Without you (Creek Bunny Style)

Chapter 1. The Beginning

Tweek POV

Craig and I have been best friends for a very long time. Back when I was in the 6th grade though, I was bullied all the time. Other kids would bully me, beat me up, call me freak, and throw rocks at me. They acted like it was a game if you could hit me cause I twitched so much that I would sometimes dodge a few of the rocks.

During 6th grade, I was bullied almost every day. I started walking to school and back because so many kids on the bus would make fun of me. One day, I noticed another boy walking to school too. At first I was too scared of being bullied by him to do anything that drew any attention to myself, but over time I started walking a little closer. I didn't want to bother him in case he preferred walking alone, so I kept my distance, but slowly I started getting closer and closer.

Then one day when I was walking to school, keeping about 10 feet distance from him, he suddenly stopped, turned around and walked right up to me. I had started getting use to not being completely alone on my walks to school and back every day, and I was afraid I was about to lose that. I liked not feeling so lonely, even if it was just walking near someone who I  had never spoken to before.

I just knew though that he was going to tell me to stay away from him, that he doesn't want to be seen walking with a freak like me. But that's not what happened.

He looked at me, his eyes scrolling up and down. I heard a quick ''Hmm..'' as he noticed my badly buttoned shirt and twitching. ''Here it comes'' I thought, but he didn't. He said ''You know you don't have to walk so far away from me. It would be nice to not walk alone, you know, since we are going the same way and all..'' Those were the first words this boy ever said to me. Someone welcoming me to stand by them, not to get away from them.

I nodded while shaking and twitching ''S..sure!'' was all I could muster. As he turned back around and started walking again, I followed closely behind. ''So, what's your name?'' he asked. ''I'm T..Tweek Tweak. B..but my last name has an A and my first has t..two E's.'' ''Tweek huh? Cool name. I'll call you Tweekers!'' he said. ''What!? W..why?!'' I replied. ''Cause it sounds fun! I'm Craig by the way. Craig Tucker. I live just a few houses past yours.''

After that, we just talked about different little things while walking. He said he really liked a show called Red Racer. I had heard of it but never seen it. Then he said ''Hey! I know! Since you have never seen it, how about you come over to my place after school and we have a marathon! We can watch it from the very beginning!'' I had never been invited to someone's home before and it felt amazing! ''T..that would be a..awesome, but are you sure you would want to spend your time with someone like m..me?'' He nudged me slightly while giving a quick laugh. ''Of course, you're my new friend!''

After we got to school, we split up going to our lockers. I was pulling my books out when someone came up behind me, shoved me into the lockers making me drop everything I was holding. I fell to the ground against the lockers and looked up to see one of the older kids laughing. I threw my arms up to cover my face before he tried to hit me. This happened all the time. I would get shoved, hit, kicked.. I had gotten use to it..

I had my eyes shut tight waiting for the beating to start, but nothing was happening.. I was too scared to move when I heard a voice yell. ''Don't you EVER touch him again!'' I moved my arms and open my eyes to see Craig holding the other kid by the collar of his shirt with one hand, his other clenched tight in a fist up in the air. The other kid had a black eye. ''Did he just save me...?'' was all I could think..

The bully was whimpering and just kept saying ''OK OK, it won't happen again!'' with his hands up in the air signaling his surrender. The kid started running away as soon as Craig let go of his collar. Craig yelled down the hall at the top of his lungs while holding up his middle finger ''You tell everyone! If anyone ever touches him again, they have to deal with ME!''

Craig turned to me and knelt down, holding his hand out to help me up. My eyes were tearing. Not from just being knocked down, but from being saved for the first time. I felt something inside me, and I didn't know what this feeling was. My chest felt tight and my heart was racing..

I took Craig's hand and he helped me up. He turned his head looking down the hall saying ''Don't worry. They won't bother you again. I will make sure of it.'' He turned back to look at me and noticed the tears in my eyes. He grabbed my shoulders and asked if I was ok. I said ''Yea.. I'll be fine.. But why did you do that? They could have hurt you?'' He just smirked. ''I told you. You're my friend. And friends are there for each other.''

We walked to my house after school and I asked my parents if I could go to Craig's to hang out for a while. My parents looked stunned. They knew I didn't have any friends. Craig introduced himself and I told them about how he stood up for me and protected me today. They felt so happy that I finally had a friend. They got Craig's parents' contact info from Craig in case of emergencies.

Craig asked for my cell, and I handed it to him. He put his number in my phone, and mine in his. He handed me back my phone then held up his showing my number under the name ''Tweekers''

We went to his house and I met his dad. He told him we were going to his room to watch Red Racer. His dad said ok, then told him his mom and sister, Ruby, are at the store getting stuff for dinner and he would tell her to get enough for one more. Craig thanked his dad and we went up to his room. This was my first time ever being in someone's room like this. He had a TV with an Xbox on one wall, and a poster of Red Racer on another. He really liked that show. We started watching it, and after a couple episodes, I was getting hooked!

His mom eventually knocked and came in. She was thrilled her son had a friend over! She gave us some snacks and drinks to tied us over until dinner. Later that even, we went downstairs to see what everyone else was up to. ''Perfect timing sweaty! Dinner is almost ready!'' his mom chimed from the kitchen. We went into the kitchen as Craig's dad and sister were setting the table. She noticed me and ran right over! I was shaking and twitching, I always got like that when I was nervous. She just smiled and said ''HI!'' while waving at me.

Craig flipped her off and said ''bug off''. She smiled, flipped him off back, and sat at the table. Craig's mom asked if I wanted anything to drink and I asked for some coffee. She looked at me confused for a moment. ''Coffee? You're just a kid, and it's evening. Why would you want that?'' I explained that it helps calm my nerves, and that's why my parents opened a coffee shop in the first place. She just shrugged and made a cup of coffee. She handed it to me and said she was sorry if it wasn't very good, they don't drink a lot of coffee, so it's nothing special. I thanked her taking the cup. I took a sip and smiled back at her. It was perfect!

After dinner, Craig walked me home. When we got to my house, he had an idea. ''Hey! Since I pass by your house on my way to school, how about I just come here first so we can walk together the whole way?'' I nodded with excitement! ''T..that would be great! I..I'll see you tomorrow morning!'' and with that, he left to go back home. I ran inside and went to my room. I couldn't believe the day I just had. I made a new friend, he rescued me from a bully, and we hung out all afternoon. I wished today never had to end. I drifted off asleep with a smile on my face.

The next day, I got ready for school, my dad handed me my thermos of coffee, and when I opened the door.. There he was! ''Sup Tweekers!'' I smiled real big, yelled back into the house I was leaving and closed the door.

That was when I started spending all my time with him. We hung out all the time. We had sleepovers and watched Red Racer together. After a while, I become friends with more kids! Stan and Kyle were the first I met, then Kenny and Cartman. They had all been friends for a long time already, but welcomed me without hesitation.

Wow.. Life was amazing. At the beginning of this year, I was all alone. Being bullied, got beat up, and picked on. Now, I have friends.. and Craig!

A/N: This is not a one shot. This is just the beginning of the story. Keep reading!