Logan Keller

17 | Luxor | Junior

[logan-keller]

songsofacagedbird‌:

Balo nods at the assurance that it would only last for a few days, that the rumors would eventually die down into something nobody remembered. “I hope you’re right, it feels like everybody knows about you sleeping over and they keep twisting it into something it wasn’t. I don’t like it.” It didn’t even feel like her corrections were actually being listened to either - like nobody thought she was telling the truth, and it bothered her. “I just imagine it’s so much worse for you, with Veronica and all.” She explains; while the two were broken up, as far as she was aware the reason wasn’t that they stopped caring for each other. A rumor being thrown into the mix must have only made things much more complicated for him. “But if you’re not upset, okay. I’ll stop apologizing.” She leans over to press a quick kiss to his cheek, her cheeks flushing as she realizes just what she did.

She never really checked with him before to see if that kind of affection was okay. By all accounts, it probably wasn’t. She had messed up, most likely in more than one way.

“I didn’t think of it that way.” The blonde girl muses, a smile returning to her lips at the thought. “We’d be helping each other out, it’s a nice thought.” At least it was one she thought was lovely, Logan really did pick a nice way to frame her request for help. “Maybe you could show me one of your favorite movies? Or we could just figure it out at the time! That’s always a good idea too.” It’d give her another window to learn more about Logan as she continued to get to know him again.

“That’s how gossip goes on around here, it dies within a few days. Students get bored too quickly. I know. I keep hearing all sorts of different stories. People thrive of twisting stuff,” he said and rolled his eyes. It was all very silly, really. Students were so bored and empty to the point they spent time gossiping about people and making up stories instead of doing something more useful, like not sticking their noses into people’s businesses, for example. He sighed at the mention of Veronica, because things were tense between the two. She already wasn’t taking the break up well, it didn’t help that this rumor and the fact that she kissed Maxi only made things more tense. He didn’t regret staying with Balo, though. Not one bit. And this wasn’t going to make him spend any less time with her. She was the only person he was comfortable around. “It’s okay, don’t worry about that. I’m not upset,” he reassured her again and smiled when she leaned over and kissed her. He couldn’t help but smile more when Balo flushed at that.

Logan nods to her. “Yep, it’ll be good for us both.” He could see Balo liking the thought. “I have a few favorites. We could do that. I don’t mind, anyway, you know me.” Balo was the only person he was hanging out with lately. She made him comfortable and he actually enjoyed his time with her. He only hoped she was as comfortable with him too.

[logan-keller]

songsofacagedbird‌:

“Time feels like both a blessing and a curse on occasion but I’m grateful for it in this case.” The more time she had to figure out what she wanted to do after she graduated Luxor, the better. Balo was lucky enough to be in her junior year, that she had all the time she needed to figure out where she wanted to go to college, if she was going to do what was expected to her, and all of those other things that would come up.  “I’m usually Lia’s biggest cheerleader, I’m glad I get to shout your name too.” Now that she knew Logan was here she was going to make sure to cheer for him just as loud as tended to shout her support for Lia. She was happy for it too, she loved getting to support her friends, it made her feel nice, warm, and fuzzy inside.

She squeezes his hand back, clinging to the support as he confirms what she was dreading. She had said too much, Logan had caught on, and this could very easily turn into a bad situation if things slipped out in the future. “The last time I said too much we had to move before people looked into it too closely.” Balo starts, “my father likes to use us against each other a lot. If one of us says something, everyone else suffers so anytime he hurts someone to the point mom drags us to get it checked out, there’s a cover story. Pursuing music or art is an instant beating,  we’re supposed to be better than that. If it’s something he doesn’t approve of he can pick up and beat you with, he will.” The more she talks, the more the girl starts to shiver - the more her voice starts to crack and she sounds like she’s getting closer to the verge of tears. It wasn’t nice to think about, it wasn’t nice to talk about, and it certainly didn’t help that Logan knowing only increased the risks of more going wrong.

As much as she trusted him, she knew that staying out of it wasn’t exactly a thing people had an easy time with.

“You’ll be fine and you’ll have everything figured out,” Logan reassured her, understanding what she meant. Although for him, time was never something he stressed over. But he knew perfectly well people who did. His older sister, Emilie, for instance. Time had been always a source of stress for her and he experienced that with her growing up. He never minded it though. Logan, though, never stressed about time and didn’t stress about having to figure things out. He knew he’d get there eventually. He chuckled lightly when she mentioned shouting his name. “Well, I’ll be looking out for you when games start.” It was nice to know he was being supported, it wasn’t something he saw much of growing up. “What about gymnastics? How’s the schedule?”

