Pacey Witter stared blankly at the stars from the deck of True Love. There
was a slight chill in the air but the weather was the last thing on his
mind. Pacey wrapped himself tightly in his wind jacket and managed to
ignore the cold. His mind was restless and his heart was breaking.
Thoughts of Joey and Dawson pulsated through him like a diesel truck
colliding with a glass window. He recalled the image of Dawson giving Joey
a banquet of flowers and how she had kissed him on the cheek afterwards.
Pacey was just thankful Joey's kiss hadn't been on Dawson's lips. He
remembered feeling a sigh of relief when Joey's lips only caressed Dawson's
cheek bone. All hope isn't lost, thought Pacey staring at the distant
lights of the night sky.
Pacey sighed as he focused on the shimmering balls of light that sparkled above him, and it made him think. Pacey remembered Dawson once saying, that "Fates" lived among the stars and watched over the humans of earth. The "Fates" were equivalent of that of the gods; all powerful beings that control the fate of everyone. All a human had to do was focus on one star and make a wish. Supposedly, the "Fate" that occupied that particular star was obligated to grant the human's wish. The idea was ludicrous and made Pacey laugh. He wasn't much on make-believe but for some reason he desperately wanted the "Fates" to exist, but nothing could be farther from the truth.
His first impulse was to make a wish on one of the stars but reality quickly sunk in. Who am I kidding, he thought, I don't deserve Joey. The cool air brushed across Pacey's nose and he felt goose pimples trickle down his skin.
Well, it's getting cold. I better get home." he said to himself, knowing full well he was alone.
Pacey lifted himself from the deck and stretched his arms. It was late and exhaustion has taken hold of him quickly. Pacey's mouth opened in a yawn as he climbed off his boat. As his feet planted to the dock, he gave one last look at the night sky. His attention was suddenly grabbed by a bright star that appeared to illuminate the entire sky. The sight was beautiful and it had managed to take Pacey's breath away. He smiled in spite of himself. Pacey hadn't seen anything so beautiful since the first time he "really" saw Joey and her magnificence. The glowing star seemed special. It reminded Pacey of Joey and for some reason he found himself making a wish.
"I wish that Joey would open her eyes and see that I love her so much." wished Pacey, a tear trickling down his cheek.
Suddenly, a wave of embarrassment came over him. What the hell am I doing, he thought, I must be losing it.
Pacey laughed at himself, wiped the tears from his eyes, and breathed in a large amount of air. When he exhaled he could see his own breath. Time to go home and time to give up on Joey Potter, thought Pacey as he trudged down the dock to his father's jeep.
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Jack McPhee and Jenn Lindley walked down the main hall of Capeside High. The hall was crowded but the two managed to get to their lockers, which were right next to each other. Jack put in his locker combination and opened the door. Jenn did the same but really wasn't paying attention to her actions. She was discussing her mixed up relationship with Henry Parker; a freshman that claimed to be madly in love with her. Jenn thought Henry was kind of a doofus but there was just something about him that really attracted her. Henry is a mixture of bafflement and amazement, she thought to herself.
"So what are you and Henry doing for the Regatta?" asked Jack as he put his Chemistry book into his locker and then closed it.
"I don't know. We haven't really talked about it. We'll probably just watch the fireworks on the docks. How about you?"
"Andie and I decided to spend this weekend together. She's been missing me since I moved in with you and Grams, and it isn't like I have a boyfriend to be with, so we're just going to hang out together. Isn't my life exciting? asked Jack sarcastically."
"Don't worry Jack, I know you'll find someone soon." comforted Jenn as she closed her locker.
"Yeah right." replied Jack, rolling his eyes.
Both Jack and Jenn turned from their lockers and saw Andie skidding through the crowd. She was bolting right for them which made Jack's eyes opened in shock.
"Why the hell is Andie running?" he asked.
"I don't know but I hope she's ok." replied Jenn.
Suddenly Andie slide across the smooth floor but managed to skid into a sudden halt. She ended up right in front of Jack and Jenn. Andie was breathing heavily and took in air gratefully.
"What's going on Andie? Are you alright?" asked Jack, putting his hand on his sister's shoulder.
