Ok, so it's really late here but I told you guys that I would make sure I had a few more chapters up this week and since I know I'll be busy until Monday I won't have time to write a lot at any other time. If this chapter turns out kind of crappy I'm really sorry. I'm just tired. Lol. Well, I hope you enjoy it anyways and I love you all! Have a great night!

Kendall POV:

Because James had done all of that nice stuff for me during the weekend I was very happy. He made me feel good and comfortable around him. I knew that when I was with him I would be safe and I wouldn't have to worry about anything hurting me. When he stood up to that guy that was hitting on me it made me feel very loved. Even hours after it happened he kept asking me if I was ok. He was really the sweetest guy that I had ever met in my life and I just didn't want to let him go. It sounded ridiculous when I kept telling myself that I might possibly be kind of in love with him because I had only known him for like a month and we weren't even a thing. I thought that he had liked me but why wouldn't he just ask me out if that was so? He had showed me that he cared about me but that really didn't mean that he wanted us to be an item. As much as I wished he would just come out and say it if he liked me I knew that he wouldn't unless I showed him how much I cared for him too. We had been hanging out for a while now and it almost seemed like we were best friends. He had texted me last night asking if I would be coming to class and if I was coming he wanted to give me a ride so I wouldn't strain myself. I told him that I was fine and that giving me a ride would be completely unnecessary. But it was Monday morning and here I was standing on the sidewalk with my crutches staring at him leaning against his car that was parked in front of the dorms.

I rolled my eyes as he walked up to me and said, "Your chariot awaits." He pointed to his car and added, "I also bought us some fresh coffee before I came here. That is also waiting for you."

I couldn't help but smile at that, "Thanks, James."

He smiled back, "It's no big deal. I just didn't want you to fall down and hurt yourself or something. We need to get you back on your feet and you hurting yourself more is not going to help."

He opened the door for me and I got inside. He took my crutches from me and threw them in the back seat before walking to the other side of the car and getting in. I looked down between our seats and saw a little brown paper bag.

I chuckled, "Blueberry muffins?"

He nodded, "That is exactly what is in there. I didn't want you to go through class with an empty stomach."

I shook my head, "You don't have to do all of this you know."

"What do you mean?"

"The car rides, the coffee, the muffins, carrying me around, making sure I'm able to get from place to place without hurting myself. You don't need to do all of that. I mean I appreciate it and all but the only reason that you feel obligated to do this is because of this stupid injury. It's completely ridiculous for you to think that this is your fault."

He looked at me and put his hand on my knee. "Kendall, I'm not doing all of this because I feel bad for hurting you. I mean I do feel bad about it but that's not why I'm being so nice to you. I am really deeply concerned about you and I want you to know that you're important. Every little thing that I've been doing for you has been done because I want you to know that I care. You make me happy and it takes a lot to do that."

I smiled, "You really mean that?"

He nodded, "Yes. All of it. The only person that has been able to make me truly happy in the past few years is Carlos. You came around and changed everything. I feel so much better when I'm with you and I don't want you to be out of my life just because this class ends. That doesn't have to be the end of us."

"I couldn't agree more. You make me happy too, you know."

"And that means a lot to me. You're a wonderful person and I don't think that people tell you that enough."

I shook my head, "Nobody has ever told me that. Well, unless you count my mom and Logan."

He laughed, "I suppose you could count them if you wanted to. But really we need to make you believe that you're great. Because if you weren't amazing then I wouldn't hang out with you so often. Unlike most of the people in my life I actually want to talk to you."

I chuckled, "Thanks. I like talking to you too."

He smiled, "Good. Now let's get to class so we can eat our muffins. I don't know about you but I'm starving right now."

"Me too."

He revved up the engine and then started to drive. We sat in silence for a few moments before he looked over at me and I asked, "What?"

"Nothing. I was just going to ask you something."

"Well what is it then?"

