Sorry for the lack of mentions, I'll explain later. Just know I love yous.
Chapter 8: What is Love?
Adam watched as Mason paced back and forth in front of him on his cell phone talking to his mom. It had been a almost week since they had arrived in L.A. and Mason was still in L.A.. There had been a big storm in Minnesota and flights in and out had been cancelled.
"I know mom, I can't help there is no flights out there until next week. What do you want me to do hitchhike," Mason asked annoyed. He had been arguing with his mother for the better part of an hour now.
"Tell her it's my fault. I never should've asked you to come," Adam said. Mason held a hand up to Adam silencing him.
"Don't worry about that mom, I'm a big boy. I've got friends taking notes for me. I am keeping up with m assignments," Mason said quickly. He listened for a moment. "I will be back as soon as I can be, I keep getting bumped from flights. I don't know when, but I'd say about another week. There is a flight to Chicago and then to St. Paul and on to Sherwood," Mason explained.
"Tell her your a big boy you can take care of yourself," Adam said.
"Mom, I gotta go, I'll call you when I find out," Mason said before hanging up. He sighed and walked over to Adam and fell onto the bed beside him. "She is so impossible to deal with."
"She does it because she cares," Adam said.
"Yeah, yeah, I know," Mason said. The two lapsed into silence before Mason spoke again. " You really should tell Cooper you're pregnant."
"I know I will when the time is right," Adam said.
"You can't avoid this forever," Mason said.
"I'm hungry, let's get something to eat," Adam said jumping up changing the subject. He didn't want to talk about Cooper right now.
"Ok preggers, what did ya have in mind?" Mason asked.
"Hmm, I don't know," Adam said slowly. "How about Hill's? They have the best food there," He said quickly.
"Sure, do they have vegetarian options?" Mason asked.
"Yes, they have a veggie burger, and sweet potato fries," Adam said quickly.
"I'm game," Mason said.
Adam pulled Mason up from the bed and out of the bedroom. They made their way out to the living room where Damien was playing video games.
"Done with classes today Day?" Adam asked.
"Yeah, I don't work today either," Damien said.
"We're going to Hills for food wanna come?" Adam asked grinning.
"Sure, might as well, this game sucks anyways," Damien said turning his game off.
"You're only saying that because you were losing weren't you," Adam asked knowingly.
"Maybe," Damien said with a grin Adam just laughed.
-We Are-
Cooper bounced his leg up and down as he listened to his professor drone on and on. He was barely focusing. He was barely taking notes.
Cooper was thinking about Jace and their date tonight. They had been texting through out the week and been flirty with one another. He had been waiting all week for this date. This morning had dragged by so slowly. It seemed the more he thought about it the more the day dragged.
Cooper was in his last class of the day. He kept looking to the clock and cursing to himself. He had to focus and not think about Jace. It was harder than he had thought it would be.
Finally the class was released and Cooper all but ran from the room. He quickly made his way to the parking lot. He had to go get Miri and drop her off at Blaine's for the night. He then had to get ready for his date.
"Whoa where's the fire?"
Cooper turned and saw Jake walking to his car as well. Cooper slowed down so they were walking together.
"I've got a date," Cooper said slowly.
"I heard, Day told me," Jake said. Cooper just nodded his head. The two walked in silence.
"Just say it already Jake," Cooper said.
"It's been almost a week, Cooper, just talk to him he's going nuts," Jake said stopping Cooper.
"Yeah well he left me hanging for two months I'm sure he can survive a week or two," Cooper shot back.
"Cooper, just give him a chance to explain," Jake said.
"Let him dangle a bit longer. I do have a life Jake. I moved on and he needs to accept that," Cooper said.
"I get it Cooper, I know you couldn't wait forever and I am not asking you to get back together with Adam. I'm just asking for you to give him a chance and listen to what he has to say," Jake said as they reached the parking lot.
"Eventually, he left me hanging so I'm gonna leave him hanging, however if he happens to be around when you or Day watch Miri there's really nothing I can do about it," Cooper said.
"Thanks Cooper," Jake said with a small smile. It was a small start.
