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Logan and his best friend Carlos are chosen to take part in a Pen Pal project with East Minnesota High School. Kendall and his best friend James are part of the project. What happens when the boys gain more than they bargained for? Read on to find out.

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Logan's POV - Location - West Minnesota High School

I arrive at school and head straight to my locker before my bully William Edwards can spot me. I'm a huge nerd and the only time I get any respect is on the ice when playing hockey. I sit down in my seat in the homeroom and wait for everyone else to arrive. Once it appears everyone has arrived (apart from my best friend) I think with an eye roll, the teacher begins to check who is in with the attendance list. As he begins to read the list of names beginning with B, Carlos barges in late as always. "Mr. Garcia, so glad you could join us. Find your seat and I will see you in detention after school." Mr Wilkinson says annoyed.

Third Period - Social Studies

Carlos and I walk into our social studies class and notice that we are the last to arrive. Miss Wainwright gestures for us to take our seats. "Now everyone is here. I have the details of your latest project which is worth 65% of your final grade this year. As we have a mixture of homerooms in this class that is how you will complete your project. Mr. Rocque has arranged with the headmistress of East Minnesota High School for you to partake in a mandatory PenPal Project." Miss Wainwright explains and everyone groans.

"So we'll start with the 2 from homeroom 2J which is Logan Mitchell and Carlos Garcia. The reason for this is because your PenPals are in the same homeroom." Miss Wainwright explains as we collect the folders in her outstretched hands. "Now you all have your folders. This will be used to store all of the letters you receive throughout the project. Your first letter has been placed inside." Miss Wainwright says. I open the folder and begin to read the letter.

Dear Pupil I have been paired with, (Our teacher made us write that)

I guess I'll start by telling you about myself. My name is Kendall Knight. I am 15 years old and the youngest of all my friends. I have a younger sister Katie who is 11 years old. My hobbies include playing video games, ice hockey, singing and pranking. I am the captain of our school's hockey team. I hang out with my best friend James a lot. I also have a job at the local convenience store. I hope to one day be a professional hockey player for the Minnesota Wilds. I hope to hear from you.

Kendall

Carlos' POV

I open the folder that was handed to me and pull out the letter.

Dear Pupil I am paired with,

My name is James Diamond and before you ask; yes I am hot. I have amazing hair. I love to check my reflection at least 50 times a day. I am absolutely gorgeous. I also love hockey, pranking and singing. My dream is to be a famous popstar. I am 16 years old and the only person I trust as much as my family is my best friend Kendall Knight.

James

I lightly nudge Logan to get his attention. "Man, this guy loves himself." I say exasperatedly. "C'mon Litos, he can't be that bad." Logan says soothingly. "I guess I mean he did speak highly of his best friend Kendall." I say. Logan grips my arm, "Did you say Kendall? Is his name James?" Logan asks. "Yes!" I say excitedly. "Kendall is my PenPal." Logan says. "Kendall briefly mentioned James." Logan adds on. "Let's just get this over with." I say in a bored tone.

Kendall's POV

It has been a week since Mr Bitters forced us to write letters for some stupid PenPal Project with one of the other schools in the area. I'm only paying attention because I want a Hockey Scholarship to college. I only wrote that letter because Mr Bitters was watching me and my best friend James. I open the folder on my desk and read the letter from the kid who is now my PenPal.

Hello Kendall,

Everybody calls me Logan which is my middle name, this is because my first name is so much worse. The only ones who know my first name are my parents and my best friend Carlos. I am 16 years old and in my senior year with Carlos as I skipped a grade in middle school. I play Hockey for my school's team. Oh, Carlos asked if you could ask James to tell him how you two met. Carlos and I met when I was 6 years old and he scared away a bunch of bullies. I have to head to Biology now.

Can't wait for your reply

Logan

OMG! I think I have been stuck with a nerd. Oh well! I guess I can hold a conversation with him without him talking about his hair all the time. I look over to James and see him talking to his mirror AGAIN. I roll my eyes and pull out a piece of paper to reply to Logan.

