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.

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

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Chapter #8

(Joey's pov)

" Your home Joey.", whispers Pacey into my ear. Stirring from my light sleep, I rub at my eyes tiredly. Crap, I was really hoping Pacey would have found it in his heart to let me stay another night with him. No such luck I guess. I don't to go inside; I know what is waiting for me when I do. Bessie with a look of disappointment in her eyes and a lecture, I'm not ready to face either.

" I'm not ready to see anyone just yet Pacey.", I reveal in an fatigued tone. One glance into my eyes and Pacey can easily see the worry behind them. Unsure what else to do, he hugs me close to him. I let out a content sigh when he presses his lips gently against my forehead. I'm not sure what is going on between the two of us and I really don't care. Together or not, it doesn't matter. I need Pacey by my side and he's promised to be there, that's all I care about.

" You're going to have to face them eventually Jo.", reminds Pacey with a shake of his head and a light chuckle. I know that I am but it doesn't have to be tonight. I'm tired, hungry, achy, stressed –which is not good for the baby-, frustrated, cranky and look like hell from crying all day. If I don't want to see anyone tonight, I shouldn't have to. Bessie can scream at me whenever she wants but I will be damned if it is going to be tonight.

" Not today though, please Pace?", I plead with him sadly. Touching my hand to his chest, I lean up to place kisses all over his face. My sad eyes and a few kisses always did the trick when Pacey and I were together. I don't see why it won't now. It is a dirty trick but if it helps me get my way? I'm alright with suckering Witter into letting me stay with him just one more night. Besides he is the one who said he'd do anything it took to keep me happy and not stressed out.

Giving a slow nod when I hug his arm, Pacey only smirks down at me," is this your way of asking to stay over again Potter?"

Peeking up at Pacey in silence, I take hold of his hand lightly," Do you mind Witter? …Could you grab me some overnight cloths?"

" Have I ever Potter? …Yeah, I'll be out in a few minutes Jo.", vows Pacey with a goofy grin. Taking a risk, he wraps his arms around me. Momentarily startled when his lips meet mine, it isn't long before I kiss Pacey back just as eagerly. I can feel my knees turning to Jell-O, thank God I'm sitting down. Pacey still has that effect on me. Part of me thinks that he always will whether we end up together again or not. No one else has ever made me feel the way that Pacey could…no one else probably ever will.

….(Inside; Pacey's pov)

" Sorry Pacey, Joey still isn't home.", greets Bessie with a concerned look on her face as she opens the front door. I know that she isn't, I respond silently. This is because she's with me, has been the entire time. I wonder how they would all react if I merely blurted this out? Dawson would probably go into cardiac arrest. Jen would have a smug look on her face as if to say 'I told you so'. But something tells me Bess would through a fit and want to tare Joey a new one. She doesn't want to deal with anyone right now. Can I blame her? Honestly no. Joey is going through a hell of a lot and needs time to de-stress and unwind. This isn't asking much. Sure, everyone is sick with worry over Joey, but all they need to know right now is that she is fine.

" No one has heard from her and we're getting a bit concerned.", admits Jen with a huff before running a frazzled hand through her hair. Of course they are, they have to right to be too. But Joey is with me and she's fine. I'm not about to let anything bad happen to her. She'll face everyone when she is ready. Joey's safety is my number one priority.

" I'm actually just here to grab a few of her things. Joey is alright, don't worry.", I announce in a gruff manner before heading into the kitchen and searching around. I figure that it might be nice to bring Joey a few leftovers from home. The poor girl is probably hungry. She barely touched her breakfast this morning. It might be nice to pack a little picnic up and eat it by the docks later. It has been a while since the two of us have done something like that.

" Wait Joey is with you?", pipes in Dawson with a frown evident on his features. Only he would zero in on this fact. I really don't give a damn if he is jealous of this knowledge. I'm not an idiot. I know that he tried to ask Joey back a few days ago. I also know that she rejected him. Joey doesn't want to be the wedge in Dawson's and my friendship anymore, nor should she be. If he has and issue with the two of us spending time together, let him try and take it up with me. I have no problem telling Dawson that what goes on between Potter and I is none of his business.

Grabbing a nearby basket, I pack a few snacks and make some sandwiches," Well…yeah. Bess, I know you're probably upset and worried. Joey just needs a day or two to herself."

Fixing a bottle for Alexander, Bessie places it in the microwave," Joey has some nerve; I have been going insane with concern. Is she with you right now Pacey? I'm going to give her more than just a piece of my mind when I see her!"

(Bessie's pov)

" Give her a break Bess, Joey has a lot on her mind right now.", prompts Pacey in a steady voice. Give her a break? Joey has a lot on her mind? No crap! I know that she does but this is no excuse to lie about where she was last night and cause me this much alarm. Joey hasn't called once since she told me she would be staying at Dawson's for movie night. She never even showed up at his house! I for one would like to know where the hell she slept last night. Was she with Pacey the entire time? Are they in the midst of working things out? These are all questions that I would love to have answered among about a dozen others.

" I know that she does but that is no reason not to at least call me Pace.", I vent in return. He may be right but I'm not about to give him the satisfaction in knowing that he is. Fact of the matter is, Joey should have told me the truth about where she was last night. Another thing that she could have confided in me was the fact that there is a possibility she could be pregnant! If Joey had only come to me in the first place, she would have found nothing but understanding from me. I'm not saying that she still won't, but I'm going to chew her out in the process. Joey knows that she could come to me with just about anything. Why she chose to hide something this huge from me is beyond my comprehension.

" Is she alright at least Pace?", inquires Jen in a calm voice. To be honest this is my only concern. Sure I might be mad as hell with Joey currently, but it is only because she's my little sister and I care about her. If anything ever happened to Joey, I would never forgive myself. I know that she is scared right now; she has every reason to be. But that is why I am here in the first place isn't it? To help Joey out whenever she's in a jam? This is all I wanted to do in the first place when I first found the pregnancy test. Was I upset and a little disappointed? Yes. But Joey is my sister; I could never let her go through something as frightening as this alone.

" Jo is more than a little fatigued, but she is just fine Jen.", comforts Pacey with an drained smile. God, he looks like hell right now. I can only imagine Pacey's reaction when he confronted Joey with what I had told him. He was probably more than a little shocked. But if I know Pacey, he was also just as excited. Why wouldn't he be? Pacey loves kids and is amazing with them as well. Alexander is all excited when uncle Pacey comes by to help Aunt Jo Jo babysit. There isn't a doubt in my mind that he will be an attentive and great father if Joey turns out to be carrying his child. ….