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Chapter 7: Anger
Kendall and James were standing in the living room watching Adam play with Miri. Miri had been so happy when she saw Adam. She remembered him as baba. Adam had smiled and sat with her.
Neither of Kendall or James knew what to say to their son. He had disappeared for two months and just showed up out of the blue. Kendall had sort of yelled at Adam in his office but Adam had cut him off with apologies and tears. Kendall decided he'd take Adam to see Miri before Cooper found out he was back. Cooper was sure to get mad and do something stupid.
"Adam," James said finally. Adam looked up at James. He didn't say anything. James sighed before continuing. "What happened? All we got from Cooper was an argument happened and you left to blow off steam and then left him a note and your ring and disappeared."
"It's complicated," Adam sighed before standing up and walking over to the couch to sit down. Kendall and James followed him. Miri ran over to Adam and tried to climb into his lap. Adam picked her up. She quickly settled in his lap happy to be with baba.
"We've got time Adam, just tell us what happened," Kendall said.
"Now you wanna hear my side of the story? After all the yelling?" Adam asked.
"Adam don't start, you're on thin ice as it is, what you did-" James started.
"I had my reasons, as messed up as they were I had my reasons," Adam said looking down at Miri. "Coop and I had been falling apart for weeks, this last fight was just the tip of the iceberg. We just wanted different things and we both sad some pretty nasty things," Adam said.
"Adam what happened," Kendall asked.
"Um...I uh..." Adam trailed off biting his lip. He looked down at Miri and then to his dad's. This was something he just had to say, but couldn't find the words.
"Out with it Adam," James said.
"I-uh, how would you guys feel about becoming grandparents again?" Adam asked finally. He hugged his daughter as he waited for Kendall and James to piece together his puzzle.
"Show me," James said. Adam set Miri down and she quickly joined Jenny at the toy box. Adam stood and unzipped his hoodie. He lifted his shirt to reveal a small bulge on his abdomen.
"I'm roughly three months," Adam said slowly. The three sat in silence. Adam let his shirt fall down and sat down. He looked at his hands.
"Does Cooper know?" Kendall asked finally.
"No, that's what the argument was about," Adam said tears welling in his eyes. "I asked him if he wanted another kid or if I was crazy for wanting another kid. He went on and on about how stupid having another kid right now would be. I got defensive and words were said that I wish I could take back, but I can't. I couldn't face him and tell him he was gonna be a father again when he obviously didn't want to be," Tears were now falling down his cheeks.
Kendall and James were speechless. Now they really didn't know what to say. They hadn't been expecting that at all. They had been expecting some bratty story or something along the lines of Adam wanting to not grow up. They had not expected this at all.
"Adam," James said.
"I'm sorry," Adam said breaking out into full on sobs.
"Why didn't you come to us? We could've helped you and this whole mess could've been avoided," James said.
"I was scared. You guys don't make it easy to talk to you, hell why do you think Kyle didn't tell you about Jared right away? Or Leora about her and Caleb? You guys are so judgmental and tough on us," Adam sobbed. He placed his hands over his eyes and tried to stop crying or stop the tears at least.
James moved closer to Adam and pulled him into a hug. He was still mad at Adam for leaving like he did, but Adam was still his son. He would comfort him and care for him until he couldn't.
The front door opened and Jake's voice was heard in the hallway.
"Dad! You are never gonna believe what Day told me...Adam?"
Adam looked up to the door way to his older brother. Jake walked into the room suddenly quiet. He looked at Adam.
"You're back, are you ok?" Jake asked sitting down next to him. "Are you still...?" he asked looked down at Adam's stomach. Adam nodded and Jake pulled him into a hug. "I'm glad you're back Addie, pull something like this again and I will kill you," he said half heartedly.
"Wait a minute," Kendall said.
"What?" Jake asked confused.
"You knew he was pregnant?" Kendall asked his eldest son.
"Yeah, he asked me not to tell and I kept my word. I figured he'd come back, took you long enough by the way you brat," Jake said. Adam sat back from Jake with a glare.
"I know, but you weren't there, you didn't hear what he said or what I said for that matter," Adam said looking down at his lap.
"Jake what are you doing here?" James asked.