James' POV

Once I finished checking my reflection (read: Kendall took my mirror). I open my folder from Mr. Bitters and read the letter from the person I was paired with.

Hey James,

I'm Carlos, I'm 17 years old and in my senior year. I have 5 younger brothers. My dad is a cop. He once made a kid faint because he stole my popcicle. I love to play hockey and I love my helmet. My best friend Logan is really smart and I won't let anyone mess with him. Logan told me that his PenPal is your friend Kendall. How did you guys meet? Anyway I have to go to detention.

Laters

Carlos

Wow! This kid has an emotional attachment to his helmet. He must be one heck of a hockey player. I wonder if we have ever met and not noticed. Man, I want my mirror back.

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Hey Logan,

I'm sure your first name can't be as bad as you are saying it is. Your best friend Carlos sounds like a cool dude. James and I met back in Pre-K but he doesn't like to talk about that time much because he used to be on the larger side. You know what I'm just gonna put this out there I have no idea what to write. I feel so awkward about this whole thing. James is chewing on his pencil so hard I can't tell whether his teeth or the pencil will break first.

Kendall

Hi Kendall,

Perhaps when you and I know each other a little better I'll share my name with you. As I write this I am waiting for Carlos to finish yet another detention, I can't be mad at him though as he was defending me yet again. I'm currently staying at Carlos' house for a few days while my mom is out of town for work stuff. It is an intimidating experience staying at Carlos' because he has 5 brothers who all play fight and are very loud. I guess because I am an only child I am socially awkward.

Logan

Logan,

So I had the most insane week and you are gonna notice that this letter is typed rather than hand written. My mom and I are fine before you freak out like James did but a car collided with my moms when we were headed to pick Katie up from school. I broke my right arm and left ankle, I have a few bruises and some superficial cuts. My school sent out a laptop for my work as the doctor has ordered me to be on bedrest. I'm so bored. Carlos' family sound like a cool bunch.

Kendall

Kendall,

You can't drop a bomb like that and expect me not to freak out, that could have ended your life. I don't blame James for freaking out. I freaked out Carlos because I was just staring at your letter and he brought me back to reality with a wet willy of all things. Yuck! My best friend is a great person but can also be very disgusting. I hope you're okay though. My teacher had our class sign a card for you.

Logan

Logan,

First of all thank your teacher for the card. Second, I can go back to school next week. James is driving me crazy. He won't stop hovering, the only time I get any peace from him is when he is at school. Katie has been driving him crazy because she wants someone to play her games with her and she knows that I can't. I secretly think she is annoying him on purpose because he is annoying me. Him and his mom have temporarily moved in because mom got the worst of it because the car hit her side and she is currently stuck in bed. She was lucky though, the doctors were talking about amputating her foot at one point.

Kendall

Kendall,

I wish there was a way I could help. I want to be a Doctor so I know loads of recovery stuff that could help. I've had a really bad week, please don't judge me for what I am about to tell you. My dad is in prison and has been for the past 5 years now, my mom told him not to ever contact us again as we are way better off without him. I came home from school the other day and found a letter he sent me and he was trying to apologise for all his mistakes. All the kids at school except Carlos taunt me for it and I hate it. I don't know what to do.

Logan

Logan,

I honestly don't know how I can help you with this. I don't care that I am going to get in trouble with Mr. Bitters for this, here is my cellphone number xxx-xxxx-xxxx. I do understand how you feel though because my dad is in prison too somewhere in Kansas, as far as I am concerned he can stay there and rot for all I care. Call me or Text me anytime. Dads suck, big time! I burnt a letter I received 2 years ago from my dad. Please, don't think of shutting me out because I do understand.

