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I hope you all enjoy this chapter! It's date time ;)

"Hey, you took your time," Kendall smirked when Logan joined him in the back room.

He stood up and took the boxes from his flustered looking friend and set them on the table. He then crossed his arms and leant against the table, staring at Logan.

"So? What happened?"

"I—uh. I, sort of, need you to look after Nate tonight."

"Yes!" Kendall cheered, pumping his fist in the air. "Logie has a date!"

"We're just getting drinks."

"Still a date. Where are you going? What time?"

"Um," Logan awkwardly scratched the back of his neck. "I don't know."

"What?"

"Well, he was sort of in shock that I said yes...I gave him my number though. He's gonna text me."

Kendall snorted, "Bless him. I don't think you should dress too hot tonight then. Don't want him to pass out when he sees you. Ooh, can I drop you off? I really wanna see this."

"Don't be mean and no, you can't. I told him after eight, so Nate will be in bed."

Kendall pouted, "Darn it."

Logan finished work at four and he took Kendall's car so that he could pick Nate up, promising to come back at six to get Kendall.

Mrs Knight was happy to see him and Nate was even happier. He hugged Logan tightly and rested his head on his daddy's shoulder as Logan held him. Mrs Knight smiled affectionately and invited him into the kitchen for a cup of coffee and to hear about his day.

Logan decided to skip the bit about Carlos and the bakery; he didn't need any more pressure being put on tonight as he was already really nervous. He also didn't want to say anything in case things between him and Carlos didn't work out, not that he really knew what he wanted to achieve out of this night.

Logan went back to the apartment to relax with his son for a while until it was time to pick Kendall up. He fed Nate some of the cake that he had taken home and cut a large slice for himself. It was delicious and Logan was quite jealous of Carlos' skills; he was useless at baking just a simple sponge cake. Logan made a note to compliment Carlos on the cake later tonight.

Carlos had finally text Logan to tell him where to meet and Logan quickly replied, telling him that he was looking forward to it. His reply was brief as he was busy strapping Nate in the car, getting ready to go and collect Kendall, but he still couldn't help grinning.

When Kendall got in the car, the first thing that he asked about was the date.

"Kendall, not in front of Nate."

Kendall rolled his eyes, "He's not going to know what we're talking about."

"He might! I don't want to risk it."

"You need to relax. You seem really nervous."

"That's because I am! I have no idea what I'm going to do. I mean, I don't want a one night stand, but am I ready for another relationship? What if he just wants, y'know, sex and I've got the completely wrong idea about tonight?"

"Stop stressing." Kendall grabbed his friend's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze, "Just go with what feels right. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. You'll be fine. Just stay calm."

But Logan couldn't stay calm; his hands kept trembling while he was making dinner and Kendall had to take over. It got even worse when he had put Nate to bed and he had an hour to pick an outfit. Except he had to wait until the toddler was asleep, otherwise Nate would just demand attention if Logan was in the room, searching through the closet.

"What do you think?" Logan asked, stepping out of his bedroom in a dark red shirt and black, skinny jeans with a pair of boots on his feet.

Kendall grinned and walked over from the couch, "You look hot. I'd do you."

Logan chuckled, "Thanks." He glanced at the clock and started to panic, "Shit. My cab's gonna be here in a minute. I've gotta go."

"Okay. Have fun and don't forget to breath."

Logan nodded nervously and grabbed his jacket from the hanger. He kissed Kendall softly before hurrying out the door.

Logan stared at the bar for a couple of minutes before he plucked up the courage to go inside. It was noisy and full of people and Logan bit his lip nervously as he scanned the room. He sighed in relief when he spotted Carlos sitting at a table towards the back. The Latino had seen him and was waving him over, not wanting to lose their table by running over – even though that's what he wanted to do.

Carlos jumped to his feet and straightened his blue, long-sleeved top. He grinned at Logan and he eyes gazed over the other man's outfit.

