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Chapter 8: Surprise Guest

Kendall was sitting on the couch with Logan sitting next to him telling him all about his date with Dak. James was out with his boyfriend and Carlos was out shopping.

"Mini golf sounds fun," Kendall said.

"You'll have to talk Carlos into taking you," Logan said.

"I will," Kendall said.

"Anyways afterwards we got ice cream and went to a park and sat on the hood of his car," Logan said smiling dreamily.

"So you had a good time then?" Kendall asked.

"Yeah," Logan said nodding his head.

"Did you kiss him?" Kendall asked.

"No, I wanted to, but I think he wanted something else and we ended up bumping head and laughing and not really doing anything," Logan said.

"So are you going on another date with him?" Kendall asked.

"I hope so," Logan said, "he said he would call, plus I know where he lives," he added.

"Stalker," Kendall teased. Logan laughed at that. Kendall felt a lurch in his stomach. He jumped up and ran from the room. He ran to the bathroom and puked. Logan was right behind him worried.

"Kendall, are you ok?" Logan asked.

"Yeah, just the flu," Kendall said sitting up. He looked and saw Logan standing in the doorway looking at him worriedly. "I'm fine," he said standing up. He flushed the toilet and they both left the bathroom.

"Are you sure you're fine?" Logan asked. Kendall just nodded his head. There was no way he was telling Logan what was wrong with him. He hadn't even told Carlos yet, well he had but Carlos had been sleeping, so it didn't count. Kendall just wasn't ready to tell anyone yet.

His cell phone started ringing and he sat up looking for it. Logan noticed and helped him search. Kendall found it in the kitchen after it stopped ringing. He sighed and looked at his missed calls. It was Katie calling him. It started ringing again. Kendall answered it.

"Hello," he said.

"Don't you answer you're phone?" Katie asked.

"I couldn't find it," Kendall said.

"Well I have something important I need to tell you," Katie said.

-Making it Work-

"My god it was just so perfect," Dak as he fell onto the couch next to his best friends Camille and Jett.

"Where did you take him?" Jett asked curiously.

"Mini golf," Dak said.

"That game is for kids," Camille said wrinkling her nose.

"You're never too old for mini golf Cami," Dak said smiling.

"I agree," Jett said nodding his head.

"That is because you two are still kids," Camille said shaking her head.

"Camille quit trying to be all grown up, we're twenty-two and going to be graduating college soon. This is out last chance to act like a bunch of kids," Jett said.

"I agree completely," Dak said nodding his head quickly.

"You guys are so odd," Camille said laughing, "so what happened after mini golf?" she asked trying to get the conversation back on track.

"We got ice cream," Dak said smiling, "and he asked me for another date," he added smiling.

"Any plans yet," Jett asked.

"Not yet, I said I'd call him," Dak said.

"Why haven't you?" Jett asked.

"I don't want to sound desperate," Dak said laughing as he tossed a pillow at Jett. Jett batted it away and laugh.

"But you are desperate," Jett said, "you jumped at the chance when I pointed out he was single now," he added. Dak blushed and looked away from Jett. He kind did jump at that chance to date Logan. He knew it had been quick after Logan and Camille breaking up, but he didn't want someone else to ask Logan out.

"Oh my god he's single now," Dak said his eyes growing wide, "what if he starts dating other people to keep his options open or something," he said.

"See what you do," Camille said slapping Jett upside the head. She then turned to Dak. "Trust me Dak, he won't do that. He only dates one person at a time," she said.

"How do you know?" Dak asked.

"I did date him for the better part of three years, and he never really dated anyone else while we were together," Camille said.

"So that was because you were on again and off again. What if he take his new found freedom and wants to keep his options open," Dak said.

"Dak you have nothing to worry about," Camille said.

"Yeah I am sure she's right," Jett said, "who better to know Logan than his ex-girlfriend," he said.

"Camille are you really ok with me dating him?" Dak asked. Camille smiled and nodded her head.

"I told you Logan and I talked it out and we're just friends and I am ok with you and him," Camille said just to reassure Dak. She knew he needed to hear her say it just to be fine. She knew Dak would need to hear it a hundred more times.

