Future, Past and Present

Chapter Ten: The Night That will be Remebered Forever

Eric Cartman was sitting on his front porch, watching the stars. The fourteen old loved to just watch the stars when he had a lot on his mind and boy did he have a lot on his mind. It wasn't like everything was bad well some of it was but a lot of it was good. For instance, his relationship with Butters was great and the two grew more in love the day. His relationship with his friends had gotten stronger as well, bullies still existed but he was able to get by them a little better. However there was still something huge on his mind and it was on everyone's mind. Graduation.
Kyle was taking a walk with Stan, trying to get some things off his mind.
"So, dude, excited for graduation?" Stan asked him.
Kyle shrugged. "I feel a wave of emotions, or more like a tidal wave." He mumbled.
Stan nodded. "Yeah, I don't blame you." He said. He knew that everyone was nervous for graduation. It was another step closer to becoming adults. One big reason that he didn't want middle school to end was because, some of his friends were moving away for high school. "You're going to South Park high, right" Stan asked his best friend.
He nodded. "Of course, I can't imagine going to a school without you in it." He said. Stan smiled and was about to say something when the two boys passed by Cartman's house.
"Hey Eric!" Kyle called to the brunette.
Cartman was taken out of his thoughts and waved back at them, weak smile on his face. In truth his worries were preventing him from being actually happy.
Kyle and Stan exchanged looks and Kyle looked at Cartman .
"Hey dude, what's wrong?" He asked as Stan and him sat besides their friend. "Is something wrong?"
Cartman looked at both of them, not really wanting to talk. He was the two but he wasn't very comfortable with sharing his true emotions, unless it was with Kenny or Butters.
"I'm fine." He mumbled.
"Cartman?" Kyle asked raising a brow. "What's up?"
"It's nothing." He said "I'm fine."
"You have a distant look in your eyes Eric, are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah, yeah I'm fine, honest." Eric said trying to convince them.
Kenny had been taking his little sister, Karen for a walk when he saw his friends. He told Karen to go home without him. She nodded and then skipped home. Kenny walked up to everyone. "Hey guys, what's up?" He asked as he sat down on the porch, like everyone else.
"Nothing." Cartman said starting to become annoyed. "I might be upset but that doesn't mean I want to fucking talk about it!"
Everyone looked a little taken aback and was silent for a few minutes. Kenny finally cleared his throat and went closer to his best friend. "Eric, don't be a baby and tell us what's wrong."
"No! Fuck off." Cartman growled crossing his arms and glared at the ground.
"Eric..." Kenny repeated. "Tell us."
"No."
"God Cartman stop being such a.." Kyle started before Kenny stopped him.
"Eric, we just want to talk, no judgment, just talking."
"I don't think you'll judge me..I just don't want to be more weak than I already am!" He but his lip hard, violently blinking back tears.
Stan and Kyle exchanged glances.
"What do you mean-" Stan began but Kenny made him shut up.
Kenny hugged Cartman. "It's alright man, we've discussed this already..you're not weak." Kenny told him, rubbing his back.
Eric moved away from him. "Damn it Kenny! I am weak and I know it! I couldn't help Butters and I can't even help myself!" He said tears in his eyes and threatening to escape.
"I'm just a sad fat faggot.."
Kyle frowned. "Eric, take a look around you and stop being selfish! You have amazing friends who are comforting you and all you do is cry? You need to take a moment and think about all of the good things in life!"
"You think I don't!" Cartman said angrily. "Before you assholes came here, that's what I was trying to do! But no! You had to come and interupt me."
"That's bullshit Cartman and you know it!" Kyle said standing up and putting his face in Cartman's. "You look really and for god fucking sakes, let us in or I'll bust your nose!"
Cartman wanted to retort but felt like it was unnecessary. These guys aren't going to leave him until he explained himself.
"It's graduation." Cartman started. "It's scaring me."
"Who isn't scared by graduation." Stan said
"Yeah but this is for a different reason." Cartman explained.
"What reason?" Kyle found himself voicing the question that was on everyone's else's mind.
"Well, it's just that...uhh...it's just Butters. I want people to know that we're together and that we don't give a shit on what everyone else says." He said "And our future together. Of how much bullying will we go through and the guilt of knowing that I'm taking you guys down with me," He sighed.
