Fic: Trial by Fire Logan/Veronica NC-17 (part 12 & 13 of ?)
Title: Trial by Fire
Author: MetChick01
Pairing/Character: LoVe, Keith, Cliff, OFC and others
Word Count: 4860
Rating:NC-17/M for Part 12; Otherwise it's PG-13
Summary: What if the one thing you knew for sure was wrong?
Spoilers: AU S3 mid way through "Show me the Monkey"
Warnings: Some bad words here and there,also some Piz bashing in future parts...
Disclaimer: I do not own or claim to own any thing or characters from VM
Author's Note: This is Way overdue and it's my first attempt at a LoVe love scene. Thank You to everyone who commented on the previous chapters. This section would not have been posted without the prodding and help by isdon_isgood9, who is a great friend and beta as well as a great fic writer!
Previous chapters are posted at my LJ.
Part 12
What kind of bizarre-o world am I in? So, what, Logan hooked up with some no good slut and she’s brought her two kids along for the ride?
Veronica, for the first time in a long time, didn’t have any words. She quickly decided that she’d let this play out, let him explain himself before she went accusing. She had decided a while ago to not let her history repeat itself, no point on going back on it now. Trial by fire she decided.
She kept her mouth shut, an almost impossible task and waited for him to elaborate.
He sensed her unanswered questions and he offered his explanation.
“They are my cousins.” he stated simply.
This brought up more questions than answers but at least he wasn’t trying to make an insta-family.
“What? How a…?” She stammered.
“It’s a long story and one I would rather not discuss in Gap kids” he said looking down at Ethan. “If you want we can go somewhere and talk?”
She noticed his nervousness and agreed with a nod of her head.
“Ethan, This is my friend Veronica Mars, the one I told you about. Veronica, this is Ethan.” Logan introduced.
Ethan offered his hand to shake hers and asked “Is your dad with you?”
She shook it and looked at Logan. “How does he know my dad?”
“I told you it was a long story, so Mars do you want to hear it or not?”
She nodded again.
“Well then let me go pay for these” He said holding up the shirts that Ethan brought him “And we’ll go. Bud, would you like to get a pretzel or something?”
“Can I get one of those Cinna-bun things?”
“What do you say Veronica, would you like a Cinnabon?” Logan offered putting the ball in her court.
“Sounds good.”
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15 minutes later, they were seated in the mall’s food court area which was directly across from a indoor play structure which Ethan was currently playing on. Leaving Veronica and Logan to talk.
Veronica watched as Logan adjusted Emma so she was comfortable and quiet. He handed her a bottle and held it while she drank.
“So, umm, How old is he?” Veronica started pointing to Ethan in the play area.
“He’s Six and Emma is 6 months.” he said wiping Emma’s chin. “Anything else?”
“Oh lots but I thought instead of making this an interrogation, I figured I would let you have the floor. So…”
Taking the hint, He started his tell… “Well, as it turns out Charlie Stone wasn’t my only long lost family member. My mother had a sister that no one knew about. Her name is Laura Smith and from what I hear my mother hid her so Aaron couldn’t find her. I guess she didn’t want to offer up another person he could hurt to control her…” he took a breath and continued. “Anyways, about 3 weeks ago Cliff showed up at my door with that information and then some. As it turns out, she died about 6 weeks ago in an auto accident.” his eyes filled with moisture.
Veronica quietly reached for his hand and held it as he persisted.
“I was shocked, it was bad enough that my mother had never told me about her but then she was gone before I got to know her. Even meet her. But she tried to find me, looked for me. She just died before she could…” He took a breath to stead his nerves and went on. “Ethan and Emma were hers. Their father, if you could call him that, bailed awhile ago. Like he disappeared off the face of the Earth or something. Not that it matters, Because she left them to me in her will.”
She squeezed his hand in comfort. Why did he think he had to burden this alone? Why didn’t he tell me sooner?
“So, for the last few weeks, I’ve just been trying to deal. Everything has had to change. I’ve changed my school schedule, I bought a house and moved out of the Grand. No more parties, No surfing, and no more Dick as my roommate. Just bottles, diapers, and bedtime stories… Not that I’m complaining. It’s nice, you know, to be wanted. Needed.” He finished picking Emma out of her stroller to burp her. “Anyway, to answer your earlier question, I asked your dad to track down the kids’ father so I can finalize their custody that’s how Ethan knows him.”
She sat watching him. He was comfortable in his action with the baby and relaxed. More relaxed than she had see him in months.
He noticed her staring “Aren’t you going to say anything?”
“I’m sorry that’s just a lot of information to take in… How have you been? How are you feeling?”
“Good, Great actually. Tired but Good. I just finished moving into the new house and Ethan is starting school again in a few days so it’s been a little crazy.”
“Logan, why didn’t you tell me? I could hav…”
“You could have what? Baby-sat? Come on, even I know kids aren’t your thing.” he chuckled. He wiped Emma’s mouth again and made a funny face at her.
“And you are?! I never thought I’d see you playing Mary Poppins, but you’re good with them.” she noted.
They shared a smirk and stared into each others eyes.
“Seriously, why didn’t you call? I would have been there.”
“Seriously? We had just broken up and even though when we had seen each other, which had been comfortable, I didn’t want to drag you into something.”
“Logan, you know I’m here for you, you know that. You said you were here for me. Why isn’t it a two way street?”
“I just didn’t think you could hack it. You have your own life, right? How is Piz by the way?” Logan had enough of the tip toeing.
“What?! What does he have to do with it?” She astonished Why would he be asking about him?
“Don’t be coy, Mars. It’s not a good look for you.” He snarked. “You’re dating him. I saw you two together!”
“What? When? I’m not dating him, PERIOD! In fact, I’ve done nothing but try to talk to you for weeks! Who was that girl I saw you with earlier?”
“Oh, come on! I’m letting you off the hook here…. And just so you know that girl is Ally, my friend.”
