A/N: Wow this chapter is long. I really had a weird time trying to figure out when to end it. I felt a little indifferent having this chapter coming out now considering everything that happened in the last chapter but then I thought about it. I like this chapter because I don't think I've ever written a chapter like this. I hope you all enjoy! :D

It had been a week after everything went down and Kendall had been actively avoiding Jett. Somehow, of course, the whole school found out but being that it's high school, everyone had their own story. Very few people knew the actual truth and Jett made sure of that. Logan wanted to spread the truth but Kendall told him that it was unnecessary. Every day, Kendall made sure that he didn't cross paths with Jett but when he stepped out of the locker room, he bumped into the boy. When he looked up, he frowned and continued to walk away.

"Are you serious?" Jett said, shaking his head.

"What?" Kendall said, turning around.

"Are you just going to avoid me for the rest of the year?"

"There isn't much left."

"Can't we talk about this?"

"Nope." Kendall said, turning back around and continuing his way out. Jett ran up to Kendall and moved to stand in front of him. Kendall stopped and rolled his eyes as Jett tried to find the words to speak.

"Kendall, I'm sorry."

"Ok." Kendall said, moving around him. He felt a hand on his and snatched his hand away before walking out the front door of the school.

"What about the big game?!" Jett asked.

Kendall already had James' car keys and he was on his way to pick up Carlos and Katie. Mrs. Knight was going to make the game as soon as she could. Kendall got in the car and sighed, putting his head on the steering wheel. He breathed in deeply before he started the car. He shook his head and simultaneously shook the tears away that were forming in his eyes. If it weren't for his talk with his mother, Kendall would've punched Jett in his face. Mrs. Knight broke down what would happen if he did punch Jett in the face and almost all of the outcomes would lead to Carlos being upset or possibly without Kendall if he had gone to jail for assault. So, Kendall made a promise that if he did see Jett, he wouldn't do anything. Every fiber of his being was being tested when he had bumped into him and all he could think about was Carlos.

As he pulled out of the parking lot, Kendall thought about how everyone seemed to be waiting for him to start up the conversation with Carlos about what he saw, what they all saw, but Kendall wasn't sure if Carlos was ready for it. He didn't know how Carlos would react to everything, especially after being told that he was normal all of his life. Kendall knew that this was something that needed to be told, he just wasn't sure of…anything. He let out a frustrated groan as he stopped at the stop sign before turning down his street.

As he pulled up outside and waited, he shook his head and tried to focus more on the last game of the season. He knew that going into the game, he would already be distracted by Jett being there, so, the last thing he needed was to have this weighing on his mind. When Katie and Carlos stepped out of the house, Kendall shook his head at the two of them while trying not to laugh. Both of them had on too big shirts that had Kendall's number drawn onto the front and most likely the back. Katie had her hair in a bun and there was something written on her arms. Carlos had 'Go Team' in the team colors written on each cheek and Kendall shook his head at both of their attires.

"You two are ridiculous." Kendall told them as they got in the car.

"Ridiculously excited!" Katie said, shaking her brother's shoulder.

"I mean, this is the big game. Something your team has been waiting for. You guys are going to own that team." Katie said as Kendall headed back to the school.

"Why are you so excited?" Kendall asked her and she shrugged in response.

"I don't know. I just like the barbaric-ness of football and the crowd." Kendall shook his head before looking back at Carlos in the rearview mirror. Carlos looked excited but slightly nervous and Kendall knew why. When he pulled up to the school, he parked in the student parking lot and got out just as his phone was ringing. He knew it was James so he didn't bother to answer. He sent him a quick text telling him that he was in the parking lot and James replied with a thumbs up emoji. As Katie walked ahead, Kendall wrapped an arm around Carlos' shoulder.

"What's on your mind?" Kendall asked him.

"Nothing." Carlos replied but there was some shakiness to his voice. Kendall gave his shoulder a slight squeeze, bringing them even closer together. Carlos couldn't fight off the smile that came to his face when he could see Kendall smiling at him in his peripheral.

"C'mon, I know something's bothering you."

"Um, is Jett going to be here?" Carlos asked and Kendall knew that was it.

