So… I'm not sure how I feel about this chapter. I'll let you guys be the judge.

Chapter Fifteen

"You just love doing all this mom shit," James commented, as Logan got ready.

"Mattie asked me to be there." Logan hoped he looked mature and somewhat professional. He wanted to look parental. This was parents' night he was going to after all.

"And I bet you felt all giddy when he asked."

"Maybe," Logan admitted.

"Do you think he thinks of you like a parent?" James asked.

Logan finished buttoning his shirt. "Is it wrong of me to hope so?"

"You think of him as a son, don't you?"

"I do." Logan turned around to face James. "Is that messed up?"

"If you asked me a few months ago, I would've said yes. It's different now, though. After seeing you all together. You guys are like a family. Two dads and a little dude. And I can see that it's not just a passing thing. This is obviously a long lasting thing, and I can see you guys as a real family one day."

"So… it's not weird that I want all that with them? It's not odd that I've fallen in love with both of them after only four months?"

James became more attentive. "You love Kendall?"

"Yes."

"Well. That's not too surprising."

"It's not?"

"Nope. Frankly, I can't believe you didn't tell me you love him sooner. Are you gonna tell him?"

"Eventually."

"He totally loves you too."

Logan smiled. "I sure hope so."

"So what happens at this parents' night thing?" James asked, changing the subject.

Logan sat on his bed to put his shoes on. "We meet with the teacher and she talks about all the things the kids have been learning. Then we meet the teachers of their extra classes: art, music, library, and gym. Then we have a talk with Mattie's teacher about his progress and get his first report card."

"Do you think anyone will find it weird that you're there?"

Logan shrugged. "Fuck them. I spend everyday with Mattie. I could be considered a caregiver or whatever. I help him with his homework and shit. I have a right to be there."

"You are the mom after all."

Logan laughed as his phone went off. "Kendall's here."

"Have fun," James said with a wave.

…

"Here's my desk, Daddy!" Mattie guided Kendall over and Logan followed. Mattie sat and opened his desk. "I organized it and everything."

"Oh wow," Kendall said. "My desk wasn't this neat in Kindergarten. Or ever."

"Mine was," Logan said as he pat Mattie's head. "I bet you're a great student."

Mattie nodded. "I am. I almost never get in trouble for talking. And I raise my hand a lot."

"You certainly don't get that from me," Kendall mumbled as Mattie shut his desk.

Ms. Daniels caught everyone's attention and began to go over what she had been teaching the kids. Then she talked about the plans for the year and what the kids would learn. Next, they went off to each of the kids' extra classes. In music, the kids sang a song for all the parents. In art, the parents got to see what project the kids were working on. The gym teacher and librarian each went over what the kids would be doing for the year.

"I like library better than gym," Mattie said as they walked back to his classroom. "It's more fun."

Logan smiled at him. "That's my guy."

"Speaking of gym," Kendall said, "you gotta practice tying your shoes. Your teacher wants you all to be able to do it after Christmas."

Mattie sighed. "I know, Daddy."

They sat and waited until it was their turn with Ms. Daniels. When it was their turn, Ms. Daniels talked about Mattie's strengths and told them—mostly Kendall—what Mattie needed to work on. "Here's his report card," she said. "And… the family tree he drew."

Kendall looked at the family tree and smiled. "Let's go in the hall and show Logan."

They stepped into the hall and Mattie said, "I wanna show him!" He took the paper from Kendall, sat down, and patted the floor next to him so Logan would sit.

Logan sat. He looked at the paper and it felt like his heart exploded in his chest.

Mattie pointed. "That's Grandma. That line leads to Daddy, Uncle Carlos, and Aunt Katie." Mattie's finger went to the other side of his family tree. "There's Granny and Grampy. Then you and Uncle James. The line between you and Daddy goes to me and Fudge. I put you in the mom spot because you do stuff other kids' moms do. Like bring in cupcakes and pick me up from school. Is that OK?"

Logan pulled Mattie into a tight embrace. "Of course it's OK!" He kissed the top of Mattie's head. "I love you."

Mattie giggled. "Love you too. Do you wanna keep it?"

"Yes! I'll hang it up in my room." Logan stood and picked Mattie up. "Let's go get some ice-cream. My treat."