“There is nothing going on with Piz and I. In fact I haven’t seen him in three we… Wait, you saw us in the food court didn’t you?”
“Yes, I did and might I say you two looked quiet cozy for a non-couple.”
“The same could be said for you and your ‘friend’. But, If you must know, yes I did have dinner with him as a FRIEND. I left to go find you! But of course when I got there, you didn’t answer.” She huffed This is getting ridiculous
“So, wait…… you came by that night? For what?” Logan was taken aback.
“Well, I ah, I…”
Ethan came over then, interrupting the couple.
He sat down to finish his cinnamon roll “That slide is fun, Can we come back?”
Logan broke his stare with Veronica “Ah, sure, Bud.”
Logan put Emma, who was starting to fall asleep back into her stroller. “Listen, Veronica, We still have some shopping to do so if you want to join us…”
This was his version of an olive branch. Veronica wasn’t going to let this chance slip away.
“Yes, I’d like that”
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A couple of hours later…
The shopping was completed and Veronica had been a good sport. Since they were in close company of little ears, the relationship talk was put on the back burner. Instead, she filled him in on her recent cases and activities. They had a comfortable lunch and when Logan invited her back to see his new house she readily accepted. She followed him in her car and was surprised by his neighborhood Who would have thought the king of the ‘09’ers was now an ‘05’er? What was the world coming to?!
It was a single story home located at the end of a long dead end street. She pulled her car onto the set back drive way. She parked next to his car in the drive way. He got out of his car and went to the passenger side. She hopped out of her car and went to join him. It seemed that Ethan had fallen asleep on the ride back to the house. Logan gently picked him up and asked Veronica softly “Can you get Emma out for me? Just unbuckle her car seat.”
Veronica nodded and went around to the driver’s side to perform her task. She opened the door and looked down at Emma. She was awake but quiet. She stared up at Veronica and gave her a slight smile then turned away. She’s not that bad. She’s kinda cute actually’ Veronica paused. not really that scary either.
She unbuckled her seat and pulled it out of the car. She shut the door and started towards the house. There was a small walkway to the door and a flower bed by the entrance. She entered the house and took in the design. There was a wide entry way and a den off to the side. She followed a small hall to the kitchen and great room. On the right was a long hall way that lead to the bedrooms and baths. Logan came out of one of the bedrooms to help Veronica with Emma. He took the car seat from her and she followed him into Emma’s nursery.
The walls were a pale yellow and Winnie the Pooh took over the room. There was the usual baby furniture; crib, changing table, dresser and rocking chair. All in white. She watched as Logan took Emma out of her seat and placed her on the changing table. She was in awe. Three weeks and Logan has become Mr. Mom. It’s too cute. Not to mention sexy. He gave Emma her pacifier and placed her in her crib. He handed her a Pooh bear and turned on the CD player located on the dresser. He grabbed the baby monitor and motioned for her to follow him.
They walked into the living room area and she saw a Bulldog waiting patiently at the patio door. Logan went over to let the dog in.
“You got a dog too!? Boy, you have been busy.”
Penny rushed over to greet Veronica. Noticing the purple collar, she greeted the dog. “Hey girl, you are so cute, yes you are, Yes.”
“Penny, Veronica. Veronica, Penny.” Penny then went in to the hallway, finding comfort on the cool surface of the hard wood.
“Wow, all that missing is that white picket fence.” She snarked
“Yeah I know. But what are you gonna do?” he replied returning her smirk.
She stood up and looked into his eyes. All her feelings for him welled up in her chest. I can’t take another minute of this… She launched herself into his arms and kissed him.
Logan quickly recovered and kissed her back. He spun them around he allowed himself another moment in her embrace then be broke away. “What are we doing?” Resting his forehead against hers.
“I have an idea,” she smiled and pulled him down for another kiss. Logan lead them towards the couch, striping off her jacket as they made their way.
He laid down on the couch taking Veronica with him. Brushing the hair out of her eyes, “Seriously, what are we doing?”
“I say we were about to round 2nd.” She smiled, fiddling with his shirt button.
Looking into her eyes, seeing no doubt, only sincerity. He tilted up and kissed her. He threaded his hands through her hair, melting in to her embrace. Veronica started to unbutton his shirt. He ran his sides down her sides to rest at her waist. She broke away from his mouth to kiss down his throat, taking her time to suck at his most sensitive spots. He let out a deep breath urging her to continue her path. She playful nipped at his Adam’s apple and looked up at him. His eyes were closed and his mouth was open. Unable to resist she returned to his mouth, kissing him thoroughly. As he tickled her mouth with his tongue, she finished unbuttoning his shirt. Breaking away from his mouth again she continued on her previous path. She kissed and licked a trail down his chest while her busy little hands worked on his button fly, Taking apart each button slowly. His chest rumbled with his groan of pleasure at she teased one of his nipples. He harden even further in her busy little hand, “Jesus, Veronica!”
She grinned against his chest, went back to his happy trial, cupping and massaging him through his jeans.
“Don’t stop!” he moaned.
Ring, Ring.
They both sat up quickly, the sudden noise startling them both. They pulled apart like two guilty teenager who had just been caught in the act. Realizing it was just the phone, they grinned at each other, and went back to their previous activities. She kissed his mouth deeply then went back to her exploration of his chest and stomach. Her wondering hands found their way back down to the front of his jeans.
Ring, Ring.
He started to lift up her shirt and she broke away from her menstruations long enough for him to remove it. Once removed it felt like his hands were everywhere at once. He tweaked her nipple through the cup of her bra.
Ring, Ring.
She moaned and broke away from his chest. She met his mouth is a passionate kiss, swirling her tongue in his mouth He caressed her between the valley of her breast and felt for the front clasp of her bra. Snapping it open, he pushed it off her shoulders and tossed it away.
Ring, Ring.
