Chapter 14

All or Nothing Part 2

-After Lori and Bobby Left-

"So, where is he?" Lori asked Bobby.

"Just around the corner." Bobby said to her.

They entered a little production room. This was where the people control the cameras and sound of the game for all the people watching on TV. One of the people that sat in the many, many chairs in this room, was a guy who looked to be about Bobby's age. He was black, had a shaved head, and had on a nice looking button up dress shirt with dress pants. He saw them come in, and went up to greet them.

"Bobby, hey man, what's up?" He said, while bringing him into a bro-hug. Which Bobby accepted.

"Hey, Latrez, man, I'm good. Hey, this is my girlfriend Lori. Babe, this is my friend Latrez." He introduced them to each other.

"Nice to meet you, pretty lady." Latrez said with a smile.

Lori giggled. "The pleasure is mine." She said.

Bobby rolled his eyes at that part. "So, anyway, you know what we discussed over the phone, right?" He asked him.

Latrez nodded. "Yeah. I asked the boss if it was okay, and he was all down for it, man." He said.

Lori got excited. "So, you can play the kiss-cam? That way my little sister, Lynn, can literally kiss the boy of her dreams?" She asked.

"Yeah." Latrez confirmed.

Lori squeed in excitement. She couldn't wait to finally help make Cody and Lynn a couple.

-End of Flashback-

"So, that's what happened. Me and Lori wanted to help you two get together, so we got the kiss-cam to happen." Bobby said, sounding guilty for even being apart of it.

"Yeah. We literally want you two to be happy together. So, we wanted to try and push you guys a little bit." Lori said, which was immideatly followed by a sigh.

"But, that's no excuse for what we did. And we're sorry. You have every right to be mad at us, Cody." Lori guiltily admitted.

Hector looked disappointed at them. What those two did was wrong. They had no right to try and force something out of two young teenagers. They had no right to try and make two kids, who like each other, and try to push them without their say-so.

However, Hector also knew that, while it was wrong what they did, he also saw that they were just trying to help. They looked like they weren't trying to be malicious with them, or tease them. They did something that, on the surface looked really sweet and heartwarming, but really just ended in disaster. Though, they never intended for that disaster to happen. And, most of all, he did see the remorse and shame on their faces. He could tell that they were really sorry about what they did. They really never meant to embarass them. It was a total accident.

Now Cody, on the other hand, was not as understanding as Hector was. He looked really angry at Lori and Bobby. Which really surprised Lori. In all the times he came over to the Loud House to study with Lynn, she had never seen him, not once, ever get angry with anyone.

But, his anger was justified here. He was humiliated like Lynn was in front of hundreds of people at a baseball game. Hundreds of people were probably laughing at him and Lynn now.

"You think saying "I'm sorry" is gonna make everything that happened okay?" He asked crossly. Lori and Bobby gave him a sympathetic look.

"Thanks to you two idiots, me and Lynn looked like total dorks out there. Not just in front of all those people, but to everyone who saw it on TV. Or Pay-Per-View. Whatever is being broadcasted." Cody ranted.

"You know, it's one thing if you did it to me, but it's something else if you did it to Lynn. She didn't deserve that. Now, everyone is laughing at us. Cause of you." He said pointing at the guilty looking couple in front of him.

He just shook his head. "I'm gonna go wash my shirt, I guess." Cody said, walking away to the nearest bathroom.

Hector followed behind him, before turning to Lori and Bobby one last time. "You two better go find Lynn and apologize. I'll go after Cody. And while you do that, you better think real hard and long about what you did." He said, his close on Cody's tail.

Lori and Bobby both sighed very depressingly. "We literally messed everything up for them." Lori said.

"Yeah. I guess we should've thought this through more." Bobby said.

Lori started to walk in the opposite direction. "Come on. Let's go find Lynn." She said.

"But this place is so huge. There's like 35 bathrooms here. She could be in any one of them. How can we find her?" Bobby asked.

"I actually have a pretty good idea of where she is. Just trust me." Lori said.

Lynn had locked the door in the stall of the bathroom of where she was. She was currently sitting on the toilet. All of the previous events flashing right before her very eyes.

She was just crying and sobbing her eyes out right now. She didn't even bother to clean the nacho cheese out of her hair. Why bother? Everyone saw her. Everyone in the arena saw her.

Including Cody.

That was what was hurting Lynn the most. The boy she has a huge crush on, saw her looking so stupid. All the cheese on her face and hair, and just looking as ugly as possible.

Lori helped out with her hair this morning. Now it looked terrible. As ugly as….well a girl with nacho cheese in her hair.

She continued to think back to what her best friend Margo said at lunch last week. How girls like her don't get looked at by boys how pretty girls do. How boys will always look at Polly, or Lori, or Leni, Luna, Luan, and even her own mother got looks sometimes.

