Why Can't I

Summary: Seventeen year old Josslyn Jacks and Spencer have gotten what they've always wanted. They're dating Cam and Emma. But is it all that they'd thought it would be? And if so, why is it that Josslyn and Spencer are becoming more and more attracted to each other

Three Shot

"Why don't we go to the art exhibit, tonight?" Cam asked his girlfriend Josslyn, resting his hands on her hips and staring into her pretty blue eyes.

Josslyn laughed and leaned in to press a gentle kiss to Cam's lips. "I would, but I promised Spencer that we'd have movie night tonight. Maybe tomorrow?" She asked, voice low and sweet and full of promise.

The teenage boy rolled his eyes. "Ugh, fine! Tomorrow it is. I'll pick you up at eight o'clock." He gave her a boyish grin and kissed her goodbye, turning to head down the hall for his last class of the day.

The blonde bit her lip and smiled at his retreating back before whirling around, blonde locks flying behind her like a banner as she went to her creative writing class.

"Do you and Josslyn always have to have a movie night on Fridays?" Emma Drake asked, leaning her hip against her locker and hugging her books to her chest. Her gaze was fixed on her boyfriend, Spencer Cassadine who nodded without looking at her, putting his books into his backpack.

"Of course. It's something she and I have done for ages. We can't just stop." Spencer answered, voice firm. He and Emma had had this conversation before. He had no clue as to why Emma had such a problem with his and Josslyn's favorite and frequent pastime. He and the fiery blonde were the best of friends so of course, they had their own traditions. But it was to be expected. Josslyn was pratically his soulmate. He could tell her anything. It didn't mean that he didn't love Emma or that he wasn't devoted to her. Same with Josslyn and Cam. Josslyn adored Cam and Spencer wasn't trying to get in the middle of it. He liked to see his best friend happy. "Listen, we can spend the whole day together tomorrow. Joss and I just need this one night, okay?"

Emma sighed and nodded, pushing the hair from her eyes. "Alright." She murmured. "See you tomorrow." She leaned up to kiss her boyfriend on the cheek before she walked off.

Moments later, two small, elegant hands began to tickle Spencer's sides causing him to turn around and face the perpetrator, laughter ringing out. He grabbed Josslyn around the waist and whirled around, causing her to let out a squeal. He set her back on her feet and gave her an impish little smirk at the mock annoyance in her eyes. He loved to tease her. Her eyes got all bright and fierce and her mouth would set into a frown. She was quite the sight. "You ready to go?" Spencer asked his best friend, holding out his hand, palm up for her to take.

She broke out into a grin and placed her hand in his and the two ran out the door to Josslyn's Mini Cooper.

Josslyn sighed as she followed Spencer into his home. She shrugged off her coat and scarf and took of her snow cap.

"Josslyn!" A squeal sounded from the corner of the room and the blonde suddenly had her arms full of a petite, pigtailed little four year old girl.

Josslyn let out a laugh, hugging Spencer's baby sister, Chloe warmly. "Hello, Chlo!" She answered. "How've you been, munchkin?"

"Good!" Chloe answered, rocking on her feet and looking like the princess she was in her bright red dress, brown hair in curls. "I was playin' tea party with Pan."

Pan was the family dog that Britt had insisted on getting when she and Nikolas had gotten married when Spencer was eleven years old.

"That's great, Chloe. Right now, though, Josslyn and I are going upstairs. Why don't you go and see what mom is doing?" And with that, Spencer grabbed Josslyn's wrist and tugged her up the stairs and into his room, shutting the double doors.

"That was kind of rude." Josslyn frowned, her hands on her hips. "I know that siblings can be annoying and all-and believe me, I know. I have two older brothers who are way too over protective of me. But Chloe meant no harm."

Spencer sighed loudly and sat on his giant bed after starting the fire. "She didn't take offense. And if she did, she'll brush it right off. Believe me."

Josslyn looked at the door for a moment before nodding and walking over to sit next to Spencer. "What movie did you put in?"

"That movie that you really like. The one by Nicholas Sparks." He replied, wrapping his arm around her slender shoulders and leaning them both against the headboard.

She gave a delighted grin at that. "You mean, "The Best of Me"? But don't you hate it? You complained about it the first time we saw it a few years ago."

"Eh, it's alright." Spencer said, pressing a kiss to the top of her head and breathing in the sweet, enticing scent of her strawberry shampoo. And besides, we are going to watch The Avengers: Age of Ultron after this."

"Well, it's a cross I'm willing to bear." Josslyn announced teasingly, grin on her lips. Not that it was a cross at all. She loved that movie. Especially Natasha.

"You know, I know I shouldn't be so understanding of Dawson and Amanda. Not with how Amanda cheated on her husband. But...I get it. I get that the two had a connection that Amanda just didn't have with her husband. No matter how much she might love him and despite the fact that they have a kid together." Josslyn murmured, sitting up straight and staring at the tv screen. Her fingers plucked imaginary pieces of lint from the comforter as she said the words. "In no way do I agree with cheating. But those two? They were meant to be. Ever since Amanda insisted on being a part of Dawson's life, they've been connected."

Spencer sat up as well, gazing at his best friend's pensive face. "Do you feel that way about Cam?" He got up the courage to question, waiting for her answer.

She looked up sharply as if being pulled by invisible strings. "What do you mean?" She swallowed, though she knew full well what he meant.

"I mean, do you feel for Cam what Dawson and Amanda feel for each other?" He asked.

Josslyn looked away and shook her head in shame. "I mean...I love him. But...I don't think he's my Dawson. Though I wish he was. He's an amazing guy. Do you consider Emma your Amanda?"

Spencer shook his head and whispered hoarsely, "No." He didn't notice how he'd pulled Josslyn into his lap. Or how his hand reached out to cup her cheek of it's own volition. He didn't even realize that he'd kissed her until Josslyn pulled away abruptly and stumbled from the bed.

"I've gotta go!" Josslyn hissed, eyes wide and full of shame. Tears stung her eyes as she thought of what she'd done and how she'd wanted to continue as she ran from the room, leaving a stunned Spencer behind.

To be continued: Josslyn ignores Spencer. Spencer is hurt by her behavior and Emma and Cam are confused.