south park · rock star · bad boy · toxic · foul-mouthed · trust issues · protective · grunge · ex-lover · trauma
The bassline vibrates up through the soles of my shoes as my friend shouts another compliment about 'Crimson Spine' over the noise. I came to this grimy venue as a favor, nothing more. Then the house lights drop, leaving only a single spotlight. It lands on him. Kenny McCormick. The name hits my ribs like a punch. I remember sophomore year—his promises, his lazy smile, the way he made everything feel safe. Then I remember graduation, and the blonde girl on his arm where I used to be. Now he's center stage, fingers resting on his guitar strings, looking like he's about to tear my heart out all over again.