One Family
Chapter 1: Plans
Kendall Knight sighed as he looked around his crowded apartment. He shared the apartment with five other people. Sure two of them actually lived across the hall, but they were over so often it was like they lived there. He shared the apartment legally with his boyfriend of three years, Logan Mitchell; his twin brother, Kevin Knight; and his best friend and Kevin's boyfriend, Dak Zevon. The other two that completed the group, and lived across the hall, were James Diamond and Carlos Garcia. They had been Kevin's friends at first but become Kendall's friends as well over the last four years.
All of them were in their Senior year of college. They all went to NYU except for Logan. Logan went to Harvard in Boston. He had transferred there last year from Columbia. He took the train there everyday. It was a long commute but, Logan made it work.
They were all working towards different degrees. Dak was working towards musical theater degree. Kevin was working on a pre-law degree. James was working on a business degree because his mother wanted him to. It kept her happy. He was double majoring in philosophy just to piss her off though. Carlos was a majoring in English hoping to be a teacher. Kendall, like Dak, was a music theater major. They were both hoping to be on Broadway soon. They had both had a few off Broadway plays under their belts, but not many. It was only the last few years that Kendall had found his passion for acting and singing. He also was minoring in art. It was another thing he had recently discovered he was good at. Logan was working on his premed degree and eventually gonna get to Harvard Med.
Kendall thought over the last four years. A lot had changed in his life. He had gone from not having any money to having more than he needed. He went from having only a sister and a mother to having a full family with a twin brother and a father. It had all happened thanks to a chance meeting in the park with Kevin, and a switch that changed everything.
It was during that switch that Kendall had fallen in love with someone he never thought he would like. He had fallen hard for a son of a lawyer with the aspirations to become a doctor. He had fallen in with Logan Mitchell. Logan had thought he was falling for Kevin at the time who he had actually been engaged to. Logan and Kevin had become engaged because of their dads wanting to merge law firms. Their reason was it would look good to the public and support the, then new, law for gay marriage. It was also during that time that Kendall had met James and Carlos and made friends with them. Once you made friends with those two, they never left. Kendall spent that time getting to know his father Kenneth Knight as well. Kevin at the time had been living Kendall's life and fallen in love with Kendall's then boyfriend, Dak despite his engagement to Logan. He had also spent time getting to know their sister; Katie, and their mother; Jennifer. He had made friends with Kendall's friends as well.
Eventually everyone found out about the switch. Some were mad, while others were surprised they didn't see it sooner. Logan had known for awhile and wasn't that mad. Dak was mad about the switch, but eventually forgave Kendal and Kevin. Jennifer and Kenneth were shocked more than anything. Neither of them had realized that they had the wrong twin for two weeks. After everything settled Kendall got his wish. Logan and Kevin stood up to Kenneth and David and called off their engagement. Kendall and Logan started dating while Kevin and Dak got together as well.
Things after that had slowly changed. Kendall, Jennifer, and Katie had moved in with his Kenneth and Kevin. They had slowly became a family together. Kenneth and Jennifer married the next winter during the winter break of Kendall and Kevin's freshman year of college. The wedding had been nice with Kendall and Kevin as groomsmen and Katie as a bridesmaid. Jennifer and Kenneth were happy. Over the years Kendall had also gotten to know Logan's family as well. He was on good terms with Logan's two brothers, Mika and Luca. The only one Kendall had a problem with was Logan's dad. He didn't like that Kendall was into theater and music. He never tried to break Kendall and Logan up though. Kendall was glad for that.
After the his parents wedding the boys had settled into New York life. It was fast paced and demanding. They all adapted as they needed. They spent most nights together when they weren't working on a paper due the next day or cramming for a test. For the first two years they all lived on campus. Eventually they all moved off campus to an apartment not that far from campus. The only one who had to go far was Logan.
Kendall's thoughts then turned to tonight. It was his and Logan's anniversary. It had been four years since he and Logan had had their first date. It had been one hell of a ride for them. They had good times and bad times both. Kendall wouldn't change them for the world. He was just glad that he had spent them with Logan.
A hand waved in front of Kendall's face. Kendall snapped out of his thoughts and looked up at Logan who was holding his messenger bag as he stared down at him. Kendall hadn't even realized Logan had come in the door.
"You ok?" Logan asked him. Kendall smiled at him.
"Yeah, fine," Kendall said nodding his head. He stood up and gave Logan his welcome home kiss.
