This is another random day with Lincoln….
The following chapter took place the day before the masquerade ball with Chloe. This chapter also took place before Lincoln's journey to Canada.
Magnolia was the spot where Lincoln can be found. This Southern-style establishment has swerved Lincoln and the community for two years. It was convenient to Lincoln because it was equidistant between his home and school. It was a great afterschool spot for the special of the day. This week, he was trying new pies that Fern has been experimenting. She gave the white haired child the honor of taste tester. Today, he wasn't alone. He held the door for the shy Chechen girl. She blushed and silently thanked him as she entered the establishment. According to Nory, she has been here a few times in the past. This was her first time coming with a boy.
He offered Nory a seat and he sat across from her. Nory observed the menu, but Lincoln knew what he wanted. He was waiting on the owner herself to pop out of the back and give them their order. Nory reached into her wallet to collect some funds. Lincoln wavered his hand. "Don't worry, Nory. It is on me. I want you here for the experience."
She blushed, a bit happy of his chivalry. "You are such a gentleman, senpai." She looked to the table and kept her head down. Lincoln knew the girl was blushing and was happy as she can be. He noticed that as her ears gave it away. He saw that when she ate his meals, complimented her, or the evening he gave her oral sex.
The short, butch owner named Fern approached the counter with two plates of today's special. "This is a raspberry-apple fusion pie. According to my kit, he was a satisfied customer." She grinned as she signaled the waitress for their drinks. She put straws and forks on the table. She scanned at Nory. "This is the delicate flower Lincoln was telling me about."
Nory blushed. "Lincoln." She was becoming giddy. "You have been telling her stuff?"
"Nothing bad. I was telling her that I was bringing a guest of honor to this marvelous establishment. I wanted you to have a good experience on sweets."
"Linco here is quite a charmer." She winked at Nory. "If I were you, I jump on him before any of these other scallywags take him away." She narrowed her eyebrows. "Please don't blame the Molyneaux girl here ever again."
"You don't have to worry about that, Fern," he smiled as the waitress came and got them their drinks. "I hope you didn't mind, Nory. I knew you liked strawberry passion fruit."
"No, no, not at all. Thank you, senpai."
"Enjoy, kids," said Fern as she winked at the pair and bowed away.
The couple said their grace before partaking on their dessert. It took Lincoln no time on consuming the hot pie. Nory took her time, only because she didn't displayed that side in public. Etiquette still meant something to Nory. "This is good, Lincoln." Nory was eating faster as the taste was invigorating.
"Right? I am always here every day, if I could. It is like a home away from home." He blushed. "Also, Fern protects me from the others. So, this place is an asylum to me." He took another piece of the pie.
She fiddled with her fork. "I must say. I should be envious. I should be. But, it feels as if I am a character in an anime. I am apart of a harem." There were stars in her eyes. "This is like so kawaii!"
Lincoln shrugged. "That makes one of you. This is sort of killing me." He hinted to her about his aching middle man. He hasn't had sex in about two days. He told everyone in a group text that he was not having sex, doctor's orders. His inbox was bombarded with emojis of anger and sadness. People like Nurse Kazami offered alternative options for his stimulation. Lori bluntly encouraged anal sex. Luan was subtle. She wanted to give Lincoln a massage. His mother, on the other land, was looking online for alternative medicines to heal his penis. In his backpack was an onion, celery stalk, and mushrooms. He knew he wasn't getting any sleep tonight.
"I am not surprised, senpai. Most of your heroes were apart of a harem that they didn't like. Many were shy. Think of Amagami, Negima!, Tenchi Muyo!, Kanokon, Love Hina."
Lincoln interjected. "Let me pause you on that, Nory. Love Hina was a harem, but Keitaro had a crush on the heroine, Naru. He stayed at an inn where many of the girls driven him nuts."
She winked at him. "Really? Many of the girls driving you nuts? You don't say."
Lincoln flushed. "You are seriously liking this, aren't you?"
"I like the competition behind it. I like how much these girls, including me, are fighting for you affection." She took his hand and rubbed it. "You are a sweet boy, Lincoln. You are like candy, you're sweet; leaving us with an aftertaste of more after you are gone." Lincoln didn't let go. He continued holding her hand while they resumed to eating another piece of the pie.
