Hello everyone, my name's CircularBoat742 and I'm back to give you chapter 2 for this story. One thing to clarify, I'm rephrasing when I say this story is "dark". Well this story does have its "moments", I would more classify this story as sad. Now it doesn't seem like it right now, but you'll see very soon. Anyways, I'm done wasting your time. Hope you enjoy this chapter and I'll see you guys next time, peace!

It's been an hour since Lincoln talked to Clyde on his phone and he is now arriving at his front door. It doesn't help Clyde lives a bit far, but this helped Lincoln because during the walk he managed to clear his head a bit. More positive, Lincoln knocks on the door and waits a moment. Within moments, the door swings open and Clyde appears

Clyde: Hey Lincoln! Glad you're finally here!

Lincoln: Can't really blame me. Your house is a far walk.

Clyde: (joking) I just think you're a slow walker.

Lincoln: Hey!

Clyde: Just kidding, but anyways make yourself at home.

Lincoln and Clyde walk in the house and start making their way up the stairs

Clyde: Oh! I forgot, I left my comics in the living room. Just head to my room and settle down there.

Lincoln: Ok

Lincoln continues going upstairs as Clyde runs downstairs. During his walk up the stairs, he started getting bombarded by more thoughts. He stops for a minute, trying to shake the thoughts out. Eventually, he got them out, but as he turns around, he sees Clyde, confused.

Clyde: (confused) Uh, what were you doing?

Lincoln: Oh, I was just…. thinking

Clyde: About?

Like Lincoln said before, he didn't want to talk about Ronnie Anne with Clyde. At least, not right now. His main focus was to get off the topic, so he once again lied to Clyde

Lincoln: I was just thinking about…. your wallpaper! Looks very fancy in your house!

Clyde: Oh thanks! It's not often that people compliment my wallpapers!

Lincoln: No problem buddy. How about we go to your room?

Clyde: Alright, and when we get in there, we'll have endless possibilities of what we can do!

Lincoln: Yeah we will!

They walk over to Clyde's room and start getting settled down. Clyde start clearing his desk, so he can put all the comics on it, and Lincoln go onto his bed, dumping his bookbag. Unknown to him, he forgot to check his bookbag earlier because what falls out is one of Ronnie Anne's love note from before. Lincoln starts getting thoughts again, but he reacts quickly and stuffs it back in to his bookbag. Clyde notices his fast movement, so he questions Lincoln again

Clyde: What was that about?

Lincoln: Oh that, it was…. me realizing we have that test tomorrow!

Clyde: But why did you jump so quickly?

Lincoln: Oh that? That was because I remembered that I gotta…. study tonight!

Clyde: Well….I guess that's one thing to jump about…

Lincoln sighs in relief and grabs all his crayons and papers. He and Clyde were gonna make another comic about their superhero selves.

Clyde: Hmm, who should our heroes be fighting this time?

Lincoln: Card Countless? Black Jack? The Old Maid?

Clyde: Hmm….how about all three?

Lincoln: Clyde, that's brilliant!

Clyde: I know, we never saw this happen before in the comics, so it'll be a brilliant twist.

Lincoln: Alright, let's get drawing!

With pen to paper, they both start brainstorming about what the plot will be, how the villains reveal themselves and how Ace Savvy and One-Eyed Jack will save the day once again. They spend hours on the comic, drawing every sketch, and then coloring the final image. Lincoln was so into finishing the comic that any though of missing Ronnie Anne quickly faded away, that is until they finished. Once they finished, they were reading it over, laughing at some of their own lines.

Lincoln: (imitating Ace Savvy) Now it is our duty to stop people like you Black Jack!

Clyde: (imitating Black Jack) Not unless I can stop you two dorks!

Lincoln: Wait a minute? Black Jack wouldn't say that.

Clyde: Well I just added that last minute, just to keep with comedic effect. (chuckles) It really reminds me of something.

Lincoln: (confused) What?

Clyde: It reminds me of how Ronnie Anne always calls you "Lame-O". Wouldn't you say?

Anything that kept Lincoln with a smile slowly faded away as his frown began showing. All of the thoughts start returning in his head and he becomes quiet, with Clyde starting to get concerned

Clyde: Lincoln? Lincoln..?

Clyde then taps Lincoln on the shoulder, causing him to snap out of his thoughts

Clyde: Lincoln, is there something bothering you? You seem to be acting…weird today.

