James/Carlos Age: 16

"How are you feeling?'' James asked a sick and pale Carlos. The little Latino looked up and shrugged. He had just come home from the hospital. The poor boy had become very sick with tonsillitis and had to have his tonsils removed.

"My throat really hurts.'' Carlos rasped out.

"Well maybe you should take some more of the antibiotics. That should help.'' James said grabbing two small pills and a bottle of water. He gave them to Carlos who toke them quickly. Tears pricked his vision when the pills scrapped against his sore throat. James Immediately noticed and sat down on the bed.

"What's wrong baby?'' James questioned. Carlos lifted his head and swallowed the tears.

"It just really hurts.'' Carlos whined. James could hear the pain in his soft voice.

"Oh 'Litos.'' James brought the younger boy into a hug and started to rub his back. "I know, the medicine should start working soon. For now try and get some rest.'' James commanded gently.

"Will you stay with me?'' Carlos asked innocently.

"Of course.'' James replied, helping the sick boy lie down. James got them both situated, with Carlos' head on his chest and an arm around his waist. The tall brunette pulled the blanket up and settled down. He gently ran his hand up and down Carlos' back hoping to help some of the pain.

Not even five minutes later cute, soft snores escaped the boy's lips. James carefully slipped out of the bed and situated a pillow behind Carlos' head. He headed downstairs to the living room. Once he entered the large room he noticed Kendall and Logan standing in the kitchen, very dressed up.

"Hey how's Carlos doing?'' Kendall asked when he saw James.

"Fine. His throat's in a lot of pain, but other than that he's fine.'' James explained.

"Well me and Logan are gonna go to the new dinner theater downtown, so we might be home around 11:30. You think you'll be okay to watch over him?'' Kendall questioned.

''Yeah, You guys have fun. I'll see you later.'' James said reassuring them.

"Alright, call us if anything happens.'' Logan said as they walked out the door. James let out a sigh and walked into the living room. It felt so weird for the apartment to be so quiet, James almost hated it. He sat down on the couch and that's when his stomach decided to act like a dying wail. He stood up again and chose to make a sandwich and watch some t.v.

James finished his sandwich and decided to go check on Carlos. When he walked in he saw Carlos on his side. James thought he was sleeping, that is until he heard soft whimpers coming from the bed. He quietly tiptoed to the bed and was kind of shocked to see crystal tears making their way down the boy's face.

" 'Litos?'' James asked worried for his boyfriend. Carlos immediately stopped and shook his head. "Carlos something is obviously wrong. Please tell me so I can help you.'' James begged.

Carlos glanced up and mumbled, "My th-throat hurts.''

"Oh, it's okay baby.'' James replied as he sat down on the bed. Carlos rested his head on James' chest.

"M-make it s-stop Jamie.'' Carlos pleaded. James' heart broke at his words. The tall brunette had no idea what to do. He hated seeing the normally happy, hyper Latino so broken and upset. Suddenly an idea came to his head. He stood up and turned to leave, but a hand stopped him from going. He turned back to see the broken expression on Carlos' face. He didn't want James to leave him alone.

"I'm only going to be gone for a few minutes.'' James said reading the boy's thoughts.

"B-but I don't wanna b-be alone.'' Carlos whimpered.

"Carlos you're gonna be okay.'' James tried to say.

"Don't leave me!'' Carlos cried, wincing as the pain surged up his throat. James could tell he was distressed, so he picked up the sick boy and carried him to the couch. He then put a pillow behind his head and covered him with a blanket. James proceeded to the kitchen to make some soup.

About 15 minutes later James had sufficiently heated the soup and poured it into a bowl for Carlos. He made his way to the living room and sat the bowl down on the coffee table. The strong boy helped Carlos sit up then grabbed the tomato soup. Carlos took it and ate some of it. but as soon as the hot soup touched his sore throat he pushed it away.

"Carlos you have to eat it.'' James explained pushing it back.

"No it hurts.'' Carlos whined, pushing it to James.

"Come on, you have to eat something.'' James commanded.

"No!'' Carlos shoved it back, sending the hot soup into James' lap.

"Ahhh.'' James yelled when the hot soup burned a place that no boy should have hot soup on. Carlos looked at the mess and felt tears spring to his eyes. He felt bad for doing that, but it really hurt his throat. James saw the tears swimming in those chocolate eyes. He couldn't stay mad at Carlos no matter how much it hurt.

" 'Litos it's okay, I know you didn't mean to do it.'' James spoke softly

"I'm so sorry.'' Carlos whispered.

"It's okay.'' James murmured

"I'm really really sorry Jamie.'' Carlos whimpered

"Sh, stop apologizing. I'm not mad.'' James said as he kissed Carlos' hot forehead. "I'm gonna go change real quick.'' James said as he went up the stars. When he entered the room he pulled on a fresh pair of sweatpants and pulled out his cell phone.

"Hello?'' Logan answered

"Hey Logan sorry to interrupt you, but Carlos won't eat anything because it hurts his throat and I don't know what to do.'' James said.

"Do we need to come home.'' Logan asked. James heard laughing in the background and felt bad for intruding on their date.

"No, I just don't know what to do.'' James said a little stressed.

"James we can come home if you need us to.'' Logan whispered.

"No really, I just need to know what to do.'' James asked

"Well, have you tried ice cream?" Logan questioned.

"Actually no I haven't.'' James replied.

"Try that and if that doesn't help please call me back.'' Logan said.

"Alright, thanks Logan.'' James hung up and headed back downstairs, passing the little Latino.

"what are you doin?'' Carlos asked when he saw James go into the kitchen.

"You'll see.'' James answered getting out the vanilla ice cream.

Once the ice cream had melted he got out a bowl and scooped some of it. He brought it to the couch and Carlos' eyes lit up. James could have sworn his eyes where as bright maybe even brighter than the sun.

"Thank you Jamie.'' Carlos said taking the bowl and enjoying the cool feel of ice cream on his swollen, raw throat.

"No problem.'' James leaned in and gave him another kiss on the forehead.

As soon as the ice cream was gone Carlos sat the bowl down on the table and relaxed into James' arms. The brunette pulled a blanket around both of them and was happy that Carlos' throat was no longer in pain.

"Why?'' Carlos asked.

"why what?'' James responded a bit confused.

"Why do you love me so much?'' Carlos looked up at James with big brown eyes.

"Because ever since we were young you always looked after us and loved us. I love you because I can't imagine anyone else in my arms. And I love you because you always make me smile even when I'm having the worst day.'' James replied tiredly.

"I love you too Jamie.'' Carlos mumbled as sleep took over his weak body.

And that's how Kendall and Logan found them. Both snoring as loud as they could and wrapped up in each others limbs. They had never seen something so precious and endearing in their lives.

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