Stan nodded. "I know, but we love you and will do anything for you."
Kyle was thinking hard. He smiled for an idea had entered his mind. "How about when Butters us giving his speech, you go and kiss him?" He suggested .
Cartman looked at him, actually thinking it over. "I don't know, that sounds awesome but is it too direct?"
Kyle thought for a moment. "I don't think so, you want to show people that you guys are together, it always works in movies why wouldn't it work here?"
"Maybe because we aren't in a movie?" Stan reminded him.
"I know that." Kyle said rolling his eyes. "But even if we aren't in a movie, this would still show that you and Butters are together."
Stan nodded and Kenny smiled, though Cartman wasn't so sure.
"You think Butters would agree to that?" He asked all of them.
"It's not like he has to." Stan pointed out.
"I guess that's kinda true." Eric mumbled. "But what if he hates me for that and breaks up with me?" He asked.
Kyle rolled his eyes. "He's not going to break up with you over something silly like this Cartman. He loves you way too much."
Stan nodded in agreement and so did Kenny. "Yeah man." Kenny said "You should totally do that. It also might be a little funny." He said with a smile.
Eric thought about it for a few minutes. "Alright, I guess. I just hope that I have enough bravery in me to do so." He said.
Stan smiled. "Yeah, I'm sure you will. Anyways, can we go inside? It's kinda hot out here and I could use a drink."
Kyle nodded. "Yeah, I could also."
Eric smiled at his friends and then lead them inside his house.
"Oh poopsykins!" Liane smiled at them as the boys walked inside. "You feeling better....oh! Hello Kyle, Stan and Kenny."
"Hi." Kyle said politely.
"Hello." Stan said giving her a polite smile.
"Sup Liane." Kenny said giving her a big hug. "You're looking beautiful today."
Liane smiled. "Thank you dear."
Kenny grinned and leaned over to Stan. "isn't she pretty?"
"She's like fourty." Stan said a little disgusted.
"Love has no boundaries!" Kenny said dramatically placing a hand on his forehead. "Don't mock what you do not understand."
"Shut up Kenny." Cartman sighed nudging his best friend. "Come on guys, there's lemonade in the kitchen."
"Ooh! Lemonade." Kyle said with a smile.
Stan punched Kenny. 'You're so fucking messed up man."
"I know." Kenny said and then rushed to the kitchen.
Eric poured everyone some lemonade and then got a bag of cheesy poofs for them to snack on.
"So, uhh...who's excited for the summer?" Kyle asked everyone.
Everyone said that they were.
"Okay, we should all get together one day and go to the beach. What do you guys think?" Stan suggested.
"That sounds like fun!" Eric said with a smile. He was glad to be hanging out with his friends.
"Ooh! Hot bikini girls! I'm in!" Kenny said. "We should also invite the girls to join us!" He said and chuckled.
"You're so perverted Kenny." Stan said as he laughed with him.
"Don't lie Stan." Kyle said "You would love to see Wendy in a bikini."
Stan rolled his eyes smiling. "You'd love to see Bebe in a bikini." Kenny added as Kyle blushed.
"Thank god for tits." Kenny said raising his glass in the air.
"Amen to that." Kyle and Stan said in unison, banging glasses with the blonde.
Cartman just stood there, feeling awkward.
"Don't worry Eric." Stan said. "There will be plenty of hot guys there too."
"Including me." Kenny said wiggling his eyebrows.
"Shut up Kenny." Kyle said drinking his lemonade.
"I really want to see Butters in a bathing suit." Cartman mumbled blushing.
Kyle pat him on the back" And if we go to the beach together you'd definitely get to see him in one." He said.
Cartman blushed heavily imagining Butters in a speedo. "Do you think that he would come though?' He asked quietly.
"Of course he would!" Stan said and then took a sip of his lemonade.
"Hey, guys I wanna make a toast." Kenny said as he stood up. " here's to go of time for the future!" He said. Everyone clanked their glasses together and then drank.
"Hey, Eric." Kenny said. "Let's make a bet. Whoever can drink the most lemonade gets five bucks." He said. "Deal?"
"Oh, you're on!" Eric said with a bright smile.
