Author's note: I want to thank J Witter, Erin, Biscuit, Audrey and Sam for the reviews. I love getting reviews. I'm glad you guys like this story. Sam, I'm glad you liked the Popsicle fields town; it is a perfect town because we made it up. I tried to update ASAP because thoughts were flowing through my mind. I don't recall a name for the principle in season one so I made one up. Okay, enough with the chit chat. On to the story...

"Tony!" crying is heard from the TV and music starts to play. Joey is sitting on Dawson's bed with her hand over her mouth. Pacey was sitting in Dawson's spin chair spinning around and Dawson was sitting in front of his bed close to the television.

"So what's next?" Dawson asked as he took out the DVD.

Pacey stopped spinning in his chair and looked at Dawson. "You can't be serious Dawson. I just sat through The Westside Story. I'm already half asleep."

"There is nothing wrong with that move Pacey." Joey turned to him. "You didn't even watch half of it. Westside Story is one of the most romantic, fun and realistic musical remakes of Romeo and Juliet in our time."

"Don't forget Boring."

"It is not boring: You just can't appreciate the brilliance of a musical."

"That's my point Jo: it's a musical."

Joey rolled her eyes and Dawson wasn't listening because he was flipping through his DVD collection.

"Come on Joey. No prided man likes a movie where men wear spandex pants and win fights by singing. I don't understand how breaking out in song every ten minutes is realistic."

"Not all guys are egotistic pigs like yourself Pace." Joey smiled competitively.

"That's why you like me Joey. I bet Dawson didn't like it." Pacey and Joey turned and faced Dawson.

Dawson lifted up his shoulders. "Sorry Pacey but I kind of like this movie." Joey smiled proudly in victory while Pacey shook his head in defeat. Dawson stood up. "Do you guys want to watch another movie?"

"I don't have enough time." Joey sat back against the headboard.

"There is no way I'm sitting though another one. Oops, I mean: Nooooo thaaank yoouu Daawwsooonnn!" Pacey sang out as he stood up and started to dance around the room.

"Why do I come here? Pacey always acts so...so...Pacey." Joey sat on the edge of the bed and watched Dawson who was staring at his camera. "What are you doing Dawson?"

"I'm just looking at a clip of Jen. Man! Why am I so addicted to her?" he sat next to Joey.

"Well, she has blonde hair, big boobs, small hands and likes to wear pink. Any horny teenage boy would desire her."

Pacey heard this and stopped dancing and sat on the bed too.

"She does not...like to wear pink. Do you really think all the guys want her?"

"I don't know about all guys but most. I was in class and I heard Watson Grim talking about how Jen is perfect when he's...well let's say walking his dog."

"Great. I knew I should have kissed her!" Dawson stood up.

"Wait, you didn't kiss her D?" Pacey said sitting back in his chair.

"No. I'm smart aren't I? I was so nervous last night that I could barely say goodbye. I just want the kiss to be perfect."

"D, you're thinking too much. Take a risk and kiss her. It's not a big deal if it stinks."

"Pacey is right Dawson. It's only a kiss." Joey quickly shifted her eyes from Dawson to Pacey but looked back at Dawson.

Pacey sat forward towards Joey. "A kiss is a big deal Joey. It changes everything."

"No they don't. Anyone can kiss a person and have it mean nothing. It's what happens after the kiss that changes things."

"I didn't know you went around kissing guys."

"I don't Pacey! All I'm saying is, from personal experience, that the kiss doesn't mean anything, especially to the guy."

"What is that supposed to mean?" Both of them stood up and started to get in each other's faces.

"It means what it means. I've kissed three guys and I cease to have a boyfriend. They all left afterwards and either they never saw me again or never brought it up."

"Just because you had a few bad guys doesn't mean we are all like that."

"Yeah well, guys think that not talking about it for a week is fine but I think differently. You know, I don't need this. I'm going." Joey stomped over to the window and started to climb out.

"Joey don't run." Pacey said as he followed her.

