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This chapter: Zach, Joey's ex boyfriend, is coming into the house for a few days for a visit. The night before Joey and Pacey kissed. There seems to be some tension in the house. Why was Joey worried that Pacey and Zach would not get along? What will happen when Zach comes to the house? Worse, what will happen when the gang must attend a dance hosted by their work? Read, review, and enjoy.
Audrey fixed her hair with her hand then sat down in front of the camera in the confessional. "O my god, I have the biggest news! Joey's ex boyfriend, Zach, is coming to the house for a three night two and a half day stay. He is a hottie! I don't understand how Joey, of all people, gets all of these cute guys. I mean first she gets Pacey then she gets this Zach guy. So not fair! Anyway, maybe since Zach is coming back, Joey will get back with him and leave sexy Pacey all to myself. I think I could help in that department too." Audrey smiled demonically then walked out of the room.
Joey got up from the couch and stretched out her limbs. She had to sleep there because Audrey decided to bring home another guy for the night. Joey touched her face and it was very clammy. She remembered that she cried last night. What a day that was. She was so happy when she kissed Pacey but after she never felt worse. Joey sighed and felt a tear come up when she walked to the sinks. Joey looked in the mirror. There was black lines flowing down from her eyes and the rest of her makeup was scattered on her face.
Holy Crap! Did I cry that much? Joey thought to herself. Joey picked up her face wash and put some on. She continued to wash her face when she heard foot steps behind her. Joey rinsed and dried off her face then looked into the mirror to see who was behind her. It was Pacey. Joey continued to wipe off her face.
"Morning Pace." Joey said putting down the towel.
Pacey walked up next to Joey at the sink. "Morning Jo. I think we should talk."
"About what Pacey?" Joey said combing her hair for a ponytail.
"O, I don't know. Maybe the confusing situation that we took part in yesterday. You know the one after the music but before the running away you did." Pacey said leaning against the wall.
Joey tied up her hair and looked at Pacey then back to the mirror. "I have no idea what you are talking about Pacey."
"O come on, do I have to spell it out for you? Fine. The kiss Joey! Actually, the kisses. I kissed you then..."
"O yes, the kiss. I remember now. I wouldn't call it a confusing situation though. It was no big deal." Joey combed the hanging part of her hair and almost was out of the clear when Pacey peeped.
"Joey!"
Joey stopped and worded a swear word then turned around. "Yes Pacey."
Pacey walked a little closer but still kept some distance. "How can you say that us kissing is not confusing?"
"Simply, because it's not. So we kissed...big deal. People kiss all the time. We just did it before. Nothing is going to change because of it." Joey quickly turned away and walked down the hall. It killed her inside to say that but it had to be said. Joey wiped away the loose tear and walked into the kitchen.
Dawson was sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.
"Good morning Dawson." Joey said getting a glass of orange Juice.
Dawson put down the paper and smiled at Joey. "Good morning Joey. How did you sleep?"
Joey took a seat by Dawson and sighed. "I never slept worse in my life. Dawson, can I tell you something and you promise not to utter a word to anyone?" Joey looked at Dawson.
Dawson opened his eyes a little wider then smiled. "Of course Joey."
Joey studied his face for a second then sat back feeling that she could trust Dawson. "Okay, um...last night, Pacey and I kissed and now that's all I can think about."
"Well, why are you so worried about it?"
"I think Pacey took our little "encounter" as a sign that we might get back together and I don't want that." Joey said flatly.
"Why would Pacey think that a little kiss would mean that?"
"Um...well...I kissed him back. Not only that, we kissed twice. See, Pacey and I were listening to some music and I kind of told him that I wasn't over him. Pacey kissed me and then he got up and was telling me how sorry he was that he did that and he would never try that again."
"How exactly did you two kiss again?"
"I kissed him. But then I left."
"You didn't say anything to him?" Dawson asked.
Joey blushed and shook her head. Dawson looked at her and she kept blushing.
"Joey, you're lying. What did you say to the man?" Dawson asked smirking.
"Okay, okay! I told him that I wanted that for a long time or something like that."
Dawson started laughing and rubbed his freshly molded hair.
Joey gave Dawson a dirty look but was smiling. "Ay! What's so funny?"
"Uh, sorry Joey but you. How could you not expect the poor guy to think you wanted him back?"
"Ehh, ehh, ehh, since when did this become poor Pacey? What happened to me? I'm the one whose ex boyfriend is coming in three hours to stay for a few days in a house with another ex boyfriend of mine who I just kissed and hates the first ex boyfriend with a passion. What am I to do?" Joey put her head on the table.
"I say you count your blessings for the rest of the day."
Joey looked up at Dawson with a "what are you talking about?" expression on her face.
"I hope you remembered about that dumb dance that our work is making us attend. You can't just leave that guy who's coming here by himself." Dawson laughed again.
"O god. This is going to be the worst two days ever. F.Y.I. his name is Zach. Now excuse me while I bang my head against the table." Joey smiled then hit her head against her hand on the table repeatedly.
Joey didn't see Jack all day and didn't see Pacey for three hours. Joey went into the TV room but Pacey was in there. Joey was about to walk out when Audrey stepped behind her and talked loud enough that Pacey turned around.
