Always There
Chapter 1
A/N: I'm not sure how many chapters this is going to be, but it will be a few. But not totally a multiple chapter story. So here it is.
Kendall Knight stumbled off the cool ice rink onto solid, non-slippery ground. His adrenaline was slowly wearing off and he was starting to feel tired. All he wanted to do at the current moment was to go to his hotel, curl up in bed, and fall into a deep sleep for many days.
But at that moment no matter how exhausted Kendall was he wore a huge smile that spread across his face. His team the Los Angeles Kings had just won another game in the Hockey playoffs against the infamous Detroit Red Wings. And now because of that win they were one step closer to winning the Hockey national championship and once again receiving the Stanley Cup. And if the whole hockey team does win the championship game then the L.A Kings will be back to back champions. And this would be a huge deal for the L.A Kings 24 year old captain Kendall Knight.
Kendall had been with the Kings ever since he had been drafted into them from Minnesota University, and that was only two measly years ago. He had also played Hockey at Minnesota University, and yes of course he was captain. Kendall had become captain of the Gophers during his sophomore year. And yes, it was a weird mascot. But Kendall didn't care. When he was first picked to become the captain of the Hockey team, he had showed everybody that Minnesota wasn't to be messed with. So there on many college hockey teams were afraid of little Minnesota University as Kendall as their captain.
And all throughout Kendall's college hockey career he had won Minnesota three championships. And Kendall himself also had many NHL scouts looking at him and begging him to be part of their NHL team. By the time Kendall was in his senior year he had already figured out what team he wanted to play for. And that was the Los Angeles Kings. They had offered Kendall a 25 million dollar deal for 5 years. And after he heard that he immediately grabbed the chance.
And now here he was two years later playing with the Kings and being the best Hockey captain ever.
And during his first year in the NHL playing as a rookie captain was amazing. Kendall had brought his team the Stanley Cup. And all throughout that successful year many ESPN sports broadcasters worshipped Kendall and the ground he walked on. They talked about Kendall all the time from his amazing hockey skills and his obvious love for the sport.
Once Kendall reached the guest locker room he immediately plopped down on the bench with his hockey gear. He was drenched in his sweat and his blonde hair was matted against his head. He was still breathing heavily from the really intense game. But in the end Kendall and his team were able to defeat the Red wings 5-4. Even though Kendall didn't want to brag, he had made three out of the five points. But he did play center and he was the captain. But Kendall always did think that the only reason why he was captain was because of his natural leadership.
A few moments passed of Kendall trying to control his breathing before the rest of the team came stumbling in laughing at their jokes. Soon they were all they were all partying again and giving each other high fives and good jobs.
One of Kendall's closest friends came toward Kendall and they gave each other a big hug and a few pats on the back. "Good game Kendall." Matt Roberts said. "Yeah good game," Kendall replied after the two stopped hugging. Before the two could keep speaking, Coach Sean appeared in the locker room his loud voice booming over everybody else's, which successfully stopped the incessant chatter. "Good job men. We now only have one game left before the actual championship, the big game. Next up we play the Pittsburg penguins, and we already know how those dimwits play." He paused and silence covered the air like a blanket. He took a deep breath before continuing. "Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else. And I hope you all are willing. Because we have another shot to be the best team in the NHL, and I know we will succeed." All of the players started cheering. But Kendall's was loudest of them all. Coach Sean was always good at encouraging people and giving them the motivation that they need. "Now hurry up and pack up bus is leaving in 20."
Kendall sighed and finished packing up all of his hockey gear before returning to the bus.
The Hockey team returned to their hotel and all went to their separate rooms. And it was at this time that Kendall was thankful that he was the captain and he got his own room, and through the walls he could hear the other guys partying and drinking. They weren't allowed to drink but they still did it anyway. But Kendall never would really drink anyway. Only on a few occasions. He just wasn't that type of person… he wasn't going to be like his father. But that was a different story.
