The Loud House: Memory of A Promise

Part 2: Realizations and Expectations Chapter: 21 A Chance at Respite

Disclaimer: I do not own "The Loud House"

Questions: Loud House Fan-Fictoner: Hey I really started to like this fanfiction, I know that it's dead, but can you do more? I ain't dead you ninny, and sure here you go.

SomeBloke420: What would their dates be like? One on one time, or as a group? Hm possibly a group with how they've set things up with sharing but who knows maybe they can be calm enough to let them take turns on certain days.

Kranon the Deathclaw-Human: Lincoln going to military training, huh? I wouldn't label it like that completely, more like ninety percent.

October 30, 2017 Loud House Monday Afternoon: Lincoln and Lynn

"Yeah mom me and Lynn are already passing by Mr. Grouse's home.", Lincoln said into his cell.

"Oh sweetie." Rita replied. "Me and your father missed you so much. We'll be having a big dinner tonight, what do you want?"

"It doesn't matter, honestly if dad just stuck to the regular routine that'd be nice."

"You sure hun?"

Lincoln let Lynn take his bike to the garage as he continued to speak. "Yeah I'm sure."

"Alright then, I'll see you soon. I love you."

"Love you too mom."

With that said he waited till his mother hung up before putting his cell away and faced Lynn as she came back.

"You want to go in, or do you want to wait a bit?", Lynn asked.

Linc noticed vanzilla wasn't in the driveway which signaled to him most of his sisters weren't home yet. "Yeah, let's head in."

Lincoln followed Lynn onto the porch and into their home, meeting silence as they came into an empty foyer and living room.

"Is anyone home?", Lincoln asked.

"I don't know I forgot to check, but at least you're here." Lynn answered with an added hug. "I'm going up to my room, you don't have to come but you obviously can, or you can just go to your room. We obviously took turns keeping it clean for you."

"I think I'll wash up and rest a bit."

"Alright." Lynn released him and made her way slowly up the stairs before pausing for a bit. "Welcome home."

After he watched Lynn ascend the steps and out of view Lincoln looked around once more before making his way up the stairs himself. The hallway itself was empty and just as silent as he made his way towards his room. When he opened his door, a weird feeling hit him in his gut that made his eyes tear up slightly.

Not feeling very comfortable with how he was reacting, Linc quickly rubbed his eyes as he put down his backpack and made his way towards the bathroom. He was merely a few feet away when a thump and a voice caught his attention.

"Oh, why does my backpack have to be so heavy?"

Recognizing who the voice belonged to Lincoln felt drawn to Lori and Leni's door. As he placed his hand on the doorknob, he felt the familiar rapid beatings of his heart, albeit it's reasons for the quick pace being different. With caution he opened the door and immediately saw Leni at the foot of her bed messing with her backpack's contents.

After a few moments of silence Leni sensed Linc's presence and looked right at him, dropping everything onto the floor immediately.

"Hey Leni." Lincoln said with a nervous tone. "I'm home."

Slowly Leni rose, a redness forming in her eyes with the tears that started to emerge. After a few small paces she took a giant leap towards Lincoln and embraced him in a tight hold as they fell to the ground.

"Lincoln, you're back!" Leni cried out as she buried her face into his chest. "You're back!"

Lincoln felt her sadness hit him, giving him a deep guilty pain within his stomach to accompany the other from before. "I'm sorry Leni, you really missed me huh."

She spoke through her sobs. "This is real right?! You're totes not going to disappear if I open my eyes?!"

"No Leni." Lincoln lifted himself up slightly and patted her head. "I promise I'm not going anywhere."

Leni got up and looked Lincoln in the eyes, her face a contradiction of itself as she genuinely showed happiness in her smile and worry in her eyes.

"Come on." Linc said as he wiped what he could off Leni with his thumb. "Let's go sit down."

Taking hold of his hand Leni let Lincoln lead her to her bed, being reluctant to let go as he went for a box of tissues near the vanity mirror. Linc then cupped her face and with tissue in hand gently wiped the remnants of her tears. When he finished Leni grabbed him once more and fell back on her bed, feeling a huge difference from when last she held him.

"You've gotten heavier.", She commented as she lovingly took in his scent.

Lincoln lifted himself up to alleviate the weight and hovered over Leni, the action itself innocent yet the reaction it produced itself spoke different. Immediately he saw the glint of fear in her eyes and realized his actions, quickly remedying the situation by getting off her.

"Leni I'm sorry!" Said Lincoln.

Leni herself remained silent until she snapped back. "N-no I'm sorry Lincy I, I don't know why I did that!"

Lincoln clenched his fist in frustration. "It's still bothering you, isn't it?"

She sat up and hugged her shoulders. "Y-yes … but I know you're nothing like that!"

"It doesn't matter, I should have thought more."

Leni reached out desperately and pulled on his arm. "Please, try again."

"Leni …"

"Please Lincoln, I want this."

With great reluctance Linc let out a sigh and once more moved to hover over Leni. The same glint reappeared but was now accompanied by the deep breaths of his beloved sister. Steadily she raised her arms and cupped Lincolns face, focusing solely on his worried expression.

"See Lincy?" Leni said shakily. "I know this face wouldn't hurt me; you'd never hurt me."

Lincoln held himself up with his left arm as he clasped Leni's hand with his right. "Of course not, I promised to only make you happy."

A few tears resurfaced upon her face. "Lincy, kiss me."

Lincoln gulped. "Are you sure?"

"Mhm."

After he placed his right arm back Linc closed his eyes and slowly lowered his head until his lips met with Leni's. As they kissed, he could feel the slight trembles of her hands upon his cheeks, prompting him to stop and part away.

"We don't have to rush things." Lincoln said. "Especially if it reminds you of back then."

"But Lincy, it's you, it's so much easier to forget if I think about you."

Linc got off and laid at her side. "Well like I said we don't have to rush it; we can take it little by little."

"Oh, like how Lisa helps me?"

"Wait what's Lisa helping you with?"

Knock Knock Knock

The sudden knocks interrupted the conversation between the two siblings, and both sat up with Lincoln getting off the bed and going to the door.

"Alright Leni." Lisa stated as Linc opened the door. "I got my own share of work to do today so let's get to the usual routi-. Oh, Lincoln."

Lincoln gave a nervous smile at the slight surprised look that Lisa presented to him.

"Did someone say Lincoln?!", A voice shouted from down the hall.

"I would like to have a word with you dear brother when you are available, preferably as soon as possible after you've settled in." Lisa said as she made her way past Lincoln. "For now, I'll leave you to your current arriving dilemma."

Linc didn't even have a chance to check into the hallway before a pair of yellow blurs skidded to a stop before him. He could do nothing but give another sheepish smile as he realized the twins were in front of him, panting slightly with desperate hope painted on them.

"Hey, I'm ho-Oof!", Lincoln said before the pair tackled him to the ground.

"Lincoln!", Lana cried as she squished Lincoln's face to check if he was real.

"Your back!", Lola shouted as she clutched onto his arm to the point of nearly cutting blood flow.

Lincoln steadily sat himself up. "Y-yeah I'm back, I really missed you guys."

"Whoa what are you wearing?", Lana asked as she tugged at Linc's uniform.

"And when did-" Lola squeezed his arm several times. "your arms stop being wet noodles?"

Linc gave a small chuckle. "I'll tell you all about it later. Right now I'm just planning to wash up and rest for a bit."

"Do Luna and Luan know you're here?", Lola asked.

"No, not yet."

"Oh I'll go fetch them!", Lana said as she moved to head out.

"No!" Lincoln called out reactively before calming down. "I'll … I'll talk to them one on one when it's a good time. Ok?"

Lana felt a little guilty for garnering Lincoln's reaction as she stayed seated. "Ok."

Linc stood up along with Lola. "I'm going to go and wash up now alright?"

"You'll have time for us later, right?", Lola asked as she tugged at his arm while Lana looked on with interest.

"Of course I will, I'm going with you guys to the mall later today."

Satisfied, the blonde pair reluctantly made their exit as Lori made her way in with Lily in her arms.

"Hey.", Lori simply said as she gave Lincoln a warm smile.

"Hey." Lincoln replied before looking at Lilly. "And hey there Lily-bug."

Immediately Lily desperately reached out for her brother, giving faint warning gasps that she would cry if she wasn't able to reach.

"I can handle her until we head out with Lucy and the others later.", Lincoln offered.

"You sure?" Lori questioned as she let Lily latch onto Linc. "She doesn't seem like she'll be letting go anytime soon."

"Yeah I want to spend as much time with you guys as I can without overdoing it."

"Lincoln!", Lily cried out as she moved her hands across his face.

A warm smile graced Lori as she viewed the cute image. "Welcome home, Lincoln."

August 15, 2017 Lynn and Lucy's Room Tuesday Early Morning

Beep Beep Beep

The daily alarm woke the huddled pair that was Lucy and Lincoln, both stretching what they could without releasing the other from their hold.

"Morning Lucy." Lincoln said after a yawn. "Have a good sleep?"

Lucy smiled as she buried her face in his chest. "Morning Lincoln and if it's with you of course I did."

"We should hurry, don't want to be the last ones in the hallway."

"Well a few more minutes wouldn't be so bad.", Lucy playfully uttered before she relented and sat up.

Glad that he didn't have to mind his footing this time Linc followed Lucy off her bed. As the young goth gathered her morning attire Lincoln headed out into the hallway and towards his room, bumping into a waiting Lynn when he opened the door.

Lynn ran her finger slowly down from his chest. "Hey Lincy~."

Her actions sent goosebumps across his skin. "H-hey Lynn."

"So, last night was certainly fun wasn't it."

"Y-yeah v-very."

She hooked her finger into his boxers and pulled him closer. "I'm glad you think so, just don't tell the others. You're not the type to kiss and tell, right?"

"N-nope."

"And I can't wait for Thursday." Lynn spotted Lucy entering the hall. "But of course, you don't have to do anything you don't want to, I hope you know that."

"Thanks Lynn.", Linc shyly replied.

Lynn gave Lincoln a small kiss before moving out of the way. "Meet you in line."

After his slight lustful encounter ended, Linc made his way to his closet and gathered his clothes. Before he headed out though he smelled an all too familiar scent parading itself around his room. Figuring it emanated from himself with his actions last night he shrugged it off though and continued his way.

In the hall he gave his morning greetings to his sisters and planted himself next to a fidgeting Lola.

"Hey Lana, Lola, want to switch with me?", Lynn asked.

"Yes!", The pair nervously responded before they scurried ahead of Lynn.

Linc got a little anxious as Lynn nuzzled into his side and even more anxious still as Luan and Luna came into the hallway and eagerly made their way towards him.

"Hey Lincoln." Luan said as she took her place next to him before eying Lynn. "How'd you sleep last night?"

Lincoln tried his best not to squirm too much. "Great."

Luan tried to gage Lynn's reaction but failed due to her hiding her face in Lincoln's side. "Hm, well glad everything is running smoothly so far."

Lucy then came out of the bathroom with the twins taking her place. "Morning guys."

"Hey Lucy, how'd last night go with stud muffin over here?", Luna asked, figuring she'd get a few more details.

Lucy looked shyly at Lincoln and both gave a warm smile to each other. "I'm looking forward to every night now."

"Oh?" Curiosity bit Luan. "You guys?"

"No nothing too far, just cuddling." Lucy looked at Lynn for a second. "While Lynn took Lincoln's room and rested there for the night."

Both Luna and Luan spazzed out for a second at the informative reveal with Luna being the first to be able to speak. "I'm s-sorry but what? You didn't spend the night with Lincoln?"

Lynn tried her best to hide her devious smile. "What? I wanted Lucy to have some time with Linc. I can share. Isn't that right Lincoln?"

Linc could feel his face heat up as he thought of last night. "Y-yeah."

Both Luna and Luan squinted at Lynn with slight mistrust but let it go in the end when the twins emerged from the bathroom and Lynn went in.

"Morning everyone, Lincoln.", Lori said with a smile as she came out of her room.

Lincoln returned her smile with his own. "Morning Lori."

"Lincy~!" Leni shouted as she swooped in and wrapped her arms around him. "Oh~ tonight is totes going to be so fun!"

"Y-yeah?" Lincoln put two and two together. "So, I'm guessing I'm spending the night with you guys?"

"If you don't mind.", Lori answered.

"N-not at all."

"Pretty excited there huh Leni?", Luna teased.

"Mhm~" Leni hummed. "I get to spend the whole night with Lincoln. We so need to practice for when we get married anyway."

"Uh practice what?"

"Practice bei-"

"Ok Leni! Remember the talk we had before.", Lori hurriedly interrupted.

Leni thought for a few seconds. "Oh right! Lincy do you want to-"

"Not now Leni!", Lori interrupted again.

Everyone aside from Leni and Linc raised an eyebrow at Lori, making her turn red on the spot. It was only until Lynn exited the bathroom that the stare down was momentarily broken.

"All yours Lincoln.", Lynn stated.

Lynn then noticed her sisters gawking slightly at Lori as Lincoln passed her. "What I miss?"

