thanks for the reviews! there was alot of feedback from the last chapter! thank you all so much!

A/N IMPORTANT!!! this is that last chapter before the hiatus. fall quarter ends the second week in december which means i should be able to begin writing once again. but here is the deal i will not be posting until i have at least 6 or 7 chapters written and here is why. the next two segments are connected. they have to be posted in succession or there will be cliffhangers and i dont want to do that to you all. so im shooting for the hiatus to end around the middle to end of december. what im hoping is that i can get around 15 written before winter quarter starts just in case i run into the same problem with my classes again.

i just want to thank all of you for sticking with me on this story! reviews went up for the last chapter and it was greatly appreciated. i never thought when i began to write this fic that it would be so long, 50+ chapters and barely half way through. and i never thought id hit over 800 reviews. i have all of you to thank for that. you guys are the reason i continue to write this fic! and this chapter is dedicated to all of you!

in this chapter...everything from the last chapter will be resolved. i am over all really happy with this chapter, especially with the last section from logan's pov, which is funny since i wrote it yesterday, i decided i wanted to leave you all with some fluff. hope you enjoy it! so here is what is in store for you. a different side of conner, dont be so quick to judge him, the party, a big surprise and some LoVe at the end.

IMPORTANT! oh and a side note. im messing with lynn's age a little. they never really discussed it in the show and trina always referred to her as her step mom. so i am saying that douche bag aaron adopted trina before he met lynn. and that he married lynn when she was 18 and had logan at 19. which makes her about 37 or 38. and for this story don is 33 so she isnt as much of a cougar as she would have been in the show.

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A sheep in wolf's clothing

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Veronica

So what if he was right!

He still lied to me.

Ok, so he didn't really lie, but it was an omission. And in my book, a lie by omission, is still a lie.

And we have a strict rule. No lying. It's the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

But I guess he forgot that.

And I couldn't believe that he said he would never forgive me if I got hurt investigating it. That hurt me. A lot.

I needed to get out of there.

So I just walked away, I was halfway out the door when I realized I didn't have any keys. But I wasn't about to turn around. Even if I had to walk I wasn't going to stay there.

So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I saw Conner getting into his rental car.

And yes. I am aware that I said I was thrilled to see Conner.

But to be clear, it was more about the transportation than the person.

Although at that moment in time there couldn't have been a better person for me to take off with it. Since he didn't have any true ties to my main group, I knew he might actually listen without prejudice or at least not try to fix things. Or then again there is option number 2 in which he will hit on me mercilessly. But even that would have be better than fighting with Logan.

He saw me coming and looked almost scared, which was when I realized that he must have heard us and was trying to run away before the nuclear bomb went off.

I got to the car and he finally smiled at me. "Hey Veronica."

"I'm coming with you."

"Oh, ok." He replied nervously.

I opened the door and got in just in time for Logan to walk out the door. As Conner took off I heard him yell. "Veronica, wait!"

I just turned to look at him briefly and then I started at the road.

I love him, nothing is going to change that.

But I was so fucking pissed I couldn't even bare to be around him.

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Conner

Fuck yes I was trying to get out of there!

I mean, she has yelled at me before, but never like that. I was flat. fucking. scared.

And when she came up to the car I thought she was there to kill me. I actually said a silent prayer.

I smiled even though I was nervous and when she said she was going with me I knew I couldn't say no.

In truth I didn't even know where I was going to go before she got in the car. I was just intending to get the hell out of there, so I just drove us around for awhile and then stopped at one of the local beaches.

I didn't say anything for a long time, but neither did she. After over an hour of silence I left the car and ran across the street returning with food for us. And when I got back she thanked me quickly and we went back to the silence.

After we were done eating she got out of the care and walked toward the shore. I followed her even though it seemed like she just wanted to be alone. But I just didnt feel comfortable leaving her alone considering the state she was in.

When i sat down beside her I just kind of stared at her for awhile, even when she's mad she is still crazy beautiful.

You see here is the thing about Veronica Mars. She doesn't treat me like any other girl.

I'm a famous movie star, women will have sex with me at the snap of my fingers.

