Chapter 12

"I agreed to that stupid plan of yours but not to any-" Veronica did air quotes."'tweaking'!"

Ignoring her outburst, Logan continued. "This plan doesn't seem to be working. Duncan hardly even batted an eyelash!"

"This 'plan' hasn't even had the chance to work! He's seen us once, for all of two minutes! He didn't even get the chance to see us at the party! That's your fault!" Veronica exclaimed.

Changing the subject, Logan pointed a finger at Veronica. "You've been avoiding me."

Veronica frowned at this sudden change in topic. "Have not!"

"Really? Then earlier, you didn't run in the opposite direction the second you saw me?" Logan frowned.

"Just because a girl doesn't run into your arms, doesn't mean she's avoiding you!" Veronica huffed.

Cocking his head to the side, Logan grinned. "Ahh, but my girlfriend would? Don't you think?"

"What? Avoid you?" Veronica asked, confused.

Logan rollled his eyes. "Run into my arms."

Veronica laughed. "Never gonna happen, Echolls."

Logan watched Veronica thoughtfully before answering. "I think it will. We need to be more convincing and what better way than to be a little more…hands on?"

"Excuse me? There will be no hands on anything! We clear?" Veronica yelled, pointing a finger in Logans face.

Unfazed, Logan continued. "That's probably why D.K. doesn't care. He doesn't see us as a real couple. This is really the only way, Veronica."

"No. I mean it. No way!" Veronica said before walking away.

Glancing around the empty classroom, he realized class had ended during their conversation. Logan smirked as he watched Veronica gather her things and storm out of the classroom.

Following her into the hallway, Logan called out to her retreating form. "See you at lunch!"


Ignoring Logans parting comment, Veronica rushed to Wallaces locker. "Lets go out for lunch today."

"No can do. Me and the guys need to talk strategy for the game on Thursday." Wallace said as he dug through his books.

"You're going to make me sit alone with the 09ers?" Veronica asked incredulusly.

"You won't be alone. Your boyfriend will be there to protect you." Wallace grinned.

"That was just mean." Veronica mumbled.

"You'll be fine." Wallace assured her.

Veronica cringed as they walked into the quad, hearing the hoots and cat calls. Probably Logan doing something that will piss me off. Finding the source of the ruckus, Veronica stared at the little show that was taking place at the 09er table.

"Now there's a sight you don't see everyday." Wallace laughed.

Madison was on Dicks lap, grinding away. It seemed as though she was in the process of giving Dick a lap dance.

"I didn't even think she really liked him." Wallace mused.

It was true. In the past Madison always seemed to just put up with Dick. It was obvious to everyone, except Dick, that Madison disliked everything about her boyfriend and that the only reason she was with him was because of his status and the fact that he let her get away with anything.

He was always the one to initiate everything physical, much to the obvious disgust of Madison. Which was why it was more than a little shocking to see her all over Dick.

That wasn't what held Veronicas attention though. Dick actually seemed to be uncomfortable with all the attention they were receiving. He kept glancing around the quad with a guilty look on his face. Intresting. Suddenly Dick stood, pushing Madison off his lap before walking to the vending machines.

"Have fun with your new friends." Wallace grinned.

"You're really starting to suck in the best friend department, you know that?" Veronica huffed, walking towards the 09er table.

Wallace smirked. "Oh, well. Can't win them all."

Veronica sighed, wagging a finger at Wallace. "Bad bff!"

"See ya after school." Wallace chuckled.


"Snickers bar, always a good choice." Dick said to the girl standing by the vending machine.

"Yeah, well I felt the need for chocolate." Mac replied crossly.

After seeing Madisons little display of affection, Mac realized that her and Dick were never going to work out. It was time to just let go before someone got hurt.

"I guess you saw that, huh?" Dick sighed.

He had no idea what had gotten into Madison but she had been clinging onto him since Enboms party. She hadn't left him alone for more than five minutes today. Dick figured she would get over it eventually but he was ready to pull his hair out while he waited. He couldn't take much more of Madison and her sickly sweet comments.

"Yeah, it was hard to miss." Mac shrugged.

Dick looked around and saw Madison making her way towards them.

"Can we talk about this later? I can give you a ride home." Dick asked hopefully.

"I don't think so." Mac said softly.

"Dick, sweetheart! What's taking you so long. I missed you." Madison called out, walking towards them.

"I better go." Mac said before walking quickly away.

Before entering the school, Mac turned around just in time to see Madison throw herself into Dicks arms, kissing him. Do not cry, Mac!


Logan stormed over to his table. Veronica was currently surrounded by a group of fawning 09er guys, hanging on her every word, while the girls looked ready to spit fire.

"I'm not into baseball." Veronica said to Luke.

"You should go to a game." Luke grinned.

Logan slid onto the bench and wrapped his arm around Veronicas shoulder. "Having fun?" Logan asked with a tense smile.

"Tons" Veronica replied sarcasticly.

Veronica had been listening to 09er guys for the past ten minutes. She never thought she would be happy to see Logan but she was.

"Dude, did you see the lap dance Madison gave Dick." Casey asked with a grin.

"No, but I've already heard about it." Logan said with a grin.

"What the hell happened to Madison? She's never acted like that before." Shelley said.

"I don't know, but whatever she's on I want some for Meg." Cole said with a grin.

"I don't think that would work on Snowwhite." Logan grinned, rubbing circles on Veronicas thigh.

Veronica grabbed his hand, stopping him. "What the hell are you doing?" Veronica hissed.

"Doing that hands on approach I was talking about earlier, remember?" Logan whispered in her ear.

"Stop it!" Veronica dug her nails into his arm.

"We need to be convincing." Logan said firmly.

"How is you groping me under the table helping?" Veronica whispered harshly.

"You mean it's not?" Logan smirked.

Before Veronica could reply, Logan leaned in and whispered into her ear. "Here comes D.K. Ready to step this up a notch?"

Veronicas heart flipped. Just how far does he plan on taking this?