Chapter 118

(Royal Woods Elementary)

Lincoln and Jordan are both at their lockers and they see Principal Huggins walking by them with an upset look.

"Wonder whats gotten Huggins all sad today" said Lincoln.

"I think I heard from Sadie that Sheryl couldn't come in today, she's gonna be gone for the rest of the week" replied Jordan.

"Really, why?" asked Lincoln.

"No clue" replied Jordan.

Then they see Clyde going through his notes about the school daily plans.

"Hey Clyde, what's up with Sheryl today?" asked Lincoln.

"Oh, well you see Sheryl is planning on returning at the end of the school year" replied Clyde.

Lincoln and Jordan were shocked by this. "Whoa! How come?" asked Jordan.

"Nothing special, she just thinks it's time for her to move on. That and she actually has a boyfriend, he lives in Romania" replied Clyde.

"Okay, I think I get it now. Sheryl is planning to move there, probably when summer begins. So she must be planning on making the move for her stuff early for preparations" said Lincoln.

Clyde smirks. "Now that's exactly the right guess there Lincoln, it's not gonna be easy without her once class begins after summer. Huggins will have to look for someone who can handle the desk job."

"What about Penelope?" asked Jordan.

"Sure, she is pretty resourceful and always trying to make things all tidy. But she won't be able to here after summer. Middle school awaits all of us and so am I" replied Clyde.

"So Huggins is gonna start looking up for worthy candidates for the job?" asked Lincoln.

"He is, don't know how it's gonna work. I just hope whoever it is, won't be one of those lazy secretary folks" said Clyde.

"Same" replied Lincoln and Jordan.

Then they all hear the bell ring. "And that's first period, I'll see you guys later in class" said Clyde as he walks towards the principal's office.

Lincoln does spot Lucy and Rocky walking side by side to their class. Lincoln was happy for his little sister. 'And the duchess of darkness has a heart after all.'

Lincoln and Jordan head to class and see all of their friends at Mrs. Johnson's, and among the students was Simon as well.

"Alright class, today we'll be doing some Chemistry, partner up and let's get to mixing!" said Mrs. Johnson.

But none of her students laugh.

Jordan then gets an idea. "Lincoln, I know we're always partnered up in almost everything. How about you team up with Simon?"

"Hmm, that does sound like a good idea. He is pretty cool to hang out with" said Lincoln.

"Great, I'll be with Stella" replied Jordan.

Lincoln sat next to Simon and both of them looked at their papers.

"Okay, we just need to add some chloride into this mix" said Lincoln.

Though Simon was thinking of something else. 'Just ask him about Luna! Just ask him about Luna! Just ask him about Luna!'

"Simon?" He snaps back and sees Lincoln looking at him confused. "Can you please add that chloride?"

"Okay" replied Simon. But he wasn't paying attention earlier and the experiment almost explodes, thankfully Lincoln adds another component to keep it from exploding.

"Too close! Thank you Lisa!" said Lincoln. He then looks at Simon confused.

Simon chuckles nervously. "Sorry, I guess I wasn't paying attention."

"Yeah, keep your head in the subject man" replied Lincoln.

They both continued their work, and this time nothing went wrong.

(Gym)

All of the kids get ready to run Coach Pokawski's new obstacle course, and no it's not dangerous. Thanks to Clyde, Coach has been told to tone down all of his activities. Huggins does not want to be yelled at by parents.

The Obstacle course included, small hurdle jumps, a long track to run on, rope climbing with a bell and slide connected and basketball toss into a hoop, which all makes up for grades.

"Alright kids, you ready?!" yelled Coach.

"Some of them are unsure, but most are ready as ever.

The coach blows his whistle and they're off.

Simon sees Lincoln and tries to keep up. "Hey Lincoln!"

Lincoln doesn't look back, but he can tell Simon was calling him. "Yeah Simon?"

"I was wondering …. About you- OOF!" Simon hits one of the hurdles.

Lincoln doesn't turn around and he has no clue Simon was lagging behind. "What was that Simon?"

Simon groans in pain, but then he sees a shadow looming over him. "You need help dude?" It was Stella helping him up.

"Yeah, thanks" replied Simon. He gets up and both he and Stella get back into the course.

Though Stella couldn't help but just watch over Simon, she's been feeling weird since the Winter end festival.

Simon then climbs the rope and sees Lincoln on the other rope nearing the top. Simon picks up his speed and reaches Lincoln.

Stella is confused by this. 'What is he up to?' she then uses another rope to catch up to Jordan.

Lincoln notices him. "Hey Simon, did you say something earlier?"

Simon pants as he reaches Lincoln. "Yeah, I wanted to ask you something."

"Okay, what is it?" asked Lincoln.

But before he could even ask, he is almost hit by a dodge ball. "What the heck?!"

They all turn to see Coach Pokawski. "No slacking off kids, just because I'm toning down the course, doesn't mean I get to do something to stop you kids from being lazy."

He then throws another one which Lincoln dodges. "Sorry Simon, we'll talk later." Lincoln rings the bell and slides to the next course.

