Author's note: Okay, I'm really embarrassed to be updating it at such a late date. I'm so so sorry! I've been really busy, and the people who think I've discontinued need to know that I don't let go of stories like that. If I start something, I will see it out to the end no matter what I have to take down with it. This only has a few more chapters anyway, so yeah, stuff going to happen real fast because the "week" of Logan gender change has dragged on for long enough.

Thank you to everyone who has reviewed, favourite'd, alerted and even just read.

Chapter Nine

Logan awakes the next morning to find himself neatly tucked in, the duvet up to his neck and his body properly laid.

He groans as his conscience comes forth and he slowly begins to realise just how clammy it is under his thick sheets.

With a final sigh, he throws the duvet off of him and slings his legs over the side of the bed.

As he brings his hands up to rub his eyes, he reminisces on last night's events, groaning slightly when the memories come back quick and vivid.

With a less than an enthusiastic smile, he launches from the bed, swinging on back and forth on his heels when faced with his reflection.

Opting himself as already presentable, Logan walks to the door, throwing the door open, marching down the hall and into the main area of the apartment before he can even question himself.

He knows he can make this a good day if he tries.

"Lonnie!" James exasperates when noticing her presence, "Perfect timing! You're spending the day with Kendall!"

Logan's surprised and even worried gaze is quickly on the silent, frustrated but otherwise expressionless Kendall.

Good days have never been Logan's speciality.

"So, Lonnie."

Logan grimaces, looking over at Kendall in immediate regret as He finds Kendall is looking back, eyes soft and his posture slightly hesitant.

"Tell me a little about yourself?"

Logan looks back at the TV, momentarily contemplating fleeing the room and then possibly the city. After all, he's sure Kendall's intentions are surely not those of a friend.

"I- Uhm- I like...stuff."

There's a long, awkward pause, Logan looking back over his shoulder at a lip biting Kendall when no reply comes.

"Stuff's good." Kendall finally declares, avoiding eye contact with the girl now.

Logan can't tell if it's just wishful thinking or if it's actually true, but Kendall looks stiff and somewhat as if this whole facade is an unwanted character.

Kendall never really has been one to chase after the girls and Logan would hate to be the first.

"Is there a special guy back home?"

Logan feels his heart drop in his chest and he looks ahead once more. "Kendall."

"Oh. There is."

Kendall sounds indifferent but Logan can't tell if that's just because he's having to face the feeling of rejection to which he's more than sure Kendall's expecting to get.

"No, there isn't. I just- This wouldn't be right. Trust me."

As no reply comes once more, he looks back to see Kendall almost smiling, his own face contorting in confusion when he does. "What?"

"Who do you like?"

Logan gasps, practically spitting back an immediate "No one!"

Kendall chuckles at the girl's reaction. "Oh, come on. Is it Carlos?"

Logan just shoots him a look and shakes his head.

"Or Logan? I mean, I haven't seen what you're like around Logan. But if it is Logan, stop."

Taking it as initial offence on his behalf, Logan turns in his seat to face Kendall properly. "Why? What if it is Logan? I can't have James and now I can't have Logan either?"

"He's a fight not worth having over."

Logan stops, caught off guard with such an odd reply.

"Why would I need to fight for him?"

Kendall looks to regret even bringing it up, shrugging abruptly before turning to the TV again.

"Kendall, tell me."

"Because maybe I like you! Maybe I want you!" Kendall shoots another glare, eyes slightly red and puffy now.

"Ken-"

Kendall cuts in quick, tone higher than before. "No! You listen to me! I can tell you things without having to worry about you telling everyone else! I feel safe around you and like I'm somehow finally home!"

Logan sits, frozen to the spot in absolute fear. This is not what he wanted.

"Kendall, we can't. I can't-"

"Why not, Lonnie? Am I really that bad of a person? Logan will never pick you! I'll always pick you over anyone! You don't know until you try!"

Logan is stuck between feeling angry, scared and sorry. He hadn't meant for any of this to happen.

He finally pushes the feeling of anger aside, deciding to try and reason with Kendall instead. "I'm not who you think I am, Kendall."

"Then let me get to know you! Unless you're like, secretly a guy, I couldn't careless!"

Logan just stares back, fear evident.

Kendall seems to catch on all too quick, his frantic mood falling and an eyebrow rising in slight curiosity.

"You're not secretly a guy, are you?"

Logan momentarily attempts a cover story, but the act falls quick, his attempt at speaking coming out as a small whimper.

"Help me, Kendall."

Kendall launches forward without thinking to swoop the girl into a protective embrace when she breaks down into silent sobs.

Logan hides his face in Kendall's chest immediately, fearing that when he's forced to look up, Kendall may just be disgusted with this new discovery.

