Halo

8- Non Stop -8

"Hey, Kyle. Token's having a party tonight, wanna come?" Kenny asked. The best way to get Token to throw a party is to tell everyone he's throwing a party. He doesn't want to disappoint anyone, so he'll just do it. Kenny didn't know why he wanted a party, he just did. Kyle rolled his eyes "I'm not falling for it Kenny." He said. Kenny laughed "Falling for whaaaat??" Kyle face palmed and turned to face him. Kyle and Kenny were the only two at the bus stop. Their morning usually played out like this, Kyle arriving first, Kenny arriving second, usually waving a simple hello in Kyle's direction or having a full on conversation. Then Stan and Cartman showed up at usually the same time.

"Token is not throwing a party I guarantee. And plus, why do you want a party anyways?" Kyle asked. Kenny shrugged and looked along the road, lined with snow that had been shovelled out of the way. Little salt rocks scattering the tarmac. "Eh, I dunno. I just want some excitement, y'know? It feels like things have been kinda dull lately." Kenny said "Yeah, I guess you're right." Kyle said. "Sooo how's that crush on Stan going?" Kenny asked. Kyle sighed "Fine." There was a moment of silence before Kenny giggled, Kyle realising his mistake "W-Wait! Hey!! Stan is not my crush!!" Kyle said, blushing almost as red as his hair. Kenny laughed "Suuuuure lover boy~" He said. Kyle rolled his eyes "Whatever. Sucks that I can't tease you about who you like. Hey.. that reminds me," Kyle said, turning to Kenny "Who do you like?" He asked. Kenny blushed, it luckily being hidden by his coat "Nobody. Why?" He said. Kyle squinted at him "Just wondering.." he said as Stan and Cartman walked over to the bus stop. "Hey dude." Stan said "Hey Stan!" Kyle said back, beginning to chatter with Stan about something or other. Kenny didn't really tune in, not seeing a need.

Kyle's question remained inside his head, however.

Who do I like...?

Maybe it was simply curiosity. Or maybe he had somebody in mind that he couldn't quite put his finger on. Either way, he decided it was probably be latter, so he started to eliminate people in his head.

Wendy? Nope. Heidi? Nope.

He wasn't even going to begin considering Bebe. He hated her anyway. Red maybe? Nicole? No, none of them seemed right. Annie? Lola? Millie? Isla? No.. not them either.

But then, Kenny began to think, what if it wasn't a girl?

What if it was...

Kenny eyed the three other boys next to him. No... what if it was a boy? Kenny turned his gaze back to his feet. Hmm...

And so he began again.

Stan? No. Kyle? No. Definitely not Cartman. Kenny moved from his gang to the others. Not Token, Clyde, Tweek or Craig. He ruled out all the goth kids. Not Jimmy or Timmy. Not Pip or Gregory. Not Scott or Bradley. Not Damien or The New Kid. Kenny had covered near everyone he knew, so who could it... wait- "Kenny! Earth to Kenny!" Kyle said, waving a hand in front of his face, Kenny jumped "Oh hi" Kyle gave him a weird look "Bus' here." He said, gesturing to the bus as Stan and Cartman got on. "Oh, right!" Kenny said, quickly following Kyle as he got on.

Kenny sat down at his usual seat in between Butters and Kyle. Kyle sat across the isle from Stan, Heidi, and Wendy. Behind them were Tweek, Craig, and Token. Across from them and behind Kenny were Cartman, Bebe, and Clyde. Jimmy, Timmy, and Scott sat behind them, and across the isle from them were Damien, Pip, and The New Kid. They were the only people Kenny payed attention to, really.

"Hi, Ken!" Butters said. Kenny gave a crooked grin back "Hey Butterball." He said. Butters smiled back, putting an earbud in. Kenny's head turned to look forward, leaning his head back against the seat, closing his eyes. He didn't get much sleep last night. Kenny felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned his head to Butters, opening his eyes. Butters held out an earbud to him. Kenny was taken a back for a moment before accepting it, putting it in his ear. The cord wasn't long, so he had to shuffle a little closer to Butters. He watched the shorter scroll through some playlists before clicking on Backyard Boy and playing it. Kenny wasn't surprised at his music taste to be honest. They listened for a while, shuffling through Butters' playlist.

Eventually, the bus slowed to a stop. Kenny took out the earbud, handing it back to Butters, as they walked off the bus, uttering a simple "Thanks." Butters smiled "Anytime!" He said, walking into the school. Kenny's heart skipped a beat, a light fluttery feeling in his stomach.

And then it hit him.

He was in love.

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Kenny has successfully managed to spread that Token was having a party that night. Unfortunately though, it had gotten back to Token at lunch due to Clyde's big mouth. "But moooooooom!" Clyde whined "It'll be fun! And your parents are out of town!" He said. Token sighed "Clyde.." He said, debating his life decisions. "Cmon dude, don't be a buzzkill." Craig said. Token frowned "Hm.. Alright." The group erupted into cheers "On one condition!" Token yelled over them, shutting them all up "You keep my house tidy. And if you mess it up, you're helping to clean it." He said. Everyone nodded and mumbled many forms of 'yes'. Token sighed "Alright then."

Craig's gaze shifted to the rival groups table as he tuned out of the conversation, surveying it slowly. "What's up with him?" He asked flatly, gesturing to the blonde teen. The gangs heads turned to glance at him.

Kenny stared at the floor, thinking. Not because he was hungry or anything, he was just...

Don't say it.

The teen tried to ignore it, sneaking a glance in Butters' direction. His eyes lingered a little longer than they should've and Butters' eyes met his. Butters smiled, giving him a small wave before going back to his previous conversation. Kenny's face heated up and he looked away quickly.

He couldn't deny it anymore. All the previous encounters, the butterflies, the strange feeling whenever he was near. He was in love, Him! Kenny McCormick. In love. With...

With Butters...

With Leo.

(A/n: some fluff for ur troubles. here's the bus seating plan if u care)