A/N: Hey everyone! Back with another long awaited chapter! Had to finish it on my phone. I'll fix it up at a later date. Hope u all enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING!!! Except for the plot and a few ocs.

"Yeah, when I caught up with Clyde's bros, they told me you were going to be here, so I made it my mission to find you"

"Lemme guess, once you didn't see me down, there you knew to come here?"

Nikki could only smile as Lincoln seems to hit the nail right on the head with his assumption.

"Exactly"

Nikki bopped his nose with her index finger as if it were a bell notifying him that he guessed correctly.

"So, how's everything? Are you here for good?" questions Lincoln who just couldn't help but ask as if the concern on his face wasn't enough.

He would see his question be answered with a warm grin from Nikki

"Yep I'm here for good. At least for now. Also, I can't complain much. Parents are actually trying to patch things up."

Hearing the news put a smile back on the eighteen-year-olds face. Nikki of course notices and chuckles

"But enough about lil ole me. Look at you! All nice and toned since I saw you last," Nikki couldn't help but give Lincoln a little jab to the shoulder to test out how built Lincoln had become "College must be treating ya good"

"Naw it's been alright," grins Lincoln trying to tone down Nikki's expectations of his college experience.

To be honest it's just been boring and somewhat stressful as he is trying to make a name for himself as a freshman.

I mean, yeah he gets some attention because he stays in pretty good shape and makes good grades but if he had to be honest, the only friends he has are Clyde, the twins, and fellow freshmen Chad Bruso and Tyson Campbell who are the kicker and backup quarterback for the MSU football team respectively. Other than that, it's been pretty bland.

"Trust me college doesn't beat spending time with you and the gang."

Nikki couldn't help but blush a bit from Lincoln's comment as she gives him a slight push due to her embarrassment.

"Aww stop it you drunk sentimental geek before I throw you off the roof, again!"

"Huh, you know that I'm drunk!?"

"Boy, I smell the JD in your breath,"

The two looked at each and before either one knew it they began to laugh.

For those who don't know, when Lincoln went to his first house party back in high school he was feeling bummed because he not too long got into THE BIG FIGHT with 'That Bitch' and after spending a few hours just blending in and feeling just like Alessia Cara, he decided to take a page out of his little 'sister' Lucy's book and disappear somewhere to seclude himself.

His venue of choice? The roof of the house.

He was able to spend close to 2 hours up there before, you guessed it, Nikki came just like tonight to give him company.

With the skater's help he was able to get rid of the bad vibes from his incident with ...'Her' and feel better. But as if to make a toast of sort to him getting over it, Nikki thought it would be a great idea to grab an unsuspecting Lincoln Loud and jump off the roof and into the pool.

Make no mistake Lincoln might be laughing now, but he was scared like a lil bitch when it first happened as he screamed like one and nearly was seen foaming at the mouth when the two surfaced. That action actually started everyone else at the party to start jumping off the roof to the pool.

Hah memories like that are the type that one would wish never ends. It was one of those times he was able to see one of the closest people to him in a different light. Yeah, Sam has always been the chill laid back type, but she was never the one to be that...Um, how would I put it...Uh, that emotional anchor so to speak I guess. Lincoln's relationship with Nicki from then on grew because of that.

"Like I would let you do that again,"

"You know you will when I put on the old PDP" grins mischievously Nicki

Lincoln widened his eyes on that statement and tried his best to look appalled by the statement by Nicki. He knows he's a sucker for the puppy dog pout.

"My goodness girl you ain't no good,"

"Not my fault you fall for shit like that," smiles Nicki

Lincoln didn't know if it was just due to the fact of reuniting with Nikki after two years or if the alcohol was taking effect but as he laid his eyes on Nikki, he couldn't help but feel his body heat up. The years have been very kind to the skating tomboy as her body has begun to fill out in the right places. She has a more athletic build than most girls due to her activities, but she adds her own feminine touch to it.

"I can't help it," Lincoln chuckles as he takes another sip of his JD as he looks at Sam "How can I say no when an attractive female asks for my help?"

Soon as he said that it was almost like a car got hit by a runaway train. He thought to himself maybe Nikki didn't just hear that but no buddy, she heard it. Because her attention was taken away from the party back to captain cowlick himself with a grin on her face as well as a noticeable blush on her face.