"Lori?", Lucy beckoned.

Lori raised her hands defensively. "Ok look before anyone says anything yes Leni really wants to move things along with Lincoln."

Leni just giddily stayed in place with a smile.

Lynn squinted at Leni then back at Lori. "Just Leni?"

Lori sighed. "Well if I'm being totally honest no, but I know you can't rush things so don't worry about anything tonight. I'll reign her in before anything happens."

"Reign me in?", Leni questioned.

"Don't worry about it Leni."

"Good, not that there's anything wrong with it but we can't rush things." Lucy said as the thought of Lincoln's taste from the night before came to mind. "As hard as it is not to. We just have to go at a pace comfortable with him."

"I know that, I'm not hormonal. Speaking of." Lori looked at Lynn. "How'd last night go?"

Lynn tried to hide her smug smile again. "Oh you know just a few, deep kisses, before I let Lucy and Lincoln have the room."

Lori looked quickly at her other sisters. "What?"

"It's true, apparently.", Luan said.

"Couldn't believe it myself." Luna added before she mumbled. "Still can't."

Lori directed her attention back at Lynn. "So, you didn't go too far?"

Lynn held in a snicker. "Nope. See? I listened to ya."

"Hm … I suppose it seems you did. Thank you Lynn."

The cocky jock then made her way to her room with Lucy in tow as Lori and Leni took their place in line.

Luan bumped elbows with Lori. "So how do you feel about tonight?"

"Nervous, in the good way.", Lori replied.

"I'll bet." Luna added with a smirk. "Just don't go fiddling with yourself too much beforehand and tire yourself out."

"Ha, ha." Lori announced unenthusiastically. "Very funny."

"Hehe sorry sis couldn't help it, but in all seriousness if anything does end up happening least you got experience."

"Huh?"

"You know, with Bobby?"

Lori chuckled nervously. "Oh right, o-of course I do."

"Topics over, Lisa is coming.", Luan said in a hushed tone.

With that said the group resumed their nonchalant routine of waiting as Lisa took her place in line, trying their best not to be too overly happy as Lincoln appeared and passed by.

October 30, 2017 Lincoln's Room Monday Afternoon: Lincoln

"Lincoln."

Unlike in the past where he was too far gone in sleep Linc was more prone to awake easily this time around, mostly due to his instructor's strict methods instilling themselves in him. As his eyes slowly opened, he spotted Lisa at his bedside.

Lincoln gave a slight stretch. "Hey Lis. Did I sleep long?"

Lisa checked her watch. "Approximately an hour, myself and the others figured you could use some rest. Speaking of, Luna and Luan know of your presence here and are obviously happy. If I may suggest, I'd recommend giving them a small greeting if anything before you depart with us to the mall today."

"Sounds good." Lincoln looked to his left and gently ran his fingers through Lily's tuft of hair. "Still out cold aren't you Lily."

"She was very distraught after a day or two of not seeing you."

Lincoln remained silent but held a face of guilt.

Lisa continued. "Luckily though she was satiated with your polo shirts. Your lingering scent upon them was very comforting for her."

"Well I'll be sure to spend a lot of time with her while I'm here." Lincoln responded. "And you too of course."

Lisa smiled slightly. "Thank you Lincoln. I have missed your presence as well."

The young genius then looked at her watch again. "If you don't mind, I'd like to have that talk with you before our departure."

"Oh, sure. What do you want to talk about?"

Lisa clasped her hands together. "Well to be franker it's more along the lines of a checkup, can you kindly stand up for me and remove your shirt?"

Lincoln nervously gulped. "W-what? I'm feeling fine though."

Lisa gave a small sigh. "Lincoln like the others I know of your actual routines out on the city skirts but unlike them I also know how to spot signs of fatigue and weariness. Now if you'll kindly let me inspect you so I may see if there's any severe damage, otherwise I will assume the worst and inform the others."

Feeling trapped with no way out Linc gave in and stood up, being careful not to wake Lilly up. Hesitantly he unbuttoned his uniform and took off his undershirt. He looked away from his little sister as a slight worry crossed her eyes and winced as she wasted no time poking at his bruises.

"How much does it hurt when I apply pressure?" Lisa asked. "Answer honestly."

"Just slightly.", Lincoln mumbled.

"And when you move?"

"I don't even notice it much."

"I see." Lisa did a slow pace around Lincoln. "And these bruises were obtained purely from exercise mishaps?"

"Y-yes."

Lisa paused for a moment. "Hm and you haven't experienced having any nausea or hot flashes?"

"Like I've told you before just nausea when I started in the beginning when I ran too much."

"You've gained some muscle it seems." Lisa took out some measuring tape and laced it around his arms. "Do they hurt randomly during the day?"

"No."

She tucked the tape away. "Alright I'm done. You may clothe yourself."

Lincoln slipped back on only his undershirt. "Lis about the bruises. I-"

Lisa held up her hand. "If you're going to ask me to withhold the information from the others don't bother. I have no intention of revealing it to them."

Lincoln held a befuddled look. "Y-you won't?"

"No."

"Why?"

"This isn't exactly the most normal of circumstances that our family is in." She adjusted her glasses. "Given that everyone has their own worries already it would be negligent on my part to heap yet another problem onto them."

"Oh."

"Oh indeed. Though I myself will ask that you please be more lenient on yourself, if not for your sake then for mine and our other sisters."

Linc lowered his head. "… I'll try."

"I suppose that will be the best I can get at this moment so I shall take it … I'll leave you to get ready for the mall."

Lisa walked a few paces before pausing and turning around. "Lincoln."

"Yeah Lis?", Lincoln replied as he raised his head slightly.

"I did mean it when I said for my sake. I may not show it often, but I do care for each of you, my siblings. With you gone and knowing you've been pushing yourself quite far … it really disconcerts my thinking process."

Linc got up and knelt before Lisa, bringing her into a soft hug. "I promise I'll try Lisa."

Lisa wrapped her arms as far as she could around Lincoln. "Thank you Lincoln … I love you."

"I love you too Lisa."

After a few silent moments Lisa parted from Lincoln and coughed into her hand. "Ahem well then, I really should be going."

"See you in a bit."

With a nod and a somewhat content smile Lisa made her way out, leaving Lincoln to get ready. He gave Lily a quick look before he made his way to his closet. A confused look then befell him as he saw only one of his many polo shirts in his closet.

He figured they must have all been used up to comfort Lily he surmised. Lincoln gathered the lone shirt and then his pants from the dresser before doing a quick switch. After he placed his uniform in his hamper, he made his way towards Lily.

"Still out cold.", He mumbled.

Part of him wanted to wake Lily up and bring her along, to make what he was about to do easier. In the end though he figured it would be best to leave her out of it. Instead, he grabbed his pillow and placed it against her, to stop her from rolling off his bed, and went out into the hall.

He paused in front of Luna and Luan's door and took a few deep breathes in preparation. Even though he had already done this with Leni the process did not get any easier it seemed. Eventually he worked up the courage to knock and stood nervously.

He gulped and braced himself as the door opened.

"H-hey." Lincoln nervously stated as he looked at an awestruck Luan. "May I come in?"

August 15, 2017 Royal Woods Middle School, First Floor Hallway Tuesday Mid-Morning: Lincoln

"Was kind of hoping a girl or two was absent on the first day and would show up today." Rusty grumbled. "But nope still a sausage fest."

"Least the class is easy.", Lincoln commented.

"I guess, any idea what we're having for lunch?"

"Nope but I know you're going to complain about it."

"Dang right I will. Is it too much to ask fo-."

"Hey Lincoln!", A voice interrupted.

Lincoln and Rusty turned to spot Tabby eagerly approaching them.

Linc shyly waved her in as she came up. "Hey Tabby."

"Glad I caught ya before you got to the cafeteria."

"Yeah? Need me for something?"

Tabby nervously fiddled with her ear. "I was kind of hoping maybe you'd like to … sit with me and the girls today?"

Linc immediately felt the boring eyes of Rusty towards the back of his head as he looked at Tabby.

Not wanting to be the sole source of disappointment for her this time around Lincoln shifted the conversation towards Rusty. "Well I was planning on hanging out with the guys again today since we're trying to catch up on all the things we did over the summer. Right Rusty?"

Rusty became slightly flustered as Tabby's full attention was now on him. "U-um y-yeah just catching up on some things, you know good old g-guy time hahaha!"

"I see." Tabby said as she read the situation and put on her best loving stare. "Well, you wouldn't mind if I borrowed Lincoln today, would you? Just for some light conversation with the girls on the concert me and his sister held a few days ago. It would mean an awful lot to me, Rusty~."

Rusty trembled slightly on the spot. "S-sure n-no problem I mean w-we have the whole school year to c-catch up."

"Aw thanks mate.", Tabby jubilantly said as she Linked arms with a surprised Lincoln and scurried away.

She figured the boys might have been a tad jealous yesterday, with how they looked at him. Not to toot her own horn but she felt her friends and herself were quite the lookers, so it'd be hard not to be begrudging. Though she didn't want to put up the time till they got over their envy which opted for this sly approach.

"Sorry for pulling you away like that." Tabby stated. "But hey least you can sit with me for today."

"Y-yep.", Lincoln bashfully replied, still surprised Rusty caved in so easily.

Tabby noticed the slight unsettledness in his face. "You know, you don't have to sit with me and the others if you don't want to. I won't be hurt by it."

"No it's fine, honest. It's a nice change of pace."

Tabby's face lit up. "Rockin, I'll make sure the gals don't overwhelm you."

Unbeknownst to Tabby Lincoln recognized his current predicament as an opportunity. He wanted to be less phased when it came to his sisters' flirtatious advancements and to maintain his cool. What better way to gain stalwartness in face of feminine charm than to throw himself into a pit of women.

As the pair got in line Tabby noticed she still had her arm linked with Lincolns. Feeling a bit courageous she decided to see how long she could maintain this position with him.

The time was cut short though as Polly crashed into them. "Heya fellas, how's the day been treating ya?"

"Fine.", Lincoln replied as he rubbed his arm where Polly collided.

"Great.", Tabby added as she did the same.

"So." Polly plopped her hand on Linc's shoulder. "Sitting with the guys again today?"

Lincoln tried his best to ignore the slight pain. "Actually, I'll be joining you guys for lunch."

"Oh?"

"Yeah, I smoothed it over with one of em, so they'll know.", Tabby interrupted.

Polly eyed Tabby curiously for a second. "I see, well awesome! Glad to have you aboard."

Lincoln then received a few quick pats on the back nearly making him fall forward as Polly settled in between him and Tabby. She could easily feel a sense of annoyance from Tabby, but as guilty as she felt for obviously butting in, she had her reasons. With what Lynn told her this morning Tabby would only end up getting hurt and as her friend she agreed with Lynn that playing the role of interloper would be best.

It was a bit odd though, she thought as she maintained her blockade, that Linc would still hold affections for Ronnie Ann, according to Lynn. For one they never seemed that intimate back when she was at school and second, she had moved away to the city. In the end though she shrugged at Lincoln's confusing choice and simply deemed it as a weird consequence of love.

After the trio gathered their plates Tabby led Lincoln to her table where the others were already waiting and let him take his place next to Haiku. She was promptly going to take her space next to him as well until Polly quickly stole that chance from her, much to her dismay. Tabby tried loudly clearing her throat to garner Polly's attention sadly though to no avail which left her no choice but to grumpily take a seat across from Linc.

While Lincoln tried his best to keep his composure chatting with the group, Polly was doing her best to ignore the slight vexing stare Tabby shot at her for being next to him. She let out a small huff and hoped that this wouldn't be a long-standing routine otherwise she'd consider telling Tabby herself her reasons for being such an obstacle.

"Aw looks like the guys are a bit miffed still.", Amanda pointed out to the table, making Lincoln turn to see himself.

Sure, enough he spotted his friends giving him judgmental stares, save for Clyde, before they acted like they weren't interested.

"I'm sure they'll get over it." Haiku added. "It's not like were fawning over him."

"Yeah we should do this another day Lincoln." Tabby said as she eyed Polly and decided to give a strong hint. "Maybe next time I can actually sit next to you as well."

Polly merely acted coy and drank her school milk, thinking Lynn definitely owed her something for having to put up with this already.

Meanwhile Linc slightly blushed from already being invited back with the girls for another day. "Y-yeah, well hanging out with you guys seems like a good plan, so I'm up for it."

He received smiles in return and in reaction tried to keep a straight face. As he ate his food, he couldn't help but worry a bit about later tonight with Lori and Leni. If he was stumbling now with his female friends in broad public, then for sure he thought he'd be a bumbling idiot with his siters alone.

If only he could confidently act as he did with Lori that night with certainty or with Leni prior. At that time though he wasn't in a full-on relationship with nearly everyone at home. Linc continued to chat as his mind wandered until the bell rang.

After Haiku and Amanda gave their simple goodbyes to Lincoln, Tabby moved in to give a light hug goodbye but once again was thwarted by Polly.

