New VM fic - "Excerpts from Logan's feelings journal"

[bennet_7]

I wrote VM fic! The concept of Logan's 'feelings journal' was just too sweet to pass up so here we are.


Title: Excerpts from Logan's feelings journal
Author: Bennet
Characters: Logan, Ms James
Word Count: 1000
Rating: PG-13 to be safe
Summary: Logan is forced to write a 'feelings journal' which Ms James reads and comments on.
Spoilers: 2.19
Warnings: This is fairly cracked.

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that this is a waste of my time.

 

Logan we agreed to this compromise. You don’t have to ‘talk’ about what you’re going through but you do have to write me something about it. Otherwise, they’ll revoke your emancipation.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that my issues and self-esteem problems stem from my troubled relationship with my father, my mother’s abandonment of me and the fact that everyone thinks that I’m a murderer. Having acknowledged and accepted this, I can now heal and grow as a person (I reserve the right to accept Jesus Christ as my personal saviour at some point in the future should I feel so inclined).

 

Thank you Ms James for all your help. My autobiography Darkness in the Limelight: The story of Logan Echolls (to be published by Harper Collins) will be dedicated to you.

 

Very funny Logan. Do you want me to get Moorehead to force you to come to counselling sessions?

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that ‘Moorehead’ is the most ridiculous name I’ve ever heard. Have you ever thought of giving him grief for it in the teacher’s lounge?

 

I really hope that ‘giving him grief’ is not a euphemism for something else.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel sad because Veronica Mars has been picking on me. Can you give her detention or something?

 

Have you and Veronica discussed your issues since your break up Logan? It could really help both of you. And no, I will not give her detention.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel terrible.

 

Showing up drunk to the Home Coming Dance will do that to you. I think we need to have a chat about some of your habits.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel so safe knowing that Sheriff Lamb is out there, watching over us. Well done voters.

 

Logan, you’ve just been re-arrested and your house has burnt down. Don’t you want to talk about that?

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that the walls of the presidential suite of the Neptune Grand are too thin. Also, their room service is appalling. I ordered foie gras this morning and it took them over an hour to get it to me.

 

Are you finding it difficult to re-connect with Duncan? I’m guessing there is still a lot tension between you. And who orders foie gras for breakfast?

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel pretty.

 

I’m not touching that one.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel a great sense of shame for my generation. I despise how materialistic we are, only concerned with cosmetic interests and our own pleasure.

 

I have a t-shirt with Che Guevara on it that I can lend to you.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that Jensen Ackles is probably the best choice to play me in The Aaron Echolls Story.

 

That would just be weird.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel full of Christmas joy. God bless us everyone!

 

Merry Christmas, Logan. Stay out of trouble please.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel sad. I didn’t get picked to run the FBLA booth for the Winter Carnival. I could use a hug. Would you care to oblige?

 

No.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel like I’ve got a cavity. Too much sugar at the Winter Carnival, no doubt.

 

I’m surprised you went but good on you for getting involved with school functions.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that Derek and Meredith were a much better couple than Derek and Addison are. I mean, I like Addison (she’s pretty cool) but their marriage is such a sham. He’s clearly still in love with Meredith.

 

Word.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel like I’ll never be able to play Monopoly ever again.

 

That’s random. Even for you.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that I’m not really suited to public service. There is too much serving of the public.

 

I was really proud of you for winning the competition. Don’t doubt yourself Logan!

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that you should stop buying those “Platitude-a-day” calendars each year.

 

Ha ha.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that there’s something not quite right with Woody.

 

Yeah I didn’t think the facelift was a good idea either.

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that creepiness in the Goodman family is genetic. I’d like to be moved from any and all classes I share with Gia.

 

Logan, there’s less than a term of school left. I’m not changing your schedule.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that it would help me gain a greater understanding of her character and help me to resolve a lot of the issues I have with her, if you were to tell me what you’ve been discussing in your sessions with Veronica. Don’t you want to help me grow as a person?

 

Are you concerned for Veronica, Logan? If so, why don’t you try talking to her?

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that trying to talk to Veronica is a waste of time.

 

Try talking to her nicely Logan.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel sorry for Suri Cruise and Moses Martin. My father may be a murdering psychopath and my mother a flake, but at least they didn’t give me some weird name.

 

It makes me so happy to hear you voice your sympathy Logan. You’re making real progress.

 

 

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

 

I feel that as this year draws to a close, this exercise is no longer necessary. It has been beneficial on many levels as I feel like I’ve gotten to know my special, secret, inner self. I’ll always carry these fond memories of our times together but all good things must come to an end. What do you say Ms J? Time to call it quits?

 

No. Be in my office next Monday.

Comments

[truemyth.livejournal.com]

Aww. This was very cute.

