Chapter 4
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AN: I really hope everyone is enjoying this. Again, I'm always open to suggestions. I also really enjoy reviews, good or bad. This is chapter 4 for your entertainment purposes. Rock on.
~ Joey ~
I wandered out of my bedroom the next morning wrapped in my robe with a bad case of bed head. I mindlessly poured myself a cup of coffee and sat down at the kitchen table. I sipped my coffee while looking down at the table in front of me. I saw the note Bessie left on the fridge saying I was alone this morning.
I jumped when I heard someone shuffling around in the living room. Bessie wouldn't be back so soon, and no one was just going to show up at the B&B in February. I set my coffee down quietly grabbing a knife from the counter. I snuck around the corner preparing myself from the worst. I jumped when I saw Pacey folding blankets on the couch, "Pacey? You scared the shit out of me."
He turned around smiling at my hellish appearance, "Well good morning to you too, Sweetheart."
I put the knife down fixing my hair best I could, "Did you sleep on the couch Pace?"
He nodded, "We both fell asleep in your room last night. It was late when Bessie woke me up, so she said it was fine if I slept on the couch instead of going home."
I smiled silently, and sarcastically, thanking Bessie for the warning, "Well there's coffee in the kitchen. I'll be right back." I returned the knife to the kitchen before running down the hall to put my hair up best I could, replace my robe with a sweater, and brush my teeth.
I came back into the kitchen to find Pacey making breakfast. I smiled wrapping my arms around him from behind, "What are you making me for breakfast?"
Pacey chuckled, "How does an omelette sound Jo?"
I moved back to the table with my coffee, "Sounds good, but uh no veggies in mine. I like to keep breakfast with as few nutrients as possible."
Pacey laughed, "Alright Potter, whatever you want. So, how did you sleep?"
I smiled at how boyfriend like Pacey had become, "Good, how was the couch?"
He shrugged, "I wouldn't know, but if Bessie asked it was alright. I slept with you most of the night."
I laughed, "Oh I see how it is, you slept in my bed without permission. What am I going to do with you?"
He smirked at my handing me my breakfast before sitting down with his, "Well I knew there would be no other way I'd get to sleep with you."
I nearly choked on my omelette when he said that. I looked at him half shocked, "Pacey!"
He cowered away when I moved to hit him, "Sorry, it was a joke Joey."
I sighed looking at my breakfast in front of me, "Pace, I know your past and all, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet. I know how much that sucks for you, and I'm really sorry."
He looked at me with kind eyes, "Joey, stop. You know that's not why I'm with you so don't worry about it."
I felt a small pang in my chest, "So you don't even want me that way Pace?"
He dropped his utensils turning my chair so I would face him, "Joey, you know that is not what I meant either. You know goddamn well how much I want you, but I also understand that you're not ready. While that's perfectly okay with me, and I am willing to wait as long as you need, please don't think that I don't want you."
I nodded knowing I should have known that all along, and there is no reason I should be insecure. I tried to keep my thoughts together, but I only ended up thinking of being rejected in the past, and I started to panic.
"I don't want to be a prude, and I know that you have needs. I don't want you to lose interest because I won't give you what you want, and I really don't want you to cheat on me. I'm just not ready, and I guess that doesn't make any sense because I threw myself at Dawson, but then again, he rejected me. I guess now I'm just-"
Pacey cut me off with a long kiss. I sighed into it finally relaxing, and Pacey held my face to really look at him, "I'm not going anywhere no matter how long it takes, and never in my life would I cheat on you Joey. Please, have a little faith."
I nodded feeling stupid for my insecurities, "I'm sorry Pace, I know I sound stupid."
He shook his head at me, "It's never stupid if you're worried about it, Jo. Just talk to me, and I will reassure you of anything your pretty little mind is worried about."
I nodded smiling at him before returning to my breakfast. I watched Pacey out of the corner of my eye smiling to myself about how great he was being. I had had so many worries and freak outs, but now they all seemed to fade because I knew Pacey would be there for me.
He picked our plates off the table and put them in the sink. He came towards the table to kiss me softly, "I'm going to go home Jo. I'll call you later."
