A/N: It took me ages to update again, sorry. How cute was the last episode of VM, I've already watched it twice. Anyhoo, thank you for all the reviews again, they make me almost as giddy as seeing Logan streak. Thanks to all the anon ones: M3g, Jen, skagirl and Mandy – rant as much as you like.
Disclaimer: I can hope and dream as much as I like but it's not gonna happen, I will never own Veronica Mars.
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In Mrs. Murphy's room, the class is voting for Homecoming king and queen. Corny is sitting behind Logan who in turn is sitting behind Jackie. Corny is holding up his hand.
MRS MURPHY: Yes, Douglas?
CORNY: I'd like to nominate Veronica Mars.
Logan looks up surprised. Opposite him is a girl called Ashley, with Mandy in front of her. They both have differing reactions to the nomination Ashley snidely gives her opinion.
ASHLEY: Like, ironically?
CORNY: Yeah! She's bad-ass, smoking hot and overall nice to come home to.
Logan turns around to face Corny, somewhat surprised someone would say that with him around.
LOGAN: You better watch what you're saying about my girlfriend there, Douglas.
While Logan continues to face him, Corny leans back sheepishly, some people in the class giggle.
ASHLEY: My ass would make a better Homecoming queen.
Jackie is particularly amused by that, Logan, turning back around, is not.
LOGAN: Well I don't see anyone nominating it.
MANDY: We should nominate Veronica. She deserves it. Remember when she helped me find my dog?
Jackie rolls her eyes.
MANDY: She was totally nice to me even though we barely knew each other.
Jackie is becoming increasingly entertained by Mandy's sappiness.
MANDY: Plus she found Polly the parrot last year.
Logan, who is getting increasingly amused by Mandy's gushing of Veronica, starts sarcastically mocking her.
LOGAN: That's my Veronica Mars! Saving the world one pointless act at a time.
Mandy leans over to talk to Jackie.
MANDY: Veronica's so good at helping people. If you ever need any help, you should ask her.
Jackie snorts and laughs, unable to believe Mandy's hero-worship. She looks back at Logan, who just gives her a glare.
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Mr. Wu is busy writing at his desk, while an announcement is being made over the intercom as the students chatter.
INTERCOM: The votes have been tallied and the nominees for king are: Duncan Kane, Mark Fraser, Steve Vargo, Logan Echolls and...
Veronica whispers along with the announcer.
INTERCOM/VERONICA: Wallace Fennel.
Wallace throws up his pen amidst various shouts of encouragement. He looks over at Veronica who exaggerates a gasp. He leans over towards her.
WALLACE: How many kneecaps did you break to make that happen?
VERONICA: Only, like four. The people have spoken, my friend.
WALLACE: And how do you feel about your best friend and your boyfriend competing?
VERONICA: Oh I'm fine with it, besides I'm rooting for you. The last thing I want is for my boyfriend to be Homecoming King and as I've told Logan before, his ego is big enough.
She punches him in the chest and he grins as he turns back into his seat.
The announcement is continuing in Mrs. Murphy's class. Mrs. Murphy is standing at the front of the class, listening to the announcement.
INTERCOM: Lucy Franks, Meg Manning, Emma Harris...
Jackie is bored but Mandy is waiting and is listening in nervous anticipation.
INTERCOM: Liz Levine, Kate Rakes.
Mandy and Logan are disappointed. Jackie smirks at Mandy.
LOGAN: Mmm. And I was looking forward to me and Veronica standing up on that stage with our matching crowns. Oh well, there's always winter carnival.
Jackie gasps.
JACKIE: Veronica can be an ice princess!
Jackie leans back to look at Logan.
JACKIE: We can skate on her!
Logan fake smirks and is smarmy.
LOGAN: I didn't hear your name called. At least the voters have some sense.
Jackie looks pissed.
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In the school parking lot Duncan is pacing beside a car, working up his courage and his patter. He steels himself with a determined nod and races out from the side of the car, to catch Logan.
DUNCAN: faux-casual so I was thinking. You're an emancipated minor, I'm an emancipated minor. Maybe we should get together Thursday night. Chug cough syrup, mug some old ladies...
LOGAN: Oh, golly, I don't know. I was thinking about staying home, making a hope quilt for the lonely. And besides aren't we like rivals or something?DUNCAN: What?
LOGAN: You know, for a certain crown.
Duncan gives a little laugh.
DUNCAN: Oh right, yeah. So a little "Hot Shots"? Golf tourney? A little room service?
Logan lets himself be persuaded.
LOGAN: Ah, you're on.
Duncan does a mixed chuckle/sigh of relief as Logan forms the sort of fist that guys do when they tap them in camaraderie. They move apart, but Logan looks back at Duncan, grateful they they've moved forward. Behind him, Veronica and Jackie walk past the school bus.
JACKIE: So she's gotta be the thief, right?
VERONICA: Well, let me just double-check before you accuse her of anything but she'd have to be pretty thick to wear stolen merchandise to school.
JACKIE: Well the girl's sweet but she's not the brightest bulb on the bush.
They reach Jackie's car and she puts her books in the back.
VERONICA: Well, I should have a definitive answer for you by tomorrow.
Jackie nods and Veronica walks off to meet Logan.
VERONICA: Boyfriend, did I just see you talking to Duncan?
LOGAN: (while kissing her) you did. I think he wants to be friends again. He asked to hang out.
VERONICA: Well that's great. Although don't mention that we know about Meg; I don't know if he knows we know.
LOGAN: Okay, yeah. Still can't wrap my head around that.
VERONICA: I know me neither.
He takes her hand and they walk off towards his car.
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Logan holding two pizzas, pays the delivery guy and then walks into his living room, where Veronica is sitting waiting for him. He sits down next to her and places the pizzas on the table.