"Hey Joey. Your Boyfriend is here and he looks great. I didn't know Zach was so handsome!" Audrey smirked when Pacey stood up. She skipped away into the kitchen.
"Why didn't you tell me that Zach was coming before I kissed you? It would have helped." Pacey gave Joey a cold look then walked into his bedroom. Joey sighed then walked into the kitchen to greet Zach.
"Hey Joey! You look good!" Zach said giving her a big hug.
Zach was a nice guy. Joey first met him when they were three years old and they have been friends since. Lately, however, Joey had kept little or no contact with him. Zach was about Joey's height, maybe an inch or two shorter. Zach was pretty bony but had broad shoulders. His hair was the color of a sunflower as of now. Zach changed since Joey last saw him. He used to have Jet black hair and clear contacts. Now he had blonde hair and his eyes were now a shade of green, much different from his old golden eyes. Zach always dressed like a rich boy. That was probably the one thing Joey really disliked about him. When he stood next to Dawson the two looked like twins.
"Hey Zach. How was your flight?" Joey asked after a minute.
"O it was tiring. I'm ready to hit the sack now. Where should I put these?" Zach asked pointing to his suit cases.
"You should put those in my room." Joey said not realizing who walked into the room.
"Well, if it isn't Pacey Witter. Where have you been all these years?" Zach asked Pacey who just walked in time to hear the last comment.
"I've been in Chicago. I finished culinary arts school there and been there ever since." Pacey said coldly.
"Well someone's a crab today. Can you actually live off of a cooking Job?" Zach innocently asked.
"Actually I'm well off. I work at Harry Carry's downtown." Pacey said mater of factly.
"Well good for you. It's about time you did something worth while." Zach grinned and walked into Joey's bedroom.
Pacey looked like he was going to hit Zach so everyone left. Joey stood in front of Pacey.
"Pacey, ignore him. He was just seeing if he could still get to you." Joey said grabbing his hands but he pulled away.
"How can I ignore that Jackass? That is all he will do this whole time! He still thinks I'm that slack off kid in high school but I'm not. I've changed." Pacey said staring at her.
Joey walked up to Pacey. "Exactly Pacey, you're not that guy anymore so forget about him. I'll talk to him too."
"Joey it won't stop. He's going to parade you around in front of me just like he did before we started dating. He's going to hold you, flirt with you, and the worse part is that you gave him an open invitation to do just that Joey."
"How did I do that Pacey?"
"You're letting him sleep in your room, probably in your bed. Why do you have to torture me so much?"
"I am not torturing you Pacey. Where do you expect him to sleep, on the couch?"
"Yes!"
"I won't let my guest do that. I'll sleep in Jack's bed but you need to realize that you don't own me, neither does Zach."
"I know I don't own you but Joey I...I love you. I never stopped loving you and I love you even more now. I want you so bad and it hurts that you won't let yourself feel the same way about me."
"I don't need to hear this now."
"Yes you do. Maybe when you finally understand then maybe you will let your heart want what it wants."
"Pacey, I don't love you. This conversation is done." Joey ran out of the kitchen and into a changing room that locked and had no cameras in it.
The next day, Pacey woke up around 1:30. Everyone was up and about the house by then. Jack had gone to the store, Dawson was cleaning the kitchen, Audrey was watching Dawson and Joey plus Zach were on the couch watching a movie because it was raining and they didn't want to go anywhere. Pacey walked out of his bedroom still tired. He let out a quick yawn and looked around. Pacey didn't see anyone except for Joey and Zach cuddling on the couch. Another bad day for Pacey Witter. Pacey walked into the kitchen.
"Good Morning Pacey." Dawson said getting up from the floor with a sponge and cleaning spray in his Latex gloved hands.
"What so great about it? It's raining and other things." Pacey said opening the refrigerator door.
"Well someone's a grumpy boy this afternoon. I guess you didn't get any, plus, I don't even get a hello. What, cat's got your tongue?" Audrey said from her place at the counter.
Pacey looked up and smiled. He grabbed a Cherry Coke and put it on the counter then closed the fridge.
"Ah yes, Audrey Liddell. I was waiting for that rather large mouth to open and say some sex related comment. Now tell me, are you always this whorish or do I just bring it out in you?" Pacey then took a drink of his pop.
Audrey gave Pacey a death look and walked away. Pacey sat down where she was. Dawson put down his cleaning supplies and looked at Pacey.
"That was a little harsh don't you think Pacey?" Dawson said.
"On the contrary Dawson. That was not harsh at all. She needed to hear the truth. Don't chastise me because I had the balls to tell her so." At that moment, Joey and Zach walked into the kitchen laughing but Joey stopped as soon as she saw Pacey.
"Hi Pacey. Still drinking the same drink I see. Don't you ever get tired of that pop?" Zach asked sitting down.
"Nope, never. I think I'll be going now." Pacey got up from his seat and grabbed two packs of strawberry pop rocks and headed towards the backdoor.
"Pace, it's raining outside. You'll get soaked." Joey said and Pacey turned around.
