it though! Im cheering for you!"

Craig laughs, "Well now I have to get through it, I've got a cheerleader to impress."

"I'll always be your cheerleader." Tweek is laying on his stomach, slowly kicking his feet in the air.

"You better."

"Can we call again tonight?"

"Of course. Same time?"

"Yea, I'd love to hear how your little meeting goes."

"Do you want me to take notes?"

"You're a dork."

"Maybe."

"I need to go eat breakfast and shower, I fell asleep right after getting myself all dirty last night."

"Okay, I'll talk to you later then."

"Craig?"

"Yes?"

"I love you."

"I love you too, Tweek."

The call ends. Tweek hugs his phone and squeals for a moment.

"My Craig loves me..."

Tweek gets up and showers. He eats breakfast and goes back to his room, having already run out of things to do.

He texts his friend, in hopes of finding something to do to kill time.

Tweek: Hey, are you free today?

Tolkien: Yep! Why do you ask?

Tweek: I want to get out of the house, do you want to go to a mall in Denver or something?

Tolkien: Sounds good, I can get my car and head over in about an hour.

Tweek: Okay, text me when you're here.

Tolkien: Will do.

-

One hour later.

Tolkien texts Tweek saying he is outside. Tweek grabs his wallet and walks downstairs.

He sees his dad outside talking to Tolkien.

"What are you doing dad?"

"Just checking who you were hanging out with. You boys have fun."

Tweeks dad walks back inside. Tweek gets in the passenger side of Tolkien's car.

Tolkien gives Tweek a suspicious look. "What was that about? He's never been a helicopter parent before."

"It's a long story."

"Good, because it's a long drive."

Tweek explains everything from the beginning of the month to now.

"Woah. That's a lot to take in."

"Yea, it's been a crazy couple of weeks."

"So it was Craig's cousin who beat you up?"

"Yeah, it was..."

"Isn't he still going to school?"

"I heard that he will have a week's suspension after the break is over. But yes, after that he will be back."

"Are you not worried?"

"No, I have Craig, and Craig scared him pretty bad so... He should stay clear of me."

"This time, tell someone if he goes near you."

"I will."

"We are here, do you care where I park?"

"No, anywhere is fine."

"You can leave your thermos in the car, they won't let you carry that around."

"Okay."

Tweek takes a big drink of coffee and then sets it in the back.

-

The boys walk around the mall, checking out the arcade, buying a bear from build-a-bear, browsing clothing stores, and taking a break at the food court.

Tolkien grabs his bags. "Is there anywhere else you want to check out?"

Tweek looks around. "I don't think I've ever been in there. It looks kinda cool."

Tweek extends his arm and points to Spencer's.

Tolkien laughs. "Do you really not know what's in there?"

"No. Is it something bad?"

"Not exactly. Let's go inside and you can see for yourself."

"Okay."