Possible Short chapter warning! This chapter is really a transition chapter. I've wanted to do this for a while and I never knew where to put it and then Bam! Perfect spot appeared. I hope this chapter will tide you over for a while because I have projects galore, two AP papers, tutoring, job and finals! I know everyone is going to be so mad at me because I probably won't update for, at least, two weeks and the cliffhanger is going to kill you. Sorry! To the story!

Oh yeah, I don't own Dawson's Creek or Boston (that would Rock though!)


Beautiful. That was the only way to describe him. Pacey Witter was a beautiful man. He was no longer a boy stumbling into adulthood, he was a man. He had a more chiseled face with every passing day. His lips were small and burly, while still sensual. His legs had become strong and shapely, no longer the awkward legs of a child. His torso curved with every muscle. His muscles were not protruding, like most first entering adulthood; his were soft and strong all at the same time. His hands. Oh, did he have marvelous hands! They were long and slim. They had fierce strength but he used them with an air of eloquence. Never were his touches tough, but, moreover, sweet. All of the features proved that this beautiful creature was finally a man; all except for his eyes. What amazing eyes Pacey Witter had! His eyes were a breath- taking blue with a hint of green. It is said that the soul can be seen through the eyes. His eyes made this so true. As hard as he tried, his feelings were easily read through the ocean colored orbs. When he was happy, those eyes lit up and became a baby blue. When anger hit the young man, the blue darkened and the green became more vibrant in the slightly squinting eyes. The most noticeable was sadness. Those once beautiful orbs darkened to a deep grayish blue. There was no more sparkle. His eyes glossed over as if to condemn you for causing pain. Still, those amazing eyes always had the essence of a child in them. Upon noticing, they always brought a smile. He was mesmerizing.

That was why she loved him. It had been only a short time they had been together but she had fallen hard. Her heart had expanded and he was all she could think about.

It didn't matter to him and it never would.

It was only a matter of time.

XXX

It was a snowy day in Boston. Gentle snow flakes flew around in the breeze. Joey was clinging tight onto the textbook in her arms. It was transition time and she was trying to make her way to her next class. Joey didn't expect to see her during this time.

"Hey, Joey. Funny seeing you here," Audrey said with a little laugh as she walked next to the brunette.

Joey did not want to talk but whatever. "I do go to Worthington, Audrey."

"I know I just never see you around. So, how are things?"

"Great. I'm happy that I'm with Pacey. You did know that Pacey and I are dating right?" Joey said with a small smirk.

Audrey nodded. "How are things with him going?"

Joey smiled a coy smile. "We're in love so everything is amazing."

"Umm hmm," Audrey said to brush off the comment. "What did you do last night?"

"What do you mean?"

Audrey smirked. "Well, you must have been pretty bored with Pacey not around."

Joey lifted an eyebrow. "How did you know he wasn't with me last night?"

Audrey laughed her dry laugh. "Obviously Pacey couldn't have been with both of us last night."

Joey stopped walking and looked at her. "Pacey was with you last night?"

Audrey put a hand on her mouth, trying unsuccessfully to hide the smirk. "He didn't tell you?"

Joey chuckled and tucked some hair behind her ear. "Obviously not."

"Pacey and I went out to dinner. It was pretty late but we were together for a good hour- hour and a half."

"It was just you two?"

"Of course."

Joey nodded slowly. "What a…what did you two do?"

Audrey smiled. "Um, talked and what not."

"Hmm," Joey said. "I'm going to go, Audrey." With that, Joey left.

She held onto her book a little tighter.

XXX

The doorbell rang. Pacey walked from the couch to the door with a smile on his face.

"Always on time," he said as he opened the door. A very ticked off Joey stood on the other side.

Pacey moved out of the door way and Joey walked in. "Have a good day?" Pacey said sarcastically as he closed the door.

"Where were you last night?" Joey said crossing her arms and glaring at him.

"I told you I was working," Pacey replied facing her.

"And after work? What did you do?" she said with a sneer.

Pacey's eyes got a bit wider. "Um, I went to dinner with a friend of mine."

"Who was the friend?"

Pacey rolled his eyes. "What's with the interrogation?"

Joey shook her head a little. "I know you went out with Audrey."

"Joey…" Pacey said as he reached for her.

Joey moved away. "Why didn't you tell me, Pacey?" she said in a slight yell.

"This is why!" he said in the same tone. "I knew you would react this way so…"

"So what, Pacey? So you decided to go out to dinner with your ex- girlfriend and not tell me about it?"

"We just had dinner, Joey."

She huffed. "Are you sure?"

"Yes!" he said walking around. "Jo, it was late and we were both hungry so we just got a couple of burgers. We were only together 30 minutes tops. That's all that happened."

"Audrey said you were with her for an hour or so."

"She's lying! I swear it was less than a half hour."

