Sticky Dating Situations by smallearthcat (T)

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Fandom: BIG TIME RUSH
Pairing: James/Logan
Length: ~3,700
Author on LJ: geenoway
Author Website: AO3 profile
Why this must be read: I won't lie, James/Logan is a particular favorite pairing of mine. There's an episode in the first season where Logan explains that he's never asked a girl out, but has been out on double dates James arranged for them. Building off that detail, this fic shows us those dates, using them as a framework for the developing relationship between the boys. It's a very natural progression, both as a friendship and a relationship, and a great look into how the boys grow together.

When Logan shows up, it's weird, to say the least. James isn't sure he's ever seen Logan dressed up for anything, but here he is, looking surprisingly good. And, well, James isn't sure what to do now. They don't need to leave for half an hour, time which he'd allowed for having to fix Logan's hair or clothes, or something.

"Wanna watch TV? We don't need to leave for a little while yet."

Logan shrugs, and they end up on the couch in James' living room, watching ESPN. It's not exactly thrilling, considering that football's on, but James doesn't know what Logan likes to watch since they rarely spend time alone together, and generally not watching TV in any case. They get into a half-hearted discussion about hockey, but Logan seems a bit too distracted to really concentrate on it.

James wonders idly if this is Logan's first date but decides he'd probably rather not know. It's not his, but only barely, and he's nervous enough that the idea of helping deal with Logan's nerves, too, is just a bit much.

Sticky Dating Situations