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 #13
(Pacey's pov)
Stripping down to my boxers, I brush my teeth and go to the bath room. Washing my hands, I rinse my face to waken up a bit. Walking out of the bathroom, I wander into my room with a heavy sigh. Not even bothering to turn the lights on, I throw the covers back and climb into bed. Lying down with an exhausted huff, I tense when I realize I'm not alone. Startled by Joey's sleeping form wrapped up in my bed sheets, I smile at the mere sight of her. This girl is breath taking even in her sleep. Just look at her. How did Jo end up in my bed? Not that I am complaining or anything. Moving to lie beside Joey, I carefully place my arms around her. It's not long before she is nuzzled in close to my side. Huh, I did not expect to be holding Potter like this anytime soon. Wonder if she even realizes this is my room? My guess? She probably figured that it was Jack's. Waking up in the morning is not going to be fun. My guess? Joey is going to kick the crap out of me. That is fine with me though. I don't mind if it means that I can hold her in my arms for a little while.
Smiling at the sight of Joey's head on my chest, I place gentle kisses on her shoulder. We have not been like this in years, never imagined we ever would be. Here we are though tangled up in one anothers arms. Having Potter this close is taking it's toll on me. My blood seems to have rushed to my lower half. Just my luck, Jo has me going and there's not a thing that I can do about it. Nudging my face into the crook of Joey's neck, I lightly kiss the skin on her collarbone. Surprised when Joey straddles me, I stare at her in confusion. There's a look of lust in her eyes and it drives me over the edge. Letting out a light groan when Potter lowers herself atop me, my hands find her hips.
After an hour or so of exploring one another, Joey and I collapse on my bed in a heap. God, I love this woman. What the hell just happened? Sleeping with Potter was not on my list of possibilities and yet that is exactly what just happened. Not sure what any of this means but I am not about to question any of it. Grinning happily when Jo clings to myside, I wrap her in my arms. While I am not all that sure what this means, it doesn't matter. For now at least I have Jo in my arms and that is all I care about.
" Jo, could we talk about what just happened?", I find myself asking when her finger tips trace lines over my chest. I'm not sure what to think right now. Had it on good authority that Joey hated me. If that were the case, we probably wouldn't have slept together. The girl has my head spinning right now. Never thought we would ever be tangled in sheets like this again, yet here we are. Was it just sex or was it more? Joey left love bites all over my shoulder. The girl is an animal. Almost forgot how amazing it felt to be with her.
" Do we have to Pace?", ponders Joey before peeking up at me through tired eyes. She looks how I feel. We don't have to talk about this, but I would like to. It would be nice to know what it meant to her. Did Jo miss me or was she only lonely? I know Ben mentioned something about her breaking up with some guy recently. Could what we shared have just been her way of dealing with the heart ache? All these questions are running through my mind and I would love for Potter to answer them. I'm not going to push the subject if she doesn't want me to though. It would be nice to know where I stood with her at least.
" We don't have to...but I would like to know if it meant anything to you. It meant a great deal to me Joey. I know that I was stupid to ever let you go and I regret every harsh word I said that night. I just...miss you is all Jo.", I admit while nudging my cheek against hers. Thankful when she doesn't pull away, I hold Joey close. Maybe she misses me just as much. Maybe it took seeing me to bring back all those old feelings. If she gives me a second chance I am not going to ruin it this time. All I want is to finally make things right between the two of us. I have not been happy the last three years. Hell, I couldn't bring myself to sleep with another girl even if I had wanted to. Believe me there were more then a few times I tried and wound up leaving before things went too far.
" Pacey...it meant everything to me. I miss you too, I'm just...afraid is all.", confesses Joey in a low voice. That is a relief since I am just as terrified. Whatever this is, I don't want it to end when the sun comes up. I know it doesn't fix anything between the two of us, but I would like more then anything to be able to move forward and start over. If this is at all possible, I'll do whatever it takes. Joey means that much to me. I don't want anyone else, only her. If she will take me back, I will spend the rest of my life showing her how much she means to me.
Hugging Joey close, I whisper into her ear," If it helps, I am terrified of screwing this up...again."
Grasping hold of my hand, Joey offers a sleepy smile," Maybe we should take this one day at a time then Pace?"
" Whatever you want to do Jo, just say the word.", I agree without even a second thought. She wants to give me a second chance. This is amazing. Never thought that I would get one. This time I am not going to let my insecurities get in the way of our happiness. Joey means way too much for me to risk losing her again. If she is willing to take a chance on me then I am going to make sure she won't regret it. Whatever she wants to do is fine with me. I am just happy to be able to call Potter mine again. Never imagined I would be able to do so.
