Fated

Chapter 21

As they all sat at the kitchen table eating Jason kept looking between Logan and Evan noticing something was different but could not figure out what it was. "How was school today boys?" He asked hoping it would give him a clue as to what was different with them.

"Meh, it was ok. Nothing really special happened today." Evan said while shrugging his shoulders. "Are we fixing the dumb waiter for Emma this weekend like we talked about the other day?" He shot back while taking another bite of his food.

"Yes, we are I am going to stop on my way home from the station tomorrow to get the supplies we need. Speaking of that I wanted to talk to everyone about something since we are all here." As he said this everyone looked at him almost like a deer in head lights. "Jesus, guys you look like I'm about to tell you your puppy died." He said shaking his head.

"Well, Jay don't leave us hanging are we getting a puppy or not!" Logan chuckled as he waited for Jason to continue. When he went to take another bite of food, he felt Evan put his hand on his leg and slowly started to rub circles on his skin that was exposed from his basketball shorts. Not wanting to draw attention to them he slowly moved his hand to stop Evans. Glancing over he saw Evan had a smirk on his face that Logan knew meant he was up to no good.

"I got an email from the owners of the condo today letting me know our lease was up for renewal, being that we have been here more than at home I wanted to talk to everyone to see what decision would be best. I don't want to make a decision unless we all agree to one." Jason said hoping that everyone would be ok with a decision to live in one house instead of supporting two homes while only living in one.

"I am totally in for you guys moving in permanently!" Logan said excitedly tightening his hand around Evans which was still on his knee. "Em, what do you think?" He said turning towards his sister hoping she would feel the same way; especially after finding out about Evan and him earlier.

Emma looked at everyone around the table. These where the only people she had left in her life, how could she not say yes. "Jason, it is silly for you to keep the condo when you guys basically live here anyways. I know when we talked about it before it was only going to be for a little while anyways but now, I can't see living without you guys here." She said as she leaned over to kiss Jason on the cheek. As she did this, she hear all three of them release a heavy sigh almost as if they where holding their breath for her decision.

"That makes me very happy baby!" Jason turned his head, so her kiss landed on his lips. His happiness overtook him and as he started to deepen the kiss, he forgot they were not alone until he heard Evan clear his throat.

"Wow, that is something I do not want to see again." Logan said laughing as Emma's face turned a deep shade of red. He felt Evan's hand tighten in his and saw him give a quick nod out of the corner of his eye. He knew what Evan was about to say; they had talked about it before that if they moved in permanently that they would tell his sister and Jason about everything. Knowing they had Emma on their side he hoped Jason would be just as understanding. He gave Evan's hand a tight squeeze letting him know that he was ready.

"Since we are moving in for good, I wanted to tell you something Jason." Evan said nervously as he took a drink of water his hand shaking as he set the glass back down. This was it, it was now or never he wanted to be honest with his brother and himself.

"Jason, I... I am...." He kept stuttering not being able to get the words out. It was almost as if the words were stuck in his throat and wouldn't come out. "I'm Gay, and I love Logan." When his brother just stared at him, opening his mouth and closing it again he continued. "I understand if you are disappointed in me. I know mom and dad wanted you to do your best with me and I want you to know that I have known for a while and I was scared to tell you" He rushed as the words finally coming out like verbal diarrhea.

"Evan, Evan, EVAN!" Jason kept trying to cut in, but his brother just kept talking. After yelling his name Evan finally stopped talking and just stared at him; the whole table stared at him. He felt Emma grip his hand that was setting on the table. He took a deep breath looking between Evan and Logan. Evan looked terrified almost in tears, Logan seemed to be holding his breath. He stood up from his chair and walked around the table to his brother. As he walked around Evan stood up to ready for what ever Jason was going to do.

As he reached out to put his hands on his brother's arms, he noticed Evan flinch. He stood there just staring at him for what seemed like hours but was only a few seconds and pulled Evan into his arms and hugged him tight. It took Evan a few seconds to register what was happening before he wrapped his arms around his brother finally letting the tears that were gathering in his eyes.

"I'm sorry Jason, please don't hate me, you are all I have left. I was so scared to tell you because I was afraid of what you would think of me." Evan sobbed and hugged Jason tighter when he started to pull away. When he finally let go Jason took his face between his hands.

"Evan, I will always love you no matter who you love." He wiped the tears continuing to fall from Evans eyes as he pulled him back into a hug. As he did, he heard both Emma and Logan sigh in relief. "I have one question though." He said as he finally let go from his brother.

"What, I will answer any questions you have. I love you Jason you are taking this much better than I thought you would." Evan said as he took a step back from his brother and sat back down and immediately took Logan's hand back in his.

Jason walked back around the table smiling down at Emma as he sat back in his chair. "Why did you have to choose Logan?" He said and winked at his brother to show he was joking.

"Hey! Why not choose me?! I'm a catch!" Logan asked in fake anger trying to hold back his laughter.

"But honestly I knew something was up. I mean why would you choose to share a room with Logan who can't keep his room clean to save his life when you are Mr. everything has a place and can't stand clothes on the floor." He said laughing taking another bite of dinner.

"It is crazy the things you do for love brother. I think you would understand that." He chuckled and winked at Emma.

"Emma, I take it you knew about this?" Jason turned to look at Emma looking at her just now noticing how calm she was.

"Well you see, I asked Evan to take the basket upstairs earlier and he didn't. When I ended up taking it upstairs myself, I didn't knock before going in. If I had walked in five seconds later, I would have seen a view of my bother I never wanted to see." She said laughing.

"Next time you know to knock!" Logan said also laughing at his sister. "I am so happy that we will all be here together. Jason, you and Evan have become an irreplaceable part of our family and am happy to call you my brother." Logan stood up and walked around the table putting his and Evan's plate in the sink.

"Logan, you and Evan can go upstairs, we will clean the kitchen tonight." Emma said as she stood from the table putting her hand on her brothers' arm. "You guys have had an eventful day go rest tomorrow we can all sit down and talk more about what needs to be done around the house and what we need to do to get everyone settled." Emma wrapped her arms around her brother to hug him.

"I love you Em, thank you for taking this so well. I am not sure what I would do if you didn't accept this." Logan whispered to his sister as he hugged her back.

"Luckily we don't need to worry about that Logan. I will always love you no matter what." Emma said as she pulled away.

Jason came to stand next to her as they watched the boys walk up the back stairs holding hands. "That is going to take some getting used to." Jason said as he started to clear off the rest of the table.

"Just as they got used to us kissing and holding hands around them, we will do the same with them. I am just glad you are as accepting of them as I had hopped you would be." She said while loading the dish washer.

"Emma, leave that for tomorrow. I made a promise to you earlier that I intend to keep." Jason turned her around and started to kiss down her neck.

"Well then, please don't let me stop you." Emma said as she closed the dish washer and started to lead him up stairs.