Logan slowly opened his eyes, blinking rapidly and sitting up. He looked down at his wrapped wrist, wincing when he felt a burning sensation run up his arm as he moved it. Sighing, Logan swung his legs over the bed and made his way to the living room, relief flooding his body when he noticed his step-father had left. He didn't really bother with eating breakfast, he wasn't really that hungry. The raven-haired boy took a seat on the old red couch they had and turned on the T.V. Flipping to the science channel.
Just as the program was about to get to the good part, the doorbell suddenly rang. Logan huffed and got up. He opened the door only to be tackled to the ground when something solid hit his body. At first Logan panicked, thinking it was Robey, but when he leaned back he realized it was just James. He sighed and winced a little when he felt pressure on his abdomen. This did not go unnoticed by James. Quickly The brunette stood up and help Logan along with him.
"Sorry, did I hurt you?'' James asked, pure concern in his mercury eyes. Logan noticed and played it off with shacking his head 'no'
"I was just cut off guard.'' Logan explained as he shrugged it off. James still didn't look very convinced.
"You sure?'' James questioned, trying to inspect Logan before he backed away.
"Yes, I'm fine.'' James hesitantly nodded and backed up. "So why are you here?'' Logan asked quietly. James brightened up and Logan could have sworn he saw his eyes sparkle.
"I came over to see if you were doing anything, but I don't see anyone with you. Where's your family.?'' Logan visibly shivered when James called Them his family.
"Ugh, out of town I guess...'' Logan said as he looked to the ground.
"Oh, well my mom is making thanksgiving dinner and since no one is here with you to celebrate, do you want to come over?'' James asked sweetly. Logan chocked on his own saliva. He couldn't believe someone was inviting him to their thanksgiving. Most holidays he just stayed alone and watched as everyone else had fun with their families.
Logan backed up when he realized he wasn't even dressed. And now that he realized that, James was seeing him like this. His cheeks began to redden at this.
"What's wrong Logan? Did I do something?'' James questioned softly, concerned for him when he stepped back and noticed his cheeks flush red.
Logan glanced up, still acting a little shy. "I-I don't know. I really don't want to burden you guys.'' Logan stuttered, internally kicking himself for stumbling. He knew he could trust James, so why was he stuttering?
James defiantly noticed and took a gentle step foreword. He put his hand on his shoulder and leaned in very close to his face.
"Hey, it's okay. I know it's different, but it would make my day so much brighter if you were there.'' Logan looked up and blushed again, this time out of happiness. Someone cared for him so much that they wanted him at their house on thanksgiving. Why was James so different?
"Besides, have you seen how much my mom adores you. She would love it if you came to eat with us. Please!'' James begged. Logan bit his lip, starring into James' pleading eyes.
"But I'm not even dressed.'' Logan whispered. James rolled his eyes and laughed a little.
"You don't have to look fancy. Just put on the same clothes you wear to school.'' Very slowly Logan nodded, and James went off form there. "Yes! hurry and go get changed real quick and meet me at the car.'' James jumped up and down excitedly and made his way back to the car. Logan playfully rolled his eyes and made his way to his room. He quickly changed into a vintage t-shirt, jeans, black jacket, and black beanie. Finally Logan locked the door and slipped into the passenger seat.
"Alright, let's go.'' James put the car in drive and they started for his house.
It never ceased to amaze Logan with how giant James' house seemed. For just two people it seemed you would get lonely a lot, but James never really talked about it so Logan never asked. Logan looked up at the top of the house, smiling a little when he saw the lights strung around the house. They were absolutely beautiful even in the sunlight. No telling what they would look like in the dark.
The smaller of the two was pulled from his thoughts when he felt the car stop. Logan unbuckled his seat-belt and followed James to the house. As they entered the house, he could instantly smell the greasy holiday food. Instantly his stomach began to grumble as he realized he had eaten anything yet. James heard it and laughed a little while Logan just blushed and looked at the ground.
"James! is that you.'' Logan heard Mrs. Diamond call.
"Yes, and guess who's with me.'' He shouted back. Suddenly Mrs. Diamonds head popped out from the kitchen, eyes lighting up when she saw Logan standing a little behind James.