"I'm fine Jack. Well not really fine, but not hurt in anyway. Oh my God you guys, I have to tell you something. I was going to tell you yesterday but I didn't feel it was my place, so I kept it bottled up inside me like a viscous secret, and Jack you know how I am about keeping secrets. But just wait until I tell you because it's big. It's more than big, it's huge. Scratch that, it's a disaster waiting to happen. It's worse than Armageddon!"
"Andie, you're rambling again. Calm down and tell me what's going on." stated Jack, patting Andie on the back.
"Sorry guys but you know how I get when I'm excited or upset."
"Yes, we know." stated Jack and Jenn together.
"Anyway, that's not important but what is important is that I think Pacey and Joey like each other." informed Andie, her eyes serious.
Jack and Jenn looked at each other for a moment. They stared into each other's eyes for a few seconds and suddenly burst into hysterics.
"Sure Andie, whatever you say." replied Jack, trying hard not to laugh.
"That's your huge Armageddon secret? Andie that sounds more like a big figment of your imagination." laughed Jenn.
"I'm serious guys. I saw Pacey and his reaction to Dawson giving Joey flowers. It really hurt him."
"But Andie, Joey and Pacey can barely stand to be in the same room. I'd say they almost hate each other." stated Jack.
"No Jack, they've been hanging out with each other more. Joey's been helping Pacey with his boat. I really think they have a thing for each other."
"Well I'll admit they have been spending a lot of time together but Joey just broke up with AJ. She's not ready for a relationship and certainly not one with Pacey Witter." informed Jenn.
"But Jenn." pleaded Andie.
"Look, just drop it Andie. You're way off on this one. I know you still have feelings for Pacey and you're just trying to find some reason why he won't come back to you." scolded Jack, cutting Andie off before she could say anymore.
"Listen you two, we have to get to the hamburger stand and if we don't hurry we'll be late." informed Jenn, heading back down the hall.
"She's right, let's go Andie." ordered Jack firmly.
Jack McPhee knew full well that Andie was wrong in this situation and he was sure she was just starting trouble. Jack had to make her see that she was getting herself into some serious pain and trouble, by mingling in Pacey's life. Jack wanted the best for his sister and Pacey wasn't it.
"Alright you guys, I guess you're right. It's probably just in my mind." lied Andie as she followed them down the main hall.
Andie's eyes furled in aggravation. She knew what she saw. Pacey's reaction to Dawson and Joey's relationship was that of hurt and jealousy. Andie was certain of it and was determined to find out more.
To Be Continued...
Pacey sighed as he focused on the shimmering balls of light that sparkled above him, and it made him think. Pacey remembered Dawson once saying, that "Fates" lived among the stars and watched over the humans of earth. The "Fates" were equivalent of that of the gods; all powerful beings that control the fate of everyone. All a human had to do was focus on one star and make a wish. Supposedly, the "Fate" that occupied that particular star was obligated to grant the human's wish. The idea was ludicrous and made Pacey laugh. He wasn't much on make-believe but for some reason he desperately wanted the "Fates" to exist, but nothing could be farther from the truth.
His first impulse was to make a wish on one of the stars but reality quickly sunk in. Who am I kidding, he thought, I don't deserve Joey. The cool air brushed across Pacey's nose and he felt goose pimples trickle down his skin.
Well, it's getting cold. I better get home." he said to himself, knowing full well he was alone.
Pacey lifted himself from the deck and stretched his arms. It was late and exhaustion has taken hold of him quickly. Pacey's mouth opened in a yawn as he climbed off his boat. As his feet planted to the dock, he gave one last look at the night sky. His attention was suddenly grabbed by a bright star that appeared to illuminate the entire sky. The sight was beautiful and it had managed to take Pacey's breath away. He smiled in spite of himself. Pacey hadn't seen anything so beautiful since the first time he "really" saw Joey and her magnificence. The glowing star seemed special. It reminded Pacey of Joey and for some reason he found himself making a wish.
"I wish that Joey would open her eyes and see that I love her so much." wished Pacey, a tear trickling down his cheek.
Suddenly, a wave of embarrassment came over him. What the hell am I doing, he thought, I must be losing it.
