AN- I know its been a while since I updated and I'm very sorry for that. In case I didn't make it clear, Joey is in her senior year of school. The way I see it, she was about 16-17 in the fourth season because she turned 19 in season 6 so they are all seniors in this story.

Joey woke up to the sound of someone banging on her door. It was Andie. ''Joey, wake up! We can't be late on your first day! Hurry up!'' she shouted. Joey got up and got ready for school. Once she was ready, she ran downstairs to the kitchen. ''What can I get you miss?'' the chef, Creg, asked. ''Just some juice please.'' Joey told him. Jack was sitting at the table wolfing down pancakes. ''Don't go so fast, Jack.'' Joey said, sitting next to him. He grinned at her. ''Sorry but if I don't rush, by the time Andie gets down here, we have to go.'' he said. Joey laughed. ''What's so funny?'' Aunt Sara asked, walking into the kitchen. ''Nothing mom.'' Jack said. ''Yeah sure.'' Aunt Sara said, ruffling Jack's hair playfully. Joey smilied at the moment between mom and son, happy that Jack had a least one parent ok with his lifestyle.

No sooner had Joey's juice been set in front of her, Andie ran into the kitchen. ''Come on you two, we have to hurry!'' Andie exclaimed, running outside to the car. Jack rolled his eyes and got up, Joey following. ''What time do we start?'' Joey asked. ''8:00.'' Jack replied. Joey looked at her watch. ''It's only 7:20. Are we really gonna be late?'' Joey wondered. ''Nah, Andie just wants to get to school early so she can have time to talk to Pacey Witter.'' Jack said. Joey smilied.

The three arrived at school at 7:30, giving Andie ample time to talk to Pacey. She and Joey stood at her locker they would share as she watched him at his. ''Oh he looks so cute today, don't you think?'' Andie asked. ''Sure.'' Joey said stuffing her books inside. ''Oh that's right, you're still hung up on Dawson. No guy will look cute to you.'' Andie said. Joey woul dhave replied but she was having trouble getting her books into her locker. ''Andie, I really need help.'' Joey said, but Andie's attention was elsewhere. Joey suddenly felt her books beginning to fall. She was about to lose control of them when a voice yelled ''Whoa.'' and grabbed her books before they fell. ''Thanks.'' Joey said. Looking up, she saw Pacey had come to her rescue. ''No sweat. Do you need help.'' he asked, laughing when Joey nodded her head. ''So Mcphee, how do you know the new girl?'' Pacey asked. Joey had almost forgotten her cousin was still there due to those stupid books.

''We're cousins. Pacey Witter meet Joey Potter and vice versa.'' Andie said. ''Nice to meet you, Potter.'' Pacey said holding out his hand. ''Nice to meet you too Witter.'' Joey said taking his hand. Pacey smilied at her and then turned his attention to Andie. ''So Mcphee, does your cousin know about...?'' he started but Andie cut him off. ''Not yet. Anyway we've got to go get her schedule so we'll see you later.'' Andie said grabbing Joey's arm and leading her away. ''What was he talking about?'' Joey asked. ''You'll see at lunch.'' Andie said, leading her to the office so she could get her classes.

Joey walked to her locker amazed at how much homework she was given, and it was only her first day! She joined Andie at their locker and got her lunch. ''Homework?'' Andie asked. ''You have no idea!'' Joey exclaimed Andie laughed. Joey was about to head the the lunch room when Andie stopped her. She looked questionatly at her but Andie shook her head. They waited until the last teahcer had left the hall to walk toward Pacey's locker where Jackand Pacey were waiting. Joey wanted to questionwhat they were doing but she kept quiet for now. They led her down the stairs and out the door to Pacey's car. Once there, they finally began to speak. ''We're skipping school for lunch. We should we eat with the snobs when we found thiz amazing place near school?'' Andie said from her seat in front. ''Good point.'' Joey said. Pacey drove them to a parking space where they got out and walked into the woods. The three must have come here many times because they knew exactly where it was. ''Wow.'' Joey said as she stepped into a clearing. It had a wonderful view of the ocean. ''Now, you can't tell anyone Potter. This is our spot. Only us three, Jen and Drue know about this.'' Pacey said. ''You know Jen and Drue? I thought you were a loner?'' Joey asked. ''I was, but andie got me out of my shell a little.'' Pacey said,smiling at Andie, who blushed.

They ate and then layed out on the grass looking at the sky. ''We got about 20 mintues left you guys.'' Jack said looking at his watch. ''So Potter, what brings you out here?'' Pacey asked. Joey was silent for a moment. ''You don't have to tell me if you don't feel comfortable.'' Pacey said quickly. ''No, if Andie and Jack can trust you then so can I.'' Joey said sitting up. Andie, Pacey, and Jack did too. ''When I was twelve my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Around that time my father was arrested for selling drugs. A few months ago, the cancer finally won its battle with my mom. She passed away and my sister sent me out here to live for while.'' Joey said quietly.

''I'm sorry about your mom, Jo.'' Pacey said. Joey smilied softly at him. ''Uh guys, we got to go.'' Jack said. They all stood up and made their way to the car. Joey pulled Pacey aside. ''You like my cousin, don't you?'' she asked. ''No. Jack's nice and everything but I don't swing that way.'' Pacey said. Joey hit his arm. ''I meant Andie.'' she said. ''Am I that obvious.'' he asked blushing slightly. ''A little. Ask her out alreay. Before someone else does.'' Joey said. They made their way back to the car and back to school.

After school, Joey, Jack, and Andie all made their way home. When they walked into the house, Aunt Sara called Joey into the den. ''Joey, sweetheart, while you were in school, you got a phone call from back home. From a Dawson Leery.'' she said. Joey smilied and rushed upstairs to call him. She dialed the familier phone number and waited anxiously as it rang.

''Hello?'' asked the familer voice.

''Hey Dawson.'' Joey said.

''Hey Joey. I called earlier.'' he said.

''Yeah, I know. My Aunt told me.'' Joey said.

''So how's it going out there?'' Dawson asked.

''It's ok. I already made a few friends. The neighbors granddaugher and her boyfriend took me on a tour yesterday. Pacey Witter from school is pretty cool too.'' Joey said.

''Really? That's nice.'' Dawson said, and could hear the jealously in his voice.

''Yeah, and he is totally interested in Andie. I told him he better ask him out. You'd liek him Dawson, he's a lot like Will Krudski.'' Joey said, referring to their old childhood friend who moved away.

''Really? I'd like to meet everyone out there Jo.'' he said, sounding a bit happier. ''In fact, maybe I can.'' he said.

''What are you talking about?'' Joey asked.

''Don't you have a vacation coming up?'' Dawson asked.

''Yea, how did you know about it?'' Joey asked.

''Your Aunt told me. he said.

''Why?'' Joey asked.

''Because, my parents are gonna let me visit you while you're on vacation and your Aunt agreed.'' Dawson said.

''You're coming here?'' Joey said happily.

''Yeah.'' he said.

''I'm glad. I missed you so much Dawson.'' she said.

''I missed you too Jo.'' he said.

''So when will you be here?'' Joey asked.

''Friday, I'll fly out. Sorry Jo but my mom's telling me to get off the phone. I'll see you Friday.'' Dawson said.

''See you Friday.'' Joey said.

''Bye Jo.'' he said

Bye Dawson.'' she said.

Joey hung up the phone, thinking Friday couldn't coem soon enough.