"Yes, but I assure you, Jett won't be messing with you. Logan and Katie will be there in the stands with you and my Mom is going to be here soon." Kendall said and Carlos nodded, feeling his cheeks get hotter from being under Kendall's constant gaze. Kendall gave Carlos a hug before they parted ways in an attempt to calm the boy down. The second Kendall got into the locker room, he walked over to Jett's locker, only to find him kissing some other guy. Kendall took note that it wasn't Zack.

"Stetson." Kendall said, tapping the locker. Jett pulled away from this guy who squeezed his ass upon seeing Kendall. Kendall shook his head at the action while Jett placed a hand on the guy's chest.

"Is there something I can help you with?"

"Leave Carlos alone."

"No one is messing with him."

"I'm just making sure that it stays that way. No scowling, no glaring, no anything. I'm serious."

"Kendall, no one is going to mess with your little boyfriend." Kendall was instantly grossed out when Jett went back to sucking faces with the boy in front of him after he spoke. He wanted to say something but instead went over to his locker, thankfully on the next row, and started getting ready for the game. After he was completely dressed and ready to play, Coach Rocque called for everyone to gather around.

"Now, boys, you already know how important this game is, so, I'm not going to do all of that motivational crap. Just don't fuck up out there and have fun, I guess. But don't forget winning is more important." The man said before he nodded and walked out.

"Gee thanks coach." One of the players said when the door closed.

"Okay, guys, huddle up." Kendall said, stepping forward. "I know you may be feeling nervous with your family in the crowd but think of this as any other game. We go out there, kick some ass, and then we celebrate just like any other game." James wrapped an arm around Kendall's shoulders and smiled.

"So, just relax and play a kick ass game of football like we always do!" James declared and everyone cheered as they rushed out the door and to the field.

Kendall felt the impact of the other team's player when he tried to run the ball. Time was running out and he needed to do something in order for them to score these last few points to gain the lead. They've never played a closer game than right now and Kendall was definitely feeling the pressure. Despite everything he said in the locker room, actually being on the field was seriously nerve wracking. The tension in the air could be cut with a knife as the teams lined up again for the next play. Early on, they scored like hell but the other team quickly caught on to their strategies and Kendall was getting tackled left and right. Kendall looked to his left and to his right before he spotted James and he smiled behind his mouth guard, knowing the next play.

As Carlos sat in the stands, his heart was pounding in his chest. When Logan explained how close things were, he grew nervous. He wanted Kendall and his team to win so bad that he couldn't sit still. Everyone in their seats were leaning forward in anticipation moments before Kendall hiked the ball. The second he did, the crowd erupted in so many people trying to be the coach while the actual coach just screamed from the sideline. He wasn't saying anything in particular, he was just flat out screaming, which Carlos found a bit odd. The second the ball left Kendall's hand, everyone in the crowd gasped while Kendall was tackled to the ground. The ball went soaring through the air and everyone's line of vision followed its journey.

When it landed in gloved hands and everyone recognized that it was James', the crowd exploded in cheers. James had caught the ball and landed in the touchdown area just as he was tackled. Carlos had never seen Logan so excited and the sight was pretty funny. Logan jumped high in the air and even hugged Carlos as James was being lifted in the air by the team. Kendall pointed to James as he was bounced up and down and James pointed back at him with a smile on his face. Kendall was surprised when he was lifted into the air by a few teammates as well. Two players dumped the rest of the Gatorade from the game on Coach Rocque and if he wasn't so happy about their win, he would've exploded in a fury. People from the stands jumped from the bleachers and ran onto the field to cheer with the team.

Carlos wasn't expecting the rush and was lucky that Mrs. Knight pulled him out of the path of a particular bigger guy. She would've grabbed her daughter but it seemed like she was the one who led the charge with Logan right alongside her. The players lifted Logan and Katie up as well and moved them close to James and Kendall. James greeted his boyfriend with a kiss and Kendall couldn't fight off his laughter since he watched Katie lead the charge onto the field. He hugged his little sister as the team carried them to the locker room.

Once everyone's feet were firmly on the ground, they all headed into the locker room. Mrs. Knight, of course, stopped Katie when it seemed like her daughter didn't realize where she was going. Kendall had never been so happy to walk into the locker room than now. As everyone changed out of their uniforms, they talked about the last play and other parts of the game. Kendall was in his own world as he changed his clothes. He was brought out of it when he felt a hand on his shoulder. James was standing there with a smile on his face. Kendall smiled back before the two hugged.

