I own nothing. Let's throw some slash in here. :) Enjoy.


"Kendall," Maxine said walking into the room, "What are you three doing?"

"Nothing," I said standing up and brushing my self off, "We always do things like that."

"Okay," she said confused.

Laughing I pulled Carlos up and watched as Logan himself got up and went to her. I had never seen Logan with that look in his eye. He looked like he would do anything for Maxine.

I was happy for Logan. He deserved to be happy with someone. And even though I didn't really know Maxine I knew that she deserved to be just as happy. They were going to be good for each other.

"So," I said sitting on the couch, "Who's up for ordering some Chinese and hanging out?"

When everyone said their okay I pulled out my cell phone and called a local Chinese place. Getting everything that was asked for I got the total and told the guys to bring out some money.

Maxine went over to her bag and pulled out a five dollar bill. I shook my head when I saw her moving to hand me the money. She handed it to me only have it handed back.

"Nope," I said laughing, "Take this as a welcome to the Palm Woods present."

"Are you sure?" Maxine asked biting her lip.

"Yeah," Carlos said quickly, "What kind of friends would we be if we didn't get you a present?"

Maxine laughed and gave everyone a hug. Logan sat down on a chair and brought Maxine down with him. Once Maxine was in his lap Logan kissed her neck and turned to us.

"Alright Maxi," James said smiling, "Tell us all your favorite things."

As Maxine started to talk about the things she liked the most I noticed that she cuddled closely into Logan. It almost seemed like she was afraid that Logan was going to leave.

Something had happened in her past that was making her fearful of being left. I knew Logan wouldn't leave. And he would be the biggest idiot in the world if he ever did leave.

I had only known Maxine for a few hours and I was already feeling like an overprotective brother. I guess it was a good thing that Logan was one of my best friends or we would have had a problem.

Man, if this is what it was going to be like when Katie started to date I hoped that day would never come. There wasn't a chance I wouldn't act like an ass to whoever Katie started to date.

During the conversation we found out that Maxine was sixteen years old and had lived in Australia her whole life. In and out of foster homes for most of her life. Then Gustavo came.

Gustavo was technically Maxine's guardian, but he said that since she's been taking care of herself for so long she can continue now. Also that he would help her if she needed it.

It was nice to know that Gustavo had a side that actually cared about this girl. It was hard not to feel something for her. Gustavo seemed to think of her as a daughter, I thought of her as a sister, and Logan thought of her in a romantic sense.

Then the food came. Maxine was the first to reach for the food and start to eat. I laughed knowing that she was probably the only girl, our age, that wouldn't have thought about how much fat there was.

Maxine gave me a weird look and swallowed the bourbon chicken. She opened her mouth to say something, but shook her head and continued to eat. The five of us started to talk once more.

This time we were telling Maxine all about us. She looked truly interested and joined in the conversation and laughed her head off. Her eyes seemed to glow as she showed her happiness.

Logan kept one arm wrapped around her waist as they sat on the chair. It was amazing to see how comfortable those two were together. I knew that they liked each other, but I was afraid they were moving too quickly.

"We should go," I said looking at the clock, "We have a long day tomorrow."

"See you guys," Maxine said waving as Carlos, James, and I left.

The three of us went back to our apartment and got ready for bed. I wondered if I was the only one thinking that things were going too fast between Logan and Maxine. I decided to ask the guys.

"Maybe a little," James said shrugging.

"Not at all," Carlos said smiling, "Those two know what they're doing even if they don't know they know. Anyway, they love each other. It doesn't matter the pace of their relationship as long as they know that."

Looking over at Carlos I realized that he was right. We all could tell that they were in love with each other even if they couldn't yet. Going slow didn't really seem like a good idea.

We all agreed that Carlos was right and went to bed. I was a little freaked out when I realized that Logan wasn't back yet, but I trusted him. I knew he wouldn't do something major with Maxine yet.

As I thought this Logan came walking into our room with a grin on his face. I had never seen Logan look so happy. It was really good to see him with a true smile on his face.

I wanted to ask him what had happened, but before I could he started to talk. He told me about never feeling like this and that he never wanted to leave Maxine for the world.

Silently listening to what he had to say I realized that no matter how short of a time they had known each other they were meant to be together. I had never really believed in soul mates, but if there was ever a case for it they were it.

The two of them just seemed to complete each other and not even realize it. It was great that they had found each other. I was so happy that Maxine had come here with Gustavo.

Logan then told me something I never thought I'd ever hear him say. He told me that he had found the girl he wanted to be with for the rest of his life. I was glad that he had figured it out also.

Now what else was there? Logan and Maxine had each other. Nothing else mattered. The thing that most people spent years looking for sort of fell in their laps. And I couldn't think of any other people more deserving.

Maxine seemed to have everything ripped from her when she was younger when her parents died. Logan on the other had his family go through a very messy divorce that tore the family apart.

Those two deserved to have something like this just happen, but I was weary about what else was to come. I knew that something this good had to have something else come with it.

That thing might not be bad, but it might not be something that they're ready for. I guess we just had to wait. What else was there for us to do? We couldn't tell what was going to happen.

Logan quit talking and laid down on his bed. He told me one more time about how glad he was to have Maxine in his life. He also thanked me for making him take the chance with her.

"Goodnight Kendall," Logan said with a happy sigh.

"Goodnight," I said letting sleep finally claim me.