I'm so glad that I made so many people happy with the last chapter. That makes me happy. :) I've decided to update faster than I was going to because of all the reviews. This chapter isn't that long, I suppose, but it may be better that way because of the tone. I had the rest of the story planned out in my head and I totally screwed that up with the last chapter because I made them say they loved each other…anyway, I'm still going with what I originally planned because someone (not going to mention who or what it is) kind of figured out what this chapter was going to be about. Remember, Dawson's Creek is all about the angst so…yeah. I also want to say how cool it is that people are reading and reviewing my earlier (and crappier) stories. Thanks guys for reviewing! As always ON TO THE STORY…

Joey fiddled with the dark blue cap in her hands. There was a soft breeze that June Saturday morning. She was nervous. So much was going to happen on that Saturday, some things she expect; others Joey Potter did not.

"Is it normal to feel like there's a roller coaster in your stomach?" Joey said to Jen while rubbing her stomach.

Jen smirked at her friend. "It's just nerves. There's nothing to be scared of."

"The only thing that I'm scared of is puking at the podium when I make my speech," Joey said feeling her stomach do another flip.

"Just think, in two hours we'll be out of high school and on our way to college."

"College will be great for you because at least you have Jack going with you to Boston University. I, on the other hand, will know no one at Worthington."

Jen rolled her eyes. "College is going to be great for you. You're going to one of the best colleges in the country and there are going to be so many people. If you need us, Jack and I are just around the corner…literally."

"Yeah…I guess you're right."

"Of course I'm right. Grams wants to see me so I'll be right back," Jen said before walking over to Grams.

Joey fiddled with the hat in her hands again. "Everything is going to be great," Joey said to herself.

"Now who's the one talkin' to themselves Potter?" Pacey said walking to her.

"I think you're starting to rub off on me, Pace. It's only a matter of time before I start walking around with messy hair and only a pair of boxers on," she said with a smile.

"That's not crazy, that's just sexy," he said before kissing her.

They both knew it was time to find their seats but neither wanted to break the kiss. What started out as a small kiss fastly escalated into a not so subtle I-want-to-jump-your-bones kiss. It wasn't until they announced for the graduates to take their seats, did they pull apart.

"Wow," Joey said at a lost for words.

Pacey only nodded. He wiped a finger across his lips. "Don't want to graduate with lip gloss on," he said wiping at the gloss on his lips.

Joey smirked. "I was hoping to but it seems as though you took all of mine," she said feeling her glossless lips.

Pacey shook his head at the second announcement. "We should get to our seats. I'll see you at five…at the dock."

"See you at five at the dock."

Pacey grinned and started to walk away.

"Hey Pace!" Joey called after him.

"Yeah Potter?" he called back as he started to walk backwards.

"I love you," she called with a smile.

"Not as much as I love you," he said louder with a big grin and a wave.

Joey felt herself blushing as she watched him walk away. It was time for her to get to her own seat as well. Joey walked up to her row, found her seat and sat down. Lucky for her, her seat was in front of Jen's seat in the row behind hers.

"I thought you were coming back," Joey said turning around to face the blonde.

Jen lifted her shoulders. "You looked a little pre occupied."

Joey blushed. "So you saw…"

"You and Pacey about to do it in the back of our school? No, I totally missed it," she said with a laugh.

"No we weren't! Pacey and I like to keep that activity indoors."

Jen's mouth dropped. "Oh my, is little Joey Potter actually talking about her sex life? I need to write this day down."

Joey rolled her eyes. "Ha ha, very funny."

"I noticed you said you keep sex inside, not in the bedroom. So is it safe for me to assume that you two have had sexual encounters in various places of the house?"

Joey's mouth fell a little. "I'm not telling you."

"It's very healthy to share personal details with your close friends. I'm not asking how, just where."

"Well…you tell me and I'll tell you."

"Fine. As you know, I was a very wild girl back in New York. The question really isn't where I've had sex it's more like where haven't I? Let me tell you, sinks can really hurt you."

Joey shook her head. "Okay, way too much information."

"Now it's your turn."

"What?"

"I tell you, you tell me. That's the deal remember?"

"I…I don't want to have this conversation."

"Joey, a deal is a deal…now spill."

"…Yeah, we've had sex outside of the bedroom."

"As in?"

"Uh, as in…the bathroom and…"

"The kitchen right? A lot of people like the kitchen."

"Um, yeah," Joey felt herself getting warm.

"The table, counter or floor? I personally dig the table, more room."

Joey felt a smile and a blush move to her face as she recalled her last time in that particular room. "We like the counter."

"Now that wasn't so bad," Jen said with a nice smile.

Joey rubbed her face. "I can't believe I just told you where Pacey and I like to have sex."

"Sharing is a good thing, Joey…just remember that," Jen said before the ceremony began.

The graduation ceremony took longer than anticipated. All of the staff had made their speeches and so did the graduates. Joey's speech went wonderful, as predicted. The names were called and the hats were thrown. All and all, the graduation was a success. Jen, Jack and Pacey had all already left but Joey was still waiting by the side of the road for Bessie and Bodie to find the car.

"Hey," Dawson said approaching Joey.

Joey moved some hair that kept blowing in the wind. "Hi Dawson."

They stood there, not saying a word for a few seconds.

Dawson shifted on his feet. "So…we're high school graduates now. How does it feel?"

"Eh, not much of a difference."

"…I liked your speech. It was very…nice," he said at a loss for words.

"Thanks," was all she said.

"Um…I heard about your big plans for the summer," he said getting a little angry.

Joey could tell he was getting fired but frankly she didn't care. "Yeah, Pacey and I are going away for the whole summer together. It's going to be so romantic."