Logan listened closely and carefully, giving Balo the time she needed and required to tell him and kept holding her hand for support. He was relieved she trusted him with this. He probably should share his own story... to tell her she wasn’t alone in this. That he understood what she was going through. They experienced different kinds of abuse, but abuse is abuse, nonetheless. But this was Balo’s time to talk, not his. He was getting angry hearing what she went through, but he was relieved he hid his emotions well. He didn’t need Balo knowing this. He was going to be calm for her. When Balo starts to shiver, Logan quietly sits closer to her and wrapped an arm around her, pulling her closer to him, hoping this would give her a sense of comfort. “Is this okay?” He took a deep breath, keeping his voice calm. Calm... he was not calm at all. But he knew well how to show people something else. “You don’t have to continue anymore. Thank you for trusting me with this. This won’t leave this room, you can trust me on this. I’m here for you, Balo, you can make sure of that, as well.” As someone who’s been through abuse, Logan thought he’d know how to approach the subject and discuss it with someone similar, but he didn’t know. He deeply hoped he was saying the right stuff. He was relieved Balo was here, in a boarding school, away from her father. He was relieved she was somewhere he could keep an eye on her and protect her.

[logan-keller]

veronica-henderson‌:

Veronica finally looked up and shook her head at Logan. “You clearly don’t understand it, do you?” Veronica asked in a low voice, shaking her head once more. Logan had claimed that they needed to break up for Veronica’s protection but had anything happened or changed? No, if anything people had avoided her even more since the breakup, like the sadness Veronica exuded seemed to be contagious to those who spent too long with her. “Has anything really changed since we broke up? You’re still getting targeted, I heard all about getting locked away in the locker room and I doubt that had anything to do with me.”

Sinking further into herself and letting out a small sigh, swallowing that horrible lump in her throat that she could feel growing once more. “All people do now is avoid me.” She said softly, staring back down at the still slightly dirty ground. “I-I feel like I don’t have anyone anymore, since you tend to not bother speaking to me, you seem interested in my fu-fucking friends- you know what,” her blue eyes blazing as they flicked up and locked into Logan’s dark ones. “Why are you even bothering talking to me? It seems you’re more than content hurriedly moving on making the next naive idiot fall for your charms.”

Logan broke up with her because their involvement ultimately put them at risk of the sinister pranks, and it began with him being kidnapped. It was true that Logan would always be at risk, given that he was a Luxor student first and foremost, but his involvement with Veronica put more attention on them both. It was also true that he was locked in the locker room, and that was when he and Veronica ended things. The locker prank was a silly one in Logan’s mind, he technically forgot about it. In Logan’s mind, he was sure the Circle would on to pranking someone else. He wasn’t the only Luxor student and in the message they sent through him, it was obvious all Luxor students were at risk. But he and Veronica were even more so because of their previous involvement. But he had ended it. They technically had no reason to prank him anymore. He gave them what they wanted. He was no longer involvement with one of the people in their school. He didn’t even have friends from Carnifex. In addition to that, Veronica was safe. That was all that mattered. She wasn’t ‘betraying’ her school by getting involved with a Luxor.

“That locker room prank was nothing,” he said. After being kidnapped, everything else seemed silly in comparison. “You’re safe, Veronica. You are not a target anymore. As far as the Circle is concerned, you’re not involved with the rival school and they won’t target you. You’re a Carnifex and you’re not ‘betraying’ your school anymore. You’re safe,” he added. “The Circle hasn’t done a thing since the locker room prank. They probably thought this would be a fun way to mess with me after everything. They aren’t going to target me forever. They have no reason to. I gave them what they want so they stay away from me and you. And they want to target all Luxor students. I was just the easiest and most sensible target out of the entire Luxor student body because of my involvement with you.” She still didn’t get it. She didn’t experience what he went through. He wasn’t kidnapped and forced to bring back a message. He didn’t blame her though. It wasn’t like he wasn’t upset over being forced to break up with her. He just kept everything buried down and tried to move past it.

