Well, we have reached the end of this fic. It has certainly been an... interesting journey for me. I had to learn how to deal with people REALLY not liking something I wrote. So this has been a learning experience for me, and I regret nothing.

I'm thankful to everyone who has stuck with me through this. I'm glad that there are people out there that genuinely liked this. I hope this final chapter doesn't disappoint.

Chapter Nine: Love

Logan had really enjoyed the holiday season. He and James spent the night at his parents' house on Christmas Eve. Christmas morning, the four of them—plus the dogs—opened their presents. The Logan braved the New Year's Eve party Mrs. Diamond threw for all her employees at the country club. That was actually more fun than Logan expected. Some of her drunk employees were hilarious. And Mrs. Diamond was very kind to Logan.

Carlos' relationship with Lucy was really developing. Though when Stephanie and Jo were visiting during their break, things were a little awkward. When Carlos, Lucy, and Stephanie were all in the same room one could really feel the tension. Luckily, no cat fights broke out. But Stephanie did seem mad that one of her friends was dating her ex-boyfriend. Logan told her that Carlos was happy with Lucy, and that he had been destroyed by their breakup. So Stephanie was a bit nicer after that.

Now Valentine's Day was coming up. Logan was working on his homework in the front room when Kendall sat next to him.

"I need to talk to you about something," Kendall said.

Logan sighed. He was on a schedule. He had to finish the rough draft of a paper, study for a test, and had something to do on World of Warcraft. Then James would want some sexy times before bed. Kendall could talk forever, and Logan's whole schedule would be thrown off. "What do you want, Kendall?"

"Valentine's Day is coming up."

"I know." Logan continued to type for his paper.

"Well... I need to ask you something."

Logan stopped typing. Confused, he turned to Kendall. "You better not be asking me out."

Kendall laughed. "God no. I've moved on. I just wanna know if it's OK with you if I ask Camille out."

Logan sighed in relief. "Oh. Of course you can."

Kendall tackle-hugged him. "Thank you, Logan! You're the greatest!"

"What's going on here?" Logan looked and saw James standing in the doorway. He looked worried. And maybe a little pissed.

Kendall stood. "Logan was just being awesome," he said to James. Then he looked at Logan. "I'm gonna go call Camille." He pretty much skipped away.

James took Kendall's place. "Why was he hugging you?"

Logan shut his laptop and put it aside. "You jealous?"

James scowled. "Maybe. Depends on what was going on."

Logan smiled. He kinds of liked that James was jealous. When Kendall got jealous, it was annoying. But James... it made Logan feel wanted. And jealousy was kind of sexy on James. "Kendall was asking for my permission to ask Camille out."

"Oh. Now I feel like an ass for wanting to punch him."

Logan grabbed James and kissed him. "I kinda like it."

James smirked. "That turns you on?"

"A little."

"You little weirdo." James kissed him again. They slowly laid down on the couch, James on top of Logan.

Logan's hands went to James' hair, and his legs wrapped around James. Logan loved that James called him a weirdo with some adoration in his tone. In fact, Logan was beginning to realize that he loved James in general. He wasn't sure why it took him so long to come to the conclusion. Especially since he knew he had loved James for years. Maybe he was too scared to admit it back then. Before he and James were just friends. Admitting love could've jeopardized the friendship. Then he was dating Kendall, and loving one person while dating another was a dick move. But now, he had James. It was safe to admit he loved him.

Logan's phone started to ring.

"Don't answer it," James mumbled, kissing along Logan's jaw.

Logan looked at his phone. "It's Camille."

"I'm not moving."

"Fine. Hello?"

"Hi, Logan," Camille said. "Um. Kendall called me."

"OK." Logan had to bite back a moan as James nibbled at his earlobe.

"Yeah. He wants to take me out for Valentine's Day. Like, on a date."

"So?" Now James was at Logan's neck, and a hand went up Logan's shirt.

"Well, I wanted to make sure it was OK with you before I said yes."

Logan felt James undo his pants. He gulped as James' hand went down his pants. Then James began to stroke Logan. "C-Camille. Kendall w-wouldn't have asked you out without kn-knowing it was OK with me."

"So I can say yes?" Camille asked.

