*Your P.O.V.*

After school that day, I went home to talk to my parents to hang out with the guys. They didn't like the idea at all. However, I made the argument that I couldn't hide forever. My mother was the first to stand up for me, and she gave the permission to go. I just had to back before 9:00.

This was the first time, in a very long time, I was able to leave home and actually hang out with people. The last time was a few years ago, and one of the girls took off my beanie. We quickly left the town after that.

Thinking back to it, I started to worry. What if it happens again? I couldn't think like that. I had to remember that Craig had my back.

Just as I was overthinking everything, Craig texted me and told me he was here to pick me up. I quickly scurried outside and got in.

"Hey," he greeted.

His hair was wet. He had probably showered after practice.

I gave him a small smile in return. I was trying to ignore my nerves, but it was hard.

"You okay?" he asked.

"I-I guess I'm just a little nervous. I haven't been able to hang out with friends in a really long time- I haven't been able to make friends in a really long time actually..." I said.

"Is this because of—"

"Y-yeah," I cut him off.

"Well, everyone else in this town can fuck off. Nothing is going to happen," he reassured me.

I gave a bigger smile as we went to Clyde's house.

"Hey there are the two-love bird," Token greeted.

I gave him a shy smile in return as I sat on the couch.

"Are the others coming?" Craig asked.

Others? I thought it was just going to be these guys...my friends...

"Stan texted me and said they were on their way a bit ago. They should be here any minute," Clyde responded.

I nudged Craig and whispered, "Who's all coming?"

He leaned down to the top of my hat and responded, "Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and probably Butters."

"What the hell are you two doing?" Clyde asked.

I felt embarrassed as Craig had just spoke to the top of my head.

Craig just instantly flipped him off.

Just then the five other guys came into the house.

"Clyde, this place is always a dump. I hate when we come here," Cartman said. "It's almost as bad a Kenny's."

"Dude, my dad's always working to make payments. He doesn't have the time to clean," Clyde replied, setting up his Xbox.

"Well, maybe your mom- oh yeah that's right," he giggled to himself.

"Dude, fuck off, he doesn't need to be reminded that his mom died," Token snarled.

Eric Cartman. He terrified me. Ever since I arrived in South Park, I had watched him torment who ever he could. If he ever knew...I'd be a goner.

"Oi, what's this girl doing here? No one said we could bring our girlfriends," Eric complained.

"No kidding, you know how much less of a hassle it would be if Wendy could just come with," Stan added.

"No wants either Wendy or Heidi here," Clyde replied.

"(Y/N) was our friend before Craig and her started going out," Token added.

"Oh, I get it. Craig needs to date someone in the group, and since neither of you are fags, Craig had to use the new girl," Cartman commented.

I saw Craig tense up a bit.

"She's like one of the guys," Clyde argued. "Just hotter."

I knew Craig was about to say something, so I quickly spoke, "What if I play you in a round and win? Would that be enough?"

He eyeballed me a laughed, "Sure, and afterwards I'll send my mother a picture of my asshole."

"So, it's a deal?" I asked.

"He, yeah."

I almost offered to do something in return, but I knew there was no need be. After spending years away and hiding, I had gotten quite good at video games. I quickly schooled him in a round of COD, and oh my god, did he make the biggest deal out of it.

"GOD FUCKING DAMNIT! THIS FUCKING CONTROLER IS BROKEN!" Cartman yelled.

He spiked the controller to the ground.

"Dude!" Clyde panicked, picking it up to see if it was okay.

"Shut up, fatass; she beat you. Get over it," Craig said.

"Shut up you fag," Cartman grumbled.

He flipped him off and protectively wrapped his arm around be, looking unfazed.

"Dude that was totally awesome," Stan said.

"Who would've thought Craig could get the hot gamer girl," Kenny commented.

I looked to Craig, who kept the same stoic face, but when looking into his eyes, I could tell he was pretty pleased.

We spent the rest of the night, gaming, eating, and making crude jokes. When it was 8:30, Craig and I left. Craig wanted to make sure I made it home on time. I think he knew how nervous I really was about it. When he dropped me off, he gave me a goodnight kiss.

Who would've thought I could have a normal life...