RING

That was it. It's finally here. The final bell on the last day of High school. Everyone runs out of the classrooms yelling and shouting. Throwing paper work into the air so they rained down on everyone and then get trampled on by everyone's stomping feet. I was lucky enough to miss everyone running me over as I limp my way out of school and over to Wallace's car.

"Yo Ronnie we made it!" Dick calls out as he makes his way over to his car. I turn around and smile at him as I yell back "Go Pirates!" He laughs as he joins Beaver and Mac who waved back at me.

I turn around and make my way to Wallace's car as he and Jackie are surrounded by all of Wallace's faithful Basketball fans who smack him on the back and calling out that they'll see him at Graduation. Wallace and Jackie have big smiles on their faces as they hold hands and laugh contently along with the rest of the crowd.

They make it to his car and I get into the back seat while they get into the front.

"Yes we made it. See Veronica I knew you would graduate, and still have friends."

"Who'da thunk it. Me, Veronica Mars, graduating with friends." I answer back sarcastically, but with a smile on my face.

"Yea and who would have thought that the three of us would become friends." Jackie chimes in as she turns around and looks at me. I smile back. "If someone said that to me, I would have laughed at them and told them they were crazy. I'm glad they were right."

Wallace drives the car and I stare out the window thinking of everything I've been through in the last month.

I was unconscious in the hospital for two days before I woke up and found out I had a cast on my knee, and my shoulder wrapped up. Liam Fitzpatricks, Danny Boyd, Dr. Griffith and Hannah were arrested and awaiting trial.

Speaking of trial, my father and I went to the Aaron Echolls trial, and went up on the witness stand. They tried getting me to slip up, but I kept my cool. Even when they accused me of propositioning Aaron and manipulating Logan into destroying the tapes. Who do they think I am? Kendall Casablancas? Or should I call her Priscilla Banks. Yea, turns out Kendall isn't who she says she is. She was working with the Fitzpatricks this whole time.

Anyway, we all took the stand, and it turned out that Aaron Echolls was still convicted as Not Guilty. Can you believe that? He got off Scot free. He lied and tried to convince everyone that Duncan killed Lilly. That's right. They found Aaron's Oscar award buried in the Kane's back yard with Lilly's blood and Duncan's hair.

"Earth to Mars. Come in." I tune in just in time to hear Jackie teasing me.

"Were here. You want to come in or stay in the car?" We got out of the car and walked, well I limped, into Jackie's house. My knee is in a brace still healing, and my arm is still in a sling as my shoulder continues to heal as well.

As we make our way into Jackie's kitchen, her father walks out and says hi to all of us. He is no longer a suspect for the bus crash considering a witness came forward and vouched for him.

"Hello Veronica. Tell your father I said hi." I nod. "I will Mr. Cook. How are you feeling?"

"I'm doing good. Things are starting to return back to normal around here. I just hope they find the real killer and soon."

"Me too Mr. Cook. Me too."

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"Gia Goodman." Principal Van Clemmons announces into the microphone. She walks up onto the stage and excepts her diploma in her Green gown.

"Veronica Mars." I limp out onto the stage and look out at the crowd to spot my father standing up and cheering for me as loud as he can. Which is loud because everyone is cheering and clapping for me. No boos, or curses. I would have stopped in shock, but dad points towards the principal and I limp up to Van Clemmons smiling. He smiles back and asks me if I expected anything different. I laugh and say yes. He tells me he's going to miss having me around keeping him busy. I walk off the stage and take my seat.

"Eli Navarro." I hop up without hurting myself and with my good arm throw it up into the air and cheer him on. He looks at me with his trade mark smirk. I just laugh at him and he smiles back at me.

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I limp into the living room and over to the punch bowl at the After Party. Eminem's 'Shake That' is playing in the background as everyone starts grinding together on the dance floor.

"Enjoying my party Mars?" I smile as his voice makes it's way towards me sending shivers up and down my spine. He leans his body against me and wraps his arms around me as he rests his head on my good shoulder. I resist the urge to turn around and throw myself at him.

"I'm wouldn't miss it for the world. To actually see you graduate. Who would have thought it possible that Eli Navarro could do it."

I turn around and look him in the eyes right before I capture his lips with mine. I wrap my arm around his neck and moan into his mouth.

I think my words finally sank in because he pulls away and glares at me. "What did you just call me?"

"Aww honey bunch. Was that too dirty for you?" I give him my winning smile. He just gives me his trade mark smirk.

"Very funny V. But I'm not laughing." He let's go of me and starts to walk away.

"Ok. I'm sorry babe. I didn't mean to offend you. Seriously though, I'm glad you graduated and decided to go to College with me. I'm proud of you. And you know I love you and all that."

"You know I tolerate you as well." I scoff and play hit him on his chest. He laughs, and gives me a kiss I try to avoid, but to no avail.

"Come on you two love birds. Come pose with us for a group picture." Gia calls out as she grabs both of our arms and pulls us along with her.

We pose for the picture as he pulls me in closer and whispers in my ear. "I love you Veronica Mars. I don't know what I would ever do without you in my life. Will you marry me?" Shocked, I turn around and look him in the eyes. He gets down on his knees as the camera keeps taking pictures. He takes my left hand and takes the ring box out of his pocket. I'm struck speechless. But then I see the look in his eyes. The love I see there and a huge grin takes over my face as my eyes well up. "Yes, I will marry you." He slips the ring onto my finger and stands up to wrap his arms around me and share a bone melting, heart stopping kiss. I pull back and whisper in his ear. "I love you Logan Echolls." He whispers in my ear. "I love you Mrs. Echolls." I feel someone slap Logan and I pull back.

"dude did you just propose to Veronica?" Dick asks. When Logan nods, Dick smiles, and gives Logan a manly hug. When he pulls back he says, "As long as I can be the best man."

Gotta love Dick Casablancas.

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