Rewind·Posted on 16 June 2017For Everyone Who Was Sexually Awakened By Pacey On "Dawson's Creek"I'd paddle his creek any day.by Jenna GuillaumeEditor-at-Large, BuzzFeed AustraliaLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Hello. I'm here today to talk to you about Pacey Witter. AKA the best part of Dawson's Creek and the cause of many a '90s/'00s teen's sexual awakening. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF From the very first episode, he stole the show. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It should have been called Pacey's Creek, tbh. He was hilarious. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And wise. And never afraid to stand up for what he believed in. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Look at that smile! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Look at those moves! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF LOOK AT THAT LOOK! Pacey Witter knew how to sweep a girl off her feet. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF He was a total romantic. He was also the king of banter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF He knew how to clap-back. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And wasn't afraid to put people in their place. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But although he was the ~joker~ of the group, he knew how to be serious. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF He wore his heart on his sleeve, and was always open and unashamed of his feelings. Sometimes, his vulnerability was absolutely heartbreaking. He was always there for the people he cared about. He was an amazing boyfriend to Andie, supporting her through some really hard times. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And the way he was with Joey? It was everything. He always believed in her. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF He wanted her to achieve her dreams, and was there to support her every step of the way. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF I mean, he bought her a freakin' wall. And he remembered everything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Pacey and Joey were pretty much perfect together. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Romance done right. Just look at them! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Don't even get me started on the forehead touches. Or the forehead kisses. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Or the kisses kisses. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF This shit was formative. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF I MEAN. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF My heart can't take it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF In short: To know Pacey Witter is to love Pacey Witter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF He ruined all men for me forever, and I'm not even sorry. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Thank you for your time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF