Author's Note: Wow! Words can't even describe how I feel. I'm so happy you guys liked it. I can't believe I ended up with more than 20 reviews, when I thought I was going to get like 0 reviews. I apologize about the last chapter I posted then deleted. It was never meant to make it to public. When I wrote it I was upset, but after reading it the next day I realized it was so OOC. Sorry to anyone who read it and didn't enjoy it. Any criticism or comment is appreciated. Also no Beta all mistake made are mine. ~K.
Disclaimer: I don't own Veronica Mars in any way, shape, or form. All rights belong to Rob Thomas and Warner Brothers. However I did borrow some line from 3x13.
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Heart College Dorms Same Day - January 20, 2007
Veronica is standing outside Piz and Wallace's dorm room with puffy eyes deciding whether she should knock. Before she can make the decision herself the door flies open revealing Wallace in gym clothing. Veronica, now embarrassed that she forgot Wallace has basketball practice is turning around to leave, but Wallace stops her.
"What's up Superfly?" He questions with concern. She shrugs, and shakes her head, but with the look Wallace is giving her now she know she not going to be left off that easy.
"You really thought that would work. You got some explaining to do girl." Veronica gives him a small smile, but then raises her eyebrows to the gym bag in his possession.
Wallace goes back into the dorm, and gestures for Veronica to come in. "It's not like I'm actually on the team. I just go to keep my skills sharp," he says throwing his bag aside. He them jumps onto his twin size bed, and pats the spot next to him. Veronica drops her own bag, and cautiously sits by Wallace. Minutes later Veronica blurts out her story; starting with the breakup, and the voicemail, and ending with her visit to Logan. Wallace listens carefully and doesn't interrupt Veronica's telling of a new chapter in the "Logan and Veronica Book of Tales". When she is finished she looks at Wallace expectedly waiting for his opinion. Wallace treads softly when he answers, careful not to lie, but not give the complete truth of his thoughts.
"Well… I think that you may have judged Logan a little too harshly. I understand that you r feelings toward Madison are negative, but that doesn't give you the right to judge that he and she were together while you were broken up. And when you went to Logan's earlier today that showed that you had forgiven him, now you're angry because he had another girl with him. Who might I add is probably not who you think she is."
Veronica sits staring at Wallace wondering why she hasn't come to him for advice more often. Then she flashes back to that time where she had just found out that Duncan could have been her brother, and Wallace had been there to pick her back up. She smiles fondly at the memory. Thinking back to the problem at hand Veronica starts to think maybe she was too quick to judge Logan, and that she was completely wrong. "Maybe you're right…"
"Maybe," He answers back.
"Well now I have to go test out your theory… tomorrow. We need to do something fun, I never see you anymore with all your studying."
"Veronica. Seriously, I saw you last week. Remember we went, and grabbed coffee," he deadpans.
"Yeah sure, but I mean really fun. I'll even let you choose," she pleads with a leering grin.
"Really?" he checks with a mischievous smile.
Neptune Grand – Logan's Penthouse – Right after he gets the box
Back inside the suite Logan clutches the box with utmost nervousness. His imagination is running a mile a minute with thoughts of what could be inside. He silently prays that it's not his room card as he pulls of the bow that was once attached to the room card in question.
Again he prays that it's not a goodbye note as he peels off the wrapping.
Finally he prays one last time that it's not the ring he gave her for her 19th birthday as he opens the box.
Logan opens the gift, and takes out a single slip of paper that reads "TRUE LOVE STORIES NEVER HAVE ENDINGS" and below that was a set of numbers "4 8 15 16 23 42". Logan's eyes widen with hope. His thoughts of what this meant are interrupted by Heather knocking repeatedly on his door. "What is it I'm kind of in the middle of something?"
"When is my sister taking me home?"
"You mean they're not home yet?" Logan fumes pushing himself off the bed towards Dick's room, upon opening the door he finds a made bed and no trace of Dick or Melinda. He grabs his phone pressing one button.
"Get your ass home now Dick," Logan whispers harshly.
"No way dude we just got here."
"Where the hell are you?"
"Vegas dude!"
"You better be home tonight or I swear to god I'll throw out each one of your hair products," and with that Logan hangs up, and throws it at the couch."
"Who was that?" Heather asks.
"Oh just the royal Dick," Logan sighs.
