Okay so I got FINALS coming up, so this might be last my update for about a week [maybe not, I might just say screw it and write anyways… we'll see]

I know this story is kinda slow… I'm really trying to fix that, but I don't know if I'm doing a good job or not…

Updated: 04/29/2014 [My time!]

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"You think they'll find us here?"

"Unless they set the janitor after us? No." Carlos breathed a sigh of relief as he sat back on the floor, facing James. He had opened the first door he had found, tugging the tall brunette behind him as they ran from his matches. "Are they really that bad?"

"Yes," Carlos said, stressing the word. "They… they're… I can't describe it. One of them is already planning our wedding while the other is planning our children's names! I don't want any of that!" James nodded and then shrugged.

"At least they want to do all that stuff with you."

"Yeah but…" Carlos trailed off with a shrug. "I don't know. I just don't like them. How can I be with someone I don't like?"

"You'll grow to like them."

"Will I?" The two friends were silent before James scooted forward.

"Hey, Los, I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"You having to deal with this. I know… I haven't been the best friend to you that I've could've been. And I'm sorry for that."

"Dude, its fine," Carlos said with an understanding smile. "You and Logan are meant to be together, so you've been busy with him. It happens. Literally."

"I know… But… I don't know. You know I care for Logan…"

"Yeah… but?"

"Ever since you told me you had hoped it would've been me… I haven't stopped thinking about that."

"Oh."

"Yeah…. I'm sorry."

"No… no it's fine. I mean… I'm flattered actually." James chuckled and scooted to where he was sitting next to Carlos. "I'm sorry I got into your head like that."

"It's fine. I don't mind." Carlos found himself blushing as James shot him a flirty grin.

"James…"

"What?"

"…Nothing," Carlos mumbled, resting his head on James's shoulder. "I just…" He trailed off and looked up at James, who smiled at him.

"What is it?" Carlos didn't say anything as he leaned up, pressing his lips to James's. James stilled before he placed his hand at that nape of Carlos's neck, pulling him closer to him and deepening the kiss.

…

"Ken?"

"Yeah Loges?"

"…Do you like being with Ethan?" Kendall shrugged and looked at Logan, smiling; the two of them had ditched to rest of the day and were at the park, sitting by the small pond it held, just watching the water ripple in the light wind.

"He's great. We get along great and all that stuff."

"I hear a but coming on."

"I don't know. I like him. I really do. But I don't feel like I can… connect to him, ya know?"

"I understand how you feel. I hate this stupid mating process. Why can we just fall in love and enjoy it before we decide to settle down? Why does fate have to choose for us?"

"Because this is one fucked up world we live in."

"You've got that right." They shared a laugh before Kendall reached over and held Logan's hand, surprising him.

He stared at the long fingers entangled with his and found a smile come to his face before he squeezed his hand, making the blonde smile back at him.

"This is nice."

"Yeah, it really is."

…

"I hate this."

"Why?"

"I don't want to be with and I don't want you to be with him." Ethan found in himself sighing in exasperation at his friend's words.

"Well boo-fucking-hoo, we gotta do that. It's how the fucking world works these days."

"E, I just… I don't want this."

"I know you don't. But this is our life now."

"I wanna change that."

"How? How could you ever imagine being with someone that wasn't your match? Huh? Tell me how you plan to do this oh-smart-ass-one."

"I don't know… but if I find a way to break the cycle… Will you… will you break it with me?" Ethan blinked at that, surprised; he hadn't expected the conversation to turn in that direction.

"B-"

"I don't mean we run away and get married in Vegas or something, but… just stay with me." Ethan was shaking his head, a grin slowly spreading across his face.

"You're crazy."

"That's not a no."

Ethan chuckled before he murmured quietly to himself; Benny didn't hear him, and that was fine.

"No, it's not."

…

Rory was still in the library when a girl happened upon him, squeaking in surprise.

"Sorry. I was looking for a book," she whispered, blushing in embarrassment. Rory stared at her, eyes wide.

There was nothing special about this girl; she was of average size, height, and build; a little on the chubbier side with curves to show it. Her hair was brown, plain and simple, and pulled into a simple ponytail at the nape of her neck. Glasses framed her eyes, which were brown as well. She wore plain jeans and a plain shirt with simple sneakers.

Yes, she was just a plain and simple girl.

And Rory was stunned.

When she had walked up to him, and when he had saw her, it was like the air was knocked out of his chest. He didn't understand how he could be feeling this way towards a girl he didn't even know, hadn't even met! But he was.

"Uh… I'm sorry, I was hiding," he said, getting up to look at her. She had to tilt her head up a bit to see him, an embarrassed look covering her face.

"No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to intrude," she said, turning to the shelves so she didn't have to look at him, a blush seemingly permanent on her face.

"I'm Rory." She looked at him before she looked away, the blush darkening.

"Lisa." He stood next to her and looked at the books too, watching her out of the corner of his eye; he could see the blush get darker the longer he stood there.

"Lisa?"

"Y-yes?"

"Would you like to have lunch with me sometime?" She looked at him now, eyes wide and lips part as she tried to find an answer.

"I… I don't know."

"It's just lunch. Please?" She blushed even harder but nodded.

"S-sure."

…

Kinda short, I know. Sorry about that, but hey, it happens!

So, lots going on still. I got some plans though. It'll all work out the way it should in the end.

-JustMe133