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Chapter 10: Take a Moment to Assess
Logan walked to the video store while Katie was already there. He was thinking about what movie he wanted to get. He knew the guys wanted horror but he wanted something different, maybe like a comedy, or action movie. Logan was so absorbed in his thoughts he was caught completely off guard when someone grabbed him and pulled him into an alley. Logan struggled against his captor's hold.
"Not so tough without your boyfriend are you," a voice hissed in his ear. He threw Logan to the ground and kicked him. Logan didn't know what to do, he cried out, but he had noticed there was few people around. No one would hear him.
"Go ahead scream," The man above him said, "No one cares queer," he sneered. Logan pushed himself up and managed to get to him feet ignoring the pain in his stomach. The man punched him in the jaw. Logan stumbled backwards and hit the alley wall. Logan cried out again in pain.
"What do you want from me?" Logan asked. He pushed himself off the wall. The man pushed Logan back. He punched Logan in the stomach. Logan doubled over with a shout. The man kicked Logan again and Logan fell onto his side. The man walked over to Logan.
"It's people like you that make this world a bad place," The man said stepping on Logan's arm and putting pressure on it.
"Stop," Logan cried as the pain intensified with the more pressure that was added. He screamed after he heard a crack. The pain was unbearable. He screamed and prayed to god that someone would hear him.
"Alright queer since you like cock so much why don't you get on your knees," The man said. He forced Logan to his knees and pulled a gun out of his belt. "Bite me and I'll make you wish you were never born," he threatened. He opened his pants and pulled his cock out. Logan's screams got louder. He could not believe this was happening to him. He needed Kendall right now. He wished he and Katie had waited for Kendall and the guys.
Fear gripped Logan as he looked at this man. He continued to scream and yet no one came. He was terrified of what was about to happen. He had never thought this would happen. Sure someone had vandalized their car, but this was different. Logan wished someone would come. He did not want this to happen. Logan had heard of things like this happening, but like most people he never thought it would happen to him. He had never in a million years thought he would be in this position. Logan started to shake with fear as he realized this was really happening. He was scared of what this man was going to do.
The man shoved his cock into Logan's face and Logan turned his head. He was not going to do this. "Come on fag suck," the man said. He shoved his gun against Logan's head. Logan fought him off. He was not going to do this. Sure he was scared the man was going to shoot him, but he wasn't weak. He could fight.
-The Ballad of Mona Lisa-
Kendall's heart was racing as he and James ran down the street. He couldn't move fast enough. Logan was in danger, and he needed him. He looked in every alley as they passed them. His heart was beating loud in his ears. Finally they came across an alley where a man was trying to force Logan to suck his cock. Kendall's mind clouded with rage. He felt his heart break at the sight of Logan screaming and trying to fight off the man.
Kendall ran at the man and knocked him to the ground. His gun flew from his hand and he looked dazed. Kendall's rage took over him and he started to beat the guy. He punched him as hard as he could in the face. He hit him until he lost consciousness. He lifted his fist to hit him again.
"Kendall," Logan yelled. Kendall turned and fell to his knees. His rage disappeared as he looked at Logan. Logan looked so scared. He moved so he was in front of Logan. Logan pressed himself into Kendall and fisted his shirt with his good arm and sobbed.
"I was so scared," Logan sobbed. He shook as he sobbed. He couldn't control it.
"I know it's ok now," Kendall said tears welling in his eyes, "James," he called out to the pretty boy who was frozen in shock. James shook his head and quickly moved over to them.
"Logan are you ok?" James asked.
"My arm," Logan said as he sobbed into Kendall's shirt. "He-he br-broke it," he sobbed.
"James go get Katie and Carlos and call an ambulance and the police," Kendall said as he held onto Logan. James nodded and ran from the alley. Kendall held onto Logan and allowed him to cry. He had been so scared and when he heard Logan screaming. He was glad he got here before anything bad had really happened. He sat there just holding Logan.
"Kendall," Logan said softly after awhile. Kendall loosened his hold on Logan and moved back to look at him. He could still see tears running down Logan's face.
"Yes," Kendall said.
"I'm sorry," Logan said his sobs coming back full blast. He should've known something like this was gonna happen sooner or later.
