The Future is Not Set in Stone

by wingster55

Sequel to The Unexplored Triangle. Senior year is upon the teenagers of Capeside. In this significant time in their lives they experience love lost and love found. They embark on their respective destinies and the ever growing issue of life apart.

2. Disturbance in the Force

Chapter 1

Pacey is walking down the hall on the first day of school to his first class. On his right he notices Dawson Leery coming out of the guidance counselor's office.

Pacey: Dawson? Did you already get in trouble? Bad boy Dawson Leery strikes again.

Dawson: Funny man. I was just saying hi to my dad…even if I did see him this morning doing something

Pacey: Coffee table antics?

Dawson: Shut up

They somehow fail to see an attractive young girl approach them

Nikki Green: Now Dawson be nice

Dawson: Hey Nikki fresh from New York I presume

Nikki: Indeed I am. I don't believe I've met you though

Pacey: Pacey Witter, pleased to meet you.

Nikki: Any of you headed toward room 46?

Dawson: I was just headed there. AP English is no joke I hear.

Pacey watches them go, and heads off in the opposite direction when the warning bell sounds.

AP English

The teacher is discussing the class and such.

Andie: Psst hey Joey

Joey: You whispered?

Andie: Who's that girl talking to Dawson?

Joey: Nikki Green, Principal Green's daughter. How did you, his favorite student, not know this?

Andie: That picture on his desk was when she was 10. Sue me

Lunchtime

Pacey and Dawson are sitting at a table when Andie hesitantly approaches

Andie: Hey guys

Pacey: Would you look at that. I forgot about my-

Dawson: No you didn't

Pacey leaves anyways

Dawson: Andie long time no chat.

Andie: Who's fault is that?

Dawson: I know and I'm sorry. After what happened I need space, but you and Pacey belong together.

Andie: So are we good? More importantly can you push all that behind you.

Dawson: I still have feelings for you…but I can feel them fading.

Dawson is momentarily distracted when sees Nikki going to a table. Andie follows his gaze and looks back and forth between the two. She smirks at Dawson

Dawson: What?

Jen: Is this day over yet?

Dawson: What's the matter Jen?

Jen: I don't know…something isn't right. Almost like a disturbance in the force. I just wish I knew what was causing-

One table over a dark haired stranger catches Jen's attention

Jen: God help us all. Dru Valentine in Capeside.