"Are you getting him ice-cream because he made you his mom?" Kendall asked, looking amused.

"Yes," Logan said with no shame.

Kendall laughed and kissed Logan's temple. "You're adorable. Let's go get that ice-cream."

…

Kendall showed up the afternoon of the party after dropping Mattie off at Logan's parents' house. "He was very excited," Kendall informed Logan as they decorated. "And your parents' dogs seemed terrified of Fudge."

Logan laughed. "My parents are just as excited as Mattie. They have a lot planned for him."

"I could tell they were," Kendall said. "It was sweet. You told them about the family tree?"

"Oh yeah. My mom cried. James got a little misty eyed too."

James came out of the kitchen. "I did not!"

Logan chuckled. "You totally did."

James was about to say something else, but Jett walked in then. "You see the news?"

"Why? Did someone die?" Logan asked.

"No," Jett said with an eye roll. "I thought you'd be all over this shit. They're legalizing same sex marriage here."

Logan thought it over. He was vaguely aware of his parents saying something about that. "I haven't kept up with that…" He had been too bust with school and Kendall and Mattie. "Does that make me a bad homosexual?"

Kendall laughed. "Yes. It does." He walked up to Logan and gave him a kiss. "Are you happy?"

Logan smiled as images of him and Kendall dancing at their wedding passed through his mind. "Of course I am. When's this happening, Jett?"

"The new year. I know you have dreams of a gay wedding, so I figured I should inform you. Also. I need help with decorations."

Logan chuckled. "I'll help." He followed Jett into his apartment and assisted with the decorations.

"So you're actually serious with this eyebrow dude?" Jett asked.

"Yes. I love him."

"What? How could you possibly love him? You haven't even known each other that long!"

"I still love him, Jett. You're my friend. You should be happy for me."

"Why should I be happy?" Jett wanted to know. "You're a completely different person now! I only ever see you at school in passing. I don't even see you in our building anymore! It's ridiculous! You spend all your time with this dude and his kid! Are you really gonna ruin your life for these people?"

Logan sighed. "My life isn't ruined. I actually feel like my life is more complete now. I'm happy. I feel like I'm getting the life I've always wanted."

"A lame, boring family?"

"It's not lame or boring."

"Yeah. OK." Jett finished hanging something up. "You're so dull now, man."

"Hey. I'm throwing a party. And you know what?"

"What?"

"I'm glad that I'm not running around fucking random dudes anymore. I like falling asleep and waking up to the same person. I feel good about myself these days."

"And you felt bad about yourself when you were getting all kinds of ass?"

Logan nodded. "Yeah. I felt… empty, I guess. It's nice being in a relationship. You get compassion and love out of it. It's more than just a meaningless fuck."

"But sex is awesome. Who needs emotional attachment?"

"I do! I want love, and I've found it! Jesus. Why do you keep acting like it's a sin that I'm in a relationship?"

"Because it's fucking annoying," Jett said.

"I think you're jealous."

"I am not jealous!"

"Whatever." Logan left Jett's apartment and went back into his own.

"You look pissed," James commented.

"Jett's an ass."

"Why?" Kendall asked.

"He doesn't like that I'm not a slut anymore."

James snorted. "He doesn't like that he can't fuck you anymore."

"Well, he's just gonna have to get over that," Logan said. He went into the kitchen to check out their cup situation.

He didn't realize he had been followed until Kendall asked, "How many times did you sleep with Jett?"

Logan turned to face Kendall and shrugged. "I lost count."

"Do you think that… maybe Jett's kind of in love with you?"

"Jett doesn't believe in love."

"Well, he wanted a relationship with you," Kendall reminded.

"An open relationship. I wouldn't have been able to handle something like that. And I don't have any romantic feelings toward Jett. So it would never work out. Are you, like, worried?"

"You just have a history with him," Kendall said.

Logan stepped up to Kendall and put his arms around him. "Nothing will ever happen with Jett. Besides, when I started dating you, other guys ceased to exist."

Kendall grinned. "Really?"

Logan gave Kendall a kiss. "Really. Now let's get ready for this party."