"Hey Lincoln, let's head over to class quick so we can snag the seats by the ac.", Polly said as she gave him a hard slap on the back.

"Later Lincoln." Tabby lamentingly uttered before changing her tone. "Polly."

Lincoln gave a simple wave goodbye as he was herded away, unaware that Polly simply wanted to make a hasty retreat.

October 30, 2017 Luna and Luan's Room Monday Afternoon

Knock Knock Knock

Luan looked towards Luna and saw that she was in her usual curled up state with her headphones on. Not wanting to disturb her sister's tranquil break from reality Luan got up and headed towards the door. Upon opening it she froze on the spot as she saw it was Lincoln on the other side.

"H-hey, may I come in?", Lincoln asked.

Instead of a vocal response Luan pulled Linc inside and brought him into a tight hold. She remained silent, even when tears sprung forth when he held her back.

Lincoln felt the droplets drip on his neck. "I missed you too Luan."

"I'm sorry." Luan finally uttered. "I knew you were home but now that you're here, I don't know what to say."

"It's ok you don't have to say anything."

Luan gently loosened her grip with Lincoln reciprocating in kind. "You look different, in a good way."

"Thanks. Hey, where's Luna?"

She rubbed her eyes then pointed towards the bunk beds. "She would be the ball of joy up top. To be fair we didn't think you'd stop by, what with the plans with Lucy today and all."

Lincoln let out a small sigh as he saw Luna. "She still blames herself?"

Luan looked solemnly at the ground. "The thought of it being her fault at all never crossed Leni's mind or my own, but she just can't help but hate herself for all this. We've all talked to her but no dice."

"I could try talking to her about it tomorrow, for now I just wanted to see you guys and say hi before I headed out."

Luan smiled and gave a light kiss to Lincoln's cheek. "I'll give you two a bit of privacy. If you need me, I'll be right by the door in the hall."

"Thanks.", Linc responded as Luan gave him a final quick squeeze before seeing herself out.

After the door clicked Linc turned his attention towards Luna who remained oblivious to his presence still. He walked towards her then carefully hoisted himself up alongside her bed. Once he was next to her he could hear the faint music from Luna's high headphone volume.

With a gentle touch he tapped her shoulder.

"Luan." Luna mumbled in a depressed tone. "I just want to lay down for a while today."

He gave another gentle tap.

Luna merely curled up more. "Unless it's important I'm not budging."

Third times a charm Linc thought as he gave another.

Luna sighed and removed her headphones before slowly turning. "Alright, what's so import … ant."

"Hey.", Linc said with a torn expression.

Luna slowly outstretched her arms till her hands cupped Lincoln's face. Oh how she longed to see his adorable mug Luna thought as she traced her fingers along his cheeks, her eyes beginning to slightly well up with tears. Same as Luan she brought him in for a tender embrace without uttering a single word.

Lincoln himself could feel the aura of longing Luna exuded while he returned her affection. He had a lot to talk about he could tell easily, based on how affected his sisters still were.

"I've missed you Lincoln.", Luna uttered.

"I've missed you too Luna.", Linc replied.

Luna released him but avoided direct eye contact. "H-how long are you staying again?"

"Till Wednesday morning."

She clenched her hands in response to his answer. "I see … Then you're not done yet, are you."

"… No, I don't think I'm good enough yet."

"Cause of my choice.", Luna mumbled.

"What was that?"

"It's nothing Linc. I'm happy your back, I really am."

"I'd like to stay and talk more but I made plans wi-"

"With Lucy." Luna interrupted. "It's ok I know. Go spend time with the others, they missed you just as much as I have. We can always talk later, after all I'm not going anywhere."

Wanting to ascertain how badly his sister was still affected Lincoln decided to test the waters. He cupped Luna's chin and traced his thumb across her lower lip. After, he gave her a sincere smile which he was happy to see returned in kind.

Using that as a permissive sign he gradually brought himself closer till his lips connected with hers. During the duration of their tongues reuniting after so long Lincoln kept one eye open to read Luna's body language. He took notice of her hands quivering slightly in place despite being in a relaxing position.

Not wanting to push things too far he parted away, leaving Luna with a somewhat forlorn look.

"I'll see you soon.", Linc said.

Luna tried her best to put on a smile. "Ok Lincoln, till then."

Linc clasped her hand for a short time before he reluctantly stepped off the side and headed out.

"So, how was it?", Luan whispered as Lincoln closed the door.

"She's happy to see me, but I can tell it also hurts."

"I figured."

Lincoln looked towards Luan. "And how badly does it still affect you?"

Luan tried her best to keep a cheery demeanor. "It's … hard. I'd be lying if I said I was completely ok."

She saw Linc make a worrying look. "But, being the main source of funny in this house I've kept my cool, for the sake of the others."

"Luan …"

"Please don't worry about me Lincoln. There's a time and place for that later. Right now though you're supposed to be having a good time with Lucy and the others. Ok?"

"But Luan yo-"

She interrupted him with a light kiss. "Please, for me?"

Lincoln sighed and nodded. "Alright, but we'll have to talk at some point."

"Of course Lincoln. You should get going now, don't want to get to the mall late."

Lincoln looked at his watch and agreed, giving Luan a hug and informing her of Lily's current whereabouts before she headed towards his room while he went down the stairs. At the bottom he scanned both the kitchen and living room spotting Lucy buried in her journal on the sofa. As he neared, Lucy noticed his approach and welcomed it with a simple pat of the space next to her.

"I'm surprised you seem so calm.", Lincoln mentioned as he sat down.

"Oh believe me, inside I'm elated as can be." Lucy admitted as she gently laid her head against Linc's side. "But I'm sure you've already been through a rollercoaster of emotions since you've been here already, so I'm reigning myself in."

"You have no idea.", Lincoln heaved.

"Still up for the mall?"

"Yeah I'm ready to go."

"Lincoln!", A pair of voices called out.

Once more Lincoln didn't have time to turn before the yellow blurs that were his little twin sisters pounced on him.

"Are you ready to go to the mall?!", Lana asked.

"Yes." Linc answered, trying his best to catch the wind that was knocked out of him.

"Can you sit with us when we go?!", Lana pleaded.

Linc gave Lucy a quick look, gaining a smile and nod of her approval. "Sure, I'll sit with you both."

"Yes!", Both blondes jubilantly cried.

"There you guys are." Lori said as she walked in. "Everyone ready?"

Everyone gave their replies and nods.

"Good." Lori continued. "Then that just leaves Li-"

"I am ready as well.", Lisa interrupted as she came down the steps.

"Oh well then I guess we should get going before it gets late."

"Come on Lincoln!", Lola beckoned as she and Lana tugged at Linc's arms.

Not resisting Lincoln let himself get dragged away eliciting a warm smile from both Lori and Lucy who were glad to see him back.

August 15, 2017 Royal Woods Middle School, Second Floor Hallway Tuesday Afternoon: Lynn

"Ow!", A girl cried out as Lynn squashed her foot while she sped on by.

The bell had just rung and already Lynn was at the stairway before even half of the classes had exited, jumping over several steps as she made her way to the first floor.

"Lynn!"

Lynn looked over to the voice that called out and spotted Polly waving her over.

"There you are!" Said Lynn. "So how did lunch go?"

Polly scratched the back of her head. "Well you were right Tabby does have a thing for Lincoln now that I pay attention to it."

"No duh, and?"

"Well I did like you asked, I butted in where I wasn't wanted."

Lynn gave a smug grin. "Good job Polly."

"Yeah so about that. How long do I have to do this?"

"Depends how long Tabby stays in love with Lincoln. Why?"

"Cause she's my friend, and well … wouldn't it be easier to just tell her Lincoln has a thing for Ronnie Ann still? Cause she seemed pretty peeved off at me during lunch today."

"No!" Lynn blurted out before she regained her composure. "We can't."

"Why not?"

Lynn placed her hand on Polly's shoulder. "Cause think about it. Do you want Tabby to get over Lincoln by her own will because he views her only as a friend? Or do you want her to be depressed wondering what could have been while she gawks at him every now and then?"

Polly sighed. "Well if you put it like that … I guess."

"Good, I'll catch you later."

"Later."

Lynn gave a wave goodbye which was returned by Polly's own unenthusiastic one. She hadn't noticed though as she was too busy resuming her hunt for Lincoln among the students wandering the hall. Sure enough after a few seconds of scanning, his unique white hair was easily spotted among the crowd.

Bumping shoulders with a few kids along the way, Lynn eventually pounced on Lincoln.

"Gah! Lynn?!" Lincoln exclaimed. "Couldn't you just tap me on the shoulder to let me know you're behind me?"

Lynn giggled slightly. "Aw but where would the fun be in that?"

She clasped his hand firmly. "C'mon let's get going! If we hurry, we can beat Lori and the others back home."

"What for?!", Linc asked as he struggled to keep from being dragged.

Lynn paused once they passed the main doors and pulled him off to the side.

"Well." She whispered into his ear. "Even though today is Lori and Leni's day, doesn't mean you and I can't have a little, fun."

"F-fun?", Lincoln stuttered as he turned a light shade of red.

She smiled at his reaction. "Yeah just a little bit of fun until the others come."

Lincoln failed to find his words as Lynn led him into a light jog off the school premises. Considering tonight would be Lori and Leni's turn, Lynn didn't want Linc forgetting who exactly was number one, prompting this quick attempted session.

"Wonder what those two will really end up doing.", Lynn thought.

Royal Woods Mall Front Entrance Tuesday Afternoon: Leni

"Sure you don't want us to wait for you Leni?", Sam asked.

"Totes sure." Leni responded. "Lori is on her way anyways."

"Ok if you need help or anything just give us a call.", Luna commented as Sam slowly drove off.

"I will, bye!"

After waving back to her sisters and Sam, Leni made her way in with some haste. She had quite the amount of energy despite already beginning the inviting process with her peers at school. How could she not though with the thoughts of being with Lincoln tonight.

She was confident Lincoln wouldn't mind as Lori had protested he would, though just in case she actually came up with an idea. Leni then checked her cell for a picture that Fiona had sent her to help and compared it to the store she was in front of, seeing that they matched and proceeded in. She never really shopped for this certain aspect of attire before, but she was confident in her fashion sense to pick something that would make her stand out.

"May I help you today ma'am?", A female employee asked.

Leni turned and faced the woman. "Oh yes I'm new here and-"

"Oh, say no more ma'am. What is the occasion for? Anniversary, getaway, honeymoon?" She eyed Leni from top to bottom. "First time?"

Leni blushed slightly. "Y-yes, hopefully tonight."

"Oh well congratulations Ms. please, follow me this way." As they arrived at the corner of the store she gestured towards one of the walls. "This is part of our purity collection. Feel free to browse around and if you need any help please don't hesitate to call on me, my name is Sheela."

"Ok, thank you!", Leni replied as the employee stepped away.

Leni then purveyed the selection of clothing that hung before her, feeling a little flustered as her eyes shifted from one garment to the next. They all looked so alluring to her, making the choice all the more difficult. Finally, her eyes stayed glued to one piece.

"Excuse me.", Leni called out as she waved over her previous helper.

"Find something that strikes your fancy?", Sheela eagerly asked.

"Yes." Leni took the clothing off the wall. "Is there somewhere where I can try this on?"

"Of course Ms., behind the registers both of the changing rooms are unoccupied.", Sheela pointed out.

Leni anxiously made her way towards the rooms and entered the closest one. Not wanting to waste time she immediately stripped bare and looked at herself in the changing mirror, checking to see if there were any inconsistencies with her fair skin to which there were none. She then picked up the garment and carefully slid it on, feeling as if the silk and satin weren't even there.

Once done, she looked to the changing mirror once more and blushed at how much more highlighted her features were.

"I'll take it!", Leni gleefully shouted.

"Splendid Ms. I'll be at the register when you're done.", Sheela replied from outside.

After Leni had changed back and made her way towards the register Sheela rang her item up. "That'll be fifty-eight forty-seven."

Leni went through her purse to retrieve the money before Sheela interrupted again. "Ms. if your interested we are having a sale."

The magic sale word caught Leni's attention. "Ooo~. What kind of sale?"

"Buy one of any of our fine items and get the second for half price."

"Oh that sounds totes great but I only need the one."

Leni's cell then vibrated, prompted her to check and see that it was a text from Lori that she had arrived and was waiting.

She then realized that Lori could probably use an outfit herself. "Um on second thought I will buy another one."

"Oh that's wonderful Ms." Sheela enthusiastically replied. "Do you need any help?"

"No thanks, I have just the one in mind."

With that said Leni made her way back to the corner of the store towards the purity collection and selected a garment she had thought would look great on Lori. After she checked if the measurements were correct, she went back to Sheela.

"Another fine choice I see Ms." Sheela stated as she rung up the new addition and brought out a sheet. "If you're interested, we also have a membership."

Leni was about to answer when her phone vibrated once more.

"Hurry up! Everyone is getting antsy!", Was what the text from Lori read.

"Sorry I don't have a lot of time!", Leni replied to Sheela as she paid with cash.

"We hope to have your patronage again in the future!", Sheela called out as Leni hastily made her way out.

