A/N: Yeah I'm back. Sorry for the long wait. I've been busy with Drama Club, Thespian Society, College stuff... Yeah. Any way Here is a new chapter...

Another day passed, everything the same as before. Only this time Mrs. Knight was home watching as the tall brunette boy paced back and forth in front of the couch. He would periodically stop and look in the direction of the bedrooms. The teen was biting his lip, mumbling words to himself. The auburn haired woman also found it odd the James' little partner in crime wasn't there with him.

"James?" Her voice was soft, but commanding. It was no surprise when the boy turned to look directly at Mrs. Knight. "Is something wrong?" She watched as James debated with himself.

"Everything is wrong." The teenager made his way to the bar. James slumped into a stool, elbows on the bar, face in hands. "All wrong."

"Then why don't you talk to the guys." Mrs. Knight suggested gently. To her surprise, James shoulders shook as he scoffed.

"Right, talk to the guys." The boy mumbled. "There's the problem."

"What?"

"I... I might have... Angered them." James looked to the household mother with a sheepish look. "Just a bit."

"What did you do?"

"You don't want to know." He turned away.

"James Diamond! Tell me." The auburn haired woman's voice sounded worried, causing James to turn back to face her. "What did you do?"

"Well..." The teen took a deep breath. "It started back during rehearsal for the concert..."

"You're doing great." Kendall murmured as he and Carlos helped Logan stumble to the bathroom.

"I don't feel any better." Logan gasped as his ribs ached deeply. He knew he needed to toughen up and walk alone, but his two friends were unwilling to leave him. "I can't even take care of myself." The injured boy mumbled. The three stopped in their tracks, the older two shocked at what came out of Logan's mouth.

"Logan. It's okay to be dependent every once in awhile." Kendall explained gently.

"But I depend on you guys all the time." The genius replied.

"So?" Carlos piped up. "I depend on you all the time. I depend on Kendall, too. He is, like, a leader to me. You're the smart one. I depend on you all the time for smart stuff."

"And I depend on you guys. You guys are my rock." Kendall confessed quietly. "It's okay to depend on us, especially now."

"You've been through alot Loges." The Latino whispered. "I think you deserve to be taken care of."

"Really?" Big, brown eyes looked up at them. "You're sure?"

"Yes Logie." The eldest boy assured. "Trust us." Green eyes bore into Logan's. The small boy slowly nodded in agreement, smiling slightly at the feeling of his brothers just being there for him. "Good. Now let's continue where we left off." The three boys started shuffling forward. Slowly they made their way to the bathroom.

"Almost there, Logan." Kendall whispered, meaning more than just getting to the bathroom. Life will get better.

"And that's what happened." James sighed as he wrapped up the tale. Tears were in his eyes, hating himself for what he had done. Mrs. Knight remained quiet, clearly unhappy with what she just learned. "Now everyone hates me."

"Now I'm sure that they don't hate you." The auburn haired woman spoke softly.

"Yes they do..."

"No. I'm sure they are just waiting for you to apologize. Something you still need to do."

"But Kendall won't let me anywhere near Logan." James whispered. "And... every time I think about apologizing, I remember the way he looked at me when we found him. It stops me in my tracks... I just... I can't stand it..."

"James you need to apologize. That look you're talking about will only haunt you more until you do." Mrs. Knight gently explained. "And even worse this will put a huge strain on your friendships with the guys. This will drive you further apart." She watched as the boy hung his head. "Go up there and try to work it out." He looked back wide eyed. The sandy-haired boy glanced to the bedrooms, then back at the den mother,and slowly nodded.

"Okay..." James stood and made his way to the bedroom. I hope to God this works.

"There. Better?" Carlos brought the blankets up to cover Logan's body, happy when the younger boy nodded. "Great! Need anything else?" The injured boy pondered for a moment.

"No thank you." A small smile graced Logan's features. Kendall and Carlos were ecstatic to see their little brother happy again. Memories swirled in Kendall's mind, remembering when Logan first started living with them.

Mini FLASHBACK

"There, all done." Kendall sighed as he place a book on the shelf, helping his new brother take care of what few belongings he had. The blond turned to find Logan looking at him with wide eyes. The brunette was wearing hand-me-downs from the older boy, some sweatpants and an over-sized tee-shirt with a sweater. "Mom says that we'll go buy you some new clothes tomorrow." The boy only nodded, not saying a word as he followed Kendall out of their shared bedroom. They headed downstairs, finding Mrs. Knight in the kitchen giving three year old Katie some apple slices.

"Hello, boys. Hungary? There's some apples that I picked up today." She motioned to a basket on the counter. Kendall walked over and grabbed two, handing one to Logan.

"Don't they look good, Logie." The blonde commented as he took a bite out of his apple. The younger boy only nodded. So they ate in silence. Kendall was close to finishing the apple when he heard a small giggle. Logan! Logan was giggling.

"Logan, you're happy again!" The blonde cried, goofy grin forming on his face. Logan only giggled louder. "What's so funny?" The smaller boy only pointed a Kendall's face. The older boy responded by checking his face only to find trails of juice covering his chin. "Oh, I'm messy." Logan laughed harder. "Laugh it up, genius." Kendall laughed along.

End mini FLASHBACK.

"Good to see you smiling again." Kendall commented. He ruffled Logan's hair lightly, who shoved him away playfully. The happy atmosphere of the room was interrupted by a soft knocking at the door. Carlos bounded to the door and opened it to reveal James standing there.

"Yes, James?" Carlos said with a cool edge to his voice. The taller boy took a deep breath.

"Can I speak to Logan?" James asked calmly. Carlos looked Kendall, who turned to Logan.

"Do you want-"

"It's okay." Logan whispered. "It's now or never." The blonde nodded at the boy's request. "I'll call if I need anything." That calmed his protectors' nerves enough. But didn't stop the next statement before Kendall And Carlos left the room.

"Don't mess up this time." Was the warning to James. The brunette shut the door behind the two, breathed, then turned to face Logan. The boy sat there in bed, looking down at his hands, and biting his lips.

"You look better, Logan." James walked closer to the bed.

"Thanks." Came the murmured response.

"I'm sorry..." The elder looked to his feet, ashamed at the memory. Logan looked up, studying James, as if he was trying to see any lies. "I shouldn't have yelled at you like that. You're not useless, and you work the hardest. I guess the fame went to my head, but," he looked up to make eye contact with the younger boy, "that's no excuse for my actions. You're the little brother I never had. I'm supposed to help protect you, not hurt you." He could feel the tears coming and lump forming in his throat. James guessed the same for Logan, who could see the regret in his eyes.

"James..." The name was soft and choked. Logan held out his arms in the universal sign to hug, and James was there holding him within seconds.

"I'm sorry, sorry, sorry." The taller boy kept saying over and over.

"It's okay James." Logan replied. They stayed like that for a minute. When they pulled apart, Logan knew that James didn't really hate him, and James knew that his friendship with Logan was repairing itself.

"I missed you, Logan." The older boy admitted. "I was afraid that I ruined everything."

"It's okay." The raven haired boy reassured. "I missed you, too, James."

A/N: Well I think I lost my touch. Oh well.

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