He shrugged, "I just wanted to know if Logan made you go to the doctors yet to get your knee checked out. If not then I'm going to have to take you myself. You can't hold it off any longer."

I laughed, "Don't worry. Mommy Logan took me to the hospital yesterday."

"And what's wrong? Are you going to be ok?"

"Well, I wasn't going to tell you about it because I figured you would blame yourself somehow."

"Kendall, tell me what's wrong."

I shrugged, "I have a torn meniscus. They did x-rays and all of those stupid tests and the doctor says that it's pretty serious. He told me that when I had my injury in high school I should've gotten surgery on my leg but I never did and now it's made everything all fucked up. I'm supposed to use my crutches until I have my surgery."

"What?! Why wouldn't you tell me something like that?"

"I didn't want you to freak out just like you did. I mean it's not like it's an extreme surgery where I'm going to lose my leg or anything. He said that it's a pretty simple procedure and that I'll be fine a few months after it's done."

He sighed, "When are you getting the operation done?"

"I haven't decided yet. I was advised to get it done as soon as possible but I really don't want to miss any school for something so stupid."

"Kendall! This is not stupid! You really do need to get it done as soon as you can! You should have it done either this week or next week. If you have a problem with missing school then I can go talk to all of your other professors and get the notes and homework from them. I can visit you at the hospital and if you have any questions about what you need to do in the classes then I'll help you with it. Ok? You seriously can't just hold this off. It's not a joke."

I really didn't know what to say because seeing James all protective over me just made me want to melt. He was so cute when he was caring and stuff and I actually just wanted him to keep lecturing me so I could just listen to him all day.

He yelled, "Kendall! Are you even listening to me?"

I nodded, "Yea. I'm listening. I know that I need to get it done but I just…"

"What?"

"I'm scared. I hate hospitals and I know that nothing bad it going to happen during the surgery but I just hate the thought of the doctors and all of that. It freaks me out and I just can't think about it without wanting to throw up."

He smiled, "You're scared?"

"I knew you would think that was ridiculous. I shouldn't have told you."

"What? No! I think it's really cute actually. I used to be scared of hospitals too. The needles and everything just wasn't something that I wanted to be around."

"Really? Then how did you get over your fear?"

He shrugged, "I just kept telling myself that the people there just wanted to help me and that they would do everything that they could to keep me safe."

I whispered, "I honestly just want to be able to wake up after my surgery and see people that I love surrounding me. I want to know that people care enough to be by my side after something so scary."

"And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I'm sure a bunch of people would show up if you were there. You don't have to worry about something like that. There are plenty of people that would love to be by your side through everything."

I smiled, "Thanks James. You somehow always make everything better."

"Anything for you Kendall."

We smiled at each other and he parked the car and once again, even though I protested, he carried me and my crutches all the way to our destination. I could get used to something like this. And I was hoping that I would actually be able to.

Logan POV:

It was almost noon and I only had a few minutes until my teacher let me out of class. I didn't necessarily have to stay for the whole lecture but I didn't want to be rude and just walk out like some of my classmates did. He wrote the last problem on his white board and after he showed us how to solve it he released us. I grabbed my school supplies off of the desk and jammed it all into my backpack before rushing out of the classroom to go to the diner. I picked up my phone and ordered some chicken tenders and a side of fries so I could pick them up on my way to see Carlos at work. I had decided that I wanted to surprise him with lunch at his work and I knew that his break started at 12:30 when the kids got to go to the cafeteria and then outside for recess. I quickly made my way to my truck and started the engine. I now had twenty minutes until his break started and I didn't want to waste any time that I had with him. I knew that I was going to miss a class but I honestly didn't care at this point. I just wanted to spend some time with my boyfriend and give him a bunch of kisses. I smiled at the thought of kissing him again.

Even though it had only been a few days since I had seen him last it was killing me that I didn't see him more. He was so damn cute and every time I saw him I just couldn't help but smile. He had a special thing about him that just made me want to melt. I pulled into the parking lot of the diner and quickly paid for the food. I ran back to my truck and got in rushing to see Carlos. When I was about five minutes away from the elementary school my phone started ringing.