Kendall suddenly heard his phone going off a specific ringtone and once he heard it a big smile spread across his face. He quickly grabbed it off the night stand before answering it. "Hey Logie-bear!" Kendall said excitedly. "Hey," Logan answered. "I miss you." Logan said again. "I know I miss you too. But I'll be home in a few weeks Logie. I promise." Kendall said his voice soft and reassuring. "You better be home soon Kendall, it's still hard sleeping at night without you." Kendall sighed he dearly missed his Logie and he couldn't wait to kiss those lips of his again. And it was the same exact way for Logan. "It's the same for me Logie."
Even if the two were comfortable with each other a silence filled the air before Kendall spoke up again. "So how is working for a doctor." "It's great; I get a taste of what being a real doctor taste like. It's amazing." "Not as amazing as you are." Kendall said you could clearly hear the sadness behind his voice. "Kendall I will see you in a few weeks." "I know I just love you and I miss you." On the other side of the phone Logan was smiling, "I love you too." "And I can't wait to see you again Logan Knight." Kendall said. "Me neither." Logan said.
The two continued talking halfway through the night before Logan exclaimed, "Kendall I forgot you are two hours ahead of me. It's two o'clock there!" "I didn't even notice." Kendall chuckled. "I have to let you go." Logan sighed. "Okay Logie, I guess I'll talk to you tomorrow. I love you." Kendall said serious even though he didn't want to stop talking to the love of his life. Logan felt his heart flutter with happiness. "I love you too. Good luck with practice in Pittsburg."
"Okay talk to you soon, bye" Kendall said reluctantly.
After the two hung up both of them felt emptiness consume them without each other. Kendall thought about his and Logan's long time relationship. They were obviously married now, but it always like that. The two were surprisingly just friends at one time.
It was in third grade when Kendall and Logan were eight years old when the two met each other for the first time. It was when Mrs. Jones their teacher had introduced Logan to everybody in the class. Logan was shy and withdrawn from everybody and for the first few days of going to Sherwood Elementary Logan had made no friends yet.
Little did Logan know that Kendall had been secretly watching Logan from a distance for a couple of days. He usually would watch Logan when he was playing with James and Carlos during recess. Kendall had noticed that Logan really didn't have any friends and he didn't try at all to make some.
So Kendall being Kendall he concocted a plan to try to be friends with the silent boy.
And his plan worked like they usually do. Kendall was able to get Logan to be friends with him. And Carlos and James being the usual friendly people they all invited Logan into their group of friends. And soon when Logan was comfortable he began to talk to them more and be more open to them. They soon learned multiple things about Logan and they only became closer friends.
But it was always Kendall who was closest to Logan. Logan would come to Kendall for anything and vice versa. And if all four boys weren't together at one time than they would split up into two groups: Kendall and Logan, and James and Carlos.
Things were always different between Kendall and Logan than with Carlos and James. Kendall and Logan never actually had personal space when it came to each other. And their "Friendship," only got stronger.
Than one day in eighth grade Kendall had noticed something about Logan. He discovered that Logan had the most beautiful eyes that he had ever seen and the softest looking lips. Kendall just noticed in general that Logan was the most beautiful person he had ever seen in his fourteen years of living. Then as time went Kendall also saw more amazing things about Logan. And he felt stupid for never actually seeing the affect Logan had on him. Whenever Logan was near Kendall he felt his heart rate speed up and he suddenly felt nervous around the brunette and a slight blush would appear on his face whenever his and Logan's skin would touch each other.
And for two years Kendall was able to keep his love for the short, beautiful, brunette boy a secret. But soon James being James he was soon able to see that Kendall had a crush on Logan. And being the official matchmaker of the group he immediately thought of a plan to get the two together. And James was sure that Logan felt the exact same way towards Kendall; after countless days of sneaking.
And has most of James plans work this one did too. He was able to get Kendall and Logan to admit their feelings toward one another. This soon caused the two to date after that. And Kendall must admit that memory of him and Logan dating for the first time was one of his top 5 happiest moments of his life.
And Kendall must also say that marrying Logan was his happiest memory ever.
