Disclaimer: I do not own anything here, and this is just for fun.

Note: this is an alternative season 5...It's pretty much the same about season 4; the differences will come here, in Joey's memories....

Thanks: to Lali, who always reads them and asks for more

Pacey arrived home still shocked...what the hell Joey was thinking with all that talk, and that kiss? He sighed heavily...not that he was complaining...he knew that even in thousand years, no other kiss would be so perfect for him than hers. But that whole situation was wrong...He entered his room wanting just a calm night, but was surprised to find Erin there, on his bed.

"What the hell were you thinking?"

"What, Erin? I'm tired, have lots to study tomorrow, I'm not in the mood to have a fight right now."

"You should have thought about this when you kissed me like that...I know that kiss was meant for Joey to see, in some kind of sick fight you guys were!"

"Erin... I."

"Pacey, don't, OK? I know you still love her, I know I'm just  a friend, but I can't do this anymore..."cause in the end, I'm going to get hurt...You are a really nice guy and a I might fall in love with you, and I deserve more than that"

"Erin, I'm sorry...I didn't mean to hurt you...but."

"No buts, Pacey...I'm ending this now, before I get hurt...it was fun, but love was not in this relationship, for both of us...you are my rebound guy and I'm yours...but I want more than that..."

"Erin, I'm really sorry...I wish I could..."

"But you can't...your heart belongs to that girl no matter you say..." She picked her purse, took her keys, about to leave... "But we're still friends...just give me some time, OK?"

He watched her leave, before closing the door, she tuned to him again, and he could see the tears shining...

"PJ, talk to her...you have to listen to her, tell her how you feel...or you won't be able to have another relationship in your life..."

That was really great...not only Joey had gotten to his nerves but now his girlfriend broke up with him...That was perfect...what now?

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Joey woke up feeling the phone was ringing inside her head...Who would be insane of calling at that time? 3 am ...She tried to ignore it...Audrey was sleeping; she usually didn't wake up even if the entire army was there...but her sense of responsibility kicked in.... Could something at home, with Bessie or even Alex...

"What happened, Jo? Spill it..."

"Jen?! Do you have any idea what time it is? Couldn't you just wait for a reasonable hour like 9 am?"

"No, when Pacey has almost gotten us expelled from our apartment after listening to classical rock songs as loud as he could, so that is all Boston could hear it too...and I have this weird feeling that you got something with this..."

She couldn't help laughing...he was so Pacey...She told Jen everything about the fight and the kiss...and was shocked to hear Jen laughing on the other side

"What is so funny, Lindley?"

"Well, it took you guys longer than I thought.... You are so obvious..."

"What? Jen, the guy doesn't talk to me more than goodnight for months...and you think it's obvious?"

"Jo, you and Pacey are this way...you cannot say close without fighting...and all this fighting lead to other things...."

"Jen, I just wish I could talk to him...I know he doesn't want me back...he has perfect Erin now...but I wish I could at least talk to him, tell him about school, about the band..."

"And lots of things you should tell him, Joey"

"I don't know if I can...I know he will feel guilty about all that..."

"Jo, you dealt with this on you own for so long, he should know..."

"I'll think about it..."

"Wait, he doesn't know about the band yet? But you guys are going to play tonight, at BU's party."

"I know...I think Mr. Witter will be a little surprise tonight, won't he?"

"Potter, you are the devil.... What are you trying to prove?"

"Nothing, Jen...if the only way he talks to me is to fight, I have to pick up as many fights that I can..."

"Insanity is your name...by the way, both of you...you love each other, you should be all lovey-dovey...but no, you have this wicked mating ritual of non sense fights..."

"Right, Jen, call it the way you want. Can I go back to sleep? And don't forget...we're shopping some rock star clothes today..."

"Audrey's idea, right?"

"Right...you know I hate shopping..."

"Ok, good dreams, you evil girl..."