Neptune Middle School

Veronica could almost feel the daggers in her back coming from the direction of Lily's chair. As soon as the bell rang Veronica jumped out of her chair hoping to make it out the door before Lily. "Oh no you don't Veronica Mars; we are so gonna talk about this, follow me."

Lily grabbed Veronica by the arm and dragged her to the nearest girl's bathroom. "Veronica when did you and Logan become a couple? I'm the first person that you're obligated to tell about a crush."

Veronica couldn't help forming a teasing grin, "I think the first person I should tell was Logan but that's just my opinion."

Lily laughed shaking her head, "Don't you dare make me smile I'm so annoyed. OK tell me everything that led to you and Logan. How did I NOT see this? I feel like I've been asleep for 500 years and mutant monkeys are now running the world."

Veronica knew her friend just wanted to feel included so took pity on her, "Well at Logan's party when we were outside and he gave me a kiss. Afterward he asked to be my boyfriend. I was as surprised as you were, I didn't even know he liked me. I wanted to tell you but the cops came and you know the rest."

Lily's mouth hung open like a fish, "Are you kidding me, is that why we couldn't find you when we ran from the cops? Me and Duncan sprinted away from the party like escape convicts while you're busy getting your groove on. "

Veronica sighed as flashes of that night before things went pear-shaped enter her mind, "Yeh having my dad bust the party didn't exactly end the night like I wanted. However Logan's kiss made it all worth it."

Lily giggled, "Omg you're so lucky. My first kiss was so gross. It felt like kissing my dog. Guys our age have no clue when it comes to making out; they usually just fumble around and make everything awkward."

Veronica laughed before grabbing her back pack. "Hey are you busy Friday night, I could use a study partner for our physics test Monday."

Lily pulled out her physics Exam "What you mean is I almost failed my last Physics test and want to help. It's ok, you don't have to spare my feelings, I'm happy to be tutored, Miss Straight A student."

Veronica blushed and shrugged, "What are friends for, and while I'm over there you can let me try on your new outfits your dad brought back from London."

Lily smirked, "I see your grand plan Miss Mars, get into my room and run off with my clothing collection. I suppose I can let you try on a few of my outfits."

"It's kind to let Veronica try on some of your clothes Lily. The poor girl needs the fashion help. Seriously, her mom should stop buying her clothes on the sales rack." Madison stepped out a the a stall freely admitting to ease dropping.

Veronica walked up to Madison, "Your clothes may cost more but it looked like you dumpster dived for that dress."

Madison smiled before turning to face Lily, "You should give your friend a few tissues. Seems the members of the Neptune homeowners association aren't happy their children got robbed at the game. They're having a meeting about it next week, on Veronica's birthday. FYI Mr. Mars should dust of his resume, his reelection isn't happening."

Veronica stared at Madison like a deer in the head lights before walking swiftly out of the bathroom. She ignored Lily's plea to wait.

Madison threw one final comment as the door closed, "Don't worry Veronica, Pan middle school has open enrollment, I'm sure you'll fit in nicely there."