And Kendall and Logan continued to date even after their senior year. And it was then and there during graduation that Kendall realized he couldn't live without Logan in his life being his lover. And Kendall made sure that him and Logan also attended the same college, and that he and Logan were to be roommates. And that worked out perfectly.
And even throughout all the hockey and school work, Kendall and Logan were still able to be boyfriends.
Then it was one day during their junior year Kendall proposed to Logan; who excitedly said yes. The two made plans for their wedding, and it was to be held during the summer after graduation. And for their honeymoon they went to Hawaii, and of course made love several times. And still their feelings toward one another were still increasing.
And after Kendall went to L.A, Logan of course followed him. Then Logan proceeded to get an internship at a hospital and start doing medical school.
Now two years later Kendall is lying down in a hotel trying to get to sleep. Because basically he never got enough sleep if his arms weren't around Logan. And Kendall missed cuddling with his husband so much.
And after Kendall fell asleep he had dreams of his beautiful husband.
Logan
Logan was writing down a patient's medical record before he left to go home to an empty house. And at that sad thought Logan let out a sigh. Logan jumped when he heard a voice behind him. "Okay that will be all Mr. Knight." Dr. Wright said, "We will see you Tuesday." Logan nodded and said a quick goodbye before he got in his black luxury Sedan.
After ten minutes in the car Logan stopped by McDonald's and grabbed a ten chicken nugget meal from the drive-thru, and he proceeded to go home.
In all truth the only reason Logan went to a fast food restaurant because when he cooks at home he usually makes enough for two people. And since Kendall wasn't home at the time it only made Logan's heart ache even more.
And when Logan got home he immediately ate and then started working on homework while watching the new episode of The Big Bang Theory.
But after everything was said and done Logan was lonely. He missed Kendall so much and it had been a couple of days since he had last talked to him. It's just that Kendall was always busy and he had a big game tomorrow against the Pittsburg Penguins that Logan planned on watching. So Logan really didn't want to call and mess up his practicing time. He could always call Carlos or James but they weren't his Kendall that he missed so much.
All of a sudden his phone went off causing Logan to jump off the couch before he answered it without looking at the caller I.D.
"Hey Logie," He heard a voice say. And Logan felt a huge smile spread across his face. "Hey Kendall, how is it going." He heard a sigh. "Its fine I'm just really tired plus we have that game tomorrow." "Oh yeah are you sure you're going to win." Logan teased. He just wanted Kendall to desperately come home. "Ha ha ha Logie, We are going to win that Stanley cup." Kendall exclaimed. "And I'm going to watch you win it." Logan said.
After Kendall and Logan talked for awhile and saying their "I love you's" before they hung up, leaving both of them heartbroken and earning to see their husband once again. This phone call only made Logan miss Kendall even more than he already did.
His phone then went off in a beep saying that Logan had a message. He still had the phone in his hands so he immediately unlocked and only to see it was a message from Kendall. "Love you and sweet dreams. 3
Logan felt his heart swell with such amount of happiness that it couldn't even be described. And actually he felt stupid for being so happy about a text message. But nevertheless it was sweet and just exactly what Logan needed.
Logan was always the one that felt insecure in their relationship. Kendall goes all over the U.S of course he would feel insecure about Kendall. Kendall could easily find a new person to replace him. Logan just thought that he wasn't that important to the blonde.
But in all truth Kendall needed Logan more than he needed air. And it was the same way for Logan.
Logan wasn't sure how long into the night he laid looking at the text he got from Kendall.
The next morning Logan was up making himself some pancakes and bacon. Kendall loved bacon and so if Logan ate what Kendall loved he would feel closer to him.
It was right there that Logan realized he probably did have some physiological issues when it came to Kendall.
After he finished making his breakfast Logan's phone went off again. And from the ringtone Logan could tell that it was Dr. Wright calling. He snatched his phone as quick as he could so he wouldn't disappoint his boss.
"Hello," Logan answered. "Hello Mr. Knight?" Dr. Wright asked. "Yes Dr. Wright," Logan again once answered. Sometimes Dr. Wright could be a bit of a goofball. "I was wondering if you could come and work at the hospital this Sunday. We need an intern to help with a surgery, and you are the best one we could find."