Kendall and Logan finished decorating and set up the food as James and Jett went out to get the alcohol. Then they helped bring all the drinks up. After everything was set up, they all got dressed into their costumes. Kendall as Spider-Man, Logan as Batman with his toy tiger Snow dressed as Robin, and James as… James Bond. Logan knew it was just an excuse for James to wear a tux. Logan later saw that Jett was dressed as a 1920s gangster.

People slowly started to arrive, and soon both apartments were filled. Logan barely ventured into Jett's apartment. Kendall was also always by his side—not that he minded.

Carlos—who was dressed as a vampire—arrived with Camille, Jo, Dak, and Lucy. Jo was a fairy and Dak was an elf. Those two said some quick hellos and went over to Jett's apartment. Camille disappeared, so Logan and Kendall spoke to Carlos and Lucy.

"You're Jasmine," Kendall said to Lucy.

Lucy smiled. "Yup."

"Mattie would shit himself," Kendall went on. "He loves Jasmine."

Lucy laughed. "Maybe one day I'll show up to your house dressed like this."

"I'd enjoy that," Logan heard Carlos mumble. Then more loudly he said, "You want a drink, Lucy?"

She nodded and they went to the kitchen.

After talking to a few more people, Logan and Kendall finally found Camille. She was talking to James.

"Who are you supposed to be?" Logan asked her.

"Betty Boop. I'd do her little leg pose for you, but it's too crowded. Maybe later, though," Camille said with a wink.

Kendall laughed and asked, "So, did Emmy decide on a Halloween costume?"

"Oh yeah. She's gonna be Wonder Woman."

James' eyes lit up. "Are Mattie and Emmy Trick or Treating together?"

"Of course," Kendall said. "Camille's neighborhood has a lot more kids, so we go there."

"So a little Iron Man and a little Wonder Woman are gonna be walking around together?"

"Yes…"

"Aw! That sounds adorable. I wish I could see that," James said.

"You could always come with us," Camille said. "Emmy has been asking about Mattie's Uncle James."

Logan was surprised at the smile that spread across James' face. "We did bond over balloon animals at Mattie's party."

"Mattie was so jealous about that," Logan said.

"I can't help that the ladies love me," James joked.

Camille giggled. "You should totally come along. Emmy would probably share her candy with you."

James grinned. "How can I turn down an offer like that? I'll be there."

"Speaking of Halloween," Logan said to Kendall. "My parents would like it if we stopped by their house so they can give Mattie candy and take his picture."

"We can do that," Kendall said. "We'll have to stop at my mom's place first."

"And I will hitch a ride with you two," James put in.

Logan and Kendall eventually made their way over to Jett's apartment.

"Hey, Jo," Kendall said when they found her. "Where's Dak?"

Jo pointed. "Making out with Jett."

"Good for Jett," Logan said. "He's been wanting to do Dak."

"He was on Dak as soon as we walked through the door," Jo informed them. "Though that didn't bother Dak. He's been wanting to add Jett to his list of conquests."

Kendall shook his head. "How lovely. So, Jo, who drove you guys here?"

"I did. I'm the designated driver. I'll be crashing at your place with Lucy and Camille. I guess Dak will be staying here." Jo sighed. "I'll have to pick him up in the morning."

Kendall chuckled. "And he'll tell you all about the fucking in the morning."

Jo rolled her eyes. "Joy."

As they party neared its end, it was clear Camille would be staying over. She and James were getting a little too friendly on the couch. Logan also noticed that Lucy and Carlos were touching and whispering a lot. Go Carlos.

"Have fun driving those two back," Logan said to Jo.

"Oh, it's gonna be a lot of fun," Jo said before ushering the two out.

Logan grabbed Kendall's wrist and said, "Let's go to bed." He added to James and Camille, "No sex in the living room." They, of course, ignored him and continued to eat each other's faces.

Once in Logan's room, he and Kendall ripped off their masks. Logan was amazed he was able to keep his on all night.

Kendall sat on the bed and leaned back on his elbows. "You know, I've always found Batman pretty hot."

Logan set Snow down on a chair—facing away from the bed. "Really? What a coincidence. I've always thought Spider-Man was pretty sexy." He walked over to the bed, straddled Kendall, and began to kiss at his neck. "So would Spider-Man like to get fucked by Batman?"

"Oh, hell yes." Kendall started to undo Logan's costume. He slowly exposed Logan's upper body and let his mouth explore Logan's skin. He sucked and bit and licked.

