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So, in a previous story, I once tried to gain a trophy by posting embarrassing videos of my sisters, but in the end, they were livid with me for making them into laughingstocks, prompting me to make an apology video, which is me embarrassing my own self. Unfortunately, I also humiliated a fellow schoolmate named Cristina Pollard in the process, which not only led to her switching classes to get away from me, but also my sisters making a trophy for me.
At first, I was elated to finally have a trophy to put in my spot in the trophy case, but after another encounter with Cristina, I began to look back. I was still relieved to have a trophy, but I couldn't help but feel disgusted by how I obtained it. Next thing I knew, my sisters started feeling disgusted as well, because they knew that they played an indirect role in that poor girl's life being ruined.
So, we approached our parents and Jackson for a solution. Mom and Dad weren't sure themselves, but Jackson...
Well, he's always the levelheaded housemate that we knew and loved.
Jackson: "Maybe you should give a heartfelt gift and an apology. You should also tell her the events that happened prior to this."
And so, we began a search for the right gift for Cristina. It took us a while, but we did find one.
By then, our parents finally asked us during dinner.
Lynn Sr: "So, any ideas how you're going to apologize to that girl, kids?"
Lincoln: "Yeah, it took us a while, but we think we found the right gift for her. Hopefully, she'll understand the situation."
Lori: "And hopefully, she'll listen to us."
Jackson: "If not, I'll practically force her into the house to hear you out."
Rita: "OR... we'll just have to have to move on."
Leni: "But it'll be difficult for her to move on. She could be scarred for life for all we know."
Lincoln: "I don't know. One day, I had a run-in with one of my schoolmates, Connie Wyndhurst, and she told me that Cristina might be able to move on."
Jackson: "Regardless, this nonsense has to come to an end somehow."
But little did Jackson know that it was also easier said than done for Cristina.
Elsewhere, Cristina was walking towards the principal's house when Connie came by.
Connie: "Cristina, what are you doing?"
Cristina: "I'm going to transfer to another school."
Connie: [Surprised] "What?!"
Cristina: "It seems switching classes isn't enough for our schoolmates to move on from that stupid video."
Connie: "Isn't that a little extreme? Sure, you were embarrassed in that video, but transferring..."
Cristina: "Lincoln Loud made a fool of me. And I can't stand to be close to him anymore. Not to mention, I heard from your best friend, Branwen, that you had a run-in with him sometime later, and you called me all kinds of things. A 'coward', a 'baby', 'weird', I can go on."
Connie: [Sheepishly] "Okay, I'll admit, that was a bit excessive on my part-"
Cristina: "'A bit excessive'?! You only prolong my humiliation, Wyndhurst!"
Connie: [Groans] "Me and my big mouth. Look, what if he apologized for what happened? Wouldn't that make things better?"
Cristina: [Sighs] "Maybe. This whole situation was a little overwhelming."
Connie: "You're telling me. However, running away from your problems won't help anything. Plus, you don't know why he posted that video in the first place."
Cristina: "I hate that you're right. But how could Lincoln and I resolve our issue if we don't know where the other one lives?"
Connie: "Leave that to me." [Grabs Cristina's hand and starts to drag her back to her house] "Several people grew up with Lincoln, including me. So, I'll just call them, and one of them is bound to know the exact address."
Funnily enough, I was later told by Connie that Clyde, who did know where I live, was the last person to ask.
Back home, Jackson got word from Clyde that Connie and Cristina were on their way to the Loud House. So, he got everyone ready.
Luna: "This is a nightmare. No matter how much we try to think otherwise, it's a straight-up nightmare."
Jackson: "And whose fault was it that it exists?"
[The others groan]
Rita: "Okay. Jackson, I know we're on your side with this situation, but you're being a bit excessive."
Jackson: "I'm just making sure that this works."
Rita: [Sighs] "You've got so much of your dad in your blood."
Jackson: "Whatever."
We hoped that Cristina would accept the gift that we found. As we waited, we had no idea that Cristina and Connie were already arriving to hear what we had to say for ourselves.
Or rather, what I had to say for myself.
Connie: "Ready for this, Cristina?"
Cristina: "I guess." [The girls walk to the door to see the Louds and Jackson in the living room. Lincoln became nervous, seeing that the girl whom he had managed to embarrass was just a couple of inches away. Sighing, he saw the girls looking at him with varying expressions on their faces.]
Connie: "Well, you know what to do, Lincoln. You have a lot of explaining to do!"
Lincoln: [Sighs] "We know, Connie."
I wasn't in the mood for her attitude.
It was silent for a couple of minutes before I spoke.
Lincoln: "Look, I'm really sorry about embarrassing you in that video, Cristina. But before you say anything... I'm not entirely to blame for it."
Cristina: "What do you mean?"
Lincoln: "A couple of days before the incident... I entered a contest to win a trophy. Let's face it. I'm the only one in my family who didn't have one or any achievements at the time. The first couple of videos weren't the greatest. So, I decided to ask my sister, Luan, for help."
Cristina: "Okay. But what does this have to do with the video?"
Jackson: "He's getting there."
Lincoln: "After receiving her help... I recorded and posted embarrassing videos of my sisters. And by the time that they found out... they were made into laughingstocks, which caused them to become very angry with me. So, to show that I'm sorry... I did all sorts of things for them. But it wasn't enough. So, that's why I decided to do the video."
Cristina: "That's sweet and all, but..."
Jackson: "Cristina... the story isn't finished yet."
Lincoln: "After a hard day of school, after posting it, I came home, and my sisters gave me a trophy that they made for me to put up in our family trophy case. At first, I was glad to finally have something, but after our second encounter, I... started to feel disgusted about how I got it in the first place."
Luan: "And before we knew it, we felt disgusted as well, because we played an indirect role."
Cristina: "Sheesh. What kind of sisters do that?"
[The girls glance at one another before saying...]
Sisters: "Us."
Connie: "That still doesn't excuse you from what you did, Lincoln."
Lincoln: "I know. I just want to express how sorry we are for what we've done to you. And knowing that apologies aren't enough... we got you this."
[Lincoln pulled out a necklace that had a beautiful pink stone and was covered by three rings. It amazed Cristina and Connie.]
Cristina: "It's beautiful."
Lincoln: "Just like you." [Cristina and Connie turn to him in confusion] "Cristina... I know that this sounds kinda corny, but you really are the most beautiful girl that I've ever had my eyes on. And I wanted to get you something that captured how beautiful you are."
Cristina: "I don't know what to say, Lincoln."
Lincoln: "You don't need to say anything. After seeing what I put you through... I wanted to start on the right foot. So, will you be my friend?"
Cristina didn't say anything at first, but then... she nodded.
Cristina: "Of course, Lincoln. But... it might take me time to... get used to this."
Jackson: "That's fair. Do you girls need a ride home?"
Connie: "No, we'll just go on foot." [She and Cristina leave] "Nice talking to ya, Linc."
And with that, it was finally over.
Well, at home at least.
At school, I repeated a heartfelt apology to Cristina regarding the video, explaining exactly why I did it in front of everyone else, and of course, she still respected that I did it out of love for my sisters, and after everything we endured, she easily forgave me in front of the school. We made up with a hug and became good friends, and while Cristina was flattered that I found her pretty, she didn't switch back to Missus Johnson's class, having somehow gotten used to her new surroundings, but that suited me just fine, as I showed maturity by moving on.
I'm sure we'll find our other halves, but for now, Cristina and I just want to be content with finally putting this overwhelming situation to a close.