Logan felt excitement jump through his body. This would be a big deal for Logan. He always wanted to help with an important surgery. But then Logan realized what he had said, Sunday. Kendall was playing against the Pittsburg Penguins that day. And Logan wasn't about to miss it for the world, even if he had to not attend a surgery. "Uhh Dr. Wright I can't make it Sunday. I'm sorry." There was a pause for a moment before he said, "That's okay Logan I guess you can make it another time." "Okay sorry Dr. that I couldn't make it." "It's okay Logan. You are usually a good student and if you can't make it one time then it is fine." "Okay bye," Logan said. "Bye,"
And in all truth Logan felt disappointed that he couldn't make it to the surgery. But Kendall was way more important than some stupid surgery. But there was still a slight twinge of disappointment. Logan loved Kendall to death, but he still wanted to live his own life, but then there was Kendall and his hockey.
And Logan would admit he knew it was going to be hard balancing their marriage with each other when they were both doing difficult, time-consuming jobs. But that only made him want to keep Kendall closer and never let go of him.
Logan let out a sigh and decided to head to bed it was 11:30 anyway. And for the night Logan settled into bed in a restless sleep, and without Kendall to hold him there for a few weeks now.
Logan was quickly grabbing a couple bags of chips from his cupboard and a few dips from the refrigerator. The Hockey game was about to start and James and Carlos should be here anytime soon. And they were running late as usual. Those two could never show up on time to anything. Logan wasn't sure how James could keep his modeling career, or how Carlos could keep his policeman job.
Logan was shook out of his thoughts by the sound of the doorbell. He then proceeded to throw the chips and dip on the coffee table in the living room and ran to the door. And once he opened it there stood James and Carlos grinning goofily and holding the box of soda and two pizzas.
"Hey Loges," James said as he excused himself in. "Hey Logan," Carlos said as he also walked into the house. "So what time does the game start?" James asked as he looked around the house. "In five minutes so hurry and settle down." Logan snapped. James than said, "Have I told you how much I love your house?" He was still looking at every little detail. "Yes multiple times James." "Now hurry and sit down," Logan said. And when they sat down Carlos was already stuffing his face.
And just as the three sat down the game started. "So who do you think is going to win Logan?" Carlos said. His eyes were bright with excitement. Logan thought for a moment and thought of each team statistics. "Probably Kendall's team, they have a 65% chance of winning. The Penguins are the second best team in the NHL. James and Carlos both gave Logan a weird look. "How do you know all of that?" James asked.
Logan was about to answer, but then the introductions of each player started. And Logan turned his attention toward the TV trying to catch a glimpse of his husband.
When Kendall came out everybody in Logan's and Kendall's house started to cheer for their best friend and husband.
It was now halftime in the game, so Logan decided to check his phone for any messages. While Carlos and James chatted about anything. Logan saw a text from Kendall before the game.
From Kendall my love:
I'm going to win this game for you Logie, and I will see you after we win The Stanley Cup. Love you. 3.
Logan once again felt his heart flutter. He had sent Kendall a message four hours before the game started and he basically told Kendall good luck and that he loves him.
While Logan was scrolling through his texts from Kendall he felt a figure loom behind him. But before Logan could turn around a shout of boo, made him jump out of his skin like a skeleton.
"What-What are you doing?" Logan said has he held his hand to his heart urging it to calm down. Carlos shrugged his shoulders in an I don't know kind of way. "Scaring you," He said. Logan gave Carlos a death glare before returning to the game. Carlos spoke up again, "I like the texts you and Kendall to send each other. Are there any dirty ones in there?"
Logan felt his eyes grown wide as he turned around to face Carlos. He heard James snickering to the side of him. "CARLOS SHUT UP!" Carlos and James were both smirking and it was only making me madder. I huffed and once again turned my attention towards the TV.
