The next day at the mall...
[Leni sat at the food court sipping on a smoothie with a look on her face until she was approached by a familiar figure]
Leni: Becky?
Becky: Hey, Leni… Do you mind if I sit with you?
Leni: I guess not.
[Becky sat across from the blonde before she spoke]
Becky: You still feeling a bit down from last night?
Leni: How did you know?
Becky: It's been a day.
Leni: Listen… I didn't want to hurt you, but Chaz came onto me, I didn't know what to do...
Becky: Do you like him?
[Leni blushed and looked away]
Becky: I'm only asking you this as your friend.
Leni: I don't know...
Becky: How about we go for a walk? It'll help ease your nerves.
Leni: That sounds reasonable.
[The two girls got up from the seats and started walking until they were outside the mall.]
Becky: Listen, Leni… I know the way I reacted was a bit off...but if you do like Chaz, I won't get in the way. I like you better as a friend.
Leni: Do you really mean it?
Becky: Of course I do...
[Just then, as they were walking through downtown, they heard a commotion coming from a nearby alleyway.]
Leni: What's going on?
Becky: I don't know! Let's go see!
[The two girls reached the source of the noise and to their shock, there was Malik and Antonia, and they were torturing someone]
Malik: Alright you fat asshole! I know you were making out with Leni! Antonia told me all about it!
Chaz: Woah, man! I don't know what you're talking about!
Antonia: Wow! Not only is this fat ass a pig, but he's a lying pig as well!
[Malik gave Chaz another punch on his stomach]
Chaz: Oooh! That's gonna leave a mark!
Malik: If you won't tell us, I'll break both of your arms until you do!
[Leni and Becky were quite horrified at the sight of their friend being ridiculed and beaten up that Leni decided to step forward]
Leni: HEY! You leave that boy alone!
[Antonia and Malik turned around and saw the two girls staring at them]
Malik: Hey, Baby girl! How's Becky been treating you? Especially after you cheated on her...
Leni: I didn't cheat on her!
Antonia: Oh, come on! I heard it all from you, and I told Malik here about it! You really don't know when to stop letting yourself go, do you?
Leni: Stop it!
[Leni started to tear up while Becky stepped forward]
Becky: Don't you say those things about Leni!
Antonia: Or what? You gonna start a revolution, you commie bitch?
Leni: Hey! Don't you call her a commie...whatever that means!
Malik: You know, if you just stayed with me instead of this...duo of idiots, then you wouldn't be in this mess!
[Leni's blood started to boil. Then she raised her fist and gave her ex a good punch in the jaw. Antonia stood right in front of Malik and eyed her former friend]
Antonia: You really should control your anger, Leni…
Leni: Shut up! You're the reason that I'm a complete monster! You abandoned me!
Antonia: You brought this onto yourself, girl! So don't go blaming me for all those unfortunate circumstances!
[In response, Leni charged at Antonia and tackled her to the ground while Chaz got up and pinned Malik to the wall on the other side of the alleyway]
Leni: Then how about you explain that mark on my fucking face, you asshole!
Antonia: Ugh, get off of me! Your breath smells like unicorn barf and crap! W-w-well, I-
Leni: No answer, huh?! Well I think that says it all!
Antonia: You?! Think?! That's a good one! With such a tiny brain, you can't even think at all!
[Leni gave Antonia a blow to her nose, breaking it]
Leni: Say that again! I dare you, I quadruple dare you!
Antonia: I don't think I need to say anything else.
[Antonia broke free of Leni's grasp and gave her a backhand slap across the face, causing her to fall to her side]
Chaz: LENI!
[Chaz was so distracted that he didn't see Malik kick him in the stomach so hard that his sent him flying back towards the other wall. Malik then walked over to Leni and stood over her before pulling the top of her dress down, exposing her bra]
Malik: You shouldn't have tried to fight back at Malik, baby girl. Now Antonia and I are gonna teach you a lesson. I'm more of a man than that weak little fat ass!