Cooper just ran over to his car. He had so much to do and so little time.
-We Are-
Kyle laughed as he listened to Miles and Lucas bicker. It was like they had never been separated. Caleb was sitting next to him listening as well, wondering what he had started. All he asked was if they wanted to see the new Batman movie. Miles and Lucas were arguing about who was a better Batman; Michael Keaton or Christian Bale.
"You could not be more wrong, Michael Keaton is the best Batman and that's all there is to it," Miles said.
"That movie is ancient," Lucas argued.
"But still a hundred times better than that crappy one," Miles retorted.
"Ok guys let's get back on track, are we gonna go see the new Batman movie or not?" Caleb asked the two.
"Of course we're gonna go see it," Miles and Lucas said together.
"So why argue?" Caleb asked.
"Because Miles like to argue for arguments sake," Kyle said.
"I've noticed," Lucas said sending a small glare at his twin.
"Hey you take the bait so easily," Miles replied with a smirk.
The bell rang and the four jumped up. They quickly said their good byes and headed out of the room. Miles and Kyle started for the exit together.
"So what do you wanna do? Hit the arcade or go to my house and play some video games. I'm sure if Noah's online he can help up beat that campaign," Kyle said quickly.
"Wait you're not gonna ditch me for Jared?" miles asked.
"Jared is working," Kyle replied.
"Ah, I see," Miles said pouting.
"Besides, I've been a shitty friend and I want to make it up to you," Kyle said. He froze when he saw Lilly at her locker. Her hair was short and lazily spiked up. She looked so different. Kyle couldn't help but stare. He tapped Miles on the shoulder.
"You go on, I'll meet you outside," Kyle said.
"She's still hurting dude, don't make it worse," Miles warned him.
"I know, but I just want to talk. We were friends once," Kyle said.
"Alright, if I find you made it worse I'll have to kick your ass," Miles said as he took off.
Kyle walked over to Lilly. She hadn't noticed him yet. Kyle grinned as he got a genius idea.
"What did you do yo your hair?"
"It's called a haircut," Lilly sighed before turning to see Kyle. She glared at him softly. He had noticed as time went by her glares lessened and lessened.
"It looks good, Lil," Kyle said.
"Thanks," Lilly said curtly.
"Look Lilly," Kyle started.
"I've been thinking," Lilly cut Kyle off. Kyle gestured for her to continue. She took a breath and did so. "We used to be friends and while I'll still want more, I'll get over it. Boyfriends come and go, it takes time to find the right one, I get it now. I'd really like if we could be friends again," Lilly said holding her hand out.
"You're serious?" Kyle asked.
"Cross my heart, swear to die if I lie," Lilly said getting a smile from Kyle. Kyle took her hand and shook it.
"So no more death glares unless I deserve it?" Kyle asked. Lilly laughed and nodded her head.
"Deal," Lilly said.
-We Are-
Kendall sat back and listened to the guys as they ran through a new song. It was good, but something was missing. He couldn't quite place his finger on it.
"Ok guys that was good, but I can't feel the emotions behind," Kelly told the guys once they finished. Kendall snapped his fingers and pointed at Kelly.
"That's it, emotion," Kendall said leaning forward. "It's one thing to sing a song but another thing to put forth the emotions and let yourself feel the song. This is that kind of song guys and I'm not feeling it," Kendall said.
"It's not as easy when the words aren't your own," Jared said.
"Well put, but unless you have something, this is what we've got," Kendall said.
"He does have something!" Noah said butting it.
"It's not ready yet," Jared said elbowing Noah in the rib. Noah jumped back and rubbed his chest.
"Jared don't hurt him, he's just trying to help," Roldy scolded the bleached blonde.
"Will you get off my back Roldy! I barely touched him, he overreacts," Jared snapped glaring at his friend.
"You didn't need to do that, You can be such a jerk sometimes," Roldy snapped.
"No I did overreact, he didn't hurt me," Noah said trying to get Their attention, but it was no use. They were arguing again. Matt just pulled Noah aside incase the fight turned psychical, which was a possibility with these two.
