Title: Coming Home
Author: Tigereyes320
Pairing/Character: Logan/Veronica & Logan/Veronica/Duncan friendship & Duncan/OFC
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Rating: PG-13/R
Summary: Veronica and Logan, who are doing their version of happily ever after, run into an old friend from the past. Will this spell the end for them or the beginning to an even better happily ever after?
Spoilers: This is a future fic. It is a continuation of my other fic 'One way to stay in touch'. I firmly believe that Logan and Veronica are not going to angst ridden their entire lives. I do believe they have what it takes to make it as a couple. Therefore, I've made them a bit more well adjusted then some people might like. However, don't worry the snark is there when they want it to be.
Warnings: None.
Want to thank my great beta phoenixrae
Almost 2 years later
Veronica was on her bed in her dorm room when her cell phone went off, All of a sudden Tom Jones "Sexbomb" began to play. She rolled her eyes at the sound. She picked up the phone and pushed to activate the call. "Logan if this you calling me for a booty call, it'll have to wait as I'm studying for finals. Which happen to start on the fifteenth."
"I'm not calling for sex, of course now that you brought it up, that's all I'll be thinking about. I was going to see if you wanted to go get something to eat and maybe do some studying together."
"You want to study on a Friday night."
"No, I'd rather go out with my girlfriend, but she's busy studying. So it's study with her or not see her for two weeks except for the occasional lunch together."
"You promise we'll be studying?" Veronica asked suspiciously, it wouldn't be the first time she and Logan had studied together, yet somehow ended up having sex.
"Yes, I have a book to read for my Creative Writing class final. So is that a yes?"
"What's for dinner?"
"Well wouldn't you know, I just happened to get some manicotti from Luigi's delivered and there is actually enough for me and my hollow legged girlfriend."
"You know talk like that can get you cut off from any sex at all."
"So are you coming over?" Logan asked.
Veronica looked around her dorm room; she was already prepared for her finals. She just liked getting the extra studying in. She had cancelled their date this past Tuesday. "I'll be there in thirty minutes."
"It takes you that long to get here?"
"I thought I'd pack a few things and maybe spend the weekend with you. If you don't want me to do that however, I'm sure I can find something to do with my time."
"The whole weekend, just the two of us? What about your dad?"
"As long as I get to study tonight and put in a couple of hours on Saturday or Sunday, yes it'll be just us for the whole weekend. Dad texted me saying he'd be out of town until Monday. Since finals start so soon he figured he'd see me after they were done."
"I'm hanging up now, your cute little ass better be here in thirty minutes."
"I'll see you then." Veronica said hanging up the phone.
Since she had been expecting Logan to call, Veronica grabbed the duffle she had packed earlier that day, and in her backpack put the homework she knew needed to be done that weekend, her laptop, wallet, and her camera. Veronica scribbled a note to her roommate that she'd be back Monday. She grabbed her keys and was out of her dorm and on her way to Logan's within ten minutes. Moreover, with only breaking a few speed limit laws pulled into his gated driveway eight minutes later. It took her less then a minute to slide her card through and punch in her code to get through the gates.
Veronica grabbed the two bags and using the key Logan insisted she have, let herself into his place. "Honey, I'm home," she called as she dropped her bags in the foyer.
In a flash, she was pressed against the door with Logan kissing her for all she was worth.
"Wow, what a welcome." Veronica said as Logan let her up for some air.
"I missed your pesty self this week."
"I know, believe it or not I missed you too. I'm sorry I had to cancel our date on Tuesday."
"I understand, I don't like it, but I understand. I have you for a whole weekend all to myself. Any chance at all of getting some before eating nookie?"
"Logan, you promised." Veronica said as she put her stuff off to the side.
"I promised not to distract you while studying tonight. I never said I wouldn't proposition you."
"Tonight isn't a good night for me baby."
"Are you sick?"
"No, I'm not sick."
Logan looked puzzled and then a look of understanding crossed his face. "Last day achiness huh?"
Veronica looked at him, eyes wide with amazement, "Okay that is just freaky when you do that."
"Veronica we've been going out for almost two years. I probably know your cycle as well as you do."
"No way." Said Veronica not quite believing they were discussing her period.
"Do you want me to prove it? I did live with a mother and sister."
"Without going into exact details, yeah, how do you know it so well?"
"Using this month as an example okay? The couple of days before you start you are by turns restless, horny and sleepy. Which was why I changed our plans for going away together last weekend. I also know by your second day that you don't want to see anyone in any shape or form. Which was why I was expecting your call on Tuesday. I also know the day after it ends, you are somewhat achy, not feeling quite a hundred percent. This was why I ordered Italian, your favorite comfort food."
"I suppose you have some red wine and ice cream as well?"
"Of course I do. I also know that sometimes you're in the mood sometimes you aren't."
"That is just beyond weird. Boyfriends are not that observant. What did you do, watch me for several months?"