"The guys say you've been spacing out," Logan said as he looked over his shoulder at their friends who were around the table eating pizza and drinking.
"Yeah, I was just thinking," Kendall shrugged.
"About what?" Logan asked.
"How I have the most amazing boyfriend," Kendall said smiling at the brunette before him.
"Aw," Logan said his dimples showing as he smiled.
"I was also thinking about how tonight is our anniversary," Kendall said looping his arms around Logan's neck. Logan grinned at that.
"I know, I've got us dinner reservations tonight," Logan said.
"Good, it'll be better than pizza and beer," Kendall said looking over at the others.
"You two gonna join us or not?" James asked.
"Nah, we've got plans," Kendall said his hands falling from Logan's neck. He grabbed Logan's hand and led him to their bedroom.
"You better not be having sex in there," Kevin hollered.
"Screw off, we've got dinner plans," Kendall hollered. They both walked into their bedroom. "So how nice is this place?" Kendall asked as he took his shirt off.
"It's your favorite place," Logan said.
"Oh my god really? You got reservations at Monetti's?" Kendall asked. Logan nodded his head. Kendall grabbed a nice white button up and grabbed his black suit jacket. He turned to face Logan. Logan was wearing a nice button up shirt and getting a nice pair of pants on. Kendall didn't bother with his pants. He was wearing black skinny jeans. Monetti's wasn't too fancy, but if you wanted a table for sure you had to call ahead.
"You look hot," Kendall said looking Logan up and down.
"You do too," Logan said licking his lips as he looked the blonde up and down.
"How about we skip dinner and just stay in," Kendall asked his eyes darkening a bit.
"No way, I worked hard to get these reservations," Logan said shaking his head. Kendall pouted and Logan shook his head. "Come on, if we leave now we'll be there in time," Logan said. He grabbed the blonde's hand and pulled him from the room. They made their way to the door.
"How long will you guys be out?" Dak asked. He was leaning against the counter with Kevin by his side. James and Carlos were sitting at the table. Kendall and Logan grabbed their coats.
"Dunno," Logan said shrugging.
"Don't wait up though," Kendall said. He grabbed Logan's hand and pulled him from the apartment. Logan laughed and shook his head. They made their way outside to the street.
"Subway or taxi?" Kendall asked.
"Taxi," Logan said as he walked to the curb. He hailed them a taxi. They both slid in and Logan gave the driver the address. Kendall sat back and waited for the ride to be over. Logan reached over and grabbed Kendall's hand. Kendall smiled and squeezed his hand. He was excited for tonight.
The taxi arrived at the restaurant almost a half hour later. Logan paid the driver and they both got out. Kendall looked at the restaurant and smiled. Monetti's was one of his favorite Italian places to go, but because their spending money was tight they didn't go often.
"Logie," Kendall said softly.
"Not a word," Logan said.
"I was going to say thank you, but never mind," Kendall said cheekily. Logan just rolled his eyes. He linked his arm with Kendall's and they walked inside.
They walked up to the hostess stand where a woman was standing. She had reddish-blonde hair and dark eyes. She was smiling and just seemed a bit peppy. Her name tag read, Rachel G.
"Reservation for Mitchell," Logan said to her. Rachel looked down at the book before her. She scanned the page then nodded her head.
"Yes, I'll just go make sure you're table is ready," she said. Logan nodded his head. He and Kendall stepped back a bit and waited.
"I can't believe you did this though," Kendall said.
"Only for you," Logan said smiling sweetly at the blonde.
"I know what I want what about you," Kendall said thinking about what he wanted. He knew this place was amazing, but it had been so long since he had been here there was only one thing he wanted.
"So predictable."
"I love the spaghetti."
Logan laughed and shook his head. The hostess returned and she didn't look like she had good news. Kendall felt a bit apprehensive about what she had to say next. He knew it couldn't be good with the way she was walking now.
"I'm sorry there's been a scheduling conflict," Rachel said slowly.
"What? I made this reservation a month ago," Logan said angrily. Kendall placed a hand on Logan's arm and he calmed a bit.
"I'm sorry sir, but another hostess double booked some of the tables and there aren't any open right now," Rachel said apologetically.
"Are you kidding me? I made these reservations a month ago," Logan said again.
"I'm sorry, but there is a hour long wait for the next available table," Rachel said looking down in her book. Logan opened his mouth to yell but Kendall stopped him.
"That's ok," Kendall said stepping up, "next time," he said turning to Logan.