[Just then, Leni's eyes went red with fury and she grabbed Malik's face before throwing him against the wall. She then walked over and punched his face numerous times until it was nearly unrecognizable. Swollen bloody lips, a few teeth knocked out, a black eye, and some bruises on his face]
[Antonia tried to run away as well, but Chaz tripped her with his leg before laying on her with all the strength he had left]
Antonia: AHH! GET THIS FAT SACK OF LARD OFF OF ME, MALIK!
Chaz: As Ace Savvy would say…'your gambling days are done'.
[At that moment, Leni was running out of fight]
Leni: Any last words, you dirty perverted retard?!
[Malik tried to say something, but only managed to mumble due to his swollen lips]
Becky: Leni! Stop! It's over!
[Leni turned to Becky who walked over to the blonde and looked into her eyes]
Becky: Leni, It's time to stop. Malik has had enough. It's time for this rough Leni to be gone for good.
[Leni let out a sniffle before turning to Malik and Antonia again with a look of anger]
Leni: I want the both of you to stay away from me, my friends and my family, you got it? If you don't, I will have my family put a restraining order against you.
Antonia: I can't move unless fatty gets off of me.
[Chaz rolled off of Antonia, allowing her to stand up again. Malik managed to speak]
Malik: Help...me...Toni.
[Antonia walked over to Malik and lifted him off the ground before glaring at Leni]
Antonia: Have fun with your mundane family life, Leni Loud.
[Leni said nothing else and watched as Antonia carried Malik out of the alleyway]
Becky: Come on, Leni… Let's take Chaz to a doctor.
Leni: How about we take him to my house? I'm sure my sister Lisa will make him all better.
[Becky nodded and the two girls walked next to Chaz before carrying him towards the Loud house]
Leni: [Walks into the house with Becky] Hi guys. Is Lisa upstairs?
Lynn Sr.: What happened to him?
Becky: Antonia and Malik happened to him! That's what!
Rita: [Gasps] What?!
Lynn Sr.: What did he do to my sweetheart?!
Leni: I don't think that matters… But I think he's learned his lesson.
Lynn Sr.: [sighs] I sure hope so! No one ever lays a hand on any of my children!
Leni: But what about Bobby?
Lynn Sr.: That's a different story!
Leni: [Turns to Becky] Let's go take Chaz to my room.
[The 2 girls started carrying Chaz to Lori and Leni's room, as they left, Lynn Sr. turned back to Rita]
Lynn Sr.: I'm getting worried about Leni…
Rita: Same here.. Ever since she hung out with those ill-mannered kids at her school, she's been aggressive towards people including her own family. She even punched you into the face a while back.
Lynn Sr.: Please...don't remind me.
Rita: Then again, she's acting like her normal self when she came home just now.
Lynn Sr.: Yeah…
Meanwhile in Lori and Leni's room…
Leni: Okay, you can put him on my bed. I'll go get Lisa. [Goes to the other room]
Becky: [She picks up Chaz and puts him on Leni's bed] Rrrggh. He is too heavy.
Chaz: That's over exaggerating it, don't you think?
Becky: [Startled] Ah!
Lori: Let me give you a hand.
Becky: [Turns around and noticing Lori beside her, startled] Ah! Sure.
Lori: Alright, so what happened there? Chaz literally looks awful, no offense.
Chaz: None taken… Ouch.
Becky: Chaz was being tortured by Leni's ex-friend and ex boyfriend.
Lori: Oh my…
Chaz: And they called me awful names, too. And I sat on Antonia to keep her from moving.
Lori: Oh…
Becky: Yeah…
[Then Leni comes back into the room with Lisa.]
Lisa: Greetings, my first and second eldest siblings' associates.
Becky: Hey, Lisa! So, you probabl-
Lisa: Yes, I know. You guys had gotten into a disagreement with Leni's former friends and beau. [Comes a bit closer to Chaz.] Leni told me all about it.
Becky: What are you gonna do?