"I won't melt Joey. I'm not the wicked one here." Pacey said looking from Joey to Zach and back to Joey again. Pacey rolled his eyes then walked outside.
"Something is wrong with Pacey today." Joey said sitting down.
"He's just cranky. I'm sure there's a lot on his mind." Dawson said staring at Joey.
"That's Pacey for you. He's always cranky. He was like that even in high school. I guess Pacey is still the lazy cranky bum he always was." Zach said with a smirk.
"How dare you say that Zach. You never knew what Pacey was really like. Sure, he didn't have the best grades but he was never lazy. Especially now. Pacey had worked so hard to be the great man he is today and you have no right to call him a bum." Joey snapped at Zach.
Zach sat back in his chair. He was surprised by what Joey said. "Wow Joey, I didn't know he meant so much to you. I'm sorry. Do you have a thing for him again?"
"No Zach. I only acted like that because ever since you've been here all you've done was put down Pacey. I just don't like people misjudging others." Joey put her head on the table.
Dawson put away the cleaning supplies and looked at the clock. It was 2:15. "Okay, so we have exactly four hours until we have to leave for that dinner dance thing and three until I have to get ready. Do you guys want to watch a movie?"
Zach nodded and both looked at Joey. Joey gave a little ehh and walked over to the couch.
6:14 that night.
Dawson, Jack, Pacey and Zach were in the front hallway ready to go. Dawson walked around and called out to the girls.
"Joey! Audrey! We need to go NOW!"
"Okay, okay. Can't a girl go pee?" Audrey said slipping on her shoes. Audrey had on a clingy black dress with an extremely low neckline. She wore 12 gold bracelets and huge gold hoop earrings. Audrey also wore black and gold high heels.
Dawson stomped his foot. "Joey what the hell are you doing?"
"Sorry, sorry. I had to find my shoes." Joey said running down the hallway. Joey had on a plain baby blue spaghetti strapped dress that stopped a few high inches above the knee. She wore a simple gold chain and matching bracelet. Her shoes were also baby blue.
Dawson, Zach and Jack walked out. "May I say you ladies look quiet lovely tonight. I'm sorry about earlier Audrey. I was just upset about something." Pacey said smiling at the girls.
"No biggie Pacey. I didn't think a lot of it. You look tasty yourself." Audrey said walking out the door.
The gang arrived at the place a little late so everyone was already eating dinner. The room they were in was magnificent. The walls were made of beautiful airbrushed glass and the floor was a soft plush rug except for the dance floor that was made of light brown wood and shined so much you could see yourself.
The round table they were sitting at only sat six so only them could fit. Joey sat facing the dance floor, Zach sat closely to her right, Jack sat to her left, Dawson sat next to Jack and Pacey and Audrey sat in between Zach and Pacey.
The dinner was very beautiful but was not the best tasting. First came a crisp green salad with thick clear dressing. Next came the main course that consisted of thin richly cooked pieces of meat, plump mashed potatoes swimming in light gravy, steamed vegetables still hot, perfectly spongy stuffing balls and hot crispy buns with whipped butter. To end the meal, the waiters brought out lime, strawberry, pineapple and vanilla scoops of ice cream in a delicate glass bowl with a black wafer on top. (Did I make you hungry? ()
All through dinner Zach kept wrapping his arm around Joey and Joey kept pushing it off. This infuriated Pacey. Audrey noticed his reaction and grabbed Pacey's hand. This gave Pacey an idea. Pacey smiled at Audrey and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. Pacey looked at Joey who was staring at them but looked away. A song started to play and Joey grabbed Zach's hand and walked to the dance floor and started to dance. Audrey dragged Pacey out too. Dawson refused to dance and Jack found a man to flirt with.
Zach held Joey tightly around her waist and squeezed her hand hard. He kept stepping on her feet. Pacey had some distance between himself and Audrey. Audrey stroked his shoulder. Both of them were getting jealous but tried their hardest to hide it. They danced like this for a few songs before Zach left Joey at the beginning of a song to dance with a blonde with big boobs. Joey sat in the corner and looked like she was crying. Pacey tried to get away but Audrey just held on tighter. When the song ended Pacey could not get to Joey faster.
"Jo what's wrong?" Pacey asked.
Joey picked her head up and wiped away her tear. She stopped crying. "Nothing Pacey, I'm fine. Go have some fun." Joey slightly smiled.
Pacey bit his upper lip then a song came on. Instantly their eyes locked. The song "have I told you lately" by Rod Stewart played in the speakers. Joey blushed and Pacey smiled and extended his hand.
"Would you dance with me Josephine?"
Joey nodded and grabbed Pacey's hand. He led her close to the middle and looked at her. Joey put her hand on his shoulder and placed her other hand on Pacey's hand. Pacey watched her hand then held fast to it. He wrapped his other arm about her. They didn't look at each other for a few seconds then Joey cleared her throat and looked into Pacey's eyes.
"Why did you want to dance with me Pacey? There are plenty of prettier girls here." Joey asked staring into his eyes.
"You are the prettiest girl here, anywhere. You look beautiful. Why don't you think so?"
