A twenty-two years old girl was cleaning a little six years old boy's injuries, the little one was nervous, she was angry with him.

-Dang it Brandon ¿Why are you still getting in fights, just look at you now, even your frontal teeth got cracked but I must say it doesn't look bad.

-Trust me, this is nothing compared to what I did to that other idiot, let's see how tough he looks now with a broken arm and leg.

-Language Brandon! Or do your want soup in your mouth again?

-Ok ok! I'm sorry, even so, he deserved it, no body calls me Beaver's teeth and gets away with it unharmed.

-(Sigh) Brandon, I have already told you to not let yourself get provoked for silly insults.

-… I'm sorry

The girl looked at the little one, he had sad eyes at that moment, she immediately carried him in her arms.

-It's ok my little boy, just promise me you will be more responsible for now on.

Brandon nodded his head.

-Excellent! Remember that when we finally move, we need to show good education in our new home.

-Alright! I can't wait, it's the place you have always dreaming right? I'm sure it will be awesome! And don't worry, once I can take a job, I will be able to help you to reach the goal faster.

-(giggles) Brandon, I told to leave that to me, you only need to be a boy and have fun.

The little white haired boy hugged the most important person in his life, she returned the hug, the love they felt for each other had no equal, even their hearts were beating at the same time.

-Thank you Helen, I love you

-And I love you my little snow hair.

…..

Brandon opened his eyes and raised from the bed, he was sweating and looked a little agitated, he quickly looked at his surroundings, he was inside his room in the Loud house attic, he quickly composed, he covered his eyes with his hand while sighing:

-¿The dream again uh? ¿For how long it will keep haunting me I wonder?

-Hmmmmmmm

That sound made Brandon to immediately look next to him, right there was Lana, peacefully sleeping, drooling a little. He remembered he once again let her sleep with him, he normally reject her since one night she decided to bring all her reptiles with her, Brandon still had nightmares about a snake so close to his face. That night however, it was raining outside with loud lightnings, just remembering the boys and girls at the orphanage being afraid made him accept the little one company again but with absolutely no reptiles condition which she accepted. Almost by instinct, she nuzzled his little sister hair, it would be a big lie not to admit she looked cute when she was sleeping.

-Hmmmm, this feels a little nostalgic, it's almost as if you were me and I were…

Brandon' smile detracted a little after thinking that last word in what he was saying, he immediately left Lana's hair alone and resumed his sleep, trying to not thing about… her anymore.

-Damn it Lana! ¿Why you and… her make me remember her so much?

….

It was a agitated Saturday in the Mall, Brandon was running and jumping everywhere giving flyers to every person, many of them greeted him back, Many people already recognize the boy there and in the neighborhood, just like in Hatzeltuki, it was perfect, he normally didn't like the attention but being known helped him to get more jobs.

By Lunch time he was eating a delicious meal in the food court.

-This is really good, I can't deny it, Mr. Lynn sandwiches are out of this world, he should be a Chef, maybe I can recommend him in the restaurant where I wash the dishes sometimes.

-¿Brandon?- A Feminine voice said a few steps away from him, he turned to see who it was and found the most pretty girl in the Loud house (with due respect to the other sisters)

-Hi Leni ¿What are you doing here?

-Oh! Like I'm here too see if there are discounts in my favorite fashion shop, Callita! There is a dress I like so much but it cost 90 dollars, I can't afford that much for now.

-Callita? Don't you mean Calleon?

-Yes! You are so smart Brandon.

-Oh, no Leni, is not that impressive, anyway, there are no discounts for now.

-¿How do you know?

-I'm helping the owner to deliver flyers today and I didn't see any discounts.

-Ohhhhh, like today it's not my lucky day…- Leni said very disappointed and looking at the floor, the boy observed for some moments, he couldn't help to feel a little sad by looking at that pretty face sad, it was like telling a little boy that the toy he so much wanted was out of stock.

Not losing time, Brandon searched in his pockets and quickly found what he needed, he extended a pair of coupons to Leni, the blonde one raised her sight to her brother.

-Those are… ¿What are those? - Leni innocently asked, Brandon almost hit his forehead with his arm, since weeks ago, he learned to keep up with Leni's…. slow thinking, he didn't know if it was something natural but he understood it was not her fault being like that, besides. To he him Leni was maybe the most sweet and innocent teenager he ever met, he couldn't see himself mat at her or calling her cruel nick names like dummy or slowpoke.