I can have anyone, anytime, anywhere. And believe me I enjoy that. But it does get old.

Veronica has never been like that.

It seems that she is impervious to my come ons. And I like that in her.

She is real. She is a challenge. And that's something I don't find often.

Of course the fact that she is smoking hot helps too.

And I know she really is to young for me, but at least she's legal now. So my shameless flirting isn't quite as perverted as it once was.

Now all of that being said...I know I don't have a chance in hell.

The flirting is more of a 'just checking' thing. Which believe me if I had the chance, I'd be all over it.

So anyways, the way I was looking at my current situation I had two options.

Either prey on the fact that they had just had a fight and hit on her per usual.

Or, be a gentleman and act like a friend. Which in all honesty has always been something I would love to be to her.

So I decided to go against type and chose option 2. "Do you want to talk about it?"

Veronica immediately turned to me with an incredulous expression. "I'm sorry. But what did you just say?"

And I wondered if I'd made the wrong decision.

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Veronica

Not what I expected at all. But believe me when I say I was more than ok with it. Hoping he wasn't just being polite, I decided to take him up on the offer.

"Are you sure you wouldn't mind?"

He smiled and responded. "I wouldn't have asked if I did."

So I told him everything. And he just listened as I spoke. He didn't ask any questions or try to argue with me. He just took it all in and when I was done he took a deep breath. "Wow."

"Um yeah, my sentiments exactly. Does it make sense why I'm mad?"

Conner took a few seconds to think before he responded to my question. "Yes, it does. I know how much you guys rely on the truth in your relationship. And I understand the lie by omission thing."

Thank you! "So my anger wasn't unwarranted?"

"No. But.."

I knew where he was going. "But he was right and I would have investigated and probably gotten myself in trouble."

"The truth?" He smiled sheepishly.

"Always."

He turned to me and looked me straight in the eye. "Yes. But that having been said I understand why you needed to get out of there. Right or wrong you had something thrown at you that you didn't see coming and you felt like you were under attack. And the fact that they just kept it from you instead of giving you the decision of what to do made you feel like they don't trust or believe in you."

I laughed a little. "Who are you and what have you done with Conner Larkin?"

He laughed and then smiled again. "Look Veronica, I know I come off as a grade 'A' jackass at times but I'm still a human being. And the reason I like to come visit you guys is because I don't have any real friends. Only yes men and users. You guys make me feel real."

"Well I'm glad we can be that for you. But did it ever occur to you that if you acted more like yourself around us that we would be more susceptible to your company?"

"No, not really, maybe I should try that."

I laughed. "Yeah, you should. And maybe cut down on the shameless come ons."

"But where's the fun in that?"

God, I'm amazed he doesn't get along better with Dick and Logan, they really are like the same person. I couldn't help but laugh. "I see your point."

"So, are you and Logan going to be ok?"

"Yeah, we always are. I think I'm ready to go back now."

He looked at his watch and smiled. "Well that's probably a good thing. Because we've been gone for 6 hours."

"What? Oh my god. That means that the party..."

"Starts in two hours and we both need to get ready?"

"Yes."

I grabbed his hand and pulled him to the car.

After he got in and started the car he looked over at me and smiled. "So I'm guessing a quickie is out of the question then?"

And there is the Conner we all know and don't love. "It's not even on the table Conner."

He laughed as he pulled the car back onto the road. "Yeah, just had to check."

When we got back to the house I ran upstairs past all of the party planners and Lynn and Meg and up to my old room. I took a shower leaving the doors to the stall open so it wouldn't be enclosed.

When I was done I put on my robe and walked over to mine and Logan's room. I could hear the shower running and knew that he was getting ready.

So I put on some underwear, pulled the dress out of the bag and began trying to put it on.

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Logan

I spent the entire day lying in bed. I refused to talk to anyone . I just laid there hoping to god that she would be back and that she would forgive me.

I knew I had been right, well about most of it, but I was willing to give up those bragging rights if it meant I got to keep her. And for the record, no bragging would have taken place anyways.

I really would do anything to keep her.

And for the first time ever, I was scared shitless that might not be able to.

I swear I looked at the clock a million times that day. Six hours she had been gone. I was starting to go crazy.