Joey rolled her eyes and smirked. "Zach. He kept telling me how hot these girls were and then he went to dance with one of them."
Pacey felt some anger inside of him. "What an ass! Joey, you are gorgeous and smart and sweet and...wonderful. You need to believe me."
Joey let go of Pacey's hand and rested it on his other shoulder. Pacey moved the free hand around her and pulled her closer.
"Thank you Pacey. You're wonderful yourself." Joey felt their cheeks rub and she could feel her stomach flip. She placed her cheek next to Pacey's again and closed her eyes. Joey pulled Pacey closer and held on.
"I love you so much Jo." Pacey whispered into her ear.
Joey opened her eyes and moved away from Pacey. Joey walked away out of the room and into a room with a light. Pacey followed her.
"Why did you walk away Joey?" Pacey asked.
Joey turned to face Pacey. "Why do you have to keep telling me that Pacey?"
"What, you want me to lie to you?" Pacey raised his voice a little.
"I don't love you Pacey, why can't you accept it?"
"I don't believe you."
"You have to. It's the truth!"
"No it's not Jo. I'm not dumb. I felt the way you held me when we were dancing. I see it when you look at me. I felt it when I kissed you. If it is true then look at me and say you don't."
Joey didn't look up for a few seconds then looked and shook. "I don't love you."
Pacey looked back at Joey. "Kiss me."
"What?"
"Kiss me. If you don't love me it shouldn't matter at all."
Joey looked at Pacey and shook her head. Pacey kept nagging her.
"Okay! Fine, I'll kiss you." Joey said a little mad.
Joey walked up to Pacey and looked at him. Joey wouldn't move and took a baby step away. Pacey noticed her moving away and he grabbed her waist and pulled her into a kiss. The kiss started out as closed mouth but slowly their mouths opened and kissed harder. Their lips separated for a second then met again. Joey pulled her self away and looked opened mouthed at Pacey. Joey turned and ran out of the room.
Joey was about four feet away when Zach grabbed her arm. "We need to talk Joey."
Joey nodded. Zach released her arm. Little did they know, Pacey could hear their conversation.
"Joey, Audrey told me everything and I must say I feel the same so there's no need to hide it anymore."
Joey looked strangely at Zach. "What did Audrey tell you?"
"She told me that you still love me and was too afraid to say anything. I love you Joey and I want you."
Pacey didn't want to hear anymore and left the room. "Excuse me." Pacey said as he went passed the two. Joey felt like she wanted to cry. Pacey had felt this bad only once before and he didn't like it.
Joey and Zach continued with their conversation while the rest of the house went home, including Pacey.
The whole ride home was silent for Pacey. He slowly went into the house and walked into his room. He stripped down to his boxers and put on a t- shirt. He sat on the edge of his bed and just held his head in his hands staring at the ground. He must have stayed there for a half an hour. Pacey heard someone open his door and close it behind them. He didn't look up.
"I don't feel like talking now okay guys." Pacey said feeling a tear rundown his nose and hit the floor.
"Pace."
Pacey looked up at the sound of Joey's voice. He put back down his head. "Go away Joey. I don't want to talk to you now."
Joey slowly walked over to Pacey and sat next to him on the bed. Joey didn't have on her dress but she now had on a pair of pj shorts and a white tee.
"Pace I...I need to talk to you."
Pacey didn't say anything but looked at Joey. Joey frowned.
"I know you heard what Zach said and I'm sorry you had to hear that. I was surprised that he told me that he loved me. Zach wants to get back together."
"I kind of guessed that Joey." Pacey said sitting up straight and facing her.
"Pace, Zach was right. I am in love and I had to tell you."
Pacey felt as though his heart was ripped out and stomped on by elephants. It seemed that it didn't even faze Joey.
"Why do you have to beat a dead dog down? Why are you telling me that you're in love with him? Do you enjoy hurting me?" Pacey said.
"I never want to hurt you Pacey. I needed to tell you because you are the wonderful man I love. I don't know why I was so afraid to tell you how I felt. I've loved you for a long time. When you kissed me tonight I didn't want to stop but I just...did. When we danced I loved holding you close and I loved being in your arms." Joey smiled.
Pacey looked at Joey as though she was joking but when she didn't laugh he smiled back. Pacey leaned forward and kissed Joey. Joey stood on her knees like Pacey and encircled his neck with her arms and pulled him closer. Pacey wrapped his arms around Joey's waist. They kissed for a few seconds then Pacey pulled away.
"Wait, wait." Pacey whispered.
"What's wrong?" Joey asked licking her lips.
"I want you to tell me again. Say that you love me."
"I love you Pacey Witter."
"I wanted that for so long. I love you Josephine."
Pacey and Joey kissed again them Joey spoke with their lips centimeters apart and they were looking in each others eyes. "Don't call me Josephine, Witter."
"Okay Potter." Pacey smiled then kissed her again.
The producers were almost crying because what they saw on the screen was so sweet and loving.
Did I scare anyone with the Zach and love thing? If I did I wanted some suspense. The next chapter will still be about the pair but a different story mixes in. Andie is coming to town! Probably emotional. Please review!
