She sat watching the loving couple from afar jealousy was obvious in her
tone of expression. They were standing on the docks, his arms around her
waist, chin nuzzled into the crook of her neck. Joey Potter was jealous.
But how could she not be? She let out a sigh and went back to wiping up the
counters, instead of tormenting herself by watching the couple through the
window. What did Andie have that she didn't? Granted the blonde hair and
bigger boobs, but Joey had known Pacey since... forever. But maybe for ever
wasn't good enough for him. Maybe she never meant as much to him as he did
her.
Wiping at the same spot on the counter she continued to scrub harder and harder until a familiar voice broke her train of thought. "I think that spot is clean enough"
Dropping the rag she rested her elbows on the counter as hair fell in front of her face almost mocking her exhausted state. "Hey Jen" she sighed, staring back out to the docks
Seeing the general gaze that took her over, she spoke again bringing Joey back into reality "Watching enviously again I see. Not one of your finer moments Joey."
"You don't know what you talking about" she said trying to maintain her low profile but failing miserably
"Joey believe me when I say this but you are head over heals for him. It's not fair to you to keep doing this"
"I know" she said as she brushed the loose tendrils out of her face "but I just can't seem to help it. I mean I've had these feelings forever and...."
"And ever time you seem them you take all of your jealous rage out on an innocent counter"
"Not Exactly how I would've said it" she let out a small chuckle "but close"
"What is it this time playful banter, turned full on mauling attempt to get in her pants in broad daylight, then she pulls away blushing?"
"Nope. Watch the boats pass by than steal a quick kiss. But he has been favoring that one lately"
"Look Joey, I know I've said this a thousand times but maybe you should just try to move on."
"Don't you think I've tried? I have. More times than our little group says 'we need to talk' or Dawson says 'action' on his films. It's so hard to go through every day hoping Pacey will throw a general glance in my direction, or better yet know I exist. Ever since he and Andie got together he has been so wrapped up in her that he hasn't said more than a "she lowers her voice and speaks animatedly impersonating Pacey "hey did we have any biology homework?" "I'm sorry Joey. I didn't mean to offend you or anything"
"Believe me, you didn't"
"Well I'm sorry to cut this little talk short but Grams says 'It's time for SPRING CLEANING!! Whoo hoo." She saud with fake excitement. "Alright talk to ya later Jen" She said picking up the rag and wiping again.
( 3 months earlier)
"Heya Potter" Pacey said, sliding into his usual barstool "I'll have a nice cold beer"
Joey stopped filling up the last soda and sat it onto the tray with the others. Looking up and him she sighed with tired eyes she said "Pace, You come in here what six times a week" he nods "And every time you come in asking for the same thing in that same chair. Of course, in tradition always say the same exact thing"
He starts mocking her silently, with a disgusted face "Pacey, you know I can't serve you unless you are twenty-one"
They both then crack a small smile.
"Which of coarse being the clever guy I am I retort a 'You sure know how to keep the customers coming back"
"But you see Pace. to be considered a customer, at least here, YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING"
Placing a hand over his heart with "shock" plastered on his face he says "Miss Potter. How can you say that. What about that ti-"before he could finish she cut him off
"Dawson payed every time, and the water is free"
"What ab-" once again he was cut off by an annoyed Joey.
"Don't even think about claiming you payed for Hockey night because not only did you dine-and-dash but you stole my tip left from before PAYING customers"
'damn she's good'
That was the last time they actually hung out together. Not 2 days later Andie came into his life, and taking himself out of Joey's. A single tear slid down her cheek as she remembered how close they used to be.
"Joey?" Jack said sliding up to the counter concerned "Joey are you okay?"
Taking her eyes from Pacey's old stool she looked up at Jack, wiped her face, and put on her best smile possible "Yeah. Sorry. I was just thinking that's all"
"What about?" he asked sitting down
"My Mom, that's all" she lied.
He read right through her lie "Don't you dare try and lie to me Joey." He smiled warmly at her as her stroked her arm "Now tell Jackers the truth"
She smiled warmly at him "There's this guy."
