The Loud House: Memory of A Promise
Part 1: Recorded Memory Chapter: 14 Operation Manhunt! Third Phase! Luna's Sound Off!
Disclaimer: I do not own "The Loud House"
Everlong - Foo Fighters (1997)
Lazy Eye - Silversun Pickups (2006)
Questions: iquinn18: You said Luan's puns were hard to write. How long did they take you? Um, about two to three days honestly. Including the ones Lincoln said. Comedy isn't my forte.
iquinn18: Will the sisters make up a fake boyfriend to keep their friends from questioning why they are not dating? Will this story continue into Lincoln's high school, college, and adult life afterwards? Seems like one created a mystery one so far in preparation *points to chapter* and to answer the rest I hope so, I hope so, and ... I hope so.
Guest: Bond break? Nightmare? What the fuck is going on? Lincoln is dealing with his subconscious thoughts on the entire situation involving his sisters ... Hey~, I actually answered a story based question straightforward! *throws confetti* Whoo!
Suggestion: First time I'm doing this, but I've sort of added lyrics to the story. Obviously they need a tune to go with them, so I chose Silversun Pickups • Lazy Eye (CC) [Karaoke Instrumental Lyrics] as the background playing to these, found through YouTube. To enhance your story experience I recommend either listening to the suggestion as you read the lyric part or listening to it beforehand to get a sense of the beat. (Hint: Lyrics in song start after the dots, watch the video and you'll know what I mean.) The lyrics start at "Ballad of The Loud Heart". Won't do this again probably as this is just a little experiment. Enjoy the chapter.
August 11, 2017 ?, Stage Friday Afternoon
A trio of adolescent girls stood behind a massive curtain as a gaggle of murmurs emanated from the other side. They each checked over their instruments, the bass, the drums, and guitar, making sure they were in peak performance. The lead guitarist took several short breaths as her two bandmates couldn't help but notice and check on her.
"Still feeling nervous mate?"
"A little, if I have to be honest"
"Don't worry, you'll do fine. You always do."
"Yeah, it's just … this is sort of the first time I'm doing something like this."
"Ah quit your fretting love, everything is fine. We got the lyrics and notes memorized, we got the marbles, and by heck do we have a knees up crowd."
"Hm, yeah your right. Thanks guys, for everything."
"No problem at all, it's what friends are for. So, is the lucky guy out there right now?"
"Actually, yeah he is."
"Well what the bloody hell are we waiting for then?! Let's get this show on the road, so you can rock his world!"
With a reassuring hand placed on both of her shoulders by her bandmates, the lead guitarist looked to the stage hand waiting on them, giving him a nod that they were ready. They each went to their places as the curtains slowly parted and were met with whistles and several eager cheers from the crowd before them. It wasn't a full-blown concert but a hell of a lot of their peers were there, and him.
The lead grabbed her mic from the stand and spoke with her restored sheer confidence.
"Hello~ Royal Woods! We are R M Three! Today we have a special song written for a special someone close to my heart!"
Cheers and whistles continued to ring out amongst the crowd.
"Love the vibes you guys are giving! Alright without further ado~, let's get this show started! I hope you all enjoy The Ballad of The Loud Heart!"
While the crowd gave one last series of cheers before dying down, the lead placed her mic back onto its stand and signaled to her drum player to start the countdown.
"Three!", A short girl with a purple streak in her black hair shouted.
"Two!", A taller blonde teen with a similar streak of teal running through her locks counted next.
"One!", Luna Loud cried out as her band began their song.
In front of them among the audience sat Lincoln between a rather large man and a young male teen, the trio as eager as the people around them if not more to hear this piece, this Ballad of Luna's Heart.
Luna and Luan's Room Friday Early Morning: Luna
'A bolt of love when you entered my life.
Purely innocent, the start of our time.'
Luna's eyes slowly opened, or she thought they did at least as her initial view was simply met with darkness. She looked around as her eyes slowly adjusted to the little light there was available and saw that she was indeed awake in her room. A faint mumble then caught her ear, enticing her to look below on her younger sister.
"Oh~ Lincoln." Luan mumbled with a giddy grin. "Yes~ … yes~ … you vicious animal yes~ …"
"Ha! Getting down and dirty with Lincy, eh sis?", Luna thought as she held back her laughter.
Feeling her sister already had enough teasing from yesterday morning, she shifted her attention towards their alarm clock.
"*sigh* Four in the morning … great.", She softly spoke.
She knew why she woke up so damn early, the great big wallop of anxiety she felt within her was a clear indication. Today was her big day after all to either gain her utmost desire or not, Lincoln love or failing bust. She climbed down from her bed and snagged her phone from her nightstand, sending out a group text afterwards.
She stretched then scratched her stomach, thinking of what the heck to do do now since she doubted her ability to get back to sleep. Her jumble of thoughts then formed into a single coherent idea, the opportunity to be first in the shower. With that in mind she grabbed her clothes for the day and headed out into the silent hallway towards the bathroom.
With a flick of the light switch and the closing of the bathroom door, Luna striped herself bare and moved for the shower. The cascading warm water was a more than a welcome friend on her glowing freckled skin. Truly, being first in the shower was a godsend, also noting the fact that she could take her sweet time with everyone still knocked out.
Sadly, she could still feel a bit of anxiety as she lathered up her body, gnawing, trying to ruin her sense of peace. Luna pondered on how to get over this feeling until an image of Luan got her attention, of when she was thinking of Lincoln just now. It couldn't hurt … right? Lori and Leni did it so much to the thought of Lincoln they nuked two rooms and a good portion of the hallway with their scent, so in retrospect it must've been a damn good time.
She pulled the shower curtain slightly back enough for her to get a good view of the sink, then stretched her arm out and dried it on her towel before reaching further for her phone. When she held it, she moved to her settings and set her screen time out to never, before keenly moving on to her gallery. Then she found the image she was looking for, that adorable picture of Lincoln Leni had sent.
Luna set the cell gently on the sink facing her as she pulled herself back into the warm waters of the showerhead. She lost herself momentarily as she gazed at the picture, soon coming back to her senses why she brought it out in the first place. As she slowly moved her left hand downward her mind brought up all her favorite moments with Lincoln, forming them into a neat mental slideshow.
"Oh~ his first concert." Luna thought. "He was so happy to be there and I made that happen. And those tight black pants … god were they doing him favors in all the right places."
Callused fingertips teased her clit as if she was plucking her guitar.
"Let's not forget the time you kicked me out of the family band for family fun fair. Not exactly my best moment, but hell even I had to admit back then it was such a turn on to see you so stalwart and commanding. Mmm~."
Her fingers plunged into her wanting folds, strumming them wickedly along her inner walls.
"Oh shit yeah~! Bro~, look what you got me doing! What would you think of your naughty sister Luna in a position like this?! Would you punish me?! Oh god, I can only hope you do in the future!"
Shivers and jolts were coursing through her arching body as she was performing her shredding solo. Just a bit more and the dam of ecstasy would break, just one more reminder of how much she loved Lincoln. She bit her lip as she gazed at Linc's photo, wishing he would pop out from it and ravish her fully as a teasing memory slipped into her consciousness.
"Ah f-fuck! T-that one time everyone thought you loved me the most! I didn't tell you then, but I was so happy they did think that! To be your favorite, the thought alone, OH SHIT!"
The particular flashback strung just the right cord as an orgasmic sensation forced Luna to balance herself against the wall for fear of slipping as her legs felt weak. She felt the subtle difference between the water and her own fluids as they trickled down her firm legs, a satisfied smirk plastered on her face.
"Man … that was fucking amazing! No wonder Lori and Leni couldn't stop! Guess I can't hold it against them for going crazy like that anymore … Now that I mention it ..."
Luna moved her hand downward once more and merely grazed her clit, feeling herself quake in delight.
"Yep, still good for an encore or two, and why not, never been one to not eagerly oblige."
Without hesitation she began to preform another jam session on herself, melting the last of her anxieties away to a mere speck. All she had to do was make sure today's event went off without a hitch, and then maybe one day soon she could do a duet with Lincoln himself. Hell, with him on the brain not even her still raging thoughts towards Lynn could kill her mood right now.
'Though as the days passed my love grew and grew.
Till I found myself, wanting you~.'
August 10, 2017 Loud House, Dining Room Thursday Morning: Luna
Luna watched as Luan's expression turned dark the moment Lynn took a seat next to her.
"Hey Lincoln." Said Luan. "I'm going to gather up what we'll need for today and wait outside for you, ok?"
"Sure, I'll be out in a bit.", Lincoln replied.
With a gentle stroke of his cowlick, Luan got up and left, giving Lynn a dirty look as she headed up the stairs. Luna watched still as she saw Lynn then move to the now empty spot next to Lincoln. She thought about saying something but Linc's presence prevented her from doing so.
She gripped her utensils tighter as Lynn poked Linc and started batting her eyes at him. He blushed as he ate his breakfast to which Lynn could only giggle at.
"Let him eat damn it.", Luna thought.
"Hey Linc, if you want I could feed you~.", Lynn boldly said, making Lincoln nearly choke on his food and gaining a malicious stare from Luna herself.
Noticing the rising tension Lori coughed into her palm, gaining Luna's attention as she spoke. "Luna, wasn't there something you wanted to ask Lynn?"
The mentioning of her name caused Lynn to relent on her flirtatious assault on Linc, much to his relief as he saw Luan head outside and didn't want to keep her waiting.
"Um, yeah." Luna said as she faced Lynn, trying her best to keep a straight happy face. "Think we could talk back up in my room? It's really important."
"Done." Said Linc, interrupting the forming air of awkwardness. "Hey, I don't want to keep Luan waiting can someone get my plate?"
"I'll do it when I finish up my stack.", Lynn offered as she pinched his cheek.
With one last blush Lincoln made his way out.
"Alright." Lynn continued. "I'll meet you in your room Luna when I'm done here."
With a nod Luna got up and headed for the kitchen, passing the remaining younger siblings as they entered the dining room with Lola at the head.
"Where's Lincoln?!", The little beauty queen cried.
"Oh, Lincy just went out.", Leni said casually.
Lola then rushed outside where her faint screams could be heard. "Lincoln! … Three days left Lincoln! Three days!"
Leni wore an innocent smile as Lana took a seat next to her. "Aw, that's so sweet she wants to marry Lincoln that bad."
"Sweet … right.", Lana added sarcastically.
