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Chapter 10 by Ellasblues Disclaimer: Characters property of Kevin Williamson & the WB. No copyright infringement intended. I love DC and I am only trying to fix the damage that PS and KW did to this wonderful show. This is my third fanfic. Summary: the main couple is P/An with a few other characters thrown in to keep it interesting. This takes seven years after the season finale. In that time there has been a lot of changes and I would hope for the good. Please feedback is always appreciated. I need to say a big thank you to Michael for helping me make this a better story Hours later - Audrey�s California home He watched her for a long time as she walked along the beach, while he struggled within himself as he could not figure out what it was that was stopping him from going to her. Hadn't he jumped on a plane and flown across the country to find her? Why now, after all that distance and time was he hesitant to cross the small space between them? He had no idea what reaction he would get and perhaps that was the underlying reason. Maybe it was the fear that she would reject him before he had a chance to explain about Madison. Or maybe he was afraid that he would have no more excuses for being unhappy. Whatever the reason that stopped him he knew one thing: his future rested with her and he couldn�t be scared of that. Audrey stepped out of the patio door. "What�s the problem Romeo? You practically knocked down my door demanding to talk to her and all you've done for the last ten minutes is watch her from a distance." "It�s complicated." He looked over to her. "Any thing worthwhile usually is Pacey." �At one time I went on a quest to find true love because of her,� he pointed in Andie�s direction. �Hell, I even named a damn boat after my crazy quest," he started to laugh. "During that time I fell in love with Joey so it only made sense at the time that my quest was completed," he paused for a second, "but as time went by I wondered if maybe I was too eager to find it and in my haste I didn�t care who I hurt." Audrey leaned against the railing and listened quietly to Pacey as he continued. She guessed he had more to say. She wouldn�t admit it to him, but Audrey wondered why he had never loved her in the way he so obviously loved Andie. Maybe that was the problem she thought, her and Joey may have been stops on the road back to Andie McPhee for Pacey. Although it hurt a little even still, she only ever wanted Pacey to be happy and if it meant with her friend Andie that was just fine with her. He and Dawson were a pair she thought, both of them never getting past their first girlfriends. "As much as she hurt me by sleeping with that guy from the hospital, I hurt her ten times over by falling in love with Joey. But where I found contempt for her action to the point where I never forgave her, she always forgave me. She always had a welcome smile, a tender touch, when I needed it the most and I only brought her pain by denying her affect on my life." "But you�re here now Pacey, it doesn�t matter how you got to this point, what matters is that you�re here, where you�re supposed to be! She�s the one Pace. She�s the girl that broke your heart so many years ago, not Joey. She�s the reason why you�ve never given your heart fully to any one since." Audrey�s eyes connected with his. "But now you have a chance to give your heart again and to the only woman that filled it the first place." Pacey pulled Audrey in to a hug without saying a word and she patted his back gently. They parted with an exchange of tender smiles as Pacey started down the path to the beach. Audrey let out a deep sigh, she decided to head inside the house confident that she knew what the outcome would be with Pacey and Andie. There could only be one outcome, the best one for both of them. As Pacey got closer he racked his brain trying to remember the speech that he memorized on the plane .He could see that her attention was drawn to the waves and she was not aware of his presence. She carried her shoes loosely in her right hand and the sun was starting to sink below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the sand. She never seemed as beautiful to him as she did right now with her hair slightly blowing in the breeze. Andie watched her feet sink in the sand with each step she took. Her mind was preoccupied as there were too many decisions to make. This unplanned contingency had so unsettled her that she wasn�t the Andie of old, sitting down with a trusty number two pencil and making a list of the pros & cons, and then drafting out an action