Lisa: I'm going to check on Chaz for a bit. I got some bandaids and my first aid kit.
Leni: Ugh! I swear, why won't Antonia and Malik ever leave me alone? Oh, Lisa! Did I tell you that he pulled my dress down revealing my bra?!
Lisa: He did what?!
Leni: He pulled down my dress revealing my bra!
Lisa: Yes, I know! That was a rhetorical question.
Lori: Who does that jerk think he is? Harassing a defenseless young girl like that? I've literally got half a mind to knock out all of his teeth and have someone make them into a bracelet!
Leni: I know! I never thought Malik would stoop so low!
Becky: Well, from what I saw, I don't think they're going to be any more trouble to us… I think Leni made sure of that.
Lori: I hope so. [The girls continued to clean up Chaz.]
Later that afternoon…
Lynn Sr.: Leni! Come downstairs! We need to have a talk with you!
Leni: Yes, dad? Am I in trouble again?
Lynn Sr.: No honey… We're just gonna talk about what you've been through.
Leni: Oh...okay then.
[Leni sat down with the rest of the family.]
Lynn Sr.: First of all, we want you to know that your recent encounter Downtown was very uncalled for...but it wasn't your fault.
Rita: That's true, honey. Those two kids from your school were picking on one of your friends, and you stepped in to help him.
Leni: Yeah...but one of them tried to-
Rita: We know that, Leni...but you fought back.
Lynn: Yeah, I'd pretty much do the same thing if some boy tried to lay his hands on me.
Lincoln: Alright, the point is we're really worried about you. We're your family, and we have have to help you with your behavior.
Leni: Well...I think after what happened Downtown, I don't feel really angry anymore… In fact, I think I feel calmer compared to the last few weeks.
Lana: Really? Just like that?
Leni: Yeah, I think all the fight's gone out of me for good this time.
Lola: How can you be so sure about that?
Lisa: I think it's clear that Leni's recent encounter with Antonia and Malik has finally cured her of her...dark side.
Leni: Yeah...it has... I've been acting like a complete idiot for these past few weeks because of those guys. But now that they're out of my life for good, I want to go back to being that caring girl I was before.
Lincoln: Well, then we're glad the old Leni is back with us. [Smiles a bit with him the rest of the family embracing Leni]
Lori: I literally couldn't agree more.
Chaz: Welcome back, Leni!
[Leni turns around to see Chaz and Becky watching her from upstairs before running up the stairs and embracing the former and took a look at Becky, who gave her a small smile]
Becky: It's quite alright, Leni. Chaz and I talked things out while you were downstairs. Besides, it's been a great time, but I don't think I'm ready to be dating girls.
Leni: Oh… Well, thanks, Becky.
Becky: [Yawns] You're welcome. I'm gonna go and hit the hay. But, where should I sleep?
Leni: [Thinks a bit] Hm… wait! What about Lincoln's room? It's been a long time since he let someone else sleep in there. The last people were Lynn and Lucy.
Becky: I'd appreciate that...thanks! But, hold on! What should I wear to bed?
Leni: Uh.. look in my slide of the closet to see. I have some cute nightgowns!
Becky: Alright. [Walks to the closet and browses on Leni's side]
Leni: I'm gonna go and take a shower. See you in a few, guys. [She gets her pajamas from her bed before walking out of her and Lori's room]
Lisa: Well, have a good one, second eldest sibling. I'm heading off to slumberland myself. [Lisa walks out of Leni and Lori's room]
Lori: I'm gonna go text with Bobby in the backyard. It's better to have some privacy when doing so. [Walks out of the room]
Chaz: So, I guess I'm alone for a bit…[After a few minutes, he takes out this phone.]
[Then he gets up from the bed, goes to the front of the bathroom door, waiting for Leni to come out, Leni has came out of the bathroom and jumped back if Chaz was watching her.]
Leni: Oh! Hey, Chaz, what are you doing here? [Which caused Chaz's face face to be burned with embarrassment.]