Luna came back through the dining room and passed an angry mumbling Lola and a concerned Lucy on her way up the stairs. Upon entering her room and planting herself on top of her beanbag chair, her cellphone began to vibrate. She swiped it open and was anxious to see who was calling her.
"Hey.", Luna answered.
"Hey Luna, awesome news!"
A hopeful smile appeared on her face. "Yeah?"
"The gig is on! He managed to pull through! Thing is though, there are a couple people who wanted to join in and do their own bits so it's going to be a bigger crowd of sorts than you were expecting. Is that ok?"
"Yeah it's alright! I'm just glad we actually got the whole place for Friday! Tell your boyfriend he flipping rocks!"
"Ha, will do."
"So how's practice going?"
"Got everything down, the both of us do."
"Hey Luna!"
"Heh, so your both there huh."
"Course we are, after all, we're here behind you, supporting you, all the way~, haha!"
"Ha ha very funny. So, I'll see you guys tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I'll come pick this feisty one up, then we can come for you."
"I prefer the term enthusiastic."
"Hey one more thing, can uh, can Lincoln come along?"
"Your little brother, right? Sure he can, I don't see why not."
"Oh, snowball is coming? Haven't seen him in ages, rockin!"
"Oh~? Got a crush on him?"
"Oh shut it. He's just a cool guy from what Luna's told me before and the few minutes we actually got to hang out that one time at the dance."
Knock Knock Knock
"Alright you two, settle down. I got to go, I'll see you all tomorrow." The thought of Lynn flirting with Lincoln in the morning then crossed her mind. "By the way mind coming around six in the morning? I know it's early but I just want to get out of the house and take a breather for a while before the gig.
"That's pretty early, but alright I get it. Bye Luna."
"Oh! Don't forget to call-"
"We know we know, laters."
"Later dudes."
Luna hung up and begrudgingly made her way to the door figuring Lynn was on the other side.
With a preparing sigh she opened the door and was surprised to be instead met with Lucy. "Lucy? Hey."
"Hello Luna." Lucy said. "Just try not to push each other's buttons please."
"Huh?"
"I asked Lori while she was cleaning the dishes who would be next to talk to Lynn and she said it was you. I know it will be hard, but try to keep your cool. We really need Lynn to go along with this. I don't like the alternative."
"*sigh* Look, Lucy, I'll try but I can't guarantee anything. I'll just do my best ok?"
"Ok …" The sound of approaching footsteps then caught Lucy's ear. "Guess that's Lynn good luck."
Lucy headed back down as Lynn reached the top and moved towards Luna.
"Alright." Lynn huffed as she entered. "Let's get this over with."
Luna rolled her eyes while she closed the door as her sister already decided to set the tone. Lynn took a seat on Luan's bed as Luna sat back into her chair.
Both remained quiet for a few moments as Lynn sighed and decided to break the ice first. "Aren't you going to try and persuade me now?"
"Hm?"
"About changing my decision."
Luna looked to the ceiling. "Doesn't seem like you're willing to change your mind, so I figured I'd ask something else instead."
"*sigh* Whatever, hit me with it."
"Why?"
"Why what?"
"Why won't you go along with it? I mean, there's a reason, right?"
"Like I told Lucy and Luan it's simple, I don't want to share Lincoln."
"Oh? Didn't seem to bother you when we had our little group."
"And as I told Luan we never said we'd share."
"Bullshit. You know it was implied. Sure, we didn't outright say it as Lori did yesterday to us while you were out, but I'm willing to bet we were all thinking it then."
"Well thinking and saying are two different things."
"Your right. Now what was it you said yesterday … Oh yeah. Think you can just leave us in the dust … Think you can just take him away from us … Say what you want Lynn but at some point, you were ok with sharing."
"Your leaving out the part where I said me. Either way, that doesn't prove a damn thing."
Lynn got up and started heading out.
"Hey, where are you going? We aren't done here."
"I am. I'm not changing my mind and you can take the reason I gave or shove it I don't care."
"Fine! If you're going to be like that then stop messing with Lincoln! Today is Luan's day and there you are clinging to him like some damn cat in heat!"
"Whatever! Have it your way, but just remember once you've all had your little fun playtime is over!"
Lynn opened door and started her angry march towards her room with Luna in pursuit.
Luna paused as she entered the hallway and with better judgment decided to just hold in her screams to her mind as she watched Lynn slam her door shut. "SELFISH LITTLE … AAAAAGH!"
"Oh if she wants to be like that fine by me! She's going to regret it!"
BANG BANG BANG
"Just you see Lynn. Once Luan confesses to Lincoln, I'll be next!"
"Luna? What the heck?!"
"Then Lucy will go and you're going to find yourself up shit creek without a fucking paddle when its five on one!"
"Luna, are you ok?"
Luna looked towards Leni then shifted her gaze to the carpet before she spoke. "No"
August 11, 2017 Lincoln's Dream, Outside the Old Chapel Friday Early Morning
Lincoln's eyes opened slowly, taking in the familiar settings around him before giving an annoyed sigh. He viewed the old chapel in front of him and then looked to his hands, flexing them to confirm whether or not he had control this time, which he did. Upon confirmation, he willingly made his way inside, noticing the railings on the steps were slightly rusted and the paint outside the chapel was showing signs of peeling.
Inside once more, he noticed the slight differences as well compared to his last subconscious visit. The benches seemed poorly aged and a thicker air of dust particles lingered in the air. He looked to a certain spot within and sure enough saw who he was looking for, the hooded figure.
"Hey.", Lincoln called, this time gaining an immediate response compared to last time as the figure merely looked at him and nodded before facing forward again.
Linc paced through the center aisle, taking a seat near the person and examining them. This time around the mystery person seemed more … lively as they kicked their feet as if they were enjoying this moment. For some reason his gut was telling him that this person was a female, prompting him to ask.
"So … you're a woman … right?"
"Yep.", She plainly answered.
"Ok, well, since you can tell me that, can you say who you are?"
"Nope."
"Nope?! Why the heck not?! It's my dream, isn't it?!"
"Exactly, so blame yourself for not wanting to remember who I am."
Lincoln opened his mouth to argue but quickly chose to do otherwise, seeing no point in arguing with himself basically.
"So." The mystery woman continued. "Yet another girl added to your list, huh?"
"L-luan?", Linc instinctively responded.
"Mhm. This one is also an amazing woman, don't you think?"
"Yes … yes she is."
"Oh man, they all are, aren't they? You got Lori with her bossy and condescending attitude, but once you really get to know her she can be insecure about herself. She's so frail yet she can hide it so well behind her former fake personality. In truth, her caring side and protectiveness for her family coupled with the desire to be truly loved are her one true being. Quite the fetching lady~, isn't she? Such … desirable motherly traits a man would look for in a woman."
"Yeah …", Lincoln replied, before he shook his head to stop himself from stumbling into wishful thought.
"Then you got Leni, hands down so~ pure. The type of girl you just want to hold and never let go, to take care of and tell her how much you love her every waking moment, just to see that beautiful smile. Not to mention she's entirely devoted to you, those mesmerizing electric blue eyes of hers tell the whole story. Heh, after all, they left you speechless the first time they were lovingly pointed at you."
Lincoln looked shyly away. "Why are you saying all this?"
"There's also Lynn, ooo~ boy, is she a firecracker huh? What were your thoughts on her again? Cute and sexy? Deadly on and off the field? Those were it, right? She's a real go getter that one. Knowing her, she really won't be afraid to show her love for you. That's an admirable promise to make, eh. If you think about it, closest one to your age too. Could be a regular school couple of sorts with her."
"Stop."
"Finally, the newest addition, Luan."
"I said stop."
"Always eager to make you happy no matter the situation, and do you remember her performance yesterday? All those jokes tailored just for you~. She knows you so well and thinks you're just the most amazing guy she's ever met. Oh, let's not forget her coup de grace, that intoxicating laugh of hers. The time you could lose just listening to that wonderful sound alone. Now if only-"
"STOP!"
"… What's the matter Lincoln? These are your thoughts … Uncomfortable with them? Or … is it that much harder to choose now?"
"What the hell do you want from me?"
"Nothing at all. You're just doing this to yourself."
"What am I doing exactly?"
"Now that's, a very good question. What are you doing to yourself?"
"*sigh* Let me guess, you don't know, because it's my fault for not realizing what I'm doing, right?"
The mystery woman tapped the side of her head with her hand to which Lincoln couldn't see the skin color very well with the limited light. "That's using your noggin Lincoln."
"What can you tell me?"
"… You truly care for them … all of them. They're all so loving, and that love itself feels so safe and comforting. That's why it hurts to be able to be with only one of those beautiful souls in the end … That's the big issue though."
"Yeah … how could I possibly choose one of them …"
"EEH! Wrong answer!"
"What, that's not it?"
"Oh, that's an issue alright, but that isn't the big issue here."
"Then what is?"
"Well-"
BONG~ … BONG~ … BONG~
The hooded woman looked towards Lincoln. "Time's up … Lincy~, hahaha!"
BONG~ … BONG~ … BONG~
The same nothingness once more crept forth from the woodwork and made its way towards the sitting pair.
Instead of panicking this time, Lincoln decided to use the little time he did have left, remembering something that bothered him. "Yesterday, what did you say?"
BONG~ …
The dark was mere feet away.
"Hm?"
BONG~ …
It reached their feet.
"Yesterday! The last thing you told me before our time was up!"
BONG~ …
It crept up along both of their bodies.
"Oh that? I said If you're not careful … bond … will break … choose …"
BONG~ …
It spread over their heads.
"Damn it! Why can't I hear you?!"
BONG~ …
The dark swallowed them whole as Lincoln heard the woman's last words.
"It's not my fault you choose not to remember what I said … See you tomorrow Lincoln …"
Lincoln's Room, Reality Friday Early Morning: Lincoln
Lincoln woke up slightly gasping for air, despite knowing what happened seconds ago in his nightmare wasn't real. He muttered slight curses aimed towards the woman in his dreams as he noticed something that wasn't happening, his alarm blaring off. He looked at the time and sighed, seeing it was only about an hour or so till everyone woke up.
His mood changed though as he figured he'd get to delight in one of the many rare pleasures he got to enjoy in a house full of women, having actual warm water to shower with. With that future sensation in mind he put on his boxers and headed out into the hallway with clothes in hand. Soon stopping as he noticed the bathroom light was on.