"Oh really?"

Lincoln didn't know how to respond to Nikki as the blond gave him her undivided attention. All he could do was utter just plain gibberish as he scoots away from his good friend. Truth be told, Nikki got a kick out of that and she said decided to have a little fun with this as she scooted back over to Lincoln, keeping a close distance to the two.

"What's wrong Linky? Cats got your tongue?"

That question from Nicki had me believing that may be the case as I couldn't do anything back away and open my mouth with nothing but silence following it. It didn't help that every time she moved my chest tightens.

Then to make matters worse I start to hear this voice in the back of my head that just kept tellin me the same thing over and over

"What are you waiting for?"

All I have to say is that God if you're listening up there, I just wanna let you know..

I can't stand you

As Lincoln is trying to calm his nerves Nikki looks down at the ongoing party in awe of some of the things going on.

"Man just look at them go, some of them partying like it's about to be the end of the world."

"Hey look at it like this, for some of them, after college it is the end of the world."

Nikki chuckled a bit as she snagged one of Lincoln's beer. But our snow-haired friend didn't care bout it though.

"Pretty pessimistic thinking there huh Linc?"

"I mean not to sound that way but it's just the way things are. Some people just go all out in college and don't take nothing serious till its too late."

"Hmmm well I guess but enough of that, let's just think about the good things. Like for example, you and me here chilling together." Nikki couldn't help but lay her head onto Lincoln's shoulder.

"I wouldn't say this is good though," replies Lincoln

Nikki lifted her head and turned to Lincoln with arched an eyebrow on her face

"Then what is it then?"

Lincoln with a goofy smile replies

"It's a great thing."

"It better be," chuckles Nikki as she playfully punches Lincoln's shoulder "I know damn well I'm part of the good things in your life."

"Yeah yeah yeah, I know Nikki" Lincoln could only smile at Nikki as he got her head and placed it back on his shoulder "Now put your head back on my shoulder and keep our moment alive."

Nikki smirks with a little blush on her face "Oh is that right? I didn't know you cherished our lil moments so much,"

Lincoln as a reply leaned his head on top of Nikki's

"You of all people should know I cherish our moments."

Man, some things never change here. It's been a while since they have seen each other like this as she had to move back to the city with her mom due to her parents divorcing. After getting a closer look at Nikki he can tell that even though from a physical standpoint she's changed, her personality hasn't changed much.

Nikki could only giggle as she looks down at her beer can for a few moments. But those moments became a few minutes. Lincoln didn't catch that as he was enjoying Nikki's company as he surveyed all the partygoers yet again.

"Hey, Linky?"

"Yeah, Nikki?"

Lincoln wasn't expecting the next thing to happen as he sees his best friend Nikki turn to him and look at him with a mischievous smile before leaning in and making an impact with her lips to his very own.

smooch*

"Wha-Wha-Wha-"

Safe to say that Lincoln was blindsided by Nikki's abrupt action, as he became nothing but a stuttering mess, and Nikki couldn't help but laugh from the result of her actions.

What left Lincoln literally speechless had Nikki become a laughing mess. While the skater-girl was too busy she didn't realize that she opened something in Lincoln's mind that even Lincoln didn't want to admit.

Nikki was attractive to him.

Lincoln knows that Nikki isn't the type of girl who shows her feminine side a lot. But when you spend your whole life around a different variety of women, he saw things the average guy wouldn't notice. Whether his real family or not, he learned a lot of things from them. He knew he would hate himself for this but at the moment it was as if a switch was turned in Lincoln's mind he went from the hunted to the hunter as he brought Nikki into a tight but gentle embrace, which of course surprised the skater.

"Oh, someone's a little touchy-feely,"

The skateboarder would not get a reply as Lincoln continued to hold her to a tight but loving embrace. This isn't Nikki's first time having a moment with Lincoln like this through the years as both of them have been through some tough times. She didn't know what had her best friend do this, but she didn't ask and just let him hold her until he felt like letting go.

"Nikki?"