The two went at it for a little while until, Cartman had drank so much he threw up all over Kyles shoes.
"Eww." Kyle shrieked falling onto the floor. "Oh god get it off eww.."
He threw his shoes off and ran out of the kitchen screaming.
Stan couldn't help but laugh. "I forgot he was such a germaphobe."
Kenny went over to Cartman and patted him on the back. "You okay bud?"
"Yeah..." He burped.
'Good now you owe me bucks." Kenny grinned.
"And me new shoes!" Kyle added from the other room.
Stan was laughing his ass off.
"Damnit!" Eric said. "How about I just find a girl who's willing to sleep with you instead?" He asked, hoping that Kenny would accept that as payment.
Kyle was still very grossed out. He went to the bathroom and scrubbed his hands. He took off his socks and three them in the trash because they had a bit of puke on them. "So gross!' He said and then shivered. "Just so eww..." He said. He washed his arms and feet just for good measure.
"Sorry Eric." Kenny said "But money is way more important than tits."
Cartman sighed and handed over the money. Kyle walked back into the kitchen, barefoot. "Cartman, can I borrow some socks?" He asked
"Uh only if I don't have to buy you new shoes." Cartman said thinking it was a fair offer.
Kyle sighed. "Fine." He said and went upstairs to get a new pair.
Stan finally caught his breath and took a sip of his drink. "Kyle is so fucking hilarious man."
Kenny shrugged and helped Cartman clean the puke.
Kyle walked upstairs into Cartman's room and looked through the drawers to find a pair of socks. He put them on and was grateful he had chubby feet get otherwise they wouldn't have the socks. He saw one of the other drawers were open and it was filled with love notes from Butters.
Kyle couldn't help but walk over to the draw and read a couple of them. "Damn, I swear those two are going to get married soon. Probably have sex before any of us also." He mumbled and chuckled softly. He closed the drawer and then walked back downstairs to see that everyone.
"Hey guys.." He started though was interrupted by the sound of his growling stomach.
"Aw the Jew is hungry." Cartman teased.
"Shut up fatass." Kyle said. "Thought am hungry and kind of sick cheesy poofs."
"Same here." Stan agreed.
"Okay, okay." Cartman said walking to the fridge. "I'm sure I have some red velvet cake here."
"Nice." Kenny said licking his lips.
"Yeah..right here." Cartman said bringing it out and setting it on the table, he took a knife to cut it, when the phone rang.
"Hold on a second. Uhh you guys can cut yourselves some slices." Eric said as walked out of the kitchen. He picked up his phone. "Hey Butters! What's up?" He asked.
"I just wanted to make sure that your coming to graduation tomorrow night." He said.
"Well yeah I am! Hey you wanna come over? Everyone else is here." He said.
"Oh, uhh sure Eric! But uhh, you promised me that you would come over to my house." He said.
"I'm so sorry Butters! I completely forgot!" He said "Can you just come over to my place instead?"
"Alright I'll be there soon." Butters told him.
"Okay love you." Cartman said and hung up. He walked over to the others and looked a little annoyed. 'Don't eat all of it, I want some and Butters is coming over too."
"Sweet." Kenny said biting into his cake.
"What did he ask you?" Kyle asked eating a strawberry that was on his piece.
"Oh just something about graduation." Cartman said as the doorbell rang and he ran to answer it.
"Butters!" He smiled hugging him. "Where's your key? You know don't have to knock."
"Oh sorry." He said kissing him softly.
Eric was just so happy to see his boyfriend to pull away. He kissed him back.
Butters soon pulled away. "So where's the party in your house being held?" He asked.
"Everyone's in the kitchen, c,mom!"Cartman said and held Butters hand. He lead him to the kitchen where everyone greeted him and he did the same.
"Uh, oh uhh, Eric? There's no more chairs left." Kyle said while Stan smirked.
"Oh well Butters can just use my chair." Cartman said with a shrug. Kenny was winking at Cartman and it took him a moment to figure out why. "Oh! How about we do this." Eric said and then sat down on the chair and pulled Butters onto his lap. Butters blushed slightly.
"E-Eric you really don't have to do that." Butters stuttered but had to admit he enjoyed being in Cartman's arms. "I can just sit on the.."