"No, Veronica it's no big deal. When you decided to go on the pill, I just noticed things. We've been together now for over two years. Yeah we've had some major fights but for the most part, it has been good. We know each other's likes and dislikes. It's no big deal."
"It's a big deal to me. The fact that you know when I'm probably going to cancel dates. When I'm going to be extra sensitive to arguments. You better not just be giving in on our fights. I seems like you're doing a lot of the compromising. Wait a minute, is that why last month you took me to the fair instead of going surfing with Dick."
"Yes and no. Veronica Mars I pick my battles with you very carefully. I admit I'm often worried that you're just going to leave when you get mad and then avoid me for weeks. If I think about that, then I don't get to enjoy being with you. I also know that you don't like being lied to or kept in the dark. We feed into each others insecurities."
"Someone has been enjoying their Psychology courses."
"I do like the psych courses. About the fair, when Dick asked me if I wanted to get away for a guys weekend, I warned him we had made plans, but I'd see if we could reschedule. When I asked you if you would have a problem with it, you just said the fair was only in town for the two weekends and the other weekend you and your Dad had planned something. Since you are important to me, I asked Dick if we could do our guy weekend the weekend you'd be with your Dad, he agreed. So I had my guy thing, you had your Dad thing and we got to enjoy the fair together."
"I just get the feeling that it always goes my way. Logan you won't be happy if you're the one always giving in to me."
"Veronica we like to do a lot of the same things. If it is something I really don't want to do, I've said no. You accept my answer and we do something else. However, if I don't care, then I'd rather spend time with you. You fight so hard to keep your GPA high, so I don't like interfering with that. I know what you're thinking. Who would have guessed in high school that I could actually grow up? Plus going to a therapist for a while really helped. Didn't yours help you?"
"Yeah she did, well now I'm really glad I did what I did."
"What did you do now?"
"Since both of our exams are done by the eighteenth, I thought we could get away together. I know you already planned on spending Christmas with dad and I. However, it's kind of hard to make out with each other in front of my Dad. But, I thought to celebrate finals, we could go somewhere just the two of us."
Logan brought her close to him and just breathed her in. "I'd like that. Where do you want to go?"
"I though we could go to Maui. We'd leave on Thursday and come back on Monday. The Holidays are going to be crazy. Plus we're both going to take that Art History course in January, to satisfy your need for an art course and credit I need for my minor. Hopefully this will make up for me neglecting you these past months."
"You don't neglect me."
"But this semester we really haven't gotten to see each other that much. I've been thinking about something else you asked me this past summer. And, I was going to give you this as part of your Christmas gift; but I think I'll tell you now."
"Tell me what."
"Just so you know, I already talked it over with my dad and while he isn't thrilled, he's not against it."
"Veronica."
"I was going to tell you that if your offer to move in together was still open I'd like to accept, with a few conditions."
"Really, you want to move in together with me? Wait, what are the conditions?"
"That we're going to try it for a semester, if everything works out then I'll stay. If it doesn't, then next fall I'm back at the dorms and we can try again once we're out of school. Also I want a bedroom of my own, not to sleep in, but If I need some space or some alone time I have it."
"So you'd move in after Finals?"
"I have to move out of my dorm for the holiday break anyway. I would just pack everything up and bring it here instead of Dad's townhouse."
"I agree to those conditions. In fact, you can have any of the bedrooms as your own. Look at us all grown up."
"Well it probably won't be perfect; we're both very stubborn people."
"Your dad really doesn't mind you moving in with me? I mean you two have only been in the new place what barely two years."
"Ever since I got the money from Duncan. Dad and I pooled our money to get the townhouse. I bought us both new cars, I have some in the bank, and the rest was invested. In fact your investment guys are really helping me rake it in."
"C'mon Mars, let's eat. I'm starving."
"For food?"
"That too."
Veronica followed Logan into the kitchen. He poured them each a glass of wine. They then sat down to eat.
Three hours later Veronica looked up from her position on the sofa and saw Logan reading his book in his recliner. True to his word, after dinner and dessert he went and got his book while Veronica did her homework. Since Veronica had finished her homework quickly, she could now observe Logan.
He hadn't changed too much since high school; he was still long and lanky. He had gotten more muscle tone in part because he had an exercise room/game room in his new place. The whole place was simple and comfortable. Logan for the most part took care of it himself. He had a housekeeper come twice a week to do some of the clean and prepare a few meals a week. Otherwise, Logan or Veronica cooked or they got take out. Logan had paid a chef for some basic cooking lessons and he found out he enjoyed cooking. He still enjoyed having a drink, but it was a lot less often, and he rarely got to the point he wasn't in control.
"What are you doing?" Logan's voice broke into her thoughts.
"I'm watching you."
"Why?"
"Well let's see for one, you're very good looking and two it's interesting how much you've changed since high school."
"I'm not the only one who has changed since high school." Logan said as he marked his place and put the book down. Logan motioned for her to come over.
Veronica left her books and laptop on the sofa and went over to the recliner. She climbed into Logan's lap and rested her head on his shoulder and her legs over the arm of the chair.