Kendall

Kendall,

Miss Wainwright said it took guts to add your cellphone number and also added that it was ill-advised. I know my dad is in some prison in Texas, he was away visiting my Uncle and they both broke the law. I'll call or text you soon. My mom has arranged with Carlos' dad for me to join them on a fishing trip this weekend. For what it's worth and I know it's probably not much but I'm sorry your dad did something selfish to land him in prison.

Logan

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Hi Carlos,

Kendall is my best friend and has been since Pre-K. I was on the larger side back then and no kids wanted to play with the fat kid. One day this new kid comes along with bundles of energy and is a little shy, he just walks in and starts talking to me. I was so confused because no kids had ever talked to me and he just started talking about how much he loves hockey. I'm an only child so it took me forever to warm up to him. I love spending time at his house because mine is so big and empty because my mum works a lot.

James

Hi James,

I'm sitting in detention right now. I was defending Logan because I am so sick of people picking on him all because he is smart to be a senior at 16 and the situation with his dad. Logan is the one person at school who understands the type of person I am and gets me. I'm glad that you have a friend like Kendall because I hate seeing someone outcast. I met Logan in Elementary School when some kids were putting him in a dumpster. He is currently staying at my house while his mom is out of town.

Carlos

Carlos,

OMG! I almost lost my best friend a few days ago. Kendall and his mom were in her car on their way to pick up his little sister Katie when some drunk who shouldn't be drunk at 2:45 in the afternoon crashed into them on the drivers side. Mama Knight's car was totaled and she was in really bad shape. The doctors were talking about amputating her foot at one point. Kendall looks like he got caught up in a really bad fight. Mom and I have moved into their house so we can help Katie. Kendall has been discharged but he's on strict bed rest and can only get up for the bathroom.

James

James,

Logan totally just freaked out when he read Kendall's letter telling him what happened. He was staring at the letter with really shaky hands. I stuck my wet finger in his ear because I had no idea what else to do. He keeps saying about Kendall being the first person other than me to enjoy talking to him and he had a freak out because something worse could have happened. I'm glad Kendall is going to be okay though.

Carlos

Carlos,

Kendall keeps kicking me out of his bedroom and accusing me of being too clingy. He begged my mom to make me sleep on the couch so that he could have some space. Katie keeps coming up to me and begging me to play games with her because she is bored. Mama Knight finally came home last night and is on bed rest like Kendall. Katie keeps following me around the house like a puppy and my mom ended up kicking us out of the house and told us to go to the park. Kendall loved the card by the way.

James

James,

Logan has been obsessing over many ways Kendall could recover faster and asked me to pass on to you that you should let him rest in bed without bugging him. He has been having a rough week and he thinks that by helping Kendall he can focus his mind. I'm scared that this will set him back because he is retreating into himself again. My theory is Katie is clinging to you out of fear because she almost lost her family. Your mom is probably stressed from work and taking care of Kendall's family as well as you. My mom has 6 sons including me and I know we cause her lots of stress.

Carlos

Carlos,

Kendall is back at school now but he hates it because he has to sit out of gym class, we are currently studying in the library. I am so bored because I hate studying, Kendall has been ordered to sit out for the rest of the hockey season which he is very unhappy about. Kendall mentioned he gave Logan his cellphone number so here is mine xxx-xxxx-xxxx, call or text me if you want. My mom is always stressed as she is the CEO of a major cosmetics company, my mom is one of these people that you never say no to as it makes her mad.

James

James,

Logan and I are going on a fishing trip with my dad this weekend. I am so stoked to be going, I literally can't wait. My dad invites Logan along to our father/son stuff so that he has a place he feels belongs. He also encourages Logan to call him Papi like me and my brothers because his dad isn't around. I'll call you next week at some point or I might just hover near Logan when he calls Kendall. He's been playing with his phone for the last hour debating whether to call Kendall, don't tell him though or Logan will stress out. He keeps twisting around in his hands. I'm trying not to laugh at how nervous he is but he is just so damn cute when he's nervous.

