Now I'm gone {Creek}

Unsafe: Craig Tucker

I woke up in a hospital bed. Tweek had his head rested on the mattress next to my thigh and he was sitting in a chair. Stan was asleep in the other chair and Kyle was asleep in his lap. Kyle snored ready loud. I went to sit up, but felt an excruciating pain shoot through me. What the fuck? I looked down. Oh yeah...I got shot. Tweek had to watch. My poor baby had to watch me crumble to the ground in front of him. My dad ran like a pussy, he didn't even care about me. He wanted me to die. Actually, that's not technically true. He wanted Tweek to die. He shot at Tweek, not me. I tried not to make noise as I shuffled my way to a sitting position, but Tweek's head shot up. He had dark bags under his eyes. "CRAIG!" He exclaimed without stuttering. I saw Stan jump from Tweek's screech, which caused Kyle to be woken up as well. Kyle rubbed his eyes as Tweek stared at me with amazement and concern. My voice was strained. "What's up". Tweek looked at me like just drank his last cup of coffee. " 'W-what's up' a-are you f-fucking k-kidding me Craig?! Y-you got shot!" He exclaimed. I laughed slightly. "I'm fine Tweek, I promise." He started shaking. Either out of confusion or concern as to why I was so calm. The reason I was so calm is because I didn't want Tweek freaking out. Yeah I was in pain, yeah I was scared, but I would never tell Tweek all of that. "C-Craig... he wasn't t-trying to k-kill you...h-he wanted me.. w-why didn't you L-let him kill me?!" He asked, his voice getting angry with every word. I knew he want really angry at me. He was angry with himself for letting me take the bullet. I looked him in the eyes. I know Stan and Kyle are in the room, but I didn't give any fucks. They are still waking up after all. "Tweek, come closer." He stood up and leaned over a bit more, he was close to my face. I grabbed his cheeks and kissed him lightly. He was surprised, but slowly leaned into my kiss. I pulled away and whispered to him. "I did it because I love you. I never want to see you in pain, especially not that kind of pain." He looked at me. "Y-you think I-I WANTED T-TO SEE Y-YOU IN T-THAT PAIN?!" Tears slipped down his face. Stan and Kyle watched from the corner, like it was some soap opera. I looked at the sobbing boy in the chair. "Tweek... I just wanted to protect you" "Craig...I-I wanted to p-protect you. This is all m-my f-fault. I-if we hadn't been t-together...y-you wouldn't of gotten s-shot" he managed to get out. "Tweek, what are you saying?" He looked me in the eyes. "I-I'm saying it's u-unsafe to be with me right now. H-he J-just wants me... so. I-I'm..I-I'm.." he couldn't spit out what he was trying to say. He just kept breaking down in tears. Stan whispered something to Kyle and Kyle nodded. I looked back at Tweek. "What where you going to say, babe?" He looked at me with a very...odd mix of emotions. He stood up and walked to the door, pulling it open and standing in the door frame. He turned around to look at me. "I-I was going to s-say that.. it's unsafe f-for us to be t-together. I-I'm breaking u-up with you for a-a bit. I-I want you safe. You being with me.. I-is not safe." He walked out and I felt my heart shatter into pieces. I wish that bullet had killed me. It would be better than this. Kyle stood up and walked over to me. "I...I'm gonna try and talk some sense into him. He is scared Craig, he doesn't actually want to break up with you...he wants to protect you." I looked at Kyle and then at Stan. "I would like to be alone right now." I said in a quiet voice. Kyle tried to say something but Stan grabbed his arm and shook his head, leading Kyle out of the room. I laid down on my side without the bullet wound and cried. Yes I know. Craig Tucker and tears? Not normal. This was weird for me too, the last time I cried was when I had a mental breakdown and almost killed myself. I almost wish I had just so I didn't have to feel the pain of right now. I wanted to jump off a bridge. I wish my dad had better aim. I wish he had killed me. I wish Tweek would of stayed with me instead of leaving in my time of weakness. I wish he would have cuddled up next to me and told me everything would be okay and I would know he was telling the truth. I wish Tweek would come barrelling back through the door and apologize to me and beg for forgiveness, which I would grant. I just want him here.

