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A/N: Hey guys! So I decided to bring Jack and Andie right into the story. But first I'll put in a little PJ fluff scene at the begging. Don't worry, the PJ fluff will happen! lol… anyways… I hope you guys enjoy!

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Ch.11 – Too Early For Celebration

Pacey and Joey had spent the rest of the weekend together just getting used to the whole 'couple in love' thing. It was a new thing for them but they enjoyed every single second. The kissed each other endlessly and there was never a point when they weren't thinking or saying 'I love you'. Joey was truly happy. She was loved. She was loved for just being her. She didn't know how to explain the way Pacey made her feel. But it was something that Dawson had never come close to making her feel. I mean sure… they might be best friends but he never once treated her like Joey. He treated her like the character he made her out to be. If she was ever out of character he dropped everything they had. But she couldn't help but feel bad about how she let him down at the motel. It was a choice that had to made. She made it and in the process she might've lost her best friend. But she has seen her decision pay off immensely.

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We were at the motel happy as could be but then Dawson was there. How could Dawson be here now? Just when I really think that we could work. God I hate this. It's not fair. All I want is to be with Pacey. But I can't… I know that because I will never let Dawson go. Nothing is more important to me than our friendship… our love.

I see Pacey give him a cold look and try to control his anger.

"What are you doing here Dawson?"

I tighten my grip around him and I see him settle a bit. Knowing that I'm not going anywhere… for the time being…

I see Dawson look at us in disgust and he begins to speak in a harsh tone

"Well… if you must know I was looking for Joey. I went over to her house to try to get her back but Bessie told me that she had run away. I went looking for her all day and by the time I realized I should get back home it was dark. I remembered this place wasn't too far from where I was so I decided to crash here."

He's giving Pacey a look of pure hatred. I can see Pacey giving him the same look but he's thinking about something because he's obviously distracted. Then Dawson looks over at me. He gives me one of his priceless adorable looks and I can't help but stare back. Whenever he looks at me like that I can't help but think that maybe we could work… maybe he does love me like Pacey loves me… wait? What am I thinking? I love Pacey. Don't I? My grip on Pacey tightens more and I can feel his eyes on me. He wants me to look at him but I can't… I can't let him see my doubts. I can't let him see that he might not be the one I want and love. But I keep giving Dawson a look that says 'you're too late. I'm with Pacey now'. But he doesn't seem to get it. He just keeps on looking at me with those gorgeous eyes.

"First of all Dawson, you never had her so you can't say that you were trying to 'get her back' and second of all… you have no right to be angry with me… I'm the one that should be angry with you. I mean first you give me the okay to go after Joey, then I ask you if you want me to break it off and you say no… and this part gives me a laugh… then I come to see Joey at her house to try and convince her that I could love her the way that she needs and wants to be and that's when I see you… you kissing Joey… MY Joey… then after she rejects you you still confess your love for her and I'm the one who's supposed to be hated? Well buddy I'm sorry but I think you must be mistaken."

Pacey shoots him looks of hate again and I can see that I have started a war between these two old friends. I can't help but feel guilty. I look up at Pacey with tears in my eyes and I see him looking back at me. I know that all he wants to do is just kiss away all of my doubts and fears about us but he knows he can't. He knows that it's not going to change anything. He knows…

But I quickly forget about that as my focus moves back to Dawson's forgiving eyes… begging me to come back to him. I feel myself giving in as I move away from Pacey. The loss of his warmth makes me sad… but I forget about that… because for the time being all I want to do is be in Dawson's arms. Feel him around me again. Feel his lips on mine again.

I can see through the corner of my eye that Pacey is watching me. Of course he's watching me… I'm leaving him… I'm choosing Dawson… Dawson… Dawson…

Wait… I can't do this. What am I thinking? I stop right in between them as tears flow freely down my face. I want to look back at Pacey and give him a reassuring look. I know that I don't want Dawson like I want him. I just don't. He doesn't make me feel the same… he never will. But I don't look back… I just keep looking into Dawson's eyes… still giving him hope that I chose him. But I need to get rid of that hope as quickly as possible.

