So Sorry for the delay, I have been really tired lately (darn vicodin) and I have had numerous surgeries. But anyways, thanks for everyone who has stuck by my slow ass and this story

Chapter 5

Things were almost back to normal. Well, except for the fake dirty looks, the sneaking around, and the lying. Okay things weren't as they used to be, but let's face it, Joey loves Pacey and she would do anything for him. They developed a code system. For instance in the hallway, Pacey would say "Don't hate me" which really meant "See ya at eight tonight" which she would reply "Go to hell" which really meant "I'd love to"

No one was getting suspicious not even Andrea McPhee. Apart from some of the rules, she was not mentioned between the two.

Standing by her locker, smiling, she couldn't wait to here the invite. As soon as she noticed to the familiar broad pair of shoulders her smile widened as she tried to contain a frown.

"Jo, please don't hate me" He said, mock-seriously.

As soon as she saw his face she couldn't fight back the smile "Pace" She laughed out "Go to hell"

He looked at her 'disappointed' and walked away.

As the rain and thunder came Pacey couldn't be happier to see her and as soon as he walked inside her empty house he knew he was home. The familiar sound of Joey cleaning while singing, little Alexander watching her as she danced with her headphones on was laughing while eating applesauce with his hands. Yep it sure was homey.

He came up behind her and watched her hips shake back and forth. As she was singing "The boy is mine, I'm sorry that you, seem...AHHH" Pacey furiously started tickling her sides.

So in retaliation she took the sinks spray nozzle and squirted him in the face. Alexander was now laughing hysterically, loving every minute.

"Pace I thought you were coming at 8. like you said, not six thirty." She said still laughing as he lifted off his soaked tee shirt and wiped his face with the bottom off his wife beater that wasn't completely soaked, revealing his stomach. Joey's breath caught in her throat.

'Joey, you've seen that stomach a million times get over it. Don't stare' she told herself

"Um, do you want a different shirt?" She asked nervously

He peeled it off himself and started twisting it. "Actually" SMACK. He whipped her side which left her in complete shock and then grabbed a dry towel and started twisting hers as well. "Now you are going to get it" She screamed as he spoke and ran behind Alexander's chair

"Sorry Toots," Pacey started "But hiding behind your cute little nephew" he bent down and tickled his chin "Doesn't..." He stopped as he bent over coughing

Joey becoming concerned dropped her towel and walked over to him. "Pacey?"

His head slowly leaned up expressing his huge grin. As soon as she realized it, it was too late. He threw her smaller frame over his should and ran out of the room "Sorry little man be right back"

"Pace, put me down. PLEASE PUT ME DOWN" She said laugh and slightly slapping his bare back. 'his backs toned' she thought 'BAD JOEY BAD'

Finally he dropped her on the couch and basically startled himself on top of her making it impossible for her to move. He was tickling her sides as tears formed in Joey's eyes from laughing so hard. He bent over so there faces were mere inches apart and said "Awe Jo, you look a little flustered"

Without realizing his movements with his hands became slowly as the now traced up and down the sides of her arms, as she just stared into his now dark eyes. Her chocolate orbs stared back at his filling with desire.

He tilted his head down a bit but jumped a foot when they heard a crash, and Alexander start to scream. Both realizing what could've happened the sat up and Pacey rushed to the kitchen.

Joey muttered a silent "Shit"

Things became more awkward by the minute. Pacey had replaced his shirt .They say in silence both staring at the couch that they had been at moments ago, about to embark on something that they both weren't ready for. An innocent tickling match turned...we Joey didn't know.

"Pace" She said smiling as he said her name at the same time.

"You first" he said

"Well, I mean, I know that we aren't supposed to talk about this, being the unwritten rule and all, but I mean, does she make you happy?"

"Joey..." He moaned.

"Pacey please"

"Fine. Than I would have to say... I would say not anymore."

"What? Than why are you still with her?"

"I'm not talking about this" He stood up suddenly full with an emotion of anger, stormed out into the storming weather. Joey stood up and ran after him in the pouring rain.

"Pace" She yelled into the rain as each smacked her face harder and harder "Pacey, please I was just curious"

He finally stopped halfway up her driveway. She walked up to him and tugging his shoulder so he would turn to look at her. "I'm sorry" she yelled through the noise of the thunder. "It's just that you are my best friend, and I was concerned"

"She" he paused as he saw her eyes dart up "She used to be my everything, but I don't know what happened. She's making me miserable. But I can't loose her. She's my first love what if I never find another? What will I do?"

"She won't be. You're going to find someone who respects your decisions, and who will love the same right back, and never threaten that love"

He finally looked into her eyes, more like looking into her soul. He finally understood. She's the one he should be with it's her he has been in love with all these years Joey Potter. The girl he pulled pigtails many times, and put works down her shirt. He loved her. He softly placed his hands on her face

"Pace?" she asked nervously

"I think I love you" He said quickly so she couldn't understand and pressed his lips down to hers so she would get a chance to think about it.

'Joey Potter'

I took for granted
All the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter and I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now
Oh can you see it baby
You've got me going' crazy

Wherever you go
whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you

Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I'll be right here waiting for you
Oh, I love you
Oh whatever it takes
Whatever you do
Where ever you go

I'm never leaving' you (I Will Be Waiting)