He quickly turned his attention from her mouth, to her breast, sucking a nipple into his mouth. “GOD! Logan, hmm, I’ve missed you so much, ah” He applied more suction while flicking her other nipple with his thumb. Veronica felt a flood of moisture in her core, making her already damp panties soaked. ‘Must have him now’ With renew vigor, she finally got his fly open. His cock sprang out of the opening of his boxers and she took him in her hand. She rubbed her thumb over the head of his dick spreading his pre cum, making her fingers slippery. “Veronica! DON’T STOP, keep going. Want you, only you.” Encouraged by the sounds he was making, she pumped his long hard shaft up and down. On the up stroke she would run her thumb over his leaking head then slip down to the base of his dick, squeezing every so often. “Shit! Baby I’m close, ah, don’t stop, God!”.
Just as they were reaching the point of no return, Emma cries wafted through the baby monitor. Making her decision quickly, before Logan could pull away, Veronica slipped further down the couch until she was eye level with his cock. She held him as she bent and placed a kiss on the head of his member. “Please, Veronica, Take me in, please” Spurred on by his words and the breathless tone of his voice, she complied. She opened her mouth and took him in. Knowing he was close and the need to hurry, she slipped a hand down to cup his balls. Taking a deep breath through her nose, she sucked lightly on the head , increasing the suction as she slid down. “ Oh, FUCK!, Harder baby.” he commanded knowing the need to hurry things along. She moved up and down sucking as hard as she could, squeezing his sac every so often. Up and Down, increasing the tempo. “Christ! I’m gonna come, I’m gonna come, Veronica.”. He throbbed in her mouth and his body shivered. Knowing how close he was she swallowed him deep into her throat, moaning loudly.
“Holy shit, I’m COMING! I‘m COMING!… VERONICA!” he shouted as his body shook. He pumped into her throat a couple of times and shot his load into her waiting mouth. She looked towards his face and swallowed his spendings. She released him and kissed her way back up his chest towards his mouth. He panted and met her mouth, kissing her soundly. “You were amazing!” he grinned. She returned his smile and kissed his mouth one more time. She reluctantly pulled away, picking her blouse up from the floor and slipping it over her head. He looked at her with a questioning glaze. She kissed him quickly, “I’ll go get Emma for you, just relax.” she beamed. His hair was a mess, his shirt unbuttoned and his pants undone. I did that to him. Gave him that…He‘s so sexy….And he’s all mine! she thought filled with womanly pride. He looked at the baby monitor light up and nodded his agreement. She kissed him once more and retreated to the nursery.
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Part 13
Veronica opened the door to Emma’s room and walked in. She went over to the crib, seeing Emma whining and thrashing her limbs fitfully.
Veronica reach in and picked her up. Emma’s cries tapered until they were just the occasional hiccup. “What’s wrong? Huh?” she cooed at the baby. She placed her on her shoulder and reached back in to the crib to retrieve her binky and the Pooh bear that Logan had placed by her earlier. “Let’s go find Logan, shall we?”
Veronica walked back into the living room, stepping over Penny on the way.
Logan in her absents had redressed and found her missing bra and jacket. He got up from the couch to take Emma out of her arms, and kissed the top of Veronica’s head. “Thank you…” he whispered.
Veronica returned his smile “For getting Emma or for the other…?”
“Both, Definitely Both!” he smirked. Looking down at Emma in his arms, “And what’s all the fuss about, Huh?” Feeling her diaper through her clothes, “You’re not wet,” he bounced her in his arm “Did you just want to interrupt?” He smiled.
He walked her into the kitchen and pulled her bottle out of the frig. Setting it in the warmer, he joined Veronica on the couch. Emma had snuggled herself into Logan’s neck, her cries gone.
They sat in silence, neither quite knowing what to say to the other. Before baby interrruptus, they had been caught up in the moment. Veronica seemed to be fine with that but Logan wasn’t so sure. He knew there was no point of continuing their earlier activities if Veronica’s issues were just going to come between them yet again. Plus, he had the kids to think about now. He couldn’t ignore them and their needs, which he admitted to himself, was what he did earlier. For a split second, he forgot about them, their needs. Concentrating solely on his own. And they hadn’t exactly been discreet. What if Ethan walked in? God, it would have been a nightmare. he mused, already feeling the guilt set in. He felt Veronica get up from the couch and return handing him the warmed bottle. He took it with a thank-you-smile. She picked up her bra off the coffee table and pointed “I’m just going to fix myself up” she smiled. He nodded and she bent down to place a kiss on his mouth. “I’ll be right back.” He watched her retreating form and turned is attention back to Emma. He gave her the bottle which she sucked greedily. She reached her hand up to his face. “Oh, Emma, Emma. I gotta say kid you have the worst timing ever!”
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While Veronica was in the bathroom and Emma was quietly enjoying her bottle, Logan picked up the phone and dialed the message center. “You have one new message, to listen press 1” Logan pressed the button and waited for the message to start.
“Hey Logan, It’s Ally. I, ah, tried your cell but I didn’t get an answer. I’m on my way to my second interview but I got good news already. I GOT THE JOB! It’s all pending on if I pass my exam but I got it! I’m so relieved, God you have no idea. Anyways, I’ll call you when I’m on my way back. Bye.”
He hung up and happy from her excitement. “Ally got the job, Emma!” Emma smiled up at him around the nipple in her mouth. “We’ll have to take her out to celebrate, Yes, we will” He smiled.
“Celebrate, what?” Veronica asked coming back into the room.
“Oh, umm, Ally the girl you saw earlier got a job offer. So, as I was telling Emma we’ll have to celebrate.” Logan got up and put Emma in her playpen. He handed her Pooh and her bottle. Veronica wore a pensive look and Logan took note of it.
“What’s the matter?” he asked hoping she wouldn’t take off running.