Outside Lori was about to send another text until she saw Leni nearly tripping over herself as she made her way towards vanzilla.

"Finally." Lori heaved as she looked to her other sisters in the vehicle. "There we're going already; you all can stop griping."

"About time!", Lola barked.

"To be fair Lola was doing the complaining mostly", Lana mumbled.

Leni buckled herself in. "Sorry I totes lost track of time seeing if my new outfit looked ok."

Lori's curiosity was peaked, considering Leni's last outfit fiasco. "Outfit?"

"Mhm I got you one too."

Lori's worry was a bit alleviated. "Oh you did? Thanks, I'll look at it when I have time."

Leni beamed happily while lightly patting her store package as they drove off towards home, eager for when her and Lori's alone time with Lincoln would begin.

October 30, 2017 Royal Woods Mall Front Entrance Monday Afternoon

"Alright we're here.", Lori said as she parked.

"C'mon let's go before they close up.", Lana said as she clung to Lincoln's side.

The group quickly made their way into the mall with Lori bringing up the rear.

"Anyone remember where the costume store is?", Lola asked.

"Left wing of the mall past the food court and three department stores down on the right side of the second hallway division.", Lisa replied.

"Uh …"

"*sigh* Follow me."

Lana tugged Lincoln's arm several times. "So Lincoln, are you going to dress up with us?"

"Uh I'm not sure.", He replied.

Lola rested her head against his arm. "Aw please? If you're going to come with us when we're trick or treating, you might as well."

Lincoln felt her point. "Well we'll see when we get there. Any idea what you all are going to go as?"

"We figured we'd go with Lisa's idea of exploiting our cuteness for more candy.", Lola answered.

"A wise choice.", Lisa added.

"Yeah so were going with some fairy tale costumes this time.", Lana continued.

"I see." Lincoln turned to Lucy. "And you?"

"I was thinking a banshee this year." Lucy replied. "Sort of symbolic considering how I felt during your absence."

"Symbolic?"

"I can tell you later after we're done here if you want."

"Sure."

"We have arrived.", Lisa stated.

The group entered the store with Lana and Lola reluctantly letting go of Lincoln as they ventured off to search for costumes. Linc watched from nearby the registers as each of his siters scanned the aisles; he then saw Lori head towards the adult section as well.

"You're dressing up this year?", Lincoln asked as he walked next to Lori.

Lori looked to Lincoln for a few seconds then faced away from him. "Yeah, about that. I figure now is as good a time as any to tell you. So, about a week ago me and Carol were talking and … she came up with an idea."

Lincoln didn't like the vibe he was feeling from Lori. "Idea?"

"Yes … for a party for Leni and the others, a small one."

Lincoln tensed up. "What?!"

Upon noticing he gained the attention of a few people for his short outburst Lincoln cleared his throat and spoke in a hushed tone. "What do you mean a party?!"

Lori sighed and looked Lincoln in the eyes. "I don't know if you talked to Luna and Luan, but I know you talked with Leni so surely you must've seen how she still is."

"I have and taking her to a party helps her how?"

"Facing her fears of it."

"…"

"If it helps, if only a little, isn't it worth a shot?"

"I don't know Lori …"

"I know it's easy for me to say not to worry but please don't be. I'll be there with them and so will Carol, it'll be at her place anyway with only a few friends who want to support."

"So you had this idea for a week and barely mentioned it to me now? Does anyone else know?"

"Mom and dad and yes I know to be honest I was thinking of not telling you until it was done."

"Why?!"

Lori tried her best to stay hushed while she pointed towards one of the many stores viewing mirrors. "Because look at yourself. Do you really think I wanted you to be like that more so when you were alone out there with Pop-pop?"

Lincoln faced the mirror and looked at himself seeing a crazed look with the same fear in his eyes that Leni had held earlier in the day.

"I wanted to tell you." Lori continued. "But as I thought about it, I had my doubts if that was best for you. Seeing you happy today though with seeing everyone again, I thought maybe it'd be easier for you to hear it."

"I can't exactly freak out here with everyone and our sisters nearby." Lincoln mumbled as he rubbed his eyes. "So you chose a good spot to drop the news."

"I'm sorry Lincoln. I know you've never stopped worrying about us and you still do even now but there are some things we have to do ourselves."

Lincoln looked down the aisles and saw his sisters smiling as they fiddled with costumes. "You're right … it's a bit hard for me to swallow but your right. I just, I just wish there was more I could do."

"You being here is enough." Lori commented as she ran her hand through his hair. "It's because I knew you'd be home the day before that I even thought it was a good idea."

"What do you mean?"

"Well with Leni and the others being happy that your back home they might be more inclined to actually go."

"Oh."

"So see? We might not even go if they really don't want to, I won't force them. Though I do think it's for their best interests."

Lincoln sighed. "I guess all I can do is hope for the best then huh."

"We'll be careful if we do go Lincoln … I love you."

"I love you too Lori.", Linc replied as he held her hand for a bit before going down the aisle.

"Where are you going?"

Linc paused for a bit. "I figure if you're going to be supporting Leni and the others in your own way I may as well support Lucy and the rest as well for my absence, so I'm going to go ahead and get a costume myself."

"Oh." Lori uttered as she broke into a slight smile. "Ok."

Lincoln eyed Lana and Lola's costume choices as he passed them before arriving at the section that interested him, masked costumes. He quickly passed over the more generic looking ones of werewolves and Frankenstein's and moved them out of the way to where the real costumes were hidden by others, the back of the rack. Slowly he scanned each one not feeling any pull towards any of them until his eyes traced over a mask with black splotches on it.

He reached inward past the costumes and pulled it out raising it above himself as he looked it over. No doubt about it he recognized it due to his comic savviness, Rorschach from the Watchmen series. If he recalled correctly Rorschach's views on people set into either a category of good or evil with no grey area, a stark similarity with Lincoln's own new hardened view on the world.

With the costume resonating with his current personality he decided to purchase it, though what was most important to him aside from its appeal was the mask. He knew himself and from what Lori showed him a few moments ago it was undeniable that he would be worried for his sister's safety when they would be out and about tomorrow. With mask in hand though he could hide his worried expressions behind it as he ventured with them.

"Find something Lincoln?"

Lincoln turned to see Lisa standing behind him. "Yeah I figured I'd go in costume with you guys after all."

She eyed the costume. "I see … interesting."

"What did you get?"

Lisa raised both her arms. "A simple hotdog costume with a small dill slice one for Lily."

Lincoln held a perplexed look. "You're going for cute, aren't you? Why that costume?"

"Statistics dear brother, with our country's obesity levels on the rise this costume, with some quick modifications to be partnered with Lily's, will not only baffle others with our combined adorableness but tantalize their love of food as well."

"You really like sweets don't you."

"I am not ashamed to say it is a weakness of mine."

Lincoln let out a chuckle. "Alright well follow me so I can buy it for you."

"Buy it? I was under the presumption that Lori would be purchasing our costumes."

"No it's fine, my treat today. Pop-pop has been giving me an allowance very week since I've been with him and I really haven't spent it on anything."

"Ah, well thank you for the generosity Lincoln I shall not reject it."

"You guys ready?", Lincoln said as he called out to Lucy and the twins.

He received confirming nods from each and then proceeded to herd them towards the registers while Lori came up from behind.

"What did you get?"

"in the end nothing." Lori replied. "The others weren't really in a celebratory mood for Halloween this year so they don't have costumes, didn't want to make them stand out more with me dressing up."

"I'm still worried but if you're in charge, well it helps a bit."

"Thanks Lincoln. So how much is everything?"

Lincoln took out his wallet. "I got everyone."

"Lincoln you don't have to do that.", Lori protested.

"It's fine." He handed the cashier money. "It's not like I was spending any of it at all anyway."

Lori reluctantly conceded and gave her silent thanks as the group made their way back out. While they ventured towards vanzilla different thoughts plagued the siblings in relation to the coming day, in particular Lucy. The young goth had been ruminating on a plan she had concocted specifically for Lincoln, whether it would work or not though she did not know for lack of communication with Linc in the first place.

Lucy could only sigh and hope everything worked out in the end as they buckled up and headed back home.

August 15, 2017 Loud House, Foyer Tuesday Afternoon: Lynn and Lincoln

"Home alone.", Lynn uttered as she locked the front door behind her and led Lincoln towards the living room sofa.

"Y-yeah.", Linc shyly replied.

Lynn shoved Lincoln onto the sofa and mounted him, loving how he immediately stiffened up with anxiousness.

She gently rubbed his shoulders. "Relax Linc. I won't bite … unless you want me too."

Her hands traveled down, sliding against his chest and abdomen before she let them rest at her side.

Lucy's past words rang through Lynn's mind before she spoke. "If you think things are going too far, feel free to tell me to stop. Ok Lincoln?"

Lynn watched as Lincoln nervously nodded before she hooked her fingers under her shirt and slowly began to lift it. Inch by inch Lynn revealed more of her smooth skin until eventually her shirt came completely off. She felt genuinely nervous as she looked at Lincoln, noticing his gaze venturing up and down on her exposed freckled skin.

"Mind helping me with this?" She gestured towards her sports bra. "It's a bit of a pain to reach for sometimes."

"S-sure.", He mumbled as he tried his best to keep his cool when Lynn leaned forward and rested her arms on the couch.

Lynn felt goosebumps course through her as Lincoln's arms rubbed against her sides as he fiddled to unclasp her bra. Both took a nervous gulp as the click of Lynn's bra hook sounded off.

"G-got it.", Linc stammered.

Lynn eased off Linc and took a few silent preparatory breathes before she pulled off her bra and tossed it to the side. She stared at Linc and remained silent, hugging herself as she felt a bit vulnerable and worried that he was silent as well.

Prompted by nervousness Lynn spoke out. "W-what do you think?"

Lincoln snapped from his awestruck gaze. "I … I'm speechless."

She looked off to the side. "That bad?"

"No, the opposite."

Lynn blushed slightly as she looked back at Lincoln. "R-really?"

"Really, you look amazing Lynn I'm at a loss for words, like at the tree back then."

She couldn't help but smile at the compliment, feeling her confidence rising once again.

"I'm all yours Lincy~."

Like all the other times Lynn noticed his hands shook in place once more. "Heh, here, let me help you."

She gently grabbed his hands and brought them to her stomach, slowly sliding them up and enjoying every second of the skin to skin contact until they rested on her breasts.

"It's not much." She regrettably admitted. "But they're all your- Ah!"

A gasp escaped her lips and her toes curled slightly from the pleasure of his sudden fondling and teasing. Unbeknownst to her as she enjoyed Lincoln's technique, Linc was simply applying his massage skills in an area he never expected to lay his hands on any time soon. Another small gasp escaped her as he begun to place kisses on her chest.

She hugged his head and pulled him in closer. "More."

He complied to her wishes and held her as he deepened the kisses around her areola.

She ran her fingers through his hair. "Don't stop."

Linc slid out his tongue and twirled it around her nipple before he gave a slight nibble.

"I need him, now!", Lynn thought as she pulled back and planted a kiss on Lincoln.

After savoring the taste of Lincoln's lips for a few seconds she slid off him and began to fiddle with his pants. She wanted nothing more than to mount him and let herself be taken then and there but Lynn knew herself, knew that if she were to do so there'd be no stopping her even if someone were to barge in on them. So instead she settled in her mind for a second taste of Lincoln's member, the sight of it bringing a giddy grin to her face as it popped out when she undid his pants.

"I got you this excited already eh Lincy~?", Lynn teased as she gave a few quick pumps.

"Can you blame me after seeing you half naked?", Lincoln said as his breathing became heavier.

"No, I guess I can't." Lynn said as she gave a slight giggle and took a single lick of his cock. "Geez Linc this thing looks a bit overwhelming in broad daylight."

Lincoln was about to ask if that was a bad thing before he lost his train of thought as Lynn wasted no time in taking in his head. Having already gotten the groove of the movements down from last night she had Linc squirming from satisfaction on the spot as she lost herself in her brothers taste once again. All she wanted was to make him climax, to remind him that she was the one to take the first step of intimacy with him in the bedroom.

As Linc was close to letting the floodgates open, the sound of a car door slamming closed caught his ear. "Lynn, I think someone is coming!"

"Just a few more seconds, nearly there.", Lynn thought as she felt him tense up within her mouth.

Several voices caught his ear making Lincoln panic as his only way of reaching Lynn was pulling her off his member. The grazing of her lips against his glands as he did so though were the final straw in him reaching climax, a good portion of it missing her open mouth and painting her chest.

"Aw Linc, I was more than willing to swallow all of it." Lynn protested. "If you wanted a money shot you could have given me a heads up though."

"Lynn someone's coming!", Lincoln voiced out again as he buttoned his pants.

Immediately Lynn joined in on Lincoln's panic and quickly used her bra to wipe of her stained chest before slipping her shirt back on.

Lincoln pointed towards Lynn's left hand. "Uh Lynn?"

