AN- Sorry guys…I totally forgot that I hadn't post this chapter…it's been done for almost a week. Again sorry…I was writing the next chapter so you want have to wait long for that I just finished. Anyways thanks for all the reviews, alters, and adds to fav's…it means so much. And as always thanks to my English major…who I share a brain with
Disclaimer- Sadly I don't own Veronica Mars.
Chapter 2
The rest of the day was a blur for Veronica. Most people, having seen what went down at lunch, stayed away from her. Which was just fine with her. As the bell rang in her last class she gathered her stuff and made her way directly out to the parking lot.
"So I hear our little secrets out," Weevil says coming up behind Veronica and putting an arm around her.
"Yeah well, I needed to score some major rep points. I hope you don't mind." She replies trying to look innocent. And he can't help but laugh at her.
"I think I can manage." He said with a little laugh, "But seriously what happened? All Felix would say was that you ended up telling some rich white guy to go screw himself. I mean, I'm not complaining, but do I need to get involved?" He asks, always the big brother.
"I managed just fine thank you. Now can we go? We have to finish unpacking, and then I get to go look for a new car," Veronica adds cheekily. "What do you suggest? You know, for little old me."
"How about a broomstick," a voice calls out from behind them. Turning around they see none other than Logan Echolls. "Or how about-", He gets cut off by Weevil's fist.
"Oh you, stop. Don't you know flattery will get you nowhere?" Veronica says as she pulls Weevil off of him. "Look, sweetie, you might want to like stop like insulting me and my family because you end up like getting hurt," Veronica says in a valley girl voice. "Now leave," she says dead serious. Logan puts his hands up as he turns and storms off toward his car.
Veronica turns back to Weevil, about to start heading back out to the parking lot, when she sees Mac waving and running toward her. "Do you just want to ignore her?" Weevil asks, looking over at her.
"No. She was actually nice to me," Veronica replies while Mac makes her way toward the two.
"I'm so sorry!" is the first thing out of Mac's mouth as she comes up to Veronica and Weevil. "I know he's a jackass, but what can I say, he's my best friend." She says sheepishly, ashamed of what her friend said.
"Mac it's ok. I don't blame you. I have the habit of kinda rubbing people the wrong way." Veronica tells her with a laugh, as they head over to where Weevil is parked. "And I don't care what he said. Trust me he's not the first guy that I have had that effect on, and I bet he won't be the last."
"Still he was over the line, and I want to make it up to you. Come over to my house tomorrow after school. Some of my friends are going to be over there and we are just going to hang out and watch some movies, and of course pig out with junk food." Mac says as she turns and faces the two.
"Um, Mac do you think-"
"Don't worry. No guys aloud. It's just going to be us girls. And none of them share Logan's....view on life. Trust me." Mac tells her. "Please come over," she pleads with puppy dog eyes.
"Fine. But on one condition. You must have ice cream." Veronica tells her with a smile. "It's a deal breaker."
"I think I can manage." Mac replies with a smile as she walks over to her green VW bug. "I'll see you at lunch tomorrow?" She asks hopefully.
"Yeah. Ok" Veronica finally relents. Mac smiles at her as she gets into her car and drives off with a wave.
"So you're really going to eat with them again?" Weevil asks as he helps Veronica onto his motorcycle.
"Yes. You know me- all about second chances." She says sliding up to the front of the bike. "Plus you know what they say, keep your friends close and your enemies closer," she adds with and evil smirk, "And I'm driving home. So it's the back for you, buddy."
"Just try not to kill us. I have a lot to do tomorrow." Weevil says with a chuckle as he climbs on the back of the bike, "Oh, and try not to hit anybody."
"I'll do my best."
LoVeMaDiLoVE
The next day was uneventful for Veronica. Hoping to keep it that way, she made her way timidly to the table where Mac and her friends sat.
"Hey Veronica. I'm glad you decided to come." Mac says making a space for her, "Since things kinda got off on a…bad note yesterday I didn't get a chance to introduce you to everyone." Turning to the table she continues, "Everyone this is Veronica. Veronica this is everyone- Meg, you remember Dick, Wallace, Cassidy, Casey, Lilly, Luke, and you know Logan." She motions to everyone as they wave at Veronica. She smiles back and tries to remember everyone's name.