"Think about it, Lincoln. The hero of the harem is going to go through trials and tribulations. You meet the characteristics of a harem. You are shy, cute, meek, and a bit timid."
"Your confidence game is on strong, isn't it," he said while raising an eyebrow.
"Helping a girl build their confidence. Another typical plot development in a harem," she smiled. She reached into her backpack and pulled out a sheet of paper. She laid it flat in the middle so she and Lincoln can see.
Lincoln's eyes were widened when he saw the list of familiar names on the paper.
"You may not realize it, Lincoln. Being homebound has many of its advantages when studying and researching others." Nory pulled out her glasses and put her finger on the paper. "As you can see, here are the current girls in your harem. Care to see?" Lincoln took a look at the paper.
Sam
Chloe Molyneaux (bitch)
Miki Tenoh-Anderson (double bitch)
Rita Loud
Luna Loud
Luan Loud
Lynn Loud
Lori Loud
Leni Loud
Lucy Loud
Willow
Nory (yours truly)
Nurse Kazami
Ms. DiMartino
Tomoko
"Oh, my God, Nory," said Lincoln surprisingly. "How were you able to get this valuable information. I see girls on here I haven't done anything with them."
"Here is the thing, Lincoln. Girls that you attract aren't as straightforward as the others were. Some are still shy, hiding in the bushes until the coast is clear. Others are aggressive, making sure you are seeing them. Or." She stopped, rubbing LIncoln's hand. "Or, girls like me who stun their lovers for their affection. I have to admit, I am sort of a yandere."
"Why are you telling me that," questioned Lincoln.
"You opened me up, darling. There is nothing to hide. There are no walls around us." She giggled. "You can say, I want to claim you." She then reverted to her shyness. "Another quality of girls in a harem. That combination of shyness and assertiveness. It is there within me. You were the key to open it." She observed more of the paper before pulling out a marker.
"I am making a list of girls that you had encounters with and those you haven't."
Girls who slept with Lincoln
Rita
Chloe
Luan
Luna
Lori
Leni
Nory (technically)
Nurse Kazami
Tomoko
Miki (dumb, stupid slut)
Willow
Sam
Girls who haven't slept with Lincoln
Ms. DiMartino
Lynn
Lucy
"The girls in the bottom. These are the ones to look out for. They are growing aware of your harem and are going to strike at any moment. Ms. DiMartino has a thing for you. I have heard her mentioned about in her emails." She looked at Lincoln. "Don't ask. Anyway, Ms. DiMartino is upset of the fact that she couldn't take your virginity. Couldn't blame her, but now she is waiting to strike. I don't know anything more, but be prepared. Lynn is waiting for her moment in the sun. According to Tomoko, Lynn was supposed to arrive when you were kidnapped by your sister. However, the car had a flat and couldn't make it in time."
"How does Tomoko know my sister, Lynn?"
"Tomoko plays in the same roller derby league with your sister. She is the water girl and Derby substitute," said Nory. "Just giving you a head ups for Lynn. Now, my biggest concern is Lucy. Lucy plays dirty, but she waits until everybody destroys each other before she comes and cleans up. Noticed any of your underwear missing?"
He shook his head. "That right there doesn't count. She is one of the sisters who has stolen my boxers."
"Do you know she has a shrine of you and your article of clothing?" She gave Lincoln a part of Lucy's shrine. It displayed religious symbols and articles of his boxers. It included books of kama sutra and a written letter to the god of sex. "Lucy uses that shrine to rub one off on your clothing. Her friend, Haiku, has taught her spells in order to make a curse on you. The point is Lincoln, all of these girls want you. It looks as though they are going to whatever measures to get you." She slid another image to him. "Recognize this?"
It was a picture of Miki's Audi, or what was left of it. The windows were smashed; the car was keyed; the paint job was damaged, and whore was spray painted on the hood. "This is a perfect example when someone messes with my man. They will get dealt with."
"You did this?"
She smiled as if she was receiving a praise. "Of course. This is my symbol of my love for you. I wasn't going to hurt Miki. When you make your word, I am all for it. However, you never said about damaging her car."