"That was one of the best passes I've ever seen." James complimented and Kendall smiled even harder.

"Thank you but it would've been trash if you wouldn't have caught it."

"It was too perfect for me not to catch it."

"That is true." Kendall said and James nudged him on the shoulder.

"So, what are you going to do after this?"

"Uh, well, Logan told me that he has a surprise for me." James said with a smirk. Kendall shook his head at his best friend just as the boy of conversation appeared at the end of the lockers.

"Gotta go." James said, tapping him on the shoulder. Kendall put on his shirt and in the brief moment of blindness Jett made an appearance. It scared Kendall slightly but then he was just instantly annoyed by the boy's presence.

"Great job out there."

"Thanks." Kendall said flatly and Jett nodded.

"You're welcome." Kendall didn't know if Jett was going to leave or what but he decided to just move pass the boy. He placed his shoulder pads with the rest before heading back to his locker to see Jett still standing there. He grabbed his helmet and put his phone in his pocket before closing his locker. Kendall knew that Jett was standing there for a reason and he really didn't understand why, nor did he care.

"Look, Jett-" Kendall was caught off guard when Jett kissed him. The blonde instantly pushed him off and wiped his mouth.

"What the fuck was that?" Kendall asked him, wiping his mouth again.

"Kendall, we can-"

"No." Kendall said, placing a hand on the boy's chest.

"But-"

"You cheated on me. There's no-"

"Some couples can come back from that."

"We're not 'some couple'. We're over because you cheated on me and that's it." Kendall told Jett and a few guys in the locker room looked over in shock before making themselves seem busy again.

"Um, Kendall." Carlos mumbled. Kendall turned to see that Carlos was standing at the end of the row of lockers. Jett rolled his eyes at the boy and walked the other way. Carlos took a few steps forward but stopped when he saw Jett stop.

"You know what, Kendall? Fuck you. You're trying to make me look like the bad guy when you deserted me."

"I didn't desert you."

"Yes, yo-"

"No, you got paranoid and then acted in a way that I would never do to someone that I claimed I loved."

"I do love you."

"You've got a fucked up way of showing that." Kendall said and Carlos didn't know what to do at this moment. He was only in the locker room to tell Kendall what Mrs. Knight told him. Now, he feels like he's intruding on a conversation he shouldn't be listening to.

"Kendall, you're the one who isn't willing to try and fix this."

"Certain things can't be fixed, especially after how you acted after I learned the truth." Kendall said before he walked away. Carlos didn't waste any time in following him out of the locker room. Kendall let out a sigh the second they stepped out of the locker room. He leaned against the wall and was there for a moment before he turned to see Carlos standing there twiddling with his thumbs.

"What's up?" Kendall asked and Carlos looked up in confusion before he remembered what he was in the locker room for in the first place.

"Um, your Mom wanted you to hurry up." Carlos said and Kendall nodded before the two of them headed to the car.

When Kendall stepped out of the shower he made sure his towel was firmly wrapped around his waist before he opened the bathroom door. Carlos looked up and gasped, climbing off of the bed. Kendall laughed when he saw Carlos' reaction to his bruises. The boy was looking from Kendall's face to his side where one of the bigger bruises were.

"You can touch it, if you want." Kendall said and Carlos grazed his hand along the purple mark.

"How did you get this?"

"It comes from being hit so many times in the same spot or just getting hit hard enough." Kendall explained.

"Does it hurt?" Carlos asked, looking up at Kendall as he touched the bruise.

"No, not real-ouch."

"Sorry." Carlos said putting his hands by his side.

"It's okay." Kendall said, moving over to the dresser.

Carlos was back on the bed and as Kendall got dressed, Carlos got this feeling inside of him and he blushed, turning his focus back on the Tv. Kendall put on some underwear and pants before he turned to see Carlos blushing. He knew something was up but he decided not to mention it, not right now anyway. Kendall walked out of the room to find the ointment that he put on his bruises and when he walked back in, Carlos was staring at the Tv without blinking.

"Carlos, are you okay?"

