Authors note: This is my first fanfic, any reviews would be appreciated. I do not own any of the characters in this story, they are property of Kevin Williamson and WB. This fanfic takes place after season 3, what if Joey was to late to stop Pacey from leaving, and what if years later they reunite in Capeside?
(Some parts of this story are taken from the television series.)
Years Apart
Chapter one
"Are you going to invite her over?"
Pacey ran his fingers through his hair. He knew it would be the friendly thing to do, but he hadn't seen her for years now. Did he want to know how she was? How her life without him had unfolded? Shaking his head to ward off the memories of her, he looks at Jack and Doug, "Sure."
Pacey got into his car after confirming dinner was still on and made his way over to the B&B where he knew she was staying. The last time he had seen little Joey Potter was at Mitch and Gales wedding. Where she told him that her choice was Dawson. After congratulating a smug Dawson, Pacey had headed towards his boat 'True Love' and gently slipped her into the waters leaving Capeside for the summer, but as life turned out, he didn't return for a few years.
Stopping outside the B&B Pacey see's Bodie painting the fence. "Hey, Bodie" he says as hes exits his car, walking over towards him he gives him a half man hug. "Pacey, good to see you outside of the Icehouse" Bodie smiles. Bodie and Pacey were partners in a resturant down on the pier, they renamed it after the one that Mike Potter had burnt down back in his sophomore year.
Opening the back door of the car, Pacey grabs a stack of menus for Bodies examination. "These are the new childrens menus" he hands them over, "thought I'd clear it before we make it official." "These are great man" Bodie replies "but you know, they could have waited till Monday" he shoots Pacey a smirk, knowing full well that it wasn't the only reason Pacey had stopped by. "I heard a rumour that a little someone has returned to Capeside and I was hoping to invite her to dinner" Pacey replied without a hint of embarassment. He had known Bodie for to long to try and hide anything from him. With a knowing nod, Bodie indicates for Pacey to follow him inside, once in the door, Bessie makes her way towards them, "Urgh Pacey, put me down you oaf" she laughs as Pacey lifts her into a hug, "You are positively glowing Bess, pregnancy suits you" he states, Bessie runs her hand unconciously through her hair at the compliment, "thanks Pacey, ever the charmer" she smiles.
Hearing voices, Joey starts walking towards the kitchen, she is stunned to see Pacey standing there lifting her sister in a hug. Wow! She thought to herself, admiring how lean and tanned Pacey was, he had definitely filled out well. Leaning against the kitchen frame, "I thought I heard voices" she says as the room turns to her. "Joey Potter, I live and breathe" Pacey grins as he stares at his childhood friend. He shortens the space between them in the room and lifts her into a hug smiling. "Well if it isn't Jailbait!" She laughs as he spins her in his hug. "Good God woman, You got heavy" he jokes. "Watch it Witter!" She replies as he puts her back down on the floor. Taking a step backwards to look her over, Pacey nods in appreciation "Who knew what a woman hid under all that tomboy facade"
Joey rolls her eyes "Well we all had to grow up sometime Witter!"
He smiles at her and says "Walk me to my car, woman"
"You are leaving so soon? Her voice rises an octave caught off guard that his visit would be brief. "Yeah" he replies as he bends to kiss Bessies forehead and shake Bodies hand, "I will see you on Monday guys" he throws over his shoulder while leaving the room. Following him out Joey squashes her disappointment as she watches him walk, he opens the car door and reaches inside "I wanted you to have this" he hands her a small box "I found it while working down in the Caribbean and it reminded me of the bracelet you found of your mothers" Joey takes the box from him and opens it up, he was right, the necklace looked like it was a pairing to the bracelet she had found many years earlier. "Pacey, I.. this is .. wow." was all she got out before she wrapped her arms around his neck,
"Thanks Pace" she said as she hugged him. "You are welcome Potter" he breathed into her hair, she smelt so good. Slowly parting, he smiles into her eyes. "I do have one request, I want you to wear them tonight and come join us for our weekly dinner, Jen, Jack and Dougie will be there, its our way of staying current with each other.. if you aren't to busy of course." He stammers the last part, unsure if she had already made plans. "Oh, wow, Yes I would love to see everyone" she smiles. "Great, I will have Dougie pick you up, around 6:30 then?"
