Kendall/Carlos as friends; Age: 17
Carlos Garcia awoke to an annoying alarm going off from the other side of the room. Carlos reached behind him and grabbed his pillow and chucked it at James who had not awoken yet. That was until a pillow hit him right in his perfect face.
"Hey!'' James screeched as he threw it back to Carlos.
"Guys time to get up. It's Friday and I want to get off early so we can start our video game night.'' Kendall shouted from outside the door.
"Alright we're up.'' James answered. "Come on Carlos, we gotta go.'' James swung his legs over the bed and promptly left the room. Carlos just moaned and rolled over. He felt like someone had cooked him alive and his head pounded in his skull. He just wanted to sleep.
"Carlos, get up." Kendall called again. Even though Carlos felt horrible he knew he had to get up. Gustavo would rip their head off if they didn't come in. Carlos rolled out of bed and stumbled to the door.
"Whoa, you okay buddy?'' Kendall asked once he saw the pale Latino.
"Yeah, tired.'' Carlos answered, deciding not to tell him. They always took care of him when he got sick. He didn't want to burden them with his problems anymore. Besides they had a lot to prepare for with the tour coming up and the release of their new album.
Carlos quickly jumped in the shower and hurriedly put on his clothes. They all headed out, but not before Logan stopped the poor boy.
" 'Litos are you feeling okay?'' Logan questioned.
"I'm fine.'' Carlos said trying to reassure him with a smile. Logan, however, seemed unconvinced.
"You sure?'' Logan asked reaching out to touch his forehead. Carlos ducked away and pushed his hand back.
"I'm fine Logie. Can we go now?'' Logan was about to abject when he heard Kendall call for them. Logan nodded his head as they walked out.
"Dogs I want you all to focus. If I see anyone off task YOU'RE FIRED!" Gustavo yelled. The boys hustled to their starting dance pose as Mr.X began the instruction.
Carlos was having a hard time following the rest of the guys because his head was spinning so much. He accidentally bumped into Kendall sending them both crashing to the floor.
"Alright I've seen enough, take an xbreak.'' Mr.X said a little frustrated. Three worried eyes landed on the small Latino.
"Carlos what's going on? You haven't been this bad since the first day we started.'' James stated.
"I'm just a little dizzy and tired, but I'm fine.'' Carlos tried to reassure.
"At least sit down.'' Logan said, pushing Carlos down on the couch.
About five minutes later Mr.X came back into the room and resumed the lesson. After Carlos' small break and three worried big brothers, Carlos knew he would have to keep hiding it. Everyone would be super stressed if the had to take care of him. He continued to dance, trying to do his best, but sadly Carlos kept getting worse and felt even more dizzy as the world swam around in his eyes and fell on his butt.
"Carlos, please follow my EXact steps.'' Mr.X was getting even more frustrated with him now.
"Can we take a break?'' Carlos asked weakly. Without waiting for and answer, He made his way out the door and outside to the cool November air, which felt like heaven on his burning skin. Meanwhile three boys stood confused in the middle of the room.
"You think he's okay?'' James asked.
"I don't know. I think he's sick, but he wouldn't let me feel his forehead.'' Logan said.
"I'm gonna go check on him.'' Kendall walked out the same way he saw Carlos go. He found the small Latino resting on a metal bar near the back entrance.
" 'Litos?'' Kendall called, no response.
" 'Litos what's wrong?'' Still no answer. Kendall slowly walked over, careful not to startle him
''Carlos, what's going on?'' he asked as he rested his hand on Carlos' shoulder
"I just needed some air. I'm fine.'' Carlos replied. Kendall swore he heard a crack in the boy's voice, realizing he must have been crying.
"No you're not. You are not the same energetic Carlos I know. You're never this clumsy when it comes to dance.'' Kendall leaned foreword and pressed a hand to Carlos' forehead. A small gasp escaped his lips when he felt the sick boy's scorching flesh.
"Oh 'Los.'' Kendall cooed as he wrapped his arms around the feverish boy. Carlos buried his head in the blonde's neck, not caring anymore about them finding out. He just wanted his big brother to take care of him and make him feel better like he always.