plan. She had no plan for what had happened and she had not been able to think clearly enough to even make an attempt. She put it down to the flood of hormones in her system. But one thing was for certain, she had to think for two now. As the beach house came into view she noticed someone walking towards her, it took a minute for her eyes to focus on the face. Her eyes became wide. "Pacey?" she said quietly to herself. Andie wasn�t sure if he was real but once her eyes met his all the confusion that had clouded her mind faded away. A smiled crossed Pacey�s face when he saw her reaction to him. Seeing her eyes light up as he approached boosted his confidence at every step he took closer to her. They stopped within an arm�s length from each other, and before Andie could say a word Pacey took the opportunity to speak first. "I spent hours on the plane preparing what I was going to say to you to somehow try and explain why I�m here. But now as I stand here in front of you McPhee, the words seem to have disappeared." Andie was amused by his forgetfulness and a broad smile swept across her face. "This isn�t funny McPhee. You�ve no idea what my trip was like. First at the Logan Airport I was practically molested by this woman security guard,� Pacey paused, �at least I think it was a woman. And once I got to LA I was trapped in a holding pattern for two hours while they tried to chase some birds away from the runway so we could land. And then the traffic. Just my luck I manage to hit rush hour where I sat another couple hours in cab with some cab driver who proceeds to tell me about all his medical problems in detail in Russian of course." Pacey looked at her smiling at his story. "I had no clue what the guy was saying so I just nodded my head a lot. Not to mention I�m going to need to take out a small loan from the bank to cover my cab bill." Pacey plopped down on the sand rubbing his hands together. �And to top it all off, I can�t figure out the right way how to tell you that the baby Madison is carrying isn�t mine. I wouldn�t blame you if you if you never wanted to talk to me again. " Andie shook her head in delight, she didn�t care why Pacey was here, but she was very happy to know the news about Madison. She sat down quietly next to him taking his hand intertwining her fingers with his. It felt natural and more importantly, it felt right. �Pacey, I don�t need a flowery speech from you telling me how you feel about me or a long explanation why you�re here." Pacey lifted his head letting his eyes become connected with her. "This is all I need Pacey." Andie looked down to their hands and squeezed his tightly. "It�s all I�ve ever needed. This tells me everything I need to know." A small smirk came to Pacey�s face. He gazed at her tenderly and said "I love you, McPhee!" Andie leaned closer, her nose almost touching his. "I know!" she said jokingly. "What? Excuse me?" Pacey threw her playfully on the sand. "I know?" Pacey mocked her. Andie laid on her back laughing, her head resting on his arm. "What kind of response to a declaration of love was that? It�s not like I say I love you to just anyone. I think I deserve more than just I know McPhee." "Witter-" Andie interrupted him. "What?" Why would I chase your shadow all my life? And be afraid of my own? I'd rather be with you I'd rather not know Where I'll be Be alone and convinced that I know Andie sat up and pulled him close. "I love you Witter, God help me, but I love you" and she planted a long but tender kiss on his lips. Pacey lightly grazed her cheek with his thumb. "There�s one thing I do remember from my speech," he paused looking deep into her eyes, �for all these years we�ve been apart, the only thing I knew for sure was that loving you and only you, has brought out the best in me." He leant in and with his nose lightly touching hers, he kissed her deeply. Resting his forehead on hers they both closed their eyes relishing this silent moment between them. Breaking the silence Pacey pulled away from Andie and stood up. "Come on McPhee, we�ve a lot of catching up to do." He gently helped her up next to him. Andie rested her hands on her hips. "I don�t know Witter, the last time we did some catching up I think we went a little too far." She gave him a flirty smile. When the world keeps spinning round My world's upside down You and I wouldn't change a thing I lost it all when I found you And I wouldn't change a thing No, you and I wouldn�t change a thing "There�s no such thing as going too far McPhee?