This chapter: Zach, Joey's ex boyfriend, is coming into the house for a few days for a visit. The night before Joey and Pacey kissed. There seems to be some tension in the house. Why was Joey worried that Pacey and Zach would not get along? What will happen when Zach comes to the house? Worse, what will happen when the gang must attend a dance hosted by their work? Read, review, and enjoy.
Audrey fixed her hair with her hand then sat down in front of the camera in the confessional. "O my god, I have the biggest news! Joey's ex boyfriend, Zach, is coming to the house for a three night two and a half day stay. He is a hottie! I don't understand how Joey, of all people, gets all of these cute guys. I mean first she gets Pacey then she gets this Zach guy. So not fair! Anyway, maybe since Zach is coming back, Joey will get back with him and leave sexy Pacey all to myself. I think I could help in that department too." Audrey smiled demonically then walked out of the room.
Joey got up from the couch and stretched out her limbs. She had to sleep there because Audrey decided to bring home another guy for the night. Joey touched her face and it was very clammy. She remembered that she cried last night. What a day that was. She was so happy when she kissed Pacey but after she never felt worse. Joey sighed and felt a tear come up when she walked to the sinks. Joey looked in the mirror. There was black lines flowing down from her eyes and the rest of her makeup was scattered on her face.
Holy Crap! Did I cry that much? Joey thought to herself. Joey picked up her face wash and put some on. She continued to wash her face when she heard foot steps behind her. Joey rinsed and dried off her face then looked into the mirror to see who was behind her. It was Pacey. Joey continued to wipe off her face.
"Morning Pace." Joey said putting down the towel.
Pacey walked up next to Joey at the sink. "Morning Jo. I think we should talk."
"About what Pacey?" Joey said combing her hair for a ponytail.
"O, I don't know. Maybe the confusing situation that we took part in yesterday. You know the one after the music but before the running away you did." Pacey said leaning against the wall.
Joey tied up her hair and looked at Pacey then back to the mirror. "I have no idea what you are talking about Pacey."
"O come on, do I have to spell it out for you? Fine. The kiss Joey! Actually, the kisses. I kissed you then..."
"O yes, the kiss. I remember now. I wouldn't call it a confusing situation though. It was no big deal." Joey combed the hanging part of her hair and almost was out of the clear when Pacey peeped.
"Joey!"
Joey stopped and worded a swear word then turned around. "Yes Pacey."
Pacey walked a little closer but still kept some distance. "How can you say that us kissing is not confusing?"
"Simply, because it's not. So we kissed...big deal. People kiss all the time. We just did it before. Nothing is going to change because of it." Joey quickly turned away and walked down the hall. It killed her inside to say that but it had to be said. Joey wiped away the loose tear and walked into the kitchen.
Dawson was sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.
"Good morning Dawson." Joey said getting a glass of orange Juice.
Dawson put down the paper and smiled at Joey. "Good morning Joey. How did you sleep?"
Joey took a seat by Dawson and sighed. "I never slept worse in my life. Dawson, can I tell you something and you promise not to utter a word to anyone?" Joey looked at Dawson.
Dawson opened his eyes a little wider then smiled. "Of course Joey."
Joey studied his face for a second then sat back feeling that she could trust Dawson. "Okay, um...last night, Pacey and I kissed and now that's all I can think about."
"Well, why are you so worried about it?"
"I think Pacey took our little "encounter" as a sign that we might get back together and I don't want that." Joey said flatly.
"Why would Pacey think that a little kiss would mean that?"
"Um...well...I kissed him back. Not only that, we kissed twice. See, Pacey and I were listening to some music and I kind of told him that I wasn't over him. Pacey kissed me and then he got up and was telling me how sorry he was that he did that and he would never try that again."
"How exactly did you two kiss again?"
"I kissed him. But then I left."
"You didn't say anything to him?" Dawson asked.
Joey blushed and shook her head. Dawson looked at her and she kept blushing.
"Joey, you're lying. What did you say to the man?" Dawson asked smirking.
"Okay, okay! I told him that I wanted that for a long time or something like that."
Dawson started laughing and rubbed his freshly molded hair.
Joey gave Dawson a dirty look but was smiling. "Ay! What's so funny?"
"Uh, sorry Joey but you. How could you not expect the poor guy to think you wanted him back?"
"Ehh, ehh, ehh, since when did this become poor Pacey? What happened to me? I'm the one whose ex boyfriend is coming in three hours to stay for a few days in a house with another ex boyfriend of mine who I just kissed and hates the first ex boyfriend with a passion. What am I to do?" Joey put her head on the table.
"I say you count your blessings for the rest of the day."
Joey looked up at Dawson with a "what are you talking about?" expression on her face.
"I hope you remembered about that dumb dance that our work is making us attend. You can't just leave that guy who's coming here by himself." Dawson laughed again.
"O god. This is going to be the worst two days ever. F.Y.I. his name is Zach. Now excuse me while I bang my head against the table." Joey smiled then hit her head against her hand on the table repeatedly.
Joey didn't see Jack all day and didn't see Pacey for three hours. Joey went into the TV room but Pacey was in there. Joey was about to walk out when Audrey stepped behind her and talked loud enough that Pacey turned around.
