User blog:TheMaximumMatt/Fanfiction - Play It Ghoul

'''A/N: Well... this one came out quicker than I thought.'''

Play It Ghoul
Synopsis: A new friendship is created when Lincoln discovers one of Lori’s friends likes the things he does.

''[Lincoln is in an excited mood. He sits very closely to the TV watching the newest episode of ARGGH! on his DVR]''

Spector: (whispering) I don’t feel anything yet. It seems pretty normal up- (Hears a crash downstairs) What was that?! I heard something move down there. I’m heading for the kitchen. I’m going in!

Lincoln: (To TV) Careful! The fridge looks dangerously sickening!

Lori: (Annoyed) Lincoln! Do you mind keeping it down?! My friends are gonna be hear soon. I can't have all that noise drowning out our conversations!

Lincoln: But, Lori! This is the end of the Morgan Mansion trilogy. Spector's gonna win this round once and for all!

Lori: My friends are not going to appreciate having to literally hear ghostly noises and you screaming at the TV all during our hangout.

Lincoln: Alright. Can I just turn down the volume at least?

Lori: Whatever. Just keep it down so my friends won't have to hear all that noise. They’re not going to want to watch your show.

Lincoln: (turns volume down and looks to the audience) Don’t mind her. (Jokingly) Some people just have no taste in reality television.

[the doorbell rings]

Lori: Oh! Someone's here! Everyone! Stay out of the kitchen!

[Lori opens the door to reveal Becky waiting in the front deck]

Lori: Oh, Becky! Hi! I'm so glad you could make it! Come on in!

Becky: Hi, Lori! Sorry I'm late. I lost time when I was-

Lori: Oh, no, no, no, no! You're not late! You're actually the first one here!

Becky: Really?! Cool!

[Becky walks in and glances on the TV to see Lincoln watching ARGGH!]

Lori: Ugh. Sorry about Lincoln. Apparently, there’s this new “trilogy” that he has to watch.

Lincoln: Don’t worry. I turned the volume down, so you won’t have to hear-

Becky: Oh no. Actually, you can turn it up if you want to.

Lori: Really? Who wants to hear ghost noises all day when we’re trying to have our hangout? You wouldn’t want to watch that. Would you?

[Becky glances at a confused Lori]

Becky: Not that I want to watch it, but I wouldn’t want him to ruin his experience. That’s all…

Lincoln: Really? Thanks! (turns up volume)

Lori: (irked) Right… Anyway, you won’t believe what Bobby told me the other day.

Becky: Yeah…

''[Becky watches the television from the kitchen, feeling intrigued and drowning out Lori’s voice. As she watches, she accidentally blurts out her reactions to the show]''

Spector: Holy smokes! It’s rumbling!

Becky: (Accidentally out loud) Oh my…

Lori: I know! It was such a weird coincidence. You know it’s not everyday that-

[Lori’s voice is drowned out from Becky’s point of view]

Spector: There’s something in the salad! It’s wild!

Becky: Woah! What’s that about?!

Lori: Exactly. See? You get me. So then I said-

[Once again, Lori’s voice is drowned out]

Spector: (Clutching onto salad bowl) I got it! I’m doing it! I’m doing it! Now, to get this beast once and for all!

Becky: (Excited) Yeah! Do it!

''[Lincoln looks back at the kitchen. As he does, Becky nervously and quickly looks back at Lori as if nothing happened. Lincoln shrugs.]''

Lori: Really? You think I should I tell him? I mean, I don’t wanna be rude to the guy, but-

Becky: You got it!

Lori: You know. You’re right. I should tell Bobby that! Thanks for being honest.

Becky: (Throws her arms in the air) Woohoo!

''[Lincoln looks back again. Becky reverts back to look at Lori.]''

Lori: (confused) Are you even listening to me?

Becky: (nervously) Uh… yeah. Of course!

Lori: (points to the TV) Are you literally watching that?

Becky: What?! Pffft. Of course not.

Lori: (irked) You are. Aren’t you? Do you… like that stuff?

Becky: (loudly) No!

[The entire house goes absolutely silent]

Spector: Nothing but silence now…

Becky: Uh, I mean- why would anyone want to watch that show? If anything, I can’t stand hearing all those noises over there!

Lincoln: (puzzled) Hey! I thought you said you didn’t mind!

