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Sorry it took me so long to update. I have been so busy with school that I haven't had anytime to even think about writing. So, I'm sitting here and doing the writing and thinking all at the same time. This chapter is not going to be very long because it's mostly just a set up chapter and the reader needs to know…Thanks for all of the reviews! I love reviews so much. I hope you review this chapter (hint hint). So, the story: I'm sorry that I confused some people with the hatred thing at the end of the last chapter. I thought you would get it. Yes, the hatred that Joey feels is for Pacey, I mean, wouldn't you if he just left without even a note? Don't be sad though, if you've read my stories you know how it's all going to end. As for evil Dawson, I'm letting him go. The only time that Dawson will be seen is when they mention him but other than that he is out of the story…unless I change my plans again. High school, and that summer, is over. College has started and some new character(s) will be added. Audrey is going to be present but I don't like her AT ALL so she's not going to be Joey's roommate or friend, just another problem…she won't be like evil Dawson, I promise. Just a bit stuck up. I'm going to stop rambling now and start the story…

Joey flipped another page in her environment book. School just started five weeks ago and already she was confined to her dorm room. Joey didn't mind staying her dorm most hours of the week. She lived on a quiet lifestyle floor and had a single so that meant no roommate, just as a full scholarship to Worthington offered. Joey turned another page in the "amazing" 80 page story about why the cricket is such an amazing animal when the alarm next to her went off.

"Sorry," Joey said as she reached over and turned it off.

Jen, who had spent the night because she was too drunk to make it to her place, growled as she moved her head from under the covers and sat up. "Why is that alarm so loud?" she asked touching her messy blonde hair.

Joey smiled and rolled her eyes as she went to her closet to get ready. "Jen, the alarm is so low that I need to keep in next to me to hear it."

Jen shook her head and looked at her friend with one eye. "Where are you going so early?"

"It's eleven already."

"Same difference. Where are you going?"

Joey straightened out her white short and turned to her friend. "I start work today at civilization, remember? I get to play waitress again."

"Do you ever have any fun? Either you're studying or working. Next time, you're coming out with Jack and me."

Joey opened the door to her dorm. "Like I really want to get so drunk that I still have a hang over at eleven. The only time I drink is when I need a copasetic. Go back to sleep in my bed, Jen. I'll be back around four," she said before leaving.

XXX

Joey walked into the restaurant and approached a blonde girl behind the podium.

"Welcome to Civilization, Will you be dining alone today?" the blonde said with a fake cheery tone.

Joey shook her head. "Actually, I'm the new waitress. I'm not…"

"Follow me," the blonde said walking away. Joey walked next to her. "I'm Audrey Liddell. I'm in charge of all the waiting staff. And your name is?"

"Joey Potter."

They stopped in front of a wall of shelves. "Welcome aboard, Joey. Your pad, tray, name tag and waist apron all go into the cubby hole with your name on it. Grab your stuff and start working on the first eight even tables," Audrey said before walking away.

Joey picked up her things and headed to table # 2.

XXX

It was 2:30 and Joey had just sat down for her 15 minute break. She ran her hands through her hair.

"Bad first day?" A guy with jet black hair and light green eyes said as he placed his tray down next to her.

Joey looked at the guy and sighed. "Not bad, just hard. When I was a waitress before I was never so busy."

He smirked slightly and rubbed his olive skin. "You'll get into the groove of things in a week."

Joey smiled. "That's good. Um, what's your name?"

"Oh, my name is Frank Tyson."

"I'm Joey Potter."

"Nice name. So, do you go to school?"

"Yeah. I'm a freshman at Worthington. What about you?"

"I'm a sophomore at Bradley. So you're a Worthington Richey like Audrey?"

Joey shook her head and chuckled. "Not at all. I'm only at Worthington because they gave me a full ride."

"Good because we don't need another Audrey around here."

"Is she that bad?"

"She can be nice and all but she just has this aura about her that she's stuck up and a little…loose if you know what I mean. I don't get how her boyfriend puts up with her."

"Must be crazy," Joey said before they started laughing.

Audrey walked up to the two and frowned. "Frank, get back to work. Your break ended two minutes ago."

Frank said goodbye to Joey before saluting to Audrey and walking off. Audrey sat down next to Joey. "He's so stupid. So, how has your first day been?"

Joey lifted her shoulders. "It's been okay. The meals have been moving really slow."

Audrey rolled her eyes. "I know, right? We have a substitute still. One of the cooks took a few days off. He'll be back today by three. He's gorgeous."

