It was 8:00 in the morning when Joey got up. She only slept for an hour and a half, but it was much appreciated. Joey got up, showered, got ready, and came down. Bessie was downstairs.

"Hey Joey, when did you get in?"

"Oh, I got in around one or two, you were sleeping." Joey didn't like lying.

"Okay. Don't forget today you have to watch Alex."

"Sure Bess." Right then Pacey walked in.

"Hey Bess, Joey. Hey little guy, how's my favorite guy?" Pacey picked up Alex.

"Pacey, why are you here?"

"I came to check on the leaky faucet, and, I thought I could give you a ride to school."

"O how very thoughtful." She smiled. Joey knew Pacey just wanted to see her.

"Hey Pace, Joey has to watch Alex today. Why don't you keep her company?"

Pacey smiled. "I'd love too Bess."

"I think I can manage Bessie. I don't need Dumbo lover over here watching me."

"Hey! Dumbo is a great movie. It's about the storyline Potter."

"Sure it is. I have to go Bessie." Joey hugged Bessie and kissed Alex.

"I don't get a kiss?"

"I don't kiss my scoffers. Let's go Jeeves."

"Yes Miss Daisy."

Joey and Pacey went to the car. When they were on the road Pacey tried to kiss Joey. She moved away.

"Pacey, we can't get together until after we are free."

"Joey, you're killing me."

"I kissed you, what, two and a half hours ago."

"Fine, but later you owe me."

"Whatever Witter. Watch the road."

Pacey chuckled and they kept driving. When they reached the school Joey left without even a goodbye. Pacey has Andie in his first Period class and he hates that he has to break her heart.

It was 1st period.

"Good morning class and welcome to another day of world history. Today I will assign partners and we will begin our reign of terror project."

The teacher was calling out names and putting them with subjects. "Andie McPhee and Pacey Witter, Robespierre."

"Pacey did you hear? We get to work together!"

"I heard Andie."

They were about twenty minutes into class when Pacey started to breathe deeply.

"Pacey what's wrong?"

"Andie, I, it's, it's not working for me."

"What's not working for you? If it's the project we can change it."

"It's not that."

"Then what Pacey? You're losing me in your babble talk."

"THIS. THIS isn't working." He was doing that hand thing where his hands point at him and her at the same time.

"I'm still lost."

"Andie, I think it would be best if we stopped seeing each other."

"Why Pacey? Did I do something wrong?"

"No Andie, you did nothing wrong."

"What then? Is there someone else?" Pacey looked at her. "Pacey?"

"Yes and no."

"There can't be and not be another girl! Which is it?"

"Yes, there is another girl."

"How long?"

"How long what?"

"How long have you been cheating on me?"

"We kissed but that's it. I just have these feelings for her."

"How long have you had these feelings?" Andie was starting to tear now.

"I've liked her before you even moved here."

"God Pacey how could you!" Andie ran out of the room Balling.

It was fourth period and Joey had the class with Jack.

"Hey Jack can we talk?"

"Sure, what about?"

"About us, what we are doing."

"I want to talk to you too."

"You do?"

"Yes, Joey I think I'm in love with you."

That caught Joey completely off guard.

"Jack, love is such a strong word."

"I feel it Joey. I love you."

"Jack, don't you think it's too soon? We don't really know each other that well."

"I know enough to love you. You don't have to say it back yet, but I wanted you to know. I'm going to leave you to think."

Jack walked away. Joey needed to get a breather so she went to the bathroom. When Joey was in the hall way she saw Pacey come out of his classroom after her.

"Pacey, what are you." Pacey cut her off with a kiss.

"Pacey we agreed not to do this till after we talk to them."

"I know, I already talked to Andie. Did you talk to Jack?"

Joey backed away. "Pace, he told me he loves me."

"Joey we can't be together without cheating if you don't break up with him."

"I know Pacey. I never thought it would be this hard."

Pacey hugged Joey.

"Thanks, I needed that. I have to do this to be happy."

"Joey take your time. I will wait forever if I have to."

"You're so sweet. Now I have to go. Bye."

Joey walked away and walked into her classroom.

"Jack I think we need some time apart."

"Are you dumping me?"

"I need to think about things and I need some alone time."

"Joey I love you."

"I'm sorry Jack. Good bye." The bell rang and Joey left fast.

It was fifth Period and Joey had to sit with Charlie, Jen, and Sam at lunch.

"Hey stranger. I haven't sat with you since Jack came to town."

"Well, you three seemed like you didn't need me."

"Joey, your my best friend, of course I need you."

"So do I Joey. We aren't best buds but you're the only real chick friend that I have."

"Thanks Jen. I think you are my only chick friend."

Joey started to eat but she had a blank stare on her face.

"Uh oh."

"What's wrong Sam?"

"Josie has the Potter blank look on." (Sam calls Joey Josie.)

"What does that mean?"

"Something is wrong. I would say guy troubles."

"You can read me like a book. I dumped Jack today."

Jen spoke. "When? Why? How?"

"Easy sis, let her tell it."

"Today in 3rd. he told me he loved me. I just told him I need time to think." Sam was staring at her. "What is it Sam?"

"I'm sure that happened but that's not the problem, is it?"

Joey swallowed hard. "I like this guy and he like me but"

"But you don't want to hurt Jack's feelings."

"Exactly Cousin. What do I do?"

"I would say do what makes you happy. Don't fall because I know how big of a conscious you have."

Joey listened and took it in. she knew what she would do.

It was seven at night and Pacey rand the doorbell.

"Hello mademoiselle. Is it alright if I say hello?"

"Yes, hello to you too."

Pacey played with Alex for awhile until he had to go to sleep.

"He's in bed Joey."

"It's about time."

"Hey, he wanted me to read him the books."

"Pacey, he's barely a year old. He can't talk or even walk yet."

"That's okay. I hear him anyway."

Joey turned around to face Pacey. She was washing dishes.

"Pace, I broke up with Jack today."

"You did, now I can kiss you whenever I want."

Pacey picked up Joey and spun her around. When he brought her back down he kissed her. Her hands were all soapy but she ran her fingers through his hair anyway. He lifted on the counter and kept kissing her. When Pacey started kissing her neck Joey spoke.

"Pacey, I love doing this with you but my ass is starting to get wet."

Pacey looked at the wet counter and they both laughed.

"I guess we'll have to continue our session of new found relationship kissing on the couch then. I don't want you to have a wet ass."

Joey hoped off the counter and headed to the living room. Pacey sat down and Joey sat far away from him.

"How are we supposed to finish what we started with you way over there Potter?"

"I want to talk." Pacey sat back and nodded okay.

"Pacey you know I want this more than anything but I don't want to hurt Jack or Andie anymore then we already have."

"You don't want to do this anymore?"

"I want to, I want to a lot but maybe we can keep in private for awhile."

"Is that what you want?"

"Yes, we can still make out and whatever but when we are out where they might see, I think we should still do our Banter and fighting ways."

"As long as I can still kiss you then it fine." Pacey went over to Joey and got on top of her. He started kissing her. After about ten minutes he stopped.

"What's wrong?"

"Do we get to make out in the dark movie theater?"

"Sure, I'll give you that."

"Yess." Joey started laughing. He started kissing her again.

"Remember Pace, we hate each other tomorrow."

"I'll try."

They made out until he had to leave.