"Hi," Carlos said nervously.

"Hey," Logan smiled shyly. "You, uh, you look really nice."

Carlos' smile turned into a beaming grin, "Thank you. Y-You look so hot."

Logan let out a surprised laugh and he blushed. Carlos bit his lip nervously and looked embarrassed over his comment.

"Wow, that—uh. Thank you."

"I'll get you a drink!" Carlos said suddenly, trying to break the awkward tension. What would you like?"

"A beer's fine. Thanks."

Carlos rushed over to the bar and Logan sat down at the table to watch the energetic man in amusement. He thought that Carlos was really sweet and incredibly cute; Logan didn't want this to just be a onetime thing but he just didn't know if he was ready for another relationship just yet. He was also worried that Carlos would run when he found out that Logan had a son.

Carlos returned with their drinks and he watched Logan for a moment, a small smile on his face.

"The cake you made, it was really good."

"You thought so? Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!"

"I've still got some left, but you'll have to make me another one sometime."

"I'd love to! W-What was the good luck for?"

Logan gave him a confused look as he took a sip from his beer, "Sorry?"

"The cake. It said 'good luck'..."

"Oh yeah! Um, I started a new job today."

Carlos seemed genuinely interested in hearing about how Kendall offered him a job at the rink and then happily listen as Logan told him about his first day. He decided not to mention Nate just now though, deciding to wait and see where this date was going. If Carlos didn't want to see him again, then there'd be no point in telling him. But if he did want to see him...then Logan would deal with that when it came to it.

"How long have you worked at the bakery?"

"I was nineteen, so, two years? My Grandma and Aunt started it and they made me work there too but when I turned twenty, they handed it over to me because I loved it so much."

"They made you work there?"

Carlos shrugged. "They didn't approve of my other career choice," he grumbled.

Logan looked amused, "What was it?"

"I wanted to be a superhero," he admitted.

Logan snorted, "What? That sounds like something Na—" he caught himself quickly and cleared his throat. "It sounds like something a kid would want to do."

Carlos blushed, "I-I've always been childish, I guess. But I just wanted to help people."

Logan smiled and laid his hand on top of Carlos', "I think that's awesome."

Carlos gave him a shy smile and stared at their hands for a moment before looking back up, "You do?"

Logan nodded, "Definitely. I've always wanted to be a doctor."

"A doctor? Well, that's just like a superhero!" Carlos flailed in excitement. "They save lives! Are you going to be one? That'd be so cool!"

"I plan on it...I just can't afford it right now."

"I think you'll make a great doctor."

"You don't even know me," Logan chuckled. "I could be a terrible person."

Carlos shrugged, "Well, you seem really nice and doctors should always be nice."

Carlos started to blush again and Logan couldn't help grinning; he found Carlos adorable.

"Can I get you another drink?" Logan offered.

Carlos nodded excitedly and his eyes followed Logan as he made his way up to the bar. He sighed and sat his chin on his hand, his tongue darting out to wet his lips as his eyes swept over Logan's body.

Logan was soon sitting opposite him again and they quickly jumped into another conversation.

Carlos was in awe over how intelligent Logan was and he felt slightly embarrassed when he didn't understand some of the things that Logan spoke about. But Logan was more than happy to explain anything to him and the Latino listened to every word.

Logan loved Carlos' enthusiasm for everything; he was like an excited little kid. Logan wished that he could have such a positive outlook on life but he found that Carlos' energy was infectious and that he was having a great time with him. That's why he felt so disappointed when he noticed that it was getting late and he would have to start heading home.

Carlos' face fell slightly when Logan told him that he needed to get home but the Latino's smile soon reappeared when Logan agreed to let him walk him home.

"Thank you for coming out with me tonight, Logan," Carlos smiled as they walked down the street.

Logan smiled back at him, "Well, thanks for asking me. I haven't had a proper night out in ages."

