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| Ok here we go with a little more.. Feddback? Gotta have it..
Chapter 8
Pacey and I were stridng down the hallway hand in hand. The Library was all the way at the other end of the floor. I opened the door and Pacey’s eyes practically fell out of his sockets. Wall to wall books and pictures of writers and special visitors who had visited our headquarters, or joined us at fund raisers for the city. My publishing company being one of the biggest in New York certainly drew attention from some important people. I pointed to the wall of pictures. Pacey just looked in amazement as he saw one picture in particular. Youv’e got to be kidding me. I shook my head no. Do pictures lie. Has Dawson ever seen that. Again I shook my head no. I think he would be a little disturbed by it, I said. The picture was taken at a fundraiser, of me and Steven Speillburg. Pacey and I just looked at each other and burst into laughter. I then continued to pull on Pacey’s hand as I led him around the corner of our little library to the back section where there was a storage room. I opened the door. I pulled him into the room, and closed the door. So what could possibly be in here that’s so special Pacey said. I then proceeded to lock the door behind me, and turned around to him. You are my love. You and me. It’s not exactly the old boiler room, but it will work for what I need to give you right now.
What’s that? This.. I put my hands on his cheeks, and put my face right up to his. I am so glad your hear. I then closed my eyes and kissed him, and grabbed the back of his head. Pacey then proceeded to wrap his arms around my back, and pull me against his body, while reacquainting himself with my lips and tongue and body. We held each other like that for a little while before I started pulling away to look into his eyes. Your really here with me now aren’t you. Yes I am, he replied. Thank you Pace. For what? For waiting for me and wanting to be with me.. For not giving your heart completely away, and allowing yourself to trust that I wouldn’t break it again. Joey, I had no choice. As I said before, I have always always loved you, and even if we couldn’t have been together, I was going to be happy for you, and that happiness was going to keep my heart from breaking. But knowing now that you never stopped loving me either gives me the confidence to always let you know what’s in my heart.
We started kissing again, and I started making my way around his neck and into his upper chest with my lips. Oh god Pacey, you feel so good. Then I realized I can’t do this right now. I have to gain control, get through the rest of this day and? Oh my God. What is it, Pacey said. Oh my God, there something I’ve got to tell you. A concerned look is now on Pacey’s face. You know our m o about bad timing? Yeah? Pacey closes his eyes because he knew my next statement can’t be good. Pacey, I have to leave town.
You what? The words Joey just verbalized not registering in his head. Would you please mind running that by me again. Joey now putting her hands over her face, and repeating out loud what she just told him wishing she could take it back, but knowing this situation was real. I’m so sorry honey. I know you just got here, but I’ve got an assignment I’ve got to take care of.
Ok, Jo, I’m going to leave now. But Pacey..Jo he holds up his hand. No it’s ok Potter; you have your work that you have to do. I understand.If you don’t mind me asking where are you going?
Of coarse not. I’m going to Miami for the weekend. Karl just informed me this morning about this major opportunity that he needs me to handle. Good old Karl? Just when I was starting to like that guy, Pacey smirkes. As he’s walking away from Joey, he turns back around puts his arms around her and hugs her tightly. Look Jo, I know I took a chance coming early, and I know you have work to do, so I’m going to head back to the hotel. Pacey, wait, tell you what, why don’t I meet you at around 2:00 at the hotel. I need to work on a couple of pieces for the next… Joey grabs her face again. Oh no! Oh Pace! What is it Joey. Charlie, I forgot about Charlie!
Chapter 9
I’m just standing there when I hear the words come out of her mouth, but it takes time for me to hear her. My body is frozen momentarily and I can’t seem to move or speak, then finally I’m able to formulate a thought. What?
Joey says it again. Pacey I was supposed to meet Charlie for lunch today. Now I’m really confused.
Jo, first of all, I thought his name was Christopher, and second why would you be having lunch with the guy, after you just ended that. Wasn’t he gone when you got back.
She is now smiling at me, then comes over and throws her arms around me, and starts laughing. What’s so funny I say.
Pacey, I’m not talking about my exboyfreind, well I mean not my recent one.