Logan sighed and rubbed his face. He understood why Ronnie was upset; she had every right to be. Things might not be making sense to her like they did to him. He was honest to her. It was true that their relationship was a short one and things weren’t allowed to proceed further, but he was genuine the entire way. He never meant to hurt her. He was aware it seemed the entire opposite. But he did care for Veronica, and ultimately he did what he did for her. He wasn’t going to continue on with a relationship knowing there was a risk she would get hurt like he did. Secondly, he did it to protect himself. He lived a horrible childhood; had horrible parents. Luxor was his fresh start away from that horrible environment he grew up in. He was not going to be bullied by a group of students and if he had any control in that, he would do it.

He didn’t know where things would go between him and Veronica. Would they find their way back to each other or not. But so far, he was pretty stubborn about things; they were better off broken up. He gave her time after they broke up, but he didn’t know she was struggling as much as she was saying she was. Despite the break up, he did care for Veronica. Being exes didn’t necessarily mean mean each had to go their separate way... right? They could try and be friends... It upset him to know she was struggling so much. “I’m so, so sorry, Veronica. I never meant to hurt you. I swear it. I was just giving you time, I thought staying away would do you good. I’m here. Even if we’re broken up, doesn’t mean we can’t still be there for each other and talk.” He sighed at her words next. “Nothing happened between Balo and me. Nothing! Just because I’m hanging out with her doesn’t mean I’ve ‘moved on’. I’m not the one who kissed someone else,” he snapped. He couldn’t help it. She was standing there accusing him of moving on when she was the one who kissed his friend. Even if she said it meant nothing. Why would she kiss him in the first place? Why was he getting blamed for things? “I’m sorry, I really am. I did not move on with anyone. Balo was my childhood friend who moved away before I turned ten. And we reconnected and we’ve been hanging out. Am I not allowed to talk to people? Am I not allowed to try and move past things? Just like Maxi was there for you, she was there for me. Even if we’re broken up Ronnie, doesn’t mean doesn’t mean we can’t be there for one another. We can still be civil.”

[logan-keller]

leoxeverett‌:

“To be perfectly honest, I’d be willing to give them a hand...” He hated Luxor. Even before stepping foot in the building, he hated it. It could have been the complete opposite of what it was, and he’d still hate it. Why? Because of the context. Why he was there in the first place… “Not to be cliche or anything, but it would be rather satisfying to just see this burn to the ground- preferably literally.” He paused, thinking for a moment about Logan’s next comment. “Is it? Well– cheers, then. Guess it’s only downhill from here.” 

“By all means, be my guest,” he told Leo. Logan hated Luxor and its environment. That’s why he stayed alone a lot of the times and only had a few friends he didn’t mind talking to and only one person who made this year beyond bearable. However, being at Luxor was way better than being at home. At least he didn’t have to see his parents or deal with them. The huge downside was how he couldn’t see his sisters anymore and his friends back home. “I don’t doubt this happening, to be honest. It is only downhill from here. I can’t wait,” he added sarcastically.

[leohunter2020]

Nolan had been in such a good mood all day. He had skipped school but that wasnt why he was so jolly. He was so full of energy and ideas so he had gone shopping, he had spent way more than he should have but who cared? you only have one life so life it, right? He came back to the dorm with boxes and bags of things and put it down on the living room floor “ logan come look, i got us stuff, today will be so fun, “ he told his roommate not even sure if he was there 

@logan-keller

[logan-keller]

Logan came out of his room when his roommate called out for him. He didn’t know him that well yet as this was their first time as roommates and he had talked to him for the first time when he came back after being kidnapped. Nolan was a good enough boy. He rubbed the back of his neck as he looked at the boxes and bags Nolan came with. He raised his eyebrow. “What’s all that?”

[logan-keller]

isakvaltersen03‌:

“ yeah that cafeteria can come in handy at all times. Not the best food but its edible and not to bad compared to price in my opinion at least” isak said with a smile. “ work out before and after pizza is something you gotta do, cuz the pizza is so bad” Isak laughed  “ no not really, it could be worse i think” he said. “ its not to far thank god, i´m starving” isak said and let google maps lead the way. “ yeah they are and the service as well, its more personal. I like that, i find small book stores, cafees and such always so charming. “

Logan nodded. “I agree. It’s not bad,” he told Isak. “Well, then it’s a good thing there’s 15 minute walk there and back.” He walked out and followed Isak, who was using Google Maps. “I’m starving too. Good thing good pizza awaits,” he said. “That makes sense.” He nodded.

