Description: New Dawson's Creek story that I have been working on. Its based before the shows high school graduation but post Joey and Pacey's break up at prom.

Disclaimer: I own nothing except the original story.

Authors Note: if this story receives reviews I will update it regularly.

Consequences and Actions:

Chapter #6

(Bessie's pov)

Staring at the positive pregnancy test in my hands, Jen lowers her voice to a panicked whisper," You told Pacey? Why would you do that? Joey didn't want anyone to know Bessie."

Placing the test back in Joey's dresser, I pace the length of the room," Someone had to tell him and Joey obviously wasn't going to."

" Yeah but that is her decision not yours. Besides those tests aren't always accurate.", defends Jen taking a step in front of me to halt my pacing. She is right, it is Joey's decision. Unfortunately, she chose to keep this new from me. I'm her sister! Pacey has a right to know. Who is to say that Joey was ever going to say anything to him?

" I don't care Jen, Joey has a lot of explaining to do when she gets home.", I proclaim with a hint of irritation in my voice. Had Joey just came to me about all of this, I wouldn't have been that upset. Sure, there is a chance that she is pregnant. But that doesn't mean that Joey had to hide this fact from me. Would I have been upset if she told me? Yeah, a little but I would have gave her nothing but support. I'm still going to because she is my little sister. But this doesn't mean that I'm above kicking her ass for not coming to me when she found out to begin with.

" I agree, she does. But could you please not say anything to Dawson or the others? Joey is really stressed right now and doesn't want to be bothered. It should be up to her to tell the others whether she really is or not Bess.", asserts Jen with anarched eye brow that says 'you know that I'm right'. With a slight nod of my head I breathe a weary sigh. Joey might not want anyone to know, but this isn't something that she'll be able to keep a secret forever. If she actually is expecting, it is only a matter of months before she'll begin to show. How does Joey plan to explain herself once that happens? With child or not her and I need to have a serious talk the next time that I see her. …

(Meanwhile; Joey's pov)

" Josephine Potter?", calls the receptionist from behind her desk. My head snaps up at the sound of my name and I take a nervous breath. This is it. I'm about to find out whether or not I'm pregnant. By the end of today's doctor appointment, my life as I know it could very well change forever. I'm scared. I'm not ready to become a mother. What the hell am I going to do? Everything was planned out. Graduation is a month away. I'm supposed to be attending Worthington this fall. I had worked so hard these last four years to get myself into an amazing school. This is all that I have ever wanted. I was finally getting out of Capeside once and for all and now I might be stuck here.

" That's me.", I answer in a small voice. Startled when I feel a hand grab mine and give it a light squeeze, I glance over at Pacey. He's giving me an anxious smile. Revealing an unsure one of my own, I hesitantly stand up beside him. I'm kind of glad that Pacey is here with me right now. I don't know if I would have made it through the front door to the doctor's office if he hadn't. The entire morning I had been having second thoughts about coming here; he calmed me down and talked sense into me though.

" Doctor Fields will see you now.", informs the receptionist before opening the waiting room door. I find myself unable to move. I'm frozen in place. Oh God, I don't know if I can do this. Once I step through that door, my future could very well change forever. I have no idea what I am going to do. Pacey made it clear last night that he doesn't support the idea of me terminating my pregnancy. Much as I want to argue with him about it being my choice…I'm not sure that is something that I could ever go through with. I knew the consequences of my actions when I slept with Pacey. If it turns out that I am expecting, this is something that I'm going to have to face head on. Unfortunately this is one problem that I can just run away from.

"…Aren't you going to go in Joey?", ponders Pacey from beside me when I make no effort to move. Aren't I going to go in? Yeah, when I'm ready I will. Right now I'm not. I need a minute or so to compose myself and gather my thoughts together. I'm slowly beginning to lose it. How the hell did I end up here? I'm supposed to be applying for residency at Worthington in less than a week. The future I had been dreaming of for so long is disappearing right before my eyes and there is nothing that I can do about it.

Regarding Pacey with a tense gaze, I play with the hem of my shirt," I'm afraid to Pacey."

Standing from his own seat, Pacey grasps hold of my hand," I'll come in with you then Jo."

(Pacey's pov)

" You won't leave my side?", questions Joey with a frightened glance up at me. Placing my arm around her waist, I kiss her cheek softly. This seems to ease Joey's fears. With a light nudge, I guide her through the waiting room door. I'm not going anywhere. Whatever happens today, I'm going to stay by Potter's side through it all. We're in this together and she needs to understand that. If I have to constantly remind Joey? I'm fine with doing exactly that.

" Not even for a second Potter.", I promise in a reassuring voice. It took some time but I finally managed to convince Joey that coming here today was for the best. When she woke up this morning she was having second thoughts about going to this appointment. Joey is beyond scared and so am I. I'm not about to let her know this though, no use putting more unwanted pressure on her.

" Miss Potter, come in. It is wonderful to see you again. I take it this is your boyfriend?", asks Doctor Field's. My head lowers when she does. I was, I respond wordlessly in return. Our break up is still fresh on my mind. All the hurtful words I uttered to Joey that night…it is a wonder she is still speaking to me. I hate myself for the pain I caused her. What's done is done though; there is no taking back what I said.

" Ex-boyfriend, but yes this is Pacey.", corrects Joey without missing a beat. Ouch. It stung to hear her use that term. We aren't an item anymore though so why wouldn't she? Joey doesn't want to take me back, that much is clear with this declaration alone. Do I hold this knowledge against her? No. How could I? I'm the one who left Joey. I regret this decision every morning I wake up without her beside me. She refused to even let me hold her last night. Joey meant it when she told me her agreeing to stay the night hadn't changed anything. Who am I to assume that it would have?

Ignoring the sudden pang in my chest and Joey's rectification, I tentatively shake the doctor's hand," Nice to meet you doc."

Unable to refrain herself any longer, with an uneasy breathe Joey pries," Do you have my test results?" ….