After the honeymoon, Pacey and Joey's relationship had warmth, trust, and forgiveness. However, that phased had transformed. Now, they had poor communication, often ending in arguments. There were moments of awkward tension, and the fear that someone would have an outburst.

"Honey, I'm going to work." Pacey called out. When he walked into the living room, he found a disappointed Joey sitting down on the couch. She was staring at a letter.

Pacey walked up to her and said, "What's wrong?"

Joey took a deep breath and said, "I got the letter from The University of Boston."

"Oh, what did it say?" Pacey said, but her behavior gave him a clue.

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"It says Dear Mrs. Witter, you are a bright young lady, and you would be a great addition to The University of Boston, but it is unfortunate to announce that you are not guaranteed a spot for the second semester. However, you are on the top of the waiting list. The University wishes the best of luck.." Joey read.

"Well, since you are the top, I'm sure you'll be able to get in anyways… and if not, there always next term." Pacey tried to encourage.

Joey got up and said, "Well I bet you're happy."

"What? Why would you say something like that?" Pacey tried to calm his temper.

"You wanted me to be stuck in this house to play the stay at home role. So congratulation, you got your wish." She said cruelly.

"Joey… Don't make me the bad guy." Pacey was sympathetic. He did not want to argue. Arguing never helped them before.

"Whatever." Joey said and then she walked away.

"Joey," Pacey chased after her, "don't shut me out like this!"

Joey went into the bedroom and locked the door on him, "Pacey, just go away. Go to your precious job."

"Fine. If you want to seclude yourself from me, then just watch me leave." Pacey walked out of the door.

Pacey didn't head straight to work. He did not want to go to work with this bad cloud over his head. He had tried everything to fix things with his wife, but Joey just would not commit. Pacey felt like calling it quits.

Pacey went to a familiar door and knocked on it. When the door opened up, Jen was standing there surprised to see Pacey. She had not heard from Pacey since there little conversation.

"Pacey. I wasn't expecting you." Jen stated.

"Is anyone inside with you?" Pacey wondered.

"No. Jack's at class. You want some coffee or something?" Jen suggested.

Pacey walked in and said, "No." Unexpectedly, he leaned in and kissed her vigorously. Jen, shocked by his behavior, kissed him back. Once they took broke from the kiss, he said, "I just want go to the bedroom."

Without looking back at Jen, he walked in, and he headed to her bedroom. Pacey took off his jacket. Jen looked out in the hall to make sure no one saw them and then she shut the door; she headed to her bedroom excited with his recognition.

Unpredictably, they were together in the bedroom. In Jen's perspective, it actually seemed like Pacey was into it. After an hour of amazement, they were dismayed and exhausted. It was now time for the awkwardness. Pacey rolled of Jen and laid in the bed for a few moments.

After a few moments, Jen turned over and said sarcastically, "I'm surprise that you haven't left already because I thought your motto was hit and run?"

"Yeah… I'm sorry about that. I was just in shock." Pacey apologized.

Jen turned over, rested her head on his chest and said, "What does this mean?"

"I'm not sure… All I know is I need someone who will be there for me. And I need you not just because of the sex, but I need you to talk to, someone who can comfort me emotionally." He elaborated.

"And what about Joey?" Jen curiously wondered.

Pacey looked at her and did not know what to say. Nonetheless, she was sleeping with a married man and he thought that Jen deserved to have some relief.

"Don't worry about Joey?" Pacey insisted.

Author's Note: I'm so sorry it took me so long to update. I had camp to attend and then I had a family thing but just so you know, I will be updating every 2-3 days, however, I stronlgy hope you can review my story. Also I had troubled with the line (pagebreak/ruler) so I used the circles...

Next Time on my Fanfic: Pacey feels guilty, but will he make the right choice?