"Oh, this guy"
"And he likes this other girl that he hasn't known for very long, and has managed to totally blow me off."
"Dawson?"
'Why does everyone assume its Dawson'
"No. But anyways, the girl is really a nice girl, but I just can't rid myself of the feelings for this guy."
"Do you want me to knock some sense into this guy for you" He pretended to get angry as he punched his fist to his palm
"Um, no thank you. You really wouldn't want to get involved with this guy Jack. And plus, he likes a different girl. This problem is mine. Not yours"
"Well Joey. If this guy who can make you cry and feel like this can't see how special of a girl you are Joey I would have to say he is the one with the problem"
Walking to the other side of the counter she gave him a hug "Thanks for the talk"
"Hey what are gay best friends for right?"
Last night was probably one of the most strenuous nights for Joey. Bodie got into culinary school up in New York for a month or so which led Bessie and Joey to run the Ice House, the babysitter quit so Joey was forced to watch 'Sleepless Beauty', the inspectors were coming in less than a week and she had to spend all of her free time at the Ice House cleaning doing double shifts, and had no time to study for her History test and was on about 2 hours sleep... tops. One could say that Joey was having a bad day.
Running late to Biology she slid past the door and fell into her usual seat next to Pacey, who was, of course, turned around and talking to Andie. Just as soon as she thought she had a break Chris Wolfe just happened to stroll by with and open water bottle and Mike Snider just had to trip him causing the water contents all over her four page report and white tee shirt.
Without missing a beat, another student just had to call out "White T-shirt contest"
And at this point in time the usually late substitute strolls in and says "alright now everyone turn in your reports"
When he came to Joey she noticed her soaked tee shirt and her wet report "You can turn it in tomorrow" she whispered as Joey gave her a very grateful smile and mouthed a 'thank you'
Looking down at herself her cheeks turned a deep crimson and she quickly covered herself but all thoughts of running out of the room vanished as Pacey handed her his gray sweatshirt "Here Joey" he said
She quickly put it on taking in the many scents, cologne the strongest but there was that still that faint smell of Pacey. God, she missed that scent. Breaking her trance she smiled gratefully once again and said a small shy "thanks"
Out of all the horrible things that had happened in the past two days that moment made the days bad forgotten and replaced with the good. After all, Pacey realized once again, that Joey Potter existed.
Wiping at the same spot on the counter she continued to scrub harder and harder until a familiar voice broke her train of thought. "I think that spot is clean enough"
Dropping the rag she rested her elbows on the counter as hair fell in front of her face almost mocking her exhausted state. "Hey Jen" she sighed, staring back out to the docks
Seeing the general gaze that took her over, she spoke again bringing Joey back into reality "Watching enviously again I see. Not one of your finer moments Joey."
"You don't know what you talking about" she said trying to maintain her low profile but failing miserably
"Joey believe me when I say this but you are head over heals for him. It's not fair to you to keep doing this"
"I know" she said as she brushed the loose tendrils out of her face "but I just can't seem to help it. I mean I've had these feelings forever and...."
"And ever time you seem them you take all of your jealous rage out on an innocent counter"
"Not Exactly how I would've said it" she let out a small chuckle "but close"
"What is it this time playful banter, turned full on mauling attempt to get in her pants in broad daylight, then she pulls away blushing?"
"Nope. Watch the boats pass by than steal a quick kiss. But he has been favoring that one lately"
"Look Joey, I know I've said this a thousand times but maybe you should just try to move on."
"Don't you think I've tried? I have. More times than our little group says 'we need to talk' or Dawson says 'action' on his films. It's so hard to go through every day hoping Pacey will throw a general glance in my direction, or better yet know I exist. Ever since he and Andie got together he has been so wrapped up in her that he hasn't said more than a "she lowers her voice and speaks animatedly impersonating Pacey "hey did we have any biology homework?" "I'm sorry Joey. I didn't mean to offend you or anything"
"Believe me, you didn't"
"Well I'm sorry to cut this little talk short but Grams says 'It's time for SPRING CLEANING!! Whoo hoo." She saud with fake excitement. "Alright talk to ya later Jen" She said picking up the rag and wiping again.
