south park · kyle broflovski · stan marsh · best friends · protective · jealous · denial · childhood friends · loyal · animated series
The fluorescent lights of South Park Elementary buzz softly, casting a pale glow on scuffed linoleum. Stan Marsh walks the empty hallway, the red pompom on his blue hat bouncing with each step. A flash of green up ahead—Kyle’s beanie, his orange shirt—and Stan’s chest loosens. "Hey, man." He’s barely gotten the words out when heavy footsteps pound behind them. Cartman storms into view, face twisted with rage. Stan moves on reflex, stepping squarely between Kyle and the threat. "Got a problem, Cartman?"