"Leave me alone Pacey. I'm done with you." Joey started to climb down the ladder.

Pacey shook his head. "You know I'm not going to leave you alone."

Joey looked up to where Pacey was. "Then you know that I'm not going to talk to you."

Joey power walked away. By the time Pacey got on the roof, down the ladder and across the lawn Joey was already half way down the block. Pacey ran up to her and kept in speed with her.

"Slow down Joey."

"Why? So you can catch your breath and keep following me? I think not. I told you once to leave me alone and I won't tell you again."

"Are you mad because I didn't talk about what happened between us?"

"Ding ding ding! I think we have a right answer." Joey faked a TV announcer voice.

"You told me that a kiss doesn't mean anything to me, so I should be mad."

Joey stopped dead in her tracks. Slowly she turned her head towards Pacey and gave him a dirty look. "How can you compare me saying the truth about you to you not saying a damn thing about the kiss? Not a, I liked it, or even a, it was a mistake Joey, nothing! If I didn't want it I would have at least told you but no, you don't even have some common courtesy when it comes to Joey Potter."

"I'm sorry Joey that I didn't say anything but I was kind of scared. I didn't know how you would react to what I was feeling so I didn't speak of it."

"Well here's your chance to say what you need to Pacey. I'm here and wanting of what you feel so just tell me and let's get on with our lives."

Pacey stepped closer to Joey and stood directly in front of her. Since he was taller he had to look slightly down and she looked somewhat up. "Jo, when I kiss someone it's because I have this attraction towards them. For some weird reason I find you very attractive, well, more than usual. I liked kissing you and I hope I can do it again."

"You do?" Joey laced her fingers with his.

"Of course I do. Why would you think I wouldn't? But next time I hope it lasts longer."

"If you're so anxious to kiss me then why don't you all ready?"

"I'm waiting for you to tell me you want me to."

Joey leaned in and they touched foreheads. "I want you to kiss me now Pacey." She whispered.

"Yes maim." Pacey smiled as he connected his lips with hers. It was weird how two weeks ago he couldn't even stand two feet by Joey but now he's kissing her and he likes it. Pacey was never good with the ladies so it surprised him that Joey wanted him. There was still that doubt. That little thing floating in the back of his mind that told him that Joey was just confused but still wanted Dawson. Pacey didn't dwell on it as now. Now, Pacey had other things on his mind. He was thinking about how great Joey tasted and how nice it felt to hold her. After a few more seconds the kiss died down and they separated.

"That felt really good to do that." Pacey said as he laced his hand with hers. He lifted up her hand and kissed it.

They started to walk back to her house. When they were about five houses from Joey's house two people walked out of a house holding hands. The couple walked to the man's car and he got in. the woman leaned into his passenger's window and kissed the man. The woman walked back inside and the man drove off. It was Pacey's father and Ms. Jacobs. Pacey and Joey just stood there not moving.

"If I would have known that you didn't like her because of this I wouldn't have bugged you." Joey said.

"It's okay Joey. I knew since last year so I should have been use to it by now."

"They've been doing it since last year?"

"Well that's when I found them kissing in her room. My Dad slammed the door in my face."

"Did you tell your Mom?"

"No."

"Why Pace? She has the right to know that her husband is cheating on her."

"My father said that if I said anything he would kill me. I know that he would too if he ever thought I told her."

"How do you feel?"

"I hate him. I truly hate my father. I hate him because he's cheating on my Mom who loves him with her whole heart. I could never cheat on my girlfriend or wife. It's a bastard thing to do. It's funny because he has the nerve to call me the scum of the family while he's screwing a teacher who had sex with his eldest son!"

"Doug slept with her?"

"Yeah, about two years ago. He went on one date with her and he already got her in bed. Why would my Dad want a whore like that when he has a beautiful wife at home? I hate him! I hate him for everything he is doing to my mom and for everything he does to me." Pacey started to get angry.

