Chapter 1-Caffeina

James P.O.V

December first, the beginning of the wonderful time of year where trees are colorful, white paints the ground, and a jolly old man give presents to young kids. It's a beautiful time of year. Where families get together and enjoy the holiday.

I just love Christmas. The feeling of the warm fire from a fire place warming up your skin, the cold snow between your hands, and a warm blanket tight around your body.

I look outside the window to see snow falling down. I sigh as I clean yet another table. I pick up all the plate and place them in a bin then wipe down the table with a cloth. I lift up the full bin of plates and bring it into the back. I place them next to a big sink where a young brown haired girl is washing dishes. I smile at her and then exit back into the crazy café.

It is Christmas time and Christmas music plays over the stereo. Poinsettia and candles cover the tables while garlands covers the counters. The fire place is blazing with six stocking and a Christmas wreath above it. Next to the fire place stands a tall Christmas tree with white Christmas lights and ornaments.

I take in the smell of ginger bread and sigh with satisfaction. I return to the counter to help my friend Kendall with serving people. Kendall is tall with fine dirty blonde hair, which of course isn't as good as my brown hair. He is wearing a Santa hat and a green apron with a candy cane hanging out of his pocket. I turn to my costumer and give her what she orders. I serve what seems like a hundred people before the crowed dies down.

"I can't wait for Christmas," Kendall exclaims.

"It's only December first," I tell him, "you still have a while."

"Okay Mr. Grinch," Kendall jokes, "be that way."

"Hey at least you have a boyfriend for Christmas," I tell him as I lean my elbows onto the counter, "I'm going to be single yet again."

"Christmas isn't all about having a boyfriend," Kendall states, "It's about sharing Christmas cheer and giving to others. To be with family and friends, having a boyfriend is just a plus."

"Yeah a plus that I want," I sigh and serve another customer that comes to me, "I mean what isn't more romantic then spending Christmas with someone you love."

Kendall starts to reply but as figure come and bumps into Kendall, "Sorry Kendall."

A short guy stares up at Kendall with chocolate brown eyes. He wears his black helmet, which sometimes I think is glued to his head. He is also wearing a green apron over a red sweater.

"Carlos what did I say about using skates in the café," Kendall scolds.

"I can get hurt," Carlos says sadly, "or hurt someone else."

"Exactly so take them off," Kendall replies and then leans down and kiss Carlos on the lips.

I groan in disgust and Kendall just sticks his tongue out at me. Man you don't know how much I want a boyfriend for Christmas. Someone I can kiss under the mistletoe, snuggle by the fire, kiss as snow floats down towards us, and maybe for once lose my virginity. Yes, I said it, I am still a virgin. I'm not afraid to admit it. I'm a nineteen-year-old college student and still a virgin. Sad isn't it.

I move away from the counter to go clean some tables. I start to hum; All I Want for Christmas. My dream is to be a singer. I want to be famous and have tons of money. Kendall wants to be a hockey star and Carlos? I am not sure what he wants to be, maybe a corn dog specialist. We all go to the same school and have been friends since we were in diapers. Another thing we have in common is that we are all gay. Kendall was the first to come out, then me and Carlos. That of course resulted in Kendall asking Carlos out and well they have been dating for two years now. I will admit that I had a crush on Carlos but I try to not think about it anymore.

The bell that sits above the store entrance rings and I look over to see a brown haired angel walk in. He is wearing one of those hats with the little white ball on top. He has what looks like multiple layers on and is carrying a large bag with him. He starts to walk to the counter and I race to serve him before Kendall.

When I get there Kendall gives me a strange look before going, "oh," when he sees the brown haired angel.

"Hi what can I get you," I say to the guy.

He looks at me and it looks as if he has been crying, "Uh, can I have a peppermint mocha."

"Of course," His voice is as beautiful as his face, I wonder what it would sound like if he sang, "You can take a seat I'll bring it out to you when it's done."

"Okay," he pays me and then takes a seat in the back by the fire place.

I watch him walk away and wonder why he's so sad. There has to be something I can do to cheer him up. Hmm, maybe I can sing to him. No that would be weird. I can give him a special cookie or something. Maybe just talking to him will work. Yeah, I'll try doing that. That might cheer him up. The least I can do is try.