"I came to see dad," Jake said looking at Kendall.
"Why? What's wrong?" James asked confused.
"It's nothing, I shouldn't have even agreed to do this," Jake said standing up.
"Agreed to do what?" Adam asked confused.
"Spy on our brother," Jake said looking at Kendall. "Damien was visiting his cousin at the Palm Woods, Kyle was there," he said.
"You're spying on Kyle?" James asked shocked.
"He's lying to us James, he can't keep lying and getting away with this," Kendall said.
"You can't spy on our son like that," James said.
"You act like this is the worst thing I've done," Kendall said huffily. "Besides I'm only going to catch him in a lie and he will have no choice but to tell the truth."
"You are awful, this is getting out of hand," James said.
"Relax I've got a plan," Kendall said.
"You're nuts," James sighed.
"Adam where are you staying?" Jake asked suddenly.
"I don't know, I've got a motel room near the airport with a friend," Adam said slowly.
"A friend?" Kendall asked.
"Yeah, he wanted to help me with this, but I told him I had to do it alone and no we're not dating. When I say friend I mean friend," Adam said.
"Does this friend have a name?" James asked.
"Yeah," Adam said with a grin, he turned to Jake. "Mason Dawes," he said.
"Ew! Gross!" Jake said jumping back from Adam as if he had been burned.
"Just so you know he lost the braces and got a haircut and he regrets that summer fling as much as you do," Adam said laughing.
"Still gross," Jake said. "You can stay with me and Day, we have a spare room," he said.
"Adam you can stay here," Kendall said quickly.
"No he can't once Cooper finds out he's back, he's gonna go nuts and you know it. He won't let you guys watch Miri if Adam is here and you know it," Jake said.
"He's right," James said to Kendall.
"Speaking of Cooper when is he supposed to pick Miri up?" Adam asked.
"Oh I'd say he should be here any second."
The four turned to the doorway. Cooper was leaning there glaring at Adam. Adam swallowed thickly. No one said a word.
"I see you finally decided to stop in, when you leaving again?" Cooper asked coldly.
"Coop don't be like that," Adam said quickly zipping his hoodie. He didn't want Cooper knowing just yet. They had to get this argument out of the way first.
"Don't call me that," Cooper snapped.
"Miri let's go play with uncle Jake outside," Jake said jumping up. Kendall and James did the same with Jenny. Once everyone was gone the two looked at one another. Cooper moved into the room a bit, but kept his distance from Adam.
"Did you expect me to forgive you? Cause I don't," Cooper said in the same harsh tone he used earlier. He started pacing trying to keep his anger in check.
"I don't expect anything from you Cooper. I got your message," Adam said lowly. He was waiting for Cooper to explode.
"I just want to know why?" Cooper asked.
"Why what?" Adam asked cautiously.
"Why you left for two fucking months Adam!" Cooper yelled. He didn't give Adam a chance to reply. "I've had to start all over. I had to take care of Miri on my own. Thank god for your dads and Jake and Day. I don't think I'd be where I am now without them. I've had to get another job and I've had to get over you and that was the hardest thing I've ever done," Cooper said his voice trembling.
"Cooper I am so sorry," Adam said biting his lip.
"Oh your sorry, ok so that fixes everything right? That takes all the pain and anger I've felt vanish right? Everything just gonna go back to the way it was, right?" Cooper asked sarcastically. Adam opened his mouth but Cooper cut him off once more. "It doesn't fix a damn thing Adam, you left when you should've stayed. I'm over it and as far as I am concerned you're still gone and I am still a single dad. I don't want you near Miri right now," he said.
"You can't do that, she's my daughter too," Adam said jumping up and glaring at the other brunette.
"That you abandoned!" Cooper yelled.
"You didn't give me a choice! I couldn't stay you made sure of that," Adam accused.
"What? I begged you to stay and you turned away from me! Don't go pinning this on me. It was all you," Cooper said his eyes stinging with unshed tears.
"It takes two to tango Cooper," Adam retorted.
"You baited me and then freaked because you didn't like what I said. You trapped me in a corner!"
"Maybe, but I wasn't the one who started flinging insults," Adam said in a small voice.
"Don't go playing the victim here Adam, you are as much to blame as I am. You know what you were asking was dumb," Cooper snapped.
