| You�re Still here! Chapter 5 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. Andie�s Apartment - Living room �Damn, Damn, Damn!� Audrey�s voice rang from the kitchen. Pacey glanced over to the kitchen and then back to Andie. �Should we be worried?� �I am not sure �Andie studied the kitchen door for a second. �It�s not like she�s performing brain surgery, she�s just loading the dishwasher.� Andie took a sip of her tea. �I know". Pacey looked back to the kitchen. �But this is Audrey were talking about she�s not known for being a domestic diva.� �True,� Andie sat her tea back on the tray.� Who knows? Today she�s learning how run a dishwasher and five years from now we could be looking at the next Martha Stuart. Of course Audrey will bring a little spunk and sexiness to the role.� she replied innocently. A deep laugh raised from Pacey�s chest �Only you.� He flashed his charming grin at her. �Only you what?� she felt left out of the joke and looked at him puzzled. �Only you could see something amazing coming out of Audrey�s battle with the dishwasher.� He rested his arm behind her. Andie only smiled back at him �Well, I learnt a long time ago to never take anything or anyone at face value. People have away of surprising you. � �Like me?�� Pacey tone took a serious turn She touched Pacey�s hand lightly �No, like I said before I knew what ever you put your mind to you�d succeed. Now that I look back on it, you becoming a chef makes complete sense. � �Really? � �Remember when I destroyed the top layer to that wedding cake?� Pacey nodded his head. Not Andie�s best moment when they were together, but at least she did end up admitting she was a total wedding junkie. �Some how you managed to pull it off and you fixed it. You were given a talent Pace even back then, but like everyone else it took you awhile for you to figure it out. You�re very lucky to know what you want to do in life, there still a lot of us who would kill for that kind of knowledge." She looked way from him. Pacey gave her curious look �Are you one of those people?� Andie sits up straighter on the couch �I never thought I was but lately I�ve had my doubts.� �Doubts? McPhee, you�re wonderful doctor and what you�re doing up here with cancer research is nothing but noble.� �I know but there so many days we work with out any results and it can be so disappointing and discouraging. And as unhappy as I was in the ER in Mass General, at least we had results even if sometimes they were bad.� �So you�re thinking about quitting the center and maybe moving back to Boston?� Pacey tried hiding the excitement in his voice. �I haven�t made up my mind up yet �she leant back on the couch. � There was a time when having a career meant the world to me, but lately I been thinking about being a mom, having a family.� Pacey interest was peaked. �I didn�t know you and Kelly were that serious?� Andie shook her head. �We�re not, I� am talking in general.� �Good� Pacey was relieved with her answer, and he managed to hide that from her. He sensed an opening, a brief window of opportunity. Andie shoots Pacey a confused look. �Good, because you two have only been dating for the last six months. Being a good friend that I am I wouldn�t want you make a hasty decision on a very important matter. �He tried to act nonchalant while in his mind all sort of scenarios where playing themselves out involving Andie and himself. �Oh well. I mean you never know what the future could bring.� Andie shrugged her shoulders Pacey spoke softly �Is that what you want to do McPhee? Marry Kelly?� �I�m not sure� Andie hesitated for a second. �But I�m not going close myself off to the idea. He�s a good guy, he has a brilliant career ahead of him and I think any woman would be lucky to marry him. � Pacey didn�t like what he was hearing and listening to Andie talk about marrying another guy was killing him. �Yes, I would have to agree if I was woman he would definitely be on the top of my list� He tried to bring some humour to this painful subject. Andie laughed at Pacey�s remark. �Wouldn�t that be scary? You as a woman?� �Make fun of me all you want, but I always thought I could relate to the woman better then men. � Andie rolled her eyes.� You mean relating to woman as to sleeping with them then yes I can say you relate to us. � �Wow that hurt.� Pacey held his hand over his heart. �Some time the truth hurts.� Andie said to him sarcastically. �Tell me why I came up here to visit you again?�� I won�t talk, I won�t breathe, I won�t move �til you finally see That you belong with me You might think I don't look But deep inside, in the corner of my mind I'm attached to you, mmmm �I�m not sure but I�d like to think you missed not having me around bugging you.� �Yes, I can�t lie I do miss my daily dose of optimism", he chuckled, �you spoil me. I got used to having my own Pacey Witter fan club there for awhile.� �I am still charter member you know. Our policy,� she smiled �is that the relationship never waivers through the good times or the bad.� I'm weak, it's true Cause I'm afraid to know the answer Do you want me too? Cause my heart keeps falling faster A silent moment passed between them as they both remembered that crazy night that Pacey crawl up the trellis with the rose between his teeth. Andie had been angry with him but the moment she saw the effort he had made, all anger just vanished in an instant. Pacey let out a nervous laugh breaking the silence.