Author's Note: Ok I know that I totally sprung the whole ''Reporter Pacey'' thing on you but I wanted to give this story a different twist then what First Daughter had. This chapter will explain how Pacey got his job and everything you didn't see while up to when Joey finds out.

Pacey Witter walked the streets of California looking for a job. He needed money since he was going to be living here and he had to buy food and clothes and books because he doubted his dad would. He was walking past a building when a Help Wanted sign got his attention. It read: We are hiring reporters for our magazine and if you are interested come on in. Pay is 8 bucks an hour and 200 bucks per story. Pacey couldn't believe his luck. He quickly stepped into the building and was given in interview with the boss.

''Well Mr. Witter, you have no experience in the journalist business. Why should I hire you?'' asked Mr. Hawkins, the owner of the magazine.

''Well I can learn quickly and I really need the money sir. I'm going to be starting school at California State College.'' Pacey said.

Mr. Hawkins looked at him quickly. ''You're going to California State College?''

Pacey nodded,

''Then maybe there is something you can do. The presidents daughter is going to start college there and I want a story on her. Become her friend and have her share everything with you. Good luck.'' Mr. Hawkins said shaking Pacey's hand.

Pacey couldn't believe he got a job. He stopped at a pizza place to pick up food. He decided he wouldn't tell Dawson about his new found pay since he didn't want the president's daughter to find out his intentions. He arrived at his dorm and was headed to his room when suddenly someone bumped into him. His pizza, him and the person all fell to the ground. He got up quickly and held his hand out for the girl he knocked into surprised to see it was the very girl he had to get to know. He'd play it cool and not treat her like royalty so he wouldn't seem desperate for her to like him. He helped her up.

''I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going. I was just trying to get this food to my roommate before it got cold.'' he said pointing to the pizza box on the ground.

''It's alright. I'm Joey Potter'' she said holding out her hand.

He took it saying ''I'm Pacey Witter.''

He bent down to pick up the box.

''So you're the famous Pacey Witter.'' she said.

Pacey looked at her and raised an eyebrow.

''You've heard of me.'' he asked.

''Yeah I'm Jen's roommate and they said that you and Dawson grew up together.''

''Oh right yeah we did. So you're Jen's roommate, does that mean you will be around us a lot?'' he asked her.

''I guess.'' Joey said.

''Good hope to see you around Potter.'' Pacey said heading to the door.

''You too Witter.'' Joey said as she heading for the steps.

That night Pacey lay in his bed thinking. Joey Potter was his friends Jen Lindley's roommate meaning that she would be hanging around them a lot. He could find out info and not have to worry about being suspicious.

A couple days later Pacey overheard Dawson and Jen talking. They were going to meet up at the water slide party and Jen was bringing Joey. Pacey decided to head over there. While he was walking across the end, a slider bumped into the hay barrel that he was next to and sent him falling into the water. He looked up to see Joey sitting up.

''Sorry about that. I'm Joey remember me?'' she asked.

''Of course I do Potter.'' he said standing up and offering her his hand.

She took it and said. ''Race you to the top?'' before running up the stairs to the top, Pacey right behind her.

When they reached the top Joey slid down first closely followed by Pacey. When he reached the bottom, he accidentally rolled on top of her. They were inches apart and if Joey lifted her head even a little they would have kissed. A flash went off in the background but neither noticed. Pacey finally got up and helped Joey up. She smiled shyly at him and they raced back up the stairs.

The next day, Pacey's boss called his cellphone.

''Yo Witter, guess what. You made the paper.''

Pacey quickly checked the paper and saw the picture of him and Joey close to kissing.

''How did you get this?''

''Our competion's ace photographer, Drue Valentine, was checking out the party and he snapped the picture when you weren't looking. By the look of it, it's going pretty well with the girl?''

''No sir that was a misunderstanding, I still don't know anything about her but I'm working on it. Don't worry sir.''

''I won't but don't give me any reason to. Bye.''

Pacey hung up the phone and headed out into the hallway to class. He bumped into Joey. She saw he had the newspaper in his hand.

''Pacey I'm so sorry about that.'' Joey said. Pacey smiled at her.

''It's ok. In all honesty it's very exciting to be in the press.''

Joey smiled and headed to class. ''Hey Dylan, Bock, what's up guys?'' Pacey said to her agents holding his hand up for a high five. Both guards just looked at him and followed Joey out. Pacey headed his own way.

