Kendall carried Logan to the car that Mrs Knight was sitting in and sat him in his seat. He was still shivering, but not as violently and the doctor had decided it would be more comfortable for him at home. Kendall then went back to get Carlos who was sitting in his wheelchair and wheel him over to the car. He wasn't happy about being in a wheelchair but he didn't complain, he knew it would get him nowhere. With Mrs Knight's help they got Carlos into the front seat as there was more room in the front for his broken leg and James finally came back after signing Logan and Carlos out and picking up the prescription for all of the tablets Logan and Carlos were going to need. Kendall got into the middle seat and James climbed in carefully after. They were all silent all that could be heard was the car's engine, Logan's raspy breathing and the occasional whimper from Carlos because he had leant against his shoulder. As they drove towards the Palm Woods Mrs Knight tried to make the occasional bit on conversation but failed to strike up one that lasted more than 2 sentences.
They arrived at the Palm woods and Kendall, James and Logan climbed out. Kendall helped Carlos out and got him into his wheelchair and finally they were all out.
"Okay, guys I'm going to the chemist to get these tablets, I'll be back in about an hour, and there are extra blankets in the cupboard if you need them" Mrs Knight said, climbing back into the car. Kendall smiled
"Okay, thanks mum, see you later" And with that she was gone. Kendall sighed "James, you couldn't push Carlos could you? I think I'm gonna have to carry Logan" Logan's knees were wobbly and he could barely stand. James bit his lip
"Uh.. If Carlos is okay with it..." Kendall looked at Carlos
"Are you?"
"I suppose so" He replied. James sighed and walked over, taking hold of the back and pushing it towards the lobby. Kendall picked Logan up and held him close following closely behind James and Carlos.
As they walked into the lobby they heard people talking about them and gasping as they saw the state Logan and Carlos were in. Camille ran over to Kendall and Logan
"WHATS WRONG WITH LOGAN?" she demanded. Kendall sighed as Logan tightened his grip on Kendall
"He has pneumonia, He needs rest, so I'm taking him up to the apartment" Kendall walked away quickly as Camille started to freak out
"PNEUMONIA? PNEUMONIA? HOW CAN YOU TELL ME THAT AND JUST WALK AWAY? COME BACK HERE KENDALL" Kendall jumped in the elevator with Carlos and James and the four headed up to their apartment. Camille had a crush on Logan and wasn't afraid to show it either, however pissed off Kendall got when she was around him. Logan nuzzled his nose into Kendall's neck when he realised how tense Kendall was
"baby you know I don't like her like that anymore" Kendall sighed
"I know... I just..." Logan kissed his neck gently
"I love you Kendall, and only you" Kendall smiled and kissed Logan's lips gently. James' heart ached as he watched the two kiss and he had to fight to put up his usual mask. The elevator stopped and they all got out and headed down the corridor to 2j all oblivious to James hurt expression. He never realised just how much he liked Logan, and even after everything that had happened in the past day or two he still found himself staring at Logan's perfect face in awe. They stopped at the front door and James opened it and wheeled Carlos in, leaving room for Kendall to bring in Logan without hitting his feet or head on the doors. James closed the door and watched as Kendall laid Logan out on the sofa and sat with him, stroking his cheek. He sighed and crossed the room over to Carlos
"need any help?" James asked quietly
"Yeah..." James held out his hand and Carlos took it, trying to stand up on one foot. James pulled Carlos closer and held onto him so he wouldn't fall over and smiled slightly. Carlos got lost in James' eyes unintentionally and found himself melting into him. Their lips almost touched but Carlos pulled back
"I'm sorry James I... I can't do this..." James swallowed hard
"Its fine... I've got to make it up to you, I get it." Carlos sighed and hopped over the sofa carefully. James stood there and covered his face with his hands. Carlos eyes started to sting with tears but he couldn't cry. Kendall patted him and James on the shoulder as he went to get blankets for Logan and Carlos.
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Kendall rubbed Logan on the back as he started coughing again. Carlos was sitting next to Kendall and he looked concerned but was in too much pain to move to look at Logan properly. James was sitting on the floor by Carlos' legs staring at the TV, trying to keep his mask up. He was never very good at hiding things and this time wasn't any different. Logan snuggled up into Kendall as his cough turned to raspy deep breathing that made Logan whimper with every breath.
"I'm surprised you haven't caught it Kendall" James mumbled. Kendall rolled his eyes
"Even if I had I wouldn't care" James sighed
"He had the flu, you still kissed him, you should have it, but you don't" Kendall smirked
"What like you caught the cold off me?" James' eyes widened as the memory flooded his mind. Kendall had had a cold and James insisted that a make out session would be the perfect cure but soon found he was stuck in bed with a cold too. Kendall chuckled
"I just have an awesome immune system" James turned to look at Kendall
"seriously?" Kendall nodded
"Yepp" James rolled his eyes
"You've had a cold more than all of us put together, you've had tonsillitis before AND you had the period where you got all those headaches" Kendall poked his tongue out at James and turned back to the TV. Carlos yawned and went to stretch but changed his mind when he felt his back start to ache more. Kendall gave him a sympathetic look and the turned to Logan to find he had drifted off to sleep. Kendall smiled at Logan and looked back at Carlos
"You okay dude?" Carlos nodded shook his head and looked at James who was still staring at the TV. Kendall put his free arm round Carlos
"It'll be okay, you two will sort it out" Kendall heard James let out a tiny sigh and Carlos looked up at Kendall with a hopeful look. He wanted things to be okay but he couldn't just forgive James like that. He wasn't one to hold grudges but this time he had to.
Carlos yawned and looked up at Kendall
"Hey could you help me get to bed?"Kendall nodded and carefully laid Logan's head down on one of the pillows and helped Carlos up. Kendall looked at James who just nodded and smiled. Kendall picked Carlos up and carried him to the bedroom.
"You want me to get James or something to help you get changed or are you okay?" Carlos sighed
"I'm fine on my own, thanks by the way" Kendall smiled
"That's ok. I'll see you in the morning" Kendall placed Carlos' pyjama's on the bed and left him to change.
He walked in and sat back down on the couch
"okay James. Drop it" James turned to look at Kendall
"Drop what?"
"The act James. I know you too well to know that this whole 'couldn't care less' thing is just an act" James sighed
"Meaning?"
"I know you like Logan, I know you like me, and I know you like Carlos" James swallowed hard and bit his lip
"And your point?"
"Sort it out James... Your just hurting yourself and it hurts me to see you go through it. Carlos is really cut up, he's waiting for you to make a move to show you love him, and a quick kiss isn't going to show him that. He's not as stupid as you may think"
"I know he's not stupid Kendall." Kendall sighed
"you really want to know how to win him back?" James turned his entire body towards him
"If you know how, tell me." Kendall smirked
"You have to do something extra special and I'm not just talking date special" A look of thought appeared on James' face followed by a smile
"Thanks Kendall" Kendall was confused but smiled anyway
"That's alright" James stood up and didn't let the smile leave his face
"are you sleeping in here tonight?" Kendall nodded
"Can i use your room? You know, because of Carlos..." Kendall sighed and nodded
"Yeah, use my bed not Logan's though" James smiled
"Thanks" and with that he was gone.