Lynn looked down and saw she now held her cum stained bra, stuffing it in between the cushions in the end as she had little time to think on it. As the sound of keys being used on the front door were heard Lynn quickly joined Lincoln on the sofa while he turned on the television.

"Ok ok! Doors open dude!" Luna said as Luan sped past her. "You know you could have gone at school before we left!"

"Are you kidding me?! The restrooms there are disgusting; I saw a tampon floating in one of the toilets!", Luan barked back as she turned the hallway corner atop the stairs.

"It's no biggie." Sam said as she entered. "Not like we ran any red lights to rush here."

Sam then saw Lincoln from her peripheral and turned to see him. "Hey Lincoln!"

Linc shyly waved back. "Hey Sam."

"You guys are back a bit early.", Lynn stated in an annoyed tone as Sam and Luna got closer.

"If you hadn't noticed Luan was about to burst.", Luna replied.

"Hey Luna, could you get me a glass of water please?", Sam asked.

"Hm? Sure no problem, be right back."

As soon as Luna entered the dining room Sam turned around and leaned on the sofa's arm next to Lincoln. "So Lincoln, how's school been treating you? Girls been gobbling you up?"

Lincoln turned red from her words based on his more recent actions. "I uh um …"

Sam noticed his facial expression. "Haha I'll take that as a yes, ask anyone to be your girlfriend yet?"

"N-no."

"Aw really?" She pinched his cheek. "Give it time I'm sure a girl will see your sweet side soon enough and ask you to be their boyfriend."

Lincoln turned an even darker shade much to Sam's delight. "T-thanks."

"Mhm so by the way about Ta-"

"Oh Luna, so glad you're back!", Lynn interrupted as she spoke through clenched teeth.

Sam turned and gratefully accepted the glass Luna offered.

Luna then saw Lynn giving her a scowl. "What?"

"Oh nothing.", Lynn lied as she pointed to Sam with her eyes.

Realizing what Lynn was trying to tell her Luna spoke out. "So, I'll text you later then Sam?"

Sam finished her glass. "Hm sure was just going to tell Lincoln something but it can wait for now. Bye Lincoln~."

"B-bye Sam.", Linc uttered.

Sam followed Luna out after she had given Linc a playful wave goodbye.

"Aw he is so fun to tease~.", Sam cooed once she was outside.

"Yeah I'm sure.", Luna huffed as she was beginning to see what was bugging Lynn.

Sam held a mischievous grin. "So since we're alone right now I got some quick news."

"What?"

"Our little bandmate has a crush on Lincoln~."

Luna tried her best not to seem worried that Lynn's assumptions were correct. "Oh r-really?"

"Yeah dude!" Sam whipped out her cell and showed off her texts. "Check it!"

Luna took Sam's cell and scrolled through her conversation with Tabby, becoming more and more anxious after every back and forth reply.

Royal Woods Middle School, Front Entrance Tuesday Afternoon: Tabby

"Oi Snowball!", Tabby called out to Lincoln as she saw him get pulled off along by Lynn in the distance.

Her words didn't reach him though much to her frustration as she wanted to spend a bit of time chatting one on one with him today to regain the time Polly had robbed. With a sigh of defeat she headed towards the back of the school to await for her appointed bus back home. As she sat down on one of the vacant benches out back she looked up and gazed at the empty sky while contemplating on her recent feelings.

She knew Lincoln was an ok guy from the various moments she saw him back then and from how Luna talked about him so but she didn't expect to develop a crush on him. It was only because of Sam's constant teasing and pushing that she begun to think Linc was a little cute and that she wanted to get to know him more. Her bandmates smug grin ran through her mind, making her a little peeved that she was in this predicament because of her.

Thinking that she at least owed her a bit of help Tabby took out her cell and sent her a message. "You busy?"

Her phone immediately vibrated with Sam's reply. "No just waiting for Luna and her sisters. What's up?"

"So how's the gig coming along and stuff."

"Far as I know it's still on and Leni has been handling the RSVP invites pretty well."

"Cool." Tabby tried to think of something to talk about before bringing up Lincoln. "So how are you and Sully doing?"

"Great! We don't have much time to chat during school with our schedules, but we talk a lot on the phone, and we have plans to hang out this weekend."

"Sounds awesome."

"Something bothering you? I doubt you texted me just to ask about my relationship."

Tabby blew a raspberry at how easy she was to read even in text form. "Well kind of."

"What's the matter? You can tell me."

Tabby hesitated for a minute, thinking this maybe wasn't the best idea though the idea of Polly or someone else interfering again helped her go through with it. "Ok but you got to promise me you won't tease me or say I told you so. Ok?"

"Promise."

A sigh escaped Tabby's lips before she began typing. "So I may have a crush on Lincoln."

"I fucking knew it! Aw that's so cute!"

"I said no teasing!"

"I'm not teasing I swear! I'm being completely genuine. So, have you told him?"

"No but I've talked to him when I can, aside from today that is."

"Aw you should go for it. Ask him out."

"It's not that simple. What if he doesn't like me that way?"

"Yes, it is that simple and don't sell yourself short, you're cute and I'm positive he sees it too."

"Looks don't guarantee anything. Look I just need you to help me out with something."

Tabby looked up and noticed her bus had arrived, prompting her to quickly gather her things and enter it to avoid fighting for seats.

As soon as she secured the far-right back seat she took out her cell again and looked at Sam's reply. "Sure. What do you need me for?"

"Can you sort of hint that I'm available and that I'd probably be interested in him? Since you drop of Luna at her house and all."

"Can't I just tell him straight up you like him?"

"Absolutely not! I don't want to put him on the spot! I want him to warm up to me and I want to know him even more is all."

"Fine, soon as Luna comes back we'll come up with something."

"Actually, could you not tell Luna?"

"What? Why not?"

"Cause if things don't work out with Lincoln I don't want things to be awkward between Luna and me."

"You're overthinking this in my opinion, but I guess."

"Thanks just let me know how it goes and I'll try my best when I see him at school."

"If you ask me you should try and get his number at least, the sooner the better. Luna is coming, later."

"I'll try, later."

With the final message sent Tabby tucked her cell away and gazed through the bus window, wondering how to go about things with Lincoln tomorrow.

Loud House, Front Porch Tuesday Afternoon: Luna and Sam

"Wow so Tabby really does have a little thing for my bro.", Luna uttered as she handed back Sam's cell.

"Yeah isn't it just the cutest?" Sam said cheerily. "Don't tell her I told you though. I don't know why she thinks things would be awkward between you two."

Luna gave a nervous chuckle. "Yeah, no idea …"

"Well hopefully tomorrow I can get a bit of one on one time with Lincoln when I drop you off. Got to help our bandmate after all."

"Why don't you let me do it?", Luna interjected.

"You sure?"

"Y-yeah, I can butter up my bro to Tabby pretty easily." Luna said as she tried her best to keep a straight face. "Course if he likes someone else at the moment there's not much I can do."

"Who else would he like right now?"

"Ronnie Ann, I think.", Luna said as she bit the inside of her cheek for blurting her name out on instinct.

"Oh really? Well I don't know who that is but I'm sure she's got nothing on our girl." Sam checked her cell for the time. "Alright, should be heading out now. Catch you later Luna."

"Later Sam."

With a hug goodbye Sam entered her Porsche and slowly drove off, leaving behind an anxious Luna.

With a sigh Luna entered her home and met the ire stare of Lynn from the couch. "I know what you're going to say."

"Oh?", Lynn said in a snarky tone.

"I told you so."

"Hm well least you could read that unlike your friends hard on for Lincoln."

Luna pinched the bridge of her nose. "Look it's just a light crush all you got to do is keep up what Lucy has told you and things should work out fine."

"Still a mess that isn't mine I got to clean up."

"Are you ever going to let this go?"

Lynn held a finger to her chin and hummed slightly. "Maybe … if you pay me back."

Luna crossed her arms. "Seriously? You want cash?"

"Ha, no a favor in return will do."

"… What kind of favor?"

"So tomorrow is round two for you and Luan with Lincoln right?"

Luna squinted slightly at Lynn. "Yeah … what about it?"

"I'll forgive and forget if you keep yourself from going all the way with Linc if the opportunity presents itself."

"… You're joking right?"

"Nope, you can go as far as you want but when it comes to the home run, you're going to have to stick to third."

Luna thought for a bit. "You totally want to be his first huh."

"If I can be so lucky, yes."

"What makes you think Lori and Leni won't snag that opportunity away tonight?"

"I don't but chances are pretty low considering Lori will be holding Leni back on Lucy's advice."

"And you plan on ignoring her advice yourself?"

"Course not, I'll respect Lincoln's wishes if he doesn't want to do anything on Thursday."

"Pretty confident in yourself, aren't ya."

Lynn smiled smugly. "Well I do have a knack for leaving him flustered."

Luna huffed. "Heh guess we'll see … Alright then, got yourself a deal just drop the baggage on me."

Lynn leaned back into the sofa. "But of course, dear sister, pleasure doing business with you."

Luna rolled her eyes and made her way upstairs, hoping Lori would arrive home soon as she wanted to speak to Lucy on the current update of her friends.

October 30, 2017 Loud House, Front Porch Monday Evening

"My baby boy!", Rita cried out as she didn't wait for vanzilla to come to a stop on the driveway.

As soon as Lincoln got off his mother swept him up into a deep hug.

"I missed you too mom.", Linc uttered as he tried not to be smothered to death as his sisters passed on by.

Feeling Linc squirm a bit Rita relented on her embrace and gave him some breathing room. "Sorry sweetie but if you would have at least shown up once to some of my visits then I wouldn't be as overly elated now."

"Sorry mom, I was always either busy exercising or just outright asleep.", Linc responded as he thought back on all the times his grandfather had covered for him.

"Speaking of, how is that going?" She knelt a bit till she was almost eye level with him. "Have you been taking care of yourself while with Pop-Pop?"

Lincoln eyed Lisa as she went inside. "Y-yeah mom I've been fine, see?"

He flexed his right arm and showed his mother his progress.

"Oh, my boy is growing up." Rita said as she got slightly teary. "And you're still not done yet, are you?"

Linc saw his mother's expression dim a bit. "Sorry mom, just a bit more, till I'm confident."

She ran her hand through his hair. "Well it must be working because you look infinitely better than you did before you left. Come on, I'm sure your father is just as eager to see you too."

With a gentle kiss on his forehead Rita headed inside with Lincoln in tow and made their way towards the kitchen.

"Lynn honey." Rita uttered as she brought Lincoln in front of her. "Lincoln's back home."

"Son!" Lynn Sr. exclaimed as he nearly dropped the oven tray of meatballs he held in excitement. "Oh one sec, got to put these morsels in the oven."

With a smooth slip of the dish into the oven Lynn Sr. then removed his oven mitts and brought Lincoln into his own suffocating hug. "Oh Lincoln, it feels like forever since we last saw you!"

"Same here dad.", Linc responded as Rita left to give them a bit of one on one time.

Lynn Sr. removed his chef hat and apron. "Let's go talk on the back porch for a bit."

Lincoln followed silently while taking in a few whiffs of his father's cooking, the smell making him salivate as it had been too long since he had a home cooked meal.

Once both father and son leaned on the porch railing Lynn Sr. spoke out. "It's really good to have you back son."

"It's good to be back dad."

"It'll be nice to have that empty seat at the table filled finally."

"Sorry …"

"Sorry if I struck a chord there Lincoln, didn't mean to. I know you're doing this for the sake of your sisters and I'm proud you're going through such lengths to better protect them in the future."

"Thanks dad."

"But." Lynn Sr. sighed. "We all miss you dearly too, the calls back and the texts help but it's obviously not the same."

"…"

"Still though, if you feel like you need to continue training for not only their sake but yours as well, then you do what you have to do Lincoln. Just know you have your mother's support and mine."

"That means a lot dad."

"Now then." Lynn Sr. gave Linc a few pats on the back. "Let's get on back inside, but before that … show me those guns son!"

Linc gave a small chuckle and answered his fathers request with a simple flex.

Lynn Sr. gave a few squeezes. "Heh heh that's my boy, I can only imagine how the girls at school are noticing you now."

"It hasn't really crossed my mind much to be honest.", Linc shyly responded.

"Heh it's alright champ you got priorities set in mind now. When you do go looking for that special someone though make sure she's a sweet person."

"Will do dad."

"Alright go wash up, dinner will be ready in a bit."

Lincoln obeyed his father's instructions and headed towards the hallway bathroom once he was inside. Already he felt tired as he ascended the stairs, not so much from physical exhaustion but from the emotional and mental taxation he endured once again since waking up. Upon entering the bathroom, he turned on the sink and splashed water on himself, leaning on the sink afterwards and simply gazing at his own reflection in the cabinet mirror.

It was then a knock on the open bathroom door brought Lincoln back from his self-stare down, his vision readjusting to see that Lori stood at the door.

"Not interrupting some mantra, am I?", Lori asked.

Lincoln smiled slightly. "No, what's up."

"I told Leni, Luna, and Luan that I had something to tell them."

"You talking about the party?"

