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Chapter 3: Needs

Yesterday went pretty good, up until stupid Carlos and Logan had to come home. I knew Logan couldn't keep him out all night, but still. If they had waited a few more minutes maybe I would've at least gotten another kiss. I had Kendall right where I wanted him.

DAY TWO!

Day two starts. Let's see where this takes us. Maybe talking Kendall into going to Lunch together would be fun.

James made his way out to the kitchen. It was Monday and the guys had to be into the studio today, despite just getting off tour. Gustavo worked them hard, and it paid off, but James just wanted to stay home and relax for a few weeks.

"Just shut up and eat your pancakes!"

"No, I will not shut up!"

"Are you two still arguing?" James asked as he walked into the kitchen where Carlos and Logan were sitting. Logan had made breakfast since Mrs. Knight wasn't home yet. She and Katie would be home later in the morning.

"He can't let things go," Logan said pointing a finger at Carlos.

"You're a lousy friend sometimes," Carlos grumbled.

"I'm a better friend than you," Logan countered.

"Put a sock in it both of you," Kendall said as he walked out of the bathroom in nothing but a towel. "you better not be arguing when we get to the studio," he added as he walked up.

James couldn't help but stare at the blonde as he walked by. Water dripped from his hair and down onto his chest. James watched a water droplet trickle down his chest. He almost whined as Kendal pasted him and he lost sight of it. Carlos and Logan caught his attention when they continued to bicker.

"Really guys?" James asked as he grabbed a plate and some pancakes. "Just get over it already," he said.

"Fine," Carlos muttered. He stabbed his food on his plate He then dropped his fork and tossed his plate into the sink. "I'm gonna go get ready," he muttered. He left the kitchen for his and Logan's bedroom.

"What's with him?" James asked looking at Logan confused. He had never seen Carlos act like that. Something was really wrong with their friend.

"I have no idea," Logan said shaking his head, "he's been acting so odd lately," he said.

"He's just in a funk, he'll get out of it soon," James said. He wasn't sure that was the case though. Something was bugging Carlos. He didn't know what, but something was on his mind. Maybe he'd have to talk to Carlos later.

-Seven Days to Change Everything-

James tapped his foot impatiently. Gustavo was rambling on and on about how good they were doing, but he didn't need good. He needed great. It was the usual stuff he yelled about. Nothing new. After he finished he gave them two hours for lunch. He just wanted to get rid of them.

The four left the building. James whipped his phone out. Carlos and Logan were still arguing about last night. Carlos was still upset that his date never showed up. James was going to use that to his advantage. He sent Kendall a test.

Carlos is annoying. Let's ditch.

Kendall looked up from his phone at James with a smile. He gave a nod. They both fell back as Carlos and Logan continued to argue. Carlos was saying something about being stood up, threw him off today. He was blaming Logan for everything.

Carlos and Logan were oblivious to Kendall and James falling behind. The two took off at a jog in the other direction. Once they far enough away, they broke out laughing.

"Wow, I was about to ask if you wanted to ditch them," Kendall said looking at James once he sobered up a bit.

"Carlos really cant let things go," James said shaking his head.

"So where to? We've got like two hours," Kendall said.

"I don't care, where do you wanna go?" James asked. Kendall thought for a minute before he grabbed James' hand and started to pull him along down the road. James didn't mind this at all. Any contact with Kendall was amazing. Kendall let his hand go once they neared their destination.

"I found this place a few weeks after we arrived in L.A.," Kendall said to James. Before them was a small diner. Above the door was a sign that read, Harry's Diner. It looked a bit more modern than some of the older retro diners Carlos like to drag James to.

"Well let's not waste our time then," James said. They walked into the diner and sat down at a table together. A waitress took their order and left.

They sat in silence for a moment before James broke the ice. "So Gustavo's annoying," he said.

"Nothing new there, he's always got something to holler about," Kendall said shaking his head.

"It's how he shows he cares," James said shrugging. "I think I'm really starting to grow on him. He doesn't say I remind him of Matthew McConaughey," James said.

"Ha, that's true, I almost forgot about that," Kendall said with a laugh. James just rolled his eyes. It was no secret that Gustavo hadn't liked James at first, but things were changing. They were gaining more and more fame everyday. Gustavo was getting used to his dogs.

"Have you noticed Carlos and Logan tend to argue more and more lately," James asked.

"Yeah, Carlos seems to be picking fights with Logan a lot lately," Kendall commented.

The two lapsed into silence. Their food arrived and Kendall thanked the waitress with a smile. She blushed and walked away. James felt a spark of jealousy at that. Kendall wasn't supposed to be flirting with other people.

They started to eat and talk once more. James fought back the jealousy he felt at Kendall flirting with the waitress. He knew that it was just innocent flirting, Kendall didn't mean anything by it. He was just being Kendall, and that was part of the deal. James would have to correct that habit when they started dating. He didn't like it one bit.

"You ok over there?" Kendall asked.

"Huh?" James asked confused.

"You have your thinking face on," Kendall said with a chuckle, "don't hurt yourself," he teased.

