Chapter 106
(Royal Woods Elementary)
It is now January 2, 2020. And all of the students, well not all of them are glad to be back in school.
Lincoln Loud is passing by the hallways and waving hello to some students, ever since months ago when he became Girl Jordan's love interest and boyfriend, he never knew he sort of became one of the popular kids.
But he still would rather hang with his own friends than be a snobbish brat like the former student of the school Chandler.
Then Lincoln spots his locker and senses someone was coming, so he grabs whoever it was and guess who? It's Jordan Rosato of course.
"Dang it! I really thought I would catch you off guard this year!" said Jordan with a slight chuckle.
Lincoln also chuckles. "Nice try, but I have learned a few things from your many tackling hugs last year" replied Lincoln.
They both share a hug and a small peck to the lips, just then they hear the daily announcements by Clyde McBride.
"At least some things don't change around here" said Lincoln.
"Yeah, but sooner or later he has to accept being in the next level of school education" said Jordan.
Then both Lincoln and Jordan respond to each other. "Middle school!"
"And it ain't gonna be easy for us" said Lincoln.
"Well, at least Lynn is in the school, I think" said Jordan.
"Hey guys!" yelled out Stella.
Lincoln and Jordan turn around and see the rest of their friends, though one was missing.
"So, you guys stoked for going to middle school soon?" asked Tabby.
"Sure are. What about you guys?" asked Lincoln.
"Darn right! my pa said that middle school was the best thing that's ever happened to him, even if he never met my ma back then" replied Liam.
"Let's just hope we can all be in the same school, otherwise it's not gonna be easy for some of us to survive" said Zach.
"Well he's not wrong there" said Mollie.
"Only some kids might get picked on or be labeled as push overs" said Kat.
"Which was what Lincoln used to be" said Sadie.
"Well, at least I'm not the same Lincoln Loud that everyone used to know" said Lincoln.
"By the way, where the heck is Rusty?" asked Jordan.
Then they all spot Rusty coming down the hallways looking happy to himself. "What up players?"
"Well, well. Someone looks like he's in a good mood" said Stella.
"Ya darn right about that one Stella" said Rusty.
"So, where have you been lately man?" asked Zach.
"Well, my dad wanted me to come to the school bright and early so I can check on how my grades are doing from the big test last year or should I say last month" replied Rusty.
"And the verdict?" asked Liam.
"I passed! My grades are back to normal baby!" said Rusty.
"Wow! Good for you Rusty, but you do know you have to try and keep it that way. Otherwise you're gonna be grounded into studying again" said Lincoln.
Rusty then realized this and stopped cheering. "Yeah, you're right on that one. I mean come next school year, we'll be in middle school. The first level of being teenagers!" said Rusty.
"And that's when he acts like the ladies' man again" groaned Cookie.
The other girls from Jordan's crew are also annoyed by this.
"Darn right I will! And maybe I'll find someone who might like me" said Rusty.
"What about Polly Pain?" asked Tabby.
"Well, she is one gal I like, but we're not quite sure about our relationship. She said she has a lot of sports stuff on her mind and she'll deal with the dating game when it's time" said Rusty.
"Wow! That was deep man, I already have someone for me. But like you we're both trying to see if it goes well" said Zach.
"Let me guess. It's Giggles isn't it?" asked Jordan.
"Yeah, we're kinda getting there with the fact we both have a funny bone, though she's more pro than me" said Zach.
"Hey buddy, you'll get there. I know it" said Lincoln.
"Just don't give up man. me and Tabby are official and our families like it" said Liam.
"Darn right farm boy" said Tabby. She then kisses his cheek which makes Liam blush.
Just then Lincoln and Jordan spot someone walking down the halls and is very familiar.
"What are guys looking at?" asked Joy.
The rest of their friends also spot the kid they're looking at.
"Wait a minute! I think I know that lad" said Tabby.
This kinda made Liam worried at what his gal just said. "Y-You do?"
Tabby sees how nervous he was and hugs him. "No worries Liam. He's the sister of Sam, she told me what he looks like and how immature he can be sometimes."
"Wait what?" asked Lincoln.
