Author's Note: Ok, I am sorry that I didn't update this when I said I would, but my life is totally stressed. With random nights where I become an insomniac, dealing with my family and all of their idiocy, and being unable to write at night anymore, I haven't found a time where I am not 1. Running on little to no sleep, 2. So mad at my family that I could type a sentence that didn't involve a string of profanity, and 3. Wanting to slap my sister for complaining about the light because she chose that room.

Anyway, I doubt you came here to listen to me rant about my life, so instead I give you a really belated Christmas present, a Kenlos! (And Jagan!) So sit back and enjoy.

The Perfect Gift: Kenlos

Kendall smiled as Carlos led him through the crowded mall, their destination was clear, Santa. Of course Kendall wasn't surprised when his boyfriend asked him to accompany him to visit the jolly old man. He agreed readily, smiling when Carlos hugged him and planted a quick kiss on his lips. So, here they were, weaving through the seemingly endless crowd toward the giant Christmas tree, a giant reminder where Santa was.

Kendall didn't know what Carlos wanted for Christmas, so being his usual self, he hatched a plan. Carlos would tell Santa what he wanted most for Christmas and Kendall would get it for the smaller teen. If Carlos asked why Santa didn't deliver it, which he most likely would, Kendall would say that 'Santa was so busy with everyone else's gifts that he asked me if I could handle your present.' It was foolproof, at least until Carlos asked for the impossible.

"I want my family to accept me for who I am. I also want them to love my boyfriend like he was one of theirs." Carlos said with a hopeful expression. Santa agreed to talk to his family and that they would call on Christmas day. Kendall slapped his forehead when Carlos smiled for his picture, his plan failed before it even started.

"Carlos?" Kendall asked while they were walking back through the mall, Carlos kept looking at all the bright lights and neon signs that littered the mall. He noticed Kendall's odd behavior ever since they left Santa but he knew that the beanie wearing teen would tell him eventually.

"What's up babe? Is everything ok?" Carlos asked pulling Kendall's hand into his. He stopped right in the middle of the mall, staring at his shoes while people shuffled around him.

"What if they don't change their minds? What if Santa couldn't get them to accept you? Or, if they accepted you and not me, what would you do?" Kendall didn't look up from the floor, but he didn't let go of Carlos' hand, he knew that he would probably regret asking this later.

"Don't worry Kendall. Santa will make it happen, he can do anything! And if he doesn't then…" Carlos put his hand on Kendall's cheek, causing the other teen to look up.

"… It doesn't matter, because I have you, and Logan, James and Momma Knight and Katie. I have a family here, even if my family doesn't accept me. Babe, I love you, that will never change."

Nothing else was said, Carlos just led Kendall toward the exit, much like he did before when they were going to visit Santa. Carlos knew that Santa would make it happen, but he also knew where Kendall was coming from.

Flashback

He heard Carlos yelling from his bedroom in Spanish, so he knew that he was talking to his parents again. They called almost every week, hoping that their son had finally asked out a nice girl. Each time Carlos said that he wasn't interested because they were all fake, just like everyone else in Hollywood. When James pulled Logan outside, claiming that they needed to work on getting Logan's project materials, Kendall decided to wait outside Carlos' door, knowing the Latino would be crying after the call.

He heard a crash from inside the room and Kendall rushed inside to make sure his boyfriend was okay. Carlos sat on his bed, crying into his pillow while the remnants of his phone sat on the floor. Kendall pulled the crying teen into his arms whispering that everything would be okay, that they just needed to learn that he wasn't interested in dating right now.

Instead of calming down, Carlos just cried harder into Kendall's shoulder, mumbling something about the phone call. Kendall heard just enough to piece it together, Carlos told his parents. He tried to calm Carlos down but when that failed, he decided to pull Carlos down, lying on the bed.

"Just let it out, I'm here. I will always be here."

End Flashback

Ever since that day Carlos had nightmares almost every night, always the same one, regardless of how much Kendall assured him that things would change. It never did, that phone call which caused Carlos to have these dreams happened over 2 months ago, and his parents hadn't called since. On the drive back to the Palmwoods, Carlos didn't say much, he didn't say anything. Kendall just left him to his own devices as he drove through the maze of streets that is Hollywood.

The minute they entered Apartment 2J, Carlos announced that he was going to take a nap, leaving Kendall, James and Logan staring at each other dumbfounded.

"What happened at the mall? Did Carlos get to see Santa?" Logan asked while he sat on the couch, reading a book that looked too big for a regular novel.

"We did, it's what Carlos asked for that's the problem. He asked for his parents to accept him, and me." James' stare pretty much summed up what he and Logan were thinking, 'He couldn't have really asked for that.' When Kendall nodded, they realized why Carlos acted the way he did.

Kendall called the Garcia's household every night at the same time, for the entire week before Christmas. Their response was always the same, no matter how much he begged them to reconsider. Christmas Eve, Kendall called them again, hoping this time would work, except the call went to voicemail.

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, this is Kendall Knight. I know that you are probably tired of hearing from me but I wanted to ask you one last time, please reconsider. Carlos really wants to know that you guys still love him and accept him. All he said he wanted for Christmas is to know that you guys love and accept him, he even asked Santa for it. If you could, please think about it and if you do reconsider then give your son a call, it would make him so happy. I don't care if you don't like him dating me but please, don't stop loving him because he likes guys. Merry Christmas." Kendall hung up the phone before walking toward Carlos' room with a small box in his hand.

Carlos laid on his bed, staring at the ceiling and softly singing along to whatever song he was listening to on his iPod. He noticed Kendall and smiled, pulling the buds from his ears.

"I couldn't wait. Merry Christmas babe." Kendall said handing the box to his boyfriend. Within seconds the paper was removed and the box opened. Inside it was a necklace with two hearts intertwined, one with the initials C.G. and the other K.K. Carlos smiled and hugged his boyfriend, whispering a thank you in his ear.

Instead of leaving, Kendall stayed with his boyfriend, falling asleep wrapped in each other's arms. Carlos didn't have a nightmare, instead he dreamt of a pool full of Jell-o.

Christmas Morning

After opening presents, eating cinnamon rolls, and laughing at the joke that James said, a phone rang. More specifically it was Carlos' phone, the caller ID read 'Home'.

A/N: Wow, I didn't really know how this was going to turn out, but I hoped you enjoyed it. The Jagan will be up today as well. So I hoped you all enjoyed this really late Christmas present. Reviews would be amazing, and thank you to everyone who reviewed the last 4 chapters!

Have a great day!

_Ray_