"You going to get his drink or do I have to make it," Kendall says and I break from my trance.

"Oh, I got it," I make the drink he ordered and grab a snowman shaped ginger bread cookie.

I walk towards his table. He is gazing at the Christmas tree with the eyes of a child. I watch as he looks it up and down with a smile. Man is he so cute. To cute to not have a boyfriend. I deflate and sigh. There is no way this guy doesn't have a boyfriend. I place the drink and cookie on the table.

"I didn't order a cookie," He tells me after he break his gaze away from the tree.

"I know it's on the house," I wink at him.

I look around and notice that the shop isn't busy at all. Kendall and Carlos could handle it. I take a seat across from the guy and smile at him.

"So what brings you to Minnesota," I ask him, "I haven't seen you around here before so I'm guessing you're a traveler."

His face saddens and I kind of regret asking him, "Well I was visiting my boyfriend for Christmas. He brought me tickets and all to come up here. I actually live in Texas," He takes a sip from his drink.

Great he has a boyfriend, just my luck. I knew it! I just frikin knew it! Why me, why when I think I found the perfect guy I am cursed with the fact that he already has a boyfriend. There goes all my hope of getting a boyfriend for Christmas.

"Well anyway," the guy continues, "I arrive at his house and there he is locking lips with another guy. I mean out of all the times he could cheat on me he could have done it not during the holidays."

I cheer and shout in my head. I do a little dance and sing halleluiah. He is totally going to be my boyfriend for Christmas. Winner right here, someone give me a prize, preferably this guy.

"So, after punching him in the eye and kicking him in the groin, I kinda just started wandering the street looking for a place to stay. I can't go back home because I don't have any money," The boy pauses and sighs, "Sorry I probably shouldn't be spilling my problems to you."

"It's fine," I reply with a warm smile, "Hey if you want you can stay with me."

"Oh no I can't do that," He replies with an innocent face, man he is so cute!

"It's fine really," I states, "I have a spare bed in my room anyway."

"Seriously it's fine," He looks down at his hands, "I can find a hotel to stay in."

"Didn't you say you have no money?"

"I have," I see his face drop even more, "I guess I can find…crap I don't know."

He starts to cry and I start to panic, "Don't cry seriously, its' okay. You can work here and live with me, Kendall, Carlos, and Kendall's family. I bet, no, I know they won't mind so please don't cry."

I see him wipe his tears away, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to break out crying like that."

"Hey its' fine," I reply, "but seriously, if you need a place to stay and some money you can just stay here."

"I don't know," He looks over at Kendall and Carlos.

"Don't worry about them," I say as I wave them off, "They won't mind. They are pretty chill like that."

"I still don't want to trouble you," He says with a frown.

"No more frowning," I tell him, "Or I will have to force you to smile."

I see him try to smile and I think it's one of the cuties smiles I ever seen, "Is that better?"

"Better," I smile, "but it could be better."

I see him smile widely and starts to laugh, "James get your ass over here and help me serve these customers."

"Sorry sweet cheeks but I gotta go," I see him blush and I laugh, "just wait here. If you need anything just ask."

"I-okay," He replies.

I smile at him and wander off to serve some customers, "so do you mind if we have another roommate?"

"Yes," Kendall replies as he serves a lady some coffee and a pastry.

"What why," I ask.

"You can't just invite people into my home James," Kendall replies.

"I know but he has nowhere to go," I reply desperately, "I'm not letting him stay out on the cold street."

"I know but," Kendall groans, "Fine but you are asking my mom."

I race to the back ignoring a customer but I didn't really care, "Hey Mama Knight, can I have a friend stay with us for a while? He has nowhere to stay and I don't want him sleeping on the streets."

"Do I know this boy," Mama Knight asks.

"No but I promise you he is as sweet as a button," and as cute as one too.

"Fine," Mama Knight replies, "how long will he be staying?"

"Uh," I think about it, "Well he might also need a job…"

Mama Knight sighs, "Fine. Just make sure he does his part around the house and the café."

"Oh I don't think that will be a problem," I reply with a smile.

"Well go on," Mama Knight says, "I have deserts to make."

"Thanks Mama Knight," I wrap her in a hug and head back out to the boy, what is his name anyway?

I wander out to go talk to the boy only to be pulled back by Kendall, "you aren't going anywhere."