"Logie this wasn't your fault," Kendall said sending a glare at the unconscious man. "You had no idea this would happen. It's not your fault. I don't blame you," Kendall said tightening his hold on Logan slightly. Logan winced and Kendall let go of him. "I'm sorry," he said.
"He got a few good hits in," Logan said. Kendall let go of Logan and looked at him. Logan did an assessment of himself as well. He knew for sure his arm was broken and he probably had a few bruised ribs. His stomach probably had a few bruises on it as well.
Rushed footsteps were heard behind them. Logan jumped scared. Kendall turned looked towards the street as James, Carlos, and Katie ran to them.
"It's our friends," Kendall said.
"Logan oh my god I thought you were behind me," Katie said, "I am so sorry," she said.
"Katie it's ok you had no way of knowing," Logan said through his sobs. He held on to Kendall. He didn't want to let go.
"Katie call mom," Kendall said. He felt more tears come to his eyes as he held onto Logan. Soon sirens were heard.
-The Ballad of Mona Lisa-
Kendall paced back and forth in the waiting room. Logan had been taken in the ambulance. Kendall had been allowed to ride with him because Logan wouldn't go without him. Kendall had to go to the waiting room while the doctors checked him out. The police had taken the man who attacked Logan into custody and they would send someone over to question Logan. Kendall just wanted to be with Logan again. He was worried about Logan. He wanted to know how bad his injuries were. All he knew was Logan's arm was broken and that was it. He was more worried about what psychological damage it did to Logan though. He knew Logan was going to be scared for awhile after this.
"Kendall calm down," James said.
"I can't," Kendall said, "Logan was attacked and could've been raped. I need to be with him," he said as he continued to pace back and forth in front if his friends and family. He couldn't believe that this had happened.
"Kendall he's gonna be fine you did the right thing," Mrs. Knight said.
"Mom I wanted to do more than knock that guy out," Kendall said. When he had seen that man he wanted to beat him for hurting his Logie. He had wanted to strangle that man for hurting Logan like that. He had wanted to kill that man and he would have done it if hadn't been for Logan. His rage disappeared the second he looked at Logan.
"Kendall you are not your father," Mrs. Knight said sternly.
"But I really wanted to beat his face in and hurt him so bad," Kendall said looking at his mom. She stood up and placed her hands on his shoulders. She looked him in the eye before she spoke.
"Kendall Donald Knight listen to me," she said slowly, "You got angry when you saw Logan being hurt, you have that same rage as your father on that count, but you did something he could never do. You stopped yourself," she said in her stern mother voice.
"I only stopped because Logan needed me," Kendall said looking away from his mother. He thought back to that moment. He had been out of control as he hit that man. Hearing Logan's voice had brought him back to reality. Logan was the reason that man was still alive, not that he deserved it. His mom was right though. His dad never had self control and that is why his mom left him.
"Kendall," Kelly's voice called. Kendall turned and saw Kelly and Gustavo walking down the hall.
"We heard about Logan," Kelly said.
"How?" Kendall asked. He hadn't thought to call Kelly or Gustavo. He looked at Carlos and James who looked just as shocked as he did.
"It's all over the news," Gustavo said.
"How is he?" Kelly asked.
"We don't know anything other than his arm is broken," Kendall said, "They won't let any of us back yet and what do you mean it's all over the news we haven't told anyone and no one was around when he was attacked," he said.
"Someone must've leaked the information," Kelly said.
"This isn't what he needs," Kendall said shaking his head.
"Kendall Knight?" a doctor said as he walked out to the waiting room.
"That's me," Kendall said moving over to him.
"My name is Dr. Neilson and Mr. Mitchell is insisting on seeing you," he said. "He won't let us do any thing more until he sees you," he added. Kendall turned to the others.
"Go," they all said.
"Take me to him," Kendall said. Dr. Neilson nodded and led Kendall from the waiting room to Logan's room. Kendall saw Logan sitting on a bed with his arm in a cast and an IV in his other arm. Kendall walked over to him and the doctor left.
"Kendall," Logan said softly.
"Hey Logie," Kendall said tears coming to his eyes. He hated seeing Logan like this. He looked so frail and scared. He hadn't seen Logan like this in a long time. The last time he had seen Logan so hurt was back in Minnesota when they were younger and a bully hit Logan giving him a black eye.
