Disclaimer: All of my wishing and they still don't belong to me. Damn.
A/N: I had no intention of continuing this story, but I had a major brainstorm and the ideas just kept coming. So at least another chapter or two will follow. Thanks to the few who reviewed the first chapter, I really appreciated the feedback. How about a few more this time?
Veronica studied the effects of her sleepless night in the mirror as she was getting ready for school. She had lain awake thinking about what had occurred.She was happy, of course, with the outcome of last night's rendezvous at the beach, but with the happiness there was also some trepidation. She didn't regret anything, and she knew that she needed Logan just as much as he needed her, but she wasn't sure if she was quite ready to announce their new found love to the students of Neptune High. She was looking at the clock wondering if it was too early to call him and explain why they shouldn't show up at school together when her phone rang.
"It's only been six hours since I saw you did you miss me that much?" Veronica joked, with a big smile, as she answered the phone.
Her grin dropped as she heard Logan's defeated voice, "I'm outside, can I come in?" he asked timidly.
As she opened the door, allowing him entry into her apartment for the first time, he pulled her in and held her close. She pulled back and looked into his sad eyes.
"Are you okay?" They seemed like the lamest words she had ever spoken, he was obviously not okay, but nothing else came to mind.
He sighed deeply, "Yeah. I mean, it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Just a rough shove onto the couch and a 'Don't you ever embarrass me again.' Could've been worse. I'm sorry I'm here so early, I just didn't wanna hang around home this morning and I, uh, really didn't know where else to go."
Logan looked at shoes as he felt her hand touch his face. She reached up and gently kissed his lips.
"Don't be sorry, I'm glad you're here. Did you eat breakfast?" He shook is head as she took his hand and led him into the kitchen.
"So, there's been a slight change in plans." Logan said after he had finished his cereal, "I have to go to a homeless shelter with my dad after school. You know, try and drum up some good publicity, because God forbid Aaron Echolls' son ruin his image. It'd probably be better if you drove yourself to school. These Hollywood types wait for no one."
Veronica gave a deep sigh of relief and saw Logan tense up.
"You're having doubts about this aren't you, Veronica? You know, I don't need charity, if you don't want me here, just let me know and I'll get out of your hair."
He stood up and headed for the door and Veronica grabbed his arm, turning him back to her.
"No! Logan, no. It's just, well, I guess I am having doubts, but not about you." She paused and took a deep breath, "Not about us. I just doubt everyone else's reaction to us. I mean, yesterday, we were enemies, and I'm just not sure I'm ready to face the questioning that will come along with showing up as a couple today. "
She saw the pain in his eyes ease a little as he gave her a small smile.
"You're probably right. Plus, secrets are kinda hot."
His small smile turned into a mischievous grin as he leaned in and gave her a kiss that made her weak in the knees. She pushed him backwards and laughed as he tipped backwards onto the couch. She fell on top of him and pressed her mouth onto his. He pulled away and trailed kisses down her neck. His hands were running up and down her back, holding her so tightly she could hardly breathe. She pulled away and propped herself up on her elbow.
"Logan, we need to go to school and if this keeps up, I won't be able to leave."
He leaned up and started kissing her neck again as he mumbled something. Veronica laughed.
"I can't understand you when you talk into my neck."
"I said, what's so great about school? I'd learn more here with you." He said with the same mischievous look on his face.
She laughed as she leaned in and kissed him, then pushed herself off of him and stood up.
"Be that as it may, I want to graduate sometime this century." She said as she walked into her room to grab her bag.
"Alright," Logan responded dejectedly, "I guess there is a downside to dating an overachiever."
"Wow, just going to school makes me an overachiever? I have been grossly misled." She started to laugh, but then got very serious. "Logan, you have to be careful this afternoon with your dad. Don't do anything to make it worse, okay? And call me as soon as you get home."
"I'll be on my best behavior. I promise. Now, give me a kiss, and let's go."
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"Ouch, oww, shit. Wait, OW!" Logan yelled as he tried to sit up in the cramped backseat of his XTerra.
"What? What's wrong?" Veronica said breathlessly as she sat up, knocking her head on the door in the process. She rubbed the knot on her head as she moved off of him and he pulled his leg out from under her, stretching as much as he could in the small space.
It had been forty five minutes since he got her text message ("Your car. 5 min, or lose me forever") and they had been enjoying one hell of a make-out since then.
He smiled sheepishly, "Leg cramp. Next time, do you think you could request a make out in a slightly bigger space?"
Veronica laughed, "Yeah, cause there are so many options. Lunch is almost over anyways. We should go back to the real world."
Logan pouted a bit before rolling down the window and sticking his head out.
"The coast is clear." He said as he opened the door and hopped out. He reached back into the car and grabbed Veronica's hands, pulling her out of the car and into him. He gave her a soft kiss before releasing his hold.
"Don't forget to call me when you get home."
"No worries, tiny blonde one, I've experienced your wrath, and I'm kinda enjoying being on your good side. I think I could get used to it. I'll talk to you later." He gave her one last kiss and was off to rejoin the 09er table.
Veronica was in such a happy daze as she walked back to school that she didn't notice that a teary eyed, shocked Duncan had witnessed the whole thing.