~Always There~
The L.A Kings had won by two points, and that only meant going longer without seeing Kendall. But Logan still felt happy for him. Logan would fake happiness if he had to. Now that it was the end of the intense game, they had shown Kendall's perfect smiling, excited face and that made Logan smile too knowing that his husband was happy.
Now that they had won it means that they will play against the Minnesota Wild, which must be hard for Kendall because when they did live in Minnesota that is who he wanted to play for in the beginning. But something about L.A (and the amount of money he was offered) attracted Kendall to the City of Angels. Then all of a sudden James and Carlos also ended up here. They both claimed that they couldn't stay away from their best friends. Yeah right. But Logan didn't really mind he enjoyed living in Los Angeles. There were many things to do and many sights to see.
Logan was brought out of his thoughts by Carlos jumping around the house like a wild maniac. "Where is my phone? Where is my phone?" And indeed Logan heard a ringtone going off somewhere to his right. James and Logan both groaned with annoyance. But they quickly helped their best friend find his long lost phone. And it was where Carlos sat underneath the couch cushions. Dumbass, Logan thought.
"My girlfriend called me." Carlos exclaimed his eyes shining. "How long have you two been dating Carlos?" Logan asked. He didn't thing the two had been dating for that long. "For about two months." Carlos said. "Don't you think you two are moving a little fast for dating for two months?" James asked. Logan had to agree with James for once. Carlos and his girlfriend, Sidney, had already had sex.
And somewhere in the back of Logan and James mind they knew this relationship was going to end in heartbreak for the little Latino. "Pshhh No," Carlos said as he ran off into the kitchen to call his girlfriend privately.
Logan and James talked for a few minutes before Logan's own phone rang.
"Hello." Logan said. "Hey Logie-bear," It was Kendall. James gave Logan a knowing look before he got up to go to the kitchen. "Congratulations on winning the game!" Logan said excitedly. He was truly happy for his husband even if the two couldn't see each other in person for another week. "Thanks Logie. I truly appreciate you encouraging me through this whole season. And that is one reason why I love you so much."
Logan felt his heart flutter and a blush flush across his face. He was thankful that Kendall couldn't see him. Or that James or Carlos wasn't in here. "You're welcome Kendall; I would do anything for you." Logan heard a chuckle and a sigh. "Just one more week than we will be back together again. But by the way, I probably won't have time to call you every night this week."
"Why," Logan asked. "Because I'll be busy practicing." Kendall said. His voice sounded sorry. "I'm sorry Logan…"Logan cut him off. "Its okay Kendall, we both have our jobs. And when you come back I will make sure to take some time off of work." "Okay Logie, if you insist." "I do Kendall, its okay I promise." Kendall smiled at Logan's non selfishness. "Well Logie me and the guys are going to celebrate now if you don't mind."
"I don't," Logan answered. He felt his heart drop a little he still wanted to keep talking to Kendall they only had talked for a few minutes. "Well bye I love you Logie." Kendall said. He secretly didn't want to stop talking to Logan either. "Kay, bye Kendall, love you." Logan said. "Bye," said Kendall as he unwillingly hung up with his beautiful husband.
After we hung up I let out a long sigh. And as Logan sighed he realized James was leaning against the kitchen doorframe for support. "So how was your talk?" He asked. Even though James could be a cocky asshole, he was sympathetic and over-protective towards his friends and family. Kind of how like Kendall acts. "It was fine. I just really miss him and I want him to come home." Logan said my voice heavy with gloom. Anybody could have told that he was depressed.
"I would expect you to miss him. You haven't seen him in weeks. But hey look at the bright side when he gets back you and he will spend every awake and unconscious moment together." Logan felt a small smile play across his lips. "You're right James. I'll see him in a week. I can survive another one without him."
James smiled. "That's the Logie I know and love." The two fell into a silence before Carlos appeared with a corndog hanging out of his mouth while he held one in each hand. Carlos and his corndog addiction.
Kendall
Kendall sighed as he lay down on the mattress. Kendall felt like he was all dead weight, he felt like he could barely hold himself up.
