A/N: Sorry this took forever. But hey. Now you get to enjoy TWO chapters.

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All We Are

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Chapter 8: I'm Gonna Have to Cancel

Logan nervously stood in front of John Cena's hotel room. She knocked on the door and waited, trying to think of what to say. The door opened, and Randy's head popped out.

"Yes?" He asked, smirking at her.

"Please tell me John is still in there," Logan's face was full of worry as she impatiently stood in the hallway.

"Sorry, Logan, but he left a few minutes ago," Randy told her, a serious expression on his face. Logan groaned as she turned to leave but Randy's large hand on her shoulder stopped her. She turned to look at him and frowned when she noticed that he was laughing. "I was just kidding," he said, chuckling. "He's inside." Randy opened the door wider for Logan to step in.

Logan playfully glared at Randy before making her way inside. John was not in the main room, so she assumed that he was in the bathroom. Making her way to the bathroom door, she knocked softly, and soon enough, John opened the door.

John was dressed in his white Chain Gang football jersey and his signature pair of jean shorts. He was surprised to see Logan standing there, but happy nonetheless. "I'm sorry, is it already 7?" He asked. He could have sworn it wasn't time yet. He made sure to get ready early just so he could make a good impression on Logan for their first date.

Logan glanced at the wall and nodded in reply to John's answer. She watched as John dabbed on aftershave and sprayed on some cologne. Logan shifted uncomfortably on her feet. This did not go unnoticed by John, and he turned to face her. "You alright?" He asked her, flashing a smile that showed off his dimples.

The corner of Logan's lip twitched upwards almost into a smile, but she shook her head. At this, John frowned. "I'm really sorry, John," she started, "but I'm gonna have to cancel tonight."

"Is everything alright?" John's face was full of concern as he stepped closer to her, daring himself to cup the side of her face with his hand.

Logan nodded reassuringly, placing her own hand over John's. "I'm fine, but Frankie's had a bad day," she explained. "He needs me."

But I need you too, John thought to himself. "I see," he simply said, trying to hide his disappointment. But Logan could see right through him.

"I'm really sorry John," she said sadly. "I was really looking forward to today, but I can't just ditch a friend in need," she justified. However, she still worried that after today, John might not even be interested in her anymore.

"It's okay, Logan, I understand," he said softly, as he leaned to rest his forehead against hers. "Do what you have to do, and we can reschedule. It's not a big deal," he smiled.

The fact that John was being such a good sport made Logan feel even guiltier. "I'm sorry," she apologized again. "I really do wanna spend time with you.."

"How about tomorrow after the show?" John suggested.

It only took Logan a little while before she nodded. "I'd like that a lot," she smiled shyly. "And I promise nothing is going to come up tomorrow," she joked.

John chuckled, kissing her forehead softly. "Good. I want you all to myself tomorrow," he said boldly, and hearing this filled Logan's stomach with butterflies.

"Okay," she whispered, her eyes closed as John's lips lingered. "I have to go," she finally said, hesitant to leave. John embraced her in a tight hug before whispering good-bye to her. Logan hugged back equally and waved bye to Randy before walking out.

"What was that all about?" Randy asked, breaking the silence that had taken over the room. John merely shrugged in response. He was bummed that the date that night was not going to happen, but there was still that little inkling of hope for what the next day would bring them after the show.

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"What happened to you?" Joanie asked once Logan walked into the room out of breath.

Logan flopped down next to them on the bed and took a moment to catch her breath. "I totally forgot that I was going to meet John for dinner at 7," she said. "So I had to go find him and cancel."

"What!?" Joanie and Frankie looked at Logan in disbelief, but she only gazed back in innocent confusion. "You finally get a date with John Cena and you cancel on him?" Joanie still couldn't believe it. "Why did you do that?"

"Frankie needed to vent," Logan replied, still slightly confused. "John said it was okay and we rescheduled to hang out tomorrow." She reasoned.

"I'm fine, Logan. I got to vent," Frankie assured. "Go," he said, motioning with his head towards the door.

"It's too late now," Logan said sadly. "What if he already left to go do something else?"

Joanie shook her head at all this. "Everyone knows that you never cancel on first dates," she said pointedly. "Especially if it's because of another guy."

"But Frankie's gay," Logan reasoned. "It's not like we're going to do anything."

"But John doesn't know that Frankie's gay." Joanie answered. "So when you cancel on John for Frankie, it kinda makes it look bad."

Logan groaned, rubbing her face with her hands. "I thought I was doing the right thing. What if he doesn't like me anymore because of this?"

"If he likes you as much as he claims he does," Joanie started, "then this shouldn't be a problem," she reasoned.

Logan only nodded, trying to make herself feel better.

"Don't worry, Logan," Frankie said, patting Logan on the back comfortingly. "Just remember to never cancel on a first date," he started, "and tell him I'm gay to make him feel better." He said the last part jokingly, causing Logan to laugh.

"Okay, I'll remember," she said lightly.

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