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, Love Unrequited 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 forth 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 #19

(Pacey's pov)

" Dawson! I, uh...Shit.", mumbles Joey mostly under her breath as she jumps at the sound of Dawson's voice. Shit, you got that right. What the hell Joey? You just kissed me! How do we explain that? How do I explain why I let you kiss me! Dawson is going to kill me and he has every right to. Joey caught me off guard, I never expected her to kiss me. Nor did I expect Dawson of all people to see. I'm a dead man. Thanks Potter.

" Well played, Potter. Well played.", I offer with a bitter laugh. Just my luck. Joey gives me the most amazing kiss that I have ever had in my entire life. Who has to stand witness to it though? None other than Dawson Leery, her ex and my best friend. This is the story of my life. I finally catch a break only to get screwed all over again.

" Shut up, Witter.", snaps Joey in agitation before slapping at my chest violently. What the hell? Why is Joey hitting me? She is the moron that fricken frenched me in front of Dawson! Yeah, that's right. There was tongue, as in Potter's exploring my mouth. It was like liquid candy. Damn, how can such a nagging brat taste so delicious? I don't get it, I really don't.

" Joey, you want to tell me what the hell is going on?", inquires Dawson before folding his arms across his chest. Oh crap, he wants answers and now. Honestly though, I don't think Joey was thinking straight when she kissed me. She just admitted to Jen that she likes me and I over heard her. Joey got caught up in the moment. Does Joey like me? I don't know. I think there is a chance that she is confused.

Fumbling on her words, Joey nervously stutters," Dawson, I...umm. We were just...the thing is...bye."

Watching in amazement when Joey takes off running, I shake my head laughing," Damn, that girl is clever. I never would have thought of that."

" Pacey, what the hell man? Joey kissed you? I want to know why.", questions Dawson with a look of jealousy and anger. Whoa, why is he mad at me? Joey kissed me! Dawson saw her kiss me! Damn Joey for taking off without explaining herself first. Now I'm stuck here in this very tense and awkward situation. What am I supposed to say? Dawson probably hates me right now.

" Don't look at me man, I'm just as clueless as you are. Joey kissed me, Dawson. You're asking the wrong person. I'm still trying to figure that out.", I explain as I hold my hands up in surrender. I have no clue what the hell was going through Joey's mind when she kissed me. Did I enjoy the kiss? I'm not going to lie, the feel of Joey's lips against mine will be permanently burned into my brain. If Dawson weren't there to witness? I probably would have kissed Potter back. Now everything is messed up and I will probably never get a kiss like that again...well from Joey at least. Just my luck. ….(End Pacey's pov)

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, Love Unrequited 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 forth 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 #20

(Dawson's pov)

" Do you like Joey?", I ask after a few minutes of silence. Pacey is hesitant and doesn't answer me right away. This can't be a good sign. If Pacey didn't have feelings for Joey he would have answered me without any hesitation. What am I supposed to do? I can't stop being friends with the two of them. I have known both Pacey and Joey since we were all in diapers. If I tossed away their friendships, I would loose two close friends.

" I don't know, I never really thought about it Dawson. Joey apparently likes me though.", confides Pacey with a heavy sigh. Joey likes Pacey? Well, I kind of figured as much. Why else would I catch Joey locking lips with him otherwise? Why Pacey though? Joey could have kissed any other guy. Why did she have to choose my best friend?

" She told you that? I don't get it, how could Joey like you Pacey?", I question out loud mostly to myself. Joey is supposed to hate Pacey. Those two are always fighting. They share insults every time that I see them. What could have possibly changed in such a short amount of time? Joey and I broke up not even a month ago. Now she is suddenly attracted to Pacey? How the hell did this happen?

" Well, yeah. But not before I overheard her talking to Jen about me. By the way, thanks for the vote of confidence Dawson.", mutters Pacey with a growing frown taking over his features. What the hell is his problem? It wasn't meant to be offensive. I was merely stating the truth. Joey used to make it clear how much she hated Pacey and couldn't stand him. Now all the sudden she likes the guy enough to kiss him? I just don't get it.

Sighing to myself, I sit on the nearest bench," Come on, Pacey. You know what I mean. I just don't get it is all. I thought that you two hate each other Pacey?"

With a roll of his eyes, Pacey folds his arms across his chest," Can't really say that I do Dawson. Once upon a time Joey and I did hate each other, things change though obviously." …..(End Dawson's pov)

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, Love Unrequited 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 forth 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 #21

(Pacey's pov)

" What the hell happened to change that then Pacey? ", questions Dawson with a growing frown. What happened to change that? Joey and I were both heart broken. You dumped her and Andie cheated on me! We bonded over our heart ache. Joey and I were both betrayed by the one person who was supposed to love us.