"But Kendall I wanted this night to be special," Logan said.
"As long as I am with you it is," Kendall said smiling at Logan. "We could eat at a MacDonald's for all I care," he said.
"Alright then," Logan said. They then turned and left.
"Where to Logie? The night is still young and we've got time," Kendall said.
"I don't know," Logan said slowly. They started walking down the street together. They wandered the streets until they ended up in Central Park. Logan led them to a food vendor. They got hot dogs and a hot chocolate to share.
"This isn't what I had in mind for tonight, but it's perfect," Kendall said smiling at Logan as they walked along.
"It is," Logan said nodding his head.
They walked along and finished their food. Kendall was holding their hot chocolate. Logan linked their arms as they walked along. The sun was going down and it was almost dark out.
"Kendall," Logan said after awhile.
"Hmm?" Kendall hummed. Logan stopped walking making Kendall stop as well. They were in the middle of the park by this point. Logan looked around and led Kendall to a bench. They both sat down. "What's wrong Logie?" Kendall asked.
"Nothing's wrong," Logan said, "I just wanted to sit for this," he said.
"For what?" Kendall asked confused. Logan smiled and leaned in and kissed the blonde.
"I love you."
"I love you too, but we could've remained standing for that."
"I got you something."
"You didn't have to," Kendall said his cheeks turning red. Logan smiled at the blonde.
"I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to," Logan said. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black velvet box. He handed it to the blonde. Kendall looked at Logan before opening it. He gasped at the ring in the box. It was a gold band with a emerald with two diamonds on the side embedded into the band. Kendall looked up at Logan.
"Logan," Kendall said.
"I love you Kendall Knight," Logan said, "I have for tour years and I want be with you for a long time," he said as he got down on one knee. He grabbed Kendall's hand in his. Kendall inhaled sharply. "Will you marry me?"
Kendall looked down at the ring and then back at Logan's face. "Yeah."
"Yes?" Logan asked making sure he had heard the blonde correctly.
"Yes," Kendall said nodding his head. He grabbed the box and looked at the ring. Logan jumped back up to the bench and kissed the blonde hard on the lips. He grabbed the box back from Kendall and took the ring out and slipped it on Kendall's finger. He kissed the blonde again.
"That wasn't how I planned on doing that, but I am just glad you said yes," Logan said.
"I'd never say no to you," Kendall said smiling as he admired his ring. He knew he'd get shit from the guys saying it was girly, but he didn't care. It was just right to him.
"I know you can never say no," Logan said grinning. Kendall laughed and shoved Logan lightly. He then looked at the ring again.
"I have to call my mother," Kendall said quickly. He whipped his cell phone out and dialed a number before Logan could stop him.
-One Family-
Kevin looked down at his watch again. He was waiting for Kendall and Logan to get home. He knew Logan was planning on purposing. He wanted to know if he had a new brother in-law or not.
Kevin was sitting around the kitchen table with Dak, James, and Carlos. They were eating pizza and drinking beer.
"Do you think he did it already?" James asked.
"Probably, I mean you know Kendall's gonna say yes," Dak said as he took a sip of his beer.
"Of course he's gonna say yes. Him and Logan are like a match made in heaven," Carlos said getting weird looks from the other three. "Have you ever really seen them fight?" he asked.
"No, and if they do they make up like ten minutes later," Kevin said shaking his head. He had never really seen the two get into a big fight. He and Dak butted heads a lot and fought more than them. They made up but sometimes it took days to get over a fight. Kendall and Logan would be talking the next day.
"How do you think he did it?" Carlos asked.
"He told me he made reservations at their favorite restaurant," Kevin said.
"Probably waited until the end to make Kendall think that the dinner was all he planned," James said.
"That does seem like something Logan would do," Kevin said nodding his head. He knew Logan had to have things planned out and done a certain way. He was exact and that annoyed the guys to no end. The only person who didn't mind it was Kendall. It thought it was cute.
"You know maybe he did do it spontaneously," Dak said.
"Are you kidding me, this is Logan Mitchell we're talking about he doesn't have a spontaneous bone in his body," Kevin said turning to his boyfriend.
"You never know," Dak said. Kevin just stuck his tongue out at Dak. "That's real mature," he said rolling his eyes.
"I'm immature remember," Kevin teased. Dak just rolled his eyes.
"I think Dak is right, you never really know what someone's gonna do. They might just surprise you," Carlos said.