Joey pulled Pacey into a hug. "Pace, you can't let him get to you. He's not a man; he's an idiot if he thinks you're worth nothing. I know how much you're worth and so does everyone else. Listen to me when I say that you are one of the most caring, most smart, most worthy men I know."

Pacey pulled Joey close and stared in her eyes. "You are too good to me Jo."

"I'm only as good as you make me feel." Joey smiled and kissed Pacey before walking back to her house. Once they were on Joey's porch they just stood there holding hands and looking at each other.

"Are you sure you will be okay?" Joey asked breaking the silence.

"Yeah, I'll be fine. I'll talk to you tomorrow."

"Promise?"

"Of course."

Joey moved in and kissed him sweetly. "Sweet dreams Pace, and forget about your dad."

"I will Jo. Did you know that kissing you makes me feel better?"

"Well my lips and I are here for you anytime you need."

"I think I'm feeling pretty needy right now."

Joey gave Pacey a soft kiss. "Better?" Pacey gave Joey a puppy face. "Another one Witter? You really are needy." Joey kissed Pacey a few quick kisses then moved away.

"I need to get inside Pace. Goodnight."

"Okay. Sleep good Joey." Pacey gave Joey one last kiss before she went in.

Joey woke up with a smile on her face. The sun was shinning brightly in the clear baby blue sky and seemed to smile back at her. Joey walked to the window and watched the green leaves sway in the warm august morning breeze. Small, big, colorful, dull, all the birds chirping outside her window seemed to be singing sweet love songs to each other: even the crows sounded nice on that morning. Even though the morning was perfect, Joey was not smiling because of this. She was smiling because of what played in her mind.

Pictures of hand holding and kissing floated through Joey's mind. The sun streaked her face but her eyes didn't even notice because they were glossed over with sweet memories of four days ago. It amazed Joey that a guy actually returned her affection. The fact that he just felt something towards Joey made her happy but it didn't stop there. He had wanted to kiss her and he didn't want to stop. This guy even said it felt good to be with her. This guy that made Joey smile was no ordinary guy: it was Pacey.

Pacey Witter.

That's a name Joey, or anyone for that matter including Pacey, never thought would be in the same sentence as kissing. Something changed all that. Joey wasn't sure what made her change but she did. She went from a long, and I mean long, infatuation of Dawson Leery to non platonic feelings for a boy she didn't get along with her whole life.

Joey never truly understood why she and Pacey never got along. Sure, pushing her off of swings and putting bugs in her hair were reasons enough to make her dislike Pacey but she should have grown out of it by junior high at least. That didn't happen. In fact, there bickering got worse. Joey never called Pacey names until they reached puberty. He was her first real crush. They've known each other longer than they knew Dawson yet they never saw each other in a normal way. In sixth grade Joey was waiting for Pacey to ask her to the dance but he asked another girl who ended up ditching him. That's when the name calling began. Once Joey didn't like Pacey anymore she started to notice her best friend, Dawson. That led to her overprotective friend duties that kept Dawson away from girls: until Jen Lindley moved in.

Joey tried so hard to hate Jen but she was too nice. Both boys started ignoring Joey to be around Jen more. That's when mixed feelings came into play. Sure, she was mad that Dawson was with Jen a lot but the jealousy seemed to be out of friendship. Without Dawson, Joey had no one to hang with and talk to. The surprising part was how she felt when Jen was with Pacey. Whenever they were together Joey got angry and was disgusted by Jen. Joey always focused on the parts when they were touchy. She just shrugged this feeling off as a feeling of misunderstanding in a world driven by sex. Little did she know that Pacey was actually drooling over Joey.

Joey kept staring out the window lost in a daydream when a loud bang on her door brought her back to reality.

"Joey! Joey are you in there?" Mrs. Potter kept banging on the door.

Joey walked over to the door and opened it. "I'm here Mom."

Mrs. Potter caught her breath then pushed Joey aside and walked in. "Why didn't you answer after I called you all those times?"