[logan-keller]

veronica-henderson‌:

Veronica still dared to not look at him, not wanting to see his expression at learning that she and Maxi had shared a kiss, even if the kiss hadn’t meant anything, it had just merely been something that had happened between two people and she was still sure that Maxi had only kissed her because he felt sorry for her and was, in some awkward way, an attempt to comfort her. All she had been thinking about was Logan, how often she missed him and the relationship they had, it was still all she found herself thinking about, even when she tried to distract herself, even though Logan had made it very clear that they could not be together, that there was no future for them while they were at Luxor.

“Maxi is my friend too.” Veronica shot back and it was true, she and Maxi had became quite close over the past few weeks, in a completely platonic sense. Was she not allowed to be friends with his friends? Clearly he hadn’t gotten the same memo about Balo. Staring up at him for a brief moment, her eyes briefly meeting his before she looked back down to the ground. “What we do isn’t each other’s business anymore.”

Logan shook his head in frustration, running his fingers in his hair. He didn’t understand why Veronica was pointing it out to him that he was her friend too. He knew that. Logan didn’t care if he had the same friends. She was totally missing the point again. If Maxi was being there for her and comforting her, he didn’t care. The kiss was the issue. He knew he was probably being illogical about this, but he didn’t give two shits right now.

“I don’t care if you’re friends, Veronica. I know you’re friends. I’m not a controlling asshole,” he snapped and shook his head again, then looked back at her. “Yeah, you keep on repeating that.” He stood there quiet for a bit. The tension was so thick in the room and this whole talk wasn’t making things any better. 

[logan-keller]

liadavenport‌:

“I feel that way sometimes, like I was born in the wrong decade— not even decade, really, but century. Wow, I feel so special and honored that I get to talk to someone who has seen things I can only imagine. Do you know any secrets to the universe?” she joked. “No worries, your secret is safe with me.” She gestured like she was crossing her heart, as a playful grin formed on her lips. “They do, and I get why they do, but life is full of obstacles that we’re going to have to force ourselves to jump over— and I just don’t see the point in adding unnecessary stress to an already stressful situation. I’ll admit, I generally don’t possess a whole lot of faith in humanity, but there are a few people I know who still make it possible for me to have a little hope that the world, as you said, is not going towards doom,” she admitted, her smile matching his easily. “Well, I appreciate that, and exactly. It’d be a shame to just let it go to waste. A total pro. I learned from the best. I just might– I mean, what’s the worst that could happen? People might just start spreading rumors that I’m crazy, no big deal,” she joked back, laughing softly. “There has to be. Like I said, there’s one for everything. I’m starting to think you’re right about this fame thing. May as well just start accepting it now so I can prepare myself,” she teased; it was nice to be having such a… light conversation. Everything had been feeling so heavy lately and right now she felt like she was getting a break and she didn’t mind it in the least. “In that case, may the best man win.” 

“You too? Wow. Maybe I’m not the only one going through this alone?” Logan was amused at how silly the conversation was, but it at least got his mind off of things. “If I tell you, they wouldn’t be secrets anymore, right?” He joked back and nodded to her, acting out gratitude for keeping his ‘secret’. He nods to her in agreement. “I mean, that’s life, right? Facing obstacles, jumping over them, growing up and developing,” he said with a shrug. “I have a small group of people who make me think that hey, humanity has a chance. I definitely get your point.” He and his teammate seemed to see eye on eye on things. “Ah, that’s nothing. A very simple rumor. Will die out in a day or two. Especially at the fast rate rumors and gossip breaks out here.” He shook his head and rolled his eyes. He’d been at Luxor for a good while now and he never got used to how annoying the gossip was. “You;re destined for fame. Better accept your destiny, if you ask me.” He teased back. “May the best man win,” he repeated his words in confirmation.

[logan-keller]

leoxeverett‌:

“It’s a wonder this place hasn’t been ran to the ground yet,” He muttered. He’d like that, wouldn’t he? Of course. It felt like being at Luxor was just a fancier and glamorized form of convenient. Especially with the circumstance of his transfer. “Then again, it’s like this anywhere.” He added, mostly thinking out loud quietly to himself. “People just seem to thrive on obliviousness and ignorance.” 

