I arrived at the airport, sipping on a strawberry and banana smoothie. I stood at the front of the crowd, being shorter than a lot of people here. I was growing so warm, I hated being the shortest in a big crowd. I felt like a kid again. Well, when did that feeling actually go away?

I finally saw my mother, waving her arms in the air before tugging me into an embrace. I hugged back, of course, and smiled greatly into her neck. "Oh sweetie it's so nice to see you!" She cooed, wiping tears from her eyes. "The other girls had to get another flight so they'll be another hour or so. Would you mind waiting for them with me?"

"Of course I will! And it's nice to have you back, Mom." We pulled away, walking around to see what the vast airport had to offer. We scanned various shops, grabbing a bunch of sweets and some stuffed frogs and elephants.

"So, how has everything been since I've been gone?" We got seated at a small cafe, just to hang out. "Ive been worrying this whole time because you've not been left alone in the house for so long. I mean, without me; that's what I mean."

"Yeah, I've been fine! I've been studying, went to see Ike yesterday and my uncle, thought out some career choices and..yeah that's it."

"What about Cartman? I thought he was staying over?"

"He um..yeah he did. I don't want to talk about him, though."

"Oh! Did he do something wrong? Say something?"

"No. It's not his fault. He kissed me..a few hours ago. We were hanging out with Craig and Tweek and he just suddenly leaned in. I didn't kiss back, of course. He's just my best friend, I couldn't possibly love him. He's been such a dick to me the past few years, I couldn't see myself with him."

"Well I hope he's okay, and you of course. But this will happen a lot in you're life, so this is just the beginning. Random guys kissing you and using you for you're body- ugh! People are so disgusting! Not you, of course! I mean really toxic people like pedophiles and such."

"Yeah..well would everyone be here yet? It says that the plane's landed."

"Goodie! Come on sweet!" My mother dragged me to my feet, holding the bags of stuff for me. We waited for Carol and Sharon to emerge from the corridor, wearing fairly exotic outfits. They ran into my mothers arms, complaining about some old man. Yep. Some people are truly disgusting.

"I'm going to start the car." I said before walking off, not waiting for a response. Speaking of people coming back, Stan and Butters were coming back tonight, so I was going to host a little party at mine. Just us three. And Kenny. Cartman...? Was it such a good idea to invite him? I don't even know. I might cancel on them.

I walked outside to the car, unlocking it and throwing out some sweet and crisp wrappers Cartman had left. Goddammit! Why did everything remind me of him? I wasn't mad at him, was I? I guess I just wanted to remain friends, for it to not be awkward.

But then he had to kiss me, like me, maybe even love me. Earlier when he hugged me, it felt like the last hug. It probably was. God, I was still wearing his cardigan! But...I didn't take it off. As much as I wanted to, I didn't.

I walked over to a bin, disposing of the rubbish. It was fairly quiet, having the planes be delayed for a couple hours so it was just re-populating inside and around. I looked over to a couple. Their child, in their arms; smiling. They kissed, so passionately yet simply.

I averted my eyes back to my car before anyone caught me staring, getting in the drivers seat. It was only 4:57pm. I had ages before I even felt tired, so I could try and forget the events of today. Maybe think it through. I saw the familiar women come towards me, so I put the key in.

My mother sat next to me, the other two in the back. "I'll tell you!" My mother cheered. "That man was staring at me to intensely, I thought he was going to kiss me right there!" Everyone laughed, I received a pat to the back. I wasn't smiling, nor frowning. I was just accompanied with a straight face, starting to drive.

"Kyle, what's wrong?" Sharon asked, hiding a champagne bottle in a bag. "You look down." So it was now impossible to look emotionless? Great.

"Rough day." I simply replied, keeping my eyes fixed on the road.

"How about you come to mine now? We're having a little party to celebrate coming back."

"Who will be there?"

"Well, Stan is staying at Butters for tonight so it would just be us four and maybe Craig's mother and him." Not him, god.

"Sure. I might leave earlyish, though. I'm pretty tired."

"Fair, but feel free to go home whenever or come back if you want to!"

"Cool. I'll drop you three off first, park the car and get changed then join you. Sorry if I do act weird, though, or try to avoid everyone. Today's been so confusing."

-Timeskip to when Kyle is at home-

I hung the cardigan in my closet, picking out some comfy clothes to wear. Even if it was just some joggers and a loose, oversized top, it didn't exactly scream 'I don't want to be here', right? I honestly didn't want to go out, because Craig was there, but maybe he had news on Cartman.

I really cared for that dumb boy. He had grown on me, I guess. I mean, I'm so comfortable with him that he's the only one I wouldn't willingly hug if I had the chance as Stan wouldn't want to and a would get jealous if I hugged Butters. I also heard around that Kenny's new girlfriend is Red, who is fairly bitchy to say the least. Why did every girl have to be so overprotective?

I made sure to eat and drink before going out, just in case I missed all the food already. But I soon just put my phone in my pocket and walked over to the Marsh's.