Chapter 9
The next morning Kenny and Butters got into a little fight. Butters wanted to get a second job that paid more than Tweek Bros. Kenny didn’t want him to.
“Leo, you don’t need to get another job. I make enough for rent at the new place,” Kenny said. He was pissed Butters didn’t need to get another job. He made enough to support all of them.
“I know. But I can’t rely on you forever,” Butters said back with force. He needed to make his own money to live and not mooch off of Kenny.
“You're not relying on me,” Kenny said back.
“I am. I got an interview for today, it's by your job in Denver. Can I borrow your truck?” Butters asked, trying to stay on topic. He found it last night and applied. He got a response this morning asking if he could come in today. Kenny was annoyed. This was last minute and he needed to get Karen from school later.
“Will you make it back before school comes out?” Kenny asked. Butters shook his head yes. “Then let's go, I’m coming with you,” Kenny said firmly. Butters tried to protest but Kenny gave him a look that said shut up. They didn’t have to leave for another 30 minutes so they put on the tv and smoked. They left and soon enough they were pulling into a rollerblading restaurant. Kenny saw their uniforms and imagined Butters in it and almost started drooling. Butters walked into the restaurant and Kenny sat in the truck on his phone while smoking a joint. 20 minutes later Butters walked out with a huge smile on his face. He got in the car and looked at Kenny who was just smirking back at him.
“I GOT THE JOB!!” Butters yelled. He had a huge smile on his face and Kenny was so happy for him. Butters hugged Kenny and he squeezed Butters tight before pulling back a little .
“I’m sorry about this morning. I know you want to be able to support yourself on your own, and I wasn’t thinking about that. Congrats on getting the job Leo,” Kenny said, then he quickly kissed Butters on the cheek before pulling away again only for Butters to pull him into another hug. Kennys face was already bright red after kissing him and now he could smell Butters. He smelt like spring and like freshly baked cake.
“Thank you Kenny,” Butters whispered in his ear and kissed his cheek back. They were both bright red when they pulled away from each other. Kenny grabbed two cigarettes and passed one to Butters. It was only about 10;30 and they could head back and go to class but that's boring. So they stopped at a McDonalds and headed home.
“Do we have to start packing when we get back?” Butters asked with a groan.
“Nah, we can just chill for a few hours, then pack and go to work,” Kenny said. They pulled up to the apartment a little while later and headed inside. They were just sitting on the couch smoking with some dumb show on when Kenny remembered something funny.
“Hey Leo, remember when we played sarcastaball and we all drank your cum,” Kenny said while laughing. Butters screamed and turned bright red. He shoved his face in a pillow.
“Shut up Kenyyyy,”Butters whined in embarrassment. Kenny was laughing even harder at that. Butters actually wanted to die at the moment. He was eight and his dad didn't tell him what it actually was.
“Wanna know something even funnier,” Butters said, Kenny shook his head yes.
“So that same day, I got my first boner and Stephen said it was my friendly compass and that Jesus is my friend and that's why it was pointing up,” Butters said while giggling. Kenny completely lost it and fell off the couch. Both boys were laughing so hard they didn’t hear the knock at the door. The person knocked again and the boys turned towards the door.
“Were you expecting anyone?” Butters asked. Kenny shook his head no and walked to the door and opened it to see Kyle, Stan, Karen, Craig, Tweek, and Trisha.
“What happened?” Kenny asked while looking down at Karen.
“It's a long story, that's why we're all here,” Kyle said. Kenny moved out of the door and everyone came in. The eight of them were scattered around the living room with the tv muted.
“Start explaining,” Kenny said as he lit a joint. Butters grabbed it from Kennys hand and put it out. Kenny groaned and grabbed a cigarette instead. Karen was about to speak but Kyle put his hand up to stop her. He wanted to explain what happened and possibly hold Kenny down.
“So during lunch Stan, Cartman and I were sitting down and eating and Karen and Trisha passed us. I called them over to ask where you guys were, she told me how she stayed at Trisha's last night. Cartman said something really fucked up. Karen punched him in the face and he fell back, then Trisha stepped on his balls,” Kyle said. Butters was in shock, but Kenny wanted to know what Cartman had said.
“What did Cartman say?” Kenny asked. Craig sat up a little straighter and more alert, same with Stan. Tweek watched Butters warily, waiting for his reaction.
