A/N Hidely ho neighbourino's! I should let you all know that after this update you might have to wait a while for the next one, as I am going back to work on Monday and I am moving house soon. But I will try to keep up with the fic. The song in this chapter is by Deepest Blue called 'Give it away'. Thanks for all the reviews once again and I hope you like this chapter.

Let Love be Your Energy.

Joey stood in front of the mirror in her hotel room. She could hear the blast of the shower in the bathroom, where Dawson had been getting ready for the last 30 minutes. They had barely spoken all day, except for polite and pointless questions regarding breakfast and the taxi fare. She had run into the shower the minute she got in, wanting a few minutes to herself. The cold shower she had didn't change the images floating around her now confused mind. Remembering Charlie all those years ago, how much fun they had had in their 24 hours affair. And then equally potent images of Dawson flew by, how good it felt to be with him and how much she had wanted him.

Her head snapped back to reality. She had pulled on her smartest outfit for their night out in the big city, although when she was in Italy she didn't get the chance to go anywhere as exciting as New York at night. She had chosen a short purple dress with spaghetti straps, the hem getting longer on the one side until it touched her knee. It was a gorgeous chiffon material that clung to her body. She had pulled sections of her hair up, leaving the majority of it tumbling down her back. She looked at herself in the mirror, unsure if she was a little overdressed for drinks and dancing.

'Wow,' a voice said behind her.

She turned around and saw Dawson drinking her in. 'You look amazing,'

Joey blushed and smiled, he was dressed in casual pants and a nice blue shirt. Blue was always the best colour on him.

'You don't look too bad yourself. You don't think we are over dressed do you?' Joey said, trying to do the clasp of her necklace.

'Here let me help you with that,' Dawson said, moving forward. Joey gathered her hair up and watched as Dawson concentrated on securing the delicate necklace. 'There we go, are you ready?'

'Just shoes and shawl and am I all set.' Joey said, sitting down on a chair to slip on her kitten heals. 'Can you pass me that shawl please?' she asked, standing up and getting used to wearing heals something she hadn't needed to do for a while.

Dawson picked up the delicate wool shawl, noting the intricate beading and embroidery on it. He passed it too her, along with her evening bag. 'All ready?'

'As I am ever going to be,' she said, following him to the door. She really hoped she would be ready for this.

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'Charlie, let me get ready, they are going to be here in a minute.' Jen protested, getting exasperated by his constant attention.

'I haven't seen my girlfriend in months, is it a crime to want to enjoy her in all her natural glory?' Charlie said, sitting on the corner of the bed, clutching the top that Jen had intended to wear that evening.

'I think you've seen me naked enough over the years to let me get dressed, just this once.' Jen snapped, grabbing for the top but Charlie was too quick.

'Yes but I like to have a refresher course once in a while,' Charlie drawled, moving closer to Jen and kissing her hungrily.

'Ah, thank you,' she said, pulling away from the kiss and snatching the top away from him.

'You play dirty Lindley, I like that in a woman.' He said, laughing to himself as he returned to his seat.

Jen continued to get dressed, looking at the tight trouser and sparkly top combo she had picked out critically.

'So, when did Joey come back then?' Charlie asked, as nonchalantly as he could manage.

'A few days ago. She's been at University in Italy. Why?' Jen asked. She had noted his reaction to her earlier that day and was concerned. Not that she cared anymore, but she felt like he at least owed it to her to be honest. Although she hadn't really been with him.

'I was just wondering. When people disappear from your life that quickly you like to know it wasn't you...was it me?' Charlie asked, pulling his shoes on.

'Who knows?' Jen said, not wanting to get drawn into this.

'I thought you would, being her friend and all. Or have we returned to being mortal enemies again?' Charlie said, standing up and moving behind Jen.

'No, we just don't talk about it,' Jen lied. She didn't want to give Charlie the satisfaction of knowing that Joey left partly because of her.

'Okay.' He said, pushing Jen's loose hair aside and kissing her neck. Jen closed her eyes. She wanted to hate him; she wanted to hate him so much. But when they were together she felt better, even if it was only for a few moments.

'We need to get ready,' she said, pulling herself out of the lust filled haze that filled the room. And that's all it was between her and Charlie. Lust, sometimes disguised as love.

'Well I'm done princess. Wanna drink?' he said, reluctantly pulling away and going to the door.

'No thanks, still recovering from last night,' she lied. She actually really needed a drink. She just wanted him out of her room.

'Okay. Don't be too long,' he said, a smile plastered across her face. She returned that smile until the door shut, then it faded. She took another look at herself in the mirror, her hair falling across her face, her signature ringlets coated in a light glitter spray that Audrey had bought her. Her top shimmered with the same sparkly effect and her tight black trousers were slung low. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. This evening was going to be a long one.

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'So how's the tour going Charlie?' Audrey asked, leaning across Pacey to reach her drink at the bar. Pacey was used to this by now, Audrey turned into a giggling little girl whenever Charlie was around.

'Good, we are getting notice in the music press now and I think things are going well with the search for a record contract. This time next year, we'll be superstars.' He said, downing his drink.

