South Park~ Pip's revival

Chapter 8

Damien's perspective
'That bastard. That unbelievable bastard' I angrily stood up, shooting a death glare at Cartman before I followed Pip out the room. He sat out in the hallway with his back against the wall. "Pip," He turned to look at me, and I could see his eyes were filling with tears. I sat next to him, staring down in surprise when he immediately hugged me.

"Hey, you're fine, alright? Don't listen to that asshole" I patted his back. "I can't help it.. he was making fun of my dead parents. It was so heartless, even for him"

I let out a sigh and pressed my head back against the wall. "People are going to be heartless and cold. That's just how some people are. I learned that the hard way" I noticed myself staring at the floor. All of a sudden, I felt an odd ache in my chest. "It's going to be hard, and there's going to be pain, but you can't let it drag you down. Do you understand, Pip? You are so much stronger than them"

I watched as Pip fidgeted with his hair. "Yes, Damien. I understand" He appeared to be hugging himself. I reached over to wipe his tears. "Good. Because Eric Cartman isn't worth shit. And those other kids aren't any better for laughing along with him"

"I just hoped at least some of them would've become more accepting" Pip's face appeared to be a little flushed. I could only imagine the frustration he must've felt for so long. "I know. But we don't need their acceptance. Your worth isn't determined by them"

"I mean, I do know I'm worth more than what they think, but I suppose it just hurts. I'm quite used to feeling lonely in school"

"Well, you don't have to feel lonely anymore. I'm here" A silence fell over us. I hesitated before I finally let it out. "And, look.. I'm sorry about what I did at Cartman's birthday party. I thought.. I guess I just wanted to be accepted, too. By someone other than my controlling father. But, nothing can excuse the fact that I hurt you. I want to make it up to you"

"Damien, you already made it up to me" I raised an eyebrow. "I did?" Another warm smile appeared on Pip's face as he nodded. "You brought me back. That's the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me"

I shook my head. "Bringing you back was the least I could've done. You shouldn't have died in the first place. You deserve to live a long life"

"But I would still be gone if it wasn't for you. You gave me another chance at life" Another long pause. I stared off at the wall. "I guess you're right"

"Besides, that was years ago. I would've forgiven you either way" I was kind of taken aback by that statement. Most of the people I've met were very unforgiving. At least I finally found someone who didn't see me as the horrible person my father wanted me to be.

"Well, thank you" I shook my head. I wasn't sure if I really deserved this. Pip was too kind and pure to be spending time with someone like me. I'd probably fuck things up somehow.
"Are you feeling any better?"

Pip seemed to think about it for a second before nodding. "Yes, I do believe so. Thank you, Damien" He hugged me again, something I didn't see coming, but this time I hugged him back.