I got to finish part 2 sooner than expected so I thought I'd put it up. Thanks to everyone who read, and all of you reviewers are pure delight! I noticed a lot of people read but didn't review, I'd really like your opinions on the story! Even if there's problems. Especially if there's problems actually, cause I'd really like to know what I can work on and stuff.
Anyway, here's part 2...hope you enjoy it. It's still fluff and not a lot of substance, but I promise that I'm getting there. This part just sort of wrote itself, and I felt I needed to cut it off before I delved deeper into the story.
Disclaimer: I still own nothing. I just borrowed Rob Thomas's creation.
The morning proved to be incredibly boring after Journalism. The rest of class had gone by uneventful, with Veronica eventually walking off with who I learned was Lilly Kane, daughter of computer software mogul Jake Kane. On the upside Veronica did say bye when she left. But after that I was subjected to the torture of pre-calculus. Why pre-calculus? I mean why don't they have us just jump right in? And who says I even want to take calculus anyway…and if I don't want to take calculus then why do I need to take a class which is supposed to prepare me for it? It's useless…and just another opportunity for adults to enforce their power over us.
Anyway, after pre-calculus I sat through a ridiculously boring lecture by Mrs. Murphy on reasons behind Alan's actions in the play Equus. Seriously, I read the play in like seventh grade, why are they just reading it now as juniors in high school? I truthfully can say though, that the lecture took a few years off of my life. I could've died of boredom in there. And just at the moment I thought I was going to the bell went off signaling lunch.
The worst part of the day as a new student? By far it's finding a place to sit at lunch. I mean it's not like I've talked to anyone besides Veronica. And I'm sure she's just dying to see me walking over to her with her friends at lunch. But hey, I guess I can just do the awkward new kid thing. Luckily I don't have to struggle with the lunch line. I've got an apple, and that'll tide me over until I can get home and have the cook make me something.
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I walk outside to the quad. This morning it was common ground for kids to be finishing up homework or discussing the happenings of the weekend. Now it's been transformed into the lunch area. And like most high schools it's obvious what groups of people fall where. There are the jocks, front and center for everyone to see. Not the best tables, but at least everyone knows they're there. Then you've got your nerds, geeks, on down to the loners. And off near the parking lot? Your stoners in one corner, and in the other, what seems to be a…bike gang? Seriously? I mean the guys over there are seriously decked out, black leather, tattoos. It's crazy!
As I scan the quad my eyes just happen to fall on the area that has obviously been dubbed solely for the princes and princesses of Neptune High, they're the one's who have dad's who make millions a day. They must be the social elite. Though I must say, I'm a little surprised to see a certain blond heading their way. I start to head in her direction, hoping to cut her off before the gets to the table. I bet all of those guys are drooling at the site of her. My guess is none of them know she's an awesome photographer.
"Veronica! Hey Veronica, wait up!" I jog over once she turns and notices me.
"Hey Logan. Um, how were your first classes?" She's got this little wrinkle in her forehead 'cause of the way she's looking at me. Seriously, this girl has about a million expressions up her sleeve. This one is something along the lines of 'is there a reason why you yelled my name across the entire quad.' Man…this girl really is something!
"So I was wondering…since I'm new and all…umm…is there any…" Damn it! I'm Logan Echolls. I'm not supposed to be stuttering and stuff. And clearly she's amused by my inability to speak.
"Let me guess. You need a place to sit? Saw me walking towards the Neptune High royalty and wanted to know if I could get you an in?" And then that amusement is gone in a flash. I sense some hostility; her tone's got a defensive edge to it.
"No not at all! I wanted to know if you wanted to eat lunch together or something. I mean, you are the only one so far today who doesn't seem to care who my dad is…and it's…"
"Something you wanna change? Hoping I'll start fawning over you? Sorry, if you want someone to start worshipping the ground you walk on then you're better off with Madison Sinclair." Damn, damn, damn. Why is this girl so difficult? All I want to do is eat lunch with her, and she's babbling on about some Madison Sinclair girl.
"That's not what I meant. It's refreshing. You're the first person who's talked to me all day. And you're one of the only ones who hasn't given me the special 'Logan Echolls' treatment. Trust me; I don't want to change that!" Maybe being honest is what it takes with this girl. No beating around the bush.
She lets out a little huff "Fine, come on over. I'll introduce you to everyone." She began to walk in front of me and I had to quickly catch up to her.
"Veronica, I really didn't ask so that you would introduce me to your friends. I'm not using you." I really don't want her to think that. Seriously, I want to be friends with her.