"Yeah." Carlos said as blush painted his cheeks. Kendall didn't know how to react but if he had to guess what was going on, he feels like he wouldn't be entirely wrong. Either way, he felt flattered that Carlos was staring at him and blushing here and there. He contemplated putting on a shirt but decided to keep it off just to make Carlos blush and squirm around him a little more. He was definitely going to have to talk to James and Logan about it later on. Kendall climbed into the bed and watched as Carlos scooted further over than what he usually does. Kendall fought the smile that threatened to appear on his face.

"So, what are you watching?" Kendall asked and Carlos looked like a deer in headlights for a moment before he looked at the Tv.

"Oh, um, a cooking show called Chopped."

"Oh."

"Yeah, they, um, get baskets of stuff and have to make a nice meal out of them. Some of the stuff I've never heard of before but it's still fun to watch." Carlos said, relaxing a little more under the blanket.

When the next round began, the chefs opened their baskets and when they pulled out an octopus, Kendall thought about how he saw a special on Octopuses and how they can blend in with their environment in order to survive. That made him think about Carlos and how his body changed in order for him to survive. He definitely needed a second opinion or something to help explain to Carlos what he could possibly be and he knew exactly who to call.

Kendall opened the door the next day and Logan looked like a child on Christmas while James just shook his head behind him.

"Where's Carlos?"

"He's outside. Now, stop smiling like that." Kendall said, walking away from the door.

"Ew, put a shirt on." Katie said, walking out of her room, greeting the other boys as she walked pass them. Kendall ignored his sister's comments as they made their way to his room. Kendall walked over to his window and looked out to see Carlos laying on the grass, looking up at the sky. When he turned around, Logan had already had his laptop set up while James started the PlayStation 4.

"You know, he didn't go to sleep last night." James commented as Kendall moved to where Logan was.

"Yes, I did. I just didn't sleep as long as you."

"I was exhausted."

"I know." Logan said before he brought up an article on his computer screen.

"Okay, so, from what I've researched, it seems that Carlos is either part fish or has the ability to adapt in order to survive." Logan said and Kendall nodded, not really surprised because this is something he figured out already. "The only thing we've seen him do is grow gills so this is still just an assumption. Now, I believe that this adaptability comes from the changing in his cells. I remember one of his files mention that, which is more than likely why the General guy wanted more blood samples."

"Yeah but he was an ass about it, so, let's not mention him again." Kendall commented and Logan nodded.

"Right, so, I've been thinking, if Carlos can grow gills and this adaptability in order to survive thing is accurate, he could change his molecular structure and become any material he pleases. His reaction to sunlight could also enhance his abilities since he likes to spend so much time outside but that's just a hunch. Now, I could be completely wrong because he could very well just be only to develop gills." Logan said, looking up at Kendall.

"You're really excited about this, huh?" Kendall asked and Logan smiled even harder than before.

"Yes." Kendall shook his head at Logan's borderline creepy smile before sitting on his bed. "So, I have some other news that I didn't want to say over the phone."

"Does it have anything to do with you being shirtless?" James asked.

"Hey, this is my room, I will be in any state of undress that I please."

"You never answered the question." James pointed out.

"Yes, it actually does." Kendall said and at that Logan stopped typing and looked up at the blonde. "I think Carlos may or may not like me."

"Well duh Kendall, you did save his life and all that." James said, turning back to the game.

"No, not like, like me, but…he might have a crush on me." Kendall revealed and both boys made a slight gasp.

"Did you talk to him about it?" Logan asked and Kendall looked at him like he was crazy.

"Wait, so, you're just shirtless because you think he likes you?" James asked and Kendall shook his head.

"No, I was testing a theory. He is definitely looking and blushing a lot more than before."

"What do you think changed?" Logan asked and Kendall shrugged.

"He saw my bruise from football and I let him touch it."

"Where was the bruise?" James asked and the other two boys rolled their eyes at James before Kendall pointed to it on his side.

"So, you're torturing him with something he can't have. Great, Kendall. Might as well take off your pants and-"

"James, what are you talking about?" Kendall asked him.

"I mean, you know he likes you and now you're just going to strut around the house shirtless."

"What's wrong with you?"

"He's grumpy because he fell asleep before we could have sex last night." Logan commented as he continued to look on his computer, ignoring James' shocked look he was receiving.

"Oh, so, that's what it is. Am I getting you hot and bothered, James?" Kendall asked, trying to look sexy.

"Pft, hell no. But I sympathize with Carlos at this moment."

