A/N—Reminder that I don't own these characters and that all credit goes to the creators of "Big Time Rush."

I'm really happy you all seemed to like the last chapter, where James and Kendall bonded a tiny bit. Hopefully you'll like the Kames in this chapter, too. :) Thank you so much for reading and to those who reviewed!

Rusherone: Hey!

James grinned at the enthusiastic greeting, relieved he wasn't the only one excited.

Kingofdiamonds: Hey, stranger. Missed you last night.

Rusherone: I know and I'm SO sorry about that, it was a sudden thing. But you'll be proud of me.

Kingofdiamonds: Let me guess. I was right about him liking you, you made out with him over lunch, and then met up after work and spent the night at his place.

Rusherone: Wow, you are intense. Only half of that is right.

Kingofdiamonds: The making out and spending the night?

Rusherone: NO! lol the rest of it. Lunch didn't work out, but dinner did. And he DOES like me. :P

Kingofdiamonds: Duh, you're awesome.

Rusherone: And I remind you that you don't know me.

Kingofdiamonds: Come on, we're buddies by now. He'd be stupid not to like you.

Rusherone: Do you enjoy making me blush? Is that your goal? Because you're good at it.

Kingofdiamonds: I just tell the truth.

Rusherone: But not about your sexuality.

Kingofdiamonds: Hey, I found the courage to come out to you, didn't I?

Rusherone: Not really, it was obvious since you were in a gay chat room.

Kingofdiamonds: Well, it's progress for me, okay? This chick at work suspected once and I denied it so for me to actually admit it out loud is a big deal. You're a big deal.

Rusherone: Have you ever said it out loud?

Kingofdiamonds: Said what?

Rusherone: That you're gay.

Kingofdiamonds: Close enough.

Rusherone: I don't think it is. Do it. Right now. We're on the honor system, so say it out loud and pretend I can hear you. Wait, are you alone?

Kingofdiamonds: Yes haha. I'm at home. I live alone.

Rusherone: Me, too. I didn't think I'd like it but it's actually nice.

Kingofdiamonds: Same! I was so scared but it's awesome!

Rusherone: So say it.

Kingofdiamonds: You're ridiculous.

Rusherone: Just do it. Open your mouth and speak the words so you can hear them. I promise, it'll make you feel better.

Kingofdiamonds: It might actually traumatize me.

Rusherone: Now who's being ridiculous? Just do it.

Kingofdiamonds: Oh my god, you're so annoying!

Rusherone: You're the second person to tell me that today.

Kingofdiamonds: Must be true, then. :P

Rusherone: Did you say it yet?

Kingofdiamonds: STOP!

Rusherone: I'm still waiting.

Kingofdiamonds: It's literally two words.

Rusherone: Exactly. So it's easy.

Kingofdiamonds: Jesus, okay, you're the most annoying person I've ever met.

Rusherone: Still waiting.

James sat back into the sofa and let out a sigh. Why did he put up with this guy? It was so dumb. So dumb. There was no point to this.

But James was a man of his word, and he closed his eyes and said the words out loud in the empty room. "I'm gay."

It shouldn't have impacted him at all, but it did. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around, and nothing had changed. Yet, everything had because it did feel good. It felt like the weight of the world had been taken from him.

Kingofdiamonds: I hate you.

Rusherone: You okay?

Kingofdiamonds: No, I'm crying, you asshole.

Rusherone: It's okay. I cried, too.

Kingofdiamonds: Because you're gay?

Rusherone: Yeah. I'd had suspicions but when I saw this hot guy at work, I knew for sure. And later that night, I cried about it.

Kingofdiamonds: Why?

Rusherone: Because of how it would affect my life. I'd have to tell my mom and my sister and figure out how to date dudes. The idea of dating at all was hard enough, but dating guys was even more scary.

Kingofdiamonds: I can't even imagine what my mom would say.

Rusherone: Will say.

Kingofdiamonds: What?

Rusherone: What she WILL say. Because you're going to tell her eventually.

Kingofdiamonds: Hey, remember last time we talked and I told you not to pressure me to come out?

Rusherone: I'm sorry, you're right. I'll back off. It's just that I want you to be happy.

Kingofdiamonds: And I appreciate that. What did your mom and sister say when you told them?

Rusherone: I haven't yet.

Kingofdiamonds: Ha! See? Don't be all cocky about this when you haven't done it either.