Becky: (nervously) Well… now I do. So… keep that dumb show down! Will you child?!

Lincoln: (annoyed) Man. What a weirdo.

Lori: Well, I’m glad you told him to keep it down. I thought it would be distracting.

Becky: Yeah. Ha.

[Cut to the Loud family in the center of the mall]

Lori: Alright, so we know the schedule right?

Leni: Of course! We do our thing and meet back here at around thirty o' five!

Lori: (facepalms) No, Leni. It's five-thirty.

Leni: Oh dang it.

Lynn: I'm heading to the Spikes store! I gotta get myself a new style!

Luna: I'm coming with you!

Lana: Yeah!

''[The family head off to their respective stores. Lincoln joins Lynn, Lana, and Luna to the Spikes store]''

Lincoln: Hmm. You know. I've always wanted a new T-shirt to wear. I wonder if there's anything good in here.

''[Lincoln then sees a brand new ARGGH! T-shirt in one of the sections]''

Lincoln: Oh! No way! These are rare! I can't believe they're selling these today!

''[Suddenly, a mysterious women covered under an ARGGH! hoodie comes and grabs the T-shirt]''

Lincoln: (to woman ) Hey! That's a cool hoodie! Where'd you get it? Say. Who are you? I feel like I've seen you before...

''[The woman sees Lincoln and gasps. She runs off]''

Lincoln: Hey! Wait! Come back! I wanna ask you something! (runs after woman)

[The woman runs frantically around the store.]

Lincoln: Come back! Wait!

[The woman suddenly trips, and her hood falls back, revealing her to be Becky]

Lincoln: Hey! I know you!

Becky: Shush!

Lincoln: You're that one friend of Lori's who called ARGGH! dumb! And yet you're wearing that hoodie?! What's going on?

Becky: Lincoln! Shush!

Lincoln: No! Explain yourself! Lori!

Becky: Alright! Shush! Keep it down! (sighs) Yes, you caught me. you wanna know the truth? I am a huge fan of ARGGH! I've been one ever since I was a child. I'm obsessed with it.

Lincoln: I thought you did yesterday. I heard you reacting to the show.

Becky: You knew?!

Lincoln: Yeah. I kind of did. So why did you call it dumb then if you're such a fan of it?

Becky: Because of Lori. Do you think Lori or even any of her friends are going to take me seriously if they find out I like a show ghost-hunting show?

Lincoln: Well, Lori's never been a fan of ARGGH!, and she's very critical about people.

Becky: Exactly! So that's why I keep it a secret from her! From all of my friends! Please! Don't tell anyone!

Lincoln: Alright. I won't.

Becky: (smiles) Thanks. You're Lincoln, right?

Lincoln: That's my name.

Becky: It's actually nice to be meeting you up close for once. My name's Becky. Sorry about insulting you yesterday.

Lincoln: It’s alright. I understand now.

Becky: Thanks.

Lincoln: Hey, you still didn’t answer my question. Where did you get that hoodie?

Becky: Oh. I got it the other day. They had a rare sale here on these, and I was the first to get one!

Lincoln: Really?!

Becky: Yeah. In fact, I own about five of these babies. Again, I’m obsessed over this show! Hey, I think they’re still selling them in there. You want me to get you one?

Lincoln: Oh no. I brought my own money. I could pay for it my-

Becky: No, no, no! Allow me! It’s the least I could do for you.

Lincoln: Wow. Thanks. I don’t know what to say.

Becky: No problem… friend.

[Lincoln smiles at Becky]

[Cut to Lincoln and Becky sitting and talking at a table in the middle of the mall]

Lincoln: So, you were really there when Hunter Spector was at Royal Woods doing an episode live?

Becky: Yep. I was way up in the front of all the action.

Lincoln: Sweet! My friend, Clyde, and I couldn’t even get to the audience, and don’t tell anyone this, but a stage manager accidentally mistook us for workers in costumes, and he accidentally took us to backstage.

Becky: No way!

Lincoln: Way!

Becky: Man, you’re lucky! What was it like? Did the ghost nearly get you?

[Lincoln, realizing Becky believes the show is real, rubs the back of his head nervously]

Lincoln: Uh- well, it was a close call.

Becky: Woah. I was I was nearly possessed like you were.

