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A/N: Hey guys, I am super duper sorry for the delay on this chapter, life happened… But I'm back and ready to update more frequently. I hope you guys are still bearing with me…! All grammatical errors are mine, no beta. Enjoy!
Previously
She began walking away from him but was stopped abruptly when Logan reached out and grabbed her arm. She couldn't get away from him. He needed answers from her even if he knew he didn't quite deserve them. As he tugged on her arm, begging her to look at him, it revealed a scar on her right arm. It was long. It was in between her shoulder and her elbow.
Logan gasped, "What happened? Did any -of my friends- do this to you?"
Veronica shook her head no. A single tear escaped, "Let go…" She tried snatching her arm from his grip, but he held tighter.
"Who?" His voice was a bit more demanding.
She looked at the ground trying at all costs to avoid his eyes, "What does it matter?"
"Because I care."
Veronica scoffed.
"I do." His eyes boarding into hers, "Please, Ronnie."
"I don't know…"
"How could you-"
She snapped, "I don't!" And with that she left.
Logan needed to device the perfect plan to get her to talk to him. The best way to get to Veronica Mars was by using the element of surprise. He had lots of planning to do. He needed to know what exactly happened that night… 'Operation win Veronica's trust back: now in motion.'
Chapter 8:
Now
When Veronica reached her car she finally let the tears fall freely. 'Why the sudden change of heart? Why would he want an explanation now? Argh! I can't let him get to me. You broke my heart once Logan it's not going to happen again!'
Once the tears subsided Veronica drove home.
"Dad, are you home?" She called out walking into their apartment.
No one answered.
There sitting on the kitchen counter rested a note that read the following:
Honey,
I just got a call, a lead on a bail jumper that is trying to cross the border. Job pays seven grand. I'll call you later.
Love ya,
Dad
'Great, at least dad won't ask what's wrong with me or why my eyes are puffy and red. And we really do need the money.'
Later that night Keith did call to check up on Veronica and to let her know he was going to be out three to five days.
'Geez, good thing tomorrow is Saturday. I can sleep in.'
Veronica took out a tub of ice cream out of the freezer, grabbed a spoon from the drawer, and went straight to her room to listen to music.
It was going to be a very long night.
She had thought her feelings for Logan were beginning to vanish, disappear, evaporate, to die out. Boy, was she wrong! The confrontation on the beach from earlier that day had brought out many of those hidden feelings back to surface. Feelings she had promised herself to never ever bring out again.
It was exhausting… She felt emotionally drained. All she wanted at this moment was to fall asleep peacefully. It had been a very long time since she'd had one and by the looks of it, it wasn't going to happen this night either.
Her last thoughts before falling into a deep sleep were, 'Logan you aren't going to hurt me. My heart won't be able to take another disappointment… It wouldn't resist.'
Logan's Room
'I need to make things right with Ronnie.' He was lying down on his bed considering all the different possibilities of how to win Veronica's trust and love back at all costs.
Ring Ring Ring
Logan considered not picking up his phone, but as he looked down at the screen, the name flashing straight at him; he got an idea.
"Dude, where the fuck are you? Luke is throwing an awesome party with plenty of babes and booze." Dick yelled into the receiver.
The music blasted in the background making it hard for Logan to hear, "I need you to come over now. There are some things we need to discuss, pronto."
"Are you serious?" He asked disappointed about leaving the party.
"This can't wait." Logan insisted.
"Be there in ten." With that he hung up the phone. 'He better have serious injury!'
Ten minutes later Dick sauntered into Logan's bedroom, "You better be bleeding." He warned.
"Why would I be?" Inquired Logan closing his bathroom door.
"Because I just left a totally amazing party, duh." He rolled his eyes at his friend; it was obvious he was missing all the fun just to be there.
Logan threw a pillow at his friend.
"So, what is the big emergency?"
Logan sat across from Dick on the desk chair, "Starting Monday I want all Veronica related rumors, comments, death glares, and sneers to stop. If anybody bothers her at all they will have to deal with my wrath. Is that clear?" His voice was threatening.
"Why the sudden change of heart towards the slu-?"
"Do I need a reason?" He countered cutting him off.