"Well, one person can't drain the entire supply of warm water.", He thought as he leaned next to the door and waited for whoever was inside.
Loud House, Second Floor Bathroom Friday Early Morning: Luna
'In the past your face would make me smile.
Now my heart soars for hundreds of miles!'
"Man, whoever uses the shower next is going to be pissed.", Luna thought with a mischievous grin as she dried herself off.
She didn't intend to, but she lost track of time to her little jam sessions until the reminder of reality via cold water brought her back. She pulled her panties and skirt up and was about to put her bra on as well till she realized she forgot it back in her room. With a shrug she instead got her shirt but paused as she saw her bare chest in the mirror.
It had been awhile since she looked at herself, noticing how perky her freckled breasts had become. She did a little shake and then posed holding up a victory sign as she stuck her tongue out at herself, chuckling afterwards at how silly she looked. Compared to Lori and Leni's D's Luna felt confident enough about her own alluring pair of C's.
"Eat your heart out Lynn.", Luna said as she put her shirt on.
She closed her eyes and did a mocking little victory dance towards an imaginary Lynn as she headed out, wondering how Lincoln would like to see her like this as she felt her breasts bounce within her shirt. Her wish was granted forthwith as she heard a gulp and opened her eyes slightly then fully as she saw Lincoln with his own fully blasted apart as well. The two froze up unsure of what to say for a few minutes as Lincoln was the first to calm down.
"G-good morning L-luna.", He stammered.
"M-morning Lincoln."
"So uh … what are you doing up early?"
"Uh, just anxiousness from a concert I'm going to today … you?"
"Oh that's nice um … just a messed up dream heh, guess dad's goulash didn't sit well with me this time."
"Ok … so um, I'm gonna just head back to my room. I uh forgot my b- something … yeah."
"I'm … going to head to the bathroom myself. Not every day you get to be one of the first ones to use the shower."
With an awkward nod to each other they went their separate ways before Luna remembered something.
"Oh Lincoln."
"Yeah?"
"Um, when your done you want to hang out in the living room for a bit? I got to talk to you about something."
Lincoln blushed slightly. "Uh, something?"
"Yeah … you don't have to if you don't want to."
"It's ok sure, I'll meet you down there in a few minutes."
"Cool."
As Lincoln closed the bathroom door Luna opened hers, only to be met with Luan's continued mumbling. "Yes~, show this court jester your royal rod Lincy~."
Lincoln stuck his head back out into the hallway. "What was that?"
Luna quickly pressed her door shut. "Nothing! Just uh, Luan saying jokes in her sleep again heh."
"Dirty jokes.", She thought to herself.
Luna watched as Lincoln shrugged his shoulders and closed the bathroom door again, waiting to hear the sound of the shower running before she opened her door.
"AH! COLD!", Lincoln cried.
Luna winced as she forgot about the little detail of the waters current temperature.
She pressed herself against the bathroom door. "Oh shit. Um, sorry Lincoln I kind of got carried away with the warm water."
"It's ok Luna. Also, question."
"Yeah bro?"
"Are you guys using a new shampoo or something?"
"No, why?"
"Because it smells like how my room did when Leni stayed in there."
Luna blushed heavily. "Um nope, must be your imagination dude. I'll … meet you downstairs."
"Oh, okay."
With a kick to herself for thinking she just lost some points towards being the favorite Luna moved into her room, noticing that Luan was silent with a satisfied smirk on her face.
"Oh, now you're silent.", Luna mumbled as she slipped out of her shirt to put her bra on.
With a re-slip of her shirt and a kiss to the dirty comedian's forehead Luna moved out and down the stairs, planting herself on the couch in eager anticipation of Lincoln's arrival. All she had to do was ask Lincoln to go and hang with her today, though knowing him he'd get suspicious about it with all that's happened to him this week. Fortunately, to prevent him from catching on she planned even further ahead for that, hence her little planned rendezvous with her bandmates this morning.
After several minutes her heart skipped a beat as the sounds of footsteps caught her ear. She turned and faced the stairs and gave a goofy grin and a wave towards Lincoln who returned both in a similar fashion. As he came around Luna patted the spot next to her to which he happily took.
"So again, sorry about the shower Linc." Said Luna as she scratched the back of her head.
"Really, it's fine, if anything I'm wide awake now ha. Anyway, what did you want to ask me?"
"Oh right." Luna tried to keep her breathing under control. "I uh, was wondering … if you wanted to come with me to that concert I'm going to today. I'm sure it'll be rockin."
Lincoln gulped and froze for a second. "S-sure. Just the two of us?"
Luna noticed the slight jerking movement he gave as he answered, just as she anticipated. "Well and some friends if you don't mind."
Lincoln felt a strange hit of both disappointment and eagerness all the same, deciding to stomp out the former feeling as all that mattered was spending time with Luna really than his own selfish assumptions.
"The more the better. So who's coming along?"
"Heh, I'll leave it as a surprise. Actually, they're coming pretty early so if you want we could also all go out to eat for breakfast."
"That sounds pretty cool actually, it's been forever since anyone here has done that. What time are we going?"
"Soon as mom and dad wake up."
As if to answer her both parents came out of their room a bit taken aback to see two of their kids up so early in the morning.
"Kids? You're both up awfully early.", Rita questioned as Lynn Sr. moved towards the upstairs bathroom.
"Yeah, got a concert today so I kind of woke up early out of excitement.", Luna stated.
"A concert huh? Well just remember the rules young lady."
"Nothing crazy, be responsible, and stay safe etcetera etcetera. Don't worry mom I got the list memorized."
"Ok then." Rita looked to Lincoln. "And you?"
"Oh um, weird dream. Think it was dad's goulash."
"Hm, I told him to go easy on the spices this time."
"AH! COLD!", Lynn Sr. cried out.
Rita arched an eyebrow at her two prime suspects on the couch. "Care to explain why the warm water is gone already?"
Luna opened her mouth to admit her fault but Lincoln took it upon himself to take the hit.
"Sorry mom, I rarely get to be first in the shower so I sort of went crazy."
Luna looked at Lincoln as Rita frowned slightly. "Just make sure your more considerate next time Lincoln, and make sure you apologize to your father."
"Yes mom. Oh, by the way is it alright if I can go with Luna today?"
"Hm, well since you have been getting along with your sisters so well, I don't see why not. Just make sure you say sorry before you go.", Rita replied as she made her way up the steps.
"Will do mom."
Luna gave a slight jab to Linc's shoulder. "Dude, you didn't have to do that, it wasn't that big of a deal."
"Just my way of saying thanks for inviting me. We haven't hung out or talked much together in a while so I'm actually looking forward to this."
She gave Lincoln a kiss on his head, relishing his scent for a second or two before she moved away.
"Alright then, I got to go get my stuff for the concert. If there's anything you think you need go ahead and bring it and I'll meet you on the porch."
"Got it."
Both headed up the steps and towards their individual rooms each with a smile on their face. Once inside his, Lincoln moved towards his muscle fish wall clock and lifted it off the wall tack, flipping it over and opening the battery compartment revealing a neatly folded tugged pair of twenty-dollar bills. He had planned on buying a new limited-edition Ace Savvy comic with holographic fight scenes, but now that seemed unimportant to him as he was really looking forward to hanging out with Luna.
He placed the clock back and scanned his room for whatever else he should take deciding it would be best in the end to travel lightly. He headed back out into the hallway and down the steps, giving an apology to his shivering dad as he passed him and trying not to laugh from his mother crying out as he did earlier. When he made it out onto the porch Luna gave him a wave which he returned and took a seat next to her on the steps.
He noticed her guitar case. "You're bringing your guitar to the concert?"
"Oh, guess I didn't word it right. I'm actually going to be in it with my band for one song."
"Seriously?!"
"Heh, yeah."
"What's the name of your band?"
"R M Three, Royal Maidens Three."
"Cool name, what song are you playing?"
"Mmm, it's a secret."
"Hm, ok well considering you're playing it I'm sure it'll be amazing regardless."
"Thanks Linc. To be honest I'm nervous about playing this time."
"You, nervous to play? Is Mick Swagger going to be there or what?"
"No … something more important. You see-"
HONK HONK
Luna and Lincoln both Looked towards the street as two vehicles pulled up, a two-thousand sixteen Rhodium Silver Porsche nine-eleven GTS and a Golden Orange nineteen-seventie Ford Van. In the silver Porsche a blonde teen with teal strike waved out as Chester Chunk Monk (age 38) came out of the van.
"Oi, Lincoln!", Tabby Adlon (age 11) called out as she popped her head from the backseat of the Porsche.
"Tabby?" Lincoln waved back. "Hey!"
Luna waved back as well. "Hey Sam, Tabby!"
"So, these are the friends eh?"
"Yep, c'mon Linc."
As the two made their way to the Porsche Chunk came up to them. "Hey there chaps."
"Hey Chunk.", Both replied in unison.
"So, I'll see you guys at the concert later then." Said Chunk as he took Luna's case and moved back towards his van.
"Yeah, thanks for helping out dude.", Luna said as she let Lincoln move into the back seat of the Porsche.
"No, I should be thanking you ladies. I'm making a killing hauling gear for the other bands coming to this gig, ol' Chunk is gonna feast like a king tonight. Till later then."
With that Chunk drove off and Luna got into the Porsche feeling a bit nervous again as her time was slowly coming closer.
"So you must be Lincoln." Said Sam (age 16) as she looked at him in the front view mirror. "I'm Sam."
"Heh, guilty.", He shyly replied.
"So guys, where should we go eat?"
"It's barely going to be six so not many places are going to be open.", Tabby commented.
"How about Dine 'n' Dance?" Lincoln interjected. "Me and my grandfather went there once and it seems like a place you guys would like. Old upbeat music, dancing, and they serve a mean chocolate shake."
Sam's face beamed. "Ooo! I've heard about that place! Your brothers got good taste Luna, glad you wanted to bring him along."
"Yeah, he's pretty great huh.", Luna said as she shyly looked away.
"Alright Lincoln, lead the way."
With a nod Lincoln began pointing out when and where to turn to Sam as she drove. Meanwhile, Luna put on her headphones and hit infinite replay on one of her most favorite jams on her cell to calm her nerves. Almost as soon as she started the song though something seemed off with the music, she could still hear it but it sounded it as if it was muffled.