"Hello?"

"Hey babe. How's school?"

I smiled, "It's good. How's work going?"

"I just got on break. I'm starving."

"Well maybe you should grab something from the cafeteria to eat. That should hold you over."

I could practically see him shaking his head, "No way. I feel like I haven't eaten in ages. I think I'm gonna go out to eat. I've been wanting to try this new place down the street. I hear that they have some amazing stuff there."

"Uh, yea. Then maybe you should go there."

I pulled into the parking lot and parked my truck.

"Are you driving or something?"

"Umm…no. Why?"

"I swear I just heard a car door slam."

I walked up to the front door of the school and said, "Nope. You must be hearing things. I have to go back to class but I'll see you soon."

"Ok darling. Bye."

"Bye."

I hung up and made my way to the desk where an old woman with a big smile on her face was sitting. "Hello young man. May I help you?"

I nodded, "Uh, yes. Can you please tell me which room Mr. Garcia is in?"

She looked down at a piece of paper and moved here finger down a list of names. "Oh, here we go. His class is in room 56. May I ask why you would like to know?"

I held up the paper bag of food, "I brought him lunch."

She smiled, "Alright, if you take a right out of this door and then keep walking straight you'll find him. His room is the last one on the right."

I flashed her a smile, "Thank you."

I walked out of the office and headed in the direction that she had told me to go. The school wasn't too big so it didn't take me very long to reach the room. I looked in through the little window on the door and saw him putting some papers away that were on his desk. He had a big smile on his face and I hoped that he wouldn't mind me dropping in for a little while. I slowly opened the door and said, "Knock knock."

He looked over and smiled at me, "Logie!" He ran up to me and gave me a big hug and a quick kiss before asking, "What are you doing here? I thought you were supposed to be in class right now."

I shrugged, "Well, yea I am but I wanted to bring you lunch."

"Aww…you didn't have to do that."

"It's chicken tenders and fries."

His eyes lit up, "Yes! You're the best! I've been craving this!"

I chuckled, "I know. You told me on Saturday that you really wanted some but the only place that you really liked them was the diner. So there you go. Your favorite chicken tenders."

He smiled and hugged me again, "You are absolutely amazing Logan. I don't know what I would do without you."

I smiled back, "Well, you wouldn't be all happy about your lunch."

"That's for sure!"

He sat down at his desk and motioned for me to set across from him. He ripped open the paper bag and took out the Styrofoam box that held his beloved food in it. He inhaled the scent of the fried food and opened the box before grabbing a hand full of fries and shoving them into his mouth.

"Mmm…delicious."

I laughed, "I'm glad that you're satisfied with my choice of food. If you hadn't said anything about it then I wouldn't have even known what to get you."

"I'm sure anything that you would have brought me would be excellent. I can tell that you just know me so well already."

"Well, I'm trying."

He smiled, "Oh! Do you want to come over tonight? I understand if you have some studying to do or whatnot but if you're free then I would love to cook you some dinner or something."

"I would love that. I can finish all of my homework before you get off of work anyways. It'll be easy."

He exclaimed, "Yay! I was hoping that you would say that! I already bought all of the stuff to make dinner."

I laughed, "You could've just texted me and asked before you bought all of the stuff without knowing if I would actually be able to make it."

"I guess I never thought of that." He shrugged, "Oh well. I get to spend the whole night with my Logie!"

I chuckled, "I can't wait!"

"Good! Now come eat some of this with me. I don't' want you to starve."

I smiled and moved my chair over to sit next to him. He picked up a piece of chicken and held it up to my face. I took a bite out of it and hummed. He was right, this was the best chicken ever. And I was happy to share it with the best boyfriend that anyone could ever have.

James POV:

"Ok, so if you just multiply these two then you'll get the right answer."

