Without you (Creek Bunny Style)

Chapter 14: The Mall

Kenny
After last night's party, I was feeling pretty hung over. I really shouldn't drink so much. Butters didn't really drink much so he was fine. I decided to stay home and rest. My parents didn't care if I went to school or not anymore anyways. I was texting with Butters and he told me about everything that happened at school. I figured they didn't need me so I went back to sleep.
I woke up as Karen got home from school. I was feeling better and wanted to get out of the house, so I asked if she wanted to go to the mall with me. I wanted to find something special for Butters and Karen could help me find it. I know he likes shiny things and thought I could find something he would just love there. While looking around Karen found an amazing faux leather vest with rhinestones all over it. I started picturing Butters wearing it, and only it, but I had to stop thinking about that because I was in public.

After that we walked around for a little bit. Went to the food court and got something to eat. I was telling Karen about the whole Operation Creek plan when Karen asked "If you are trying to get them together, why is Craig with that girl?" She pointed at the front doors where Craig just walked in with a red headed girl holding his hand. "Who the hell is that?" I pulled out my phone and called Butters right away. "Hey Butter. Craig just walked in and he is holding hands with some red head." Buttered asked me what happened. "They were just laughing about something and walked down the hall. Oh, by the way. I got a surprise for you!" Karen nudged me to get me off the phone. "Come on, we have to follow them!" I got off the phone and looked at Karen. "Why?" Karen rolled her eyes and started dragging me along with her. "Why are boys so dumb..." she thought out loud.

We kept our distance so they wouldn't notice us while following them as they went from store to store. "You know, if some random boy asked me out, I would totally drag him to the mall like this and make him buy me stuff." I looked down at Karen. "If some random boy asked you out, I would totally drag him out back and beat him up." Karen glared at me. "I can take care of myself thank you. I don't need my big brother beating guys up just for asking me out." I laughed at her. I was very protective of my little sister. She was too precious to let just anyone date her.

Butters texted me that Tweek was coming to the mall. Karen kept an eye on Craig while I watched the front entrance to the mall. Karen was texting me every time they went somewhere new, so when I saw Tweek come in the front door, I texted Butters right away that they were in Spencer's. Tweek started searching around the mall for a little bit. I saw him a moment later pull out his phone and rush down the hall. He didn't even notice me. I texted Karen that Tweek was coming and to get out of there.

Karen met up with me by the front door and was telling me that she saw Tweek run into a store across the hall. "So who is that girl anyways? I've never seen her before." I shrugged at her question. I had no idea who she was, which was odd since we lived in such a small town. I started thinking about it trying to figure out who and how Craig could know someone he didn't. Before I could come up with an answer though, I saw Tweek walking down the hall toward us. "Hey Tweek! Did you find them?" He just nodded and kept walking. "Are you okay buddy?" Karen asked him. Tweek looked like he was out of it. He suddenly started laughing in a sad tone. "Tweek.. what's wrong?" I was getting worried about him. He was starting to lose it. When we finally got an answer out of him, it wasn't a good one.

I leaned in with Karen and asked her what we should do. "I know! Let's go to the arcade! That always cheers me up!

Butters

Kenny texted me saying he was coming over to pick me up and all of us go to the arcade. I knew this was Karen's idea. Kenny's little sister really liked going to the arcade. She would find little after school jobs to make a little money just so should could go. I changed my clothes and sat in the living room waiting for Kenny to show up. After a little bit I got bored and turned on the tv, but as soon as it was on I heard a honk from outside. 'Really.. you couldn't come in or even text me. You honk at me..' I thought as I turned off the tv. "Who's outside making all that noise?" Butter's dad yelled out while walking into the living room. "It's just my friends picking me up." Butters explained, but his dad seemed more annoyed by that answer. "You're spending a lot of time with that little trouble maker lately. He better not be rubbing off on you." Butters walked to the front door and open it, turned to his dad and said "So what if he is 'rubbing off' on me. Maybe I like it! Maybe.. Maybe I like him!" Butters walked outside and closed the door behind him before his dad could say anything else. He walked up to the truck and Kenny jumped out, as well as Karen. He climbed in to sit in the middle of the bench seat while Karen jumped in the back. Kenny got back in and closed the door. Butters' dad watched out the window as his son got in the truck and they drove off.