"Oh ha, ha," James said rolling his eyes. "I was just thinking," he said waving his hand. He started eating. He smiled at the blonde trying to get him to not ask what he was thinking about.

"What do you think of Gustavo's new song?" Kendall asked after a bit.

"Well, at least it isn't a love song," James said. Kendall laughed at that. Love songs seemed to be Gustavo's forte. It was his go genre. He could always throw out a love song and it would be a hit.

"Love songs are our thing," Kendall joked.

"Only because we don't write our songs," James said, "cover girl was a great song and you should write more," he said.

"Yeah, well Katie was having a bad day and it kind of spiraled from there," Kendall said blushing at James' praise.

"I suppose we should just be glad that he stopped using girl in his song titles," James said. Kendall laughed again and nodded his head. That had also be Gustavo's go to thing. He had always used to use girl in the title of all his songs until Big Time Rush came along. They were glad for that.

The two spent the rest of their time in the restaurant just talking and laughing about anything that came to mind. James noticed Kendall was at complete ease. James was glad about that. He seemed to be over the weirdness from sleeping with him. That was good.

-Seven Days to Change Everything-

Kendall was roaming the Palm Woods park. Gustavo had finally let him and the guys go. The guys had all gone back to the crib, but Kendall wanted some time alone to think. He was still thinking about what had happened between him and James today, not to mention last week. They had had sex and James was acting like nothing had happened. Maybe it was for the best.

Over the last few weeks Kendall had started to notice a growing attraction to the brunette. He had started to notice James more and more. James was everything Kendall would've wanted in a guy. He was tall, brunette, and just dreamy. He was hot! Kendall had found himself having wet dreams about James too. The other day had been a dream come true.

That was all it had been though, an attraction, he and James could never date. Not without public backlash and people hating them. He didn't want to ruin all the success the band was having though. Coming out as gay and dating one another, that would cause so much drama. Parents wouldn't let their kids listen to their music and sales would drop. Gustavo and Griffin wouldn't be happy. It was a headache, that Kendall didn't want. He'd get over his attraction to James and find a nice girl to date. James would do the same. He would realize Kendall was doing a favor and thank him.

Kendall sighed as he sat down on a bench. That all sounded nice and dandy, but a part of Kendall didn't want to get over James. He wanted to go apologize to James for the way he had treated him and ask him on a date. He wanted nothing more than to take James on a real date and treat him the way he should've in the first place. He should've never given into his teenage hormones.

"You ok?"

Kendall looked up and saw Lucy standing in front of him. She had her arms crossed over her chest and seemed genuinely curious.

"Yeah, I'm fine, just have a lot on my mind," Kendall said.

"Really, like what? Didn't you guys just get off tour, shouldn't you be relaxing?" Lucy asked as she sat down beside the blonde.

"Yeah, we are…kind of, but…it's nothing," Kendall said shaking his head. He moved to stand up but Lucy grabbed his arm and stopped him.

"You can talk to me Kendall, I thought we were friends," Lucy said. Kendall looked at her and sighed.

"We are friends?" Kendall asked. He could really use a friend right now, and not one of the guys.

"Of course," Lucy said nodding her head.

"I think James likes me," Kendall said softly.

"Ok," Lucy said slowly.

"Like more than a friend," Kendall added.

"Oh, and you don't like him that way?" Lucy asked.

"No, and that's the problem. If we started dating it would ruin everything we've worked so hard for…I just…we can't get this far for it all to just fall apart," Kendall said shaking his head.

"Can you deny yourself happiness though?" Lucy asked.

Kendall just looked at the ground. He wasn't sure what to think or what to say. He cared about James, like a lot. He wanted to be happy, but at what cost? Was he willing to put the band at risk for his own needs?

-Seven Days to Change Everything-

Logan and James were sitting alone in the apartment together. Mrs. Knight and Katie ahd arrived home, but Katie was off catching up with her friends and Mrs. Knight was shopping since the boys had depleted the food with their constant snacking. Kendall was off doing his own thing, and Carlos was still mad at Logan.

"So, what is going on with you and Kendall?" Logan asked.

"I dunno what's going on with you and Carlos," James shot back.

"I told you, have no idea why he's so mad at me, but seriously," Logan said.

"I'm trying to convince Kendall we'd be a perfect couple, I've been tricking him into dates kind of," James said slowly, "I mean we spent the night in last night and went to lunch today. He doesn't even have a clue," he said.

"If he doesn't have a clue, how will this plan work?" Logan asked confused.

"You're thinking logically, he'll start to realize that some of the situations are like dates and…it'll just work trust me," James said with a smile. He knew it would work. It just had to work. He didn't know what he would do if it didn't work.

"I hope for your sake that this works," Logan sighed.

"Me too," James said.

"This is so convoluted that it just might," Logan said.

"I need this to work Logan, I really do, don't talk to him, just let me do this," James said.

Logan nodded his head. He understood James, or he wanted to. It wouldn't do any harm to let this play out, would it?

So there was day two. I hope this was good. James needs to get teh blonde into a false sense of security and then strike. Kendall's debating over waht to do. Will he make the right choice in the end? Will there be love or heartbreak?

Always

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