Pacey laughed at himself, wiped the tears from his eyes, and breathed in a large amount of air. When he exhaled he could see his own breath. Time to go home and time to give up on Joey Potter, thought Pacey as he trudged down the dock to his father's jeep.
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Jack McPhee and Jenn Lindley walked down the main hall of Capeside High. The hall was crowded but the two managed to get to their lockers, which were right next to each other. Jack put in his locker combination and opened the door. Jenn did the same but really wasn't paying attention to her actions. She was discussing her mixed up relationship with Henry Parker; a freshman that claimed to be madly in love with her. Jenn thought Henry was kind of a doofus but there was just something about him that really attracted her. Henry is a mixture of bafflement and amazement, she thought to herself.
"So what are you and Henry doing for the Regatta?" asked Jack as he put his Chemistry book into his locker and then closed it.
"I don't know. We haven't really talked about it. We'll probably just watch the fireworks on the docks. How about you?"
"Andie and I decided to spend this weekend together. She's been missing me since I moved in with you and Grams, and it isn't like I have a boyfriend to be with, so we're just going to hang out together. Isn't my life exciting? asked Jack sarcastically."
"Don't worry Jack, I know you'll find someone soon." comforted Jenn as she closed her locker.
"Yeah right." replied Jack, rolling his eyes.
Both Jack and Jenn turned from their lockers and saw Andie skidding through the crowd. She was bolting right for them which made Jack's eyes opened in shock.
"Why the hell is Andie running?" he asked.
"I don't know but I hope she's ok." replied Jenn.
Suddenly Andie slide across the smooth floor but managed to skid into a sudden halt. She ended up right in front of Jack and Jenn. Andie was breathing heavily and took in air gratefully.
"What's going on Andie? Are you alright?" asked Jack, putting his hand on his sister's shoulder.
"I'm fine Jack. Well not really fine, but not hurt in anyway. Oh my God you guys, I have to tell you something. I was going to tell you yesterday but I didn't feel it was my place, so I kept it bottled up inside me like a viscous secret, and Jack you know how I am about keeping secrets. But just wait until I tell you because it's big. It's more than big, it's huge. Scratch that, it's a disaster waiting to happen. It's worse than Armageddon!"
"Andie, you're rambling again. Calm down and tell me what's going on." stated Jack, patting Andie on the back.
"Sorry guys but you know how I get when I'm excited or upset."
"Yes, we know." stated Jack and Jenn together.
"Anyway, that's not important but what is important is that I think Pacey and Joey like each other." informed Andie, her eyes serious.
Jack and Jenn looked at each other for a moment. They stared into each other's eyes for a few seconds and suddenly burst into hysterics.
"Sure Andie, whatever you say." replied Jack, trying hard not to laugh.
"That's your huge Armageddon secret? Andie that sounds more like a big figment of your imagination." laughed Jenn.
"I'm serious guys. I saw Pacey and his reaction to Dawson giving Joey flowers. It really hurt him."
"But Andie, Joey and Pacey can barely stand to be in the same room. I'd say they almost hate each other." stated Jack.
"No Jack, they've been hanging out with each other more. Joey's been helping Pacey with his boat. I really think they have a thing for each other."
"Well I'll admit they have been spending a lot of time together but Joey just broke up with AJ. She's not ready for a relationship and certainly not one with Pacey Witter." informed Jenn.
"But Jenn." pleaded Andie.
"Look, just drop it Andie. You're way off on this one. I know you still have feelings for Pacey and you're just trying to find some reason why he won't come back to you." scolded Jack, cutting Andie off before she could say anymore.
"Listen you two, we have to get to the hamburger stand and if we don't hurry we'll be late." informed Jenn, heading back down the hall.
"She's right, let's go Andie." ordered Jack firmly.
Jack McPhee knew full well that Andie was wrong in this situation and he was sure she was just starting trouble. Jack had to make her see that she was getting herself into some serious pain and trouble, by mingling in Pacey's life. Jack wanted the best for his sister and Pacey wasn't it.
"Alright you guys, I guess you're right. It's probably just in my mind." lied Andie as she followed them down the main hall.
Andie's eyes furled in aggravation. She knew what she saw. Pacey's reaction to Dawson and Joey's relationship was that of hurt and jealousy. Andie was certain of it and was determined to find out more.
To Be Continued...