Rusherone: It's only because I want to do it in person and they haven't been over to visit me. I will say it.

Kingofdiamonds: I hope it goes well when you do.

Rusherone: Thanks. I hope so, too. So...did you do your assignment?

The assignment. Which had been Kendall. James really didn't want to think about his best friend's super hot boyfriend right now.

Kingofdiamonds: Can't we talk about your date?

Rusherone: We will. The way you're avoiding this makes me think you didn't.

Kingofdiamonds: Well joke's on you, because I did.

Rusherone: You did? That's great! How did it go?

Kingofdiamonds: Fine.

Rusherone: Dude, don't make me beg. What did you say to him?

Kingofdiamonds: Hey.

Rusherone: Did you say it first?

Kingofdiamonds: Yes. I was thrown off because I didn't expect to see him and I'd just had a fight with my buddy.

Rusherone: Oh crap. Are you guys okay?

Kingofdiamonds: Yeah, but him dating the hot guy is really...what was it he said? Putting a strain on our relationship.

Rusherone: I'm sure it is. So you said hey and he said...

Kingofdiamonds: He said hey.

Rusherone: And then you left?

Kingofdiamonds: I thought of you, actually. I remembered what you said and I said hey, then he said hey and asked how I was, and I asked how he was. Just like you said.

Rusherone: That's great! I'm so proud of you! It's a huge step for you.

Kingofdiamonds: Yeah well...we ended up talking more today. I still hate him.

Rusherone: Did you at least get along better?

Kingofdiamonds: I guess. But the whole thing is a bad idea because I'm really attracted to him. Like more than I even realized. I think it's best to keep my distance from him as much as I can.

Rusherone: If that's honestly the reason why, I'd understand that. As long as you're not running away.

Kingofdiamonds: I'm not. I was right, he's awesome and the more time I spend with him, the harder it is to hate him.

Rusherone: You shouldn't HATE him.

Kingofdiamonds: I shouldn't want him to bend me over and fuck me, either.

Rusherone: WHOA. Dude, that's...wow.

Kingofdiamonds: Exactly! So it's better to hate him, right?

Rusherone: Sorry, I'm still stuck on that mental image of you bending over for someone.

Kingofdiamonds: Shut up!

Rusherone: I'm serious! I don't know why, but I imagined you as a top.

Kingofdiamonds: I always thought I was, too! But this guy makes me want to be like...I don't even know. And that's horrible for my friendship.

Rusherone: Yeah, I can see why.

Kingofdiamonds: What do I do? If I don't get along with him, I lose my best friend. If I do, I end up wanting him to fuck me. LIFE SHOULD NOT BE THIS HARD.

Rusherone: That's a tough one. Is losing your best friend an option?

Kingofdiamonds: No. He's the one good thing in my life and I refuse to let him go.

Rusherone: Then it doesn't sound like you have a choice. You have to get along with the guy.

Kingofdiamonds: UGH this sucks. Can we talk about you now? I'm pissed off.

Rusherone: Okay uh...we had dinner. My first date and I thought it went well.

Kingofdiamonds: That's good, I'm really proud of you for that. Anything in particular you want to talk about?

Rusherone: Not really. We're gonna see each other again.

Kingofdiamonds: Dude, that's awesome.

Rusherone: Right? We agreed that we're not ready for anything too serious just yet. So I guess it's casual dating. Whatever that means.

Kingofdiamonds: I don't think I could do that.

Rusherone: Casual dating?

Kingofdiamonds: Yeah. Like doesn't that leave it open for him to see other dudes?

Rusherone: I guess.

Kingofdiamonds: And that doesn't bother you?

Rusherone: It does, but I don't want to pressure him. He's the kind of guy you treat right.

Kingofdiamonds: Oh, I know what you mean. Those are the keepers.

Rusherone: Exactly! So he's worth the wait. I don't think he'll be out dating other guys but if he does, I guess I can't really say anything.

Kingofdiamonds: It would still drive me insane. If I take you out, it means I want to be with you and nobody else. And I'd want you to feel the same.

Rusherone: I think deep down we all want that.

Kingofdiamonds: Who said they didn't want serious? Him or you?

Rusherone: I think I did, but only because I didn't want to come on too strong or scare him away. He agreed right away, though.

Kingofdiamonds: Are you sure he's not seeing a bunch of other dudes behind your back?

Rusherone: He might be, but I don't think so. Even the asshole friend of his made a comment about how he isn't one to socialize much.