Carlos

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Kendall's POV

Man these broken bones suck! On top of all that Mr. Bitters gave James and I detention for a month for giving Logan and Carlos our cellphone numbers. It was definitely worth it though to be able to continue to talk to them. I hobble inside the house with James not far behind me. I slowly make my way up to my room. As I get settled on my bed to take the pressure off of my leg my cellphone vibrates in my pocket. I pull it out and answer it.

"Hello? Kendall it's Logan from the school penpal project." Logan says in a timid voice.

"Hey, here I was thinking that my free time was being wasted in detention for no reason." I say laughing.

"wait what?" Logan asks confused.

"It's a long story. James stop hovering by the door and get your butt here." I say exasperatedly.

"I want to say hello." a muffled voice I guess to be Carlos says with an obvious pout.

"Hold on one second, I'm going to put my phone on speaker because James is looking at me like I broke his lucky comb. Also, I am pretty sure I can hear Carlos on the other end." I say putting my phone down on the bed and switching to speakerphone.

"Carlos has a look on his face like someone kicked his puppy." Logan says laughing.

"I do not!" Carlos exclaims indignantly.

"Hello people, I am here to make your lives so much better." James says being his dramatic self.

"Seriously James? Here, you go look at the handsome reflection." I say while handing James a mirror.

I hear Carlos and Logan snickering on the other end of the phone. James and I hear the front door open downstairs and exchange a look.

"We gotta go. Our moms have just got back." I say.

"Okay, talk later." Logan says and I hang up the phone.

James and I let out breaths we didn't realise we were holding.

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Kendall and James head downstairs and see their moms and Katie. Mrs. Diamond is pushing Mrs. Knight in her wheelchair and Mrs. Knight is carrying a small male child who is 18 months old. The child notices Kendall and stretches towards him with his arms out making grabby hands. "Dada." the child calls out to Kendall who takes him into his arms a little awkwardly due to the fact his right arm is in a cast. Hey buddy, Dada missed you. Were you a good boy for Nana?" Kendall asks him. The child nods his head enthusiastically. I bet all you readers are wondering how Kendall has a child. Well...

Flashback - Kendall is aged 14

Kendall and James are walking back to the Knight residence laughing, nudging and shoving each other when they stop and stare as there is an unusual car parked in the driveway. Kendall runs the rest of the way to his house and straight through the front door. He runs in and sees his mom, his ex-girlfriend Maria & her mom and a small bundle of blue blankets. "Kendall I'm sorry to do this but he is yours. You need to take him please." Maria says stunning Kendall. "You have a choice Knight, either you take him or he goes up for adoption." Maria's mom says stunning him further. "I'm moving to Ohio to live with my grandparents, please take him Kendall." Maria says with tears streaming down her face. "How did this even happen? We were really careful." Kendall says in a whisper, finding his voice. "You two shouldn't have been sleeping together at your age." Maria's mom spits out with venom. She takes the infant from Maria and puts him in Kendall's arms. She then proceeds to drag Maria from the house. Kendall and Maria catch each other's eyes and she mouths 'I'm sorry'. James hasn't moved from his spot in the doorway even when Maria was dragged past him. "Kendall?" James asks his stunned best friend. Kendall looks around the room feeling lost and then down at the baby in his arms. "You know, he doesn't have a name and he needs one." Mrs. Knight says knowing her son has made up his mind. "Kyran James Knight." Kendall says softly looking at his mom. "Kyran? I love it." James says coming closer to look at the baby who is nestled in his best friend's arms.

Present Day

James comes bounding down the stairs and spots Kyran in Kendall's arms. "There's my favourite nephew. Come to Uncle jay." James says lifting him from Kendall's arms. "You do realise he is your only nephew." Kendall says laughing at James' antics. "I know that. I can't believe how big he has grown." James says. "I know, he's not a baby anymore. I don't miss falling asleep during class though." Kendall says. Kendall's phone vibrates in his pocket and he pulls it out to see a text message from Logan.

