A/N: This is based off the song 'Do You Remember' by the Summer Obsession (which I don't own) but it isn't a song fic. If you've heard the song you might get the relation. So, however highly unlikely this storyline might be...work with me here. I'm going to say that this is set right before spring break is going to start--so the escape will take over some of that and onward past it. I guess...Anyway. On with the story...Enjoy! R&R. Thanks. -Mac

Disclaimer: I don't own...sadly.

Chapter One

An Offer Of Escape

"Logan, I think it's time that we followed through on that promise we made to each other." Veronica whispered to Logan as she stood next to his locker with him.

"Ronnie, I don't think we ever meant to act on that." Logan responded, slamming his locker shut.

"I think we need to." Veronica shook her head, falling in step with him as he headed down the hall.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Logan countered as he pushed through the doors heading toward the lunch areas.

"Don't play dumb with me, Logan." Veronica caught his arm forcing him to stop in the middle of the blacktop. "It's getting worse...for you and me."

"I don't know what you're talking about." Logan repeated through clenched teeth.

"Don't do that Logan." Veronica took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She hated when he fell into that state of endless denial. It usually meant his father had been on his case recently.

Logan lowered his voice to respond, "We were thirteen, Ronnie. We joked about running away from everything we couldn't control. But we never meant it. It meant nothing."

"No. It meant everything to me. It gave me something to look forward to, something to hold on to. I meant it. I always did." Veronica burst out. "I'm offering you a chance to escape everything you've always wanted to leave behind."

"And if I don't want to?"

"It isn't just for you." Veronica sighed. "I need it too."

Veronica slid past him and headed for where they all sat for lunch. She put down her bag and took her usual seat next to Lilly. Lilly frowned when she saw the expression on Veronica's face--a mixture of defeat and frustration. Lilly had been watching her best friend talk with Logan, and had noticed Veronica's change in demeanor toward the end of that conversation.

"What were you and Logan talking about?" Lilly asked, watching Veronica's face.

"Nothing." Veronica lied, looking away. That was her signal that she was no longer going to contribute to the conversation.

A moment or so later Logan trudged up to the table and sat between Duncan and Dick. He glanced momentarily at Veronica before turning to gaze at his feet. He couldn't believe that he was actually considering taking her up on the offer. He was pulled from those thoughts when Dick started to talk to him.

"So Logan, what do you think about hitting TJ this weekend just us guys? We can get us some hot Latina chicas..." Dick began dramatically.

"How much are you expecting to pay for these 'chicas'?" Duncan broke in, leaning in closer to them smirking, and Logan forced himself to laugh.

Logan just wanted to get back to normal. He didn't want to be thinking about running away from all this. This time when he looked up at Veronica, she was staring right back into his eyes. He could see the pain he felt, reflecting in her eyes. Maybe it wasn't such a bad idea.