'Correct if I am wrong Bon Jovi, but didn't you say that last year?' Pacey said, taking a swig from the potent drink he was indulging in.

'Yeah...well it will be this year, mark my words.' Charlie said, mostly into his drink. He turned around and glanced over the club. It was a dive really, playing pop dance music. Not really his thing but he had agreed to go along, mostly so he could be near Jen.

The three of them returned to the booth that the others were squashed into. Joey and Jen were talking animatedly about the music the club was playing, while Jack and Dawson looked on in amusement.

The music suddenly changed and Jack's face lit up.

'This is my favourite song, come with me young ladies to dance!' he stood up and held his hand out to the three women.

'Count me out, you dance too well. It makes me look bad,' Audrey said, wrapping her arm around Pacey.

'Jen?' he said hopefully.

'Only if Joey joins in,' she said, tugging Joey's arm out of the booth.

'Alright, no need for physical violence.' Joey said, standing up and taking both Jack and Jen's hand. 'Wish me luck,' she threw back before being dragged onto the dance floor.

'So, it must be weird having her back,' Charlie asked, wanting to find out more information.

'Kind of. But in a way, it's like she never left,' Audrey said, looking over at Dawson who was watching the dance floor intensely.

'Yeah, except she's comeback a total knockout,' Charlie said, joining in Dawson's longing gaze.

'I'll let you know that she has always been a knockout and if you don't tread carefully you're going to get beaten up by a certain blond girlfriend of yours,' Pacey said, clenching his fists under the table.

'Wow Witter, I was just passing a comment. What do you think Dawson? Joey's a babe right?' Charlie said, unaware of the evil looks he was getting from Pacey.

'Yeah...' Dawson said, too distracted by Joey on the dance floor.

'You should go join them, Joey looks a little left out,' Audrey commented, looking over and seeing Jen and Jack dancing with one another.

'I'll go and help her out,' Charlie said, getting to his feet. But before he had the chance Dawson had up and gone to the dance floor, just as the music changed.

I never return to love somebody
Now all that I need is all I see in you
And only you
And if you get lost I'll always find you
You're all that I need your heart will keep you true
My only you

He walked through the crowds of people dancing to the new song and suddenly saw her, looking slightly uncomfortable with all the attention she was getting from some of the other men on the dance floor.

'Can I have this dance?' Dawson said as he approached. Joey's face lit up with recognition and relief.

'Of course you can,' she said, moving closer to him, draping her arms casually around his neck as they moved to the music.

You make me fall and I can't sleep
You want it all but it's too deep
And I can't give it away
I just can't give it away


They were close to each other, Dawson intoxicated by the music and the closeness of her. She had closed her eyes getting lost in the music, feeling safe for the first time that night.


When you slowly close your eyes
We play the moment in your life
Just give it away
Just give it away
When you slowly close your eyes
We play the moment in your life
Just give it away
Just give it away

As the pace of the music changed, so did their movements, becoming more energetic and fluid but always together. Joey's arms had moved from around his neck to around his waist, pulling him closer to her as she moved to the music. Dawson mirrored her movement, feeling the softness of the fabric of her dress and wishing it was her skin.


Don't ever forget to tell somebody
The feelings inside to make your dreams come true
I dream of you
To feel so alive and want somebody
It's not make believe my world would be for you
And only you

For a brief second their eyes met, passion coursing thru both of their bodies. Joey shivered, despite the fact it was boiling hot in the club. Dawson instinctively moved his arms across her shoulders, running his warm hands up her bare arms.


You make me fall and I can't sleep

You want it all but it's too deep
And I can't give it away
I just can't give it away

She shuddered at his touch, unable to stop herself. He in turn felt the shivers. He couldn't deny them, as much as he was trying to tell himself too. Their eyes met again, both of them holding the gaze this time, the intensity of their stares powering their dance moves.


When you slowly close your eyes
We play the moment in your life
Breathe in and give it away
Breathe out and give it away
When you slowly close your eyes
We play the moment in your life
Breathe in and give it away
Breathe out and give it away

The music ended and they found themselves in each other's arms, Joey holding onto Dawson's waist tightly. Dawson reached over and touched her face lightly, brushing away a loose strand of hair but never breaking eye contact. He pulled her close and planted a delicate kiss on her nose, hugging her tightly. Joey pulled away slightly and titled her chin upwards, wanting him to kiss her.

'Come on John Travolta, my turn now,' Jen's voice cut though the atmosphere and Dawson felt himself being pulled away towards the others who were now all dancing. Dawson sighed an apologetic sigh towards Joey who was left standing alone.

'Hey, want to dance or get a drink?' Charlie said, grabbing Joey's arm. She was taken a back by his sudden appearance, disappointed that Dawson had been taken away. She nodded towards the bar and Charlie's hand moved down her arm to her hand, grabbing it tightly before making his way to the bar. She turned around to see Dawson dancing with Jen and Audrey, clearly preoccupied.

'So, how have you been,' Charlie said, taking a sip of the drink he had just bought for himself and Joey.

