Description: this is a story I have been working on for a while. This is my first Dawson's Creek story so take it easy on me, I'm rusty on my characters.

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

Author's note: this is my first 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. Enjoy and review thanks :)

Chapter #9

" Pacey, I like you. I just need sometime is all.", I confess quietly before sneaking a peek up at Pacey for his reaction. His reaction is one of relief, guess Pacey was preparing for another rejection. I can't lie to him or myself anymore. I have feelings for Pacey, he makes me feel safe. When I'm with him its as though nothing else in the world matters.

" I could live with that Joe.", responds Pacey in a gruff tone. Smiling when his arms wrap tightly around me, I lay my head against his chest. Why does this feel so right? I've never felt like this with anyone. How is it possible that I went from despising Pacey, to liking him in less than a year? Lately its almost as though he's all that I think about.

" Well, what about Dawson? What happens now Pace?", I ask as I glance up at him with a look of uncertainty. We have to tell Dawson. If he were to find out any other way, friendships could be shattered and ruined. He deserves to know that I like Pacey. I'm not sure whatever it is that's going on between us, but I'm pretty sure that I don't want it to stop.

Tensing at the sound of Dawson's name, Pacey brushes a piece of hair from my face," that's up to you Joe. When we figure out what this is, I'll talk to Dawson, ok?"

Touching my hand to Pacey's chest, I look up at him quietly," I should probably go Pace, its getting late."

" Or you could stay, Joe.", offers Pacey with a hopeful smile. I really wish that I could. The last thing that I want to do is leave. Unfortunately I promised Bessie that I would be home for dinner before I left and I'm already late. If I didn't show at all, I'd sure have a lot of explaining to do. I'm glad to I came to see Pacey though, I had to set things right. That is exactly what I did too, Pacey knows how I feel now.

" I promised Bessie that I'd be home for dinner and I'm late. Rain check Pacey?", I inquire with a shy smirk before reaching for Pacey's hand. All I want to do is stay here in his arms all night. If I hadn't told Bessie that I would be back in time for dinner, I probably would. Something tells me if Pacey had a choice he'd make me stay, I'd be lying if I said that I wouldn't let him.

Standing up on my tip toes, I lean up to kiss Pacey," I'll see you later Witter."

Unsure what to say or do, Pacey merely nods his head," Sure thing Potter." ….(End Joey's pov)