Chapter 7: Good News Travels Fast

Logan walked into school on Monday excited. He and Kendall had gone to a movie the night before and he was excited to see him again. The movie had been great but he didn't really remember the ending. He was excited to see the blonde, but at the same time he was nervous. He didn't know exactly if Kendall wanted to go public just yet. They had only been together since Saturday night.

"Logan chill," Camille said laughing at Logan's eagerness. She had never seen him like this. She was glad he was finally letting up some and just being himself.

"Yeah," James said joining in laughing with Camille. Logan stopped walking and turned to look at his siblings. They did not understand why he was excited. They didn't have a boyfriend or girlfriend like he did. He had Kendall and he was excited to see him. He couldn't explain his feeling to them.

"Are you sure your ready to tell people about you," Camille asked.

"It not like I'm telling them everything now be quiet," Logan hissed. He turned around and walked into someone. "Hey watch it-" he said but stopped when he realized it was Kendall. "Oh hey," he said his cheeks flushing red.

"Hey," Kendall said laughing slightly.

"I was, uh," he said.

"Heading to your locker?" Kendall asked. Logan nodded unable to speak at the moment. "Would you like directions or something," Kendall asked laughing at how speechless Logan was. "Do I really have that big effect on you?"

Logan shook his head and finally got his voice back, "You wish Knight," Logan said pushing past him laughing. Some things never changed. Kendall followed him.

"Come on Logie I was joking," Kendall said.

"I know," Logan said as he stopped at his locker. He opened it and put a few books in it before grabbing the ones he would need for the morning. Kendall shook his head as Logan closed his locker and turned to look at him. "It's funny to see you get flustered though," Logan said smiling.

"What do I see in you?" Kendall asked playfully as he leaned in and kisses him on the cheek.

"I'm hot and what was that?" Logan asked.

"I believe the technical term was a kiss," Kendall said slowly.

"That is how you kiss your cousin," Logan said, "This," he grabbed Kendall's face and brought him close for a kiss. He pressed his lips to Kendall for a few seconds before pulling away. "is how you kiss your boyfriend," he said smiling at the dazed look on Kendall's face.

"I like this way," Kendall admitted, "but aren't you worried what others will think?" he asked.

"I don't care when I have you to protect me right," Logan said looking around the crowded hall. He really didn't care what they thought. He had Kendall to protect him.

"I won't let them lay a hand on you," Kendall confirmed. Logan smiled and grabbed Kendall's hand and led him down the hall to Camille's locker where her and James were both talking with Carlos and Katie.

"Logan, Kendall," James said, "we were just talking about you two and how good news travels fast," he said.

"What are you talking about?" Logan asked confused.

"This," Camille pulled her phone out and held it out to Logan. Logan took her phone and looked at it confused before he saw the picture. It was of him and Kendall kissing. Someone must've just taken that picture of them. Logan paled and held the phone out to Kendall who took the phone and looked at the laughed.

"People can be so nosy," Kendall said as he gave Camille her phone back.

"Soon the whole school's gonna know," Logan said. He started to panic. He was not ready for that. He hadn't thought that much about kissing Kendall. It just seemed natural. He hadn't thought people would take picture.

"Whoa Logie calm down," Kendall said. He placed a hand on Logan's shoulder.

"I'm sorry," Logan said quickly. Kendall just calmed him. He didn't know what it was about the blonde boy. He just had a charm that no one could resist. Logan was no exception to that. "I just didn't expect this to happen this fast," he said looking up at Kendall.

"Look," Kendall said, "just hold your head high and don't let them get to you," he said. Logan nodded and smiled up at Kendall. The bell for homeroom rang and the five bid Katie good bye and made their way to their homeroom. Logan was so nervous about what people were going to say. He knew people were going to judge him. He was used to it though. He had put up with it for the last three years. He was going to go through it again, but this time would be different. He wouldn't sit there and take it.

"Kendall," a boy said walking up to them. Logan looked up and recognized him as Henry Phillips the boy who had been on his team for his tryouts.

"Hey Henry," Kendall said.

"Coach is not gonna like that you and Logan are dating," Henry said looking at him and Logan.

"It not gonna interfere with our playing abilities," Kendall said, "and he knows I'm gay," Kendall said.

