𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐘, pacey witter

SEVEN

"I am so disappointed in both of you!" Mr. Jennings, our principal, yelled at us with complete anger in his voice. For some reason, we were both in trouble for nothing. It was all Cliff's fault and everyone was too blind to see it. I didn't know why no one believed us... aside from Dawson, Joey, and Jen of course, "this behavior is unacceptable! Ms. Lindley... I'm aware of the rumors that have been going around but this does not mean you can disrupt the lunch room!"

"Okay, I'm sorry..." I gave up. If I wanted to get out of this without detention... I'd have to kiss the principals ass until he let me off with a warning.

"And Mr. Witter... there is absolutely no need for that kind of disturbance in this school! Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes." Pacey sighed with annoyance. We were both thinking that same thing... why isn't Cliff receiving any punishment. Just us?

"I have an offer for you two," he began, "you can either spend Saturday in detention with Cliff and work everything out... or you can have 2 days suspension and referral." Me and Pacey gave each other a side glance. We didn't speak back but Mr. Jennings knew our answer.

Now, we'd have to spend a whole Saturday in detention with Cliff. God save us, please?

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The day came before too long. My grandma drove me to the school after another long talk about my actions. I met up with Pacey at the door and we both were shocked to find that sitting in detention with us were Jen, Joey, and Dawson. Coincidence?

"What the hell are you guys doing here?" I asked sitting down at the table with them. To my right I spotted that Abby was also in detention with us. Everyone looked sad and annoyed. Apparently, shit must've gone down with all of them. I couldn't believe Joey was in here...

Soon enough, Cliff walked through the door and gave us all a death stare. We were all against him and he knew it. Maybe not Abby... but no one knows who she stands with. She's quite unpredictable.

"Well, isn't this great," Abby began, "Cliff and the 5 amigos! I smell a rumble starting..." she taunted. We all ignored her and moped around without a thing to do. The teacher ran in, gave her lecture, and left us with nothing but ourselves. Pacey and Dawson didn't look at each other once but tried to sort the card catalog as told by the teacher. I sat in the chair across from Pacey, picking at my nails with boredom.

"You know you guys can help too." Dawson finally spoke up. Everyone looked at him like he had the plague. Defeated, he shook his head and got back to his little job with Pacey. I couldn't help but wonder why they weren't looking at each other. And why Dawson had detention, and why Jen and Joey did too.

"So, what's the deal?" I asked both of them after another moment of awkward silence. Pacey sighed and shook his head, refusing to answer my question. Dawson looked up at me, then to Pacey hoping he'd answer. But after get another moment of silence, Dawson explained.

"Pacey thinks it's funny to humiliate me in front of the whole gym class so he got what was coming to him." There was absolutely zero context but suddenly I noticed the bruising around Paceys eye. How did I not notice it before? Honestly, I tried my hardest not to laugh at this situation. Did Dawson punch Pacey?

"So you punched him?" Joey asked.

"Not exactly," Pacey finally spoke up, "he threw the basketball right at my face, with zero remorse. You're lucky I'm not in the hospital right now." He pointed his finger at Dawson who had a smirk on his face, one that screamed he was trying not to laugh, "you just cant take a joke," Pacey said and suddenly got quiet, "oompa loompa." He whispered that last part. Dawson stood up so quickly with the most "bring it" face I've ever seen.

"You wanna do this again?! I'll give you another black eye, Pacey!" I'd never seen Dawson so mad before. It was kinda funny. Pacey just shook his head and laughed at Dawson, everyone laughed at Dawson. Even Jen laughed at Dawson. Abby and Cliff were off doing God knows what, thankfully away from us. I hated Abby, she always had some shit to say about me.

"We're back!" Abby cheered with joy. Great, I jinxed in. Jinxed it bad. And I swear to God if Cliff looked at me once I was gonna snap.

"We're just jumping for joy." I sarcastically said making everyone but Cliff and Abby snicker. She gave me the most snarky look and leaned on the table with Cliff beside her like a little puppy or something. Those two assholes would be perfect for each other.

"Do you want to remind everyone why you're here Kelly?" Abby smirked. To be honest, I had no problem repeating it. I was proud of what I did and no one was gonna take that away from me. He deserved it fair and fucking square.

"Sure!" I enthusiastically said, "Cliff, you all know Cliff, decided it would be fun to make up rumours about me so he got what was coming to him. A nice Pepsi in the face and a Saturday detention." Pacey gave me a look that just screamed he was proud of me and Cliff scoffed. Abby did not get the reaction she wanted from me and it drove her crazy.

"Joey why are you in here?" Dawson asked while on the subject.

"I slugged Grant Bodean." She whispered softly. We all were shocked. Sweet Joey punched someone?

"Is that why he left early?!" Abby wondered with a laugh. Joey nodded not wanting to bond with Abby over this whatsoever. But it was pretty funny.

"God, why am I in here with all you violent offenders?!" She pretended to be scared of us. I rolled my eyes at her act.

"Ok, then why are you in here?" Pacey interrogated.

"I can't tell you." She smiled evilly.

"Come on, we all told you!" Dawson said. Joey tried to pry her answer out and Abby held off for awhile.

"You ever been to the boys locker room?" The boys nodded, "ever heard of ecstasy?" We all nodded, "ever heard of an orgy? That's all I can say." She bit her lip amused. Cliff stared at her with lust and it grossed me out so badly I just went back to minding my own business.

"Let's pass the time! Let's play a game!" Abby suggested joyfully.

"Wanna play... pin the tail on the Ho-Bag?! Huh?" Pacey earned a few laughs with that one.

"We'd need Kelly for that." Cliff muttered.

"Watch it, tough guy!" Pacey stood up looking ready to murder him. It was... kinda hot. What the fuck am I saying?! Someone stop me (please don't stop me).

"Cool it lovers!" Abby shouted, "truth or dare. Let's play."

a/n ~ SHES ALIIIIIVE! hello all... wow it's been awhile, shit. sorry about that. hope you all enjoyed this long-ish chapter. idk when i'll be updated again but it won't be 3 years later 😭 much love and thank you for reading!