" We found common ground, we were both heart broken.", I mutter with a hint of bitterness. Who the hell does Dawson think that he is. He wants to know why Joey and I are so close suddenly? Its because of him and Andie hurting the both of us the way that they did. If those two didn't shatter our trust, Joey and I wouldn't have found common grounds and grown so close.

" What are you talking about Pacey? Our break up was mutual.", remarks Dawson with a roll of his eyes and a sigh. Ha! That is a crock of shit. Your break up was not mutual. Joey never wanted to end things with Dawson. She wanted to still be with him. It was Dawson who wanted to break up. Who is he trying to lie to? I'm not an idiot.

" Maybe it was for you Dawson. For the first week and a half after the two of you broke up, Joey would just cry on my shoulder. I'm not going to lie, after a while, I started to hate you a little Dawson.", I admit without an ounce of remorse. Dawson deserves to know the truth. He hurt Joey a lot. And I was the one once again left to clean up the pieces of his mess. I began to resent Dawson after a while.

Running a hand through his hair, Dawson sighs heavily to himself," I don't get it, why would Joey run to you?"

Tensing up at Dawson's words, I take a minute to calm down before responding," Probably because I'm not the one who broke her heart, you are. Besides, since Andie cheated on me, I know exactly what Joey is going through right now."

" Give it a rest Pacey, your not fooling anyone.", sneers Dawson in jealousy. I'm not fooling anyone? I wasn't aware that I was trying to. Its not my fault Joey runs to me when you mess up Dawson. What did you expect for her to suffer alone in silence? Please, get real. Joey is only human, she needed someone to comfort her and I was able to do just that. I don't see what the big deal about that is.

" What are you talking about? Dawson, Joey made a move on me. It wasn't the other way around.", I remind with a gruff tone. I wouldn't do that to Dawson. He is one of my oldest and best friends. Joey was the one to make the first move, not me. She pressed her lips to mine. It wasn't the other way around. I was just as shocked and caught off guard as Dawson was.

" Please, and your telling me if given the chance you wouldn't have kissed Joey right back Pacey?", challenges Dawson with a bitter laugh. Honestly? Yeah, I might have. What guy wouldn't? Look at Joey, she is beautiful. A guy would be crazy not to kiss that girl senseless. Truth be told Dawson is right. If he weren't there I would have probably kissed Joey right back.

" Honestly, yeah. You're right, I probably would have Dawson.", I admit without hesitation. I can't lie to Dawson. He is my best friend. I wanted to kiss Joey back, but I knew it would have been wrong. Do I like Joey? I don't know. I never really thought about Joey in that way. Is she attractive? Yes, without a doubt. Have I ever considered making a move on Joey though? No, I respect her way too much. Not to mention I always figured she would kill me if I did. …..(End Pacey's pov)

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, Love Unrequited 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 forth 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 #22

(Joey's pov)

" Thanks a lot Jen, like I don't already have enough problems?", I snap in agitation when I run into Jen. This is all her fault! I kissed Pacey. Jen made me realize that I liked Pacey and I kissed him. Dawson saw me too. I'm so screwed right now. What the hell was I thinking? I don't know what to do. There's nothing that I can do. Dawson hates me for sure now.

" You're welcome Joe, what are you thanking me for though?", inquires Jen with raised eyebrows. Oh you haven't heard already? I just screwed up my life! I don't know what came over me. Pacey overheard me talking to Jen about how I felt about him. There was no denying my feelings anymore. I didn't know what to say or do. All I could think to do was kiss Pacey.

" For making me face the fact that I like Pacey! I kissed him, Jen!", I yell with anger and frustration. That kiss was...wow. It was amazing. It was like nothing I have ever experienced before. Pacey never saw it coming. Unfortunately, Dawson witnessed the entire ordeal. That wasn't exactly what I planned to happen.

" Joey, that is great! Good for you.", exclaims Jen with excitement as she hugs me. Yeah its great, its wonderful, its amazing. Or it would be at least if Dawson weren't there! I screwed things up big time. What am I supposed to do? Dawson is going to want an explanation and so is Pacey. I took off and left him to clean up my mess. He is probably ticked with me right now.

Glaring over at Jen, I take a threatening step toward her," It would be great, if Dawson didn't see!"

Stumbling backwards at the look on my face, Jen nervously laughs," oh, umm oops?"