Hearing her name called the blonde broke the embrace slightly to face Lincoln to answer him. But, her response would be put to a halt as Lincoln cups her face. The look that he gave her stunned her. How stunned? Good enough for the shoe to be on the other foot as it was her time to get tongue-tied.

"Uh-whats up Linc-"

Again, she would be silenced but this time not by his gaze but by his lips as they crashed into her very own.

To say she was surprised would be the understatement of the decade. Nikki didn't know how to react only to join in the make-out session as she sticks her tongue out which led to a tongue wrestling match with Lincoln.

The so-called sole Loud son didn't back away from the challenge as he followed suit. Before either knew it, Nikki found herself climbing on top of Lincoln's lap. They only noticed when they decided to take a break from their session. Nikki was still stuck in a trance as she was heavily breathing and looking at her accomplice. The same can be said about Lincoln who and no other words gazes upon Nikki.

It was almost like they were talking telepathically as they nodded to each other as they both looked over at the window. Nikki got up first and grabbed Lincoln by the hand as they both walked back inside.

Right when Lincoln closed and lock the window, Nikki pounced on him like a hungry wolf as she wraps her legs around his waist to stay connected.

Lincoln didn't mind at all as he grabbed hold of the skater as they fell into the bed. The two continue their make-out session yet again this time the two are beginning to help each other undress rather clumsily. It wasn't until Nikki was starting to unclasp her bra that it seemed that Lincoln was beginning to realize what he was about to do. No matter how he was feeling or how drunk, this is the last thing he wanted to do and was about to stop this.

"N-No Nikki,"

Nikki saw this and wasn't having it as she mounted herself on top of Lincoln.

"Lincoln,"

"N-No Nikki we can't do this!"

Lincoln was trying his best to get off but to his surprise, Nikki didn't budge. As a matter of fact, Nikki uses both of her hands to cup Lincoln's face as she kisses him

"Lincoln! You're not forcing me to do anything that I don't want to do. I-I want this."

Nikki's reassuring smile had done the trick as Lincoln calmed down to a good degree as the two continue their make-out session.

That is until they heard a loud thud against the wall which put a stop to it as well as cause an uncharacteristic yelp to emit from Nikki.

The shrill in Nikki's voice was something that Lincoln rarely heard so when he caught her in the moment he couldn't help but throw a little jab at her

"Oh, what's this? Nikki is afraid of something?"

This caused the blonde's cheeks to become redder by her embarrassment. But before she can voice her protest to the white-haired teen she would be interrupted with a scream of sorts.

At first, they thought that a couple was going all out for the sake of the party and we're about to engage in their activity that was until the noise sounded more like the girl needed help.

With a quick nod from Nikki, Lincoln quickly got up and ran out of the room.

He didn't have to go far when we see a female run into him. To his shock, it's the teenage girl that was trying to flirt with him earlier.

How she looked said it all, her clothes barely on her body as well as a missing shoe, and the oh-so undeniable look of fear on her face.

He didn't have to ask as he just held the stammering girl in an embrace as he told her everything will be ok. As he did so, he heard the room door open to see Nikki walking out. The two didn't need to say anything to know what had transpired.

The two would be snapped out of their silent conversation after hearing someone shout towards them!

"HeY!"

The two looks down the hall to see a guy who was clearly drunk if his slurred speech meant anything as he trudged down the aisle.

As he got closer Lincoln's and Sam's hunchs were proven correct when the girl in the blond skater's arms began to panic and whimper.

Add the fact that the douche coming their way was adorned with scratches and a slap print across his face.

Their rage was boiling at this point.

"GEt YuR oWn ChICk! I HAd hEr Fi-"

Like a strike of lightning, Lincoln didn't hesitate as he rushed the guy and give him a crushing right hook to the face.

The douche ate the hit and swung back at Lincoln. Though, our white-haired protagonist dodged the attempt and began to wallop the FUCK outta the dude.

This of course led to some people who caught wind of this fight downstairs and who were also in some of the other rooms upstairs to come and see what's up.

Unfortunately for Lincoln some of the spectators were actually some of these assholes' friends.

When I mean some, I mean a good amount as about we see 7 guys rush to the action where they were able to pull Lincoln off him and start jumping him.