"Shut up." Cartman mumbled putting a piece of cake in the other boys mouth and he blushed madly.
"Taste good?" Cartman smirked and Butters nodded nuzzling into him.
"So Stan did you see that game last night?" Kyle asked trying not to stare so much at the couple.
"Yeah, it was fucking sweet." Stan said "Did you see those cheerleaders at the side?"
"Yup, they had nice boobs." Kyle said feeling better.
"Oh guys shut up." Kenny said rolling his eyes. "You're not going to become gay by watching a happy couple."
"Whatever." Stan mumbled.
"So.." Kyle began though was interrupted by a loud fart.
Everyone turned to Cartman. "What?" He said. "I didn't do that!" He looked at everyone, flabbergasted.
"Yeah sure fatass." Kyle said laughing.
"That's just nasty." Stan laughed as well.
" I did not do that!" Cartman said once more.
"Guy, Eric wasn't the one who farted..I was." Butters said feeling extremely embarrassed.
Everyone just laughed even harder than before.
"Who knew that my man can fart even worse than me?" Cartman said gripping onto his chair, so he wouldn't fall off his chair from laughter.
Butters laughed with everyone. "It wasn't my fault! Everybody does that from time to time!" He said in defense.
"I love you so much." Cartman said trying to console his laughter.
Butter smiled and then frowned. "Eric. I want to ask you something."
The other boys looked at each other.
"Should we go?" Kenny asked.
"Just for a minute." Butters answered and the three left the room.
"What's wrong babe?" Cartman asked petting the smaller boy.
"My grandparents are coming to graduation and so is my aunt and uncle..." He said rubbing his knuckles against each other.
"Yeah so?" Cartman asked.
"Well I wanted to come out it them...since I feel like if we had so back up from other places, we...or I...would be better off."
Cartman nodded. "I understand and I think that's a good idea." He said.
Butters smiled. "Wait really?" He asked.
Eric nodded. "Yes, I mean it's good for your relatives to know anyways."
"Yay! Thank you!" Butters said "But how should we tell them? I was thinking sometime before graduation, but I don't want my parents to be around them."
Eric thought for a moment. "Hmm...just leave everything to me." He said. 'I have an idea."
"Really? What is it?" Butters questioned.
"It'll be a surprise you'll like it.' He assured him.
Butters smiled and kissed Cartman's cheek, but he was shorter and couldn't twist his body properly so he ended up kissing his neck... Just when everyone came to check on them.
"S-sorry!" Butters said blushing madly.
"Woah Butters!' Kenny smirked. "If you were going to give Cartman a hickey you could've waited until we left."
"No! No! No!" Butters said frantically "I wasn't giving him a hickey, I just fell I mean tripped uh.."
"Babe it's fine." Cartman said trying to calm him. "They know you weren't me a hickey."
"Of course we do." Stan chuckled and Butters blushed even more. The five boys spent the rest of the night eating, talking and putting a of dares on each other. Finally Cartman was tired and Kyle was getting a bunch of annoying texts from his mom, so it was decided that everyone was going to go home.
"Well, see you guys tomorrow at graduation!" Kyle said as he waved at everyone.
"See ya Kyle!" Stan said.
"Don't forget to touch Bebe's boobs for me!" Kenny said. Kyle just rolled his eyes at that and then left.
"See ya fellas!" Butters said as everyone left to go home. Once everyone was gone, Butters planted a hard kiss on Cartman's lips, quickly pulling away. "Well see you tomorrow Eric!" He smiled.
Eric pulled Butters close and gave a soft kiss on the lips, which lasted a little bit longer than the last. "I love you Butters, don't you ever forget that." He said causing Butters to smile.
"Love you too!"
Cartman watched his boyfriend walk away and couldn't help but stare at his ass. "Damn." He whispered, blushing crimson. He closed the door and yawned. He had a bright smile on his face. He wasn't feeling the best before, but his friends made him happy, his friends were a good reason to get up in the morning, especially Butters.
Cartman woke up a little later that morning, which wasn't the smartest idea. He had woken up with texts from his boyfriend and a voice message from Kyle, to wake the fuck up. Cartman rushed to get to the bathroom. He took a shower, shaved his pits and rushed around his room, putting on whatever he found.
