Author's Note: This was written with the original story, but then I cut it. Then I uncut it. I just couldn't decide if I wanted to end it like this. So the first chapter can stand alone, but this is another way I thought to end the story.
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Two weeks later, the final bell of their junior year rang and Veronica and Beaver made their way to Veronica's car.
"So what's on the agenda for the Casablancas family this summer? Trip to Fiji? Volcano climbing in Hawaii?" Veronica teased as they made their way to Beaver's house.
"I don't know. My parents actually took off yesterday, it's their second honeymoon or something." Beaver replied as Veronica made her way up the circle driveway and iturned the engine off.
"Well, I'll be around." Veronica said, smiling.
"Do you, uh---" Beaver started, ducking his head. "Want to, uhm---come in? Since my parents aren't home, and uh, Dick's out with Madison or something." Beaver asked.
"Alone in your house?" Veronica clarified, staring at Beaver.
Beaver raised his head and matched Veronica's gaze. "Yeah. Alone." He replied.
"I think that could be arranged." Veronica said, unbuckling.