Nope, still don't own it. X-mas is around the corner (hint, hint).
Chapter 3
Lilly Kane was mad. She thought that she was more mad than she had ever been in her life and it's all because of her, the new girl, Veronica Mars. She can't think of her without seeing a red haze. Lilly has been using some of her best material on Veronica for over a month now but still Veronica has not reacted. If Lilly didn't know how smart the girl was, she'd think Veronica was retarded. At least other people were having the same problems with Veronica she thought as she glanced over at Logan.
Logan had been complaining about Veronica almost non-stop. Apparently, Veronica had shot him down several times. Lilly walked over to Logan with a devious look in her eyes. "The devil approaches", Logan said recognizing the glint in her eyes. "Lovah, I wanted to give you the first opportunity to join in on the fun as we step up our game plan." Lilly offered. "What game plan, Lil?" Logan asked interested. Lilly motioned toward the oncoming Veronica. "I'm in", Logan said quickly. Lilly knew she could count on him as she leaned over and whispered what she wanted him to do.
Logan was glad Lilly was stepping it up. They needed some kind of satisfaction from that Mars girl. She had ignored him, no them for far too long. It was true that Logan hated Veronica but he hated her in a way that was different from Lilly. Where Lilly was actually jealous of Veronica and her confidence, Logan well, how should he put it. His anger just built up so much. Every time someone put Veronica down she would just ignore it or make one of those fantastic quips of hers. Then Logan would feel admiration for her and would make an attempt to get to know her. After all, if he deemed her cool enough then surely she would want to hang with him, right? Wrong, she couldn't be less interested which led to more slams which led to more quips which led to …you get the deal. It was a vicious circle and he wanted it to stop. That meant destroying Veronica Mars. He did his part of the plan after second period and thought gleefully of lunch when Lilly's plan would come to fruition. He practically ran from the gym to the courtyard so that he could get a front row seat for the spectacle.
Meanwhile, Veronica moved slowly through the girls changing area to find her clothes missing. She shouted to the changing room asking where her clothes were at but was met with no answer. No one went against Lilly Kane. Veronica found her clothes stuffed into a toilet. She should have known better. She had left her clothes out of her locker where she had placed her messenger bag. Now her options for clothing consisted of a towel or swimsuit. Neither appealed to her. Wait. She remembered why she couldn't fit her clothes in her locker with her bag. She had decided to go running on the beach after school to let off some steam. Thank God she had packed her running clothes. She changed into her running shorts, bra top, and running shoes and made her way onto the quad.
Word had spread. All of the 09ers were waiting for her arrival. Logan had opened his cell phone to take a picture. Their mouths gaped as they first caught sight of Veronica. Logan was sure he drooled a little. She came toward them in a running outfit if you could call it that. The shorts were so skimpy. They started at her hip and didn't go that far past and the top. Logan had always thought bra tops were kinda unflattering but this one was very feminine with thin straps. The entire expanse of her stomach and back was left uncovered. Smooth, firm skim glistened in the sun. He was sure he had never seen a better body than that on Veronica Mars. Veronica was unaware of the others at the table, she kept her eyes glued on Lilly. Lilly, who was the source of all of this. Lilly did not turn away or back down. "My BFF, I just wanted to come over here and thank you for your consideration. I mean I was so hot this morning", Veronica said giving a little stretch to show off her body. "Then you provided this delightful alternative. Now that cool breeze feels so good against my body", Veronica continued turning to show off her body to its advantage. Lilly for once is speechless. She noticed all the boys ogling over Veronica and was not pleased. In particular, she noticed the way Logan looked at Veronica as if she's the last drop of water before he's about to enter the desert. Veronica took note of both of their reactions and filling full of mischief, she walked over to Logan. "Take a picture, it will last longer", she said striking a pose and he does much to Lilly's indignation. Veronica chucked him playfully on the cheek as she left the group. Logan looked from Veronica to the picture of her on his phone. He quickly sent the picture to his e-mail before anyone noticed. Good thing, because half a second after he finished, Lilly demanded that he erase the picture on his phone which he does.
Lilly motioned him to watch the second part of her plan being revealed. Veronica was walking to their, no her black LeBaron when she saw that it was off kilter. Not Duncan's car. She feels her body give an involuntary shudder. Veronica hurried to the car and found that two of its tires are flat. Lilly. She took her phone out of her messenger bag and called the auto club for a repair. One down, now how to get home? As if she sent up a flare, she heard the roar of approaching motorcycles. By now, several students (including Logan and Lilly) had gathered closer to Veronica's car to see what was going on.
