Description: this is a story I have been working on for a while. This is my first Dawson's Creek story so take it easy on me, I'm rusty on my characters.

Disclaimer: I may not own the characters but this story is original and from my imagination.

Author's note: this is my first try at a Dawson's creek story, be nice to me please. This is a Pacey/Joey fic, my version of how they got together. Enjoy and review thanks :)

Chapter #1

(Joey's pov)

" Pacey, what the hell? Are you insane?", I snap angrily as I push him away from me. Pacey just kissed me out of no where. What the hell was he thinking? One minute we're arguing, the next his lips are pressed against mine and ….wow! Whoa, I did not just think that. What is wrong with me? This is Pacey for god sake, he's supposed to be my mortal enemy, my arch nemesis. Ugh, this night went from bad to worse in a matter of seconds.

" I don't know, Joey. I just...", starts Pacey as he stammers nervously to respond. I don't even give him a chance to finish before I start slapping at his chest repeatedly. I cannot believe Pacey! Leave it to him to take an already uncomfortable situation and make things even more awkward. Sometimes I really hate him! Why would he kiss me? What would possibly make him think that I would just let him? Does Pacey even think before he acts?

" You just, what? God, how could you kiss me? What were you thinking?", I yell out in pure agitation. Maybe I'm overreacting just a little but right now I don't care. You don't just kiss someone out of nowhere. You should at least give them a warning so they can tell you to back the hell off or not. Pacey forgets that his actions sometimes have serious consequences. What if Dawson were to see our lip lock? Or Andie for that matter? I'll bet he didn't even put either of them into consideration. If either of them were to see us kissing, they'd probably never speak to us again.

" I wasn't thinking Joe, I acted on an impulse.", admits Pacey as he slowly backs away from me out of fear. You acted out of impulse? That's his excuse? What a load of crap, how stupid does he think I am. I never once gave Pacey any indications that I wanted him to kiss me. Why did I call him for a ride in the first place? I should have just taken the damn bus back to Cape side, so what if I would have had to wait until the morning? At least I wouldn't have been in this very awkward situation that I'm in right now.

Glaring up at Pacey, I shove at him in anger," you acted on an impulse? That's your excuse Pace?"

Throwing his arms up in defense, Pacey guards himself from my slaps," whats the big deal? It was just a kiss Joey."

" just a kiss? Pacey do you have any idea of the implications and consequences? What about Dawson, or Andie for that matter? A kiss is never just a kiss Pacey, you of all people should know that.", I remind with an irritated sigh and a growing frown. Pacey really doesn't get it does he? He can't just kiss me, not when Dawson is supposed to be his best friend and Andie's one of mine. A kiss between the two of us wouldn't be seen as innocent if either of them ever found out. Why can't Pacey take these kinds of things into consideration before he reacts?

" I'm sorry, alright? I wasn't thinking, Joe. If I'd known you'd react like you did, I never would have kissed you.", explains Pacey before cautiously lowering his arms. You're sorry? Its a little too late for that now don't you think Pacey? Maybe you should have thought about that before kissing me. Things aren't going to be the same between the two of us. There will always be an awkward tension between Pacey and I now whenever we hangout.

" How did you expect me to react? Pacey, you kissed me!", I yell in frustration as I regard Pacey with a scowl. What would make Pacey think I would ever want him to kiss me? Is he insane? Up until just recently I could hardly stand Pacey. We were finally starting to become close and he pulls something as crazy as this? Sometimes I wonder what goes on inside Pacey's mind to make him do the things that he does. (End Joey's pov)

(Pacey's pov)

" I know, I was wrong. It will never happen again Joe, I promise.", I assure quietly before lowering my gaze to the ground. Man, I screwed up this time. What the hell was I thinking? Why did I kiss Joey? I mean I wanted to, but I never thought she would react this strongly. What if she hates me now? How would I explain to Dawson why Joey can't stand the sight of me? Its just, when Joey said I was one of the only people whose ever really known her...I thought maybe I stood a chance with her. Guess I was dead wrong.

Frustrated with me and this conversation, Joey takes off walking," ugh, just forget it."

Following after Joey, I touch a hand to her shoulder," Joe, get in the truck."

" no thanks, I'd rather walk.", remarks Joey before shaking my hand off her shoulder. Watching as she once again takes off walking, I climb in the jeep and drive slowly beside her. I'll be damned if Joey thinks I'm really just going to let her walk four miles back to her house. One way or another she will get in this damn jeep whether she likes it or not.

" Joey, its at least another four miles to your house. If you don't get in I'm just going to drive beside you the entire time.", I advise before once again stopping the jeep. With a sigh I open the passenger door and wait for Joey to climb in. if she doesn't hurry up I will not hesitate to pick her up and place her in this damn jeep. Its not like I haven't done it before. Joey is a stubborn girl when he wants to be, she won't go without kicking and screaming. I know this from experience unfortunately.

"...Fine.", mutters Joey before climb into the passengers side seat. Breathing a sigh of relief, I start driving once again. That was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. I thought for sure that Joey would have put up more of a fight than that. Maybe she's just as tired as I am. Stealing a glance over at her, I watch Joey as she stares out the window. I can't help but notice how she's made sure to sit as far away from me as possible. Do I really disgust her that much? Ugh, this is all my fault. What made me think Joey would ever want a guy like me to kiss her? (End Pacey's pov) ….

(Joey's thoughts)

Pacey kissed me this morning. I can't believe him. What was he eve thinking? How could he ever think kissing me was a good idea? Why does it bother me so much that he kissed me? It didn't mean anything, it was harmless. Pacey even said so himself. If that's so true, why can't I get Pacey or that kiss off my mind? Ugh, sometimes I really hate him. (End Joey's thoughts)

(Pacey's thoughts)

I kissed Joey this morning. She reacted exactly how I thought she would. Why did I think kissing her was a good idea? Joey won't even speak to me now. I'm such an idiot. How could have ever thought there was a chance that Joey liked me? I must have been an idiot to allow myself to believe otherwise. If Joey even felt the slightest bit about me the way I do for her, she wouldn't have slapped me continually. I forgot how hard that girl can hit. What if Joey never speaks to me again? I mean, she's really stubborn when she wants to be. Sometimes I hate myself. (End Pacey's thoughts)

There it is, the first chapter. Love it, hate it, good or bad? Leave a review :)