Okay so just a few things before we begin. Thank you to angelrescue02 for your review. I am actually really happy for this new story. And C i want to thank everyone who reads this. Okay I'll shut up now and let you read
Logan looked back once more to watch as James pulls away. Then with a huff opened the front door only to be greeted with the overpowering smell of alcohol. Logan quickly makes his way towards his room, but is stopped when a large hand grabs him by the shoulder and harshly spins him around.
"Where you think you're going loser?'' His older brother Jett asked.
"I just have to set my stuff down Jett.'' Logan murmured quietly. Before the small brunette can even turn around, his bag is roughly taken from his shoulder and tossed not so gracefully into his room.
"There.'' Jett's twin brother Dak smirked.
"LOGAN!'' The small boy turned his head to the person calling for him.
"Set the table for poker night!'' His step-father; Robey commands. Logan nods once and is soon setting out the beers and playing cards on the pathetic excuse of a poker table.
"So Logie,'' Jett Jokes "Who was that outside. Your friend?'' Jett asked, his voice full of sarcasm.
"Wait, I mean your charity. No one would possibly be your friend.'' Dak spits toward Logan, then forcefully pushed Logan against the wall getting very close to his face.
"You better not mess this up dumbass, I better never see you talking to anyone got it?'' Dak's voice sounded low and dark.
"I won't-'' Logan shuts up when Jett hits his cheekbone. The hard flesh to flesh contact is enough to leave a dark purple bruise that Logan notes to cover up before school tomorrow.
"We didn't ask you to speak.'' Jett smiles devilishly at him.
"Or next time we won't go so easy on you.'' Jett threatened. Logan just nods and is shoved into his room. He promptly sits down at his desk and pulls out his homework after he picks up his book-bag.
Finally two hours later the small boy shoves his papers back into his bag and lays on his bed. Nothing can stop his mind from thinking about James. Why had he been so nice to Logan? He certainty didn't seem worth the time to even look at. Ever since his mother died when he was eight he seemed to be a nobody and his step-brothers and step-father made sure he knew that. What was so different about this boy?
Logan rolled over, covering his head when the loud music from outside increased dramatically. He sighed, thinking about that small touch him and James shared when their hands touch. "No way in hell would James ever be gay.'' Logan thought to himself. Logan wished he didn't have to worry about someone finding out he was gay, then he could just be himself. But if Dak, Jett, Or Robey ever found out his punishments would just get worse. Maybe one day when he's finally able to leave the nightmares would leave to, but the scars on his back and waist told him differently. Sure the bruises and cuts healed, but they couldn't heal the shattered pieces in his heart. Logan thought no-one would ever be able to heal the scars left on his heart. Maybe that's way nobody ever talked to him, maybe that's why he was so worthless.
All to soon a familiar burn behind his eyes meant another night of silently crying himself to sleep. Before Logan could stop the flow of tears, they were already spilling down his face and onto the sheets below. "When will this all end?'' He thought. Maybe one day someone would save him.
Logan awoke abruptly when the sound of his alarm clock went off, sending a frail hand to turn it off then swiftly swings his legs over the bed. Quickly The Pale brunette entered and exited the shower within 5 minutes, knowing full well that if he stayed longer than Dak and Jett would have more than just a hissy fit.
Logan grabbed his bag, a fresh apple, and his jacket before heading out the door. He almost had a panic attack when he forgot his car had broken down yesterday and was probably still sitting in the same spot, waiting for someone to come fix it. Logan picked up his speed as he neared the school and when he was finally close enough to the entrance he couldn't see his car. Now He was going to have a panic attack. His breathing quickened and his vision began to blur, but all that stopped when a hand gently grabbed his shoulder. He tensed up for a moment, thinking it was Jett or Dak or both, but he probably would have been pushed against the wall by now if it were them.
"Logan" He heard the person ask. He slowly turned around and his eyes meet another pair of soft brown eyes. "Hey, watcha looking at?'' James asked softly.
"Uh, m-my cars gone.'' Logan silently cursed himself when his voice cracked.
"Oh, don'''t worry. My friend Carlos and Kendall helped me fix it last night.'' He explained.
"W-where is it?'' Logan questioned, still very confused as to how they could have moved it.
"It's in a parking spot near mine.'' Logan still looked very confused so James continued. "You kind of left the keys in the car. I'll show you later, for now I want you to meet my friends.'' He grabbed Logan's arm, sending a rush of electricity, and led him to a group of people standing near the front doors.
"Guys!'' James shouted, Logan jumped a little. Everyone froze and looked over to James. "This is Logan, Logan these are my friends. The two on the right are Kendall and Carlos and the three girls on the left are Jo, Lucy, and Camille.'' James exclaimed as he pointed to each of them.
"Hey, your the new kid in our history class.'' The Latino named Carlos said. He stuck out his hand and Logan hesitantly took it. Then Kendall stepped foreword and also shook his hand. Instead of the girls doing the same, they all came at him at once, giving him a hug. Logan just tensed up and waited for them to step back.
