Hello all! This my first fan fiction! I have spent the past week reading different stories non-stop and I have decided to have a try writing one on my own! Hope you enjoy!
It's set in the holidays before Veronica's Freshman year. Lilly is still alive and there is another member of the Echoll's family ;)
Disclaimer: I do not own Veronica Mars or any of the characters, except David!
Chapter 1:
"I still think you should have gotten yellow," Logan says with mild distaste as his brother pulls into the Kane drive way.
"Well little bro, when you are old enough to get your own car by all means you can get your jackass yellow," David says as he reaches over and ruffles Logan's hair.
"Ahh man don't, it took me ages to get it to sit just right this morning!" Logan says as he slaps away David's hand.
"Oooh who do have to impress little bro, I thought you were still at the stage where girls have 'cooties'," David replies with a smirk.
"Eh please," Logan scoffs, "I'm only a year younger than you!"
"19 months man, way more than a year."
The two Echoll's brothers make their way out of the black x-terra and head to the front door. David was slightly taller than his little brother and naturally looked more like Aaron rather than Lynn with his dark brown hair and eyes. The two brothers got on well, apart from David occasionally stirring Logan up, but that was similar with most brothers.
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"Lilly! Hurry up! David and Logan are already here!" Duncan calls from downstairs as he sees the black X-Terra pull into the driveway.
The Fab Five was heading off to the Kane Cabin for the final week of holidays before school recommenced. Veronica, Duncan and Logan would be going into their Freshman Year at Neptune High, whereas Lilly and David were Sophomores.
"God Donut, take a stress pill! It doesn't take 5 seconds to look this fabulous!" Lilly replies as she makes her way down the stairs dressed in a mini skirt and a low cut top.
"Yeah but it doesn't take 5 hours either," Veronica snickers from her place on the couch.
"You tell her Ronnie!" Logan jokes as he makes his way into the living room and plops onto the couch next to Veronica.
"Don't worry babe, I appreciate the effort!" David winks as he walks over towards Lilly and kisses her enthusiastically.
After their greeting, David and Lilly join the other's on the couch and check they have packed everything important. According to David as long as they had 'drinks, togs and sleeping bags' they would be just fine, Veronica didn't agree with this philosophy.
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"Tired Ronnie?" Logan asks softly after hearing her yawn.
"Yeah just had a late night."
"Your mom?"
"Yeah," Veronica whispers back.
Logan casually slings his arm around her shoulders and she leans into his touch, resting her head on his chest, calming down by the sound of his constant heart beat.
Lilly shoots Duncan a questioning glance about the quiet interaction that just took place but Duncan shrugs in confusion, David smirks at his younger brother, oblivious to his true feelings.
Logan and Veronica have always been close, always needing to hold one another in order to seek comfort. They had been best friends, along with Duncan, for almost four years and it didn't matter if they were dating other people, they could still always be found snuggling up together during movie night or walking down the hall way together between class. David and Lilly believed it was because they were secretly in love with each other but just didn't realize it, Logan defended his argument that she was like a younger sister to him.
Veronica had briefly 'dated' Duncan in 6th grade, but after learning that there was a chance that they might be related, that relationship quickly ceased and created a few awkward months between them. Although it was discovered that Keith Mars was indeed her father, much to Veronica's happiness, she stressed to Duncan that she wanted to work on their 'friendship' for the moment and not jump back into anything.
To say Duncan was crushed was an understatement. He truly believed that the little blonde girl was the woman he was going to marry someday. Although it was now almost two years later he still had some feelings for her, but he realized that he would rather be friends with her than nothing at all.
"So where is the little Meg Manning?" Lilly asked her brother.
"Somewhere in LA with her parents I think," Duncan answered.
A few weeks ago her brother had asked out the innocent angel Meg. Lilly knew he was still hung up on Veronica, even after two years, but she had been constantly telling him that he needed to forget about her and just move on. Duncan didn't know why his sister cared so much, but he thought what she was saying was true and was very happy so far with Meg.
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A few hours later David pulls the car into the driveway of the Kane cabin.
"Finally! I should have driven, hell I swear Granny Beth takes half the time to get here!"
"Not my fault I obey traffic laws Lil, and no way would I let you drive my new baby!"
"Children please. You two take your fight elsewhere while us big kids set up the tents," Logan smirks.
"I'm sharing with Ronica! You three can have the bigger tent together," Lilly declares, temporarily distracted from her argument with David.
"I bet David will still end up staying with Lilly anyway," Logan whispers to Duncan and Veronica.
