6 months later ( beginning of senior year)

Veronica squirmed uncomfortably while Mac laughed in the background "you just wait till I get you to wear something even more hideous at my wedding" Veronica said in a low tone before looking over to where Jen was chatting happily to her sister at the other side of the room. "I love Jen, but I wish I didn't have to be a bridesmaid"

"Come on Veronica, It's one day in a perfectly fine dress, you should have seen what my cousin made her bridesmaids wear"

"Hmmmpph yeah. Anyway change of subject, how are all your classes?"

"Pretty good, half the credits this semester are to work on a major project, I still have to pick what I'm going to work on though. You?"

"Well I'm still working with Bernie – and apparently I can get credit for that, so I'm going to be doing that a few days a week, then I'm taking a few business classes, a digital editing class and a composition class"

"Business??"

"Yeah, Bernie's idea – he thinks it will really help me if I set up my own business, or run a gallery or something"

"I remember you saying how difficult he was reputed to be before you got the internship, now a few years later, you're still working with him, and you have him wrapped around your finger"

"Well I guess I shouldn't have listened to his reputation, I mean we both know they aren't always accurate"

"I heard the intern he had before you quit in tears after 2 days", And the others didn't last much longer ?"

"yeah well, I guess he took some getting used to - but he's a softy at heart. Even Logan loves him, even though he wont admit it"

"When is Logan getting here?"

"Should be landing soon, Wallace is picking him up, and they'll be here before the reception"

"How's the book tour ?– he's been away what a month now?"

"Yeah, well I've gotten to see him a few times, and we talk every day so it's not so bad. He wanted to pull out when they extended the tour again, but I wouldn't let him. You only get one first book, and if this one doesn't do well he'll never get another one published. "

"How's he dealing with the Paparazzi"

"I think he's coping – when they found out that Logan Lester was really Logan Echolls, they really latched onto the story – I guess it was inevitable once the book tour started, but he really hates that his father's name might be why people are buying his book"

"There's nothing he can do but is there?" Mac asked with sympathy

"Not now the story's out. I keep telling him that after a few books everyone will have forgotten all about his dad, and just want to read his writing. I really hope it works out like that though, Logan deserves some success, He's worked so hard the last few years, between the book and college. Did you know that he's starting a psychology internship once the tour finishes?"

"Wow, I'm surprised you ever see him"

"Sometimes it feels that way, but I'm happy he's so driven. I mean back in high school who would have thought he would have turned out like this"

"It's all thanks to you Ronnie" Logan whispered, sneaking up behind her and wrapping his arm about her waist."

"Logan" she yelled, jumping up and wrapping herself around him

"How are you feeling baby – over your stomach bug?"

"Always better when your here" She whispered

Mac refrained from gagging at the sickly sweet interaction and just said hello to Logan before going to join Jen and her sister, she knew Logan and Veronica needed some time alone.

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Half an hour later Veronica slipped back into her dress, and sat in front of the mirror to fix her hair. "Jen would never forgive me if I caused a scandal on her big day"

Logan chucked while he watched her from his spot on the couch "Well It would have been a big scandal if they didn't have any spare dressing rooms. I'm not sure I could have waited till tonight, and I'm guessing in the same room as your soon to be stepmother might have been considered inappropriate"

She gave her hair one last pat and turned back to him "I missed you. I can't wait until this is us"

"Me too Ronnie, but I do have a surprise"

"A pony !" She squealed

"Actually yes" He pulled a box out of his bag and handed it to her

"And I'm coming home"

Veronica dropped the box "How, why??"

"There was a flood in one of the stores, and the other two were too small for the company to bother with once the last big stop had pulled out. Plus I got booked on a couple of Talk shows – so I have to drive to LA a few times, but that's it"

Veronica was busy ripping open the wrapping paper and box to reveal a purple 'my little pony' with sparkles.

She giggled when she saw it then sat on his lap with her arms around him. "Not exactly what I had in mind, but the rest of the surprise more than makes up for it" She kissed him softly on the lips, but as he tried to lean in more, she pushed away and stood up

"You should go and find Cliff and Dad, I'm sure they're wondering they're wondering when the other groomsman is going to arrive, especially since your ride got here quite a while ago"

"Well just remember, that as a bridesmaid, It's your duty to hook up with a groomsman"

"Cliff? Well Ok, I mean I do owe him a few favours" Logan just laughed it off looking at the happy look on her face

"Come on, let's go get your Dad married"

Logan sat quietly by himself after Wallace and Mac had claimed Veronica for some BFF time. He leaned back in his chair and thought about how radiant Veronica looked walking down the aisle. He hoped she would look that happy when it came time for their wedding.