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True Love Renewed

Chapter 6: Party Time

Joey couldn't believe how much fun she was having with Drue. It had been his idea to rent the Bonnie and Clyde costumes together and she had to admit that they did make a striking couple in them. The dress was a bit short for her taste, but from the look in Drue's eyes she could tell that he liked how she looked in it and for some reason that made her feel good. She had walked to the party with Jen and had discussed her feelings for Drue. Jen had told her that all of her friends were glad that she was happy again and that they supported any relationship that Joey chose to have…..even if it was with Drue. Still, Joey couldn't help but think that maybe Pacey would come back for her yet. She knew that she should get over him, but she couldn't help how she felt. Why had he left without telling her where he was going, and why hadn't he contacted her since the beginning of last summer? Why was he hiding from her?

"What are you thinking about so deeply?" asked Drue as the song they were dancing to ended.

"Oh I was just thinking about how much fun I'm having with you. And how hot it is in here."

"Well, why don't we go get some fresh air?"

"Sounds good to me."

The two walked outside, unaware of the fact that they were being watched. They walked over to the edge of the balcony and looked out over the city in silence for a couple of minutes. Finally Drue broke the silence with a question. "Hey Joey, do you remember that time we got locked in the storeroom together and I tried to kiss you?"

"Yes, I do recall you locking us in together."

"Yeah, sorry about that. Anyway, do you think that if I kissed you again, you could promise not to hit me this time?"

"Yes, I think I could do that."

"Good."

With that Drue took Joey into his arms, pulled her to him, and ever so gently placed a light kiss on her waiting lips. The couple pulled back and looked at each other shyly before moving in for a second, more passionate kiss. Joey couldn't believe how good it felt to be in Drue's arms. She couldn't believe that this was the same boy who had made her life so miserable last year and whom she had hated so much. The two stayed out there kissing for what seemed like eternity to the brown haired, blue eyed young man in the police uniform who was watching them from inside the party.