Joey looked down to the floor. "Okay. I believe you, but why wouldn't you tell me?"

Pacey moved in again. "Jo…"

Joey put up her hands. "Don't, Pacey."

Pacey chuckled. "It's really not big of a deal."

Joey looked him in the eyes and chuckled herself. "Not that big of a deal? Okay, its not. Since its okay that you see Audrey then I guess it's fine that I see Frank."

Pacey's face turned hard. "That's not the same."

"Yes it is!"

"No its not! Frank still wants you."

"As opposed to Audrey who flirts with you every time she sees you!"

"I'm sorry. I've been trying to tell you this the whole time. I won't ever talk to Audrey again if you I want. I just don't want you to go out with Frank."

"I didn't want you to go out with Audrey. You knew that too, Pacey. I've told you, on numerous occasions, how uncomfortable she makes me feel and yet you jumped at the opportunity for you to go out and play. I'm going to go out with frank tonight, Pacey, and you can't stop me."

Joey had walked past him and left.

XXX

Frank played with the straw in his drink and stared at Joey with a smile. Joey, who had been looking at her food, finally noticed the staring.

"Do I have food on my face?" she said wiping her mouth.

Frank laughed. "No, I'm just really glad you wanted to come out with me tonight."

Joey smiled back. "I'm glad I came."

"This is the last time I get to see you."

Joey lifted an eyebrow. "Why? Did you quit Civilization?"

Frank scrunched up his face. "Uh, sort of. I'm moving back to LA tomorrow."

"Oh no. how come?"

"I don't know. I need a change I guess. I love Bradley and everything but I just don't have a reason to stay in Boston," with that, he looked at her.

Joey broke the eye contact. "I need to be getting back. Early day tomorrow."

Frank nodded. "Okay, let's get out of here."

The drive from the restaurant to the campus was a short one. Frank pulled over to the curb.

"Are you sure you don't want me to drive you to your dorm?" Frank asked.

Joey shook her head. "I'm not that far in from the entrance. I feel like walking anyway."

Frank nodded. "I guess I'll see ya…maybe."

Joey smiled. "I'm going to miss you, Frank."

Frank smiled. "One more thing…"

Joey looked at him. "Yeah?"

Before she could move, Frank placed his lips on hers and kissed her. The kiss was short and Joey just looked at him afterwards.

"I always wanted to know what it would be like to kiss you," Frank said in a soft tone.

Joey gave a small smirk. "Goodbye, Frank," she said before leaving the car.

Once Frank drive away, Joey headed away from the campus instead of into it.

XXX

Second time the doorbell rang that day. Pacey really didn't like that noise. Who he found on the other side surprised him. "Jo?"

Joey was looking straight at him. "Hey, Pace. Can we talk for a minute?"

"Sure, come on in," Pacey said letting her in.

"Thanks." Joey walked in and just locked her eyes with his.

Pacey didn't know what to say. Lucky for him, he didn't need to speak first.

"I'm sorry about today, Pacey. I over reacted about Audrey and I shouldn't have tried to get back at you by going out with Frank. It was wrong of me." She took a deep breath. "There's something you should know."

Pacey sat down on the arm of his couch. "Go ahead," was all he said.

Joey began pacing the floor. "See, Frank and I went out to dinner. We were talking and everything was going great. Then Frank tells me that he is going back to LA tomorrow. I ask him why and he said because he doesn't have a reason to stay in Boston. I felt uncomfortable so I told him that I needed to go back to my dorm. Well, Frank pulled up to the side of Worthington entrance and the next thing I know, he kissed me…"

Pacey put up a hand to stop her. "Wait, He kissed you?"

Joey stopped Pacing and looked at him. "Yeah, he did. It was really short and I left right away. Are you mad at me?"

Pacey took in a deep breath and shook his head. "No, I'm not mad at you."

Joey tilted her head. "You sure?"

Pacey smirked and opened up his arms so he could hold her. He gave Joey a smile when he was holding her. "I'm sure. I'm glad that you told me about it."

Joey smiled. "I love you so much."

"I love you more," he teased before kissing her.

Joey never wanted to stop kissing him but she had to. "Pace, I need to go."

Pacey whined. "Alright. Do you want me to drive you?"

"No, I want to walk."

"Jo…"

"I'll be fine, Sweetie."

Pacey walked with Joey to the door. "Call me when you get to your dorm, okay?"

"Okay, I promise." Joey kissed him again. "Love you, Pacey. Goodbye."

Pacey watched her walk down the street. He didn't like it when she walked by herself.

XXX

Joey was about to enter her dorm house when she heard it.

"Hello."

Joey turned around and looked at the person who spoke.

The dish water blonde hair.

The piercing green eyes.

That devilish smirk.

Joey shook her head in Disbelief.

"Dawson?"