"Well maybe you were wrong," Adam said.
"I stand by what I said, having another kid wouldn't be smart move," Cooper replied turning away from Adam as tears finally slipped down his cheeks. Adam walked up to Cooper and touched his shoulder. Cooper jumped away from his as if he had been burned. "I have to go."
"Cooper please don't go," Adam said desperately.
"Now where have I heard this," Cooper spat, "oh yeah when I begged you to stay and you left," he snapped venomously. Adam recoiled from Cooper as if he and been slapped. Cooper gathered Miri's things and left the room.
Adam followed him as he walked out to the back yard. Jake was playing with Jenny and Miri. Kendall and James were sitting off to the side talking. They looked up once they heard the two.
"Miri it's time to go buh-bye," Cooper said picking her up. "Let's say buh-bye to grandpa Ken and Grandpa Jamie," he said walking over to the two. James smiled and took Miri into his lap.
"Bye-bye baby girl, I'll see you tomorrow bug-a-boo," James said looking to Cooper.
"Tell me he's not staying here," Cooper said more tears slipping down his cheeks.
"He's staying with Jake," Kendall said as Miri climbed into his lap. Cooper just nodded his head. "Bye-bye Miri-bear," he said giving the girl a kiss on the cheek. Cooper took her and turned. He saw Adam standing in the door way. Cooper turned and walked around the side of the house avoiding Adam. Miri reached out to him saying Baba.
"Sorry Miri baba is going buh-bye, again," Cooper said as he walked away.
-We Are-
Lilly laughed and she and Leora walked to the food court to get some smoothies. They had done some shopping and were actually having fun. Lilly was sure when the last time she had had this much fun was. It had been awhile since she had allowed herself to let go and not think of Kyle.
"Wow, Le I think you bought more than me," Lilly said looking at their bags.
"Maybe, but I think I have a problem," Leora said looking at her bags. "Having fun yet?"
"Yeah, this was great," Lilly said.
They got their smoothies and sat down at a table. The two started chatting for a bit. Leora steered clear of the subject of boys and Lilly was grateful. They talked about the clothes they had bought and school mostly.
"I think I might needs to get rid of some clothes in my closet so I can make room for what we just bought," Leora said looking at her bags. "You're welcome to look through it and take some stuff if you want. Maybe Rion and Layla could too," Leora said thoughtfully.
"Layla?" Lilly asked.
"Yeah, the kids growing and maturing. She's fourteen Lil, and getting boobs," Leora giggled. Lilly shook her head at that. "Besides she might need something new for the Icsis concert she's going to," she added.
"I'll let the brat know you've got clothes up for adoption," Lilly said. She glanced across the food court and saw the salon. She got an idea.
"What's with the look, what's on your mind?" Leora asked looking across the food court.
"I think a makeover is in order," Lilly said standing up.
"Count me in," Leora said jumping up as well.
-We Are-
Layla bounced excitedly as she listened to Millie and Erika talk about the concert. They were at Erika's house, planning what they were gonna do for the concert. It was less than a month away. Erika and Layla were sitting together on her bed. Erika was leaning against Layla and talking with her hands in the air. Millie was sitting in the bean bag chair listening and putting her two cents in occasionally
"So my mom and dad are gonna be taking us to this nice restaurant and they've got this super awesome hotel booked," Erika said excited.
"Sweet," Layla said.
"We have to get some news clothes for the concert," Millie said quickly.
"Of course," Erika said pointing at Millie excitedly. Layla smiled and nodded her head.
"We gotta look fabulous," Miliie said.
"Agreed, we can go shopping one of these days," Erika announced sitting up. "There's this cute little boutique not that far from the mall. It's got the cutest accessories ever and there's a nice thrift shop next to it where you can find some awesome clothes."
"Sounds fun Erika," Layla said sitting up straighter and stretching her back out. She had been sitting still for too long.
"You ok there Lay?" Millie asked.
"Yeah, I just sat for too long need to stretch," Layla said standing up.
"You could've asked me to move dork," Erika said smacking Layla's arm playfully.
"I was comfy until I moved," Layla replied with a grin. She leaned over and pecked Erika on the cheek.
