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 #15

(Ben's pov)

" Hey, morning Jo...Pacey. You two seem to be getting along better. What did I miss?", I question as I walk out of my room. Joey is seated in Pacey's lap. This is not something I was expecting to see. Since when are those two even on speaking terms? Pacey seems happy compared to yesterday. What is going on? Are those two back together or something? If so, since when? Not that I wouldn't be excited for the two of them or anything, it just kind of sucks because I am into Joey. Not that I would stand a chance with her since she is Pacey's ex.

" Potter and I are trying to work things out between the two of us.", informs Pacey before grasping hold of Joeys hand. Can't say that I didn't see this coming from a mile away. Somehow I knew the moment Pacey laid eyes on Joey he would find a way to win her over. Good for them I guess. Sort of wish that Witter wasn't my roommate. Was hoping I might have a shot with Jo, now I will never know. From what I can tell, she looks happy at least. Compared to when she called me the other day all upset and crying. Pacey looks as though he has just won the lottery.

" I'm not even going to bother getting the clothes that is left at my place, it's not much. Would rather not have a run in with Peter. I'll just use my check from Hell's Kitchen to buy new clothes while looking for another place to stay.", confides Joey while running a tired hand through her hair. That's right I forgot she was all but living with Peter. Joey gave up her dorm room at Worthington when the two of them got serious. She could probably reapply at the dorms and get in fairly quick. Either that or we could always help Jo find a nice apartment near campus. There is bound to be plenty of those for rent. I don't blame Joey for not wanting to go back to Peter's place for her things, the guy is a prick. How could he just break up with her over a stupid argument?

" Actually Potter, why not stay with me? I'm sure Jack and Ben won't mind. You could sleep with me in my room.", offers Pacey while placing a kiss on her forehead. I don't mind if she stays with us, doubt Jack will either since the three of them all go way back. Might be nice having Joey around, she probably knows how to cook a hell of a lot better then the three of us combined. Well, that's not true. Pacey is a chef in a restaurant. He is a really great cook. Either way it will be nice having Joey around. Even if she is with Pacey, this won't change the fact we're still friends. He should know I would never try to move in on Jo, that's not the sort of friend I am.

Tossing me the keys to the Jeep, Jack opens the back passenger door for Joey," You kidding? How is this even a question? Of course you are obviously staying with us Potter. ...I mean if you want to."

Biting down on her bottom lip in thought, Joey eventually shrugs her shoulders," I don't have a problem with that. Oh, but Pace don't think this changes anything. The no sex rule stands until I know you're worth my trust."

" You will have no arguments from me Jo, I promise.", agrees Pacey while climbing in beside Joey. Good for her, I am glad Jo is not going to make it easy for him. From what she told me the other night, Pacey really did a number on her heart. How Joey is even still on speaking terms with him is beyond me. They both seem to want to work out their issues, I just hope Pacey is not dumb enough to let Jo get away from him a second time. The guy has no idea how lucky he is to have a girl like Joey. She is funny, beautiful, witty and amazing. That is part of why it was so easy for me to fall for her.

" Then I guess we're living together Witter, don't screw up this time.", warns Joey before placing a kiss on his lips. He had better not, I won't hesitate to go after Jo if he does. Friendship or not, I have it bad for this girl. Something tells me that Witter won't be letting her get away anytime soon. Why would he? Joey is beautiful. Any guy with eyes can see this. Bet anything Peter is going to regret letting Joey go. He had her all to himself and broke her heart over an argument. Why did it even matter if Joey still had feelings for Pacey? Was she with him? No, she was with Peter. If she had wanted to be with Pacey she could have been. Now that Peter tossed her aside? Joey is with Pacey and it is no ones fault but Peter's.

(Joey's pov)

..." Hey Pace, I'll just be a second. I am going to use the restroom.", I acknowledge when we walk into the diner. Placing a few kisses on his lips, I take off towards the bathroom. Washing my hands once I am finished, I dry them with a paper towel. Sighing when my phone buzzes in my pocket, I see yet another missed call from Peter. What does he even want? For someone who broke up with me, he sure has been blowing up my phone this morning. If Peter is expecting me to call him back and listen to his bull crap apology, that is just not going to happen. Frowning when I notice more then a few texts from him, I press delete without even reading them. Putting my phone back into my pocket, I glance up and jump back a foot after nearly walking into none other then Peter himself. Great this would be my luck.

" Joey? ...Hey. So, what? Are you not taking my calls now?", questions Peter while folding his arms across his chest. Is he kidding me right now? Why would I take your calls Peter? In case you are forgetting, we're not together anymore. You ended things, you were jealous and insecure and broke up with me. It was not the other way around. No I am not taking your calls because I want nothing to do with you anymore. You asked me if I was still in love with Pacey and I couldn't give you an answer right away. Because of this you broke up with me. That was your mistake, turns out you were right Peter. I am not over Pacey, we're in the process of getting back together and you're the reason.

Raising an eyebrow in Peter's direction, I let out an agitated breath," Why would I want to take your calls Peter? Are you forgetting that you broke up with me the other night?"

Letting out a frustrated groan, Peter reaches for my hand but I pull it away from his," I know that I did Jo. It was a horrible mistake too. I'm a wreck without you."

" It is a little too late for apologies now Peter, I'm seeing someone.", I inform without hesitation. By the look on his face, Peter was not expecting me to say this. We broke up not three days ago. Not my fault that I ran into Pacey. Those old sparks reignited themselves real quick. It was never my intention to take Witter back either. Lying there in bed with him last night, I started missing him though and well...we slept together. Peter does not need to know any of this though. That is a can of worms I would rather not open. It really isn't any of his business either.

" You're seeing someone? Are you kidding me? We broke up three days ago Joey.", argues Peter in anger. What did he expect for me to do? Sit around and hope that he would come to his senses and want to take me back? Please, it is not my fault you were insecure about how I felt for you Peter. Even if I hadn't run into Pacey, there is no way I would take you back. You broke my heart. Sure Pacey might have too, but I know he never meant to. He was only hurting at the time and did not know how to deal with his doubts about our future. That is something I could learn to forgive.

" What did you expect Peter? For me to wait for you to come to your senses?", I snap back at him just as loudly. Our bickering has managed to attract attention, including Jack, Ben and Pacey's. More then a little embarrassed, I glance down at my hands. This is not an argument I want to be having right now. More then anything I wish that Peter would just walk away. Somehow I do not see that happening anytime soon. Relieved when Pacey and Jack walk over, I reach for Pacey's hand quietly. This in turn earns him a jealous glare from Peter. If he were wise he would not attempt to pick a fight with Pacey. That is a fight that I know for a fact he would lose.

" Him? You're back with your ex? Oh, well how did I not see this coming? Knew you weren't over him.", remarks Peter full of jealousy. Squeezing Pacey's hand gently when I feel him tense, I sneak a peek up at him. He must have noticed the silent plea in my eyes as he only reluctantly nods his head. Relieved when I feel Pacey's arms slip around my waist, I glance back at him with a shy smile. I am done fighting with Peter right now. He is the one who let me go, he can deal with the consequences. If he were smart, he would just walk away. Peter would not fair well in a fight with Pacey and I am not about to stop him if Peter says something to provoke him. …

Author's Note: The next chapter is the last for this story. Still have others I will update regularly.