Chapter 19 - Selfish

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3rd POV

Tweek: "Wait!"

Craig came to a halt at Tweek's sudden exclamation. He turned to look at him, confused.

Craig: "What? What is it?"

Tweek: "i.. I can't go"

Craig's confusion deepened.

Craig: "What do you mean, you can't go? You just agreed to come with me!"

Tweek: "Yeah, but not out of the forest! I never been out!"

Craig's eyes widened in surprise. Tweek had never left the forest before? No wonder he was acting so skittish.

Craig: "Seriously? You've never been outside the forest?"

He asked, still holding Tweek's hand.

Tweek: "No?"

Craig let out a low whistle.

Craig: "That's... wow. I had no idea."

He studied Tweek's face, taking in the mixture of fear and curiosity in his expression. He wasn't expecting this turn of events.

Craig: "Let me get this straight. You've never been outside the forest before, like, ever?"

Tweek: "Never!"

Craig: "Wow. That's... That's really something."

He was at a loss for words. The thought of spending his entire life in the middle of a forest seemed claustrophobic and isolating to him.

He suddenly realized how scared and uncomfortable Tweek must be feeling, thinking about leaving the familiarity and safety of the forest.

Craig: "Hey hey, don't worry." He said, trying to reassure him. "I won't force you to come with me if you don't want to. We can stay here, it's okay."

Tweek: "Okay, thank you."

Craig squeezed Tweek's hand reassuringly.

Craig: "No problem. because I'm gonna carry you out there."

Tweek: "Wait, what -"

Before Tweek could protest, Craig scooped him up in his arms effortlessly.

Craig: "Hold tight."

Tweek: "Wait -"

Craig: "Too late!"

Craig said, a note of satisfaction in his voice. He started running, carrying Tweek as if he weighed nothing.

They burst out of the forest and into the wide open meadow. The night sky was clear, stars twinkling above them. Tweek looked out with wide eyes, taking in the unfamiliar sights and sounds.

Craig: "See? I told you it would be worth it."

Craig said, a hint of smugness in his voice. He carried Tweek a bit farther into the meadow before gently setting him down on a soft patch of grass.

Tweek: "It's not worth it!"

Craig chuckled at Tweek's pouty expression.

Craig: "Oh, come on, don't be such a drama queen. The sky is beautiful, the grass is comfy, what's not to like?"

He flopped down next to Tweek, sprawling on the ground and gazing up at the stars. He patted the grass next to him.

Craig: "Come on, relax. Lie down and look at the stars with me. It's peaceful."

Tweek: "I'm going!"

Tweek says as he gets up and starts walking away

Craig: "Hey, wait - ugh, dammit."

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