Lincoln remembered the day when he came and saw the Audi damaged. While wearing her bathrobe, she screamed expletives to the reported officer. She was upset and frustrated. Lincoln didn't investigate further. That evening, he got an earful of it followed by rough aggressive sex.
Thanks for letting me know now, Nory. But, I can't tell her that. Damn the fact I am timid.
Nory put the picture away and put it in her backpack.
"Why are you telling me all of this," asked Lincoln while looking puzzled.
"Because there is always one resourceful person in a harem. One that is looking out for your best interest. Finally, I really like you and I want to make you mine." She sighed. "What I like about you is that you are too kindred of a spirit to report this. You believed in a pure heart. You always like giving people a chance. That is what I like about you, Lincoln." She took another bite of the pie. "This is really good pie. Thank you for taking me here." She reverted to her shy side.
Despite the info she had giving him, he didn't let go of her hand. He continued holding it. She was right. He was too much of a kindred spirit. He still gave those girls the benefit of the doubt. In some way, he cared for all of them.
That afternoon, Lincoln returned to Nory's apartment. Her grandmother wasn't home. Lincoln learned that her grandmother has been visiting the bingo hall. Apparently, she has a new beau. They were in Nory's bedroom. Both were lying in bed listening to music. The sounds of All American Rejects were playing in the music player. Lincoln was lying on Nory's chest while she was playing with his hair.
Nory was reading Aki Sora and Lincoln was reading XXL magazine. He wasn't a huge fan of hip hop, but enjoyed being cultured.
"Nory?"
"Yeah?" Nory put the book down to hear Lincoln talk.
"How do you know about Willow?"
She continued rubbing his hair. He could tell she was pondering on that thought for awhile. "Lincoln, there are certain things I am not ready to explain about myself. I am like layers of an onion. It takes time before getting to know more about me."
He turned over, with his chin on her stomach and looked at Nory. "I am curious. Willow is a vampire. She is the queen of the night, a monster lord. How do you know of her."
She smiled as if Lincoln asked a simple minded question. "Willow checks up on you all of the time."
"Like stalking?"
"If you want to call it stalking, then that is your word of choice. Lincoln, think about a dog and their territory. They leave marks with the hope of returning to it." She kissed him on his forehead. "I don't look at you as if you are a dog, but here it is. You have her scent. She made her mark the moment she tasted your blood. Honestly, there is no place in the world you can hide from her. Once you have her scent, there is no running from her." She sat up and looked at the window. She saw the clock and saw that it was a few minutes after six in the evening.
"Willow is like a dog. She made her territory. She also knows who has messed with her territory." She looked to the ceiling. "There are plenty of girls who has made their mark. I, included. She knows. She knows all of them, Lincoln."
"You're telling me that she comes and see you?"
"Us!" She lied back down. "She watches you every night whenever you have encounters. Willow is honestly the most determined girl of this harem. I commend her because she doesn't give up. She put her hands on Lincoln's neck. As long as she got you, there is no escaping. But, I do find it funny how much it pisses her off."
"Why hasn't she got after you guys."
"Please believe, she has made threats. Not to me. Tomoko had an encounter. She was shook but she lived." She took a breath. "Her pride wants to hurt them, but she won't do it. She loves you too much. She knows of your pure heart. I won't be surprised if she has others to take out her anger." She giggled as she grabbed her Aki Sora manga. Lincoln looked at Nory. He wasn't finished with the conversation.
"Nory. With you being a hikikomori, was that really you?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, your personality, was that really you? This role of yours now is so confident. It is kind of scary."
She put the book down and put her hands on his face, caressing them. "I don't know. When I am around you, I feel like a force. You have boosted me to become more confident with myself. Look, today I went to school for the first time. You saw. The look on their faces when I came back. Even that jerk that picked on me was ogling me." She put her hands on his chest, where his heart was located. "There is something within you that is a powerful force, Lincoln. Me and these girls want it. We are not stopping until we get it." She kissed him again on his forehead. "I like you, Lincoln. Everything I am telling is genuine and out from the heart. However, there is a force within you is that is really attracting attention. If Willow knows, then it has to be true."