"Why didn't you tell us you felt bad?'' Kendall asked. Carlos shrugged his shoulders.
"Well lets not worry about that right now. Let's get you home.'' Kendall wrapped an arm around him and they both walked back to the practice room.
"Oh my god, Carlos are you okay?'' James and Logan both practically ran over to the shaking boy. Logan felt his head and shuddered. He should have known Carlos wasn't okay.
"What's going on!'' Gustavo yelled when he saw the boys huddled in a small group
"Carlos is sick.'' James explained
"I don't care! Get back to practice. We have a tour coming in THREE WEEKS!.'' Gustavo screamed.
"No.'' Logan spoke up.
"What?'' Gustavo said shocked.
"I said NO! Carlos is freakin sick and could faint at any moment and you have the nerve to tell us to get back to dance. Are you completely insane, I will not stand here and let my best friend black out from his sickness.'' Logan finished his rant and smirked when Gustavo didn't answer.
''Fine! But you and James are staying here for back talking me. Kendall can take him home. I want three hours of vocals, go!'' Gustavo yelled and walked away.
"Go Logan.'' Kendall teased. Logan turned bright red. Everyone knew Logan never back talked unless you made him really mad, like REALLY mad.
"Whatever, just get home and take care of him.'' Kendall nodded and helped the sick boy to the limo.
They pulled up to the Palmwood's and Carlos barley had enough strength to heave himself out of the limo and through the lobby with Kendall's help.
"Alright just stay here and I'll be right back.'' Kendall said as Carlos laid on the couch. A few minutes later Kendall came back carrying a blanket, pillow, thermometer, and some medicine. He stuck the thermometer in the his little brother's mouth.
"One oh three point eight.'' Kendall read aloud. ''That's really high buddy, let's get that down. He pored a cup of medicine and help Carlos drink it. Then settled a blanket and pillow around him.
"Will you stay her with me?'' Carlos asked.
"Sure baby bro.'' Kendall said as he pulled Carlos' head in his lap and turned the t.v. on. Suddenly a question popped in his head.
"Why didn't you tell anyone 'Litos?'' Kendall asked a tired Latino.
"I-I didn't w-want you guys t-to stress over m-my problems.'' Carlos said brokenly. Kendall's eyes widened and he pulled the boy to his chest.
"Oh, Carlos. You know that you're more important than any music could ever be.'' Kendall whispered.
"I know, b-but I didn't w-want y-you to get in t-trouble.'' Carlos whimpered as tears stained his face. He quickly buried his head in Kendall sturdy chest, feeling a little relived when Kendall started running his finger through his hair.
"Carlos, I don't care what Gustavo has to say. You are so much more important than him. You're my little brother and I promised to always protect my friends. I could care less for what Gustavo had to say. I love you and I never want to see you hurting.'' Kendall replied.
"Really?'' Carlos asked innocently.
"Really.'' Kendall responded as he planted a brotherly kiss to his forehead. ''Now get some sleep.'' Kendall commanded gently. Carlos relaxed as he nuzzled his head in Kendall's chest, feeling protected and loved in his big brothers arms.
Alright another one done. This was for Anonymous Skrtle, I hope you enjoyed that. Also thanks you guys for suggesting and reviewing. It makes me smile when I see these great reviews. Alright so I'm gonna talk now. The next one coming up is Kendall/Logan yes it is a slash
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Alright I am going to be doing a question at the bottom of my author's note now. You don't have to answer I just that I would give it a try
Question 1. What is your most embarrassing moment that happened in high school or middle school.
Answer: In high school, My crush was sitting at a different table at lunch while I sat with my friends. One of them dared me to go steal his drink so he would chase me back to our table. Well being the dare devil I am, I got up and got to his table. While he was talking to someone I took his drink and tapped him on the shoulder then ran like heck. Unfortunately being the stupid person I am I tripped and pink milk spilled all over my shirt. I ran to the bathroom and cried my eyes out. When I came out about 20 minutes later he was standing by the doorway and he could tell I had been crying so he hugged me. But I still don't have the nerve to tell him I like him even though we went through all that. =/
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