Hey my darlings! Ok I loved all the final love I got over my first Jackie and Steven fanfic! It was amazing. So while I was in New York, I was thinking about my next story. While I was watching my favorite movie, Burlesque, I pondered a thought. What if Jackie was a Burlesque dancer? What if Tess was her Aunt? What would the gang say?
So this is my second story and I'm already pumped about it (: I hope you guys will enjoy this and give me feedback. To make things clear, Jackie replaces Ali in the Burlesque story. This is set after Jackie and Hyde's first date (You know, "It's a Veterans' Day miracle") Lots of love! Let's get things started!
Chapter 1: Something's Got a Hold on Me
Jackie felt tired as she rested at the bar area. Her aunt Tess was on the phone with the bank. The club was still empty, seeing that it was only 1:00 in the afternoon and the place wouldn't open to customers until 8:00. Jackie was always worried about her aunt's business. Ever since Jackie could remember, Tess had been singing at Burlesque. Jackie grew up in this environment. Her parents were never around and Jackie was alone. Jackie lived with her aunt Tess ever since her parents left her in point place. That might have been a few months ago now, Jackie had lost track. Of course whenever they left, Tess's door was wide open for her niece, Jackie. Jackie loved Tess and grew up thinking she was her true mother.
Jackie was in love with the Burlesque. She always dreamed of the day she would follow in her aunt's footsteps and dance and sing on that stage. Though she never told Tess she could sing, since Tess never seemed like she wanted Jackie to become a burlesque dancer. Jackie had been taking dance lessons ever since she could first walk and she sat in on the dance practices for all the girls. She had memorized every single dance of Burlesque.
"Well, I have to go to the bank." Tess said, setting the phone down on the bar area. Jackie felt herself tense a little. Money was getting tight and the business was getting harder and harder to promote. "I should be back in an hour or so." She walked up to Jackie and kissed her forehead. "I'll bring back some food. Listen to some music or have something to drink. I'll be back in a bit, love." Tess picked up her purse and started out the door.
"Love you," Jackie called out after Tess. Jackie waited til she heard the door click closed. She got up and went to the D.J. Station. Jackie selected one of her favorite songs. She grasped a chair from a nearby table and set up on the stage and waited.
Sometimes I get a good feeling
I get a feeling that I never, never had before
And I got to tell you right now
I believe, I really do believe that
Something's got a hold on me
(Oh, it must be love)
Something's got a hold on me right now child
(Yeah, it must be love)
Let me tell you now
I never felt like this before
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
I believe I'd die if I only could
I sure feel strange, but I sure feel good
I said, Oh yeah
It must be love
(You know it must be love)
Let me tell you now
Something's got a hold on me
(Oh, it must be love)
Something's got a hold on me right now child
(Yeah, it must be love)
Let me tell you now
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
Everything about me seems to have changed
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
I even sound sweeter when I talk
I said, Oh yeah
It must be love
(You know it must be love)
Let me tell you now
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I never felt like this before
Something's got a hold on me that won't let go
I never thought it could happen to me
My heart was heavy when in misery
I never thought it could be this way
Love's sure gonna put a hurting on me
I said Oh yeah
It must be love
(You know it must be love)
Yeah he walks like love
(Yeah he walks like love)
And he talks like love
(And he talks like love)
Makes me feel alright
(Makes me feel alright)
In the middle of the night
(In the middle of the night)
Na na na na!
Yeah!
Jackie finished and sat on the stage. Her heavy breathing was the only sound in the room. Jackie felt worried that she would never get her chance to sing and dance on this stage.
. . .
Jackie walked down the stairs to the basement. It was almost 4:00. Jackie knew her Aunt would be back to pick her up at 7:00. Jackie may have not yet been allowed to perform at Burlesque but that wouldn't stop her from going and watching. When Jackie entered the basement she saw her friends in a deep conservation about something stupid. Jackie smiled as she thought of how little the gang really knew about her. They had no knowledge about Burlesque, Her aunt or "extended" family, that her parents were no longer around or what she really wanted. Jackie moved past the quarrelling Kelso and Fez, arguing about the whorey cheerleaders. It was the beginning of summer and the cheerleaders were practicing, all hot and sweaty, on the football field at school. Jackie quit the cheer squad a long time ago, without her friends' knowledge.
Jackie found a spot on the couch next to her friend Donna. Donna was talking with Eric about her stupid parents arguing. Jackie wished she could tell Donna how lucky she was to have parent that were there for her. Next to Jackie in a chair of his own sat Steven Hyde. Jackie never told Steven how she really felt about him after they shared a kiss on their first date. Jackie felt such passion, such heat and love in that one kiss. But she could tell that to Steven. Steven Hyde didn't have girlfriends, he slept with random whores, got high and other than that nothing else mattered. Jackie had given up on anything happening with Hyde since she wasn't that girl.