The two went back and forth shooting insults back and forth. Noah and Matt warned the two helplessly. They didn't know what to do.
"Just stop, I am not doing this right now," Jared said finally after Roldy got in his face. He turned away from Roldy.
"You know, sometimes I wonder how we remained friends all this time," Roldy said coolly.
"Me too," Jared replied. He then stormed out of the booth and left the studio. Roldy followed suit.
"Um," Matt said slowly.
"We'll fix this, their best friends and just hit a rough patch," Noah said quickly.
"You better, you guys start touring in two weeks," Kendall said.
"Two weeks?" Noah asked his eyes wide.
"Kelly you told me you told them," Kendall said turning to the older woman. She gave a nervous chuckle.
"I might've forgot," Kelly said slowly.
"Don't worry we can fix this," Matt said grabbing Noah's arm. He led him from the sound booth and after the other two.
Kendall sighed and sat back in his chair. He turned to Kelly. "Tell me hat me and the guys weren't that bad?"
"No, you guys were angels. I mean that time Carlos, James, and Logan all moved out of two 2J was the best week of my life," Kelly said sarcastically.
"Ok, so I see it's just teenaged boys," Kendall laughed.
"What do you think they're fighting about now?" Kelly asked.
"I haven't got a clue," Kendall replied.
-We Are-
James cradled the phone between his ear and shoulder listening to his agent talk, while trying to keep Jenny from destroying the living room. His agent had called about a big offer that could change Jame's career. The producer of Fashion Off, a competitive model show, wanted James to join the panel of judges for the third season. It would take his career to new heights and gain him a whole audience.
"That's a big commitment, Marty," James said slowly.
"I know that James, but think about it," Marty said.
"How do I got?" James asked.
"A week," Marty said, "I told them you were a family man first but they insist on having you on the panel," he added.
"Let me talk to Kendall and the kids and I'll get back to you," James said.
"Just really think this over James, opportunities like this come once in a lifetime," Marty said.
"Marty, you're inner BTR nerd is showing," James joked. Out was no secret that Marty had been a Big Time Rush fan. It was half the reason he wanted to be James's agent. Over the years Marty had become a friend and even knew all the guys.
"Kendall will tell you the same thing. Now I gotta go, I'll expect a call in a couple of days," Marty said.
"Sure thing," James said. He hung up and turned around to see Kendall holding Jenny. He hadn't heard Kendall even come in.
"What did Marty want?" Kendall asked.
"I've got a job offer," James said, "A big one."
"Not over seas is it?" Kendall asked.
"No it's local," James replied, "they want me to be a judge on the show Fashion Off. You know that show I was obsessed with," he said.
"Seriously?" Kendall asked.
"My reaction as well, but they do. They've been calling Marty like crazy. I guess people like that I'm back," James replied.
"Wow, this is big," Kendall said.
"I know and we need to sit down and talk about it," James replied.
"The kids need to know too," Kendall said.
"I agree, we can get them all together and see what they think," James said nodding head.
-We Are-
Cooper looked around the crowded pizzeria looking for Jace. He saw Jace sitting in a booth alone. He smiled when he spotted Cooper, and waved him over. Cooper quickly navigated his way though he crowded tables. He sat down next to Jace.
"Sorry I'm late," Cooper apologized.
"It's ok, Nate and Stan are running late as well," Jace said.
"I thought Nate was your roommate?" Coped said slowly.
"He is, so is Stan practically, but they are total divas about getting ready for dates, I told them I was leaving in five minutes with or without them," Jace said. Cooper laughed at that.
"That sounds like someone I know," Cooper said thinking about Leora and how she always made whoever she was with late.
The two lapsed into silence. Cooper looked over at Jace. He was playing with the menu in front of him. Cooper bit his lip before speaking.
"So what made you want to ask me out? The way I diligently took notes, or my smokin' hot looks?" Cooper asked. Jace looked over at the younger man before laughing. Cooper started laughing as well.
"What's so funny?"
"The fact that you ditched us at the apartment?"
Jace and Cooper looked up as Stan and Nate slid into the other side of the booth. They did not look pleased with Jace. Jace smiled at them despite the glares.