"I'm hungry let's get a snack," Millie announced.
"Me too," Erika said. The three girls left the bedroom in search of a snack.
-We Are-
"Day!" Jake called as he walked into the apartment with Adam behind him. He wasn't even sure Damien as home.
"Jake?"
"Hey Day I kind of picked up a stray on the way home. He needed a place to stay and we have room," Jake said.
"Jake I told you we are not getting a...Adam," Damien said as he walked out to the living room.
"Getting a what?" Adam asked confused.
"You're back," Damien said.
"Yeah, Jake offered to let me stay here until I can get things figured out. I mean obviously Cooper won't let stay with him," Adam said biting his lip nervously.
"You are more than welcome to stay here Addie," Damien said.
Adam turned to Jake. "You told him didn't you?"
"Yeah, it kind of slipped out, but you can't expect to hide this for much longer," Jake said.
"I don't plan to I just want to find a way to tell Cooper, but he won't give me a chance to talk. He's mad and I don't blame him," Adam said.
"Yeah you kind of did drop off the face of the earth for like two months," Damien said.
"Sorry," Adam said hanging his head. His cell phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out confused. He looked at it and his jaw dropped. "Shit I forgot about Mason," he said quickly. He answered his phone walking out of the room.
"Mason?" Damien asked.
"A friend of Adam's," Jake said.
"A friend friend, or a friend like the one Cooper just made," Damien asked lowly.
"What are you talking about?" Jake asked confused.
"Cooper has a date with his English TA, Jace something," Damien said keeping his voice low so Adam wouldn't hear.
"Oh, not a word to Adam," Jake said.
"About what?" Adam asked.
"Nothing," Jake said turning to face his brother.
"I've got a favor to ask you," Adam said slowly.
"Let me guess Mason needs a place to stay?" Jake asked. Adam nodded his head.
"Look it's only for two days and then he's flying back to Minnesota. It's the earliest flight he can get," Adam said.
"He'll have to sleep on the couch," Damien said.
"I don't think it's a good idea," Jake started.
"Come on Jake, you were thirteen and he's over it," Adam said.
"Over what?" Damien asked confused. Jake sighed and hung his head as Adam grinned.
"Mason is Jake's very first ex," Adam said.
"Really now?" Damien asked.
"It was a summer fling. We were in Minnesota for the summer and Mason's family owned the lake house next to the one we were renting. Jake and Mason had a short fling," Adam said, "Mason was so dorky then too. He had braces and this bad haircut. I almost didn't recognize him."
-We Are-
Kyle yawned as he sat up. The sheet covering him fell to his bare waist. Kyle rubbed his eyes and looked around. He saw Jared sitting in the corner with a notebook and pencil in his hands.
"Jer?" Kyle asked, "how long was I out?"
"About a half hour, I was about to wake you up," Jared said setting his things aside. He stood to reveal he was only in his boxers. He walked over to Kyle and sat down on the bed, shifting to get comfortable.
"That was awesome," Kyle said grinning.
"Says the one who isn't sore," Jared joked.
"Jer, I'm sorry..." Kyle started. Jared grabbed the blonde and pulled him into a kiss.
"It's ok, I'm joking, it was worth the wait Kyle," Jared said.
"Sorry, I was just so nervous," Kyle said biting his lip.
"Don't be, it was great," Jared said smiling.
"So what were you doing over there," Kyle said looking to the notebook Jared had set aside. Jared blushed and looked away from Kyle.
"It's nothing," Jared said.
"Nothing? It was something," Kyle said smiling.
"It's just something for work," Jared said blushing. Kyle grinned and pulled the older male into a kiss.
"Are you writing a song for me?" Kyle asked once they parted.
"Maybe," Jared admitted.
"Aw how sweet," Kyle said smiling. He pulled Jared onto the bed and down into a kiss. Jared shifted until he was straddling the blonde below him.
"Again?" Jared asked looking down at the blonde.
"Sorry," Kyle said blushing.
"We've done it like twice already Kyle," Jared said smiling at the blonde. "Ah, to be sixteen," He said leaning down and kissing the blonde once more. He started to rock against Kyle making the blonde moan.
"Better get used to it old man, it happens a lot," Kyle teased bucking his hips up.
