Description: My original version of Joey and Pacey getting together, set after season four.

Disclaimer: I do not own the show or its characters besides Scott and Will, the storyline is all mine too.

Author's Note: If the is read and reviewed, I will update it.

Chapter #2

(Scott's pov)

" Joey? Hey, what are you doing standing out in the pouring rain? You're soaked to the bone.", I observe when I open the front door and find none other then Joey standing on my doorstep. What is she doing here? Jo never mentioned that she was coming over. Why is she standing out in the rain? The girl is absolutely drenched. Taking hold of Joey's hand, I guide her inside. Not sure what Joey is doing here...or why she is crying. Great, she is upset. What the hell did that asshole boyfriend of her's do this time? I swear one of these days I am going to send that guy to the hospital. Joey deserves way better then the likes of that prick. I just wish that she would wake up and realize this for herself.

" I was going to knock but I didn't know if you had company Scott.", admits Joey while brushing her damp hair behind her ear. What would make Joey think that I have company? Even if I did it is not as though I would ever turn her away. Joey should know by now that she is always welcomed here. Noticing her begin to shiver, I wrap a blanket around her. How long has she been standing out there? Joey is soaking wet. If she doesn't take a hot shower and put on dry cloths the poor thing is going to catch a cold. While Joey cleans up I could heat her up some of the turkey soup that I made, she will love that. Maybe I could even make the two of us some hot cocoa too. I'm not sure what is bothering Joey but I'll get to the bottom of things one way or another.

" Take a shirt and pair of my pajamas pants Joey, go shower and change into them before you catch a cold.", I order in a tone that says don't question me. With a slight nod of her head, Joey follows me to my bedroom and picks out a pair of night cloths to change into. Walking into the bathroom, I turn the shower on hot and place a clean towel out by the sink for Joey. After she showers and dresses, I am going to find out just what is the matter. I hate seeing Joey upset like this, she is a sweet girl and deserves a man who is going to treat her right. I never liked the guy she is seeing one bit, a few times I have voiced this to Joey but she always brushed it off as me being an over protective friend.

" Thanks Scott, you're an amazing friend. I love you.", confides Joey with a grateful smile. Closing my eyes when her lips meet my cheek, I can almost feel my heart triple its beat. This girl has no idea what she does to me. I have been slowly falling for Joey since the day we met nearly two years ago. I have never told her how I felt. Then again how could I? Joey was spoken for the day I met her and she is spoken for now. None of the guys that I have seen her with treat Joey right. Numerous times Joey has come to me exactly like she has tonight with tears in her eyes. It kills me whenever she does too, if I were her man there would never be a tear in Joey's eyes. If she ever comes to her senses and leaves the prick she is with, that is when I am going to lay it all out on the line for Joey and tell her how I feel once and for all.

Offering a slight nod of my head, I hesitantly return the gesture," Go on and shower Jo, I'll heat the both of us up some soup and hot cocoa."

Walking into the bathroom, Joey shuts the door behind her," I won't be long Scott, I promise."

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(Joey's pov)

Peeling off my wet cloths, I toss them aside before stepping into the shower. Standing under the hot water, I close my eyes as I slowly warm up. Pouring shampoo onto my hand I wash my hair and rinse off before scrubbing myself clean. Hearing the bathroom door open, I rinse the conditioner out of my hair before informing," I'm almost done Scott, could you just give me a few minutes?"

" Sorry, I didn't know there was anyone in here. I'm actually Scott's roommate.", I hear a males voice respond before flushing the toilet. Closing my eyes briefly while I wash my face, I stand under the hot water for a minute or so before turning it off. Reaching my arm out, I grab the towel Scott left me on the sink and wrap it around myself. Combing out my hair, I pull it back into a loose ponytail. I nearly forgot that Scott mentioned he had a roommate. If I remember correctly this guy is an old friend of his. Not sure how they know one another but I wish he would get out of the bathroom already so I could dress finally.

" Oh, I'm Joey. While I'm sure that it's nice to meet you, would you mind getting out of the bathroom so I could change?", I question as I stand inside the shower. Does this guy really have to brush his teeth while I am in here? All I want to do is get dressed, have some soup and spend time with Scott. Really wish this guy would hurry up so I could do exactly that. Considering that I haven't ate since this afternoon because Will ruined the romantic night I planned, soup is sounding pretty damn good right about now. The sooner this guy gets out of the bathroom the sooner I can dress and have myself a bowl of some.

