Undying Love

Disclaimer: I do not own BTR as a band or as a TV show nor do I own any of them because if I did they would be doing stuff everyone here would enjoy

Content Warning: This story is rated M (fan fiction) TV-MA (if it was on TV) and R (if it was a movie; I think everyone would enjoy a movie with Carlos and Logan getting intimate) for Dialogue, Language, Violence, and Sexual Content.

Before You Read: This story is a sequel to my first BTR fan fiction entitled "Round & Round", so you might want to read that story first. Please enjoy. Reviews are appreciated.

Recap:

Kendall found his friend sitting on the far edge of the Palm Woods pool, where rarely anyone went. Taking a seat next to Carlos, who was sitting with his bare feet and legs in the water and head in his hands, Kendall tried to comfort his friend any way he could.

"All because of a stupid bet," Carlos whispered. Kendall caught the sorrow in his voice.

The anger had finally been subdued, but the sadness was just kicking in.

Chapter 8 – Destroying Friendships

It looked like all Logan needed was a good scholastic seminar to clear his head about what had been going on recently. He cruised into the Palm Woods and into the elevator, not a concern on his mind, which to anyone who knew Logan, was a very out-of-character thing for him.

Logan was surprised to find the apartment door unlocked, but he entered nonetheless.

"Hey guys, I'm back-"

Logan's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw James sitting up and rocking back and forth on the living room floor next to the couch, whispering "I'm sorry" repeatedly.

"James!" shrieked Logan, who darted over to console his broken-faced friend, which actually made more sense to Logan as he observed the bruise forming on James' jaw and the dried blood under his nose. "James…what happened?"

"Carlos…" mumbled James, who didn't stop rocking back in forth and didn't acknowledge Logan's attempt to console him.

Suddenly, Logan started to get angry, he didn't know why, but he just did. "I'll be right back, James," huffed Logan, but he was stopped by James' hand grabbing his wrist.

James broke his rocking routine and actually acknowledged Logan for once. "It's not Carlos' fault…it's mine…I have something I need to tell you…"

Logan turned for a moment to listen to James when the front door opened, and Carlos and Kendall entered the apartment. Being the observant adolescent he was, Logan noticed the dried tears on Carlos' face, the supportive look on Kendall's, and the now 'all-hope-has-been-lost' look on James'.

Turning back to Carlos, Logan asked slowly, "Did you do that to James?"

Carlos' face showed growing anger. "Yes I did. The selfish bitch deserved it."

Logan stepped closer to Carlos. Kendall watched Logan, half in awe of Logan's increased confidence since he started going out with Carlos and half in fear of another confrontation between any of the three other people in the room. Just for precaution, Kendall started to talk. "Logan, that journal entry you found from Carlos was a fake."

Logan looked shocked beyond belief. "It is?"

"Yes. James wrote it so you and Carlos would break up and he would inevitably win the bet by default."

Logan turned around and looked at James; his face was flushed with guilt. "Is this true, James?"

James stiffened, but responded with a nod.

Logan took a deep breath. "I need some time to think," he said. The three boys could see the look of pure disappointment in disgust Logan had in his face towards James.

Carlos grabbed Logan by the hand. "Logan…"

"You didn't have to hit him, Carlos. Why must you be so impulsive?" Logan spat before retreating to his room.

Carlos started to walk towards the kitchen bathroom, but Kendall stopped him.

"Carlos, don't even think about it." Kendall looked at James, the boy he once was growing feelings for…but after what James did, it came crashing to a halt. "James…I think it would be best if you left for a while."

James opened his mouth to argue.

"You can come back later on, maybe around dinnertime. But for the sake of the piece of me that pities you, please leave."

Again, James tried to argue.

"LEAVE!"

James sulked his head and walked out the apartment door without any idea of when he might be back.

"Carlos, don't take what Logan said to heart," said Kendall. "He's just mixed up right now."

Carlos nodded.

"I'll go talk to Logan," offered Kendall. Carlos didn't respond, so he just went ahead and started for Logan's room.

Kendall knocked on the door.

"Go away, Carlos," growled Logan from the inside.

"It's Kendall…"

A brief moment of silence passed. "It's open."

Kendall slipped inside the rather dark room, illuminated only by Logan's private reading light. Logan was sitting Indian-style on his bed, looking very focused in the book he was reading. To anyone else, they would think nothing was wrong with the smart boy, but Kendall knew much better.

"Logan…you've read that book like a hundred times…" Kendall sighed; it was true, Logan always resorted to that same book when he was in a bad mood or needed to think.

"I…I can't help it…Voldemort finally meeting his end is a wonderful way to end the story…"

"Logan, put Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows down. We need to talk."

"About what, Kendall?" Logan tossed his book to the side of the room. Kendall knew Logan would regret it later, though. "What is there to talk about? My life is full of nothing but shit!"

"That's not true, Logan…"

"Yes it is! Honestly, I think my life was much better before Carlos and I started developing feelings for each other! Back before we both questioned our sexuality!" Logan shouted.

Kendall grabbed Logan by the shoulders. "Logan, you're just going through a lot right now. Don't say that."

"It's true!" spat Logan. "Before Carlos and I were a thing, James was still a good friend and Carlos and I weren't constantly at each other's throats every time there's a break in our relationship!"

Kendall looked away from Logan.

"Kendall, you know it's true…don't you…"

No response.

"I see the way you look at him, Kendall…I know this is hurting you as much as it is me and Carlos."

Kendall's eyes grew big and he stared at Logan.

"Kendall…I'm sorry…"

Kendall grabbed Logan in a friendly hug. "Logan…don't be…what he did was wrong. You and Carlos' relationship is something special, don't ever look down on it."

Logan started to tear up in Kendall's chest. "Why did he do it, Kendall?"

No response…

It's not as if Kendall knew, either…

End of chapter eight.

A/N: Please review! It's short, I know, but it sets up for the events in the next chapter. Hope you enjoyed.