"You can. I gotta go." Logan hung up before she could respond, and tossed his phone on the floor. He finally let out a moan. "You're an asshole," he said to James.

James chuckled. "I know. Wanna go finish this in my room?"

"Yes," Logan said, forgetting about his schedule.

James put on some nice clothes Valentine's Day evening. Logan had planned the date. James couldn't wait to see what they'd be doing. He quickly and expertly did his hair. Then he went downstairs. He heard voices in the living room and headed there. He saw Logan talking to the girls.

"Looking good, ladies,: James said, making his presence known.

"Ooh. You too," Camille said.

James smiled. "I know. So what are your plans this fine evening?"

"Carlos is making is dinner here," Lucy said.

"She's wearing sexy underwear in case she and Carlos finally get it on tonight," Logan told James.

"Just don't do it in the living room," James told Lucy. He looked at Camille. "What do you and Kendall have planned?"

"No clue," Camille said. "Kendall wants it to be a surprise. Right now, he's in the kitchen with Carlos getting a pep talk, I think."

James rolled his eyes. "What strange friends I have."

Logan walked up to James. "We have reservations. So we need to get going."

James nodded. "OK."

"CARLOS! KENDALL! JAMES AND I ARE LEAVING!"

"OK!" two voices called from the kitchen.

"Have fun, boys," Lucy said as they left the living room.

James went with Logan to Logan's car. Once in the car, James asked, "Where are we going?"

Logan started the car. "You'll see when we get there."

James watched Logan drive for awhile. "You look really nice, darling."

Logan grinned. "Thanks. You look better."

"Impossible."

"We're just gonna have to agree to disagree."

James gave Logan's cheek a kiss. "Finally we get to spend a Valentine's Day as a couple. Last Valentine's Day..." James paused. "Shit. Last Valentine's Day, I dumped Dak."

"You better not dump me tonight."

James laughed. "Never."

"Good."

James smiled. He was happy that Logan wanted him around. He noticed Logan pulling into a parking space. He saw where they were. "The fondue place?"

Logan shut off the car. "Yup. Is this OK?"

"It's great!" James said. "I've only been here once and loved it."

"Great," Logan said with a grin. "I was worried this wouldn't be good enough for Valentine's Day."

"Anything we do tonight will be prefect."

The restaurant was dimly lit and a little crowded. Logan and James were seated then ordered their drinks.

First, they had some cheese fondue. For their main course, they got the couple's platter—which cost less since it was Valentine's Day. They finished with chocolate fondue, feeding each other chocolate covered strawberries.

"You know," James whispered to Logan as they waited for the bill, "all the chocolate and strawberries are kinda turning me on."

Logan smiled at him. "Well. When we get home, you can vent that sexual frustration."

"I'd like that." James kissed Logan. He heard a throat clear. James smiled at their waitress. "Thank you," he said when she gave them the bill.

Logan chuckled as he got out his wallet. "Good job making her feel uncomfortable."

"She's just jealous of my hot boyfriend."

Logan rolled his eyes. "Yeah. I'm sure that's it."

"Hey. You're a hottie."

"I think you have the two of us confused." Logan paid and they left the restaurant.

During the drive home, they sang along to all the love songs on the radio. When they got home, they saw that Lucy's car was still parked out front.

"Carlos is so getting lucky tonight," James commented. They went inside and hung up their coats. James heard the TV on in the living room and said, "We should go annoy them to postpone their sexy times."

Logan laughed. He went up to James. "We could do that..." He slid his hands up James' chest until they met James' shoulders. "Or we could have out own sexy times." Then he started to kiss at James' neck.

James moaned softly. "I like your plan better." He picked Logan up bridal style, making Logan giggle. Once in his room, he tossed Logan on the bed. Next, he went and locked his door. When he turned around, he saw Logan taking off his shoes.

"You act like you don't get laid on a regular basis," Logan said, laughing.

James took off his own shoes and socks then joined Logan on the bed. "I just can't get enough of you is all." He ran a hand through Logan's hair, stopping the hand at the back of Logan's head. He pulled Logan in for a kiss.

James had a plan. Logan planned the dinner and paid for it. So Jams was going to treat Logan in the bedroom. He was going to make it all about Logan.

