Disclaimer: The Veronica world isn't mine, its Robs and I envy him so!
Chapter 7: a heated debate
Ten minutes later Veronica took Weevil by the arm and led him inside again. Their emotions kept between themselves.
Weevil turned by the entrance and said:" V, I can't go in looking like this. I'll meet you inside." Veronica nodded and watched him dissapear into the restroom.
She didn't really know what to do about this. It wasn't a quick fix and obviously Weevil was devastated.
A sound broke her concentration and Veronica looked over her shoulder , only to find Madison standing in her husbands face with an expression that didn't flatter her at all. Logan on the other hand was as indifferent to her as he had been during the meal. Madison stomped her foot and then turned with blushing cheeks of what Veronica could only interpret as anger and walked away.
In the proces she ran into her old and probably only friend Shelley Pomroy, whom she dragged with her to a more private area.
"Apperantly not everything is well in paradise," Macs voice reached Veronica, who smiled with pure evil happiness. "Well, call me crazy, but I just don't feel all too bad for them."
Mac smiled in agreement and took Veronica under her arm and said a bit confused, but happy:" So Wallce and Jackie tied the knot. Why didn't you tell me?"
Veronica smiled a bit sadly and answered truhtfully:" I didn't know. And I can't really blame them – it's not like I've been the closest friend in his life these past years."
Mac shook her head and said:" You've had your own things to deal with Veronica. I know Wallace doesn't blame you, eventhough he was sad when you moved away without giving him the entire truth. " Mac hesitated and then decided to go for it:" Hell, I don't think I would have known the truth had I not seen you that night."
Veronica closed her eyes, intent on not letting the memories of that night fly into her mind. But she knew it was a waste of time. Not a day went by where Veronica didn't think about it.
"I'm glad you were there Mac, I don't think I could have done it all by myself."
Mac smiled flattered by her selvreliant friends rare compliment.
"Veronica, let me ask you a question. How much do you know about what's been going on in Neptune recently?"
Veronica sighed and sat down by a table in the entrance hall and ran her fingers through her hair as to gather some strength for this conversation.
"Well, since you ask. I know that six month after my move Logan married Madison in a huge wedding. Now he's a famous author. Apparently he began writing his story about growing up Echolls style and then moved onto fiction, which is selling record amount. " Veronica gave a half laugh, half sigh and continued:" Who would have thought? What else do I know?"
Mac opened her mouth with a expression on her face showing pity, but Veronica cut her off and answered her own question:" I know that Vinnie Van Lowe was fired for something last year and that my caring father once again became Sheriff and I know all about …"
Another shrill voice interveened the two womens heart to heart talk.
"Ready to have fun? Now with 5 years delay I announce Neptune High Senior Prom for opened and ready!"
Veronica smiled. By the sound of it, Mandy was having a delightful evening.
They got up , just as Weevil came back from his visit to the restroom. Veronica met his eyes and was happy to find some of his lines had softened. Apperantly, I am the only one, who knows the entire story, Veronica thought as he bowed his head and took her by her other arm.
Once inside Veronica felt her jaw drop. It really had become a blast from the past. The balloons and glitter was still a big part of the decour, but the overall theme had been transformed into underwater. Lights hung in the ceiling, giving the impression of being submerged in water. Beautiful pictures of the sealife hung all over the ballroom and the windows was draped in tons of blue, green and other sealike couloured fabric.
"It actually looks nice," Veronica mumbled to herself.
Out by the walls two long tables were fill with beverages and a lot of food.
A band dressed as sea-people begang to play on the stage and people automatically began to clap.
Mandy jumped up and down in happiness.
But her peace of mind was once again to be tested.
Madison and Shelley walked up to her and Veronica standing close by listened before jumping in:" Well, well, well. Have you seen this Shelley? " Madisons eyes flew around her with her usual expression etched in her face, disdain and arrogance.
The not so bright Shelley nodded in the agreement she knew she was supposed to show and Madison continued:" When all else fail copy my Ideas. I guess I should be flattered. "
Veronica saw tears in Mandys big eyes and suddenly she had enough.
"Well, I don't think you can actually claim ownership of an idea being used all ower the world Maddy." Veronica said sarcasticly. " But hey, lets find a librarybook entitled; I'm so insecure I have to take credit for other peoples work, wouldn't that be swell?"
Fire in Madisons eyes rained down Veronica, but she was so used to being bullied emotionally, that she hardly even noticed.
Unbeknownst to the two women, the other classmates had begun to form a circle around them. Many remembered the evil tongue of Madison and even more remembered the tiny blondes fierce temperament.
Mandy stood forgotten as the two other woman starred at eachother.
Wallace entered the ballroom at that moment and saw the unmistakeble shape of a huddle indecating a possible fight. "what the…" he started, but then his eyes caught Mac standing alone and he knew that somehow Veronica Mars was involved.
Wallace walked into the mass of people, closely followed by his wife. What he saw made him stop a long moment.
Madison stood dumbfounded as Veronica continued her sarcastic remarks, copying Madisons evil tone that so many had been a victim to:" …your plasticface."
Wallace decided he had to stop this before it got out of hand, but suddenly a hand stopped him. Logan stood by his side with a very intense glimpse in his eyes and he muttered:" Not yet, I wanna see how far they take it."
Wallace shook of the other mans arm and sneered:" control your wife instead of acting like a damn statue."
Suddenly their attention flew back to the women as a sound hit them. Madison stood with a raised hand and Veronica stood with a red cheek. The latter said so coldly, that Wallace felt the hair in the back of his neck stand up:" Now I owe you one mrs. Echolls."
Then very dignified Veronica took Mandy's hand and led out of the crowd. Someone whistled and yelled:" Girlfight!" Another:" Go Madison, that was awesome."
But Madison didn't move, her hand still a bit in the air. She knew eventhough not everyone else did, that it wasn't her, that had won this argument. She knew that finally she had taken it too far.
Logan broke the weird tension by getting the band to play their music and shortly after everything was back to normal.
Veronica stood in a corner, her eyes told everyone who came close, that she did not want to be bothered right now.
Another set of eyes had followed the ordeal. His white teeth lit up in a appreciating smile. There was only one Veronica Mars, thank God she hadn't changed.
Well, that's yet another little twist, I hope you enjoyed it. I thought about letting Veronica bitchslap Madison, but thought it to be way too soon. I like it this way, now Madison has something to look forward too hehe.
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And thanks to all you adding ny story alert and fav. Thank you!
NeptuneLost47: Will try 2 as often as possible, but start work again tomorrow so maybe not as fast as these last few days;)
Xosummerxo: Thans! The LoVe will probably begin soon or at least a confrontation, so hopefully you'll fall for him again;)
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LilLadyMe: Thank you so much I really try to add more and more details as the story progresses – and trust me, it aint over yet!
LifesBlackSheep: Hope you'll enjoy this chapter too. I'm trying to add some of V's old spirit to the Madison/Veronica storyline. How am I doing?