For the whole week ever since they won against the Pittsburg Penguins all the L.A Kings have done is eat, sleep, practice, practice, and practice. It was tiring. All Kendall right now wanted to do was sleep forever and a day. His body felt heavy and sore. Their coach had worked them harder than ever before, and he forbid any of the team from partying until they win the Stanley Cup. And Coach gave them a long lecture about eating and sleeping right.
To Kendall it felt like he was back in middle school in Health class.
But tomorrow was the big game. The game that would change everything; It will be the game that shows the L.A Kings are the best and are not to be messed with. And Kendall was excited. He was ready to kick some serious Minnesota ass.
Somewhere between his deep thoughts Kendall fell asleep, forgetting about his plan to call Logan completely, forgetting to tell Logan that he loved him more than anything in this entire world. And in all truth Kendall was more than ready to go home.
Kendall could once again feel his adrenaline pumping through his veins. It was always like this before, during, and after games. But this was different. It wasn't just a regular conference game. This was the championship. This is where he would win the Stanley cup for the second year in a row. This is where Kendall will really show everybody what kind of captain he is. And Kendall was really an amazing captain.
Right now Coach was giving them encouragement and strength to win this game. And in all general it just wasn't Kendall who won the games. It was also with the help of his teammates.
"Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character." Coach Sean said his voice serious. "And all of you have talent and amazing character." He continued. "How do you think we got this far in two years? By just simply going with the flow. No. All of you have worked your ass off to get here. All the practice and all the game winning wasn't just some sort of amazing luck. It was all you and your amazing skill. Yeah we have some of the best players in the league, but it's not just them who win the games, it's all of you." He paused for a moment and the silence a good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be. I know you can do this and we can win if we put all our heart and soul into it."
Coach Sean finished his encouraging speech. And the whole team of 28 guys sat in silence praying and hoping for a chance to win again. "Now go and kick some serious Minnesota Wild ass!"
The team then started to cheer. Their excitement was clearly heard in their voice. Each one of the hockey players had a reason to win tonight. For some it may be getting the trophy or the money, but for Kendall winning means going to see Logan again. He missed him.
The signal was then given to run outside of their locker room cheering and shouting. Kendall got in the front of the line and took a deep breath. This was now or never. The fluttering of excitement in his stomach only made him want to win even more.
Kendall should have told a speech to his fellow players, but they didn't need one. Their coach had given them the best speech ever, and Kendall couldn't do better. "This is for Logan." He whispered to himself, and once those words were said he felt a new passion for winning and returning home in the pit of his stomach and heart.
~Always There~
"The Kings are the winners! They will once again hold the Stanley cup!" The sports announcer said. And between his broadcast there cheers and boos. The boos were obviously for the Kings because they had won, and had kicked the Wild's asses.
And Kendall was smiling as his team came crowding around him, giving him hugs and pats on the back. He had just scored the last point to win the game. He had won. And now Kendall could go see Logan, his beautiful lover. Logan was way more important than some trophy.
After the excitement had calmed down and everybody had taken a picture they all headed towards the locker room and once Kendall reached there, the champagne's corks were pulled off and it exploded everywhere.
After celebrating and the coach talking to them about how much he loved us as his sons, Kendall went to go look for his closest friend. "Hey Matt, good game." Kendall said. "Yeah good game buddy you were amazing out there." The two gave each other a quick hug. "So were you," Kendall said. He was still smiling because of the joy he felt right now.
"Thanks dude, but I have to go call my girlfriend; I'll see you on the bus." Matt said as he walked over toward his phone.
That reminded Kendall he had to go call Logan too. But before he could reach his phone and call Logan himself his phone started ringing, and Kendall immediately who it was by the ringtone.
Don't say a word just come over and lie here with me 'cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see. I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe. There I just said it I'm scared you'll forget about me.
Kendall quickly reached for his phone; a huge smile was played across his face. "Hey," Kendall said breathlessly. "Congratulations Kendall!" Logan practically yelled.
Kendall chuckled. "Thanks Logie." "How does it feel to be the Stanley Cup winner again?" Logan asked. "Great," Was all Kendall said.