“It’s noth… You know what? It’s not, who is she, this Ally girl. I know that you said she was a friend but is she more than that?”
Logan motioned for her to sit on the couch and he sat next to her. “She’s not my girlfriend nor do I have romantic feeling for her. But we are close.”
“How close?”
“Well, her and Laura, the kids mom, were best friends and next door neighbors. She’s practically the kids’ Aunt. And she is becoming a close friend of mine. I couldn‘t have done this with out her help.”
Veronica took a deep breath in relief, “Good, I’d hate to have to compete with her, cause you know I play dirty” she snarked,
“Why would you have to compete? I would think after what happened earlier, you would know how I feel about you.” he looked into her eyes and studied her face. He saw doubt when he usually saw cockiness. She bit her lip nervously. “ I thought I knew but you’ve been ignoring me for weeks. What am I suppose to think?”
“I haven’t been ignoring…” She shot him a ‘Are you kidding me?!’ look “ ok maybe Avoiding but not ignoring.” he finished.
"Avoiding, ignoring, whatever you want to call it. All you did was dodge me for weeks. Why?"
Logan took a deep breath, "I don't know, I ah, I guess I just wanted to have sometime to make peace with it and to find my own way. Believe it or not but you are not my life compass. This was something I wanted to get a grip on before I invited you in. Plus, I thought you were with that Piz guy. Why would you want to help the guy who dumped you? And if I am really being honest I didn't want you to judge me...or the situation."
Veronica of yore, reels her ugly head she thought.
Veronica picked up his twitching hand and held it in her own. He picked up his gaze and met hers.
"Logan, I wouldn't have judge. These past few weeks I've thought about our relationship, our past, and where we went wrong... Where I went wrong. And I've come to some conclusions...." She took a breath and continued, "I'm sorry Logan. I blamed you and accused you of so much. You didn't deserve it. I was wrong and I know I've promised to change in the past but this time I truly understand what I did that was so awful. Please, Please forgive me, I know I don't deserve your forgiveness but if you could find it in your heart to for....." Logan cut off her rambling with a kiss. Veronica moan into his mouth then broke away. "Does that mean you forgive me?" she smiled hoping it to be true.
"I forgive you, Veronica." He brushed a stray hair off of her forehead. "and I'm sorry for keeping things from you. I didn't mean to hurt you. You know that right?" She nodded and he continued. "Where does this leave us though. I mean, it's not just me or you and me anymore. I have the kids now and they are now part of the equation. Are you going to be okay with that?" He finished, hopefully yet not holding his breath.
Could I?
"I know that I want you, and maybe that's enough for right now? I mean we can figured out the rest of it as it comes, right? Together?" She tensed waiting for his answer.
He squeezed her hand and looked deeply into her eyes. "Together." he agreed. She leaned up and kiss him, parting her lips to let him in...
"Logan?" they heard Ethan call from the hallway. They broke apart instantly, Veronica reached up to smooth down her hair. "I'm in the living room!" Logan called to him.
Ethan walked into the room, Penny trailing behind him. "Veronica! You're still here?" he noted taking a seat on the couch next to her.
"Yeah, I am. You fell asleep and I thought I would hang out so we could try out the new game you got." Veronica offered. "But I think we left it in the car, do you want to come with me and get it ?" She finished, standing.
"Ok, after we get it, do you want to see my room?" Ethan asked, standing up as well.
"I'd like that." Veronica smiled at him.
Logan watched the exchange and mused That went well. She's trying
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After they retrieved the shopping bags from the car and Ethan gave Veronica a tour of his room, they set up camp in the living room. Logan in their absents had taken Emma out of her playpen and set her on a blanket on the floor. He placed several toys around her and took a seat next to her.
Emma rolled over on her stomach, cooing and reaching for her toys. Logan was trying to entice her with a toy, tickling her every so often. She would giggle and go back to her exploring of her play things. Logan picked up her Pooh, tossing it between his hands. He looked up at Ethan, Veronica, and Penny on the couch. They were in grossed in their game, Penny was busy trying to give Ethan a kiss if he got too close or made any excited sounds. After being pushed away one too many times, she joined Logan on the floor.
Logan was surprise how gentle she was with the kids. She was excitable but gentle. Especially with Emma, She would sniff her but was mindful of her feet and she was cautious. She would give Emma a lick every now and then, to which Emma would squeal in delight. But where as if Ethan made the same sound she would continue, sending him into a fit of laughter. With Emma, she cocked her head at her sounds but didn't continue.
Emma turned her head to follow Penny with her line of sight. Seeing what she wanted, Emma reared up on her hands, eager to reach for the dog. Logan watched her in her efforts but didn't move to help her, he wanted to see what she would do. Emma leaned back down, then she reared back up and started to pull herself along the floor. Logan smiled at her and quietly called to the duo on the couch, "She's crawling" They both turned their attention away from the game and to the group on the floor. Emma was focused on what she wanted, and continued her journey across the floor to Penny. Logan quietly shuffled to retrieve his cell phone that Veronica brought in from the car and turned on the camcorder. Penny stayed still watching Emma make her way closer. Emma made sounds and gurgles, letting out a squeal when she finally reached what she was after, Penny. She patted the dogs fur, cooing at her.
"Emma?" Logan called to her trying to get her attention so she would look at the camera. Emma looked up at him, smiling. Logan turned off the camera, and picked the baby up "You crawled, Emma. You're Mobile now." He said lifting her into the air. Ethan made his way over to them, "Emma! You're a crawler!" he congratulated touching her chubby arm. She smiled at her brother and reached her hand towards him. "Let's see if she'll crawl to me!" Ethan took about two steps away and got down to the floor, Logan set down Emma turning her in the direction she would need to go. Ethan called to his sister, trying to entice her his way. She smiled at him and started shuffling to him. Logan continued to record this moment, looking over at Veronica on the couch.