"Dang it!" said Simon, he almost gets hit by another dodge ball. "Okay, okay. I'm going!"

(Cafeteria)

Lincoln and his pals are eating lunch by themselves for the first time in a long time, Jordan is with her gals talking about the Sadie Hawkins dance.

Simon sees them and decides to take the opportunity. "Hey guys."

"Hey man" said Rusty.

"Sup Simon" said Zach.

"Good to see ya" said Liam.

"You came in late" replied Clyde.

"Sorry, the lunch lady had to check if there was more pizza left" said Simon.

"I know that feeling man, most of the times she comes back with broccoli covered pizza" said Rusty.

"And what's wrong with that?" asked Liam.

Simon did find it funny to see Lincoln's crew act as they normally do. "Is this what it was like before he met Jordan?'

Then Lincoln look to Simon. "So, Simon. What did you wanna ask me earlier?"

They all look at him confused, Simon remains silent. "Umm, can we discuss this after school or something?"

Lincoln finishes his drink. "Sure, whatever you say dude."

Simon sighs in relief. 'That was too close.'

Clyde then discusses with them about what was happening with Huggins and some of them are shocked.

But to Simon, his thoughts were at a cross roads. 'What do I ask him? How should I ask him? When is the right time to ask him about Luna?!'

From where Jordan and her friends are, Stella was looking at Simon confused and concerned. 'What is going on with him? Could this have something to do with his crush on Luna?'

"Stella?" asked Mollie. Stella reverts her attention to them. "Yeah what?"

They all looked at him smugly. "So, Simon huh?" asked Sadie.

"What about Simon?" asked Stella.

"Oh don't act like that girl" said Mollie.

"We know about you two" replied Polly.

"About what? What are you guys talking about?" asked Stella.

Jordan chuckles. "Stella, you and Simon. Both being friendly and all."

Stella was confused by this. "And your point is?"

All the girls realized what she was talking about.

"You're kidding right?" asked Joy.

"Seriously Stella?" said Cookie.

"And I thought love was blind, not distracted or confusing!" said giggles.

"Guys, I have no clue to what is going on and why are you guys asking these questions" said Stella.

They all groaned. "Never mind Stella" replied Jordan.

They all go back to eating, leaving Stella still not getting to what they were asking.

'Maybe I'll ask her next time.' Jordan says in her thoughts.

(After school)

Lincoln is waiting outside of the school for someone, then he sees Vanzilla.

"Hey Lincoln! Ready to go?!" yelled Lynn Jr.

"Not today girls, go on without me. I'm walking home with a friend!" replied Lincoln.

"You mean Jordan? Because it sure isn't gonna be friendly for a walk!" said Luan.

Lincoln chuckles. "Sorry Luan, but it's not Jordan. It's a friend who wants to talk."

Then Lola, Lana, Lisa and Lucy head to Vanzilla.

"Whatever you say Lincoln" said Lola.

"We'll see you back home bro" said Lana.

"Have fun with Simon" replied Lisa.

"How did you know it was Simon?" asked Lincoln.

"Because it's obvious, you two are trying to see if you guys can be real pals. I noticed it a couple of times" replied Lucy.

"And to the fact he seems to be trying to gain new friendship. Reasons of which I have no clue" replied Lisa.

Lincoln chuckles and watches as his little sisters leave. But then he asks Lori. "Where's Luna?"

"Luna is with Sam, they have rehearsals" replied Lori.

"Okay then" replied Lincoln.

He then watches as Vanzilla leaves. "Now, where the heck is Simon?"

Simon sees Lincoln as he leaves he school. 'Okay, just walk with him and ask him about Luna.'

He leaves the school and calls out Lincoln. "Hey Loud!"

Lincoln turns around and sees Simon. "Hey Sharp. You ready to have that talk?"

Simon was a bit nervous. "Yeah ….. I guess."

"Okay, let's go then" replied Lincoln and they both went for the long walk to the Loud house.

"By the way, why aren't you with your girl?" asked Simon.

"Jordan had to get home quickly, she has to bring her dog to the vet" replied Lincoln. "So, what is it you wanted to talk about?"

Simon then took a deep breathe. "I would like to know more about your sister Luna."

Simon was ready for some hard Loud-style questioning.

"Sure, what fo you wanna know about my sister?" asked Lincoln.

Simon was shocked. He wasn't even offended. "Okay, but why aren't you. I don't know feeling upset about this?"

"Simon, if this is about that incident with Sam and your old pals. Don't worry, you seem like the type of kid I can trust and to the fact that both our sixteen year old sisters are dating each other" replied Lincoln.

Hearing that part was something Simon did not want to think about. "Okay then, what kinds of music does Luna like?"

"Well, she's mostly rock and roll. It's kinda her everyday lifestyle and it all started when she went ot her first Mick Swagger concert when she was at seventh grade" replied Lincoln.

"But Luna also has a passion for any type of music. Though Pop is something she thinks is her least favorite. But like Luna, I like rock too, sometimes other kinds of songs, but we both have our share within rock and roll" replied Lincoln.