The two fell into a silence then both of them not knowing what to say. But they both knew that in less than 24 hours they would be face to face again. They were both extremely excited and overjoyed. "I miss you Kendall." Logan said his voice sad. "I'll see you tomorrow Logie. And when I get there I am going to make love to you several times. One for each week I didn't see you."
Logan felt a blush appear on his cheeks and he was thankful that no one was here but him. But Kendall knew Logan had blushed. They have known each other for sixteen years and Kendall knew Logan inside and out. Literally.
"Come on Kendall the bus is about to leave and everyone wants to get wasted." One of the players, John Richardson said. Kendall just chuckled. "Hey Logie I have to go." "I know I heard." Logan said disappointed. "Kay, I'll see you soon." And with that Kendall hung up.
"COME ON KENDALL!"
"COMING!" Kendall exclaimed.
Once the team reached the hotel they were staying at everyone went up to their rooms and got ready for the night of partying.
~Always There~
"We are here!" Matt exclaimed. Even for a 25 year old he could act like a kid sometimes. Kendall had always enjoyed that quality about him.
Soon they all started piling off of the bus and heading into the club. Kendall took a look around. He never really got to enjoy Minnesota before the championship game. But now he was taking in every moment and every sight. He had missed being back here. Where there was actually snow. Well it wasn't snowing right now. But there was reminiscent of snow on the ground from the previous snow storm. And that was good enough for Kendall.
He had missed Minnesota, he missed the crunch of snow underneath his feet.
"Damn I forgot how cold it is up here in nowhere Minnesota." Matt said. Kendall just chuckled looking over at him. Kendall knew he meant no harm even if the whole team knew Kendall originally came from Minnesota.
Once they got into the club and each got their own shot, the whole team yelled, "GO KINGS!" Then they all gulped down their drink. But there was one thing in the back of everybody's mind that they all seemingly forgot. Their Coach had said, "Be careful boys, we don't need an accident happening." And even Kendall had forgotten his warning.
~Always There~
Kendall stumbled onto the bus drunk off his ass as others followed. He could barely see five feet ahead of him he was so wasted. He didn't even notice the disapproving look of the bus driver.
Once he sat down, Matt sat down right beside him and slung his arm over Kendall's shoulders. "Kendall you are hilarious when you are drunk." Matt slurred. He must have seemingly forgotten he was drunk too.
Kendall didn't answer all he wanted to do was sleep and never wake up. His mind was an evil thing. And he would never know the significant of his words.
Kendall was slowly lured to sleep as the bus driver was heading toward their hotel. But an abrupt honking of another vehicle shook him out of his almost sleeping-state mind. And the last thing he saw was bright lights flashing in his eyes, and the last thing he felt was the impact of the other bus hitting his side directly.
~Always There~
Logan groaned at the sound of the phone ringing. He shifted in his bed as the ringing continued. "What the hell!" Logan looked over at the alarm clock and its red numbers. It was 3:30.
He finally was able to get up and go across the room to get his cell phone. He didn't even look at the caller I.D he was so angry for someone calling him this early, even if it was maybe Kendall.
"Hello?" Logan harshly said. The other voice spoke up, "hello is this Logan Knight?" Logan sighed wondering what they wanted. "Yes, this is him."
"We are sorry to tell you this information, but your husband in his the hospital." Logan felt his heart stop. A million thoughts ran through his head. What happened? What was he doing? Is he going to die? A million questions ran through Logan's mind.
"I-I-is he o-okay?" Logan asked, his voice was quivering and he was desperately trying not to cry. And Logan bid himself not to cry, he didn't even know what was wrong with Kendall yet and he did not want to make assumptions.
"He was in a vehicle wreck along with 28 other people that were in the same bus as him." Logan again couldn't breathe. It wasn't just Kendall who got into a wreck it was the other members of the team and the people in the other vehicle.
"Is he alive?" Logan asked and he was surprised how calm his voice was even though inside he was worried and terrified, and he felt like puking. The female sighed, "We need you to be at the Minnesota Sherwood Hospital present before we can tell you the extent of his injuries."
