Bessie: Ok, what?

Why is it that Bessie never understands something the first time I say it? I think I'm going to have to set myself on repeat mode to get through to her.

Joey: There is a rumor going around the school, or at least Abby Morgan and Jen think that Dawson and I have slept together.

Bessie: Have you?

Ok, now I'm getting frustrated here.

Joey: Are you seriously asking me this?

She looked ashamed and slowly nodded her head being serious.

Joey: No! Are you kidding?

Bessie: Joe, I'm sorry, but I read a message from Dawson on the answering machine-

Joey: Why didn't you tell me he left a message?!

Bessie: Because I freaked out!

Joey: About what?!

Bessie: I thought you were having sex, Joe.

I looked at her in a bit of a sock.

Joey: Why didn't you just ask me instead of assuming?

Bessie: I should have. I really should have, Joe.

Joey: Yes, you should have. I kind of take that personal. Do you think I'd be ready for something like that yet? I'm sixteen.

She took my hand and sat me down across from her at the kitchen table.

Bessie: I think that you made that choice; you'd be safe about it, Joey. I really do, but it doesn't really matter how old you are or how mature you seem. People will fall in love and feel ready and they might go through with it. Besides, look at me. Did you ever think I'd be a mother by this point in my life?

I shook my head in understanding. I started to realize her lesson and felt a little dumb and quickly sat up. Trying to make it seem as if I understood the whole time.

Bessie: So do you really think Dawson started this rumor?

I stood still in confusion and felt my stomach tie into knots again. She continued.

Bessie: Personally, I doubt it. I mean he loves you, Joe.

I laughed and rolled my eyes and she smiled.

Bessie: Seriously, the way he looks at you, it's like he's off into space. You just don't realize the half of it and I can't wait until you do, because it's amazing.

I smiled and didn't know what to say at this point. I began to get mental pictures of her and Boddie in love.

Joey: Bessie, what was it like when you first-you know.

She smiled a little and looked down, a bit nervous. The way she saw it, if she said it were a beautiful experience, she'd be pointing me to do it with Dawson. And if she said it was a bad and nerve wrecking experience then she'd probably be lying.

Bessie: Remember the night when you and Dawson were studying human biology at home and I had to leave to get you guy's snacks?

I immediately remembered and laughed a little.

Joey: Yeah you took forever because the car broke down.

Bessie: Well, we were both in the car alone talking for about 30 minutes and things kind of went from there.

I jumped up in shock and my eyebrows danced like crazy.

Joey: In your car?! Your first time was in a car?!

She put her head down and blushed hard in laughter.

Joey: I am in shock!

Bessie: Well Joey think about it. Sometimes it's not the place that matters. We were very much in love and so that's all what mattered at the moment.

Joey: I guess you're right. Maybe I should call Dawson or something. It seems like ever since we got together it's been a train wreck. The only time I really felt good with him was on the date.

Bessie: Aww, well Joe I promise it'll get better. You both have been best friends for too long, it's just bumpy at first.

Joey: So you're saying that all of this will blow over? This drama?

Bessie: Yes. Take my word for it.

Dawson knocked on the door quietly and eager to see Joey. I opened the door and smiled at him.

Dawson: Hey, you want to talk?

Joey: Yeah come in, Dawson.

Bessie: Hey Dawson, good to see you, but I have to go grocery shopping here pretty quick so I'll be back.

We both nodded and I lead Dawson to my room and sat down on the bed and smiled a little.

Dawson: What baby?

I looked up and chuckled.

Joey: baby?

He smiled.

Dawson: Yeah, you're my girl, my baby.

I smiled and thought it was stupid at first, but if it were so stupid then why do I feel so good right now?

Dawson: Well, I heard about school, the rumors and whatnot.

I looked at him a little concerned.

Dawson: Joey, I do want you. Very much. But I know that we aren't ready just yet. But if you wanted to, I would.

He slipped his arms around my waist and kissed my neck gently.

I gently put his head up to my face and kissed him. I started to kiss him more and put my hands on his cheek wanting him at this moment. But I think I was getting a little ahead of myself. He started to lay me down on the bed and caress my hips as he kissed me more and I slowly stopped him.

Joey: I don't think I'm ready for laying on the bed kissing.

He smiled and pulled me back up.

Dawson: I understand. But you know what?

Joey: What?

I smiled and put my face close to his.

Dawson: I can't wait to kiss you on the bed.

I laughed at how it sounded and pecked his lips.

Dawson: And the kitchen table, the coffee table, everywhere.

We both laughed and started kissing again.

Dawson: Hey, do you want to go to my house and continue this?

I smiled and got up and he took my hand and began walking.

Dawson walked downstairs dressed up for school and grabbed an apple and took a big bite.

Gale: Hi honey.

Gale gave him a hug and kissed his cheek.

Dawson: Good morning, mom.

Gale: Joey climbed down the ladder awfully late last night.

She looked at Dawson in concern and he just smiled and rolled his eyes.

Gale: Now I know you guys are dating, so I'm afraid that I can't really just let her come over any time of night or sleep over. I mean Joey is a great girl, but I can't just let this be like it was.

Dawson: Mom, it's not like were sleeping together. Joey hasn't slept over once since the night we first kissed.

Mitch comes in and grabs an apple.

Mitch: Which is why we are setting rules now.

Dawson: Fine, I have to go to school now.

Dawson shut the door and began walking to my house. I was waiting outside in my coat and it was freezing, I stood up and smiled at him.

Dawson: Hey.

He pecked my lips for a few seconds and slowly turned it into an open mouth kiss.

Joey: Do you want to catch the bus? I'm really cold, Dawson.

I chuckled a little and he nodded his head.

We began walking hand in hand to the bus and waited for a while. He kissed me for a long time, long enough to make me forget that there were people around.

Joey: I really liked last night, Dawson. I mean I know we only made-out on your bed for a while, but it made me feel really, I don't know, excited.

He smiled really big and laughed a little.

Dawson: Joey Potter, excited?

I shoved him playfully and the bus headed down our way and he grabbed my waist and kissed my cheek gently.

Dawson: I enjoyed it too, Joey.

He whispered and we entered the bus and sat down. I leaned my head on his shoulder and he brushed my hair with his fingers and it felt good.

Dawson: Joe?

I lifted my head and looked into his eyes.

Dawson: You look beautiful.

I smiled and laid my head back down and we headed onto school for a new day.