And girls like Lynn, no matter how much make-up they put on, now matter how much they stylize they're hair, no matter how much effort they put into being noticed by boys, or girls if they swung that way, they would never be seen as, or even feel, pretty. No matter how much Lynn could try, she would never get Cody to like her. She wasn't beautiful. She wasn't pretty. She wasn't even good looking. She was just….ugly. And here, she was living proof of that.

Her crying and sobs increased. She wanted to be left alone. She….

"Lynn?" She heard a familiar voice call out to her.

"Leave me alone, Lori. I don't want to be talked to right now." Lynn said, her sobbing throat loudly heard throughout the bathroom. Amazingly, nobody but those two were here right now. That, and Bobby could also be blocking the door. Give them some privacy.

"Lynn, I'm so sorry. I'm literally the shittiest person in this building right now." She said.

Lynn's cries stopped for a moment. "What do you mean?" She asked.

Lori sighed. "The thing is, Bobby and I kind of set that kiss-cam up. So you and Cody could, you know…." She trailed off. She didn't need to finish that sentence. She knew Lynn got it.

She especially got it now. Because, after that was said, the stall door, which Lynn was in, flew open. And out popped a very angry Lynn Loud, Jr. Her eyes were red with some visible tears, her cheeks were puffy, her throat was a bit sore, and she was huffing and puffing with anger at her eldest sister.

Now, normally, if this was the Loud House, and one saw Lynn looking angry about something, they would back off and let her let off some steam in her bedroom with the boxing bag. Then, they would come to her if they felt she was ready to talk.

For Lori, she didn't budge one little bit. If she was gonna get hit, or worse, thrown through the door, then she deserved it. She felt her little sister walking toward. She was getting closer to her.

Now, Lynn was in front of Lori, with that angry look in her eyes. With the huffing and puffing. With all the looks on her face of an aftermath of crying.

Lori just waited to get hit, until she heard the first question come out of Lynn's mouth.

"Why do you care so much? Huh?" Lynn asked. Lori looked surprised to hear that question.

"Why should you care about my love life, huh? Why does that matter to you, when you have Bobby and so many other guys wanting to be with you?" Lynn asked, her throat clenched at that part. Lori felt like Lynn was about to blow again.

"You're just wasting your time. Cody's not gonna like me. No guy will ever like me. Cause I'm not as pretty as you or our other sisters. I'm never gonna be pretty. I'm never gonna be beautiful like you. I'm just ugly. And no one likes an ugly girl. You can't make me look good. Cause I'm never gonna-" Lynn kept ranting on about her self loathing, until she was interrupted by Lori.

And, by interrupt, that meant a big slap in the face.

Lynn was shocked. Granted, she had been slapped before, all the fights in the Loud House were evident to that. However, this slap, felt different. Like, Lynn insulted Lori about something personally.

She looked at her big sister, and now SHE had tears in her eyes as well. She felt her shoulders being grabbed by her.

"STOP IT! NOW!" Lori yelled at her very emotionally. Lynn was surprised with Lori's behavior. She had seen her cry before, usually over Bobby or something. But, this felt different.

"Stop hating yourself, Lynn. Stop saying to yourself that you'll never find someone. Stop listening to what Margo said. Cause she's wrong. Okay? She's wrong. And you know what: it literally hurts when I hear you say stuff like that." Lori ranted with tears still in her eyes.

Lynn couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Cause I know how that feels, alright? I literally have felt like I was gonna die alone. That no one will ever think I'm pretty, or beautiful. Do you know how it makes me feel when my sister keeps saying that about herself?" She asked her, tears still running down her face.

Lynn was starting to feel tears coming back up as well.

"You know, I remember when I had a crush on someone when I went to Middle School. And when he rejected me, I felt like the worst girl in the world. I felt like shit, Lynn." Lori continued.

"And one day, I finally met Bobby. And he accepted me for who I am. He loved me for me. And you might think you never will find someone, but you will. You literally will. So, stop with this self loathing crap." Lori shouted at her.

Lynn couldn't take it anymore. She hugged Lori and just let it all out. Lori hugged back, and she let out the tears as well.

-Cody and Hector-

Hector was helping Cody clean out the nacho cheese stain in his shirt. It was all slimy and gross. He knew he would get an earful from his mom when he got back.

"I'm starting to wish I never came." Cody said.

"I'm very sorry that my grandson and my future grand daughter-in-law did that. But, I know they didn't mean for that to happen." Hector said, while still dabbing at Cody's shirt with a paper towel with soap in it.

Cody rolled his eyes. "Even if that is the case, why is it their business when it comes to me and Lynn?" He asked.

"They just wanted to help." Hector said.

"Well, they did a shitty job of it." Cody said.

Hector looked up at Cody with a cross look. "Watch your mouth. You're an intelligent young man. You should know that they just want you two to be happy together."

