AN- Ok I hope that last chapter was helpful. This is going to start right after Joey ran crying into her room. This is also the last chapter and I just want to thank everyone for all the great reviews I got. Hope you enjoy!

Joey couldn't believe it. Finally a guy showed some interest in her and it was only for a job. The worst part of it all was that she was in love with him. Jen entered the room saw Joey.

''What's wrong Jo?'' she asked hurrying over to the her bed to see what was wrong.

''Pacey used me. He was working for a magizine and he had to do an article on me. He never had any feelings for me. It was all work.'' Joey cried.

Jen knew Pacey better then this. She couldn't believe that he had used Joey but she did know that he couldn't hide what he felt for her. ''I think you're wrong. Pacey does have feelings for you Joey. Maybe he did the article in the beginning but I don't doubt that he felt something too.''

''How do I find out?'' Joey asked sitting up and wiping her eyes.

''What else? You make him jealous.'' Jen said.

Joey thought for a moment, then she smirked. ''I know just the person''

The next night Joey was waiting for her date to pick him up. His name was Eddie Dolling and he was in her writing class. Jen had made sure to tell Jack, who she knew would tell Andie, who could never keep a secret from Dawson, who would let it slip to Pacey. There was a knock on the door and Joey checked herself in the mirror before answering.

''Wow, you look nice.'' Eddie said as she walked out into the hallway and closed the door.

''Thanks. Shall we go?''

They left the dorms and Eddie took her to a nice Italian resturanut to eat. They sat down and looked over the menus. When the waiter arrived to take their order, Joey looked up for the first time and saw Pacey sitting at a table with a girl. She felt a stab of pain shoot through her heart as they smilied and laughed at one another.

''Eddie I was thinking. While we wait for our food why not dance to pass the time.''

He eagerly agreed and they started to dance floor, which was right in front of Pacey's table. As they began to dance she could feel his eyes of her but she tried to ignore it. Pretty soon she heard the scrapping of a chair and a voice said. ''May I cut in?''

Joey and Eddie looked up to see Pacey standing in front of them.

''Um sure I guess.'' Eddie said leaving Joey on the dance floor and heading back to their table.

She was about to follow but Pacey stopped her. ''Dance with me.'' he said and she reluctently gave in.

''So who's the guy?'' asked Pacey as they danced.

''Oh he is someone I know from a class. Who's the girl?'' Joey asked.

Pacey dipped her before answering. ''My sister Gretchen. She was in town for a few days and insisted we have dinner. I just didn't know you would be here.''

''Yeah right. Dawson told you.'' Joey said.

''Nope, in face I haven't been home all day. I've spent it with my sister. Did you want me to know?'' asked Pacey.

The song ended and Joey headed back to her table but Pacey stopped in front of her.

''You never answered my question. Did you want me to know?'' he asked.

''What does it matter. You only care about your job.'' she said before walking back to her table.

The next night her and Eddie went to a special bar that sold drinks to underage kids. Joey got wasted and got up on stage and started dancing. Dawson had convinced Pacey to come with him to this place and when he saw Eddie reach up and slap Joey's butt, he lost it. He ran over to Eddie and punched him and then grabbed

Joey from the stage, hoisted her over his shoulder and left. They began walking down the street when Pacey finally spoke.

''Why are you doing this Jo? It isn't you.'' Joey laughed and began slapping his back.

''Oh this is me Pacey. Me without you.''

Once Pacey arrived at her dorm, Joey had passed out. He carried her into her room and put her to bed. He glanced down at her face, so peaceful looking during sleep. Before he could stop himself, he was leaning down and kissing Joey on the forehead. He turned to go but was stopped by her voice.

''Whatt was that?'' she asked groggily.

''That was me saying goodnight.'' Pacey replied.

''Cut the crap ok! I want to know right now why did you do it? Why did you become my friend for this job. Why did you use me for money. Why did you kiss me if it was just an assignment.''

''I needed this job to be able to live out here Joey. I never wanted you to get hurt. I'm sorry.''

He turned to go but she stopped him again.

''Why are you doing this? Why are you fighting these feeling? I know you have them Pacey. I can tell by the way you look at me. Why are you denying them?'' she asked.

