Uninvited Guests.
Disclaimer: WB, Kevin Williamson, blah, blah, blah…
Jen blearily opened her eyes and brushed her curls from her face. The steaming mug of coffee on her bedside table told her that Dawson had already been and probably gone. She climbed out of bed and grabbed her mug before walking downstairs. Dawson was sitting in the kitchen eating a slice of toast and reading Oliver's script.
" Morning baby," she mumbled, sitting down next to him and resting her head on his shoulder.
" Hey sweetheart, I gotta go meet Oliver in a minute," he said, kissing her forehead. She smiled to herself, she hadn't felt this good in a long time. " Oh, guess who called this morning?"
" Who?" Jen perked up, drinking half of her coffee in one mouthful.
" Drue. Can you believe that guy?" Dawson grinned, "He invited himself and his new girlfriend to come and stay,"
" Please tell me Grams said no,"
" It's her house, Jen. You know what she's like for charity. Anyway, I gotta go, I'm gonna be late," said Dawson, grabbing his bag and kissing Jen again before heading out of the front door. Jen banged her head on the counter and let out a mock-cry. The one guy she could live without seeing again, the only thing that could ruin her good mood; Drue Valentine and his new girl-toy were coming to stay…indefinitely.
All attempts to forget Drue's impending visit were failing miserably; Pacey had practically kicked her out of the restaurant, Joey had classes all day, even Audrey had no time for gossip. Even gossip about a new man. Jen used her radio slot to vent her annoyance via the medium of heavy metal and angry chick music but nothing could delay the inevitable arrival of Drue Valentine.
" Grams, how could you do this to me?" moaned Jen when she returned home.
" Jennifer, Drue Valentine is travelling a long way to see you. The least I could do is offer him a bed for the weekend,"
" The weekend? What's going on?"
" Well, I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to visit Gale. She needs help with the baby now that Dawson's gone,"
" You're seriously leaving me alone with him? You do realise that I'm going to kill him?"
" Jennifer! I'm sure Drue has grown up; maybe you'll even enjoy his company. I'm just sorry that I'm going to miss him," grinned Grams before going upstairs to pack her weekend bag.
Dawson returned from his meeting with Oliver just in time to say goodbye to Grams. Jen was glad that he was there, on some level she didn't want to be single if Drue was parading his new girlfriend around. She didn't want to 'lose'.
Dawson and Jen were sitting on the sofa when the doorbell rang, Jen sighed but leapt up to answer the door; she was relieved to see Jack in the porch rather than Drue.
" Why so edgy?" asked Jack as he walked in.
" Drue's arriving any minute," sighed Jen. Jack began to ask why but a look and a shake of the head from Dawson told him not to start that conversation. The doorbell rang again, this time there was no doubt who was standing out there. Jen shot Dawson a look of sheer exasperation and went to open the door.
" Jen," smiled Drue, holding out his luggage, which she grabbed and threw to the bottom of the staircase.
" I guess you'd better come in," said Jen before turning around and leaving him standing on the porch. She fell onto the sofa, leaning on Dawson still in disbelief that Grams would do this to her.
" Hey, look at this. Hey guys!" said Drue to Jack and Dawson, entering the living room followed by a tall girl with long dark hair. Dawson nodded his head in acknowledgement.
" Hey," deadpanned Jack. Jen didn't turn around, keeping her back to him.
" Er, Jen. I want you to meet my girlfriend, Annabel," smiled Drue, a distinct look of triumph on his face that Dawson didn't understand. The dark-haired girl stepped forward and placed her hand on Jen's shoulder, she spun around to face her.
" Hey Jenny, miss me?" smiled Annabel. The look on Jen's face clearly said no.