"Hey Joey. Your Boyfriend is here and he looks great. I didn't know Zach was so handsome!" Audrey smirked when Pacey stood up. She skipped away into the kitchen.
"Why didn't you tell me that Zach was coming before I kissed you? It would have helped." Pacey gave Joey a cold look then walked into his bedroom. Joey sighed then walked into the kitchen to greet Zach.
"Hey Joey! You look good!" Zach said giving her a big hug.
Zach was a nice guy. Joey first met him when they were three years old and they have been friends since. Lately, however, Joey had kept little or no contact with him. Zach was about Joey's height, maybe an inch or two shorter. Zach was pretty bony but had broad shoulders. His hair was the color of a sunflower as of now. Zach changed since Joey last saw him. He used to have Jet black hair and clear contacts. Now he had blonde hair and his eyes were now a shade of green, much different from his old golden eyes. Zach always dressed like a rich boy. That was probably the one thing Joey really disliked about him. When he stood next to Dawson the two looked like twins.
"Hey Zach. How was your flight?" Joey asked after a minute.
"O it was tiring. I'm ready to hit the sack now. Where should I put these?" Zach asked pointing to his suit cases.
"You should put those in my room." Joey said not realizing who walked into the room.
"Well, if it isn't Pacey Witter. Where have you been all these years?" Zach asked Pacey who just walked in time to hear the last comment.
"I've been in Chicago. I finished culinary arts school there and been there ever since." Pacey said coldly.
"Well someone's a crab today. Can you actually live off of a cooking Job?" Zach innocently asked.
"Actually I'm well off. I work at Harry Carry's downtown." Pacey said mater of factly.
"Well good for you. It's about time you did something worth while." Zach grinned and walked into Joey's bedroom.
Pacey looked like he was going to hit Zach so everyone left. Joey stood in front of Pacey.
"Pacey, ignore him. He was just seeing if he could still get to you." Joey said grabbing his hands but he pulled away.
"How can I ignore that Jackass? That is all he will do this whole time! He still thinks I'm that slack off kid in high school but I'm not. I've changed." Pacey said staring at her.
Joey walked up to Pacey. "Exactly Pacey, you're not that guy anymore so forget about him. I'll talk to him too."
"Joey it won't stop. He's going to parade you around in front of me just like he did before we started dating. He's going to hold you, flirt with you, and the worse part is that you gave him an open invitation to do just that Joey."
"How did I do that Pacey?"
"You're letting him sleep in your room, probably in your bed. Why do you have to torture me so much?"
"I am not torturing you Pacey. Where do you expect him to sleep, on the couch?"
"Yes!"
"I won't let my guest do that. I'll sleep in Jack's bed but you need to realize that you don't own me, neither does Zach."
"I know I don't own you but Joey I...I love you. I never stopped loving you and I love you even more now. I want you so bad and it hurts that you won't let yourself feel the same way about me."
"I don't need to hear this now."
"Yes you do. Maybe when you finally understand then maybe you will let your heart want what it wants."
"Pacey, I don't love you. This conversation is done." Joey ran out of the kitchen and into a changing room that locked and had no cameras in it.
The next day, Pacey woke up around 1:30. Everyone was up and about the house by then. Jack had gone to the store, Dawson was cleaning the kitchen, Audrey was watching Dawson and Joey plus Zach were on the couch watching a movie because it was raining and they didn't want to go anywhere. Pacey walked out of his bedroom still tired. He let out a quick yawn and looked around. Pacey didn't see anyone except for Joey and Zach cuddling on the couch. Another bad day for Pacey Witter. Pacey walked into the kitchen.
"Good Morning Pacey." Dawson said getting up from the floor with a sponge and cleaning spray in his Latex gloved hands.
"What so great about it? It's raining and other things." Pacey said opening the refrigerator door.
"Well someone's a grumpy boy this afternoon. I guess you didn't get any, plus, I don't even get a hello. What, cat's got your tongue?" Audrey said from her place at the counter.
Pacey looked up and smiled. He grabbed a Cherry Coke and put it on the counter then closed the fridge.
"Ah yes, Audrey Liddell. I was waiting for that rather large mouth to open and say some sex related comment. Now tell me, are you always this whorish or do I just bring it out in you?" Pacey then took a drink of his pop.
Audrey gave Pacey a death look and walked away. Pacey sat down where she was. Dawson put down his cleaning supplies and looked at Pacey.
"That was a little harsh don't you think Pacey?" Dawson said.
"On the contrary Dawson. That was not harsh at all. She needed to hear the truth. Don't chastise me because I had the balls to tell her so." At that moment, Joey and Zach walked into the kitchen laughing but Joey stopped as soon as she saw Pacey.
"Hi Pacey. Still drinking the same drink I see. Don't you ever get tired of that pop?" Zach asked sitting down.
"Nope, never. I think I'll be going now." Pacey got up from his seat and grabbed two packs of strawberry pop rocks and headed towards the backdoor.
"Pace, it's raining outside. You'll get soaked." Joey said and Pacey turned around.