She smiled brightly at him, watching the group. Logan returned her smile, Maybe they could make it this time he thought.
TBC....
Author: MetChick01
Pairing/Character: LoVe, Keith, Cliff, OFC and others
Word Count: 4860
Rating:NC-17/M for Part 12; Otherwise it's PG-13
Summary: What if the one thing you knew for sure was wrong?
Spoilers: AU S3 mid way through "Show me the Monkey"
Warnings: Some bad words here and there,also some Piz bashing in future parts...
Disclaimer: I do not own or claim to own any thing or characters from VM
Author's Note: This is Way overdue and it's my first attempt at a LoVe love scene. Thank You to everyone who commented on the previous chapters. This section would not have been posted without the prodding and help by isdon_isgood9, who is a great friend and beta as well as a great fic writer!
Previous chapters are posted at my LJ.
Part 12
What kind of bizarre-o world am I in? So, what, Logan hooked up with some no good slut and she’s brought her two kids along for the ride?
Veronica, for the first time in a long time, didn’t have any words. She quickly decided that she’d let this play out, let him explain himself before she went accusing. She had decided a while ago to not let her history repeat itself, no point on going back on it now. Trial by fire she decided.
She kept her mouth shut, an almost impossible task and waited for him to elaborate.
He sensed her unanswered questions and he offered his explanation.
“They are my cousins.” he stated simply.
This brought up more questions than answers but at least he wasn’t trying to make an insta-family.
“What? How a…?” She stammered.
“It’s a long story and one I would rather not discuss in Gap kids” he said looking down at Ethan. “If you want we can go somewhere and talk?”
She noticed his nervousness and agreed with a nod of her head.
“Ethan, This is my friend Veronica Mars, the one I told you about. Veronica, this is Ethan.” Logan introduced.
Ethan offered his hand to shake hers and asked “Is your dad with you?”
She shook it and looked at Logan. “How does he know my dad?”
“I told you it was a long story, so Mars do you want to hear it or not?”
She nodded again.
“Well then let me go pay for these” He said holding up the shirts that Ethan brought him “And we’ll go. Bud, would you like to get a pretzel or something?”
“Can I get one of those Cinna-bun things?”
“What do you say Veronica, would you like a Cinnabon?” Logan offered putting the ball in her court.
“Sounds good.”
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15 minutes later, they were seated in the mall’s food court area which was directly across from a indoor play structure which Ethan was currently playing on. Leaving Veronica and Logan to talk.
Veronica watched as Logan adjusted Emma so she was comfortable and quiet. He handed her a bottle and held it while she drank.
“So, umm, How old is he?” Veronica started pointing to Ethan in the play area.
“He’s Six and Emma is 6 months.” he said wiping Emma’s chin. “Anything else?”
“Oh lots but I thought instead of making this an interrogation, I figured I would let you have the floor. So…”
Taking the hint, He started his tell… “Well, as it turns out Charlie Stone wasn’t my only long lost family member. My mother had a sister that no one knew about. Her name is Laura Smith and from what I hear my mother hid her so Aaron couldn’t find her. I guess she didn’t want to offer up another person he could hurt to control her…” he took a breath and continued. “Anyways, about 3 weeks ago Cliff showed up at my door with that information and then some. As it turns out, she died about 6 weeks ago in an auto accident.” his eyes filled with moisture.
Veronica quietly reached for his hand and held it as he persisted.
“I was shocked, it was bad enough that my mother had never told me about her but then she was gone before I got to know her. Even meet her. But she tried to find me, looked for me. She just died before she could…” He took a breath to stead his nerves and went on. “Ethan and Emma were hers. Their father, if you could call him that, bailed awhile ago. Like he disappeared off the face of the Earth or something. Not that it matters, Because she left them to me in her will.”
She squeezed his hand in comfort. Why did he think he had to burden this alone? Why didn’t he tell me sooner?
“So, for the last few weeks, I’ve just been trying to deal. Everything has had to change. I’ve changed my school schedule, I bought a house and moved out of the Grand. No more parties, No surfing, and no more Dick as my roommate. Just bottles, diapers, and bedtime stories… Not that I’m complaining. It’s nice, you know, to be wanted. Needed.” He finished picking Emma out of her stroller to burp her. “Anyway, to answer your earlier question, I asked your dad to track down the kids’ father so I can finalize their custody that’s how Ethan knows him.”
She sat watching him. He was comfortable in his action with the baby and relaxed. More relaxed than she had see him in months.
He noticed her staring “Aren’t you going to say anything?”
“I’m sorry that’s just a lot of information to take in… How have you been? How are you feeling?”
“Good, Great actually. Tired but Good. I just finished moving into the new house and Ethan is starting school again in a few days so it’s been a little crazy.”
“Logan, why didn’t you tell me? I could hav…”
“You could have what? Baby-sat? Come on, even I know kids aren’t your thing.” he chuckled. He wiped Emma’s mouth again and made a funny face at her.
“And you are?! I never thought I’d see you playing Mary Poppins, but you’re good with them.” she noted.
They shared a smirk and stared into each others eyes.
“Seriously, why didn’t you call? I would have been there.”
“Seriously? We had just broken up and even though when we had seen each other, which had been comfortable, I didn’t want to drag you into something.”
“Logan, you know I’m here for you, you know that. You said you were here for me. Why isn’t it a two way street?”
“I just didn’t think you could hack it. You have your own life, right? How is Piz by the way?” Logan had enough of the tip toeing.
“What?! What does he have to do with it?” She astonished Why would he be asking about him?
“Don’t be coy, Mars. It’s not a good look for you.” He snarked. “You’re dating him. I saw you two together!”
“What? When? I’m not dating him, PERIOD! In fact, I’ve done nothing but try to talk to you for weeks! Who was that girl I saw you with earlier?”
“Oh, come on! I’m letting you off the hook here…. And just so you know that girl is Ally, my friend.”
