chapter fifteen

art by @theweird_doodles

Tweek

I'm on cloud seven. Even though we're in the middle of an apocalypse I managed to be head over heels for a guy. Not just any guy, Craig Tucker who seemed like he didn't care for anything at first. I'm in love with him, but I don't feel secure enough to admit it. We've been dating for about two months now and nothing interesting has happened so far. We still wait for this 'gang' to arrive and destroy our town, but even Eric seems to start questioning if his sources just told him some shit. I think they did but you can never be cautious enough. Craig and I still aren't very public about our relationship, mostly because of Eric. But I also decided against it because of Leo and Kenny. Those two break their hidden relationship off the day of Wendys funeral. I can see that their both still suffering, but neither wants to admit how bad they miss the other. It's tragic really. Right now I'm in the library trying to find out what these deciphered codes mean. Stan has given them back to me so I can try and decipher them myself. He still has a really hard time, but he'll get over it eventually. I help him as much as I can with Brianna and so does Craig. Kyle and Kenny give him a lot of emotional support which I can't give him since we weren't that close before. Those guys have been his best friends since kindergarten. Those guys and Eric.Eric... should I tell Craig about the punishments? I don't think he'd react well, but it's better if he finds out that way then before I bleed again...I'm so lost in thoughts that I just pick a random book out of the dusty shelves. But I let go of it as someone pokes me in the sides."AGH!", I exclaim and hit the poker blindly. "Stop hitting your boyfriend.", Craig flahes me a crooked smile."Craig, you jerk.""Relax babe. I came to help you with your sudoku stuff.", he nuzzles his face into the crook of my neck and plants sweet kisses there."Craaaaig...", I sigh but let him continue.He starts to leave marks and I melt into it. His head moves upwards, he kisses my jawline until his lips land on mine. A firework explodes in my stomach. I sling my arms around his neck and he pulls me closer his hands digging in the fabric of my back. His tongue asks for entrance in my mouth and I gladly give it. We fight for dominance for a while but I quickly gain it. Craig's hands glide down my back until he gets onto my butt. He squeezes it and I let out a squeal and push him away from him. He smirks at me and plants a quick kiss on my cheek."Lets get back studying this ancient language or whatever this deciphered words are?", he suggests and I smile at him.

After hours and hours of going through the books we still haven't found anything. Craig snuggels onto me tiredly. I'm still reading through the latin book I found on the desk of the librarian. Thinking about it I should check it out again, maybe I'll find something useful in there too. "Where are you going babe?", Craig asks tiredly and rubs his eyes."Just checking something out. Be right back.""Alright.", he mumbles and lays his head on his arms falling fast asleep. I smile at him my heart flutters at the sight. He looks so peaceful. I make my way over to the desk and open all the drawers. They're all empty. Should've guessed since they vacated all the rooms a while ago. As I get to the bottom drawer I fumble the inside of the drawer and suddenly feel an unevenness on the ground. It's a button. I push it and a secret compartment opens. There's a dusty book inside with something in the deciphered language written over it. I quickly grab it and close the drawer again. This is the lead we've been looking for. Or at least I hope so.I make my way back to Craig who snores faintly. I sit down next to him and open the book. Before I can even try read or decipher the first word someone bursts into the library panting heavily. I turn around to see Leo blowing in the door frame. "Guys I really need your help! It's about Ken.", he practically screams at us.Craigs head shoots up and he's so startled that he falls off the chair. I snicker and then turn towards Leo who looks angryly at me for not taking him seriously. "We're coming.", I say as I raise my hands in defense and give him an apolegetic look.I help Craig get up and we follow Leo to the gym.

Kenny's eyes are gleaming green at us. His skin is gray and he has bitemark on his left hand. I clasp my hand in front of my mouth. I'm shocked. "Wh-... how? Leo?""He came bitten to me last night and I just couldn't do anything... I still love him.", Leo breaks down in tears. "Leo... I'll inform Cartman. He'll know what to do.", I sigh at the thought.Leo just sobs knowing that with that Kenny's fate was settled. Craig looks at me with a question in his eyes should he come with me or stay with Leo? I point with my head to Leo. He nods in understanding an I go look for Eric.

"Ugh! God damnit Kinny you fucking moron. Again? We'll this'll be quick.", Erics comments the Kenny situation with an annoyed voice.How can that guy be so cold? This guy was his best friend for years.Eric loads his gun. Leo covers his eyes, Craig looks away and I just watch in horror. Eric smirks and pulls the trigger. Kennys head explodes in front of us and Eric lets out a little chuckle."See you soon Kenneth."Suddenly everything goes blurry and I grab Craig who tumbles towards me as if drunk. We collaps on the floor next to Leo who rubs his temples and lets out a scream. "Enjoy. You'll remember nothing after this.", Eric comments looking down at all of us.He exits the gym dragging Kennys body behind him. My vision goes black and I pass out on the cold gym floor.