I feel the voice of Ms. James strayed a bit on some of her more sarcastic responses to Logan but the whole thing was a blast to read and I loved all the mentions of Veronica and Gia and such.

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yeah I wasn't sure how to write Ms James so I just tried to make it fun.

Thanks for the feed back

[offtheceiling.livejournal.com]

Hee! I really liked this! Great job with Ms. James, especially.

I feel a great sense of shame for my generation. I despise how materialistic we are, only concerned with cosmetic interests and our own pleasure.

I have a t-shirt with Che Guevara on it that I can lend to you.

Heeeeeeee! Well done!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Aww thank you!

[bklyangel.livejournal.com]

*giggle* This was cute.

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[sarah-p.livejournal.com]

Aww, this is awesome. Because, really, how much BETTER is that scene from last ep if Logan actually HAS a feelings journal? HAHAHAHA. What I love most is how your work your way chronologically through the season (and how I could tell what ep. you were on--the dance, the election, the carnival). Your Logan was snarky and fun (And, hee, he KNEW Veronica was meeting with Ms James! Nice!), and let's face it, not many people write Ms. James fic, so this was a fun read. Whoooo!

:)

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

In my mind, Logan knows everything about Veronica because he looooves her and has to keep tabs on her.

I think my favourite use of Ms James in a fic has to be anjoufic's Into the Blue: http://anjoufic.livejournal.com/666.html

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[polarthestral.livejournal.com]

LMAO. I really enjoyed this :) It was just a quip on the show but we all know that Logan cracks jokes sometimes to cover up hurt, especially when he's with Veronica. I really like how he kept using his sarcasm to deflect the cut-and-paste platitudes of Ms. James.

I feel that Jensen Ackles is probably the best choice to play me in The Aaron Echolls Story.

LOL. I smiled at that comment - it shows a slight improvement in self esteem in my opinion :D hee Way better than Tom Welling - who may be pretty in a Ken doll way, but can't act for shit. I felt insulted on Jason Dohring's behalf that they were compared on the show. It is funny that you picked another actor from Smallville though. Heh.

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it! And I may have to start watching Smallville for Jensen. He's gorgeous and yeah, unlike Welling, can actually act.

[fifteen12.livejournal.com]

Awesome fic!! I loved this part:

"I feel that Jensen Ackles is probably the best choice to play me in The Aaron Echolls Story."

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[miniglik.livejournal.com]

Oh, that was so entertaining!

Like I said, Ms. James was snarkier than I imagine her... but Logan's voice is great. He sounds exactly as I would imagine him.

Very, very good, IMO.

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Getting Logan's voice right was so important to me so thank you so much!

[sitebuilderchic.livejournal.com]

*rotflmao* OMG! this was priceless. i needed a good laugh. i could totally imagine logan saying all those things and ms.james responding, though i can't imagine her saying "word"

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Hee. I'm happy I could make you laugh - that's awesome to hear! And I can't really imagaine Ms James saying "word" either - it's just funny ;-P

[defybrevity.livejournal.com]

This was great. It feels like you know the Logan voice better (or at least as well as) the writers. I love it. Very entertaining, not too much, and not too little. I'd [i]love[/i] to see a second of this kind of fic, just with Veronica. You know, to see the parallels and such. Just if you ever feel bored and feel like writing. ;) Anyway, great job.

[defybrevity.livejournal.com]

Ugh. love/, not [i]love[/i]. I hate it when that happens.

[babsonite.livejournal.com]

Omg, this is so awesome! Logan is so funny! I love the "I feel pretty." And all of Ms. James' responses were priceless! I wish we could somehow use this for the blog, because I was cracking up the entire time!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I contemplated using it for the blog in some way but it's 1000 words and that's way too long!

Still, it's given me the confidence to try and write something else as Logan for the blog.

[sweet-like-choc.livejournal.com]

I feel pretty.

I’m not touching that one.

Heeeeeeeeeeee. A feelings journal = Best. Idea. Ever. Especially after the last episode.

I loveloveloved it. Maybe Mrs. James wouldn't talk like that, but who knows, maybe writing in Logan's journal would allow her to release her inner Grey's-Anatomy-watching, Word-saying, sarcastic hippy self :p Anyway, great Logan voice and a great fic altogether

:D

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Hee! Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[fickledame.livejournal.com]

Hee! This was excellent and made me laugh. I liked Ms James' comments back. Great work!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[being-lola-star.livejournal.com]

I was going to quote my favorite part but then my review would just be most of the fic written out and that wouldn't be very much fun for you too read. Instead I will just add this to memmories and giggle madly everytime I read this and hope that covers it!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

You memoried it? *flails* That's so awesome, thank you! I'm thrilled that you loved it that much.