"Thank you Cami," Dak said smiling. Camille laughed and nodded his head.

-Making it Work-

Carlos sighed as he watched the kids run about again. He really did love kids. They were fun and he loved helping them, but this was too much for him. This was making him regret taking this job.

"You ok?" Sasha asked as she walked over to him.

"I'm just tired," Carlos said, "these kids screaming and yelling aren't helping me at all," he added.

"Do you not like kids?" Sasha asked.

"No I love them, I am just not getting much sleep and it's making me a little irritable," Carlos said honestly. He really did love kids, but this had never been his first choice of a career. His mother had kind of forced him into this. He had been working at the daycare on and off since he was sixteen.

"Not sleeping well?" Sasha asked. Carlos shook his head. He didn't ant to tell Sash about Kendall. It was none of her business really, and he wanted to see if she was really hired to try and date him.

"Carlos," Anna said walking into the room.

"Yeah," Carlos said turning around to face his sister.

"There is someone out front here to see you," Anna said, "go I can help Sasha," she said.

"Who is it?" Carlos asked confused.

"Just go," Anna said pointing to the door. Carlos rolled his eyes and left his room. He headed down the hall for the front desk. He rounded the corner and a small smile spread across his face when he saw Kendall. It fell when he saw the serious look Kendall was giving him.

"Kendall, what's wrong?" Carlos asked worriedly.

"My dad's in town," Kendall said.

"What?" Carlos asked.

"My dad is in town," Kendall said again, "I need you to stay at Logan's for the week," he said.

"Kendall," Carlos said.

"Carlos, you know my dad is worse than you're mom," Kendall said grabbing his arm where he had a scar. Carlos knew Kendall had gotten the scar from his dad when he had come out as gay when he was fourteen.

"Kendall, don't you think it's a little silly to pretend to not be who you really are?" Carlos asked.

"Carlos please, I already talk to Logan and he's willing to let you use his spare bedroom," Kendall said.

"Kendall," Carlos said.

"It's only for a week," Kendall said, "I have to go, my mom wants me home so I can get things ready for him, and help her with dinner," he said turning.

"Kendall," Carlos said again.

"Carlos please just do this, I don't want to give him a reason to get mad at me. It'll only be a week and it will be over before you know it," Kendall said. Carlos sighed and nodded his head.

"Ok," Carlos said.

"I'm sorry, I have to go. My dad is having dinner at my mom's tomorrow night and she wants to talk to me. He's got some big news. I just hope he and my mom doesn't want to get back together. He's horrible, but he's my dad and mom wants me there," Kendall said turning to leave.

"Cielito," Carlos said. Kendall stopped and turned to face Carlos with a small smile on his face. "Te amo," Carlos said making a heart with his hands.

"Te amo, Carlos," Kendall said smiling and mimicking Carlos.

Carlos stood there for a moment before he started back for his room. He knew Kendall's father was from what Kendall had told him. Kenneth Knight was the biggest homophobe around. He was worse then Sylvia. She at least put up with Kendall to an extent. Kenneth had no tolerance whatsoever. Kenneth had beaten Kendall when he had come out and that was the reason Kendall's parents were now divorced. Kendall had not talked to his father since he had left town. Carlos didn't know why he was going to now. It didn't make sense.

-Making it Work-

Kendall moved about the apartment getting rid of any evidence of him and Carlos living together. He hid all the pictures of them together and moved things of Carlos' to their room and to the closet. He didn't want to risk his father showing up out of the blue. He knew that wasn't likely, but he was going to have to see him tomorrow night and sit through dinner with him. He knew if his dad thought things went well he would try and visit.

Kendall sighed and fell down onto the couch. He didn't want to even go. He though back to earlier when he was at his mother's.

Kendall sighed as he walked up the front porch of the house he had grown up in. He would normally be excited to be here, but this time it was different. This time he was coming here to help get things ready for his father's visit. He was not excited about that at all.

