The day following that rave the other night, Lincoln and I awaken. The two of us decide to take a dip in the pool. And yes, the house I'm currently in at the time of writing this chapter has always had a swimming pool. While relaxing, someone knocks on the front door and it's answered by another one of my family. There are two cartoon girls at the door ready to go swimming, and they ask if they could swim in our pool. Whoever answered the door calls me and tells me what's going on. I ask if they could consider using our neighbor's pool, but they're gone. The two have provided a distraction. And rushed inside. I'm informed about it, but it's already too late.

?: CANNONBALL! *does a cannonball in the pool*

The two girls are revealed to be Mollie and Ronnie Anne.

Me: ?!

I grab Lincoln and drag him back inside, the two girls following us, with me locking them out, only for them to go the other way around. I immediately realize it, and rush back outside with Lincoln, only to start walking because of what happens when people run around pools. The duo catches up with us.

Ronnie Anne: STOP!

We stop.

Me: Okay. What do you want from us? What are you even doing here?

Mollie: Kaden. Right?

Me: In the flesh.

Lincoln: I'm actually wondering what you're here for as well, though I'm certain it has to do with me.

Ronnie Anne: It does. *she hugs him, catching Lincoln off guard* It's so good to see you again.

Lincoln: *returns the hug* I missed you too, Ronnie Anne.

Mollie: *wolf-whistles* Looks like Ronniecoln is back again.

The two of them let go of each other and blush.

Mollie: *laughs* Relax, guys. I was just teasing you.

Me: *clears throat and speaks in a "rude" tone* Has it ever occurred to you, Mollie, that some people, like me, do not like being teased at all?

Mollie: Okay. First of all, thanks for pointing that out. *rolls eyes* And second of all, you're so rude. *rolls eyes in annoyance*

Me: Sorry about that. I'm NOT a fan of being teased. Not in good fun, and ESPECIALLY not harmful.

Mollie: I'll keep that in mind. *puts a hand on Lincoln's shoulder while looking at him* I missed you as well.

The two hug as well. They ask Ronnie Anne to join in and she does.

Me: *takes a photo* Okay. If I might ask, how did the two of you even know this household had a pool?

Lincoln: They must've looked you up and looked everywhere on the Google Maps thing you introduced me to.

*The two girls nod*

Me: And if I might ask you, Mollie, are you here to rope Lincoln in a cannonball contest? -_-

Mollie: You know it!

Me: *facepalms* I swear that you are gonna become Lynn when she's making herself unlikeable, even though she shouldn't. But I'll manage for now.

Ronnie Anne: Kaden, be nice.

Me: I'm trying to. But I'll let you do the contest. Tell you what, I'll measure your splash height and range and rank your cannonballs based on them. The math is done in my head. What do you say?

They agree with me and go along with the contest, with Lincoln and Ronnie Anne's splash being the same rank, as well as each of the two splashes being bigger than Mollie's.

Me: Mollie, it's nothing to be ashamed of. Also, I don't think you should keep calling for rematches. *gets an idea* Maybe you three could become the cannonball trio.

Mollie: ?! For real?!

Me: Your choice. And theirs. *gestures towards Lincoln and Ronnie Anne*

The three of them discuss it in secret and agree to actually go with my suggestion.

Me: Okay. Get in position. *the three get in position with arms wrapped around each other as I take a photo of them to post on social media, said post having the text "The cannonball trio." in it* Hey, Lincoln, I'm thinking of taking you with me on a ride out in the town. There might be some new stuff for you to try out. New friends to make. Maybe old ones to reunite with. We'll talk along the way.

Lincoln: *to the girls* Will you two be okay while I'm gone?

Mollie: We'll be just fine. Especially if this neighborhood is calm. At least for the most part.

Ronnie: And you know me all too well, Lincoln. And hey, I just want to apologize for all the bad things I did to you.

Lincoln: It's okay. Those days are behind us now. I'm just happy that I'm gonna reconnect with people that missed me. :)

Ronnie Anne: Us too.

Lincoln: I'll see you two later. Bye. *waves* ;)

Mollie and Ronnie Anne: Cya soon. *wave* ;)

Lincoln and I walk back inside to get our normal clothes on and take a ride on the town. To be continued...