Description: My version of how Joey and Pacey got together set before season three.

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Disclaimer: I do not own the character's or show, just the original story line.

Crazy Love

Chapter #4

(Pacey's pov cont'd)

" No, why would it be Andie? We went out once and could not stand one another.", I remind with a roll of my eyes. Climbing back above deck, I grab a nearby canister of paint. Taking the lid off, I stir it around. Dipping my paint brush in, I paint along the side of the boat. Really hope that Jo is not about to bombard me with questions the rest of the day. This is not what I signed up for. Had I known wanting to spend a little alone time with Potter would mean that she would pry me with questions? I never would have invited her along.

" Fine, don't tell me. I don't care. ...Whoever this girl is, she's pretty lucky.", adds Joey as an after thought. Her compliment takes me by surprise, it is one I was definitely not expecting. Did Joey actually mean that? Huh, that might have been the nicest thing she has ever said to me. Compliments from Potter are far and in between. This one takes the cake though. Guess bringing Jo wasn't a complete mistake. Look at us, we have gone this entire time without so much as one sarcastic comment. Maybe there is hope for the two of us as friends...if not ever anything more.

" You mean that Jo?", I inquire before glancing back at her. The look in her eyes tells me that she does. This could be the start of a budding friendship. Whoever would have thought that the two of us would ever get along. If Dawson could only see the two of us now he would probably have a stroke. Even if Jo never sees me as anything other then a friend, I guess I would be alright with that. Not like I ever expect her to fall for me the way I clearly have for her. There will be other girls, none of them will have my heart like Potter does. That is not to say I couldn't learn to care for them at least.

" Of course Pace, what girl wouldn't want a guy like you? Annoying tendencies aside, you're always there when I need you to be.", confides Joey with a genuine smile. This girl is killing me. While I know she only meant it in a harmless manner this is something I never thought Jo would ever say of me. She thinks that I am a decent guy? This is news to me. Usually Joey rants about how annoying I am and the fact that she despises me. Sometimes I will never understand this girl. She has a way of keeping a guy on his toes that much is for sure. I don't mind all that much though if it means I can be close to Joey for a little while.

Grabbing myself a bottled water, I take a sip before tossing one to Joey," Well, aren't you just full of compliments Jo?"

Rolling her eyes at me, Joey continues sanding the side of the boat," Don't get used to it Pace."

" Just remember, I am armed with a paint brush Potter.", I remark with an amused chuckle. Picking up my paint brush once more, I carefully paint over the side of the boat. Less then a quarter of this thing is sanded and there is a lot of painting to do. I don't expect to get it all done today, it might take two or three. If I am lucky though, Potter won't mind tagging along to help me. This is the first time in a while the two of us have gotten along so well. Never thought Joey would go so far as to compliment me, wonder if she meant what she said.

" Just remember Witter, one drop of paint lands on me and they will never find your body.", warns Joey with a smirk and a wink. Oh, she is feisty. I am used to Jo's threats of violence and bodily harm by now. This is our usual song and dance. Sometimes I could spend all day going back and forth with this girl and never tire. Pushing Joey's buttons just to get her riled up is one of my favorite pass times. Tough, I should be careful now considering we're on a boat and I do not feel like going over board. …

(Two and a half hours later, Joey's pov)

" Pacey, we have been at this for close to three hour. Lets take a break, I'm tired and it's hot.", I complain while placing my paint brush down. Swiping at my sweat covered forehead, I take a much need drink from my water bottle. Sitting on the dock, I dip my toes in the water. It is so hot out right now. How did I ever let Pacey talk me into working on my day off? Is a free meal worth this? Not sure if I can take another minute of working on this boat. If I am lucky maybe he will want to just call it a day and stop.

" Jo, couldn't you just help me for a little longer?", pleads Pacey with a sigh. Is he kidding me right now? Why couldn't we come back another day? All I want to do right now is relax. I am hot and sticky with sweat. This boat does not have to be finished in one day. Why couldn't we just call it a day and continue our work another day? We are almost out of paint anyway. By the time he buys another bucket full it will be almost five o'clock. What would be so wrong if we just hung out and relaxed for the rest of the day?

" Pace, I promise to help another day but right now I only want to go for a swim.", I acknowledge with a shake of my head. It is way to hot to still be working. That water is looking way too tempting not to just jump right in. Not having a bathing suite is not about to stop me either. Going for a swim sounds really amazing right about now too. Pacey cannot tell me that the thought has not crossed his mind too. Splashing my toes in the water, I smile at cool feeling it leaves on my skin. Jumping in is sounding like just what I need to cool off.

" You don't even have a bathing suite Jo, how are you going to go swimming without one?", comments Pacey with an arched eyebrow. Oh like that has stopped me before? Kicking out of my shorts, I take off my shirt before jumping into the creek. Oh my God the water is cold. It feels so good though, best idea that I ever had. Who needs a bathing suite when I am wearing a bra and underwear. Probably not the brightest idea but whatever I am not about to sweat my ass off for another minute and not go for a cool refreshing swim.

" Since when has that ever stopped me Witter? You coming in?", I ask while swimming to the edge of the dock. Glancing up at Pacey, I give a playful splash. He needs to learn to live a little, the look on his face is priceless. Guess he wasn't expecting me to jump in with my underwear on. What did he expect? I was not about to skinny dip…not in front of him at least. If I wanted to I could pull Pacey in, that would be hilarious. Mean, but so funny. Not that I am going to do that but I totally could.

With a reluctant shrug of his shoulders, Pacey eventually takes of his shirt and shorts before diving in the water," You're crazy, you know that Potter?"

Swimming circles around Pacey, I hug him from behind before playfully dunking him," If that's not the pot calling the kettle black then I don't know what is Witter."

" Jo, if you think I am above tossing your clothes into the creek, you would be sadly mistaken.", threatens Pacey when I dunk him once more. If he even tries to, I will drown him. He had better think twice if I were Pacey. Today hasn't been so bad, this is the most we have gotten along together in well...ever. Spending time with Pacey isn't as torturous as it used to be. Who would have thought the two of us could ever get along this well? Maybe Pacey and I could be friends without the constant arguing.

" Try it and that will be the last thing you do.", I remark with a scowl. Swimming circles around Pacey once more, I splash him with water. He can't tell me that he is not having the least bit of fun right now. This is exactly what I needed. The creek water feels amazing on my skin. I could stay in here for hours and never tire, sure beats working in the hot sun anymore then I already have. This day wasn't as horrendous as I thought it would have been. For his part Pacey has actually been sort of sweet. He did not have to come over and make breakfast yet he did. Still weird that he knows where the hide a key is but that's just Pacey for you.

" Who would have ever thought the two of us could spend time together and not want to kill one another?", ponders Pacey with an amused chuckle. To be fair most of the time it is him antagonizing me. For whatever reason Witter just love egging me on and seeing how far he can press my buttons until I go off on him. Our days are usually spent trading insults. After a while the others tire of our non stop bickering. This hasn't been the case today thankfully. Somehow the two of us have managed to play nicely with one another.

" The day is not over yet Pacey.", I tease before once more dunking him. Laughing when he comes up and gives me a light shove, I hug Pacey's side. This is nice, can't believe that am could ever actually think this...but I am actually having a great time right now. Who would have thought we could ever get along like this? I sure didn't, here we are though hanging out and having fun. Maybe I misjudged Witter. Sure he can be a bit of an annoying jerk at times, but then again there are times when he can be really sweet. …