Logan felt his heart drop . It would take at least 5 hours to get to Kendall, including the flight and the checking in. He couldn't wait 5 hours to see the condition of his lover. He couldn't do it.
Tears were now falling down Logan's eyes. What if Kendall was in critical condition? What if he died and Logan never got to tell him that he loves him. Kendall was suppose to be here tomorrow. What if Logan never got to see those beautiful green eyes of Kendall's ever again. And with those thoughts running through his mind Logan started sobbing.
His sobs of despair clearly indicated how heartbroken Logan was. Ever since Kendall and Logan met each other in third grade the two had been inseparable. And it was when the two had started dating; Logan realized that he couldn't live without Kendall. So how was he supposed to live without him now?
Then the sudden thought of Kendall dying before Logan can say a goodbye only motivated him to hurry and get a plane to Minnesota.
So Logan immediately went to his laptop and bought a plane ticket. Right now it was almost four in the morning. And his plane leaves at seven. That left Logan nothing to do for hours.
Logan then set off and grabbed his suitcase and a random assortment of clothing from both him and Kendall. Just seeing anything that belonged to Kendall set tears in his eyes. So he grabbed one of Kendall's shirts and traded it with his own. And surprisingly it kind of smelled like him. Or maybe that that was him being weird.
After Logan gathered some of their belongings in the suitcase he decided to call James and Carlos to tell them what had happened to Kendall and the other players. After the ringing ended it indicated that the phone call had been answered.
"WHAT LOGAN, IT'S FOUR IN THE MORNING!" James exclaimed. Even through the yelling Logan could hear the grogginess in his voice indicating that he was just woken up.
Logan decided to just tell him what had happened immediately. "J-J-James," James noticed Logan's stuttering and it sounded like he had just started crying. And the quiet hiccups told James that his inference was true.
"Are you okay Logan?" James asked. He was sincerely worried. Logan was his best friend and was pretty much like a brother to him.
"K-Kendall and the hockey t-t-team were in a c-car w-w-wreck." Logan was able to stutter out. But saying that out loud made Logan burst out in tears at the situation, saying it out loud only made it more real.
James was stunned. Kendall was in a car wreck. His mind was spinning and he couldn't even comprehend anything Logan, had just said. Then the words that had just recently came out of Logan's mouth began to make sense in James's mind. "W-what?"
James heard more sobbing. "T-t-the doctor's won't t-t-tell me anything u-until we go t-t-to the M-Minnesota hospital." Even through the thick tears that held pain James could understand him.
Tears were now starting to form in James eyes. Even if he wasn't married to Kendall, he was still his best friend. And they had been best friends for the past eighteen years! "O-okay Logan. I'll call Carlos and inform him of the information. And then we will go over to your house and book flights." James knew he had to be strong. Especially for Logan and Carlos, Now that Kendall couldn't be here, he had to step up and take charge.
"I already booked a flight for myself." Logan spoke up. "Okay Logan, me and Carlos will book the same flight." James said. "H-h-hurry p-p-p-please." Logan's sobbing had yet to cease. That left one question in James mind. If Logan was crying over Kendall getting in a car wreck, how will he react if Kendall actually dies?
And that was a question James didn't want to find out.
James pulled out Carlos's contact number and quickly called him. "Hello," Carlos's voice said after several moments of ringing. "CARLOS, KENDALL WAS IN A CAR WRECK." Sometimes James's let his child side came out."
"Wait, What?" Carlos asked, not sure if he heard James right. "Kendall and the other members of the hockey team were in a car wreck. Grab a suitcase and necessities and come over to Logan's house fast."
And before James could hear Carlos crying, he quickly packed up several stuff that he needed.
And through his packing he let out tears. He just hoped that Kendall would be alright. Because none of them; not, Logan, Carlos, or James could live without their fearless leader, especially not Logan.
A/N: 7000 words later… Yep, it's long, but I enjoy writing, so it's okay. But leave me a review and tell me how it is. I will try to update this. But this will be put back more, because of Hall Of Fame.