Kendall shook his head and walked up to the door. He lifted his fist to knock but stopped as the door opened to reveal his sixteen year old sister Katie.

"Kendall," Katie said smiling at him. Kendall returned her smile half heartedly.

"Were you waiting for me?" Kendall asked as Katie stepped aside for him.

"Yeah," Katie said nodding her head. Kendall walked into the house.

"Where's mom?" Kendall asked.

"Living room," Katie said. Kendall nodded his head and walked down the hall to the living room. He saw his mother, Jennifer Knight, sitting on the couch. "Why?" Kendall asked.

"He's your father Kendall," Jennifer said.

"He beat me for being gay mom," Kendall said, "or did you forget?" he asked.

"I didn't forget," Jenifer sighed, "but he sounded like he had changed on the phone. He just wants to talk with us," she said.

"Please tell me he doesn't want you back," Kendall said. He didn't know if he would be able to handle that.

"No it's nothing like that, I made that very clear on the phone. He's got some big news for us," Jennifer said.

"Mom do you not remember what he did?" Kendall asked.

"I know Kendall, but we should at least listen to what he has to say," Jennifer said, "look if you don't feel comfortable you can bring you're friends," she said.

"Like James?" Kendall asked.

"And Logan if you want," Jennifer said.

"What about Carlos?" Katie asked.

"Are you nuts?" Kendall asked looking at his little sister. "I am not letting Carlos anywhere near him. I got beat once for coming out and I am not going to do anything to get him mad. Hell, I have Carlos staying at Logan's for the week in case he even tries to stop by," he said.

"Oh right," Katie said.

"Yeah," Kendall said. He really didn't want to repeat of the last time he had seen his father.

"Kendall it's just dinner and you don't have to talk to him again. He was really adamant on seeing you though," Jennifer said.

"Who said I even wanted to see him," Kendall said, "I was in the hospital for a week with a broken rib and a broken leg," he said.

"Just one night that is all I'm asking," Jennifer said.

"Fine," Kendall sighed. He knew there was no way he was going to win this fight. He might as well not even try. He could deal with a few hours. He would have to talk to James and Logan and see if they would come. He wouldn't balme them if they didn't though.

Kendall looked to the door as it opened and James walked into the apartment. Kendall sighed.

"What's wrong with you, you look like you've seen a ghost," James said.

"My dad is coming to town," Kendall said.

"Shit, no way," James said moving to sit beside the blonde.

"Yes and that is not the best part," Kendall said looking down at his lap. "He's having dinner at my mom's because he's got big news and I have to go," he said.

"No, you can't," James said.

"I've had this argument with my mother," Kendall sighed.

"You really have to go," James asked. Kendall nodded his head. He knew James knew everything about what his dad did. He had been there to help him afterwards and he convinced Kendall into going to the hospital when his mother couldn't.

"Mom said I could have you come with, but I wouldn't blame you if you didn't want to go," Kendall said. He knew James knew everything Kenneth did. He had to help Kendall afterwards and talked him into telling his mother and going to the hospital. If it hadn't been for James Kendall never would've had the courage to be himself.

"I'll be there for you Ken," James said placing a hand on his shoulder. Kendall looked over at James shocked.

"Thanks James," Kendall said smiling at his best friend. He knew tomorrow night was going to be a nightmare. He knew he wasn't going to be alone. Carlos may be Kendall's rock, but so was James. James was there for him like a best friend should be.

-Making it Work-

Carlos sighed as he walked down the hall towards his and Kendall's apartment and Logan's. He looked to Logan's and sighed. He pulled out the emergency key Logan had give him a while ago and walked to the apartment. He had called Logan earlier and Logan told him to just use his key. Carlos unlocked the door and walked in.

"Carlos is that you?" Logan hollered from within the apartment.

"Yeah, who else would it be?" Carlos said. Logan came down the small hallway towards Carlos.

"Hey I've been moving boxes from the bed in the spare room to the closet, the good news is you have a bed, the bad news you have no closet space," Logan said smiling his crooked smile.

"Thanks Logie," Carlos said half heartedly.