� Andie crossed her arms. "I know one thing." "For example?" Pacey cocked his head. "I�m pregnant." Pacey let out a nervous laugh. "What?" He leant forward cupping his ear. "I didn�t hear you. Can you repeat that?" "I �m pregnant" Andie replied a little louder. Without warning Pacey picked her up and spun her around. Dropping to his knees he rested his head on her stomach. Andie ran her fingers through his hair and smiled to herself. This was a moment in time that she would remember as the day that she found the family she lost so long ago. A family, a chance to build a life and a home was all that Andie wanted. With Pacey by her side she finally would get a chance to have her dreams fulfilled. Everything I know has let me down So I will just let go Let you turn me inside out Cause I know I'm not sure about anything But you wouldn't have it any other way Pacey stood up and wrapped his arms around Andie and kissed her softly on the forehead. "I guess we�ll have to get married now" he said quietly. Andie, caught by surprise, playfully tapped him on the arm. "What kind of proposal was that Witter?" "You�re the one McPhee, who said you didn�t need flowery speeches." "Yes Pacey, but still, a girl likes to be wooed you know. After all, you don�t even have a ring." "Well then, when we get back to Boston I�ll buy you the biggest one we can find. I know this great little jewellery store around the corner from the loft." "I�m not sure Witter. I know what your taste in jewellery is like remember? I bet you�re thinking something gaudy and ridiculously expensive." When the world keeps spinning round My world's upside down You and I wouldn't change a thing Pacey took her arm in his and they begin to walk. "I�ll make you a deal. You pick out the ring and one day I�ll surprise you and propose to you in the proper way. What do ya say McPhee?" "You�ll get down on one knee?" "If I have to� he jokingly replied. Andie playfully hit him again. "Pacey!" "Ow! Watch it woman, that�s spousal abuse." "I�m sure your brother will let it slide once in awhile" she giggled "Why would Doug do that?" She turned to him "Because we�ll be living in Capeside." Pacey froze in his tracks. "Capeside?" I've got nothing else to lose I lost it all when I found you And I wouldn't change a thing No, you and I wouldn't change a thing "Yes. The last time I talked to Jack, he told me about this beautiful three bedroom house for sale with hard wood floors and amazing fireplace." Andie�s voice rang with excitement. "But here�s the thing that really sold me on it�� she paused looking at him anxiously, �the house is right next to Jack and Doug. We�ll be neighbours." A shocked look came cover Pacey�s face. "No, nada, never McPhee. I am not living next to my bother" he protested. "But don�t you think it would be neat? I mean the baby would grow up in great family environment." Spinning turning watching burning All my life has found its meaning Walking crawling climbing falling All my life has found its meaning "Yes it would but�" Pacey was scrambling to try and convince Andie this was a bad idea without upsetting her. Andie interrupted him "and if I remember rightly you said at one time 'the family that lays together stays together'?" "That was a joke, a sick joke at best." Pacey laughed but he could see she was serious and knowing there was no way he could win. He wrapped his arms around her pulling her close to him. "You win McPhee." Andie looked confidently into Pacey�s eyes. "Like I had any doubts!" she sarcastically replied. You and I wouldn't change a thing No, you and I wouldn't change a thing "Very funny" and he gave her a quick kiss. He took her hands into his and they began to walk down the path to the house in silence, both lost in their own thoughts of the present and their future together. Pacey glanced over to Andie and gave her a grin. "And they lived happily ever after." Andie made a face. Pacey always had a way of knowing what she was thinking about. "What? I thought that was kind of sweet." "Corny, not sweet Pacey" she rolled her eyes. When the world keeps spinning round My world's upside down You and I wouldn't change a thing I've got nothing else to lose I lost it all when I found you And I wouldn't change a thing No, you and I wouldn't change a thing "No, it wasn�t that bad McPhee. Man you�re harsh." "Um, yes, quite possibly where you tendency to corniness is concerned." They reached Audrey�s house. Pacey opened the door letting Andie go in first. "I think you�re wrong." "No, I�m not" she stated before slipping through the door. Pacey shook his head and laughed to himself and shut the door behind him. No, you and I wouldn't change a thing-Spin, Life house |
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