Woo, new chapter. Seriously, the response to the first chapter was amazing! All the reviews and alerts really meant a lot and I hope the next chapters live up to that first one.

But I'm posting this a day early, because I finished writing a chapter of One of those Moments and I'll be posting that tomorrow. So, I decided to post this one today. Anyway, thank you again.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, except the plot.


"Kendall Schmidt? You'll be up next," one of the assistants informs, to which Kendall nods back.

He's at another audition. Once when doing the math in his head, he figured out that he's had to have done at the least 4,000 auditions, since he's been acting ever since he was a child. But each one brings new nerves. And he's always nervous, even if it's just a little. While this one is no different, the butterflies in his stomach are not there because he's afraid he won't get it.

Though, he doesn't think he has this in the bag either. He's just not sure if this is something he wants.

His manager called and told him there was an opening for an actor on a Nickelodeon show. The catch was, it wasn't just a show, but also a music career. And while Kendall has dreamed of a professional music career, this one would make him part of a boy-band.

Kendall only laughed when his manager told him. There was no way he was serious, but Mark was serious and told Kendall that he needed to get out and take his mind off whatever was bothering him.

For the past few months, he's been sulking around his house. Well, his family says sulking, he thinks he's fine. Maybe a little sad, but only a tiny bit.

It's all because of one person: Logan.

He hasn't seen or talked to him since that morning. It's not like he hasn't tried, he has. He definitely has tried. He didn't want to come off as creepy though and just call him all the time, but he honestly couldn't help himself. There were days when he knew Logan wouldn't pick up, (because he never did) but he would call for the answering machine. Just to hear that voice again.

Still, he can't understand why Logan hasn't called him back. Or at least tried to. Why not a text? He could have sworn Logan had felt something, just as he did that night. And didn't Logan say how he really was sorry he couldn't stay? But maybe he just says that to make you believe there could be more, but wants to just get out of there as soon as possible.

Either way, Kendall was a bit hurt, but he most definitely was not moping around the house thinking of him. Nor would he sit in his room, playing the song the two sang together, thinking of that beautiful voice.

But for the past months since that night, he wasn't auditioning or playing much music with Dustin. He just sat around, hoping his phone would ring. But not sulking.

So, his manager (with the help of his family and friends) dragged him to this audition.

He has to admit, it is nice to be out of his home, but there's no chance in hell that he'll get the role of a dude in a boy-band. On Nickelodeon no less. He's not really what they're going for.

A boy-band is probably looking for some clean cut guy, who can dance and make girls swoon. But he's just Kendall Schmidt, tattoo-sporting, Incubus-listening, weed-smoking guy, who doesn't know any boy-band moves. Not really kids show material.

He's here anyway, though. Slightly nervous, just because he hasn't been to an audition in awhile and who knows what they'll ask him to do?

"Kendall? You're up," the same assistant says.

He nods, taking a deep breath, before following her into the room.

There is a large table set up in front, where there are four people facing him. He starts glancing at each one; the one on the far left is older and he figures that is Scott Fellows. Mark had filled him in on how this guy was setting out to make almost a modern day version of the Monkees.

Moving down the table, he notices a Latino boy who can't stop grinning and looks excited just to be there. Then, the next guy is a slightly bigger guy. More muscles and probably taller. Tan, longer hair than his own and he has a small smile. He looks more intent on just getting this over with.

But when he gets to the far right, his heart stops. When people ask him about this day, that's what he'll tell them, his heart stopped.

No. It can't be Logan right there in front of him. But when that head looks up from the table and he meets Kendall's eyes, those brown ones look like they are about to pop out of his head.

And now Kendall can't breathe. It's the same brown eyes, same smile, same guy he's been thinking of for however many months. Right there, right in front of his own eyes.

Logan's in a boy-band on Nick. And suddenly, Kendall wants this. Wants to be a part of this group, because he wants to see Logan everyday. To sing with him again. Even if it's with the other two, it's better than nothing.

But now Kendall is genuinely nervous, because they won't pick him. He's sure of that. But when Scott asks him to sing and read some lines, he looks to Logan and sees that smile and his nerves start to wither away.

He doesn't see anyone else's reactions, just Logan's and that's good enough for him.

After what feels like only a minute, Scott thanks him and the assistant escorts him back to the waiting area.