" Pacey, do you think we will get it right this time?", asks Joey in a quiet voice. There is a hint of doubt in her tone. Kissing the top of her forehead, I wrap my arms around her waist. We have to, I know Jo won't forgive me if I wreck her heart a second time. I am not about to let myself loose her again. Not when we are finally on our way back to being us. Letting Joey slip through my fingers the first time was a huge mistake. One I never stopped kicking myself in the ass for. That is not going to be the case this time. Jack is going to flip in the morning. He was convinced Joey would want nothing to do with me. Hell at one point so was I. Once again she has proven me wrong though. Not sure what I did to deserve her but I know that I lucked out with Potter.
" You kidding Joey? I am not letting you get away this time. Everything I said that night? It was only out of anger. I was afraid of what would happen to us after graduation. You had started talking about bailing on Worthington for Capeside Community and I just refused to let you give up your dream. I knew that you would live to regret it and I just could not let you. I am not saying this justifies me ripping out your heart, I am just saying that letting you stay for me didn't seem right.", I admit in a gruff manner. This seems to catch Joey's attention as she sits up in my arms. Moving to sit in my lap, I groan when she lowers herself onto me. This girl is going to be the death of me. Does she have any clue what she is doing to me right now? It is taking all I have not to lay her down and drive Potter crazy. This is sure something that I could get used to that much is for sure. Being with Joey is the best feeling in the world. She knows exactly what to do to get me all riled up too. She always has. Grabbing Joey's hips, I thrust gently as she rocks against me.
" Pacey, you know that whether I went to Worthington or Capeside...I still would have ended up where I wanted to be. I don't know why you were so scared that we would drift apart after graduation.", reassures Joey while picking up the pace. Oh sweet jesus, if she doesn't stop I am going to explode. This girl is pure evil, she knows precisely what she is doing too. Not that I am complaining, I am loving every damn minute of this. Joey is making it hard for me to think straight right now. This is what I have missed the most. Potter's ability to make me go insane without even trying. Really glad that she showed up on my doorstep tonight, I have been missing this so much.
Smiling when Joey reaches her climax, I watch her squirm and writhe atop me," You truly are amazing you know that Potter?"
Collapsing into my arms, Joey clings to my chest tightly," I love you Pacey Witter."
" I love you too Josephine Potter.", I mutter softly into her ear. This is the best night of my life. Joey is right where she is supposed to be. Nothing is going to come between the two of us again. I'm not sure where she's been staying but I'm going to have a talk with Jack in the morning and see if he would mind her moving in with us. Already know Ben won't care. Fairly certain that Mcphee won't either. We'll just have to go by her place and grab her things. Something tells me Jo and her ex lived together if she stayed the night here. If the guy were smart he would make himself scarce when I show up to grab her things. I will not hesitate to break the guys jaw.
" Lets make a promise not to let anything come between us again Pace?", ponders Joey before placing a kiss on my chin. That sounds like a plan to me. I don't ever want to spend a day without Joey by my side again. Pulling a blanket over the both of us, I lay with Joey wrapped in my arms. She fits against me like a puzzle piece. We were meant to be together, this much is obvious. She is not getting away from me this time, not if I have a say in it. My only hope? Is Potter won't come to regret this in the morning time. The thought has me scared beyond belief. While I don't think she will, this is a possibility.
" Deal Potter, I am not going anywhere. I promise.", I assure her with a tired grin making its way across my face. This seems to comfort Joey as she settles back against me with a sigh. Not sure what I did to ever be worthy of girl like Joey's love, but I hope nothing ever changes her mind about me. All I want is a future with her by my side. This is not too much to ask for. Something tells me that Jo might want the same thing. Why else would she be here with me like this? It has to mean something right? I mean Potter would not sleep with me, say 'I love you' and have it mean nothing. That is not the sort of girl she is.
" I am really glad to hear that Witter, lets go to sleep. We can talk in the morning, sweet dreams.", whispers Joey in a sweet voice. Bringing my lips to hers, I kiss Jo softly. Watching as she closes her eyes, it is not long before Jo is fast asleep against me. I could spend all night just staring at her, Potter is beautiful. I really hit the jackpot with her. Out of all the guys, I am the one she chose. What she sees in me, I have not the faintest clue but it must be something special for her to want to start over with me. This time I am going to get things right. I have to, Joey means the world to me and I am not giving her up again. …