"They have run several tests on me, taken X-rays and MRI's and they all say the same thing. I just wanted you back here," Logan said.
"How bad is it?" Kendall asked.
"It was a clean break for my arm, a few bruised ribs, a few bruises on my stomach and back where he kicked me and there is a small cut on the back of my head, but nothing too serious," he said smiling at Kendall. Kendall smiled at Logan and sat down on the edge of his bed.
"How are you holding up?" Kendall asked.
"I'm in pain but they gave me some pain killers," Logan said.
"No I mean mentally," Kendall said placing a hand on Logan's leg. Logan looked down at Kendall's hand.
"I don't know," Logan said, "I mean it was scary and I just want to put it behind me," he said. Kendall moved so he was next to Logan. He grabbed Logan's good hand and placed his other arm around Logan and held him close. He kissed the side of Logan's head. He squeezed Logan lightly and just held him. He felt tears come to his eyes again.
"Oh before I forget Gustavo and Kelly are here because this is all over the news," Kendall said.
"Already?" Logan asked.
"Someone here must've leaked the information," Kendall said, "I'll come up with a plan to get you out of here without being hounded," Kendall said. There was a knock on the door and it opened. A nurse walked in.
"There are detectives here to talk to Mr. Mitchell," she said.
"Send them in," Logan said. The woman nodded and left the room. Seconds later two detectives walked into the room. One was a man. He was middle aged and had grey hair and soft grey eyes. The other was a woman. She was younger than the man and had light blonde hair and soft blue eyes.
"Logan I am detective Liz Moore and this is my partner Elijah Conelley," Liz said.
"You want a statement?" Logan asked. Kendall moved to get up but Logan pulled him back down. "Don't go," he said to Kendall.
"You are his boyfriend right?" Liz asked looking at Kendall.
"Yes this is my boyfriend Kendall," Logan said, "he's the one who saved me," he said.
"This would be better if he wasn't here," Liz said.
"He's not going anywhere," Logan said firmly.
-The Ballad of Mona Lisa-
After Logan told the detectives about his attack they left, the others were finally allowed to go come back and see him. Soon James, Katie, Carlos, Mrs. Knight, Kelly, and Gustavo were all in the room asking Logan how he was.
"Can we not talk about this for now?" Logan asked.
"Alright what are we gonna do about the mob outside waiting for you," Mrs. Knight said.
"I have a plan," Kendall said suddenly, "I'll need all of your guy's cooperation," he said.
"Of course," Everyone said at once.
"Kelly, Gustavo how did you guys get here?" Kendall asked.
"We came from the studio in the limo," Kelly answered.
"Perfect," Kendall said. He turned to Logan. "Can you stand up for a second," he asked. Logan nodded and stood up.
"What are you thinking," Logan asked as Kendall looked him up and down.
"Katie come here," Kendall said. Katie walked over to Kendall. "Stand next to Logan for a sec," he said. He looked Katie and Logan over for a second. Katie was just a few inches shorter than Logan and she had the same skin tone as Logan too. Hide her still developing chest and hair and face and she could pass off as Logan.
"You gonna tell us what your planning," Katie asked.
"You and Logan have a similar build," Kendall said.
"Are you calling me feminine or Katie manly?" Logan asked his arms crossed over his chest.
"You're putting words in my mouth," Kendall said dodging the question.
"You wanna pull a switch and use Katie as Logan," Kelly asked.
"Yeah all we have to do is hide her top half from sight," Kendall said, "Like with a coat or something," he said.
"Kendall don't leave me," Logan said grabbing Kendall's arm. Kendall saw fear in Logan's eyes and it broke his heart.
"I'm gonna have to go with Katie their gonna suspect something is wrong if I don't," Kendall said.
"I'll go with Katie," James offered, "I mean we're almost the same height and all you have to do is put a coat over both of us," he said.
"That will work," Logan said looking Kendall. Kendall sighed and nodded. Right now Logan needed him.
"Where are your clothes?" Kendall asked him.
"In the corner," Logan said pointing to his clothes in the corner of the room. His clothes were folded and in a neat pile.
"Katie go change," Kendall said walking over to the clothes. He picked them up and held them out to her. Katie grabbed the clothes and walked into the bathroom.
