Description: My version of Joey and Pacey's break up at Prom and the after math.

Author's Note: This story with be updated regularly

Disclaimer: I only own the story not the characters besides Steven.

Chapter #9

(Pacey's pov)

" Pace, I know you said that you would only be a few minutes. That was a half hour ago though, Emily's is becoming impatient and so am I. What is the...Dawson.", gasps Joey in mid-sentence at first glance of Dawson. Guess she wasn't expecting to see him. Neither was I to be honest. Was sort of hoping to be able to sort things out with Potter a bit before dealing with Dawson. Obviously now it is a bit more difficult than that. Not even sure where I stand with Jo. While I know that I want to be with her, I don't have a clue if she wants to be with me. With Dawson back in the picture am I even going to get a chance to find out?

" Hey Jo, I was just leaving.", comments Dawson before standing from his seat. There is a certain awkwardness between the two of them. For the life of me, I have no idea as to why either. The tension between these two right now has not gone unnoticed. There has to be something that I am missing. Questioning whatever it could be is out of the question. Last thing I need is to accidentally pick an argument with Potter. Not when I am trying to stay on her good graces. Still, I can't help wondering just what the hell is up with those two.

" ...Look, Dawson. Do you think maybe we could talk?", suggests Joey in a quiet manner before biting down on her bottom lip. This can't be good, what could she possibly need to talk with Dawson about? This would be my luck. I finally find myself on speaking terms with Joey and along comes Dawson to potentially ruin everything. Is there something going on here that I should know about? Not sure what I am supposed to do here. If I make a big deal, Joey is only going to resent me and probably never speak to me again.

" There's no need Jo, really. I'll see you around.", promises Dawson before giving Emily a kiss on the nose. Without so much as another word he takes off. I watch Joey wince when the door shuts behind him. There is a sudden look of guilt in her eyes that has me confused. What could joey have to be guilty about? She has not done anything wrong. There is definitely something going on here that I don't know about. Much as I would love to press the issue, I know its not a wise idea to do so. Not when I want to stay on Potter's good side.

Picking Emily up in my arms, I study Joey carefully," Everything alright Jo?"

With a mere nod of her head, Joey walks into my arms," Everything is fine Pacey."

" Just thought maybe something might be wrong is all.", I pry cautiously while placing my arms around Joey. Picking an argument is the last thing that I want to do. If she doesn't want to discuss whatever may or may not be bothering her, I am not going to push the subject. Joey and I are so close to getting back together. I am not about to let my stupidity ruin it, not this time. If she says there is nothing wrong, who am I to question her. Honestly, all I want is a little quality time with my daughter. If I pick a fight with Potter I am not going to get it.

" Pace, I know what you're thinking. Believe me when I tell you that you have nothing to worry about. I am in love with you, you're the only person I want.", reassures Joey with a shy smile before taking hold of my hand in hers. How is it possible that Jo knows exactly what to say to make me feel better. She must have saw the doubt that lied behind my eyes. Glad to see that Joey is not going anywhere anytime soon. This girl is my world, now so is Emily. I would do just about whatever it took to keep the two of them out of harms way. I must be the luckiest guy on earth to land not one but two amazing girls.

" If only you knew how relieved I am to hear that Jo.", I tease with a light nudge. Grinning happily when Joey's lips meet mine, I hug her close. This is what I have been missing. Now that I have Joey back where she belongs I am never letting her go again. Who would have thought in less then twenty four hours, I would have Potter back in my life and gained a daughter that I knew nothing about? I definitely struck the lottery with these two that much is for sure. Emily is going to finally have a family, I love that little girl. …

The End.