She lifted her cell to see what was wrong and felt her heart stop as the end connection of her headphones slipped out or her phone with ease, indicating she never pushed it all the way in. Luna stopped the song and looked towards Sam, seeing she was biting her lip and holding back a laugh. A quick peek in the front view mirror revealed Tabby in the same position as Lincoln's face was flushed.
"So uh … how much did ya hear?", Luna asked.
Sam looked to Tabby in the front view mirror and both gave a nod to each other.
"Lincoln Loud, Lincoln Loud, the best dang brother anywhere around.", Sam and Tabby sang in mocking unison.
Luna covered her eyes with her hand. "Oh god."
"Aw, I think it's sweet you have a song for your little brother.", Sam commented.
"A bit cheesy but I have to agree with Sam.", Tabby added.
Luna kept her eyes covered until Lincoln said his piece on the song. "Actually, it's my favorite song to be honest."
Tabby gave a chuckle. "Can't imagine why."
"No I'm serious, I even asked Leni to send it over to me the day after they played it. They did it all for me and even got SMOOCH to be there."
"SMOOCH?!", Sam and Tabby shouted.
"Yeah."
"Prove it.", Sam said.
Lincoln tapped Luna on the shoulder. "Do you mind playing the rest?"
"Is it really your favorite?", She replied.
"Hands down."
Luna clicked the play button and tried to hide her smile as the rest of the song played.
"He helped me get this T that's sweaty."
"He helped me get red carpet ready."
"He helped us buy that closet thing."
"I told you, guys. I don't wanna sing."
Tabby's brow furrowed. "I don't hear them."
"Their coming, be patient.", Luna retorted.
"Your sisters told us that you went so far
To help them out, you're a real rock star
Everyone has had their fun
The song is over, so we gotta RUUUUUUUUUUN!
BA-BA-BA-BA-BOW~"
"I know that voice anywhere!" Said Sam. "That's Pucker Uppenheimer! Holy shit, you did get SMOOCH!"
Tabby's jaw dropped. "How the hell did you pull that off?!"
Luna smirked. "Just used some of my bro's skills. He is the master of convincing after all."
"This mean you weren't lying about that time you met Mick Swagger at the Royal Woods family fun fair either?"
"Yep that's true too. Got to hand it to Chunk, he knows how to get that rocking info."
"Man, some people get all the luck.", Tabby huffed.
"Aw don't worry Tabby, I'm sure you'll get your moment eventually." Sam said sincerely. "So Lincoln, are we close?"
Linc snapped out of his enjoyment from the friendly banter. "Oh uh, yeah actually we are, just down this street and take a right on the dirt path and we're there."
"Cool. So, excited to hear Luna's love song later?"
Both Lincoln and Luna's eyes bulged out.
"L-love song?!" Stammered Lincoln.
"You didn't tell him Luna?" Sam received no response. "Luna?"
As they entered the grassy parking area in front of the diner and came to a stop Sam looked towards Luna, red and frozen in place as she mumbled gibberish.
"Guess she's more nervous about singing to her new love interest at the concert than I thought." Said Sam as she gently shook Luna back into the realm of coherency.
'Oh~ the days we could talk so casually.
Though as I face you now, words weigh heavily!'
Loud House, Second Floor Bathroom Friday Morning: Leni
"AH! TOTES TOO COLD!", Leni cried out.
She knew Lori told her that someone used up all the hot water but she didn't think it would be this cold. With a very quick shower and her daily routine of brushing her hair fifty times, she made her way out into the hallway. As Lana and Lola passed her going into the bathroom she looked towards the odd arrange of faces her sisters wore.
Luan seemed angry for some reason as she stood next to Lynn, while Lynn herself seemed to be in a distasteful mood altogether. Lucy seemed to be troubled look as she looked towards the two, though with her hair in the way of her eyes it was more of a feeling of troubled than anything. As for Lisa, she seemed to just be staring at everyone in general.
"Are you guys ok?", Leni asked.
"Peachy.", Luan heaved.
"Just super.", Lynn added sarcastically.
Lucy merely sighed and shrugged.
"Neutral as per usual." Stated Lisa as she continued to look over her siblings.
Leni looked at them all and decided it was best to probably leave it be for now. "Mmm ok."
She moved onward towards the stairs, taking one look back before she headed down as the twins cried out from the cold water. In the dining room she saw Lori already serving everyone their portions, except for two seats.
Noticing her gaze, Lori spoke up. "Luna and Lincoln aren't here."
Leni pouted. "Lincoln's not here? Why?"
"Well based on what I heard when I came out of the shower, Lynn checked if Lincoln was still sleeping in and then Luan told her that he and Luna left earlier today to hang out with some friends all day."
"Aw …"
"Don't worry, he'll be back before you know it. Besides, you got a big job today."
"I do?"
"Mhm, you're going to have a big sister talk with Lynn later when she's nice and alone. Ok?"
"Oh yay! I get to help! Oh but before that, I'm finished with my dress finally~. Can you be my model for me like you said before?"
"Yeah sure. Now come on and eat your breakfast."
Leni took her seat next to Lori as Luan's cries were next to be heard from upstairs as the twins entered the dining room and took their seats.
"Where's Lincoln?!", Lola shouted.
"Jeez, with the way you sound every day you're practically married to the guy already.", Lana commented with a mouth full of food.
"Shut it!"
Lori rolled her eyes. "He's out with Luna."
"Where?"
"I don't know."
"Well can I borrow your cell phone then?"
"No."
"Why not?!"
"Because you're just going to bother Lincoln."
"Fine … Leni can I borrow your cell phone?"
"Ok.", Leni replied while Lori pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed.
A slight cackle escaped from Lola's mouth as she hit Lincoln's number on Leni's contacts.
Royal Woods, Dine 'n' Dance Friday Morning
'Can't you see what you're doing to me~.
Feelings running rampant, needing to be free~.'
BZZT BZZT BZZT
"Hey Lincoln, I think your phone's ringing.", Tabby pointed out as she sipped her drink.
"Oh, it's Leni." He replied as he answered. "Hey Leni, what's u-"
"TWO DAYS LINCOLN!" Lola shouted through the phone. "YOUR PLAYING WITH FIRE!"
Some faint struggling could be heard as Lori spoke up. "Dang it Lola, give me the phone!"
The phone call ended with a few grunts and Sam raised an eyebrow as she faced Luna. "What was that all about?"
Luna remained silent still as she poked her food, the same silence since they parked.
Sam sighed and flicked a piece of scrambled egg at her to get her attention. "Luna seriously you're overthinking things way too much, just chill."
Luna sighed. "I'm sorry it's just when you mentioned what the song was all about it sort of hit me all over again."
"Is the person really that amazing?", Lincoln asked.
Luna faced Lincoln, thinking maybe this would be good practice for later today.
"He's amazing Lincoln. He's been a part of my life for the longest time and it was only until the idea of him being something more was shown to me that I saw him in a different light. He's so sensitive but when it really counts he isn't not one to shirk away from standing tall. He's a real family kind of guy too, always looking out for them even at the cost of his own happiness sometimes."
"Wow."
"Yeah, I can't even look at him straight in the eyes anymore when before we could just talk all day long about whatever. I basically go from chill girl to spazatron when he's involved. Which is why Sam and Tabby here are helping me out with today's concert. I'm going to play my song for the crowd while recording it and then give it to him personally."
"Well he sounds like a lucky guy."
"R-really?"
"Really. You're beautiful, caring, gentle, passionate and let's not forget just plain ol' rockin. I'm more than confident that when you tell this guy how you feel, he'll blow up from happiness … after he accepts your love of course."
"Aw~.", Sam and Tabby cooed, making Lincoln scratch the back of his head in embarrassment.
"I could just gobble you up!" Sam said as she pinched his cheek. "If you were older you'd give Sully a run for his money for sure, haha."
"Take it down a notch Sam.", Tabby interjected.
"Haha, jealous?"
"N-no! Just think we shouldn't tease each other when Luna's still nervous is all."
"Mhm~."
"I'm serious!"
"Alright you two, settle down.", Luna said
Sam ruffled Lincoln's hair slightly. "It was all in good fun. So anyway, this guy seems amazing. Sure he's going to show up though?"
Luna took a slight glance towards Lincoln. "I'm pretty positive he will."
"And you're sure he's the one?"
"Of course! My hearts never beaten this crazy before for anyone! Not even yo-"
Luna immediately bit her tongue as Lincoln raised an eyebrow.
"Ha, it's ok to say it Luna, we're friends. So you like this guy infinitely more than you did me, no shame in that."
"Uh, that's not the reason why I stopped.", Luna said as she covered her face.
"It's not?"
"Oh~, so you're that Sam.", Lincoln said putting two and two together.
Sam gave a confused look as Luna spoke up. "I … never told my family you were a chick except to my little sister Luan."
Sam facepalmed herself. "Shit … I'm sorry."
"*sigh* It's ok, it had to come out eventually" Luna turned her head towards Lincoln. "So Linc, what do you think?"
Lincoln cocked his head. "Think about what?"
"Me and Sam."
"But I thought you liked this mystery dude."
"No not that, I mean the idea of me and Sam."
"I'm … not following you."
Tabby gave a hearty laugh. "I got this Linc let me translate. Ahem, Lincoln doesn't give two figs that you're bi Luna."
"Oh that? Yeah Tabby is right I don't really care about that. I mean in the end, your still you right?"
Luna scratched the back of her head. "So it doesn't bother you at all?"
"Nope. Not to sound mean in anyway, but who cares. No need to make a big deal, neither positive or negative."
"Lincoln …"
Sam gave a mischievous grin. "Oh man. Better hurry and scoop this one up Tabby before the girls in school get their claws on him Monday."
"I told you! It isn't like that!", Tabby shouted.
As Tabby reached across the table to strangle the giggling Sam, a song started playing over the diner as the owner spoke in her perky voice.
"Alrighty everyone it's that time again~, step onto the dance floor and shake it!"
"Oh Lincoln! Want to dance again?", Sam asked as she linked her arm around Lincoln's.
In response Lincoln sheepishly unlinked their arms. "Heh, well as much as I'd love to, I think you should dance with Luna. She seems like she needs to let loose a little to calm down for the song your all going to play later."
"Hm, good point, plus I've already taken you from Tabby three times already so I'm sure she's dying for some one on one time with you."
Tabby shook her fist, squinting at the grinning Sam as she moved out of the booth along with Lincoln to let the two older teens pass by.
"Sorry about that Lincoln.", Tabby said as she sat back down and looked down at her plate.