When I heard the shower in Ronnie's room go on I figured Meg was using it and that was my cue to get ready. So I begrudgingly got up and got in the shower.

You can imagine my surprise when I came out of the bathroom 10 minutes later to find a pair of legs and boy shorts sticking out of what I can only describe as something resembling a lacy parachute.

I couldn't help but laugh. Ronnie was bent over her entire upper half inside the dress which seemed to have turned partly inside out and she was struggling to get in it.

When I laughed I heard her sigh. "Um…"

"Ronnie what are you doing?"

"I'm trying to get this big blue monstrosity on. What do you think I'm doing?"

I walked over to her and pulled some of the fabric up so I could see her face. "Do you need some help baby?"

She actually smiled slightly and my heart leapt. "Yes."

I lifted the dress and helped her pull it down and over her, I then did all the latches and ties and snaps.

When I was done I stood back and just stared. The blue color was a perfect match to her eyes and she absolutely sparkled. I'd never seen her look so beautiful.

She gave me a real, true smile then. "Thank you, I was really worried about how I was going to get this thing on."

I laughed and walked back over to her. "And here I am wondering how I'm going to get this back off of you tonight."

I was joking. Well kind of. I was expecting a sarcastic remark or even maybe an acknowledgement that I would be getting her out of it. Or wouldn't, which I also knew was a possibility.

I wasn't expecting her to start crying.

I pulled her to me and just held her. "I'm so sorry."

I kept her like that in my arms until she stopped crying and then she pulled away from me and walked over to the bathroom.

I followed. "Ronnie…."

She turned to me and smiled lightly. "I don't want to talk about it now Logan. We can talk about it after the party. Ok?"

I hugged her again and leaned down to kiss her. "Yes ok. I love you Veronica."

She smiled up at me again. "I love you too."

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Lynn

I knew it was coming.

But I acted surprised. I knew that's what he wanted so I gave it to him.

But in all honesty it was why I decided to have the party after all. I knew he was looking for some grand gesture and I figured that a party would be perfect. Plan the party and leave the rest to him basically.

And of course I said yes.

He grabbed me and kissed me in front of everyone and I honestly don't think I've felt this happy in years.

Of course I had a little surprise of my own to share with him.

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Lamb

When she said yes I felt like flying. I grabbed her and kissed her. And when I pulled away she whispered in my ear.

It took me a second to digest what she said and then I stood there wide eyed.

And then not realizing I was talking out loud I repeated what she said.

"You're pregnant?!"

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Logan

Holy fucking shit.

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Veronica

Didn't see that one coming……

After the proposal and the shock of the century Logan and I quickly retreated to our room.

We sat down on the bed and finally talked about what happened earlier that day. After a about an hour things seemed to be in the clear. He apologized and I admitted that he was right.

"So from now on we are completely honest and we don't just assume that the other can't handle something. We give them the option.'

Logan smiled and nodded. "And you will promise to be careful and listen to me if I say I think something is to dangerous."

I nodded and smiled. "I'm sorry I just took off Logan."

He pulled me to him and kissed my forehead. "Its ok, I understand why you did it. But next time will you please just talk to me? I can't fix things if you don't let me try."

I nodded in agreement before speaking again. "Did you mean what you said about never being able to forgive me if I got hurt?"

For the first time during the conversation Logan seemed ill at ease. He could barely even look me in the eye. "Oh Ronnie, I…"

I knew what he was going to say and I knew he had been hoping I wouldn't bring it up. I don't even really know why I did. I already knew he meant it. I brought my hand up and cupped his face, pulling it to look at me. "Its ok if you did Logan. I understand."

"Its just, I can't lose you Veronica and if you got hurt because you decided to do something drastic instead of playing it safe….I'm just not sure I could get past that. I can't be there all the time, If I could I would. But I can't and I know how you are. And the idea of you knowingly putting yourself in harms way, despite everyone that would be hurt by your actions…."

I stopped him, I couldn't hear anymore, it still hurt, but what hurt more than anything was that he was right. I cant be selfish anymore, I have to start thinking of other people too. "Its ok. I get it."