"I won't melt Joey. I'm not the wicked one here." Pacey said looking from Joey to Zach and back to Joey again. Pacey rolled his eyes then walked outside.
"Something is wrong with Pacey today." Joey said sitting down.
"He's just cranky. I'm sure there's a lot on his mind." Dawson said staring at Joey.
"That's Pacey for you. He's always cranky. He was like that even in high school. I guess Pacey is still the lazy cranky bum he always was." Zach said with a smirk.
"How dare you say that Zach. You never knew what Pacey was really like. Sure, he didn't have the best grades but he was never lazy. Especially now. Pacey had worked so hard to be the great man he is today and you have no right to call him a bum." Joey snapped at Zach.
Zach sat back in his chair. He was surprised by what Joey said. "Wow Joey, I didn't know he meant so much to you. I'm sorry. Do you have a thing for him again?"
"No Zach. I only acted like that because ever since you've been here all you've done was put down Pacey. I just don't like people misjudging others." Joey put her head on the table.
Dawson put away the cleaning supplies and looked at the clock. It was 2:15. "Okay, so we have exactly four hours until we have to leave for that dinner dance thing and three until I have to get ready. Do you guys want to watch a movie?"
Zach nodded and both looked at Joey. Joey gave a little ehh and walked over to the couch.
6:14 that night.
Dawson, Jack, Pacey and Zach were in the front hallway ready to go. Dawson walked around and called out to the girls.
"Joey! Audrey! We need to go NOW!"
"Okay, okay. Can't a girl go pee?" Audrey said slipping on her shoes. Audrey had on a clingy black dress with an extremely low neckline. She wore 12 gold bracelets and huge gold hoop earrings. Audrey also wore black and gold high heels.
Dawson stomped his foot. "Joey what the hell are you doing?"
"Sorry, sorry. I had to find my shoes." Joey said running down the hallway. Joey had on a plain baby blue spaghetti strapped dress that stopped a few high inches above the knee. She wore a simple gold chain and matching bracelet. Her shoes were also baby blue.
Dawson, Zach and Jack walked out. "May I say you ladies look quiet lovely tonight. I'm sorry about earlier Audrey. I was just upset about something." Pacey said smiling at the girls.
"No biggie Pacey. I didn't think a lot of it. You look tasty yourself." Audrey said walking out the door.
The gang arrived at the place a little late so everyone was already eating dinner. The room they were in was magnificent. The walls were made of beautiful airbrushed glass and the floor was a soft plush rug except for the dance floor that was made of light brown wood and shined so much you could see yourself.
The round table they were sitting at only sat six so only them could fit. Joey sat facing the dance floor, Zach sat closely to her right, Jack sat to her left, Dawson sat next to Jack and Pacey and Audrey sat in between Zach and Pacey.
The dinner was very beautiful but was not the best tasting. First came a crisp green salad with thick clear dressing. Next came the main course that consisted of thin richly cooked pieces of meat, plump mashed potatoes swimming in light gravy, steamed vegetables still hot, perfectly spongy stuffing balls and hot crispy buns with whipped butter. To end the meal, the waiters brought out lime, strawberry, pineapple and vanilla scoops of ice cream in a delicate glass bowl with a black wafer on top. (Did I make you hungry? ()
All through dinner Zach kept wrapping his arm around Joey and Joey kept pushing it off. This infuriated Pacey. Audrey noticed his reaction and grabbed Pacey's hand. This gave Pacey an idea. Pacey smiled at Audrey and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. Pacey looked at Joey who was staring at them but looked away. A song started to play and Joey grabbed Zach's hand and walked to the dance floor and started to dance. Audrey dragged Pacey out too. Dawson refused to dance and Jack found a man to flirt with.
Zach held Joey tightly around her waist and squeezed her hand hard. He kept stepping on her feet. Pacey had some distance between himself and Audrey. Audrey stroked his shoulder. Both of them were getting jealous but tried their hardest to hide it. They danced like this for a few songs before Zach left Joey at the beginning of a song to dance with a blonde with big boobs. Joey sat in the corner and looked like she was crying. Pacey tried to get away but Audrey just held on tighter. When the song ended Pacey could not get to Joey faster.
"Jo what's wrong?" Pacey asked.
Joey picked her head up and wiped away her tear. She stopped crying. "Nothing Pacey, I'm fine. Go have some fun." Joey slightly smiled.
Pacey bit his upper lip then a song came on. Instantly their eyes locked. The song "have I told you lately" by Rod Stewart played in the speakers. Joey blushed and Pacey smiled and extended his hand.
"Would you dance with me Josephine?"
Joey nodded and grabbed Pacey's hand. He led her close to the middle and looked at her. Joey put her hand on his shoulder and placed her other hand on Pacey's hand. Pacey watched her hand then held fast to it. He wrapped his other arm about her. They didn't look at each other for a few seconds then Joey cleared her throat and looked into Pacey's eyes.
"Why did you want to dance with me Pacey? There are plenty of prettier girls here." Joey asked staring into his eyes.
"You are the prettiest girl here, anywhere. You look beautiful. Why don't you think so?"