Chaz: I...just wanted to wait for you… See how you were doing.
Leni: Really?
Chaz: Well, yeah.
Leni: Okay then… [Then she walks towards her room and starts using the towel to dry her hair...indirectly exposing her body to Chaz, who decided to shield his eyes from this beauty.]
Chaz: Uh, Leni… Not to sound rude or anything, but could you please cover yourself?
Leni: Why?! Do I have a zit on my body?!
Chaz: No no no no, I-
Leni: I'M UGLY!
[Leni ran back into her room]
[After a few minutes of drying her hair, she puts her sleeping clothes on and ties her hair into a ponytail.]
Leni: You can come in now. Also, I didn't find any zits on me. [Chaz comes back in, still looking a bit worried.]
Chaz: Oh, uh, hey Leni..
Leni: Hey… I'm about to go to bed...can I sleep with you?
[Chaz's eyes widened as Leni said those words.]
Chaz: Uh...uh...sure?
Leni: Yay! Thank you, Chaz.
[Leni gave Chaz a kiss on his lips and crawled into her bed with him before both teens closed their eyes and went off to dreamland]
[When Lori came back in, she saw her sister and their friend together in the same bed, but didn't want to wake them up and simply tip-toed into her own bed]
The next morning… it is now Sunday. Leni had slept in, it is now about to be 12, as she was waking up, she smelled the scent of breakfast being cooked.
Leni: [Yawns, then sniffs a bit more] Hmm…[She gets up from the bed and starts walking to the kitchen to see what was going on. Her family and Becky were seated at the dinner table and Chaz was in the kitchen with Lynn Sr.]
Leni: Hey guys, what's going on? [At that same moment, Chaz turns around with food in his hands.]
Chaz: Morning Leni..Uhh.. I made you some breakfast, your favorite… Well, actually, your dad made it, but I just wanted to bring you some...if that's okay with you.
Leni: [Smiles] Awww, Chaz! [Chaz walks over to her, hands her the plate, smiles.] Uhhh...
Chaz: Hmm? You forgot to say something?
Leni: What..? [Realization hits] Oh yeah! Thank you! [Kisses Chaz's forehead and walks to the next scene]
Chaz: You're welcome… [Blushes at Leni]
Later that morning… Leni was on her bed and looking through her Instagram feed…
Leni: Ugh.. no.. boring… that's so last year... [Stops a bit, gasps] Carol Pingrey took a new selfie?! Yes, girl! Lori could neve- [Then Lori clears her throat and stares at Leni]
Lori: "LORI COULD NEVER" what?! Girl, I don't wanna start another feud with Carol! AGAIN?! [Calms down a bit] The last thing I need is selfie drama.
Leni: [Startled] AHHH!
Lori: But I do admit that she does look good in that photo like she always does. And learn to love who you are. [Smiles]
Leni: I know.
Lori: And speaking of Carol, she's coming over today actually around like, 2 or 3. We're gonna help out with a couple of her… "things". Will you?
Leni: [Gets off of her phone and thinks] I guess. It's been a long time since I've last seen her.
Lori: Alright!. [Lori smiles a bit and walks out of the bedroom.]
Later on that morning, Carol's car starts rolling into the driveway, which Vanzilla was by parked by the curb. Carol gets out of the car with a beaming smile on her face and starts walking towards The Loud House. Lincoln was in the living room, reading comics and minding his own business until he heard a knock on the door.
Lincoln: Long time, no see, Carol? What are you doing here?
Carol: Oh, hey Lincoln. I came here because me and Lori are gonna do a "project" today and we were originally going to go to the library by my house but it was being repainted.
Lincoln: Alright.. [He lets Carol walk into the house]
Carol: Lori! I'm here! Hmm?
Lincoln: Oh yeah, she's getting ready at the moment. So you can take a seat on the couch until she comes out.
Carol: ...Ok? [Sits down on the couch]
Lincoln: So, I'm gonna go back to my room. Catch you later. [Walks upstairs to his room]
Then Leni walks downstairs and a bit surprised to see Carol on the couch.
