"She won't ever get enough, once she gets a little touch. If I had it my way, you know that I'd make her say..."

-3HO!3 "My First Kiss"

(I redid the ending to the last chapter...)

The following day, James was on the phone talking excitedly to his mother who was on the other end. Carlos was coming out his bed room tightening his leather black belt around his waste. Logan was eating a bowl of Luck Charms at the kitchen table. Kendall was out with Choir visting her father. A half hour after they left they had arrived at the hospital and called them to let them know that Rocque was going to be fine. He was diagnosed with GERD's disease. The reason why it got so bad was because he was putting off going to the hospital. Unfortunately, they want to keep him for observation for a few days.

Carlos and Logan exchanged a look as James began to jump up and down. Logan made a circular motion with his finger text to the temple of his head. Carlos sniggered/ He grabbed Logan's bowl of cereal and began to eat it. "Dude!" Logan complained and snatched his bowl back. "Get your own," he laughed. When the sound of the phone clicking off caught the boys attention James was dancing.

"Why are you so happy?" Carlos asked. James ran over to them and slammed his hands down on the table.

"We're going to Minnesota for Christmas!" he shouted.

"WHAT?" They both asked with excitement.

"That's right! Me, you two, Kendall, Katie, Choir and Mrs. Knight are staying at my parents house for Christmas!"

Logan and Carlos jumped from their seats and began to dance. James joined in. The door opened and Kendall, Choir, Katie, and Mrs. Knight walked in. "Mrs. Knight!" James immediately ran over to her. He grabbed her shoulders and began to jump up and down.

"Whoa what is this all about?" She asked.

"Did you score a modeling job with Cuda?" Kendall asked. James abruptly stopped and looked at Kendall.

"I would be passed out on the ground if that happened," James said.

"Then what is it?" Mrs. Knight asked.

"I just got off the phone with my mom and she said that it would be okay if we came down to Minnesotta and spent Christmas there. She said that us boys can split my room and the two guest rooms and you 3 can share the guest house," James said in one quick breath.

"Oh wow that's great,"

"SCORE!" Kendall yelled.

"I'm going to pack now! OMG! This is so great. I can visit all my old friends. And play in the snow. SNOW!" Katie shouted excited as she ran to her bedroom.

"Wait. 3?" Choir asked. James looked at her.

"Well yeah. You gotta come. You'll love Minnesota. Plus you get to hang with us for the holidays," James said.

"I'm sorry, James. I appreciate you thinking of me but I can't," hurt lingered in her words and she walked away. She disappeared into Katie's room, closing the door behind her. Kendall and James exhanged a look.

Choir grabbed her suitcase from under the bunk bed. When she was unzipping it the door opened from behind her.

"Can you give us a minute?" Came Kendall's voice. Asking Katie nicely. Katie nodded and left. Kendall closed the door.

"What's wrong?" Kendall asked, concerned.

"I can't go to Minnesota with my father in the hospital," she answered. She turned to the dresser to pull the draw out but Kendall placed a hand against it.

"Is that really the reason?" he asked. When Choir looked up at him she wore a dirty look.

"Don't be so conceited, Kendall," She retorted.

He gave a small chuckle and ran a hand through his blond locks. "I was kinda talking about being away from L.A. But now that you mention it..." he trailed off as a smile broke out on her face. It quickly disappeared at it came and she walked over to the bed. When she sat down Kendall sat beside her.

"I haven't ever been away from L.A. Never had one of those real Christmas family get togethers. It'd feel weird , that's for sure. But I was being serious about my father, Kendall," She looked up at him. "It's Christmas, I have to beside him. Now more than ever,"

"Don't you think your father would want you to have a happy Christmas? Not spending it in cold , lonely, death like rooms and halls?"

Choir shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know. I would feel bad if I go," She admitted.

Kendall smiled and put a arm around her. "Well then I'm just going to have to think of ways to keep you busy so you don't think of it," he said. "Besides, you have to come anyway."

"Why's that?" Choir asked suspiciously.

"My mom bought you a few gifts, one of them is from secret Santa," He answered.

"Secret Santa?" Choir repeated trying to hold back a smile.

"Yep," he said. It was quiet for a moment and then Choir removed his arm from around her.

"If I'm gonna go, I should call my dad," she said and walked out. Kendall blew out a long strong breath.

Everyone was packed an hour later and standing getting into to the Van. Kendall's mom stuck the last suitcase into the back. "All right, everyone have their plane ticket that Kelly dropped off?" She asked.

They all answered with a yes and she got into the drivers seat. Choir sat in the back with James and Kendall on each side. Carlos and Logan were in the middle row. Katie sat beside her mother in the front. Katie plugged her iPod in and after playing with it for a few seconds Glee's version of Anyway You Want It/Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' came on.