Simon chuckles. "Just like Sam, almost. Sam is a small fan of rock, but her passion is for all types of music, no matter what it sounds like."

"That makes Sam and Luna have so much in common" replied Lincoln. "What about you? What are your favorite genres?"

Simon was ready to confess. "To be honest, I love rock n' roll, my dad introduced it to me when I was seven. And I have been a fan for as long as I can remember."

"Whoa! Nice history Simon, respect" replied Lincoln.

"Thanks" said Simon. "So, is there anything else about what Luna likes or dislikes."

Lincoln then thinks. "Let's see, Luna's favorite restaurant is Bangers n' Mosh, she hates lip singing and people ruining her songs, she is the most understanding person I know, just like Jordan. Before her talent for music, she was devoted to her younger siblings which is why I try my best to be that good older sibling to my little sisters, Luna likes pudding as her snack, but her favorite meals are both Bangers and Mash and Shepherd's Pie, every song that Mick Swagger made are her top faves, she can be pretty chill when there's no chaos around, She tends to come home late and get in trouble for doing so, if there's a concert starting she always knows, she sometimes sleeps with her headsets on and her songs on full blast, Luna is bisexual ever since my tutor came to the house once and she has tons of other things she's not good at and things she's good at, Sam knows what they are since the Royal Wood's astonishing quest."

Simon was shocked, Lincoln seemed to know his sister more than Sam does, almost. "Wow, Luna sure is something."

"Yeah, she is. Anyway, we're here now" said Lincoln. They both made it back to the Loud House.

Simon was amazed. "Wow! And all we did was walk and talk."

"So, what do you wanna do? We don't have any homework or anything big to study on" said Lincoln.

Simon smirks. "Tree house?"

"Sure man" replied Lincoln. He then whistles for Patriot who sits on Lincoln's shoulder.

Both boys head for the tree house, they do spot Lisa and Lana working on Lulu. "Lisa, Lana What are you two doing to Lulu?"

"Sorry male sibling, when we arrived home Lulu said she had ten problems within her. We are both trying to see what the trouble is" replied Lisa.

"And it turns out, that squirrels have been trying to store nuts in her. We're gonna be a while" replied Lana.

"Anything I can do to help?" asked Lincoln.

Lisa smiles. "That is kind of you Lincoln. But you should sit this one out, go on and enjoy whatever it is you and Simon Sharp will be doing."

"Besides, this is like bonding with my little sis" said Lana.

"Indeed" replied Lisa.

Lincoln smiled. He was happy that Lana wanted to spend some time with Lisa, both of them did have one thing in common and that is fixing mechanical things.

"Okay then, have fun you two" then he looks to Patriot. "You wanna go and hunt some squirrels?"

Patriot nods and takes to the garage, and tagging along is Charles barking. Cliff watches from the window thinking to himself. "Dogs."

Lincoln and Simon then head for the Tree house, "By the way, how did you get that eagle?"

Lincoln smirks. "Get ready dude, it's gonna be one heck of a story.

Simon was glad he was making great strides in being Lincoln's friend. but one thing was for sure to him. 'So now I know what Luna likes and dislikes, soon it will be time for me to speak to her. For reals, next time!'

Deep inside of Simon's mind, it was getting quite dark and very unruly. All of a sudden he feels something was wrong. "Lincoln, can I use your bathroom?!"

Lincoln was confused, they haven't even gone up the tree house yet. "Okay, second floor to your left and no need to worry, Lisa removed her cameras."

"Thanks man" Simon races inside and passes by Lynn and Margo who had baseball stuff. "who was that?" asked Margo.

"Eh, Lincoln's new friend, Sam's little brother" replied Lynn Jr.

"He sure can run" replied Margo.

"Must be something he ate, I would run that fast when I do eat something" said Lynn Jr. "now come on! Let's work on our pitch and batting!"

"Game on Loud!" said Margo.

Simon then passes by the living room where Lori and Lola notice him, then they go back to the TV.

Simon then passes by Luan and Lucy up stairs. Simon then closes the bathroom.

"What was that about?" asked Lucy.

"No clue, but he sure is breaking the gas just as Lynn! Hahaha! Get it?" said Luan.

"Sigh, not really. Now do you think this poem will work?" asked Lucy.

"Step into my office Luce, we have a lot to discuss" replied Luan.

In the bathroom, Simon removes his pants and reveals a picture from his pocket and sits on the toilet and sighs in relief. "Thank goodness! Too close!"

He then looks at the picture and flushes the toilet. He cleans his hands and looks at himself in the mirror. 'I …. I can't …. I can't just ….. These feelings! I can't let them do this to me!'

He then smiles. 'But ….. They feel so good! I … I can't get …. Luna out of my head!'

He looks to the mirror and feels as if he desires something. 'And now I know what Luna likes, I can get my own plan in motion! But, I'm gonna have to wait, for the right moment!'

Looks like things are going so well for Lincoln and his friendship with Simon, or is it? Leave a review and tell me what you all think.