He fidgets in his seat. Scott said they would let him know, but asked him to continue waiting here. Normally they tell you they will call you back and make you leave, never has he been made to just sit back and wait. He hopes that's a good sign. Earlier, he'd been watching guy after guy walk in and walk back out without sitting back down.

Taking a deep breath, he leans back, thinking about the boy just in the other room.

Here he was, not doing anything, but wishing he could see him again and the first audition back to take his mind off him, is the one Logan is at. He needs to thank his manager later.

Though, he's not sure what will happen if he miraculously gets this part. Because Logan never called him back or made the effort to. But maybe it was because of this show that he didn't. He wants to believe that, that Logan was just afraid of getting involved with a guy, since he's on a kids show. Not that Logan just didn't want to see him again.

Either way, this is his second chance with Logan. Somehow, he'll find away to talk to him again, before this day is over.

"Kendall? Can you come back in here?" And he should probably know this girl's name by now. He stands up, following her yet again.

This has to be good news, right? He doesn't want to get his hopes up, though. So, he'll just not think about what this means and if it's good news, then great. If not, then it's for the best.

"So," Scott clears his throat, glancing at the other three boys, before going back to Kendall, "We've talked it over and we think you'd be perfect for the show." He smiles.

And Kendall can't believe what he's hearing. They picked him? For a show on Nick? For a boy-band? No way.

He opens his mouth to say something, but is actually speechless. He can't believe they want him.

Scott can see his shock and takes it as a good sign. "I know we're kind of throwing this at you, but we'd love for you to be a part of this." He gestures to other three, who are nodding eagerly.

And they want him in the show too? If he saw all these guys together, there's no way he would choose to hang with them. Not that they don't seem nice, just not his normal group of friends.

At least he knows Logan has similar friends. So, maybe these guys will be cool, too.

Kendall's brain still hasn't wrapped around the idea yet and Scott looks around confused for a minute, "What do you say?"

He snaps out of it at Scott's question, "Um..." and suddenly he's not sure. This could change everything. Either this show could take off and make him huge, along with these guys. Or it could bomb and he'll be back where he started. Doing random appearances on shows and focusing on his band Heffron Drive, with Dustin. He could be in a band, but does he really want to be known as "that guy from that boy-band" twenty years from now?

But with one look at Logan, it gives him everything he needs. Those brown eyes are almost pleading, begging him to say yes.

"You don't have to answer right now. We can give you time to think," Scott adds, not wanting to scare off a potential replacement for their last actor.

"I'll do it," Kendall finally gets out.

"Really?" Scott's a little unsure, wanting everything to be perfect.

He nods, "Yeah." And he is sure, those brown eyes seem to make him do crazy things. Things he thought he'd never do.

"Great," Scott stands up to walk around the table and shakes his hand. "Welcome aboard."

Kendall smiles. There's no going back now. He can feel it. He's in this for life.


"James, do you want something to drink?" Carlos calls from the kitchen.

"Nah, I'm good. Thanks, though."

Kendall watches as Carlos rummages around getting some chips and salsa for them all, before coming back to the couch.

The boys had suggested going to Carlos' to get to know Kendall and so he could get to know them. But Kendall already knows one of them, in a way he hopes the others don't.

A sudden surge of jealousy burns through him. He doesn't want to think of James or Carlos even touching Logan in any way. He knows it's pretty irrational, but he's been watching them and the three of them are close. And he's afraid that maybe that's why Logan never called, because of one of them.

He notices Carlos' glances at Logan and James' seemingly flirty touches to Logan and he so desperately wants to pull Logan to him and show them all who Logan belongs to. Even if Logan doesn't know it.

But Logan has been keeping his distance. Sitting on the opposite side of the couch. The other two are asking Kendall every question in the book, but Logan has kept to himself.

He's not sure what that means. Logan had seemed so desperate for him to say yes and become part of this group with him. But maybe he was just desperate to get the show started and not because he wants him.

"So, Kendall," Carlos draws out, grinning, "dating anyone?"

Logan seems to perk up at this question, which makes Kendall bubble up with hope.

"Nah," he glances at Logan quickly, before turning back to Carlos, "I thought maybe there was one awhile ago, but it didn't seem to work out." He shrugs.

Carlos seems to almost light up at this answer, "Ooh, what happened?" He bounces in his seat, but then clears his throat, "I mean, if you want to talk about it."

