Thursday, 6:35 pm

Logan's been antsy all day and he isn't doing a good job at hiding it. Though, of course, anyone who asks doesn't get much of an answer. It isn't important and if Chase picking up Zoey is going to work, they don't need to know what's going on. It needs to be anonymous.

As much so as possible, at least.

But when Chase comes by to hang out with the gang, the tension leaves Logan's shoulders. He isn't sure why, but he feels better. Lightening up, he offers the boy a smile and the seven friends all talk about nothing for a while. Zoey's boyfriend isn't there, but she keeps insisting he's coming, just busy.

Logan thinks it's a load of crap, not that it matters to him.

At seven, Chase looks at Logan curiously. He knows, because he looked. And Logan smiles back, waiting for Chase to make the move. It won't work otherwise.

"Hey, Logan, you still up for sushi tonight?" he interrupts, everyone staring oddly at the bushy-haired boy.

Logan smirks in response; "Definitely."

"Can I-"

"Sorry, Lola," Chase spits out quickly, hopping up and grabbing Logan's wrist. "We... have something we need to talk about. It's private. You don't want to know," he hurries, pulling his friend with him nervously.

Rolling his eyes, Logan regains control of his arm. "Nice going, dork. That's not suspicious at all."

"Shut up."

Thursday, 8:17 pm

Their date is flying by, both boys laughing and generally having a good time. Until Chase brings up Zoey.

He wants advice on asking her out, advice Logan isn't fond of giving. And maybe it's within reason. Maybe it's because Logan doesn't want to lose his best friend. Maybe it doesn't matter.

But he gives in, because this is Chase and Logan can't resist those eyes.

"Look, just..." he trails off for a moment and grabs Chase's hands, staring the boy in the eyes. "Look at her like this and say... I dunno; 'I think I love you. I have for a while now, and I would do anything to be with you. What do you say? Can I be your boyfriend?'"

They release each other's hands.

"Yeah," Chase says with a small smile and the shake of his head.

Neither boy notices the figure slipping out the back of the restaurant.

"Great idea, but she's dating that Jake guy."

"Make her regret it."

Thursday, 9:03 pm

Michael runs, out of breath, to get back to the girls. They give him questioning looks as he pants, doubled over and supporting himself by way of the table they're gathering around.

"What's wrong, Michael? Michael?"

He doesn't answer, aside from holding a finger up to them and coughing.

Are those his lungs coming up?

"I just saw the most ridiculous thing..." he starts and takes a seat beside Quinn, finally half-able to breathe. "Logan just looked Chase in the eye and said he loves him."

Gasps fill the air and Zoey's the first to speak. "Are they gay?"

The comment is more insensitive than intended and Quinn gives her a look for it. A silent apology demands for Michael to finish the story.

"I think he just asked Chase out, and I'm pretty sure Chase said yes."

Silence takes over. Zoey looks hurt. Quinn confused and Lola intrigued. Michael on the other hand, looks as if he'll never be able to look at his roommates the same again. And the fact is that he probably won't.

"What do we do?"

Friday, 12:00 pm

Lunch is quiet today. Logan and Chase are sitting beside one another, staring uncomfortably at each other as they attempt to dissect the looks of scrutiny being shot their way. Had they done something? Surely the plan isn't working already.

The only sound actively occurring is that of chewing and breathing. The bees are also contributors.

"Hey guys," Mark pipes, walking up to the gang and placing his tray beside Quinn. The quiet unsettles him. "What's... going on?"

"Hell if I know," Logan snaps back, rolling his eyes and looking back at Chase. "You wanna get out of here? I'm bored, and these guys aren't going to be any fun."

There's hesitance, but Chase nods and gets up with his friend. He'll show Zoey that she's not that important. Logan is his best friend, that means a whole lot more than she does.

But as soon as the two are out of earshot, the gang leans in towards the center of the table.

"They are dating, oh my god."

"What?" Mark adds, confused. Quinn shushes him and gently hits his shoulder as she focuses on Michael.

"I can't believe I'm sharing a room with them! That's so gross." Not really because they're gay, but because he won't be able to sleep if they're all over each other. And if he knows Logan... Michael shudders.

"You know what this means? We need to break them up."

So it isn't nice. So they're taking things to the extreme. Does it really matter at all? This needs to be remedied, and it's the best thing they can think of.

Chase and Logan can go off and be gay if they want. Just not with each other.

"Lola, you need to make Logan fall in love with you."

"What?"