"You okay?" Logan asked concerned that Veronica was so quiet.
"I'm fine; I'm just a bit tired tonight is all."
"Why don't you head up to bed?"
"I don't want to. I'm not sleepy yet."
Logan kissed the top of her head. "Tell you what. How about I make some popcorn and we watch a movie? We can get in our PJ's and chill out here on the sofa."
"That sounds great. Give me ten minutes." Veronica said as she popped off his lap.
Veronica grabbed her duffle bag and took it into Logan's bedroom. She quickly changed into a pair of gray pajama pants and a dark purple tank. She then put a long sleeve t-shirt over it. Veronica often liked feeling snuggled when awake, but sleeping with Logan taught her one thing, that boy was like her own personal furnace. However, they went to sleep Logan often ended up spooned behind her giving off enough body heat to forego any covers.
As she turned to leave the bedroom, she caught Logan leaning against the doorway.
"What are you looking at?"
"My gorgeous woman."
"Is that so?"
Logan came over and hooking his finger in the delicate platinum necklace she wore, pulled her mouth to his for a kiss. "Still wearing it hmmm?"
"You know I haven't taken it off since you got it for me."
"But I thought you said," paused Logan as his voice rose to fake falsetto voice. "'Logan, I can't wear this everywhere what if I lose it or someone steals it. You shouldn't have gotten me something so expensive.'"
Veronica rolled her eyes at his imitation of her reaction when he had bought her the necklace as an anniversary gift. It was the only time Veronica allowed him to splurge. Otherwise, for Birthdays and Christmas Logan had to stick to a $500 budget no exceptions. "Well it was too expensive, it's a diamond necklace."
"Veronica you told me for our Anniversaries there was no dollar limit enforced. It's just a simple 1.5-carat solitaire necklace. I wanted to get you something extra nice considering what you gave me."
"It was no big deal, Logan."
"Veronica you took Me, Dick, Mac, Wallace and Jennifer to a four day video game convention in San Francisco. Baby I know you like video games, but not that much."
"But you do. I wanted to do that for you."
"I know that. Why do you have a harder time accepting an expensive gift from me than you do giving me one?"
Veronica brushed past him mumbling something under her breath.
Logan grabbed her arm gently and turned her to face him. "Repeat that please Veronica."
"I'm not with you because of you money, and I won't have anyone saying I am."
"Veronica I don't care what anyone else thinks about our relationship. Do you honestly think that I think you're some sort of gold digger? Veronica, talk to me."
"I don't know. We've been doing so great, and sometimes I wonder when something bad will happen. I was studying in the library this week and I heard a bunch of guys talking about us, guys that I don't even know."
"What did they say?"
"It's not important. "
"It is if it made you doubt us."
"It made me doubt me."
"I'm not understanding you."
"I realized I like having money Logan. I like that you have it. I'm crazy about you, I am. But, what if it started because of the money. I'm being stupid. I know that. I'm just a little, I don't know."
"A little sensitive, maybe."
"Is that your way of saying I have PMS?"
"If I say yes, am I going to get punched?"
"No, now get dressed so we can watch the movie."
"Give me five minutes. Veronica, no South Park or The Big Lebowski. Any movie other than those two."
"Even The Notebook?"
"You are an evil woman. You know the rules we don't bring up that movie. Get out of here before I do my best to seduce you into staying up here in bed with me."
"You think you could seduce me?"
"I know I could, but I believe you said you weren't in the mood."
"I bet you could change my mind."
"Do you want me to try and change your mind?"
"Yes."
"Then get over here and prove it."
Veronica walked over to him pulling the t-shirt off as she came closer. She put her arms around his waist and looked up at him. "I love you, Logan. I'm sorry I don't say it more often. No matter what happens in the future, I'll never regret being with you."
Logan knew what those words cost Veronica. A part of her was afraid that if she told someone she loved him or her, she would be tempting fate to take him or her away from her. Logan cupped her face in his hands, and brushed his lips against her softly. "I love you too, Veronica Mars."
"Show me."
Logan picked her up and lay her down on the bed, and proceeded to do just that.
Veronica woke up to a phone ringing in her ear. She picked up the phone that was by Logan's bed.
"Hello?" She mumbled sleepily. Logan really needed to get an unlisted number.
"Who is this?" A woman's anxious voice asked.
"This is Veronica, Logan's girlfriend who is this?"
"Veronica, you're real. I didn't make you up."
Veronica sat up in bed, wide awake now. "Who is this?"
"Did you ever know a girl named Meg?"
Veronica's throat suddenly felt thick, as she remembered Meg Manning. "Yes I knew a girl named Meg. Why do you ask?"
"I'm sorry for sounding so weird and stupid. Did she ever have a baby?"
"Yes she had a little girl, but she never knew it. Meg was in a horrible accident, she was in a coma for months, she came out of it, but then a blood clot dislodged and made its way to her heart. She died."
"The baby lived?"
"Yes the baby is alive."
"Veronica you won't believe me when I tell you this, but I'm Meg."