Description: My version of how pacey and Joey got together.

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Chapter#7

Stumbled upon Love:

(Joey's pov)

" I'm glad, Pace. I care about you too.", I confess in a quiet manner. Lying back in Pacey's arms, I stare up at the sky. Not even going to deny my growing feelings for Witter. How could I? Look at the two of us. We used to be enemies at one time. Now? I can't keep my mouth off Pacey's. Tilting my head back, my lips meet his. Funny how life works, this is exactly when I want to be right now. Sitting up in Pacey's arms, I stand carefully. Stepping out of my shorts, I toss my shirt aside before jumping in the creek.

" You didn't mention we were swimming. I would've brought my trunks.", complains Pacey with a sigh. Splashing a little water at him, I smile. I'm alright if he swims in his boxers. Besides it is way to warm not to jump in. The two of us are going to have a blast together. This is one of our first dates. Hard to believe I like Pacey Witter and yet here I am. Life is funny like that I guess. According to Bessie the two of us were bound to collide eventually. I could do a lot worse than Pacey in the boyfriend department. So far he has proven to be an amazing guy.

" Just swim in your boxers, I won't judge you Witter.", I promise with another splash or two. Thankful when Pacey decides to jump in, I swim beside him. Hugging his waist gently, I give Pacey a kiss. See? Was that so bad? Now we can swim and dry off in the boat when we're done. This is going to be a fun day. The two of us swim for a half hour before climbing back into the boat. Lying back in Pacey's arms, I close my eyes. This is where I'm supposed to be right now. Really glad Witter came over today.

" Fine, why not? It's hot enough.", agrees Pacey before taking his clothes off and jumping in. Wasting no time, I swim up beside Pace and hug his waist. I'm so happy the two of us are together. We make an amazing couple and I'm slowly falling in love with Witter. He makes me smile and laugh, its reassuring to know he cares a great deal for me too. Truthfully, I could care less if Dawson finds out about us. What Pacey and I do is none of his business anyway. Suppose it's time I give Jen a chance, she clearly wants to be friends. Besides, I could use a friend without an appendage between their legs.

Bringing my lips to Pacey's, I kiss him senseless," I'm really glad we're giving us a chance Witter."

Holding me close, Pacey dunks me playfully, " You and I both, Potter. I'm not going to screw this up either, I promise."

" Oooh, you don't know it but you just signed your own death warrant Pacey.", I warn with a glare in his direction. With a grin, Pacey takes off swimming in the opposite direction. Following after him, I catch up quick and splash at Pacey. We swim and goof around for a half hour before making our way back to the rowboat and climbing in. Moving to lie in Pacey's arms, I close my eyes in content. Today is the best day of my life. Pacey and I are figuring out what we mean to one another. Funny how life works. Things are slowly starting to come together. ...

(Pacey's pov)

" Before you go getting any ideas about murdering me, you should probably know that I'm in love with you, Jo.", I affirm in a gruff tone that causes Joey's eyes to meet mine.

Mirrored in them is a look of curiosity. The baffled expression on Joey's face is precisely how I feel. Not entirely sure when I came to this realization. Suppose part of me has always known. How could I not? Since before either of us could talk, Jo and I have been friends. it is only natural one of us was bound to catch romantic intentions for the other.

" Pacey...wow. This is not what I was expecting at all. Sort of hit me with a curve ball.", professes Joey with a shy blush creeping it's way across her features. God, this girl doesn't have a clue what she does to me. My heart is hammering against my ribcage, my palms are sweating, my pulse is sky rocketed

and it is all that I can do not to lean over and bring my lips to Potter's. part of me still can't believe this amazing creature is mine. why should a girl like Joey

ever grace a nobody like me with her presence?

" No no, it's alright. Jo, I only wanted to let you know how I felt. Honest, I wasn't anticipating you could ever share that affection in return.", I declared while putting on

my happiest smile. While those words couldn't be any further from the truth, Potter doesn't need to know this. While it is true that I am in live with her, it would

be a lie were I to say I hadn't prayed Jo could share the same sentiments for me as I have for her. Said knowledge would do a great deal in providing me comfort. Knowing where I stand

is important me. No use allowing myself to think I could ever deserve a girl like Potter.

"...For the record, I could, Pacey. Annoying tendencies aside, I love you, too.", announces Joey barely above a whisper. Her words hit me like a Mack truck. Joey loves me? Could it be true? Is it possible Josephine Lynn Potter is head over heels for me also? This is an unexpected surprise. Never imagined that I could ever

be the guy who got the girl in the end, yet here I am. Whatever my beliefs might have been in the past, without a doubt, I can say there is a God. For whatever reason her seems to

be smiling down on me for once.

Encircling my arms around Joey's waist, I place tiny kisses on her collar bone," Jo, you'll never know how happy you've just made me."

Touching her forehead to mine, Joey raises her eyes to meet my gaze," You make me incredibly happy too, Pacey. Never imagined I could fall in love with my sworn enemy. ...Sort of

glad that I did though." ...

The end.