Cody blushed, while having a sad lol on his face. "Me and Lynn aren't together." He said.

Hector raised an eyebrow. "Do you want to be?" He asked.

Cody sighed. "It doesn't matter." He said.

"What do you mean by that?" Hector asked.

Cody didn't want to say this, but he was so riled up, he felt like he NEEDED to get this off his chest.

"Lynn wouldn't go for a guy like me. So, I don't even bother telling her." Cody said.

"Why would she not?" Hector asked.

"Cause look at her, and look at me." Cody said, sounding frustrated. "She's a super athletic jock, and I'm not athletic at all. She could beat me at anything. She's a champion, and I'm not a champion of anything. She's so amazing. And I'm just a nerdy loser. She'll never be interested in me." He finished ranting with a sad look on his face.

Hector shook his head. "Do you really think people are that shallow?" He asked.

Cody didn't answer. His shoulder was now covered by one of Hector's hands.

"You know, I know how scary it feels to tell someone how you feel about them. How do you think I felt when I asked Rosa out during my youth?" He asked him.

"And after that first date, me and Rosa loved each other for who we are. I could never ask for a more beautiful woman in my life. And she lets me know how much she loves me too." Hector said.

"And I worried about not being to good looking for someone like Rosa. But, I took my guts out, and wore them like a shirt. And, when I asked her out, it became the greatest decision of my life. My risk, became my reward." He said to Cody, who couldn't believe what he heard from him.

"And, you know, maybe if Lynn doesn't feel the same way you do, then you'll find someone else. There is always someone out there for somebody. I guarantee it. Now go out there, and tell Lynn exactly how you feel." Hector said, pointing at the door.

Cody then got a look of determination. Hector was right. He could do this.

He walked toward the door, before saying to Hector, "Thank You."

Here I go.

-Lori and Lynn-

After their emotional moment, Lori helped Lynn clean the nacho cheese out of her hair. She used the soap dispenser and waited for the water to get warm. She also used the hand dryer to dry it off. Now, Lynn looked better. She looked presentable again.

"Feeling better?" Lori asked.

"A little bit, I guess. I'm just glad that nasty cheese is out of my hair." Lynn answered.

"So, are you ready to go back out there?" Lori asked again.

Lynn hesitated. "I don't know. What if everyone laughs at me? What if Cody doesn't-" She started to question herself before Lori stopped her again. This time, she didn't also her though.

"Lynn? Do me a favor, would you?" She asked.

"What?" Said Lynn.

"Look in the mirror and tell me what you see." Lori said, now sporting a good hearted smile.

Lynn looked confused. "What now?"

"Just do it, please." Lori said.

So, Lynn did that. She looked at herself in the mirror.

"What do you see?" Lori asked.

"Uh, me." Lynn answered.

Lori stood next to Lynn, looking at her reflection with her. "Yes. But, what do you see about you?"

"I'm not understanding." Lynn said.

"What do you see in the mirror? Not who's there." Lori said.

Lynn was starting to get what she was saying. Kind of.

"I see a thirteen year old girl. I see blue eyes. I see some silly looking freckles. I see long brown hair. I see…." She started to say, but trailed off.

"You wanna know who I see?" Lori asked.

"What?" Lynn answered.

"I see a confident, sporty, good looking thirteen year old girl. I see someone who never backs down from a challenge. I see someone who constantly challenges people, and herself as well. I see someone who always gets back up again after she gets knocked down. I see, the one, the only, Lynn Loud Jr. My sister." Lori pep talked her.

Lynn felt something inside her start to swell. Was it her pride again?

"But, most of all, I see a girl who wants to confess her feelings for the boy she likes." Lori continued.

Lynn blushed and rubbed her arm. "But, what if Cody doesn't like me back?" She asked.

"Well, if there is a chance he doesn't, then I'm here for you. And it's not like he won't wanna be friends with you anymore." Lori said. Lynn still looked like she had doubts.

"Look, I know it's scary revealing feelings like this. But, you can't hold onto them forever. You've gotta let it out. So, go out there and make a move." Lori said. "I just want you to be happy."

Lynn finally realized, her big sister was right. She had only one chance to make Cody hers. One chance to be the happiest girl in the world. And, if she didn't take it, she would regret it for the rest of her life.

So, she put on a brave face, and walked toward the door. She turned back, and said one last thing to Lori.

"Thanks, sis. For everything." She then walked out.

Lori felt a year in her eye. "Go get him, Lynn." She said.

-\-

Cody and Lynn went to go look for each other. They knew now they needed to tell each other how they feel. It was All or Nothing for them.

After a few minutes of searching for each other, they finally found each other. They both were standing near a large window, near a customer service desk. It was now dark outside. The moon shining bright onto both of them.

They walked up to each other. Their hearts racing. Like a car on a race track going 500 miles an hour. It was fairly intense to say the least.

