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Chapter 5 – Decisions, Decisions

Joey couldn't focus at all that day after her impromptu 'meeting' with Pacey. She was so wrapped up in him; in her decision. Would she be with him and risk everything, or would she not be with him knowing that nothing would ever be the same between them. She couldn't choose. It was just too hard.

When she got home from school she went strait to her bedroom and buried her face on her pillow trying to shut the world out; but to no avail. There was a knock at her door; she tried to ignore it but then a voice began to speak.

"Hey Jo. I know you're in there. Please come out… I have to tell you something really important."

What the hell was Dawson doing here? What did he have to do with her dilemma; nothing… but that was all about to change.

Dawson was waiting patiently outside of her door. He was going to tell her that he liked her. He couldn't stand by and not let his feelings be heard. She had to know that Pacey wasn't the only one that had feelings for her.

She opened the door with a confused look on her face. Why is Dawson here?

"Hey. What are you doing here?" Joey was very puzzled.

"I just wanted to tell you something really important."

"Ok… shoot." Joey was eager. She just wanted to hear it and go back to avoiding the decision of Pacey.

"Well… I just wanted to tell you that…" He was nervous but crept closer to Joey backing her up to the doorframe so she was trapped.

"I wanted to tell you that…"

Joey was getting nervous. Why was he so close to her? What was he doing?

Dawson decided to swallow his fear and just tell her.

"I… I like you a lot Joey and I want to be with you." He held his breath… waiting for Joey's response.

"What? Why would you tell me something like this now? I mean… Pacey and I… we—"

She couldn't finish her sentence because her mouth had been covered by his. At first she protested but when he showed no sign of movement she gave in kissing him back.

The kiss became very passionate until it stopped abruptly by someone clearing their throat. Joey opened her eyes.

"Shit."

Pacey… what was he doing here?

"Pacey we were just…" Dawson was looking for the right words to why he was kissing his best friend's girlfriend (kind of).

"You were just kissing Joey. The girl you knew that I had major feelings for. How could you do that Dawson?"

"Pacey… it's not all his fault I mean… I let him." Joey spat out but she didn't mean it to come out that way.

"What are you saying Jo? That you want him, not me?"

Pacey was so hurt. He knew they both had major feelings for each other but it was his time to get the girl… wasn't it?

"No. I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying that you shouldn't blame him for everything that happened. But Pacey I regret it, I really do. I regret this whole thing. I want you Pace. Not him."

Pacey had a light glimmer in his eyes at that but all Dawson showed was the horrible taste of rejection. But he should've known that this would happen.

"I think I'm going to go home."

And just like that Dawson left the Potter residence and made his way back over to his house so he could feel sorry for himself.

"Pacey… I'm really sorry. I didn't mean for that to happen… he just got me up to the wall and kissed me and I couldn't stop myself."

There was a short pause before Joey spoke up again.

"At first I didn't kiss him back. But then I closed my eyes and do you know what I thought about?"

Pacey shook his head.

"You. All I could think about was kissing you. Comparing you to Dawson. And I realized that it's not the same. I don't feel the same way with Dawson. When he kissed me I came to a realization that I will never feel as strongly for any person than I do about you."

There was a short pause but then Pacey spoke up.

"So what are you trying to say Jo?"

"I'm saying that I want to be with you. I really want to do this. I'll try as hard as I have to to make this thing work."

Pacey was in disbelief. Did she just say what he thought she said? He was stunned.

Joey was unsure of his reaction. She walked up to him and put her hand on his cheek. Pacey closed his eyes at her touch, she had that affect on him.

"So… what do we do now?"

"I think we kiss now Pace."

Then Joey put her other hand on his cheek and pulled his face to hers in a much more passionate kiss than the one she had just had with Dawson. They were making out in the hallway for a while until Joey pulled Pacey inside her room so they could be in private.

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I know that this chapter pbly sucked but don't worry. MORE DRAMA AHEAD! Plus I have some spoilers for you! YAY!

Dawson won't give up that easily on Joey

Jack and Andie come to town!