The Reunion

About another 3 weeks later everyone was in Capeside. Jack, Andie and Emma were staying at their dads as he was away on business. Jen was at Drue's. Joey was staying at Pacey's. They meet up every night, taking it in turns to whose house they go. It was a nice night so they went to Pacey's as his was near to the water. Him and Joey sat outside waiting for everyone to arrive.
"Joey?"
"Yeah?"
"No it don't matter."
"Come on tell me." Joey turned around. He looked quiet serious. "What's up?"
"I was just thinking, I know it's non of my business, but erm has there been anyone before me? You know like someone serious?"
"You're right it's non of your business if I've had a another serious relationship." Joey snapped.
"I didn't mean to make you mad I was just wondering. I mean I'd tell you."
"Just because you'd tell me does not mean I have to tell you. Can we drop it now?"
Pacey nodded. He got up and walked inside. Joey sighed. She couldn't understand why she had snapped at him. She got up to go apologize just as the others arrived. Well all except Andie.
"Andie decided to stay home. Emma was tired and didn't feel too well." Jack explained. "Where's Pace?"
"Erm he went in. he got abit cold." She had to make something up. She couldn't say they had a small disagreement.
Drue and Jen walked up handed in hand. They followed Jack and Joey inside. Once inside they could sense something was wrong. Joey and Pacey weren't sitting together. They were usually curled up together. Jen noticed this and mouthed to Jack to go. Jack understood.
"I know I haven't been here long but I think I might go see how Emma is." He got up and headed towards the door. "Cya all soon."
Next Drue motioned to Jen they should go.
"Erm Jen, we should go actually. There's that film you wanted to rent tonight. If we stay longer the store will be closed." He lied, badly
"Oh yeah!" Jen acted like she just remembered. "Sorry you two. We'll see you tomorrow ok?"
Pacey nodded. Joey smiled, "Cya."
Once they'd left Joey and Pacey sat in silence. A few minutes later Joey spoke.
"There was one guy. About 3 years. We didn't last more than 18 months. We got on really well. Everyone thought we'd be together forever. But then things got bad. He started working later. I had early mornings. When we did eventually see each together all we'd do was fight. In the end I ended things."
Pacey walked over to her. He put his arm around her.
"I'm sorry Jo, I didn't mean to upset you. I was just curious."
"So are you going to tell me?"
He smiled, "There was one girl. She was great. We went out for almost 3 years. Then she decided to liked the look of the guy living across the road from me. One day she was there. The next she was gone. I wasn't too upset really. I was thinking of ending things anyway." He smiled at her. She smiled back. She started to yawn.
"Time for bed?" Pacey asked. Joey nodded. They headed off to Pacey's room.

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