Logan somehow managed to undo Kendall's costume and push it off him as far as he could. He squealed a little when Kendall rolled them over. He was now on his back, and Kendall was kissing him. Logan ran his hands down Kendall's back until he reached Kendall's ass. He gave it a squeeze, which made Kendall moan. "Spider-Man needs to lose his suit."

Kendall looked down at Logan and smirked. "If you say so, Batman." Kendall got off the bed and peeled himself out of his Spider-Man suit.

"I love that your underwear is the same shade of blue as your costume."

Kendall laughed. "I like to be thorough." He lifted Logan's foot and pulled off his boot. He repeated the action with the other foot before ridding Logan of his costume. He slipped his underwear off. Then, with his eyes locked on Logan's, he ran a hand down his body and began to stroke himself.

Logan bit his lip as he watched Kendall. "Shit, Spider-Man. You need to get on this bed right now."

Kendall laughed. "If you insist, Batman." He lay down as Logan got up.

Logan took his underwear off then grabbed the lube from his bedside table drawer. He put some on his fingers and said, "Spread 'em, Spider-Man."

"Mmm. Just like that, Batman," Kendall moaned out as Logan prepared him.

"Are you ready for me, Spider-Man?"

Kendall nodded. "Yes. Please."

Logan lubricated himself and didn't bother to slowly enter Kendall. He shoved into Kendall, making him cry out.

"Yes, Batman! Right there!"

It didn't take long for them to come. Logan collapsed on top of Kendall and they held each other.

Kendall played with Logan's hair and said, "Can I tell you something?"

"What? Are you pregnant?" Logan asked.

Kendall laughed and smacked Logan's forehead. "No! I, um… I…"

Logan looked into Kendall's eyes. He appeared worried. Scared. "What is it, dear? You can tell me."

"I…" Kendall let out a breath. "I love you, Logan. Oh shit. Your heart's pounding now. Should I have not said it? Was-"

Logan silenced him by crashing their lips together. "You definitely should've said that. Because I love you too."

Kendall sighed in relief. "Thank god. I was so afraid-"

Logan kissed him again. "You shouldn't have been worried. I love you so much."

Kendall smiled. "God, you're wonderful." He was silent for a second. "I bet your parents told Mattie that two guys can get married now."

"Probably. Do you think he's gonna ask about it?"

"Maybe."

"Well, what should we tell him?" Logan wondered.

Kendall seemed to think it over a bit. "If we ever get married… I imagine it won't be any time soon."

"Yeah. I need to finish school and then hopefully get a job as a school counselor."

"You'll have to go to grad school too, right?"

"Yeah."

"So much to do," Kendall said.

Logan gave Kendall a kiss. "Is it weird that I can see us being married one day?"

"No. Not at all. I think about it sometimes."

Logan smiled. "Does it make you feel all happy inside?"

Kendall ran his fingers through Logan's hair. "It does."

"So. We'll just tell Mattie that one day we'll get married. Just not soon."

"He'll still bug us about it everyday, though," Kendall said.

…

Logan traveled into the kitchen the next morning. There he found James making breakfast.

James took a look at him and chuckled. "You better put on more clothes. We have a lady in the house."

Logan rolled his eyes as he started the coffee. "I always walk around in just my underwear in the mornings. She's just gonna have to deal. Are you making breakfast for all four of us?"

"Yup."

"Excellent." Logan sat. "So. What are you doing with Camille?"

"What do you mean?"

"Why are you suddenly all interested in her?"

"It's not as if I haven't thought about Camille since the summer. She's really cool, and I wished several times that I had gotten her number."

"But she's a mom."

"I know. And that freaked me out at first. Like, I didn't want to be with someone who has a kid. But she still crept into my mind. Then things are going well with you and Kendall, and I start thinking, 'Maybe dating someone with a kid isn't so terrible.' And then I met Emmy. She's a pretty awesome kid. Not, like, annoying or a brat or anything. So now I'm thinking that if Camille wanted to pursue something, I could handle it."

Logan hadn't known all that had been going on in James' mind. He suddenly felt bad for not being around much. James probably needed to talk once or twice and he hadn't been there. Logan wanted to say something, but Kendall walked in. He, too, was only in his underwear.