And Kendall can't help but chuckle. He can tell that he's going to love this excited guy. And even James seems interested in some juicy gossip about their new co-star.

"It's cool," and he decides to tell them what happened, without saying it was Logan, of course. He doesn't want to make it awkward between them all. But he does want to see Logan's reaction. "It was at a party."

James and Carlos nod, having all been in similar situations. Unbeknownst to them, Logan was in this exact situation.

"It was kind of...crazy?" He thinks that is the right word, but it was crazy. "It was like an instant attraction, well at least I know it was on my part." He turns to Logan for a second and now he won't meet his eyes, the bowls of chips and salsa are suddenly very interesting.

"And it was like one minute we were singing a song together and the next we were in my car, going to my house." He smiles a little, because it really did seem that fast.

"Ohhh, so, a one night stand?" James questions.

"Basically. I didn't want it to be and I hoped they didn't either, but that's what it ended up being."

One more look at Logan and he's standing up, giving an excuse of needing to use the restroom. But Kendall knows that's not why.

He feels guilty now, though. He didn't want to fuck everything up between them. Especially now, since they will probably see each other almost every day. But deep down, Kendall needed Logan to know how he's been feeling. He can't lie anymore. He's been sulking, because he felt something between them and he wasn't ready to give it up.

The other two boys urge Kendall to keep talking. So, he adds in about the next morning and how he thought it was so perfect.

It's five minutes later and halfway through the story, when he notices Logan isn't back yet.

"Is he alright?" Kendall questions about the missing boy, making James and Carlos realize as well that he's not back.

"Oh," Carlos glances at James.

"I'll go check on him," Kendall announces, standing up. "If I'm going to be a part of this group, I should start acting like it, right?" He tries to grin, but he's not really sure what kind of state Logan will be in.

James and Carlos laugh a little, nodding and knowing that they're going to like Kendall, for sure.

Slowly, Kendall makes his way down the hall. He sees one door closed, with the light and is fairly sure that's the bathroom Logan's in.

He knocks lightly, "Logan? You alright?"

He doesn't get a reply back, but there is some shuffling before the lock clicks and the door opens wide enough for him to slip through.

Walking in, he sees Logan sitting on the toilet seat, head in hands. When the door shuts, Logan looks up at Kendall's face.

"Dude...are you alright?...I wouldn't..." Kendall's not even sure how to finish that sentence. He wouldn't have even mentioned that night if he knew this would be Logan's reaction? But Kendall's been feeling the way he is for months now.

"What?" Logan questions, his voice a whisper. "Wouldn't have what?" His voice growing a little louder.

"I...don't know." And Logan always does this to him. Makes him nervous.

"Kendall, I..." he sighs, looking down at the tile, "I felt something too, you know." And now his voice is so quiet, Kendall's not even sure heard him right. But when Logan's eyes go to him, questioningly, he knows what he heard was true.

"Then why?" Kendall tries not to let his voice rise.

"Why what?"

And Kendall's not sure if he's playing dumb or just truly doesn't know, but either way, it makes his blood boil. "Why not call? If you felt something, why ignore me?" He desperately tries to keep the level of his voice under control, not wanting the other two to hear them as well.

"It was a bad time. We were starting the show. Shot a pilot. Everything was crazy busy."

And they told Kendall about the guy he's replacing and how they already recorded songs and the pilot, but still. "Too busy to text?"

"Kendall, stop. This isn't something we should be getting into anyway. Especially now."

"Because of the show? You know, a heads up would have been nice. Instead of me just wondering if you'd ever call me back." And he knows how desperate he sounds. It reminds him of girls who'd get pissy at him for never calling them back, even after he said he would. But he thought this was different. Maybe he hoped since they were two dudes, things wouldn't go this way and because he thought they both shared something.

"Hey, this show is important to me. This is my career." Now Logan's voice is rising and he's not even thinking of Carlos and James.

"And I get that, but still." He knows it is important. He's heard about the fact that it's taken him two years to get this job. It has to mean a lot for him to go through all that, but that doesn't mean he's not hurt by the words.

"Still what? We can't make anything work here. We have a certain image now and...I just don't know."

"Who cares?"

Logan head snaps up, "I care, I'm not ruining this for myself."

"We don't have to let it."

"You barely know me. I barely know you," he points out.

"I know enough," he shrugs. "Enough to know I want you," Kendall slowly makes his way to Logan.

