Only Time Will Tell 1/?
Summary: Starts during 'Stolen Kisses.' Alternative take of the episode.
Disclaimer: I only own the plot.
Rating: R
A/N: I know another new one, but this plot could not be ignored.
-break-
"If you felt even one shred of what I feel for you…then we wouldn't be standing here having this conversation." Pacey let out an exhale before stepping around her. He'd hoped she'd reach her palm out to stop him. Say his name. Anything. But nothing came, just the sound of the leaves crunching beneath his feet as he stumbled sadly deeper into the woods.
Each new crunch felt like his heart shattering over and over. There was no way he could head back inside feeling like this and there was no way he could share the bed with her once more. Knowing there was a chance made the bed sharing awkward but knowing there was no chance made him feel uncomfortable.
As odd as it would look to everyone else, he was crashing on the couch, or better yet in the car as far away from Joey as he could be, if only to keep his sanity until they got back to Capeside.
-break-
Joey cringed as Pacey stepped around her. His words rang true; she did feel something for him, but it scared the ever-loving daylights out of her. As it was, she knew there was still something between her and Dawson, but she couldn't process if it was friendly or romantic. A small part of her still wanted that romance but a whole nother part of her could feel that with Pacey, and it wasn't right to lead him into something that may not be real.
Sighing Joey rubbed the slight moisture from her eyes. She could still hear Pacey's crunching steps and wondered how far he'd go til he'd stop and come inside. Given their sleeping arrangements she'd know soon enough as he slipped in beside her. One more night and then they'd be on their way back to Capeside. Hopefully without incident.
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