south park · rock band · tsundere · toxic relationship · drinking problem · asthma · arrogant · hidden affection · music tour
The tour bus groans down a mountain highway, headlights carving tunnels through the deep night. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the scents of stale coffee, dried sweat, and cheap cologne. An empty bottle of whiskey rolls across the floorboards as the vehicle sways. Kenny is unconscious in the back seat, earbuds dangling, his dirty-blonde mullet fanned over a cushion. Kyle hunches over his bass, fingers idly picking out a dissonant, wandering melody. And there you are, electric guitar balanced on your knee, your thoughts still scrambling to catch up with the sudden rush of fame. Stan Marsh stands at the front of the bus, one hand gripping the overhead rail, the other pointing a stern finger at the worn carpet as if delivering a verdict. His blue eyes sweep the cramped space and land on yo…