Joey rolled her eyes and smirked. "Zach. He kept telling me how hot these girls were and then he went to dance with one of them."
Pacey felt some anger inside of him. "What an ass! Joey, you are gorgeous and smart and sweet and...wonderful. You need to believe me."
Joey let go of Pacey's hand and rested it on his other shoulder. Pacey moved the free hand around her and pulled her closer.
"Thank you Pacey. You're wonderful yourself." Joey felt their cheeks rub and she could feel her stomach flip. She placed her cheek next to Pacey's again and closed her eyes. Joey pulled Pacey closer and held on.
"I love you so much Jo." Pacey whispered into her ear.
Joey opened her eyes and moved away from Pacey. Joey walked away out of the room and into a room with a light. Pacey followed her.
"Why did you walk away Joey?" Pacey asked.
Joey turned to face Pacey. "Why do you have to keep telling me that Pacey?"
"What, you want me to lie to you?" Pacey raised his voice a little.
"I don't love you Pacey, why can't you accept it?"
"I don't believe you."
"You have to. It's the truth!"
"No it's not Jo. I'm not dumb. I felt the way you held me when we were dancing. I see it when you look at me. I felt it when I kissed you. If it is true then look at me and say you don't."
Joey didn't look up for a few seconds then looked and shook. "I don't love you."
Pacey looked back at Joey. "Kiss me."
"What?"
"Kiss me. If you don't love me it shouldn't matter at all."
Joey looked at Pacey and shook her head. Pacey kept nagging her.
"Okay! Fine, I'll kiss you." Joey said a little mad.
Joey walked up to Pacey and looked at him. Joey wouldn't move and took a baby step away. Pacey noticed her moving away and he grabbed her waist and pulled her into a kiss. The kiss started out as closed mouth but slowly their mouths opened and kissed harder. Their lips separated for a second then met again. Joey pulled her self away and looked opened mouthed at Pacey. Joey turned and ran out of the room.
Joey was about four feet away when Zach grabbed her arm. "We need to talk Joey."
Joey nodded. Zach released her arm. Little did they know, Pacey could hear their conversation.
"Joey, Audrey told me everything and I must say I feel the same so there's no need to hide it anymore."
Joey looked strangely at Zach. "What did Audrey tell you?"
"She told me that you still love me and was too afraid to say anything. I love you Joey and I want you."
Pacey didn't want to hear anymore and left the room. "Excuse me." Pacey said as he went passed the two. Joey felt like she wanted to cry. Pacey had felt this bad only once before and he didn't like it.
Joey and Zach continued with their conversation while the rest of the house went home, including Pacey.
The whole ride home was silent for Pacey. He slowly went into the house and walked into his room. He stripped down to his boxers and put on a t- shirt. He sat on the edge of his bed and just held his head in his hands staring at the ground. He must have stayed there for a half an hour. Pacey heard someone open his door and close it behind them. He didn't look up.
"I don't feel like talking now okay guys." Pacey said feeling a tear rundown his nose and hit the floor.
"Pace."
Pacey looked up at the sound of Joey's voice. He put back down his head. "Go away Joey. I don't want to talk to you now."
Joey slowly walked over to Pacey and sat next to him on the bed. Joey didn't have on her dress but she now had on a pair of pj shorts and a white tee.
"Pace I...I need to talk to you."
Pacey didn't say anything but looked at Joey. Joey frowned.
"I know you heard what Zach said and I'm sorry you had to hear that. I was surprised that he told me that he loved me. Zach wants to get back together."
"I kind of guessed that Joey." Pacey said sitting up straight and facing her.
"Pace, Zach was right. I am in love and I had to tell you."
Pacey felt as though his heart was ripped out and stomped on by elephants. It seemed that it didn't even faze Joey.
"Why do you have to beat a dead dog down? Why are you telling me that you're in love with him? Do you enjoy hurting me?" Pacey said.
"I never want to hurt you Pacey. I needed to tell you because you are the wonderful man I love. I don't know why I was so afraid to tell you how I felt. I've loved you for a long time. When you kissed me tonight I didn't want to stop but I just...did. When we danced I loved holding you close and I loved being in your arms." Joey smiled.
Pacey looked at Joey as though she was joking but when she didn't laugh he smiled back. Pacey leaned forward and kissed Joey. Joey stood on her knees like Pacey and encircled his neck with her arms and pulled him closer. Pacey wrapped his arms around Joey's waist. They kissed for a few seconds then Pacey pulled away.
"Wait, wait." Pacey whispered.
"What's wrong?" Joey asked licking her lips.
"I want you to tell me again. Say that you love me."
"I love you Pacey Witter."
"I wanted that for so long. I love you Josephine."
Pacey and Joey kissed again them Joey spoke with their lips centimeters apart and they were looking in each others eyes. "Don't call me Josephine, Witter."
"Okay Potter." Pacey smiled then kissed her again.
The producers were almost crying because what they saw on the screen was so sweet and loving.
Did I scare anyone with the Zach and love thing? If I did I wanted some suspense. The next chapter will still be about the pair but a different story mixes in. Andie is coming to town! Probably emotional. Please review!