Amy's Ice cream – 10:00am
Veronica, Wallace, and Piz arrive at the ice cream parlor known as Amy's with smiles on their faces. Veronica eyes are shining as they open the door and enter the pastel place.
"Are you sure this is better for you or me?" Veronica laughs.
"Oh just wait and see," Wallace smirks. They go into a long line of eager children, and frustrated adults trying to control them. 10 minutes they're standing in front of over 40 ice cream flavors that all look enticing. Wallace and Piz both order respectable double scoops, while Veronica greedily orders 5 scoops, and when they get to the topping bar Veronica puts almost every topping on hers. Wallace pays before the threesome makes their way to a table. Right before Veronica is about to take her long awaited first bite Wallace and Piz stop her. "I have a bet for you," Wallace says knowing Veronica won't pass up a chance to win a bet.
"Oh really what is this bet you talk of." Veronica questions clearly intrigued.
"I bet that you can't wait until Piz and I finish our sundae's before you take your first bite," Wallace challenges. Veronica's smile quickly slips off her face.
"What do I have to do if I lose?" Veronica ask hesitantly not sure if it's worth it.
"For me you have to talk to Logan after were done here." Wallace answers with an evil grin. Veronica glares at Wallace, and is about to say something when Piz starts talking.
"And for me you have to…dress in pastel dresses and skirts for two whole weeks." Veronica looks down at her ice cream with a sad face knowing she probably won't be able to enjoy its creamy goodness for at least 30 minutes. She is about to push her ice cream away from herself, but a thought comes to her mind.
"What do I get if I win?"
"We'll do anything you so choose," Wallace replies thinking Veronica won't be able to last that long. Veronica hesitates for a moment before putting her hand out for them to shake.
Logan's Penthouse 9:30am
"Pick up Veronica," Logan pleas into the phone for the twelfth time, as he stares at the picture of Veronica on his laptop. Veronica's phone kept going to voicemail, and Logan is about to give up. He hangs up, and dials Mac hoping she will know Veronica's whereabouts.
"Logan?" Mac asks clearly surprised.
"Yeah, I was just wondering if you knew where I could find Veronica."
Mac takes a long breath before answering, not sure whether she should tell him. "Probably at home, all she does is go to class and bury herself in work.
"Why?" Logan asks worriedly.
"She's heartbroken Logan what did you expect, she barely talks to Wallace or I right now," Mac exclaims. Logan hears knocking and ruffling over the speaker until Mac's voice comes back. "Listen Logan I got to go." Logan is about to stop her but the line goes dead. He is about to call Wallace when Heather comes bursting in and throwing herself onto his bed.
"What do you need Heather?" Logan huffs.
"I'm bored," she whines.
"Well I'm busy go watch a movie or something." She shakes her head, and grabs Logan's laptop. Logan stretches his arm to grab it, but Heather moves it away to fast. She studies the picture before turning it back to him.
"Is this your girlfriend?"
"Mmm. Ex," Logan mumbles.
"She's pretty?"
"Is she? I hadn't noticed," he retorts with mock surprise.
"Why is that girl your ex?"
"Because that's the nice thing you call people when you stop dating them."
"Well, why aren't you dating if you still love her?" Logan looks down at her with a hard stare, but she continues, "It's pretty obvious."
"Because I screwed up," Logan admits after a few moments.
"How?"
"I did something I shouldn't have, okay?" Logan barks. Heather laughs it off, and continues her interrogation.
"Did you tell her you were sorry?"
"Yes!" Logan exclaims getting fed up with Heather's Veronica like nosiness.
"Like in a way so she knows you mean it?"
"Yeah," Logan snips.
"Are you sure?"
"I poured my heart out to her on her voice mail, and she never even called me back. She's done."
"Okay," Heather relents realizing that Logan is done with their conversation. She pops up seconds later and asks, "Hey can we go to Zip's for ice cream?" Logan hesitates but decides it's better than going through of another round of questioning with Heather.
"Fine but were going to Amy's. I also need 20 minutes." Heather shrugs, and leaves the room grabbing one of the landlines on her way back to Dick's room.
20 minutes later Logan emerges from his room freshly showered, shaved, and dressed. Heather is waiting on a couch with a huge smile on her face. "What's got you so happy ?"
"Come here! You have to listen to this. I called KRAC like two hundred times. I kept getting this recording, and then finally, I got through. They're gonna play my request."