Butters was getting annoyed and concerned for his boyfriend. He kept calling him. He called him once more, for it was already noon and the boys were planning on getting lunch. Kyle was just pissed that Cartman would just blow off their plans. He texted him, but also to make sure has okay.
Kenny walked over to Cartman's house and knocked on the door. Liane answered it. "Hello Kenny."
"Hello to you Liane. You're looking as great as ever." He complimented her. She smiled and thanked him, leading him inside.
Cartman ran downstairs, breathing heavily. "Oh hi Kenny..." He panted. "Sorry, I woke up really late."
Kenny shrugged. 'It's okay dude, but we should probably leave now." Cartman nodded and hugged his mother goodbye, before running out of the house with his friend.
Cartman took out his phone as they ran, dialing Butters's number, praying he'd answer.
"Eric, Oh thank God! You finally answered." Butters said happily.
"Yeah I'm so sorry, I just woke up a few minutes ago."
"It's alright..oh Kyle wants to talk to you." Butters said and a few seconds later, Cartman pulled the phone away from his ear.
"WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU FUCKING IDIOT! WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR TWO FUCKING HOURS!!" Kyle yelled into the phone.
"Geez sorry Kyle." Cartman said sheepishly. "Sorry you have so much sand in your vagina."
"I do not have sand in my vagina!" Kyle shouted as Cartman laughed.
"But you did just admit that you have a vagina." Cartman said and then laughed harder.
"For the love of God Cartman! I have a fucking penis!" Kyle growled.
"Yeah, okay but you might want to watch where you stick it." He said and then laughed harder. Everyone was laughing except for Kyle, whose face was red. "Oh, fuck you fatass!"
"Yeah, I know I'm sexy as hell and everything, but I don't want to lose my virginity to you." He said, feeling great about his role of annoying Kyle.
Kyle opened his mouth to say something but didn't know what to say and hung up.
Cartman and Kenny made it to the cafe a few minutes later. Everyone greeted them, Kyle was still red with anger.
Cartman giggled and went to hug Butters, who returned it, feeling very relieved.
"Graduation!" Kenny said sitting down. "Can you believe it, that's tonight! I'm going to get so many chicks by pulling the sensitive guy speech."
Butters giggled. "I'm sure you will Ken, you're awfully handsome."
"Ooh look out Eric." Stan teased. "Kenny is out to steal your man."
Cartman glared at him and Kenny made a disgusted face. "Oh fuck no, that's disgusting."
Stan laughed. "Who knew that Kenny was bi all this time."
"I'm not bi man! I love tits! Tits make the world go round." Kenny said proudly.
Stan just laughed harder.
"Anyways, everyone got their speeches yet?!" Kyle asked all of them.
Kenny shrugged. "I have everything planned in my head. I didn't need to write one down." He said and winked.
"Damn, I don't know how you're going to get girls." Stan muttered.
"It's a speech from the heart." Kenny said. "That's the best kind."
"I bet Cartman's speech is about how nice of an ass Butters has." Kyle joked.
"Actually Kahl." Cartman said. "My speech is about how your fucking family and the rest of the Jews are related to the illuminati." Stan burst into laughter and Butters couldn't help but giggle.
"What the hell is wrong with you asshole!" Kyle said getting angry once more.
"Don't have to hide it anymore Kahl." Cartman said shaping his fingers into a triangle and placing them over his eye. "The Jewmunatiti is at it again!"
"Gaaaah!" Kyle yelled hitting Cartman right in the nose.
Cartman just laughed. "Wow you're weak."
Kyle glared at him and punched him again, this time he felt something crunch. "Oh no.."
There was blood pouring out of Cartman's nose. "Gah! You broke my nose Kahl!" He said tears in his eyes. Butters looked worried and hugged him.
"I'm sorry Eric, I didn't mean to." Kyle said looking frantic.
Cartman knew his nose wasn't broken, he was just pretending, to give Kyle a little scare.
"Holy shit Kyle! Why did you do that?" Kenny asked looking at Eric with worry.
"He made me really mad!" Kyle said trying to defend himself. "I didn't mean to break his nose, I just do stupid things when I'm pissed."
"You gotta chill Kyle." Stan said looking concerned.