Logie: 'Mom is having a barbecue on Saturday and wants to know if you, James and your family want to come along.'

"Mom?" Kendall calls in a panic getting her attention. Mrs. Knight looks at the text message and then hands his phone back. "I'm guessing that you haven't mentioned Kyran to Logan yet." she says sensing his panic. Kendall shakes his head. "Do you want to go?" Mrs. Diamond asks having seen the text message. I do, I just don't want to be judged by anyone there. I have enough of that at school." Kendall admits. "How about this? Text Logan back and ask him if I can have his moms number to have a chat with her." Mrs. Knight says.

Kenny: 'Can you ask your mom if you can pass on her number so my mom can call her?'

Logie: ' Sure. I asked and she said it was fine. Her number is xxx-xxxx-xxxx.

Kenny: 'Thanks :D'

"Here you go mom." Kendall says handing her his cellphone so she can take Mrs. Mitchell's number. "I'll go and make this call sweetie. I promise I will do everything to make sure they don't judge you. I won't stand for it." Mrs. Knight promises wheeling herself into the kitchen.

James' POV

Kendall's hobbling back forth in a pacing motion and he's driving me crazy. "Will you come and sit down please?" I tell him. "I can't sit still right now." Kendall tells me. "I understand that you're nervous Ken, I do know one thing though. Logan will not judge you." I say. "I know that, everyone already whispers about me at school. I don't want it going round their school too." Kendall admits. "Ken, the only reason people at school whisper is because of Maria's bitch of a mother. She made a scene at school in front of everyone." I point out to him. "Don't swear in front of my child. Whether we like it or not she is still his grandmother." Kendall points out while rolling his eyes. He takes Kyran out of my arms. "Uncle Jay is rude and he shouldn't be using bad words." Kendall says to him. "Unca Jay bad." Kyran says pointing at me causing Kendall to burst out laughing. Mama Knight wheels back into the room raising an eyebrow at my pouting face and Kendall laughing hysterically. I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I pull it out to see a text from Carlos.

Carlitos: 'Mama Mitchell just told me that u and Kendall are coming to the bbq on Saturday. Can't wait!'

Jamie: 'Me too!'

Carlitos: 'She has also told us to b open minded when we c Kendall. Do you no y?'

Jamie: 'It isn't really my place to say.'

Carlitos: 'Ok'

I look at Kendall interact with Kyran and a smile breaks out on my face. He may only be 15 but he is an amazing father.

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Kendall's POV

I double and triple check my appearance in the mirror. I decided on a pair of black jeans, a ramones t-shirt and a blue chequered shirt. I choose my combat boots to wear and sigh when I realise I'll only be able to wear one, stupid foot. I look at the blue cast on my arm and sigh because it feels like I have had them forever when in reality I still have 3 weeks left with them on. I sigh and comb through my blonde hair. James walks into my room with Kyran on his hip. "Dada." he says reaching for me. "I look at his outfit and notice we match with the noticeable difference being his Spider-Man t-shirt and baby Doc Martens. "He wanted to dress like his Dada." James says. "My handsome baby boy." I say with a cheeky grin and tickling him. I look at the clock and James and I head downstairs. "Are you ready?" Mom asks me. "As I'll ever be." I say nervously. We head out to Mama Diamond's car and James straps Kyran into his car seat while Mama Diamond helps Mom into the car.