"Hey I told you I was leaving," Jace said pointing a finger at Nate.
"Yeah, but still you could've waited," Nate said.
"Can we just order, at this rate we'll miss the movie," Stan said cutting Jace off.
"Fine, what kind of pizza do you guys want?" Jace asked.
"Meat lovers," Cooper and Stan said simultaneously.
"Cheese," Nate said.
"Ok so a fourteen inch meat lovers and Nate can get his ten inch cheese," Jace said looking at the other three around him.
Their waiter arrived and took their order. He left and the three settled into conversation. Nate seemed to be the ice breaker and conversation keeper. He kept the flow going even after their pizza arrived.
"So Cooper, besides school what do you do," Nate asked.
"I work," Cooper replied.
"Where?" Nate asked interestedly.
"Hill's Diner across town, it pays the bills," Cooper replied.
"Oh I used to love that place growing up, do they still have those homemade onion rings. Those were the best," Stan said.
"Yes, and they are," Cooper replied.
"I'll have to take you there one of these days. They have like the best burgers too," Stan said nudging Nate lightly.
"Ok what about after work and school, you have to do something other than that," Jace said.
Cooper opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by his cell phone. He pulled it out of his pocket and quickly sent the call to voicemail.
"Sorry," Copper said embarrassed.
"It's ok, but you might want to put it on silent before we get to the theater," Jace joked. Copper laughed and nodded his groaned when it started ringing again. He pulled it from his pocket. He saw it was his mother.
"I'm sorry I have to take this, otherwise she'll keep calling," Cooper sighed. He excused himself from the table to answer his phone. "This better be an emergency," Cooper said quickly.
"It is, Blaine just showed up with Miri she has a temp of 102.3. I am taking her to the ER," Jennifer said quickly.
"What, I was just with her she was fine," Cooper said shocked.
"According to Blaine she puked all over his floor. I am taking her to the ER," Jennifer said.
"Ok I'll be right there, I think her card is in her diaper bag," Cooper said quickly.
"Alright, I'll see you there," Jennifer said. She hung up.
Cooper pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. He knew Jace wasn't going to like this, but Miri needed him. Miri came first no matter what. Cooper returned to the table where Jace was talking to Nate and Stan.
"Jace can I talk to you in private," Cooer asked nervously.
"What's wrong," Jace asked.
"I have to go, uh, there's a family emergency," Cooper said slowly.
"Oh," Jace said slowly.
"It's my daughter she's sick, I'm sorry I have to go," Cooper said before turning and leaving. He pulled his cell phone back out and dialed Adam's number. As pissed as he was, Adam deserved to see his daughter and know when she was sick.
-We Are-
Kyle took the stairs two at a time, with Miles right behind him. Matt had texted him and told him Jared was fighting with Roldy. The two had had a big blow out at the studio and Jared was sick of trying to talk to Jared. He was sure Kyle would be able to get him to talk.
Kyle knocked on the door and it opened to reveal Matt. He looked at Miles confused.
"We were at the mall and I am his ride," Kyle said.
"Come on, I don't know what's wrong and he won't talk to me," Matt said.
"What happened?" Kyle asked as he walked into the apartment with Miles.
"Jared and Roldy have been fighting for a week now. It seemed to boil over today. They got into an argument and things went south quick," Matt said.
"Where is he?" Kyle asked.
"He's being childish right now," Matt said glancing to the top of the yellow slide.
"I can hear you!" Jared shouted.
"I see," Kyle said.
"Miles, would you like to hang out by the pool for a bit," Matt asked.
"Sure," Miles said taking a hint.
Once they left. Kyle quickly climbed up swirly and saw Jared sitting against the wall. He had his arms crossed and was glaring at the wall avows from him.
"He's mad at me," Jared said.
"Over us still?" Kyle asked slowly. He moved until he was sitting beside his boyfriend.
"Yes, is he really in love with me?" Jared asked turning to Kyle.
"I want to say no, but the way he looks at you sometimes and the glares he gives me," Kyle said looking down at the ground. Jared grabbed Kyle's chin and made him look at him.