"I'm sorry!"
Butter looked at Cartman and kissed his cheek, trying to comfort him. Cartman smiled at him, winking.
Butters looked confused and then realized his that his boyfriend was just faking. "Eric come on." He said in annoyance.
Cartman burst into laughter. "Fine, fine but I fooled all of ya!" He said "You all fell for it!"
Kyle glared at him. "Ugh! You're so annoying sometimes."
"You're annoying all the time J-O-O." He laughed even harder and Butters just sighed. "Okay, I think that's enough joking around." He said.
Stan nodded. "Agreed." He said.
Kenny pouted. "But I like it when they fight, it's very entertaining!"
Stan just rolled his eyes. "Screw you Kenny." He muttered.
"Wish someone would." Kenny sighed.
Cartman stopped laughing and nuzzled into Butters. He was silent for he was thinking about his plan. Was he actually going to do it? Should he do it? Cartman defiantly wanted to, his friends supported the idea but he was still slightly nervous.
Butters looked down to see Eric looking worried and brushed some of his hair behind his ears. Butters wasn't going to disturb his thoughts but wanted to relax his boyfriend anyway.
"But in all seriousness." Stan said. "It's going to be kinda sad leaving middle school, I mean a lot of people aren't going to be with us."
"Yeah." Kyle said. "Jimmy is leaving and so is Tweek."
"No more playing games with them." Kenny frowned.
"Yeah, but it's not like we can do much about that." Butters said. "But there will be a bunch of new kid that we'll get to meet!" He pointed out. Being the optimist as usual.
"I guess that's true, but I'll miss making fun of them.." Cartman mumbled.
"But we'll still have each other." Stan pointed out. "The five of us have been together since the beginning and nothing is going to change that."
"Yeah I imagine it now." Kenny said standing up. "We all have nice houses and jobs that will get us lots and lots of money. Cartman and Butters will be married, Stan and Wendy would have a kid by now and Kyle would be married and they would throw parties every weekend. And I would be married to the hottest chick out of all of us."
"Since when am I a chick?" Butter asked confused looking down.
"Oh yes! The future will be grand!" Kenny said triumphantly.
Eric chuckled. "You're not a chick." He said. "Kenny never said anything about you being a girl."
Kyle laughed. "Honestly, I agree with you everything except the last part, you'd probably living in a disgusting apartment." He joked.
Stan laughed. "Yeah! Most likely!" He said. "And also getting laid every night, but only because those girls have pity on you."
Kenny frowned. "Guys, that's just low." He whined. "I am gonna be fish and live with the hottest, bustiest chick and you guys will all be jealous. Except for Eric and Butters." Kenny said.
"I'm sure Kenny." Cartman said. "You're pretty awesome, you'll definitely find the girl."
Kenny returned the smile. "Thanks a lot of man, no one actually told me that before."
"You're my best friend Kenny." Cartman said. "I have to tell you that kind of shit."
Kenny smiled wider and sat down. "Yeah and well I think you and Butters will have a great life together."
Butters nodded and leaned on Cartman's shoulder. "I hope so, I love you Eric, more than you know."
Cartman blushed and kissed his forehead. "I love you too Butters." He said as he stroked his hair. He felt beyond happy.
Kyle checked the time. "Holy crap! Graduation starts in a couple of hours! We should all go and get ready. See ya guys!" He said and then left.
Stan left with him.
Kenny smiled. "Well, see you two love birds later." He said and then left. They all walked home, except for Butters and Cartman. "We should probably leave also." Cartman frowned.
"But I wish that I could stay in your arms forever." Butters told the brunette, who blushed.
"You're so sweet! But we should go. I'll see you soon." He said. Butters but nodded. "Alright bye baby!"
Cartman walked into the school building, looking a bit lost in his suit, the principal decided to not buy any uniform gowns and all the kids had to wear their own fancy clothes. Cartman was the first one of his friends to be there and he just walked awkwardly around the assembly hall.
"Cartman!" Stan yelled walking away from his family to join him. "How's it going big guy?"
"Alright..I'm just nervous." The brunette admitted.
"Don't worry everything will be fine, everything." He said giving him a reassuring smile.
Cartman couldn't help but smile back, he had lost his crush for Stan years ago but couldn't help but still thought the boy was incredibly handsome.
