A/N – Okay so guys I am very glad you enjoyed the last chapter. This chapter will be more LoVe interaction then about the case. I figured you guys needed a treat, it being Canada day tomorrow and all. Of course there will be that mis-overhearing I was telling you about as well.
Disclaimer – Je ne posséder pas. Okay so I forgot my French in the past few days. I'm not sure how to say own so I looked it up on AltaVista, it may be wrong. I only knew how to say 'I do not.' Forgive me if my French is wrong. I don't even know why I bothered to go with the French, I guess the ' I don't own thems" were getting a little boring. It's sad how long this disclaimer is, I'll just stop.
Everyone always has like 'Thank you to certain reviewers' and I figured I should start that. I'll make it up to all of you now.
LostInParadise – Your review made me feel nice. You get the super cool kindness award. (To refresh your memory, your review talked about me having good dialogue and how my story is amazing and creative.)
Mochaddicted79 – You really think I'm up there with Shakespeare eh? Can you tell I'm Canadian? Not all Canadians actually say Eh. I actually don't say it that much either, it just seemed to fit there. Now I'm babbling on about nothing so I'll get to the point. Your really nice, and I'm glad my mad poetry skills encouraged you to review.
I guess if you want a special review mention, you're going to have to give me a special review. Or at least review at all, I mean… you guys are slacking off. I'm going to have to bring out my secret weapon soon.
This A/N is going to be longer then the whole chapter so I'm just going to go ahead and stop now. Enjoy the story.
SORRY! One last thing, there are going to be song lyrics. I didn't want you to confuse them as thoughts, so I will put them in bold italics.
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New Mexico, here I come
After school today I will be on my own personal road trip to New Mexico. Hopefully, I will be able to solve this case, which seems like a never-ending one. Of course nothing comes easy for me. I'm Veronica Mars; the world is out to get me.
Veronica walked towards her locker, hoping not to run into anyone. I'm not in the mood for chatting, especially with-
"Ronniekins." The sound of his voice drilled through her mind.
"What kind of name is Ronniekins?" Veronica questioned.
"I don't know, trying new things. I'm in a 'change my ways' kind of mood. I figured I'd start by rewarding you a fun nickname." Logan said, with a touch of sarcasm in his voice.
"In a few minutes, you'll be in a 'get my to a hospital' kind of mood, if you attempt to call me Ronniekins again." Veronica smirked to herself.
"Ouch, that hurt." Logan said, putting his good arm over his heart in an attempt to look offended by her comment.
Veronica ignored his dramatic attempt, "How's your arm?" The memories of how Logan's arm got hurt in the first place flashed through Veronicas mind, her smirk turned to a frown as she pictured the terrible moments. If it weren't for me, your arm would be fine.
"Oh you know, it's a big hit with the ladies. I'm taking the pity angle, it works wonders."
"So much for changing your ways." Veronica laughed and began turning her lock and entering her combination.
"One step at a time." Logan laughed and stared at Veronica as she struggled with her lock. "Having some difficulties?"
05 20 45. Why won't it open. Even my locker has some sort of problem with me.
Veronica continued to struggle with her locker and she began to get very frustrated. "Would you just admit you need help already?" Why are you always here to bother me?
"It's not like someone else putting in the same combination is going to do anything." Veronica said still attempting to open her locker.
"Sometimes it needs that oh so special touch." Logan pushed her out of the way and began turning the lock.
"How do you know my combo?" Veronica questioned.
"When I was in summer school you let me use your locker because it was closer to the classroom I was in." Logan looked at Veronica's puzzled face. "Shouldn't private eyes have a good memory?"
"You mean, I mean you could've." He could've gotten into my locker anytime he wanted to.
"Spit it out, we don't have all day."
"Have you been in there at all since we broke up?"
"No why, did you have some voodoo doll of me in there? Or better yet, naked pictures?" With that Logan pulled the lock and it opened.
"How'd you do that?" My locker likes Logan better then me, figures.
"I'm good with my fingers." Logan winked at Veronica and began to walk away.
That's when Veronica realized something her father said to her on the phone earlier. 'Bring someone with you Veronica.' I guess Logan is as good as anyone.
"Logan wait up!" Veronica called after him and he turned around.
"Yes?" He said with a smirk.
"Want to come on a road trip with me?" On second thought, Wallace would've been a good choice.
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Am I hearing things, or is Veronica Mars asking me of all people to go on a road trip with her.
"What's this about a road trip?" Logan was smiling and leaning against a locker.
"I've got some new information on that case I was working on and I figured since you knew so much about it already you might want to come with me." Of course I want to come with you
"Where are we going?"
"New Mexico."
"Sounds delightful. Would this require me to miss school?" I really don't care about missing school, but it's fun to toy with her.
"Yeah, one or two days at most. If it's a problem then I can find someone else or go alone or whatever." There is no way in hell you're going alone.
"Me and academics never really got along. Count me in." Logan saw the happiness in her eyes when he said yes. Maybe there's a chance she feels the same way about me.
"Alright, so meet me at my car after school. We can go to your place, pick some stuff up. Then we can go to my place, then we hit the road." Can't wait, seriously.