Kingofdiamonds: Oh, I forgot about that asswipe. Is he making things difficult for you?

Rusherone: I don't really know how to read him. I think he's at least willing to give me a chance.

Kingofdiamonds: Honestly who cares what he thinks? You like the dude, the dude likes you, it shouldn't be anybody else's business.

Rusherone: I know you're right. But the dude cares about his friend so I have to care, too.

Kingofdiamonds: That's annoying.

Rusherone: It's part of dating. You date someone, you date their family and friends, too. In a sense.

Kingofdiamonds: Says the guy who's been on one date.

Rusherone: It's one more than you. :P

James was surprised into a laugh. Why was it that when this guy called him on his bullshit, it didn't piss him off?

Kingofdiamonds: Quit bragging, douchebag. So there was no making out?

Rusherone: We kissed.

Kingofdiamonds: SHUT UP YOU'VE BEEN HOLDING OUT ON ME. Why didn't you tell me that right away?

Rusherone: It was a kiss goodnight. No big deal.

Kingofdiamonds: Oh please, it was a KISS. It's a huge deal to virgins like us. How was it?

Rusherone: Okay fine it was amazing and I can't wait to do it again.

Kingofdiamonds: I knew it! How did it feel?

Rusherone: It's hard to put into words. It made me feel warm.

Kingofdiamonds: Like turned on warm? Or like warm fuzzies warm?

Rusherone: The second one. It was a nice feeling.

Kingofdiamonds: I'm so jealous. How long did you kiss?

Rusherone: Not very long. He surprised me with it so I wasn't really prepared the first time.

Kingofdiamonds: The FIRST time? So you did make out!

Rusherone: No, I just kissed him again before I got out of the car. That one was like a peck. The first one was a little longer. Our lips actually moved and stuff.

Kingofdiamonds: Yeah? Tongue action?

Rusherone: No, nothing like that.

Kingofdiamonds: Damn. Maybe next time. When do you see him again?

Rusherone: We have a date Saturday. Obviously I'll see him at work, but we're not gonna kiss there.

Kingofdiamonds: You'll be thinking about it, though. Did you think about it today when you saw him?

Rusherone: Yeah. I can't wait for Saturday.

Kingofdiamonds: You'd better tell me everything.

Rusherone: I will! I really am sorry for missing last night.

Kingofdiamonds: Dude, don't apologize for that! You were on a date! Which was the whole goal, right?

Rusherone: True. And our goal for you was to get you talking to someone. Which we did.

Kingofdiamonds: Yeah. So...does that mean we're done here? Like our purpose is done and we shouldn't talk anymore?

Rusherone: Is that what you want?

Kingofdiamonds: How pathetic does it make me that I like talking to you anyway?

Rusherone: I think it just means you have good taste in men. :P

Kingofdiamonds: Oh wow, look at you go with the flirting! I'm already rubbing off on you!

Rusherone: Oh I forgot! My guy told me yesterday I was...smooth? Was that it? Basically that I was flirting well. I wasn't even trying!

Kingofdiamonds: That's fantastic!

Rusherone: I know!

Kingofdiamonds: I just don't want you to think of me as a charity case and only talk to me for that reason.

Rusherone: Dude, if anyone knows what it's like to be treated as a charity case, it's me. Why in the world would you think you're one?

Kingofdiamonds: Because I'm sitting here home alone while my best friend goes on dates and now you're going on dates and it makes me feel pathetic but also sorry for myself.

Rusherone: Well, you know that if you came out you could go on dates. Right?

Kingofdiamonds: Yes, I know. That doesn't make me feel better.

Rusherone: I know what will. I'm going to keep talking to you because I like you and I want to.

Kingofdiamonds: Really?

Rusherone: Really. The truth is I came home from my date last night and I was wishing you were around because I wanted to talk to you about all of my feelings. I feel like you don't judge me.

Kingofdiamonds: I feel like you don't judge me, either. And I was wishing you were around because last night was rough and I needed someone.

Rusherone: I'm sorry. Want to talk about it?

Kingofdiamonds: No. Thanks, though.

Rusherone: Okay. So then are we in agreement that we're friends because we want to be? Not because we need help?

Kingofdiamonds: Well, we do still need help. I mean, you had a chance to make out and settled for a grandma kiss.

Rusherone: It was not a grandma kiss! Our lips moved!

Kingofdiamonds: I expect tongue next time.