James broke the kiss to take off Logan's shirt. He took off his own then kissed Logan again. Gently, he guided Logan into a laying position. He worked open Logan's jeans before moving his mouth to Logan's chest. He gave each nipple special attention, loving how Logan's breathing got heavier. He then bit and sucked at Logan's collar bone, making sure to leave a mark. Next, he kissed and licked his way down Logan's stomach. When he reached Logan's pants, he pulled them and the underwear off.

James sat up and took in Logan's naked body with a smile. He constantly wondered how he got so lucky to have such a beautiful boyfriend. He thanked whatever higher power was out there for giving him Logan.

James got off the bed and removed the rest of his clothes. He grabbed the lube then got back on the bed, straddling Logan. He touched Logan's face with his fingertips. "I want you to do little to no work. This is gonna be all for you, darling."

Logan touched James' wrist. "James, you-"

"Ah! No protesting. Let this be my gift to you. OK?"

Logan nodded. "OK."

James smiled and gave Logan a quick kiss. He opened the lube and coated his fingers. As he prepared himself, he watched Logan's face. Logan's bottom lip was caught between his teeth. His eyes were wide open, as if he was afraid he might miss something.

James felt Logan stroke him and moaned loudly. Of course Logan wouldn't just lay there and watch. Logan loved participating, be it the classroom or the bedroom. Logan liked being involved.

James figured he was prepared enough. He removed his fingers from himself. He put some lube in the palm of his hand and then used it to coat Logan. Logan groaned as James touched him, thrusting his hips upward.

"Mmm. James."

James smiled. He loved it when Logan moaned out his name. He stopped stroking Logan, then slowly lowered himself onto Logan's hard length. After taking a few seconds to get used to it, he began to ride Logan.

James started out slowly. But as Logan started to move with him, he increased the speed. Logan sat up, put one arm around James, and used his other hand to stroke James. James let out a loud moan and kissed Logan. They both clung to each other as they moved perfectly in sync. James was getting closer to release. He finally came, moaning out an, "I love you."

It was after they both came down from their orgasms that Jams realized what he did. He got off Logan and laid down in a slight daze. He had just told Logan that he loved him. He glanced at Logan to gauge his reaction. Logan's eyes were shut, but he had a smile on his face. James sighed and rolled onto his side, facing away from Logan.

James felt Logan's hand in his hair, and felt Logan kiss his shoulder. "I love you too, you know," Logan whispered.

James rolled onto his back. "What?"

"I love you, James. I really do. I think part of me has loved you since I first saw you. I feel kind of stupid for waiting so long to be with you. There's no one else for me but you after all. It's always been you."

James gave Logan a kiss. "God, I love you. I love you so much. And this is so the best Valentine's Day ever."

Logan was in the living room preparing himself for finals. It was the ideal time since he had the house all to himself. Though it was hard to keep his mind from drifting. The months had flown by. All because of James. After years, their true feelings for each other were out there. It was as if a weight had been lifted from them both. Everyone commented on how happier they both seemed. The happiest they'd ever been. Everything in Logan's life felt like it was in place. He was with an amazing guy. A guy that he loved, who loved him back. It also helped that the sex was great. Logan was glad that their parents approved of the relationship. Mrs. Diamond made sure that Logan came to every Sunday lunch she had with James. And Logan no longer had to worry about Kendall. He was now in a great relationship with Camille. Logan had never seen Kendall smile so much before Camille. So life was good.

Logan's thought's were interrupted by the front door opening. "Darling, I'm home!" James' voice called.

Logan laughed. "I'm in the living room."

James appeared seconds later. He dropped his book bag on the floor and sat next to Logan on the couch. "So, I was thinking about something while I was driving home."

"Oh? What?" Logan asked him. James seemed kind of excited.

"Our anniversary."

"Um... What about it?"

"Well. When is it? I mean, should it be the day we became a couple? Or the first time we kissed? Or our first date? Or the first time we had sex? How do people decide these things?"

Logan thought for a moment. "Kendall and I went by our first date. But with you... it's different. More complicated."

"Exactly," James said. "That's why I was thinking... what about the day we first saw each other?"

"June third?"

James smiled. "I knew you'd remember the date too. But it's a special day for the both of us, right?"

"Yes. Of course."

"So. We can celebrate our one year then. Make it an even more special day."