"Welcome Logan. I'm so glad you're here. it'll be ready in a few hours. Feel free to snack until then.'' Brooke said sweetly. Logan nodded and whispered a quick 'thank you' before James grabbed his arm and dragged him up the stairs to his room.
As soon as they walked in, James closed the door and jumped onto the bed. Then waving his hand for Logan to do the same. Logan sat down at the edge of the bed, at little nervous to be sitting so close to the taller boy. James sat up and turned his body so he was sitting right beside Logan.
"Ah, I'm so glad you could come.'' James sighed. Suddenly James turned to Logan, a question plastered on his features.
"If you don't mind me asking, why were you alone?'' James asked bluntly, but Logan didn't feel the need to hide that from James.
"Well, my step-father is on a business trip and my two step-bothers are visiting some friends.'' Logan explained. James just nodded his head.
"Where's your mom?'' James asked quietly, not completely sure Logan wanted to talk about it. But at mention of his mom, Logan seemed to brighten up.
"Um, she died in a car crash when I was eight, but you didn't know. I actually like to talk about her, but most people don't want to listen.'' Logan said sadly. If you listened really closely, you could here the pretty boy's heart breaking into pieces. Who would ever ignore Logan? He was so sweet and kind to everybody. James shifted on the bed and rested a hand on Logan's shoulder.
"Then tell me about her. I will listen.'' James said kindly. The brunette smiled as he swore he saw Logan's eyes flash with child-like excitement.
"Um, well what do you want to hear?'' Logan whispered.
"Anything. I want to hear everything about your mom.'' James encouraged. Logan lifted his head and looked straight at James.
"Okay. When I was younger my mom would let me help with thanksgiving dinner and let me mix some ingredients if I was good. She made this amazing pudding pie that everyone would devour in minutes. And right after we got everything we would sit in the living room and watch Christmas movies. I don't know she got this look in her eyes when winter would roll around. She loved Christmas and made sure that I did too. We would sit around the piano and sing Christmas carols together. Then we would decorate the house the next day. I just had so much fun with my mom, and I miss her so much, you know?'' He looked over at James who had his mouth wide open.
"What, is something wrong.'' He asked nervously. James shut his mouth and then found his voice to speak.
"It's just, the three weeks you've been here I've never heard you speak so much.'' James explained. Logan visibly tensed, afraid James was about to hit him. James noticed and relaxed, as to not scare Logan anymore. "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I'm just surprised, but it's okay because I like it when you talk. Please continue.'' Logan dropped his shoulder a little and smiled a little. Then returned to what he had been talking about.
The whole time James sat back and just listened to the beautiful sound of Logan talking. He wished so badly that he could just tell Logan how he felt. It was eating him up inside. He watched as Logan seemed to light up every time he changed to a new story. James loved the sparkle in his eyes when he talked about his mother. It made him seem even more innocent. Oh how much it killed James to know Logan probably didn't feel the same. They were stopped from Logan's conversation when they heard Mrs. Diamond call for dinner. James hurriedly grabbed Logan by the arm, not noticing the wince he gave when he grabbed his sore wrist.
As they rushed down the stairs they could smell the delightful sent off turnkey and other food as they neared the kitchen. James handed a plate to Logan and let him go first. Not wanting to be greedy, Logan grabbed one slice of turkey, a scoop of mash potatoes, one roll, and some water. Then he sat down at the edge of the table near James' chair and waited for them to join. James was next and sat down with a load of food on his plate that looked to be at least three feet high.
"Dear, are you sure you don't want more than that?'' Brooke asked nicely. Logan nodded and picked up a fork, slowly eating his food while James shoveled his food into his mouth. Logan giggled at James when he saw some mash potatoes on his lip.
"What?'' James asked, looking up at him.
"Oh my, James honey, you've got some food on your lip.'' Brooke laughed and handed him a napkin. James blushed sheepishly and wiped his mouth.
"You know what you should take Logan to see tonight, James?'' Mrs. Diamond asked. They both looked up at her. "Show him the Christmas lights down the street. The one with music playing outside.'' She explained.