Lincoln: Haha. Yeah. So how long have you been a fan of ARGGH!?

Becky: Ever since I was two years old.

Lincoln: Two years?! It took me four to even find out about the show!

Becky: Well, you could say I had an interesting childhood.

Lincoln: Wow. You must be a true fan. Well, behind me that is.

Becky: Oh, is that a challenge?

Lincoln: How old is Hunter Spector?

Becky: 35.

Lincoln: What was the name of the first ghost he’s ever caught?

Becky: Reginald Oz.

Lincoln: Where did he catch the milk gobbler?

Becky: At the Rickety Bridge in Elmswood. Child’s play.

Lincoln: (Squints his eyes) What’s the bridge’s real name?

Becky: (Squints his eyes) Old Timber Toppler.

Lincoln: Wow. No one would have gotten that.

Becky: I bet you couldn’t name the five ghosts from the Crookler’s Mansion episode.

Lincoln: Oh, you’re on! Stingy, Pringy, Lingy, Tingy, and- uh- dang it! I always forget the last one. It was so quick. What was it? Uh…

Becky: Max.

Lincoln: Dang it! It was Max! He’s the one that doesn’t rhyme!

Becky: (laughs) Looks like I won the challenge.

Lincoln: (laughs) I guess you did.

Lynn: (Offscreen) Lincoln!

Lincoln: Oh! That’s my sister!

Becky: Oh! I should go before they see me! It was nice talking to you, Lincoln! Hope we meet again sometime!

Lincoln: (laughs) It was nice meeting you too! Bye!

''[Becky runs off. Lincoln sees Becky has left an ARRGH! Keychain on the table and puts it in his pocket. Enter Lana.]''

Lana: Lincoln! There you are! Where were you?!

Lincoln: Oops. I guess I sort of drifted off.

Lana: Come on! Lori’s waiting for us!

Lincoln: Oh sorry! Let’s hurry back!

[Cut to Lincoln sitting on the couch as usual, waiting to watch the newest episode of ARGGH!]

Lincoln: Ooh. This is gonna be good!

Lori: Keep it down! My friends are gonna hear you!

Lincoln: Sorry, Lori!

Lori: Now, where were we?

[The doorbell rings]

Lori: Oh! Someone must be here!

[Lori opens the door to reveal Becky waiting in the front deck]

Becky: Sorry. I came early again…

Lori: Becky, the next time you literally want to come early before I'm ready, you could at least me when you're on your way.

Becky: Sorry.

''[As Becky walks past Lincoln, she gives Lincoln a secret smile. Lincoln smiles back.]''

Lincoln: (whispers) Oh! Becky! You left this behind!

[Lincoln takes out the keychain and gives it to Becky.]

Becky: Thanks Lincoln.

[Lori catches Becky holding the keychain]

Lori: What is that?

Becky: Oh, uh, what is what?

Lori: That! (points to keychain)

Becky: Oh. Uh. This isn't mine! It's- uh- this boy's. I was just giving it to him.

Lincoln: No. It's yours. I just handed it to you.

Lori: Becky. What's going on?

Becky: Nothing! This keychain isn't mine! I hate ARGGH! Remember?!

[Lincoln looks at Becky with concern]

Lincoln: Actually, there's something Becky needs to tell you. You see-

Becky: Shut up! (worriedly covers Lincoln's mouth)

Lincoln: (trying to speak through Becky's hand) Mmmhmmm!

Becky: I need to have a word with you!

Lori: Becky! What are you doing?!

Becky: Hold on! I'll be there in a moment.

[Becky and Lincoln scatter off behind the couch]

Becky: (angrily whispers) What are you doing?!

Lincoln: I'm trying to help you!

Becky: But Lincoln! I thought you promised to keep it a secret!

Lincoln: I know I said that, but then I just thought you need to tell Lori the truth. You like ARGGH!

Becky: No I don't! Stop it!

Lincoln: Please! You need this!

Becky: Did you not hear what I said yesterday about Lori being critical of me?! If she finds out I like watching a show about a guy hunting for ghosts, she'll never respect me ever again!

Lincoln: But Becky! What's wrong with what you watch? How can you be so shy about liking a show you've been obsessed with since childhood? The only way to truly tell if Lori's your friend is if she accepts-

Becky: Well... maybe I don't like it anymore! Maybe it's better off if Lori accepts me this way! I can't be some idiot who watches-

Lincoln: Idiot? Is that what you think of people like me? After all this time?

