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#12
(Andrew's pov)
" Look, Jo...I know you're not too fond of Pacey right now. But would you at least consider coming back to the apartment with me? You don't have to talk with him if you don't want to. But I'm not about to let you walk back to your apartment. Not when I know how much of an arrogant prick your ex Ben is.", I comfort while putting my arm around Joey's shoulder. Relieved when she lets me lead her back toward the apartment, I let out a sigh. That was a hell of a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. Here I was expecting Joey to put up a fight. Thankfully that wasn't the case.
" At this point all I want to do is take a shower and not deal with Pacey. ...Sorry about your jaw Andrew, you should probably put some ice on that.", discloses Joey with a fatigued huff. Icing down my jaw sounds like a good idea. This is going to make one hell of a bruise. At least now I know not to tick Joey off. That girl has one hell of a right hook. Who would have thought Pacey used to date such a bad ass? I'm kind of jealous of him. Joey might have slugged me, but I'll be damned if I'm not turned on right now. There is just something about a girl who knows how to take care of herself that gets me going.
" Are you sure that I shouldn't join you in the bath tub first Jo?", I tease with a wink and a playful nudge. A stupid move I know but I just couldn't help myself. I'm fairly certain Joey knows that I'm only kidding, if she didn't I probably wouldn't be standing right now. I'm not sure whether or not her and Pacey are going to be talking things out anytime soon. But at least I managed to convince Joey not to leave. Last thing I would want is for her to go back to her place. Not when I know her jackass of an ex lives there and likes to put his hands on Joey every once in a while.
" Not if you value your life Andrew.", threatens Joey before sharing a laugh with me. Alright, well that is a step in the right direction. Somehow I managed to get Joey laughing. At this point I will take that as a win. How Pacey ever thought it was a good idea to let this girl go is beyond me. If I were ever fortunate enough to land a girl as beautiful as Joey, I would do just about anything to keep her. She is way out of my league though. Not in a million years would any of my dumb pick up lines work on Joey. She is way to smart to fall for anything I could possibly throw her way.
Standing up at sight of Joey, Pacey tosses an ice pack he'd been holding on his lap aside," Joey."
Walking right past Pacey, Joey heads straight to Ezra's room," I don't even want to hear it, Witter."
" Jo...please. All I want is a chance to plead my case.", calls Pacey before carefully following Joey around Ezra's room. Man, he is such an idiot. Joey is beyond livid. The last thing Pacey should be doing right now is trying to justify himself to Joey. What could he say that she's going to want to hear? Nothing, there is literally nothing Pacey can say that will make Joey want to listen to him. The sooner he realizes this the better off he will be. If Pacey is not careful he'll have a black eye to match mine.
(Pacey's pov)
" Pacey, I don't want to listen to anything that you have to say.", remarks Joey in a dismissive manner. Why is she making this so difficult? Was it not just a few hours ago Joey told me that she loved me? Could one minor screw up on my part have changed that? Aside from Emily showing up and ruining everything, what could I have done wrong? I was one hundred percent honest with Joey. If I wanted to be with Emily, why would I try so damn hard to sort things out with Joey? She is being way too unreasonable with me. If I have to I'll beg Joey to forgive me. While I might not think it necessary, if it will help then I'll do just that.
" Joey please, not once did I lie to you. Yes, before you came along I was attempting to settle my differences with Emily. Did I try to hide this from you? No, I was up front. Should I have called Emily and been upfront the moment I realized that you were willing to give me another shot...yes. The last thing I expected was for her to show up here though. You have to believe me Potter, the last thing I want is to loose you again...I love you.", I profess before touching a hand to Joey's waist. Relieved when she doesn't pull away, I risk a glance into her eyes. Reflected back at me is a look of hurt and betrayal. Wrapping Joey in my arms, I whisper I'm sorry into her ear over and over again. While I might not be out of the woods just yet, at least Joey is letting me hold her.
" Pacey...I just want to wash up and go to sleep.", mutters Joey with a tired expression taking over her features. With a mere nod of my head, I place several kisses atop her forehead. Maybe all isn't lost. Joey doesn't look angry or upset with me. Could she have realized that everything I told her was the truth? If Joey didn't want anything to do with me, she wouldn't be standing in my arms. Lifting Joey's chin gently, I place a light kiss on her lips. Relieved when she responds slowly, my finger tips swipe a few stray tears from her eyes.
Wrapping Joey in my arms, I lean my forehead against hers while staring into her eyes," Jo, I swear that you're the only one I want to be with. Please know I'm telling you the truth?"
Biting down on her bottom lip, Joey reluctantly nods her head yes," Pacey, I know you are. It just killed me to see Emily is all."
" But why? That's what I don't get Potter, I chose you the moment I knew you forgave me.", I mention with a shake of my head. Meeting Joey's uncertain gaze, I notice the heart ache that lies behind her eyes. What am I supposed to do? I'm not all that sure why Joey is upset. Holding her close, I rub Joey's back softly. If she needs to be reassured that I'm not going anywhere, I'm alright with that. Joey means everything to me and I would do just about anything to keep her happy.
" Had I not shown up, would you be with Emily right now Pacey?", asks Joey in a quiet voice. It's now that everything starts to make sense. She's right, had Joey not shown up when she did...I very well could have wound up working things out with Emily. Is that why Joey is so upset? Does she think that compared to Emily she's only second best? How could Joey think that even for a second? Potter was my first love, nothing will ever change that. Why can't Joey see how much I care for her? Hell, I would do anything to be with her.
" I don't know Jo, you did show up. I'm glad you did, I may have made a mistake.", I admit with a shy smile that lets Joey know I'm telling the truth. Relieved when she places a kiss on my cheek, I return the gesture. Taking Emily back might have been a possibility at one time. But that's not to say that it would have been the right choice. Before I knew that I had another shot with Joey, I was all but convinced I would end up alone. This knowledge alone is why I was thankful that I ran into Emily. We were on the verge of getting back together. Now that I look back, I'm not sure that would have been the best idea. Sure I might have been happy with Emily, but not nearly as so with Joey. There's a reason things didn't end well with Emily. It led me back where I belong, with Potter.
" You really know how to sweet talk a girl don't you, Witter.", jokes Joey before giving me a gentle shove. Laughing when she rolls her eyes, I follow Joey from Ezra's room. I don't want to jinx myself but I think things are almost smoothed over once more. Joey is smiling and taunting me. Call me crazy but that's not something you do when you're upset and angry with someone. I'm glad that she decided to come back. It damn near killed me to watch her take off the way that she did and not be able to go after her. …
