Blankie
Six year old Kendall Knight was over the moon. His best friend James Diamond was coming to spend the weekend at his house. Jennifer Knight smirked amusedly at her bouncing and excited son. "You aren't going to look away from the window until he gets here, are you?" Kendall shook his head as he continued to watch for his best friend. He hoped James would get there soon. They had a lot of stuff to do. Jennifer shook her head and walked back into the kitchen to finish preparing lunch.
Finally, James arrived and Kendall threw the door open before tackling his best friend to the ground. Brooke shook her head at the two boys before stepping over them. Boys will be boys. She joined Jennifer in the kitchen. "Thanks again for watching him this weekend. I will be back to pick him up Sunday afternoon."
Jennifer smiled. "It's no trouble at all. Have fun on your trip." Brooke nodded and returned to her son to say goodbye. She kissed James' cheek and told him to have fun before kissing his cheek and leaving. James prayed that there wasn't a lipstick mark left behind this time.
Once his mom was gone, James turned to Kendall and smiled wide. "What are we gonna do first?" Kendall opened his mouth only to be interrupted by his mom. "First, you guys are going to take James' stuff up to your room, Kendall. Then you guys will wash up and come eat lunch."
Kendall and James raced each other up the stairs, eager to eat lunch so they could play.
After a long, tiring day of messing around, games, and causing trouble, James and Kendall were finally off to bed. Teeth brushed and pajamas on, the boys were about to pass out from exhaustion. Kendall was already in his bed as James set up his sleeping bag. After they were both comfortable, James realized he left something very important at home.
Jennifer popped her head into the room to make sure the boys were really going to bed. She kissed each boy on the forehead, turned the light off, and shut the door.
James suddenly felt wide awake, but didn't want to tell Kendall his problem. He didn't want to seem like a baby. He was pretty sure that six year old boys weren't supposed to have blankies. He kept tossing and turning, wishing he could fall asleep.
After what felt like forever, James heard Kendall's voice. "Jamie? Why are ya movin' around so much?" James gulped. He didn't want Kendall to find out about his secret. "I'm sorry, Kenny. Go to sleep."
James didn't hear anything, so he thought Kendall did fall asleep. Then, he heard feet padding across the floor before the light was turned on. Kendall sat down beside James, looking at his best friend worriedly. James usually passed out instantly at the sleepovers they had before. "What's wrong?"
Looking into his friend's eyes made James crack. He couldn't lie to his best friend. That was wrong. He just hoped that Kendall wouldn't laugh at him. "I can't fall asleep." He answered quietly.
Kendall cocked his head. "Why not? You fell asleep at my house before."
James looked away from Kendall's face. "I forgot somethin' this time."
Kendall couldn't remember James ever having anything else at previous sleepovers. "What is it?"
James bit his lip and closed his eyes. Here it goes. "I forgot…my blankie."
"Your blankie? Why do you need a blankie." Kendall wasn't laughing at him, so James peeked an eye open.
" Just 'cause." Kendall folded his arms over his chest at the response.
"Tell me Jamie. I'm your best friend. How come you didn't tell me you had a blankie?" Kendall's frown turned into a sad expression.
"I'm sorry, Kenny. I was scared you would call me a baby." Kendall hugged James, which made him lay on his side.
"I love you Jamie. You're my best friend. I would never make fun of you." James squeezed Kendall back. "Love you too, Kenny."
Kendall remembered his previous question. "How come you need a blankie?"
James' face turned red. "It smells good. And it keeps me warm."
"I have an idea Jamie!" He got up and pulled James over to his bed by the hand. "Wait here." Kendall ran across the room to turn the light off, before jumping back onto his bed.
He couldn't see James anymore, so he told James to lie down. Kendall reached for his extra pillow and gave it to James.
"I smell good, Jamie. And you will be warmer up here." Kendall pulled his blankets over them, and felt for James' hand. He squeezed it and James squeezed back.
"Night Jamie. I hope you fall asleep." Kendall closed his eyes, still clutching James' hand.
"Night Kenny." The combination of Kendall's soft breaths, his hand still being firmly in Kendall's, and being surrounded by the scent of his best friend eventually had James closing his eyes and slipping into dream land.
A/N- It is really late, so I am off to bed myself after this. I have never attempted kiddie kames before, so this was an…interesting experience. I hope to have another Kiddie Kames chapter either tomorrow or Monday. Night/Morning!