[Becky pauses]

Lincoln: (disappointed) So that's it then? Our time together at the mall meant nothing to you. I guess I'm not your friend... well, do what you want Becky. Hope you have fun.

[And with that, Lincoln turns off the TV and storms off upstairs]

Becky: Lincoln, wait I-

Lori: Becky? What's wrong with Lincoln? What did you do to him?

Becky: Lori... there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a while.

[Cut to later after Becky explains everything]

Becky: And that's what happened to Lincoln.

Lori: Yeah. I kind of guessed that you liked that show.

Becky: Really?

Lori: Come on, Becky! It's literally so obvious you glance at that show and watch it while we have our meetings.

Becky: Oh.

Lori: Why have you been lying to me then?

Becky: Because I thought seeing as how critical you can be, I thought you wouldn't take me seriously anymore.

Lori: (frustrated) Becky. You're acting like a total idiot.

Becky: See! There you go right now!

Lori: No, Becky! You're acting like an idiot because you think this way. So what if you watch a show about hunting for ghosts? I don't care really. You're still my friend.

Becky: Really?

Lori: Really!

Becky: Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I have been acting like... (remembers what she called Lincoln) an idiot.

Lori: (frustrated) No! Don't apologize to me! Well, okay, I guess I deserve an apology, but apologize to Lincoln too! The only reason I would want to defriend someone is because they disrespect others, kind of like what you did to my brother, you hypocrite!

Becky: (looks down in shame) I know. I messed up with Lincoln. I gotta go get him now!

[Becky runs upstairs and knocks on a door]

Lincoln: (opens door) Becky? What do you want?

Becky: Lincoln! It's Becky! I'm really sorry about what I said! You're not the idiot! I am! I do like you, Lincoln! You accepted me for watching ARGGH! and I just took our moments together for granted. I do still love ARGGH, but I've been such an afraid idiot, so I told Lori the whole truth. You were right. I should have just told Lori about it from the start. Thanks for being a really great friend, though after this... you probably still won't forgive me, and I wouldn't blame you for that... (covers her face with her hands)

Lincoln: (smiling) Aww. Becky. Thanks for apologizing. I know you didn't really mean it, and I'm sorry I stormed off at you like that.

Becky: Don't be, Lincoln. I kind of deserved it. (hugs Lincoln) You're a good friend, Lincoln.

Lincoln: So are you, Becky.

Becky: Say, you wanna come and watch the new episode of ARGGH! with me?

Lincoln: Really?

Becky: Yeah! I saw you had it on the DVR!

Lincoln: Well... okay then!

Becky: Let's go!

''[Becky and Lincoln run downstairs. Lori and her friends, who have just arrived, are in the kitchen]''

Lori: Oh hey, Becky! Glad you made things right with my brother! So, I was gonna tell my friends about the time when-

Becky: Actually, is it okay if I leave the meeting last minute? I want to do something with Lincoln.

Lori: What? But- oh, alright. At least I still have you guys to talk to.

''[Lori looks around to see no one is there. Becky, Lincoln, and her friends are watching ARGGH!]''

Lori: What are you guys doing?

Dana: Oh. Well, since Becky wants to watch this with Lincoln, we thought, why not give it a chance? If Becky likes it, maybe we will.

Lori: But I was gonna tell you guys about- (glances at her friends watching the TV) Alright then. I guess I can join in too.

Becky: Sweet!

[Becky and Lincoln high-five each other, ending the story]

THE END

Trivia

 * This my second fanfiction to star a minor character from the official show in a main role.
 * It's also the first fanfiction to star a background character, that being Becky
 * This entire fanfic was based off of this one screenshot from ARGGH! You For Real
 * Before anyone compares this to City Slickers, yes, I am aware the two plots are very similar. However, unlike The Soft Touch compared to No Laughing Matter, I came up with this plot synopsis way back in January, long before the plot of City Slickers was even revealed, so... yeah.
 * Dana and Clyde were originally planned to have a bigger, separate roles in this story, but this was changed in order to have Becky solely be in the main role.
 * The title is a pun on the phrase "play it cool"
 * This fanfic took me only two days to complete, making this the quickest I've ever finished a fanfic.