Description: this is a story I have been working on for a while. This is my fifth Dawson's Creek story. I'll writing this as well as Conflicted Love, Love Unrequited, Unlikely Pair and Clueless Affection on here now.
Disclaimer: I may not own the characters but this story is original and from my imagination.
Author's note: this is my seventh 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 and it is set in season one and progresses forwards. It is mostly going to be from the view of Joey, Pacey, Jen and Dawson's thoughts. When I'm near season two story wise I might add in Jack's thoughts as well. Wanted to switch things up for a change and try something different. Enjoy and review thanks
Chapter #11
(Pacey's pov)
Today was an unusual day. Joey and I were partnered together on an extra curricular project. We were to observe the mating ritual of snails. Well, last night while it was my turn to do so as usual nothing was happening. Noticing there was a third snail in a tank all by its lonesome, I decided to put it with our two snails and see if quite possibly I could speed the whole process up. Apparently that was the worst move that I ever could have made. Seems that third snail was in a tank by itself for a reason, it was a carnivorous snail. And just what do carnivorous snails eat? Other snails! Yeah, this was not my finest hour by far.
Potter wanted to all but murder me when we came in this morning and our snails were nowhere to be seen. She was just about ready to take the failing grade we were sure to get on the project. Thankfully I came to the rescue and suggested that we just row her boat out into the swamp and find two suitable replacement snails. This was by far a brilliant idea on my part if I do say so myself. Unfortunately, the part where I might have accidentally forgot to tie the boat down was not. It floated off down stream and once again the thought of killing me had definitely crossed Joey's mind. I just could not seem to stop screwing things up today.
Needless to say by the time the two of us got back to my jeep, we were both freezing and soaked to the bone. Thankfully, I had two blankets in my backseat. It was my quick thinking suggestion that may have saved the both of us from hypothermia. You think Joey would see things this way though? No, of course not. When I suggested we both strip down and wrap the blankets around ourselves, Joey nearly lost it. Eventually, I convinced her it was for the better interest of her health and not the benefit of me seeing her naked.
I couldn't have changed into my blanket quicker, I was beyond freezing. To avoid getting killed by Joey, I chose to sit in the jeep and wait for her to finish changing. Best decision I ever made. It wasn't much but I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of Joey's bare back. Let me tell you something, that girl is beautiful. I don't know how I never realized it until now. I never knew that I could be so attracted to Joey. It sounds so wrong to admit this...but I honestly am. It's not even in the 'I want to sleep with her', way either. I just genuinely have a thing for Potter and I only just realized this today.
After consulting with Dawson, and getting his approval I took my chance. I went over to Joey's and really put myself out there. While I wasn't sure what to say, I'm fairly certain that I made myself more then clear the moment I kissed her. Whether or not she enjoyed the kiss is something I'll never know. Joey didn't know how to react and all but shot me down. Not going to lie, it sort of hurt like hell too. Joey is the first girl that I ever cared enough to put myself out there for. Guess maybe the attraction was only one sided. At least I can say that I gave it a shot at least. ….