"Do you people ever wear clothes?" James asked.

Kendall laughed. "I'm always clothed at my house, so I take advantage of being here." Kendall sat in Logan's lap, and Logan put his arms around Kendall. "So when are we gonna get Mattie?"

Logan kissed Kendall's shoulder. "I was thinking that after breakfast we could clean up a bit. Then around lunchtime we can pick up Mattie and go out to lunch. Is that OK?"

"Sounds like a good plan," Kendall said.

Camille walked in wearing some of James' sweats and one of his T-shirts. "Do I smell coffee?"

Logan watched Camille and James as they all ate. She and James actually seemed to get along pretty well. And James smiled a lot when he spoke to her.

Camille left shortly after breakfast, and this time she and James exchanged numbers.

Kendall helped Logan and James clean up until it was close to lunchtime. They stooped then and went to get Mattie from Logan's parents' house.

"Daddy! Logan!" Mattie ran up to them and gave them both hugs.

"Did you have fun?" Kendall asked.

"Yeah! We did lots of fun stuff. And Granny and Grampy's dogs were afraid of Fudge. And Grampy said the room I stayed in can be my room here."

Logan grabbed Mattie's bag, Professor Bear, shark Pillow Pet, and a plastic bag filled with three painted little pumpkins. "Was he good?" Logan asked his mom.

"He was wonderful," Mrs. Mitchell gushed. "He helped set the table for dinner and helped clean up. And he was very polite."

"Polite?" Kendall said as he put Fudge's leash on. "He's never polite at home."

"Yes I am," Mattie insisted.

Kendall chuckled. "Whatever you say, kid."

Mattie hugged Logan's parents good-bye and they all got into Kendall's car.

"So what'd you do at Granny and Grampy's?" Kendall asked as he drove.

Mattie happily told them everything. "I helped Grampy rake leaves in the backyard. I wanted to go swimming, but Grampy said it was too cold. They have a cover over the pool so you can't go in. I played in the leaf pile with Fudge and Posey and Zeus and Hades. Granny made me a really good sandwich then we painted the little pumpkins. Can we put them on the porch with the Jack-o-Lanterns?"

"Sure," Kendall said.

"Yay! We cleaned up the paint stuff and watched TV. They let me watch what I wanted. I watched Granny while she made dinner, and she let me set the table. We had spaghetti and garlic bread. We took the doggies for a walk after dinner and I got to hold Fudge's leash. Then we watched a movie called Ernest Scared Stupid where they killed monsters with milk. I got to eat popcorn. Before bed, Granny read me a story. It was the boy version of Cinderella. And this morning, Grampy let me help make breakfast. He cracked the eggs into a bowl and I stirred them with a fork."

"So you wouldn't mind spending the night there again sometime?" Kendall asked.

"Yeah! Granny and Grampy are awesome!" Mattie hummed along with the music on the radio before saying, "I heard Granny say two boys can get married now. Will you guys get married?"

"Not just yet," Kendall said.

"But if you guys get married, Logan can be my other daddy."

Logan looked back at Mattie. "Do you want me to be your other daddy?"

Mattie nodded. "Yeah."

Logan's heart danced in his chest. "Maybe one day, Big Guy."

Mattie smiled. "OK."

They got back to Kendall's house and went inside to drop Fudge and Mattie's stuff off before they went out to eat.

Carlos popped up from the couch. "Guess who got lucky last night?" He pointed to himself then did a little jig.

"Why is Uncle Carlos so happy?" Mattie asked.

"He likes a girl and he found out she likes him back," Logan told Mattie.

"She's gonna hang out here on Halloween and help me hand out candy." Carlos clapped for himself.

Kendall laughed. "Good job, man. Let's go out to lunch and celebrate."

…

Logan picked Mattie up from school on Halloween with James in tow.

"I can't believe you do this everyday," James said, looking around at all the children.

"You're the one who said you're OK with kids now."

"Baby steps, Logan."

"Uncle James!" Mattie, clad in his costume, came running up to them.

James lifted him up. "Hey, Iron Man! Have you seen my buddy Mattie?"

Mattie giggled and lifted his mask. "You know it's me."

Mattie's teacher walked up to them. "Who's this?"

