A/N: Hey everyone. Just to answer a few quick things. I have posted this somewhere else (The LoVe Shack in forums or whatever)…so it might sound familiar to some of you. I've only gotten to chapter 3 there so yea…it's not even close to being finished. I just decided to start posting here for people who well, read here. Lol Here's Chapter 2 and I hope you enjoy. Thanks to everyone who reviewed! I loved your thoughts! It really meant a lot to get some feedback on it and to see that people are actually reading! Haha… Again, thanks and hopefully you'll review on this chapter too. :)

CHAPTER 2

NEPTUNE HIGH HALLWAY
Veronica was just about to open her locker after lunch when Wallace ran up to her looking slightly out of breath.

"Veronica, look I know we haven't known each other that long…but you gotta help me." He said.

"Why, what's wrong?" Veronica asked, curiosity getting the best of her.

"Weevil-the guy who taped me to the flagpole is looking for me, and he's not happy. The only reason I know is because I got put on office aid and heard some kids talking about it outside of the office saying how that leader of the PCHers is looking for that kid who got taped to the flagpole." He said.

"Wallace, I don't know what you want me to do. I mean, sure I can do PI stuff, but I'm more of the beauty and brains, hardly the brawn you're going to need." She said with a concerned face, finishing it with a light laugh.

"Yea, I know I was just going to ask if you could-"Wallace stopping mid sentence as the color began draining out of his face.

"My bitch." Weevil said walking up to them with his boys trailing behind, "I don't recall cutting you down from that good ol' flagpole, so imagine my surprise when I go back to check on a certain somebody to find that they're gone. Care to explain?"

"Leave him alone." Veronica said.

"Well, what do we have here…Veronica Mars." Weevil said turning his attention to her. "The only time I care what a woman's gotta say is when she's ridin' my big ol' hog."

"So it's big huh?" she questioned.

"Legendary." Weevil stated sticking his chin up.

Logan turns the corner to the hallway where Veronica, Wallace, Weevil and the rest of the PCHers are. He watches as it all goes down and gets there just in time to hear Veronica start talking.

"Well let's see it then. If it's as big as you say I'll be your girlfriend." When Weevil's eyes widen, Veronica smirks and says with mock excitement and a gasp, "We can go to prom together!" Weevil remains silent.

"What's seems to be the problem? I haven't got all day, vato." She says.

One of the PCHers spoke up and said "Yo, Weevil, you gonna let blondie here talk to you like that?"

"Seems like your buddy wants to see it too." Veronica said.

The same PCHer said, "Aw, hell I'll show you mine." Logan looked from the PCHer to Weevil to Veronica then back to the PCHer when he started to unbuckle his pants.

Just when he was about to intercede, vice principal Clemmons walked up to them and said, "What's going on here?" The PCHers just walked away, but Weevil cast once last glance at Veronica and Weevil and shook his head while he walked down the hallway.

"Why does trouble seem to follow you around Miss Mars?" Clemmons said and walked away.

Logan smirked and shook his head. He walked up to Veronica who was talking to Wallace.

"Ronnie, I didn't see you at lunch. I was a little disappointed." Logan said and smirked.

"Logan, you're my lab partner, not my keeper." Veronica said teasingly.

"Oh, so I shouldn't be concerned when the local hoodlums are offering to strip for you, you know show you the goods?" Logan said raising his eyebrow.

"No, but it's not everyday that I get the offer. Actually according to my reputation I'll show you my goods for money. Or wait, what is it this week? I think I remember hearing I did the football team before school this morning. I guess I'm getting a head start on the school year." She snapped her fingers "so that's why I was late for class."

"So are you going to introduce me to your friend, Veronica?" Logan said gesturing towards Wallace.

"Logan Echolls, this is Wallace Fennel…Wallace Fennel, Logan Echolls." Veronica said.

"Logan Echolls? As in Aaron and Lynn Echolls' son? Wallace said a little star struck.

Veronica rolled her eyes and Logan just nodded.

Wallace said, "Well nice to meet you Logan." and then turned back to Veronica saying, "And Veronica-No I'm pretty sure you were late because you saved me from having pictures of me taped naked to the flagpole posted on the internet. Oh, and keeping a motorcycle gang from kicking my ass."

"Well, we all have our versions of what actually happened." Veronica said with a smile, but the look in her eyes showed betrayal, hurt and anger.

The bell rang effectively ending their conversation as students began filling the hallway and heading to their next class.

"Sorry guys, gotta go to Journalism." Veronica said.

Logan turned to Veronica and said, "Wait, you have Journalism this period?" At Veronica's nod, he continued, "so do I. Mind showing me where it is so I'm not, you know, late and wandering aimlessly around Neptune High?"

Veronica chuckled and said, "Sure, no problem. See you later Wallace."

She walked down the hallway with Logan next to her. People were already pointing and whispering so Veronica turned to Logan right before they got to the Journalism room and said, "Logan, it's like I said before…your crowd and I don't mesh, and I've got quite the reputation so maybe it's best if we don't hang out. I know you're my lab partner but you don't have to pretend to be nice to me. It's fine, really. I mean people are probably already telling you to stay away from me and stuff like that. I don't care what they say, but you might want to steer clear of me if you don't want to ruin your rep." Veronica said.

"Yeah, I've heard what people say about you, and well it's a good thing I don't listen to gossip, and I sure as hell don't do what other people tell me to do. I have a fucking mother for that, and there's also this thing in my head called a brain…you may have heard of it." Logan said with a light chuckle. "Look, I know it's only my first day but so far you haven't tried to sell yourself to me for sex, or offer to go down on me in the hallway, or anything. I of all people should know not to believe what everyone tells you. I mean, I did live in LA and I wasn't born yesterday. I could care less about my fucking reputation. People are gonna think what they wanna think. Why waste time dwelling on it?" Logan said.

Veronica just stared at Logan and searched his eyes for his sincerity, and there it was. 'Logan fucking Echolls is actually being sincere and honest. Am I in some alternate reality or something?' Veronica thought.

Just when she was about to say something the bell rang and she looked away. They hurried into the class.

"Okay everyone! Please take your seats so I can just fill you in on what's expected here at the Navigator. Ms. Dent said.

As Ms. Dent was filling the class in, Veronica couldn't help but notice the glances she was receiving from Logan. Finally, she caught Logan's glance, and was surprised when he didn't look away. He smiled a little and she returned it. They just sat like that until they were taken out of their stare by Ms. Dent's voice.

"…and Logan and Veronica will be covering the Bodie Chang surf competition." They snapped back to reality and looked at Ms. Dent. "I expect all of these assignments to be finished and on my desk by Thursday morning. Now get to work everyone!" she finished.

Logan looked at Veronica and she shrugged her shoulders. Ms. Dent went over to them and said "Do either of you have a problem with going to Gold Coast tomorrow after school to cover the story? It's from about 4:00-4:30 or 5. Mr. and Mrs. Chang will pick you up at around 3:30 in the school parking lot."

Veronica cut in, "I can drive."

Ms. Dent looked please and said, "Great. Can you give Logan a ride then since he might not know where it is since he just moved here?"

Logan looked at Veronica and she nodded. "Yeah, sure no problem."

"Okay then, looks like some students need my attention. Good luck." Ms. Dent said before she walked over to the group of students.

"Looks like you're stuck with me for tomorrow afternoon Ronnie. Maybe we could go to dinner afterwards? My treat. Wherever, just no seafood…I'm allergic to shellfish." He added with a chuckle.

"Uh…" Veronica said.

...TBC

So what will Veronica say? ...Cliffhanger, I know, but it seemed liked a good place to stop! haha

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