Author's Note: OK, so things are winding down, probably one more chapter. But still, there are reviews to answer!

Sphinx005: Yes, Julie is being largely stupid. She's going to get better though, soon, don't worry.

Footychick: Glad you liked it!

Pylea: I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've said before I don't typically break Connie and Guy up, unless I need it for the plot. I did for this one, because in the first of this series she had to go on a date with Riley, so that Portman could beat him up and find out about Julie and Scot, and then they couldn't reunite because I wanted to put her with Pacey. I love Joey and Pacey, but also Andie and Pacey, and Audrey and Pacey and just Pacey in general.

Spikeyhairgood: Well, it looks like things are turning the Luke and Lorelai way anyway now. Did you watch the Jess marathon on ABC Family this weekend? Yeah, Fulton is wise and knows many things. I know, if I didn't know what was going to happen in the end, I would hate Julie right now too...haha. It doesn't really get better in this chapter.

Doggiesrule147: Do not fear for Connie and Pacey...I'm thinking about doing another in this series (Long time readers of mine aren't you shocked?) that will largely focus on the two of them. I assume its safe to say you would read it.

Ali: Yeah, it's tough shit. Decisions are hard, especially when you know that they're going to effect other people and those other people are staring at you.

AngelEllie: Haha, I'm glad you liked the phrase. I felt it described the situation well.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Still wish I owned Pacey. Very very badly.

Chapter 9: Own Up

"Ok," Dawson said, "Julie, stand over here," He positioned her and smiled. Joey had mentioned that Julie had had a bad night, so he was trying to make the whole shooting thing easy on her. "And Pacey is going to come out over here, and stab you, which is when you pop the blood bubble, got it?" Julie nodded. Charlie held the boom mike above her head, and Connie, Joey and Abby watched.

Julie walked crouching and looking around. She knew she wasn't much of an actress but Dawson said it didn't matter the satiric tone of the film allowed her to be a little corny. When Pacey popped out of the bushes in full green slime outfit she jumped screamed and fought him back a little, as he stabbed her she squeezed the water balloon full of dyed red water all over her blue shirt. She fell to the ground.

"CUT!" Dawson shouted. "That was perfect. Way to actually get it right for once Pace! Excellent debut Cat." She smiled, she liked that Dawson had decided to start calling her by her ever popular nick name.

"Yes," Pacey said, removing the mask that covered his face, "That was indeed fantastic."

"Thanks guys," Julie said.

"Come on," Joey said, "We'll get you cleaned up." She grabbed Julie's hand and dragged her into Dawson's porch. Abby shrugged as Julie turned around.

"Yeah," Dawson said, "Take five everyone. Good take." They laughed. Pacey went over to Abby.

"So you're taking her home." Pacey said.

"Yeah," Abby said, "That's what she wants, I'm not going to argue."

"So, Charlie said you're the family screw up," Pacey said.

"Yes," she nodded, "I am."

"Me too," he smiled, "When did you get the label?"

"I was your age, the streaking thing." She smiled, "I relish it, although this past year sort of set it aside, since I'm actually you know doing things right for once. I'm going to have my debut next week, and in the fall I'm going to Worthington."

"Worthington," Pacey said, "Wow."

"Yeah, Daddy even got me an off campus apartment." She said shaking her head. "When'd you get designated the screw up?" She smiled.

"When I was conceived I think," he laughed. "I don't even know."

"Do you have another sibling, who can do no wrong?" Abby asked, "Like my baby sister?"

"That would be big brother," Pacey nodded, "Dougie, followed dad onto the force, too bad his homosexuality taints it a little."

"Hm," Abby nodded understanding.

"Julie," Joey said, as they found her a clean shirt. "I don't think you're a whore. I know you thought I did, and I don't."

"I appreciate that," Julie said quietly. "I just want to be home. Away from all of it."

"I am just curious, as an outside observer," Joey said, "What were you thinking?"

"I wasn't thinking," Julie sighed, "I was feeling."

"And your feelings told you to hurt the two men who love you?" Joey asked.

"No," Julie shook her head. "My feelings told me to go to Dean."

"And now?" Joey said.

"They're telling me to run home, dive into bed and cover my head in a blanket." Julie laughed.

"I wish you'd stay," Joey admitted, "You're fun, and I like talking to you."

"I'll be back," Julie said, "I mean, I guarantee that Connie and Pacey aren't done with each other, and Abby's going to Worthington, and my parents got her an apartment, so, I'll come to Boston and then come out here."

"Good, you're still here," Portman walked up to Scot's boat.

"What do you want Portman?" Scot said turning around. "Don't you think you've ruined enough?"

"Man, I didn't ruin anything," Portman said, "All I did was tell her the truth. And in case you didn't notice, I'm still the one without her."

"Right," Scot nodded, "But now that I broke up with her, in September, you've got a free shot."

"She doesn't want me," Portman shook his head.

"Last night would indicate otherwise." Scot sighed.

"Oh well, I mean she wants me," He said, looking at the ground. "But not the way she wants you,"

"Meaning, those nights that you send her crying back to me to make yourself feel better," Scot said, not holding a single feeling or thought back. "Or you know, when you're fucking some little slut at school hoping she'll look your way again?"

"You don't know what you're talking about," Portman mumbled. "I'm sorry that I didn't let your girlfriend cheat on you last night, or you know, take advantage of someone I care about like that."

"You've got a lot of nerve man," Scot said, "Coming here like this,"

"What nerve?" Portman said, "Nothing happened, we kissed, once, ok twice."

"Why are you telling me this?" Scot said.

"Because I want her to be happy," Portman said quietly, "And for some inexplicable reason you make her happy. So I'm telling you exactly what happened."

"Let's see, Julie went to you, said she wanted to sleep with you, you told her you didn't want her, she comes back here and cries about how you didn't want her," Scot started, "Yeah, besides a few details, I think I'm good."

"That's what you think happened?" Portman said. "Look, she came there, and yeah, she wanted to sleep with me. All I said was that I didn't want to be the guy she cheats with."

"So you told her to break up with me," Scot nodded, "Yeah, that's better."

"I don't why I even bothered," Portman shook his head. "Good luck, Scooter." He started to walk away.

"Hey Portman," Scot shouted after him. He turned around. "Why'd you give up?"

"She's too good for me," he shrugged. "Or I thought she was."

"And last night?" He said.

"If it happens," he smiled, "I want it to be real."

"Yeah," Scot nodded. "I get that."

"So," Abby said, as she and Julie drove up the highway. "Do you want to tell me your side of the story?"

"I have no side," Julie said.

"What was in your head kid?" Abby sighed. "You broke two hearts in one night."

"Three," Julie sighed, "If you count my own."

"You deserved everything you got," Abby shook her head. "Neither of those guys deserved that Julie."

"So you're mad at me too?" Julie asked. "Great, I've got no friends, no boyfriend and my slutty screw up of a sister is disappointed in me."

"Watch yourself Julie," Abby said angrily, "You've got enough enemies right now, you don't need to be on my bad side."

"None of this would have happened if you hadn't," Julie started,

"If I hadn't what Julie?" Abby cut her off. "I did not tell you to throw yourself at Portman. I did not tell you that you should cheat on Scot. This isn't my fault, this isn't any one's fault but your own. You screwed up. Own up to it, stop pointing fingers and fix it, or just shut the hell up and move on with your life."

"And how do you suggest I fix it?" Julie said. "No one's talking to me remember?"

"Then don't fix it, whatever," Abby said. "But get your head out of your ass kid."

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