Short chapter. Sorry. :/

Chapter Twelve

Kendall's alarm went off. He shut it off and sat up. It was going to be a difficult morning. It was Mattie's first day of Kindergarten. Kendall suddenly wished Logan was with him. Logan made the mornings move more quickly, and Kendall just generally felt more at ease with Logan by his side.

Kendall got out of bed and grabbed his phone. He sent a quick text to Logan, asking if he could pick Mattie up from school. After he got back from the bathroom, he saw that Logan had texted back saying "no problem" with a little smiley face. Kendall sent his thanks then got dressed.

Next came the hard part. Kendall walked into Mattie's room. "Wake up, kid. You have school."

Fudge hopped off the bed and Mattie said, "I don't wanna go to school."

Kendall got out Mattie's clothes. "Well, you have to. And Professor Bear is staying here."

That made Mattie sit up. "Why?"

"Because he's not allowed at school."

"Why?"

"Because it's a rule." Kendall pulled Mattie out of bed. "To the bathroom."

Mattie reluctantly went to the bathroom and brushed his teeth. Then he took his time getting dressed.

"You'll have fun at school," Kendall told Mattie as they made their way to the kitchen—Professor Bear stayed upstairs.

"None of my daycare friends go to my school." Mattie sat at the kitchen table.

Kendall poured Mattie's cereal. "You have school friends."

"They're not as fun."

Kendall drove Mattie to school, then walked him to his classroom. "Have fun today."

Mattie frowned. "I'll try."

"Logan's gonna pick you up."

Mattie smiled. "OK."

Kendall kissed his forehead. "Love you."

"Love you too, Daddy."

Logan joined Kendall on his lunch break so that he could pick up Mattie's car seat and the house key.

"So how was he this morning?" Logan asked as they ate.

"He didn't want to go. He likes daycare better. I guess he has more friends there."

"He also has your mom, aunts, Carlos, and Camille."

"Yeah..."

"So Carlos goes to work after he's done classes?"

"Yup," Kendall said. "He loves working at the daycare."

Logan smiled. "He was trying to make moves on Lucy today."

Kendall laughed. "She's his goal for the year."

"Oh lord."

"I know. What about James? He hit on any Freshmen?"

"Nah. He's actually trying to change up his game. He wants something more serious now."

"Good for him," Kendall said. "Um. You speak with Jett at all?"

"We had breakfast together in the dinning hall."

"Oh."

Logan smirked and poked Kendall's nose. "Don't be jealous. You know Jett's just s friend. You're the only guy I like."

"Aw." Kendall gave Logan a kiss. "So. Your birthday is in a couple of weeks."

"Yeah," Logan said. "So?"

"Just wondering what you want to do for it."

"Don't throw me a party. Seriously. Don't."

Kendall laughed. "You love giving gifts, but hate receiving them?"

"I just don't like people making a fuss over me."

"But I still wanna do something special for you," Kendall told Logan.

"And you can. Just nothing big, OK?"

"I promise."

"Thanks." Logan kissed him and stood. "I have one last class then I'm gonna work for a bit before I go pick up Mattie."

"You really don't mind getting him?"

"Not at all. I like being able to help."

Kendall smiled at Logan. "I'm glad you're around."

Logan smiled back. "Good. Because you ain't getting rid of me."

…

Kendall managed to get the day off a week before Logan's birthday. He got his gift for Logan during the day, and was going to get Logan's gift from Mattie after he picked Mattie up from school. Logan was working until six, so they wouldn't have to worry about him until then.

"So, you know why we're going to the mall?" Kendall asked Mattie as he drove.

"To get Logan's birthday gift."

"And you're not getting anything for yourself."

Mattie sighed in annoyance. "I know."

"Because I know you'll want something."

"Daddy."

"OK, OK." They got to the mall and walked to Build-a-Bear. "So what should we get Logan?"

Mattie looked at the choices of animals. "A white tiger! Logan likes tigers. He told me."

"OK."

They went over to the place where the animals got filled with stuffing. Kendall let Mttie be the one to put the little heart in the tiger. Next, they went over to the little area to "wash" the tiger. After that, they picked out clothes—clothes that looked like something Logan would wear. Then they typed up its birth certificate. They made it a boy and named him Snow.

After they paid, Mattie asked, "Do you think Logan will like him?"

"Logan will love him. He told me he always wanted something from Build-a-Bear."

