Even Strippers Need Love

KendallxLogan & JamesxCarlos

Rated M

Disclaimer: I don't own Big Time Rush, its characters, or its extensions

Even Strippers Need Love

Chapter 4

Kendall woke up two days later to his cell phone ringing in his ear. Groaning he picked it up and looked to see who it was that decided to rudely wake him up out of his slumber. Seeing James' name flashing on the screen he groaned before pressing the 'Talk' button and putting the device to his ear.

"Hello?" Kendall grumbled into the speaker.

"Good morning, Kendall!" James happily said into his ear.

The blond groaned and pulled the comforter of his bed up to his chin, looking out the window of the hotel room to see sunlight shining through before placing his head back on his pillow and asking, "What do you want, James?"

James snickered and said, "Cranky much? I have some great news to share!"

"And what's that?"

"Well actually, it's two pieces of news to share. The first is that I have a callback for the movie I auditioned for."

"You mean the one about the main character falling in love with a trouble making badass while being stalked by a person with a mental health disorder?"

"Yeah, that's the one. I got a callback to for the part of the badass. Cool, right?!"

"Sure, that's great, man. Though you're more of a good guy than a badass, James."

"I know, so I'm hoping I get the part. It will be completely out of my comfort zone, but I can do this if I get the part. I just have to win it over this douche bag named Jett Stetson."

"Right, right. And what's the other good news you have to share?"

"I asked Carlos out on a date, and he said yes! I'm going to go on a date with Carlos tonight!"

Kendall, wide awake by this point, couldn't help but smile at how excited his friend sounded over the phone. James has never sounded this excited to go on a date with anyone, but now concerning Carlos he sounded like a child getting the toy they desperately wanted for their birthday. And with how James talked about Carlos and the way his hazel eyes would light up, even with what he witnessed that night James took him to the strip club, it was obvious that whatever James was feeling for the Latino was borderline love. He couldn't help but be happy for his friend and expressed that to him.

"Thanks, man. Oh, by the way, how did that date with Logan go? I didn't hear from you again that night after you two left," James said curiously.

"It was not a date. And it was just fine, actually. Logan is more interesting than originally thought and he makes great conversation. I think we actually became friends, but I'm not sure," Kendall replied.

James hummed in response and asked, "Did you ask him about why he became a stripper?"

Kendall was quiet for a moment, remembering how he had asked Logan about that and how Logan refused to answer. He didn't want to tell Kendall and the man could respect that. After all he had only just met him. Sitting up and rubbing his eye with the heel of his hand, Kendall answered, "Yeah I asked him, but he didn't tell me and I can respect his privacy. He probably has a bad past that led up to him stripping for a living and doesn't want to share it, and I don't have to know it if he doesn't want to tell me."

"But if you end up dating, you're going to want to know, right?"

"Well, sure, I guess. But that doesn't mean he has to tell me. I'd rather he wait and tell me in his own time that me force it out of him. And it's not for certain that I would end up dating Logan. I'm not going to be here forever, you know; I'm just here for training."

"But you do find Logan attractive and would date him if you wanted to?"

"Well- "

"Yes or no, Kendall."

"Okay, yes, I do, damn."

James laughed in his ear and teased him a little before changing the topic. They talked for a little longer before James had to go and they said 'goodbye' and hung up. Kendall put his phone down and stretched before getting out of bed to go take a shower. He didn't have to go to practice today so he was going to spend some time to view LA. Deciding that was a good idea, Kendall tripped his t-shirt and boxers and stepped into the shower, turning the water on to clean himself before touring.

Kendall had to admit that he was very impressed with what he had seen so far in LA. Everything was so much bigger and there were so many more things to do than in Minnesota. He wanted to try some of the things, but right now he wanted something to eat.

Walking down the street about five blocks away from the hotel he was staying at, Kendall spotted a nifty little café and decided to stop and eat there. Upon entering the establishment green eyes roamed around and found that it gave a very homey vibe. Spotting an empty table near the window Kendall walked over and sat down before taking out his phone and looking at the messages that his team were sending back and forth. A person stepped up to the table and said, "Welcome to Jeanie's Homey Café. How can I serve you today?"

Recognizing the voice Kendall looked up at a very familiar face and said, "Logan?"