After setting up the two tents, one for the girls and the other for the boys, they unload there extra luggage and food into the cabin and get dressed for a swim in the lake. Although there are 6 bedrooms in the cabin, it has been a fab five tradition that everyone time they holiday here they sleep in tents in the back yard.
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A few days later the friends make their way towards the camp fire. Logan steals the warmest blanket and drags one of the logs close to the fire to lean against. The others make their selves comfortable with Duncan lying on a sleeping bag and Lilly resting her head in David's lap.
"Cold feet, cold feet!" Veronica shivers as she runs over towards the group.
Logan opens his arms wide as an offering and as predicted Veronica bounces over to him and sits in his lap. He automatically covers her with the blanket and wraps his arms around her waist, holding her tightly to him.
"Where are your socks Ronnie!"
"I left them at home! I knew I had forgotten something!"
"I think I have some spare ones somewhere Ronica I'll find for you before bed. And Donut, pass me the bag of marshmallows."
"Ooh me too please!" Veronica exclaims excitedly at the mention of food.
Logan grabs the bag of marshmallows off Lilly and places a few on a stick for himself and Veronica and roasts them in the fire. He takes a bite of one before holding the stick to Veronica's mouth to have a bite herself.
"Thanks BFF," Veronica says from her place cuddled in his lap.
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Later that night Veronica wanders into the boys cabin happy to find Logan is still awake. She's not surprised to see Duncan sleeping like a brick, he has always been a heavy sleeper.
"I'm guessing David came in to say good night again but never left?"
"Yep, I'm surprised he lasted this many nights though. Mind if I camp in here tonight?"
"Always room for one more," Logan answers as he clears a spot for her to lie.
After a few minutes of comfortable silence Veronica asks how it's been with his father lately. Veronica and Logan have always talked about everything with each other, ever since Veronica noticed the scars on his back one day in 6th grade. At first Logan was worried about someone knowing his secret, but Veronica had assured him that she wouldn't tell anyone if he didn't want her too. That was the beginning on their best friendship.
"It's been alright, he has been out filming a movie a fair bit but he should be home in a few weeks."
Veronica can tell he doesn't want to think too much about that whilst he's on holidays so she replies, "Well you know where we keep the spare house key in case," as she snuggles closer to him.
Logan wraps his arm around her waist and whispers a quiet 'thank you' in her ear. "Everything okay with your mum lately?" he asks after a few minutes of silence.
Veronica shares that she is fairly sure she is still sneaking around with Jake. Logan kisses the top of her head as he whispers comforting words in her ear.
A few hours later Duncan wakes up and sees the two of them fast asleep and snuggled together. He is happy that he is leaving tomorrow to pick Meg up from the airport as he is starting to feel like the fifth wheel . He knows Veronica and Logan don't shut him out intentionally, they just have a strong connection with each other and Duncan can see that quite soon they will realise they have feelings other than friendship towards each other.
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Okay close your eyes I don't want to get it in your eyes," Veronica giggles as she continues to bury Logan in the sand.
"Fine, but only if I get to bury you next Ronnie!" Logan says as he uses his non-buried hand to tickle her side.
"No Logan stop I'm ticklish!" Veronica giggles as she slaps his hand away, "Watch your hands mister or I might 'accidentally' drop some sand in your mouth," Veronica threatens, attempting to prevent her laughter.
"Only if you promise to get it out later."
"LOGAN! Bad BFF!" Veronica cries as she rolls her eyes and playfully hits him in the chest.
"I don't know how long they are going to keep up this 'just best friends act'" Lily whispers to David as he suppresses a laugh.
"Oh god I know. Did you see them last night all cosy at the fire?"
"YES! But they have always been like that, even when Ronica was dating Donut. I think Logan is starting to realize his feelings, and I have a plan," Lily winks at David. "So V, what are you going to wear tonight?" Lily asks deviously, trying to illicit a reaction from Logan.
As planned Logan jumps in before Veronica can answer, "What's tonight?"
"Maddison and the rest of the gang staying at her cabin are coming over for an end of break party! Duhhhh!" Lilly says as if it's the most obvious thing in the world.
"What's special about what she's wearing tonight though? We always hang around with them?" Logan asks confused.
"Well Troy Vandegraff is coming, and we all know how interested in Little Ronica he is," Lilly winks mischievously whilst David pinches Veronica's cheeks.
"What's so special about that tool Vandegraff?" Logan says as he drags Ronnie down onto the sand next to him, tucking her head in the crook of her neck. "Plus, I don't want any bad boy, especially Troy Vandegraff, taking advantage of my BFF!"
Well that's the first chapter! Hope you enjoyed it. LoVe to come, I promise. And please review!