He yelled, "I get it now! Thanks James. I didn't know you were so good at math."

"I'm not good at all of it. Some of it is just a little easier for me to understand. If you need any more help with any of this then just let me know and I'll try my best to make you understand."

"Thanks. You're a much better teacher than my math professor."

I shrugged, "Well I am a teacher. It's kind of what I do."

"So umm…while you're here I want to kind of sing you something. I mean you've done so much for me lately that I figured I could repay you somehow."

I smiled, "You don't have to if you don't want to."

"I do want to."

"Then that's wonderful because I really do want to hear you sing."

He chuckled, "Alright. It's not going to be that good because I just learned how to play it and everything so bear with me."

"I'm sure it'll be amazing."

He grabbed his guitar and tuned it before clearing his throat and playing the first note. I smiled as I watched him. He looked so at peace and it made me happy that he could find something other than hockey that meant so much to him. Playing was such a great outlet and it was something that he could actually pour his emotions into. It had always helped me throughout my life and it was good to know that it could help him too.

When he sang the first few words I swear that I could have died. His voice was so perfect and I could listen to him sing all day long.

"You've got that smile, that only heaven can make.

I pray to god every day, that you keep that smile.

Yeah you are my dream, there's not a thing I won't do.

I'll give my life up for you, because you are my dream.

And baby, everything that I have is yours, you will never go cold or hungry.

I'll be there when you're insecure, let you know that you're always lovely.

Boy, cause you are the only thing that I've got right now.

One day when the sky is falling I'll be standing right next to you,

Right next to you.

Nothing will ever come between us, Cause I'll be standing right next to you,

Right next to you."

After the first verse and chorus of the song I was completely taken aback. I couldn't get over how lovely his voice sounded and for the first few lines of the next verse I was finding it hard to pay attention. I loved the way he looked so relaxed when he was singing and I knew that everything that he sang was sung with deep emotion.

"-make my life complete.

Just to have your eyes on little me, That'd be mine forever.

And baby, everything that I have is yours, you will never go cold or hungry.

I'll be there when you're insecure, let you know that you're always lovely.

Boy, cause you are the only thing that I've got right now.

Once day when the sky is falling, I'll be standing right next to you.

Right next to you.

Nothing will ever come between us, cause I'll be standing right next to you,

Right next to you.

We're made for one another, me and you.

And I have no fear, I know we'll make it through.

One day when the sky is falling, I'll be standing right next to you.

Ohh ohh ohh ohhhh.

One day when the sky is falling, I'll be standing right next to you,

Right next to you.

Nothing will ever come between us, I'll be standing right next to you,

Right next to you.

Stand by my side, when the sky falls.

Oh baby, I'll be there."

He paused for a second and then continued,

"You've got that smile, that only heaven can make.

I pray to god every day, to keep you forever."

The last lines of the song were filled with emotion and life. I couldn't believe how amazing of a singer he was. He was wonderful and I hoped that one day I would get to hear more of it.

"That was amazing Kendall." It was barely audible when I spoke but I knew he could hear me from the blush that appeared on his face.

He whispered, "You really think so?"

I nodded, "I know so."

He smiled and even though my mind was telling me to back away my body wouldn't let me. I leaned in close to him and gave him a kiss. His lips against mine felt even better than the first time. I could feel every single emotion that he was feeling and I could kiss him forever. I wanted to kiss him forever. We pulled apart and he looked at me. His eyes looked different. They were glowing with something that hadn't been there before and that's when I realized that I was in love with Kendall Knight.

Ta da! I'm exhausted! Lmao. I hope you guys liked that because honestly I'm like falling asleep on my keyboard right now. I think it's time for bed after I upload this. The song was Next to You by Alex Goot. One of my personal favorites. I just figured that it would be a song that Kendall would sing to James at this point because that's pretty much how he feels. Anyways, let me know what you think. I'll try to update again sometime this week! I love you all! Goodnight!