Chapter 11

Sorry about the delay in the chapter, it took me forever to write -_-

I really need to wrap up this story, I just don't seem to have the heart to do it. But it needs to be done soon, this chapter is just weird. I have no idea where I'm going with this anymore. It's like I sit at the computer and all this word vomit comes out, and then I produce this chapter. So tell me what you think.

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When Logan woke up next he noticed two major things were wrong. His head was pounding (not in the good way) and the back of his throat was stinging. Fantastic, he thought. When was this cold going to leave? Although he did imagine this is what you get when you haven't been properly sick in years. Eventually your body is going to crack a fit and say, 'you're going to be sick whether you like it or not'.

Logan rolled on his side and buried his head further into the uncomfortable hospital pillow. He didn't want to wake up and face the world just yet. He knew as soon as he opened his eyes, it would be complicated again. Logan's life has never been simple, but it had never been over complex.

Except now.

At the moment his dad was being weird, his best friends were being weird and his best friend's mom was being weird. Everything was just too damn weird for him at the moment.

Well, possibly weird wasn't the right word for it. Either way though, things were complicated. He was now expected to accept a man in his life he has been trying years to forget. His best friends aren't happy with the arrangement, they were worried, and his best friend's mom is just being too affectionate for his liking. Although he imagined she was just being a mom.

Damn it, things were too complicated and opening his eyes meant that he would have to face these complications. Enjoying the silence for a little while longer wouldn't be a crime.

But why was it so quiet? Logan couldn't remember when he had fallen asleep, although he was sure everybody had been in the room when he did. Even though he knew they tried to keep the noise level down for him while he was sleeping, they usually failed. His three best friends were not known for their ability to stay quite. In fact they were known for the complete opposite. Teachers often dreaded if they were unfortunate enough to get two of the boys in their class. If they happened to get three or all of them they would usually just give up within a few weeks. Logan didn't pride himself in being a distruptance to the class. In fact he tried hard not to be, he always tried his best and got exceptional grades. However Logan didn't really have to try all that hard to get good grades in school. So when Carlos and Kendall thought it was a good idea to see just what would burn in Science, he had already down all his work so he was all for it. He was also all for the time him and James had a paper plane competition in English. It was James idea to make paper planes, but it was his idea to throw them at the fan and see how far they would go.

People were often surprised when they found this out about Logan. He was the quiet, clever boy who excelled in almost every subject. Sure, he was good-looking, smart, played hockey, and was even pretty good at music. But he just wasn't like the other three. He was good at almost anything but not as daring as them. Kendall, James and Carlos oozed confidence. This is what made them so popular.

So when Logan started hanging out with the three most people guys in the school people were confused. Almost shocked as to why they would choose to befriend the boy. But Kendall, James and Carlos saw something that everybody else didn't. They saw that Logan was smart which meant he would come up with plans that would always end in victory. They saw he was small but would speed on the ice. They saw he was quiet but once comfortable would open up. They saw he was timid but could be just as daring as the three of them. They saw a best friend.

If it wasn't for the three boys Logan would be friendless his entire school life. Instead these boys took a chance and struck a perfect cord. Logan was fun, loud, smart and loyal. And when provoked enough just as crazy as the three of them. People may be surprised at the unlikeliest of the friendship, but too the four of them it made more sense than breathing.

Logan groaned as his head started to pound harder, he buried it farther into the pillow trying to block out the pain.

"Loge, you good?"

He felt a hand on his shoulder and decided it was now or never to wake up. He spun around and found the person in the room with him was none other than James Diamond. He honestly would have thought his Dad or Kendall would be sitting in the chair next to his bed.

He looked around the room despite his spinning head and realized no one else was around. Just James sitting in the chair next to his hospital bed, legs crossed and a fashion magazine on his lap. James smiled reassuringly at him and Logan wondered why some people misjudged James when they first met him. James was honestly one of the most caring people Logan knew. He was different to Kendall or Carlos. James didn't act big brotherly to Logan, sure he protected Logan and made sure he was always alright. But James always treated him as an equal.

Not that Kendall or Carlos didn't, they were his best friends and he loved them. But James didn't necessarily see Logan as one who constantly needed to be looked after or protected. He just naturally did it when needed. Kendall was always looking out for him, constantly checking to make sure he was okay. And sure, he loved him for it. It was nice to have someone who cared enough about you to want you to be safe 24/7. But James wasn't always watching Logan's back. If he needed help he was there in a heartbeat. But James treated everybody as equal. Nobody was below him, which meant no one was ever weaker or less cool then he was. That was one thing Logan loved most about James, and something he thought Kendall could use to learn. To James people were all the same, sometimes they needed help and sometimes they didn't. Either way they all deserve a chance.

People as good looking as James were often misjudged at first. People automatically assumed that because they were so good looking they must be mean, conceded, rude and arrogant. However Logan had known James for over half his life and not once would he have ever described him as that.