-(Sigh) No Leni, Mrs. Bridget gave me these for regularly helping her, these are 50% off coupons for any product that cost $100 or lower in her store.

Leni looked at Brandon and blinked twice.

-(Sigh again) Ok, with one of these little papers, you can purchase two dresses, pair of shoes, accessories or whatever you want for half of the price, as long as they don't cost more that $100.00, just like that dress you want, with one of these papers, it will cost $45.00 instead $90.00

Leni's eyes widened to impossible levels, with shaking hands, she took the coupons from her little brother's hand, she looked at them for some seconds, looked at her brother disbelief.

-¿Are you really giving me these papers? ¿Do they really do what you said?

-Of course, Leni and yes, they do what I said ¿Why would I lie to you?

Leni lowered her face again.

-Well, there was one time someone gave me something like this and I was fooled and embarrassed in the store, it was not nice- Leni said very sad. She didn't want to not trust her brother but the memories of how much she cried in her room that day still followed her.

Brandon raised an eyebrow, he felt really annoyed of what he just heard and wanted to know more.

-Leni, tell me who…

-Oh, look who it is! It's Miss SLL!

Brandon and Leni turned to see who was talking, both of them saw a teenager, probably the same age as Leni, black hair, nice dressing, the boy had to admit she was attractive but… just like Chandler, all in her scream narcissism and snob, just by looking at her, the white-haired boy knew he would not like that girl at all, Brandon gave a quick sight at Leni, she looked uncomfortable, even so, she smiled and spoke:

-He… hello ¿How are you?

-It's not your business but I'm fine.

-That's nice… I want to introduce you my…

-Save it SLL, you had already introduced me your brother Lincoln long ago, are you telling me you forgot? Dang it, you really are slow.

-¿What? No, this is not…

-Actually Miss, I'm not Lincoln, mi name is Brandon. His Twin brother, I guess you spend so much time applying make up to your face to not being updated in this little community's news, it was even on TV and the newspaper. I don't blame you anyway, I guess make up is needed since not many have that natural beauty Leni has.

Both Leni and the other girl surprised looked at the boy, while Leni was blushing for her brother's compliment, the black-haired girl was full of rage.

-Hey! ¿Who do you think you are brat?

-Someone who doesn't appreciates Leni being insulted, by the way, what "SLL" means? I don't need to be a genius to know it's not a nice nick name.

The girl maliciously smiled, he turned to see Leni and said:

-¿It's not obvious? Slow Leni Loud, a well-earned nick name if you ask me, SLL, be careful with those coupons you have there, you don't want to repeat that incident do you? I can't remember the last time my friends and I laughed so hard, I really can't believe you thought the coupons I gave you were real, they were made with crayons, CRAYONS! HAHAHAHAHAHA.

-I still think it was not funny at all- the fashion girl said.

-It was for me and be careful, thinking could be painful for you since it's obvious you don't do it regularly

-¿Why are you so mean with me Natalie? I never did anything to you! Leni almost scream, tears were starting to come out.

Natalie caress Leni's cheek, and with the evilest smile Brandon ever saw in his life, she answered:

-Because I can, only looking at you sickens me, ¿How is possible and idiot like you always beats me in every fashion show at School? ¿How is possible everyone thinks you are prettier than me?

Leni didn't know what to say, fear took over her, she hated herself for not having that fighting sense Lori had, it was always her who put Natalie in her place but at that moment she was… she was alone.

-Somebody please help me- She thought with no hope.

-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Both girls heard Brandon laughing and looked at him confused.

-¿JEALOUSY? ¿REALLY? OH MY GOD! THAT'S SO CLISHE! For one moment I thought that Leni maybe offended you in any way, involuntary of course, or maybe she forgot a promise to you, damn, I even thought you swinged the other side and only wanted her attention, not that I would be surprised but really? ¿JEALOUSY? ALL OF THIS BECAUSE YOU ARE A BITCH AND SORE LOSER? Damn! It's so pathetic that is not even funny… what the Hell I will laugh anyway.