"I'm not that old," Jared said with an eye roll.
Kyle placed his hands on Jared's hip and pulled his closer. He slipped a hand into Jared's boxers. His finger found the pucker and Jared gasped. Kyle grinned and playfully pushed the tip of his finger in and out.
"Kyle," Jared whined.
"Jared!"
The pair froze. Jared looked at Kyle his eyes wide. They stopped what they were doing. Jared went into full panic mode.
"Fuck it's Roldy," Jared said jumping up.
Jared jumped up and started grabbing Kyle's clothes from the floor. He tossed them to the blonde. Kyle slipped his underwear and jeans on as he tried to hide. Roldy was getting closer. There was a knock at the door as Jared got his jeans on. Kyle ended up hiding behind the door as Jared opened it.
"Ro, what's up I thought you were at the pool watching Matty fail at asking Sarah out," Jared said trying to act as casual as possible.
"Shut up Munroe she will be mine!" Matt hollered from the living room.
"I thought you were working on your song," Roldy said looking Jared up and down. "I didn't realize that mean getting naked," he commented.
"I'm not naked," Jared said looking down at his jeans which he hadn't had time to zip.
"Right, I can see you're busy I'll leave you be," Roldy said.
Kyle felt something brush his leg and twitched. His knee hit the door and and he looked down to see Noah's cat, Katty, by his leg. He pushed the cat away.
"He's still here?" Roldy asked looking to the door.
"Uh..." Jared said.
"Yes Roldy I am still here if you could give us a moment, we will be right out," Kyle said from behind the door. He peeked out from behind the door. Roldy's jaw dropped. He looked to Jared before turning around. He walked away. Kyle did not miss the look of hurt that flashed across his face.
"Way to go Kyle, he'll be the first one to tell your dad," Jared said as he grabbed his phone from his dresser as Kyle pulled his phone from his pocket.
"Don't worry Matt will stop him," Kyle said.
"Matt?" Jared asked as he texted Noah.
"Yeah, he confronted me a couple weeks ago. I asked him not to tell my dad," Kyle said. Jared started laughing.
"Noah did the same thing to me," he said. Kyle chuckled and shook his head.
"Put your shirt on and fix your hair, we have to go talk to him," Jared sighed.
"Sure, let's upset him more," Kyle mumbled.
"What?" Jared asked.
"I said just let me call my dad first. He should hear it from me first not from Roldy," Kyle said.
"Knock it off," Jared said.
"Ok then," Kyle said putting his hands up.
-We Are-
Layla walked into the house after waving good bye to Millie and her mom. They had given her a ride home from Erika's house.
"Dad? Papi? I'm home," she called out. Logan and Carlos walked out of the living room.
"Hey Mija, have fun," Carlos asked his daughter.
"Yeah, Erika and Millie want to go shopping this weekend so we can get a new outfit for the show," Layla said.
"You've earned it Mija, you can go, we'll give you some money too," Carlos said.
The door opened behind Layla. She turned around and gasped. Carlos and Logan mimicked her as Lilly and Leora walked inside. They were all shocked by Lilly. Her once waist length hair was now cut into a short pixie cut. It was styled up in messy spikes.
"You're hair," Carlos said
"What did you do?" Logan asked.
"It's called a haircut dad," Lilly said.
"It actually looks pretty good mija," Carlos said once he got over the initial shock.
"It's so short," Logan said.
"I like it," Layla said smiling at her sister.
"Are you sure this is what you wanted?" Logan asked.
"Yep and it's too late now to change my mind," Lilly said with a shrug. "I wanted a change and this seemed like the right thing. Well I'm off to put my stuff away this was fun Le, thanks for convincing me to go out," Lilly said as she walked up he stairs.
"You're welcome Lilly, told you it would help," Leora said with a smile. She then turned to Layla. "Layla, I've got some clothes that are a bit small and I need to make room in my closet, wanna come take a look and see what you like tomorrow?" She asked.
"Sure," Layla said with a smile.
-We Are-
Jake tapped his pen on his notebook as he read the chapter he had been assigned for his English class. He was taking notes while Adam and Damien talked in the kitchen. They were talking about Damien's trip to Paris. It was almost like Adam hadn't left.