''Isn't it obvious! I work for a living. I come from a family that treats me like crap. You're the President's daughter. What could I possibly give you?'' he asked her.

''What if I was just like everybody else. I told you that you're the only person who ever treated me like everyone else. Why does it suddenly matter to you that I'm the President's daughter?'' she asked quietly.

''Because that's the way it is. We can't change it'' Pacey replied before leaving the room.

Joey silently began to cry.

The next morning the phone in Joey's room rang off the hook. Jen finally answered it and from the look on her face, Joey could tell it wasn't a delightful phone call. Jen held it out for her and she took it.

''Hello?''

''Joey have you seen this mornings paper?''

Joey looked over at Jen who was holding the paper in her hands. On the front she saw herself doing the table dance.

''It was just one bad night Liz. A very bad night.''

''Forget the dancing. Who's the boyfriend?''

Joey looked at the paper again and saw her and Pacey running down the street from the paparazzi.

''Can I talk to my dad?''

''He doesn't want to talk to you. He is very disapointed.'' She hung up the phone.

Joey put the phone down close to tears.

That afternoon Joey was going to take a run. She passed through the TV room and stopped when she heard her name.

''As anyone who saw this mornings paper, you can tell the Joey Potter does not agree with college. Her relationship with reporter Pacey Witter has many people talking as well.''

Joey shook her head the exited the building. On her run she couldn't stop thinking about everything that had happened since she's been here. Being in the paper twice. Getting drunk. Meeting Pacey. Falling for Pacey. Getting hurt by Pacey. Finally she couldn't take it anymore. She stopped running and broke down crying while her two secret service agents sadly looked on.

Joey entered her room surprised to find her mother sitting there wating.

''What are you doing here?'' asked Joey.

Her mom looked up and was about to answer when she saw Joey tear stained face. ''Whats wrong sweetie?'' Her mother hugged her tightly.

''Everything mom. I just need to get away from here. I've embarrassed you and dad enough. I just want to leave!''

Her mother consented and left her to get her things. As Joey packed a bag, Jen came in the room.

''You're leaving?'' she asked. J

oey nodded. ''I've got to. Being here is too painful for me.'' Joey finished her packing and hugged Jen goodbye.

''Thanks for everything Jen. You'll always be welcomed at the White House.'' Joey said. "Can you say bye to everyone for me?"

Jen nodded. "Of course. I hope we can still be friends."

Joey smiled. "Dur. Always."

She left the room and walked to the car. She got in and they drove away from the college, from her friends. and from her heart.

While Mike worked the campaign trial Joey and Lily stood by his side as always. Things at the White House, however, were quite different. On her first night back, Joey went to the kitchen for cake but her father never came up. On the night of another debate, Mike looked over and saw Joey playing with an oval coin that was added to her charm bracelet. He walked over to her.

''You're not happy I know that but I really need you to be a grown up now ok? There is a lot at stake.''

Joey looked at up him ''If you want me to be grown up, then have to allow it. I know there is a lot at stake dad. I have stood behind you my whole life you know that. I'm tired of always having to be perfect for your image. I didn't choose this life, you did and I have to pay the consequences!''

She left him standing there and went to take her place on stage. Her mother came over and saw the look on his face.

''What did she say?'' she asked.

''That she didn't choose this life and she has to pay the consequences. Where did she get that coin for her braclet?'' he asked as they were called to stage.

Lily sighed. "I didn't grasp much, but I'm pretty sure it's from a boy."

Mike groaned. "Of course."

Joey sat in bed reading when there was a knock on her door. He father entered the room and held up a piece of cake.

''Thought you might be hungry.''

She smilied at him and moved to make room for him on the bed. They ate the cake in silence for a few minutes.

''Where did that coin come from?'' he asked pointing to her charm bracelet.

''Me and a friend were at the carnivil and he made it for me.'' she said.

''He?'' her father asked.

''I don't want to talk about it daddy.'' she said eating more cake.

She started to cry. Mike quickly put the cake aside and hugged his daughter.

''The boy on the cover of the magizine's name is Pacey Witter. He is friends with my roomate. We were becoming really good friends to but then I found out that he used me. He had to write an article about me so he got to know me.''

She sobbed into this shirt. Finally her sobs subdued and Mike asked her ''Did you love him?''