"Yes, and I was hoping you'd join me when I ask them." Lori cleared her throat. "And maybe give your take on why they should go as well."

Lincoln sighed. "It still makes me uncomfortable … but I'll do it."

Lori gave her thanks and made her way into her room, leaving Lincoln to mull over his thoughts for a bit. Remembering the state of both Leni and Luna along with Luan's words, Linc really did consider the party as a way to face their ordeals despite his own concerns. In the end Lincoln could only sigh with his mental struggle before he made his way into Lori's room.

Inside he gave a warm smile to both Lori and Leni as he took a seat on Lori's bed.

August 15, 2017 Lori and Leni's Room Tuesday Evening

"Oh~ I'm so excited!", Leni giddily stated.

"Same here Leni." Lori replied. "Just remember what we talked about please."

"I know." Leni held a serious pose and wagged her finger to mimic her sister. "Don't take things too far unless Lincoln is ok with it."

Not amused Lori simply sighed as she made her way to the door. "Well least you understand it seems. Alright I'm going to go let Lincoln know to come by in a bit."

As soon as Lori exited the room, Leni eyed the small box containing her earlier purchased item. She grabbed it and placed the box atop her bed before opening it and taking out the outfit. With a sense of jubilant anticipation, she then began to undress to switch clothes, wanting Lori's opinion of it before Lincoln's arrival.

Meanwhile out in the hallway Lori was nearing Lincoln's room when both a distraught Luna and a slightly aggravated Lucy came out into the hallway.

Curious, Lori checked in on them. "Something up?"

"Somewhat." Lucy responded. "But it's manageable for me alone, unless you really want to know."

Lori took one look at Luna then back at Lucy. "I'll check up on it tomorrow."

"Lincoln?"

Lori chuckled a bit from embarrassment. "That easy to tell huh?"

Lucy brightened up a bit. "I don't blame you. I hope you enjoy your time as much as I did."

Thinking on Lynn earlier in the day Luna chimed in. "And if something happens it happens, Linc can get quite handsy if the moods hits him just right. Either way I'll be rooting for ya."

"Thanks." Lori said as she blushed at the thought of Lincoln being the one to initiate intimacy. "Hope things get better by the time I come back to check up."

"One can hope.", Lucy uttered before she made her way back into her room as Luna went to her own.

With the pair out of the way Lori continued her venture towards Lincoln's room and paused at his door. The thought of their last nightly rendezvous crossed her mind, making her wonder on how far things would progress this time with Leni added to the equation. She bit her lip slightly and shook her head to snap out of her daydream before she knocked.

"It's open.", Lincoln said from inside.

Lori opened his door and greeted Linc with a smile as she stuck her head in. "Hey Lincoln, just letting you know you can come by our room later on when everyone tucks in for the night after dinner."

Lincoln turned slightly red. "Great c-can't wait."

"Heh same here."

"Kids, dinner's ready!", Lynn Sr. shouted from the dining room.

"Should hurry before dads turkey loaf gets cold.", Linc mentioned as he got up.

"Well best not to dilly dally then." Lori replied. "I'll join you guys in a bit I'm going to wash up first."

After a quick peck to Linc's cheek as he passed on by Lori made her way towards the hallway bathroom, dodging her sisters as they came out of their respective rooms. Once in she quickly washed her face, leaving the door open and noticed Leni had yet to come out while drying herself. Not wanting to keep her parents waiting, Lori went in to fetch her unpunctual sister.

"Leni hurry up. We don't want to keep everyone waiting.", Lori stated as she walked in.

Leni popped her head from the side of their closet door. "Oh good your finally here Lori, I was waiting for you. Can I get your opinion on the outfit I bought for tonight please?"

"Fine just hurry up so we can go get dinner." Lori heaved before she realized a key word in Leni's plea. "Wait, tonight?"

"Mhm." Leni confirmed cheerfully as she stepped out into view and posed. "So, what do you think?"

Lori nearly fell back in shock at her sister's appearance. "L-leni! W-what are you wearing?!"

Leni stood straight and poked at herself. "Does it not look good on me?"

"That's not the point!" Lori gestured to her provocative clothing. "Why are you wearing lingerie?!"

"To help get Lincy in the mood?", Leni blatantly replied as if it wasn't obvious.

Lori approached Leni, still befuddled from her attire. "Leni did you not understand from the wedding dress fiasco?!"

"But I'm not forcing him to do anything or rushing things."

"How is this." Lori tugged at the silk barely covering Leni's breasts. "Not rushing things?!"

Leni hugged herself. "Lincy could always say no."

"How can he with you looking like that?!"

"That's the point!", Leni shouted back.

Lori lost her train of thought for a moment. "Huh?"

"That's why I'm wearing this." Leni let down her hands and laced them behind her back. "To let Lincy know that I'm ok with going as far as he wants to, and if he says no then I can just change back."

Lori pinched the bridge of her nose. "Leni, that's still pressuring him. Even if you give him the option to say no, you wearing that in the first place is going to tell him otherwise what you really want."

"But what if I tell him I'm ok with whatever he chooses? He knows I wouldn't lie to him."

Lori placed her hand on her sister's shoulder. "Leni, come on."

Leni shifted her hand to the front and clasped them as she pleaded. "Please? I'm sure Lincy would love it either way, I even got you one."

"Y-you did?" Lori questioned before the answer dawned on her. "Oh god, the mall today."

"Mhm, I got it from the purity collection in the lingerie store."

"Purity?"

"Yeah!" Leni rushed to pull Lori's lingerie box out and placed it on her bed. "Since this will be our first time if we do anything."

Going against her better judgement Lori approached the gift, opening it and slowly taking out the garment until it was on full display for her to see.

"I hope you like it, I thought it would look totes gorgeous on you.", Leni stated.

Lori looked over the lingerie, regretfully admitting within her mind that it did look great and would probably put Lincoln head over heels.

Leni creeped up slightly closer behind Lori. "Do you want to try it on?"

"No." Lori said as adamantly as she could. "Leni we can't wear these, least not now."

"But -"

"No buts. Now come on and change back, everyone is waiting."

Leni pouted and began to change till a knock came at their door.

"Hey, hurry it up we're all waiting on you guys!", Lynn shouted from the hallway.

"On our way." Lori responded before she looked at Leni. "Change quick ok."

"Ok.", Leni glumly replied.

Hoping nothing else would happen before the night had even begun Lori made her way to the dinner table, leaving Leni to wallow in her disappointment. After she tucked the parcel containing her lingerie under her bed she quickly changed and went out into the hallway nearly bumping into Lynn as she exited the bathroom at the same time.

"Watch it.", Lynn said.

"Oh sorry." Leni replied as she trailed behind Lynn.

As she followed, Leni realized she was behind someone who could potentially help her out.

"Um Lynn?", Leni called out.

Lynn kept walking. "What?"

"Can you give me some advice?"

Lynn stopped in her tracks. "You want advice … from me?"

Leni nodded and clasped her hands together. "It's totes important for me and you always go for the simple short way."

Both Intrigued and flattered to be asked, Lynn decided to hear her out. "Alright but make it quick everyone's been waiting for a while already.

"So like I have this … friend who's not really into an outfit I got her."

"And?"

"Well I feel like it would look great on her and that it would really make her boyfriend happy. How do I convince her to show it off to him?"

Lynn held her hand to her chin as she thought. "Think you can convince her to at least give it a try just between you two?"

"Um, maybe."

"Ok so here's what you do. Step one, convince her to put on whatever you bought her."

"Got it."

"Step two, when you do step one make sure you have her boyfriend nearby in a spot where you can bring him to her."

Leni nodded. "Uh huh."

"Step three, when your friend is all dressed up, bring her boyfriend and have him see her. When he loves how she looks she'll feel dumb for even resisting in the first place."

"Isn't that a bit mean to trick her like that?", Leni asked.

Lynn crossed her arms. "Hey sometimes you got to give a little push to your teammates, or in this case your friends, in the right direction. Can't expect results by doing nothing."

"Well I guess if you put it like that."

"Psh trust me." Lynn said as she headed down the stairs. "Things will work out fine."

"Ok.", Leni replied more enthusiastically before she followed.

With Lynn's plan in mind Leni entered the dining room, eyeing both Lincoln and Lori while smiling slightly on how their nightly events might now proceed.

October 30, 2017 Lori and Leni's Room Monday Evening

"Lincoln?", Luna questioned as she and Luan entered the room and saw her beloved brother.

Linc merely waved as both Luan and Luna took a seat next to Leni.

"Glad you both came.", Lori stated to her sisters.

"You did say it was important." Luan replied. "And why is Lincoln here?"

"To help me with my proposal."

"What proposal?"

Lori sighed before clearing her throat. "Ok there's no easy way to say this so I'll just say it. Carol is throwing a small, friends only party at her house and I'd like you all to go with me."

Lincoln winced at the quick shuddered reactions of his sisters upon Lori's reveal.

"I don't want to go.", Leni blurted out.

"Same here.", Luna added as she looked down to the floor.

"Guys please at least hear me out.", Lori pleaded.

Swallowing up her courage Luan spoke out for her sisters' sakes. "H-how safe would it be?"

"Very safe." Lori answered. "Carol will be using her own entertainment system for music so no outside hires and only about seven of her friends, nine tops, that I know as well."

Leni curled up into a ball. "NO!"

Lori looked to Lincoln and locked eyes with him cueing that it was his time to input his thoughts.

Taking the hint Linc spoke up. "I think it'd help you guys out."

Both Luan and Luna looked at Lincoln with Leni peeking from her crossed arms.

"Don't get me wrong though I'm still afraid." Lincoln continued. "Not for myself but for you all … I trust Lori though. She wouldn't suggest this if she really didn't think it was safe."

"Will you come with us Lincy?", Leni asked.

Lincoln clenched his fists slightly. "No, I'll be with Lucy and the others. Even if I wasn't though I don't think I should go; I agree with Lori in that this is something you guys need to face yourselves to get better."

Leni reburied her head into her arms and knees. "What if something happens?"

"Then they'll be at the mercy of Lori." Linc jested, hoping to alleviate some of the building tension. "But if you really need me just call me and I'll be there."

Leni pulled her head up. "Promise?"

Lincoln got up and bent forward in front of Leni till their eyes were level. "I promise. If any of you call me I'll rush right over with cavalry in tow."

Linc noticed the slight assurances on his sisters' faces.

"It would mean a lot if you guys went." Lincoln continued as he remembered Lori's earlier words. "After all, if it helps, if only a little, isn't it worth a shot?"

Leni looked between Lori and Lincoln before settling on the former. "Ok …"

"Question.", Luna interrupted.

"Yes?", Lori answered.

"If we don't like how things play out can we bail?"

"You can bail out at any point if things get too uncomfortable."

Luna sighed. "Alright, I'll give it a shot if only to keep an eye on Leni."

Lori looked to her last silent sister. "Luan?"

"Heh well can't be the odd one out now can I. Course I'll tag along, these two will definitely need some livening up at the party."

"Thank you guys." Lori said as she gestured to her sisters. "I promise you won't regret this."

"Hope not." Luna muttered under her breath. "So meeting over?"

"Yeah, you can go on back to your rooms now if you'd like."

Luna and Luan both steadily got up, giving Lincoln a small hug before they exited the room.

"Kids, dinner time!"

"Nice timing.", Linc mentioned.

"I'll say." Lori added as she made her way out. "We shouldn't keep them waiting, it's … been awhile since we've had a family dinner."

Lincoln extended his hand to Leni. "C'mon I'm sure after all this anxious talking a big meal will feel great."

"Lincoln.", Leni meekly uttered as she took his hand.

"Yeah Leni?"

"Could you … could you sleep with me tonight?"

Lincoln gave a small smile. "Sure Leni."

With an invigorated demeanor Leni followed Lincoln's lead and headed for the dining room. There the pair were met with grateful smiles that the family was all together again that night. As Leni took her seat Lincoln saw Lisa pat the last empty chair between her and Lily to which he gladly took.

"Lincoln!", Lily gleefully called out several times.

"Someone seems pretty excited.", Lynn Sr. chuckled.

"As we all should be." Rita commented. "After all it's been a very long time since we were all present at the table."

Linc felt a tad singled out but understood where his mother was coming from.

Lynn Sr. carefully picked up the still hot stockpot. "Want first servings Lincoln?"

"If no one minds." Linc replied to which no one immediately objected. "I've been craving a home cooked meal for a long time."

Lynn Sr. served a hefty meatball portion to Lincoln. "Bon appétit."

Lincoln wasted no time in taking in a spoonful of sauce and meatballs, the hearty and sweet taste giving off a sense of love, a sense of home.

August 15, 2017 Lori and Leni's Room Tuesday Evening

"Alright Leni, I hope your hiding nothing else before Lincoln comes tonight.", Lori mentioned as she and Leni came back from dinner.

"No." Leni mumbled. "Just the lingerie idea."

"Good." Lori began to check herself in the vanity mirror. "If your going to freshen up by the way I'd go and do it now."

Leni nervously decided to enact Lynn's idea. "Um Lori?"