Lincoln: Oh no, that was nothing. I just…stared into space for a moment….Lets keep reading…

Lincoln quickly looks back at the pages, putting on another fake smile, but this time it doesn't fully convince Clyde

Clyde: Lincoln, you don't have to lie. It's ok to tell me, I'm your best friend!

Lincoln: What are you talking about? There's nothing bothering me..

Clyde:…..You're missing Ronnie Anne again, aren't you?

Lincoln's heart stops for a brief second, as if it was shot by a gun. Lincoln couldn't do anything at that point. All of the thoughts filled his mind like a dam collapsing and he was pretty sure Clyde was onto him. He sported his frown and lowered his eyes

Lincoln: (sighs)…Yeah..

Clyde: Well why didn't you tell me? I always help you!

Lincoln: (low) Yeah I know you would. The thing is, you basically told me everything about how to not think of her gone and I've been trying them as hard as I can. I even ask Lori to give me advice and she couldn't really do anything cause she's missing Bobby.

Clyde listens in closely, as his friend continues to lament

Lincoln: (low) As hard as I try to do all of the things to keep my mind off her, something is bound to reignite the thoughts, like a message from her. It's just impossible to keep my mind off her.

Clyde notices that Lincoln closes his eyes and sees a tear roll down his cheek

Lincoln: (teary eye) I just miss her too much buddy. I know I message and video chat on a daily basis, but it just…doesn't feel the same with her gone. I miss all the times we would hang out by the Game n Grub. I miss all of the times we would just be walking, talking about random things that would pop up. I miss all the times she would help me out through tough times like when bullies would pick on me. Call me crazy, but I miss her bullying me. I don't know why, but I just do…..I really, really miss her.

Lincoln puts his head down on the desk as a few more tears roll down his face. Clyde rummages through his thoughts, then finally speaks

Clyde: Lincoln…I know you miss her. I do too, but you can't really blame anyone. You said it was a good idea that she should stay.

Lincoln: (low) Yeah I know..

Clyde:…Look, I know I kept repeating what you should do when you started missing her, hoping it would work, but after what you said, it obviously didn't work. You're right…you can't just not miss her, especially since she just moved out a week ago, but it still isn't good to be sulking about it. Maybe you just have to face the fact that she's gone….but put a little twist to it.

Lincoln looks up at Clyde, confused

Clyde: Just don't think of your memories of you two hanging out as something to sulk over, but something you can always cherish. Yeah there's obviously gonna be times where that's not gonna work, but if anything, it'll help you not think of her moving away something that hurts you.

Lincoln thinks about it for a moment, and then looks up at Clyde

Lincoln: (teary eye) How am I suppose to do that without sulking? It doesn't seem easy from the way you're putting it.

Clyde: let me put it this way, Ronnie Anne moved out and you obviously miss her and wish you can spend much more time with her. The thing is, it's not like you haven't. All of those memories you have tell you one thing about her: She liked hanging out with you as much as you did with her and she obviously cares about you so much that's she's willing to put herself in danger to help you

Lincoln thinks about it and looks back at Clyde once again, but this time, he's smiling.

Lincoln: Wow, you're right.

Clyde: One last thing. She's only one state away correct?

Lincoln nods

Clyde: Well, I can bet you Lori will bring you up to see her again from time to time

Lincoln: Yeah she will…..Thank you Clyde

Clyde: Hey, it's what friends do to help one another.

Lincoln smiles like he was before noticing the window. He realized it was getting dark and sighed

Lincoln: Dang, it's already sunset. I gotta get going

Clyde: Well, at least we had fun today.

Lincoln: Yeah we did. We'll definitely make another comic the next time I come over.

With all of his stuff packed, Lincoln walks out the door and starts heading back to his house, but this time in a happier state

Lincoln: (to viewers) Well, Clyde is right. I can't just keep thinking about how much I had fun with her and sulk about it. I have to change in how I see the memories. It'll definitely help me.

The loud boy continues down the street in his thoughts, rummaging. Instead of thinking about the memories in a negative state, he thinks of them as cherish able pieces to his relationship with Ronnie Anne. This in turn leaves him with a smile on his face. It wouldn't stay long after, because when he enters the house and up to his room, he sees Lori in his room, with a shocked face on.

Lincoln: (confused) Lori, what's wrong…?

Lori: (low) I got some bad news Lincoln….and it has to do with Ronnie Anne..

And that's a wrap on Chapter 2 everyone! Yeah I know, cliffhangers, I hate them too, but for the sake of the story, I'll make this one. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I'll see you guys next time, Peace!