Description: My version of how Joey and Pacey collide, set after high school.
Disclaimer: I only own the storyline not the characters.
Author's note: If anyone reviews, I will update.
Missed Opportunities
Chapter# 4
( Lucas' pov)
" Hey Ben, why are you setting the cot up in the living room?", I ponder when I find him tossing a blanket onto his makeshift bed. Why would he not just sleep in his own bed? Unless Joey is in there currently. What would she be doing back here though? Last I heard she took off back to her dorm. Whatever the case, she took off mad with Pacey. Seems that she over heard his conversation with Clay last night. Though I don't get why she would be upset unless Joey had feelings for Pacey too. If that were the case it would not be a good sign for Clay. Know he was hoping to put himself out there for Joey. There would be no point if she were into Witter though.
" Joey is out cold in my room, I let her take my bed.", answers Ben before kicking out of his shoes and climbing onto his cot. Figured that was more then likely the case. Wonder how he ran into her? Really hope that Ben has no intentions of putting a move on Joey. If Clay didn't send him to the hospital Pacey sure would. Maybe he was only trying to be nice. I actually feel for Joey right now. The poor girl has no clue that she has somehow managed to wedge herself between two friends. The last thing anyone would want is for Clay and Pacey to have a falling out. They have been friends a few years now. While I don't think that is going to happen, there is a possibility that it could.
" Potter is here?", I hear Pacey question from behind me. Knowing him, he more then likely wants to go and see her. Something tells me that isn't the best idea. Joey took off agitated with Witter earlier. Who is to say she still isn't? I'm not about to fetch Pacey an ice pack if Joey decks him. If he were wise he would go to bed, and figure out a way to apologize in the morning for being a moron. Who knows if Joey is here maybe she wants to attempt to sort things out with Pacey. If anything it should be fun watching Witter explain why he not once confided his feelings for Joey to her. Instead the idiot thought it best not to say anything and look where it got him?
" Yeah and before either of you rip into me, no I did not hit on Joey once. I saw she was upset and offered a fun day out as a distraction.", promises Ben with a tired breath. That sure was uncharacteristic of him. Here I thought Ben would have tried hooking up with Joey. What is it about that girl that makes guys want to take care of her? I get it, Joey is an attractive girl. Apparently she has this uncanny ability to make guys want to take care of her that she has absolutely no idea about though. Not difficult to understand why they both fell for Joey. What sane guy with eyes wouldn't? The girl is a real catch that much is for sure. Giving the fact Joey was upset to find out Pacey lied to her, it wouldn't shock me if she were into him.
Grabbing himself a beer, Clay takes a long gulp," Is Joey alright?"
Rubbing at my eyes tiredly, I give slight nod of my head," She's fine, just...hurt and confused no thanks to Witter."
" How was I to know she was listening Ben?", complains Pacey with a frown taking over his features. You weren't, but if you don't want someone to know how you feel you don't discuss it when they are around. That is just common sense. Do I think Joey meant to eavesdrop? No, she probably got up for a glass of water or to use the bathroom. Seriously do not think that having an argument over Joey is the way to win her over. If she knows about Pacey does she know about Clay too? How could she not? Pacey all but gave him permission to pursue Joey. Somehow I feel as though there may be a lot of yelling tomorrow morning. So much for hoping I could sleep in on my day off.
" Haven't you learned by now that girls hear everything Witter?", I point out with a laugh and amused shake of my head. Girls sure are sneaky when they want to be. My ex was out whoring around behind my back for how long before I caught her? Joey doesn't strike me as that sort of girl in the least. Regardless, she knows about Pacey being in love with her and that is something those two are going to have to hash out between themselves whether Clay likes it or not. Something tells me that poor guy has not even a shot in hell with Joey at this point. Amusing as this whole scenario is, I'm beat and ready to hit the hay once and for all. Seriously hoping the rest of these idiots are about to do the same as well.
" So what's your plan here exactly Pacey? You know, to sweep Joey off her feet.", remarks Clay in a bitter tone. Suddenly you can all but cut the tension between the two with a knife. Really wish Clay would have just kept his mouth shut. What is he going to do, pick a fight with Witter? What good is that going to do exactly? If anything it is only going to upset Joey. Hasn't the girl been put through enough crap already? If Clay were wise he would just go to his room now. Fine so maybe Pacey is standing in the way of him asking Joey out. It is not like Pacey had the slightest clue Clay knew Joey or was into her. Why not cut your loses and call it a day? Why ruin a friendship?
" Who said I had a plan? ...It's late, I'm going to bed.", resigns Pacey with a frustrated shake of his head. Thank God that didn't escalate. Not sure I would want to attempt breaking up a fist fight between those two. While I get that Clay is hurting there is no reason lashing out on Witter. It is not as though it would change anything. In the end Joey is going to be with whomever she chooses. Whose to say it will be either of them at the end of the day. If I were Joey, I wouldn't want to risk coming between two friends. Clay might want to have Joey all to himself but is he really going to stand in the way of Pacey finally getting a shot with her?