Acceptance: the skeletons in Lynn's closet
Lynn woke up the following morning with a slight migraine; after all, it was a long night. She headed out the door and found the long line to the bathroom that she was used to. After finally getting cleaned up, she went downstairs for some table was already filled with the family; save for Lana and Lola; who were asleep. She always loved pancakes with toast; it was a good mix of crunchiness from the toast and sweetness from the pancakes; in fact she loved to eat the food slowly, just to savor the syrup and bread. This time however she was eating faster than usual. She was sitting at a table with the two people she literally just came out to the night before. They were also the only people who truly understood why she felt awkward and tense. According to everyone else, this was simply the downcast expression of someone who cost everyone the big game.
Lynn Sr. looked to Lynn and thought for a few minutes about what to say. After thinking about it for awhile he finally spoke "Lynn I know the game still has ya down. But it is just one bad day. If ya let it control you; it will. If you overcome it the bad day that hurt you will be the fire for your victory. Use this day as your fire. I am and always will be proud of you."
Lynn looked to Lynn Sr. in a smile. She felt awkward before, but despite her father's ignorance to her current situation, he had a way with words that always cheered her up. She looked to him and said "Thanks Dad" before hugging him. She did not say anything else because there was nothing else to be said.
Lori looked to them both along with Leni who in unison gave the stereotypical "aw, how cute"
Lori than looked to Lynn and said "In all seriousness; let's get to school. We have to hurry or we will all be late"
Lynn nodded and got in the car as they left the house Lori whispered in Lynn's ear "Lynn I do not want to see you hurt, be cautious of who to trust. I am not gonna decide for you; but some people with an ignorant hate can be disguised very well as anyone you thought you knew. friends, family, anybody"
Lynn whispered back " I know perfectly well about that, I have experience with it; if you remember I told you about my previous crush"
Lori rolled her eyes and said in a slightly irritated voice "The fact that you were ostracized by that jerk is precisely the reason I felt the need to remind you. Also keep in mind you now have two people to protect. If anybody and I mean anybody treats you the way that your jerk of So- called friend did. Tell us. The only way that that person will be recognized will be through dental records.
Lynn nodded and weakly replied "thanks"
Lynn got in the car feeling strange. this pleasant feeling was welcoming to Lynn. Just the night before she had a terrible night. But the morning had been a calming experience for her. She looked around the car to see the rest of the loud's talking to each other. She saw the usual fighting that would normally irritate her with Luna and arguing with Lincoln over "the sweet spot" of vanzilla. And Lori and Leni arguing over fashion.
Lynn felt this was the kind of thing she needed; she already felt better this morning. This however, gave her a sense of melodic security; despite it's metaphorical fortissimo. It was like every fight and every conversation was in tune. It was like a song to her. She found herself in a peaceful state as she whispered to herself " I could get used to this"
Luna overheard this and was getting confused. She felt like this had something to do with yesterday; so she asked "Lynn, what are you talking about bro? What do you mean when you say that you could get used to... well, whatever bloody thing it is you are referring to?"
Lynn had to hold in her laughter as every time Luna did an accent Lynn had found it to be very funny. But even still she answered " This, the fighting, talking, all of it. You have always been able to cheer me up my little Nina Gordon; We are one of a kind, but I would not have it any other way."
When Lynn finished everyone everyone was smiling this good feeling promoted Lynn to start a unison chant as her answer got Lori to say while driving "To the Loud's"
After Lori had started, everyone answered back in the same fortissimo that Lynn had already thought about "To the Loud's'
After getting to school; Lynn had finally go to her favorite class. It was not her favorite class of the day because it was one of her favorite subjects; Science class was her favorite class period because it held an angel that was just out of Lynn's reach. Margo was her best friend, She was the nicest thing Lynn ever had the pleasure of meeting. And now she was in a much better mood. She no longer feared that she would break down after talking with Margo.
Margo went over to Lynn and spoke "Lynn, how are you doing. I can tell you are doing better than yesterday. I am so glad you are feeling better. Let me reiterate that you can tell me anything. If anybody is bullying or harassing you than trust me when I say they won't be for long"
Lynn nodded and said "No, I am not being bullied or harassed. In fact as of now, I am in a much better mood."
