Logan In Newport
Chapter 6
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" I love you Logan, really I do but I can't marry you," Veronica said.
A mix of emotions flashed across Logan's face confusion, anger, and finally hurt. He was stunned. "Why?" he asked simply.
"Because Logan. The only reason you want to marry me is because of the baby," Veronica said. She couldn't stop the sob that escaped her throat.
"Is that what you really think?" Logan asked.
Veronica just nodded her response.
"What would make you think that?" Logan asked.
"Logan you left me with no advance warning. You probably never would've even spoken to me again if I hadn't drove here to tell you about our baby," Veronica answered.
"Veronica all I was trying to do was keep you from having to deal with all the shit my mother did," Logan said. " The baby is not the only reason I want you as my wife. I am completely in love with you. I love the way you tilt your head and smile when you need a favor. I love that you forgave me after everything that's happened. I love that you came here to tell me about the baby. You could've just raised our child alone and I never would've known," Logan said.
"Do you mean all that?" Veronica asked.
"Veronica you've known me since we were twelve. When have you ever seen me hold something back? You were the one I came to when Lilly broke up with me every other week, you were the one who I trusted to find my mom, you were the only person besides Lilly that knew about the abuse, I've never closed myself off to you."
"I love you so much Logan and I trust what you are saying, but it's hard for me," Veronica said. She wasn't really used to being this open with him. She could tell how he was feeling just from his facial expressions. He was hurt by what she was saying.
"Veronica since I've been here you're all I think about. I want you and the baby in my life," Logan said.
"Ok Logan let's say that I agreed to marry you. What am I supposed to tell my dad?" she asked.
"Veronica, he won't be nearly as pissed at you for being engaged once you tell him you're pregnant," Logan said.
"Yeah but he loves me and he will love his grandchild. He doesn't have to love you," Veronica said.
"Ok I'll make you a deal," Logan started. "You stay here with me for a week so we can work everything out and then at the end of the week I'll come back to Neptune and ask your father's permission," Logan said.
"You'd really ask my dad's permission?" Veronica asked.
Logan nodded.
"Ok then Mr. Echolls, you have yourself a deal," Veronica said.
They shared a deep and emotionally charged kiss and only broke away when Veronica's stomach started growling.
"I guess we should go eat," Logan said smiling. He took Veronica's hand and led her back to the Cohen's kitchen. Since Mr. and Mrs. Cohen were both in the kitchen Logan decided to talk to them immediately.
"Mr. and Mrs. Cohen may I talk to you alone for a second?" Logan asked.
"Sure," Mr. Cohen replied. He and Kirsten led Logan and Veronica into the living room.
"Okay first I just want to thank both of you for letting me stay here. I will only need to be here about another week and then I will be out of your hair. I have decided to go back to Neptune," Logan said.
"Well Logan I'm glad you are going home, but you weren't in our way," Sandy said.
"Thanks. Now I have a small favor to ask, would it be all right if for the next week Veronica stays?" Logan asked.
Sandy looked at Veronica and Logan's anxious faces and then shared a look with Kirstin before answering, "That will be fine Logan."
"Oh thank you both," Veronica said.
They all headed back into the kitchen where Marissa, Ryan, Summer, and Seth were. Logan introduced them all to Veronica. When he introduced Marissa he told Veronica that she was his first friend in Newport. Once the words were out of his mouth he instantly regretted them. He could see the jealousy on Veronica's face. When Ryan wrapped his arms around Marissa, Logan felt Veronica relax beside him.
He couldn't wait to have Keith's permission to marry her.
TBC