Description: New Dawson's Creek story that I have been working on. Its based after the series ended, the only character that I own is Caleb and Jake.
Disclaimer: I own nothing except the original story and Caleb/Jake.
Authors Note: if this story receives reviews I will update it regularly.
Lost love Found:
Chapter#14
(Dawson's pov)
" Hey Joey, what took you so….Pacey.", gasps Jen in a shocked manner. Looking up from my menu to see Joey walk in with Pacey beside her, whoa I was not expecting to see him with Joey by his side. Jen never mentioned that she was anything to me or Jack. By the look on Jen's face, I'm guessing that she had no idea. Where did Joey run into Pacey? I wasn't even aware those two were on speaking terms. Last I remember, whenever he showed up Joey would make up just about any excuse to take off. Have things changed? Are those two finally on speaking terms again? Furthermore why is Pacey's hand on Joey's waist? Is there something between the two of them again?
" Hey Lindley, Dawson…Jack.", greets Pacey with a smile and a hug. Returning the gesture, I glance between the two of them. I can't get over the two of them in the same room together and Joey not bolting for the door. It isn't that I'm jealous, those days of my and Pacey's rivalry are over. I'm engage and happy. I just never thought things would ever be the same between those two after the way Pacey tore out Joey's heart in front of everyone at prom. Maybe they both decided that it was time to leave the past in the past, patch things up and become friends again. If this is the case then good for them, it is no secret that it hurt Pacey whenever Joey took off at the sight of him.
" This is a pleasant surprise.", beams Jack with a growing smirk. I can't help but nod my head in agreement. It is great that we can all finally hangout as a group again. It has been far too long since we have. Usually if Pacey is around, Joey isn't. I still can't help but wonder if there is something between those two again. Pacey's hand hasn't let go of Joey's since they arrived. Maybe they got back together but didn't want to say anything about it to Jen over the phone.
" Where is Jake? I called him twice Pace.", I question in an effort to break the awkward silence. Joey's head shoots up at mention of Jake's name. I watch as her eyes quickly glance around turn downward. What was that about? Joey doesn't know Jake…well at least from what I can tell. Still, why would she react the way she just did? It is almost as though Joey is nervous at the thought of Jake making an appearance at breakfast this morning. Alright, I'm confused hear. First Joey and Pacey show up together and now she nearly jumps out of her shoes at mention of Jake's name. Am I missing something here?
Grasping hold of Pacey's hand, Joey bites down on her bottom lip," Is he coming?"
With a shrug of my shoulders, I take a drink from my coffee," He never answered. …How do you know Jake?"
(Jack's pov)
" I met him last night, Caleb and I were dating.", declares Joey in a quiet voice. Shaking my head in bewilderment, I arch an eye brow in Joey's direction. Did I just hear her right? Did Joey just say that she's dating Caleb? Since when?! How come nobody ever tells me anything anymore? Judging by the expression on Dawson's face, he must not have known about this either. This explains how Pacey and Joey ran into one another; it doesn't make clear why Caleb isn't here though. If those two are a couple, shouldn't he be here with Joey? Why the hell does Pacey have his arm wrapped around Joey's waist like that? Something is definitely going on but I have absolutely no idea what.
" You're dating Caleb?!", I exclaim perhaps a little too loudly. Watching as Joey's face turns three different shades of red, I let out a slight chuckle as she glares over at me. Guess I should have kept that little observation to myself. Still, when the hell did this all happen? I have known Caleb for nearly a year and a half, he never once mentioned Joey. Then again, this could have to do with the fact that he had no idea that I knew her. Have those two been an item for long? God, it is times like these that I wish I were more in the loop with things.
" She was until he broke with her.", informs Pacey before taking a seat beside Joey. Hold on, I just found out that Joey was seeing Caleb. Now Pacey is telling me that they're broken up? Man I'm so lost right now. Why the hell would Caleb ever want to break up with Joey? Hell, why would any guy with eyes want to for that matter. Is he some kind of an idiot or something? Joey is beautiful! Caleb could only be so lucky to find a girl like her.
" What, did he find out that you two used to date?", jokes Dawson as the two of us share a laugh. We quickly cease our heckling when Joey regards us with a stare that could kill. Damn, clearly someone isn't in the playful mood. This makes me wonder is perhaps Dawson could be onto something. What if he hit the nail on the head? What if Caleb somehow found out that Joey and Pacey used to be an item and didn't take the news too well? This would explain why Witter is here and he isn't. How would he have possibly found out though, unless one of them said something?
Smirking in realization when Joey lowers her gaze, Jen bursts out in laughter," Oh my God, he did!"
Regarding Jen with and irritated scowl, Joey snatches a few pieces of bacon from her plate," Shut up Lindley."
(Jen's pov)
" Are you and Pacey back together?", inquires Dawson as he asks the one thing that is on all of our minds. This is precisely what I would like to know. From last I checked, those two weren't even speaking to one another. If Caleb broke up with Joey, it had to be for a reason. Did something happen between Joey and Pacey? I can't imagine this Caleb guy ending things with her over the fact that she used to date Pacey years ago. Then again, I have never actually met him so I could be wrong.
" Not currently.", answers Joey before sneaking a peek over at Pacey. Not currently? What is that supposed to mean? Were they at one point? No, they couldn't have been. …Unless Joey was seeing Pacey behind Caleb's back and he found out. No, no that can't be what she meant. I know Joey way better than to assume something like that of her. She would never do something so hurtful. Is it possible that Caleb broke up with Joey because he thought there was still something between her and Pacey? This possibility seems to make a lot more sense.
" I want to be." Professes Pacey just above a whisper, this knowledge doesn't exactly surprise me. Since he broke things off with Joey four years ago, Pacey hasn't ever really been the same. Much as their breakup took a toll on Joey, it tore Pacey up even more. He hasn't really dated much since. Don't get me wrong, Pacey has had a few girlfriends since Joey. None of them ever really lasted all too long though. He certainly didn't love any of them…or well, not as much as he loved Joey that is. There have been numerous occasions where I have tried to get the ball rolling and nudge Joey and Pacey back together. They were all unsuccessful to say the least. Those two were just way too stubborn to stay in the same room with one another long enough to spark a conversation between them. After a while I kind of just gave up. Guess, they found their way back to one another on their own. To think that all it took was a little time and a chance run-in.
" Learn to trust me and we'll talk.", states Joey with a sad smile before giving Pacey's hand a light squeeze. Good for her. She could have taken Pacey back no questions asked but Joey is sticking to her guns and making him prove he's worth a second chance. After four years of taking off at the mere mention of his name, he should be so fortunate. Of all the years I have known Joey, I had never seen her as upset than the night Pacey broke things off with her in front of everyone at our senior prom. The poor girl took off crying, another thing I had never seen Joey do until then. If Pacey is serious about wanting to work things out with her, he is going to have to be patient and learn to take Joey's word. She never wanted to breakup with him in the first place. To the best of Joey's understanding things between her and Pacey at the time couldn't have been better. Apparently he left a lot of feelings and insecurities about their future as a couple unvoiced for a long while. …..