"Really?" asked Jordan.
Tabby nods towards them.
"How bad can the guy be?" asked Zach.
"He kinda looks laid back and cool" said Rusty.
"Don't even ask if he's a ladies man dude" said Stella in annoyance.
"So Tabby, tell us about that kid" said Sadie.
"Well, the boy's name is Simon Sharp. He's eleven like the rest of us, but I think he's gonna be twelve come towards February. Sam is his older sister, but unlike Lincoln and Luna who have their special sibling bond, Simon can be gross, rude, a bit lazy and hard to understand. Sam always tries to get him to at least do something. But he is also a fan of music like his sister, from SMOOCH, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, KISS, Linkin Park and Avenged sevenfold."
"Wow! Sounds almost like me. But I don't know some of those bands" said Lincoln.
"Really? You're roommate is a rock n' roll loving gal and you don't even know some of those bands?" asked Rusty.
"I know AC/DC, Linkin Park, SMOOCH, KISS and Linkin Park, but the others I have no clue about. And I don't like to go through all of my sisters stuff without her permission" said Lincoln.
"Well, he does seem like he needs friends" said Zach.
"Actually the only friends he has would be Flat Tire and Poppa Wheelie" replied Tabby.
"What?!" asked Joy.
"Those two biker weirdoes?" asked Mollie.
Tabby nods. "Even though he's in good terms with them, he doesn't seem to hang out with them with his bike. From what I heard from Sam, he only invited them into his house once, but after that it was all silent secrets from Sam."
This kinda made things more suspicious for Lincoln. "So, he hasn't invited them over since then?"
"Yup, when Sam told me that part she looked like she was gonna blow her top off. She went to the restroom afterwards to vent out some anger. Whatever those two did at his house really ticked off Sam" said Tabby.
"Wow! Now I'm thinking of not hanging out with them" said Rusty.
"Same" said Zach.
"And another reason to avoid talking to them, even if the Sadie Hawkins Dance is coming this February" said Kat.
Then it hit Lincoln and Jordan. "Wait what?!"
The others turn around towards them.
"Wait, you guys forgot?" asked Stella.
Lincoln and Jordan just silently nodded.
They all remained silent. None of them would have expected the power couple of the school forgot about that dance.
"Well, this is awkward" said Zach.
"Totally" said Rusty.
Then they all hear the bell ring, which means it was time for first period.
Meanwhile, while they were all headed to class. Simon was watching them. 'Lincoln is Luna's sister. If I can be his friend, maybe he can tell me all about Luna.' He then walks away and heads to his classroom.
(Later after classes, Cafeteria)
Lincoln and his friends and Jordan's friends are now sitting in the same area. They had to combine both tables and this time Clyde and Penelope were with them.
"So, any plans for this weekend guys?" asked Jordan.
"Clyde and I are going to our first date this Saturday" said Penelope.
"Yup, we're going to Aloha Comrade! I always wanted to try their mixed cuisines" said Clyde.
"But first we have to make sure you have packed the right medicines and emergency supplies in case you might have new allergies" said Penelope.
"Well I guess I'll be hanging out at Gus' this Saturday" said Rusty.
"Count me in man" said Zach.
"Wish I could join, but I gotta get to work in the farm. We're gonna make some big changes before spring hits" said Liam.
"If you need some help, I'm one call away luv" said Tabby.
"I'll be busy with my grandma this Saturday. We're gonna be watching some old Philippines telenovela!" said Stella.
"Oooh! Can I join?" asked Joy.
"Same here!" said Cookie.
"Sure, I just have to ask my grandma. But I don't know if you guys will understand the language" said Stella.
"Well, we'll give it a shot" said Joy.
"I could go for some of that, got no plans this Saturday" said Sadie.
"I'm headed to the mall on Saturday" said Mollie.
"Same" replied Kat.
"What about you two lovebirds?" asked Rusty to Lincoln and Jordan.
Lincoln and Jordan look to each other lovingly.
"Well we are gonna have our first date of the year on Friday night" said Jordan.
"She has no clue where or what it's gonna be. It's a surprise" said Lincoln.