"Yes Leni."

"So, I know you said no but do you think you could try on the lingerie please?"

"You know my answer Leni."

Leni thought as hard as she could. "Just to see if I got the measurements right?"

Lori groaned and leaned against the table. "Just the measurements?"

Leni eagerly nodded. "Mhm!"

"Fine but after this, do not pester me about either of the pieces again until I say it's alright. Ok?"

"Ok!" Leni then headed for the door. "I'll give you some privacy!"

As the door shut Lori rolled her eyes and reached for her lingerie box once again taking out the piece Leni had gotten her. She ran her hand down across it, feeling the smooth and soft texture against her skin.

"Purity eh?", Lori mumbled before she began to undress.

As she slipped on the outfit her mind began to wander, thinking of what she and Leni would actually do with Lincoln this night.

"If only they knew the truth.", Lori mumbled once again as she thought of Luna and Lynn's past words.

After a slight struggle to zip up her back she looked herself over with the vanity mirror. Again, she regretted to admit it, but Leni did know her stuff. She turned and examined her backside noticing how the material emphasized her every curve.

"Did it have to be open down there?", Lori complained as she blushed on seeing herself exposed with an opening on her lingerie.

Knock knock knock

"Are you ready?", Leni asked from the hallway.

"Yes, let's get this over with.", Lori heaved.

As the door opened Lori's unamused look slowly turned into that of shock as she covered herself.

Lincoln's Room Tuesday Evening: Lincoln

"Almost time.", Lincoln thought as he looked at his muscle fish clock.

He tried his best not to break out in a nervous sweat as the seconds ticked by. While Lori and Leni didn't hold a candle to Lynn's voraciousness when it came to flirtatious advances, they themselves displayed a radiating beauty that easily stunned him on the spot if he wasn't cautious. The thought of being with both of them let alone one brought about a dopey grin to accompany his anxiousness.

Knock Knock Knock

"Doors open.", Linc stated.

Within a few seconds of his door opening Leni slid in. "Hey Lincy."

Lincoln gulped at the surprise early visit. "H-hey Leni."

"Are you ready to come to our room?"

Lincoln checked his clock once more. "Uh bit early still, isn't it?"

"It's fine, mom and dad are totes knocked out already."

"Oh, well I guess I'm ready then."

"Yay~!" Leni exclaimed with glee before grabbing his hand. "Let's go."

As they passed by Lynn and Lucy's room, Leni thought she'd check if Lincoln would really be ok with what she planned. "Um, Lincoln?"

"Yeah Leni?"

"Do you think Lori and me are pretty?"

Linc raised an eyebrow at the random question. "Of course I do, you're both gorgeous."

Leni giggled slightly. "And do you think we would look good in almost anything?"

"Obviously."

She bit her lower lip in anticipation of his next answer. "So would it be ok if we dressed up for you from time to time?"

"I'd be flattered honestly." Linc answered not knowing the deeper meaning behind Leni's seemingly innocent question. "Long as it isn't a wedding dress though."

"Oh don't worry haha I know I got to be more patient with that." Leni paused in front of her room. "One second Lincy."

Knock knock knock

"Are you ready?", Leni asked as she leaned against the door.

"Yes, let's get this over with.", Lori replied from inside.

Lori and Leni's Room Tuesday Evening

"Hope you like how she looks.", Leni uttered as she opened the door.

Before Linc could ask what she meant the sight of Lori from his peripheral caught his attention. As his vision focused on her he froze on the spot akin to last Saturday's debacle, the only difference being unable to retreat as his thought process was in shambles. Lori herself turned a vibrant red as her eyes locked with Lincoln's, covering the only exposed part of her lingerie outfit before he could view it in its entirety.

"Leni!" Lori fumed in a loud hushed tone, for fear of her voice echoing throughout the house. "What the hell are you doing?!"

"Just showing you that Lincy is ok with us dressing up for him." Leni innocently responded as she ushered Lincoln inside. "Doesn't she look beautiful in her lingerie Lincy?"

Only erratic mumbling escaped Linc's lips as he desperately tried to collect himself.

"He's in shock Leni!" Lori growled. "What made you think this was a good idea?!"

Leni meekly tried to defend her reasoning. "B-but Lynn said."

"Lynn." Lori rolled her eyes. "Of all the people to listen to. Ugh! Leni just take Lincoln outside."

"You're breathtaking."

Both Lori and Leni were confused as to who had said that until the pair focused their attention on Linc.

"W-what did you say Lincoln?", Lori stammered.

With a more aware mind and a bearing of confidence Lincoln repeated himself. "I s-said you're breathtaking."

Lori averted her gaze from embarrassment at the sudden flattery. "W-what are you saying?!"

"Exactly what's on my mind." Lincoln replied as he scratched his head in slight shyness and tried his best to maintain his bravado. "But didn't I ask you last time to give me a heads up when you'd be drop dead beautiful?"

"See? He likes it.", Leni chipperly noted.

Lori squinted at Leni. "Just close the door and turn off the lights."

As Leni obeyed Lori's request Lincoln quickly made his way forward toward his captivating sister. "So uh, I take it Leni slipped this one by you huh."

"Y-yeah."

"Well my heart didn't blow up this time, so I'll let it slide." He joked as he tried his best not to ogle Lori. "Do you want me to leave so you can change?"

Lori looked away towards the floor, her better judge of mind clouded with Lincoln's flattering words. She didn't want to be a hypocrite, to go back on her own words she chastised her sisters earlier in the day with but before she knew it a trickle of her inner desires escaped from her lips.

"T-that depends …"

"On what?", Lincoln asked as the lights turned off.

While still covering her only exposed spot, Lori sat on her bed and looked Lincoln in the eyes. "S-since you've already seen me in this … D-do you want me to wear it?"

"I uh well I wouldn't be opposed, but I wouldn't want to force you either.", Lincoln admitted before a tight ball formed in his throat as he couldn't help but glance here and there with what light the moon provided.

Lori reached out for Lincoln with her right hand and clasped his own, bringing him closer and feeling more exposed. "Y-you wouldn't be."

"W-well in that case." Linc muttered as he remained mesmerized by her looks. "I-"

"So what's going to happen?", Leni interrupted as she sat next to Lori.

"Well thankfully your idea didn't freak out Lincoln ... much" Lori mentioned, making Leni pout slightly. "And he was just about to say what he wanted."

"Well for one the lingerie is just, wow.", Linc stated hoping to cheer up Leni a bit and causing Lori to avert his gaze out of shyness again.

"Ooo! So can I put mine on?!", Leni exclaimed.

Leni's offer nearly made Lincoln tumble over from the mental image he projected. "Um maybe another time, I don't think I can handle both of you being so, striking."

"Aw, ok"

Linc cleared his throat. "That being said. I think I can handle your stunning looks tonight Lori."

"Ok so …", Lori shyly mumbled.

"So …"

Both remained awkwardly quiet, neither able to make the first move for intimidation of the others presence. It was only until Leni moved in for a kiss upon Lincoln's cheek that the standoff was broken.

"Gah Leni?!", Linc uttered as he felt goosebumps radiate from the point of contact.

"Aw there's no need to be nervous Lincy." Leni playfully said as she stood up and took his hand. "If you want you can say no whenever you want."

Leni slowly led Lincoln unopposed towards her bed and laid with him, smiling and giggling at his nervous expression while Lori herself was baffled for a few seconds by her straightforwardness. Not wanting to be left out nor outdone Lori quickly joined the couple and nuzzled herself behind Lincoln. Her added presence behind him did not help with his already beleaguered mind on what to do in his current situation.

He didn't have the time to recompose himself though as he jittered on the spot from Leni placing her left hand on his chest and running it slowly down.

"Oh Lincy~" Leni uttered. "I'm so happy you're ours tonight."

Lincoln gulped and gave a sheepish smile. "Y-yeah?"

"Mhm~, very happy." Leni continued as she slid her hand under his shirt and eased back up across his stomach.

Meanwhile Lori felt relegated to the position of little sister as she laid awestruck by Leni's personality change with intimacy. Using the feeling as a spurring force though Lori worked up the nerve to huddle closer and place kisses across Lincoln's neck as she moved her right hand from covering herself to mingle with Leni's. With the added look of pleasure upon Lincoln's face Leni couldn't help but indulge her burgeoning salacity and plant her own kiss upon his lips.

Taking notice of the satisfied moans Leni and Lincoln gave off Lori pouted from minor jealousy and opted to get a taste herself. "Mind sharing Leni?"

Leni gave a satisfied hum as she parted from Linc's lips, maintaining a loving look at him. "Mmm, of course."

Lori was filled with eager suspense as she watched Lincoln shift to face her, his goofy nervous smile making her heat up with her own deviant desires.

"Lincoln~." Lori purred as she cupped his face. "It's been far too long-"

She planted a kiss and moved away. "Since you've last-"

She did it once more. "Kissed me."

Upon her third kiss Lori lingered and savored her brother's lingual affection, letting out a vivacious moan as the act sent a spark across her delicate flower. As the pair focused on their little duel within their mouths, Leni followed the whims of her ever-increasing arousal and sat up. With a gleeful grin she hooked her fingers under Linc's shirt and gently lifted it up, only gaining his attention when it interrupted his and Lori's intimacy.

"Leni?", Lori questioned.

"Just trying to make Lincoln more comfortable." Leni eagerly replied. "You don't mind do you Lincy?"

"N-nope not one bit." Linc managed to say as he anxiously allowed Leni to slip off his shirt.

As his head popped from his uplifted collar Lincoln's attention landed towards Lori's alluring lingerie attire once more. His heartbeat ran rampant as his eyes traced along her curvy body, nearly popping out of their sockets as his sight settled around her hips. He took several deep gulps as he was in disbelief at what he had spotted in plain view before him.

Curious where his focus was placed Lori traced the path of his stare and burned a furious shade of red as she discovered in her lustful daze, she had stopped hiding her one exposed spot, her womanhood.

"Ooo~, Lincy~.", Leni cooed, garnering Linc's attention and giving Lori some much desired alleviation.

Linc gazed towards Leni who held a delighted grin as she nibbled on her right index finger in excitement. Still watching, he looked as she extended her hand towards the tent he then realized he was pitching.

"Looks like Lincoln Jr. is pretty happy to be with us.", Leni seductively teased as she stroked the tip of his member, wanting nothing more than to remove the denim barrier.

Her impulse took over once more then as Leni immediately acted on her thoughts and began to fiddle with Lincoln's pant zipper.

Snapping back from her embarrassing exposure Lori called out her sister. "Leni, stop."

"Aw but Lincy hasn't said no." Leni pleaded as she continued to pull on his zipper. "You don't mind us getting more intimate, do you Lincoln?"

Normally Linc would have boldly said yes and let his sisters dictate the rate of how intimate they wanted to start off but with the sudden bare display of Lori a thought entered his mind, they'd more than likely go all the way.

Would he be able to satisfy them? Live up to their expectations? Or would he end up disappointing them and leave them wanting and unfulfilled due to lack of experience compared to theirs? These thoughts ran through Lincoln's mind and washed over his earlier boldness with worry and concern.

"Um, actually Leni." Linc muttered. "Maybe we can take it slow tonight?"

Leni paused on her actions from slight surprise. "Oh … Of course Lincy."

"Did we push things too far?", Lori asked out of concern.

"No, you guys didn't." Linc responded, thinking a little white lie couldn't hurt. "I just don't think we should rush things all on the first night you know."

"I'm sorry." Leni mentioned.

"No really, it's ok."

"Are you sure?" Lori interjected. "I'd get it if things got a little out of hand."

Already Lincoln felt they were disappointed, the mood in the air was all too easy to read. He didn't want to leave things as is, but he had no idea of how to ease the situation. His mind wandered frantically on a solution until it landed on the memory of the night before with Lynn.

Granted it was a bit of an intimacy leap from kissing on what he and Lynn did it was still a small step compared to the end destination of sexual intercourse.

With a bit of a timid tone in his voice Linc tried to voice his compromise. "Actually, if you don't mind, I have an idea on what we could do."

"Oh? What is it?", Leni asked with a bit of returned pep.

Lincoln zipped up his pants and gestured towards the head of the bed. "Well for starters could you lie down for me?"

Curious what Lincoln had planned Leni obeyed and laid herself back, taking a glance at Lori when she rested her head on her pillow and saw that she too was perplexed on what Lincoln had in store. Linc took a small quiet prepatory breath before he positioned himself before Leni.

He placed his hands on Leni's legs respectively and raised them up. "You know the same applies for you as well. If at any point you want me to stop, just say so."

Before Leni could ask what he meant she froze as a pulse of goosebumps coursed through her body, emanating from the point where Lincoln kissed her leg. Her honeypot became slicker and her breathing became more rapid as he kissed further up, deepening each kiss as he reached her thighs. Linc could feel his chest beat like crazy with how his heart drummed, a feeling he hoped would subside in time as he neared his target.