“There is nothing going on with Piz and I. In fact I haven’t seen him in three we… Wait, you saw us in the food court didn’t you?”
“Yes, I did and might I say you two looked quiet cozy for a non-couple.”
“The same could be said for you and your ‘friend’. But, If you must know, yes I did have dinner with him as a FRIEND. I left to go find you! But of course when I got there, you didn’t answer.” She huffed This is getting ridiculous
“So, wait…… you came by that night? For what?” Logan was taken aback.
“Well, I ah, I…”
Ethan came over then, interrupting the couple.
He sat down to finish his cinnamon roll “That slide is fun, Can we come back?”
Logan broke his stare with Veronica “Ah, sure, Bud.”
Logan put Emma, who was starting to fall asleep back into her stroller. “Listen, Veronica, We still have some shopping to do so if you want to join us…”
This was his version of an olive branch. Veronica wasn’t going to let this chance slip away.
“Yes, I’d like that”
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A couple of hours later…
The shopping was completed and Veronica had been a good sport. Since they were in close company of little ears, the relationship talk was put on the back burner. Instead, she filled him in on her recent cases and activities. They had a comfortable lunch and when Logan invited her back to see his new house she readily accepted. She followed him in her car and was surprised by his neighborhood Who would have thought the king of the ‘09’ers was now an ‘05’er? What was the world coming to?!
It was a single story home located at the end of a long dead end street. She pulled her car onto the set back drive way. She parked next to his car in the drive way. He got out of his car and went to the passenger side. She hopped out of her car and went to join him. It seemed that Ethan had fallen asleep on the ride back to the house. Logan gently picked him up and asked Veronica softly “Can you get Emma out for me? Just unbuckle her car seat.”
Veronica nodded and went around to the driver’s side to perform her task. She opened the door and looked down at Emma. She was awake but quiet. She stared up at Veronica and gave her a slight smile then turned away. She’s not that bad. She’s kinda cute actually’ Veronica paused. not really that scary either.
She unbuckled her seat and pulled it out of the car. She shut the door and started towards the house. There was a small walkway to the door and a flower bed by the entrance. She entered the house and took in the design. There was a wide entry way and a den off to the side. She followed a small hall to the kitchen and great room. On the right was a long hall way that lead to the bedrooms and baths. Logan came out of one of the bedrooms to help Veronica with Emma. He took the car seat from her and she followed him into Emma’s nursery.
The walls were a pale yellow and Winnie the Pooh took over the room. There was the usual baby furniture; crib, changing table, dresser and rocking chair. All in white. She watched as Logan took Emma out of her seat and placed her on the changing table. She was in awe. Three weeks and Logan has become Mr. Mom. It’s too cute. Not to mention sexy. He gave Emma her pacifier and placed her in her crib. He handed her a Pooh bear and turned on the CD player located on the dresser. He grabbed the baby monitor and motioned for her to follow him.
They walked into the living room area and she saw a Bulldog waiting patiently at the patio door. Logan went over to let the dog in.
“You got a dog too!? Boy, you have been busy.”
Penny rushed over to greet Veronica. Noticing the purple collar, she greeted the dog. “Hey girl, you are so cute, yes you are, Yes.”
“Penny, Veronica. Veronica, Penny.” Penny then went in to the hallway, finding comfort on the cool surface of the hard wood.
“Wow, all that missing is that white picket fence.” She snarked
“Yeah I know. But what are you gonna do?” he replied returning her smirk.
She stood up and looked into his eyes. All her feelings for him welled up in her chest. I can’t take another minute of this… She launched herself into his arms and kissed him.
Logan quickly recovered and kissed her back. He spun them around he allowed himself another moment in her embrace then be broke away. “What are we doing?” Resting his forehead against hers.
“I have an idea,” she smiled and pulled him down for another kiss. Logan lead them towards the couch, striping off her jacket as they made their way.
He laid down on the couch taking Veronica with him. Brushing the hair out of her eyes, “Seriously, what are we doing?”
“I say we were about to round 2nd.” She smiled, fiddling with his shirt button.
Looking into her eyes, seeing no doubt, only sincerity. He tilted up and kissed her. He threaded his hands through her hair, melting in to her embrace. Veronica started to unbutton his shirt. He ran his sides down her sides to rest at her waist. She broke away from his mouth to kiss down his throat, taking her time to suck at his most sensitive spots. He let out a deep breath urging her to continue her path. She playful nipped at his Adam’s apple and looked up at him. His eyes were closed and his mouth was open. Unable to resist she returned to his mouth, kissing him thoroughly. As he tickled her mouth with his tongue, she finished unbuttoning his shirt. Breaking away from his mouth again she continued on her previous path. She kissed and licked a trail down his chest while her busy little hands worked on his button fly, Taking apart each button slowly. His chest rumbled with his groan of pleasure at she teased one of his nipples. He harden even further in her busy little hand, “Jesus, Veronica!”
She grinned against his chest, went back to his happy trial, cupping and massaging him through his jeans.
“Don’t stop!” he moaned.
Ring, Ring.
They both sat up quickly, the sudden noise startling them both. They pulled apart like two guilty teenager who had just been caught in the act. Realizing it was just the phone, they grinned at each other, and went back to their previous activities. She kissed his mouth deeply then went back to her exploration of his chest and stomach. Her wondering hands found their way back down to the front of his jeans.
Ring, Ring.
He started to lift up her shirt and she broke away from her menstruations long enough for him to remove it. Once removed it felt like his hands were everywhere at once. He tweaked her nipple through the cup of her bra.
Ring, Ring.
She moaned and broke away from his chest. She met his mouth is a passionate kiss, swirling her tongue in his mouth He caressed her between the valley of her breast and felt for the front clasp of her bra. Snapping it open, he pushed it off her shoulders and tossed it away.
Ring, Ring.