"It's ok. I know Sam was just teasing.", Lincoln replied as he looked at Luna enjoying herself and smiled.
"You know, I think this is technically the first time you and I had an actual one on one conversation without you having to leave, ha."
"Oh, the dance back then, right. Again, I'm really sorry about that Tabby."
"Eh, it's alright. Luna sort of explained the whole mishap to me afterwards. So you and Ronnie Ann a thing?" Tabby noticed the slight flinch Lincoln gave off. "Um never mind, rude of me to ask."
"No it's ok, we aren't, in fact she moved away before the school year ended."
"Hm, I thought the girls side in gym class seemed a little less rowdy near the end of the school year. Sorry to hear that."
"It is what it is … She thought it would be best to remain friends."
"Oh cool, so you guys been talking still then?"
"… Not as much as we should now that I think about it, but thanks for the reminder. I really should have a talk with her before school starts."
"Heh, glad I could help."
"So Tabby, now that I think about it. What happened between you and Liam? I mean one day I see you slow dancing together and really hitting it off, the next well, nothing."
"Oh, him. Pfft. The git had the nerve to comment on my fake British accent when he sounds like old McDonald's bastard son. Since then we sort of started pointing out each other's flaws till we just ended it. And for the record I only end up doing the damn accent when I'm really excited or …"
"Or what?"
"Or … when I want to make a cool first impression."
"Ha, Tabby, you're in a band. I don't think you need it, but I will admit though you do sound like a natural born Englishwoman when you do."
"Heh, thanks Lincoln."
"Aw~, is that blushing I see?" Said Sam as she and Luna came back.
"Oh shove it.", Tabby answered back.
Lincoln laughed at the exchange and then faced Luna. "Feel better?"
"Yeah, a hell of a lot better." Luna replied. "Guess you know just what I need to cheer up and relax."
Both siblings exchanged a heartened smile as Sam gently broke their gaze. "Hey guys, it's about time we head out."
Sam signaled the waitress who promptly arrived and placed their bill on the table.
"Alright so, how much do we owe?", Luna asked as she took out her wallet.
Lincoln was the first to swipe the receipt. "Let me pay the bill."
"Dude you shouldn't have to do that. With all the milkshakes lil Ms. Tubby here drank, I'm sure the price is a bit steep."
Sam pouted as she covered her stomach. "Hey~."
Linc held up his hand. "Honestly, I want to. I've been having an amazing time already and we haven't even made it to the concert yet. If you all really feel bad about it, then you can make it up to me by inviting me along next time too. The good times will definitely be worth it."
"Hm~, such a little charmer." Sam flicked his turkey tail. "Ok, you got yourself a deal, of course I would've told Luna to bring you along anyway since it's a hell of a lot easier to tease the crap out of Tabby with you here."
Tabby reached out to grab Sam but the older teen took a quick step back as she stuck out her tongue.
"Whoa, thirty-five dollars and twenty-eight cents!", Luna cried out as she caught a peek of the receipt.
Both Sam and Tabby eyes boggled slightly to Luna's outcry and even further still when they saw Lincoln pay the bill in full with a pair of twenties.
"Lincoln where did you get that much cash?!", Luna asked.
"Oh this?" Said Lincoln as he made sure what would be left over was enough of a tip. "Just my emergency comic money I saved up. I figured I'd need it for today … Guess I was right, heh."
Sam felt Luna gaze at her slightly. "It's alright Lincoln, I'll pay my share."
"Really, it's fine, trust me. I was the one who suggested this place, though to be honest I figured Luna would be the one going crazy for the chocolate shakes. Now can we go already? I don't want you guys to be late."
"… Fine but I think I need to give you something nice in return."
"What do you me-"
Lincoln lost his words and froze as Sam placed a gentle kiss on his cheek gaining a flustered look from both Tabby and Luna.
Sam turned to Tabby. "Want to get the other cheek?"
Tabby merely spewed gibberish eliciting a giggle from Sam. "Ha, more for me then."
Sam moved in on his other cheek for a kiss until Luna grabbed her shoulder. "Ok enough teasing, let's just go."
"Aw, ok. If you stay like this Lincoln you'll be a regular lady killer when your older." Said Sam as she headed out with a red-faced Tabby.
Lincoln, gaining some of his senses back, moved to follow until Luna planted a deeper kiss on the same cheek Sam had given hers.
"I'll be sure to pay you back right later for the meal." Luna said as she smiled and pinched his cheek. "Now come on, don't want to fall behind."
Luna and the re-flushed Lincoln made their way out of the diner, receiving a hearty farewell from the waitress who served them. At the Porsche, Luna opted to sit in the back with Lincoln to which Tabby didn't protest. As the group drove off she leaned herself against Lincoln and rested her head on his shoulder.
Lincoln did his best not to shake from the sudden physical contact. "Luna?"
"Sorry bro, just a little tired from all the food and my little dance session. You don't mind, do you?"
"N-no go right on ahead."
Luna closed her eyes and took in his gentle scent, contemplating how she felt with Sam constantly play flirting with Lincoln and pushing Tabby on him throughout the majority of their time together. It was simple to say she was pissed and jealous towards her ex-crush but at the same time understanding that it was all in good fun. Still, the image of her planting a kiss on Lincoln made her fists ball up slightly.
She wished she could of said more but what could she say other than to cool it. Hands off my man? Your kissing my future boyfriend? Lips away from my soulmate? If she were to see this from an outside perspective she could almost laugh at the twist of things. Her old crush getting too close for comfort on the one she truly loved.
In the end she decided to just let it go and instead be thankful. In her own weird way, thanks to Sam's blunders she was able to confess to Lincoln several things and give him a kiss on the cheek, fueled by jealousy, but a kiss all the same. Now here she was leaning on him, in some ways hoping she gave off the vibe that Lincoln was hers, while in others hoping he felt just a fraction of wanting her as much as she did him.
Luna shivered a bit, noticing Sam had set the car's ac a bit too high and was about to mention it to her until a warmth graced her hand. She opened one eye slightly and saw that Lincoln had clasped one of her hands and was gently caressing it with his thumb.
"Sorry." He whispered. "You were shaking, so I just thought-"
Luna clasped his hand tighter, hoping he wouldn't feel how fast and loud her heart was pounding from his gesture. "Thanks bro, mind if I use you as a pillow till we get to the concert?"
"Go right ahead."
Luna nuzzled deeper into Lincoln's shoulder not caring she had a lovestruck grin on her face. The comfort of his warmth, gentle strokes of his fingers on the back of her hand, sounds of his steady breathing were all so rapturously harmonic of each other she quickly found herself in blissful sleep. What seemed like an eternity of riding a wave of affinity in the realm of Luna's mind was only a paltry sum of half an hour to Sam and Tabby.
Sam parked the Porsche across the street from the concerts venue and undid her seatbelt. "Ok guys we're here."
Sam turned around and a sincere smile formed on her face as she tapped Tabby's shoulder and pointed to the back seats. Tabby turned and smiled too at the tender sibling image laid before her. Lincoln and Luna had both passed out and rested against each other as they held hands.
Whipping out her cell, Sam took a picture. "Heh heh, this will be fun to tease Luna's future boyfriend with."
"She looks so peaceful next to him.", Tabby added as she punched Sam on her arm, sensing she was going to tease her again.
"Ow, ok ok, no more teasing. Let's just wake up them up and get going.", Sam said as she rubbed her arm.
Tabby nudged Luna. "Hey Luna, wake up, we're here."
"Hm, huh?" Luna blinked several times before her mind ran straight. "Hey bro wake up, we made it to the concert."
Lincoln slowly opened his eyes and with a groggy pace followed Luna out, stretching alongside Luna before both followed Sam and Tabby across the street.
Linc then saw where they were headed and was hit with eager anticipation. "You guys are playing at the Royal Woods Arena?!"
"Mhm~." Sam replied. "Luna wanted to show the guy how much she's fallen for him by shouting out her love in front of a whole crowd. Too bad she doesn't say his name in the song though."
"I can't, it would put too much pressure on him to say yes if everyone was waiting on his answer.", Luna commented.
"Hm, true I guess, just make sure if he does show up to give him the recording. Don't want this to be all for naught if you chicken out."
"Don't worry, I will."
Luna looked at Lincoln from her peripheral, loving the excitement that sparkled so brightly in his eyes. If it weren't for the fact that everyone would flip out she was in love with her brother, she would gladly sing his name out in front of everyone. Still, this event would showcase her feelings and maybe she could add a little something extra at the end of all this, this was all for him after all.
'My heart cries out, it begs and it pleads.
Your love is it what it wants, it's all it needs.'
August 9, 2017 Luna and Luan's Room Wednesday Afternoon
"Man, how long do you think Lynn and Lincoln are going to be out?", Luna asked as she walked into the room.
"Don't know, but I'm guessing everything is going well for her if they're both still out.", Luan replied.
"So, got an idea of what to do yet for your day tomorrow?"
Luan sat at her computer. "Actually yes, I do. Just got to see if I can find the right client request to accept for tomorrow."
"Client? Going for a funny business gig?"
"Yep."
"Hm, way to play to your strengths. I'm honestly thinking along the lines of something similar."
"Oh? Like what?"
"A concert."
"Whoa, now that's kind of big."
"Heh, well you know me I'm the type to kick things up a notch."
"Won't that take a lot of time and prep though?"
"That's what friends are for."
"Your involving your friends in your confession?"
"Yep, actually think it's best that I do involve them."
"Why?"
"Think about it, with Lori, Leni, Lynn, and you joining the Lincoln love train tomorrow, he's bound to get suspicious. If we tag along with my friends he'll be none the wiser. Besides we really can't afford for him to catch on too much if what Lucy thinks about Lynn will come true."
"You really think Lynn would want him to herself?"
"Nah, I'm sure Lucy is just overthinking things. She seemed fine in our little group remember?"
"True … Aha! Found the perfect party for tomorrow."
"Nice. I should really get things started on my end as well."
Luna pulled out her cell and called Sam, the phone ringing several times before it was answered on the fourth ring.
"Hey Luna, what's up?", Sam asked.
"Hey Sam, I got a major favor I need doing."
"Ok? What?"
"Ok, so I know this is majorly sudden, but do you think we can get a gig going on Friday?"
"Sounds simple enough, there are a couple of parties here and there we could go to an-"
"No, not a party, that's too simple. I was sort of hoping for something bigger."
