It's been two years since Stan and Kyle stopped being friends. Stan turned to alcohol to numb himself, while Kyle buried himself in school. They both convinced themselves they didn't need each other, but Stan can't ignore Kyle anymore when he realizes he has feelings for him. (100% credit to artist of the cover)

On the edge of graduating from high school, Stan proposes to Kyle in the hopes they can run away together; finally getting out that little mountain town. However, Kyle isn't sure if it's the right thing to do and turns him down. The next day, Stan goes missing. Pure hell ensues. A couple of things you should know about this fic: 1. There will be triggering plot points. If you're sensitive to things like suicide or domestic abuse, then please don't read. I've done my absolute best to write gracefully about these things, but your mental health is more important. 2. There are "Fractured But Whole" AU elements in this story, as are supernatural influences.

SYNOPSIS AU where Stan and Kyle find each other via text message. Both boys figure out that they go to the same school. However, Kyle figures out Stan's identity and refuses to tell Stan who he is. For reasons unknown, Kyle despises Stan. With this, we're brought through the emotional pain of both boys as they recall their previous friendship that they so desperately want back. What happened to Stan and Kyle that made their friendship end on such horrible terms? WARNING This story may contain some LIGHT mature content. If you're uncomfortable with LIGHT sexual themes, please skip this fan-fiction. This story contains instances of verbal, emotional and physical abuse. Please proceed with caution if you are easily triggered. CREDIT Fanart and background photo are not my creations. All credit goes to the respective artists. I do not claim to own any artwork in the cover photo, nor am I making money off of them. IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENTS #1 in the tag 'kylebroflovski' #1 in the tag 'southparkstyle' #2 in the tag 'stanxkyle' #3 in the tag 'serious' 100K views on 05/06/2022 250K views on 11/15/2023 5K likes on 03/17/2023 COMPLETION DATE(S) first version completed march 13, 2016, 12:58pm second version completed march 14, 2023, 3:59pm

"How's this jacket?" "Looks gay." "What? How?" "Because you're the one wearing it."