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 #10

(Joey's pov)

"Thanks again for dinner Pace, I was only joking though. ….You didn't have to buy. …Guess tonight wasn't as torturous as I thought it would be Pacey. Ever tell anyone I said that, I'll kill you.", I warn in a threatening voice as I try to keep all sarcasm from my tone. The wide grin on Pacey's face assures me that I have failed miserably. It's comforting knowing that the two of us are able to hangout and not tear each other apart limb from limb.

"Don't worry about it Joe. Your secret is safe with me, Potter.",promises Pacey as he draws a cross over his heart. With a roll of my eyes, I give him a gentle shove. Leave it to Pacey to revert back to a child's code of ethics. He might not be my first choice of someone to spend my Friday nights with, but it sure beats the hell out of spending movie nights at Dawson's with his new blonde bimbo girlfriend.

Walking up the front porch steps, I glance back at Pacey," This is my stop. Thanks for walking me home Pacey."

Feeling more than a little brave, Pacey sneaks a kiss in before I have a chance to protest otherwise," Don't mention it, night Joey. See you around, bye!"

"What the hell? Yeah, you had better run off Pacey J. Witter!", I scream out in anger. Stomping my foot in frustration, I slam the porch door as I watch Pacey's fleeting figure disappear into the night. I am going to kill him the next time I see him. What a creep! I cannot believe Pacey would pull a stupid stunt like this. On second thought, I take that back. This is exactly something that I could see him doing. God why is he such a jerk?!

"What is with all the yelling? Was that Pacey?", investigates Bessie when she comes out to see what all the commotion was about. Regarding her with a deadly scowl, I folded my arms across my chest. You! This is your entire fault, Bess. How could you stand there and act so clueless? You were the one who suggested Pacey and I dating. Like some kind of an idiot I went and confided this information to him. Ugh, what if Pacey thought tonight was a date and that is why he kissed me? Why does my life have to continuously suck?

"Don't even ask Bess. ….I'm going to bed.", I declare with a bitter tone before stomping my way upstairs and slamming my bedroom door shut. I don't care if that wakes up Bodie either. That is Bessie's problem not mine. She is the one who started this crap filled nightmare of a night in the first place with all her damn prying. If Pacey were smart he would not show his face around here, the Ice House or even considering striking up a conversation with me at school anytime soon. I meant it when I said that I would murder him. Not even Capeside's finest will be able to find nor identify his body when I'm through with Pacey J. Witter. …

(End Joey's pov)

(Joey's thoughts)

I'm going to kill him, I'm seriously going to kill him. Pacey J. Witter is a dead man. What the hell was he thinking? Pacey kissed me! Why? Why would he do that? We were having such a nice time. Pacey and I hung out and actually had fun. It was nice. We didn't, bicker, argue, or trade insults for once.

Pacey and I were finally getting along, we were laughing and joking like…..well like normal friends would do. Pacey ruined everything though when he kissed me. It only lasted a few seconds, but still. At first, I was too shocked to say anything. Pacey had caught me off guard, I didn't know what to do.

By the time I organized my thoughts together enough to form a protest, Pacey had taken off. I was beyond livid, still am. I cannot believe Pacey Witter was my first kiss. It wasn't supposed to be him. A first kiss is supposed to be special and with someone you like. Pacey ruined that entire experience for me.

I hate him so much right now. The worst part about it is that I can't seem to get Pacey or that stupid kiss out of my mind. His lips felt so soft and warm against me, they tasted of chocolate ice cream. That was the last thing we had eaten after dinner. I remember Pacey smelled faintly of cologne.

The touch of his callused hands on my cheeks was careful and gentle. Every time I close my eyes, I can all but feel his lips against mine. It is enough to drive me slowly but surely insane if I let it. I hate this, and I hate Pacey! I wouldn't be thinking these thoughts if it weren't for him. I'm so confused, I don't know what to think or feel. Damn if I don't kill Pacey the next time I see him. ….