Rusherone: Why are you obsessed with tongue?

Kingofdiamonds: Because when I think about what I want in a kiss, there's definitely tongue. Probably a lot more, too.

Rusherone: Like what?

Kingofdiamonds: Like...you know. Hands all over. In my hair, up my back, down my sides...maybe even on my ass.

Rusherone: That's something to shoot for. You really are intense.

Kingofdiamonds: Is that bad?

Rusherone: It doesn't feel bad over here. It feels pretty damn good.

Oh, fuck. James had been halfway there the past thirty seconds or so, but at that message his body was suddenly wide awake.

Kingofdiamonds: So you and the dude...you're not exclusive, right?

Rusherone: Why do you ask?

Kingofdiamonds: Because I keep thinking about you saying you'd imagined me as a top. Which means you thought about me. Sexually.

No answer.

Kingofdiamonds: Please don't go.

Rusherone: It was hard not to after our last talk, okay? When we signed off, I was hard and you were talking about jerking off and I was in the mood. So yeah, I thought about you.

Kingofdiamonds: I thought about you, too. The whole time.

Rusherone: Really?

Kingofdiamonds: Oh yeah.

Rusherone: How are you so hot?

Kingofdiamonds: So you're hard again?

Rusherone: Are you?

Kingofdiamonds: I asked you first.

Rusherone: Yes.

"Jesus," James mumbled, hand going to his pants to rub over the strained denim between his legs.

Kingofdiamonds: How are YOU so hot?

Rusherone: I'd love to continue this conversation but it's hard to type with one hand, so I think I'm gonna go "feel some things."

Kingofdiamonds: God, I'm so turned on right now. How do you do that?

Rusherone: Me? You started this.

Kingofdiamonds: I'm pretty sure you did. It amazes me that I can cuddle with my buddy, who I'm in love with, for hours on a couch, but a few words through a computer from you and I'm about to jizz my pants.

Rusherone: Maybe I'm just that good.

Kingofdiamonds: Maybe I like it better when you're bad.

Rusherone: Maybe I'll just bend you over and fuck you until you're begging for mercy.

"Oh holy fuck!" James yelled, shocked that he was so close to climax without even touching himself.

Rusherone: Too much?

Kingofdiamonds: Only because if I don't go now, I'm going to make a mess on my computer.

Rusherone: Same. I'm barely holding on. Same time tomorrow?

Kingofdiamonds: You'd better show up, I expect more of this.

Fingers scrabbling at his kitchen table, Kendall let out a whine.

Rusherone: It's a date.

Kingofdiamonds: Fuck yes. Now go think of me and come.

Rusherone: Jesus! Swear you'll do the same?

Kingofdiamonds: Who says I didn't already? ;)

"Holy fucking shit!" Kendall screamed. He scooted away from the table and finished the job, not fighting the images of James Diamond floating through his brain. It was wrong, and he knew that, but it did the job fast.

"How long is your ruler, Mr. Mitchell?"

Logan jumped out of his skin and yelled, chalk flying from his grip. The question had been spoken seductively into his ear, leaving his body tingling while attempting to recover from fright. "Dammit, James, that's not funny!"

"It's fucking hilarious. You didn't even hear me come in. You always hear me come in."

"I was focused on the lesson, which is something every teacher should be doing." He spun and took the piece of chalk James was holding out before shoving him gently. "You're an asshole."

"Say that without wanting to laugh."

Logan shook his head, wishing he could be angry at James but he couldn't. He never stayed mad at James. "Are you done torturing me so we can move on to breakfast?"

"Ooo, what did you bring me today?" James rubbed his hands together in glee.

"That depends. How's your stomach?"

"Much better. I got it all out of my system. Literally."

"Are you sure? Because I have another cheese muffin if you're still having issues."

"Nope. I'm fine now."

"Okay, then I also brought a chocolate one. It's yours."

"Yes! I love you!" James lifted Logan off the ground and spun him, not letting go until Logan started beating on him.

"What has gotten into you today? You're never in this good of a mood so early in the morning."

"What, I'm not allowed to have a good day?" James extracted the chocolate muffin and grabbed his coffee from the desk, then lowered himself onto a student desk.

"I really wish you wouldn't sit on top of those. You're gonna break one. At least use the chair."

"Oh my god, it's fine." He started picking at the muffin, using his fingers to break pieces off.

"Really, what's going on? I expected you to be sulky today."