The afternoon Pacey was sitting at his computer researching Joey Potter when there was a knock on his door. He went to answer it and saw Joey rush into his room.

''Come on in.'' Pacey said closing the door behind him.

''Sorry it's just the press is out there and I needed somewhere to hide.'' she said walking to the window and looking out.

''It's ok.''

They both looked out the window and saw a dozen photographers waiting for Joey to come out.

''I've got an idea. Here put this on.'' he said handing her a hoody and a hat. She quickly put them on and he motioned her to follow him. They left the room and Pacey shouted into his room

''Hey you can stay as long as you need to Joey.''

He nodded to her and they left the dorm walking right past the paparazzi.

They stopped for food and as they ate Pacey asked Joey

''How does the food taste?''

''Like freedom.'' Joey replied. ''So tell me about you Pacey.''

''Well I'm from Capeside Mass. My dad's a sheriff. I have three sisters and a brother and I don't smoke.'' He told her.

''Interesting.'' Joey told him.

''What about you Potter?'' he asked.

''Well I'm from Washington D.C. My dad's the president. I have an older sister who owns a restaurant near the White House and I'm tired of always being followed.''

''Cool.'' Pacey said.

Joey smirked. "I'm glad my life seems so interesting to you."

"So, what are you studying here?" Pacey asked. "Like, what career lives in the future of the President's daughter?"

"I'd love to write a book."

"Titled, "My Life as the President's Daughter?" Pacey asked, grinning.

She grinned back. "Maybe. Can I used the title?"

"As long as I get proper credit. And five percent of the fee."

Joey laughed and rolled her eyes. "Sure thing. I owe you...for rescuing me today."

"Just doing my patriotic duty."

"How many American references are you going to make today?"

He thought for a moment, before shrugging. "I don't really know."

They looked at each other, before laughing. He felt slightly guilty, talking to her, gaining her trust. All for information. He needed the money, but looking into her bright brown eyes as her laughter rang out, he couldn't help but think: she's very pretty.

After they were done eating, they were walking down the street when a photographer spotted Joey. The two of them ran to avoid the paparazzi and ducked for shelter in a theater. They made their way down to the seats and sat down. Jey took off the hat and looked around smiling.

''Your face.'' Pacey said. Joey quickly reached up to wipe her face.

''No you're good I mean you look like you're experiencing everything for the first time.'' he said.

Joey smiled at him and replied ''I am.''

Pacey called over the guy who was selling popcorn and put it between their seats. He looked over at her and saw how engrossed she was in the movie. She looks really beautiful. Pacey thought. Snap out of it Witter. She's part of the job! But he still couldn't stop thinking of how much fun he had had today.

The next day Pacey returned to his room to see a message on his white board telling him to be at the bonfire. With a smile he knew he would surprise Joey with his position on the football team. Later that evening when his name was called he rushed up to the stage and locked eyes with Joey. He winked and she blushed. After the football team was announced Jack and Pacey made their way over to where Jen, Joey, Andie, and Dawson were waiting.

''How come you didn't say you were on the football team?'' asked Joey as the rest went to find food.

''I thought it would be more fun this way.'' Pacey said smiling at her. Joey smiled back and the two headed over to where the food was.

The next day Pacey was sitting in his room reading what should be his article but he had nothing written done. Thinking it was time for a change he headed over to Joey's room and invited her to go for a walk with him. He brought her to the lake by campus. They sat down on the banks of the river.

''Back in Capeside, we lived on a creek and when I was little when ever I was upset or I just needed to get out of my house I went to a swimming hole Dawson and I found and just sat. The water always calms me.'' Pacey said, breaking the silence.

''Why did you need to get out of your house?'' she asked him. ''My dad and I didn't get along at all. I was the black sheep of the Witter family, the screw-up, the loser. He always found ways to remind me of that. That's one of the reasons that I came to college here. I had to get far away from him. My brother Doug is my dad's favorite because he's a deputy, a chip off the old block. You're lucky that your father cares about you enough to send a secret service where ever you go. My dad always hoped I'd just leave.'' he said.

Joey placed her hand on top of his and, when he looked at her, smiled at him. ''Well my dad's a little too protective. Your dad's wrong you know. You're not a screw-up or a loser. In fact you're the coolest person I ever met. See when ever I'm around people, they always treat me like royalty. They let me win in games or agree with everything I say but not you. You're different. I love that you always argue with me and I love that you call me Potter and I love that I can just be myself, just Joey, when ever I'm around you. If you ask me, you're father's the screw-up because he screwed up his chance to know you.'' Joey said.

