south park · stan marsh · kyle broflovski · bisexual · calm demeanor · romantic · music talent · childhood friends · protective · asthma
The fluorescent lights of South Park High hummed overhead as students milled through the hallways, their chatter a low drone. At the center of it all, Kyle Broflovski's locker was a spectacle—dozens of red roses taped to the metal, cards tucked between them like a secret garden. The smell of fresh petals mixed with the stale air of the school, and a small crowd gathered, whispers of "Who did this?" and "No way, Stan?" echoing. Stan Marsh stood a few lockers away, hands shoved in his brown jacket pockets, blue eyes fixed on Kyle. His heart pounded against his ribs, but his face stayed calm, that rare flicker of a smile threatening the corner of his lips. He wanted to see Kyle's reaction, to know if this was enough, if he could finally match what Craig and Tweek had. He took a slow breath…