"It's not my fault your Mom tried to keep us in her sights the entire time." Logan said, finally looking up, shaking his head at Kendall's so-called sexy position with his leg propped up on the bed, leaning back.

The door to Kendall's room opened and Carlos walked in, stopping dead in his tracks, staring at Kendall. The blonde tried to fight off his smirk as he looked at James and Logan as they watched Carlos' reaction. Carlos wasn't expecting to see Kendall laid out in the manner that he was in the bed and found himself staring entirely too long. Once the realization hit him, he turned the darkest shade of red Kendall had ever seen him.

"I-uh, um…do you guys want to, um, come outside?" Carlos asked feeling himself get flustered while he tried to look away from Kendall.

"Sure." James said, turning the game off. He couldn't just sit there and watch Carlos suffer anymore. Kendall stayed in his pose the entire time that Carlos was there and Logan was shaking his head once James and Carlos headed outside.

"You're so wrong." Logan commented. James didn't say anything as they headed outside. Carlos was rubbing his cheeks, trying to get his blush to go away and he sighed, sitting down on the grass.

"James." Carlos said, twiddling his thumbs before he looked up at the other boy.

"Yeah?" James said, joining him in the grass.

"Can I tell you something?" James nodded while keeping the smile off of his face, knowing what the boy was about to confess. "Um, I think, well, not I think. I, um, I know that…James-" Carlos sighed as the blush returned to his cheeks. He sighed in frustration and James couldn't help but laugh.

"Carlos, do you like Kendall?" James asked, trying to ease Carlos' frustration. Carlos nodded and played with the blades of grass. James couldn't stop smiling at how adorable Carlos was being while he confessed his feelings.

"H-How did you know?" Carlos mumbled.

"Well, you kind of make it obvious with the stuttering and blushing, especially a few minutes ago in the house." James said and Carlos' shocked reaction made him laugh.

"D-Do you think Kendall knows?"

"I don't know. You have to ask him." James said, shrugging and Carlos shook his head immediately.

"I-I can't tell him. H-He's…what if…well he doesn't like me like that."

"You-"

"He just broke up with Jett." Carlos said and that stopped James in whatever he was going to say. The two of them sat there in silence before Carlos thought about something else. "Um, James. There's something else and I, uh, I don't know how to explain it."

"Well, you can at least try." James encouraged and Carlos sighed.

"I, um, last night, I got...when I saw Kendall, he just…I got these feelings and…" Carlos couldn't figure out the words for it but James got it immediately after Carlos gestured towards his private parts.

"Oooooh." James said before he chuckled slightly.

"You got hard."

"Yeah! It did that."

"Right, that's…wow, I didn't think this conversation would lead to this but okay. You got aroused at the sight of Kendall, which, is perfectly normal. Is this the first time that has happened?"

"Well-"

"Say no more."

"So, what do I do?" Carlos asked and James let out a deep sigh as he ran his fingers through his hair.

"Well, what do you normally do?" James asked, throwing his nervousness out the window. He didn't know if he should be having this conversation with Carlos but the boy was old enough as it is, so, he figured, why not?

"Um, nothing. It goes down after a while but I noticed it stays…hard when I think about us…doing stuff." Carlos said and James' eyes widened.

"Stuff like what?"

"Like…kissing. I saw it in a movie once and I just…imagined us doing that." Carlos said and James felt so relieved that Carlos stopped at just that.

"Okay, Carlos, this is something boys discover way before now, so, I'm surprised this hadn't happened before you met Kendall."

"So what do you do?" Carlos asked and James was unsure if Carlos was ready for that entire thing. When the back door opened, James turned to see Logan was on his way out of the house. When Kendall wasn't in sight, James sighed. Logan came over and sat down in the grass with them.

"So, what's going on?" Logan asked and watched as his boyfriend and Carlos blushed. Logan was about to ask another question before James spoke.

"Well, Carlos, here, was telling me…do you mind if I tell him?" James asked Carlos, who's blush deepened at the question as he nodded. "Carlos is telling me about his feelings for Kendall and he wants to know what to do when he gets hard." James said, bluntly even though his blush still remained. Logan was taken aback by all of the information he was receiving and there was a silence between the boys.

"Uh, did you tell him about masturbating?" Logan said and Carlos looked confused while James tried to stifle his laughter.

"What's that?" Carlos asked and James couldn't contain his laughter.