Well then who’s Charlie. She takes a deep breath. Think back Pace, Oh about seven years. Young guy, Jens boyfriend, wannabe rock star, Chased me to the beach house when we went to Spring break. Suddenly all I can do is start laughing. Remember Charlie Todd. Oh, you’ve got to me kidding me! That is so not funny Joey…
Your having lunch with Charlie Todd? How in the world? You know what Pace, long story, which I’ll explain later. Ok this I’ve gotta hear? You will, I promise, but right now I have to call him and cancel, because I want to get stuff done that I need to do, and meet you over at the hotel. Oh no please don’t cancel on good ol Charlie. In fact why don’t you invite him over the hotel this afternoon, so we can get all chummy!
I don’t think so Pacey. I’m gonna get out of here as soon as I can, and I want you all to myself. Are we clear about that.
Ok, if that’s what you really want I say. She takes my hand and we walk out of the room, then walk through the side door of the library to the elevator. Joey’s and my fingers are interlaces as we enter the elevator and ride down to the street. As we exit the building I grab her in my arms and gently kiss her.
She slowly pulls away from me, and looks into my eyes. I’ll see you this afternoon. I love you Pace. I love you too. Go ahead Jo, I’m going to walk back to the hotel. Ok, See you soon. Ok I say then watch as she heads back into the building.
As soon as I get back into the office, I go to my desk and pick up the phone. I dial the number and wait for an answer. Hello, I hear his voice and thank god I caught him.
Charlie, it’s Joey Potter. Hey Joey, good morning. Good morning to you. Um Charlie I’m terrible sorry but I need to cancel lunch with you today. Really, I’m sorry to hear that. May I ask why? Well, Pacey surprised me and came in town earlier than I expected, and I just had a change in my work plan for the weekend. So I need to get some work done and get out of here. Pacey? Charlie says, Isn’t that your ex boyfriend from high school or something. Yes, Charlie, but the operative word is boyfriend and not ex. Oh Charlie says? We recently rekindled our relationship and got back together. Actually it had a lot to do with some one else you know, which was the other thing I was going to tell you about in person. Some one else I know? Yes Charlie. Do you remember Jen Lindley. Oh wow, I do remember Jen Lindley. Man, how is Jen, and what does she have to do with you and Pacey. I took a deep breath before revealing the news to Charlie. A little less than two weeks ago, Jen passed away. What! Charlie responded.
Oh my god, Joey, what happened? Heart failure I replied. She developed a problem with her heart after she gave birth to her daughter. I’m sorry Charlie as I said I didn’t want to tell you this way, but I thought you should know.
For a moment there is just silence on the phone but then Joey can hear the sniffling as Charlie sounds like he is crying from the news. Charlie…Charlie are you there. Yeah Joey I’m hear.. I’m so sorry Charlie. That’s ok Joey. I guess I’m just in a little shock. Trust me Charlie, We have been in shock since the moment she callapsed at the wedding. I’m sure Charlie replies. Anyway, Charlie, I really have to get going, but can you give me a number where I can reach you perhaps next week. Um sure, let me give you our home number in Boston. Well be heading home Sunday. Ok Charlie, I’ll be in touch.
Joey hung up the phone and began to work on the assignment she needed to work on so she could get done and get over to Pacey. She only had one thing on her mind, so she needed to focus and avoid further distractions.
Pacey knocks on the door of the hotel room, then after a moment, he pulls out the key and opens the door. As he walks in he hears the shower running. He puts down the key and sits down on the sofa. He closes his eyes, smiles and drifts off.
A few minutes later Gretchen comes out of the bathroom and notices Pacey on the couch snoring some serious lumber. With a towel she had wrapped around her head she sends it flying high in the air, landing squarely on Pacey’s head. A startled Pacey wakes up and grabs the towel off his face, then realizes how it got there as Gretchen is just laughing hysterically. Down Gretzilla.
So how did it go?
Good for the most part.
And does she have any idea what your up to.
Not a clue. I think coming in a day earlier had the desired effect, with the exception of one thing.
What’s that?
Well apparently someone from our past has come into contact with Joey somehow that I didn’t expect….
Really!
Yes really..
Well am I going to have to play twenty questions with you? Then Suddenly Gretchen stops dead in her tracts.