Leni: Ah! Hey, Carol! How's it going with you?
Carol: [Turns around and sees Leni smiling at her] Hello, Leni.. just fine.. I guess..
Leni: What's wrong? You miss living in Texas? Don't you?
Carol: It's not about Texas... It's about my ex, Derek. Do you know how to get over him?
Leni: I had this guy, no, it's not Chaz. His name was Malik and he treated me like I was a object! He said how hot I was almost every time! Then I found his true colors and punched him in the face SO money times that his tooth was knocked out, a black eye and… you know the rest…
Carol: I really don't and I thought you were gonna tell me how to get over your ex?
Leni: I did! [Realization hits] Oh wait… well, do something that makes you happy like going to the mall with your friends, do fashion designs, watch a movie and so much more.
Carol: Thanks, Leni! [Then Lori starts walking downstairs]
Lori: Hey, Carol! It's so good to see you again!
Carol: Haha, same! [She gets up from the couch and hugs Lori tighty]
Lori: I've missed you so much. I'm really glad that you moved back to Royal Woods! How was Dallas going for you?
Carol: I missed you and Leni too and it was awesome! I felt so weird living in there, like… I didn't fit into the crowd, if you know I mean. I like the South but it... [Carol rambles on as Leni dazed.]
[When latter (Carol) said, "I didn't fit into the crowd" that, Leni was getting flashbacks from her being in the bad crowd, she was thinking about it the whole time Carol talked.]
Carol: ….And that's why we moved back to Michigan…
Lori: That's interesting and quite a long story you got there… I think my legs literally fell asleep..
Carol: Well, that's great!
Lori: Uh-
Carol: [continues talking] Anyways, me and my family are going to have a welcome-back party on tomorrow!
Leni: Oh, that's nice! Can we come?
Carol: Of course you can! The party starts at 4 P.M. tomorrow!
Leni: Yay! Can we bring Chaz as well?
Carol: Who's Chaz?
Leni: He's a friend of Lori's...
Carol: Sure, if he wants to.
Leni: Great! I'll go ask him right now! [She takes out her phone and starts calling Chaz, luckily he picks it up.]
Chaz: [On the phone] Hey? What do you need, Leni?
Leni: Carol just moved back into town and her family is throwing a welcome home party tomorrow! Do you wanna come?
Chaz: Uh… well, I have go to my grandma's to rake her leaves in the backyard.
Leni: There's going to be deviled eggs there!
Chaz: Did you say deviled eggs? I'm in!
Leni: Yep. [Puts her phone down and whispers to Carol] Is there gonna be deviled eggs? That's the only way to make Chaz come.
Carol: Uh..
Leni: Okay, thanks! [Goes back on the phone] Yes, there is!
Chaz: Awesome!
Leni: [Hangs up] I asked him. So… what should be the theme of the party?
Carol: [Thinks for a bit] Hmm...I don't think welcome back parties really have a theme.
Leni: Good point.
[The next day, Leni, Chaz, and Lori arrived at Carol's house after school.]
Leni: Oh, this will be so fun! [She turns to Lori and Chaz, then knocks on the door]
Carol: [Opens the door and sees Leni, Lori and Chaz smiling] Oh! Hey y'all! Glad you guys could come!
Leni: Of course; why wouldn't we?
Carol: Another thing. You're about 20 minutes early… we haven't finished decorating yet.
Leni: Oh...
Carol: You guys wanna help out?
Leni: Sure! I have some great ideas for the party.
Chaz: Alright!
Lori: Fine by me.
Carol: Great! Come right in!
[The trio walked right into Carol's house and got to work helping her setting up the decorations in the living room.]
[After about fifteen minutes, everything was done.]
Leni: Wow! It looks totes amazing!
Chaz: Chaz like!
Lori: That is literally a masterpiece!
Carol: I love it! Thank you guys so much! [She runs back to the trio and hugs them]
Lori: Thanks...but you can thank Leni for all of this.