Dawson felt his white pale skin getting red. "That's great. I'm going to go but I wanted to give you this," he said forcefully giving her a box. "I got it for you a while back. See ya," he said before storming off.

Joey didn't even care about the contents of the box. As soon as she got in the car she almost completely forgot about it.

Dawson kept stomping away. He was fumed. "What a bitch," he said as he rushed off.

XXX

Joey put the last few items into her bag. She was all packed and ready to go away for the summer. Once she had placed her bag by the door she sat down on her bed. Joey scanned her room, wanting to remember it when she was gone. As her eyes made it to her dresser, the shiny box that Dawson gave her stood out.

She picked up the box and opened it. Inside was a beautiful gold necklace with a lavender pendant on it. Joey smirked but quickly put the necklace back in the box and closed it. She couldn't accept this. It was too much and too late. Joey got up and went to the door to put her shoes on.

"Where are you going?" Bessie asked her sister.

Joey opened the door. "I'm going to Dawson's house. I'll be back soon," she said before leaving.

XXX

Pacey sat on the edge of his boat. Every two seconds he would stare at his watch, waiting for 3:30 to turn into 5:00. The time had never been slower. Pacey heard footsteps on the dock and quickly looked up. He rolled his eyes at who he saw.

"What do you want?" Pacey said as his ex- best friend approached.

Dawson walked down the dock with his hands in his pockets and an evil smirk on his face. "Nothing," he answered. "I just…you waiting for someone?"

"You know damn well I'm waiting for Joey," Pacey said controlling his sudden anger.

Dawson kept his smirk. "Hmm…Why?"

Pacey shook his head. "What do you mean why? We're going away for the summer. Are you really that dumb?"

Dawson laughed. "That's funny; I was going to ask you the same thing. So you really believe that she's going to go away with you? Wow, that's…moronic. C'mon, Pacey, this is Joey we're talking about. She has more sense then to be with YOU for another three months."

Pacey felt the heat rising within him. "What the hell do you know, Dawson? I bet you didn't know that Joey loves me. Yup, she's probably packing right now."

"Hmm, I guess she loves you so much that she came running back to me this morning. Oh, I bet you didn't know that," Dawson said mocking him. "She's by my house right now. We just finished…making up."

Pacey took out his cell phone and started dialing. "Yeah, we'll see."

Dawson lost his grin. Pacey was about to pull his bluff. "Pacey…"

Pacey put up a finger. "It's ringing."

"Hello?" Bessie answered.

"Hey, Bess, It's Pacey."

"Hey, Pacey. How are you?"

"I'm good. Hey, is Joey there?"

"No, she went over to Dawson's a while ago."

"…Oh…"

"Do you want me to tell her you called?"

"Um…no, that's okay. Talk to you later, bye."

"Bye."

Pacey closed his phone and got fully on his boat. He started undoing the ropes.

"What did she say?" Dawson asked.

Pacey didn't look at him. "Bessie said Joey was at your house."

Dawson was shocked. His plan was working out better than he hoped. "Um, yeah…told you she was."

Pacey undid the last rope that tied him to the dock. "You know what, Dawson? You can have her. Go…fuck up her life some more. She wants you anyways. I…I'm not going to try anymore."

Dawson smirked. "Yeah, I'll make sure to fuck up her life."

Pacey started his engine. "And while you're doing that, just remember that everything she does, she did to me only better because I got her before you did."

With that, Pacey was off.

XXX

Joey sat on the dock. 5:10 and Pacey was no where to be found.

"Long time no see," Dawson said approaching her.

"Oh, hi," she said a little uncomfortably. Joey handed him the box. "I wanted to give this back. It's beautiful; Dawson but I can't accept it. I…I don't want you. I know I may sound mean but I have to say it. You had your chance and now its over. I love Pacey and I want to be with him."

Dawson squeezed the box. "You sure?"

Joey smirked slightly. "Yeah…I'm sure."

Dawson smirked. "I uh, I don't know how to tell you this but Pacey left, Joey. He left about an hour and a half ago. I thought he told you."

Joey's mouth fell. "Are you serious? That's an asshole comment, Dawson."

"It's true, Joey! You don't see his piece of shit boat, do you? That's because he left!" Dawson yelled.

Joey frantically looked around. Dawson was right. He was gone. Joey felt the tears run down her face already. "Oh my god, he is gone. Did he say anything? Did he say if he was coming back? WHAT DID HE SAY, DAWSON?"

Dawson smirked wider. "He pretty much said he didn't want you anymore. What did you expect from, Pacey? He's not very reliable."

Joey scrunched her body close and let the hot tears run down her face and onto her hands. "Why would he do this? He told me he loved me. I thought we were okay. I thought we were fine. Why does everyone leave me? What is wrong with me? Why did he lie? He said he loved me…he said he loved me…he said he loved me," Joey said to herself rocking back and forth.

Dawson stared at her in awe. Joey was never this upset over anything before. For once, Dawson felt bad about what he had done to her. He had no right to interfere so much. "Joey I…" Dawson said touching her arm.

Joey pulled away. "Go away! I hate you! This is all your fault, Dawson! I hate you so much! I never want to see you again!"

Dawson backed up. He didn't know what to do. Was there really anything he could do? He didn't think so because there was nothing he could do. He caused the pain but he couldn't take it back. He watched her cry a bit before going home.

Joey sat on the dock and sobbed. Everyday during the summer, she would walk past the dock and sigh. Secretly, she still waited for her ride that would never come.

…That's when the hatred started.

OoOo! Did you like it? I hope so….please review! I'll update as soon as I can but it may not be for a while, sorry. I wanted to leave a nice…cliffhanger.