Everyone knew Logan was the king of Neptune high. There wasn't anyone who dared defied him because consequences would be catastrophic for their reputations. Seeing as how they'd be shun from the student body, insulted on a daily basis, and bothered until said person transferred schools or moved across state.
Veronica had been the only brave enough to stand up to him and actually fight back. Another reason that made him admire her even more.
"Look dude, fuck the rest of the world, they do whatever you tell them to do, but I'm your best friend. I deserve an explanation." Dick stared at his friend with arms crossed against his chest waiting for a response.
Logan looked at him skeptically debating whether or not to tell Dick. After careful consideration, "I fucked up and I'm trying to fix my mistakes." He decided it was best to tell him the truth without giving him many details.
Dick knew he wasn't going to get anything else out of Logan for the time being, "I'll start making calls tomorrow first thing." Logan nodded. "How about a round of Halo? Unless, you are too scared I'll kick your ass." He decided it was best to change the subject because they sounded too much like girls gossiping.
Logan was grateful for that. His friend always knew when to drop it and was extremely loyal. He couldn't have asked for a better best friend.
They ended up playing until two in the morning before calling it quits.
The next morning.
Veronica woke up to the sound of Back-up growling loudly.
She got up from her bed and walked over to the front door where the pit-bull barked at the intruder, "Who's there boy?"
There standing on the other side of her door was a tall skinny red haired teenage guy with a bouquet of flowers.
"Down boy." She instructed the dog. She opened the door swiftly, "Can I help you?"
"Yes, are you Veronica Mars?" He asked happily.
She nodded head 'yes.'
"Can you please sign here and initial here?" He said pointing to the marked spaces.
Veronica signed the paper.
"Bring it in guys." The red haired boy ordered.
The first guy walked in with twelve long stemmed roses and a note that read:
'For every month I treated you wrong…'
The second guy walked in with a pink stuffed pony and a note that read:
'For marshmallows and promises…'
The third guy walked in with a book, '100 Love Sonnets' by Pablo Neruda and a note that read:
'For forgiveness and hope…'
The fourth guy walked in with Winter wonderland white orchid (her favorite) in a beautifully carved vase and a note that read:
'For friendship and love…'
The fifth guy walked in with a Miss Fields chocolate chip cookie the size of sofa cushion and a note that read:
'For missing you…'
And the sixth guy walked in with a beautifully wrapped silver box with green bow and an envelope.
The sixth guy handed her the last gift as instructed and they all left her building locking the door as they left an awestruck Veronica.
Her jaw had literally hit the floor. Nobody had ever given her so many stunning and thoughtful gifts in her entire life.
All her gifts were scattered all over her kitchen counter and living room.
Her hands were trembling; she still held the box, and envelope they had given her. She didn't know what to expect when she opened it, a part of her was all giddy inside (the teenage girl inside of her squealing with excitement), and another side petrified (all red lights and caution signs warning her). She couldn't bring her walls down just yet. The damage was too great and the hurt too deep.
She walked back to her bedroom, sat down on her bed, readying herself to open the last and final gift. With shaky hands she began tearing up the decorative paper only to expose a brand new ipod touch.
'What is this?' She pondered. She remembered the envelope that accompanied the ipod.
'For second chances…
You know it's true what they say 'People don't know what they have until they've lost it.' That is very true. Last night I thought of all he stupidities I've done over the years and this by far is the biggest one. But that is to be expected of me since I tend to jump head first into situations before thinking them through.
You'll never know how sorry I am for all the pain I've cost you this past year. I truly am sorry. I ask that you forgive me, my stubborness, and ego. This caused plenty of damage.
I know it's going to take more than this… that I will have to prove myself to you all over again. I am perfectly okay with that. Whatever it takes. I will try my hardest and wait all I have to in order to earn it back. To win your trust.
I know I made a humongous and very stupid mistake, but I'm not going to give up on you… on us. I'm gonna fight to make it work this time around or at least try. People make mistakes because it's part of human nature and believe me when I say I've learned from this. All I ask you is for a second chance…
On a last note, there is only one song in your ipod, which is how I've always felt… There is one final gift at your door. Enjoy.
Sorry,
L.E.'
Veronica felt a knot in her throat. This note had left her completely floored, speechless, and very very confused.
She walked back to her front door and opened her door. Surely enough there was a gift bag leaning against the wall. She grabbed it and took it back to her room.
