Joey: Dawson, it's so beautiful.
He took me by the hand as we walked down into his backyard. A soft yellow blanket with a bottle of Apple Juice and tiny sandwiches laid there waiting for us. There were also two romantic lanterns there for us because it had been getting dark. This definitely was the ideal date for any girl. But I wasn't just any girl. I am Joey Potter, girlfriend of Dawson Leery, a guy who any girl would die for.
Dawson: You look beautiful tonight, Joe.
I watched him look at me as if he were memorized. I was wearing a purple thick tank top with sequins on it. It was very dressy for summer. I wore jean shorts and flat heels that were cute and casual for a summer date.
Joey: Thank you, Dawson. This is beautiful. I can't even believe it yet. I think my views on life and love have become completely different.
I chuckled with a smile feeling weird what I had just said. We sat down on the blanket and he rested his hand on my leg and rubbed it gently. I leaned in and gave him a kiss and he put his hands on my neck and slowly moved them down to my waist. I smiled and felt my heart flutter with numbness.
Joey: Wow, Dawson.
I whispered under my breath having the strangest and most beautiful feeling in the world. He felt like he had to stop and as much as I didn't want him to, it had to.
Dawson: Joey, don't say a word, I know you love it. I can tell by the way you're looking at me.
I chuckled.
Joey: I don't even think I can eat anything now.
Dawson: It's ok, me either. You want Apple Juice?
Joey: Sure.
He took the bottle and poured the juice into a transparent champagne glass and handed it to me. He poured himself a glass and I could tell he wanted to toast for something.
Dawson: To Dawson and Joey, good high school years and hopefully someday a life together.
We gently clanked our glasses together and took a sip. I smiled and set the glass down and he leaned in to kiss me again. I've never been on a date, but now I know how much I was missing out on. Oh well, Bessie would probably freak out if I tried to date at 14. Dating at 16 is at my pace.
This was definitely the best date yet.
The phone rang and Bessie was outside planting her flowers. Soon enough the voicemail came on and she finally came in the house to hear the message, I was still sleeping.
Dawson: Joey, hey. I just wanted to tell you that last night was beautiful. It was the far most wonderful experience of my life and I hope you enjoyed it to. Looking forward to talking to you about it. I love you, Joe.
Bessie put her hand over her forehead and began thinking. She panicked and Pacey knocked on the door. She darted to the door and let him in.
Bessie: Pacey? What brings you here?
Pacey: Well, I was hoping that Dawson would be here.
Bessie: Why would you say that? Did they plan on sneaking in to sleep in the same bed?
Pacey: Well, not that I know of, but you know Dawson and Joey lately. They're so inseparable these days. It's hard to get some time to have a talk anymore.
Bessie: Well why do you think that is?
Pacey: Well what do you think Bessie? Come on.
Her jaw dropped and Pacey gave her a strange look.
Pacey: Wow wait, Bess. You don't think they've-?
Bessie: You tell me.
There was a moment of silence.
Pacey: Well, who knows, but he never said anything to me except for-
Bessie: Except for what?
Pacey: Would you let me finish first?
Bessie: I can't! My little sister may already be having sex, she's only 16!
Pacey turned and began walking away.
Bessie: Where are you going?
Pacey: You are obviously out of hand with your dirty thoughts. Do you know for a fact that they've at all had sex?
She wanted to say yes but she didn't. He left and Bessie sat down finding herself unable to stay still.
Monday
I sat in my chair with my head down and began talking to Jen.
Joey: I hate Mondays
Jen: Who doesn't?
I sighed and yawned.
Abby Morgan walked in the classroom and I gave her a dirty look. She smiled back and sat next to Jen.
Abby: Aww hi Joey!
I ignored her.
Abby: You know, I can understand why you are so moody and tired. This weekend must have been a real drag for you.
I looked up at her in confusion and Jen just smiled.
Joey: Excuse me?
Abby laughed and looked at Jen and she looked at me a bit shocked.
Jen: Come on Joey, even I thought you'd hold out longer, but you're just like the rest of us.
I looked down and my heart began to beat fast enough to the point where I had no concentration.
Joey: W-what?
Abby: Joey, everybody knows you and Dawson closed the deal this weekend.
Mrs. Welkon stopped talking and looked over at us.
Mrs. Weltkon: Joey Potter? Do you have something to share with us today?
I kept my head down and began to feel a tear fall down my cheek. My face flushed and I gently nodded my head in humiliation.
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To be continued…