Author's Note:: So this is my first contribution to the 100 Themes Challenge. It DOES involve SLASH (leave it to me haha) but it's nothing beyond kissing and holding hands. It is a Kendall/Logan fic, with just a slight hint at James/Carlos. This is set before their Big Time Rush days, maybe when they were fifteen? I didn't really make a definitive decision on their ages, so imagine what you want. Also, Kendall and Logan's relationship is still fairly new. It's kinda short, but it's sweet and I like it. Hope everyone else does too!

Disclaimer:: I'm still working with the lawyers over there on an agreement of partial ownership. I'll let you know how it goes!

96: In The Storm

They had been lying in the grass behind Logan's house for nearly an hour when the rain started. It really was nothing more than a mist at first, barely dusting their skin. But it soon grew stronger, slowly but surely soaking through their clothes.

James immediately ran inside, crying that his hair would get ruined from the moisture. Carlos had followed, laughing heartily as his boyfriend flailed his arms around, as if to ward off the moisture in the air.

Kendall laughed as he watched them go, then turned to his own boyfriend. Logan was lying on his back with his arms folded under his head, eyes closed in contentment. It was as though the cool spring rain did nothing to affect him. Kendall would have loved to just sit in the rain and Logan-watch. However, he knew that they would only get sick and then they wouldn't be able to play in the rematch against Duluth on Saturday.

"Logan," he called softly, waiting for Logan to open his eyes and look at him so he could suggest going inside. Logan obviously had other ideas, as he didn't open his eyes, only turned his head to the side.

"Logan, come on. Let's go inside," Kendall tried again. He watched as a lone droplet roll down Logan's cheek, imitating a tear. Kendall gently wiped it away, causing Logan to smile softly.

"I like it out here," Logan murmured, spreading his arms wide on the grass. Kendall sighed and looked at the warm, cozy house that sat so so close.

"Baby, we're getting soaked!" Kendall exclaimed, tugging on Logan's arm. He looked down at Logan to find the brunette watching him with wide, unblinking eyes.

"Wh-What did you just call me?" he asked slowly, eyes never leaving Kendall's. Realization smacked Kendall in the face and he cringed.

"Nothing. I didn't call you anything, Logie." He ran his hand nervously through his hair, watching as Logan slowly sat up and faced him. Logan's wide, brown eyes were glinting.

"Yes. Yes you did-"

"No. No I didn't," Kendall interrupted, not meeting his boyfriend's eyes.

"Yes, you called me baby." Logan's voice was soft, barely a whisper, and he sounded so lost. "Why would you do that?"

Kendall was quiet for a moment then, heart thumping crazily in his chest, breath coming quickly in response to Logan's question. He couldn't honestly answer why he had done it. It hadn't been a conscious decision, it had come out as easily as…

"I don't really know," he said bashfully, averting his eyes to the ground, cheeks burning with a furious blush. Logan laughed then, softly. He grabbed Kendall's chin and forced it up, making the younger boy look him in the eye.

"I kind of liked it," he whispered, smiling shyly before leaning in to brush a soft kiss against Kendall's lips. Kendall smiled into the kiss before deepening it, pressing a hand to the back of Logan's head to keep him from pulling away.

A sudden clap of loud thunder had then pulling apart, both smiling giddily. Kendall wrapped an arm around Logan and pulled him closer to him. Logan just rested his head on Kendall's shoulder.

"So, you're okay with it then? Me calling you baby?" Kendall asked gently. Logan nodded and Kendall could practically feel the huge smile that had graced the older boy's face.

"I'm more than okay with it," Logan whispered, closing his eyes and pressing closer to his boyfriend.

"Hey!" Carlos called from the back porch, "You guys are aware that it's pouring rain and you're both completely soaked, right?"

Logan laughed and called back "Yes, we know. We just don't care."

"You'll get sick! And I swear, if we miss the game Saturday, I will…"

"Carlos!" Kendall yelled, interrupting the Latino. "We're coming in now. Calm the heck down!"

He stood, then turned to Logan, pulling him off the ground. Logan smiled and intertwined their fingers as they headed for the house. Just as they got to the back steps, Logan stopped Kendall.

"If you call me baby… Can I call you stud muffin?" He asked, completely serious.

Kendall blinked at him once before he busted out into uncontrollable laughter. When he finally got a hold on his laughter, he pulled Logan to his chest, wrapping his arms tightly against the boy.

"I love you," he said softly, leaning in to kiss the shorter boy gently, before pulling him close again.