Jake was jarred from his thoughts when someone knocked on the door. Jake looked to Adam and Damien. They were so absorbed in their conversation. The knock came again and Jake sighed. He pushed himself up and headed towards the door.
"Don't worry guys, I got it, it's not like I was studying or anything," Jake said.
"Thanks Jake," Adam said turning to grin at his brother.
Jake flipped him off before opening the door. He came face to face with a ginger haired boy with green eyes and black glasses. His nose was dusted with freckles and his skin was ivory white. He had a slight height advantage over Jake as well. He was holding a small blue duffel bag.
"Mason?" Jake asked.
"Jake?" Mason asked.
"Uh, come in, Adam's here," Jake said stepping aside.
"Hey Mace, sorry I forgot to call," Adam said, "you already know Jake, but this is Damien," he made introductions. Damien stood up and shook his hand. After introductions were made and Mason put his bag in the guest room for now.
"Mason we were about to order out, any preferences?" Jake asked. "Chinese? Thai? pizza?"
"Whatever, I'm not too picky," Mason said.
"Chinese it is then," Adam said.
"Are you sure that's wise Adam? If I recall the last time you had Chinese it didn't agree with you," Mason said.
"Oh yeah, pizza then," Adam said to Damien.
"What kind?" Damien asked.
"Really you have to ask?" Adam asked.
"Meat lovers, and what about you Jake want your veggie pizza?" Damien asked.
"Veggie?" Adam asked looking at his brother.
"He's gone vegetarian," Damien said.
"Yes I have and make sure they use black olives this time, green olives are gross," Jake said making a face.
"What about you Mason?" Damien asked.
"I'm vegetarian too," Mason said.
"Ok you and Jake can share, as long as you like onions, mushrooms, black olives, and..." Damien trailed off.
"Green peppers," Jake said.
"That's fine," Mason said nodding his head. Damien stood up to get the phone and make the order.
"I still don't get how you can't eat meat anymore. I see a burger and it just makes my mouth water," Adam said to Mason.
"Stop it," Mason said shoving Adam lightly.
"Like don't you ever just have a cheat day," Adam asked.
"No I haven't eaten meat in almost three years now and I don't miss it," Mason said. "I mean all those innocent animals being killed just so people can eat them. It's murder," he said.
"And that's your opinion," Adam said.
"Yep, sure is and when the anime revolt against humans you will be he first to go," Mason said.
"When animals revolt they'll kill everyone no matter their diets. Even you have to go," Adam stared matter-of-factly.
"Nah, I'll be the one leading the revolt," Mason said. Adam just laughed and shook his head.
Mason stood and left to the bathroom. Jake sat down next to Adam. He nudged him.
"Wow, he hardly looks like that Mason we met when we were thirteen," Jake said. "I didn't recognize him without the braces," he added with a smile.
"I know, when grandma introduced me to her secretary's son I didn't recognize him until he said his name. We had a laugh," Adam said.
"I barely remember that summer," Jake said shaking his head.
"It was forever ago," Adam said.
"Yeah," Jake said nodding his head.
"Alright the pizza is orders and should be here in about forty five minutes," Damien said.
-We Are-
"Three months?"
"Yes Roldy we have been dating for three months," Jared said. Roldy was sitting on the couch with Matt and Noah. They had been in the living room and talked to Roldy before Jared and Kyle had emerged from Jared's room.
"Yep, and you walked in on our anniversary celebration," Kyle said. Jared nudged him in the side. Kyle swiped a finger across his lips signaling they were zipped.
"You know I had my suspicions but I didn't want to believe that you were that stupid Jared, Kendall is gonna kill you when he finds out," Roldy said.
"That's why you were in denial," Kyle scoffed quietly.
"What?" Jared said turning to the blonde.
"Did I say that out loud?" Kyle asked his eyes wide. "Dear god this isn't a parachute!" Kyle said reaching over his back and pulling on nothing. "It's just a backpack!" He fell off his chair with a yelp. Matt and Noah were laughing and Jared just gave him a weird look. Roldy wasn't looking at him.
Kyle excused himself to the kitchen to get water. Jared continued to argue with Roldy over how stupid this was. Kyle didn't want to argue with Roldy. He didn't particularly like Roldy right now. Over the last couple weeks he had started to notice that Roldy had a crush on Jared. He wasn't shy about it either. Jared seemed oblivious to it all.
