AN-My newest story, hope you enjoy. I'm posting the first two chaps cuz the first one is kinda short. I'll try to get more out soon. ENJOY

Joey Potter sat on a bus headed towards Boston. She sighed as she looked out the window. This wasn't what she wanted. Joey wanted to stay in Capeside with her mom and her sister. With Bodie and Alex too. But no, she had to go live with him, the man who helped create her. She wouldn't call him dad, he didn't deserve that title. She was only coming here so her mom wouldn't worry so much. Lily had enough on her plate to worry about. Joey sighed and thought about him. Joey had only been five years old when he remarried. He made her come so she could meet her new step-mom, Gale Leery, soon to be Potter and her step-brother Dawson.

Joey smilied as she remembered that her and Dawson actually got along and became friends. Her smile widened when she remembered Dawson's friend Pacey and her had ''accidently'' knocked over the cake. She had complained to Pacey about Gale and he had come up with the perfect solution. They were only five years old so they didn't get into too much trouble. The bus stopped and Joey grabbed her suitcase and exited the bus. She scanned the crowd and spotted him.

''Joey, look how big you've gotten.'' Mike told his daughter, walking over to her.

''That's what happens when you grow up.'' Joey remarked. ''Can we go now?''

Mike nodded and led Joey to his car. They drove home in silence but that didn't bother Joey. She welcomed silence, to her it was comforting. They pulled up outside a two story house and Mike smilied.

''Do you like?'' he asked.

''Not really.'' Joey replied, grabbing her bag and getting out of the car.

As she walked up to the door, Gale stepped out, arms wide.

''Joey, welcome home.'' she greeted.

''My home is in Capeside with my mom.'' Joey said, completly ignoring the open arms.

Gale smilied at her anyway.

Well, it's still nice to have you here.'' Gale said. ''Dawson's waiting for you upstairs. He can't wait to see you.

''Great.'' Joey said, walking inside.

''I'll show you to your room.'' Gale said, following Joey into the house and leading the way upstairs. Gale pointed out her room and Joey entered. She placed her suitcase on the bed and began to unpack. Suddenly, two strong arms around her waist picked her up and spun her around.

''Joey!'' the blonde boy exclaimed.

He set her down and Joey got a good look at her step-brother.

''Hey Dawson. You look good.'' Joey said.

''So do you.'' Dawson replied, plopping down on her bed.

''So, how's Boston treating you?'' Joey asked, sitting down next to him.

''Pretty good. Me and my friends are going to a party at a beach house tonight. You wanna come?'' he asked.

''Depends. Who are your friends?'' she questioned.

Dawson chuckled.

''Well there's Andie McPhee, my girlfriend, her brother Jack, my neighbor, and Jack's girlfriend, Jen Lindley, and my best friend, Pacey Witter, whom you know.'' Dawson said.

Joey smilied.

''My fellow cake bandit?''

''Yep'' Dawson said.

''I'll go, now leave so I can unpack.'' Joey ordered.

AN-Well that's it for far. Quick click the blue button and go to the next chapter!