"Okay, that's fine. But that still doesn't change the fact that I've eaten with the same people ever since Lilly and I became best friends when we were younger." And with that she takes her seat, dropping onto the yellow bench and making space for me to sit next to her. It's hard for me to focus on the names of everyone else; my mind is solely stuck on the fact that her barely covered thigh is right next to my jean clad thigh due to the overcrowded table.
"Move everyone! Lilly Kane is here!" And once again my thoughts were torn from Veronica to look at the loud blonde from earlier, the infamous Lilly Kane. Seriously, besides the looks I didn't really understand what all the guys in this school seemed to see in her. All I've heard all morning was the guys raving about her. When you're the new kid it's pretty easy to overhear gossip 'cause you're in the back of the room and no one really notices you. Seriously, her name was the only thing that left guys mouths. But it appears to me that all she is, is something nice to look at. I mean I don't know her…but I've met plenty of girls like her. They're all the same, they think they're great and they think every guy wants them. The truth behind the matter is most guys do, but only 'cause they want to get in bed with them.
It seems like she actually owns the school though, 'cause the moment she opens her mouth and announces her arrival almost every guy moves to make space for her. Even some of the girls move. But the only seat she even considers and option is on the other side of Veronica. I just hope that lunch goes better than Journalism did, I'd really like to talk to Veronica.
"Oh my…Logan Echolls, you totally joined us! That's like SO awesome. So I'm guessing the guys brought you over?" She look she gives me reminds me of one time when Dad took the family to Africa where he was filming a movie. He sent us on a safari while he was busy shooting. It was the only time we ever went with Dad. But on the safari I saw the lions stalking antelope, sizing up their prey. Seriously, it looks like Lilly is sizing me up, getting ready to pounce.
"Actually I wanted to sit with Veronica. She brought me over here when I asked." And with that I cause Lilly to deflate, then look over at Veronica. Maybe my comment wasn't the smartest, 'cause Veronica looks like she's trying to shrink and hide from Lilly's future interrogation.
"Veronica Mars! You are holding out on me! We need to speak this instant!" She tries to grab Veronica's arm, but this time I'm not gunna loose the opportunity to talk to her.
"Umm Lilly, if you don't mind I'd really like her to stay, she's kind of giving me the lowdown on Ne…"
"Like oh my gawd, whatever. Fine, you two can hang out and I'll just like go sit with Dick and Luke!" And with a simple wave over at the guys the both starred and started drooling. Seriously, they fawn over Lilly and I bet they don't even notice Veronica, who by the way is shooting daggers at me.
"What?"
"You really shouldn't have said that. Lilly's gunna chew my ear off about it now. And she won't be happy that Logan Echolls went against her after just moving here. I should have known she wouldn't want me bringing you over here." She looks annoyed, or frustrated. I can't tell which. But I know for a fact it isn't about what I said. I'm pretty sure it's about what Lilly said, or did or something.
I watch as Veronica tries to hide looks over at Lilly. It's like she wants to go against the reigning queen, but at the same time she doesn't want to loose her friend. I don't want to ruin anything, Veronica just seems cool. Not to mention…she's hot. I mean seriously HOT. But now she's gone silent, refusing to even talk to me. When the bell finally rings I stand and wait for her to follow suit.
"So I have science with Mr. Wu, do you think you could show me the way? Or do you have to get to class?"
She looks up at me at first, unsure of how to answer I'm guessing. "You know that stalking is illegal right? Even if I know you're there…if you're following me around and stuff it's still stalking. If things get worse I may need to take up the issue with my dad. And trust me; the Sheriff doesn't take stalking lightly! Especially when it's about his daughter." She turns and walks away and I once again have to jog to catch up with her. For someone so small she sure moves fast!
Before I can get up next to her I start talking, "I'm not stalking…I just um...don't know where I'm going. And did you say you're the sheriff's daughter? Man that's gotta suck!"
"It doesn't suck. It's me and my dad, and he loves his job, so I'm happy for him. I mean ever since Mom…" Uh oh, I think we've hit a nerve, cause all of a sudden her face goes stone cold, then she covers it up with a smirk and turns her head towards me. "Alright, let's get to Wu, he hates when students are late. And I've already been late a few too many times this year."
"Wait so you have his class now too? Cool…I won't be alone in that class." So I guess we're steering clear of the "Mom" talk. Works for me. I'm sure the town knows what my mom did a few months ago, but that doesn't mean I wanna talk about it. So if she doesn't want to talk about it then we won't. At least not yet.
To be continued...
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