"Look, I know you're not happy about this, but it's for the best. Kendall just doesn't want to upset his father," Logan said.

"I know," Carlos said, "I don't like it but I'll do it for him," he said.

"It's only for a week," Logan said.

"I know, I know," Carlos said. There was a knock at the door. Logan moved to answer it. He opened the door and came face to face with Kendall.

"Is Carlos here? He usually gets home about now," Kendall said.

"Yeah he's here," Logan said gesturing to Carlos. Carlos walked over to the door.

"Can I help you?" Carlos asked playfully.

"Yeah, my dad doesn't get here until tomorrow and I would really like it if you came over," Kendall said, "maybe stay the night and have some fun," he said wiggling his eyebrows.

"I would just love to spend the night with you," Carlos said smiling. Kendall grinned and grabbed Carlos' hand and led him back to their apartment. Carlos grinned as Kendall shut the door and leaned against it.

"I really am sorry about this," Kendall said.

"It's ok," Carlos said stepping closer to the blonde. "I love you and it's only a week," he said. Kendall nodded his head and placed his arms around Carlos' neck and pulled him down into a kiss. Carlos grinned into the kiss. Kendall brought a leg up around Carlos' waist and ground their hips together. Carlos groaned into the kiss.

"Ugh, seriously not what I want to see when I leave my room," James groaned, "I thought we agreed no more sex outside the bedroom," he added as he walked over to the couch.

"When did you get home," Carlos asked.

"He's been home unfortunately," Kendall said letting his leg drop. He pushed Carlos back and grabbed his hand. He led him to their bedroom. Carlos stopped them once they were in their room.

"I never realized how many pictures we had," Carlos said.

"I know, I moved them all in here just incase he decides to stop by," Kendall said. Carlos nodded his head and pushed Kendall over to the bed.

"Now what was it you wanted, some fun?" Carlos asked teasingly.

"Yes lost of fun, nice dirty fun," Kendall said grinning wickedly. "Ahora ven aqui. Queiro que usted es gran polla detro mi," Kendall said. (Now get over here. I want you're big cock inside me.) Carlos grinned and climbed onto the bed on top of Kendall.

-Making it Work-

Logan was sitting with James, Kendall, and Carlos in the guys apartment. Kendall had talked to Logan already about going too dinner with him tomorrow night. Logan said sure, he wanted to be there for Kendall. He would look after her for Carlos as well. Carlos knew they were going and was ok with it, now. He had asked Kendall why he wasn't invited and Kendall had told him he didn't want him to meet his father. He was a horrible person. They were all having dinner together at the moment.

"I did not," James said, "I simply told her I didn't want to date her if she only wanted me for my abs," he said.

"No, you had to have said something else, she dumped a smoothie on you," Kendall said.

"So I may have called her a slut," James said shrugging.

"I love hearing you're stories about you being a big man whore," Logan teased.

"Why? Want a piece of this Mitchell?" James asked wiggling his eyebrows.

"You wish," Logan said, "I've got everything I need," he said.

"Yes, you and you're Daky-poo," James teased.

"What's the matter Diamond? Jealous?" Logan asked.

"As if," James said.

"So, you two will make sure Kendall doesn't do anything or his father," Carlos said.

"We got this," James said slinging his arm around Kendall's shoulders.

"I can take care of myself," Kendall said, "I can't guarantee I won't do anything to him but I'll try," he said looking at Carlos.

"I'll be there to keep him from doing anything," Logan said.

"Me too," James said.

"Are you kidding you'll just egg him on," Logan said.

"You're probably right," James said.

"Tomorrow night s going to be hell," Kendall said.

"Afterwards if you want to come talk I'll be here, well at Logan's," Carlos said. Kendall nodded his head. He was not looking forward to tomorrow night at all. He did not want to see his father, but he didn't have a choice. At least he would have some friends with him.

So there you go. I know I said on Twitter the other day I'd have it up, but I got a different idea and had to rewrite parts of this. I hope you like it. Next chpater will be the dinner scene. There will be some surprises. Anyways review and make me smile.

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