"It's going to be a long ride," Carlos said. When they arrived at the airport they made the flight on time and went through security before getting situated in their seats on the plane.

"Man, I can't wait till we get home!" James said.

Carlos looked over his seat at James. "Oh yeah! We get there it's Kendall and me vs. Logan James. Hockey!" Carlos cried out with joy. James and Carlos high-fived one another before taking their seats. Kendall shook his head as he took his seat across the isle from the boys. Choir was seated beside him. He looked over at her and leaned into her.

"If you want to switch seats or something-"

"Why would you think that?" she asked. Kendall shook his head slowly.

"No reason. I just don't want you to feel uncomfortable," he said honestly.

"It's fine. Besides, I need someone to lay my head on when I fall asleep. And you're the only person I can without it feeling awkward or giving the wrong ideas," she said in a simple tone.

"What makes you think that you're going to fall asleep? The plane rides not going to be that long." Kendall laughed.

"Shush," Choir said.

Kendall laughed. "You're just looking for an excuse to lay your head on my shoulder,"

"Am not," She said shyly. Her cheeks went a bright pink.

Kendall chuckled "Well lay away, I guess. But when you do that I get to put my arm around you," he said. Choir giggled.

"No you can't."

"You get to sleep on me but I can't put my arm around you?"

"You already put your arm around me now it's mine turn to do something," she said.

"I don't know Choir. If I didn't know better I think you're flirting with me," Kendall said.

"You wish..." She trailed off looking down at her legs.

Kendall smiled proud of himself and threw his head back against the seat.

"We should be there in about 4 hours," Mrs. Knight said as she took her seat in front of Kendall and Choir. As did Katie. (Um...I tried to Google the time it would take to get from L.A to Minnesota and one time I got 5 days and then when I searched again I got 3-4 hours. So I went with the 3-4 hours because it made more sense and they would make Christmas on time. If I'm wrong tell me in the review.)

When the pilot announced take off the four boys threw there hands in the air and whooted.

"Minnesota here we come!" James yelled. "It's going to be so good to see my parents again,"

"Mine too," Logan said.

"Yeah, my mami and papi are going to stop by for a few hours,"

"My parents are already there," Logan said. A hint of annoyance in his voice. Everyone grinned. Typical of his mom and dad. They were crazy about their son Logan. He was their pride and joy. But to Logan they were suffocating. He loved them though and he was surely feeling homesick and wouldn't mind being reminded of their craziness.

Everyone remained awake and talked amongst themselves. They were dressed in sweaters and jackets because of the cold air. Snow was lightly falling. They recalled past memories in Minnesota and told all that they could to Choir. When they landed a limo was already waiting for them and they headed to James house. The excitement was building as they passed the park where they played ice hockey, the pond where the hung out during the summer and played football, the old school where they used to go to, and the bakery where they got the famous hot chocolate.

When they stopped in front of the house the Carlos, James, Logan and Katie rushed out the limo. When Choir didn't move Mrs. Knight smiled. "Don't be nervous dear, everyone is going to love you." She said. Choir stayed silent.

"We'll be right there okay mom?" Kendall asked. The mom nodded and got out the limo.

"Hey," Kendall said pulling her face to the side so that they were face to face. "It's going to be fine. There's nothing for you to worry about. And remember your dad would want you to be happy,"

Choir exhaled slowly.. "I know, I know..." She took in a deep breath.

"Once we get settled I'm going to get you started on being worry free," Kendall said.

"What do you have in mind?" She asked.

"You know how to ice skate,"

"Skate. yes. Ice skate. No."

Kendall chuckled. "Don't worry they're practically the same thing. I'll help you get started, okay?"

"Great," She said trying to convince him but she sounded unsure.

"C'mon," Kendall said grabbing her hand and pulling her out of the limo. Choir zipped up her cashmere

When they walked up the steps to the voice a female voice from behind them was calling Kendall's name. They turned around and Kendall's squinting turned into wide happy eyes.

"Tina!" he called back. A brown haired girl, with light skin, wearing an orange sweater and blue denim jeans was jogging from across the street over to them.

"Who's that?" Choir asked looking up at Kendall.

"She used to play hockey with us sometimes," Kendall said keeping his eyes on Tina. I

"More importantly, what on gods green earth is she wearing," Choir said in an a disgusted tone.

"Be nice," Kendall said and walked down the steps.

"Oh my GOD! It's really you!" she squeaked and threw her arms around his neck. "I missed you so much!" She cried.

"Miss ya too," Kendall said. Choir rolled her eyes and turned to go inside but Kendall stopped her.

"Where you going?" he asked.

"Inside," she said blatantly.