Mattie smiled widely. "Good."

"OK. Let's pick up some Chinese food for dinner."

"Yuck. I don't want that."

Kendall laughed. "We'll make you something else at home."

"I want Logan to make mac 'n' cheese!"

"Ask him when he gets to our house." Kendall wasn't sure if Logan would feel up to it.

They went to the Chinese place. Kendall ordered his, Logan's, and Carlos' usuals. They passed the Hollister as they headed toward the exit.

"Kendall!"

"Uncle James!" Mattie ran into the store.

"Hey, Little Dude," James said as he hugged Mattie back. "Hi, Kendall. You make the reservation for Logan's birthday?"

"Yup. Five o'clock at Walton's Steak House. It's a nice place, you know."

"Oh, I know," James said. "I've taken a few ladies there."

"I get to go too," Mattie told James. "I promised Daddy I'd be good."

James ruffled Mattie's hair. " I know you will be." He looked at Kendall. "Logan's going to your place after work?"

"Yeah."

"Da-" James glanced at Mattie. "Man. I'm always alone these days."

"You can come over too," Mattie said.

James smiled at him. "Nah. I need to do homework anyway."

"And so do you, Mattie," Kendall said.

"But we have to wrap Logan's gift first!"

Kendall sighed. "Fine. We'll do that, then your homework. Bye, James."

James waved. "See you guys."

Once they were home, they wrapped Logan's gift. It was somewhat difficult since the Build-a-Bear box was an awkward shape. But they managed. After, Kendall sat Mattie at the kitchen table and made him do his homework. Carlos came home, grabbed his Chinese food, then sat with Mattie to help with the homework as he ate.

The doorbell rang. Kendall went to answer it. "Hi, Logan."

Logan smiled and stepped inside. "Hey." He put his school bag down and gave Kendall a kiss.

"I got Chinese food."

"Sweet. I'm starving." In the kitchen, Logan went up to Mattie and kissed the top of his head. "Hey, Big Guy."

Mattie looked up at Logan with a smile. "Hi! Will you make me mac 'n' cheese?"

Logan chuckled. "Sure."

Kendall sat and began to eat his food as Logan made the mac and cheese. Kendall felt warm in the heart, Logan fit perfectly. He fell into their routine so easily. Kendall really hoped they would last.

…

Kendall had dropped Mattie off at the Mitchells'. Then he went to go get Logan. In the car, Logan said, "James went somewhere, but wouldn't tell me where."

"OK."

"You're not throwing me a party, are you?"

"I told you I wouldn't."

"Hmm..." Logan didn't sound convinced.

He'll see, Kendall thought. He was nervous, though. He really wanted Logan to like what he had planned.

They arrived t the restaurant and went inside. Kendall watched Logan's eyes widen, and saw him smile.

"Mom, Dad, James, Mattie," Logan said happily.

"Surprise!" Mattie said before running over to hug Logan. "Happy Birthday!"

"And you guys got me gifts too?" Logan said.

Mattie nodded. "But you can't open them until after dinner. Mine's the best."

Logan smiled. "I bet it is."

They all sat down to eat. Logan sat between Mattie and Kendall.

"Did I do good?" Kendall whispered to Logan.

Logan kissed him. "You did great. All the important people in my life are here."

Kendall smiled. He was glad he was able to do what Logan wanted.

They ate dinner and happily chatted. Logan seemed to be having a good time on his birthday. As they waited for dessert, Logan opened his gifts.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell had gotten Logan gift cards to his favorite stores. "Wow, James," Logan said teasingly. "Shirts from Hollister."

"Hey! Those are shirts you wanted!"

Logan laughed. "Thanks, James." He picked up the gift from Mattie and opened it. "A white tiger from Build-a-Bear! This is awesome!"

"You like it?" Mattie asked.

Logan gave him a hug. "I really do."

"His name is Snow," Mattie told Logan.

Logan grinned. "That's the perfect name."

Kendall handed Logan the final gift. A small box wrapped in red paper. "It's not, like, jewelry or something."

"OK..." Logan said as he opened it. "A key."

"To my house," Kendall said. "That way, you don't have to always borrow mine. And you can let yourself in. Is... that OK?"

Logan took Kendall's hand and kissed it. "It's great."

They had dessert, said good-bye to everyone, and went back to Kendall's house.

