AN-So thanks sooooo much for all the story alerts, fav story, and reviews, they make me happy and want to keep going. I will try and update like this, every like four to five days. Also I would like to say a HUGE thanks to my English major, you rock.
Disclaimer- I do not own Veronica Mars, but the idea for the story all mine
Chapter 3
It took less than 20 minutes for all the guys to get there, so Mac only had a couple shots. Dick was the first one to arrive; Casey and Logan were the last. Each had a sad look on their face when the girls answered the door fully dressed.
"And here I thought I was coming to ruin a slumber party." Logan says with mock disappointment as he walks into Mac's living room.
"What can I say? You missed the pillow fight by a minute. It's a shame too, all of us all covered in feathers and in our underwear." Lilly says with an evil smile knowing the effect of what she said would have on the boys. "But you are just in time for a game of 'I've never'."
"Ok." Dick replies excitedly, fixing drinks for everyone. "I'll go first. I've never…" An evil smirk appeared on his face as he finished, "Kissed a guy".
"Low blow," Mac says as she and the other girls take a drink. "Fine, babe, if you want to play it like that. I've never kissed a girl." She says with a sweet smile as all the guys take a drink. Not surprising anyone Lilly also takes a huge chug of hers, but so does Veronica, which earns a questioning looks from everyone.
"Wow, I must say, Veronica you have seriously risen in my book. Do tell what merited this little drink please." Lilly says from her place in Luke's lap.
"There's really nothing to tell. My best friend's boyfriend back in Maine dared her to kiss anyone in the limo the night of homecoming. But there were only four of us in the limo- me, her, her boyfriend, and my date, her older brother. I was sitting next to her boyfriend, so he thought that she was going kiss him, but she had other ideas and ended up climbing over him and kissing me." Veronica replies as if it were nothing.
"Now that is something I would have loved to seen." Dick says with a goofy grin on his face, earning an elbow to the stomach from his girlfriend. "What, come one you know that would be hot!"
"Whatever." Mac says with an eye roll, "Whose turn now?"
"I'll go." Logan says as he sits down across from Mac and Dick, "I've never had a white Christmas." He smirks as he raises his glass to Veronica, who is the only one to drink.
"My turn. I've never suggested that someone uses a broom as a means of transportation." Veronica says as she looks pointedly at Logan, who just raises his glass before taking a drink.
"I've never lived in Maine." Logan counters.
"I've never been an asshole." Veronica says.
"Ok enough of that. How about we try another means to entertain ourselves." Mac says stepping in between the two. "Oh, I've got an idea how about we show Veronica the beach at sunset."
"Yeah, sounds fun." Meg and Lilly say getting up heading towards Mac and Veronica. "We'll meet you guys there." Lilly says as she drags the other girls up the stairs. "But um, I suggest someone else drive!" Lilly says laughing.
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When they arrived on the beautiful beach the earlier tension seemed to be momentarily forgotten as they all had fun. They had been there for almost two hours running around in the waves and lounging on the beach when they decided it was time to head home.
"So who's riding with who?" Casey asks as they reach the parking lot. "I can take Meg home."
"I'd rather not go to my house tonight. Whose place can I crash?" Lilly asks hanging from Luke's neck.
"I would say you could stay with me, but you know my parents, plus it's a school night." Meg tells her as her and Casey make their way to his car. "We'll see you guys later."
"Come on Lils, you can stay with me, but we have to take Veronica home first." Mac says as she starts heading over to her car.
"Actually, I'm good. I'll just get Weevil to come and get me but thanks." Veronica replies a little panicked, still not ready for people to know where she lives and that she has money.
"Why, Andie, are you afraid of people seeing where you live?" Logan asks smugly. (see an at the bottom of the page)
'You have no idea.' But all she says is "Sorry, not impressed by your knowledge of John Hughes 80s pop culture. Bite me."
"I'm not quite that desperate, but thanks." He laughs getting into his car with Dick and driving off before she can say anything.
"Uh. I really really hate him."
"Trust me; we all do at some point. But he isn't so bad once you get to know him." Mac tells her as the three of them climb into her car. Veronica gives her a look as to disagree. "Ok. He still is pretty bad, but you learn to love him."
"So V, where do you live?" Lilly asks joining the conversation.
"V?"
"Your name is too long. So it's V. Now, where do you live?"
"Um, I'll just tell you when to turn."
Mac and Lilly share a questioning look, but let it go.
Twenty minutes later they are deep into the 09er zip when Veronica tells them to pull into a driveway and tells Mac the code to get in the gate.
