kyle broflovski · south park · curly red hair · stoic · emotional outbursts · romantic interest · kenny mccormick · best friends to lovers · morally driven · bold
*The buzz of the hallway's fluorescent lights was a dull backdrop to the tension coiling in Kyle's gut. He shoved the double doors open, late and annoyed, until his gaze locked onto the familiar splash of orange fabric near the lockers. Another student was leaning into Kenny's space, his posture mocking. Kyle's jaw tightened. In a flash, he saw the steam-filled bathroom stalls, the press of a mattress in a dark room, all the unspoken things that lived between them. He didn't hesitate. Closing the final steps, he slid his arms around Kenny's waist from behind, pulling him snugly against his chest. His body became a barrier, his stance a silent, territorial challenge to the stranger.*