Description: My completely original version of how Pacey and Joey got together. Set after high school. Slight crossover with Pretty Little Liars, has nothing to do with -A though.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters. The only thing I own is the original storyline.
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Second Chances
Chapter #6
(Emily's pov)
" Pacey, I swear if that was the last cup of coffee I'm going to murder you.", I hear Joey warn while making her way towards the kitchen. Wow, someone's a bit grumpy this morning. Having just poured my own cupful, I glance over at the empty pot and sigh. Not wanting to hear those two quarrel, I hand Joey mine. Bad enough I had to listen to them arguing last night. Their carrying on woke me from a sound sleep, I was out cold for Christ sake. Wonder what the story is on this Pacey fellow. He mentioned how him and Joey grew up together, I know that much. Come to think of it, I do recall Jen and Jack bringing up his name a few times. Only reason I remember this is because every so often when his name was brought up Joey would make a disparaging comment.
" Aren't you just a ray of sunshine this morning.", counters Pacey before setting his empty cup in the sink and rinsing it out. Little bit difficult not to be cranky when you're woken in the middle of the night. It was quiet until their verbal sparring match disturbed my slumber. From what little I was able to gather, Joey had been upset by a text or missed call and voice mail from Ezra. What the heck does he want from her? Last I checked he endedthings with Joey, it wasn't the other way around. Poor girl has been a wreck ever since. Pacey sure has managed to cheer her up a great deal though.
" Oh, I'm sorry that I nearly froze because you kept stealing all the blankets Pace.", states Joey while casting a scowl in Pacey's direction. Offering her my mug of coffee, I shake my head in amusement. These twonever give it a rest do they, not that I mind too much. If anything it's nice to see Joey back to her old self. This last week or so the poor girl has been miserable. I had the misfortune of catching the tail end of her and Ezra's last shouting match, it wasn't pretty. After he took off Joey all but locked herself away in her room. To be honest, I never cared for Ezra. He wasn't too fond with the fact Joey still kept in contact with an old ex from high school. From what both Jen, Jack and even Joey herself have told me though they hadn't been an item since. So what if they hooked up briefly freshman year of college, obviously it didn't last long if the two of them decided they were better off as friends. Why should it matter to him?
(Pacey's pov)
" I did not! Even if I did, you kicked me out of bed! …Literally!", I complain with an agitated glare of my own. Seriously, was that necessary? It hurt like hell. Not that I mind too much if it coaxed another laugh or two from Potter. Can't believe she is accusing me of hoarding the covers, if anything I was merely trying take back my share. At one point Potter had herself tangled up in them. What a sight that was, she's even more breath taking while asleep. What kind of an imbecile lets a girl like Joey go? She's a frigging goddess! Now that I think about it, can't say that I really blame Ezra for being jealous. Maybe not of Dawson so much but over nearly every other guy whose laid eyes on Potter.
Shaking her head at the two of us, Emily glances down at her cellphone when she receives a text message," Both of you shut up and get dressed, we're going out with Jen and Jack in twenty minutes for a late breakfast."
Taking a few more sips of coffee, Joey runs a disheveled hand through her hair," You two go on ahead, I still have to take a shower. I'll meet you guys at the diner, I know how to get there."
" Take your time Jo, Jack and I don't mind waiting.", offers Jen after knocking lightly on the apartment door and poking her head inside. Wow, talk about good timing. How the heck did those two get here so soon? Huh, Jen wasn't kidding when she said her and Jack would be on the next bus back. Wonder what time they got back from New York? After finally settling into my new place, I gave Jen a call to see what she and Jack were up to last night only to find out they were in the city visiting Jen's parents since sometime last week.
Turn her attention towards the front door, Joey nearly chokes on a sip of coffee. Clearing her throat while regarding Jen with a baffled expression, she then exclaims,"Jen? ...Hey, you're back! I thought the two of you were supposed to be in New York for another few days?"
" They got back earlier this morning. Before I had the displeasure of running into you, I had given Jen a call to ask what she was up to since I was in town. Her and Jack caught the next available bus back.", I pipe inbefore pulling on my socks and shoes. The look on Potter's face right now is priceless, she was not expecting to Jen let alone Jack anytime soon. ...Not for another couple of days at least. It's great to finally have all of usback together again. The only ones really missing are Dawson and Andie. Speaking of which, I could have sworn Joey mentioned something about a random call from Dawson that he was going to be in town for a few days. Can't remember if she said when exactly but it's been far too long since we've all spent time together. None of us ever really see Andie that much except if she's able to make it back to Capeside for the holidays.
" I'm just going to hop in the shower and wash up real quick, I shouldn't take long.", reveals Joey before promptly disappearing into the bathroom and shutting the door behind her. Hearing theshower start shortly after, I reside back to my seat at the coffee table. Hopefully she won't take forever because I'm starving. Ever since Emily brought up breakfast my stomach has been screaming at me. Not that I'm all too surprised, I haven't eaten a thing since thatbasket of fries I split with Joey.