I pouted slightly, "Are you really going to go? I'll be here all alone, and I might get bored."
He rolled his eyes kissing me again, "No Joey, you have that project to finish. I know it's due tomorrow. Go do it, and if you finish in reasonable time then I'll take you out later."
I jumped up from the table kissing him goodbye quickly, "Okay, I'm going to do my project now. Call me in a few hours to tell me where you're taking me."
He laughed as he watched me skitter down the hallway to my bedroom. My bedroom door closed when I thought I heard Pacey say, "Bye Potter, I love you."
I hesitated to close the door, and stuck my head out instead, "Bye Witter, I'll see you soon." He shrugged on his coat and waved goodbye before disappearing out the front door.
~ Pacey ~
I went home and flopped onto the couch. Mom walked by, "Pacey where have you been? I hope you didn't get into any trouble last night, that is the last thing we need around here."
I sighed, "No Ma, there was no trouble. Joey and I fell asleep, and when Bessie woke me it was too late to come home. I left you a message."
Mom sighed with lack of contentment before disappearing back into the kitchen again. I rolled off the couch and snaked off to my bedroom without muttering another word to my family. I showered and moped around doing a little homework, but not much. I took a nap, and when I woke up, I called Joey.
"Hello?" Joey said into the phone absent mindedly.
"Hey Sweetheart, how's your assignment going?" I asked with a smile.
"Hi Pace, I'm just finishing up. So, have you figured out where you are taking me tonight? And Pace, if you don't want to go out tonight that's okay too. I mean I was thinking about it, and we spent all day together yesterday, and I saw you every day this week. No hard feelings if you're tired of me," she said quickly.
"Jo, of course I want to take you out tonight. If I had it my way then I'd see you every day," I said with chuckle. I glanced at the time realizing it was nearly four in the afternoon.
"Okay Pace, how's about you pick me up in 3 hours? I've got to shower and get ready. Are you going to tell me where we are going?" She asked excitedly. I grinned at how much she looked forward to seeing me.
"No, but I will tell you that you should probably wear a dress," I said with a smile thinking of how great her legs are. I got lost in my own fantasies when she laughed.
"Alright, I'll see you at 7. Can't wait, bye Pace," She said in a light voice.
"Bye Sweetheart, I'll see you later," I said before hanging up. I smiled to myself thinking of how much I actually love this girl. Though I could never tell her. We've barely been together a week, and that would likely scare her away.
~ Joey ~
I flattened my dress while looking in the mirror. I wore a tight maroon dress with spaghetti straps. I heard the bell ring and made quick way to the door. Pacey looked at me wide eyed, "Wow, when I pictured you in a dress, I failed to imagine how perfect you really are."
I blushed hard, "Thank you Pacey." He stepped in closing the door behind him. He then picked up my long coat helping me into it. I smiled when he opened the door and gestured for me to go first.
"Wow Pacey, for such a boy you really are a gentleman when you want to be," I said with a smile. He held my hand carefully, with a smile.
He kissed me softly before whispering in my ear, "I'm going to ignore that dig in disguise because you're so hot."
I grinned getting into his truck, "Wow, you can't even take a compliment."
Pacey began backing out of the driveway, "Oh I learned from the best Ms. Josephine." We began driving away from the B&B and made our way out of Capeside. I was questioning where we were headed when the truck began to slow in the middle of nowhere.
"Shit," Pacey said pulling over and turning the truck off.
I looked at him with concern, "Pacey, what's wrong? Did we break down? Pace, I didn't bring my phone. What are we going to do?"
Pacey sighed putting on his four-way flashers. He looked at me, "Get comfy Jo, we may be here a while."
I sighed looking at Pacey annoyed, "Are you serious Pace?"
He looked at me as if he were offended, "What Jo? Do you think I brought you out in a dress looking all nice so we could sit on the side of the road?"
I rolled my eyes, "No, Pace I know this isn't your fault. I'm sorry, it's just going to be really cold that's all. We also have school tomorrow."
"Jo, we're not going to be stuck here forever. I'm going to go look under the hood and see if I can figure this out. Let me know if you need anything," He said getting out of the car.