"Dawson…"

I mean to say it in a saddened voice… trying to say in that one word that I've chosen Pacey but I say it more like I do when I'm in Pacey's arms. Which makes the need to turn him down all the more urgent.

"I can't be with you Dawson. I love Pacey. I want to be with Pacey. You had your chance to do something about your love before Pacey. But you didn't. I don't know why you didn't but you didn't. That's the bottom line Dawson. I knew that I could never be with you so I let in the only person who wanted to have my love… and that person is Pacey. And I'm sorry to say that he's made his way deep into my heart…"

I see his expression sadden but I must go on.

"Deeper than you could ever go. I'm sorry Dawson."

"But… but I love you Joey. I LOVE YOU!"

God… I hate hurting him but I have to. I have no other choice. I don't want to give up what I have with Pacey for him. He's no longer my number one… Pacey is… I guess he always has been but I was just too blind to see it.

"I'm sorry Dawson… I am…"

I shake my head at him and turn around. I see Pacey with the most surprised look on his face as I smile at him. He smiles back at me and I can't help but feel ten times better about my decision. I don't think I've ever been happier. I lean into his arms and let all of my fears just melt away. We stay like this for a while and I forget that Dawson's still there… watching us. But I don't care. If Dawson doesn't want to see this than he can just leave.

We finally move away from each other and just stare into the other's eyes. I feel so helpless when he looks at me. I can't put my defenses up around him. I let him see everything that's in me… joy… sadness… contentment… fear… freedom. I'm finally free of the love that I've had for Dawson.

Pacey starts to lean in but something has distracted him. I look at him confused as I can see the look of victory in his eyes. I know what he's looking at. He's looking at Dawson. He gives him one of his cocky smiles before he leans down to me and gives me one of the most mind-blowing kisses I've ever had in my whole life. I can hear someone's footsteps moving away but I don't really care anymore. I don't care what Dawson thinks about me anymore… he doesn't matter like Pacey does. No one matters like Pacey does. Pacey is my everything now and I plan on keeping it that way…

We gradually move away and I look into his eyes again before pouring out my soul to him.

"I love you Pacey J. Witter."

I see his face is content and he leans his head into my neck. When I don't hear him speak back to me I can't help but feel some doubts inside of me. He's making me doubt my decision. I can sense his confusion over my now stiffened body as he moves away from me to peer into my eyes. I can't help but become misty eyed. I can't help but feel rejected. I mean he didn't even say he loved me. He smiles at me again before breathing out the words that I've wanted and needed to hear for me to completely unregretful.

"I love you Josephine Lillian Potter."

He smiles at me and I immediately feel better inside. I start kissing him again and these kisses have got to be the sweetest most loving kisses that I've ever received. They weren't rushed our hungry… they were just soft… and caring. I've never felt so safe in my whole life and I don't think I ever will.

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She smiled at the remembrance of the day that changed their lives forever. She and Pacey had decided to go spend the day at a secluded spot at the creek; a spot that they would go when they needed to clear their minds, a spot that was now theirs. She snuggled into him more when the wind picked up… and he was there to protect her from that harsh winds biting at her skin. He leaned into her neck and began to peck and kiss her. She giggled and he leaned up to her ear in whispered…

"I love you Jo."

His warms breath on her ear made her heart skip a beat. She had to remind herself to breathe when she responded. She took a long, labored breath before she spoke…

"I love you too Pace."

He snuggled into her neck more and began to kiss her sensitive spot so she was laughing hysterically.

"I wish we could stay like this forever."

It was meant to sound sweet and loving but instead sounded timid and frightened. He tightened his grip around her and buried his head deep into the crook of her neck. She slowly stroked his hair, trying to sooth him… trying to make him feel better. Try to make him see that the only thing they needed was each other…

"I do too. You have no idea how much I just to stay here forever with you Pace. But the world is going to call to us sooner or later and we can't just turn our backs to it. We have to accept that we have a part in this world… a part that doesn't pertain to just you and me and making the other happy."