James was just too damn caring for his own good.

"Where is everybody?" Logan asked.

James smiled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly, "How are you feeling?"

James was ignoring the question. Something he did when he was trying to hide something. One thing Logan had also learnt about James was that he was a terrible liar. He couldn't lie to save his life. It sucked for him, but was great when Logan was trying to get information about him.

"I'm fine. Where is everyone?" Logan asked again.

James laughed, "I know you're lying, you've been tossing and turning in your sleep for about half an hour. Which means you're not feeling well or there's something on your mind," he smirked and casually flicked through his magazine.

Logan blushed and looked down, maybe he had been friends with these guys too long, "Well I'm in a hospital bed so it's the best place to get better right?"

James shrugged showing off his famous 'James Diamond gorgeous smile', "Good point I suppose."

"So what happened?" Logan asked sitting up in his bed.

"What do you mean what happened?" James asked nervously, his voice cracking.

Logan rolled his eyes, "Seriously James, don't bother trying to avoid or ignore me. Just say it."

James grinned and looked down at his magazine, "I never can lie well can I?"

"You're easier to read then a book,"

"A pretty book though?" James grinned.

Logan laughed, "Sure."

"Okay then," James said giving in, "There was a fight."

Logan's heart dropped, "What happened?"

James sighed, "Kendall had a go at your dad," He said almost inaudibly.

Logan sighed he'd be lying if he hadn't thought that was coming.

"Your dad said something and then Kendall went nuts. Saying stuff about how his never been there for you before, how does now change anything, and he wasn't there during all the times he should have been. But we were there during everything and we were there picking up the pieces. Not that we minded of course," James added.

"It's just we have heard you say your dad was coming back and all that kind of stuff before and we've also seen how disappointed you are when he doesn't come through with his promises. I know Kendall was out of line but we couldn't sit there and let him do it again, sorry."

Logan nodded, he wasn't mad at Kendall. If anything he was touched. But he also knew his father and a little pressure may cause him to leave. If his dad left now because of what Kendall said he wasn't sure if he should thank Kendall from further heart ache or never speak to him again for making his dad run away.

"I'm not mad," Logan said.

"We wouldn't be surprised if you are. But I agree with Kendall. We won't sit by and let him hurt you again."

Logan nodded, "Thanks James."

James smiled, "I'm not the one you should be thanking I didn't say anything to your dad. Me and Carlos let Kendall do that."

Logan laughed, "Of course."

James shrugged, "Just make sure Kendall knows you don't hate him, he was a bit worried you might. None of us want to screw this up with your dad believe me, we just don't want you to get hurt again."

Logan nodded, "I understand."

James smiled, "Good, I'll go get Kendall so he can apologize for being a douche."

Logan laughed as James threw the fashion magazine at him and ran from the room. James was almost as random as Carlos when it came to mood changes. He went from serious to playful and angry to happy within in seconds.

*Knock Knock*

Logan looked up from his bed and saw Kendall looking sheepishly at him. He had his hands in his pockets and was trying to avoid eye contact. The classic Kendall sign that he knew he was in trouble.

"How are you feeling?" Kendall asked.

"Alright,"

Kendall sighed and sat on Logan's bed, after a moment of silence he spoke, "I'm not sorry for what I said to him."

"I don't expect you to be," Logan said honestly.

"Good," Kendall said, "Because I'm not apologizing to him, he deserved what he got."

"I'm not saying he didn't."

"Oh," Kendall said a little confused, "So you're not mad at me?"

Kendall had honestly assumed Logan would be mad. Even though he doesn't regret what he said and he knew Lucas deserved it, he had been a bit out of line.

"I'm not mad Kendall," Logan said, "If anything I'm really thankful you said it."

"Wait what?"

"Well I mean you shouldn't have talked to my dad like that. You shouldn't speak to anyone like that. But I know why you did and I'm grateful that I have such good friends who look out for me. And now if he comes back I'll know his serious about wanting to change, if he doesn't its better I learn that now then later." Logan said truthfully.

Kendall was a little stunned at first, "But I shouldn't have spoken to him like that. He is still your dad."

Logan sighed, "I haven't been able to call him dad in a long time Kendall."

"What do you mean?"

"He may be my father, but his never been my dad."

Kendall nodded, "I'm sorry."

"I already told you not to be, if anything I'm sorry for being so cowardly for not telling him myself."

"No not for that, I mean I'm just sorry your dads an idiot."

Logan laughed, "Me too."

"But you're not a coward Loge, you're probably one of the bravest people I know," Kendall said adjusting himself on the bed so now he was sitting cross legged facing Logan.