"Sorry Mom, I was daydreaming. I couldn't hear."

Mrs. Potter nodded then opened Joey's closet and looked around. She closed her closet and got on her knees and looked under the bed.

"What are you doing?" Joey asked as she combed her hair.

"I'm just looking." Mrs. Potter said as she quickly lifted up Joey's bed skirt and frowned when she didn't find anything.

Joey helped her mom up then pushed her out the door. Joey followed her mom down the stairs into the hallway by the door. Joey grabbed her Backpack and opened the door. "I have to go to school now Mom but don't worry because I don't have any drugs, alcohol, or boys stashed in the little nooks of my room. Bye." Joey kissed her forehead and headed off to school.

Capeside high was always the same every day of every year. The halls were crowded with the small amount of students trying to get to class or talking. Principle Matthews was in the middle of the big hallway with his yellow pad of detention slips and a red pen resting itself on the round part of his ear ready to dish one out if you do something wrong. He smiled his yellow smile waiting for the bell to ring to give detentions for being late. All of the students who wanted full access to a Capeside education tunneled their way through the people who just wanted to pass, to get to class. The trouble makers all crowded the front hallway to the cafeteria and did nothing. One guy said he has been a senior for two years last year and he's back again. The school even smelled weird.

Joey had problems getting things out of her locker because people kept running into her. Finally people went and left that hallway alone leaving her plenty of elbow room. Dawson walked up to her locker and just looked at her.

"What's wrong with you Dawson?" Joey said as she closed her locker and packed up her backpack.

"I just found out that Jen is going to the dance tonight with a total jock."

"Well that sucks. Maybe she likes bulging biceps and pea sized brains." Joey and Dawson started to walk.

"She must. She's going with the king of the football."

"Jen's going with cliff? Wow, she is desperate. At least the whole night won't be a whole loss for her."

"Why won't it be?"

"I heard he's a great kisser. Yup, really knows how to use the tongue. I'm sure those pecks feel good up close too. He may have the brain of a Neanderthal but that doesn't matter when their lips come together and..."

"Stop! You're supposed to be making me feel better not worse."

"Sorry Dawson but these are the facts. When it comes to foreplay and bedside manner the biceps and kissing skills tend to overthrow its competition of Spielberg trivia and test taking skills."

"Then tell me how I can stop her from going to the dance with cliff."

"What, are you like Satan now Dawson? You can't stop her from going with him if that's what she wants."

"You don't get it Joey. It kills me to even think that Cliff will be the one tonight to hold her in his arms and touch her silky blonde hair and feel her soft beautiful lips and..." Dawson kept rambling on about Jen so Joey shook him.

"Dawson! She's just a girl so relax."

"Joey, when you really like someone, everything about them seems amazing. Can you just try and understand?"

"O I understand what you feel more than you know." Joey smiled.

The two walked a few more steps when Dawson snapped his fingers. "I got it! Go to the dance with me tonight."

Joey stopped walking and shook her head. "What? Dawson you know I'm not one to dabble in school sponsored functions."

"Not even if it's to help your best friend in the whole world?"

"The only reason why you want to go is to make Jen jealous and I will not partake in that kind of screwed up hormonal activity."

"That's not it at all! I just want to take my friend to a dance and have a good time."

"If that's the case then why don't you ask Pacey to go with you?"

"I can't dance with Pacey. Besides, if we happen to see Jen he will go and talk to her."

"O! So you want to go and spy on her."

"I wouldn't use that term of spying. It's more like observing two teenagers on a first date."

"Yet the girl in that scenario happens to be the exact girl you've been drooling over for two months."

"Look Joey, I have never needed something from you this bad before. I really need to see what they do."

"Why Dawson? So you can get hurt when he sweeps her off her feet and she doesn't deny it?"

"Please Joey! Please! Please!" Dawson put his hands together.