"Now you're in a rush to go inside?" he laughed. "Don't be ridiculous. You have to meet Tina."

"I'd rather bash my head against the ice in the ice rink," Choir muttered.

"Tina this is Choir. She's from L.A. Shes gonna spend Christmas with us,"

"Hi," Tina said holding out a hand.

Choir just made a face as she stared at Tina's hand. "You shake it," Kendall said.

Choir, however, stayed silent and her hand by her side. "Don't mind her. We're like Aliens to her," Kendall joked. Tina laughed and Choir only mocked it.

"Yes, it's all funny," She sarcastically said.

"What's wrong with you?" Kendall asked.

"I guess it's my blondness kicking in, since that makes me a natural bitch, right? Like me being an Alien..."

"Choir, relax," Kendall said trying to reason with her.

"I'm going to go unpack," She said.

"Bye," Tina sang.

"Bite me," Choir said as she entered the house and closed the door behind her. Kendall turned to Tina.

"Please don't do that,"

"It was funny," Tina said nodding her head.

"Just a little," he agreed.

"So what are you doing later?" Tina asked.

"Uhh..." Kendall trailed off looking back at the door.

"Oh Choir's your girlfriend? No wonder why she doesn't like me. Must feel threatened," she said hitting Kendall playfully on the shoulder.

"No, Choir isn't my girlfriend. She was but we broke up."

"Oh...Why?" Tina wondered.

"Long story. Basically it's my fault. I was the one who was feeling threatened and I screwed everything up," Kendall said. You could hear the shame and pain in his words.

"You must have really liked her or something," Tina said.

"Or something..." Kendall said.

"So is there any chance of you two getting back together?" Tina asked.

"Whoa where is there feisty side of Tina coming from?" Kendall laughed. Tina smiled brightly.

"It's been a while since you've been gone. We do grow up and start feeling new and different things," Tina said. Kendall's mouth dropped slightly but he closed it.

"Oh really," he said jokingly. But Tina bit her lip.

"Yes really. I could show you some time,"

Kendall laughed nervously then punched Tina playfully on the arm. "Tina, Tina, Tina, what am I going to do with you..."

"I could name a few things," she said seductively.

"Riiiiiiight. Well I have to get inside. How about we catch up later?"

"Awesome how about at the park tonight? They're going to be lightening it up around 8-"

"Oh right! I forgot about that. Sounds awesome. I'll just let Logan, James, Carlos and Choir know," Kendall said as he walked up the stairs.

"Oh um-"

"Bye!" Kendall said as he got inside and slammed the door shut. "Wooo..." he said. "That was a little weird..." he said to himself.

"What was?" James asked. Kendall's eyes widened when he saw everyone looking at him from the living room. Logan was stuffed in between his parents. Carlos was sitting on the arm of the chair while is parents sat on the love seat. James was sitting next to his father. James mom was in the middle of the room talking to everyone. Choir sat next to Katie on the long couch. Choir was the only one not paying attention to him when he entered. She was concentrating on her iphone. Kendall rubbed his hands on his jeans.

"Um...nothing," he said and made his way to everyone. James mom opened her arms for a big hug.

"You've gotten so big!" she said squeezing him tightly. Kendall felt uncomfortable as it felt like James mom was pressing her big chest against him. She was a cougar. No doubt about that. She had 2 breast enhancements, long silky brown hair, deep blue eyes, very thin, very attractive. Even though they brought it up to James because it made him uncomfortable and he would always walk away covering his ears while singing a song they were only joking. They wouldn't actually do the perverted things they say about her. When they broke apart she pinched his cheeks. "And so handsome!" Everyone thinks she secretly had something for Kendall.

"Tina thinks so too," Choir said. James mom looked at her then back to Kendall.

"Is that who was keeping you from us? She was here when James called. I told her you would make my traditional cookies with her tomorrow, like you two normally do," James mom said.

Kendall forced a smile. "Greeeeat," he said trying to sound cheerful.

"Hollywood spit out some fine looking boys," James mom said. "But I've never seen anything so pretty than Mrs. Choir here," she said. She pulled Choir to her feet and took the hair on the left side of her hair into her hands. "Your hair is absolutely amazing," She complimented. "It's like you stepped out of a Glamor Magazine. Extraordinarily beautiful,"

"She is something else," Kendall said.

"All right mom, no more harassing the poor girl. We assured her she would be fine during this trip. You sound like your going to kill, stuff and keep her in your closet," James said.

"I'm only complimenting the young girl," The mom said innocently.

"It's okay, James. I'm flattered, thanks," Choir reassured. The mom smiled.

"So which one of you boys is dating this girl?" The mom said.

"Mom..." James groaned. Choir had gone red from embarrassment this time.