They sat there talking about everything for a while until Pacey remembered at there was a carnival in town and they headed that way. Pacey was so touched by her words and felt a little guilty, she was his subject after all. That doesn't mean we can't be friends he thought and felt a little better but not entirely.

At the carnival, Pacey and Joey walked around to find a good game to play. They ended up at the water squirt game and Pacey won.

''How do you do that?'' she asked.

''I'll show you. Can she have another go. Just her.'' he told the person running at.

Pacey stood up behind Joey and put her hands on the gun.

''What's this?'' he asked indicating the charm bracelet on her wrist.

''Oh it's a charm for every continent, country and campaign my father had ever won. It's from all our travels together.'' she said.

''That's pretty cool.'' he said as the game started.

He helped her win a giant monkey stuffed animal. They walked around for a little bit and Pacey bought Joey cotton candy. He then stopped at a coin crank machine and made a coin. He handed it to Joey and said ''For your bracelet.''

She smiled and thanked him.

After they were done at the carnival, Pacey walked Joey to her dorm.

''I had a fun time Pace. Thanks.'' she said.

''You're welcome. I had fun too. Well goodnight.'' he said, stepping a little closer to her.

''Yeah goodnight.'' she said stepping closer to him so that their lips were almost touching.

''Goodnight Potter.'' he whispered before lowering his head and kissing her lightly on the lips. He started to pull back but she wrapped her arms around his neck to kiss him again, a little harder this time. They pulled apart slowly not wanting the moment to end.

''Goodnight Pace.'' said Joey as she walked backwards to her dorm room. She reached the door and opened it, but before she could go in Pacey walked over to her and kissed her once more, this time a little more passionately, before bidding her goodnight and walking to the stairs.

He went into his room and sat down on his chair. He just kissed the very girl he was supposed to be writing about. He couldn't have these feelings for her.

Could he?

A couple days later there was a knock on Pacey and Dawson's door. It was a secret service agent. They followed him to where Joey was waiting for them all to take them to the White House for a special ball. Dawson, Jack, and him all played games while the girls got makeovers. Once they landed the boys got fitted for tucks and the girls got dresses to wear. Once they arrived at the party Dawson offered his arm to Andie, Jack offered his arm to Jen, and Pacey offered his arm to Joey. She smiled at him and they all walked inside.

At the ball Joey brought all her friends over to meet her mom and dad. ''Mom, dad, this is Dawson Leery, Andie Mcphee, Jack Mcphee, my roommate Jen Lindley, and my date Pacey Witter.''

Hands were shook and pleasantries were exchanged. As everyone headed to their seats, Joey took Pacey's hand and led him to the dance floor.

''What are you doing Potter?'' he asked as she put his left hand on her waist and took his right hand in hers.

''I'm dancing with you.'' she said as she put her left hand on is shoulder.

''But no on else is.'' he said as they began to dance. ''I don't care. Call in the National Guard, but nothing is stopping me from dancing with you. Tonight I'm making my own intinerary and it feels great."

"Being rebellious? I'm shocked."

She smiled. "What can I say? You're a bad influence."

He grinned. "If my bad influence causes you to dance with me, I think I'll stick to it."

People were watching them but neither noticed since their eyes never left each others.

That night Pacey was sitting at the desk in his room typing at the computer when his cell phone rang.

''Hello?''

''Yeah I've got it but I'm starting to have second thoughts

''Yes I know it's my job.''

''Fine I'll send it to you tomorrow. Bye.''

He hung up the phone and glanced at his computer screen before shutting it down and heading to bed.

He couldn't sleep, memories of all the times he'd spent with Joey running through his head. She was more than the President's daughter, she was a person. A beautiful, funny, amazing person. He groaned, why couldn't this be easier?

The next day at school Pacey felt horrible. Joey believed they were really friends and Pacey was just using her. He had to find her to explain to her what happened. He went to her room to find her and Jen told him she had gone to his room to find him. He headed downstairs and into his room.

''Hey Jo.. What's wrong?'' he asked.

''You used me for your stupid article. Here I thought you actually liked me and you were using me!'' she shouted at him, tears streaming down her face.

''Joey let me explain.'' he said. ''Don't bother. Just leave me alone Pacey!'' she yelled at him running out the room.

Pacey felt horrible. Joey was right he had used her and now she hates him. But she was right about one thing: he didn't like her.

He was head-over-heels in love with her.

He knew he had to fix this.

But how?