Margo smiled and said "Good because I want to talk to you as a friend; one on one"
Lynn was ecstatic. This beautiful angel was asking her to talk at lunch...alone. She would have to play it cool despite her obvious excitement. " Yeah. cool"
Margo nearly busted a gut in a fit of laughter that would put Luan to shame. "We are best friends. You don't need to play it cool. It is perfectly fine to be happy about this."
Lynn finally could not contain herself and spoke her mind "Okay, you wanna know what I really think. Here goes." Lynn just warmly and thoughtfully hugged Margo.
Margo simply smiled and said "That is what I thought"
As Lunch pulled around; Lynn walked with a near kick to her step to where Margo was sitting.
Margo walked up to her and started talking " Hey, Lynn are you free this weekend"
Margo just made Lynn's day. First she asked to talk to her at lunch but now Lynn would be able to go that angel's house. Lynn was not even trying to contain her evident excitement. She was visibly shaking with happiness.
Lynn responded to her "I am already doing something Friday and Saturday. I am however Free this Sunday."
Margo than responded "Great, It's a date"
Lynn knew what Margo meant by that statement; it did not make her feel any less happy. That sentence alone was enough to put her in the best mood of her life. She could not remove the smile on her face until she finally got home.
Lynn walked up the stairs to Leni and Lori's room. She knocked and said in a surprisingly jovial tone "It's Lynn can I come in"
Leni said "Sure, come on in"
Lynn got on the bed and said "You are not gonna believe this. This Sunday I am going to Margo's house"
Leni and Lori both nodded and Lori spoke "Lynn, you should be careful. Do not get ahead of yourself here. I just don't want you to go through a repeat of last year"
Lynn said in a slightly less happy tone "I know that. I just am glad to be able to go to my crush's house for the first time"
Leni and Lori gave another "awww" Lori saw the massive blush on Lynn's face, and decided to make her feel better. So she tried to cheer her up. "Listen Lynn; I know this is great for ya. Just use your head"
Lynn felt wonderful to have the best big sister she could possibly have. Lynn did not hesitate to hug them both as a result "I love you guy's". This of course prompted a group hug between them that lasted a good 5 minutes. Finally Lynn decided she would need to leave. She said to them "Guy's I gotta get going to my jog with Ronnie Anne."
They both nodded and waited for her to leave.
After Lynn had actually left the house. Leni looked to Lori and said "Well Lynn is gone. I am going to go talk to Linky. Who are you going to talk to first."
Lori thought for a while and said "Luna"
With that Leni left. She knocked on Lincoln's door. and said "Hey; It is Leni. I have an important thing to talk about and I want to ask permission to talk to you. Is that okay"
Lincoln said "Yeah, sure" After Leni came in She sat on the bed and he thought for a minute and thought of something "Leni, do not take this the wrong way. You seem to be using a vocabulary that well...does not seem to suit-"
Leni finished for him with a kind but irritated tone. "Okay, before we talk I am sorry but I should get this out of the way. I have ADHD; I am not stupid. Nor have I ever been impaired in any way. Now with that being said can I ask a few questions."
Lincoln surprised by Leni's response spoke. "I had no idea. I am sorry. But what did you even want to ask me"
Leni simply said "What is your opinion on gay people"
Lincoln was on the defensive at this point "What is that supposed to mean. I have a very good opinion of the LGBT community. My best friend's parent's are gay lovers. Do you have an issue with it"
Leni just hugged him and said in a proud voice "No, I have the same opinion as you. I can not tell you how proud I am of you. You just made this easy for me. There is some one in our family who is a homosexual. It is-"
Lincoln answered her before she could. "It is Lynn isn't it."
Leni was genuinely surprised by this "How did you already know this. Me and Lori just found out yesterday."
Lincoln simply chuckled to himself and said to Leni "Leni there are two things you should know. One I found her by the tree chanting her friend Margo's name in her sleep. And two; Lynn whispers to herself all of the time. She openly whispered about her sexuality in the shade of our tree. Me and Lisa already know and neither of us care; in Lisa's words. I don't have room in my brain for such trivialities"
Leni rolled her eyes and said to him "Could you at least act surprised"
Lincoln gave his best sarcastic voice and said "What; Lynn is gay. No way."
Leni hugged him and said "Thanks for being the best brother in the world"
Lincoln smiled and said "You are so welcome; remember no matter how old I am. I will always be your Linky"
Leni smiled before leaving the room to inform Lori to mark Lisa on the safe list. She also needed to decide on who to ask about Lynn next.