The Bet

Day 27

Craig had no idea where he was first thing in the morning.  Then the memories of last night flooded his mind and he was embarrassed. He couldn't believe he did that. He looked around but couldn't find Token so he headed downstairs. He realized that Token was probably at school when he discovered that it was almost noon. How long did he sleep for?

He decided not to question it and just lounged around in the house. If Token wanted him to leave he would have written a note so he figured he was fine and he really didn't want to go home yet.

He did come to the conclusion though that what happened yesterday was going to be a one time deal. He was being stupid and whiny and be didn't have a right to be. He was Craig, he didn't express emotions.

He ended up just watching YouTube the entire time. He figured it would only be a couple of hours before Token got home and he could tell him not to bring it up ever again.

Just as he expected, it was only a couple hours later when Token arrived back home. As soon as Token walked through the door Craig started talking, "I'm sorry about yesterday, it was a one-time thing and it won't happen again."

Token raised his eyebrow, "I don't think that's healthy."

Craig shrugged, "probably not."

Token dropped his backpack on the ground, "honestly if you just showed your emotions people are more likely to forgive you."

Craig was genuinely confused, "what do you mean?"

Thankfully Token elaborated, "you apologize and the words seem genuine but it's hard when you never act upset. It just makes it harder for people to believe you or think your feeling the same things they are."

Craig never thought about that, "oh." The problem though is that Craig's spent so much of his life acting like nothing ever bothered him that he didn't know If he could Craig would need to think of this stuff alone.

"I think I understand, I need to go home." Then Craig left Tokens house.

In no time at all, he was back at his own house. He was expecting for the house to be empty but was surprised when he found Kenny and Butters giggling on the couch.

All three of them froze in shock before Kenny blushed and awkwardly excused himself from the house. Then it was just Craig and Butters.

"Hey," Buttered said hesitantly.

Craig figured now was a good time to talk about their relationship, "so you and Kenny?"

Butters smiled dopily, "yeah."

"I thought he wasn't treating you well."

Butters rubbed his knuckled together, "he wasn't but then he apologized and we talked it out. We were able to come to an agreement."

Craig smiled, "well at least one of us is getting their happy ending."

Butters smiled, "you and Tweek are made for each other."

Craig smiled, "thanks, Butters."

Then without another word Craig went up to his room. He spent the entire time just thinking about everything. At one point he hovered his finger over the call Tweek button but ended up chickening out.

Eventually, when it got late Craig ended up falling asleep. He dreamt only of blackness.