"Like what?"
"… The Royal Woods Arena?"
"What?!"
"Well didn't you say Sully had family that worked there and junk?"
"Yeah his cousin, but still, that doesn't mean he can just use it whenever he wants to. Why the arena anyway?"
"There's a song that I got cooking up in my head that I have to play."
"Why can't you just go to one of our regular gigs and play it there?"
"Because it's … a song for someone."
"Someone?"
"Yeah someone I've … fallen for."
"… Details!"
"Sorry, I can't. Just believe me when I say he's got my heart wrapped around his finger."
"Boo, no fun. Does he know you like him?"
"No, which is why I want to play my song for him and I was hoping to get some sort of crowd going so he wouldn't get suspicious when I invite him to it."
"Ok well, even if this seems over the top, I can sort of see why you want to do this. I can't guarantee if Sully can do anything though."
"If Sully can't pull it off it's alright, I can always think of something else. He's just … worth the effort, so I want to see if we can pull this off."
"Alright. So this song you got cooking up, is it a solo?"
"Heh, no actually was hoping if my two girls could help me out with that."
"Rocking, I'll hit up Tabby after Sully right after this and let her know. Send us the song soon as you can so we can practice."
"Will do and thanks in advance, even if we don't get the place."
"No problem, but seriously need some details about this guy. You can't just drop a love bombshell and not expect to be pestered."
"Maybe on Friday."
"*sigh* Fine, bye Luna."
"Bye Sam."
Luna noticed Luan giving her a funny look as she hung up. "What?"
"Your bringing along Sam? Your ex-crush?"
"Yeah? And Tabby too."
"The girl you set up on a date with Lincoln? Is it a good idea to bring those two along?"
"It's cool. I'm at a comfortable place with Sam and as for Tabby, well she and Lincoln barely had any conversation going at the dance."
"Hm, still I don't know."
"Oh come on, what are they going to do? Flirt with him in front of me?"
"Well, I guess you know them better than I would."
"Exactly, just you see, by the end of this week Lincoln will be speechless with the six of us loving his adorable self."
August 11, 2017 Royal Woods Arena, Section A Seating Area Friday Afternoon
'Too afraid to tell you you're the one I love.
So my gals are here to give me a shove.'
"Sully!", Sam cried out as she leapt onto her boyfriend and planted a kiss on his cheek.
"Hey babe." Sully (age 18) coolly replied. "Where have ya been?"
"Oh~ just out having some girl time, Luna's little brother included."
Luna waved to the older teen as he looked up from Sam. "Hey Sully."
A small smile touched Sully's lips. "Hey Luna. So, what do you think?"
He gestured to the scattered groups of teens sitting amongst the rows of seats as a random teen band played in the set-up stage in the center.
"Perfect dude! Thank you so much!"
"No problem, all my cousin needed was to tell his management that they could make a bit of money if they opened this place up for the day."
"Charging people?"
"Yeah, but nobody minds, especially when I said this could be a sort of last hurrah for summer break. So far about seven local bands have already played, including my own."
"Aw, sorry I missed you playing.", Sam interjected.
"It's cool, I can always play for you later." Sully then spotted Lincoln. "This your bro Luna? Wow, white hair. Dye it yourself?"
"Uh no, all natural." Lincoln replied. "Hi, name's Lincoln."
"Hello Lincoln, I'm Sully." They shook hands. "Natural eh? Must be pretty popular with the ladies."
"Heh, not really."
"Eh give it time, they'll go gaga for you eventually. So anyway." He faced Luna. "When do you want to go on?"
Luna pondered for a moment. "Hm, I don't mind going last. I'm sure Lincoln wouldn't mind hearing the bands, plus I sort of want to work through my pre-show jitters."
"Alright, so any of your other sisters coming or just your bro?"
Luna scuffed Lincoln's hair. "Just Lincoln."
Sully gave a disappointed shrug. "Ah well, little guy seems cool enough. Well, nothing to do now but wait for your band to come up."
With that said Sully took a seat followed by Sam, Luna, Lincoln, then finally Tabby. Sully then waved over to a large man who turned out be Chunk.
"Hey Luna." Said Chunk as he approached the front seat railings. "When's your band playing?"
"Going last dude.", Luna answered.
"Alright, your equipment is safe with me till then."
"Trust you with it as always Chunk."
Chunk tipped his bandit cap slightly before setting off to help the next band set up.
Luna nudged Lincoln slightly to get his attention. "Hey Linc, mind if I listen to my jams till I'm up? Need to cool down a bit."
"Go ahead. I wouldn't worry so much you've always rocked before and I have no doubts you will this time too.", He replied with a smile.
"Thanks Linc, I'm still nervous though this guy really is amazing."
"Is he here right now?"
"Um, yeah but uh, I'll point him out later to you."
"I'll hold you to that."
Luna smiled as she put on her headphones, making sure they were properly plugged in this time. Resting her left arm on the arm rest, she scrolled down her song list with the other wondering what to pick. She then saw Lincoln clasp her hand as if sensing her muddled mind, bringing a smile to her face as she settled onto listening to Everlong on repeat.
Time passed for each of the five seated youths. For Sam and Sully, they merely exchanged about their plans for the upcoming school week and what electives they should choose, as well as fond memories from the last school year. For Lincoln and Tabby, a game was formed to see which of the two could name whatever song a local band played in tribute to a famous group the fastest. For Luna her heart tenderly skipped a beat every time the lyrics, if everything could ever feel this real forever played as she twirled her thumb on Lincoln's palm.
The moment of her performance came upon her then as Lincoln gave Luna's hand several squeezes, breaking her from her trance. She slipped off her headphones and turned her head to where Lincoln pointed.
As Luna faced him Chunk spoke up. "You're up now love. Equipment's already all set up."
Chunk hoisted himself over the railing. "Best of luck out there ladies."
"Thanks Chunk.", The three women replied as they jumped over the railing themselves.
"Break a leg guys!", Lincoln called out as Chunk sat to his left, receiving waves and smiles in return.
Sully got up and planted himself next to Lincoln while Chunk gave a slight glance towards him before looking back forward.
"So how's your family doing Lincoln?", Sully asked.
"They're doing alright. Why do you ask?"
"Oh no special reason, just been to school before with your sister Lori, Leni, and Luna."
"Oh, ok."
Feeling an off vibe with Sully, Lincoln decided to speak to Chunk. "Hey Chunk?"
"Yeah mate?"
"I've always wondered." He pointed towards his arm. "Why did you pick those tattoos for your arms?"
Chunk gave off a prideful smirk. "Heh, simple chap. This here heart represents my love for rock n roll, and the other one represents my love for me mum."
"Then what do the bone crosses mean?"
"Cross either of them and you're a dead man."
Lincoln gulped to which Chunk could only laugh at, giving him a reassuring pat on the shoulder that they were on good terms.
Meanwhile at the center stage, after getting some pep talk from Sam and Tabby, Luna faced the crowd of teens as the stage curtains parted. As she reached for her mic she wondered how things were going back home to distract herself from the butterflies in her stomach, as her debut of singing out her emotions was mere seconds away.
'Now here I stand upfront for all to hear~.
The ballad of my heart for who I hold dear~.'
Lori and Leni's Room Friday Afternoon
"I wonder how Luna is doing.", Lori thought as Leni paced around her.
"Hm, need to make some small changes here too.", Leni noted as she placed a small clip on the dresses aforementioned spot, marking it for a touch up later.
"Are you almost done?", Lori asked.
"Almost, just one more go around."
Lori felt an itch near her eye and struggled to scratch it without removing the blindfold she was currently wearing.
"Why do I have to have this stupid thing on my face again?"
"Because, it said online that it was bad luck to see this dress before it could be used right."
"Ugh, first Lynn with her dumb sports rituals, now you with your fashion ones."
"Oh, another change here and … done!"
"Great, can I take off this thing now?"
"Mhm, I'll help you. No peeking."
Lori carefully stepped off the small platform she was on and held out her arms to her sides. Leni attentively undid the knots behind Lori's back and slid the fabric gently from her person. She then carefully took of the headpiece of the dress, before caringly storing the entire garment away in her closet.
"Ok Lori, you can look now."
"Finally." Said Lori as she took off her blindfold and grabbed her clothes from her bed. "What is that dress anyway? Feels pretty frilly and that headpiece felt like it surrounded my head."
"It's a surprise.", Leni answered as she went back to work on her project.
"Whatever … Can you tell me what you're working on right now at least?"
"This? It's just something to help Lincy out with."
"Help him with wha-"
Knock Knock Knock
Lori turned to see Lucy poking her head in the room. "Hey Lucy, something up?"
"Lynn is on the couch now by herself.", Lucy replied.
"Ok then, go keep the twins occupied for at least half an hour. Where's Luan and Lisa?"
"Lisa hasn't come out of her room all day since breakfast and Luan is still in her room. Should I let her know?"
"No, just let her be for now."
Lucy nodded and went on her way as Lori moved to the distracted Leni, tapping her on her shoulder.
"Ok Leni, it's time for you to help now."
Leni stopped working and faced Lori. "You mean with Lynn?"
"Mhm."
"What's wrong with her again?"
"*sigh* To be honest I was thinking of not telling you the truth, but with things the way there are with Lynn at the moment I can't afford for you not to know."
Leni cocked her head in confusion. "Huh?"
Lori pinched the bridge of her nose and thought hard on how to present things better for Leni.
"Ok, remember that time we fought over that blue dress earlier in the year?"
"Oh yeah. When is it my turn to wear the dress again?"
"Don't worry about it. Now what's wrong with Lynn is the exact same thing except it involves Lincoln. She doesn't want to us to have Lincoln too."
Leni's face froze in shock before she started to quiver slightly. "But … but we were all supposed to be with Lincy!"
Lori placed her hand on her troubled sister's shoulder. "Yes, I know we are. So go tell Lynn how you feel right now about her choice. She's in the living room on the couch as we speak."
With a determined nod, Leni got up and headed out into the hall with Lori trailing slowly behind. As they headed down the stairs Lori paused and knelt low enough for her to view the living room from a good distance. Leni turned sharply at the foot of the stairs and made her way to the couch, taking a seat right next to Lynn.
Lynn felt Leni's gaze boring into the side of her head and faced her. "Uh Leni, you ok?"
"No I'm very serious right now."
"Oh … ok? Cause your face looks like your constipated right now, not serious."
