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Reality

Your reality always trumps your expectations. You expect this to go well, for everything to suddenly click into place and he will be yours.

When you ran into Logan on the train to downtown you never thought that he would smile brightly and greet you with an enthusiastic hug. After the way things ended, you're honestly surprised. But he did and you smiled back and squeezed him tightly.

You sat and you talked to him for what felt like hours. Now you're on your way to his apartment where he's having a small party. Kendall and Carlos will be there, and that makes you giddy because you haven't seen them in a couple of months.

The trek upstairs seems like forever. You're nervous for reasons you can't seem to figure out, but you push all that aside because you're at Logan's apartment, you're seemingly on good terms with him again after so long. Finally the door to apartment 14B is in front of you. Now all you have to do is press the doorbell.

The door is flung open rather forcefully. Carlos throws a quick greeting your way before running off, helmet on, to catch Kendall in a headlock. Shaking your head, you step inside to what looks like a rave. The music is blaring and several people are dancing on furniture or with each other. You're a bit baffled that Logan would throw this kind of party. But, as you already know, Logan is full of surprises.

People you haven't seen since your Palm Woods days greet you. Some of them run up to hug you and give you a kiss on the cheek; others just wave as you pass them. You see Kendall mixing drinks at a bar tucked into a corner of the room. Carlos runs by, shouting about something you can't understand.

With a sigh you push through the dancers and out into the fresh air. Jo and Camille are talking animatedly by the food. You send them a quick wave as you pass. Guitar Dude is making music while the Jennifers dance around him, all three of them obviously drunk.

"James Diamond, in the flesh."

You stop mid-step, a grin already making its place on your face. You spin around, coming face-to-face with Katie Knight. She's just as beautiful as the last time you saw her and apparently even more successful with her Talent Agency. You forgo your search for Logan to talk with her for a few moments.

Soon enough, a familiar laugh catches your attention. You tell Katie you'll see her later then start in the direction of that laugh. You find Logan leaning against the edge of the patio railing, talking to a group of people, hands gesturing wildly. He sees you and his face lights up; this makes you overly ecstatic.

You hold up the bottle of wine in your hand, showing him that you brought something along. He nods before excusing himself from the group. As he's making his way towards you, you can't help but to notice that he's still the same Logan. Snug jeans, a button-up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows, and spiked hair bring back memories of the Logan you left behind.

"James, you came!" He pulls you into a hug then takes the wine. "Come on, let's put this up and get a drink!"

One drink turns into three. Two hours go by and Logan has yet to actually stand around and talk with you like he's been doing with everyone else. Kendall and Carlos came by at one point to talk to you, but you brushed them off without really meaning to. It hurts to stand here and watch Logan be all smiles and happy laughs with everyone but yourself.

Finally you can't take it anymore. You down the rest of your beer, set it on the patio railing, and straighten up. As you're smoothing down your hair, you see a pretty blonde jog past. Curious, since you haven't seen her once since you've been here, you follow her path. That path leads straight to Logan.

He catches her in his arms and swings her around like they do in the movies. You swallow past the sudden lump of uneasiness that has settled somewhere between your throat and your mouth. Maybe she's just a long time friend. You convince yourself that that's what she is.

Until Logan slides a hand around her neck and pulls her into a kiss. She starts laughing, gently pushing him away and opting to stand by his side. He winds an arm around her waist and holds her close. You suddenly feel like you've been punched in the gut. But you keep watching.

Logan is talking to a couple standing in front of the pair. Grinning, the blonde at his side holds her hand up and shows the other couple a glittering diamond on her ring finger. Logan sweetly kisses her cheek, causing her to blush and lay her head on his shoulder. This is not what you expected.

Without a second thought you walk as fast as possible to the doors. You barrel through drunk couples until you're out of the apartment. Kendall and Carlos called your name but you barely heard them. Your only focus right now is getting out. You keep going, your fast pace eventually turning into a run.

You end up two blocks away. It's dark out and the streets are practically empty, the sidewalk in the same state. But you keep going. You keep running. It starts to rain after ten minutes, though you could care less.

Finally you stop. You're standing in the middle of the dark, empty street, blinking away the sting of tears. You should have known he would never wait for you. You're just a distant memory to him now.

Your reality always trumps your expectations.