"Alright guys, I think you're crushing him.'' James teased. The girls giggled and stepped back to let Logan breath.
"Come on, schools about to start.'' James said. not long after the bell rang, signaling first period. Logan looked at his schedule and started on his way.
As soon as he entered the small classroom he took a seat near the back. He pulled out his textbook and began reading when a piece of paper hit his head. He looked up to see that guy, Carlos, at the front smiling at him. He motioned for Logan to read it. The small brunette picked up the crumpled paper and opened it.
"Dude you should come sit up here I'm all lonely up here.'' The note read. Logan looked up again and Carlos was waving his hand for him to move closer. Logan sighed and guessed that if he didn't this guy would continue to ask until he did. So Logan grabbed his things and sat down in a seat beside Carlos.
"Dude I didn't know you were in this class.'' Carlos whispered to him
"I-I usually s-sit in the back.'' Logan stuttered.
"Yeah, I kinda guessed that, Loser.'' Logan looked up, offended. Carlos immediately noticed and put his hands up. ''I was just kidding. Sorry I say a lot of stupid things.'' Carlos admitted sheepishly.
"I-It's okay.'' Logan felt a little relieved, at least he hadn't meant it.
"Anyway, where'd you move from?'' Carlos asked.
"East s-side of Minnesotan.'' Logan answered quietly.
"Cool bro, where did you live, city or country?''
"I m-mostly lived in the city.'' Logan replied.
"So how come you moved here. I mean I don't mean that in a bad way.'' Carlos said.
''My uh my step-father's business moved here.'' Logan explained.
"Oh, well I'm glad you're here. James can't seem to stop talking about you.'' Logan blushed a little at that. James was talking about him?
"H-he talks about me?'' Logan asks quietly.
"Yeah, it seems like you two are already best friends.'' Carlos jokes and pushes Logan gently. Logan looks down at his book and blushes, a deep crimson shade making its way up his cheeks. the rest of class is quiet and Logan thanks God that Carlos doesn't ask him anymore questions.
"Ugh, only thirty more minutes until lunch.'' James sighed.
"Dude are you never not hungry?'' He heard Kendall ask.
"Shut up, I skipped breakfast this morning.'' James grumbled. He looked away from Kendall and Shifted his gaze to Logan, who is sitting across from him reading a book. He leaned over and tried to read the title of the book, but couldn't really see it.
"What are you reading?''James questioned. Logan jumped a little before turning around to look at James.
"City o-of Ember.'' Logan responds. James is about to ask what it's about when the bell rings for lunch. They all stand up and Logan looks ready to bolt, but James grabs his arm before he can.
"You should sit with us.'' James suggest.
"Oh, um, I-I usually S-Sit alone.'' Logan stumbled to get out the small sentence.
"Not today. No one should sit alone.'' Logan feels his heart flutter at his words. James drags the shorter boy to the cafeteria and pulls up a chair for him to sit.
"T-thanks.'' Logan whispered.
"No problem. Aren't you gonna get lunch?'' Logan shakes his head. "Why not?''
"I'm n-not really hungry'' Logan replied.
"Alright, if you say so.'' James is just about to go get his lunch, when two large guys from yesterday approach Logan.
"Hey dork, have our money?'' The one with dark hair and a very chiseled features asks.
"Y-Yes Jett.'' Logan pulls out his wallet and hands them each a five. The two look at James. "Is this nerd bothering you.'' the other asked, pointing at the now shrinking Logan.
"No. He's fine. I invited him to sit with us.'' James exclaimed.
"Oh, well if he does you tell me.'' they both smirked and walked off.
"Are those your brothers?'' James questioned.
"Uh step-brothers.'' James nods and walks over to the line.
Soon everyone is seated, talking and laughing with one another, when James leaned over to Logan and said, ''We need to start on our project.'' Logan lowers his book and looks over at James. ''You can come over to my house.'' James said.
"W-what?'' Logan raised a confused eyebrow.
"Oh come on. We need to start and I want to get to know you more.'' James sits back in his chair and folds his arms behind his head.
"I uh I don't- I mean You r-really want me there?'' Logan stammered not believing what he's hearing.
"Yeah, besides it'll be fun.'' James hits his arm playfully.
"I guess.'' Logan looks down at his book and begins to read again, or at least pretends, thinking about what this will look like.
*Ding* *Ding* *Ding* Logan sighed. Maybe if he is quick enough he can slip by James. But he doesn't really know where is car is or if it's even working. Logan practically runs for the front door and hopes James isn't there yet, but fate just seems to hate him today because James is standing right by the front door. Logan inwardly groans and strides over to James.
"Hey, you ready?'' He asks, Logan just nods. The taller brunette leads them to his car which is right next to Logan's. He looks over at James.