"You're- No- How- WHAT?"

Logan squeaks slightly when Kendall's tone rises and his grip tightens. Logan's unsure what he'll do, but he's scared it may just be the last thing he sees anyone do.

"I can explain!" Logan speaks, pushing out of Kendall quickly. He stops when finds Kendall stares back at him, bemused and awaiting an answer before saying another word.

"I- I can't explain."

"What's your real name? Is that a disguise?" Kendall's features seem to darken at a sudden realisation. "Where's Logan?"

"I can't tell you!" Logan shoots back all too quick, catching on to the old over-protective Kendall as he quickly emerges.

"Yes, you can. You've claimed to know him this entire time! You must have some idea!" Kendall hisses, launching from his seat to stand over the girl and possibly foil any chance of escape on her behalf.

"No! Kendall! You have to believe me! I can't tell you! Please believe me!"

Kendall bellows a loud, "Then tell me who can!"

Logan sinks in his seat, shaking his head and stuttering an unsteady "N- No one."

"Someone has to. Who are you working for? Why are you here?"

"I'm not working for anyone. I want to tell you but I can't."

"Sure you can." Kendall's voice goes surprisingly calm, but Logan's pretty sure that's just the beginning of a potential storm.

"No, I can't. Log- Logan-" He can feel the same feeling from last night brewing in his throat, and as it draws near, Logan plans to give up the will to fight.

"Is he near?"

"Yes!" Logan practically screams, jumping to the edge of his seat in hope. "So, so near!"

Kendall moves back again, staring down at the girl in confusion once more.

"I can't tell you but you're smart! You could guess, easily!"

Kendall seems momentarily put under per pressure, but he looks to overcome it quickly as he looks away in thought.

"He's in LA, right?"

Logan nods and hums in approval. He fears he may just push his luck on the clue giving if he says too much.

"He's in the area?"

Logan nods.

"I could get to him easily?"

"Very!" Logan speaks, smiling all too hopeful up at Kendall.

"Then why would an undercover guy be in our apartment in the place of Logan? I mean, you know so much about him. Too much to even impersonate a close friend of his! You know me and the others enough too and-"

There's a long pause wherein Logan finds himself just staring up at the inquisitive Kendall.

It's not long before Kendall finds himself facing the girl again. "No!" Kendall gasps, eyeing the girl up and down in pure and utter shock.

"What?" Logan pushes, hoping for some kind of confirmation.

"Logan?"

"Yes!" Logan tears up as a wave of relief floods over him. "It's me! Kendall, it's me!"

"How- Oh my god, you- Whoa!"

Logan laughs, pressing the palms of his hands to his eyes as tears of relief threaten to spill.

"No! You're alive! You didn't leave! You don't hate us! You're not dead! You're- You're Logan!"

Before Logan can initiate a response, he's being lifted from his place of sitting and into a tight hug.

Logan laughs along with Kendall when he feels him Kendall do so into his shoulder.

"Wait!" Kendall stops suddenly, settling the girl down again. "How did-" Kendall gestures a hand up and down Logan's current frame "-This happen."

"I... I kind of said some things and it turns out she was right and I was wrong and now I'm being punished because she's a begrudging bitch. You know."

Kendall stares back, confused once more, but he pushes it aside quickly to just reminisce in the glory that is the relief of having his friend alive and well.

"Don't care! I'm just glad you're okay!"

Logan initiates the hug this time, Kendall not at all worried as he very happily accepts and does the same.

They share another long moment, nothing said as they just hold onto each other, glad to have and know of their presence.

Something suddenly dawns upon Logan at that moment, embarrassment pinking up his cheeks.

"Do you really like me?"

"No." Kendall laughs, the response being everything Logan wants to hear but yet, it still manages to hurt Logan.

"Why are you laughing?"

Kendall gasps slightly in surprise as Logan snatches himself back to glare at him in offence.

"What?" Kendall immediately questions, staring back at Logan confused.

"You said you liked me! Well, Lonnie... But you still said it!"

Kendall momentarily keeps up the same defensive act, quickly dropping it to gaze at Logan fondly.

"I missed our stupid fights."

Logan also drops his act, evidently agreeing with a small smile.

"Can't we just enjoy this moment?" Kendall speaks softly now. "I mean, I still have popcorn and the pizza should be here any minute. Let's have our overdue guy time, dude!"

With a small laugh, Logan takes a seat again, mentally preparing himself for the night ahead.

A/N:Yay! Kendall knows now. I was going to fit in as to why he changed the subject and made it out as if he liked on Lonnie but I thought a little bit of mystery couldn't hurt to hold out. This is all I have to write now, no more actual papers, so I'm literally on the case as we speak.

Thank you again for reading! And again, I'm so so sorry for the late update. :(