He smiled and pulled me close. "Thank god."

I smiled back at him and then leaned further into him. "Um Logan?"

"Yes?"

"Will you help me take this thing off now please."

I swear I could feel his smile all the way down to my toes.

"I thought you'd never ask."

It took him 30 seconds flat to get me naked and only 15 to get his own clothes off.

"I'm impressed."

He smiled as he grabbed a condom from the drawer and then began kissing his way down my body.

"You should be."

Before I could say anything else he buried his head between my thighs and all I could do was gasp.

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Christmas night

10:30PM Logan and Veronica's room

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Logan

I'd saved it for last.

At first I had intended to give it to her in front of everyone. I was proud of it and I knew she would love it, but I decided that I'd rather give it to her when it was just the two of us. A more intimate moment.

When we retired for the night, after all the presents and food and family/friends time, Veronica went into the bathroom to get ready for bed and as I waited for her I pulled the small box out of my air vent hiding place and sat on the bed eagerly awaiting her return.

Ten minutes later she emerged from the adjoining bathroom and my eyes nearly jumped out of my head at the sight of her.

I'd wondered what had taken her so long and now I knew.

Veronica was wearing, well if you could call it that, the sexiest santa suit I've ever seen. She had on a short almost non existent hot pink skirt with white fluff trim on the bottom, a hot pink matching bra with white fluff trim on it as well, a pink santa hat and from what I could tell…no panties.

This was now officially the best Christmas ever.

She remained in the door way, her right hand resting on her cocked hip smiling at me as my eyes slowly perused the copious amount of skin she was revealing.

I found myself leaning forward, stretching out my arms and moving my hands in a 'gimmie' gesture. Kind of like a kid who sees a candy bar that they really really really like unbelievably want. Veronica just smiled again and sauntered over to me.

When she reached the bed she straddled me and my hands were on her instantaneously. After a few moments of fondling I finally remembered the present that was hiding under my pillow.

I pulled back from her and smiled knowingly.

She spoke before I could. "Do you like the rest of your present Mr. Echolls?"

I smiled and leaned in to whisper in her ear and ran my fingers down her spine. "More than I can express in words." She shuddered from the sound of my voice and touch, and I took that as my opportunity to reveal my final gift for her. So with her pulled close to my chest I slide the small jewelry box into her hand and kissed her neck. "Do you like yours?"

I pulled back to see the look on her face as she stared at the small gift. She was smiling, but looked hesitant which I had actually expected.

"Logan, I…."

I placed my fingers to her lips to stop her. "It's not what you think it is. Well at least not yet, it will be someday." The hesitation left her features and the smile grew. "Open it sugarpuss."

She carefully removed the paper and slowly lifted the lid of the ring box to reveal a small platinum band with the word LoVe engraved continuously along the entire length of the ring. Her face lit up as she took in the sight.

I took the box from her and removed the ring placing it on the ring finger of her right hand. Her smile seemed glued to her face as she continued to stare at the gift. And then she suddenly looked up in confusion. "Why is the…"

I stopped her, once again knowing what she was going to say. "Why is the V capitalized?"

She nodded.

I picked up her hand holding it in mine and used the pointer finger of my right hand to trace the letters. "Lo and Ve, Logan and Veronica. LoVe."

She smiled and laughed a little. "Oh my god, I never noticed that before."

I laughed a little as well. "Well I am the romantic one, remember?" She smiled and leaned in to me as I continued. "Like I said before, someday I will give you a ring with the hopes of making you mine and me yours for all eternity. But this ring….this ring is a symbol of my love for you, your love for me. Our love."

Veronica leaned back and brought her hands around my neck pulling me in for a kiss. "I love it Logan, I will never take it off. This is the second best present you've ever given me."

I moved out of her embrace to look into her eyes. Second best? I couldn't think of anything I'd ever given her that had more sentimental value or meaning behind it. "What's the best present?"

Before she spoke she once again wrapped her arms around me and then her legs, holding me to her small body. "You Logan, you gave me you. I love you."

I smiled and answered her as I caressed her cheek with my hand. "And you Veronica…you are the best present I have ever gotten, from anyone. I love you too."

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