Description: this is a story I have been working on for a while. This is my fifth Dawson's Creek story. I'll writing this as well as Conflicted Love, Love Unrequited, Unlikely Pair and Clueless Affection on here now.

Disclaimer: I may not own the characters but this story is original and from my imagination.

Author's note: this is my fifth try at a Dawson's creek story, be nice to me please. This is a Pacey/Joey fic, my version of how they got together and it is set in season one. Wanted to switch things up for a change and try something different. Enjoy and review thanks

Chapter #5

(Bessie's pov)

"Hey Pacey, what brings you here? If you're going to order you should probably do it quick. We close in a half hour. ….Did somebody punch you in the face?", I question with concern when I notice the shiner under Pacey's eye. Yikes, that looks like it hurts like hell. Pacey should ice that down quickly. Wonder what happened.

"It is a long story. I just thought I would stop in and grab a soda and some fries.", answers Pacey in a gruff tone. Poor kid, he must have had a bad day. I wonder who the heck he got into a fight with. It doesn't matter, I'll bet anything the other guy probably looks ten times worse than Pacey does right now. Maybe I should get him a bag of ice before I leave for the night.

Wiping down the counters, I take off my apron," You should tell Joey, she is closing tonight."

Sitting on the nearest stool, Pacey props his elbows on the table," You're leaving already Bess?"

"I have been here all day Pacey. I'm tired, my feet hurt and the baby has been kicking like crazy.", I complain with an exhausted sigh. Leaning against the counter, I gingerly rub my belly. I can't wait to get home, take a nice relaxing bath and finally have a nice home cooked meal. I'm tired of eating fries and chicken tenders every night, its Joey's turn to close.

"Oh, that's right. You're pregnant, I couldn't tell on account of how beautiful you look tonight. You're positively glowing Bess.", compliments Pacey with his trademark cheesy grin. Oh, well isn't he just a complete sweetheart. That has to be one of the nicest things anyone has said to me all day. I could almost hug Pacey right now.

"There is no need to suck up Pace, your meals free either way. Joey needs more friends like you though, I'm heading home. Play nice with Joey, she's been in a mood all afternoon.", I warn with a frown before grabbing my coat and keys. I don't know what has been up with Joey lately but her attitude has got to stop. Moping over the fact that Dawson has a girlfriend and it's not her isn't going to make things any better for Joey. She needs to find someone for herself, someone like Pacey perhaps. He's handsome, funny and kind. Joey and him would be perfect together.

"Will do, thanks for the heads up Bessie. Drive safe.", calls Pacey with a laugh and a smile. Something tells me that I am sure to get an earful from Joey when she finally gets home later. I'm not worried though, with luck I'll be asleep and she'll have to wait until the morning to scold me. Joey can bitch and moan all she wants then and I'll gladly just smile and nod. …..(End Bessie's pov)