Joey watched Dawson and his pathetic attempt of begging. It somewhat sickened her that he was caught up on a girl who was interested in Cliff. Joey didn't want to see Dawson get hurt. She was his best friend and needed to help him even when he was acting dumb. Joey rolled her eyes.

"I'll go with you I guess."

Dawson pulled Joey into a tight hug. "Thanks Joey. You promise you'll go." Dawson released her from his tight grip.

"Yeah I promise. Do I need to bring my binoculars?" Joey pretended like she was looking through a pair at Dawson.

"Ha ha, very funny. I'll come get you at seven. I have to get to class so bye." Dawson walked away with a spring in his step. Joey shook her head and went to class.

The bell for seventh period rang and Pacey was late once again. Pacey ran to his seat hoping Mr. Shackler didn't see him.

"Hey Potter. How's it going?" Pacey watched the teacher for a reaction. There was none.

"It's was great until you came in."

"Bitter are we Jo?"

"No. pace, you really have to stop coming in late. You're going to get caught one day."

"I doubt that. I get caught up in the hallway."

"Does your girlfriend really hold you up that much?" Joey said jokingly.

"Yup. Well, it's not the actual girl it's more like the person she is. Did you know she's in this class?"

"Is she now?"

"That's why I'm late. I have to think of different ways to tell her how amazing she is. It's easy to spot her too. She is definitely the prettiest girl here."

Joey started to blush. "So Witter, what's your strategy for today?"

Pacey opened his mouth to talk but the teacher got in front of the class.

"Students. As you see there is a question written on the board. Since you must have grades, everyday a new question will be written. That is the question of the day and it will be worth ten points. I'm not asking for a long response but at least a paragraph. This is today's Q.O.D. What would it take for you to leave everything you own and know to start a new life in a different country surrounded by no one you knew? I'll give you five to answer it." Mr. Shackler sat back down and read his book.

All of the students turned in two paragraphs or longer but Pacey only turned in a few sentences. Once that was over each set of partners were given a specific poster board to create an ad. Joey grabbed the poster with the red dot on it and sat back down at the table.

"So what's our job?" Pacey asked as he set down the poster board for Joey.

"We have to create and advertise a new toothpaste. I don't understand how this has to do with life issues."

"It's easy Jo. Our whole lives are ads for something. We are walking billboards. He wants us to know what it's like to be one of those people who create our world. Don't forget sex sells."

Joey put her hand in his face. "Before you even say anything else I'm telling you that there is no way that I'm putting a naked chick on the poster board."

"Is that really what you think I was thinking?" Joey shook her head yes. "Even though that is a good idea I had something else in mind. I could be the sex object that helps sell the toothpaste with my white teeth. Now don't say that I wouldn't work because if I told you right now that I wanted to kiss you extremely badly how would you react?"

Joey rolled her eyes. "First of all, I would tell you that this is neither the time nor place to be kissing you and I don't think you and all your unmatched sexiness could help sell whitening toothpaste. Face it Pace, you're not that amazing when it comes to doing actual work."

Pacey smiled bright and looked at Joey. "Thanks for reminding me. I still have to woo you Potter."

Joey shook her head. "You can't woo me."

Pacey gave her a devilish look. "Oh yes I can. You'll want to kiss me badly when I'm done."

Joey smiled and sat back in her chair. "Give it your best shot."

Pacey leaned in and pushed her hair behind her ear. He put his lips close to her ear and smiled. "I'm dancing 'round in your world of play, I'm taking my time to make sure you stay, I would give my life to make it okay yeah. So come on let me see. I said baby. I said baby. I said baby you're amazing. I want to let you see. Baby you're amazing I want to let you see."

Joey's eyes got big and tears started to form. A smile traveled across her face. When a tear fell Joey moved her head away from Pacey. "You need to stop now Pace." Joey wiped away her tears.

"Did I woo you?" Pacey smirked.

Joey rolled her eyes. "Yeah you did. That was so sweet Pacey. I love Amazing by Josh Kelly. You think I'm amazing?"