"What am I gonna do," Carlos asked.
"You are gonna help my mom get the car to the back so Logan and I can sneak out," Kendall said.
-The Ballad of Mona Lisa-
Logan watched Kelly and Gustavo usher Katie and James out of the room under the cover of a coat. Kendall and James had switched shirts and Logan was wearing a pair of scrubs. He was finally allowed to go. A nurse had gone out with Mrs. Knight to get the car around back while Carlos, Kendall, and Logan went with a nurse through the building to the back. Kendall's phone vibrated in his pocket. He pulled his phone out and answered it.
"Hello," he said. He listened while he walked beside Logan. Logan looked up at Kendall wondering who it was. Kendall hung up and put his phone away. He put his arm around Logan's back. "That was James he said they took the bait," he said proud that his plan worked.
"Great now let's get going," Logan said. They made it to the back where Mrs. Knight was already waiting for them. Logan thanked the nurses and the three boys got in the car. Kendall got in back with Logan. Kendall placed his arm around Logan and Logan molded into his side. The ride was spent in silence. Kendall pulled his phone out and called Gustavo and told him to drive around a bit before stopping at the Palm Woods.
They arrived at the Palm Woods several minutes later. Mrs. Knight and Carlos grabbed the bags in the car as Kendall and Logan quickly made their way inside. Everyone in the lobby stopped and then swarmed them asking questions. Logan pressed himself into Kendall's side as they fought their way through the crowd.
"Hey," Camille's voice called. "Give them some room," she said.
"Yeah give em some space," Guitar Dude agreed. Everyone stepped back and Camille and Guitar Dude helped the two to the elevator.
"Thanks guys," Kendall said.
"No problem dude," Guitar Dude said.
"Are you ok," Camille asked Logan. Logan only nodded.
"Dudes don't worry about the bonfire tonight," Guitar Dude said, "it's been rescheduled anyways," he added.
"Thanks man," Kendall said. The elevator dinged and Kendall and Logan got out along with Camille.
"I heard what happened," Camille said, "I am here for you," she said to Logan.
"Thanks Camille," Logan said as they approached 2J. "You cam come in with us for a bit if you'd like to," he said.
"Sure," Camille said. She looked at Kendall who nodded. Logan needed to be with people right now. The three walked into the apartment. Kendall walked Logan over to the couch and sat down. Camille sat on Logan's other side.
"Thanks Camille," Logan said turning to her. "for what you did in the lobby," he added. He let go of Kendall and turned to her and gave her a hug. Camille was careful about his arm. She didn't hug him tightly afraid profuse injuries she didn't know about.
"No problem," Camille said, "I mean you two never would've made it out of there otherwise," she said.
"You're a great friend Camille," Logan said.
"How's the damage?" Camille asked looking at Logan's arm.
"My arms broken," Logan said stating the obvious, "A few bruised ribs and my stomach and back have several bruises and a small cut on the back of my head," he said.
"And to top it off he's doped up on pain killers," Kendall said pulling a pill bottle out of his pocket.
"I'm not doped up," Logan said.
"Whatever you say Logie," Kendall said kissing the side of Logan's head. "Why don't you go change out of the scrubs and I'll get you something to drink," Kendall said as the apartment door opened and Mrs. Knight and Carlos walked in. Logan jumped at the noise and nodded. He stood up and left the room.
"Is he ok?" Camille asked as she and Kendall stood up
"He's a bit jumpy from the attack," Kendall said. They helped Carlos and Mrs. Knight with the bags they brought from the car. Kendall noticed there was a bag with movies. "So you got the movies after all?" Kendall asked.
"James got to us as we were paying," Carlos said.
"We should have the movie night," Logan said walking back down the hall. He was changed out of the scrubs and dressed in his usual attire consisting of a plain white button up and jeans.
"Are you sure?" Kendall asked as he grabbed to cans of root beer from the refrigerator. Logan nodded and walked up to Kendall. He pecked Kendall on the lips and grabbed a soda from him.
"You can stay too Camille," He said, "I mean I think we have mostly horror movies," he said.
"And action and comedy," Carlos said.
"I have no plans now that the bonfire has been rescheduled," Camille said shrugging.
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