Nikki couldn't just stand by, so she told the girl to go find her friends and call the cops. After she sees the girl run off she rushed the guys to help Lincoln.

The blonde skater was able to do a bit of damage as she kicked one dude in the nuts and hit one square in the nose hard enough for it to bleed.

But alas her element of surprise advantage faded as a good heavy-handed punch to the face dropped her to the floor.

As Lincoln was fending himself, he caught sight of the blow and it broke what minute bit of restraint he had left and he went ballistic as he was able to get up and went at the sorry excuse of guys.

It also helped that at the same time, the trio of brothers as well as another bystander who was wearing a hoodie swooped in to get a piece of the action and boy were they pissed.

The person in the hoodie started things off by drop-kicking one of the douches right in the chest and Kareem and Raekwon followed by throwing blows immediately at the other assailants jumping Lincoln, while Clyde ran over to Nikki to check on her condition.

"Nikki!"

Nikki saw Clyde crouched down concerned

She could only painfully chuckle as she moves her hand from her face to show the wicked bruise on her cheek.

Clyde was gonna take her away from the ruckus but she didn't give him the chance as she swiped his hand and rushed back in.

With a sigh, Clyde shook his head and adjusted his glasses before taking a deep breath and winding his arm,

"Welp, I can't just stand around and do nothing, can I?"

With one more deep breath and his mind already made up, the youngest brother was now in the fray which put Lincoln and company all in the action as he punches a dude who tried to catch Lincoln from behind with a cheap shot.

The scene in question was no joke as the group kicked the everlasting crap out of the group.

As the fight concluded, we see Jordan make way.

"Yo what the fuck is-"

Jordan went silent as he witnessed the scene. Especially when he saw Nikki being checked on by one of the female partygoers. The sight of her wincing when the girl touches her bruised cheek.

He then looked at Lincoln and the brothers before he points to the knocked-out douches.

"They did this shit?"

"Yup" replied the Lincoln and the bros

He then took another look at Nikki who locked eyes with her former flame. all she could do is give him a weak smile before wincing from her bruise.

Jordan felt a rage slowly grow inside but before he go walk towards the assholes Lincoln was able to grab hold of the angry host's arm and got in his way.

This of course, doesn't do anything but put the host's frustration at Lincoln.

But, before he could voice his displeasure to our white-haired brawler, a voice chimed in.

"Bro it's not worth it. Especially since the cops are on their way"

The attention is then put towards Nikki whose up and walking towards the two with her hand on her bruise.

That was all that was needed to calm the host of the festivities as the cops arrived shortly after.

LOL

Jordan gave his testimony to the officer as the others were escorting the offenders into the backseat of the cop cars.

Once finished he walked over to the ambulance where we see Lincoln and Nikki getting patched up.

The blonde skater didn't need much other than a ice pack and band-aid for a little cut on her cheek. This of course didn't take long and she was now giving her statements to the police along with Clyde and his brothers.

Lincoln, on the other hand, needed a few things such as an ice pack for his black eye as well a few bandages for a few cuts as well as a bandage wrap for his ribs that took a decent beating from the assholes.

Lincoln caught a glance of Jordan making his way to the ambulance. It figures, his ex that he let get away got hurt and he wanted to check up on her.

But to our white-haired friend's surprise, he wasn't going to Nikki but towards him.

"Hey, Linc,"

"Sup Dipper," Lincoln grinned as he wanted to lighten the immensely tense mood "Crazy party you threw man"

Jordan chuckled to Lincoln's attempt at humor

"Yeah,"

But Jordan couldn't keep the grin on his face as he was about to be serious. But Lincoln wouldnt allow it.

"Look man, it isn't your fault ok? Assholes like them are bound to show up. Its just our job to kick their asses in line. Anyways I know you wanna check on Nikki so go-ahead to her."

Jordan and Lincoln fist bumped and nodded before Jordan walked over to Nikki who was still giving her testimony.

Clyde and his brothers though just finished theirs and made their way to Lincoln.

"How ya doing hero?" asks Clyde

"Feels like I just got jumped by a frat"

Pfftt*

A/N: Waddya think of the chapter? Like it? Hate it? Feels like there could be improvement? Lemme know. Thanks for reading and until next time Peace!