[blahblahologist.livejournal.com]

There are so many parts I want to quote that it wouldn't even be worth it. This was so freaking hilarious, what a great idea!! I agree with some other comments that a few things Ms. James said were kind of un-guidance counselor-y, but oh well. Still so so so funny :) I am definitely saving this.

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so happy you like it enough to save it!

[immortal-teacup.livejournal.com]

this was just so cute :)

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[queen-haq.livejournal.com]

This? was fucking excellent. I thought Logan's voice was spot-on. He was snarky and funny and you did a great job with it. Some of Ms. James' lines were a little off to me but considering we haven't seen much of her, it's still plausible. Great job!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it and liked the Logan characterisation - I was most worried about that.

[fortunate-acdnt.livejournal.com]

i was laughing the whole way through, this was great. i lol'd the most at this part

I feel pretty.

I’m not touching that one.

that was great. *shakes head* pretty amazing.

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I made you laugh. Thanks for the kind words :)

[smiles1-9.livejournal.com]

This was so cute. I was going to quote my favorite parts but then realized there were way too many!! This definitely brightened my day, thanks!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for letting me know!

[veronica-8c.livejournal.com]

Lol! This was awesome! You captured Logan perfectly. I feel like we were really reading Logan's journal. The "I reserve the right to accept Jesus Christ as my personal saviour" and "Suri Cruise" parts had me rolling with laughter. This could soooo be cannon, because if Logan were to keep a journal a)It would be because he was forced and b)He would be this snarky, and in no way take it seriously while unknowling dropping hints of how he truly feels.

Great work!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I loved hearing that you enjoyed the Logan characterisation - there is too much bad Logan fic in this world.

[etrnlscribbler.livejournal.com]

Hahahahahaa! This was HILARIOUS. I laughed out loud through most of it. I do think your Ms. James voice was pretty off for most of the fic, but then again she's hard to write because we haven't seen much of her, especially her interactions with Logan. Anyway, I didn't care about the voice as I read because it was SO FUNNY!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

Ms James was very hard to write becuase we haven't seen that much of her so I really tried to make it as funny as possible instead. I'm glad you think I succeeded! Thank you!

[kaosmalek.livejournal.com]

Soooo glad to see fic from you! And this is brilliant. All of Logan's 'feelings' are perfectly in character, and while Ms. James might be a little OOC I feel it was for the better of the story. You might want to change this sentence:
'I feel that there’s not something quite right with Woody.'
to:
'I feel that there's something not quite right with Woody.'
Which, by the way, was a priceless way of bringing in all of our suspicians about that creepy dude. And the 'right to remain silent' part, and the Gia part, and the kids names part! SO funny!

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy you liked it! You always encourage me to write so I'm glad thought it was good! :-)

And thanks for picking up on the Woody thing. I'll change it now. This was one of those late-at-nigh-spur-of-the-moment-acts-of-lunacy I'm known for so a couple of things got past me.

Once again, I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[raelee.livejournal.com]

This is so perfect. Great job! I love it. I don't actually think Ms. James' voice was off so much as she probably just wouldn't actually say those things to Logan even though I have no trouble picturing her thinking them.

I feel that it would help me gain a greater understanding of her character and help me to resolve a lot of the issues I have with her, if you were to tell me what you’ve been discussing in your sessions with Veronica. Don’t you want to help me grow as a person?

I'm missing L/V this weekend so this part had to be my favorite. Especially since that's exactly how Logan would try to "spin" it to get Ms. James to tell him waht she'd been talking to Veronica about. Plus, it's kinda sweet because it shows that he cared about why she wasn't sleeping that week. < /sappy L/V 'shipper moment >

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it and thought it was well written. And as a sappy L/V 'shipper myself, I had to include a little moment to show that he cares for her.

[kiki-miserychic.livejournal.com]

I loved the whole thing. It was funny and the things Logan wrote seem like the kind of things he would if forced to actually write a feelings journal. :)

[helpme-dream.livejournal.com]

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

I feel pretty.

I’m not touching that one.

and

Feelings Journal of Logan Echolls

I feel sad because Veronica Mars has been picking on me. Can you give her detention or something?

Have you and Veronica discussed your issues since your break up Logan? It could really help both of you. And no, I will not give her detention.

Are my two favorite journal entries, and I love semi Crack!Fics so this just made my day.

P.S. Keep the Crack coming!

P.S.S. I wonder what Veronica's feeling journal would be (hint hint)

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I'm considering doing Veronica's journal - I just have to find the time! I'm glad you liked it!

[searchtheskies.livejournal.com]

LOVE IT. All of the pop culture references are so great. (Especially the Grey's Anatomy one.)

I hope to see more like this from you.

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it! I may write more fic in the future. At the moment I do write articles for neptune_online. I did Gia in the first issue and will be doing Madison's celeb scoop in this sundays edition.