"Hey, are you okay?" Cody asked her. He felt his heart beating like crazy.

Lynn nodded. She felt like she was gonna have an anxiety attack.

"That's good. I was worried about you." He said.

Lynn was silent for a few minutes, before she spoke. "Cody, can I tell you something?" She asked him, looking nervous.

He nodded. "Of course. Anything."

"Do you wanna know why I asked you to come with me to this game?" She asked.

"Because of thanks for tutoring you?" He said.

Lynn could swear she was sweating. "Well, that's one reason. But, the main one is…." She started to trail off.

Come on. Do it. Just do it. Lynn yelled at herself.

"Yeah?" Cody said.

Lynn couldn't take it anymore. She needed to tell him. She had to let it out. But, her mouth wasn't letting her say the words. She needed to make them say it.

So, she did what Lori did earlier.

She slapped herself in the face. Which, Cody was surprised at.

"It's because I like you." Lynn said. Finally. She FINALLY let it out. She finally confessed her romantic feelings for the boy she was in love with.

Cody was in shock. He didn't say anything. He just stood there, with a shocked look on his face.

"I like you, okay? Ever since we started studying together, I've gotten to know you really well. Your so sweet, considerate, you like the same sports as me, and you know what I go through everyday with siblings. I always thought you were an annoying nerd, but I was wrong. I was wrong, and I realized I really, really like you. I have a, like, a major crush on you. Okay?" Lynn poured her heart out to him.

Cody couldn't believe it.

Lynn, after admitting her feelings, stood there with an embarrassing look on her face. She couldn't believe she poured her heart out that much.

"So….." Lynn said.

Cody came forward and put his hand on her shoulder. "I'm surprised you two this way, Lynn. I, honestly, didn't think you'd feel this way about me." He said.

Lynn blushed.

"And I'm more surprised that you like me, because…." Cody trailed off now too.

Lynn was getting anxious. Was he….?

It was his turn to blush now too. "...I really like you too, Lynn." He said. Now, he FINALLY let his feelings out. That felt good to get that off his chest.

As for Lynn, her heart was racing now more than ever. "You do?" Lynn asked.

He nodded. "Yeah. At first, I thought you were an arrogant person, who always bragged about how great she is at sports. But, now that I know you well, I've realized your funny, you're really great as you say you are, you're cool to hang with, you're friends and family are awesome, and, also, I think you're really pretty." Cody admitted his feelings.

Lynn's blush probably stretched higher had higher than it already was.

"Pretty? Me?" Lynn asked. He nodded.

They both blushed now. They took a look outside. The moon seemed to shine even brighter on them now. Like, it was telling them that they are mean to be with each other.

They looked back at each other, and just felt it. They felt their faces move closer to each other.

Closer and closer and closer.

And then, it happened.

Cody and Lynn kissed each other full on the lips. They felt so much sparks, they felt like they were at a fireworks show.

As the kiss continued, they both realized that, even though they were humiliated in front of e everyone in the park, this wound up being the best night of their lives.

-\-

The five of them, unfortunately, missed the rest of the game after what happened. But, that didn't matter. What mattered was celebrating a new couple. Cody Anderson and Lynn Loud Jr.

Lori dropped off Bobby and Hector at the Bodega after they left the arena. So, now it was just Cody, Lynn, and Lori.

Lori and Bobby both apologized to them again before they left. They still were a little mad, but that seceeded after they're confessions to each other.

As Lori drove to the Anderson household, she saw the two in the back, holding hands and resting their heads on each other. They already were showing signs of being a loving couple. It made her smile.

She dropped Cody off at his house, leaving him and Lynn go kiss each other goodnight. Lori swore she almost cried right there.

Then, her and Lynn finally made it home. Of course, once everyone found out about Lynn and Cody finally becoming a couple, they cheered like crazy. Well, except for Lola. She looked really unhappy.

After getting her nightly routines all done, she finally laid down on her bed. She closed her eyes, and thought of everything that happened. She was humiliated in front of everyone, but she and Cody were finally together. She was finally with the boy of her dreams.

She blushed and let out a happy giggle, before she drifted into a nice, happy sleep.

Author's Note: Wow. I can't believe I got this story finished. Granted, I still have an epilogue to do, but I'm so happy that I finally finished the main story for all of you guys. Thank you all for reading this story. Thanks of all the comments, the likes, the follows, the favorites, everything. It really means a lot to me. I'm glad a lot of you enjoyed my story.

However, like I said, I still have an epilogue I'm gonna write. That will be the last chapter. And, because it's gonna be my last chapter, I'm gonna reveal what story I'm gonna work on next. And, here's a hint, Cody and most of the characters I introduced in this story are gonna be there. Make sure, when it comes out, to give it a look.

Anyway, like, comment, follow and favorite this story. Thank you all and goodnight everybody.