Description: this is a story I have been working on for a while. This is my first Dawson's Creek story so take it easy on me, I'm rusty on my characters.
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
(Pacey's pov)
" You've been avoiding me again Joe.", I remark with a sigh of defeat. We've been driving for a half hour now and Joey hasn't uttered one word to me. Its obvious that she's not going to get the ball rolling anytime soon, so I might as well. I'll be damned if I'm going to share a tent with Joey and have her ignore and avoid me the entire time.
" I know, I'm sorry. After I saw you that night, I went home and Dawson was waiting there. He started asking questions about us. I freaked out, are you mad Pace?", asks Joey in an uncertain voice after explaining herself. That explains why Joey has been avoiding me like the plague. Leave it to Dawson to come around asking questions and leave Joey scared with second thoughts. Sometimes I really can't stand that guy.
Trying my best not to become jealous, I stare straight ahead as I drive," I'm not mad Joe, I'm worried. Was he asking questions about you and him or you and I?"
Zipping up her coat, Joey shoves her hands in pockets," About you and I, about why I'm avoiding you. I got scared Pacey."
" Are you having second thoughts about us?", I risk pondering aloud much to my displeasure. I'm not all that sure that I want to hear Joey's answer. Something tells me that I already know what its going to be. Why else would Joey avoid me all week if she weren't having second thoughts about us?
Just when I thought there was something between us, it turns out there's a chance I might be wrong.
" I don't know, Pace. Maybe we're better off as friends. I don't think we really thought about the consequences of our actions Pacey.", confesses Joey in a soft tone unable o meet my eyes. Wincing in pain as the weight of her words fully sink in, my grip on the steering wheel tightens. Doing my best to ignore that sharp pang in my chest, I glance over at Joey with disappointment shining in my eyes. That's it? Joey just gave up on me that easily?
Unsure how to react, I sigh heavily to myself," Can't say that I didn't see this coming. That's all you want Joe?"
Biting down on her bottom lip, Joey avoids the disappointment in my eyes," That's all I want Pacey. I really think this is for the best, you know?"
" Yeah, sure. If that's what you want Joe, if that's all you want.", I respond with a frown as my heart sinks to my stomach. She made her choice. Joey decided that I'm not worth the risk .There's no way I can change her mind either. Can't say that I didn't see this was coming. I always knew there was a chance that Joey would back out on me. Seems as though she's just proven me right. ….(End Pacey's pov)