"So you see it too?"
Matt and Noah moved to stand on either side of Kyle. They both arched a brow at him.
"Of course I see it, he's flirting with my boyfriend," Kyle said possessively.
"In his defense he's been in love with him since high school," Matt said.
"Really? Why hasn't he told him?" Kyle asked confused as he got a glass of water.
"He's scared of rejection and things getting awkward," Matt said.
"Ever time we tried to get him to at least tell Jared, he go off about his Jared didn like him that way and things would get awkward and ruin the band. Jared would then pursue a solo career because he's all about music and get famous and have a hot blonde on his arm as he does it," Noah said quietly.
"Blonde?" Kyle asked.
"Munroe's type is tall blonde and tan," Matt said.
"You fit the bill to a T," Noah said.
"Christ Roldy, this isn't about pissing Kendall off this is more than that! I love him!"
Kyle who had been taking a drink of water did a spit take. He started coughing and hacking as Noah and Matt held him up patting his back. Jared froze as he looked at Kyle. Kyle stood up straight and walked out to the living room.
"Love?" Kyle asked.
"Uh yeah," Jared said awkwardly. He swallowed nervously and cleared his throat. "I love you," he said.
"I love you too," Kyle said pulling Jared into a kiss. Matt and Noah awed from the kitchen. Jared flipped them off as he and Kyle parted.
They heard a door shut and Jared looked to the couch. Roldy was gone.
"He's upset Matt and Noah knew before he did. I have to go talk to him," Jared sighed.
"Go ahead, I should get going my dad is gonna flip if I don't get home soon," Kyle sighed.
"Ok, I'll text you later," Jared said.
-We Are-
Miles yawned as he walked into the house. He heard voices in the living room. He walked down the hall, might as well let Logan and Carlos know he was home. He stopped when he saw Kendall in the living room.
"I'm home," Miles said.
"Miles, no call?" Carlos asked.
"Sorry lost track of time, I was over at Rion's hanging out with her and Fran," Miles said looking at Kendall.
"You haven't see Kyle have you?" Kendall asked.
"Nope, not since we left school, he might be with Lucas though, cause he's so much cooler than me," Miles said sarcastically, "or Caleb, but he might be with Leora so Caleb might be too busy to hang out with him. There's also Jayda, they're so a like wanting to be models and all-"
"Ok Miles we get it," Logan said cutting his son off. Miles closed his mouth with a smile as there was a knock at the door. He turned to go answer it. He opened the door to reveal Kyle.
"Miles you have seen my phone have you?" Kyle asked.
"Uh, no dude," Miles said.
"Great I lost it," Kyle said.
"Lost what Kyle?"
"Dad?" Kyle said looking at Kendall shocked. "I-uh-my phone. I had it with me and then I didn't," he said slowly.
"Really," Kendall asked.
"Yes sir, I've been all over looking for it," Kyle said, "search me if you don't believe me," he said holding his arms up. A ring filled the air and Miles jumped. He pulled his phone out and looked at it. It read Kyle's name.
"I think it's for you," Miles said holding the phone out to Kyle. Kyle answers the phone an looked at Kendall.
"Hello? I know I lost it. Thanks Jay for being a great friend," Kyle said. "Yeah. I'll be by in a few of the drill sergeant allows," he said.
"Go on then," Kendall said.
"See you in a few," Kyle said before hanging up. He turned and left.
"My phone," Miles said taking off out the door. He saw Kyle leaning against the railing of the porch. Holding his phone.
"Here, give me mine," Kyle said handing the phone over and taking his from Miles.
"How did you know he'd be here," Miles asked.
"I have my sources, he's thinks he's so slick. If he wants to catch me, he's gonna have to be sneaker than that," Kyle said walking down to his car. "Thanks Miles," he said.
"No problem, but just saying this would all go away if you just told him," Miles said.
"No it wouldn't, I'd lose my driving privileges and he would keep an even tighter eye on me. He'd forbid me from seeing him again. He might take his anger out on the guys. He'd make my life a living hell," Kyle said as he got into the car. He pulled out of the driveway.