"We still need to get a new tube to replace the old one, but don't worry I can take you home.'' James and Logan slid into the car, not saying very much as they drive away from the school.
Logan gasps when he sees James turning into a huge driveway. The house is giant, way bigger than any of the homes Logan has ever lived in. James abruptly stops the car. Logan looks over at James. "Yeah I know pretty big, but cozy.'' James smiles when he sees Logan's mouth hang open. "Come on, I'll show you inside.'' Logan opened his car door and begins to follow James. The living room and kitchen are huge as well as the dinning room. James gently takes Logan's bag and sets it to side then sits down on the couch, motioning for Logan to do the takes a seat and looks up at James.
"Alright so what should we do our project over?'' James questioned him.
"W-Well I was th-thinking maybe how chemicals react?'' Logan asked more than suggested.
"Yeah, that's a great idea. We could make a model and splatter it with paint. I have a background already set up in the studio outside if you want to help me with it.'' James stands up and offers a hand to Logan, who blushes and grabs his hand. The taller of the two takes them to the studio and closes the door behind them. James pulls out a few cans of paint and sticks two brushes in different colors of paint.
"Here.'' He hand one to Logan, who in return just stares at it.
"Let me show you.'' James sets the other brush down and takes Logan's hand in his then gently flings the brush foreword. "There. When you feel you have used enough of that color there are other brushes to use.'' James explains and picks his brush up.
Logan copies exactly what James showed him to do and continues to do this until he feels that is enough and turns around to put his brush down, but he didn't see James behind him and got a little on face.
"Hey!'' James is surprised when he feels something wet on his cheek. He then looks up Logan who looks mortified. James smirks and smears some of his paint onto Logan's nose. Logan looked a little shocked before he re-dips his brush into some paint and flicks it at James. James shrikes and dives to get a paint can. Now both are reaching for cans of paint and a full on paint war begins. about twenty minutes into the battle James stops when he hears the most beautiful thing in his life; Logan's laugh. Then Logan stops to.
"What?'' He asks still laughing.
"That's the first I've heard you laugh.'' Logan drops his head and looks at the floor.
"Logan, don't be ashamed. I like your Laugh and your smile too.'' James says quietly. Just as he's about to touch Logan's shoulder the studio door creaks open.
"James.'' Immediately James looks at his cloths and Logan's before turning back to the person that called for him.
"Yes?'' He asks timidly.
"What on earth happened?'' She questions authoritatively.
"Uh Logan was helping me with a project and it got a little out of hand.'' James speaks softly. Brooke looks over James shoulder and sees a young boy standing behind him.
"Just, Just get you both cleaned up.'' James nods his head and grabs Logan's arm. Just as they're about to leave Brooke grabs their shoulders. ''Logan would you like to stay for dinner?'' She asks gently.
"I-uh I don't want to burden you.'' Logan whispers.
"It's no problem, James show him the shower.'' James smiles at his mom and leads Logan into the house and up to his room.
"The bathroom's in there, you can borrow these. There a bit to small for me.'' James points to the conjoining bathroom and hands Logan the cloths. Logan hesitates for a moment before walking into the large room. He locks the door and quickly washes his hair and body. Then dries off and puts on the cloths, they fit perfectly.
"T-thanks.'' Logan says quietly.
"No problem. You can stay in here if you like while I shower.'' James suggests.
"O-okay.'' Logan sits in a chair near the bed and looks around the giant room. There are all sorts of posters on the walls, cloths all around the floor, and his desk is way over cluttered with pieces of paper and drawing and books. Logan leans back and stares at the ceiling. About fifteen minutes later James walks out into his bedroom with just his pants on. Logan averts his eyes and blushes deeply.
"Sorry, forgot my shirt.'' James apologizes. "Alright, let's go see if dinners ready, I'm starving.''
"You're always hungry.'' Logan astonishingly teases. James is shocked, Logan just made a comment.
"Did you just make a remark. And am I that fat. '' James laughs and pushes him a little. Logan smiles and continues to follow James.
"Th-thank you Mrs. Diamond.'' Logan whispers.
"No problem sweetie. And please call me Brooke.'' She insists.
"He looks at his watch and his eyes become aw big as an owl's when he sees the time.''
"I should g-get going.'' He picks up his plate, quickly rinsing it off, and grabs his book-bag. James is right behind him leading him to the car and driving him home.
"You were right.'' Logan says to James as they pull up to his house. The taller raises his brow, "What do you mean?'' He asks.
"I did have fun.'' Without another word Logan steps out of the car and watches as James leaves.
Holy crap where did all these words come from? Anyway Yay Logan's not afraid of James anymore. Encase you didn't notice he stopped stumbling when he Teased James. But he does still stumble around everyone else. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Next chapter will be a time skip into the next week, now if you don't mind I am re-watching doctor who so yeah... thanks and review =)
P.S. If you have any ideas for the next chapter don't be shy to review or PM me.
~Mambrino