He quickly turned his attention from her mouth, to her breast, sucking a nipple into his mouth. “GOD! Logan, hmm, I’ve missed you so much, ah” He applied more suction while flicking her other nipple with his thumb. Veronica felt a flood of moisture in her core, making her already damp panties soaked. ‘Must have him now’ With renew vigor, she finally got his fly open. His cock sprang out of the opening of his boxers and she took him in her hand. She rubbed her thumb over the head of his dick spreading his pre cum, making her fingers slippery. “Veronica! DON’T STOP, keep going. Want you, only you.” Encouraged by the sounds he was making, she pumped his long hard shaft up and down. On the up stroke she would run her thumb over his leaking head then slip down to the base of his dick, squeezing every so often. “Shit! Baby I’m close, ah, don’t stop, God!”.
Just as they were reaching the point of no return, Emma cries wafted through the baby monitor. Making her decision quickly, before Logan could pull away, Veronica slipped further down the couch until she was eye level with his cock. She held him as she bent and placed a kiss on the head of his member. “Please, Veronica, Take me in, please” Spurred on by his words and the breathless tone of his voice, she complied. She opened her mouth and took him in. Knowing he was close and the need to hurry, she slipped a hand down to cup his balls. Taking a deep breath through her nose, she sucked lightly on the head , increasing the suction as she slid down. “ Oh, FUCK!, Harder baby.” he commanded knowing the need to hurry things along. She moved up and down sucking as hard as she could, squeezing his sac every so often. Up and Down, increasing the tempo. “Christ! I’m gonna come, I’m gonna come, Veronica.”. He throbbed in her mouth and his body shivered. Knowing how close he was she swallowed him deep into her throat, moaning loudly.
“Holy shit, I’m COMING! I‘m COMING!… VERONICA!” he shouted as his body shook. He pumped into her throat a couple of times and shot his load into her waiting mouth. She looked towards his face and swallowed his spendings. She released him and kissed her way back up his chest towards his mouth. He panted and met her mouth, kissing her soundly. “You were amazing!” he grinned. She returned his smile and kissed his mouth one more time. She reluctantly pulled away, picking her blouse up from the floor and slipping it over her head. He looked at her with a questioning glaze. She kissed him quickly, “I’ll go get Emma for you, just relax.” she beamed. His hair was a mess, his shirt unbuttoned and his pants undone. I did that to him. Gave him that…He‘s so sexy….And he’s all mine! she thought filled with womanly pride. He looked at the baby monitor light up and nodded his agreement. She kissed him once more and retreated to the nursery.
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Part 13
Veronica opened the door to Emma’s room and walked in. She went over to the crib, seeing Emma whining and thrashing her limbs fitfully.
Veronica reach in and picked her up. Emma’s cries tapered until they were just the occasional hiccup. “What’s wrong? Huh?” she cooed at the baby. She placed her on her shoulder and reached back in to the crib to retrieve her binky and the Pooh bear that Logan had placed by her earlier. “Let’s go find Logan, shall we?”
Veronica walked back into the living room, stepping over Penny on the way.
Logan in her absents had redressed and found her missing bra and jacket. He got up from the couch to take Emma out of her arms, and kissed the top of Veronica’s head. “Thank you…” he whispered.
Veronica returned his smile “For getting Emma or for the other…?”
“Both, Definitely Both!” he smirked. Looking down at Emma in his arms, “And what’s all the fuss about, Huh?” Feeling her diaper through her clothes, “You’re not wet,” he bounced her in his arm “Did you just want to interrupt?” He smiled.
He walked her into the kitchen and pulled her bottle out of the frig. Setting it in the warmer, he joined Veronica on the couch. Emma had snuggled herself into Logan’s neck, her cries gone.
They sat in silence, neither quite knowing what to say to the other. Before baby interrruptus, they had been caught up in the moment. Veronica seemed to be fine with that but Logan wasn’t so sure. He knew there was no point of continuing their earlier activities if Veronica’s issues were just going to come between them yet again. Plus, he had the kids to think about now. He couldn’t ignore them and their needs, which he admitted to himself, was what he did earlier. For a split second, he forgot about them, their needs. Concentrating solely on his own. And they hadn’t exactly been discreet. What if Ethan walked in? God, it would have been a nightmare. he mused, already feeling the guilt set in. He felt Veronica get up from the couch and return handing him the warmed bottle. He took it with a thank-you-smile. She picked up her bra off the coffee table and pointed “I’m just going to fix myself up” she smiled. He nodded and she bent down to place a kiss on his mouth. “I’ll be right back.” He watched her retreating form and turned is attention back to Emma. He gave her the bottle which she sucked greedily. She reached her hand up to his face. “Oh, Emma, Emma. I gotta say kid you have the worst timing ever!”
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While Veronica was in the bathroom and Emma was quietly enjoying her bottle, Logan picked up the phone and dialed the message center. “You have one new message, to listen press 1” Logan pressed the button and waited for the message to start.
“Hey Logan, It’s Ally. I, ah, tried your cell but I didn’t get an answer. I’m on my way to my second interview but I got good news already. I GOT THE JOB! It’s all pending on if I pass my exam but I got it! I’m so relieved, God you have no idea. Anyways, I’ll call you when I’m on my way back. Bye.”
He hung up and happy from her excitement. “Ally got the job, Emma!” Emma smiled up at him around the nipple in her mouth. “We’ll have to take her out to celebrate, Yes, we will” He smiled.
“Celebrate, what?” Veronica asked coming back into the room.
“Oh, umm, Ally the girl you saw earlier got a job offer. So, as I was telling Emma we’ll have to celebrate.” Logan got up and put Emma in her playpen. He handed her Pooh and her bottle. Veronica wore a pensive look and Logan took note of it.
“What’s the matter?” he asked hoping she wouldn’t take off running.
“It’s noth… You know what? It’s not, who is she, this Ally girl. I know that you said she was a friend but is she more than that?”