It was a quarter past seven in the evening when Nory sent Lincoln to the front door. The duo kissed for few minutes, intertwining their hands. Nory moaned a bit before making herself get off of Lincoln.
"Enjoy the ball tomorrow, senpai," she said. "Let me know how Chloe the Terrible acts with you."
He laughed. "Thanks for the support." He tried to leave, but she pulled him in for a final kiss.
"Can't wait to see you again, senpai," she giggled. "Good night!"
Nory waved Lincoln goodbye before closing the door. She smiled as she knew that she was closer to claiming Lincoln. I have taken his lips. His lips. Can't wait to make him my own. Her thoughts were interrupted. She looked to the ceiling before clapping slowly.
"I know you are in here. I can smell it a mile away. Your energy is high," she said. "Using my vernacular, you are acting really thirsty."
The bedroom door opened and out came a woman covered in a red cape. Her eyes were on fire. Her fist was clenched. The vampire was angry and wanted to give Nory a piece of her mind. As she was approaching Nory, she put her hand to Willow's face.
"Willow, let's play nice, here," she smirked. "The boy just left a second ago. I don't think you need him to come back and see us fight."
"You damned whore," she yelled. "The nerve of you of taking your wretched palms on my Lincoln."
Nory was calm. She walked passed Willow and went to the kitchen. She pulled out two wine bottles and got the bottle of wine Lincoln left. "Come have a seat with me, Willow. It has been awhile since us girls had a friendly chat."
"I wouldn't sit anywhere where you have touched. The floor is even subpar to you," she screamed. Nory was unresponsive to Willow's insults.
"Suit yourself," she said as she poured a glass of wine. She took a sip. "I have to teach Lincoln on getting better wine. This is nowhere near the wine of my olden days."
Willow reluctantly took a seat and took a glass from Nory. She assisted Willow and poured some wine inside of the bottle.
"See, that wasn't so bad. I am not going to harm you," she laughed. "I really don't have any reason to harm you. I mean, you are my familiar."
"It doesn't count if we are related, Ayna" said Willow. "We share the same bloodline."
"True that we have the same father, but false because we have different mothers, Willow," she said. "Your mother's family owe a huge debt. It wasn't my fault she betrayed father. You were just the spoils of war to do at my choosing."
"Hundreds of years and you still tease me, Ayna," said Willow as she took a sip of wine. "You are right. Lincoln does have bad taste." She put it down. "I have to admit that you are hiding behind your disguise very well. You are playing the role of a teenager very well."
"It is not easy," she smirked. "You spend hundreds of years changing names and identities. Fortunately, it is because of my daughter that is slowing me down." She laughed. "I am grateful for Lincoln's care. He is going to make a suitable husband someday."
"Why him, Ayna? Why anybody else?" Willow barked at her sister. "You can choose any boy you want and you pick the one boy I care for."
"Child, please," snapped Ayna. "Like I would've known you have chosen Royal Woods as your hunting ground. If it wasn't for your scent, I would have never known of your whereabouts." She looked at the window. "Lincoln has the right to choose who he wants. At least I am gentle with him. I have seen the marks. A remarkable signature of a Willow original."
Willow blushed. She was put on the spot with the truth on what she does with Lincoln when they are alone. "It is just to show my love," she blushed. "He knows I mean well." She returned her sights on Nory. "What does it matter? I am here to tell you to back off him. He is mine!"
"Sister, sister, sister. First of all, don't tell me what to do. You are my familiar and my younger sister. Second, of all, fighting isn't going to change anything. We are one of many girls in this act. Unlike the others, we happen to be powerful in our craft."
"I am asking you as a favor. Please, let me have him. You know me. The things I do when I want a boy I really like," she said pleadingly.
"Sis, this is not the old days. If you are still out of shape about what happened between that boy, let it go," said Nory. "That was over hundreds of years ago. If it makes you feel better, his energy was horrible. That would have been bad blood for you."
"That is not the point," she barked loudly. "You always took things from me. My toys, my spells, my potions, my slaves, my pets, everything. The moment I relinquished of the debt, I left that Godforsaken estate. You never let me have anything. Now, I am telling once and only once, back off of Lincoln."