Leni pouted a bit before shaking her head and refocusing. "Lynn, we need to talk."
"Can it wait till the game is over?"
"No it's totes serious."
Lynn sighed and turned off the tv. "Ok what is it."
"Why don't you want to share Lincy?"
Lynn rolled her eyes. "Oh god damn it, not you too. *sigh* I want Lincoln for myself. There, satisfied?"
"But Lincy is supposed to be with all of us!"
"Supposed to?"
"He promised!"
"Oh, the tape."
"Yeah! You can't make Lincy break his promise!"
"What makes you think he'll even be with all of us?"
"Because he loves us! All of us! … Don't you believe that?"
"Y-yeah of course I do! I never doubted that for a second!"
"Then why can't we all be with Lincy and be happy together?"
"W-well because …"
"Yes?"
Lynn struggled to find her words until a slight creak noise caught her attention. She turned and faced the stairs and saw nothing at first, until her eyes landed on someone's shadow.
"Oh, so that's the way you all want to play eh?" Lynn thought. "Sending naïve Leni at me to make me lower my guard. Ha! As if."
Lynn faced Leni and faked a sincere smile. "You know what Leni? I was wrong, we should share Lincoln."
"Yes!" Thought Lori.
Leni beamed. "Really?!"
"Yeah in fact, I know how we can share him."
"Ooo~, how?"
"How about I get him on every day that ends with a y and you guys can divide the other days amongst yourselves?"
"That sounds … like an amazing idea! I totes had one just like that with Lori one time, she was so happy too."
"God, fucking, damn it Leni!", Lori thought as she buried her face into her hands in frustration.
With a false tender hug between Leni and Lynn, the latter then moved towards the stairs.
"Nice try, not changing my mind.", Lynn coldly said as she passed an irked Lori.
Lori heard Lynn's door slam shut as Leni approached her.
"Lori I did it!", Leni contently said.
Not wanting to burst Leni's bubble Lori decided to go along the false fact she succeeded. "Yeah Leni … you did it."
"See, I told you guys I could help. Now then, I got to go back and work on Lincy's gift."
Lori held in her vexation until Leni had passed her, reburying her face into her hands afterwards. Lynn was going to be a major wrench in the machinations of her groups plans. She rubbed her sore temple and headed back to her room, hoping that at least things were going smooth for Luna.
Royal Woods Arena, Stage Friday Afternoon: Luna
"Hello~ Royal Woods!" Said Luna. "We are R M Three! Today we have a special song written for a special someone close to my heart!"
As the crowd cheered and whistled she tried her best not to focus her gaze on Lincoln.
"Love the vibes you guys are giving! Alright without further ado~, let's get this show started! I hope you all enjoy, The Ballad of The Loud Heart!"
Luna looked to Tabby and signaled her to start the countdown.
Tabby raised her fist into the air. "Three!"
Sam clicked her drumsticks together. "Two!"
Luna held out one finger to the crowd. "One!"
Ballad of The Loud Heart (Best read when playing- Silversun Pickups • Lazy Eye (CC) [Karaoke Instrumental Lyrics]
(Tabby sets the tempo) … (Luna and Sam join in)
Luna: A bolt of love when you entered my life.
Purely innocent, the start of our time.
Though as the days passed my love grew and grew.
Till I found myself, wanting you~.
(Soft instrumentals)
Tabby: Never seen her like this, rocked to the core.
Sam: No one's made her feel like this before.
Tabby & Sam: As the days passed her love grew and grew.
Till she found herself, wanting you~.
(Soft instrumentals)
Luna: In the past your face would make me smile.
Now my heart soars for hundreds of miles!
Oh~ the days we could talk so casually.
Though as I face you now, words weigh heavily!
(Short soft instrumental)
Tabby: Seen her heart flutter out, with my own eyes.
Sam: To the rest of you, back of the line guys.
Tabby & Sam: As the days passed her love grew and grew.
Till she found herself, wanting you~.
(Soft instrumentals)
Luna: Can't you see what you're doing to me~.
Feelings running rampant, needing to be free~.
(Short soft instrumentals)
My heart cries out, it begs, and it pleads.
Your love is it what it wants, it's all it needs.
(Soft instrumentals)
Tabby: Hey Sam want to help our sister out?
Sam: Sure after hearing her heart give a shout!
(Soft instrumentals)
Tabby & Sam: As the days passed her love grew and grew.
Till she found herself, wanting you~.
(Instrumentals)
Luna: Too afraid to tell you you're the one I love.
So my gals are here to give me a shove.
Now here I stand upfront for all to hear~.
The ballad of my heart for who I hold dear~.
(Soft instrumentals)
Tabby: Go on Luna girl, let out your heartful cry!
Sam: Show the whole world how you feel about the guy!
Tabby & Sam: We're here behind you, supporting you, all the way!
Now is the moment, the time, your biggest day!
Tabby & Sam (& Luna): A bolt of love when you entered her life!
(A bolt of love when you entered my life!)
Purely innocent, the start of your time!
(Purely innocent, the start of our time!)
Though as the days passed her love grew and grew!
(Though as the days passed my love grew and grew!)
Till she found herself, wanting you~!
(Till I found myself, wanting you~!)
Luna: The name's Luna Loud now listen well!
You're the only one who makes my heart swell!
You've been with me through all, the hardship and strife!
Slowly becoming, my entire life!
Now here I stand upfront for all to hear~!
It's you I love, who I hold dear~!
Now that you've heard what I've had to say~.
Give me your answer, I'll bear it come what may~.
Tabby & Sam (& Luna): A bolt of love when you entered her life!
(A bolt of love when you entered my life!)
Purely innocent, the start of your time!
(Purely innocent, the start of our time!)
Though as the days passed her love grew and grew!
(Though as the days passed my love grew and grew!)
Till she found herself, in love with you~!
(Till I found myself, in love with you~!)
(Soft Instrumentals) … (Song slowly ends)
Royal Woods Arena, Stage Friday Afternoon: Luna
As the song ended several seconds of silence paved over the arena until an eruption of cheers and applause emanated from the youthful crowd. Luna held up her hands into the air and formed the rock n roll symbol on each, with Tabby and Sam following suit. They held their positions as the stage curtains slowly closed.
"Bloody job well done!", Chunk shouted.
"Amazing Luna!", Lincoln added.
Sully pumped his arm. "Whoo!"
Chunk tapped Lincoln on the shoulder. "Oi, let's go and meet up with your sister eh?"
Lincoln nodded and followed Chunk over the railing with Sully close behind. The trio made their way behind the stage and came across Tabby and Sam.
"Hey guys, that was amazing!" Lincolns said as he looked around. "Where's Luna?"
Tabby pointed to a section of the stage covered by curtains. "She's in the back checking on the recording, said she'd be out when she's done."
"Oh, alright."
The group waited for Luna as Chunk gathered their equipment and set off to store it back in his van.
After a few more minutes Luna poked her head out and spotted Lincoln much to her delight. "Hey Linc, can you help me with something?"
"Sure.", Lincoln replied as he headed towards her.
Luna held the curtain open for Lincoln as he passed through then took a seat in front of a table with several devices on it.
"Uh, I'm not really tech savvy.", Lincoln said as he looked over the table.
Luna gave a slight chuckle. "Nah dude nothing like that, I know all this stuff. It's just a set up to help us local bands record our music. What I need your help with, is this."
She held out her cell and headphones to which Lincoln could only shoot a confused look at.
He took them into his hands. "You want me to?"
"Listen to my song."
"Oh, well I already heard it, and it was amazing Luna."
"Thanks bro, but I have two copies of it in my phone. One to share with Sam and Tabby and the other for the guy I'm head over heels for. Mind listening to the second one? I added … something extra to it just for him."
"Oh, of course."
Lincoln inserted the earbuds into place and scrolled down Luna's song list, stopping on the song labeled Edit- Ballad of The Loud Heart and clicking it. The same melody and lyrics he heard before played out once more, which he could only smile and tap his foot in sync to. Luna sat in eager anticipation watching him, counting the seconds that went by until her special addition would start.
As the song came to a close Lincoln couldn't note anything different with it until the strum of Luna's guitar caught his ear and her voice eventually accompanying the tune.
"A bolt of love when you entered my life.
Purely innocent, the start of our time.
Though as the days passed my love grew and grew.
Till I found myself, in love with you~.
Lincoln Loud, you're the man that I've fallen for.
The one who truly makes my beating lovesick heart soar.
Though fear and anxiousness kept me at bay.
I fought against it in my own special way.
I stood tall and proud for all to hear~.
The song I made for you, the one I hold dear~.
Now that you've heard what I've had to say~.
Give me your answer, I'll bear it come what may~."
Luna's addition slowly ended with a small riff, leaving Lincoln standing there as he slowly set the cell and headphones on the table near him. He looked towards Luna who simply sat before him with a small smile, giving off the feeling that even if the answer was no, she'd be ok with it. He struggled to process the entirety of it all, that he was the one she felt so strongly for.
A mixture of feelings swirled within him, mainly happiness that she went through all this just for him, and uneasiness that this was the fifth sister to feel for him so. It couldn't be mere coincidence, and the fact that Lynn knew of Lori and Leni and Luan of other women only deepened his suspicions. Just days ago, the mere thought of being with any of his sisters seemed like an impossibility to him yet now here he was.
He closed his eyes and held his hand to his chest, feeling the inner working echoes of his heart and mind. This time two clashing forces battled for dominance, his mind giving no clear reason why, wanting to reject the acceptance of her love, his heart ever wanting, more than eager to merge with Luna's own. On reopening his eyes, the same radiating gentle warmth of his waiting sisters face met him, a sliver of a smile forming on the edges of her mouth.
How the hell could he say no to that Lincoln questioned, the comment directed at his befuddled mind. Luna followed her heart in her endeavors today, the least he thought he could do was follow suit, considering he did so with his other sisters throughout the week.
With that decision firmly rooted, he pushed his doubt away and clasped Luna's hands. "Luna."
She felt him slightly tighten his grip. "Yeah Linc?"
Lincoln cleared his throat, knowing full well what he planned to do would probably make him seem like a dork since he was by no means a singer.
"Luna Loud I've loved you since our time of youth.
Now my heart yearns for you~, and that's the truth.
So here I stand, singing my love out to you.
Hoping that my voice rings straight and true.
As days passed my love grew and grew as well.
To where your pure voice held me in its spell.