Logan smiled and gave James a kiss. "Perfect. Now. You ready to start studying for finals?"

James pouted. "But I wanted sexy times."

"And that'll be your reward for studying."

James sighed. "Fine."

James was glad finals were over. It was summer time again. James loved summer. Good things always seemed to happen to him during the summer. He first saw Logan during the summer, and he finally got with Logan during the summer. James had high hopes for this summer.

James hummed a happy tune as he made breakfast. It was his one year anniversary with Logan, and he wanted ti surprise him. With breakfast in bed. He finished cooking and put the food onto two plates. He put the plates on a tray then poured two glasses of orange juice. He put the glasses on the tray and headed upstairs.

When James entered his room, Logan stirred. He heard Logan sniff, then Logan sat up.

"What's that?" Logan asked sleepily.

"Breakfast in bed," James announced proudly. He walked to the bed and set the try down. "Happy anniversary."

"You made breakfast?"

"Amazing, I know." James sat. "It's not poisoned. You can eat it."

Logan laughed. "You made me bacon and eggs. The guy who hates cooking."

"Only because I love you."

Logan smiled at him. "Aw. You're so sweet." He took one of the plates. "So this is your gift to me?"

"Part of it." James took the other plate and started to eat. "Damn. I did a good job." He smiled when Logan laughed. "What do you have planned for me?"

"I'm gonna make you a romantic dinner. Kendall and Carlos will be gone until tomorrow morning, so I got something else planned."

"Ooh. Exciting."

They chatted happily as they ate their breakfast. After they were done eating, they got dressed.

Around lunch time, they went to see a movie. Some romantic comedy. James was glad he was able to convince Logan to make out for a bit.

Once they got home, Logan started to make dinner. James was told to wait in the living room while Logan did this. Of course, James kept sneaking into the kitchen to see what was going on. Each time he did this, Logan shooed him away quickly. But James figured he gathered enough intel. He saw some shrimp and uncooked pasta. A few times Logan disappeared outside to the pool area. It wasn't dark yet, but Logan turned on the Christmas lights. And James saw Logan take candles outside.

"Are we having dinner by the pool?" James asked.

Logan glared at him. "Hush." Then he scurried back to the kitchen. A few minutes later, Logan said, "Go take a seat outside!"

James smiled to himself. "OK!" James stepped outside. His heart melted bit. Logan really had set up a romantic scene. The sun was setting, the lights were lit around the pool, and candles were burning on the little patio table they had out there. James walked over to the table and took a seat. There were two champagne flutes and a bottle of sparkling cider on the table.

Logan came out for a second to place garlic bread on the table. Finally, he came back with two plates full of pasta.

"This is all so beautiful," James said once Logan sat.

"You like it?"

"Yes."

"It's not lame?"

"Not even close."

Logan let out a relieved breath. "Good."

As they ate, they talked about everyday things. They discussed the relationships their two best friends were in. Then they talked about the possibility of getting summer jobs. They wanted to take some of the burden off their parents. That way they could pay for some gas and food on their own.

When they finished eating, the sun was pretty much down. Logan stood up. "You want the next part of your gift?"

"OK." James smirked when Logan took his shirt off. "Ooh. Am I getting a lap dance?"

Logan chuckled. "No." He undid his pants. "But this is something you've wanted to do." Logan removed his pants and underwear. He walked over to the pool and jumped in.

James hopped up when Logan surfaced. "We're skinny dipping?"

"Yup," Logan said with a smile.

"Fuck yeah!" James quickly undressed and jumped into the pool. He swam over to Logan and pulled him in for a kiss. "I love you."

Logan pushed some hair out of James' eyes. "I love you too. But, um, no sex in here."

"Aw. Why?"

"Because it's Carlos' week to clean the pool. Maybe when it's your week we can."

James grinned. "You're the greatest boyfriend ever."

Logan laughed. "I try."

James still held onto Logan as they floated around. "Wanna know my other gift for you?"

Logan nodded. "Yes."

"Well. I was thinking. You always spend the night in my room. What if... you moved all your stuff into my room? If... you want."

Logan squealed and gave him a hug. "I'd love that. And I love you." He kissed James. "Looks like you're gonna get lucky in this pool tonight after all."

THE END