A/N: I got back a little early! But I apologize for the wait and I have some bad news. I got in a car accident and so I have to go to physical therapy so my updates won't be as close together. Also my computer deleted my story and so I couldn't remember it all so it's a bit shorter than usual. Must be the vicodin kicking in. but as always...

Thanks for reading...

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Watching them together down the halls was driving him crazy. Pacey Witter should be able to go up to his group of friends and talk to them. But he had certain doubts that they would want to talk to him after last nights events. He wanted so badly to go over there and tell her he was sorry, that he was being selfish, and he didn't mean a word that he said. But no, here he was waiting at his girlfriend's locker as he held all of her books, keeping an eye on the group.

"So what do you want to do tonight sweetie?" she asked seductively, as she traced her finger across his chest. She acted as though everything he was depressed about had nothing to do with her. "My parents are out of town, and Jack will most likely be at

Dawson's birthday..." she trailed off

He grabbed her finger that had begun to unbutton his red Hawaiian shirt and pulled it away with his hand that was not holding her books. "Well, I was planning to go to his party, but thanks to you I wouldn't be welcome for what happened last night"

Looking as though she actually cared for a moment she spoke again "Believe me Pace. It's all worth it." she traced her tongue between the juncture of his ear and jaw. But he dropped her books and pushed her away.

"No"

At the same time Joey started walking away from the group and noticed the couple arguing. No matter how deeply he had hurt her, she knew something else was behind it. So she turned the corner to listen in on what they had to say....

"Don't you get it Andie? This isn't fair. Yes, I do love you and yes I would do anything for you. But there comes a point in which I have to put my foot down. Because of you, I lost my best friend, and probably all of my friends. Because of you I can't go to class and not get dirty looks from one of them. And because of you....."

Joey slowly moved her ear closer to the end of the wall

"Because of you I'm not happy anymore."

"What? Because I said you I wanted to spend more time with you? Is that it?"

"No! Because you made me choose. You just.... You don't understand how much she means to me. You refuse to. Last night I had to do one of the most horrible things imaginable. Break off something that has been so important to me over the years. Joey. She has never once forced me to do anything, except homework. And you used to be the same way.

"What happened to you Andie? Where's the fun loving Andie? The one who trusted her boyfriend."

"She still does."

"Bullshit. McPhee, you out of all people should know that I'm not that type of person." He slowly wrapped his arms around her waist as Joey stuck her head out from around the corner to witness it.

"I'm sorry Pace"

"It's okay. I love you, and I want you to know I wouldn't dare cheat on you ever"

"I love you Pace"

"I love you too" he leaned in and kissed her

Joey turned back around and started to walk to class. She really thought that he would have dumped Andie right then and there. She knew something was up and thought maybe he would break things off and come running back to her. "That's what I get for thinking" she muttered to her self

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"James Oxford" the substitute called out

"Here"

"Josephine Potter"

Pacey turned his head to see the empty desk.

"Josephine Potter? No? Alright..... Mark Priestly..."

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"Hey Andie" Pacey said into the phone.

"Hi Pace"

"What are you doing tonight?"

"I told you, I can't come over"

"Awe McPhee, I'm dying here."

"Sorry"

"So what would you say if I invited someone else?"

"If someone else you are implying Joey than, I wouldn't be to happy with you."

"Seriously. She isn't a bad girl. She's my best friends and as a best friend I lo..." he cut off what he was about to say

Angrily but calmly Andie sighed, and asked "What were you going to say Pacey"

"Um... uh ...... uh... nothing sweetie"

"Nope. I don't buy it for one second Pacey Witter. You were going to say that you loved her"

"I do. But, only as a friendship, brother sister type thing?"

'Hopefully' he thought

"Whatever Pace"

"Don't be mad Andie"

"Well, when my boyfriend spends all his time with another, very attractive, girl I get jealous."

"Jealous as you are you should trust me"

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"Hey Joey" Pacey said

"I thought we were through. Where's your precious everything-I'm-not Andie?" she asked annoyed as she wiped at the counters with a huge force

"Well, she is actually at home where she thinks I am going to be there in 15 minutes"

'Oh this boy is aggravating' she thought "So why are you here" she asked coldly

"Because.... Well... I" he stumbled.

"Spit it out Pace, I don't have all day" she said annoyed.

"I didn't mean a word I said last night" he whispered leaning closer to her so no one else could hear. "Andie got jealous, and threatened the very first mature love that I have ever had. I got scared of losing that so I did as I was told."

Leaning forward on her elbows on the edge of the counter she whispered back "so basically, you being the whipped boyfriend you are, broke off ties with one of your best friends"

"Yes." He said not looking into her eyes.

"So what do you want Pacey?"

"I want to be able to see you. I want Andie in my life"

"And you are suggesting that..." she trailed off.

"That we still hang out in stuff but, we you know don't tell anyone"

She thought about it for a moment. Being able to see Pacey but in secret, or not seeing him at all. With all the love Joey had for this sixteen year old boy, she couldn't say no.

"Alright