Jordan giggles at this. "You always like to surprise me handsome!"
"You know me too well Beautiful" said Lincoln.
Just then they all hear someone coughing, they all turn to see the blonde boy with his lunch bag. It was Simon Sharp.
"Umm, can we help you?" asked Penelope.
"Can I sit with you guys?" asked Simon.
They all had no idea what to say at this point.
"And you are?" asked Clyde.
"I know who you are dude. We met at the Park yesterday" said Lincoln.
"Good to know, Lincoln" said Simon.
He then sits between Liam and Lincoln, Jordan is on Lincoln's right side while Simon was on the left.
They all remained silent and just look towards the kid who just joined them.
"So, what brings you here Simon?" asked Tabby.
"Yeah, aren't you with your friends?" asked Jordan.
Simon swallows his sandwich. "Meh, they're not really my friends and I'm thinking of not being they're friend anymore either."
"Whoa what? Why?" asked Clyde.
Simon sighs. "Well first off they're not here because they both got sick after eating a lot of food from the big New Year's thing at the park also because I know they just wanna be my friend because they all think I'm cool. And maybe because I'm still upset about what happened when I let them visit my house."
"Yeah, Tabby heard from Sam. We won't ask what happened" said Jordan.
"So, is it cool if I hang with you guys?" asked Simon.
They were all thinking about this, some of them didn't quite like him. They did hear all the lame and pathetic stuff he does. But he did seem upset that his friends just hung out with him because of the way he looks.
Some of them thought that maybe someone like Lincoln could knock some sense into him and make him be less lazy.
Lincoln looks to the others and understands what they all think.
"Sure Simon. I guess we can all hang out, as friends" said Lincoln.
"Welcome to the crew man" said Rusty.
Some part of Simon liked hearing this, but he did have another reason to why he was doing this. "Thanks guys."
Clyde and Penelope were confused by this new comer.
"I'm at a loss here, can some explain what's going on" said Clyde.
"Same. I too would like to know who this kid is" said Penelope.
Simon looks at Clyde confused. "Dude seriously? You're the junior administrator of the school and you don't know who I am? Don't you like, check on school records or something?"
They all look to Clyde confused. Clyde just chuckles nervously.
'Note to self. Always check on some students I have no clue about, especially this kid' he says to his thoughts.
Soon after lunch they all head out of the cafeteria and head to their lockers.
"Hey Loud, wait up!" said Simon.
Lincoln stops and sees Simon headed towards him. "Hey Simon. Something wrong?"
"I was gonna ask if you got any plans this weekend dude?" asked Simon.
"Well, I am going on a date with Jordan on Friday night and I'm just gonna chill at my place with Jordan. Why?" said Lincoln.
"Oh, okay. I was just wondering if you wanted to hang out somewhere. Like friends" said Simon.
Lincoln couldn't quite understand this kid and what he was up to. "Sorry Simon, but like I said. I have my own plans. Maybe some other time, okay?"
"Sure. Well see you later or tomorrow Lincoln" replied Simon. He then heads off to his locker.
The rest of Lincoln's friends approach Lincoln.
"What the heck was that all about?" asked Jordan.
"No clue Jordan. But I do have a bad feeling about this" said Lincoln.
"and now you sound like Star Wars dude" replied Stella.
Some of them chuckle a bit. And so does Lincoln, but deep down Lincoln still has this odd feeling about Simon Sharp. Lincoln needed to be more cautious around that kid and whatever his true intentions are.
As for Simon, he was thinking. 'Dang it! So close, and I thought I could be pals with him quickly. I guess I'll have to wait, in time once we're friends, he'll tell me all about Luna. What she likes, how she does her own thing and her emotions. One way or another, I will tell Luna Loud how I feel. And I'm not giving up.'
And there you have it folks. Welcome back to school Lincoln and friends and it seems they might have a new member to their friend circle, but it seems he has someone else on his mind. This is the start of a whole new story situation, leave a review and tell me what you all think.
Simon Sharp does not actually belong to me. I know Sam's bio said she has a brother named Simon. We just don't know what he looks like, but in my story of what he looks like was from the Deviantart by Javisuzumiya.