"I'm not trying to start a fight but I was hanging out with Scott when I got the picture and he did not look happy and I think he might tell his dad," Henry said nervously.

"Who's Scott?" Logan asked cutting in.

"The coaches son," Carlos said.

"He's got it out for me," Kendall said shaking his head.

"Well I just thought I'd let you know," Henry said before walking off.

"Carlos what does Coach have first hour?" Kendall asked.

"Freshman gym," Carlos said, "I think, why" he added after a moment of thought.

"I think its better he hears it from me," Kendall said.

"Why does he hate you?" Logan asked confused as to why someone would hate Kendall.

"Scott is a year older than us and he hates me because his dad loves me more than him," Kendall said, "I have way more talent than him and he can't accept it and he is a big homophobe," he said.

"Oh," Logan said. He looked down at his desk.

"Don't," Kendall said, "I don't care what he or anyone else thinks about us. The only opinion that matters to me is yours," Kendall said he placing a hand on Logan's shoulder earning a collective aw from the other three around him.

"Kendall if this is gonna cause problems for you," Logan began.

"Don't you dare finish that sentence," Kendall said quickly placing a hand over Logan's mouth. Logan looked at Kendall and pulled his hand away from his mouth. He didn't want to cause any problems for Kendall.

"Kendall if it's gonna cause problems," Logan began again.

"No," Kendall said.

"But," Logan said. Kendall cut him off with kiss. Logan melted and bit his lip when they parted. He looked at Kendall.

"We are not breaking up," Kendall said. Logan only nodded. He did not want to break up with Kendall, but he did not want to cause problems on the hockey team for Kendall. He did not want Kendall getting in trouble because of him. He had not thought about he team the other night. All he could think was he and Kendall were together. "Logan," Kendall said.

"I just don't want you getting in trouble because of me," Logan said.

"I am gonna go talk to Coach before first hour and I will straighten things out," Kendall said. Logan nodded again.


Logan has never been so glad for lunch before in his life. He practically ran from the English room and to his locker much to Kendall and Camille's protests. He had gotten several weird stares from people all day. He hated it. Things were just like before. He had to find a way to stop it from happening all over again. He knew Kendall wouldn't let anything happen to him when he was around, but he had two classes without him. Sure Carlos was in Spanish, but his AP English class he had no one. He was dreading it. He knew the chances of something happening were slim.

"Logan what's wrong why are you so jumpy?" Kendall asked worried.

"I just want to go to lunch," Logan said shrugging.

"Ok," Kendall said slowly. Logan only smiled and grabbed Kendall's hand and led him down the hall towards the cafeteria with Camille following them.

"Look at the fairies go," a taunting voice called. Logan stopped walking and turned around.

"Like I haven't heard that one before," Logan said rolling his eyes at how original the guy was being. He had heard that one several times at his old school.

"What's the matter did I touch a nerve fag?" the boy asked.

"No," Logan said shaking his head, "In order to do that you'd actually have to say something hurtful. You'd have to do a lot better than calling us fairies or fags to get to us," he said. The boy just stood there trying to come up with a comeback. He opened his mouth to say something but closed it. Logan laughed, "That's what I thought, now why don't you go cry to your little hetero friends about how the gay boys beat you at you own game," Logan said spitting the word hetero out like it was a nasty word. He then grabbed Kendall's hand again and started walking.

"Where did that come from?" Camille asked shocked.

"I have no idea," Logan said.

"That was..." Kendall said. He was at a loss for words.

"I know," Logan said, "I told you I don't take crap from anyone," he said. He did not know where that had come from, but he was glad he did it. It had felt good to finally tell someone off. He had held it back for so long, he just wished it had been Curt Zevon.

Logan, Kendall, and Camille got their lunches and sat down at their usual table where Carlos, James, and Katie were already waiting for them. They were looking at Logan as if they wanted to ask him something.

"New travels really fast around here doesn't it?" Logan asked as he sat down across from Katie.

"Did you hit him?" Katie asked eagerly.

"No but I should've," Logan said.

"He wasn't worth it," Kendall said putting a hand on Logan's shoulder.

"No but you are," Logan said looking at Kendall earning him a collective aw from the others at the table. Logan rolled his eyes and started eating his lunch.

"How did things go with Coach?" Carlos asked.

"He said as long as it didn't interfere with our playing abilities he did not care," Kendall said.

