I wanna remember that loving feeling

When we were young our hopes were high

A heart was something you could believe in

Love was more than just a word

Before we ever heard goodbye

---Before we heard goodbye, Deana Carter

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The next day, around lunch time, Veronica was woken up by her phone ringing off the hook.

"Hello?" She asked groggily answering the phone

"It's your dad." Keith said cheerfully

"What's up?" Veronica asked as she climbed out of bed and slid on her robe and slippers

"I was just wondering if you wanted to go get something to eat."

"I'd love to but I've got some things to take care of. Sorry."

"It's alright; it's your last day of freedom. You deserve to have fun. By the way how was that party last night?"

"It was okay."

"Oh before I forget, Logan called a little bit ago looking for you."

"He did?"

"Yeah."

"Well I should probably be letting you go. You probably want to go see him."

"Yeah actually I was planning on going over there."

"Okay, well have fun and I'll talk to you tonight."

"I'll talk to tonight. Bye."

"Bye."

Veronica hung up the phone and then looked over at the cardboard box that had been sitting in the corner of her room for the past month and a half.

An hour later after a shower and a quick lunch Veronica stopped off at Sac-n-Pac to meet up with one of the few people in her life that would never let her down.

"Hey." Veronica said as she walked up to the counter with a sexy strut, "Didn't we hook up at Madison Sinclair's party last night?"

"Ha, ha."

"So where were you last night Wallace? Did you not get my message inviting you?"

"Oh I got your message. But I was at home with the bro. "

"That's right; our parents had big date number three. Do you know how it went?"

"My mom hasn't said anything but she was smiling all morning."

"Oh god." Veronica said grimacing, "I didn't need to know that."

Veronica had run into Wallace in the councilor's office, on the last day of school, after a meeting with Ms. James.

"I haven't seen you around here. You new or something?" Veronica asked taking a seat next to him.

"Uh, yeah." Wallace said apprehensively, "My mom is filling out the papers right now."

"Sorry to burst your bubble but it's a little late in the year to start classes."

"Not for summer school."

"You're enrolling in summer school classes?" Veronica said, scrunching up her nose, "That's a great way to kill your reputation."

"I know, but mom insists it's a good way to meet people."

"Know what else is a good way to meet people? Going to a party." Veronica reached into her bag and pulled out a bright pink flyer, "You should check it out."

"I would if I could read this."

"It's code. Moons tell you when it starts: after dark. The hour glass indicates sand meaning the beach. The K's and 9's mean more specifically the dog beach."

"And the eggs?"

"Friday. More importantly tonight."

"Why all the symbols?"

"It's to keep undesirables out."

"Undesirables?"

"Those who aren't 09-ers. You know part of the illustrious 90909 zip code."

"And how do you know all this?"

"'Cause I'm one of them…sorta."

"Veronica!" Lilly said coming into the room, "Come on I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat."

"Fine." Veronica stood up and looked at Wallace," You should totally come tonight. It'll be a blast."

"I'll think about it. And it was nice to meet you."

"You didn't. I'm Veronica."

"Wallace."

"So, I get off in a couple hours. You want to hang out?" Wallace asked getting Veronica's attention

"I can't. I'm off to go see Logan."

"Ahh, so your imaginary boyfriend is back."

"Okay Wallace first of all he isn't imaginary. And secondly he's no longer my boyfriend."

"You guys broke up?"

"Afraid so."

"I'm sorry."

"It's cool."

A few hours later Veronica finally had gathered all the gumption she could find in her body and pulled up to Logan's house. After taking a few deep breaths she got out of the car, took the cardboard box filled with Logan's things, and walked up to the front door.

After knocking twice Lynn opened the door with a smile on her face.

"Veronica!" Lynn exclaimed, "It's so good to see you again."

"It's good to see you again."

"It's good to see you too."

"Where are my manners?" Lynn opened the door wider and held out her hand, "Come on in."

"Thank you." Veronica walked in to the house and took a look around

They both stood in the foyer soaking up the awkwardness.

"So." Lynn said breaking the tension, "Logan is upstairs in his room. Why don't you take a seat in the living room and he'll be with you in a moment.

"Yeah." Veronica said and then whispered to herself, "This is going to be fun."

As she walked into the living room and took a seat she remembered the last time she was in this room.

"Hey you!" Logan exclaimed opening the door partially dressed, "I'm almost ready."

"I can wait."

"You look amazing." Logan took her hand and led her into the house and into the living room.

"Thank you." Veronica said with a smile, "Now go finish getting ready or we'll miss our dinner reservation."

"Maybe we could stay in, have dinner in bed…" Logan began as he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulled her down on to the couch and went in for a kiss

"No, no, no." She said pulling away, "You're mother is waiting for us at the restaurant and I invited Wallace to your going away party."

"Wallace." Logan said raising an eyebrow, "Your friend Wallace?"

"Yep. I ran into him in the councilor's office today."

"How was that?"

"I can't even begin to tell you how much I missed him."

Veronica placed her head on Logan's chest and took a deep breath.

"So Lilly and I had a talk today."

"Yeah? About what?"

"You. More importantly you leaving."

"Veronica we've talked about this…"

"I know but I worry. What if we don't make it? What if everyone in Los Angeles sees what I see and you get swept up by tons of casting agents and put into blockbuster after blockbuster and then you …"

Logan cut her off with a kiss.

"That's not going to happen." He promised, "I swear."

"Hi Veronica." Logan said walking into the room carrying a matching cardboard box.

"Logan." Veronica stood up.

"How have you been?"

"Let's drop the small talk okay? We owe each other that much."

"You're right." Logan told her, "Let's sit."

They both sat down on the couch and began to look through the box filled with their own things

."Looks like everything's here. " Veronica said trying not to frown as she was reminded of so many wonderful memories that were now placed in a box probably never to be opened again.

"It does doesn't it?"

Veronica looked up at her boyfriend trying to keep the tears forming in her eyes from coming to the surface.

"I guess I should be going."

"If that's what you want."

Veronica nodded her head slowly and then stood up, clutching the box.

"I guess I'll be seeing you around."

"I guess."

Veronica began walking out of the room but before she could get to the door Logan called out her name.

"I never wanted to hurt you. Just so you know."

"I wish I knew if that was true."

That night Keith walked into the apartment to find all of the lights off, except for a lamp that was sitting by a chair which Veronica was curled up in.

"Hey." Veronica said as she took a sip of coffee.

"Hi. You look like you've had an even worse day than I did. Are you okay?"

"Not really."

"You want to talk about it?"

"Logan and I broke up."