"I bet it's Logan here. The geeks always get the girl," The mom said. Logan went wide eyed.

"Um no. I'm not dating any of them," Choir said wanting her to stop.

"Well why not? A beautiful girl surrounded by 4 very handsome and talented boys, you must have fallen for one of them," She said.

Kendall cleared his throat. "I think we should go unpack. I thought we could go to the ice rink so maybe unpacking first would be best," Kendall said.

"Yes, anything to get away from here," James said getting up. "Sorry about my mother," James said to Choir than made his way up then disappeared around the corner.

"Since Choir isn't making any moves on you Kendall I'm sure Tina is very interested in you,"

"Sweetheart, enough," James father interjected and began to escort her into the kitchen.

"Yes, please," Kendall's mom said. She got up and looked at Katie. "Kate, lets go unpack." She went to Kendall's ear. "If you need help just scream," She said.

Kendall nodded. Choir stowed her phone in her back pocket as Kendall walked in front of her. "We're still on for skating, right?" he asked.

"If you can squeeze me in before you date tonight with Tina,"

Kendall stared at her blankly but then a smile grew upon his face.

"What?" Choir asked.'

"Nothing." he said.

"No say it," Choir said.

"Nope. I gotta go unpack. Be ready in a half hour," He said and vanished around the corner.

When Choir was unpacked and got settled into the guest house with Katie and Mrs. Knight she made her way back to the house. The four boys were outside with there skates and dressed in thick sweaters. Choir had a fairly heavy coat on and put her hair up in a clip shaped in the form of a butterfly.

When she got to the boys she saw a white pair of skates in Kendall's hands. "Those for me?"

"Yep," he said and handed them to her. "Don't be afraid to hold onto me if you feel like you're going to fall," he said.

Choir gave him a look like she was weirded out by what by the way he was talking. "Why are you talking to me like that?" she asked.

Before he could say anything Tina called their names. Choir shook her head underwhelmed. "Doesn't she have friends?" Choir asked. James laughed.

"We're her friends," Kendall said.

"You keep telling yourself that," Choir said, Kendall's facial expression turned incredulous.

"She got you there," James said.

"You guys don't even know what you're talking about. We're friends. That's it."

"Uh-huh," Carlos said.

They were all quick to shut up as she came closer. When she got to them she hugged all four of them but gave Kendall a even longer and tighter hug. When she let go she spoke. Where you guys off to?" She asked.

"Ice skating," Logan said.

"Cool. Can I come too?"

"No," Choir said.

"YES," Kendall gave her a stern look. Choir stuck her tongue at him.

"Great. Uh just give me a sec and I'll go get my skates," She said cheerfully.

"Be careful of the cars when you cross the street. We wouldn't want you getting hit and killed." Choir said in a snarky voice.

"I'm sure I'll be fine," Tina said and hurried back home.

"Can't you be nice?" Kendall asked.

"I'm sorry being blond disables me from being anything but mean,"

"Look I'm sorry about the Alien comment. It was just a joke,"

"Oh yes it was soooo hilarious that I forgot to laugh," Choir said and began to walk away.

"That's so old!" He yelled after her but she continued to walk. "Hey you don't even know where you're going!" Kendall yelled.

"At least she's going in the right direction," James pointed out.

Kendall huffed."This is suppose to be fun,"

James scoffed. "Yeah until you decided to play tonsel hockey with Tina,"

"What he didn't kiss,"

"What I mean is you flirting with Tina-"

"I'm not flirting with Tina,"

"Right. Well you need to watch out because Tina has her googley eyes locked on you and Choir still loves you. Nothing is going to be fun for you until you set things straight with Tina and reassure Choir-"

"I don't have to reassure Choir of anything, alright? We're not together so I don't have to explain anything to her," Kendall was getting pissed.

"Have fun having her hate you," James voice becoming resentful

"Thankfully I have you to pick of the pieces. That's what you're so good at doing right? That's all you'll be good at with Choir-"

James stepped up to Kendall but Logan got in between and pushed James back. "knock it off! Not here! Carlos and I are fed up of all this bull shit." Carlos nodded in agreement. Now either knock it the fuck off or I'm going to fucking knock you both out and lock you in the trunk of limo till we go back to L.A. It's Christmas and I'll be damn if we're going to spend it hearing you two bitch and moan about Choir. She's not with either of you and made it clear she doesn't want either of you so let it go and lets just have a Merry fucking happy jolly god damn Christmas! Now fuck off and lets go ice skate!" he yelled.

"Is something wrong?" came Tina.

Logan looked at her and held a finger up to her. "Merry fucking happy jolly god damn Christmas!" he yelled hsyterically and began to walk off in the direction Choir went.