"Thanks man." Cartman said with a smile. "So, uhh, is anyone else here?"
Stan nodded. "Yeah, I just saw Kyle talking to his girlfriend, by the stage."
"Awesome thanks! Guess I should say hi." He said.
"Okay." Stan said. "I'll come with." He said and then walked with him to Kyle and Bebe. They were about to leave the room when Cartman and Stan showed up and greeted them.
"Hey Cartman! Stan!" Bebe smiled and hugged the both of them. "You two sure look handsome, but I have to say that Kyle looks the best."
Cartman looked at Kyle and snickered at the sight of his red curls. "Yeah Kahl, looks great."
"I sure do." Kyle said confidently even though he was very embarrassed of his hair.
"Have you guys seen Wendy?" Stan asked suddenly remembering his girlfriend.
"Um yeah, she went to the bathroom." Bebe said. "Why don't you go surprise her."
"Will do." Stan waving goodbye and going to find his girlfriend.
Cartman walked away from the couple and looked at the people who were entering the room. His heart dropped and when he the entire Stotch family. Was he really going to do this?
Butters saw Cartman and rushed over to them and him a hug. "Hey Eric." He said.
Cartman smiled and hugged back. "How's it going babe?"
"I'm okay, but you look so handsome!" He said and then blushed as they pulled away from each other.
"You think so?" Cartman asked. "Because I think that you're the gorgeous one here." He said. "And pretty sexy too." He blushed at that.
Butters blushed deepened. Th-thanks Eric! You're so kind!" He said and then gave him a kiss on the cheek. That kiss on the cheek wasn't much, but it was enough to convince Cartman the he needed to kiss Butters when he was giving his speech. Any shed of fear the he had was gone and was replaced with confidence.
Once most of the guests were seated in their respective places, the principal brought the eighth graders backstage. She told them all good luck and everyone is there to see them. Everyone smiled and nodded and once the music started playing, the stage curtain opened. One by one, each student took their seats, smiling at the guests before them.
Each student had a short two minute speech. It was agonizingly boring for those who'd kid hadn't spoken and for the kids who were in the audience. Soon, it was Butters turn. He walked up to tell microphone, nervous but tried not to show it. He took a deep breath and began his speech....
Cartman looked at Butters and bit his lip. He kept looking between where his boyfriend stood, to where the Stotch's were. He had confidence of he did, he was just afraid of what Butters would say or do.
"Do it." Kenny whispered to him, once Butters had gotten to the end of his speech. "This is your chance."
Cartman nodded and stood up. It was like time had stopped, as Cartman walked up to Butters and without warning, pulled him into a deep kiss.
Butters eyes widened in surprise. He froze, not sure what to do. Some people in the audience awwed and others oozed, Butters parents stood up in anger, well more like his dad. Butters noticed and pulled away, blushing madly. He shook in in fear.
"Nice way to come out, don't ya think?' Cartman smiled and Butters just looked at him, at loss for words.
"WHAT THE FUCK!" Stephan Stotch yelled from the seats. "WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON!"
All of the students looked at eachother and Butters ran for it. Cartman looked worried and ran after his boyfriend, instantly regretting what he done.
"Oh shìt." Kyle muttered to Stan. "What have we done?"
Stan could only shrugs, he looked very pale. "I-I don't know." He said "But something bad. Look at Mr. Stotch, his face is so red." Stan said, he looked freaked out.
Butters ran to the bathroom, hoping to get some safety. He knew that his father would be running after him and probably was going to beat him up. Butters rushed into a stall.
Eric ran after Butters. "Butters! Please come out of that stall, it's just me! Eric!"
"N-no." Butters said. "I might get hurt. Dad might come in. I need to stay in here."
"Butters I'm sorry." Cartman said full of panic and regret. "I didn't know he was going to react like this, I just want to want to come to everyone, I didn't want to hide anymore."
"Well now you've got us killed Eric!" Cartman's heart broke when he heard his boyfriend sobbing. "You ruined everything! He's going to kill me Eric."
"No, he won't!" Cartman said. "I won't let him, please Butters I'm so fucking sorry."
"Everyone was looking they'll know my dad is crazy and they know we're gay and oh God.."