She didn't want to say it but she had to. She had to tell Pacey that they couldn't just be like this forever. They were running away from everything and the world was calling back to them. She felt him nod into her skin and moved away so he was looking dead into her eyes. He was just looking into her soul, into her heart, into everything. He was just gazing at those beautiful eyes and began to smile sweetly. She smiled back and leaned into him and rubbed her nose against his. When she moved away she saw a… disappointed… Pacey. Than he gave her one of his priceless smirks before putting his hands on her cheeks and moving her the extra inches to his lips. When they touched she could feel him ease. She could sense that he was letting all of his doubts just disperse from his body in this kiss that meant everything… and nothing… only because they had done it about a million times before. But now it was time to face that harsh world. She gave him a look of sadness before sitting up fully and than standing. The cold hit at her at the loss of his warmth. She could see some uncertainty in Pacey but decided to ignore it for now. It was time to go home. She held her hand out for Pacey to use for support. He looked at her hand dumbfounded before a sly grin made it's way there. He grabbed hold of her hand and pulled her on top of him. Joey couldn't help but laugh as they settled into another kiss. Pacey turned her over so he was on top of her completely. His hands began to roam her body hungrily… he couldn't get enough of this beautiful woman laying underneath him… and he didn't think he ever would. Joey began to squirm under him so he stopped, moved his face away from hers and stopped tracing out her body… now he was softly caressing the sides of her torso.

"I'm not ready for that Pacey. Maybe we should really go now."

He was a little puzzled by her actions at first but once she explained he got right off of her and helped her up. She brushed off any of the dirt that might've gotten onto her close before she made her way to Pacey's car.

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Once Pacey dropped Joey off she got the yelling at of her life from Bessie. That woman has some issues… the rest of the day wasn't that eventful and tomorrow would be Monday so Pacey and Joey would have to live without seeing each other until school…

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Pacey decided to give Joey a ride to school. Joey was surprised to see Pacey there but wasn't complaining. She told Bessie that she was late and ran out the door before she could stop her from going with Pacey. Truth was they had plenty of time until school started… Joey just wanted some time with Pacey.

Pacey parked the car in the parking lot and before he could say anything Joey's lips were cemented on his. They had a long… passionate make out session before Joey finally managed to pull away again.

"Hey."

Pacey breathed out. He was surprised by her actions but not in the least bit put off.

"Hey. I'm sorry. I've been wanting to do that ever since I saw you this morning. Actually, I've been wanting to do that ever since you left my house yesterday."

She smiled a bit and he smiled back. They were so lost in each other that they didn't even notice Jen Lindley come up to Pacey's side window and knock on it… tearing them away from their gaze. Pacey turned around and rolled down the window a bit annoyed that she had just ruined a perfectly good moment with his girlfriend.

"What do you want Lindley?"

Pacey talked soft and quick. He wanted this conversation to be over as soon as possible so he could get back to Joey.

"Hey to you too Pace. So I was just wondering if you've seen Dawson. I've been trying to get in touch with him ever since last Friday's fiasco but no luck. I'm starting to get the feeling that he doesn't want to talk to me anymore."

Jen looked around the parking lot to make sure no one else saw her vulnerable. The last thing she wanted was to for everyone to go thinking that Jen Lindley was vulnerable. Pacey looked at Jen coldly. Whenever that name was mentioned around him he got a cold dark feeling inside him.

"Sorry I asked Pace I just thought you might've seen him since you two are best friends."

Pacey looked at Jen again who seemed hurt. He didn't know why but then realized that she must've mistaken the look of hate at the mention of Dawson as being aimed at her.

"Jen. No… don't be sorry. I should be sorry. I'm not mad at you or anything… it's just that. Well let's juts say that Oompa Loompa and I aren't as close as we were last week."

Pacey heard Joey giggle in the back round at the mention of Dawson's nickname.

"Oh. Sorry to hear that. What happened? Did he do anything?"

Jen looked at him suspiciously trying to figure out why they wouldn't be tied together at the hip right about now.

"No. He didn't do anything. Only if you call trying to steal my girlfriend nothing than nope... He didn't do a single thing."

Jen looked at him perplexed. She still hadn't put all the pieces together yet.