"My Uncle James," Mattie said.

Ms. Daniels looked at Logan. "Oh?"

"He's my best friend and roommate," Logan told her, not liking the suspicious look in her eyes.

"Does Kendall know him?"

"Of course."

"Lady, I'm straight," James said. "Logan isn't stepping out on Kendall. In fact, they exchanged I love yous not too long ago."

Ms. Daniels' eyes widened for a second then she walked away.

"Why are you here, Uncle James?" Mattie asked.

James smiled at him. "I'm going Trick or Treating with you."

"Yay!" Mattie hugged James tightly. "This is gonna be so fun!"

"But you have to do some homework first when we get home," Logan said. "Daddy wants you to get a lot of it done before we go out."

Mattie rolled his eyes. "OK."

When they got back to the house, they let Fudge outside and Logan sat Mattie at the kitchen table to do his homework.

"Logan, if you and Daddy get married and you become my other daddy, what will I call you?" Mattie asked.

"Um. I don't know," Logan said. "I guess you can make up what to call me."

"When will you marry Daddy?"

Logan sat at the kitchen table with Mattie. "Not for awhile."

"But don't you love Daddy?"

"I do."

"Then you should marry him."

Logan put a hand on Mattie's head. "I have to finish school before we can get married. And I need to get a different job. But it'll happen one day. I promise."

"OK." Mattie went back to his homework.

Logan gave Mattie's forehead a kiss then joined James in the living room.

"Should you really have promised him that you'll marry Kendall?" James asked.

"You heard that?"

"Yeah."

"I-"

"I know you'll never end things. But you can't read Kendall's mind."

"We talked about it, though."

James shrugged. "He could always change his mind."

Logan shook his head. There was no way. The way they talked about marriage it was like it was a certainty. All they needed was some time for Logan to get settled into life and a career. They would get married one day.

When Carlos got home, he and James started to make dinner. Mattie finished his homework, and Logan played with him and Fudge in Mattie's little play area. After Kendall got home, they all ate. Lucy came over just as Kendall, Logan, Mattie, and James were getting ready to leave.

"Are you Iron Man?" Lucy asked him.

"Yeah! Did you dress up?"

"Um, for a party I was Jasmine."

Mattie's eyes widened. "Jasmine is my favorite."

Lucy smiled. "Mine too."

"We could watch it together! I can sing Aladdin's parts and you can sing Jasmine's."

Lucy laughed. "Sure. Maybe someday."

"You guys should go before Mattie steals my date," Carlos said.

The first place they went to was Kendall's mom's house. Mrs. Knight wasn't too thrilled to see Logan and James. She also ignored them the whole time they were there. Next, they went to Logan's parents' house.

"Oh my god! You dressed up Fudge!" Mrs. Mitchell cried with joy. "How cute!"

"Professor Bear is dressed up too," Mattie said. "He's Captain America."

"I should've dressed as the Hulk," Mr. Mitchell said.

Mattie, Fudge, and Professor Bear posed for pictures. Logan's parents gave Mattie some—maybe too much—candy then they went off to Camille's place.

"I remember you," Emmy said when she saw James.

James smiled. "That's funny. I don't remember meeting Wonder Woman."

Emmy giggled. "This is just a costume. I'm Emmy."

"Oh. That really awesome girl I got a balloon animal with."

Emmy's face brightened. "Yeah!"

As they walked to their first house, Mattie lifted his mask to glare at James—interrupting his conversation with Camille. "Emmy is my best friend."

"I know," James said.

"Just remember that." Mattie put his mask back down and caught up with Kendall and Emmy.

Logan—who was in charge of Professor Bear—said to James, "He's jealous."

"Why?" James asked.

"Because you're charming his little girlfriend."

"Emmy's the same way," Camille said. "She doesn't like it when other girls talk to Mattie."

Logan grinned. "They're so cute. And are totally gonna get married one day."

"Definitely," Camille agreed.

That night, it was way too difficult to get Mattie to bed. He was high on sugar and insisted on sleeping in his costume.

The boy Cinderella thing I talked about is the Irish Cinder-lad, I believe. A teacher read it to my class when I was little. You know how Cinderella has tiny feet? Well, he has huge feet and loses a boot and saves a princess from a monster and whatnot.