AN- ok I know it's been a while since I updated so here it is. Just to let you know, I'm putting Hurricane and Baby into one fic.
Pacey and Joey were sitting on her bed watching the weather channel. According to the announcer there was going to be a hurricane that very night. Joey quickly went to tell her sister and then called Dawson to invite him and his family over to her house to wait out the storm. Jen and Grams were already coming and Pacey called Andie and Jack.
''Pace, do you think it's going to be a big storm?'' asked Joey.
Pacey wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. For as long as he could remember, Joey hated storms.
''Don't worry Jo, I'll protect you.'' he whispered to her.
There was a knock on the door. Joey went to get it and smiled at Mitch and Gale walked inside, exchanging pleasentries. Then Dawson entered and she jumped into his arms.
''What's wrong?'' he asked her.
''I don't like storms.'' came Joey's muffled reply.
Dawson chuckled and brought her over to the couch wrapping his arms tightly around her. Pacey couldn't help but feel jealous.
Soon after Dawson arrived came Jen, Grams, Jack and Andie. The adults stayed in the living room while the kids headed to Joey's room.
''I hate storms.'' said Andie.
Pacey casually put an arm around her. ''No worries Mcphee. We will be ok.''
Andie smilied up at him and Joey felt a stab a jealousy run through her that she couldn't understand. She turned her view from Pacey over to Jen. Her other best friend was sitting very close to Jack. That was strange, she was supposed to be dating Cliff.
''Hey Jen can you help me come find the candles?'' Joey asked, standing up.
Jen nodded and the two went in search of candles.
''Ok Joey, what's up?'' Jen asked once they were out of earshot.
''I thought you were dating Cliff. Why are you sitting so close to Jack?''
''Cliff dumped me when I wouldn't put out and before you ask the reason I didn't tell you was because I knew you would tell Pacey and I didn't need him beating up Cliff.''
Joey hugged Jen. ''I'm sorry Jen.''
The two girls then really did go search for candles.
Once they got back in the room the conversations really began. So many questions were asked and answered and that night. They had all come from crappy home lifes. Andie and Jack's mom was crazy and their dad was never around. Dawson's parents had moved out to Capeside in hopes of saving their marriage after his mom had cheated on his dad. Pacey's whole family treated him like crap with the exception of Doug and Gretchen. Joey's dad had been arrested when she was 12 and her mother had passed away that year too. Jen's parents were so involved in their own life, they toally forgot they had a daughter. All night they talked and when the storms arrived, they ran out to the living room to wait it out. The six of them had formed a special bond that night.
After the storm, Pacey and Joey were sent to get everyone blankets.
''Jo, what do you think about Andie?'' he asked her.
''She's ok. Why?'' Joey asked.
''Well I was thinking of asking her out.'' Pacey said, grabbing the blankets off the top shelf of the closet.
''Really?'' aksed Joey, trying not to let it bug her.
''Yeah.'' said Pacey as they walked back to the group.
''Go for it Pace. I hope she says yes.'' Joey whispered as they handed out blankets.
That night everyone was asleep except two people. Joey lay awake wondering why on Earth it bothered her to think of Pacey with a girlfriend. Because he is your best friend she thought to herself. Yeah that had to be it. She just thought it was weird to see him with a girl because he is her best friend and she is protective of him. So why don't I believe that? she wondered again. She had felt jealous with Ms. Jacobs too. That was only because she was older then him and you were worried. she told herself. Joey tried to fall asleep.
Pacey lay awake thinking about Joey. He had feelings for her, he knew that but she didn't have any for him. She had a boyfriend. It was time for him to move on. Andie was nice, smart and very pretty but she wasn't Joey. Still he did like her. Pacey decided to ask her out tomorrow.
The next morning everyone left the Potter household, happy to have survived the hurricane. As Andie and Jack were leaving Pacey took Andie intot he corner of the room.
''Hey Mcphee. Are you doing anything tonight?'' he asked her.