"You amaze me every time I see you. You are the most amazing and beautiful girl I know."

"You are too sweet. Can I kiss you now?" Joey wiped away the last tear.

"Well I don't know." Pacey teased but ended up being the one who leaned in and started the kiss.

"That always feels so good." Pacey said after the kiss.

"I enjoy it too." Joey smiled then started to work on the board again.

Pacey laid his head on the table and looked at Joey. "I want to take you out on a date tonight." Pacey said when Joey looked at him.

"I'm sorry Pace but I'm going to the dance with Dawson tonight." Pacey started to get angry. Joey didn't notice. "He wants to spy on Jen and Cliff there."

Pacey calmed down when Joey mentioned Jen. "Can't you ditch him? Don't you want to be with me tonight instead of with Dawson?"

Joey smiled and put her hand on his face. "You know I would rather be with you than go to a dance to spy on Jen, sweetie but I promised Dawson I would go and I don't want to break my promise."

Pacey gave Joey puppy eyes then kissed her hand. "Okay. You owe me a date Jo."

"I'll write that down." Joey smiled. The bell rang and everyone rushed out the door. Pacey picked up his book and walked to the door. He waited for Joey.

"Have fun tonight. I know I'll be bored."

"I'm sorry Pacey. I'll try but I'll be bored too."

They smiled at each other one more time then kissed and parted ways.

Joey walked next to Dawson to the school. It was the first time she went in it after the sun went down. Actually, it was the first time she attended a dance there. They walked into the dimly lit gym. There were pink, white, orange and green streamers and decorations everywhere. When a man loves a woman by Marvin Gaye blared out of the speakers into the ears of the teens and teachers anywhere near the school. Apparently, the music was from all decades but the slow songs were from other decades. Dawson dragged Joey around the whole Gym until he spotted Jen and Cliff dancing closely. Dawson grabbed Joey and whipped her on the dance floor so they got close to them. Once Dawson was next to them he backed up and ran into Cliff. Both couples stopped dancing and looked at each other Joey stood with her arms crossed not amused by the night.

"Hey Jen...cliff." Dawson said keeping his eyes on Jen.

"H...hey Dawson. Hi Joey. I didn't know you guys were coming." Jen tried to act cool.

"Neither did I until this morning." Joey smiled at her.

Dawson tried to save himself and started to laugh. "What a jokester Joey is." Dawson rammed his elbow into her. Joey gave him a dirty look.

"Excuse me but Jen; I'm going to go get some punch. Do you want some?" Cliff asked. He stood a good foot taller than Dawson and a foot and a half more than Jen.

"Yeah that'll be great. I'm going to sit down. I'll see you two later. Have fun, bye." Jen waved goodbye and walked away.

Dawson's eyes followed her. They went and sat down at a table across from Jen. Dawson didn't take his eyes off of her once. When Cliff left Jen, Dawson turned to Joey. "Joey I'm uh, going to get some punch." Dawson stood up and walked over to talk to Jen.

Joey knew that he went over there so she wasn't surprised when he didn't return. She sat watching the people dance for a half an hour. Joey started to feel sad that she was all alone, like usual. A tear started to form in the corner of her eye. At that moment someone poked her on her back. She turned around.

"Hey Jo. Can I sit here?" Pacey said as he stood.

"Yeah." Pacey sat down. "What are you doing here Pace?"

"I got tired of my Dad yelling at me and my sister's kids are yelling a lot too so I decided to come and check out the action. Why are you just sitting here?"

"I'm studying the party animals in their natural environment. Actually, Dawson ditched me to talk to Jen so that left me here watching people dance."

A second of silence occurred when the DJ switched songs. He got on the microphone. "Okay, I know I'm not supposed to play a new slow song but I just got this banging CD and I want to play a song for you. This song is from switchfoot's newest CD and it is awesome. This is the last song tonight so grab that special someone and enjoy Dare You to Move. I'm DJ Mixer saying sweet dreams and pleasant tomorrows." The DJ turned on the CD and the music part started playing.

