Description: My version of how pacey and Joey got together.
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Chapter#3
Stumbled upon Love:
(Split conversation Joey/Bess-Pacey/Doug)
" Hey Joey, where have you been?", I question when Joey walks into the kitchen. It is a little past ten o'clock. When she left earlier, Jo mentioned going out with Pacey. An unusual feat on it's own, since when do those two spend time together? Maybe they are making an attempt to get along for once. I'm glad, those two should be closer as friends. The way those two are always going back and forth. Joey hates when I joke they sound like a married couple. Pacey would make a great boyfriend for my sister. Anyone can see he cares for her a great deal.
" Out with Pacey, we grabbed a bite to eat.", answers Joey to my surprise. Wow, those two are capable of spending time together? Who would have thought? Nice to see them getting along so well. Maybe Joey and Pacey are finally past the bickering part of their relationship. Well…I'm not holding my breath but this is a start at least. I'm not going to tease Jo too badly. Wouldn't want her to go to bed irritated. Still, I would like to know how their night was. Joey seems happy and I for one would love to know why.
" Nice to see the two of you finally getting along.", I joke with an amused shake of my head. Since they were little, Pacey spent his days tormenting Joey. She despised him for this of course. Mom and I used to love watching the two of them chase one another around, it was the cutest thing. We used to tease Joey about her little boyfriend and she would get all red faced and mad. Not much has changed, Witter still taunts Joey on a daily basis. I've cut back on teasing her, mostly because I don't enjoy the silent treatment.
" If you tell anyone I'm admitting this I'll deny it…but I had a nice time with Pacey.", confesses Joey much to my surprise. Wow, this is a first. Those two spent time together without getting on each others nerves? Color me shocked. Glad to see they are finally making an attempt to get along. Suppose they have Dawson to thank in a way. He has become nonexistent since that Jennifer moved across from him. Joey has only spent the last month venting how he basically ignores her. She absolutely loathes Jen for this sole reason. At first, I thought maybe Jo liked Dawson. I'm not sure that is the case a lot anymore.
" Judging by the smile on your face, sounds like you had fun?", I ponder with a knowing smirk of my own. This is a conversation I'd always hoped we would have. In all honesty, Joey could do a lot worse than Pacey Witter. He might tease her relentlessly, but Pacey has always been there for Joey without fail. When our mom passed, he came over and spent the whole day with Jo. They mostly sat in silence. Occasionally, he would hug her when she cried. I remember thinking it was the sweetest thing ever. I'm glad Joey had a nice time out with Pacey. If anything this could at least be the start of a new chapter to their friendship. ….
" Are you kidding? Tonight was amazing Doug. Took your advice and finally put myself out there.", boasts Pacey with a proud smirk. Good for him! For a while I wasn't sure he ever would. Judging by the grin on his face, I'll assume tonight went better than Pacey could have hoped. Maybe he also took my advice and laid off the banter. Joey is a beautiful girl, knew it was only a matter of time before Dawson or my brother caught feelings for her. Pacey asked me how to go about asking Joey out and I told him to just take a leap of faith and put himself out there. Took him a while to gather the courage but he finally did.
" Way to go Pacey! See? Knew you could do it. Will there be a second date? Was tonight even a date? Did you lay it all on the line for Joey? Most importantly, did the two of you kiss?", I ask in excitement as I rattle off questions. Pacey looks happy for once. This has to be a good sign, right? He would not be in a good mood if the night had not gone as he had hoped. From the way Pace talks about Joey, it's not difficult to see he is slowly falling for her. How could he not? The girl is breath taking. Bess and I used to joke those two liked one another. Is there a chance we could have been right? At the very least, I was about Pacey liking little miss Joey.
Grabbing the two of us a soda, Pacey takes a seat beside me," Doug, I took your advice. I was on my best behavior the entire night. On the drive home, I told Potter how I liked her. Asked if maybe she would want to go out again and to my shock she told me she'd think about it. And yes, I gathered courage and kissed her too."
Sitting up with interest, I turn my attention to Pacey," That's great! Sounds like Joey might like you back. If your looking for a way to turn that maybe into a yes, definitely buy her something nice."
" That's a great idea, Doug. You really think Joey might likes me?", inquires Pacey after a moments pause. If he kissed Joey and she didn't deck him in the jaw? I'd say there is a definite chance she likes him. Glad to hear things went how we had hoped. I'm really proud of Pacey, he isn't afraid to put himself out there. Call me crazy, but if Joey didn't rearrange his face for kissing her? There is a significant chance she might go on another date with him. It would not shock me a bit if Joey feels the exact same way for my brother as he does for her. To think Pacey nearly convinced himself he'd never stood a shot in hell with Joey. Looks like he may have been wrong after all. ….