"Yeah?" Joey said not really interested.

"Uh huh. He has medium brown hair and a pair of gorgeous blue eyes. Easily the sexiest man alive."

Joey caught her breath. The description was too familiar. It couldn't be…could it?

"What's his n…"

"Pacey!" Audrey yelped as he walked through the door. She ran to him and leaped. He fell back a little and hugged her.

"Hey Audrey," he said before giving her a small kiss.

Audrey smiled big and grabbed his hand. "We have a new waitress that you should meet," she said before dragging him to Joey.

Joey and Pacey caught their breath. This was definitely not a place that either of them thought they would see each other. It was over three months and yet they still hated each other.

"Hey," Pacey managed to say.

"Um, hi," Joey said looking away.

"You two get to know each other and I'll be back later," Audrey said before walking off.

Pacey nodded and looked back to Joey. "Joey…"

"How long have you been here?" Joey asked harshly looking back at him.

"Two months. The trip ended early."

Joey bit her lip. "Yeah and how was that trip, Pacey?"

Pacey shook his head. "I don't want to fight with you."

"How long have you been dating Audrey?" Joey asked with a glare.

"Joey…" Pacey said feeling the heat rise up in him as well.

"O c'mon, Pace. I'm a big girl, I can handle it."

"Three weeks, Okay?" Pacey said with a sneer.

Joey rolled her eyes. "Didn't take you long to move on."

Pacey sarcastically chuckled. "I guess not. Oh yeah, How is Dawson?"

Joey stood up. "I wouldn't know," she said before walking away.

Pacey lifted up his arm. "Joey, wait."

She turned around. "I really don't want to have an inept tête-à-tête right now. I need to go back to work so save the diatribe for someone who cares."

XXX

Joey opened the door to the covered porch. It was pouring outside so she leaned against the railing and listened as the fast rain poured onto the ground.

"Afraid of a little water?" Frank asked from his seat.

Joey smiled to him. "Not at all. I love the rain. I just don't want to get wet right now."

Frank moved over to her. "How was your first day at civilization?"

Joey rolled her eyes. "My day was horrible. I thought that working here would give me some time to breathe but I think it's only going to choke me even more."

"I hope you're not going to quit," Frank said a little worried. He didn't want Joey to quit, he just met her. There was definitely something special about this girl.

"No, I can't quit. I need to the money. I guess I just have to tough it out for a while. At least there's one person at this hellhole who's not on my bad side yet."

Frank leaned in. "Well I would say that's one lucky person."

Joey smiled. Franks was nice, cute and funny. She wasn't ready to be with anyone yet. It was too soon…for her at least. "I should get going."

Frank looked out into the rain. "You're going to get soaked and you have a white shirt. Wait, what am I saying? You should definitely go in the rain."

Joey smirked and rolled her eyes. "Oh great, another Pacey."

"Huh?"

Joey shook her head. "Nothing. So, can you give me a lift?"

Frank smiled wide. "Of course."

XXX

Joey walked into Jen and Jack's apartment drenched from the short walk from Frank's car to the apartment. "Hey guys," she said walking in.

The two stopped what they were doing and smiled at Joey. "Hey," they said together.

"So how was your first day?" Jen asked grabbing Joey a towel and sitting down by her at the table with Jack.

"Horrible," Joey said wiping herself off. "You'll never guess who works there…Pacey. Apparently his stupid trip ended early and that was the only job he could find. He even has a new rich bitch girlfriend named Audrey. I can't believe this is happening to me."

"Oh," Jack said looking down.

Joey looked between her two friends and lifted an eyebrow. "That's it? I just tell you that Pacey, the guy who broke my heart without even a care, is working at my work and has a new girlfriend and that's all I…wait. You two knew didn't you? Why didn't you tell me?"

Jen shook her head. "We wanted to Joey, but we didn't know how. He just showed up here a few weeks ago. I'm sorry."

Joey shook her head furiously. "Did you see him after that?"

Jen nodded. "A few times."

Joey turned to Jack. "Did you know about Audrey? Well did you!"

"No," Jack said. "I swear he never told us about her. Don't be mad, Joey. We could just slam the door in his face. He's our friend too."

Joey stood up. "I can't believe you two. You're just as bad as him!" she said storming out.

"It's pouring outside!" Jack said before the door slammed.

Jack was about to get up and follow her when Jen stopped him.

"Jack, let her go. It's no use going after her."

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