Wait a minute, you say someone you both know?
Yes Gretchen..
Would this mystery person be a tall blonde guy.
Well I don’t know considering I haven’t seen him in about seven years.
Ok is this something your concerned about? Because I think I can help out with this one.
Really! Do tell Gretch?
When I came into to town with Joey, we were waiting for a cab and she spotted this guy who she said looked very familiar. She kept looking at him, because she knew the face but couldn’t place it.
So your telling me that seeing Charlie at the airport was a coincidence?
Charlie! Yes, that’s his name. Joey walked up to him and said hello. He didn’t recognize her at first. It took him a moment to put it together.
So what happened after he recognized her.
Well, a little of the memorable history was relived momentarily as this guy Charlie introduced Joey to his wife.
He’s married huh?
Yes, I think her name was Cassandra. She from here.
I suddenly feel myself letting out a huge sigh of relief.
Funny, from my recollection I wouldn’t have thought he was the marrying type.
Ok, well there two guys I can scratch off the list.
What list Pacey?
The list of guys I have to make sure won’t ruin my future.
Gretchen and Pacey both laugh at his remark.
So is it a long list?
I have no idea. I only know there were three significant guys.
Pace, she loves you, you know that…
Pacey gets up off the couch and walks toward the window to look out at the city.
Yeah I know, I just wish it hadn’t taken loosing Jen for her to stop running.
And I still don’t know why she broke it off with New York guy, or why her thing with Eddie fell apart.
Who’s Eddie?
Huh, Eddie was this guy who worked at Hells Kitchen with her while she was still at Worthington. I would venture to say that she loved him as much as me or Dawson.
What makes you so sure?
Because, she helped him get his life together. Then he left like Dawson to go to school, and about five years ago, I almost got back together with Joey, when he showed up, and she severed the possibility with me to go back to him.
And?
Well about three weeks later, I lost all my money and Dawson’s, on this up and coming potential stock,; and for whatever reason Eddie left Joey, then after Dawson and I had it out over the loss of money, Joey bolted to Paris, and then came here.
So this is some stuff you and Joey have not talked about?
Yep!
So how’s that working for you, Pace?
Not so good..
So are you still going ahead with your plan?
Yep!
Which reminds me, did you make those calls for me Gretch?
Yep!
Thank you.
Your welcome little brother..
When do you leave? My flight leaves at noon tomorrow.
I’m sorry Gretch, I have been so preoccupied with me, that I didn’t even ask how your reunion with Dawson went.
Noon tomorrow for L.A..
That good huh?
I think so.
You think so? Pacey bites down on his lower lip, attempting to gage what Gretchen’s remark really means…
Well considering I was in shock to see him!
Yeah, sorry about that.. He wanted to surprise you, and..
And what Pace?
Well he wasn’t sure if you knew ahead of time if you’d stick around.
Why would he think that?
Well I guess he still a little shaky, with everything that we have been through lately, you know?
Gretchen just stood there for a moment absorbing what Pacey was saying to her.
Well all I can tell you Pace, is when I saw him again, the felling I had years ago, came back fast and just as strong, so I am not going to pretend I don’t have those feelings. So I ‘m going to go out there and see what there is to see. I know that if we don’t get annoyed with each other, then maybe there is a chance.
Well I really hope it works, because I really don’t want to have to revise my list again!!
Well thanks Pace, for being so concerned about me, Gretchen says with a smirk.
You know me, always looking out for me sis.
Gretchen then hands Pacey a piece of paper, with some notes on it. He looks it over than tosses it in the puts it in his pocket.
Mike said he would handle it,and to check back with him later when you can, and the dean said no problem and to contact, the person that’s in my notes.
Pacey took the paper out again to look at it. A look of shock crosses his face when he see’s who the contact is. |
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| so what happens next dont leave us hangin :lol: |
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| Yea who is the contact?! u love doing this to us dont u? |
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| More story More story More story!!! :lol: |
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| [quote:4b266c52d8="dcfan25"]so what happens next dont leave us hangin :lol:[/quote:4b266c52d8]
hey dcfan, where in NY are you from? welcome to the site, by the way. |
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