Description: this is a story I have been working on for a while. This is my third Dawson's Creek story. I'll writing this as well as Conflicted Love 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 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 #11

(Jen's pov)

" Is it true Pacey?", I ask when the two of us are finally alone. Something tells me that I already know my answer. Pacey almost got himself suspended, why would he put himself in that kind of situation if he didn't like Joey? I'm starting to think that Jack might just be onto something. Pacey likes Joey, it would explain why he was so hell bent on getting Matt Caulfield to admit that he was behind defacing Joey's mural.

" Is what true Jen?", inquires Pacey as we walk out of school together. Is what true? Please. Don't play dumb with me Pace. You know exactly what it is that I'm talking about. Is Jack right? Do you like Joey? Just admit it already, I won't tell anyone If you do. Pacey has been rather protective of Joey these days. When he found out that Joey was in danger of possibly having her house foreclosed on because the B&B wasn't working out, Pacey arranged to have a critic come and stay for the weekend. Since his flattering review of the Potter's B&B, guests have been flocking from all over to stay there.

" Do you like Joey?", I question after a minute of so of silence, the look on Pacey's face right now is priceless. He looks like a deer caught in the headlights. Oh my god, Jack was dead on! Pacey does like Joey. All those years of bickering, arguing and annoying one another was their way of flirting it seems. Well, for Pacey at least. Joey is a whole other story. I don't actually know if she secretly likes Pacey, but I'll find out soon enough.

" Does it matter if I do or don't? She is with that AJ guy.", points out Pacey with a bitter tone. Watching as Pacey tenses up suddenly, I can't help but chuckle to myself. Aww, he is jealous. I can't believe Pacey actually likes Joey. I guess that you really do tease the ones you love. Joey won't be with AJ forever. She hardly sees the guy as it is. Every time those two have plans to hangout, more often than not he winds up canceling on Joey last minute. She would never admit it, but I know gets upset whenever he does this to her.

Following Pacey down the streets of Capeside, I kick at an empty can," They won't last long Pace, she hardly sees the guy."

Sighing to himself, Pacey stares at his feet as he walks," Even if you're right, that doesn't mean that I would ever stand a chance with Joey."

" Have a little faith, Pace. I have seen how she looks at you.", I confide with a smile and a playful nudge. Its the truth too. Joey looks at Pacey and smiles when she thinks that no one else is looking. Joey might play it off like she hates Pacey and can't stand him, but I know better. Whenever something goes wrong, Pacey is always the first person that Joey runs to. She depends on him, she needs him. If only Pacey could see how much Joey needs him, he would know he stood a chance with her.

" Yeah, and how is that Lindley?", ponders Pacey out of amusement when curiosity finally gets the best of him. Come on Pace, don't be so damn blind. Open your eyes already will you? You're honestly going to sit there and tell me you haven't noticed how often Joey comes to you with her problems? Its as though Pacey is her safety net. Whenever things become too much to handle, Pacey always swoops in and makes things better. I think its kind of cute how much he cares about Joey.

" Like she needs you. You have helped her through a lot Pacey.", I respond with a smirk. Pacey has helped Joey through a lot. He helped her save the B&B, he got Caulfield suspended for ruining her mural, he was there when she needed someone to talk to after her father was arrested and taken away. I have a feeling that Pacey would do just about anything for Joey if she asked him to.

" I just did what anyone would have done.", mutters Pacey in a gruff tone before glancing at the ground. Please, don't try to play it off Pace. I'm not blind and neither is Jack. Its more than that and you know it. Joey isn't just some girl to Pacey. Something tells me that if there weren't another guy standing in his way? Pacey wouldn't be so hesitant about making a move on Joey.

With a shake of my head, I can't help but laugh," You can lie to me, Pace. But you can't lie to yourself, I know that I'm right." ….(End Jen's pov)