James fidgeted, dropping a chunk of chocolatey bread into his mouth before admitting, "I talked to my girl last night. Let's just say it was a very interesting conversation."

"Oh. Did you guys Facetime or something?"

"No, nothing like that. Just words on a screen."

"And it was that good?"

"It was fantastic. I can't wait to do it again tonight."

"Well. Okay. That sounds like more information than I need to know, so I'm going to use your good mood to have a hard talk."

"Come on, man, don't kill my buzz!"

"I'm sorry, I gave you a break from it yesterday. I wanted to bring it up all afternoon but I didn't because I knew it was a sore subject and I didn't want to set you off. I just wanted to enjoy our time together."

"I knew that and I was grateful. I kept waiting for you to bring up the K word and you didn't once. Thank you, it was a nice afternoon."

"It was," Logan smiled, remembering how he'd joined into the video game before they made dinner together. James had even helped him create flashcards for his fifth period algebra class (very carefully following the notes Logan had made).

"So why are you gonna start my great morning off with a fight?"

"I don't want to fight." Logan picked up his coffee and sipped at it, letting his gaze roam over the god sitting in front of him devouring a muffin. He rarely allowed himself to think about it, but suddenly he ached to run his hands up those long thighs. Why did James have to be so happy? He was always sexiest when he was happy. "I'd rather we have a mature discussion."

"Don't forget who you're talking to here."

"I haven't, and I know you're capable of that when you want to be. So can we talk about yesterday with Kendall?"

"Which part?"

"You know which part. What happened when he went after you?"

"He didn't tell you?"

"All he said was that you'd talked things out and agreed to try to get along for my sake."

"Isn't that what you wanted?"

"Of course. I just wonder how it got to that. You wouldn't even sit in the same room with him."

James squirmed on the desk, making a whiny noise that meant he really didn't want to talk about this. "He called me rude and obnoxious."

"Which you were."

"He also...said some nice things about me. After saying mean things, but he still said them."

"What did he say that was mean?"

"Just that he didn't think I deserved to win the show."

Logan hissed in a breath. "Oh. I'm sorry, I know that's your Achilles heel."

"My what?"

"Your weakness. Like...kryptonite to Superman."

"Oh. Yeah. Well, he said that, and I said I was pissed at him for fucking up things for the Wild."

"Oh my god. How did you two not come to blows?" When James smirked, Logan quickly added, "Don't go there, you know what I mean."

"Because he also told me I'm talented. And I told him it's okay to wish he could still skate."

When there was nothing more, Logan asked, "That's it? That's all it took?"

"I don't know, the whole thing was weird. But...I think he's a good guy and even though I want to hate him, I can't. I mean, I kind of do, he's a dick. But not like he was before."

"What does that even mean?"

"It's hard to explain. Like now he's being a dick on purpose to fuck with me."

Logan frowned, trying to follow along. "And that's...good?"

"Yeah." When Logan looked lost, James laughed. "Just trust me. We're trying. So if you hear us insulting each other, don't assume it's a bad thing. It's just how we cope with a bad situation neither of us wants to be in."

Logan bit his lip. "And you're both doing this for me."

"Yeah," James replied, and when he did his voice had softened. "You're worth it."

"If I didn't know one of my students would be here any second, I'd hug you right now. For a really long time."

James melted, his gaze showing how badly he wanted that. "Save it for later, gorgeous."

"I really wish you'd stop calling me that," Logan murmured.

"Why?"

"Because I want to believe it so badly."

The clatter of student babble drifted in from the hallway, forcing them to look away from each other.

"Morning, Mr. Mitchell. Hey, Mr. Diamond!"

"Hey, Cindy. How's that piano solo coming?"

"Okay. Can you work with me a little during class? I keep messing up the run."

"You got it." James slid off the desk with his coffee. "See you at lunch," he said to Logan while tossing the muffin wrapper in the trash can.

"I didn't bring you anything today."

"It's cool, I brought leftovers from dinner last night." Making sure Cindy was turned away, he winked at Logan. "There's enough for two, if you'd like a hot meal."

Logan wanted to strangle him, it was clear on that gorgeous face.

"Later, Cindy!"

"Bye, Mr. Diamond!"

James received a text just before first period started.

"You are so dead. Just for that, I get the platinum controller later."

He grinned, whistling as the bell rang. Logan was the only person on Earth he'd sacrifice the platinum controller for.