"...Potter?", I hear him call in a confused voice. Wondering how the hell this guy knows my name, I poke my head out of the curtain. No sooner, I am greeted by none other then Pacey Witter himself. What the hell? He is Scott's roommate? How is this even possible? How the hell does Pacey know Scott? He told me that his roommate was an old friend. While Scott did mention that he lived in Capeside until he was seven, I never knew that he knows Witter. Small world. I was literally just thinking about Pacey not even an hour ago and now here he is, funny how that happens.

" Witter? Hey! What are you doing here?", I gush with excitement as I leap out of the shower and nearly tackle Pacey. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I smother him with kisses. Stumbling back a few steps, Pacey laughs at my enthusiasm before placing his arms gently around my waist. Hugging Pacey close, I smile up at him happily. It is really great to see him right about now. Pacey always knows how to cheer me up. Remembering that I am dressed in only a towel, I blush slightly before removing myself from Pacey's gentle embrace. Arching an eyebrow at him, he quickly takes the hint and steps out of the bathroom while I change.

Standing awkwardly outside the bathroom door, Pacey waits patiently for me to dress," I live here Jo, how exactly do you know Scott?"

Stepping out of the bathroom dressed in a pair of Scott's pajamas, I follow Pacey to the living room," We went to Worthington together, I had no idea that you knew Scott let alone lived with him Pacey."

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(Pacey's pov)

" Joey, there you are. Glad you're showered and in dry clothing finally. Guessing you know my roommate Pacey?", greets Scott as he walks into the living room with a tray of two bowls of soup along with hot cocoa. I watch Joey as she thankfully places a harmless peck on Scott's cheek. He turns beet red when she does. One look at him and it is easy to see Scott is smitten with Joey. Could she be the girl he had been talking about earlier? She must be, Scott looks like he is head over heels in love with Potter. Of course she is none the wiser. Poor guy, I have been in his shoes. Hell, I was once in love with Joey. If I were to be honest with myself, I never stopped loving her. Never worked up the courage to put my heart on my sleeve for Joey though. The thought of her rejecting me would have wrecked my heart completely.

" Jo and I grew up across the creek from one another, we were once sworn enemies.", I tease with a light nudge to Joey's side. Rolling her eyes, she pinches my arm with a chuckle. Something tells me Joey still has not even the slightest bit of a clue how incredibly beautiful she is. Try as I might, I was just never able to get Joey to notice me as more then a friend. There were times where I would look for just about any reason I could think of to spend time with Joey. The one and only time I mustered up the courage to kiss Potter was after we'd completed our snail project. I had admitted that I had a good time with her and was confused, surprised and even a bit attracted. While Jo may have been confused and surprised, it near broke my heart to hear her say that she wasn't attracted. That was the day I realized that I never stood a shot in hell with Josephine Potter.

" Were? Try still are Witter, I loath you.", protests Joey though the smirk on her face tells me otherwise. Tossing a pillow at Joey playfully, I sit on the couch with an amused shake of my head. Can't say that I blame Scott for falling for Joey, what guy in his right mind wouldn't? My guess? She is probably none the wiser. It must be killing Scott to not be able to kiss Potter senseless. I'll bet whatever jerk she is with doesn't even treat her right. There has been a few times where I had the displeasure of swiping tears from Joey's eyes all because some prick had broken her heart.

" So what brings you here Joey? Why were you upset?", questions Scott while sitting beside Joey. Taking a sip from her hot cocoa, I watch as Joey climbs into Scott's lap before wrapping his arms around her. Lucky bastard, why should he be the one who gets to hold Joey? What I wouldn't give for her to be wrapped tightly in my arms. Jo came here upset? Figures, I will bet anything whatever jerk she is with did something to make Joey cry. It never fails, when is Joey going to realize that she can do so much better then the assholes she is always dating? If Jo ever gave me a shot, I would do whatever it took to make her happy. Then again who am I kidding? Joey could never look at me the way I see her. Why would she? It is not as though I have anything to offer her. …