"Hey, I'm dating you and I love you. Nothing is gonna change that. I don't feel that way for him and I told him that. He tried denying it, but I'm not dumb," Jared said.
"Why not tell him sooner and get it over with?" Kyle asked.
"Because I thought he was over it. After high school he seemed to be over it and now recently it seemed to have come back, but I thought he was into..." Jared trailed off.
"Into who?" Kyle asked confused.
"Where's Matty?" Jared asked sitting up.
-We Are-
Adam quickly made his way to the ER. Cooper had called him and told him that Miri was sick and going to the ER. Adam had talked Jake into letting him use his car. He had come as quickly as he could. Blaine and Jennifer sitting in the waiting room already. Both looked shocked to see him. Adam stopped in front of them.
"How is she?" Adam asked.
"It's a stomach bug."
Adam turned and saw Cooper holding Miri. She saw Adam and made grabby hands and whined. Adam walked over to her and Cooper handed her over.
"She should get better soon, just have to give her some Tylenol and let this run its course," Cooper said.
"Thank you," Adam said to Cooper.
"As mad as I am at you, Miri deserves to get to see you. I still haven't forgiven you though," Cooper said. Adam nodded his head.
Cooper move to talk to his family. Adam sat down with Miri. She was happily playing with the neck of his shirt tugging and trying to chew on it. Adam was just happy to be holding her and that Cooper was at least talking to him.
"Adam?" Cooper said. Adam looked up and saw that Jennifer and Blaine were leaving.
"Right, uh here ya go, Miri time to go to Daddy," Adam said standing up. Miri whined and clung to Adam.
"I suppose you could walk us to the car," Cooper said looking at Miri with a hint of hurt in his eyes.
"Ok," Adam said. The two left the ER together walking silently. Miri was content in Adam's arms. She was laying against him sleepily.
"Cooper, we need to talk," Adam said nervously. It was now or never.
"I don't think we do," Cooper replied. "There's nothing I haven't already said. I meant it when I said I haven't forgiven you yet. Forgiveness is something you earn Adam, you can start by watching Miri some days," Cooper said.
"Ok, whatever it takes, I'm not saying we have to get back together, but at least friends maybe," Adam said.
"Maybe," Cooper replied once they reached his car.
Adam knew Cooper even talking to his was a big step. It was a step in the right direction though. Maybe they could work things out and at least be friends.
Adam helped Cooper get Miri into her car seat. Once she was secure Cooper shut the door and moved to his door. He stopped and turned to Adam. Adam waited for him to speak.
"I need someone to watch her tomorrow while I work, can you?" Cooper asked.
"Of course, I'm staying with Jake," Adam replied quickly.
"I'll drop her off around nine since I work at ten, thank you Adam," Cooper said. He quickly got into the car and left.
Adam stood there a moment. "By the way I'm pregnant, with your kid. Yes I know it was dumb of me not to tell you sooner, but I was scared," he sighed and turned towards Jake's car. He needed to tell Cooper soon, before things got out of hand.
-We Are-
Noah was sitting in the park with Roldy. It was getting dark out. Noah had found the angry blonde after he left Matt to take care of Jared. The two were sitting in silence. Rodly refused to talk. Noah had tried to get him to talk, but after so long it got tiring.
"I just don't get it," Noah sighed finally breaking the silence agin. Roldy didn't say a word or even acknowledged the brunette beside him. "I thought you were past this and moved on. I thought..." He trailed off looking down at his hands.
"Thought what?" Roldy asked.
"Nothing, I was just fooling myself, you were always in love with him," Noah spat turning to Roldy. "You accuse Jared of being blind, but you are just as blind Harold Harrison, you don't know a good thing that's right in front of you," he said jumping up.
Roldy was quick, he grabbed Noah and jumped up as well. He stopped him from moving. Noah yanked his arm but Roldy pulled him back against him.
"It's not like that Noah," Roldy said softly. He didn't want Noah mad at him. That was the last thing he wanted.
"Then tell me so I can know! What is up with you lately?" Noah yelled pushing against Roldy a bit.
