Disclaimer: I do not own Veronica Mars or any of the Characters.

(A/n: Before you read this, I just want to let you know that the one-shot my friend Lauren wrote about Cora is now up. It's called Always. So please, read that if you're interested in knowing more about her. As always, leave feedback.)

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As Logan walks back to the table, Veronica can't help but give him a curious look. He just kept on Smiling. Like he just found his long lost puppy.

When he sits down next to Veronica, he looks over at her and continues to smile.

"What are you smiling at? Who was that?"

"I can't believe she's here! This is so exciting!" Logan seems as if he didn't hear her. Veronica gets mad and punches him on his arm. This seems to snap him out of his daydream.

"What did you do that for?" He asks as he looks at her and rubs his arm at the same time.

"Careful Logan you're drooling over another woman. You're lucky that's all I did."

"You mean Cora? I wasn't drooling over her. I'm just happy to see her. It's been a long time.

"So her name is Cora."

"Yea." Veronica just stares at him, expecting him to elaborate. When he doesn't, she asks, "Well aren't you going to tell me? Or do I have to assume she's an ex-girlfriend?"

Logan looks surprised. "Cora? An ex-girlfriend? Where did that come from?"

"Well you won't tell me who she is. All you keep doing is smiling. You were giddy when you talked to her. What am I supposed to think?"

"Cora is an old friend. Before I moved here. We've known each other since kindergarten."

"Well why couldn't you just say that? You're acting so secretive. If she's an old friend, then say she's an old friend."

Logan starts to get mad. "You don't trust me. Is that it? After everything we've been through? God Veronica. What do I have to do to get you to trust me?"

"What are you talking about? Why are you getting mad at me? I'm the one who should be mad at you. All I said was why couldn't you just tell me who she is? I've never seen her before, and when my boyfriend starts acting like that around some girl, of course I'm gonna want to know why. I just asked you who she was and how you know her. Are you trying to ruin a good night?"

Logan looks sorry. He realizes how his reaction must have looked to her. "I'm sorry."I'm just really happy to see an old friend. Cora and I used to be how you and Lily were. Best friends. Saying good-bye to her was hard. I thought I'd never see her again."

"I'm sorry if I over reacted. But what are the odds that she would show up as Duncan's date?"

"Her father apparently works for Jake Kane. Duncan asked her to be his date."

"I guess Duncan and Meg didn't last long."

"I think Duncan is jealous of me."

"Of you?" Veronica looks at him questioningly. "Why?"

"Well first of all. I took away the woman he loves." Veronica tries to interrupt, but Logan holds a finger up. "Second of all, I seem to know his date. When Cora and I talk later, I want you to be there to meet her."

Logan puts his arm around her shoulders and she leans her head on his chest. "Listen Logan, if were going to be honest with each other, there's something I need to tell you." She pulls her head back so she can look him in the eyes. "Remember how my father got mad that I spent the night at your house?" Logan nods his head yes. "I wondered how that went."

"Well he completely freaked out. He told me that I had to choose between you and him. If I chose him, then I could never see you again. And If I chose you, then I was not welcome back home." Veronica looks like she's on the verge of crying. Logan looks pissed.

"I can't believe he's making you choose. No wonder you've been so sad. So what does this mean? Does this mean you chose me?" Logan asks while trying not to look too hopeful.

Veronica hesitates. "No. That's not what it means. My being here means I have until my father gets out of the hospital and buys a house. Then I have to choose." Logan squeezes Veronica's shoulders.

"Well at least your still here with me. That counts for something."

Veronica hugs him. "I wouldn't want my Prom any other way. What do you say to another dance."

Logan stands up, and holds his hand out while he bows to Veronica. She puts her hand in his and smiles. "Veronica Mars, may I have to honor to dance with you?"

Veronica tries not to laugh out loud as she says, "You may."

He gets up and his other arm grabs her other hand. He helps her up and leads her to the dance floor where "Differences" by Ginuwine starts to play. He wraps her up into his arms, and she leans on him again as they sway to the music.

"Have I told you how breath taking you look in that dress?" Logan whispers huskily into her ear.

"Not enough." Veronica whispers back just as huskily. Once again they let the music take over. This time Logan was singing the words to the song in Veronica's ear.

My whole life has changed
Since you came in, I knew back then
You were that special one
I'm so in love, so deep in love
You make my love complete
You are so sweet, no one competes
Glad you came into my life
You blind me with your love, with you I have no sight

This is my story and I'm telling you
It's not fiction, it's surely a fact
Without you right here having my back
I really don't know just where I'd be at

I analyzed myself, I was buck wild
Never thought about settling down
But all the time I knew I was ready
But not with all my friends around

But girl, I put you first now (I put you first now)
You made me, helped mold me (Helped mold me, baby)
Turned me into a man, I'm so responsible
And I owe it all to you

God has blessed me God has blessed me, baby
Girl, He was good to me when He sent you
I'm so happy, baby
I'm so happy, I'm so happy, baby, oh, yes, baby
Share my world Come and share my world, baby,
oh...whoa...yeah. yeah
I'm so in love I'm so in love
I'm addicted to your love, baby, yeah...

Veronica tries to hold in her tears, but fails as one drops down each cheek. Logan pulls back so he can grab a cheek in each hand. Where he lightly brushes away her tears. He lightly brushes his lips across hers. She wraps her arms around him and kisses him deeper. They kiss until there is no more air left in there lungs. They lean there heads against each other and look into each others eyes. Veronica has stopped crying, and now she is smiling softly.