The four of them sat there arguing over what Logan would do. None of them heard the door open behind them until someone cleared their throat. The four of them turned and saw Kendall and Logan standing there. Kendall had a big smile on his face.
"Well," Dak said.
"We're engaged," Kendall said smiling and holding his hand with the ring up. The four around the table jumped up and congratulated the couple.
"So, how'd he do it?" Dak asked once they all settled down at the table. Kendall and Logan were both standing against the counter by the table though.
"In the park," Kendall said smiling. "We didn't get to have dinner since the place was over booked and there was a long wait, so we just went to the park for a walk," he said.
"Nice," Dak said nodding his head.
"You're gonna have to call mother and tell her," Kevin said.
"Are you kidding that's the first person he called," Logan said laughing as he placed an arm around Kendall.
"What about you, gonna call your parents?" James asked.
"Next week when we go visit them for spring break," Logan said. Kendall nodded his head.
"Why not now?" Carlos asked.
"Because Mika is coming home too so they'll all be there. I think my mom said he had some news too," Logan said looking at Kendall.
"Wouldn't surprise me if he and his wife were expecting a kid already," Kendall said.
"Yeah, they're really moving fast with the whole family thing," Kevin said nodding his head.
-One Family-
Luca Mitchell sighed as he walked into his small apartment. He had had a long day and was glad to be home where he could relax. He loved being a lawyer and helping people, but it got to be a bit too much sometimes. Especially when he lost a case. He hated not helping people.
Luca looked around and saw no sign of his fiancé, Parker Mason. He was somewhat relieved, yet disappointed at the same time. He was used to Parker waiting for him to get home. He always greeted him at the door with a kiss or hug, or had his camera in Luca's face as soon as he was over the threshold. It was just something Luca had gotten used to. Something he didn't realize he liked until he didn't have it.
Luca tossed his bag aside and walked further into the apartment to the living room. Still no sign of his usually bubbly blonde fiancé. Luca turned to head to their bedroom in search of Parker.
"Lu?"
Luca turned and saw Parker standing in the doorway to the kitchen. He didn't seem happy. Luca walked over to him frowning.
"Is something wrong?" Luca asked worriedly.
Luca then noticed Parker didn't have his camera with him. Lately Parker had taken to carrying a camera around with him. Parker was an amateur filmmaker with hopes of becoming professional. Luca had been annoyed with the camera in his face all the time at fist, but he had grown used to it.
"The doctor called today, our results are in and he wanted us to go in tomorrow," Parker said looking down at the floor.
"Did he tell you the results?" Luca asked.
"No, but it didn't sound like it was good news," Parker said looking up at Luca.
"You don't know that," Luca said walking over to Parker. He took him in his arms and pressed a kiss to the side of his head.
"What if it's bad news Lu?" Parker asked his voice small.
"It won't be," Luca assured him.
"What if there's something wrong with me?" Parker asked.
"There's nothing wrong with you Parker," Luca said.
"It did not sound like he had good news to share. What if it is bad?" Parker asked frantically.
"Then we'll deal with it, we'll come up with another way," Luca said hugging Parker a bit tighter. Parker nodded his head against Luca's shoulder. "I'll call my dad and get tomorrow afternoon off," he said.
"Please," Parker said. Luca nodded his head and walked into the kitchen. He grabbed their phone and called his dad, David Mitchell. He let him know that he would be taking tomorrow afternoon off. He hung up the phone and turned to Parker who was standing against the counter behind him.
"Oh, I've got some good news, I've got the hotel booked for July 24th," Parker said suddenly giving Luca a small smile.
"The 24th this year?" Luca asked.
"Yeah, there was a cancellation and they called and I've got everything booked, now we can tell your mother we've got a venue," Parker said.
"And a date finally," Luca said laughing. Parker nodded his head a smile on his face. "How long has it been almost two years now?" he asked. Parker nodded his head.
The two of them had been engaged for the last two years. They wanted to get married, but things just kept getting in the way whether it be finding a place to have the ceremony or the weather. They didn't mind waiting, they knew they'd get there eventually.
"We're one step closer," Parker said softly.
"Yeah," Luca said nodding his head.
"We're finally getting married," Parker said smiling.
"Yeah, finally," Luca said. He didn't know why, but in the back of his mind he had a bad feeling, something was going to go wrong. He didn't voice his thoughts out loud, Parker had a lot on his mind already. He had also just calmed him down form a mini panic attack and he didn't want to star another.
"I ordered Thai take out," Parker said suddenly.