"James, this is a serious conversation, stop laughing." Logan said and James tried to compose himself.

"I'm sorry, I just didn't think that we would be having this conversation."

"He's curious, so, we have to explain it to him."

"I know but I just thought we wouldn't be having this conversation until we were way older."

"Oh be quiet." Logan said before turning his attention back to Carlos. "Carlos, masturbation is when you rub your penis when it's hard. Sooner or later you're going to get a feeling and then you will ejaculate which people call cum." James couldn't believe that Logan was explaining all of this to Carlos with a straight face while his eyes were wide the entire time.

"Have you ever done that?"

"Yeah, of course, me and James have done it before and I'm sure Kendall has too. Everyone does it but they don't like talking about it because it's something private. If you decided to do it, make sure you take your time, so, you don't hurt yourself." Logan explained and Carlos nodded his head.

"Try it when you're in the shower." James suggested and Carlos blushed at that.

"But the door is open. W-what if he hears me or something? Isn't it a private thing?"

"Well, you can either do it in the shower or when Kendall isn't home. We have a week left in school, so, you can do it then. Oh, and make sure you clean up after yourself. When you cum, there might be a lot or a little bit, but, you want to make sure it doesn't get on anything." James told him.

"How do I do that?" Carlos asked and looked towards Logan.

"Uh, well, in the shower, you just run water over it but if you do it in like the bed or something, you can use your shirt or something. But make sure it's not a shirt you're going to put on, use a dirty shirt or something."

"Not Kendall's." James added in.

"Right, one of your dirty shirts."

"Oh…okay. Thank you." Carlos said, nodding while thinking about how he would do it.

"So, you like Kendall?" Logan asked after there was a silence and Carlos nodded as he blushed again. "Have you ever felt like this about anyone?"

"No, never. Just him."

"Hmm." Logan said, deciding to leave the sexuality talk out of the conversation since Carlos didn't know much about it. He would rather someone else explain it to him, especially after going through the process of masturbation.

"So, what do I…I mean, when it happens. I think about him kissing me and stuff like I see on Tv but will that be enough?" Carlos asked and James looked towards Logan while trying to hide his smile and laughter.

"You mean…oh. Oh god. Carlos, how about you talk to Kendall about that?"

"But then he'll know."

"No, don't tell him about everything, just about the masturbation part. Don't tell him about how you feel about him, unless you want to. I'm sure he'll help you out." Logan said, not realizing the double meaning behind his last few words until James raised his eyebrows at that. Logan closed his eyes and huffed with a small laugh before the back door was being opened. They all turned to see Kendall making his way out and towards them.

"Sorry, I took so long. I had a visitor."

"Who?" James asked and Kendall shook his head, laughing slightly.

"Jett. He dropped off some things I had left at his house, so, I got his stuff and gave it to him."

"So, it's officially over?" Logan asked and Kendall nodded.

"Yeah, we were done the second I found out." Kendall said before he scooted closer to Carlos, wrapping an arm around him. "But I'm glad you told me. Thank you."

"You're welcome." Carlos said, realizing how close they were when he looked up. He could really see how green Kendall's eyes were and his bright smile. James and Logan shook their heads at Carlos' instant blush.

As it got darker, Logan received the phone call that always came around this time from his parents. As he and James got into the car, Logan sighed and shook his head. "Kendall's got a lot on his hands."

"Yeah, he does." James said, shaking his head as he pulled out of the driveway.

"Do you think we explained everything to Carlos?"

"I think he knows enough just to start with." James said, going over their conversation in their head.

"Hopefully, he's smart about it."

"Oh I'm sure if he's not, Kendall's going to be pissed at you."

"Me?" Logan asked in slight shock.

"Yeah, you're the one who told him about it."

"You started up the conversation."

"No, I didn't. He did." James said, laughing.

"Oh my god, he's going to blame both of us." Logan said, covering his face as they turned onto the main road.

A/N: I couldn't help but laugh as I wrote that last bit because it's definitely going to come about in the near future. I also had the pleasure of typing this while sitting next to my nosy cousin who was in for a shock when she started reading. Luckily all she wanted to do was keep on reading. I thought it was hilarious because she had so many more questions. How did you guys feel about it? What do you think Carlos is going through? Thank you so much for reading! Reviews are much appreciated! :D