Roldy pulled Noah until he was sitting down again. Roldy sat there fidgeting with his shirt hem for a moment. Noah nudged him, his patience with him wearing thin.
"I am over him, I have been for some time now. It's just...seeing them brought back some unresolved feelings and I'm over it. It's seeing him do stupid shit that pisses me off now. The two of them dating if gonna blow up in his face. Either words gets out and his reputation is ruined or Kendall finds out and kills him. He doesn't think things through," Roldy said.
"When you're in love it shouldn't matter, age is but a number, and you shouldn't be ashamed to show it," Noah said in a small voice.
Roldy sighed and moved closer to Noah. "It's not like that, No, I'm not ashamed, I'm scared," Roldy admitted.
"Scared of what?" Noah asked confused.
"That you'll realize I'm not worth it, that I'm not good enough," Roldy said tears welling in his eyes. "You'll find someone better, and I'll be left alone and I mean seriously I'm the one who's stepped on and ignored. I'm nothing special No," he said.
"Stop it, you are too," Noah said scooting closer to Roldy. "You're special to me, even if you can't say it out loud, I know you feel the same," Noah said. He pulled Roldy close and pressed their lips together gently in a loving kiss.
"Why me?" Roldy asked confused.
"Because, you're perfect to me. I just want to spend time with you, and be with you. You can't explain love Roldy," Noah said with a big smile.
"Love?" Roldy asked shocked. Noah blushed and nodded his head.
"Thank you," Roldy said, "for everything Noah," He added with a grin. He pecked the brunette lightly on the lips. "I do too you know," he said softly.
"What?" Noah asked confused.
"Love you," Roldy said blushing. Noah smiled and grabbing Roldy's hands and gave them a squeeze. "Now I think you owe Jared an apology," he said
"I know, but first I think we have some peeping toms to take care of," Roldy said.
"Huh?" Noah asked looking around. Jared, Kyle, Matt, and Miles all stepped around the big tree they had been hiding behind.
"I thought you were seeing Mika?" Matt said confused.
"I would just like to say I already knew, well I mean I figured it out. Noah was always dragging you places and then you claiming to go out with Mika and seeing him by the pool," Jared said.
"Ok so Mika and I went on like three dates and it was fun but we're not really compatible that way and we're just friends. Actually it was after my second date with Mika that someone got jealous," Noah said.
"When did this even happen?" Matt asked confused.
"You remember when we went to that club a couple months back, and you couldn't find me or Roldy for like an hour," Noah asked.
"Really now?" Matt asked an eyebrow arched at the two.
"He was drunk and trying to come onto me. I took him outside and tried to sober him up a bit. We talked for a bit and he kept trying to kiss me and I told him if he wanted to kiss me he needed to be sober and that's when you found us," Roldy said.
"So the next morning when I was sober I took him up on his offer," Noah said with a grin.
"Wow, why didn't you tell us," Jared asked.
"Because we are still trying to figure things out," Roldy said.
"I thought we just did?" Noah said looking at Roldy. Roldy smiled and nodded his head. Noah lunged at him and threw his arms around him in a hug almost knocking him over. The others just laughed at his antics.
"Alright I don't have a problem with you guys dating or whatever, I just don't wanna hear it," Jared said causing Roldy to blush a and Noah to laugh.
"Same for you and your boy toy," Noah said winking at Kyle. Kyle blushed and looked away from Noah.
"Oh yeah, Jared, Roldy, after you two stormed off Kendall confirmed we age going on tour with Icsis and TBA," Matt said.
"Oh yeah it's in two weeks," Noah said quickly.
"Two weeks?" Jared asked shocked. He had almost forgotten about that.
"That means you'll be gone for like three months," Kyle said slowly as he looked at Jared. The five fell silent as they let the news sink in. Kyle was still looking at Jared.
A ring cut through the silence. Kyle jumped and pulled his cell phone out. "It's my dad," he groaned.
"I gots this," Miles said snatching the phone from the blonde. Before Kyle could even blink he answered the phone holding a hand up to the blonde. "What it do? This is Kyle's phone and he is currently unavailable, can I please take a message?"