� This might sound crazy but at that time,� he looked over Andie,�I never thought I�d love anyone other than you for the rest of my life.� I've waited all my life To cross this line To the only thing that's true So I will not hide, it's time to try Anything to be with you All my life I've waited This is true A sad smile came to Andie�s face and she shifted uncomfortably in her seat. �At sixteen we think and promise a lot things Pacey. � �But it doesn�t mean it wasn�t true back then and maybe," Pacey paused, "maybe there is some truth to it now.� You don't know what you do Every time you walk into the room I'm afraid to move I'm weak, it's true I'm just scared to know the answer Do you see me too? Do you even know you met me? Andie�s eyes connected with his. �Pacey, what are you saying?� �What I trying to say, is that .Oh hell Andie," Pacey scooted closer to Andie taking her hand. �For the last year and half we been playing this silly game trying to pretend that were just friends. When you decided to take this job and moved away, I tried telling myself it was for the best. But you don�t know how many times I wanted to ask you stay, I should have asked you to stay". �But you didn�t", she let go of his hand , just like all those years ago. I've waited all my life To cross this line To the only thing that's true So I will not hide, it's time to try Anything to be with you All my life I've waited This is true �How could I, you were so unhappy it wasn�t fair that you stilled loved me and I�� �You didn�t love me, I know Pacey. It was the biggest reason I left to go Italy; I couldn't stand how easily you got over me as if everything we had was wiped away from your memory. You always told me I was the first and as sweet as it sounds it hurt because I didn�t just want to be your first." She could feel the tears start to well up in her eyes. "I also wanted to be your last.� Andie leant back feeling her head rest on Pacey�s arm I know when I go I'll be on my way to you The way that's true... �But can�t you hear what I�m trying to say.� He caressed her cheek with his hand. �You are Andie. � He leant in touching his lips with hers, and the kiss became passionate in no more time than a single heartbeat. One kiss turned into another and another. They gave no thought to Audrey still cursing and crashing about in the kitchen. I've waited all my life To cross this line To the only thing that's true So I will not hide, it's time to try Anything to be with you All my life I've waited This Is True -by Ryan Cabera �Excuse me!� Audrey had materialised in front of them and stood with her arms crossed. �I�m sorry to bust up this little makeout session you two are having and believe me it�s about time you two finally got your heads out of your butt. But, unless you two have forgotten, you both are dating other people so until both you have done the necessary big kiss off to each other�s significant other, I�m going to have to break you little lovebirds up.� She handed Pacey his bag. �Come on Romeo, back to hotel.� she motioned Pacey to the door. �Audrey!� Pacey groaned resting his forehead on Andie�s. He didn�t want to break the spell and the special feeling both of them had at that moment. �She�s right Pacey. It�s only fair to let them know about us.� Andie said sadly. �I know she�s right but-� Pacey tried to protest. �But nothing Mister.� Audrey grabbed Pacey�s arm almost pulling him off the couch. �All right...� he sighed. �God Audrey, have you been lifting weights?� Pacey acted as if he�d been hurt. He tried his most charming grin on her. Pacey gave Andie on last kiss on her cheek �I�ll call you in the morning McPhee.� He whispered in her ear. �This conversation is not finished okay?� She nodded quickly. �Okay �She whispered back, and a familiar tingle ran through her A huge smile covered Andie�s face as Audrey tried to push Pacey in the direction of the front door. . Audrey opened the door. �Let�s go Witter. � Pacey walked out the door and just as he turned around to say goodbye, Audrey slammed the door in his face with more force than she intended. From the other side of the door they both heard Pacey say �Ouch! Audrey!� �Oops, sorry Pacey, my bad�. Audrey had popped the door open to see the damage. �Is he okay?� Andie asked in a worried voice. Audrey saw Pacey doubled over covering his nose �He�s fine Andie.� she closed the door. Are you sure?� Audrey nodded and sat down next to Andie and draped her arm around her. �Really sweetie, would I lie to you?� Audrey gave Andie a confident smile. �I guess not.� Andie shook her head. Audrey looked back to the door �That�s going leave a mark.� she said under her breath. �What did you say?� Andie gave her a questioning look. �Oh nothing", Audrey smiled and turning to Andie she said, �look, um�we gotta talk ok? What is going on Andie?� All Andie could do was look worried. She was still trying to process what had just happened. Did Pacey really mean what he said? Did he want to be her last as much as she wanted him to be hers? |
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