Nory swooped her hair. Her eyes were changing colors. Her nails were growing as if wrapped around the couch. "One must be wise in the next choice of words, dearest sister. Just because you are a vampire doesn't mean you are the strongest. You are in a long line of tiers before you even thought of making it to the highest of echelons." She took a few breaths to calm herself down. "I am in a nice mood today. Lincoln has taken me out for pie. Now, please calm down before I have to destroy my early memory with something I will regret."
Willow stopped and closed her mouth. She sat back on the couch. She had a defeated feeling on her face.
"Listen, dearest sister, I don't want to have any quarrel with you," she said. "What happened in the past was in the past. I am jealous hearted, you know how I am. I must admit that Lincoln is helping me change myself. I sensed his energy since being in Royal Woods. I played the role of hermit girl to get his attention. Like you and I know you, you wanted his energy. However, we have grown to love him. Am I right?"
Willow shook her head.
"So, we both had ulterior moments but had a change of heart," said Nory. "We both want the boy to give us his love. So, why not we become partners in this?"
"Partners?"
"Yes! Lincoln is aware of you. In time, I will display my true form to him. If he learns to accept you, then it wouldn't be hard to accept me. If he could accept a trap, then why not me? We want his love and affection, why not share between siblings."
Willow kept quiet. Her mind was still pondering on Lincoln.
"We share him. He can love us equally. No quarrels, no fighting, just the three of us. What do you say?"
Willow put her finger to her lip. She looked down as much as wanted to attack her sister, but she couldn't. Despite her freedom from that sovereignty, she was still a familiar to Nory. That was the law of ethics. On the other hand, her feelings for Lincoln were beyond measure. She loved him to the point that she was willing to attack anyone. Right now, the ball wasn't on her court. She had to find another alternative. And now, she knew that Nory was after Lincoln, she had to be on her guard.
"Do you have an answer," asked Nory as she sipped her wine.
"I need time to think about it," replied Willow. "I shall get back with you in a few days." Willow stood from the couch and was preparing to leave.
"I wouldn't think too much about it, Willow," said Nory. "Despite our nature, there are other girls in this competition. It is not hard to narrow them out, but if we want Lincoln the right way, then we need to be more assertive. There is nothing wrong with power in numbers."
"I said I will think about it, sis," said Willow while blushing. "I must make my leave. I have to feed." She looked at her sister. "We will be in touch."
Nory raised her wine glass. "I am not going anywhere. So long, sister!"
Willow left the apartment and swore under her breath. If she would have known that Nory was in town, she thought to herself. Why she didn't recognize her aura when coming here, she thought again. She was worried about herself and Lincoln.
I don't want Lincoln in the hands of Anya. Lincoln, if you know that Anya is not what you think she is. She might play sweet, but that is girl who was powerful over many years ago. Please, God, don't allow this to happen.
Once she didn't see anyone around, she turned into a bat and went into the night. She decided to feast on some owl and squirrel before making an appearance to see Lincoln. Normally, she doesn't go to his house for their encounter, but she was in dire need to see Lincoln. She wanted to see him. That was the only thing on her mind as she flew.
Lincoln's tuxedo arrived as he made it to his house. His father was kind enough to put it in his bedroom. Next to it was a box that contained his mask. Lincoln was nervous because this was his first time going to a fancy soiree. And not with just anyone, with Chloe.
He had mixed feelings about the Queen Trap. On most days, she was painful as the origin of the word. On some days, she was fairly decent. He shook her out of her mind as he prepared for tomorrow. He needed some black shoes for this event, he decided to give Clyde a call. Also, he needed some advice.
He would normally use his walkie talkie, but he doesn't want any of his family hearing the conversation. He knew it was late but decided to give Clyde a call anyway. After a few moments, he got an answer.
"Hey, bro, what is going on," asked Clyde. "I am helping the cats give a bath. What's the deal?"
"I am calling to see if you have any black shoes to borrow for tomorrow's gig," asked Lincoln.
"Oh, tomorrow's that day with the Queen Trap," said Clyde while being tickled. "You better hope she doesn't poke you the wrong way."