"Really? You haven't? Maybe I should ask you out again sometime..."

"Maybe you should," Logan smirked and watched the other man's smile grow.

Carlos walked with Logan all the way up to the door of Kendall's apartment.

Logan looked at him nervously as they stood by the door and he shoved his hands in his pockets.

"Um, I'd invite you in but, uh, I have work in the morning."

"Oh, yeah, me too. I just wanted to make sure that you were alright getting home."

Logan smiled thankfully, "Will you be alright getting home?"

Carlos nodded and gave him a reassuring smile, "I can get a cab."

"Okay...Thanks again, Carlos."

Logan blushed as he locked eyes with the grinning Latino and his hands fidgeted in his pockets. He was surprised how strong his urge to reach out and kiss Carlos was.

Logan jumped when the door to his right suddenly opened and Kendall came stumbling out. His hair was ruffled, his face flustered and he was wearing just a pair of sweatpants that he slept in.

"Logan!" he panted in relief. "I thought I heard voices."

Kendall noticed Carlos and smirked slightly while Logan glared at him for interrupting.

"I'm sorry, Logie, but I really need your help."

Logan sighed and looked back at Carlos apologetically.

"Carlos, I'm sorry. I'll call you, okay?"

"Sure."

"I did have a great time tonight."

"Me too."

"Good night."

"Night."

Logan gave him a quick and awkward wave before he reluctantly followed Kendall into the apartment.

"What the fuck, Kendall?" he snapped as soon as the door was shut.

"I'm sorry!" Kendall apologised again.

Logan finally noticed the shouting that was coming from the sofa and he was shocked to see his son bouncing up and down on the cushions.

"Why is he up?"

Kendall sighed and sheepishly ran his hand through his hair, "That's why I needed your help. H-He had a nightmare and I can't get him back to sleep."

Nate turned his attention away from the television and grinned at his daddy. He climbed off the sofa and came running over.

"Daddy! You home!"

"Hey baby. Yes, I'm home." He smiled at his son as he picked him up to give him a hug, then he turned to Kendall and gave him a hard look, "Why's he so energetic?"

Kendall shrugged nervously, "I dunno! He just came running through and he was upset so I gave him juice and a cookie to try and cheer him up and—"

"You gave him sugar? Kendall!"

"What?" Kendall paled. "Was that wrong?"

Logan winced as Nate started to pull at his hair and giggle as he tried to grab his father's attention, "It'll take forever for him to calm down."

"I'm sorry, Logan. I-I didn't know."

Logan sighed and shook his head, "It's okay. I'll just have to sit with him for a bit."

He carried Nate over to the sofa, stepping over the toys that were scattering all across the floor.

"Did you make all this mess?" he asked his son, raising his eyebrows.

"No," Nate giggled, obviously lying.

Logan just rolled his eyes. He was too tired to fight back, so he just sat down with Nate on his lap. The toddler tried to wriggle out of his grasp, wanting to play instead, but Logan kept a hold of him.

"Come on, Nate. Settle down. It's past your bedtime."

Nate pouted, "No. Toys."

Logan forcefully shook his head, "No. No more playing. Kendall's going to pack your toys away now."

He looked over at the blonde who got the hint and started to gather up the toys that had been carelessly thrown around the apartment by the hyperactive three year old. Logan smirked; it was the least Kendall deserved for bringing his date to an abrupt end.

While Kendall tidied up, Logan had finally managed to get Nate to sit still and he started to tell him a bedtime story. Nate loved his daddy's stories about pretty princesses and deadly dragons, so Logan made sure to include them in tonight's story, hoping the it would make him behave and go to sleep.

Kendall joined them on the sofa and happily listened to Logan's story while Nate snuggled up to his daddy's chest. As he reached the end of his tale, explaining how the dragon was defeated by a brave prince who then swept the princess up onto his horse and they rode off into the sunset together, Logan looked lovingly at his son and smiled with relief when he was finally asleep again. Nate was sucking on his thumb while his other fist tightly held on to the front of Logan's shirt.

