Description: My version of how Joey and Pacey got together.
Disclaimer: I own nothing of the show only the storyline. Jacob and Derek are character's I created.
Author's Note: If you read and review, I'll update.
Unspoken Love:
Chapter #2
(Pacey's pov)
" What is this nap time in Potter's room?", I inquire upon poking my head in Derek and Joey's room. Jo is curled up in Jacks arms while Jacob is on the other side of them both. While I know that I shouldn't be, part of me is envious of the mere fact Jack gets to hold Potter. Even asleep this girl is positively breath taking. Derek has no idea how good he has it. The guy gets to fall asleep and wake up near Joey every single morning. What I wouldn't give to be the one who holds Jo at night time. Jacob has made it clear I should take a chance and tell her how I feel. Not sure that would be the brightest idea on my part. Doubt Derek would appreciate my doing so. Even if I had, there's no guarantee Potter could ever return those feelings for me.
" Witter, thank God you're home. Do me a favor, take my spot and hold Jo? I have been holding in a pee for the last hour or so. She's running a fever and down for the count. Joey will never know the difference, help me.", pleads Jack in a hushed manner. Sitting on the edge of the bed, I wait for him to shift Joey gently into my arms. Watching him get up silently, I lie in his place before carefully cradling Potter in my arms. She wastes no time nuzzling into my side and hugging my chest lightly. This is something new, not once have I ever had Jo in my arms. Given the chance, this is definitely something that I could become used to. Joey sure is beautiful, even more so when she's asleep. Having her in my arms like this? My damn heart is pounding against my ribcage. This has my senses on overload currently. What I would give to kiss Jo senseless were I ever given the chance.
" Hey Potter, not feeling well?", I ask in a low voice when she stirs in my arms. Glancing up at me, Joey rubs the sleep from her eyes. Letting out a breath of relief when she makes no attempt to remove herself from my light embrace, I smile down at Potter. This won't last long, Derek is bound to be home within the next hour. I'll get up to make dinner and he'll take my spot with Jo lying in his arms. For the time being at least, I'm the lucky one who has her curled up in my arms. Touching my hand to Joey's forehead, I notice she has a fever.
" Not even in the slightest, Pacey. I have a suggestion for dinner though.", remarks Joey with a sleepy smirk. Typical Potter, doesn't matter how sick the girl is, food is never far from her mind. I'll make whatever she wants. Last night was Jo's turn to cook and she made calzones. They came out slightly burnt so no one else wanted to eat them. Just to make Joey smile, I ate mine and told her it was amazing. It wasn't so bad with a little extra marinara sauce. The hug and kiss on the cheek Potter gave me was worth eating a lightly burnt calzone.
Brushing a strand of hair behind Joey's ear gently, I can't help notice how she shudders at my touch. Thankful when she hugs my arm, my eyes meet hers," Anything you want Potter, name it."
Biting down on her bottom lip, Joey traces circles on my arm," You still have my mom's split pea soup recipe?"
" As a matter of fact, it just so happens that I do. Funny you brought it up, that's exactly what I was going to make, Jo.", I admit with a playful nudge to her side. I'm not evening lying either. Bought everything I would need before coming home this afternoon. I'm well aware of what tomorrow is, the seventh anniversary of Joey's mom passing away. She cried so much that day. I remember coming over to walk her to school and Potter walked straight into my arms. We wound up skipping school that day.
" I'm supposed to be going back to Capeside tomorrow. Not sure how I'll make the drive if I'm sick.", complains Joey with a sad look in her eyes. I see no reason why I couldn't take her. Might be fun taking a trip back to Capeside with Potter. Bet Jack would even want to come. Of course that means Jacob will be going. I know how important it is for Jo to place lilies on her mother's grave. Hell, I don't mind making the drive either if it cheers her up some.
" Well, I've been meaning to take a trip to Capeside. I'll drive you, Jo.", I offer without even a second thought. Might be nice seeing Bess, Mrs. Leery and Dougie. Never made it down for Christmas with my crazy work schedule. Know for a fact that Derek won't be able to make the trip. He works the next few days. Might be fun spending some alone time with Joey. Grinning when Joey pounces on and smothers me with kisses, I guess we're going to Capeside.
" You're the best, Witter. This is why I love you.", gushes Joey while hugging me and placing one last kiss on my cheek. This is all it took for Jo to tell me she loves me? Should have offered to take her to Capeside ages ago. I'm allowed to imagine for a minute Potter meant more than a friend. What I wouldn't give for her lips to have touched mine. Had I only turned my head a few more inches, they would have. This girl has me going out of my mind and is none the wiser.
Clearing his throat from the doorway with Jack and Jacob not far behind him, Derek raises an eyebrow in our direction, " You say those words to Pacey with no problem yet are so reluctant with me."
Startled by Derek's voice, Joey removes herself from my arms before walking into Derek's, " Hey Derek, sorry I'm just happy is all baby. Pacey's driving me to Capeside tomorrow morning. It's the anniversary of my mothers passing. Bess and I are going to place lilies on her grave."
(Derek's pov)
" I'd have taken you, Joey. I've got work the next few days though.", I confide with a heavy sigh. If I didn't have work, I'd be headed to Capeside with Joey. Not sure I like the idea of those two going on a trip together. Maybe if Jack were going too things would be different. What am I supposed to do though? Forbid Jo from going? She would break up with me without a second thought. It's not that I don't trust Pacey, feel like he might be into Potter. I've wondered this for a while actually. Overhearing Jacob question him last night, he thinks the exact same thing. Joey is none the wiser if that's the case.
" It's alright, Derek. I understand, honest. Besides, not like you couldn't come down for Thanksgiving.", points out Joey with a kiss to my lips. Wrapping her in my arms, I steal another few kisses. My attention immediately turns to Pacey as he tenses. His reaction speaks volumes. Witter can tell Jacob all he wants that he's not into to Jo. Judging by the near clenched fist at his side, I'd say that's a lie. He can pine for her all he wants. Potter is my girl and I'm not giving her up without a fight. Thing is, I can't say anything without sounding jealous and turning Joey against me. At this point, I can only hope that Jack will be tagging along on their trip back to Capeside.
" You and Witter are going to Capeside for the weekend? Count me in, Jack's been promising to introduce me to Grams.", pipes in Jacob coming to my rescue. He might not know this but I'm silently thankful he opened his mouth. With those two going along, I won't have to worry about Pacey getting too close to Joey. I'll feel a hell of a lot more better with those two making the trip back with them. The weekend will be over before I know it and Jo will be back. I'm slowly falling for her and not about to let Witter or anyone come between the two of us anytime soon. The two of us have been together for a few months now. Potter looks like she is happy with me and I know for a fact that I am with her.
" Apparently, I'm going to Capeside. Glad I didn't make plans for the weekend.", mutters Jack with a shrug of his shoulders. Wrapping Joey in my arms, I hold her close. Still a little upset she told Pacey that she loved him. Not once has Jo said those words to me and we've been together almost four months. While I know she didn't mean them in that way, still hurt hearing them uttered to someone whose not me. Aside from picking a fight and turning Potter against me, there's not much I can do. We're together and I guess in the end that is all that matters.