"Kendall," he warns, but his voice wavers, knowing he can't resist him.

"Logan," he smirks, pulling said boy up to his feet.

And Logan's eyes are wide, knowing where this is going, "We can't." But he's not stopping him in the slightest.

"We can." Kendall's hand snakes around Logan's waist, while the other goes to Logan's neck, pulling them together.

And now the hesitation in Logan is gone. He's crushing their lips together, while pushing Kendall to the sink, making Kendall smile into the kiss.

It's rough and desperate, much like that first night. There are hands everywhere, things clanging and being knocked over. But neither could care less at this point. Both have been dying for this again.

Having Logan's hands on him, and those lips moving against his own again, are leaving him completely incoherent and not realizing the gravity of the situation right now.

For a start, he's in his new co-worker's apartment, making out with his other co-worker. To be fair, it's not the first time they have kissed. But it's still the fact that he now works with Logan. And it's the day he got the job. Maybe taking this job wasn't the smartest idea, but a bite to his pulse point makes that whole thought vanish in an instant.

This is crazy. Really crazy. He doesn't do shit like this, yet here he is. And he is so ready to have his way with Logan again, right here in Carlos' bathroom.

There's a noise that barely resonates in Kendall's ears and he's about to blow it off, until he hears a voice.

"Are you guys alright in there?" It's Carlos, but Kendall can hear something in his voice. It's not so much worry, but knowing. Like he gets what is going on right now.

Logan pulls back, panting, but clears his throat, "Yeah, fine. We'll be out in a sec." But his voice is hoarse from not enough air getting to his lungs.

They're caught. Kendall's sure of it. No way are those two boys that blind. Would they believe that Logan got sick and nearly passed out, which made Kendall stumble to catch him? It would explain the noise.

The sound of Carlos' footsteps back down the hall let the boys know they're alone again.

"Kendall, we really shouldn't have done this."

"Give me one good reason why not."

"Our jobs."

"That hasn't stopped people before." He folds his arms over his chest, smirking triumphantly.

Logan sighs, rolling his eyes, "This isn't an ordinary job. It's not that simple. A relationship with anyone right now wouldn't be smart."

"Who says we have to have a full-fledged relationship?"

"Just because I'm a flirt, doesn't mean I just want a fuck buddy."

He holds up his hands in defense, "I never said that. We just don't have to be...boyfriends."

Logan shakes his head and turns away from Kendall, about to walk to the door. "I can't believe we're having this conversation. Let's just go out there and be the colleagues we're supposed to be. Not whatever this is."

Before Logan can open the door, Kendall grabs his wrist, turning him to face him again. "Whatever this is, we can't just ignore it. And you know it."

"Fine," he sighs, going back to the door, "Can't we talk about it later, though? This is our 'group bonding.'" He uses air-quotes, to remind Kendall of what Scott suggested they do.

"Alright, later. So, does this mean I'll be going to your place this time?"

"We're not talking about it now." And with that, Logan walks out of the bathroom, back to where James and Carlos are laughing about God knows what.

Kendall watches him go and centers himself before following him.

He's not entirely sure what the other two think was going on, but when he reaches the couch, he hears Logan saying how he wasn't feeling well and when he stood up, nearly fell over. But Kendall caught him. And Kendall has to bite back a laugh, because they managed to both think of the same lie without even meaning to.

"I think I just ate something that didn't agree with me," Logan continues with the charade.

Kendall sits down, nodding every so often, hoping their story is convincing enough.

It seems like they buy it or at least pretend to, because they ask Logan if he's feeling any better. When he just says "eh" in response, Carlos stands up and starts picking up the bowls.

"I think we've done enough bonding tonight. Logan should rest anyway. We have a long day tomorrow." Carlos announces, as he makes his way to the kitchen.

James and Logan had filled him in on the mothering nature of Carlos. He's always looking out for them, so it makes sense he wants to make sure they're all well rested.

"I'll take you home, Logan," James says, standing up, watching Logan cautiously as he gets up as well.

Logan only nods back, not looking to see Kendall's slight glare at James.

Kendall wants to stop them and offer to take Logan home. But James had picked Logan up, so it only seems fitting he drops him off. He tries to not show his jealousy or sadness and tries to think it's better if they wait to talk anyway. At least now he knows that he will see Logan again.

He really does need to thank his manager.