"Cake!" Mattie said when they got home.

Logan looked at Kendall. "Cake?"

Kendall smiled sheepishly. "Mattie talked me into getting you a small cake."

"Am I allowed to have some cake?" Carlos asked from the couch.

Logan laughed. "Only if you sing Happy Birthday to me."

They went into the kitchen. Kendall got the cake out and put a single candle on it. They all sat at the table and sang to Logan. There was just enough cake to feed all four of them.

Kendall put Mattie to bed later that night then went into his room where Logan was waiting. He shut and locked his door. "So... you enjoy your birthday?" he asked Logan.

Logan—who was sitting on the bed—smiled. "Best birthday ever."

Kendall undid and took off his pants. "You want it to get better?"

Logan's smile morphed into a smirk. "I'd love that." He made a move to take off his shirt.

"No," Kendall said, making Logan stop. Kendall took off his own shirt and walked over to the bed. "I want to undress you."

"OK," Logan said, smirk still in place.

Kendall got on the bed and straddled Logan. He kissed Logan's forehead, then his nose, then his lips. The kiss was slow and sensual, Kendall having control. Kendall broke the kiss to remove Logan's shirt. His mouth went to Logan's collar bone, nipping and leaving love bites. Next, he focused on Logan's chest and nipples. Kendall loved that Logan's breathing started to become more labored at that point. Kendall could also hear and feel Logan's heart pounding. Logan whispered Kendall's name as Kendall made his way down Logan's stomach. Kendall got to Logan's jeans, undid them, and pulled Logan's pants and underwear off. Logan seemed to sigh and relief at the freedom. Kendall wrapped a hand around Logan's member and stroked several times before taking Logan into his mouth.

Kendall felt Logan grip his hair as he bobbed his head. Logan was moaning quietly, but Kendall knew he wanted to cry out. Kendall smiled as he stopped. He sat up and removed his underwear. "So... I know you got your test results back last week and you're all good. Mine came back... the day before yesterday? And I'm nice and disease free."

"So this is gonna be our first time without protection?"

"Yup."

"Sweet. Get to it then."

Kendall laughed and went about preparing Logan. It had been awhile since Logan bottomed, so Kendall took his time. Logan was already a mess by the time Kendall entered him.

Kendall went slow. His hands were locked with Logan's. Kisses were exchanged. Logan met every one of Kendall's thrusts perfectly. Logan came without even needing Kendall to touch him. Seeing Logan's eyes glaze over and him bite his lip sent Kendall over the edge.

Kendall rolled off Logan and pulled Logan into his embrace.

"People are right when they say sex is better without a condom."

Kendall laughed. "Very true."

"Good way to end my birthday. Thanks, dear. For this day and all. It was great. Just how I wanted to spend it."

Kendall used a hand to rub Logan's back. "I'm glad you liked it. I wanted it to be prefect."

"And it was. Hmm. Mattie's birthday is soon."

"I know."

"Do you need help planning it and whatnot?"

Kendall smiled. He loved that Logan thought about those things. He... the realization struck. He loved Logan. Shit. I love Logan. Isn't it too soon for that?

"Kendall?"

"Right." Kendall snapped out of his thoughts. He'd freak out later. "We're gonna throw the party at my mom's house. Since it's bigger. But, uh, you can help with pretty much everything else. Like food and such."

"My parents would like to go."

Kendall kissed the top of Logan's head. "Then we'll invite them."

"They'll question you about gifts."

"I look forward to it. So... you liked your gifts?"

Logan lifted his head to look at Kendall. "I love my white tiger. Tigers are awesome."

"Mattie did say you liked them."

"We've had talks about our favorite animals. I liked your gift too, Kendall. The key. A lot of people think the exchange of keys is a big, scary step. But this feels right. Like this is how it should be. Ooh. I'll get you a key to my place."

"Sweet." It meant a lot that Logan was willing to get Kendall a key. Logan wanted to open his life to Kendall the way Kendall opened his to Logan.

Kendall later fell asleep while contemplating his love for Logan. He shouldn't have been surprised at the realization. Logan was special, and he felt such a connection to Logan. How could he not love the beautiful man asleep in his arms? Now Kendall just had to figure out how to tell Logan.

Hmm... Didn't really like this chapter. So sorry if it sucked.

Also, I don't know if Build-a-Bear has white tigers. If they don't, they should.