Lincoln's actions brought no misgivings from Leni, even inciting a bit of eagerness when he lifted her dress. With one last gulp Linc moved his free hand and traced his thumb along the outer edges of Leni's cotton panties, slowly pulling them to the side and revealing her bare self. No amount of crudely drawn sexual bathroom stall graffiti in school could prepare him to see the real thing up close and personal.

Slowly he moved his head forward and slid his tongue out, making Leni jerk slightly as it stroked her labia.

"Lincy~.", Leni moaned as she curled her toes and tried her best not to smother Linc in between her thighs.

At this point Linc moved his tongue solely on guesses guided by instinct, moving in circular motions and protruding inward based on the moans Leni gave off. He paused for a moment shortly after when he felt her hands comb through his hair and her legs inch closer before continuing to attend to her. As he made his way up his tongue then grazed her clitoris, causing her to dig her nails a smidge deeper and squeeze the sides of his head tighter with her thighs as she moaned out his name.

Taking her reaction as a sign of finding the bingo spot Linc pressed on with increased zest, forcing Leni to cover her mouth as she squealed in delight. Lori meanwhile was once again in an awestruck gaze, not even aware of her subconscious movements as her hand slithered towards her own moist valley. Before she knew it, her fingers began a futile attempt at trying their best to appease her now burning concupiscence.

Unaware of Lori's self-engagement Lincoln was busy turning Leni into mush as he teased and prodded her clit, taking in her unique taste as her juices flowed out. Unable to form basic sentences Leni could do no more than gasp into her own hand, begging her love mentally to continue devouring her, to disseminate her increasing satisfaction till her mind would go numb. She was entrapped in her own rapture, being brought back only when a familiar feeling began to swell at Lincoln's point of intimate contact.

"L- … L- …", Leni blurted out in vain action to alert Linc of her encroaching climax.

Linc gave one last flick of her clit with his tongue before Leni broke and gave a muffled gasp into her palm. "Cumming!"

Linc was temporarily surprised by the resurgence of love juices as Leni bucked her hips and encased him within her thigh and groin using her legs. A few laps at Leni's now sensitive labia was all it took for her to squirm and release Lincoln, lying flat afterwards and covering her face with one arm as she tried to catch her breath.

"I take it I did well?", Linc asked modestly as he knelt upright before her.

Slowly Leni moved her arm away and looked at her beloved Lincoln, forming a tired but happy grin.

Linc uttered a slight gasp as Leni leaned forward and brought him into a hug back down with her. "Lincy~, I love you so~ much!"

"Heh, I'll take that as a yes then?", Linc surmised as he then hovered over her.

Leni gave a shy giggle. "You totes made me yours Lincoln."

While the pair stared at each other in loving content a small gasp caught their attention. Linc looked over to his left to see Lori in the midst of trying to calm herself down from her own maintenance as her siblings no longer provided a show as motivation. For a moment Lori and Lincoln made eye contact before the former looked away in embarrassment for being the center of attention.

"I didn't forget about you.", Lincoln stated.

Lori felt her cheeks get hotter as Lincoln made his way towards her, prepping herself for his touch until Leni spoke out.

"Oh Lori, I totes have an idea!"

Before Lori had a chance to have a say, Leni moved forward and whispered into her ear with a mischievous look. Linc could do nothing but stare on in curiosity as Lori's facial expression matched the one she bore earlier when he first saw her lingerie.

"Are you crazy?!", Lori meekly squeaked.

"Aw c'mon." Leni pleaded. "You're already wearing clothes for it, and it's not like it's any different from how me and Lincy were. Besides I'm sure he would love the view."

Lori contemplated Leni's suggestion, once again letting her desire to not be outdone by her little sister this night be her pushing motivation.

"Fine." Lori grumbled before she shyly looked at Linc. "Lincoln, I need you to lay on your back for me, head at the foot of the bed."

"Um, ok.", Linc responded as he did so with no resistance.

With a quiet gulp Lori stood up on the bed before Lincoln, still covering herself despite her many exposures to him.

"If at any point … well, you know already.", Lori mumbled.

"Wha-", Linc began to say before he paused due to Lori stepping forward.

He watched as she stopped right above his chest, easily able to read how nervous she was. Not looking down Lori moved her hand away and exposed herself willingly this time and with a quick breath lowered herself till her crotch hovered over Lincoln.

"Heh wow.", Linc chuckled.

"W-what is it.", Lori asked, mildly upset that something may be wrong.

"Now that I look at it, I can see the opening in your lingerie is in the shape of a heart."

"Damn it Lincoln, for a second you had me worr-ah~!"

The sudden pull of her thighs made Lori let out a yelp followed by muffled moans when she covered her mouth as Linc wasted no time in eating her out. With the small bit of experience Linc had with Leni he more confidently stroked and prodded her, taking in every shudder and jolt of Lori's body as an indication that he was doing something right. Lori herself struggled to hold herself up with her limbs feeling no strength, opting her to clench on to Lincoln's hair with her free hand for minor support.

Focusing solely on the pleasure train she was riding on Lori remained clueless of Leni inching closer, magnetically drawn to her siblings intimate bonding. With a foreign touch surprising her Lori's eyes shot open as she looked to her bust and saw Leni sliding her hands past her lingerie chest piece. Before she had a chance to utter protest she began to fondle them from behind, adding new pulsing sensations to mingle with Lincoln's after every squeeze.

"L-leni what are you doing?!", Lori struggled to say.

"Crossing the bridge silly, remember?", Leni playfully replied as she got more intricate with her fondling.

Lori gritted her teeth as Leni traced her fingers around her areolas, pinching and tugging at her nipple every few seconds.

"Lori, you're so soft.", Leni commented as she moved in closer to Lori's face.

The lustful gaze Lori gave off to the void was all too enticing for Leni, a call she couldn't deny and answered with a kiss. With Lincoln's increased tempo and Leni's delicate touch the kiss did nothing to phase Lori who had at that point began to accept any additions to her own slice of momentary heaven. A sensation then began to swell up inside her, giving her goosebumps as it radiated further and further across her body.

Fully embracing what came next Lori tightened her grip on Lincolns head and held Leni in closer. She wanted to scream, to let out her jubilant cry of glee but her subconscious knew better and instead directed her to moan and deepen her kiss into Leni. Meanwhile Lincoln had a case of déjà vu with Lori secreting her love juice in a position akin to his dream with Lucy and his other sisters days before.

As the feeling of climax subsided Lori broke free from her sisterly kiss and collapsed as her strength left her.

"That was … that was …", Lori mumbled.

"Totes amazing?", Leni eagerly asked.

"Y-yeah … that … W-what do you think Lincoln?"

A tap to her thigh brought Lori's attention downward towards a now suffocating Lincoln, prompting her to quickly fall back to let him breath.

Leni gave a small giggle. "You ok Lincy?"

"Never better.", He replied while getting up.

"Sure you don't want us to sort you out?" Lori asked with a perverse smirk as she hoisted herself up slightly to reveal Linc Jr. desperately trying to break free of its denim prison. "It's only fair considering the treat you gave us tonight."

"No really it's fine." Linc replied nervously. "Maybe next time."

"Aw Lincy~." Leni cooed as she moved in for a smooch on his cheek. "Well next time you just rest because we'll do all the work then ok?"

Lincoln gulped from the intimidating thought. "Y-yeah next time."

Lori moved towards the head of the bed. "Well I don't know about you Leni and much less you Lincoln, but I am beat. Ready for bed?"

"Ooo! Lincy goes in the middle!", Leni added.

"Pfft of course he does, that's a no brainer."

Leni held a finger to her chin. "I thought people called it sandwiching."

Lincoln let out a small laugh and grabbed Leni's hand. "C'mon Leni."

As the two laid back Lori fixed her chest piece from Leni's groping venture and then joined the pair.

"Literally the best night I've had.", Lori stated as she took a nip at Linc's ear.

"Totally." Leni agreed mimicking the same action as Lori. "How about you Lincy?"

"I can only hope I don't disappoint next time.", Lincoln muttered by accident as his main concern creeped back into his mind.

Lori took his right arm and held it. "I'm positive you won't. Goodnight Lincoln~."

Leni once gain copied her sister and took his left arm for herself. "Night Lincy~."

Lincoln tried his best not to show his anxiousness. "Night guys."

As time passed and his siters drifted on to slumber, Linc wallowed in his own worry. The thought of intercourse was surely in his mind this entire venture of his relationships so far but only now did it come to the forefront of his mind. He counted his blessings that he managed to bullshit his way on Lori and Leni and give them satisfaction, but their future round held its own problems.

He then remembered that tomorrow would be Luna and Luan's turn, further recounting Monday mornings risqué encounter with them. The idea that things would progress much further seemed like a very valid reality now.

"I need help.", Linc thought as he mentally laid out plans for tomorrow.

October 30, 2017 Lori and Leni's Room Monday Night

"You certainly seemed to enjoy the meal.", Lori playfully commented as Linc with Lilly in his arms came into the room with Leni close behind.

"If you tasted the meals I had aside from school you'd be praising dad's cooking too.", Linc replied.

While Lori made her way towards her closet to change for the night Lincoln sat on Leni's bed and placed Lily on his knee.

"Lincoln!", Lily gleefully called out.

"Sorry about Lily." Linc commented towards Leni as she sat next to him. "But she really wanted to be with me."

"It's fine" Leni responded as she ran her fingers through Lily's hair. "She totes missed you as much as I did."

"Alright Leni." Lori called out as she took to her bed. "Closet is all yours."

"Not going to join us?", Lincoln queried as Leni passed him.

Lori gave a small smile. "It seems to be overcrowded already, but it's ok since I've had the chance to see you most mornings. The others haven't been as lucky as I have you know."

"I guess if you put it that way."

When Leni made her way back Linc got up and settled himself and Lily in bed as she turned off the lights.

"It's been awhile since we've been in bed together.", Leni said with a small smirk as she slid under the covers.

"Oh yeah." Linc replied. "A long while."

"Night you guys.", Lori called out.

"Night.", Both replied.

Several minutes passed by, mainly of Lily messing with Lincoln's face before her energy ran out and joined Lori in slumber.

"Night Lily-bug.", Lincoln uttered.

"Lincoln.", Leni whispered.

"Yeah Leni?"

She looked him straight in his eyes. "I'm still nervous, about tomorrow."

"You don't have to go if you really don't want to."

"But you still think I should go."

"… Yes."

She looked away for a moment before extending her hand out. "And you'll come if I call?"

Lincoln reached out as well and clasped her hand gently. "Absolutely."

A sense of comfort graced her mind. "I believe in you Lincy."

A few seconds passed before a small giggle escaped Leni.

"What's so funny?", Linc inquired.

"It's just." Leni looked over Lily. "It looks like me and you are a mom and dad right now with Lily as our baby."

Lincoln gave his own chuckle. "One day."

"I can't wait … I love you Lincoln."

"I love you too Leni."

More time had passed and soon all that was left to ruminate about their day was Lincoln. Still holding on to Leni's hand he maneuvered onto his back and looked at the clock on the center nightstand next to him. It was a bit past twelve, which meant it was now the beginning of Halloween.

He gazed at the window towards the starless sky, contemplating on all the events that could possibly happen while he'd be out with his younger sisters. He was thankful on one thing though, that Lucy wasn't really asking for much aside from his attendance with her for tonight as her early birthday gift.

His brow furrowed slightly on the thought. "Maybe I should have gotten her a present still."

"Can't sleep?"

Linc shifted his head and saw Lori half awake. "Just, worried about today … tonight."

"Things will be fine it's not like last time." Lori assured. "Nothing will happen I'll make sure of it.

Lincoln let out a small sigh. "Hard to feel confident in it but I'll try as usual."

"Good, now get some sleep. You don't want to be tired when you go out in the evening."

"Yeah, goodnight Lori."

"Goodnight Lincoln."

Linc turned and took another look at Leni, taking a bit of comfort in how peaceful she slept with Lily snuggling up to her.

"Nothing will happen huh?" He thought. "One can only hope."

AN

My longest chapter by far, 20k~ without adding the questions and author's notes here. Also I know I said having over 200 followers was intimidating but christ man, nearly 700 now. I'm humbled really and even more intimidated haha. As a thank you to all who are following I would like to set up a poll that you all may vote on. The subject would be on what scene you would like to be drawn followed by a second vote on who the commissioned artist would be, completely paid for by me. Think of it as my thank you to you all. Also three things before I wrap things up. One, to my most vocal follower iquinn18 (DM wise) a special gift. An insert of an idea of yours worked into this chapter and upcoming ones. Thank you for being so inquisitive. Two, as always I want to say I will not be abandoning this fic you got my word. Unless I'm dead, knock on wood. Three, for polls or any other info I recommend to all my followers to follow my "Back to Work!" story for updates and me answering general questions concerning story progression. Now, onto the next chapter~!

P.S. I have done a disservice to Silent-Sid on deviant art by repeatedly forgetting to mention that the current artwork for part one was done by him. As an apology to him I will be commissioning him again for an updated cover for part 2. He is a great digital artist and if you visit him let him know I sent ya. I go by Hokuten9210 on the site and I have a Luffy 4th gear profile pic.