''No.'' Andie said.
''Do you want to go out tonight?'' Pacey asked.
''Like a date?''
''Yes like a date.'' Pacey said.
She smilied. ''I would love to go out with you tonight Pacey.''
''Cool. I'll pick you around seven?'' he asked.
''Seven sounds good. I'll see you tonight Pacey.'' she said. Then, she followed Jack out the door.
Pacey's smile told Joey that Andie had said yes. For some reason, she felt sad and disapointed. She had wanted Andie to decline.
At 7:00 that night, Pacey strolled up the Mcphee front porch with a rose in his hand and a very nervous attitude. He knocked on the door and it opened to revel a very pretty Andie Mcphee. She had chosen to wear a long purple skirt with a white shirt and a purple sweater. Her hair was down framing her face and she had a light touch of makeup on.
''Wow you look gorgous.'' Pacey said handing her the flower.
''Thanks Pacey.''
They headed off to the realto.
''Joey!'' screamed Bessie.
Joey ran into the room
''What's wrong Bess?'' she asked.
''My water broke!'' exclaimed Bessie.
''But the baby is a month early.'' said Joey.
''Joey, just call the hospitol and Grams so she can drive me!'' screamed Bessie as another contraction came. Joey quickly did as she was told.
Pacey and Andie were waiting to get tickets when his phone rang. Pacey excused himself to take the call. ''Hello?''
''Pacey is that you?''
''Of course it is. What's wrong Jo?''
''We're at the hospital Pacey. Me, Grams and Jen. Bessie went into premature labor. She's ok, but they're not sure about the baby. I'm really scared Pace.''
''Don't worry Jo, I'm on my way.''
''But your date.''
''Don't worry Potter. I'll be right there.''
Pacey hung up the phone and ran over to Andie.
''Bessie went into premature labor. She's ok but they're not sure about the baby. I'm sorry Andie but she needs me.''
Andie smilied at him. ''Well what are we waiting for. Let's go.''
Pacey and Andie ran down the hallway of the hospital where Joey was sure to be. He spotted her and ran over to her, gathering her up in his arms. She cried on his shoulder.
''I'm so scared Pace.'' she sobbed.
''It's ok Jo, the baby is going to be ok.'' he said soothingly, rubbing her back.
A few aganizing hours later, a doctor appeard to say that little Alexander Potter was ok. Joey was so happy and immediately ran to see her sister. Entering the room, she sat down on a chair close to the bed.
''How are you doing?'' Joey asked.
''Good. As soon as I'm strong enough, I get to go see my baby. Of course I told them I'm strong now, but they said to wait an hour.'' she said.
Joey left to give Bessie rest, promising to be there when she went to see the baby.
Joey walked out into the living room and saw Andie and Pacey talking. She slipped over to him quietly to easedrop.
''I'm sorry about ruining the date Andie.'' Pacey said.
Andie smilied at him. ''Pacey, your best friend needed you. I'm glad you came. If you had inisisted on staying at the movie theater, I would have been so disapointed with you. I know you are the kind of guy who puts his friends first and that's what I like about you.'' Andie said.
''You like me?'' asked Pacey.
She nodded and Pacey leaned down to kiss her. Joey looked away.
''Miss Potter, would you like to see your nephew?'' the doctor asked her.
She nodded and brought Pacey with her since this little guy would be part of his family too. They walked over to the nursury and gazed in at the little boy Bessie was holding.
''He's perfect.'' Joey said.
''He's a strong little punk. You're gonna have your hands full.''
''Hey,'' Joey said, poking him lightly, ''So will you. This guy's a part of your family as well.''
Pacey smilied and wrapped his arm around Joey pulling her close.
''So how do you feel, Aunt Joey?'' he asked her.
''Great. How do you feel, Uncle Pacey?'' she asked.
''Great!'' he said.
They shared a smilie and turned back to the little baby in the room.