(COMPLETE) Love Isn't Conditional

Dream vs Reality

The last chapter was a little sad but hopefully this one is cuter!

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Logan didn't dream that often, it wasn't logical. He already had his dream world anyway with his amazing little son and good job. This night was different though – and scary.

In this dream Logan got up and dressed like usual, making him not think he was in a dream just yet. He was in front of the sink, brushing his teeth with his eyes on his hand rather than the mirror. Inside he was thinking about getting Virgil up, what he'd wear, what toys to bring to work, until he felt arms around his stomach and a kiss on the cheek. "Good mooorning..." The sing-song voice laughed, still not visible. Real-life Logan was confused and scared at that small intimacy – but dream Logan smiled.

"Good morning honey, are the kids up?" Kids? What kids? He only had one... And then he recognised the voice by another mumble. Roman Windsor.

"Of course darling, now don't take too long getting ready." Roman mumbled, sounding half asleep himself. The low groggy voice made Logan feel a feeling – a feeling he hadn't had since high school when he had to repress it. That's when he saw him, Logan's head was turned to see Roman's face close up. Light freckles, beautiful eyes, a soft smile – all made Logan's weird old feeling stronger.

Then they kissed. There were only two words Logan could think of: soft and warm. The lips were soft, slightly chapped, and fit perfectly. They were also warm, making the feeling that started in Logan's stomach seem to rise and flow through his veins – desiring more. It all seemed to add up together when Roman stepped back. It was love.

But dream love wasn't real love right? Nothing made sense in dreams. Virgil's bedroom was empty so Logan went downstairs, doing his tie and stepping on the steps rhythmically. The TV was on with Virgil sat cross-legged in front of it. Virgil never liked sitting on the sofa like a normal human – much rather on Logan's lap or the floor. "Hey kiddo!" Logan cheered, resulting in a wave from his son before he turned back to the TV. "How are y-"

"Toast!" A shout interrupted Logan speaking to his son as Roman appeared again, dressed simply in a t-shirt and joggers, holding four small plates covered in toast and red jam. "Favourite breakfast for my favourite boyfriend."

"Thank you..." Logan could only process things slowly. First, his friend was very attractive – second, his friend was his boyfriend in this dream – third, there were thoughts in his head surrounding whether this whole scenario would work in real life. The thoughts overtook him until he felt the reassurance of the soft lips again as his body dipped, a dramatic romantic pose performed by Roman himself.

"Ew Dads get a room!" Another voice cheered as Logan was placed back on his feet, followed by two little giggles. Patton sat next to Virgil and the two little eyes looked up at the pair of parents while Logan's vision swayed and he left the dream world, comfy in Roman's arms.

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"Daddy? Can I ask Mr E for more sweets?" Virgil chirped as he sat on the desk next to his dad, holding Spider against his lips. The adorable sight made Logan feel as though he had to nod, even though it was almost time for lunch and Virgil wouldn't have the sense to save the sweets for dessert. Virgil gave a wide smile at the nod as Logan held Virgil under the arms to get him on the floor.

"Remember the rule?" Logan said gently, watching his son's legs wind up for action like a cartoon. The excitement in his little face made the father giggle.

"Go knock-knock and if Mr E's busy – don't disturb!" Virgil cheered, gaining lots of praise and a cuddle before he ran off around the corner. Logan turned back to his work, checking his emails. He knew Virgil knew the way to his boss' office and would be back as soon as possible. Before Virgil's confidence boost that's all he'd do, even when Logan's co-workers wanted to chat to him and get some of his infectious cuteness.

"Virgil! My dark strange friend!" A voice screamed. Logan knew it was Patton's voice – the kids had weird nicknames for each other, he was surprised how imaginative little children were. But why was Patton here? Was Roman here? Did Roman come to Universe Therapies to see him or was he just a patient?

After taking a deep breath Logan made his way to his boss' office, hoping the two toddlers weren't disturbing other people's work. He followed the happy giggling to Mr Emile's door, where Patton was holding Virgil in a hug, lifting him off the floor as he ragdolled. Logan's boss' door was open and his boss was visible, talking to none other than Roman Windsor.

"Sorry to disturb your meeting Emile." Logan mumbled, holding Virgil's hand and tugging him away from Patton. Patton squeaked a complaint making Emile and Roman laugh. He was about to step back before Emile made eye contact and stepped forward.

"Logan! This is the employee of the month I was telling you about Ro-Ro – Logan this is my son and grandson! I've told Logan here a lot about you two..." Emile cheered while being tackled by Patton. The grandfather laughed and picked the 3 year old up for cuddles.

"We've met." Roman said, smirking and walking over. Logan's heart stopped. How did he not realise how charismatic Roman's actions were? He was dressed like a model too – a large brown coat with a red knitted jumper, dark blue jeans and black beanie to suit the emerging winter weather. "The kids met at the park around 3 months ago, and since then there's been a lot of play dates." Both Logan and Roman laughed, remembering all the silly things their toddlers had done together. Movie marathons to the late time of 8:30pm, dress up, Jenga towers and board games. The two toddlers were definitely best friends, and therefore so were their parents.

"Oh goodie! I wanted to introduce you two for so long! Do the boys want sweets?" Emile smiled looking at the two toddlers in front of him, which made both boys nod happily. Roman was about to walk into the small office the five were stood in front of but was stopped by his father. "I'll take care of both of them kiddo. You two can talk for a while!" Emile held both boys, one with each arm like he'd had lot of prior practice. He then gave his son a wink and walked into his office shutting the door behind him.

Roman chuckled nervously, rubbing his neck. "I didn't know you worked here – thought you'd be an accountant in the city or something."

"I'm just a receptionist... I didn't know you were Emile's son." Logan smiled softly, battling the nervousness and thoughts about his dream last night and how much he was wondering how accurate the dream was. "I guess it makes sense – you're both sucked straight out of a Disney movie. It's... nice." And Roman was a Disney Prince. Soft, symmetrical features, cartoonish disposition – overall he was perfect.

Logan knew he had fallen, and he had fallen hard.

Another one of Roman's nervous laughter interrupted Logan's busying thoughts about bringing Roman closer. "At least I know where to find you now – uh – the boys have a play date tomorrow don't they?"

"Yes, at McDonalds, noon until 2pm..." It felt as though the pair could only formulate simple sentences, Logan knew why he wasn't thinking – this time Roman was a mystery. In order to try to help his situation Logan cleared his throat. "I should get back to work." Roman nodded as a response, turning towards Emile's office door while Logan slithered away back to his desk, knowing Virgil would be returned soon.

Roman walked into his father's office almost out of breath. He had not expected to see Logan today, let alone in the suit and tie combo that made Roman weak at the knees. When he was safe in the small office two pairs of little eyes looked over sucking lollipops, causing Roman to smile. "I'll take Virgil back to Logan once he's finished his lollipop Dad." Roman smiled sitting between the small boys.

"Just don't have a gay panic kiddo." Emile chirped, and Roman immediately regretted telling his father about the crush on one of Patton's friend's single father.