VERONICA: I don't like you living here all on your own in this massive house.
Veronica moves to sit on Logan's lap and kisses his cheek.
LOGAN: Well you, as my girlfriend, are welcome to spend as much time here as you want keeping me company, my bedroom door is always open.
Veronica giggles and falls back onto the couch, her arm around Logan, bringing him down on top of her. He kisses her neck as she wraps her other arm around him.
LOGAN: Hey, what do you say we invite some people over here for an after party? You know for some extra company.
He kisses her neck again and rests his hand just below her breast.
VERONICA: After party? After what?
Logan knows what she's getting at but plays along to annoy her.
LOGAN: The Homecoming dance? The thing after the big game? Where I could become King, and get my very own Queen, which means you may have to become my mistress.
VERONICA: Oh.
She kisses him.
VERONICA: Tell me more of this thing you call "Homecoming."
LOGAN: Is Veronica Mars trying to get me to ask her to homecoming?
VERONICA: Well…
LOGAN: I never thought I'd see the day.
He returns to kissing her neck.
LOGAN: Of course I want you to go with me. All my other girlfriends turned me down.
Veronica does a mock pout.
VERONICA: Ha ha.
They sit up, Veronica still with both arms around his neck as she sits in his lap. Logan rubs her back.
VERONICA: Okay, I want an orchid wristlet, preferably in the fuchsia family and a Rolls Royce limo, because I am not being driven there in your yellow monstrosity.
Logan smiles and nods.
LOGAN: Anything for you Sugarpuss.
VERONICA: Thank you. Ooh, also could you try and get some Kane Software stationary from Duncan if you see him at school tomorrow. LOGAN: I'm not even gonna ask.
She pulls him back down on top of her and muffles another thank you against his mouth.
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Keith and Veronica are in the kitchen after just listening to the voicemail. There is a knock at the door. Keith gets up heavily and opens the door. It's Logan looking smooth and handsome in a suit.
KEITH: Honey, you have a gentleman caller. You got the emphasis on the gentleman part, right?
LOGAN: Yep.
Veronica walks out onto the porch to join Logan. She turns back to her father.
VERONICA: Don't wait up.
KEITH: Tell Wallace I'm pulling' for him.
LOGAN: Hm. Where's the love? I'm nominated too.
Keith and Veronica share a look.
LOGAN: Tough crowd.
VERONICA: Oh, come on. Rooting for you is like rooting' for the Yankees.
Veronica turns to go, pulling Logan with her. Keith, already heading back in, spots something on the counter.
KEITH: Hey! Do you want this, Veronica?
Veronica reappears at the door. He holds out the CD entitled "Homecoming Request."
KEITH: Your CD?
VERONICA: Um...
She ponders for a moment.
VERONICA: ...no.
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The Faders are playing live and are in the middle of "No Sleep Tonight."
The place is rocking. Jackie is wandering about, alone and dazed.
A man comes up from behind Jackie and takes her in his arms. She doesn't seem to know where she is and stumbles back into him. Veronica and Logan join the crowd dancing, giggling and having a great time. Logan spins Veronica and she comes out of it, jumping into his arms and they spin together. The mood changes as the band go into another song, "Whatever It Takes." Logan and Veronica are now dancing slow, up-close and personal.
LOGAN: Have I told you, you look stunning tonight?
VERONICA: Only about 10 times during the ride over. But you may continue.
Veronica smiles and they do a little dip to spin them around. They kiss passionately. Veronica glances across the dancers and sees Jackie clinging onto Duncan. She has her arms wrapped around his neck and appears to be trying to kiss him, but seems to be trying to push her off. Veronica freezes.
VERONICA: What does that bitch think she's doing?
Veronica and Logan race away, heading for them as the band plays on. Duncan is still trying to get Jackie off him and he has his arms flaying somewhat. They stumble as he walks them forward towards a table. Veronica marches up to them, furious.
VERONICA: Jackie?
Jackie still seems to be somewhat out of it. Veronica wrenches them apart, as Meg walks up.
VERONICA: Jackie!
MEG: What's going on?
She grabs Jackie by the arms to turn her to face her. Jackie's eyes are very glazed.
VERONICA: If you want to lock horns with me, duck and charge. But if you think I'm gonna let you break Wallace's heart for sport you have grossly underestimated my wrath.
JACKIE: God, Veronica. What is your problem? You really can't make up your mind, can you?
Jackie holds out her arms as she walks around Veronica, forcing her to turn towards the rest of the room to keep eye contact.
JACKIE: Just pick one of them, God! How many guys here do you expect to want only you?
VERONICA: This isn't about me. It's about Wallace … and Meg.
Over Jackie's shoulder, Veronica sees Wallace. He's disappointed and devastated. He turns and walks away. Veronica pulls Jackie aside to race after him. Meg just stands next to Duncan, not really knowing what happened. Logan tries to lighten the mood a bit.
LOGAN: So, who's coming to my after-party?
He then turns to go after Veronica, she reaches the other side of the room but there is no sign of Wallace. Logan comes up behind her. He holds her.
LOGAN: Hey. He'll be all right. He probably just needs some space.
She looks concerned but goes along with it and lets Logan lead her back, just as the King and Queen are being announced.
ANNOUNCER: And this years Homecoming King and Queen are: Duncan Kane and Meg Manning.
The crowd start cheering and whistling as Duncan and Meg, holding hands, make their way to the stage.
LOGAN: Aaw, doesn't that just warm your heart? And Wallace didn't even miss out on anything.
Veronica is still looking concerned and distant, so Logan moves behind her and puts his arms round her waist and starts nuzzling her neck, Veronica lets out a breath and leans back into him.
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