- - Skip the car ride - -

As we come to a stop I look out of the window at the house and see a brown haired woman and her teenage son. "Joanna?" My mom asks to confirm we're at the right address. "I am Joanna, this is my son Logan. The Garcia's are in the house. Carlos kept begging to come out to the car with Logan but I figured Kendall would be more at ease without a crowd." she says to mom. I take a deep steadying breath and step out of the car slowly. "Hey Logan." I say awkwardly, stopping in front of him. "Hi, my mom told me that there is someone you would like me to meet before we head inside." Logan says rubbing the back of his head. I nod and then I walk over to where I can see James standing behind the car just out of Logan's view. James hands Kyran to me then runs to catch up with our moms and Katie. "I'll be inside if you need me sweetheart." I hear Joanna say to Logan. I walk slowly towards Logan so he has a clear view of Kyran and stop in front of him. "Logan, this is my son Kyran." I tell him. "Um... y-you have a son?" Logan asks shocked. "Yeah I do, my reaction was pretty much the same when his mom showed up at my house and begged me to take him." I say. "Ky, can you say hello to Logan?" I say to him. "Hi Logie!" Kyran says shyly with a little wave. "Hi Kyran! We should head inside before Carlos comes looking for us." Logan says and motions for me to follow him inside.

We head inside and Logan is making Kyran laugh by making faces at him. I see James talking to who I can have a pretty good guess at being Carlos. James looks up and sees me and drags poor Carlos over to us. "Kendall this is Carlos. Now hand over my Ky-bug for some cuddles with Uncle Jay." James says taking Kyran from my arms and sticking his tongue out at me. "You know, anyone would think that you spent 10 months waking up in the middle of the night or changing his dirty diapers." I tell him with a laugh. "Who is this little cutie pie?" Carlos asks in confusion. "This is my son. His name is Kyran." I tell him. "You have a kid? Woah, that's so cool." Carlos says. I laugh at Carlos' antics. "Can I sign your cast?" he asks after a minute. "Sure." I say. Carlos runs off and then returns with a silver sharpie.

Logan's POV

I'm finding it hard to believe that Kendall has a child. Is he still with Kyran's mom? Why did I have to develop feelings for him even though we hadn't met before today. Stupid Logan. He looks so happy and I can't be the one to ruin that. "I have a question." Carlos says breaking me from my thoughts. "I know what you are going to ask, his mom isn't in our lives. Her mom sent her away to live with her grandparents and forced me to take him or he would have ended up in the hands of social services." Kendall says. "Now let's not forget the bitch also embarrassed you in front of our entire school." James says. "Unca Jay said bad word." Kyran says making Kendall smirk and Carlos laugh. "It's no worse than when Jett outed you as Pansexual and me as Bisexual Jamie. Everyone at school needs someone or something to gossip about." Kendall says. "Hold on, back up! You like guys as well as girls?" Carlos asks surprised. "Yeah I do. Why?" Kendall asks suspiciously. I do too." Carlos admits awkwardly. " I um... I'm gay! It's one of the reasons guys at school bully me, I guess we're just a little surprised that you openly talk about your sexuality." I admit, finding my voice. "I don't care about other people's opinions on my sexuality. I'm Bisexual and proud." Kendall says. James hands Kyran back to Kendall. "Here you go. Someone made something stinky." James says. "Seriously dude. I have a broken arm and managed to learn to change a diaper one-handed, yet you refuse to change him because you once got caught in the crossfire when I was changing him and he peed." Kendall says rolling his eyes. "I can do it." I offer. "Are you sure?" Kendall asks. I nod my head and grabbed the diaper bag. Kendall hands  me Kyran. "Thank you Logan!" Kendall says.

- - Time Jump - -

Kendall and James' moms left about an hour ago with Kyran and Katie. "I'm just gonna ask this because it's bugging me. How do you know how to change a diaper?" James asks. "I babysit for Carlos' youngest brother quite often and have since he was a baby." I admit. "Logan and I have been best friends for 10 years and Mami trusts him to babysit because he is very mature for his age." Carlos says and I feel my cheeks heat up. "I don't trust James to babysit because I know he would teach my son every swear word in the English language." Kendall says laughing. "I am not that bad." James says indignantly. "How many times have I told you not to swear in front of him?" Kendall asks raising his eyebrow. James crosses his arms and a pout makes it's way on to his face.