"S and M", Weevil shouted, "What's up?" Logan stepped forward and didn't even realize it. "Can you give me a ride home?" Veronica asked tilting her head "I thought you said that you'd never ride on this "death trap"?" Weevil playfully taunted her. Veronica held out one hand palm up "rock" she said then held the other hand palm up "hard place" then pointed both fingers to herself. Weevil started laughing and motioned for her to get on the bike. "No," Logan shouted suddenly surprising everyone even himself. Everyone looked at him. Veronica raised an eyebrow. "You can't. It's not safe. I'll drive you.", Logan practically stammered. "I'll take my chances with him", Veronica said as she swung a leg over the back of the motorcycle and Weevil roared off.
Logan was practically kicking himself. Why did he let the air out of her tires? Oh, right. Lilly's orders. He shouldn't have agreed. Now Veronica was stuck with some biker thug. Logan turned his anger on Lilly. " Lil, we went too far", Logan accused. "Logan, grow up. She'll be fine. If you didn't notice it looks like our Ms. Mars has an affinity for thug bikers. They sure seemed to know each other.", Lilly observed. This stopped Logan cold. He went over the conversation and interaction between Veronica and Weevil before he came to the same conclusion himself. How was it that Neptune High's favorite target got on friendly terms with Neptune High's resident bad boy? And, more importantly, why did it bother him so much? He stayed relatively quiet the rest of lunch only taking interest in Weevil dropping off Veronica in a change of clothes.
The pair both faced each other and were talking. Weevil said something funny because Veronica threw back her head and laughed then enveloped the biker in a hug much to his embarrassment. Well, at least it wasn't a kiss Logan thought reluctantly.
Veronica paused at her LeBaron touching it almost lovingly. It was Duncan's and it was all she had left of him. Unfortunately, Lilly had seen Veronica's pause at the car. So, she cares about the car Lilly thought. Lilly was no dummy and decided to use this new information to her advantage. Her anger at Veronica coupled with Logan's reaction to her, fueled Lilly more. There was no way she was stopping until Veronica Mars broke. A plan began to form in her mind and she broke into a smile.
Veronica didn't know how she made it until her last class, Advanced Chemistry. No Lilly, but you guessed it, Logan. The gods were smiling on her as "E" was nowhere near "M" alphabetically so they weren't lab partners but he was at the station in front of her. She continued to help her lab partner (She couldn't remember his name) with the experiment quietly until suddenly, "Listen". Veronica looked up to find Logan looking down at her with a look of concern on his face. It's unnerving to her and she wanted to look away but didn't. "I don't know what anyone has told you but the PCHers are bad news, especially Weevil", Logan explained. "Thanks for the unsolicited opinion.", Veronica told him going back to her work. Another brush off, great. She just kept handing them out to him and he just kept taking it. Not anymore. "I don't know what your problem is and at this point I don't really care. I've tried to be nice to you but you don't seem to like that. What was it Weevil called you… S and M. Yeah, I think that fits. From now on go about your business but a word of unsolicited advice, you might want to take that stick out of your ass and get to know the world. Otherwise you're just a drone," Logan finished dramatically. Veronica didn't say anything, she just quietly cleaned up her project and headed to the door when the bell rang.
Veronica rapidly made her way to the LeBaron. She noticed a few people hanging around it. When she got to the car, she could see why. There keyed across the side is the word "SLUT". Veronica tried to stop the threatening tears as she got in the car and drove off. She drove for what seemed like hours before pulling over to the beach where she got a blanket out of the trunk and headed down to the sand. Veronica realized that her uncle might be worried so she called him and told him that she's working on a school project and won't be home until late. Once that's done, it's safe. Safe to cry and let out all of her feelings.
Veronica doesn't know how long she cries, only that one minute she's crying and the next she's asleep. She knows she's asleep because Duncan comes to her. "Veronica", he said, "I'm disappointed in you." "What?", Veronica cried. His words were like an arrow to her heart. "How could you let them do this to you and more importantly how could you do this to yourself?", Duncan questioned with a low but stern tone. "None of it matters anymore, Duncan. It's pointless without you." Veronica tearfully replied. "No, it's not", Duncan said firmly. "Duncan, I miss you so much. I should be with you. We should have never been separated", Veronica implored. "I miss you too, V. More than you know", he said his hands brushing the back of her hair. "I don't want to go on. I can't go on", Veronica said softly. Duncan tensed but he knew this was the reason he was here. "Veronica, you have to. If you don't, you won't be with me and you want to be with me, right?", Duncan tried to reason with her. Veronica nodded. "Then promise me you won't do anything stupid. I mean it V. You have to promise. I couldn't stand it if something happened to you", Duncan stressed. "I promise" she said through choked sobs. "I can't stay long V but I want you to know that I'm sending you a little present. I love and miss you so much." Duncan said his voice growing less clear. "I love you, Duncan. Duncan don't go. I love you, Duncan. Duncan?", Veronica shouted and woke with a start. She disappointingly found herself on the beach. Night has fallen and Veronica had no idea what time it is. A voice from behind her surprised her. "Who's Duncan?"