"Hey. I'm Casey." They guy on the other side of Mac says as he shakes her hand, "So you're new, huh? Where are you from?"
"Yeah, why did you move here?"
"How are you related to Weevil?"
Everyone starts to ask all at once. "Guys chill, you're going to scare her away. And stop asking her shit, if she wanted us to know she would tell us." Mac says trying to stop the interrogation that had started.
"No, its fine I don't mind. I from back east, Maine more specifically. I moved here because my parents left on an extended business trip that is going to take a year or two. They gave me a choice, go with them to Europe or move here with my Aunt. Obviously I chose here. And Weevs and I are cousins; his dad and my mom are, were, brother and sister." Veronica tells them as she takes out her lunch.
"And what kinda of business do mommy and daddy dearest do exactly?" Logan asks with a smirk.
"Oh, that would be none of your damn business business." Veronica replies glaring back at him.
"So…how do you like Neptune so far? Have you been to California before?" Mac asks trying to break the uncomfortable silence.
"Neptune's not so bad. A hell of a lot better than going to another country with people I don't know." Veronica says taking a bite out of her apple, "And yeah I've been to California before. I spent a month every summer down here in Neptune visiting Aunt Rose, Weevs, Noelia, and Chris ever since elementary school. So I know my way around, which helps."
"Um…who are Noelia and Chris?" Meg asks shyly.
"Oh. They're…they're Weevil's little brother and sister. They are the only family I have other than my parents." She says looking down at her hands, "So enough about me, please. Tell me about what all there is to do here in the lovely Neptune."
"Well there is the surfing, which is like, duh, awesome" Dick replies in true surfer tone.
"But for those of us that don't, the beach is still a good choice." Mac says pulling out her laptop, "And of course these guys are the local party planners. There is never a weekend that goes by without one of them having some huge bash." She says rolling her eyes as all the guys trade high fives.
"Speaking of which, this week is my turn. And I would be honored if you would come." Luke says as he moves closer to her, handing her a flyer.
"Yeah not much of a partier anymore, but thanks."
"But you have to. I mean it's the best part of this crap town. Come on, just give it a try." Lilly says as she settles into Luke's lap. "Besides, there are always cute guys. And a girl like you, yeah you will for sure grab the attention of someone."
"I guess I can afford to come to one." Veronica says with a smile taking the flyer.
"Excellent choice. You're coming this afternoon, right?" Lilly asks stealing food from Mac.
"Yeah." She replies and sees Felix coming towards the table.
"Hey, V. Weevs just left, he had to go take care of something. He wanted to make sure I would be here to take you home, kay?" He says once he reaches her.
"Actually Felix, I'm hanging out with Mac and some friends after school, but thanks anyway. That is if I can get a ride back to the house," she says looking at Mac. All the girls laugh.
"Of course, don't worry about it," Mac replies.
Veronica smiles. "Don't forget that you have to come with me and Weevs to go shopping for my car." Veronica adds as Felix starts to walk away.
"Chicha I could never forget. You wanted a bike right?" He asks with a laugh as he heads to the PCH-er table.
"Yeah, no." She said dead panned.
"Wow. You have some interesting friends." Lilly says a little confused by the interaction between the two.
"What can I say; I have a thing for bad boys." Veronica says with a laugh.
"Bad boys, huh?" Logan asks with a smirk as he turned his attention away from Wallace and look over towards Veronica.
"Yeah. Jealous?" Veronica replies with a glare before turning back to Lilly and Mac. "So what exactly are we doing tonight? Mind you I can't get arrested."
"Aww, damn and here I was thinking we could rob a liquor store." Mac says with a smile. "Oh well, I guess we will just have to settle with renting a movie and take out. But we have to agree on the movie, I'm not going through another Easy Rider incident."
"Oh, I love Easy Rider. It's like the best movie ever." Veronica says taking a sip of her water.
"Wait, you like Easy Rider?" Logan asks incredulously .
"Yeah, do you have a problem with that too?"
