Description: This is a post Joey/Pacey break-up fic. It is based five years after they parted ways that fateful night at prom. Two characters Ezra and Andrew are mine. Sort of a crossover fic though it's A/U and -A doesn't existed. I borrowed Ezra from Pretty little Liars, Emily might make an appearance. Not sure yet, if she does it will be as Pacey's ex.
Disclaimer: I own nothing except the original storyline and Andrew, he's of my own imagination.
Author's Note: Review and I will happily update often.
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Chapter#7
(Pacey's pov)
" Um, we're hungry too.", points out Andrew while making his way into the kitchen with Ezra not far behind. ...Dammit. I forgot about those two. Couldn't Andrew and Ezra take a hint and get the hell lost. All I want is a little alone time with Joey. The least those two idiots could do is make themselves scarce. Of course I can't say anything without Joey jumping to conclusions about my ulterior motives. To be honest, I don't have any. More than anything, I only want to spend time with Joey.
" That we are, but Andrew mentioned he'd wanted to go out for breakfast. Didn't you Andrew?", intervenes Ezra before steering Andrew right back out of the kitchen. He must have been reading my mind, I am eternally thankful to him. Guess perhaps I had Ezra all wrong, he must know Joey means a great deal to me. I'm not sure why I was so worried that he spent the night with her. Ezra would never try to sleep with Joey, not now that he knows about our...let's say complex past.
" We were? ...Ahh! Alright, damn Ezra. Oooh, I get it. Don't worry Witter, we're leaving.", advises Andrew with a slap to my back and a nudge. This doesn't go unnoticed by Joey and I watch her demeanor go from relaxed to guarded in a matter of seconds. Gee, thanks a lot Andrew. Now Potter probably thinks that I purposely asked the two of them to leave. Here's the thing though, I didn't. That was all Ezra's idea. Sometimes I really hate Andrew. What if Joey ices me out now? That is an all too real possibility.
" You're leaving Ezra?", asks Joey with a raised eyebrow. She has all but distanced herself from me at this point. Whatever hopes I had at spending some time with Joey seem to have gone out the window. Thanks Andrew, I'll be sure to kill you later. He really had to open his mouth, the guy couldn't have just kept it shut and left well enough alone. You would think Andrew announced that I wanted to sleep with Joey the way she's been avoiding eye contact with me. The thought hasn't even crossed my mind! ...Well, that's a lie. There are parts of me that are dying to have my way with Joey, but she doesn't need to know this.
(Ezra's pov)
Pulling on my coat, I zip it up before turning my attention to Joey," Not for long, I'll be back later Jo...I promise."
Glancing down at her hands, Joey bites down on her bottom lip," It's just...well...couldn't I come with the two of you?"
" Potter, I'm making food already.", pipes in Pacey with a disheartened breath. Damn, I feel bad for the guy. Pacey is trying so hard right now. Couldn't Joey just put their differences aside long enough to sit and eat? Why would that be such a bad thing? If Andrew would only learn to keep his frigging mouth shut maybe Joey wouldn't be having a silent panic attack. Could he have made it more obvious that Pacey had been hoping to get a little alone time with her? No thanks to Andrew's stupidity, Joey probably thinks I'm deliberately leaving to give the two of them some privacy. While she might not be wrong, Andrew didn't have to clue her into this knowledge.
"...I know that you are Pace.", relents Joey in a quiet manner. Why doesn't she want to be alone with Pacey? The guy only wants to reconcile things with her. One would think Joey would be just as eager to do exactly that. Yet for whatever reason, she's not. If Joey's not going to give Pacey a chance then how can anything ever be resolved? I'm not suggesting that she take him back and pretend like nothing happened. All that I want is for Joey to at least hear the guy out. He knows that he screwed up and it's clear he's sorry. Hasn't Pacey been punished enough?
" If you want to leave Jo, there's not much that I can do to stop you.", discloses Pacey in a defeated tone. It's then Joey takes the slightest bit of pity on him. Watching as she takes a careful step toward Pacey, I smile to myself before grabbing my car keys quietly. Whacking Andrew on the back of his head in agitation, I yank him toward the front door. Opening the door softly, I shove Andrew out before shutting it behind us as we leave. There, now it's up to Pacey not to screw up.
(Joey's pov)
"...No, I don't want to go Pacey. I'll stay...besides, Ezra didn't give me much of a choice.", I tease in attempts to lighten the mood. Not sure what else to do, I avoid Pacey's eyes. Somehow I already know what lies behind them. He is hoping that we'll talk things out once and for all. Truth is, I'm not too sure I'm ready to forgive him. It's not that I want to go on hating Pacey forever...it just hurts is all. He can understand that, couldn't he? For Christ sake, we had almost put the past behind us last Christmas...and then I ran into his girlfriend Emily at the time. Things did not end well to say the least.
Pouring the last of the pancake batter into the griddle, Pacey flips them after a minute," I really am sorry Joey."
Leaning against the counter beside him, I sneak a piece of bacon," For what Witter?"
" Everything.", confesses Pacey in an almost inaudible voice. Backed into a corner when he rests his hands on either side of me on the counter, my eyes are forced to finally meet his. Pacey...please, I all but beg him silently. Please don't bring your hands to my face and kiss me. I'm losing just about all my resistance. If Pacey's lips touch mine, I'm a goner for sure. It wouldn't be fair. Pacey knows all my weaknesses and how to use them against me.
" Pacey...", I gasp while placing a hand on his chest. This stops him from leaning down to kiss me thankfully. The rejection in his eyes doesn't fail to make me feel guilty. What does he want from me? The last thing I want is to make a fool out of myself for him again. I'm sorry but that is just not going to happen. Pacey has to know by now it's not that easy. Why would it be? Not only did he stomp on my heart at prom, he slept with me while he had a girlfriend. How could he not know how much that killed me?
" Jo...is there any chance that you will ever forgive me?", asks Pacey in a resigned manner. Not knowing how to respond, I lower my gaze from his once more. Part of me wants more than anything to put aside our differences. But I can't just let my guard down with him yet. What would I do if Pacey were careless with my heart again? It would ruin me and he knows it. If he wants to be a part of my life once more, he's going to have to be patient.
" It's going to take some time Pace.", I confess before placing my hand over his. This seems to be all the reassurance Pacey needed. Tensing up completely when his arms wrap around me, I nearly melt in Pacey's arms. Hugging him tight, I nudge my face into his shoulder. Oh God, I can almost feel myself caving. Pacey knows exactly what to say and do to make me melt. Startled when he reaches up to swipe a few stray tears from my cheek, I glance up at Pacey with a look of uncertainty. My fight is near gone and he knows this...I am so done for. …