( 3 months earlier)
"Heya Potter" Pacey said, sliding into his usual barstool "I'll have a nice cold beer"
Joey stopped filling up the last soda and sat it onto the tray with the others. Looking up and him she sighed with tired eyes she said "Pace, You come in here what six times a week" he nods "And every time you come in asking for the same thing in that same chair. Of course, in tradition always say the same exact thing"
He starts mocking her silently, with a disgusted face "Pacey, you know I can't serve you unless you are twenty-one"
They both then crack a small smile.
"Which of coarse being the clever guy I am I retort a 'You sure know how to keep the customers coming back"
"But you see Pace. to be considered a customer, at least here, YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING"
Placing a hand over his heart with "shock" plastered on his face he says "Miss Potter. How can you say that. What about that ti-"before he could finish she cut him off
"Dawson payed every time, and the water is free"
"What ab-" once again he was cut off by an annoyed Joey.
"Don't even think about claiming you payed for Hockey night because not only did you dine-and-dash but you stole my tip left from before PAYING customers"
'damn she's good'
That was the last time they actually hung out together. Not 2 days later Andie came into his life, and taking himself out of Joey's. A single tear slid down her cheek as she remembered how close they used to be.
"Joey?" Jack said sliding up to the counter concerned "Joey are you okay?"
Taking her eyes from Pacey's old stool she looked up at Jack, wiped her face, and put on her best smile possible "Yeah. Sorry. I was just thinking that's all"
"What about?" he asked sitting down
"My Mom, that's all" she lied.
He read right through her lie "Don't you dare try and lie to me Joey." He smiled warmly at her as her stroked her arm "Now tell Jackers the truth"
She smiled warmly at him "There's this guy."
"Oh, this guy"
"And he likes this other girl that he hasn't known for very long, and has managed to totally blow me off."
"Dawson?"
'Why does everyone assume its Dawson'
"No. But anyways, the girl is really a nice girl, but I just can't rid myself of the feelings for this guy."
"Do you want me to knock some sense into this guy for you" He pretended to get angry as he punched his fist to his palm
"Um, no thank you. You really wouldn't want to get involved with this guy Jack. And plus, he likes a different girl. This problem is mine. Not yours"
"Well Joey. If this guy who can make you cry and feel like this can't see how special of a girl you are Joey I would have to say he is the one with the problem"
Walking to the other side of the counter she gave him a hug "Thanks for the talk"
"Hey what are gay best friends for right?"
Last night was probably one of the most strenuous nights for Joey. Bodie got into culinary school up in New York for a month or so which led Bessie and Joey to run the Ice House, the babysitter quit so Joey was forced to watch 'Sleepless Beauty', the inspectors were coming in less than a week and she had to spend all of her free time at the Ice House cleaning doing double shifts, and had no time to study for her History test and was on about 2 hours sleep... tops. One could say that Joey was having a bad day.
Running late to Biology she slid past the door and fell into her usual seat next to Pacey, who was, of course, turned around and talking to Andie. Just as soon as she thought she had a break Chris Wolfe just happened to stroll by with and open water bottle and Mike Snider just had to trip him causing the water contents all over her four page report and white tee shirt.
Without missing a beat, another student just had to call out "White T-shirt contest"
And at this point in time the usually late substitute strolls in and says "alright now everyone turn in your reports"
When he came to Joey she noticed her soaked tee shirt and her wet report "You can turn it in tomorrow" she whispered as Joey gave her a very grateful smile and mouthed a 'thank you'
Looking down at herself her cheeks turned a deep crimson and she quickly covered herself but all thoughts of running out of the room vanished as Pacey handed her his gray sweatshirt "Here Joey" he said
She quickly put it on taking in the many scents, cologne the strongest but there was that still that faint smell of Pacey. God, she missed that scent. Breaking her trance she smiled gratefully once again and said a small shy "thanks"
Out of all the horrible things that had happened in the past two days that moment made the days bad forgotten and replaced with the good. After all, Pacey realized once again, that Joey Potter existed.