"Yeah, great idea. Have you ever seen those Logan?'' James asked. Logan shook his head a little. "Then we'll go after I help clean up. Logan nodded and looked outside the window to see light snow falling to the ground.
"Oh my-'' Logan gasped, mesmerized by the twinkling lights.
"I know, they're beautiful aren't they?'' Logan just nodded as he continued to watch the lights move to the beat of a Christmas song. Suddenly he felt James step closer to him. Silently, Logan turned his head to meet James gorgeous eyes, which seemed to twinkle even more in the dim light.
"Do they do this every year?'' Logan questioned, not turning away from James.
"Yeah, it kinda became a tradition.'' James whispered. Suddenly he face so close to Logan's. He felt a rush of air make it's way up his spine.
"I don't think I've ever seen something so beautiful in my life. Logan gazed at the light and then looked back at James.
"My mom would always take me down here as a kid and we would just sit here and watch them and sing songs.'' James said feeling he's face heat up at how close they were.
Without warning Logan suddenly felt a pair of soft, warm lips pressed against his. At first Logan was shocked and didn't know what was going on, but soon the gears began to turn in his head as he started kissing back. All to soon James pulled away and smiled at Logan, but that smiled faded when Logan stepped back, his shoulder beginning to shack.
"Logan?'' James asked quietly, starting to really regret his decision. "logie, What I'm sorry.'' Logan made to bolt and run for his house, but ha hand stopped him from moving any further.
"Logie, please I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.'' James pleaded as he held Logan's hand tighter. For a long time Logan just stood there looking at James, then he slowly spoke up.
"I-I'm not mad or upset. I a-actually feel the same way.'' Logan paused as he felt a tear slip down his face. "But I'm scared.'' Logan cried. James immediately wrapped his long arms around him and held him close to the point it would be considered bone crushing. He felt He 's shirt becoming wet as Logan sobbed. After just ten minutes of holding him, Logan lifted his head to reveal red-rimmed eyes. "No one knows.'' Logan whimpered. James instantly understood. He brought a hand to cup his face and wipe away the falling tears. Then ever so softly leaned in and gave him another sweet kiss on the lips. Logan didn't hesitate this time when he felt all the love pouring into that one kiss.
"It's okay, no one know about me either. We don't have to tell anyone about it okay. I just really want to be with you.'' James explained gently. Logan glanced up at James, knowing his words were true and he wanted so badly to believe him, but he just couldn't.
"Why, I'm not worth the time. Why do you care about me?'' Logan sniffled as more tears ran down his face. To his surprise he felt James brush the tears away again and lift his head to meet his.
"You are worth all the time in the world. If I had to give up all the time in the world to spend time with you, I wouldn't hesitate. You are worth everything Logie. And I care about you because you have such a big, kind heart. You always get this sparkle in your eyes when you talk about your mother and it's so cute. You wiggle your nose when you need to sneeze. I love the way you talk and smile. I love your bright eyes. I love your cute button nose. And I love you. I promise I've never been so sure. Please Logie-bear don't leave me. Your the best thing that's happened to me since I met my two best friends.'' After another Logan silence Logan looked up.
"Okay, I believe you.'' Logan looked up and saw nothing more than love and trust in the others eyes. "So what does this make us?'' He asked softly.
"Boyfriends. If you want.'' James replied just as softly. Logan nodded and had the urge to wrap his arms around James. Instantly he attacked him in a hug and let himself sob in his arms.
"Logie? baby what's wrong?'' James asked worriedly as they both fell to the ground on their knees.
"N-nothing I'm just s-s-so happy.'' Logan hiccuped. James smiled and kissed his temple. not to long afterwords the wind began to blow, causing them to freeze a little.
"Come on we should get home. I'm so cold.'' Logan nodded and leaned on James as they made their way home, both holding hands as they walked along.
Okay I know it was a little rushed, but this way I can move on to the other major parts of the story. I really hope you guys enjoyed the next chapter. I REALLY love this story and I hope you do too! Alright until next time tis is your captain signing off
~Mambrino