"I really am sorry, Logie. I didn't know he'd act like that," Kendall quietly apologised.

"I know, man. It's alright."

"And I'm so sorry for interrupting your date...I just, I heard voices and I was desperate. He was running around and throwing everything and I was scared that he was going to get hurt."

Logan smiled gently and grabbed Kendall's hand, "Don't worry. He's fine. Just don't feed him cookies next time."

"I definitely won't!"

"Good."

Logan looked down at the sleeping boy in his lap and smiled as he carefully stroked his soft, brown hair.

"Did you have fun tonight?" Kendall asked; his eyes also on Nate as he watched him sleep, thankful that he was now silent and not screaming and causing havoc.

"I did," Logan blushed. "Carlos...he—he's really nice."

"Did anything happen?"

Logan shook his head, "No. I—I think I wanted to kiss him though."

"What was stopping you?"

"Oh, just this asshole I'm staying with...We were rudely interrupted," Logan smirked, watching Kendall's face drop.

"Y-You were about to kiss him when I-? Oh, shit. I'm so sorry! Now I feel even worse."

Logan laughed softly, "Don't worry about it."

Kendall still looked guilty but he cleared his throat and forced a smile, "So, you gonna see him again?"

"I think so," Logan smiled, his cheeks flushed.

"That's awesome! And you were worrying about nothing..."

Logan nervously bit his lip and looked back down at his son, "I didn't tell him about Nate though."

"You didn't? Why not?"

"I—I want to see where this relationship's going first...if there's even going to be one."

"There won't be if you lie to him..." Kendall mumbled.

Logan frowned, "I'm not lying. I'm just...There's no point in telling him if he just wants a bit of fun. I don't want to get hurt, thinking it's serious. And I don't want Nate to get attached to someone who's just going to leave."

"You're back to this again?" Kendall sighed. "If you're seeing each other again, he obviously likes you! And he didn't try and get into your pants tonight, did he?"

"No, but still..."

"No buts. He likes you. I saw the way he was drooling over you at the bakery..."

"I just don't see why."

"Logie, you're an amazing guy. Can you not see that?"

Logan shrugged and chewed on his bottom lip, "I—I guess it's just been a while since I've felt good about myself."

Kendall wrapped a comforting arm around Logan's shoulders and leant his forehead against the side of Logan's head, "That's why you should give Carlos a chance. He can make you feel good again. You deserve it."

Logan's eyes sparkled with tears that were threatening to fall. He squeezed them shut and took deep breaths.

"I don't want to get hurt again," he mumbled, his bottom lip quivering as tears slid down his cheeks. "I—I just c-can't handle it."

"Hey," Kendall said softly, making Logan open his eyes and turn his head to face him. "No matter what happens, you'll always have me. I love you, buddy. I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you again."

"But how can you be s-sure of that?"

"Just trust me, okay?" he told the brunette, gently wiping away his tears. "I'm going to look after you."

Careful not to disturb the toddler sleeping on his lap, Logan turned to hug Kendall tightly and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Come on, you should get some sleep," Kendall suggested after finally breaking their embrace.

"Okay...Thank you, Kendall."

"Hey, you don't need to thank me."

Logan smiled and carefully picked up his son, holding him against his chest. Kendall stood up with him and gave him a gentle pat on the back before kissing Logan's forehead.

"You sleep tight, okay?"

"Good night, Kendall."

"Night, Logie."

Kendall watched his best friend leave to go to his bedroom. He let out a heavy sigh as he felt sorry for him. Camille had really hurt him; his first and only relationship had been hell and Kendall was afraid that it had scarred Logan so much that he wouldn't be able to trust anyone again. Kendall just wanted Logan to be happy and he hoped that Carlos could help with that. He knew that the sweet Latino could make Logan, if only he would let him.

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