Joey was silent for a moment, wiping her eyes. "I was so different with him. I got to feel normal, like an actual person who's life isn't broadcast on T.V. every day. I loved who I got to be with I was with him. Love?" She thought of his smile, his eyes, the way she felt after their kiss. "Yeah. I really did."

Mike kissed the top of his daughters head and stayed for a few moments, until he heard her yawn. He left so she could get some sleep. The second he was out the door, his cellphone was in his ear.

"Roger? Yeah, can you get me the dorm number of Pacey Witter in California?"

Pacey was laying on his bed staring up at the celing thinking about Joey. The door opened and Dawson came in.

''Dude, I'm getting tired of your attuitude. Either forget the girl or go talk to her.''

''You're right. I'll go talk to her." Pacey said standing up.

''You can't she left.''

''What?''

''Yeah she was tired of this place to she left."

"Then why the hell did you tell me to go after her!"

Dawson shrugged. "It seemd like the right thing to say....what are you doing?''

Pacey had begun to pack a bag. ''I've got to go to her and tell her I love her and hope to God she forgives me.''

Once his bag was packed he left the room Dawson on his heels.

''I'll give you a ride.'' Was all he said.

He took Pacey passed the airport and on a privite landing dock. Pacey looked up to see Andie, Jack, and Jen all waving to him from the presidental jet.

''What's going on?'' asked Pacey.

''You're going to get the girl.'' Dawson told him.

That night was Mike Potter's reelection party. Joey and Lily stood by hm as he made his speech and then danced with his wife. Joey watched them sadly then decided to step out onto the balcony overlooking the small pond in the back.

''Nice night isn't it?'' asked a famliar voice.

Joey turned around to see Pacey Witter standing there.

''What are you doing here?'' she asked him.

''I never got a chance to say goodbye.'' he said.

''Fine goodbye.'' Joey told him turning back to the view. She heard him walk over to her and grabbed her arm making her spin around.

''I'm sorry about eveything Joey but I quit my job. I'm not handing the story in.''

''How can I believe you?''

Pacey dug into his pocket and pulled out a small disk.

''This is the only copy I've got of the report.'' he said and she could she the honesty through his eyes. He locked eyes with her and, without breaking their gaze, threw the disk into the pond.

''I need you to forgive me Joey, because I love you so much and I couldn't live without you in my life.''

''You love me?'' she asked in amazment.

''How could I not?'' he asked her.

Joey stepped closer to him and whispered against his lips ''I love you too.'' before kissing him.

Pacey's hands trailed up her back pulling her closer to him while her hands wrapped around his neck. They broke apart breathless and Joey leaned her forehead against his.

''Shall we dance?'' asked Pacey stepping back and holding out his hand.

Joey took it and he led her back into the ballroom. He reinacted their movments from before, placing her hand on his shoulder, his on her waist, and gently taking her remaining hand in his.

Joey saw Andie and Jen smiling and waving her with Dawson and Jack by their sides.

Then Joey saw her father and she smilied at him mouthing thank you at him knowing he helped Pacey get here.

He smilied back at her and he and Lily watched Joey's happy face as she danced with her boyfriend.

After the dance, Pacey led Joey out of the house and took her to the front. Waiting for her was a small car.

He held out the keys to her and said ''I thought this might help you seem more normal.''

Joey leaned up to kiss him. "Thank you....but how?"

"Your father and I had quite the chat. He said he was ready to let you go. I suggested a cross-country road trip with your boyfriend and presto! The car."

"He's letting us drive to California, alone?"

Pacey chuckled. "No. We're flying back and he's sending the car later. But, I can go on an around-the-block-road trip."

Joey smiled. "Secret service?"

Pacey nodded towards the shadows and Joey could see the outline of a familiar black car. "Of course. Well, shall we go?"

"We shall." he said, kissing her once more.

She led the way towards the car. "Last one in is a rotten egg."

Pacey rushed past her and jumped into the passinger's seat. She entered the car, pouting slightly. He grinned and leaned over to kiss her.

"I love you, Potter."

She beamed, hearing the familiar nickname that meant so much to her. "Love ya too, Witter."

Yeah, a normal life was pretty cool.