(End Joey's thoughts)

(Pacey's thoughts)

Shit! ….Dammit! I'm dead, Joey is going to kill me, and I'm dead! What did I just do? I kissed Josephine Lynn Potter. I don't even know what I was thinking. By the time I realized what I was doing; my lips were on Joey's. I couldn't help myself; she looked so beautiful under the moon light. We were finally getting along.

Joey and I had gone out to eat. The entire time we were laughing and joking like good friends do. When it came time to walk Joey home, she held my hand the entire time and stayed close by my side the whole way. It was actually kind of romantic. I don't know, maybe I got a little caught up in the moment.

When Joey turned around on that last front porch step to say good night, I lost all sense of control. Before I could stop myself, I leaned in and kissed Joey. I took off afterwards. I didn't want to stick around and give Joey a chance to yell, scream and possibly kill me. I am an idiot. Joey probably hates me now.

What is done is done, all I can do is face the consequences of my actions and pray Joey doesn't murder me the next time I see her. I can't change the fact that I kissed her, nor would I even want to. The kiss I shared with Joey, my first kiss ever….it was amazing and every kind of incredible.

Why would I ever want to change that? I just hope Joey doesn't completely hate and despise me now. To be honest, that's kind of the last thing a guy wants as a result of his first kiss. …

(End Pacey's thoughts)

(Dawson's pov)

"Hey Dawson, are you busy? Can we talk? It is kind of important.",confides Pacey in a cautious voice as he glances around outside my bedroom window. Raising an eyebrow when he looks inside my closet, I shake my head with confusion. What the heck is Pacey doing? Why is he so jumpy? He had better start talking and quick.

"Yeah, I'm not meeting up with Jen until later. So, what is up? Why are you so jumpy? Are you alright?", I pry with concern as I study Pacey carefully. Something is going on with him. I don't know what, but I know that something is bothering Pacey. Out of all the years Pacey and I have been friends, I have not once seen him like this. I'm starting to worry a little.

Closing my bedroom door, Pacey leans against it with a stressed sigh,"I'm fine, for now. We need to talk, its about Joey."

Giving Pacey my full attention at mention of Joey's name, I sit on the edge of my bed," What about Joey?"

"Well…you see…its just…I might have….I kissed Joey. I kissed her, Dawson. My lips met Joey Potter's in a scorching hot kiss.", confesses Pacey much to my disbelief. My jaw nearly drops to the ground in light of the bombs he just unloaded on me. Is Pacey being serious right now? He kissed Joey? How? When? Where? Why? Pacey has so many questions to answer right now. He had better start explaining himself and quick.

"Whoa, hold on. You what?! What? How? When? Where? Why? Pacey, so help me god start talking right now.", I warn with a start before folding my arms across my chest. Pacey had better tell me exactly what the hell is going on? Why would he kiss Joey? He hates her and she despises him. Far as I know, nothing has happened to change any of that. Did Joey want Pacey to kiss her? If so, why? What the hell is going on?

"Relax, Dawson. It was a kiss. I went to the Ice House last night and Joey was there. We were talking, when she closed up we grabbed a bite to eat and I walked her home. Joey held my hand and stayed close to me the entire way, it felt nice. When we got to her porch and Joey turned to say goodnight, before I knew what I was doing, I put my hands to her face and kissed her. Afterwards, I took off running before she ever had a chance to start yelling.", admits Pacey with a panicked breath. Whoa, he took Joey out? Why? Was it a date? Did Joey enjoy the kiss? What am I supposed to do with this information? I'm not sure I like the idea of Pacey making a move on Joey.

Unsure how to take in this information, I run a hand through my hair before questioning, "Pacey, what the hell were you thinking? Are you attracted to Joey?"

With a shrug of his shoulders, Pacey scratches at the back of his neck," I don't know, I never considered Potter an option before Dawson. Joey mentioned how Bessie thinks her and I should date because we both are attracted to each other. I wanted to see what it would feel like to kiss Joey, I guess." …(End Dawson's pov)