Logan laughed, "Thanks Kendall but you don't need to lie,"

"As if I'd ever lie to you Logie. Seriously you manage with a dead beat dad, you still get awesome grades and play hockey like a pro, and you put up with me, James and Carlos. If that's not epic then I don't know what is,"

Logan literally laughed out loud, "Thanks Ken,"

Kendall just winked and they sat in comfortable silence for a moment.

"So how are you feeling now?" Kendall asked.

Logan groaned, "Pretty crap."

Kendall laughed, "At least you're in a hospital. No place better."

"That's what I told James," Logan laughed.

"Have you seen that cute nurse looking after you yet? Man she is hot."Kendall said.

"If all you're going to do now is perve on the nurses you can leave." Logan laughed.

"What!"

"I am on recovery, you do not have permission to just check out all the nurses here."

"Says who?"

"The patient,"

"So you're telling me I can't perve on the hot nurses because you can't?"

"Exactly."

"Hey it's not my fault your sick, I don't see why I have to be punished."

"I'm only doing what's best for you,"

"How is this best for me?"

"Well considering your underage, there probably going to blow you off anyway so I'm sparing your feelings."

"Ouch Logan, ouch."

"I call it how it is,"

"I hate you."

Logan laughed, "So if you took your eyes off the nurse for two minutes did you see where the rest of them went?"

Kendall grinned, "Well once I finished yelling at your father I left, then a bit later I saw your dad storm out of there and Carlos following him asking if he would get him a frozen coke from McDonalds,"

Logan laughed, "Seriously? Why?"

Kendall shrugged, "I don't know his Carlos we don't ask why he does stuff. I'm pretty sure he just wanted to bug your dad. So then after getting no reply from him he went down to the cafeteria to get food and James stayed with you. I told James I was going for a walk and come get me when you woke up. So now James and Carlos are probably filling themselves with as much hospital crap as they can."

"They're probably seeing who can eat the most," Logan laughed remembering the time when they had surprise meatball Monday which tasted disgusting and Carlos and James had a competition on who could eat the most before puking. Let's just say it didn't end well and the nurse wasn't impressed. Nor was the lunch lady.

"And where's your mom?"

"Getting Katie, she probably got caught up talking though. You know mom," Kendall laughed.

Yes he did know Mrs. Knight, she could talk anyone's ear off.

"So we're really okay?" Kendall asked.

"Yea course," Logan replied.

"Really?"

"Kendall stop being such a worry wart. I don't hate you," Logan smirked.

Kendall sighed dramatically, "Thank god because I was worried I was going to have to do something really gay to get your friendship back."

"There is really no need for that,"

"Are you sure? I'm sure I can give you an epic back rub," Kendall wiggled his eye brows suggestively.

"Freak," Logan laughed and threw a pillow at Kendall.

"LOGAN!"

Logan and Kendall quickly spun around to find James and Carlos in the doorway.

"YOU'RE ALIVE!" Carlos screamed dramatically and jumped on the bed tackling Logan in a hug.

"Carlos! I'm fine, chill!" Logan said almost being knocked off the bed.

"I was so worried!" Carlos said still clinging to Logan.

"Why?"

Carlos didn't answer but continued to cling to Logan.

"I'm not actually sure," Carlos said simply after a moment, "I was just worried you were dying. But you look alright now." He let go of Logan and settled down in a chair.

"Well I was until you almost killed me," Logan laughed.

"What did you let him eat?" Kendall asked James.

James put his hand up in surrender, "It wasn't me, by the time I got there, there were already 3 empty pudding containers."

Kendall rolled his eyes, "So when are you to be allowed out so we can play hockey!" Carlos whined.

"Not for a while Carlos," James answered for Logan and patted his shoulder. Carlos's head fell in disappointment resembling a kicked puppy.

"This sucks no Logan, no hockey, no good pudding and no frozen coke."

The guys just laughed at their dramatic friend.

"So have you guys seen Mr. Mitchell?" Kendall asked awkwardly.

James and Carlos shared a look, "No we haven't seen him since he left."

Logan sighed, he should have known his dad wasn't back. He felt stupid for thinking others wise. Kendall probably pulled the man back into his senses.

There was an uncomfortable silence for a moment until James spoke up, "So have you all seen the really cute nurse looking after Logan?"

"YES!" Kendall said, "And Logan says we cant look at her because his sick and its illegal."

"WHAT?" Carlos yelled.

"Logan how could you?" James asked.

Logan asked, "Okay one that's not what I said and two…"

"Nope, I reckon we have a competition," James said cutting Logan off.

"Whoever gets the girl first wins," Kendall said.

"Challenge accepted!" Carlos yelled.

Logan rolled his eyes, "She's like 20 years older than all of you."

"Don't be jealous just because you're sick," James stated.

"I need new friends," Logan sighed.

"Awww we love you too Logie," Carlos said and hugged Logan.

So, um…yea. There we go, I don't really know what to say. I have no idea what is going to happen in the next chapter, it's very up in the air at the moment.

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