Logan sat back and watched them all talk. Nothing had changed between them. It was like it had been last Friday, only he and Kendall weren't at each others throats. Things here felt right. He knew outside his group of friends he had to keep his rep up. He had to find away to make them leave him alone. He had to build up his bad boy image. He would anything just to get people to leave him alone. He just wanted to get through high school.


James and Camille trailed along behind Katie as they made their way to their art cakes together. Katie was talking about that latest gossip she had heard with Camille. James just walked with them. They took their usual seats at the table for four in the back.

"James you ok?" Katie asked.

"Yeah you've been awfully quiet," Camille said.

"Sorry I'm not that into gossip," James said waving his hand at them. They shrugged and continued talking until their teacher gave them their assignment. Camille got up to go get paint while James and Katie got to work on drawing the basics.

"So Jamie when did you get into art?" Katie asked.

"Dunno Katie bug when did you," James shot back grinning.

"Don't call me that," Katie said her cheeks flushing red.

"Sorry, but it's cute when you blush," James said before he could stop himself. He froze as he realized what he had said. He had just called Katie cute. She was Kendall's sister.

"Th-Thanks," Katie stammered. Camille returned and the three got to work painting.

James couldn't help but think about what he had said. He hadn't meant to do that. He knew there was no way he and Katie could ever date. She was Kendall's sister and it was against he bro code. He did not want to upset Kendall. If he thought about it though Kendall was dating his brother. That had to be against the code, right? Sure Logan was his step brother, but he was his brother nonetheless. Maybe if he talked to Kendall about his feeling for Katie he would understand. James could barely focus on his art for the rest of class. He cleaned up with Camille and Katie in a slight daze but neither seemed to notice how distracted the pretty boy was. They probably thought he wasn't interested in their gossip.


Logan made his way to his AP English class. He took his usual seat in back. He got his notebook out and got ready to work.

"Logan," a blonde girl said walking up to him. Logan recognized her as Jo Taylor, she was also in his government as well as choir. She was a soprano and had a beautiful voice. Logan only knew her name because their child teacher loved her and constantly compared all the girls to her.

"Hey, Jo," Logan said.

"I just wanted to say what you did to Jett today was really brave," Jo said.

"Jett?" Logan asked confused.

"The guys who called you a fag before lunch," Jo said sitting down next to him.

"Oh," Logan said, "Thanks," he added.

"I know this probably doesn't mean much but I can't stand homophobic people like that," Jo said.

"It means a lot to me," Logan said, "few people think like you do," he said smiling at her.

"I'm glad someone finally put Jett in his place," Jo said.

"Jo are you?" Logan asked slowly.

"No," Jo said shaking her head, "but I have two dads," she said. Logan nodded understanding. She probably had been teased relentlessly for having two dads. "I can't believe I told you that," Jo said, "I've never really told anyone here that," she said.

"It's ok I won't tell," Logan said, "I know what it's like to be teased," he said.

"Thanks," Jo said smiling.

They had to stop talking once class started. Logan paid attention to what their teacher was saying, but something in the back of his mind told him not to trust Jo. The bell rang and Logan packed up and said good bye to Jo after she said it to him. He didn't quite trust her. He had to ask Kendall and Carlos about her. Something didn't add up. Logan finished getting his things together and made his way to his study hall. He took his usual seat in front of Kendall and turned to look at the blonde who was talking to Carlos and James already.

"Kendall, Carlos can I ask you guys something?" Logan said.

"What?" Kendall asked.

"Do you guys know Jo Taylor?" Logan asked.

"Yeah why?" Carlos asked.

"She in my AP English class and she was talking to me last hour," Logan said, "something didn't seem right. What's her story?" he asked.

"Well she lives with her two dads," Kendall said.

"She used to date Jett Stetson," Carlos said.

"Jett is the guy," Kendall began.

"The guy I told off I know," Logan said, "I don't know why but something seemed off about her," he said.

"She's a nice girl," Carlos said, "I mean I never seen her outside of school though," he added.

"Me either," Kendall said, "I mean I've only ever seen her in school," he said.

"I don't know maybe its nothing," Logan said waving his hand dismissively.