When they got to the arcade, Kenny jumped out and grabbed a bag from the bag of the truck. "Sorry it's not wrapped or anything, but I got something for you today. I really hope you like it." Kenny handed Butters the bag and watched as he pulled out the rhinestone embroidered faux leather vest. Butters' eye lit up as he held the beautiful present in his hands. "You got this... for me..?" Kenny smiled and nodded. Butters immediately put it on and started to spin in place. He was in love with this gift. It wasn't just some dull coat, it was the shiniest thing possible. Butters wrapped his arms around Kenny and gave him a long passionate kiss.

"Uh hmm" Karen called to them. "Don't you think maybe this isn't the right time or place for them?" As she nodded her head toward Tweek who was staring. "Sorry about that." Butter said to Tweek as he walked to his side and grabbed his arm. Let's go inside and have some fun to take you mind off every!"

Craig

Tricia and I went to the mall to try to find something I wanted to get. I didn't tell her what I was looking for, just that is was personal. I asked her why she said the mall without knowing what I was looking for, and she just shrugged, flipped me off, and said "The mall as everything. Plus I wanted to go anyways." She laughed as she finished telling her brother. "So this is more about you than me...?"
Tricia laughed while grinning. So we walked to the mall and started looking around. We went through a few different shops, mostly for her. I didn't want to tell her what I was looking for, it felt kind of embarrassing. I noticed after a while that I was being watched and followed by some younger girl I didn't know. I figured with all the drama that has happened, Wendy put a tail on me to keep tabs. I decided just to ignore it and try to enjoy my time with my sister. I hadn't seen her in a long time and this wasn't going to ruin it.
Went ended up going into Spencer's Gifts and I found exactly what I was looking for. Tricia found something that she really wanted while there. She showed it to me and begged me to buy it for her. I agreed but only if she didn't ask what I got for myself. I had to sneak to the cashier real fast when she wasn't looking and have them bag it really fast. We went to the cashier together this time with a box of purple hair dye. The cashier looked at me, then at the younger girl with me, and back at me with a weird stare. "It's not what you think! She is my little sister, that's all!" The cashier gave an understanding "Ahh!" at why he was trying to hide what he bought just moments ago without her.
We left the store holding our bags and Tricia was super happy that I bought her the hair dye. She kissed my cheek and grabbed my arm as we left. I looked at my sister who was holding onto me similar to how Tweek did, and it just didn't feel right. After only a few moments, I couldn't take it anymore. I pulled my arm out of Tricia's grasp while explaining "I don't like being touched by people like that. I don't like the feeling." Tricia flipped me off and said "except for Tweek?"
I stopped walking as soon as she said it. "Thats different.." She looked at me with curiosity. "How is that different?? Unless you only like him touching you cause you actually like him!" She start taunting me. I walked away from her and we left the mall. She kept taunting me so I started walking faster. "Ok, Ok!! I get it. Slow down you spaz."
"I AM NOT A SPAZ!!" I yelled at the top of my lungs. We were in the back of the parking lot at this point and barely anyone around. "And how is yelling that at me, LIKE A SPAZ, suppose to convince me otherwise? Just give up dude, you are who you are. Better to accept it and enjoy!"

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Author Note
So.. I am back. I want to start off by saying I am sorry to everyone who was reading my story and it just sudden stopped. My life started changing and flipping upside down and again and again. Last year I opened my own store and it seriously has been consuming me. But strangely, I have found that to balance working, I need to find things I really love and I have found that this is what I really love. Reading and writing here. I really hope everyone isn't completely gone, but I want those who are still around to know I am back. I have renewed passion for this. And with the help of my partner I have a custom made notebook with character development sheets, story boards, and lots of plot notes all organized in my own way so I can actually focus my ideas and keep track of what I want to do. With this amazing new tool I find that I can stay focused and now I can finish my story! So please, hold on tight it's going to get bumpy! 😉