Description: My version of how Pacey and Joey got together. Starts briefly in third season and then jumps to the sixth. Jacob and Clay are characters I created.
Disclaimer: I own nothing from the show, only the original storyline and two characters I created Jacob and Clay.
Author's Note: If you read and leave a review, I'll update.
Unattainable Love:
Chapter #3
(time jump three years)
(Clay's pov)
"How are you handling your break up with Alison?", I question while ordering the two of us a beer. Pacey hasn't really been himself lately. Finding out Ali cheated on him must have really broke his heart. Guess it is a good thing he held off on buying her a ring. To think Witter thought about proposing to that girl. At least now he knows he can do better. He'll find another girl before long and be happier without Alison in his life.
" Rather not talk about it, Clay.", dead pans Pacey without looking up from his drink. Sort of figured that he wouldn't. I'm not sure how Alison could do that to him. The guy only gave her his whole heart. Not once in the two years those two dated did Witter even look at another girl. He would have done just about anything for Ali and she never thought twice about wrecking his heart the way she had.
" Sorry I brought it up then. For what it's worth I think you could do better, she didn't deserve you.", I confide with a shake of my head. It is the truth too. Pacey is a good guy. He doesn't deserve to have his heart trampled on. There is not a doubt in my mind that he will find an amazing girl. I'm just glad he finally decided to come out tonight. For a second, I was beginning to worry about Witter. Since their break up three weeks ago he's kept to himself for the most part. Thankfully he at least wanted to acknowledge his birthday. Thought I was going to have to twist Pacey's arm just get him to come out for a beer.
" I had better a few years back, better unfortunately decided that I wasn't worth the risk.", acknowledges Pacey with an almost bitter laugh. Without a word, I know exactly what he's talking about. A year or so back Witter invited me back to Capeside for Christmas and I met the one who got away from him. Forget what her name was but my God was this girl an absolute knockout. He later revealed to me how his best friend tore the two of them apart. Seems she was his friends girl first, only he broke up with her and all but left him to pick up the pieces. They fell for one another and when his friend found out, he wrecked Pacey's chance to be with her by making the girl choose between his friendship and Pacey. Things haven't been the same between the two since. Pacey's friendship with the guy, Dawson, has only barely been pieced back together.
Munching on a handful of fries the two of us ordered, I clink my beer with Pacey's, " Maybe things could be different one day with her."
Finishing the last of his beer, Pacey orders the two of us another," Considering the two of us all but lost touch? The odds of that are doubtful."
" Well, you're just a barrel of positivity aren't you?", I point out with an amused shake of my head. Maybe Witter and I should just call it a night. He clearly is not in the mood to be out right now. Really hoped that going out for a few beers would knock Pacey out of the funk he's been in. Apparently he would rather remain stuck in the past and bitter. Maybe it's best the two of us just call it a night. Witter obviously does not want to be here anymore. At least he came out for a while, that's more then I could have hoped for.
" Sorry Clay, I'm not in the greatest of moods.", acknowledges Pacey in a gruff tone while finishing the last of his beer. Sort of figured that he wasn't. Maybe tonight wasn't the best idea. Pacey told me that he really didn't want to come out. Somehow I managed to coax him to at least have a few drinks with me. Worst part? Looks as though Jacob ditched us. He was supposed to meet us here an hour ago and has yet to show up. Go figures, the moron probably met a girl and decided to ditch us instead.
" It's alright Pace, if you want to just call it a night that's fine. Looks like Jacob ditched the two of us anyway.", I confide with a mere shrug of my shoulders. Buying the two of us one more beer, I take a long drink from mine. The night lasted longer than I thought it was going to at least. Heck, never imagined that Witter would agree to go out in the first place. Guess calling it a night won't be too bad, it is nearly eleven o'clock anyway. While I don't have to work tomorrow, the thought of hitting the hay early is kind of appealing. Mostly since I was up really early this morning. Something tells me Pacey won't mind heading out one bit. Not like he wanted to come out in the first place.
" Now that you mentioned it, we might as well. Clay, you're a good friend. I'm glad you insisted that I come out tonight, I needed this. Sorry if my sour attitude ruined the fun.", apologizes Pacey much to my surprise. Wow, this is not what I was expecting at all. Witter is apologizing to me? He should know that it's alright. Truth is, I knew that asking him to come out was a bad idea. Only reason I did in the first place was because I'd gotten tired of watching him sulk around. Alison cheating on Pacey really messed him up. Not sure if he loved her, but he looked happy with her at the very least.
Paying off both our tabs, I pull my coat on and wait for Pacey to do the same," Don't worry about it, Witter. I knew there was a chance you weren't ready to come out. Truth is, I was only hoping to cheer you up a bit."
Following me from the bar, Pacey hails a cab for the two of us," Believe it or not, you did Clay. Tonight wasn't so bad. Maybe we could go out again sometime once this funk I seem to be in runs its course."
(Clay's thoughts)
Witter and I decided to call it a night. We're on our way back to the apartment. Thank God neither of us drove since we've had more than a few drinks. Figured it was time to call it a night once I realized Pacey wasn't exactly having a great night out. Made the mistake of bringing Alison up and his mood went bitter and quick. Needless to say the night did not go as I had hoped. Not certain what it was that I was expecting. I'd known there was a chance that Witter wouldn't want to go out and yet somehow I convinced him to anyway.
To make things worse? Jacob completely bailed on the both of us. He was supposed to meet up with Pacey and I for a few drinks and never showed up. My bet? He probably got caught up with some random girl and decided to try his luck with her. Not like this would be the first time Jacob ditched the two of us for a chick. Tonight wasn't a complete bust, Pacey admitted that he needed a night out. Heck, he even mentioned how he wanted to come out another time. Maybe in a few weeks he'll be more up to a fun night out.
(Pacey's thoughts)
While I'm not completely sure why Clay insisted the two of us go out tonight, I'm glad he did. Believe it or not, I had a nice time. Hell, I was even in an almost decent mood until he brought up Alison. Still hurting from our break up more then I am willing to let on. The girl cheated on me. Whats worse? For a while there I was considering buying a ring and proposing to her. Thank God that I caught her before I actually worked up the nerve to do so. Guess our break up is still a sore topic for me. Clay had one thing right, I do deserve better than Alison. If I had it my way, I'd be with better...except Potter decided losing Leery as a friend wasn't worth choosing me.
Sometimes, I wonder if I will ever find the right girl. If Dawson hadn't come between the two of us, part of me wonders if Jo and I would be together today. The short time the two of us had together? Those were the happiest days of my life. Knowing that since junior year, Potter and I have drifted apart? It is safe to say this knowledge breaks my heart. I'm still in love with that girl. Who am I kidding? I will more then likely always be in love with Potter. Feelings like the ones I had for her? They don't exactly go away. Part of me wonders if I ever could have made Joey happy. Considering I was never given the chance? Suppose I will never know.