“I’m pretty sure the students will end up doing it at some point,” he thought out loud. The students’ main concern always seemed to be gossip, parties, fooling around. Logan wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up destroying the entire school. “Isn’t this what everyone says? School is a miniature form of society or something along those lines.”

[logan-keller]

maxihqs‌:

After seeing it was Logan, it in no way made Maxi relax. One thing he wished he could forget, was the awkward attempt at trying to make Veronica feel better, which resulted in.. a kiss.. that was immediately regretted by both parties and left the two of them pushing on as if nothing ever happened. Because it hadn’t been like that. Maxi couldn’t even describe what prompted him to do it in the first place– some insane thought that she was so close, he hated to see her look so upset.. all sorts of things factored it. Either way, it was a moment of regret he desperately wished he could take back, because the guilt of fucking over his friend in some way was there. 

True, the two weren’t even together right now. But Logan still liked Ronnie. She still liked Logan.  Maxi fit nowhere in that mix whatsoever and he knew it. 

“Well I don’t know, man, maybe it’s the fact that the whole school is out to crucify me after punching Ronan,” Maxi said, full on defensive and frustrated, and yet not at Logan. It was with himself. He turned back to the bag, throwing several more punches at it before pausing. “What are you doing here?”

A part of Logan wanted to see if Maximiliano would tell him himself first. Of course he was aware the gossip was out. But maybe he wasn’t aware Logan knew about the kiss as well? Still, a part of him expected him to come on his own. Logan didn’t care that he and Ronnie were friends. He knew that and he didn’t care that they had been hanging out. They were broken up and she could do whatever she wanted. But, they were buddies too and he and Ronnie had been broken up a month now, he didn’t get why Maxi did what he did. And it was angering him.

He saw the whole thing go on between Maxi and Ronan and while he wasn’t judging him for any of it, because he didn’t know why Maxi even did it, not that it was okay. But then again, Logan himself screwed up when he threw Ronnie in the pool out of anger. “Why did you punch him?” he asked. “I just wanted to get a quick workout in. It’s never crowded at that time.”

[logan-keller]

songsofacagedbird‌:

“I’m doing okay, I’m just hoping the rumors die down soon.” Balo knew it was only making things worse if Veronica still loved Logan - this was something that was undoubtedly going to hurt her friend.  Sure, nothing had happened but people were still talking about Logan sleeping over even though she was certain they were both telling everyone just how innocent the situation had truly been. She hadn’t wanted to be alone, he slept over, but nothing happened between them. “But it hasn’t been too bad today? I feel like people are whispering in the hallways less when I pass by.” She was hoping it was because people had finally grasped just how innocent things were, she didn’t want to consider the conclusion it was because everyone at this point likely already had heard so it was just common knowledge now. “I’m sorry, Logan. I didn’t know this was going to happen.”

It was silly to assume that Luxor wouldn’t catch hold of a single thing and twist it into gossip it wasn’t though. Another case of Balo’s blind optimism.

She smiles at the assurance he was willing to help her, nodding. “Thanks, Logan! You’re the best!” Logan was quickly finding himself back into the place he had been before she had moved away, extremely important and safe enough to feel like home. “We could watch a movie or something afterward we’re finished if you want too if you want. I like watching movies with you.” She just enjoyed his company in general, they had fun together.

He even seemed to enjoy Rissa’s party.

Logan shrugged at the mention of the rumors. He couldn’t be bothered anymore. It was almost funny to him how he always seemed to be the victim of rumors when he tried so hard to not be in the middle of stuff going on at Luxor. But it is what it is. Students lived off gossip in this school. “Few days and everyone will forget. Some new rumor about someone else is bound to come out.” Balo had needed him to stay with her that night, and that’s all he did. It was entirely innocent. However, students were making all those crazy scenarios and it was annoying Logan. It was no one’s business. “Yeah, it’ll die down soon enough. Gossip always does. Don’t apologize over this, Balo. I’m not upset over what happened. People just need to learn to mind their own business for once.” He truly didn’t mind what happened. He’d do it again for Balo.

He smiled to her. “No problem. I’m glad I can help. That way I’ll also be reviewing for it, so in a way, you’re also helping me out.” Attending the party with Balo had made Logan feel even more comfortable and relaxed around her. “We can do whatever you want afterwards. I’m up for anything.” He really didn’t mind anything. As long as he was spending time with her, he was okay with whatever she wanted to do.