" Oops? Dawson sees me kissing his best friend and all you have to say for yourself is 'oops' Jen?", I inquire with a bitter tone. Oops doesn't even begin to make up for the hell that you have caused me Jen. I'm in over my head right now and it is all your fault. You just had to make me realize my feelings for Pacey didn't you?

" You're absolutely right, my bad.", jokes Jen with a coy smile? Your bad? Don't you dare smile at me in a time like this Jen. I have half the mind to murder you right now! I would totally get way with it too because I would just plead insanity and spend the rest of my days in a damn asylum. How could you make me do such a stupid thing!

" You're a dead woman, Lindley." I threaten with a growl as I take another step closer. She had better hope that I don't strangle her right now. I'm seriously about two seconds away from doing exactly that. Your bad? You're damn right its your bad Jen. If you didn't open your damn mouth in the first place I never would have made a move on Pacey. Way I see it this is all your fault! …..(End Joey's pov)

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, Love Unrequited 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 forth 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 #23

(Jen's pov)

" Whoa, calm down Potter. Lets think rationally now. Well, was he mad Joey?", I ask with a look of concern on my face. This is bad. This is really bad. Dawson saw Joey kiss Pacey? That is the worst thing that could possibly happen. Then again, maybe its not. At least now everything is out in the open. Shouldn't Joey be thanking me?

" Lets think rationally? That is your plan? Dawson saw me kiss Pacey! How should I know if Dawson's mad? I took of after he asked what was going on. But yeah, probably. I wasn't sticking around to find out.", explains Joey with a frustrated sigh. Whoa, wait. What? Joey just took off? What the hell? She left Pacey to clean up her mess? Wow, that was low even for her. Well played though, she's clever.

Raising a curious eyebrow, I sit on the nearest bench," You took off? You just left Pacey there by himself with Dawson? Damn Joey, that is harsh. You left Pacey to clean up a mess that you made?"

Biting at her bottom lip, Joey reluctantly nods her agreement," Yeah, I panicked Jen. I didn't know what else to do so I took off running. I know, I feel horrible about it Jen."

" You should, you will be lucky if either of them ever speak to you again. Especially Pacey.", I point out with a frown and roll of my eyes. I can not believe Joey. How could she do that to Pacey? Dawson probably tore him a new one. Joey is the one who kissed Pacey, why should he suffer the backlash of what she did?

" Gee thanks for the pep talk Jen.", mutters Joey bitterly before taking of in the opposite direction. What does she expect me to say? Joey went about things the wrong way. I'm not going to support her decision to run. Why should I? Joey just ruined things. Her friendship with Dawson and Pacey could very well be over. She has to find a way to patch things up and quick. It would be terrible if their friendships were broken over a kiss. …..(End Jen's pov)

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, Love Unrequited 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 forth 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 #24

(Pacey's pov)

" You couldn't have taken off any quicker the other day Joe. Thanks a lot for that by the way.", I tease with a chuckle as I walk up behind Joey. I can't be too mad with her. If I had thought of it first, I would have done the exact same thing. I have never seen Joey run as fast as I did the other day. She took off and never looked back.

" Sorry about that Pace, I panicked...What are you doing here? If you came here to pick a fight Witter, you're wasting your time. I'm not going to argue with you. Leaving like I did was wrong and I'm sorry.", confesses Joey quietly, unable to meet my eyes. I'm not here to fight with her. I'm here to see why Joey kissed me. I am so confused right now. Yeah I had to face Dawson, I'm ok with that. It went better than I expected actually. I have so many questions for Joey though. Why did she kiss me. Did that kiss mean anything to her? Could I kiss her? Does Joey want to go out with me?

" Its not obvious Joe? I came to see you. I'm not mad at you, Potter. I would have done the same exact thing if I had thought of it first. Its just...I'm confused and have some many questions, I was hoping you could answer them.", I admit with a shy smile before taking Joey's hand in mine. This causes her to smirk as well. Joey is so beautiful. How could I have not known she liked me? Am I some kind of an idiot? I have to be, right?

Laughing in response, Joey glance over at me," That was pretty clever wasn't it Pacey? So what happens now? Do we go back to just being friends?"

Sitting down beside Joey on her bed, I sigh to myself," To be honest, I didn't think that you could run that fast Potter. You took off like the Road Runner, I was amazed. …..What? No, no. no offense, Joe. But I don't think that I can be your friend anymore. I'm sorry, things just wouldn't be the same between us. There would be way too much awkwardness and sexual tension between you and I Joey. Friendship is not an option with us anymore, I'm sorry Potter." …..(End Pacey's pov)