-We Are-
Cooper paced back and forth. He was alone in his apartment. He had talked his mom into watching Miri for the night. She was glad to do it. She thought Cooper was at work. He had just needed to be alone right now. Cooper just needed time to think.
Adam had thrown Cooper for a loop with his return. Cooper had given up up on hoping for Adam to come back anytime soon. Adam had returned phone calls or even told anyone where he was for two months. Cooper had been so broken and finally he was getting his shit together. He had moved on and had even gotten a date with a good looking guy. Things had been looking up for Cooper.
Cooper kicked the table leg leg in frustration. He had been trying for hours to figure out what to do. He had no idea what to do. On the one hand Cooper wanted to move on and get over all the hurt and pain Adam had caused him. On the other hand there was Adam. Cooper still had feelings for him despite everything.
A knock at the door made Cooper jump. He called himself down and walked over to the door. He opened it and saw Blaine there with six pack. Cooper arched a brow.
"I heard Adam is back," Blaine said. Cooper stepped aside to let him. Blaine set the six pack on the table and pulled two out. He handed one to Cooper. "Jennifer has Miri right?" He asked. Cooper nodded his head.
"Thanks," Cooper said holding up the can. He moved to sit at the table. He opened the the can and took a big gulp.
"Christ, at least act like its your first time," Blaine said.
"I've had a long day Blaine, don't start," Cooper sighed.
"What are you gonna do?" Blaine asked.
"I don't know," Cooper said hanging his head.
"Cooper you can't honestly be thinking about taking him back can you?" Blaine asked.
"I don't want to, but just seeing him reminded me of everything we had. I still have feelings for him Blaine," Cooper said taking another swig from his can.
"You need to move on, go out on a date and forget about Adam romantically. I mean he's still you baby daddy," Blaine said.
"I do have a date...kind of...I mean...I don't know," Cooper said.
"Date? With who?" Blaine asked.
"Someone I met in school, but things are so complicated. He doesn't even know about Miri. I don't think he'll be too understanding he's doesn't seem like the type to-" Cooper started.
"Coop calm down, take a breath," Blaine said stopping his rant. "Look go on a date have fun and just get that last shove you need to move on completely. Trust me I know what I'm saying," he said as Cooper's cell phone rang. He fished it out of his pocket.
"I gotta take this," Cooper said. He answered it. "Hello?"
"Hey, Cooper it's Jace," Jace said.
"Jace, yeah I was waiting for you to call," Cooper said jumping up and moving away from Blaine.
"Yeah, so I was wondering if you were free Friday for dinner and a movie," Jace said in one breath.
"Uh hold on a sec," Cooper said. He walked over to his fridge and checked his work schedule. He checked Friday. "I am free Friday," he said.
"Great, also Nate says its a double date with him and Stan," Jace said.
"That's fine, so just tell me what restaurant and what movie," Cooper said.
"Haven't figured out what restaurant, but Nate wants to go to that new action suspense movie," Jace said.
"Ok sounds good, I'll talk to you later," Cooper said with a smile.
"Ok, see ya," Jace said. Cooper hung up and turned to Blaine with a smile.
"I have a date."
"Good, now go have fun and if you need a babysitter Friday I'm available," Blaine said.
"Thanks for coming over Blaine," Cooper said looking at his brother.
"No problem Coop, glad I could help," Blaine said, "by the way I think you should talk to Adam at least and maybe work something out with Miri," he said.
"Why he left for two months without so much as a word to me," Cooper said.
Blaine put his hands up. He knew Cooper needed to calm down before he would be persuaded to at least talk to Adam.
"So, who's Jace?" Blaine asked.
Cooper chuckled and took one more drink before telling Blaine about Jace.
So much going on. Adam is back! Was Cooper reaction appropriate? Adam's pregnant? Who saw that coming? Kyle now knows Kendall knows and is still choosing to keep hiding. How much longer will he be able to hide it? Lilly chopped all her hair off, was it a good idea? James thinks Kendall os crazy, is he?
So yeah that all happened. I've been on a roll with this fic. Also for my Kogan readers as well. I am going to be working on some Kogan fics as well starting with Time After Time and maybe a few others. So keep an eyes out for those.
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