"Wow, you live here?" Lilly states in a weird half question-half statement.
"Kinda." Veronica says looking anywhere but the other to girls in the car.
"Wait, I thought you said you lived with Weevil."
"I did. I do. We live here."
"But how?" Mac asks after she finally stops starring at the huge house.
"My mom and dad bought the place."
"Ok what do your parents do? I mean this is like the biggest house in Neptune." Mac asks flabbergasted.
"Actually if you want to get technical, it's the second biggest. My parents tried to get the people that lived in the biggest to sell, but they said no." Veronica says uncomfortable.
"Wait that was you? I mean your family? My parents were talking about someone making them an offer on the house, and they almost took it. That was a lot of money your parents were offering." Lilly says in awe.
"Yeah, that was them. Sorry about all that, they just want me to be safe. And to them that means the biggest house with the most security."
"But you still haven't answered the question. What do your parents do?" Mac asks still trying to figure out who this girl was.
"Theymayownarecordingcompanyandabunchofradiostations." Veronica says to a rush.
"What?" Lilly and Mac ask in unison.
"I said they may own a recording company…and about 50 radio stations." Veronica repeats biting her lip.
"Wait like radio radio stations. Or like college, public broadcasting radio stations?" Lilly asks.
Not answering Veronica pushes a pre-set on Mac's radio, turning it to a hit station. "Like this station." She says pointing to the radio.
"Wow." Is all that comes from both Mac and Lilly.
"Yeah. Please you guys can't tell anybody. I don't want people to know." Veronica begs.
"Chill. If you don't want us to tell people we won't. Right Lilly?" Mac says turning to her friend. "Right, Lilly?" She says again when the other girl doesn't respond.
"Sorry, yeah, sure whatever. But why don't you want people to know? I mean it's not like having a rich family is usual around here."
"It's just… the only thing that people back home ever saw me as was the money. Everyone knew about my parents and everything, but coming here I can find out if people like me, or what I can buy them." Veronica says.
"We get that. And you don't have to worry, your secret is safe with us." Lilly tells her with a smile.
"Thanks. I should be going. Thanks for the ride; I'll see you at lunch tomorrow." And with that Veronica makes her way into the house.
'Two days down…about 300 more to go until you graduate.'
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The next couple days were pretty uneventful for Veronica. She wasn't really concentrating on anything but the fact that today was her birthday. Seventeen. Not that biggest of milestones, but still, a girl only gets a birthday once a year. She woke up early hoping to get a call from her parents before she had to head off to school.
"Have my parents called yet?" She asks Weevil after all the 'Happy Birthdays' at breakfast.
"No, not yet. But it's still early. And with the time change and everything, I'm sure they'll call when we get home from school." He tells her as the head out the door.
"Yeah, I'm not worried."
By lunch Veronica still hadn't heard anything from her parents. She was starting to get a little nervous and checked her phone practically every ten minutes. Yeah it was still early here, but they were hours ahead. Veronica was so deep in thought about her parents that she didn't hear when Weevil called her name.
"Yo! V, where did you go?"
"Oh, sorry, just thinking."
"It's ok, I was just asking where you want me to take you for your birthday dinner tonight." Weevil tells her as they make there way out the doors that lead to the quad.
"Shh…I don't want people to know it's my birthday. All I want is a small dinner with the family, a call from my parents, and a double chocolate cake. The last one is possibly the most important." She thinks for a minute then adds,"Oh and you can't forget the pony."
"I'll get right on that." Weevil smirks as they walk over towards the table full of PCHers. "You do know that Felix is going to try and make a big deal, right?"
"Happy Birthday Chicha!!" Felix yells at her as soon as they are close enough to hear. He runs up and wraps his arms around her.
"Thanks Felix. But like I told Weevs, I don't want to make a big deal. So just forget about it for now. But don't forget you are coming with us to dinner." She says to him before making her way over to the table with her friends.
"Hey V, what was all the hugging about?" Lilly asks with a head nod towards Felix and
Weevil as Veronica sits down.
"Just saying hello." Veronica lies, "So what time is the party tomorrow?"
"It starts at eight, so that means we'll show up about nine, nine thirty."
"Ok sounds good. Mac, I'm still riding with you right?" Veronica asks as she turns to her blue hair friend.
"Yep! You, me, and Lilly." Mac says distracted. "Oh, um, did you want to go shopping with us after school?"
"We're going to find the perfect party outfit." Lilly tells her.