----Time skip: a week later----
It's been a week and I have had no contact with Tweek. Kyle and Stan said he was doing fine, so I guess that's good. Stan told me that Tweek would only talk to Kyle. Stan said he didn't know why and Kyle didn't either. Trust I guess? I was supposed to get out in a few days. I have been going to physical therapy to help get me back to normal. They keep telling me not strain myself or it could hurt me more. Stan and Kyle visited me almost everyday. It was nice and all, but the only person I really wanted was Tweek. Stan walked into the room, bringing me out of my thoughts. "Well...Tweek has escalated to only staying in his room and he still only talks to Kyle." I sighed. "But the good news is the doctor says you are clear to leave. He says you have to come back 2 times a week for therapy but other than that you are good to go!" I nodded "Thanks Stan" I gave him the best smile I could muster. I changed my clothes and left the hospital. Stan and Kyle both agreed to let me stay at their place for a while until I can get my own. I decided to go and try to talk to Tweek. I told Stan my plan and he decided to drive me to Tweeks. He was worried too. He dropped me off in front of Tweeks house, staying out front to pick me back up when done. I walked to the door and opened it. I knew his parents weren't home, no car in the driveway. I made my way up the stairs to Tweeks room. I inhaled deeply and knocked on the door. "W-who is it?" His voice... I missed it... "Tweek..." He was silent. It sounded like he was shuffling towards the door. "Craig..." He moved away from the door. "G-go away." "Tweek please let me in. I need to see you." His voice was very faint. "I said g-go away..." It sounded like he was crying. I looked on top of the door frame and saw the key. He must of forgotten about it. I grabbed it and put it in the lock. I slowly pushed open the door. His room was completely dark, his laptop was open and that was the only light. He was staring at me from the corner with fear. "C-craig please leave...I-I don't t-trust myself around you..." I shook my head. "Tweek. None of this is your fault, okay? I want to be around you! Please... Stop ignoring me...It's....It's torture not being able to see you." I told him this and he just looked at me, like I was lying or something. He shook his head. "N-no" is all Tweek said. "Tweek...Please" "I-I said N-no!" He yelled. I flinched "Babe..." He screamed "G-get The f-fuck out!" I felt a tear drip down my cheek... Was I crying? I wiped the tear. "Ok Tweek... Whatever you want... Just know I love you..." I turned around and walked out of the bedroom. I walked down the stairs and out the door. Stan had already left, probably assuming that they had made up. I began to walk down the street. I didn't care about the tears falling down my face. I didn't care about the people looking at me. Tweek was done with me. He wasn't coming back. The thought of living without Tweek was killing me. I ended up sitting alone on the bench next to Stark's pond. I cried for what felt like hours. I ended up sitting alone and just staring at the pond. I had memories playing in my head. Tweek... Everything about him. His smile. His crazy ass hair. His never buttoned correctly shirt. His shifting eyes. His twitching. Everything. I heard crunching in the snow, it sounded like someone was walking towards me. Someone sat down on the bench. I didn't look, it was a public area, anyone could sit at Starks pond. After a few seconds of this person sitting next to me, they rested a head on my shoulder. That's when I looked over slightly. Spiky blonde hair was rested on my shoulder. I smiled. Tweek didn't look up, he just remained sitting, staring at the pond. I wrapped my arm around Tweeks shoulder. I sighed and turned my head back to the pond and watched the sunset over the pond.

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Wow. It has been awhile since I updated any of my books so I apologize, but I hope you enjoy this chapter. This was one of my favorite chapter endings I have ever written. This isn't the end quite yet, so get ready for the next chapter. Noelle out! 💞