[logan-keller]

songsofacagedbird‌:

“Okay, I’ll try to keep that in mind.” Balo would try her hardest to keep it in mind when it came to Logan at the very least. It surely wouldn’t be something she remembered universally - everyone was different - but she’d do her best to ensure she didn’t stress asking permission when it came to these things with Logan in the future. She blinks when he asks her if she wanted to go to California, honestly she wasn’t sure if she did. She missed her sister but the thought of going so far away, of leaving her mother behind, wasn’t one she really enjoyed. It was all so complicated. “I don’t know. I’m not opposed to the idea or anything, but I’m not sure if I want to.” She confesses, tucking a strand of blonde hair behind her ear. In ways, she was probably better suited to stay in New York, pick a state college because it was undoubtedly cheaper in the long run, but in other ways - what Grace wanted sounded appealing to. It was yet another case of not being certain of what she wanted. She nods at his warning that nobody knew she used to play, “I won’t tell anyone then.” She doubted it would come up in casual conversation, an instrument he no longer played wasn’t exactly something she thought would come up at least. Piano was in the past, she wasn’t going to be dragging it out now that she was aware.

“You probably should thank Lia for that, a lot of what I understand about basketball comes from being her friend, watching her games, and learning from that.” It certainly wasn’t a sport she sought out on her own but she was happy she actually remembered the name right, that she hadn’t messed it up too terribly. “I’m really thankful to have you back in my life too and I’ll support you no matter what. We’re friends, I like when I’m able to support you.” It was a nice thought, the two of them being able to support each other in the future. The concept that they wouldn’t split apart again after they graduated. It made her feel warm and fuzzy inside, a bit safe.

If only their entire conversation was making her feel that way. The longer he was quiet, the more she scrambled to try and find a way to convince her everything was the way it was supposed to appear. That there was no need to look any closer regardless of her change in behavior because as far as he was supposed to know there was absolutely nothing wrong. She blinks when he takes her hand, making no move to stop the comfort he was offering her as she continues to scramble a bit. The handholding was appreciated, in fact - it gave her some comfort regardless of everything else on her mind.  She nods at his words, “I do trust you. If I’m right about the question, you’re not going to tell anyone the answer, right?” There’s a genuine concern when it comes to that if he repeated what she said - she’d get into serious trouble. It was important that she knew he wouldn’t say anything, that she was truly safe with him. If she told him the truth and it reached her father, she truly wouldn’t be okay afterward.

He smiled to her in reassurance. He was still getting to know Balo all over again, but he could definitely see her sweet nature never changed. He could remember this clearly about her from back when they were children. He couldn’t tell her how to act around other people of course, but at least he could tell her she could be comfortable around him and not have to think she had to ask for his ‘permission’. He studies Balo for a moment when he asks her about California. He nods to her when she confesses what’s in her mind. Honestly, he got where she was coming from, because he had a similar line of thought. Not knowing if he really wanted to stay in New York but at the same time wanting to be around his sisters. “I get that. I think about that too. If I want to stay in New York to be near my sisters. Which brings us back to... time. We’ll figure it out.” He chuckles lightly. He didn’t stress about that. As long as he was away from his parents, he would be fine. He knew the whole piano thing wasn’t going to come up in any conversation, at least he couldn’t imagine how. But Logan was so sure to keep anything related to his past in the past and it made him feel better knowing Balo was aware of that too. “Thank you.”

“Gotta thank Lia for spreading basketball around,” he said. Lia was his teammate and despite previously only talking to her about practice related stuff, they had started discussing other things lately and they were slowly getting to know each other more and more. It made him feel good knowing that Balo was staying in his life for the long run and they wouldn’t lost contact again after graduation or something. Balo was becoming a really positive presence in his life and after everything crazy happening at Luxor with him, it was good and reassuring to know that she was around and she wasn’t planning on running away from all the craziness. “Same here, Balo.”

Logan wasn’t stupid, he was aware his question and the sudden change in direction in the conversation to this topic in specific was not something Balo liked. He would have felt the exact same had the tables been turned. But he was freaking out over the possibility and he needed to know. He wasn’t sure what he was going to do about the information if it turned out to be what he dreaded. He gives her hand a gentle squeeze, a way to tell her that he was here. He studies her, looking down when she answers him. It was what he dreaded. He looked back up at her and nods emphatically. “You’re right about the question. Whatever you say to me doesn’t leave this room, Balo. You can trust me on that.” Logan expected to be able to know how to approach the subject, given his own experience. But... he didn’t know how and he hoped he was doing a good job and keeping Balo relaxed despite everything. He didn’t know just how to formulate the questions in his head in the best way. He was going to give Balo time to speak before he asked anything, maybe she’d speak more freely? Say whatever she wanted without having to ask a specific set of questions. Maybe from there, he’d find it easier to ask and inquire. He gave her hand another gentle squeeze, indicating he was patient and would give her time before she decided to speak out.

