Chapter 3: After the Past YearsCorrected

Summer was over. The leaves were changing vivid colors. The air was becoming fresher. Not only did it mean that autumn was in the air, it also meant that school was starting again.

Today was the first day of school at Capeside High. That also meant that today was the first day of senior year for Dawson, Joey, Jen, Jack, Andie, and the returning Pacey.

Looking back on previous years, every year there was a problem that affected the friends. During sophomore year, there was the Pacey-Joey-Dawson love triangle. Junior year, Joey was pregnant with Pacey's child, but she decided to stay with Dawson. What would happen this year?

However, something was different this year. The six friends were no longer friends. It was true that in the past, the friends had many fights, but they never had a fight that destroyed their friendships. Nonetheless, after last year, it seemed that the chance that everyone becoming friends was slim.

Dawson, who was walking down the hall, was looking at his class schedule for the year. For the first semester he had English 12, Calculus, Art & Music appreciation, Physics, Study Hall, Technology, and of course Film Lab. This year Dawson was trying to focus his dedication to film. It was not a sure thing, but he had decided that film was his passion now.

Since Dawson was so focus on his own individual thoughts, he had accidentally bumped into someone.

"Oh, I'm…" Dawson had looked up, "sorry." Dawson had realized that he ran into Joey. The girl he decided to avoid for the rest of the year.

"Dawson…" Joey said hesitant.

"Joey." Dawson said.

"Sorry." Joey apologized.

"It's okay... I ran into you." Dawson compromised.

After that, they did not know what to say to each other. Things between them would not be the same. They could not be friends again. Standing next to someone you had so much personal history felt awkward for the both of them.

"Well I got to go." Joey insisted.

"Yea, same here." Dawson said.

Furthermore, that awkward moment between them was over. Both Joey and Dawson had forgotten about it. The last thing they wanted this year was drama. The only way for them to have an uncomplicated year was if they ignore one another.

Grams parked in front of the school. She was dropping off her Jennifer for her first day of school.

"Now you have a great first day." Grams said.

"You know I think I have a slight temperature." Jen lied.

"Jennifer, I am not going to have you miss any school days over nonsense, especially on your first day of school." Grams persisted.

"I really don't want to go. Senior year is going suck ass." Jen said.

"Now Jennifer, you know I don't appreciate that kind of language… Now I am sure this year is gong to fine." Grams declared.

"You don't understand. I'm supposed to have many memories during my senior year. The only way you can have a memorable year is to have friends. And after last year, I don't think my friends are my friends anymore." Jen elaborated.

"Well Jennifer, sitting in the car won't help solve your problems… Who knows, maybe you meet new friends this year. And maybe you'll meet a guy." Grams motivated.

"Please Grams, my friendships were horrific. The last thing I need right now is have another failed relationship." Jennifer said.

"You never know." Grams reminded.

"Bye Grams." Jen grabbed her school stuff and headed out.

"Have a nice day dear." Grams encouraged.

Jen was walking inside. She could not believe that this was her last year at Capeside High. This is where she started her new life. This is how she became the genuine Jen Linley. She wondered what would happen to her next year. However, most importantly, she wondered what would happen to her this year.

Jen looked at her class schedule. She had English first hour with Mrs. Rediker. Who was she suppose to talk to in that class? Who was she suppose to talk to in any of her classes? She didn't have any friends to talk to. Jen just wanted to leave and never come back to school.

"This is just great." Jen said to herself.

Just as Jen was heading to class, she looked up and what she had just seen was remarkable. Jen had seen Pacey talking to the guidance counselor…

That is impossible. Pacey should be in New York starting his new school. Why was he back here in Capeside?