"Good, I'm starving," Luca said. Parker walked over to the kitchen table where the takeout boxes were. Luca joined him. They sat down to eat.
-One Family-
Kevin sighed as he sat down on his bed. He had finished packing his things for his trip to Minnesota. He and the guys were all going back to Minnesota to visit their families for two weeks. They were leaving tomorrow morning.
"You all done?" Dak asked leaning against the door frame. Kevin looked up at Dak and smiled.
"Yep," Kevin said standing up. He walked over to Dak. He grabbed his hand and pulled him into their room and shut the door. "I think I need a reward," he said.
"No way, Kendall and Logan are still in the living room," Dak said shaking his head.
"Fine," Kevin grumbled and sat down on their bed again. Dak walked over to him and sat down as well. They sat in silence for a bit. "Dak?"
"Yeah?"
"Are you happy with where we are?"
"What do you mean? Like being here in New York?" Dak asked confused.
"No, I mean with our relationship," Kevin clarified.
"Yeah, I'm happy," Dak said. "Why?"
"I mean, you're not expecting more now that Kendall and Logan are engaged, are you," Kevin asked looking over at Dak. Dak smiled and shook his head.
"Let's not compare ourselves to them, I don't care if we're engaged or not. I'm happy just being with you," Dak said.
"Really?" Kevin asked.
"Yeah, besides I don't think I'm ready to get married yet anyways," Dak said waving his hand.
"Yeah, me either," Kevin said honestly.
Kevin was happy for Kendall and Logan, but he wanted to wait until he was older to get married. He wanted to make sure he and Dak would last, or he was with someone special if they didn't. He didn't want to make the same mistake Kenneth had made. Kenneth had married Jennifer young and they got divorced, but then again they did get remarried, so was it really a mistake?
Kevin also wanted to be able to support his spouse if he were to get married. He would probably get married after he graduated Law School and got a job. He didn't like the thought of not having money. He wanted to have a steady pay check to take care of his spouse. That was his plan and he was sticking with it.
-One Family-
Carlos sighed as he listened to James entertain another lady friend of his. Ever since they had come to New York things had changed. James had been hit on so often in their freshman year of college, and he let it get to his head. Carlos had chalked it up to James taking his newfound freedom and enjoying going to a coed school rather than a all boys school like Dayton had been. As the years went by, however, James got a bit more out of control. James had a new 'girlfriend' every two weeks. He had girls over so often and it was hardly the same on twice.
Carlos rolled over on his bed and put his pillow over his head. The noises didn't seem like they were going to stop any time soon. Carlos pressed his hands to his ears, as if it would help any. Then the thumping on his wall started. Carlos threw his pillow on to the floor. He got out of his bed grabbed his blanket and pillow and started for the door.
He looked back at James' bedroom door. It was shut and probably locked, on the handle was a hat. It was a signal that he was busy, like Carlos couldn't hear them. Carlos shook his head and left the apartment. He crossed the hallway and knocked on the door. It wasn't unusual for him to crash on the guys' couch. The door opened to reveal Kendall.
"James has a girl over," Carlos stated simply.
"Come on, the couch is your," Kendall said stepping aside.
"Thanks," Carlos said.
"Is he gonna be ready to leave tomorrow?" Kendall asked.
"Hopefully," Carlos said. He walked into the apartment as Kevin walked out of his room in his pajamas. He looked at Carlos for a second before he walked into the kitchen.
"James busy again?" Kevin asked.
"Yeah," Carlos aid nodding his head.
"You got your things all packed?" Kendall asked.
"Yeah, I'll be ready," Carlos said. He walked over to the couch and tossed his blanket and pillow down. Kendall and Kevin both wished him good night before heading off to their rooms. Carlos sighed and sat down on the couch. Carlos hoped that this week home would give James the shock he needed to be himself again. Not this girl crazy thing he had become. He had planned on making this trip home fun and a good thing for James, he just hoped it would work.
SEQUEL TO TWO WORLDS! I've got an Idea. It's obvious Kogan Devin Luker so far. Those are teh three main couple of this fic. I want to get more into the Mitchell's in this fic. Mika and Luca will have bigger parts in this especially Luca. Ok so yet another new one from me, but I've got to say I am working on ending Completely Incomplete soon. I hope to have the next two chapters done soon and those will be it. I am also working on wrapping up Take What Comes. That are a few more chapters of that left to that. Anyways I'm just rambling now. So review and let me know what you think.
Always
OUTOFMYMIND