"Shame on you, dude," said Lincoln. "You were supposed to say "I hope she doesn't blow up."" The pair laughed a bit before continuing the conversation. "How soon can I get them?"
"I can come by and drop them off. I need to go over there anyway. Your dad needs some help."
"For what?"
"He didn't say. He paid $100 for it. I am not turning down money."
"I can relate. Anyway, I have something else to ask you." He paused for a moment. "Do you still have the number to your friend in the sticks?"
"Who asking?"
"Who asking, who asking?"
"Oh, that friend. Yeah, I do. What's the reason."
"Homework for the feds."
The phrase "homework for the feds" was the saying Lincoln and Clyde came up with the girls of Lincoln's harem.
"How soon do you need it?"
"Now, if you can."
"I am asking you because he is private. Plus his job is not traditional."
"And neither is this harem. I just want consultation is all."
"Sure, I can give you his info. Just give me a second." Clyde shuffling through some papers before returning back to the phone. "You ready?"
"Yeah."
"Alright. His name is Luka Fatelbern. He can give you some valuable info on what you are going through. He is appointment only, but I can take care of that. I can send you info on what days are good for you."
"Good deal."
"He prefers to meet his people at his place."
"No problem."
"Okay, I will give him a call for you. I will send you details later."
"Thanks, dude. See you tomorrow. Oh yeah, thanks for the shoes."
"Anytime, bro. Later!"
Lincoln put his phone up and got ready for bed. To ensure he was getting a good night sleep, he applied a lock to his door. He placed a chair on the knob. He was upset to resort to those measures, but he wasn't in the mood for an encounter.
He decided to sleep in his boxers. He didn't feel like being constricted by clothes. He reached for the lights and turned it off. The moment he shut off the light, the moment he saw Willow in the window.
He was alarmed, just surprised. It was rare to see Willow at this particular juncture. Normally when they have encounters, she would either hypnotize him or carry him. It was always in the open, but never at his house. She pointed at the window, inciting that she wanted to come in. Reluctant, but knowing how powerful she was, he opened the door.
Like a gust of wind, she came and hugged the confused Lincoln. She wrapped around him tightly. She didn't want to let go. She kept mumbling, fidgeting her words. She was caressing his hair. She was acting her usual self. Normally, she was forceful and ready to bite him. She broke the embrace before sitting on his bed.
"Willow, I am surprised to see you here," he said.
"Why? Were you expecting some other conniving bitch to put their paws on you?"
Yeah, she is back to normal.
"No, I was saying that you have never done that." He looked at his shoes. "Do you want me to get dressed?"
"No, don't," she said. "I just wanted to see you."
He thought of what Nory said to him about Willow. Even if he debated with Willow, he couldn't. He sat down next to Willow.
"Let us sleep," she said.
"Willow, what about the sun?"
"I will leave before then. I just want to lie with you."
"Okay."
Lincoln got into bed as he watch Willow undress. He watched disrobe all the way to her nakedness. The moonlight was shining on Willow. She looked like the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. She lied next to Lincoln. Before he could respond, she got on top of him and began kissing you.
"Don't worry. All we are doing is kissing. I won't do nothing else." She continued kissing him on the lips.
Lincoln muffled as he felt her breast on his chest. He was feeling the pressure and his penis was erect. It was aching, but he could bear with it.
She grabbed his face and gave soft feathery pecks. She stopped.
"What's the matter," asked Lincoln.
"I am trying not to bite you tonight," she said. "I just wanted a normal day with you."
"Willow, don't do this," he said. "I have no problem with the bites. I just want you to take it easy from time to time."
"Are you sure," she asked.
He smiled. "Of course."
She kissed him on the neck a few times before planting her teeth in his neck. Lincoln rubbed her hair as she continued sucking his blood. However, what Lincoln didn't expect was the sound of her tears. He continued rubbing her hair until he drifted into a slumber of his own.
This concludes another random day with Lincoln. Until next time. For the record, Nory is not a vampire. Her real identity is yet to be revealed.
I love you, Lincoln. Please be my groom someday. I wish I can show you my true feelings. Please, Lincoln. Accept me.
I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Stay tuned for more. Thanks! God bless!