" I don't know Bess, maybe. Not something I ever really thought about.", confesses Joey before taking a cookie from the plate I placed in front of us. Well, something tells me if you didn't like Pacey you wouldn't have allowed him to kiss you. I'll bet by Halloween those two are a couple. The two of them would be so great together. Neither Joey or Pacey would have to worry about that awkward getting to know one another stage. Those two have been friends since kindergarten. With those two dating, perhaps Joey will even want to befriend Jen.
" Well, I think maybe you should give Pacey a shot. He really does care about you a great deal, Jo.", I point out while pouring the both of us a glass of milk. That is the truth too. Pacey might tease Joey, but he is the first there if ever she needs him. If it's their friendship Jo is worried about, she can relax. They have such a strong bond, a break up wouldn't ruin that. Not that I think those two would ever break up. Fairly certain if Pacey were allowed to call Joey his own, he'd never let her go. My sister deserves a chance to be happy. If Pacey could make her that way? She should take a risk on him.
" What makes you say that, Bess?", wonders Joey with a curious look in her eyes. Is she kidding me right now? Pacey has only been thinking of just about any excuse to spend time with you, Jo. Every morning without fail, Witter is on the front porch to give Joey a ride to school. Occasionally, he comes by the Ice House to help Joey and I close up. Truth is I've known for a while Pacey has held a torch for my little sister. I'd tease him about why he hasn't asked her out yet and he'd become flustered and swear he wasn't into Jo.
" Come on, Sis. I know you're not blind. Why else would Pacey go out of his way to spend time with you? Him giving you a hard time and chasing you around? That's his way of saying that he likes you. Not to mention I've caught him numerous times staring at you when he assumed no one was looking. The poor guy has held a torch for you for years, Jo. Why else would he have clobbered that boy who took your lunch in fourth grade?", I remind with a knowing smirk. Deep down, Joey knows that I am right. She might be too stubborn to admit it, but I am. I'm not going to push the subject anymore than I already have. If she likes Witter every bit as much as he does her, they'll find their way to one another. It will only be a matter of time before those two collide, I just know it. Joey doesn't know this, but I saw the two of them share a kiss on the porch steps. It was the sweetest thing too, Pacey brought his hand to Joey's face. The both of them blushed when they parted too.
Brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, Joey takes a drink from her glass of milk," You think Pacey and would be good together, Bess?" …
Taking a bite from his piece of pizza, Doug pushes a plate of two slices in front of me," Are you kidding? The two of you would make an amazing couple. Potter would be good for you Pacey, I just know it."
" I'm supposed to see Potter tomorrow. Should I bring her a gift, Doug?", I ponder with a hand in my pocket. Was thinking about buying Jo a bracelet. Nothing too showy just something beautiful and simple. Wonder if Joey would wear it if I did. Pretty sure she'd like the gesture. Plus, maybe it might sway her into taking a risk on me. If Potter were to be my girl, I would do whatever it took to make sure she were happy. With hopes she'll warm up to the idea of being my girl. Joey didn't slap me when I kissed her. This had to be a good sign, especially since she kissed me back. It's possible Potter likes me just as I do her.
" It would definitely tip the scales in your favor. Nothing too showy, maybe a bracelet would be nice.", suggests Doug while placing his plate in the sink. Knew a bracelet would be the way to go. That is what I will do then. Joey will be taken by surprise. This will definitely help sway her answer towards a yes. I've got fifty dollars, whatever bracelet I buy is gonna have to be special. Then I'll only have the choose the best time to give Potter her gift. I'm thinking a nice row across the creek would be the most romantic way. With Hope's, Jo will say yes and we'll be happy together.
" Do you think Joey will want to be my girl?", I ask before kicking at the ground sheepishly. I'm really into Potter and like her a lot. Putting myself out there for her was not an easy task. It was something that needed to be done. Lying to myself about how I feel for Joey was getting me nowhere. When I kissed her? The spark was there, we both felt it. Jo was into our liplock too, she never once pulled away. Another good sign? When I asked her out, she didn't rejected me. Potter told me she would think about it.
" Of course she will, Pacey. You're a good guy.", reassures Doug with a slap on my shoulder. Glad one of us is sure of themselves, I'm not. It is no secret that Potter could have her choice of just about any guy she wanted. What could a girl like her possibly see in a guy like me? We have been friends since before we could walk, I have that in my favor. She kissed me back twice last night, can't be completely repulsive to her. While I might not have much to offer, my heart would belong to Potter only. This should count for something, right?