A/N: Okay, don't kill me. I know I already have two unfinished VM stories out, but I couldn't give up on this idea. So, I'm not going to. This is a total AU. Keith never really existed. Veronica was taken from her mother at the age of five, and then released into the care of Jake, her biological father. This could possibly be a LoVe story, lets all hope so. Veronica is sort of like she is season one, but a little more Lilly in here. They are, after all, sisters. Another note, Troy lives in Neptune, has for years. And I don't think I liked him as a maniac, so he's not in my story.
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The Age of Five
She was left parentless at the age of five, or so she thought. Just about the time she was to go into the system, (due to her mother's lack of responsibility) Jake Kane stepped up, proclaiming he was, infact her father. Before that day, she thought she was just another fatherless kindergartner who lived with her drunken mom.
She had secretly always longer for a father. She would watch her friends leave early with both of their parents, saying something about the zoo. She had never been to the zoo. Her mother, Lianne, never did much of anything anymore, but drink.
But none of that really mattered anymore, because she had a dad. Jake Kane. Sure, her mother was a wreck and it was likely she'd never see her again, but Jake, he was nice. Maybe this was what a father was supposed to be like. Nice and caring.
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Eleven Years Later
Celeste Kane would never win the 'Mother of the Year' trophy, but she was the only mother figure Veronica currently had in her life. And she was okay with that. Veronica knew her real mother was probably in a jail cell somewhere. There, or six feet under.
Not that she could honestly say she'd care. It had been eleven years since she'd last saw Lianne. Veronica was now a Kane. Adopted by Jake and Celeste on her sixth birthday. It was natural now. They had all accepted Veronica into the family. Well, Celeste more or less just put up with her. But she was a part of the Kane family, no matter how much effort Celeste put into making her think otherwise.
To all the residents of Neptune, Veronica was a full Kane. Twin to Duncan Kane. When she first came to Neptune, she never really understood why she had to lie and say Celeste was her mother. Or why she had to change her birthday to match Duncan's. But as she grew, she began to realize. It was all about her father's reputation. He could not be labeled an adulterer. She understood, in a way, and cooperated.
So to everyone, she was a full-blooded Kane and she was happy with that.
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First Day of Sophomore Year
"Lilly, wake up," Veronica pleaded.
"Mm, 'Ronica, give me ten more minutes," Lilly commanded.
"Lilly, fine. But only ten. And then you're up. Get excited. It's your first day of your junior year. And I'm sure there's some new, sexy guys," Veronica added, just in case her other tactics hadn't worked.
With that, Veronica exited the room, stumbling into Duncan in the hallway.
"Hey bro, ready for the first day?"
"As ready as I'll get. How about you," Duncan asked.
"So ready. This year will be kickass, Ill make sure of that," Veronica said, with a grin on her face.
"Whatever you say, Kane."
Duncan and Veronica had made it habit to call each other Kane. It was stupid and sounded odd, they knew. But they liked it.
Veronica went back to her bedroom and began picking out her outfit.
Hmm, jean skirt? Check. Boots? Check. Low-cut baby tee? Check.
She applied her makeup and began towards Lilly's room. Finally, she was awake.
"Does this look okay?" Veronica asked.
"You look hot," Lilly said.
"Um, good. Wanted to let the world know I'm ready for them," Veronica said with a laugh.
"So ready, we are like the most fab ever. We'll have some many luvah's this year," Lilly added.
"Damn right."
"Veronica, just stay away from Casey this year. Totally sick when you guys dated, for like ever last year. You so do not need to be tied down to one guy," Lilly debilitated.
"Yeah, I'm over him anyway."
"Hell yes you are. You know, I've kind of been eyeing Caz. I know he's completely brain dead, but I figure I can mess around with him."
"Sounds perfect Lilly," Veronica stated.
"What about you, who you crushing on?"
"Okay. I know I haven't told you this yet, but I kind of wanted to figure it out in my head first. And you can not tell Duncan."
"Whatev, V…spit it out," Lilly ruled.
"Logan."
"Logan Echolls?" Lilly asked, shocked.
"Ummhmm, we kissed the other night. At Shelly's party. Damn, I was so drunk, but it was good. He's one hell of a kisser," Veronica confessed.
"Oh this is good. You and Logan. Fuck with his head 'Ronica. Hah, is he really that good of a kisser?"
"You mean there is a guy at Neptune you haven't kissed?" Veronica questioned, mockingly.
"Oh and like you're not right there with me on that one? And FYI…nope, never kissed Logan," she said, delighted that she had one up on Veronica.
"Well, Lil, I'd love to continue this, but we gotta go. To the car," Veronica motioned with her hands.
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Duncan began driving to school while all three of them chatted. Veronica and Duncan compared schedules, while Lilly said how much smarter she was than them, considering she was a junior and they were only sophomores. They told her that was only because she was older than them.
"So, Ronnie, tell me…what do you plan doing about the kiss?" Lilly asked.
Veronica gave her a glare. She had promised in the room not to bring this up to Duncan. Him and Logan were really good friends and she knew if they discussed it, Logan would hear about it.
"Well, Lilly. I plan on never kissing random guys at parties again. I can't even remember his name," Veronica lied.
"I can," Lilly said, taunting her.
"Okay, I'm done listening to this. This is sick, hearing my sister's talk about kissing random guys at parties. Explain no more," Duncan commanded.
"Oh but Donut, I'm sure you'd like to hear this one," Lilly laughed.
"No, he wouldn't. Lilly. I'm telling you, don't."
"Wait, so you do remember? Who'd you hook up with?" Duncan asked.
"Ronica, he won't tell him that we were talking about this," Lilly stated.
"Yes, he will Lil. And I bet you the 'random guy' doesn't even remember the kiss. So lets leave it at that," Veronica reigned.
"Or we could not. You two got me wondering now. Just tell me, I can keep it on the DL."
"Logan," Lilly grinned as she talked.
"You said you wouldn't tell him. For that Lilly, I'm taking back my Spice Girls CD," Veronica joked.
"Logan? As in my best friend Logan? I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later."
"What do you mean by that," Veronica asked.
"I just mean that, I watch. I sit back and observe and I notice you and Logan. There's sort of something there."
"Totally agree, Donut. Just keep it light Ronnie, don't let him tie you down. That is so this years motto," Lilly concluded.
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Veronica, Lilly and Duncan Kane walked into Neptune High. They sort of owned the place. Seeing as their father was one of the richest men in Neptune, and Veronica, or Lilly, wouldn't have it any other way. Life was good.
Veronica was assigned her locker in homeroom and began piling her stuff in.
"Hey Kane," Said a all too familiar voice.
"Hey Echolls," She replied back. "Enjoying your first day."
"Its getting better," He said with a smile. A very sexy smile.
"Is that so? How can I make it…what's the word, great?"
Logan sent his mouth towards hers and he slammed her gently against the lockers. He put his arms around her waist and she found her hands in his hair. All the feelings came rushing back. That's what his kisses did to her. Lust. Lust was the only reasonable thing she was feeling. She wanted him.
Logan picked her up and she put wrapped her legs around him. They were completely unaware of their surroundings.
A clearing of the throat cut them short.
Vice Principal Clemmons.
"You both know the rules. Detention, 3-4:30 pm tonight."
"Shit, detention on my first day. I blame you. That badass Kane-ness is rubbing off on me."
"You'll live. See you in detention, lover," Veronica said as she strolled down the hallway, all the more confident.