"Uh, local calls are two dollars each." Heather's face drops immediately, and tears start to well up in her eyes.
"I was just teasing," Logan says putting Heather out of her misery. Heather tries to glare but ends up smiling and Logan smiles back. She turns on the radio, and in response he pats her head and heads toward the door.
Amy's Ice Cream Parlor
Wallace smiles at Veronica before he takes another painstakingly slow bite of ice cream. He even adds a slight moan as he swallows. Veronica is shooting him daggers with her eyes as she growls angrily at him. Wallace laughs and excuses himself from the table to take his tenth bathroom break. Veronica groans and stares longingly at her ice cream which is melting slowly. The boys are only half way done with their ice cream and it's been a whole 30 minutes. The sound of a chair breaks Veronica out of her thoughts and she looks up to see Piz now leaving the table as well. Veronica laughs to herself at the fact that the boys would be so dumb to leave her alone with ice cream out in the open. Once Piz is out of sight Veronica grabs Wallace's ice cream and scoops a small bite into her mouth, she then does the same with Piz's. After her sampling she ever so carefully places the cups back into place making sure no evidence of her touch is left. Wallace returns moments later checking Veronica's cup with a careful eye. He shakes his head, but sits back down. Ten minutes after both boys arrive back a girl in an Amy's t-shirt approaches their table and slides Wallace a card holder. Veronica confused because Wallace had already paid is about to call the girl back when Wallace breaks out into uncontrollable laughter. After a few moments he composes himself enough to show Piz who immediately cracks up. Piz snorts out, "So do you prefer baby blue of powder pink?"
Veronica opens her mouth to protest that she hasn't taken a bite of ice cream, but Piz holds up his hand and flips over the picture for her to see. The grainy image shows Veronica taking a bite out of Piz's ice cream cup with her mouth opened wide.
She stares at them in disbelief for what feels like forever before she stutters out, "Both of you-ou se-et me up?" Veronica is impressed and angry at the same time.
"We sure did V," Wallace smirks, feeling elated that he finally beat Veronica Mars at something. Veronica blows at a long breath to compose herself. She grits her teeth and gives them a sign of defeat. While Piz explains how they did it Veronica digs into her ice cream. After that Wallace gets up to go talk to his 'friend' that took the picture. Veronica and Piz keep up an easy conversation while he's gone.
A song starts playing in the background and Piz comments on the artist of the song. Veronica listens dismissively as the song continues.
I feel you
Crawling underneath my skin
Like a hunger
Like a burning
To find a place I've never been
Now I'm broken
And I'm faded
I'm half the man I thought I would be
But you can have what's left of me-
"Veronica turns back to her conversation with Piz when she suddenly freezes up when the DJ starts speaking. "I've got a dedication going out from a very sad boy to a very special girl. So, if you're out there and you're listening, Veronica... This is from Logan. He's sorry, girl, and he wants you back."
"Veronica did you hear me? Veronica?"
"I'm sorry what did you say Piz?"
"Uh Logan's here, just letting you know," Piz says uncomfortably gesturing to the entrance. Veronica looks up in surprise at the entrance where Logan and an unfamiliar girl enter.
"Oh great perfect timing, maybe I can sneak out of here before he sees me. Wait is that girl wearing my shirt?" Veronica thinks.
She decides to ignore him for the time being and immerses herself back into her ice cream. "So Piz, what do you say we just forget the whole pastel dresses and skirts thing and walk. We could just walk out of here leaving the bet," she says sweetly with wide eyes and a head tilt. Piz sets his hand on top of her giving her a gentle smile. Veronica mentally smiles knowing there was no way that she was going to be able to wear dresses and skirts for a whole two weeks.
"You know what Veronica I have a great idea."
"What?"
"After this we can all go shopping together. I'll even buy you a dress," he says just as sweet. Veronica playfully glares at him, but inside her blood is boiling. She decides that they need to leave before she has to threaten Piz to call off the bet. Quickly she finishes her ice cream, and then searches the small parlor for Wallace who is probably working the Amy's girl. However instead of finding Wallace her eyes meet a pair of dreamy dark brown ones. Shit.
Author's Note: Hopefully I can update every week on Sunday. I also hope that you guys enjoyed the gift. Next up Logan and Veronica.