Logan motioned for her to sit on the couch and he sat next to her. “She’s not my girlfriend nor do I have romantic feeling for her. But we are close.”
“How close?”
“Well, her and Laura, the kids mom, were best friends and next door neighbors. She’s practically the kids’ Aunt. And she is becoming a close friend of mine. I couldn‘t have done this with out her help.”
Veronica took a deep breath in relief, “Good, I’d hate to have to compete with her, cause you know I play dirty” she snarked,
“Why would you have to compete? I would think after what happened earlier, you would know how I feel about you.” he looked into her eyes and studied her face. He saw doubt when he usually saw cockiness. She bit her lip nervously. “ I thought I knew but you’ve been ignoring me for weeks. What am I suppose to think?”
“I haven’t been ignoring…” She shot him a ‘Are you kidding me?!’ look “ ok maybe Avoiding but not ignoring.” he finished.
"Avoiding, ignoring, whatever you want to call it. All you did was dodge me for weeks. Why?"
Logan took a deep breath, "I don't know, I ah, I guess I just wanted to have sometime to make peace with it and to find my own way. Believe it or not but you are not my life compass. This was something I wanted to get a grip on before I invited you in. Plus, I thought you were with that Piz guy. Why would you want to help the guy who dumped you? And if I am really being honest I didn't want you to judge me...or the situation."
Veronica of yore, reels her ugly head she thought.
Veronica picked up his twitching hand and held it in her own. He picked up his gaze and met hers.
"Logan, I wouldn't have judge. These past few weeks I've thought about our relationship, our past, and where we went wrong... Where I went wrong. And I've come to some conclusions...." She took a breath and continued, "I'm sorry Logan. I blamed you and accused you of so much. You didn't deserve it. I was wrong and I know I've promised to change in the past but this time I truly understand what I did that was so awful. Please, Please forgive me, I know I don't deserve your forgiveness but if you could find it in your heart to for....." Logan cut off her rambling with a kiss. Veronica moan into his mouth then broke away. "Does that mean you forgive me?" she smiled hoping it to be true.
"I forgive you, Veronica." He brushed a stray hair off of her forehead. "and I'm sorry for keeping things from you. I didn't mean to hurt you. You know that right?" She nodded and he continued. "Where does this leave us though. I mean, it's not just me or you and me anymore. I have the kids now and they are now part of the equation. Are you going to be okay with that?" He finished, hopefully yet not holding his breath.
Could I?
"I know that I want you, and maybe that's enough for right now? I mean we can figured out the rest of it as it comes, right? Together?" She tensed waiting for his answer.
He squeezed her hand and looked deeply into her eyes. "Together." he agreed. She leaned up and kiss him, parting her lips to let him in...
"Logan?" they heard Ethan call from the hallway. They broke apart instantly, Veronica reached up to smooth down her hair. "I'm in the living room!" Logan called to him.
Ethan walked into the room, Penny trailing behind him. "Veronica! You're still here?" he noted taking a seat on the couch next to her.
"Yeah, I am. You fell asleep and I thought I would hang out so we could try out the new game you got." Veronica offered. "But I think we left it in the car, do you want to come with me and get it ?" She finished, standing.
"Ok, after we get it, do you want to see my room?" Ethan asked, standing up as well.
"I'd like that." Veronica smiled at him.
Logan watched the exchange and mused That went well. She's trying
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After they retrieved the shopping bags from the car and Ethan gave Veronica a tour of his room, they set up camp in the living room. Logan in their absents had taken Emma out of her playpen and set her on a blanket on the floor. He placed several toys around her and took a seat next to her.
Emma rolled over on her stomach, cooing and reaching for her toys. Logan was trying to entice her with a toy, tickling her every so often. She would giggle and go back to her exploring of her play things. Logan picked up her Pooh, tossing it between his hands. He looked up at Ethan, Veronica, and Penny on the couch. They were in grossed in their game, Penny was busy trying to give Ethan a kiss if he got too close or made any excited sounds. After being pushed away one too many times, she joined Logan on the floor.
Logan was surprise how gentle she was with the kids. She was excitable but gentle. Especially with Emma, She would sniff her but was mindful of her feet and she was cautious. She would give Emma a lick every now and then, to which Emma would squeal in delight. But where as if Ethan made the same sound she would continue, sending him into a fit of laughter. With Emma, she cocked her head at her sounds but didn't continue.
Emma turned her head to follow Penny with her line of sight. Seeing what she wanted, Emma reared up on her hands, eager to reach for the dog. Logan watched her in her efforts but didn't move to help her, he wanted to see what she would do. Emma leaned back down, then she reared back up and started to pull herself along the floor. Logan smiled at her and quietly called to the duo on the couch, "She's crawling" They both turned their attention away from the game and to the group on the floor. Emma was focused on what she wanted, and continued her journey across the floor to Penny. Logan quietly shuffled to retrieve his cell phone that Veronica brought in from the car and turned on the camcorder. Penny stayed still watching Emma make her way closer. Emma made sounds and gurgles, letting out a squeal when she finally reached what she was after, Penny. She patted the dogs fur, cooing at her.
"Emma?" Logan called to her trying to get her attention so she would look at the camera. Emma looked up at him, smiling. Logan turned off the camera, and picked the baby up "You crawled, Emma. You're Mobile now." He said lifting her into the air. Ethan made his way over to them, "Emma! You're a crawler!" he congratulated touching her chubby arm. She smiled at her brother and reached her hand towards him. "Let's see if she'll crawl to me!" Ethan took about two steps away and got down to the floor, Logan set down Emma turning her in the direction she would need to go. Ethan called to his sister, trying to entice her his way. She smiled at him and started shuffling to him. Logan continued to record this moment, looking over at Veronica on the couch.
She smiled brightly at him, watching the group. Logan returned her smile, Maybe they could make it this time he thought.
TBC....