Part 2

Over the summer and the days leading back up to school, things had fallen back into the same routine for Veronica, she worked for dad and went to school only now she worked at the Hut as well. Avoiding Logan had only lasted a few days before they had fought and had fallen back into the same old routine, he would say something rude and she'd keep going doing her best to just deal…but there was something different than before. Weevil. He was never far from her; they hung out and would text off and on throughout the summer and when school started again he'd be in the parking lot with his boys in the morning, or lingering in the halls between classes and during lunch time he would be standing in his usual spot against the wall, surrounded by the PCHer's. However their eyes always sought each other out as if to make sure they were both there and safe.

The most noticeable difference was the times that they now talked openly, over the summer they'd hung out and his boys had quickly become used to her being around. Be it in the Barro's or at Dog Beach. So when school started and he would talk to her in the halls, be it to just check up on her or to shoot the shit around. But it wasn't one sided, Veronica would do the same to him; they talked about random things making each other laugh with their usual banter. She had no idea what they were doing but Veronica liked it either way. A smile slipped across her lips as she sat in the quad at lunch, so lost in thought she didn't notice Wallace sitting down in his usual spot. "Earth to Mars." He said laughing at the joke he thought never got old. "Veronica?" Snapping out of her thoughts she looked up and rolled her eyes at him. "Sorry what where you saying?"

"I was saying that this stake out of yours tonight sounds a little more dangerous than usual." Wallace said making her frown. "It's no different than any other one." Veronica said looking at him like he was off his rocker. "Yeah but you mentioned this guy had a lengthy record." She shrugged. "It's just an everyday stake out at the Camelot Wallace." He sighed and she looked back across the quad keeping her face blank as she noticed that Weevil was gone from his usual spot at the back wall she looked back at Wallace. "I go wait, snap the money shot and go home, you know how it goes." She didn't get why Wallace was so worried, she had done this so many times she could do it in her sleep.

Veronica gathered her things. "I have to go, I'll talk to you later." He sighed and said okay as she headed away from him, walking past the 09er table as she went she ignored the comments they shot at her they stung less now than they had a year ago. She barely heard them talking to her back as she headed into the school heading towards her locker she smirked when she felt a familiar presence behind her, the smell of leather, oil and something uniquely Weevil, uniquely Eli. "Veronica, I need a favor." She sighed as something in the pit of her stomach dropped that she refused to touch on as he spoke. "I can meet you after school." She said looking over her shoulder at him, but he had a look on his face and was shaking his head. "It'll only take a second, Auto shop is empty, meet me there." Veronica didn't get a chance to protest, he was already headed down the hall towards the empty classroom. She followed after him, giving him time to disappear before she did so; they may talk all the time and cast looks at each other over the quad but they still kept up general appearances. After all he was the leader of the PCHers and she was Veronica Mars, girl detective and she had no idea what they were doing. And it was more fun to keep the people guessing.

She entered the room; standing at the entrance as the door closed behind her the room was dark and smelled heavily of oil and grease. A light turned on over one of the cars and she looked over, as she did her best to keep her smile of her face. "What can I do for you Weevil?" She kept her tone light and even to hide that her heart was racing, they hadn't felt the need to meet up in empty classrooms since last year, that they hung out and talked on the phone meant that most favors were asked on the phone usually. Crossing her arms over her chest she was careful not to lean on anything, making sure she didn't get grease on her clothing looking around she was momentarily distracted and didn't notice Weevil approaching her. He leaned against the wall next to her, his brown eyes focused on her, and she raised a brow. "Well?" She asked tilting her head in question.

"Well V, I got this text earlier and I was hoping you could explain it to me." He said with a grin, a smile played across her lips as she tapped her lip with her finger. "Weevil, if you didn't know how to read you should have talked to someone sooner." He shook his head and smirked at her. "Har har. Laugh it up V." She laughed a bit more and then sobered. "Which text were you referring to?" He kept his face rather neutral as he spoke to her. "Well you see, I asked this little blonde chica if she would be interested in hanging out tonight and I think she turned me down for a stake out." He shook his head. "And I just can't understand the reason why." She made an 'O' with her lips and nodded her head.

"Yeah about that, I don't think she was blowing you off." Veronica said with a sheepish grin. "I think it was just a big misunderstanding." He crossed his arms over his wide chest, his eyes never leaving her face. "A misunderstanding you say? And what was it supposed to say?" He asked moving a little closer to her, his hands slipping into his pockets the only sign that he was a little unsure of what to expect from this conversation. "Well I think if you would have waited a little longer you would have gotten a message that said something like. 'You can join in on the stake out." She smiled at him as he seemed to think about it, running his hand over his chin. "Say tenish?" She tried again offering a time, usually she kept her stake outs between her and Backup, but the idea of Weevil being with her made her heart race.

