Stand Up For Her

The next day

We were all in class yet again.

*Roll call*

"Wendy?"

"Bebe?"

"Stan?"

"Kyle?"

"Kenny?"

"Eric?"

"Tweek?"

"Clyde?"

"Token?"

"Craig?"

"Heidi?"

"Nicole?"

"Amy?"

"And..."

Everyone looked at the empty spot.

"Late again huh?" He said marking it down.

I see Kyle look back at me full of worry. I look at him then looked out the window feeling really nervous myself.

'She's coming to school, right?... Today isn't the day she dies..right?'

"Mr. Garrison?"

"Yes Cartman?"

"Why does Jessica get away with being late all the time but when anyone else is late they get detention?"

I glared at him feeling instant rage building up.

"Eric.." Mr. Garrison groaned.

"No, I'm serious. Why doesn't she get any consequences?!"

I clentch my fists feeling like I could explode any moment.

"Eric that's enough!!"

"No, Mr. garrison this is bullsh-"

We hear the door creak open.

We all look and see her looking at the floor again hiding her face.

"See Eric, she's here now shut the fuck up!!" Mr. Garrison yelled out loud.

"But.. She's late!!! Why isn't she getting detention!!"

"It doesn't matter Eric... She has her reasons!!" He fired back. 

Cartman crossed his arms huffing out loud.

She walked over to her seat not making any eyes contact with anyone. She was back at her quiet, emotionless state.

"Okay now, let's get started... Everyone what 5×2?"

I look over at her seeing her in deep thought again staring down at her table. I looked over at Kyle seeing him look at her with a face full of concern. He glanced over at me. I nudged my head toward her direction to signal him to talk to her.

He blushed while looking away nervously.

"C-craig?"

I look back see Tweek looking at me worried while stealing a quick glance at Jess.

"W-why.... Is she always late.... D-do you know?"

"Not here..... I'll explain another time." I whispered.

"I-Is.... She.... Okay?"

I look forward back at the teacher to not draw more attention to myself.

"It's okay.. Just relax." I whispered.

I look back at Kyle seeing him clearly contemplating how he would have the courage to talk to her. Of course that's when fatass HAD to interfer.

"Okay class.... One more question before recess...What is 4×3? Come on kids don't be shy."

Cartman raised his hand up high.

"Yes Eric."

"Mr. Garrison answer this.... Why is Jessica being treated differently when we all get consequences? Even her meal is paid for..... Oh wait that's probably because she's poor."

I was about to explode on him but Kyle beat me to it. He grabbed everyones attention causing a few to yell out in surprise, as he smashed his hands on his desk hard. He stood up fast glaring at Cartman full of rage.

"Cartman!! That's enough!!! Stop attacking her because your upset that you get detention when your late.... You don't know what she goes through at all!!! And the whole money thing!! Kenny is poor too and I don't see you ripping on him!!!" He roared out loud.

I swear if the door was open the whole school could hear.

It was so quiet and akward for that short moment. I look over at her seeing her look over at him completely shocked with widened eyes.

"Uhh.... Okay... 4×3? Anyone?"

Kyle looked up at the teacher still clearly pissed.

"12, now can we go to recess?!"

"Uhh yes... Go ahead children...."

It was still really quiet. But students slowly started leaving,

"Kyle, you coming?"

I look back and seeing him at his desk still worked up.

"I need a break, away from him.."

"Oh okay.... Just.... Calm down dude." Said Stan patting his back.

Kyle nodded as he was still hiding his face slightly groaning.

'Kyle, please make this work... Please. I have Tweek to worry about losing next...'