'Okay, I missed it here but Italy was amazing,' Joey said, repeating a phrase she had said multiple times over the last week.

'I bet. Missed anyone in particular?' he said, a cheeky grin crossing his face.

Joey caught sight of him and smiled. 'Yes actually. My sister. I missed her a lot,' she said, laughing.

'Geez, what's a guy got to do to get missed around here?' Charlie said, taking Joey's hand and leading her back to the booth.

'Charlie, I can't say I missed you when we only spent 24 hours together!' Joey said, sliding into the booth first.

'Yeah, but the things we did in those 24 hours should have been enough to jog anyone's memory.' Charlie said, sliding next to her.

Joey blushed at the memory and looked down at the table. 'Yes, well I certainly remember that,'

Charlie chuckled to himself 'Well, just so you know, it was the best one night stand I ever had,'

Joey saw his face and felt the heat from him. He was gorgeous, as much as he was back then. 'Me too,' she said in a quiet little voice.

'I would go as far to say it was the best...you know,' Charlie said, embarrassment over taking what he was really trying to say.

Joey gulped loudly. 'Really? Don't let Jen hear you say that,' she said quickly, downing the rest of her drink.

'Well, you know, Jen had a life before me. I think I can say those kind of things.' Charlie said, looking over to the dance floor where Jen was now dancing closely with Pacey.

Joey wondered if he knew about Dawson, about the passionate night he and Jen had shared. She thought it was safe to assume that he didn't. 'Well thank you for the complement,' Joey finally responded, noticing that Audrey and Dawson were making their way over to the booth.

Charlie moved closer and whispered in her ear 'No, thank you Joey,' his voice was low and gravely and set off warning alarms in Joey's head. This is how it all started last time, the sound of his voice in her ear as he whispered to her in that crowed Boston bar all those years ago. The alcohol swimming around her system, the vulnerability she felt that night, it all came back to her and it made her panic.

'Hey, is this a private conversation or can anyone join in.' Audrey said, throwing herself into the other side of the booth so Joey was now stuck in the middle. She caught Dawson's eye who was watching her intently, the same look of desire in his eyes from earlier.

'No conversation is closed to you, gorgeous Audrey,' Charlie said, taking Audrey's hand and kissing it.

'Excuse me, can I just...' Joey said, getting to her feet to move out of the booth.

'Sure,' Charlie said, getting out of the booth and letting Joey slide out. She walked over to the toilets quickly, knocking someone slightly as she went.

'I better go check she's okay,' Audrey said, motioning to Dawson that he should move. Dawson quickly slid out of the booth and took Audrey's hand, helping her to her feet. Audrey walked off into the crowd of people, Dawson watching her closely.

'Hey, where are they going?' Jack said, coming up behind Dawson and slapping him on the back. Jack was flushed with dancing; sweat was rolling down his face.

'You know women; they have to go in pair's.' Charlie cut in, getting up and moving towards the bar.

Jack waited until Charlie was gone and the turned to Dawson. 'What's going on? I saw what happened on the dance floor.'

Dawson exhaled deeply 'I have no idea anymore. It's like we're teasing each other.' he said, leaning against the edge of the table.

'Man, that was more than teasing. That was practically foreplay.' Jack said bluntly.

Dawson laughed. 'I know, god I know. It's just...she says she can't trust me yet. I have no idea what to do to get that trust back,'

'Don't make a move.' Jack said quickly.

'Huh?'

'Take your time, show her you are there and that you still want to be with her but don't rush her into it. Oh, and don't sleep with other women,' Jack smiled and took a long swig out of his bottle of water.

'Thanks man,' Dawson said, patting Jack's wet back and looking over to the toilet door.

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'So what are you going to do bunny?' Audrey asked Joey, watching touch up her lipstick in the ladies room mirror. Joey had just told her everything that had happened.

'I don't know. I mean, I know what I want to do...but I also know what a bad idea it is,'

'Is that with the rock star or the director?' Audrey asked. Joey quickly hit her arm.

'The director. God, always the director' Joey said, inspecting the state of her hair.

'Just do it, that's what I say. You're both red hot for one another. I don't see why you don't exploit it,' Audrey took a seat on the counter.

'I just...I know in my heart I can trust him, I really do. But...'

'Jen?' Audrey finished.

'It's silly, I shouldn't be jealous. But I don't know it won't happen. I know I wasn't with him when he slept with her but I still got hurt.'

'Joey, Dawson has done nothing but chew himself out about this for the last 5 years. I don't think he would ever be that stupid again,' Audrey reassured her.

'I know...maybe I should stop over thinking this. The terminal disease of Capeside huh?' Joey said.

Audrey rolled her eyes 'Believe me, if I hear one more drawn out conversation about something between you guys I am going to scream!'

'Thanks Audrey,' Joey hugged her tightly.

'Ahh bunny, that's okay. I missed this, you know? Me giving you sexual advice and you more than likely ignoring it,' Audrey said into her shoulder.

'I promised, I won't ignore you this time,' Joey said, picking her bag up and heading for the door.

'At last, the woman listens,' Audrey said, following her out of the door.