She sat down on her bed with her legs crossed and feet tucked underneath her knees.
Veronica removed the tissue paper that had been carefully planted to cover the top of the gift and pulled out a scrapbook that had a note taped on the front:
'For old memories and space for new ones…
Look through it as you listen to the song on your ipod'
Veronica did what the note asked; she lay down on the bed, took the ipod out of the box, put the headphones on, and prepared herself for whatever surprise came next.
When you were here before/ Couldn't look you in the eye/ You're just like an angel/ Your skin makes me cry/ You float like a feather/ In a beautiful world/ I wish I was special/ You're so fucking special/ But I 'm a creep/ I 'm a weirdo/ What the hell am I doing here?/ I don't belong here
She took a deep breath when she heard the first beats of the song, recognizing it immediately, as "Creep" by Radiohead filled her eardrums.
I don't care if it hurts/ I want to have control/ I want a perfect body/ I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice/ When I'm not around/ You're so fucking special/ I wish I was special
Tears silently streamed down her face as she looked through the scrapbook. It was covered by pictures of herself and Logan at different ages. Snapshots that depicted different scenarios and events.
But I'm a creep/ I'm a weirdo/ What the hell am I doing here?/ I don't belong here
'Can't believe he did this… This must have taken a long time to do. Where did he get some of these pictures?'
She's running out again/ She's running out/ She run, run, run run/ Run
Her heart ached listening to that part of the song. She did tend to run when things got tough or when they scared her. 'Why did he have to choose this song? Why?'
Whatever makes you happy/ Whatever you want/ You're so fucking special/ I wish I was special
But I'm a creep/ I'm a weirdo/ What the hell am I doing here?/ I don't belong here/ I don't belong here.
Veronica was consumed with various emotions; such as, sadness, remorse, anger, and strangely happiness, but most all confused. Logan definitely knew all her soft spots things that caused her to feel again.
Logan's room
Logan hadn't slept all night and yet he didn't feel that tired. He lay on his back with both of his hands underneath his head while he stared at the ceiling. 'I bet Veronica already received all seven gifts. I wonder she is thinking? Did she like them? I guess I'll find out on Monday.'
His eyelids started closing slowly as one last thought crossed his mind, 'Ronnie, won't be expecting the next surprise.' And with that he fell asleep with a smile on his face.
TBC…
A special thanks to everyone reading the fic and those who are reviewing (you all get Logan or Dick life size cookies, depends on your preference):
Lovefan4ever: You will find out more about who caused this whole misunderstanding? Can you guess who? Love that you love the story. Of course Logan is going to grovel first before Veronica considers him back… he really hurt her. Thanks for commenting!
Bella: I wanted Veronica to react to him like that because Logan is the only one that can actually get under skin whether she wants him to or not. And yes Logan will have to work for it! What did you think about the start? Logan's first actions to get her trust back? Thanks for commenting!
Xosummerxo: Glad you liked the previous chapter. Sorry, for making it sad. Thanks for commenting!
Christykq: I will get into more detailed of what else happened to Veronica and why it isn't going to be easy to win her trust back in the next chapter. (Which is already started, yay!) Yes, Logan will have to work very hard because there is a lot to cover. What do you think of his first attempt? Logan does have another agenda… Can you guess what that is? Protective Logan is sexy, but I have to agree he is just sexy period. You definitely have a point when hasn't LoVe overcome anything? Thanks for commenting!
Jenn6891: Glad you loved the previous chapter. What do you think about his first attempts? Thanks for commenting!
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Beccakell13: I promise there will be lots more dialogue (maybe even a bit more, hint hint) in the next chapter. Thanks for commenting!
Love4ever666: Glad you love the story. There will be lots more details on what happened to Veronica the day she got the scar and things that happened afterward in the next chapter. I will tell you that it has been more than just a couple of days. Thanks for commenting!
Lrndng: Your wish is my command. There will lots more groveling to do… what do you think of his first attempt? Thanks for commenting!
Lifesblacksheep: Of course Eli has always been one of Veronica's protectors. It couldn't be anything different here. Lilly and Celeste are both dead at this point. Don't worry about not remembering… Glad you loved the chapter. Yes, the remorse will be coming in big time. Plus, the whole trying to win her back thing… Thanks for commenting!
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