Leni: [Smiles widely] OM-Gosh…Aww.. Thank you Carol.
Carol: Oh, you're welcome. [Then a knock on the door was heard] Hmmm, I wonder who it is..
[As she opened the door, Carol's old neighbors showed up with gifts.]
Female neighbor: Hi! Welcome back to Michigan! We missed you!
Male neighbor: Yeah! It's nice to have you back!
[Other neighbors started clamoring around Carol how they missed her.]
Carol: Okay! That's enough! Now come in, everybody! [All of the neighbors went into the house.]
[At that same second, Carol's mother and father had came out, a mid-aged woman with black hair and purplish lipstick and a middle-aged man with dark blonde haired showed up.]
Mrs. Pingrey: Carolina, sweetie. We thought you were going to throw a welcome back party not some High School party.
Carol: Mom... It's not a high school party. I know it looks like one, but it's welcoming back party. Let's just say that Leni has made some major adjustments.
Mr. Pingrey: I must say, she really has.
Leni: Thanks, Mr. Pingrey. I've had plenty of experience party planning for my family.
Mrs. Pingrey: Do you hear that? She's a family girl.
Carol: Well, everyone, I think that's enough introductions...let's get this party started!
Lori: Yeah!
[The song "Call Me Maybe" began to play on the jukebox and everybody started dancing.]
Lori: Woah! I wish Bobby was here. I think he'd enjoy this!
[Just then the doorbell rang, much to Carol's confusion. She walked through the crowd and reached the door before answering it to find a familiar face.]
Carol: Oh… Hi, Derek.
Derek: Hey...Carol. I was in the neighborhood and heard that you're moving back here...
Carol: Well...here I am. [chuckles]
Derek: So...you set up this whole party by yourself?
Carol: Um….not really… I've had some help from Lori, Leni, and Chaz...but mostly Leni.
Derek: Okay...is there room for one more?
Carol: Sure… You can come in and dance with us like old times.
Derek: That would be nice, Carol.
[Carol took Derek's hand and guided him onto the dance floor]
[As Derek came and danced with Carol, Leni danced with Chaz]
Leni: C'mon, Chaz… Dancing is good exercise for you! I mean, not to be offensive or anything.
Chaz: [Laughs a bit] It's no big deal, Leni! I mean, I could lose a few pounds, anyway!
[Just then the doorbell rang again, and Leni opened it to find Becky with Tad holding hands]
Leni: Becky? Tad? What are you-?
Becky: Well, let's just say he paid me a little visit at your house earlier today...and I thought we'd hang out here for a bit.
Tad: I wanted to ask her out earlier, but I didn't want to butt in on your relationship at the time.
Becky: He ask me out and I thought I'd give it a go.
Leni: That's totes super, you guys! Come right in!
[Just as Becky and Tad went inside, they saw Chaz dancing and swinging his shirt around...causing Leni to blush like crazy]
Leni: Chaz...
[Chaz snapped out of his excitement and looked at Leni with shame before putting his shirt back on]
Chaz: Sorry about that...I guess I got a little too into groove.
Leni: Don't worry about it… We all get a little excited sometimes.
[Leni then pinched Chaz's cheeks]
[Just then, the next song started playing. The familiar slow eighties tune of Spandau Ballet's True.]
Chaz: Leni?
[Chaz extended his arm to the dumb blonde, and she gladly took it before they both waltzed on the dance floor.]
Chaz: I'm glad to see Leni as she is.
Leni: I know you do, Chaz...and I wouldn't want to be anyone else but me.
[With that, both teens slowly kissed each other on the lips as they danced]
[The camera zooms out of Carol's house, the whole neighborhood and fades to black.]
Leni: And this is my story. It was a totes crazy one, but I learned many lessons! Don't mess around with people that treat you like crud...or was it to be thankful for who you already have? Well, anyway I learned to be myself and nobody else. Bye-bye everyone! Walks and disappears into the white background*
The End.