"Let's go for a walk." Veronica whispers. Logan nods as he wraps his arm around her shoulders and leads her to the side of the boat. They slowly walk around the edge, looking out over the edge, and see the moon's reflection sparkling off the smoothness of the ocean. The view is breathtaking. They stop on a part of the boat that isn't lit, and they sit on the bench. Veronica leans her head on Logan's chest, listening to his steady heartbeat.

Logan decides to ask Veronica what has been on his mind ever since she told him what her father said. "Veronica?"

"Hmm?" She answers dreamily.

Logan looks down at her face, and can see her smiling contently. 'She's actually happy. And at peace. I hope my question doesn't ruin anything.'

Logan doesn't ask right away, and she lifts her head up so she can looks at him questioningly. Trying to see what he's thinking.

He takes a deep breath, and asks as quickly as he can. "Willyoumoveinwithme?" He quickly lets out his breath.

Veronica stares at him. Trying to digest what he said. "What? Did you just ask me if I would move in with you?"

Logan nods his head.

"Logan, you know how I feel about that house."

"I know. But I'll be turning 18 soon. That means I'll be getting the money my mother left for me. We can get our own apartment. What do you say Veronica. Will you move in with me?" Logan holds his breath waiting for her reaction.

'Whoa. Is he serious? Getting our own place together? I admit, that sounds nice. Maybe if I resolve things with my father. Wait a minute. Am I, Veronica Mars, actually thinking of moving in with Logan Echolls?' Veronica smiles.

Logan lets out the air he was holding and gives her a half smile. 'Is a smile good? I would think so, but anything with Veronica Mars is never as it seems. Please let the smile be a good smile.'

Veronica pauses until she can see that Logan can't take it anymore. He starts fidgeting. She laughs. "Well it's a lot to consider, so let me think about it and I'll let you know what I decide. But it is NOT a yes." Veronica is still smiling.

Logan gets a huge smile on his face, and wraps her up in a big bear hug. Squeezing and rocking her from side to side. Veronica is laughing now. "Ok, ok, I give! Air Logan. I need air."

He lets her go and quickly kisses her on the mouth. "That was a better answer then I thought I would get. You have plenty of time to think about it. I just wanted to put the thought in your head."

Veronica is about to answer, but instead hears a crash from behind them. They look, and they see Duncan and Cora. Cora looks surprised and Duncan looks pissed. He stalks right up to them and gets in Logan's face.

"I can't believe you just asked her to move in with you! Are you insane? She doesn't love you! Not enough to live with you. You asshole I can't believe your doing this to me! First you steal my girl, and then you almost stole my date. You back stabbing son of a bitch! Veronica doesn't deserve you! She deserves me. But NO! You've brain washed her." Duncan was screaming at Logan by now, and then punches Logan in the face.

Veronica and Cora are shocked. Then they jump on Duncan. Trying to get him off of Logan, who he jumped on as soon as he hit the floor. They wrestle Duncan off of Logan, who was trying to fight back. He got one good punch in to Duncan's side before the girls were able to separate them. Cora was holding Logan back, and Veronica was holding Duncan back. Veronica gets in Duncan's face. She didn't even care that a crowd started to gather.

"I cannot believe you! Who the hell do you think you are! How many times do I have to tell you that I am NOT your girlfriend! What's it going to take for you to realize that? You ruined a perfectly good relationship with Meg because you do not know how to move on! I LOVE LOGAN!" Veronica is screaming in Duncan's face. She starts shoving him, until he is backed up against the railing. Mac comes over and pulls Veronica away from Duncan. Afraid that if Veronica kept on pushing, he would fall off the boat. Not that he didn't deserve it.

Cora is holding Logan back. He's staring at Duncan as he's wiping the blood off of his mouth. He's ready to kill Duncan. He was really tired of his bullshit. He tried to make nice, but obviously it's not what he wants. He smirks as Veronica starts yelling in Duncan's face. Half wanting her to push him off the boat. Cora gets in his face.

"Are you ok? Here let me take care of that." She finds a napkin and starts wiping the blood off of his lip. "Logan Echolls, you know better then to be fighting."

He looks at Cora for the first time since he spotted Duncan.

"Come on lets go for a walk. Catch up on old times." He looks over at Veronica and sees that she's being calmed down by Mac. He catches her eye. "Is it ok if I take a walk with Cora?"

"Yea. I'll meet you later."

With that said, Logan and Cora make there way through the crowd and make there way to the first floor, where they hope it's quieter.

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Slippery Dip: Lol. Well I hope you like this chapter.

Angel6582: Thank you :P Yea I think Cora is a pretty name too. Lol yea poor Meg. Duncan can be a hand full. I did not know the info that you told me :D you made my day reading that. I'm soooo glad Logan will be in all the episodes. It would be better if Wallace was at the door, but if I had to choose between Logan and Duncan, obviously I would choose Logan. I don't know what day it would start. I would think it would be same channel, same day, and same time. Lol I had to add the pics to my website, cuz it's hard for me to describe things in detail.

Alicia Jo: Hehe I like Cora too. You can find out more about her, at my new story (it's really my friend Lauren's story) called Always. Hehe as for them moving in together, well that part was dedicated to you.

firefly2000: Cheaters never prosper! Lmao That would be funny to watch on the show.

Kristen: Thank you! Yea I love that they had there moment too. That song was the reason why I went out and bought her album. And now I'm in love with the cd. Thanks for reviewing, and I will always write back. It only seems fair. Besides, it's a good way to make friends.

Myguardianangel05: Thank you so much I'm glad your enjoying the story. Keep liking it, and I'll keep writing it. :)

Sara: Thank you :) Logan looks so cute in a tux :P Yea I think this new character will be interesting. Meg does seem better with a backbone. She was kinda boring on the show.