He stepped closer, and she sucked in a lungful of air. She could smell a hint of his cologne in the air and it made her feel warm and safe and she was almost afraid to break whatever spell was going on between them by speaking especially as he leaned in closer. "I'm going to kiss you now, V." A million things popped into her mind to say but she never got the chance because he was doing exactly as he said he would. Warm lips met hers as hands grabbed her hips and pulled her against him, Veronica didn't protest at all; in fact she wrapped her arms around him and pulled herself even closer to him a soft moan escaping her lips as he deepened the kiss.

The bell ring and she pulled away. "About time…" She murmured as she fought to gain control of her rapid breathing, he laughed and stepped close again pressing another kiss to her lips. Veronica reluctantly pulled away again a hand on his chest. "Coffee, bring coffee." She said her chest still rose and fell rapidly as she pressed her lips to his again. "Oh don't worry chica, I can think of several ways to keep you awake tonight." She grinned and pushed him gently. "Coffee Weevil, and I mean it." She grinned at him and stepped away. "I have class now and so do you." He made a reach for her and she side stepped him. "Alright alright." He shook his head and opened the door for her. "I'll see you later tonight V." He said looking her over, making no effort to hide that he was checking her out. "My place at ten." She said again before she disappeared down the hall and headed to her classroom.

Weevil's P.O.V

He could still taste Veronica on his lips; he'd been waiting to kiss her for a good two months maybe longer. And the kiss in the Auto shop wasn't long enough for him, that being said he was looking forward to later tonight. Weevil had been spending a lot of time talking and texting Veronica, they even hung out from time to time when they weren't busy. He had things to do with the PCHer's and she had her own things. So the fact that she was inviting him to join in on a stake out made him well aware that their worlds were mingling in a very interesting way and he had to admit he liked it.

That being said the rest of his day seemed to drag on and on, and by the time it was time to go he was beyond ready, though he could have skipped out on school earlier but his desire to see Veronica even in passing in the hall way was too much for him to pass up, and if he got to have a fun interaction with Echolls while he was at it, well so be it. Leaning against the lockers across from hers Weevil watched as Veronica changed out her books and slipped the new ones into her bag, he knew she was aware of him looking at her but she played it off or at least Veronica seemed to be. "Take a picture, it'll last longer."

Her words held no bite and he would guess that there was a smile playing across her lips and he couldn't help but push himself off the wall and walk towards her. "Don't worry baby, I got a clear picture."

She huffed and pushed on his shoulder. "Oh you…" She said playfully as they walked together. "The way you're hanging around all the time I'd almost think you like me."

"Like, like is a big word there V, I'd say think fondly of you." Weevil said his tone light and teasing, as they walked together down through the hallway.

"Ouch, that hurts." There was no hurt in her tone and she cast a smile over her shoulder at him as she headed towards her car. When she got there she turned and held up both her hands symbolizing ten o'clock. He gave her a lopsided smirk and nodded his head, hands going into his pockets as watched her pull out before going to his bike.

"Hey Paco." Weevil almost groaned but he held it in as he turned, leaning against his bike.

"If it isn't my favorite 09er." Sarcasm heavily laced his words.

"I thought I told you to stay away from Veronica."

He seemed to ponder what he said. "You spout a lot a shit Echolls, I don't even pay attention to the things coming out of your mouth."

"Maybe you should start."

"I just don't see how me talking to V is any of your business." He slipped his leg over to the other side of the bike and reached for his helmet. "She's made it pretty clear that she doesn't want anything to do with you."

"Veronica is my business Paco, I'm beginning to think you have a thing for my left overs." Weevil shook his head.

"This sounds familiar, are you recycling material Echolls." He slipped his helmet on and lifted the visor. "I'll tell you what Echolls, I will stay away from Veronica when she asks me to do so. Until that day, whatever her and I do is not and will not being any of your business, do you understand me?" He cast him a threatening glare.

"Whatever you say, Paco. But you aren't really her type." It was supposed to be a final dig he was sure but he just smirked. "I think you're worried that I might just end up being her type." Which he was hoping was exactly the case. Because he planned to explore this to the fullest, the kiss they shared in the auto shop wouldn't be the last if he could help it.

A/N: Well this is part two. I should have part three up soon. Read and review if you want too. I hope it's okay :)