Brandon Kept laughing while the girl was looking at him with fire in her eyes, she was not going to let that brat make fun of her, she approached to him and tried to slap him, Brandon was prepared in case something like that would happen, he was ready to dodge but much to his surprise, Leni stopped Natalie's hand.

-Hey! ¿What do you think you are doing SL…

It was not a slap, it was a full punch directly to her cheek, every person who were watching the confrontation or walking around observed the scene, all of them were shocked, Natalie fell to the floor and starting to stoke her now red cheek.

-My name is not SLL! Is Leni Loud! And there is no way I'm going to let a mean girl like you lay a single finger on my little brother, I swear that if you try it again, there will not be enough make up in the world to hide what I'm going to do to your face!

Brandon kept looking at Leni… it only lasted a pair of seconds but in that moment, he could swear he saw a silhouette besides the pretty blonde girl, a silhouette of a girl he knew very well, a feeling of Deja Vu took over him. Satisfied, Leni turned over to see her brother still in shock and said:

-Ok, ¿How about we go to the fashion shop and then I buy you a Smoothie?... Brandon?

Brandon sight was still on Leni, but in front of him was not Leni, there she was… SHE, as beautiful as he remembered her.

-He… Hel…

-¿Hel? Leni asked confused but she soon noticed that Natalie stood up and started to run to attack her, Brandon noticed her as well and recovering from his shock state, as fast as he could, he ran besides the blonde girl and with a heavy kick to the stomach, he sent Natalie flying a few meters, she started to scream in pain with some drool coming from her mouth.

-You are not hurting my sis… I mean Leni you bitch!

-Ughh – was all the girl could say due the pain, knowing she would not stand in a while, Brandon turned around to see Leni who immediately embraced him.

-Little brother! You saved me! Thank you so much!

-I… I just returned the favor, it's not big deal.

The blonde girl didn't Brandon let go, he was starting to feel embarrassed since every person were watching them.

-Ahhh, hmmmm, Oh yeah! We have to go to the shop or somebody might take your dress Leni, there is only one left.

-Really? Oh no!- Leni screamed and started to run to the shop, but she gave a quick glance to Brandon and said:

-By the way, we will have a conversation about your vocabulary Brandon, is not good to say all nasty words!

Leni kept running, Brandon ran after her immediately, thanking how innocent was Leni, not slow or dummy, just very innocent, he would never think anything wrong about her.

-¿Why did I saw Helen in her? - he wondered while running.

….

In the night, Leni was brushing her hair while silently singing, a big smile in her face, Lori then entered in the room after her date with Bobby.

-Hi Leni, ¿How did it go? Oh my gosh! You got that dress? But how? It came out recently to have discount.

-¿Oh that? Its all thanks to Brandon, he gave me a little paper to get it half price, this one was not fake yay!

Lori, even tough she was happy for her sister, she got a little sad after remembering that day Leni was pranked, the only reason she or Lynn didn't beat Natalie to a pulp was because Leni stopped them, sometimes that girl's heart was too big for her own good.

-Really? I think I will talk to him if he can get me one of those coupons.

-Don't worry for that, he gave me two, one is for you of course.

Leni gave Lori the coupon.

-Wow… Thanks Leni, ¿Are you sure?

-Like I'm very sure, I now there is a purse you want and don't forget to thank Brandin for it later.

-¿Brandin? – Lori asked raising an eyebrow.

-Yes! I gave him that cute nickname, but don't tell him yet, I will call him like that once he loves me.

-Leni… Brandon loves y…

-Lori, please, I'm not the smarter girl here but I do know Brandon doesn't love me, I know we get a long well but I'm sure he doesn't feel the love I want him to have for me.

-He gave you the coupons, that's something ¿Don't you think?

-A nice gesture for someone, I do that too, there is a difference between that and love Lori.

Lori noticed Leni feeling down, she hugged her immediately.

-You really love him very much don't you?

-I know he needs love and caring and I have tons to give… I wish he gives me a chance.

-He will Leni, just wait for it.

Both sisters kept hugging each other without notice the white-haired listening next to the door, he couldn't help to feel guilty, he slowly go upstairs his room.

-I'm sorry Leni… but that won't happen, I can't let it happen, the moment I feel… love for you or start seeing you like family… or anybody else in this house, at that moment I will leave, for your own good and mine.