"Wait a minute… you have a girlfriend?"

Pacey just nodded.

"Since when?"

Pacey looked back at Joey and smiled.

"Since yesterday. Officially at least. We were kinda together on Friday but Dawson confessed his love for Joey totally throwing her off track but she finally chose me. And let me tell you I never thought she would chose. But then… who could resist the Witter charm?"

Pacey flashed her once of his cocky seductive looks before Joey elbowed him in the back causing him to wince in pain.

"Wait just one second here. You and Joey are together?"

Again Pacey just nodded.

"Of all the things I thought I would see happen you and Joey together was not one of them."

"Glad to hear that you support our newfound relationship Lindley. It gives me a… warm feeling in side."

Jen just rolled her eyes and walked away from the couple.

Pacey and Joey were making out in his car again before they realized they should probably go or else they would be late for class.

They were walking in the halls hand in hand and could see all eyes were on them. No one was expecting them to ever become a couple.

They were at Joey's locker flirting and bantering as per usual until the intercom came on and knocked them right out of their playful state.

"JOSEPHINE POTTER PLEASE REPORT TO THE PRICIPLE'S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. THAT'S JOSEPHINE POTTER TO THE PRINCIPLE'S OFFICE NOW."

Everyone started to hoot and holler as they heard Joey's name called to the principle's office. Joey looked at Pacey confused before telling him that she'd see him later.

Joey walked to the principle's office with all eyes on her. She wanted to yell at them and tell them all to go to hell but that would just worsen the situation so she decided to keep quite. She walked into the reception room and was ushered into his office where a boy was also sitting down. Joey spotted the principle at the back of the room waiting for her to arrive.

"You wanted to see me?"

When he heard her voice he quickly turned around and smiled at her.

"Yes I did. Why don't you take a seat Josephine."

"It's Joey."

She murmured under her breath and heard the boy sitting down laugh.

"This is a new student Jack McPhee. You will be his guide for the rest of the month. We've placed him in all of your classes so he won't get lost. He and his sister Andrea McPhee go here but we decided that one student was enough for you to handle."

"You can say that again."

Again she murmured under her breath. But not well enough seeing as the principle managed to hear.

"Excuse me. What was that?"

Joey looked up at him with wide eyes. Then she lowered her head shaking it.

"Nothing. I didn't say anything. Only that I'm glad that you picked me to help this new student out."

She smiled while on the inside she craved to bite his head off.

"Good I'm glad that we're at an agreement. You two better be off… you'll be late for your first class."

He smiled again and they both stood up and left the room. Once they were out of the administration building Joey scowled. She didn't want to be this new student's 'guide'. And why did they have to put her with him? Why not his sister? Maybe they just wanted to torture her since they knew that she had a new boyfriend and wanted to make him jealous since another guys gonna have to hang around with her all the time. And he isn't bad looking… let me tell you.

Jack smiled at Joey when he saw her scowl. He liked this girl and was sure that they would become good friends. Maybe even more…

"So I know that you don't really want to be my guide but it's the rules. So hello. I'm Jack."

He waved at her and she giggled… he like it when she smiled. She looked so beautiful.

"Hi. I'm Joey. Nice to meet you Jack. I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun this month."

Joey reached her hand out and he took it. They were shaking hands for quite awhile when someone cleared their throats knocking them out of their introduction. When they turned around they saw an angry, un amused Pacey staring at them.

"Hey Pacey. This is Jack McPhee. I'm going to be his guide for the rest of the year. He and his sister Andrea, I think, are new students here and I've been the lucky chosen one to get him used to life at Capeside High."

Pacey just looked at him back and forth trying hard to believe the story his girlfriend had just told him. But unfortunately it wasn't working out too well.

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Reviews are very much appreciated. This is the first story that I've posted so I would love some constructive criticism. I will be updating on weekends. Thank you for reading my fic!

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! I could've broken it into two chapters but I decided it would flow better this way. It took me SO long to write too. But I really liked the way it turned out. So… did you like the PJ fluff? Did you like the Jack Joey beginnings? I hope so! THNX FOR READING:)