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Logan and Wallace shared last period together, and their teacher let them out 5 minutes early. They weren't the best of friends and they hardly ever talked but Logan felt that he needed to interact with Veronica's friends to get back into her world.
"Hey man can I tell you something?" Logan said to Wallace.
"Uhh sure." Wallace was a bit confused; usually this guy didn't give him the time of day. "What is it?"
"I'm in love with Veronica." Okay I was a little subtle, but I didn't want to make small talk with someone I hardly knew.
"Nah really. How oblivious do you think we are? The question is what am I supposed to do about it?" Wallace chuckled.
"I don't know, I guess I kind of wanted someone on her side to talk to about it."
"I'm not the one you should be telling this to." This guy is so right; I need to talk to Veronica.
"Thanks man." Logan said sincerely as he began to walk away.
"Logan… what about Laura?" Wallace questioned.
"Who cares, all I know is that I love her." Her of course meaning Veronica.
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Veronica was walking towards the parking lot when she heard two familiar voices talking in the corridor. Is that Wallace… talking to Logan? Veronica began walking towards the two voices. She couldn't make out what they were saying until she got close.
"Logan… what about Laura?" Wallace questioned. What's this about Laura?
"Who cares, all I know is that I love her." Those words hit Veronica like a brick. He loves Laura.
Cleary, there was a misunderstanding.
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Five minutes after the misunderstanding Veronica and Logan met at her car. She was seriously contemplating telling him not to come with her but she couldn't make the words out.
"Let's hit the road." Logan said hopping into the passenger seat.
"Yeah." Veronica had a hint of sadness in her voice. It was stupid to think I still have feelings for him.
The ride to the Neptune Grand was quiet. When they got there Logan went up by himself while Veronica stayed in the car. I could just tell him to stay home; I could just go by myself.
Once again Veronica couldn't bring herself to tell Logan to stay home. She just stayed quiet on the ride to her small apartment. "Do you want me to come in with you?" Logan asked.
"I'll be okay, just grabbing a few things." Why can't I bring myself to tell you to leave?
Veronica walked inside and into her room. Backup immediately ran up to her and began licking her leg.
"Hey boy, you're not coming with me this time. You get to stay her and keep the big man company."
Veronica took a purple duffle bag out of her closet and began packing a few items of clothes. Her camera and other equipment were in the trunk of her car. After all of her stuff was ready she began walking to the living room. She saw a note on her fridge.
'Hey Honey,
It's your father. I hope your taking someone with you on your little road trip. If your not I'll find out. Remember not only am I the worlds greatest father, I'm the worlds greatest private eye. I'll track you down if you don't check in with me. Call me before you leave sweetie.
Xoxoxox Love Dad.'
Veronica laughed at the note and picked up her cell phone to phone her Dad.
"Hey kiddo." Keith said, knowing it was Veronica because of his caller I.D.
"Hey Dad, I'm just about to hit the road."
"Okay sweetie, who are you taking with you?"
"Uhh, no one special."
"Who is it honey?"
"Logan."
The phone went silent.
"Not my first choice of people for you to bring, but I guess it's someone to keep you safe."
"Yeah."
"Alright sweetie I've got to go. Stay safe and call me."
"I will dad. Love you."
"Love you too. Bye."
With that Veronica picked up her duffle bag and went back out to the car.
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The car ride was silent and awkward. Neither of them talked but she could feel Logan staring at her with those beady brown eyes. She didn't look back she just pretended not to notice.
"How about we turn on the radio." Veronica suggested, turning the dial.
I never knew
I never knew that everything was falling through
That everyone I knew was waiting on a queue
To turn and run when all I needed was the truth
But that's how it's got to be
It's coming down to nothing more than apathy
I'd rather run the other way than stay and see
The smoke and who's still standing when it clears and
Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head
Over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind
She's on your mind
Logan immediately switched the station. I can see why he changed it, it's like the song was written about him. A year and a bit ago everything was falling apart.
Veronica began turning the dial again, trying to find something good to listen to. Something with no meaning. She finally settled on an oldies show.
I ain't missing you at all since you've been gone away
I ain't missing you, no matter what I might say.
This time it was Veronica's turn to switch the station. Get a grip Veronica; you don't have any feelings for him. That's the truth.
With a last attempt to listen to the radio Logan browsed the station for one that sounded good. He settled on one of his favorite radio stations.
You need a friend
I'll be around
Don't let this end
Before I see you again
What can I say to convince you
To change your mind of me?
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
I'm gonna hold you closer than before
And when I kiss your soul, your body'll be free
I'll be free for you anytime
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
Look in my eyes, what do you see?
Not just the color
Look inside of me
Tell me all you need and I will try
I will try.
The two of them reached to switch the dial at the same time.
"How about a C.D?"
Veronica smiled at Logan and he smiled back.
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A/N – I know what your thinking, another authors note.
I figured I'd tell you the names of the songs, in case you found the lyrics appealing and wanted to download them.
First song – Over my head – The Fray
Second Song – I ain't missing you at all – John Waite
Third Song – More than anyone – Gavin DeGraw
NOW REVIEW YOUR HEARTS OUT. I figured I'd give you a sneak peak of what your going to see:
A Party
Exciting and Interesting information about the Bobby/Maria kiss
A night in a hotel room with Logan and Veronica?
Lot's of love
