Chapter Four

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Veronica nervously paced across her bedroom. Her date with Logan was tonight, the girls had prepared her for it but she was scared. The girls had told her to be forward. To show him that she can take control. Veronica had no clue what they meant. It was also her first date ever. Not that she would ever admit it to anyone. She checked her self in the mirror one last time, and straightened her clothes self-consciously.

"Veronica," her mom called from the bottom of the stairs. "Your date's here." Veronica took a deep breath and checked the small camera Meg had given here to attach to her shirt. She grabbed her bag and walked down the stairs. She saw Logan at the door flirting with her mother. Veronica rolled her eyes, typical Logan.

"Okay mom I'll be home late," Veronica said and grabbed Logan's arm directing him out of the door.

"It was a pleasure meeting you Ms. Mars," Logan smiled charmingly over his shoulder. Veronica had to give the boy credit he was charming. They settled in to Logan's bright yellow X-terra.

"Nice car," Veronica said sarcastically.

"Hey don't mock my baby," Logan said mocking hurt and rubbing his steering wheel. Veronica smiled at laid her head against the headrest.

"So where are we going?" Veronica asked.

"The beach. There's a bonfire tonight," Logan told her. They drove to the beach in a somewhat awkward silence. When they got to the beach Veronica was greeted by as many hellos' as Logan was.

"Wow I wasn't aware I was dating one of the most popular girls in school," Logan smirked.

"I wasn't aware I was," Veronica whispered to herself. They walked down and sat in front of the fire.

"Care for a drink?" Logan questioned.

"Sure," Veronica responded with a tight smile. Logan walked away and Veronica let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. It wasn't that she was nervous. It was that Logan did something to her. Something she couldn't explain.

"Hey. How's it going?" asked Jackie as she slipped down next to her.

"Hey, fine I guess," Veronica shrugged.

"Where is he?" Jackie wondered aloud.

"He's getting drinks. But he's coming back," she whispered frantically.

"Okay but remember. Play it forward," Jackie smiled and left with a small wave. Logan walked back and handed her a drink.

"So wanna go for a walk?" Logan asked after a few moments of silence.

"Okay," Veronica smiled. Logan offered her his hand and she graciously took it. They began strolling the beach. "So Logan," Veronica began. "Tell me about yourself. All I know is that your some super hot b-ball player."

"Yah well that's all people every really wanted to know," Logan smiled. Veronica smirked and waited for him to continue. "Well there's nothing really to know. I'm rich hot and talented." Veronica laughed.

"Come on there has to be something else. What do you like doing? What do you want to be? Come on Logan share," Veronica grinned.

"Okay well…I play basketball and I want to be a basketball player," Logan responded.

"That's as deep as you go isn't it?" Veronica asked.

"Yah pretty much," Logan laughed. "What about you? Tell me about your life."

"Well I live with my mom and we move a lot. My dad died when I was eight and since then mom's been looking for Mr. Right but keeps finding Mr. wrong. I don't have any hobbies and my future mainly consists of what'll wear the next day and I still don't know what that is," Veronica said.

"Wow for a cheerleader you sure aren't peppy," Logan joked. He slung his arm over her shoulder. They made their way back to the bonfire and Logan broke away from Veronica to talk to his friend Dick. Veronica was standing talking to Jackie when Duncan came over. Jackie took the hint and walked away.

"So I guess your feelings for Logan changed," Duncan inquired.

"Yah well I guess I just judged the book but it's cover ya know. He's…different then I thought," Veronica explained quickly.

"Whatever you say Veronica. Just don't hurt him. He really likes you. Don't use that against him," Duncan told her.

"I'm sorry I talked to you for what two seconds and now you think you can pass judgement? Whatever Duncan," Veronica rolled her eyes and walked away. Okay so maybe he was right but he didn't have the right to naturally assume that was the type of person she was. These were excruciating circumstances. She walked up to Logan, who turned around and smiled.

"Hey ready to get going?" Logan asked sweetly.

"All right. I'm just gonna go say bye to…umm Jackie," Veronica covered quickly. She turned around and searched for Jackie. After a minute she couldn't find her but spotted Lilly. She ran over to Lilly and swiftly pushed her into some bushes.

"Ow, hello to you too Veronica," Lilly whined.

"Shh Lilly listen. Logan driving me home and what if he tries to kiss me. I mean I can't be to forward and I can't be too uptight. I don't know what I'm going to do," Veronica said fast.

"Okay Veronica just relax. Just kiss him like you kiss every other guy," Lilly said in a duh tone. At Veronica's look Lilly gasped. "Oh crap, okay no time just listen. Lean into him slowly and let your lips just slightly brush against each other. Then just move in and…" Lilly trailed off and leaned into Veronica.

"Okay," Veronica nodded quickly wanting to get out of the bushes. Lilly was creeping her out. "Thanks Lilly." Veronica dusted herself off and stood up. She rushed over and slid into Logan's X-terra.

"Hey you ready to go?" Logan asked her. She smiled and nodded. On her drive home she noticed Meg, Jackie and Lilly were trailing her. Once they arrived at Veronica's house Logan walked her to the door.

"So I guess I'll see you at school," Veronica smiled to him.

"Yep. So usually I would kiss you. But I don't want to ruin this by going to fast. So I guess I'll just go," Logan sighed dramatically.

"Oh crap if she doesn't kiss him there's no way he'll stay interested," Lilly whined from inside the car. Meg and Jackie nodded in agreement.

Logan had turned to walk away when Veronica reached out for his head. The two hit their head off one another.

"Sorry…I bobbed when you…weaved," Veronica explained timidly.

"Try again?" Logan suggested. Veronica nodded and the two closed in for a kiss. They broke apart minutes later panting heavily. "Good night Veronica," Logan kissed her gently one last time before heading towards his X-terra. Veronica headed to her house with a giant grin on her face.

"Hey did anyone notice that Logan actually took Veronica out to a place where the whole school was?" Jackie asked.

"Yah I mean all of our dates where done in a dark corner of The Hut or at his house. And Veronica is either a really good actress or she might actually be into him, " Lilly pointed out.

"He really likes her…I don't know if that's good or bad," Meg sighed. Jackie shrugged and hit the gas pedal and began driving them home.

Veronica walked into her house and slammed into her mom.

"Oh hey mom. Sorry I didn't see you," Veronica mumbled and walked into the kitchen.

"Wow sweetie this boy sure is special, you picked a winner. We are definitely staying in Neptune for a while. Plus I have a date with the Sheriff," Leanne winked.

"Then we probably won't be staying long," mumbled Veronica.

"I'm sorry what?" Leanne snapped knowing very well what her daughter had said.

"Come on mom. He's going to be like every other guy. You will go out with him a few times give it up then he'll disappear. And so will we. We'll leave Neptune and go to the next town. We're like the circus. Travelling place to place so you can entertain the town," Veronica yelled. She was sick of her mom acting like the teenager and punishing her for her reckless behaviour. Leanne stood dumbstruck well Veronica stormed off to her room.

A/N: Okay chapter four is done. I hope you liked it. Please review!