"What I have to talk to the cutie over…there…why is Carlos talking to him," I ask in jealousy.

"He's not flirting with him James," Kendall rolls his eyes, "He's just chatting."

I turn to the two of them and see Carlos and the boy laughing. Man he looks so cute when he is laughing and the sound of it is so sweet to the ears. I watch as Carlos starts to spin around and do some trick. I look at the face the boy is giving and see it in pure fear. Carlos falls to the ground and the boy immediately gets up and helps him. I laugh and Kendall knocks me on the back of the head.

"Ow what the-."

"Customers now," I groan and go up to a lovely couple who orders some lattes.

I constantly watch the boy from the corner of my eye. He just sits there with his lonely bag full of probably clothes and stuff. I watch as he takes a book from his bag and starts to read it as he drinks from his mocha. I watch him only to get another slap to my head. I groan as I lean against the counter and wait for a customer.

I feel a tap on my shoulder after a while and I look up at Kendall, "You're free to go. It's not like you are going to do anything anyway."

"Sweet, thanks Kendall," I take off my apron and hang it up.

I wander up to the boy and take a seat, "Welcome back," He says to me with a smile.

"Glad to be back," I reply with my famous smile, "Well my friend's mom said its' okay for you to stay here and you can work here too.

"Seriously," He asks with the world's biggest smile, "Thank you so much."

"Hey no problem," I state.

"No seriously, you saved my life," The boy states, "I didn't know what I would do if I couldn't find a place to stay."

"Seriously, no problem," I laugh, "if you want I can show you around. I just got off my shift."

"If that's okay," the boy replies.

"How many times do I have to say this," I laugh, "It's. No. Problem."

"Thanks," I see him blush and I smile at this.

"My names James by the way," I hold my hand out for him to shake.

"Logan," He takes my hand and shakes it.

"Beautiful name," I tell him and he blushes yet again.

"Th-thanks," He stutters and I laugh.

I walk behind the counter and Logan follows. I ascend the stairs and the two of us wander into the living room. Snowflakes and green garlands decorate the room. Logan looks at the huge Christmas tree and stares at in it in complete awe. I laugh at this and walk him towards my bedroom. I open the door to reveal a messy room. Shoot maybe I should have cleaned up before I invited Logan over.

I start to push things to the side with my foot, "Sorry about the mess," I laugh, "As you can see I'm not the cleanest person but don't worry I'll clean it up."

"It's okay I don't mind," Logan replies, "it's a room and not the side of the street."

"True but I'll clean it up just for you," I smile at him and he looks away.

"So you can take this bed and well that one is mine," I rub the back of my head, "If you ever need anything just ask. Other than that you can roam the house, chill in the living room or just stay in here. Though we would love it if you join us out in the living room."

"Thanks, really, you are doing so much for me," Logan replies, "What can I do for you?"

"Just continue to be your cute self," I wink and then realize he just go dumped by his boyfriend, stupid me, "Sorry I really should be hitting on you after being dumped."

"No its okay," Logan replies, "I don't mind. I mean, I do mind, but, never mind."

I laugh, "Sorry I'll stop."

"I-okay," He looks down at his lap and sighs.

"Well I better go back down and help the guys out just in case they need me."

"Do you need help," Logan asks.

"No its okay," I see him start to protest, "Seriously, you can just stay here."

"Okay," He sigh and takes a seat on the bed, "I guess I'll be here."

"Feel free to go into the kitchen and grab something to eat if you need anything," I tell him and he nods.

I walk away and head down stairs, "so he's cute," Carlos say as he skates up to me.

"Yeah," I reply with a sweet smile.

"You like him don't you," Carlos smirk and I nod.

"Of course I like him," I say as a matter of fact, "he's like an angel sent from heaven."

"Yeah I can see it," Kendall says and Carlos elbows him in the side, "I'm just joking around Carlos."

"Yeah, yeah," Carlos huffs.

"Well, what are you doing down here," Kendall asks, "shouldn't you be up with your sweetheart?"

"First of all, he is not my sweetheart, yet, and second his boyfriend just dumped him. I thought I should give him time to himself."

"Ouch, that sucks," Kendall states.

"No duh," I reply, "so let's just get this day over with, I'm exhausted."