Description: My version of Joey and Pacey's break up at Prom and the after math.

Author's Note: This story with be updated regularly

Disclaimer: I only own the story not the characters besides Steven.

Chapter #7

(Joey's pov)

" I see a smart, strong, quick witted, beautiful woman. The very same one I couldn't help falling in love with all those years ago...that I haven't even for a second stopped loving.", answers Pacey without even a seconds hesitation. His words shake me to the core, goose bumps appear on my arms when our eyes meet. Hard to believe after all these year one person could still have such an overwhelming effect on me. It is becoming increasingly difficult not to tilt my head up and touch my lips to his. I know that it would be wrong though, at least right now it would be. We have not talked anything out.

"...It's late, I should probably go to bed.", I acknowledge in a quiet voice before standing from the couch. Glancing down at my watch, I sigh at the time. How could it be so late already? Has Pacey actually been here that long? Funny how whenever I am with him the time just seems to disappear. If I don't get some sleep though I will be exhausted and with my luck Emily will wake up early in the morning. Much as I hate to admit it, it was nice to see Pacey tonight. We have a lot to talk about but it doesn't have to be right now.

" I'll just be going then Jo.", mutters Pacey with a sad smile before turning to leave. Not really wanting him to go, I take hold of Pacey's hand. This startles him as he turn to glance back at me with a look of confusion. Not exactly sure what to say, I only offer a tired smirk before walking into his arms. Just because I have to go to sleep doesn't mean Pacey has to leave. To be honest, I sort of want him to say. I miss having him near me while I am asleep. couldn't we just for tonight forget that our love life is screwed up? That is not asking too much is it?

" I don't mind if you stay Pace.", I offer in a shy manner while touching my hand to his chest. Thankful when Pacey allows me to lead him to my and Emily's room once more, I carefully shut the door behind us. Pulling back the covers, I climb in and wait for him to do the same. He is hesitant at first but eventually does. I waste no time crawling into his arms and lying my head on Pacey's chest. This is where I am meant to be. While I know that Pacey and I are far from back together, we're at a start of working our way there at least.

Wrapping his arms around my waist, Pacey whispers in my ear," This mean you want to work things out Potter?"

Nudging my face into Pacey's chest, I place light kisses along his neck," I never wanted us to be apart in the first place, what do you think Witter?"

" Glad we're on the same page again finally Jo.", chuckles Pacey with a breath of relief. Things are slowly starting to come together for the two of us. Never thought I would see this day. We have come a long way since prom. Guess I can't fault Pacey for his insecurities. That doesn't mean I don't wish he would have come to me about what was going on with him. I will never understand what drove Pacey to hide how he felt to me, maybe I am not supposed to though. We are both willing to work out our problems and that is all that matters.

" I love you Pacey.", I say in a low voice as my eyes meet his. Never thought I would utter those words again. Judging by the look on Pacey's face? Neither did he. It is the truth though. Even after our break-up, I never stopped. Not even for a second. Oh how there were times when I wanted to though. He just sort of ran off with my heart, no one else has held it since. Not even Dawson though God knows he has tried. Maybe it is a good thing I was stood up by him that night. Not like I actually wanted to try working things out with Dawson anyway, I was just tired of being lonely.

" Those are three words I never thought I would hear from you again Joey.", jokes Pacey as the both of us share a chuckle. Truth be told I thought I would never have another chance to tell him. Things have been rocky between Pacey and I for a long time. Now that they finally aren't? I just figured it was time to be honest with him and to myself. Pacey is the only one I ever wanted. There was no one else after him. Dawson tried to win me back but he was never successful, he was never the one I wanted. It was always Pacey...even when I wanted it not to be.

(Pacey's pov)

" Trust me, I never dreamed of saying them Pacey.", confides Joey before stealing a kiss from my lips. Caught off guard at first, I eagerly respond with a goofy grin. Never thought I would live to see the day Potter and I were back to our old ways. Stealing kisses from each other every chance we got. Here we are though like nothing between the both of us has ever changed. I love her so much that it hurts. All I want to do I show Potter just how much too. Some how I don't see us sleeping together anytime soon.

Reaching over me, Joey turns on her light before grabbing a book from inside the nightstand," You mind Pace? It is Emily's favorite."

Staring at a tethered worn out version of Moby Dick, I sit up in my spot," Jo, you read this to her?"

" Only every single night Pacey.", confides Joey with a light hug of my chest. All these years thinking I had lost this book, but Potter had it the entire time? Should have known she would take it. This is the book we read to each other that summer on True Love. Who would have thought after all these years Jo would have still kept it? Guess you never stop loving someone even after they break your heart. Funny, I didn't think I could love Joey anymore than I already did and yet somehow I do. This girl makes me want to marry her someday.

" That is one lucky little girl to have you as a mother Potter.", I observe with a sleepy smile making it's way across my face. Guess I own Steven a thank you. Had he not intervened the way he had, I would not be here right now. For all I know Joey would still despise me and I would be none the wiser about Emily. This is not the case though and I have Steven to thank for it. The guy only pushed me towards Joey. Always knew that I could trust Steven, for a second I thought he was into Potter. If he was, he knew how much she meant to me and backed off.

" Her father's not half bad himself, Witter.", comments Joey with a light nudge to my side. This is something that I could get used to. Look at the two of us, hanging out and getting along. We still have a lot to work through and figure out but I am pretty certain things are slowly starting to look up for Joey and I. The three of us will be a family in no time. Potter doesn't know it but about a year or so back I bought an engagement ring on the off chance the two of us ever worked things out. If we do, I'll propose when the time is right.

" Tell you what Jo, I'll read a chapter or two for Emily and you but then its off to bed for you.", I order in a gruff manner when I catch her yawning. Turning open to the first page, I smile when a photo of the two of us on prom night falls out. Joey kept this after all this time too? Maybe I wasn't the only one hoping that we would one day work things out. This gives me hope, it tells me that Joey still loves me every bit as much as I do her. Coming here tonight was the best decision I ever could have made. Going to have to thank Steven for knocking sense into me. …