Chapter Four

Chapter Word Count: 1,400

Spoilers: Starts during Weapons of Class Destruction. From when ATF agent Ben takes Veronica to the Camelot. The rest of season one will happen, however, it will happen differently than in the show. A lot of stuff will happen earlier, so not everything will happen in the order portrayed on the show.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything Veronica Mars. I wish I did though. 'Cause, you know, then it'd be all about the LoVe. Always. :)

A/N: Hey guys! I'm back, so here's the next chapter! Hope you enjoy! :)

Veronica,

I've talked to everyone who I needed to talk to. They took it- Well, as well they could possibly take it. They being who they are.

I know. I know. Why didn't I just text you all this? Or just wait until later? Well. To be honest, I was kind of hoping I'd catch you alone in the parking lot, but alas, you were no where to be seen.

Anyways, I'll see you tonight.

Logan

Veronica couldn't help the little smile that appeared on her face. He's such a softie. She once again searched the parking lot for Logan from the confines of her car, but she couldn't find him. Sighing, she put on her seatbelt, turned on her car, and made her way out of the Neptune High parking lot.

She was about four blocks away from the school when her cell phone rang. She quickly pulled it out of her bag and answered it without looking at the caller I.D.

"Hello?"

"Hey Veronica." Logan said. Veronica could practically hear his signature smirk as he spoke.

"Hi Logan." Veronica smiled. "What's up?" Veronica had now parked across the street from her dad's office, but remained in the car. She'll wait until the phone call is over before going inside.

"Well, I was on my way to my last class of the day when I remembered something. I had some news to talk about with a few certain people. So, instead of going to class, I rounded them up and told them."

"Oooh, and how did that go? You still have your limbs intact, right? They didn't all go berserk on you?" Veronica joked.

Logan chuckled. "No. They didn't touch my perfect self. They did, however, just sit there, staring at me, blank expressions on their faces with their mouths pretty much hitting the floor. You would've loved it."

"So, in other words, it went as expected." Veronica smiled.

"Yeah." Logan replied. After a moment, he continued, "So we're still on for tonight right? Pick you up at seven. Some take out at the beach."

"Mmhhmm. Though I should warn you. I haven't told my dad just yet, so it'll all still be a little too new for him." Veronica said, hoping he wouldn't be too mad at her for not telling her dad about them yet.

"What do you mean you haven't told your dad?" Logan asked, his voice rising slightly as he spoke.

"Jesus, Logan. I was just about to get out of my car to go talk to him at the office when you called! I haven't had the chance to talk to him since last night."

"I'm sorry. I just thought you would have told him by now. I-I don't know..." He sighed.

"It's okay. Listen. I'll tell him the moment I step into the office okay?" After hearing Logan's mumbled reply, she adds, "And as soon as I'm done I'll go home and get ready for later okay?"

"Okay." Logan smiled.

"Oh, and be prepared. He'll probably want to talk to you. If not tonight, then at some point."

"A talk?" Logan asked, trying not to sound too nervous. He'd gone out with a lot of girls, but never with anyone like Veronica. He actually truly cared for her. Jeez Logan. You better not mess this up!

"Yes a talk. He'll tell you all about his gun collection and how he's licensed to use it. But don't worry. He only does it to scare you." Veronica said.

"Yeah okay." Logan shakes his head to clear his mind. Gun collection. Former sheriff. Yeah. Nothing to be scared of. "So, anyway, I'll see you tonight then. Okay."

"Okay."

"Bye Veronica."

"Bye Logan."

Ending the call, Veronica puts her phone back inside her bag and gets out of her LeBaron. Once she gets inside Mars Investigations, she notices the door to her father's office is closed. He's with a client. Taking her seat at her desk, she places her bag on the floor by her chair, and starts looking at the files on her desk.

"I'll get back to you with more information in a few days, Mrs. Lopez." Keith said to a woman Veronica recognized as Mrs. Diana Lopez, who lived in the same apartment complex as them.

After Mrs. Lopez left the office, Keith turned to his daughter. "Hey honey. How was school today?"

"Oh you know. Same old same old." Her dad was about to turn back to his office, when Veronica stopped him. Now's as good a time as any. "Dad wait." She waited until her father turned to face her. Sitting up in her chair she said, "I need to talk to you about something. Something kinda important."

Noticing his daughter's hesitation, Keith softly said, "What is it, honey?"

Taking in a deep breath, Veronica replied, "You know how Logan's been around quite a bit lately?" Her father nodded. "So, I don't exactly know how it happened, but we- Logan and me- we're kind of dating now. And we're going out tonight." Veronica finished quickly.

If someone had told him something like this two months ago, Keith would have looked at them like they had three heads and ten eyes. However, he had to admit there had been a change in both his daughter and the young Echolls boy. He may not like Logan much, but his daughter seemed happy with him. I guess I'll give him a chance. Keith sighed. But if he hurts my little girl, there will be hell to pay.

"Are you sure about this honey? I mean, you two haven't exactly been friends for a while." Keith questioned.

"Dad. Like I said. I don't exactly know how this all happened, okay. I mean, I guess we kinda grew closer when I helped him with his mom's case."

A few minutes of silence passed, Keith coming to terms and Veronica trying to think of a better way to explain. Just as Veronica began to open her mouth to say something, her dad spoke.

"Okay."

"Okay?"

"Yes, okay." He smiled. Sighing, he added, "I may not trust that boy, and so help me if he hurts you in any way he'll regret it, but honey, if you're happy, then okay." Veronica smiled widely and Keith couldn't help but match it. He was about to go into his office, when he remembered, "You said you two are going out tonight?"

"Yeah." Veronica said, still smiling.

"Well, he better get to the apartment early. I'm going to have a little chat with him before you two head out." Smirking, he went into his office, closing the door behind him.

Veronica couldn't help but laugh. He can be so predictable sometimes. I should probably text Logan to get to the apartment early.

3:47 To Logan From Veronica:

Told my dad.

3:48 To Veronica From Logan:

How'd it go?

3:48 To Logan From Veronica:

Good. He wants 2 tlk 2 u.

3:50 To Veronica From Logan:

How early should I get there then?

3:51 To Logan From Veronica:

Ten minutes earlier.

3:52 To Veronica From Logan:

Okay then. See u 2night ;)

3:52 To Logan From Veronica:

Ok :)

Looking at the clock, she decided to do her homework. 3:55. All the files are put away. Might as well do all my assignments and answer the phone if I need to. I won't have time to do anything later anyways. In the span of an hour and a half, Veronica finished all her homework and only had to answer the office phone twice.

She was putting away her school stuff when her phone beeped. A new text message.

5:42 To Veronica From Wallace:

Hey supafly. Wanna do somethin 2night?

5:43 To Wallace From Veronica:

Can't. Have plans.

5:43 To Veronica From Wallace:

So Logan huh?

Laughing, Veronica replied to Wallace's text. He always knows what's going on doesn't he.

5:44 To Wallace From Veronica:

Yes.

5:45 To Veronica From Wallace:

U better 'splain 2moro & he better behave!

5:45 To Wallace From Veronica:

Yeah ok. C u 2moro. Bye. Gotta get ready.

5:46 To Veronica From Wallace:

Hav fun supafly. C u.

Veronica quickly grabbed all of her things and headed out of Mars Investigations. "See you at home dad!" Veronica yelled in her father's direction as she left.