Author's Note: Wow, I can't believe it has been this long since I updated. I am really sorry that it has taken me this long, but due to everything going on in my life right now, these updates may be spread apart. Also, on a completely unrelated topic, my birthday was a week ago, and I got a job! Go me!
Worth It? : Just Dine
Carlos POV
If someone told me that I would be more nervous about dinner with Logan, instead of him meeting the band, I would have laughed in their face. However, the fact that my room in our apartment at the Palmwoods is now spotless isn't proving that I am nervous. It's a little known secret that I clean whenever I am nervous, only a few people actually know about it. Mrs. Knight being the first person to catch me in the act, I told Logan when he noticed me looking around his apartment with a crazed look on my face. His apartment was always spotless, to the point where I thought he had OCD.
So here I am, standing in my now clean room, debating on whether or not to venture out into the rest of the apartment to quell my neurotic cleaning. Wait, 'quell,' 'venture,' 'neurotic,' Logan has invaded my brain! Or at least his vocabulary has. I swear that guy is just a walking encyclopedia of everything.
"Carlos! I have your laundry!" Mrs. Knight walked into my room, holding a massive stack of folded clothes. She walked in and all I heard was the sound of fabric landing on the tiled floors of my room. It was decided that I should get the only room without carpeting because of my reputation for spilling everything.
"What happened here? Is everything okay?" She asked, bending over to pick up the clothes she dropped. Luckily only a few shirts needed to be folded again.
"Momma Knight, can I talk to you about something?"
"I would be scared if you didn't want to talk. I'll shut the door so we won't be interrupted." She laughed as she placed the last shirt on the stack. I immediately began putting them away, not before hearing her sigh.
"Carlos, sit and talk, the clothes will be there when we are done." Mrs. Knight patted the space next to her on my bed. I sat the clothes on top of my dresser and sat next to her, both of us not saying anything.
"It's just one date Carlos. If he likes you then he won't care how the night goes." I looked up in shock, how could she have figured all that out without me saying anything to indicate I was in a relationship, let alone with a guy.
"How? I haven't told anyone about him. And how did you know it was a 'him' to begin with?" I must have looked silly, with a shocked expression on my face because she laughed heartily.
"Carlos, I am Momma Knight, I know everything without anyone having to inform me. Plus, you moaned his name in your sleep. And I doubt there are very many females named 'Logan.'" I blushed when she mentioned that I moaned his name in my sleep.
"Oh Carlos, there isn't anything to be embarrassed about. It's a wonderful thing to find love, especially at your age and considering the fact that you're in a boy band. Although, I will say that keeping him hidden from me of all people, wasn't a smart thing to do." I opened my mouth to explain but she hushed me and continued.
"Don't interrupt it's rude. I had to do some serious snooping because I wanted to make sure that this Logan was good enough. How much do you know about him?"
I told her everything that I knew about him, that his mother died while he was young, his father was a druggie, and his mum works at the local diner. Then I mentioned some trivial things, like what his favorite food was, Italian and Chinese, favorite music, and that he had a job, went to college to become a doctor, and was a genius.
"Then that's all there is to it. Carlos, you should know that Kendall and James might not like Logan. After all you are a celebrity and he isn't, then there is the fact that Logan is a guy who isn't well off like us." I nodded before Kendall and James knocked something over, resulting in a crash.
"I SWEAR IF YOU BROKE SOMETHING KENDALL ALEXANDER KNIGHT!" I flinched at how easily she could switch from being a sweet mom, to raging dragon, it was impressive. Before she left, she gave me a tight hug, and wished me luck on tonight.
Logan POV
After spending most of the day working on the books for Mum, I asked her boss if what I had done was acceptable. I had organized the entire system into individualized folders, based on years. Then within the folder the invoices were organized further by months. He stared at the organized shelves with awe, even Mum, who came by to see if I needed anything, was in shock at how fast I had completed the job.
Her boss, Mike, even offered me a part time job. I would come in three times a month and make sure that everything was in order. The pay was great as well, 20 bucks an hour! I agreed and he shook my hand before informing me that he would write up a contract and contact me within the week. Before he left he handed me the grand plus a little extra for finishing it so quickly.
I returned home and noticed what time it was, 5:23. Carlos said that the date was at 6, which meant I only had half an hour to get ready! I literally jumped into the shower, screeching as the freezing water hit my back.
Once I was thoroughly scrubbed, you try removing the smell of grease from your skin, I grabbed my default 'semi-formal' clothes, which could be considered average wear for everyone else. A black pair of cargo pants, with zippers everywhere, they were really loose so I had to wear it with my black studded belt. Then putting on my orange and yellow design shirt, I topped it off with a complimentary orange and red over shirt.
As if on cue, I heard a knock on the front door. Carlos was here!
Later at Just Dine
To say that this place was upscale didn't give the place enough justice, everything looked like it belonged in one of those fancy magazines that housewives can't seem to get enough of. I suddenly felt severely underdressed to even approach the restaurant. Even the host gave me a weird look as he led us to a booth near the back of the place.
Carlos had on a pair of simple off white colored pants and a black dress shirt and white tie. We couldn't have looked more different, me wearing the best clothes that I had, and Carlos dressed to kill. He must have sensed that I wasn't comfortable being here because he sighed.
"Logan, you really need to stop scratching the back of your head. You are going to get dandruff if you keep it up. You look amazing babe, so don't worry okay. Plus, orange is definitely your color." He said with a light laugh when I slammed my hand onto the table, I meant to hide it under the table, but I obviously missed.
"Sorry, it's just this place looks so expensive. I feel weird being here because I know that I couldn't afford anything on the menu. And I can't help but worry about tomorrow." When the waiter came and asked what we would be having, Carlos just jumped on in and ordered for the both of us. He said it was payback for the same thing I did back at Tam's.
Dinner was great, no it was phenomenal! I couldn't believe how good everything tasted; it was like every bite was better than the last. However, I managed to catch a glimpse at the bill, which nearly made me choke on my water.
Thinking of tomorrow was the furthest thing from my mind as I walked around the park with Carlos, just talking about anything without caring if the other would laugh or not. It felt good to have someone in my life after spending it alone for such a long time.
A/N: Wow, this is long, for two reasons. Because I have been gone for such a long time, and because the last two chapters were kind of short. Please review and thank you for being so patient with me. Also, thanks to everyone who reviewed! It means a lot to me. Also, I am on a Vocaloid Kick, who is with me!
Have a great day,
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