AN- Sorry to all of the readers. I sent the chapter to my beta a week ago, but sadly she was sick. So I just got it back the other day, and I didn't have a lot of time this weekend…what can I say the life of a college freshman. Anyways here is the next chapter. And a thanks to all of you who add alters and the story to your fav. Yall rock.

Mac's POV

'So, I have recently entered the Twilight zone…'

Veronica and I have become good friends, but then again we have things in common.

I never really saw myself befriending Neptune's Elite, especially not the Queen or King. And although, to most people it seems impossible, Lilly and Logan have become my friends too. They are both very cool people and don't care that I am not part of the 09er zip code.

That I can handle. Them I can talk to. Even feel comfortable with…

But- when Dick had approached me- I didn't know what to do or say.

Are you freakin' kidding me?! Richard 'Dick' Casablancas… The guy who I've been head over heels for these past two years… He approached me. Cindy 'Mac' Mackenzie. Of all the girls in Neptune. Of all his choices. He chose me!

He asked me to have lunch with him- And well the rest of his friends. At least, Veronica, Lilly, and Logan would be there.

And this is how I found myself at the precious 09er table.

"Hey Mac." Veronica smiles at me. "I would like to introduce you to Wallace. Wallace this is Mac." She motions to the guy sitting next to Lilly.

"Nice to meet you." He says.

'Thank God, there's another 02er at this table.'

"You too." I tell him. I turn to Lilly, "What exactly did you tell Dick for him to invite me over here?"

"Mmm…Italian." Veronica's reaches over and grabs a container in the middle of the table.

Lilly and I just laugh at Veronica's antics.

"What does it matter?" She replies, grabbing some food.

My stern look at her doesn't deter.

She takes a deep breath, "Fine. I already told you that I consider you one of my friends and I like to help my friends out when they have problems. And it just so happens that Dick falls under that same category." She shrugs her shoulders. "I asked Dick what he thought of you and he said you were 'hot.' So, I told him to pull his head out the ground and ask you out before I set you up with another hot guy."

I looked at her incredulously, "That's it?"

"Yup. He needs to get to know you, see the real you, that hot computer chick that lies within you." She says with a wink and hands me a container of food.

Dick turns to look at me a bit hesitant, "Umm… Mac, can I ask you a question?"

I smile at him shyly, "I'm not certain, but I pretty sure that that was in fact a question." 'Stupid, stupid, stupid Mac.' "Sorry- it's just- Sometimes I respond before-"I reply before I remember where I am, and who I'm talking to.

"Chill, its fine. I like that." He tells me and I blush a deeply turning bright red.

Both Veronica and Lilly smirk my way.

I try to avoid their gaze at us, "Um, what did you want to ask?"

"I was just wondering-"

He is rudely interrupted by Weevil, "My bitch." He walks over to Wallace. "I thought I told you to wait for me at the flag pole or wasn't that clear?"

"Leave him alone." Veronica cuts in before Logan or Dick get a chance to say anything.

Weevil turns to Veronica and just stares at her. "Sweetheart, the only time I care what a woman has to say is when she's riding my big old hog. And even then it's not so much as words just a bunch of ooh's and aah's." He tells her smirking.

"So, it's big huh?" Veronica asks innocently.

"Legendary."

"Well, let's see it then. I mean if it's as big as you say I'll be your girlfriend. We could go to prom together." Veronica says in a preppy valley girl voice. She turns to Logan, "Sorry babe, but if it's true, you and I wont work out because I can't seem to get enough." She deadpans.

Logan was trying so hard not to laugh and look solemn, "I understand."

"Well." Veronica raises an eyebrow at Weevil.

"Are you gonna let blondie talk to you like that." Another guy interrupts.

But before he can answer, "Leave. And I know you don't want me to get involved in this." Lilly looks at Weevil defiantly.

Weevil looks at her for a moment and steps back, "This isn't over."

"You promise." Veronica throws after his retreating form.

"Wow…intense." I say trying to break the silence.

"Yeah, well, it's over now so just forget about it." Lilly says sitting back down.

"How about a party this weekend to officially welcome Wallace to our group?" Logan starts bouncing up and down, much to the amusement of his girlfriend.

"Like you need an excuse for a party?" Veronica asks incredulously.

"Well not really, but it's a good excuse." He shrugs his shoulders, "You should be nicer or you won't be invited." He teases her.

"Like you could resist my head tilt and puppy dog eyes." She says kissing him.

I just shake my head at the two of them going back to my food.

"Are you going to go?" Dick asks out of the blue staring down at his food catching me off guard.

"…I don't know."

"Of course she's coming." Lilly and Veronica say in unison.

Lilly turns to me, "How else am I going to set you up with a totally hot guy." Lilly tries to get a reaction from Dick with her last comment.

Instead, he just gets up from the table without another word and goes straight to Shelley.

'What just happened?'

Veronica's POV

Urgh… I'm going to tazer him. He is one of my good friends and Logan's best friend, but seriously! If he doesn't pull his head out of hiss ass I'm going to beat the crap out of him.

It's obvious he has a thing for Mac. He had the perfect opportunity to do something about it right now and what does he do. He goes to that pariah.

Poor Mac she looks devastated.

"Mac?"

"I forgot- I have to go finish some work in the computer lab. I'll...uh...talk you guys later." Mac says as she gathers her stuff and walks away.

And it takes everything I have not to go after Dick and slap him. Well, that and the fact Logan is squeezing my hand giving me a knowing look.

"I'm going to killhim." I say frustrated. "What the hell is up with him?"

"Ronnie relax, I'm gonna go talk to him." Logan kisses my temple before going after him.

"I think I can still fix the mess he's made of my plan." Lilly says in a huff.

"I got an idea that will make Dick see what he's missing." Lilly tells me with an evil smirk on her face.

"Do tell, do tell." I say scooting closer.

"Well first we need to…"

Dick's POV

Ok. I know I must seem like the biggest jerk in the world and Mac didn't deserve that. But- Can you blame me? I mean we are nothing a like… She is smart and beautiful. And what am I? Just a stupid surfer. She deserves much better than that.

"Ow, what the hell dude?"

"I was just about to ask you the same question." Logan says standing in front of me. "You do know Ronnie wants to tazer you right now, don't you?"

"I kinda figured." I kick the lockers in front of me. "I just- Ugh, I don't know. I like her. I do, but-"

"But what?"

"We are so different-"

"Dick I swear if this about the fact that she doesn't have money, you won't only have to worry about Veronica because I'll kick your ass too."

"What?! No. It's not about money. I could careless about that." I look rub the back of the neck nervously. "Mac is smart, beautiful, and smart…What are we gonna talk about? As soon as she sees I'm not smart she's gonna get tired of me. Besides, you know I'm not too good with words… I'm just gonna look like a jackass. I'm not going to be able to stand the disappoint she's sure to get when she gets to know me more."

Logan pats me on the back, "She already likes you. She sees the guy you can be. Stop acting like such an ass or trust me she will get tired of that act and then you will be out of luck."

The bell rang signaling the end of lunch.

"I know. I'll figure something out…"

AN2- Also if you like this check out my new fanfic Second Chances…it is completely different 