"No, no it just that's kinda my favorite movie. I guess I just didn't have you pegged as a Peter Fonda kind of girl." He replies looking confused.
"You have no idea what kind of girl I am."
As the bell rings Veronica grabs her bag, "I'll see you later Mac," she says as Lilly and Meg walk her to her next class.
"See I told you, she's perfect for you." Mac says to Logan as they walk to Calculus.
"Yeah, it's just too bad that her mouth seems to get in the way." He replies with a smirk.
"Oh you know you love that she doesn't take any of your crap."
As the duo heads into class, Mac looks back over her shoulder and catches Logan sending a leering glance in Veronica's direction. When he turns back around Mac gives him a knowing smile.
LoVeMaDiLoVe
Later that night Veronica found herself having fun despite herself. They had just finished eating the pizza and ice cream and were taking their plates to the kitchen.
"Ok, now that we have done the whole movie thing, time to have some real fun." Lilly says as an evil grin appeared on her face. "How about truth or dare?"
"Lilly!" Mac and Meg whine in unison as they settle back onto the couches. "There is no way we are playing that." Mac continues.
"Mac, we are going to play it, and you are going to love it. Plus we all need to get to know Veronica and she needs to get know us."
"I'm actually cool if we don't play." Veronica says trying to get out of the situation.
"Too bad, we are playing. So here are the rules: you pick one, if you tell the truth or do the dare you're off the hook. But if you don't then you must drink." Lilly says pulling out a bottle of vodka from behind the pillow.
"Fine, whatever but what we say stays here, like always." Mac relented throwing a pointed look to Lilly.
"Ok, ok, I swear I won't say anything." Lilly says oh so sweetly. "Mac you're first. Truth or dare?"
"Truth Lil."
"Ok, other than Dick what guy would you date out of our group?"
"I really don't know. Logan is like my brother, Luke is all about you, Casey is all about Meg, Cassidy is Dick's little brother so, yeah, weird. So by process of elimination I guess Wallace." Mac says then turns to Meg. "Miss Manning, truth or dare?"
"Dare, I guess." Meg replies timidly.
"Hmmm. Oh I got a good one. Tomorrow at lunch you have to walk up to Case and give him a lap dance, to a song of my choosing." Mac tells her with a wink.
"Yeah, I think that I'll take that drink. But thanks." Meg says reaching for the bottle and taking a sip.
"No fun." Lilly tells her pouting. "Ok Meg you're turn, who is going to be your victim?"
"Lilly." Meg says in a sing song voice. "Truth or dare?"
"Dare, duh."
"Ok well you Miss Kane, I dare you to you go call the ice queen and ask her if she can send out the diver to pick you up from the Seventh Veil." Mac bursts out laughing as Lilly starts to get her cell out of her purse.
"What's the Seventh Veil? And who is the ice queen?" Veronica asks confused about what the dare part is about.
"It's the local strip club here in Neptune." Meg says grabbing some popcorn.
"And the ice queen is the bitch I call mother." Lilly says with evil smile as she starts dialing. "Don't know why I never thought of this before. Color me impressed, Meg." The phone starts to ring. "Hello? Celeste?"
"Yeah, yeah, I know you're my mother and I need to learn to show respect. Mother I need a favor."
"Could you get your diver to come and pick me up?"
"Not that far, I'm at the Seventh Veil," Lilly tells her and then hangs the phone up. "Done. Now it's my turn. Who should I choose?" She says as she turns back to the other girls. "Ok I'll spare Veronica Mars here a little more time… Mac, truth or dare?"
"Dare, bring it Kane."
"Oh I always bring it," Lilly says with a smile. "Ok your dare is to call up Dickie, and tell him that we are all in our underwear and having a pillow fight."
"Fine, that's not even the worst thing you've told them." Mac replies as she picks up her phone.
"Mac, please you know me better than that. Of course there is more. For every five minutes that the guys don't show up, and I mean all the guys, you have to do a shot." Lilly adds with an evil laugh.
"Ok." Mac calls Dick, and before she can even finish the line goes dead.
"This should be interesting." Meg says coming to sit next to Veronica.
"Yeah, can't wait."
'Ok, Mars, time for your game face.'
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