So now I ask, while we're here in doting bliss.
Will you grant me but one sweet tender kiss?"
Lincoln winced lightly as his voice slightly cracked on his last verse, to which Luna easily noticed and couldn't help but giggle at.
Luna looked to his blushing face, trying her best to hide her smile as she cocked her head and held a finger to her chin. "I'll grant it, but … just one kiss?"
Her smug demeanor soon melted away as Lincoln wasted no time in moving forward to meld his lips against hers, moving his hands to caress her cheeks and pull her closer. The aura of desire radiating off him was a more than a welcome feeling for Luna as she too pressed her face against his while her hands dug into the back of his head, being careful not to let herself get too overwhelmed and dig too deep with her nails. Their kiss soon became a loving little battle of who wanted who more in the moment as tongues clashed, fingers frisked, and eyes ogled, each side intensifying further to outdo the other.
The playful fight was brought to an end too soon as a voice rang out.
"You guys done yet?!", Sam called out.
Luna regretfully pulled away, nipping Lincoln's lower lip before she answered. "Nearly finished."
"Alright cause Chunk is out waiting for your guitar Luna."
"Just a few minutes and I'll be done."
"A few more minutes?", Lincoln commented with a smirk.
Luna gave him a gentle kiss. "Cool your jets big boy, we can always continue our little session back home. For now-" She picked up her guitar and messed a bit with her cell. "Mind singing for me again? Think it could use some accompaniment."
Outside several minutes later, Sam gave Sully a final kiss before he moved back towards the arena to help with cleaning up, passing by the emerging sibling duo.
"Finally." Tabby said, exasperated. "What took you guys so long?"
"Heh, sorry guys needed Linc to give me his opinion on something extra I added to our song.", Luna replied as she handed Chunk her guitar.
"For your guy?"
"Mhm~."
"So~ Lincoln." Sam cooed. "From a guy's perspective, how was Luna's special addition?"
Lincoln blushed slightly before he broke into a smile and a chuckle. "Well I stand by what I said earlier today, he'll blow up from happiness."
"Ho ho~, well Luna you better give me details when you give him the song. So where do you guys want to have our victory feast?"
Luna pondered a moment then faced Lincoln. "Got any ideas bro?"
Lincoln then realized an important detail as he spoke. "I uh, don't think I should suggest any place."
"Huh?"
"I'm … out of cash."
Luna squinted at Sam who looked away out of guilt. "It's ok Linc, I'll pay up."
"No, you won't." Chunk interrupted. "Feast is on me loves. Made quite a hefty bundle hauling today so it's the least I could do."
"Really?"
"Oh yeah course. Just as long as you pick a decent place."
"Uh, how about Banger's and Mosh?", Lincoln suggested.
"Oho, nice choice mate, I fancy a waitress there actually. Alright then, let's head out shall we? Stomach's doing its own solo right now."
With an eager nod the group entered the Porsche while Chunk entered his van, the latter following close behind as they headed for their destination. Inside the silver Porsche at the backseat, Lincoln held Luna's hand tightly as the sky's waning light allowed them this simple sign of affection. To Luna though, it was more than enough to send her heart soaring as she hummed her song till they reached the restaurant.
Loud House, Front Porch Friday Night: Lynn Sr.
"Hm, ten forty-eight.", Lynn Sr. mumbled as he looked at his watch.
He sat on the porch steps holding a wrapped plate, waiting for Lincoln and Luna to return. Normally he'd be upset at the time and the fact his kids missed dinner, but a quick text that Chunk was treating his kids to a meal along with their friends alleviated his worry. He chuckled to himself, thinking of when he and Rita first met Chunk, while he warmed up to him immediately Rita was absolutely apprehensive about it all.
"How long did I have to watch him again before she trusted him?" Lynn Sr. thought. "Oh right, five weeks."
During his entire time spying all he saw was the big lug warning her about every minor detail about the dangers of concerts and how to protect yourself, much like he himself had done. Funny how things turn out, one second Rita wants to chug a lamp at him the next she's trying to set him up with one of her friends and here he was now, a warm home-cooked meal in hand as thanks for treating his kids.
"Is that them?", He muttered as he saw headlights coming down the street.
Sure enough it was, as a silver Porsche came up with Luna and Lincoln exiting followed by a van he recognized as Chunk's.
Lynn Sr. approached the group as Chunk handed Luna her guitar back. "Hey kids, how was the concert?"
"Rocking!", They both replied as they headed inside.
"See you Monday snowball!" Shouted Tabby as Sam drove away.
After watching Lincoln wave back before he headed inside Lynn Sr. moved to Chunk as he hopped back into his van. "Ello, Chunk."
"Mr. L." Chunk replied as Lynn Sr. handed him a plate. "And hello tomorrow's lunch. Thank ya kindly mate."
"Oh no problem at all, just thanks for watching my kids. So, how'd the concert go?"
Chunks face soured slightly. "Well the concert itself was fine but there was one fellow who sort of gave me a funny feeling."
"Oh?"
"No worries though, bloke came nowhere near Luna. Plus, even if I wasn't there, with how your boy stuck to her like glue I'd imagine she'd be fine either way."
"Heh, that's my Lincoln, growing into a fine young man."
"Aye that he is, real charmer too."
"You don't say?"
"Oh yeah, should have seen him at dinner. Luna's friends were practically manhandling him. I'd say the same for Luna too but I'm sure that was just her being protective and such."
"Haha! That's my boy, a regular lady killer!"
"Well I'll leave you to it Mr. L, I got an early work day tomorrow."
"Alright drive safe chap."
With a firm handshake between the two, Chunk took off while Lynn Sr. headed inside. After shutting off all the lights he made his way into his bedroom unaware that someone was watching him.
Luna and Luan's Room Friday Night
"Hey, there you are. What took you?", Luan weakly said, teetering back and forth from sleepiness.
"Sorry sis, lost track of time while we ate out." Luna replied as she changed into her nightwear. "So how were things at home?"
A wicked grin appeared on Luan. "Well Lynn was peeved you took off so early, that made my day. Oh, and Lori tried to have Leni convince her to change her mind."
Luna took a seat next to Luan. "How'd that work out?"
"*sigh* No go."
"Tch figures, well we'll show her once Lucy gets done with her … thing … *sniff* … *sniff sniff* … Uh Luan?"
"Yeah?"
"What did you do today?"
"Nothing much, why?"
Luna picked up Luan's bedsheets and took a light whiff. "Nothing?"
"Ok I may have … fooled around a bit with myself. Can you blame me? I finally had my moment with Lincoln yesterday and I'm still feeling the high from then."
"Heh, no worries there. Notice how the water was cold today?"
"Yeah, that was you?"
"Guilty as charged. Sort of had a little too much fun myself."
Luan pouted from remembering how cold the water was. "Next time just turn off the water while you're doing it. So anyway, how did things go with Lincoln?"
Luna handed Luan her cellphone and earbuds. "Listen to my ringtone set for Linc and find out, I got to do something really quick."
Luan watched as Luna headed for the door. "Where are you going?"
"To get my goodnight kiss heh, what else."
As she watched her sister leave the room Luan moved to Luna's contacts and clicked on Lincoln, moving through the options till she spotted the personal ringtone set. On clicking it a smile formed on her as she was graced with Lincolns singing accompanied by Luna's guitar. Outside in the hallway Luna watched as her father made his way towards his room, waiting to hear his door shut before she moved to Lincoln's.
Quietly she opened his door, cursing every slight creak that slipped from the hinges as she made her way inside.
"Hey.", Lincoln softly called out as Luna closed his door.
"Hey." Luna replied as she sauntered over to him. "So, you wanted to tell me something back at the restaurant?"
He sat up. "Yeah, you see the thing is … I have feelings for o-"
Luna placed her finger to his mouth to shush him.
"It's ok Linc I know there are others.", She said, deciding to play it covertly like Luan.
"Oh come on, you too?"
"Heh, I'm guessing the other girls know too?"
"Yes, some more than others. Do I suck that badly at keeping it a secret?"
"Ha, no you don't Linc. Don't know about the others but as for me well, a sister just knows."
"I'm sorry, I know it isn't fair. No, that's not the right word. Deplorable? Yeah that's more like it."
"Linc really, it's fine bro."
"How can it be?"
"Well, I am a pretty carefree spirit."
"Well … I can't argue with that."
"And I'm sure if the others love you as much as I do they're ok too."
"Actually, they are."
"See? No worries then, just follow your heart bro. I did, and you know how happy I am right now."
"I guess you got a point. Thanks Luna."
"Anytime. So … think I can snag myself a goodnight kiss?"
Lincoln smirked. "Snag away."
Immediately Luna pounced on him, stealing his breath away as her tongue protruded into his mouth, wanting to make a memorable impression that would help her group out if Lynn really did go her own way. Seconds ticked away until out of the corner of her eye Luna saw Linc reach out to cover his crotch, signaling a very good mission accomplished in her mind. Before temptation could get the better of her, she released him from her clutches, leaving a panting pile of tensed up slash aroused man before her.
"Hm, hope you liked it Lincy~." Said Luna with a smug look as she headed for the door.
Lincoln struggled to speak while catching his breath. "I … I … Yeah, I loved it … Goodnight Luna."
"Goodnight."
Luna exited the room, blowing a kiss before she finally closed his door and moved down the hallway humming her performed song once again. Meanwhile Lincoln moved his hands away and saw the massive tent now formed under his sheets. Sighing, he laid back and tried his best to go to sleep, succeeding eventually only because of the thought of his reoccurring dream surfaced in his mind.
"What will you have to say to me now?", He mumbled as his eyes closed.
AN
Ah geez, I originally thought this would end at like 11k-12k words not 16k+. Not sure if you guys like large or short chapters, so let me know which you prefer or if you don't care long as a chapter comes out, via pm preferably. Also got a backlog of questions which really gives me a warm feeling. I will promptly answer them in order of story importance then in order sent if the first doesn't apply. Also for Halloween you guys have one of two options you can ask of me, first being to make the next chapter a short of one of the many reasons Lucy loves Lincoln so, second the actual chapter when its Halloween in my story being extra long but Halloween will have passed already by that time. Note that either option does NOT affect the main story's plot so don't worry about things changing. Lastly but not least, the silver Porsche is a shout out to another writer of the Loud House I fancy Big Diesel. If you can't figure out which story it's from then you might worry me a bit haha. Alright guys, see you next chapter.