[logan-keller]

veronica-henderson‌:

Veronica felt her stomach twist, she could feel his gaze on her but she refused to meet it, it still hurt to look at him and even think about him. She knew that Logan had broken up with her because he believed it was the best thing for Veronica and even him, but wasn’t the circle still tormenting him? Hadn’t they locked him inside? She almost wanted to make that quip towards him but held her tongue, she didn’t need anymore more tension between them or that his whole theory had proven wrong, she still knew it was only a matter of time before the circle came after her too.

Nodding her head, it was relieving to know that nothing had happened between him and Balo. “It’s still none of my business, we’re broken up.” She said softly, still staring down at the ground. “Maxi just came over to comfort me,” she finally answered after a moment’s silence passed between them. “We shared an awkward kiss that meant nothing but nothing else happened except him spending the night because I needed some company.” She saw no point in lying to him, and besides the relationship between she and Maxi was completely platonic. “He was just trying to cheer me up.”

Logan just stared at Veronica when she confessed she and Maxi kissed. So it wasn’t just an innocent cuddling... but also a fucking kiss. He had absolutely no right to feel angry over this, she was free to kiss whoever she wanted to kiss. Maxi and Ronnie were friends too, Logan didn’t care about that. But his buddy kissed his ex, only after a month of them breaking up. That wasn’t okay. A friend wasn’t supposed to do that. He needed to be logical about this. He never acted right when angry. But he couldn’t help but be pissed. Even when Ronnie mentioned it was an awkward kiss and he was only trying to cheer her up. That meant nothing to him at the moment.

“You don’t get to avoid me, Veronica, for staying over because my friend needed me, when you kissed someone else. And not just anyone, my buddy,” he snapped. “Stop repeating the same phrase over and over again. I heard it the first time.” He still looked at her, even when she refused to meet his gaze. “But we’re broken up, right? I don’t get to be angry you kissed someone, right? It’s none of my business,” he said, repeating her words, his voice cold now.

[logan-keller]

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Veronica felt herself curl further into herself as she leaned further into the desk, whatever it was that Logan was up to truly wasn’t any of her business, not anymore, he was free to do whatever he wanted with his life, no matter how much it hurt her to hear about it especially knowing that he was possibly moving on with someone she had considered to be a good friend, who had comforted Veronica when everything had happened. She knew that most people would go and confront that person, demanding answered from them but Veronica had never had that type of confrontational nature, that had always been her mother’s fire but Veronica hadn’t inherited that from her.

“Okay, maybe I am avoiding you slightly.” Veronica muttered, still staring down at the ground, daring to not look up and meet his dark gaze. “but don’t take it personally, I avoid most people these days.” She added. Shrugging her shoulders and sighing. “That you spent the night in Balo’s room, but like I said, that is none of my business.” 

Logan sighed and looked down for a moment when Veronica mentioned that she was avoiding him and then re-focused his attention and gaze on her, holding her own gaze. He missed her everyday and it angered him having to break up with her because of outside factors. But, he had to. She came first, even if she didn’t understand where he was coming from. Logan had maintained a straight expression the entire time, but he was actually annoyed. Annoyance at how Veronica was avoiding him, annoyance at the fact that his good friend spent the night over, annoyance at Veronica repeating the same phrase over and over again, and annoyance at how she probably thought something had happened between him and Balo.

“You say it’s none of your business and then you decide to avoid me. We’ve only been broken up a month, Veronica,” he snapped and then looked away, just to compose his emotions again. “Nothing happened between Balo and me. She just had a bit to drink and needed me to stay with her. What about you and my friend? What happened with that? Of all the possible people, it had to be my closest buddy here.”

