Pacey walked to Dawson's house smiling, he was a man with a mission. Climbing up the ladder he met Dawson at his window. Dawson was gazing at the empty spot where Joey's boat usually docked. It was movie night and Dawson wished Joey would be there with him. There was music playing in the background as Pacey hoisted himself onto Dawson's roof and waited for Dawson to move, so he could climb in the window.

Dawson moved away so Pacey could enter, and flopped on his bed. Dawson resumed his position at the window bringing one knee up to meet his chest. Pacey grinned happily while Dawson remained sullen and despondent. Pacey hoping to raise Dawson's spirits said, "so Dawson how are things going man? Talked to your lady love yet?"

Dawson sighed deeply saying, "No, Joey won't talk to me….of course you don't have to seem overly thrilled about the fact my girlfriend detests my existence."

Pacey tried to remain serious but a smile played on his lips as he said, "Hey, really, I don't, man….I just got some very interesting news, that I think you are going to love hearing."

Dawson still looking at the window and partially listening to the conversation said, "Really. Well I could sure you some."

Pacey frowned, Dawson didn't seem the slightest bit interested in his news. Pacey imagined the look on Dawson's face when he heard the news, and brightened a little. Raising his voice said, "What I have to say will make you very happy. I know a certain girl of your dreams is fixing herself up as we speak…and then planning on paying you a visit."

Dawson turned to face Pacey, a hopeful look flashing on his face. Smiling slightly after the news started to sink in said, "Joey's coming here? Tonight?"

Pacey nodded, his face broke into an even wider grin and said, "Uh huh…she's getting ready right now."

Dawson getting excited and finally feeling his depression lift started to ramble. Dawson said, "I can't believe Joey is coming here…why Pacey? Does this mean she wants to get back together? did she tell you is if she still loves me? When is Joey coming? What should I wear? Oh, god, this is the most incredible news…thanks, man."

Pacey laughed happy to see his friend back to normal again and said, "Whoa, slow down, man. Okay, first, she will be here at seven o'clock…second, yeah she is still ass backwards in love with you…third, I didn't talk to Joey, I talked to Bessie. Bessie told me Joey was coming over, but of course Bessie will have to force her kicking and screaming."

Dawson's smile vanished and his face fell.

Dawson spoke softly, "I don't want Joey to come if she has to be coerced…I want Joey to want to come…to come on here own accord. I want her to want to be with me as much as I want to be with her."

Pacey looked serious and said, "Joey does Dawson…she's just too stubborn to admit it. She's really lonely without you…Bessie told me how all she does is mope. Bessie figures forcing Joey to go let's her come.. like you both want… while Joey gets to hold onto to her stubborn pride. This way you both get to be happy…cheer up man, you get to see Joey in less than two hours. When I talked to Bessie on the phone she said Joey was in the shower, and would be out soon. Bessie said even though Joey didn't say it, she was very excited about seeing you again…this is your chance to rekindle those old sparks. Dawson, don't blow it like you did last time…tonight might be your last chance to win Joey back."

Joey walked back into her room where Bessie was waiting for her. Joey had grumbled about going, but deep inside she was glad her sister gave her excuse for being with Dawson. Bessie blow dried Joey's hair, and started to curl it. Joey complained Bessie didn't need to do all this since she didn't want to go, but Bessie ignored her. Bessie gave Joey her a look that surpassed any of Joey's death stares, a look that said "don't mess with me Joey."

Joey sighed while Bessie pulled Joey's hair back on both sides with silver clips. Joey's hair fell in loose waves around her face. Joey endured the torture of Bessie putting make up on her next. Bessie in a hurry didn't bother to be very gentle, and Joey whined about how unnecessary this was. Bessie shot Joey another look, and Joey quickly quieted down. Bessie rummaged in her closet until she pulled out a light lavender slip dress and white heeled sandals. Bessie handed them to Joey, and ordered her to change. Joey complied willing and standing before Bessie when she was done watched Bessie scrutinize over her appearance. Deeming her acceptable, pushed her out the door, and into the truck. Joey claimed she could row over, but Bessie refused saying Joey wasn't going to ruin all Bessies's hard work, and get all sweaty. Joey remained quiet on the ride over thinking about what would happen between them tonight.

Dawson busied himself making snacks, cleaning his room, and picking out movies for them to watch. Searching through his closet he pulled out a powder blue dress shirt, beige khakis, and the same striped boxers. Taking his clothes and arranging them on his bed, he headed for the shower. Dawson adjusted the water temperature, and climbed in. Lathering himself all over smiled happily, then started singing my girl with the shower head as his microphone. 

My girl

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl(my girl, my girl)

I've got so much honey the bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl(my girl, my girl)
Talking bout my girl (my girl)

Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooooooh

I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl(my girl, my girl)
Talking 'bout my girl(my girl)

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
With my girl

Temptations-My Girl

Dawson rinsed off, and turning off the water, wrapped himself in a towel. Dawson walked to his room with the towel around his waist. He was still humming. Dawson couldn't wait to be alone with Joey tonight. It would be an unforgettable night. Dawson opened the door to his bedroom, and peered inside. Thinking to himself, he wondered if his words were going to come back to haunt him.

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