James' POV

I am happy and love the fact Kendall is comfortable around Logan and Carlos. I know better than anyone that he has trust issues, that part of him is because of his father and being thrust into the role of teen dad. "I'm not trying to be that guy but I should head home. Kyran has a habit of not settling unless I'm there." Kendall says. I glance over at the clock and see that the time is almost 7pm. "I'll go and ask my mom if she can give you guys a lift. You shouldn't be walking." Logan says and leaves the room. Kendall nods his thanks. I feel my phone vibrating in my pocket. I take it out and see a text from my mom.

Mom : 'Jen said to see if Logan and Carlos would like to stay over for the night and join us tomorrow.'

James: 'Will do XD'

"Guys, my mom just texted and said that Mama Knight asked if you guys wanna stay at Kendall's tonight and join us at the amusement park for Katie's birthday." I tell them. Carlos jumps up out of his seat and runs from the room shouting, "MAMI! PAPI!" Logan and Carlos walk back into the room. "They said yes." Carlos squeals.

We are now in Mrs. Mitchell's car waiting for Carlos to grab his stuff from his house. "Will you be going on any rides Kendall?" Logan asks. "Yeah I will, I switch out with my mom as she only likes a few rides." Kendall says. "Katie wanted to go as part of her birthday present and Mama Knight couldn't say no." I add on. "It was nice of your mom to extend an invite to Logan and Carlos." Mrs. Mitchell says. "My mom is a giver plus she has 2 spare tickets because Katie's best friends who are twins moved to England." Kendall admits. Carlos runs to the car with his bag.

Carlos' POV

I can't believe that we got an invite from Mrs. Knight to stay over and join them at the amusement park. Logan and I have only ever stayed over at each other's houses. "Mom has ordered pizza for us. She also said to make sure that we're quiet because she managed to settle Ky into bed." Kendall says looking down at his phone. "I certainly won't be waking him up because I would rather not have you and Mama Knight mad at me. I hated that experience." James says. "Ah, you still remember what happened last time you woke him." Kendall says. "Yes I do." James says with a shudder.

Kendall's POV

Flashback

Kyran is teething badly and I have just managed to finally get him to sleep. James is supposed to be coming over soon so that we can complete our homework together. Mom told me I should be trying to nap while he sleeps but I couldn't seem to settle down. I eventually gave up on that idea and I am watching a hockey game I recorded. James arrives at the house about 20 minutes into the game. He barely walks in the door and he just starts ranting about Jett being an ass and calling him names. "James, I know Jett has wound you up but please be quiet." I plead with him. "Seriously, so what if I'm pansexual that doesn't mean he has a right to call me Peter Pan." James carries on loudly. "WELL DONE JAMES, BRAVO! I BEGGED YOU TO BE QUIET SO YOU DIDN'T WAKE KY!" I yell and walk out of the room to get my son. "JAMES DIAMOND! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW TO BE QUIET? WE HAD FINALLY GOT KYRAN TO SLEEP!" I hear my mom yell. After I managed to get Kyran back to sleep, I head downstairs and see James shuffling from foot to foot. "I'm so sorry for waking Ky up." James says full of remorse and almost shy.

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I can tell by the look on James' face he is thinking about that night. "Hey, at least you learned your lesson and haven't done it since." I say nudging him with my elbow. Logan's mom stops the car and I realise we are back at my house. I get out of the car and quietly head inside.I head upstairs as quietly as I can and change into comfortable clothes and check in on Kyran. When I head into the living room I spot James, Carlos and Logan watching the tv on a low volume. James stands up and heads towards the stairs. "It's my turn to change now." James says. "So, what do you guys want to do?" I ask awkwardly. "Do you have any video games?" Carlos asks. James walks in the room. "They have a game room in the basement. It is so cool and it's soundproof." James says. I stand up and gesture for them to follow me. I head down to the basement. "Welcome to my fortress of solitude." I say. "My mom had this built for him for his 5th birthday not long after we met which was a few months after his dad went to prison." James says. "She had it soundproofed because I was an angry child." I admit. "This is so cool." Carlos says in awe and heads towards the air hockey table.