[logan-keller]

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Veronica watched as Logan shut the door behind them, leaning against one the desks and still hugging her textbook tightly to her chest. She had been trying her best to avoid Logan because she didn’t want to have this conversation, like they were still a couple or something, the feelings still lingering between them and that horrible still tension thick in every room they were in together. Though in a way, Veronica had somewhat been avoiding everyone, she often like she was just making everything worst so she just shut herself away, not wanting to cause anymore trouble for the people around her.

“I haven’t been avoiding you,” Veronica finally answered softly, staring down at the slightly dirty classroom floor; it was a lie but she had been avoiding everyone, not just Logan. “I just haven’t been around to get in anyone’s way. I wasn’t even at that stupid party everyone keeps talking about.”

Logan leaned back against the classroom wall, tilting his head slightly to the side when Veronica says she hadn’t been avoiding him. He didn’t understand why he was feeling like this, like he needed to discuss things with Veronica, like he needed to know what went on with her and his buddy, like he needed her to understand that nothing happened between him and Balo. Was it because there were still lingering feelings? He was definitely angry at his buddy but he wasn’t showing it. He wasn’t one to show emotions, but he needed to discuss things with Maxi as well. He knew Maxi and Ronnie were friends, it just sucked big time that Maxi was caught leaving her room so soon after he and Ronnie broke up. He was acting like a jealous boyfriend... except he wasn’t the boyfriend anymore and probably had no right. But... he wasn’t listening to logic right now. The tension in the room was so thick.

“So... seeing me and turning around to leave wasn’t you avoiding me?” he questioned again. He needed her to talk and he needed to know what she was thinking. He needed her to not shut down on him right now. “What news did you hear, Veronica?” He needed to know what exactly she heard.

[logan-keller]

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Veronica stared up at Logan, what did he expect her to say? That she didn’t believe any of the rumors swirling around about him and Balo or that she wasn’t listening to any of it? Of course she was, she always listened to any news about him, just like she was sure that he would be listening out for any news about Veronica, it’s not like they spoke constantly like they had when they had been briefly dating one another. Though she had no right to be hurt because they weren’t together and Logan was free to do whatever he wanted or whoever he wanted, that wasn’t any of her business anymore, even if it was one of the few friends she had.

“There is always some sort of news circulating about me,” Veronica replied with a simple shrug, frowning as he pulled her into an empty classroom, it was clear that he wanted to have a serious talk about everything. “I’m not saying I believe or don’t believe it, it’s just none of my business.”

Logan shut the classroom door and focused his attention on his ex. He studied her again, staying quiet for a while. He needed to know what was going through her mind. He needed to know what she was truly thinking. It was true they were broken up, but it’s been barely a month since their break up. It was still pretty fresh. As much as Logan didn’t want to interfere, he couldn’t. He missed her and he still thought of her. The fact that he had to end things to protect her when both of them clearly liked each other didn’t make things easy on him. He was just trying to distract himself.

He looked down at her and shook his head. “Why have you been avoiding me then?” he questioned. The school was big, true, but he always saw her across campus and then... nothing. It was like she disappeared after the whole party.

[logan-keller]

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Walking as quick as she could in the opposite direction, she knew it was only a matter of time before Logan found her and no doubt wanted to speak about all the rumors that had been floating around over the past few weeks. Not that she didn’t want to speak about it but she learning of the whole Balo incident wasn’t something Veronica felt she really had the energy to discuss right now.

Stopping when she heard Logan’s voice, clenching her eyes shut for a moment before turning on her heel and facing him, a thin smile etching on her lips and shrugging her shoulders. “Is there really anything to discuss?” She said softly, her voice barely above a whisper; she had planned it all in her head what she would say to him but it had all vanished once she had caught sight of him. “It is what it is.”

Logan studied Veronica’s expressions for a bit. Veronica always told him she didn’t believe rumors and gossip that went around at school. So to see that she didn’t want to discuss things meant that she did believe things. It was true he stayed over at Balo’s. But that’s all she knew. She didn’t know that nothing happened. Just like he knew Maxi was seen leaving Ronnie’s room. Hell, there was even a picture of them cuddling. And yet... he was willing to discuss things. That didn’t mean he wasn’t angry or jealous. Because he was. He was just keeping things buried because they’re exes and was free to do whatever she wanted. It just sucked big time it had to be with his buddy. He had yet to talk to him about it.

“Yes, there is and you know it. We both have news circulating related to us.” They were going to talk. He pulled her into a nearby empty classroom. It was break time so they had time to discuss things. “Since when do you believe news right away, Ronnie?”