"Sorry I can't. I have a family dinner I have to go to."
"Bummer." Lilly says as she takes a bit of the Chinese food, they ordered. "You must come with next time, and I won't take no for an answer."
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Veronica had managed to make it the whole day without anyone finding out it was her birthday, much to her relief. After school Weevil and Felix took Veronica to finally get her car.
"So what are you thinking about, V? Lexus, BMW, Porsche?" Weevil asks as they enter the car dealership.
"I really don't know, what do you guys think? Which one of these screams Veronica Mars?" She asks channeling Vanna White and motioning to the show room full of cars.
"I say this little red Lexus over here is just calling your name." Felix says walking over to the car, running a hand over the body.
"Yeah that's good." Veronica says not really interested.
"Hey, Veronica what's wrong? You were all excited about this the other day." Weevil says a little worried about how her mood switched.
"It's nothing really." She tells him. He just gives her a look telling her she can't get away with lying to him. Veronica sighs. "Fine. It's just being here, buying a car, reminds me of why I'm here in California. I mean my parents find it more important to go and expand their business then to be with me." She says as tears start to gather in her eyes. "And now I'm that whiny, rich girl that I hate. Great."
"Veronica you know that your parents love you. They're doing all this for you; they want you to have all the stuff they didn't growing up. They wish they could be here with you," Weevil comforts her.
"Yeah I know. It's just hard sometimes. It's not like they were always around back home, but it was better than a few text messages. And then today being my birthday, and still not having a call. Everything is just so… ugh." Veronica says reining in her emotions. "Ok, let's buy one of these beauties." She looks over and laughs at Felix as he pretends he's driving the Lexus, phony sound effects and everything. "What, are you five?"
"Yes." He replies getting out, "And you have to get this one."
"We'll see." She tells him as the salesman comes walking over. "Let me do the talking." The two boys make a motion as if zipping their lips.
"May I help you?" The salesman asks in a snooty tone.
"Yes, how much is this car?" Veronica asks pointing to the Lexus.
The salesman looks between her and the two guys standing behind her. "I'm not sure if it's in your budget, how about I show you some of the nice Toyotas or Fords we have. I'm sure they are closer to your range."
"I did not ask you about the Toyotas or Fords. I asked you about this car. Now how much is it?"
"Ma'am I understand this car's appeal, but I can assure you that it is way out of you budget. So if you would-"
"First of all do not call me ma'am. Second, I would like to see your manager." Veronica snaps at him, as Weevil and Felix look on with matching smirks.
"Yes, one moment." The salesman says as he heads back to the offices.
"Wow V, who knew you could be so forceful." Weevil says laughing at the angry look on the blonde's face.
"You haven't seen anything yet." She tells him as the salesman and his manager make their way back to the three of them.
"May I help you?" The manager asks.
"Yes, I would like to report this man. I asked him repeatedly how much this car was. He chose to inform me that it was out of my price range, without even asking how much I was willing to spend." Veronica says glaring at the guy. "And I would still like to know how much this car is."
"I am so sorry. Of course we will be happy to answer any of your questions." The manager says sending his worker a look that could kill. "This car is marked at just under $39,000."
"Ok." She tells him turning to Weevil and Felix. Seeing the smug look on the salesman's face she turns around. "You do take American Express, right?" She adds with a smirk, pulling out her black AmEx card.
"A-a of course." The salesman says taking the card and walking away in a huff.
Felix can't help it anymore and starts to laugh. "Good choice V."
Veronica smiles him and sighs. "So much for the hiding the money thing."
"That was fun." Weevil tells Felix say as they walk out the door.
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She had a great time at dinner, and only checked her phone five times. They had gotten back from dinner a couple hours ago, and she walked into the living room to see if she had any messages on the answering machine, again. Her parents still hadn't called. Veronica looked over at the clock.
12:01
It was official. Her own parents had forgotten her birthday. Staring down at the phone she felt the tears start to run down her face.
"V, just call them and cuss them out like you know you want to." Weevil says as he walks into the room.
"No, no I'm ok. I'm sure they just got busy and forgot." She tells him wiping the tears on her cheeks, trying to smile.
"Don't make excuses for them." He says as he takes her in his arms, trying to comfort her.
'Forgotten by my own parents…happy birthday to me'
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AN 2-Sorry if that confused some of yall. I was destined for the 80's have seen and own almost every teen movie from then. What Logan was talking about was from Pretty in Pink…which sadly I don't own either…except the dvd.