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Rating: PG-13

Summary: Different outcome from Double Date (season 1). Joey has a different reaction to Pacey's kiss.

Chapter 1- First Kiss

Pacey had just leaned in to kiss Joey after first asking for Dawson's permission, knowing that things were difficult between him and Joey.

Flashback

"Great so you're cool with it then?"

"Yeah." Pacey's face lit up as Dawson said the four-letter word he had wanted to hear all day.

"Alright Dawson see ya later."

"No wait I'm not cool with it."

"You're not." Pacey's smile had been turned upside down by Dawson's sudden change of opinion; he really liked Jo.

"No."

"So what do we do now?"

"Nothing. Nothing. Cause you know what? I am fine with it. Momentary lapse there. I couldn't be more fine with it. Go ahead. Kiss her. You have my blessing."

"You're sure this time?" Pacey had a look of confusion on his face as he waited for Dawson's final answer.

"Absolutely. Definitely." Dawson said this only begging to understand his true feelings for Joey.

End flashback (all of the lines were from the original episode but the POV's are mine)

Pacey moved away not knowing what to expect from Jo and also noticing that she had not kissed him back. Joey looked at him in shock and confusion as she tried to process what had just happened. Pacey realized that she didn't have the same feelings for him as he had for her.

"Pacey! What the hell was that for?" Joey was so confused at this point she didn't know what else to say, do or think.

"I blame myself. We clearly didn't have the desire for th—"

But before he could finish Joey had wrapped her arms around his neck kissing him and this time there was passion. He gradually put his hands on her waist and pulled her closer. They were kissing for quite some time before Joey stopped and pulled away. Pacey was speechless as Joey waited for a reaction. They were gazing into each other's eyes still holding one another.

"What just happened there Jo?" His voice was a little shook by what she did.

"I don't know. Something just came over me I guess. When you kissed me I didn't know how to react but after thinking about it more I realized that I liked it and wanted more."

"Wow. Now that's a shocker for ya."

Pacey didn't know what to say. Was he still talking to the same Josephine Potter who had hated him all those years and was obviously in love with Dawson? He was so confused but before he could say anything more Joey leaned in once again. Their kisses had become much more deep and longer. Her hands fumbled through his hair while exploring Pacey's lips, lips that she had continuously thought about since she didn't associate boys with cooties anymore. Pacey was just as enthralled in her lips as she was with his. Pacey's hands were tracing out her back and shoulders, then placed them back on her waist to pull her even closer to him. After a few minutes they pulled away. Pacey smiled and Joey returned it. But her smile suddenly turned into a look of fear and regret.

"What about Dawson? What will he think? G-d, I can't believe that I forgot about him. What are we gonna do?"

She became very upset and mad at herself that she hadn't considered this earlier. Pacey shortly reassured her.

"Don't worry Jo, I already talked to Dawson. He told me it was okay if I kissed you."

"Really?" Joey put on a look of joy and excitement at the news.

"Yes."

Pacey smiled even bigger and they began to kiss more not realizing that Dawson was watching the whole thing. He wanted to stop Pacey from kissing her after a heated debate with himself about his feelings for Joey. As he saw them kiss he noticed how happy they were, he didn't want to mess up their own happiness because he was being selfish. He turned around and began to head for the video store so he could discuss Joey with Pacey when he got there.

Pacey walked into video store with an ear-to-ear smile that could've been put into the Guinness Book of World Records for largest grin.

"Hey Pace."

"Hey Dawson."

"What's got you so happy all of the sudden?"

"You might not believe this but Miss Josephine Potter, the most beautiful woman in the world." He sighed in recollection of the past events of the evening.

"Sounds like you and Jo hit it off."

"Oh yes we did, we most certainly did." Pace said this not noticing the look of disappointment wash over Dawson's face.

"So what happened?"

"Well I told her that we should go out again sometime. She thought I meant for school but I said no, I then kissed her and the rest is sweet, perfect history." Pacey said as he put his hands behind his head and leaned back in the chair behind the front desk.

Dawson was hurt. He was hoping that Pacey would screw up or that Joey would be completely put off by him. He wanted Jo so bad and just now realized it.

"So are you guys gonna start dating?"

"Yeah. We have our first date tomorrow night. I was thinking about taking her to the movies or out for pizza, something casual."

"Sounds like fun."

"Oh it will be." Pacey put a devilish smirk on his face as he imagined the make out session that was destined to arrive.

"Have a good time Pace." His voice cracked a little trying to keep the tears away. Pacey noticed something was wrong.

"Hey man, are you okay with this? Cuz if you're not then I'll end it now just because I'm that awesome of a best friend."

"No. You and Joey do what you want. It's not like me and Joey are anything but friends."

"Good cuz I'm really into her. I mean, the way she kisses, the way her hands felt when she was playing with my hair, the way she looked at me felt amazing. I don't think I've ever been so turned on man."

"Good for you Pacey." Dawson was fighting his emotions trying to keep his tears away from the surface as he put on the best fake smile he could muster up.

"Thanks Dawson."

"Well, I gotta go. I have a test tomorrow." Dawson began to sprint for the door.

"Okay, bye man! It was nice talking to you!"

"Bye Pace!"

Once Dawson left tears began to stream uncontrollably down his cheeks. He blew it. It could have been him making out with Joey but he had to be so stupid and not tell Pacey his real feelings. He was so sad, mad and most of all jealous. But could do nothing about it.

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