Joey gazed at her reflection in the mirror with a sigh. She pushed a

strand of hair behind her ear then turned on the water in the sink. She

splashed the cold water on her face, hoping it would minimize the appearance

of her flushed face and red, puffy eyes. Glancing back up at herself in the

mirror, she bit her lip to hold back a sob. This couldn't be

happening...they'd been so careful. Joey jerked out of her daze as she heard

a voice from the empty house.

"Jo? Where are you?"

Joey glanced in the mirror again, nervously. "Pace? Is that you?"

His familiar voice answered from the hallway, just outside the bathroom

door. "Yeah it's me...are you alright? Why weren't you at school?"

Joey dried her face quickly. "I'll be right out..." She took one last

glance in the mirror before opening the door and walking into the hallway,

forcing an awkward smile. "Hey Pace..."

Pacey smiled from where he was leaning against the wall. His smile

quickly faded as he took in her disheveled appearance. "Jo? What's wrong? Are

you sick?" He moved over to her and gently touched her cheek. "You don't feel

warm or anything."

Joey took a step away from him, crossing her arms over her chest. "I'm

fine...just the flu or something. I just want to rest ok Pace?"

A look of concern washed over his face as he reached out and brushed a

strand of hair from her forehead. "Alright...but at least let me stay with

you..."

Joey just nodded and rested her head on his shoulder as he put his arm

around her and helped her to her bedroom. He pulled back her blankets and

gazed lovingly at her as she lay on her side with her back to him. He kicked

off his shoes and laid next to her, wrapping his arms around her. "Just go to

sleep, Joey...I'll be right here..." Pacey closed his eyes and kissed the top

of her head. Tears began to stream down Joey's face as she cried silently.

She closed her eyes tightly, barely noticing as Pacey drifted off to sleep

beside her.

~~~~~~~~~6 Weeks Earlier~~~~~~~~~

Pacey pulled away slightly, gasping for breath. Things were getting hot

and heavy between him and Joey and if they didn't stop soon he might not be

able to control himself. He spoke breathlessly as he gazed at Joey.

"Sweetie...maybe we should..."

Joey placed her finger over his lips to quiet him. "I want you,

Pace...now."

Pacey gave her a surprised look. "Are you sure?"

Joey smirked and ran her hand over his hard member through his jeans.

"Positive..."

Pacey moaned in response and kissed her deeply as they stretched out on

the couch...

~~~~~~~~~End of Part 1~~~~~~~~ R/R Please! It keeps me writing!