"Butters.." Cartman whispered. "Please, I fucked up so bad, but I won't let that bastard touch anymore, I swear upon my life Butters, that he will never hurt you again."
Just then Mr. Stotch entered the bathroom. His face was still red with anger. "You're the one who made my boy gay." He yelled and then punched Cartman "How dare you do that! Without even asking his parents permission! What kind of a sick freak are you?" He yelled as he started to beat the crap out of him. All of the sudden Cartman's anger took over his fear. He hated Stephen Stotch more than anyone he had ever met. He wasn't going to let him hurt his love any longer.
"Shut the fuck up!" Cartman yelled and with his strength he didn't know he had to, he jumped the man and punched him as hard he could in the face.
"You fat little fucking shit!" Stotch growled pushing the boy off and standing up, but before he could, Cartman kicked him hard in the balls.
Stotch yelled in pain and fell to the ground. Once Cartman had gotten power of him, he looked at Butters. "Go get Mr. Mackey here!"
"But Eric.."
"Go!"
Butters nodded and ran out of the bathroom. Cartman made sure that Stotch wouldn't leave the room.
"Oh you little piece of shit!" The man yelled and aimed a punch at the brunette. Eric dodged the blow and kicked Stotch's legs from under him. "Stop trying to hurt me! You're just making everything worse for yourself!" Cartman yelled.
"Oh really?" Mr. Stotch asked as he got up and slowly approached Eric. "I'm only trying to teach you a lesson." He was about to pounce on Cartman when Mr. Mackey grabbed him.
"That's not enough Mr. Stotch m'mkay." He said as he dragged the other man to the principals office.
Butters hugged Cartman tightly. "Are you alright? Did he hurt you badly? Did he hurt you at all? Do you need a doctor?" He asked him looking extremely concerned.
"I'm okay Butters..." Cartman said but he had gotten pretty hurt but he didn't want to pass out. He didn't wanted Butters to let go, he just wanted to be in his arms.
"I'm really sorry Butters..I should have not acted so stupid...we almost died.." He muttered, his eyelids growing heavy.
Butters sniffed. "It's okay Eric, you just wanted to do the right thing and in a way it was."
"You think?"
"Yeah..my parents know I'm with you now and that's okay, because whatever happens in the future, we'll be able to deal with it, together."
"Love is a great thing.." Cartman said falling unconscious.
"It sure is Eric." Butters said petting his hair.

"Hey, someone needs to call an ambulance!" Butters called when Cartman passed out. He looked down at him and smiled softly. "Thank you." He whispered.
The ambulance came after a little and took Cartman way. Butters was following them when Mrs. Stotch, his mother, stopped him.
"Oh hey mom." Butters said surprised to get a hug from his mother.
"Butters, baby, I'm sorry." Linda said looking at him. "I'm sorry I let your father hurt you."
"He didn't just hurt me mom, he hurt Eric too." He said pulling away from her. "I'm sorry, but a simple hug won't pay up for all the pain that Eric and I, went through."
"I know that and I want to make it up to you, I really do." She said.
Butters frowned. "If you do then how come you didn't act sooner?"
"Well, honey, it was difficult. You see.." She trailed off.
"See what mom? Dad has been hurting me for years while you just sit back and relax! That's fucked up mom!" He stated angrily.
"Butters, I know and I made a terrible mistake marrying that man. That's why I'm going to divorce him. Once I do, hopefully you'll be able to live with me and I swear that I won't hurt you." She said.
"How am I supposed to trust you mom?" Butters asked, tears in his eyes. "How mom?" He sniffed.
Linda hugged her son. "Because even though it might seem like I don't, I will always love you. You're my son and I want what's best for you and me getting a divorce with your father, is the best." She said comforting her son.
"So..you don't care about me being in love with a boy?" He sniffed.
She sighed. "I love you no matter what, I don't care who are you with as long as you are happy..I'm sorry that I did not make that clear until now"
Butters smiled and cried into her chest. He was so relieved by this news that he just couldn't stop sobbing, it was all too overwhelming. Never again would he be hurt by his father, never again would he be in endless fear of getting caught and never again would he have to hide his love for Eric Cartman, the boy who had in one night, become a man.