The guys all stared at Miles as he listened to Kendall. They were all shocked at how he was talking to Kendall. Then again Miles had known the Knights longer than them. Maybe this was normal.
"Hey Mr. Knight, yeah it's me Miles, Kyle's with me. He's currently unavailable right now, you know when nature calls and what not. He left his phone and I was trying to crack his password again," Miles said quickly. "Yep I think I had it when you called. Sure, I'll let him know. We'll be there soon," he said before hanging up. He handed Kyle his phone.
"You've got twenty minutes to get home," Miles said. "He sounded mad," he added.
"I knew there was a reason we were still friends," Kyle teased. He turned to Jared. "I gotta go I'll text you later k?"
"Go before your dad has a heart attack," Jared said nodding his head. Kyle and Miles took off for he parking lot.
"You're serious two weeks?" Jared asked turning to Noah and Matt. The two nodded their heads.
-We Are-
Cooper walked into his apartment with a heavy sigh. Miri was sleeping against his shoulder. He was glad that the medicine seemed to be working. He put her to bed and walked back out to the living room. He sat down on the couch.
Things hadn't really gone like he had planned them too. He had wanted one nighty where he could pretend to be normal and have a date. Now that Jace knew he had a daughter, there was no way he'd get a second date.
Cooper just had to face it, the next seventeen plus years of his life would be devoted to Miri. She came first no matter what. Miri was his shinning beacon and gave him the motivation to keep going. She was his everything now, and Cooper found that he didn't mind that too much. Watching Miri grow made him so proud. There was nothing he'd rather do.
-We Are-
Logan move about the empty house. The kids were all out at their friends and Carlos was working. He had been working twelve to sixteen hour days. He was always on the go and barely sleeping. He was just excited for his show. The premiere of the second season was days away. The closer it got the more jittery Carlos seemed to get.
Logan was just glad to have a moment to himself though. The kids were almost always here and when they were Carlos was. Logan didn't mind his family one bit, but it was nice to have a little alone time.
Logan settled in the living room watching TV. It was something he rarely got to do with his busy schedule and full house.
"Hello? Anybody home?"
"In the living room," Logan called out. Lilly popped her head in. She smiled at Logan. Logan's eyes traveled up to her hair which was now bright blonde.
"Hi dad," Lilly said with a big smile.
"Blonde?" Logan asked as the door opened and Carlos called out to him. Logan called him to the living room. Carlos stopped and looked at Lilly. He took in her new appearance.
"Nice Mija, but I think you missed a spot," Carlos said pointing to her head. Lolly gasped and grabbed her phone using the camera to try and see. Carlos chuckled. "I'm joking, but you do look nice Lilly," he said.
"Thanks papi," Lilly said hugging Carlos. She quickly bid the two good night. She left to her bedroom.
Once she was gone Logan rounded in Carlos. Carlos quickly held his hands up.
"Logie, relax," Carlos said while moving over to his husband.
"Relax? How can I relax? Did you not notice the drastic change our daughter is going through?" Logan asked pointing to the ceiling in the direction of Lilly's bedroom.
"We have to not show were upset, he more we react the more she'll do," Carlos said.
"If she comes home with a nose ring and pregnant-" Logan started.
"She's on birth control Logie," Carlos reminded his husband. Logan groaned and fell back into the couch.
"These kids are gonna be the death of me," Logan sighed.
"Oh knock it off," Carlos said.
"Next thing we know Layla will be cutting her hair and wearing skimpy clothes and-"
Carlos cut Logan off with a kiss. Once they parted Carlos looked at Logan and spoke softly, "it's gonna be on Logie."
"I hope so, I hope this is it for Lilly, I wish she'd talk to us," Logan said.
"She will when she's ready," Carlos assured him.
So much going on in this chapter. Cooper's date got interrupted, but he dropped the daughter bomb on Jace. Will Jace stay? Adam seems to want try and be there for Miri, but is that his only intention? James has a huge job offer to think over. Should he take it? Lilly and Kyle are friends again, will it last? Lilly also made another change, does she know what's she doing or is she spiraling out of control? Will Kendall and Logan ever relax?
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