Logan collapsed on his bench by his stuff. Coach Parks wanted to talk to the team about something important. He was exhausted and he wanted to get home songs could sleep. He hoped this wouldn't take long. James and Kendall sat on either side of him and waited for Coach Parks to talk.

"Alright I know our first game is just around the corner," Coach Parks said, "but next year we have a new team joining our conference and this year we're going to play then in a scrimmage," he said.

"Who?" Kendall asked.

"The Jackson Wombats," Coach Parks said.

"Jackson Minnesota Wombats?" Logan asked as he felt all the blood drain from his face.

"Yes that would be them," Coach Parks said, "Why?" he asked.

"That's our old school," James said for Logan who had gone pale. "I used to be on the hockey team there, but they weren't very good," he said.

"We'll see about that we go there first in two weeks," Coach parks said. He then dismissed the team to the showers. Logan just sat on the bench not moving. Kendall noticed this and looked at him.

"Logan are you ok?" Kendall asked.

"I-I'm fine," Logan said, "I have to go though," he said standing up. He looked over at James.

"Kendall can give me a ride," James said.

"Yeah," Kendall said. Logan nodded and changed while the others headed to the showers. He could not believe his luck. He thought he had gotten rid of that part of his life. He had tried so hard to forget it. Now he had to go back. He shook his head and grabbed his things and quickly left. The drive home seemed longer than usual. He nearly ran two lights in his rush. He just wanted to get home so he could think this new information over. Once he go home he ran straight to his room. He did bother to stop and tell anyone he was home. He tossed his bag aside and locked his door.

"Fuck," he said as he kicked his desk. He didn't think about the pain he'd be in later. He didn't care right now. All he could think about was going back to Jackson and facing everyone there. Once he got there he knew Kendall would know his secret. He had worked so hard to forget everything. He never wanted to go back there, but he didn't have a choice. He moved about his room swearing and kicking things out of his way before he collapsed on his bed. A knock on his door made him jump.

"Logan," Camille said softly.

"Go away," Logan said not wanting to talk at the moment. He had forgotten he wasn't the only on home.

"Is everything ok?" Camille asked.

"Just peachy now leave me alone," Logan snapped.

"Logan let me in," Camille said.

"I want to be alone right now," Logan said. He listened carefully and he heard Camille head down stairs. He was glad she had given up. He really did not want to talk. She was the last person he wanted to talk about this too.

Logan took a few deep breaths and tried to calm himself. He looked at his book shelf and started to count the books on his shelf even though he knew how many books he had. After he counted his books he moved on to the posters on his walls. Counting called him down and he could always remember every number. He was great with numbers and that is why he loved math and science. He continued to count things and tried to forget everything for the moment. Logan not only was good at counting he had a photographic memory. Show him something once and he could do it with ease.


Kendall yawned as drove James home. He had already dropped Carlos off and now was on his way to the Diamond residence. He wanted to know what had gotten into Logan, but he knew better than to question. he knew the only person that would give him straight answers was Logan and that was after he would do some convincing. He stopped his car on the curb and saw Camille standing in the drive way her arms crossed over her chest. James got out of the car.

"What's wrong with Logan?" Kendall heard as James stood here with the door open. Kendall got out curious as to what was going on. If something was wrong with Logan he wanted to know what and to see if he could help. He knew Logan would let him in. He had a way of getting the small brunette to open up to him.

"He's up stairs swearing and kicking things." Camille said, "he seems really upset but he won't talk," she said.

"We're going to Jackson for a hockey game in two weeks," James said.

"What does that have to do with this," Kendall asked confused.

"He hates Jackson," James said, "I have to go talk to him," he said.

"He won't let you in," Camille said.

"He'll let me in," Kendall said quickly as he shut his car door.

"It's worth a shot," Camille said. Kendall nodded and followed her and James inside. He followed them upstairs to Logan's bedroom door.

"Go ahead," James said. Kendall nodded and knocked on the door.

"Logan," he said, "open the door," he said.

"No," came Logan's reply. "What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Camille is worried about you," Kendall said, "I wanna talk," he added.

"Are James and Camille out there?" Logan asked. Kendall shooed them into James's room before answering.

"No," he said.

"I need to talk to you alone," Logan said calmly.

A/N: Ok there is no real place as Jackson but I don't know many cities is south Minnesota even though I live in Wisconsin and have been through Minnesota many times. I made it up for this story.