“He said, ‘How much for a blow job? I’m assuming you're a prostitute like your brother,” Kyle said. Kenny was seeing red. The cigarette fell from his mouth to his shirt, Butters quickly grabbed it and put it in the ashtray. Kenny was already standing up when Butters looked back. Kenny was making his way to the door when Craig stepped in front of him.
“Move Craig. I have a murder to commit,” Kenny said with a hiss.
“No can do. You need to sit down and handle this like an adult. I know you want to beat Cartman to a pulp, if you do that you could go to jail and Karen could have to go back to your parents,” Craig said while holding Kenny back. That made Kenny freeze. He realised Craig was right and went back to the couch. He violently grabbed his joint from earlier and lit it. He looked at Butters with a test me look but Butters just asked him to pass it. After a few more minutes of silence Kenny spoke up.
“So Karen as your guardian I’m probably supposed to ground you and tell you violence isn’t the answer. But I’m cool as shit so, you're not grounded. Good job punching Cartman Karen, Trisha good job punching him in the balls. Knowing Cartman he probably went to the principal so we're gonna have to deal with that tomorrow morning,”.
“Kenny don’t encourage them to hit people, but still good job you two,” Kyle said with a snicker. Stan shook his head in agreement.
“Karen as your other guardian, first good job, second no more hitting people, please,” Butters said as he exhaled smoke and rubbed the bridge of his nose.
“Ya, I know. I’m sorry, he’s just such an asshole,” Karen said. All the boys responded with ‘we know’. Butters really couldn't even be that made at them, he knew Cartman was a dick so.
“It's okay we know Karen. Whatever the school does will be punishment enough. We should probably apologise to your parents for Karen's behaviour,” Kenny said. Craig tried to protest but Kenny just gave him a look and he sat back.
“Since you're all here, and I know no one wants to deal with the situation yet. Lets all get high and pack up the rest of our apartment,” Kenny said while pulling out 3 pre rolls and passing one to Craig and Tweek and Karen and Trisha. The others groaned but didn’t get up to leave. They finished smoking and showed the boys a video of the fight and Craig pulling Trisha out of the way before Cartman could slap her, and Kyle pulling Karen behind him so he got hit instead of Karen. Craig almost smacked him across the entire cafeteria, but Tweek pulled him back.
“I’m actually going to kill him one day,” Kenny said. They all agreed. Kenny told them all to get up and start throwing shit in boxes. By the time 3 came around the entire apartment was packed except clothes for the next few days, the furniture, and the xbox and Tv. They all sat down while Butters and Kenny ran to the bathroom to change. They both came out a few minutes later wearing the same thing as Tweek.
“God we look so dumb like this,” Kenny said under his breath. Butters heard him and laughed a little. Soon enough all of them were heading to the Tucker house. Soon enough they pulled up and saw both cars in the driveway. By now the Tuckers should have gotten a call from the school by now. The whole group of them including Stan, and Kyle headed to the door. Craig opened it and called for his parents. They came out looking pissed. Kenny winced and shrunk in on himself a little bit.
“Trisha Tucker explain why you got into a fight at school, Craig, why did you take her out of school and why are all of them here?” Mr. Tucker said firmly. Trisha went on to explain what happened. When they heard what Eric said about the McCormick siblings they gasped and all of their anger left their body immediately. Trisha finished explaining what happened and there was silence for a few moments.
“ I want to apologise for Karen being violent and in turn making Trisha do something violent,” Kenny said as he stepped forward a little and Butters quickly went next to him as well.
“Kenny, where are your parents?” Mr. Tucker asked. Kenny sighed and quickly told them how he and Butters are Karen's guardians and that they're moving. Mrs. Tucker grabbed her husband's arm and whispered something into his ear. They turned back a few moments later.
“Don’t apologise Kenny, after what he said the girls did the right thing. Tomorrow when we go in to talk to the principal let me talk first. I’m guessing you're not his favourite,” Mr Tucker said. Kenny turned a little red and shook his head yes. Mr Tucker smiled a little.
“Thank you for coming to apologise even though it wasn’t needed. You're doing good at being a parent so far boys,” Mrs Tucker said with a smile. Kenny and Butters both flushed at the compliment and Karen hugged them both quickly.
“Ah, yeah no problem. Well we have work so we better get going. Kyle, can you drive Karen back to my place or just bring her home with you and stick her with Ike,” Kenny said while shaking Mr. Tucker's hand. Karen made a face at that, she quickly said bye to Trisha and her parents and walked outside. Tweek and Craig said goodbye and the three of them all got into Kenny's truck to head to work.