"I have an idea: instead of watching people dance let's do it ourselves." Pacey said as he got up and offered his hand to Joey.

Joey smiled and grabbed Pacey's hand. They walked out to the dance floor in time for the lyrics to start.

Welcome to the planet
Welcome to existence
Everyone's here
Everyone's here
Everybody's watching you now
Everybody waits for you now
What happens next?
What happens next?

I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened before

Welcome to the fallout
Welcome to resistance
The tension is here
The tension is here
Between who you are and who you could be
Between how it is and how it should be

I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened

Joey looked into Pacey's gorgeous blue eyes. They sparkled and showed that Pacey really did care about her. She felt like she was floating off the ground. They smiled and slowly moved into a kiss.

Maybe redemption has stories to tell
Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell
Where can you run to escape from yourself?
Where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?
Salvation is here

I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened before

When the song ended people started to rush out like cattle. Joey and Pacey were hugging when Pacey walked up behind them.

"What are you guys doing?" Dawson asked.

Joey and Pacey separated then smiled at each other and started to walk out the door.

"We were dancing. I wanted to show Joey the enjoyment of a dance because she was sitting all alone." Pacey said.

Dawson turned to Joey with sad eyes. "I'm sorry I ditched you Joey. It was useless." Dawson hung his head low.

Joey put her hand on his shoulder. "What's wrong Dawson?"

"Jen doesn't want to talk to me. I was talking to her then we got in a fight about Cliff and she left. Why am I such a dumbass?"

"You're not a dumbass Dawson. All you need to do is apologize to her and things will be fine." Joey said.

The three of them walked down the street by the docks. Music was playing from a boat.

"Joey's right this time for once D. Go up to Jen and say Jen, I'm sorry I got in a fight with you and I like you a lot and hope that you like me too so one day we can make beautiful music together." Joey hit Pacey after he said that.

"I know I should say I'm sorry but I have to wait till morning."

"Maybe not." Pacey said pointing in front of them.

Dawson followed Pacey's finger to an overlook of the creek. Jen was standing under the dock light watching the creek in the dark night. Dawson looked back at Joey and Pacey.

"Go to her Dawson." Joey smiled and nodded her head.

Dawson only smiled back then ran to where Jen was. Joey and Pacey grabbed hands and watched the two blondes talk then start to dance to the music that was provided for them. Pacey pulled Joey away and they started to walk.

"So this is a fun date Pacey." Joey said as she watched her feet.

Pacey shook his head. "I'm sorry Jo but you still owe me a date. This doesn't count as one."

Joey let out a breath. "Fine. When are we doing something then?"

"Tomorrow. I have the perfect spot for us."

Joey smiled and opened her mouth to speak but waited a second. "Why was your response to the question today in life issues so short?"

Pacey smiled brightly. "I could only stretch my answer so far. I wouldn't leave my life, not now anyway. I'm happy being with you. Sure my Dad sucks but you make up for it."

Joey smiled and they kept walking. "Pace."

"Yeah."

"When do we start counting us as dating?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean what day do we use as an anniversary day?"

Pacey walked in silence for a second. "How about the first time we told each other how we felt? That would be...the 16th."

Joey smiled. "I like that date. You know our half week anniversary is tomorrow."

"That doesn't count. Well happy early half week anniversary." Pacey swung their arms.

Joey laughed. "Happy half week anniversary Pacey. It's been a hell of a half week."

"Yes it has but I loved every minute of it."

"Me too."

They looked at each other and laughed. Four days went by so slow yet they were pure magic. Pacey kissed Joey one last time before they turned the corner.

(Wooooo! That took me awhile for this chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. The songs I put in this chapter are awesome and you must go and listen to them. Launch cast in Yahoo helps with that. Review please. Next chapter is based on the episode kiss so the video tape thing is still going to happen. Question is: who will be caught doing what? I love suspense! New chapter soon.)