Hyde shifted uncomfortable in his seat, his eyes quickly shifting over to Jackie. Secretly, Steven wanted Jackie. The kiss with Jackie was better than any other kiss he'd ever experienced. But this was his way of keeping Jackie happy. Hyde knew that if Jackie was with a guy like him, nothing good would come of it for Jackie. Jackie needed a guy who could provide for her, and Hyde wouldn't be able to do that.
. . .
Jackie sat at the bar, watching with crowd as her close friend, Georgia danced and lip sung to a beautiful song. All the girls at Burlesque were a combination of second mothers and sisters to Jackie. They called her "Baby Doll" since she was like their baby and cute like a doll. Jackie loved the girls and would constantly practice with and spend time with all the girls.
Jackie felt shocked as Nikki, another of the dancers, appeared on the stage and competed for the spot light with Georgia. Jackie loved Nikki very much, but always worried about her attitude. Jackie watched as the girls dance. Jackie faded away to her dreams about singing on the stage with the girls. About everybody cheering for her and loving her.
"Baby Doll?" A guy at the bar, Jack, tried to snap Jackie out of her dreams.
"I wanna be up there, Jack. I know I could do it." She said. She just needed a chance.
"You talk to Tess?" He asked refilling glasses and handing the tray off to a waitress.
"Of course, but I don't think she thinks I can do it." Jackie rested her chin in her hands, feeling sad and exhausted.
"Well, you've got to prove it to her." Jack winked at her and went back to his job. Jackie went back to watching the show. How would she prove to Tess that she could do this?
. . .
Jackie couldn't believe it. Georgia was pregnant. She had found Georgia in the bathroom the other night and she was having "morning sickness". This would mean while she was gone, the Burlesque would need a new dancer. This was Jackie's chance! She walked into the Burlesque seeing Tess and Sean, her aunt's close friend and business helper, auditioning a group of girls. Jackie went to Dave, the D.J., and asked him to play a song for her.
While Tess and Sean were busy talking, Jackie got up on the stage and started dancing when the music started. Tess stopped the music almost right away, "Hey Dave, cut it." She called back.
Jackie looked around the room in confusion. "Wha- Hold on a second, I can do this." She said.
"And I think it's sweet that you think you can." Tess said.
"Just tell me what you're looking for-"
"I'm looking for someone who can do the routine. You gotta make me believe that you belong up there. You wanna show me something, show me that." Tess was looking at Jackie with very serious eyes.
"Alright, which number do you wanna see? I know every single one of them." Jackie said, giving her Aunt the exact same look. Jackie had been in Burlesque, practicing the dances, since she was a little girl. This was all she ever wanted. Tess called back a dance number to Dave. At that exact moment Nikki, Georgia, and Coco were walking in. They saw Jackie up on the stage.
"What's going on?" Nikki called out. Though she was ignored as the music started.
Jackie took several deep breaths before she began. Jackie danced all around the stage. She smacked her butt and showed the sassy sexy burlesque dancer that she always wanted to be. Jackie did her final hair flip and the music ended. Jackie stood on the stage waiting for Tess' decision.
"You know you were off the whole last half." Tess said emotionless. She didn't want to admit that Jackie was good, really good.
Jackie felt very frustrated. "Come on, Tess, give me a chance." Jackie said. "I'll practice til I bleed. I know I can do this." Jackie continued to rant on and on. Tess looked Jackie over. She wanted this so much, and she was good . . . and they did need a new dancer.
"Alright, God! You got the job!" Tess said to Jackie. Jackie smiled at her Aunt and took a breath of relief. Sean, Georgia, and Coco clapped for Jackie; their Baby Doll was finally in. Nikki on the other hand, was a little jealous. But Jackie didn't notice any of this, she was finally a part of Burlesque, she was so happy.
. . .
Jackie practiced day and night to get her dances right. When she wasn't practicing at Burlesque, she would practice at home. When she wasn't practicing at home, she was practicing wherever else she could. This meant the world to Jackie and nothing would stand in her way. Jackie was currently practicing on the Foreman's driveway. Hyde was making himself a sandwich in the kitchen when he saw Jackie.
The way she was moving, made Steven feel heat go through his entire body. He had never been so turned on before. Hyde took his sandwich out to the porch. "Hey Jackie," he said. Jackie stopped her moments and looked at Hyde. She was a little embarrassed. She couldn't imagine what her friends' would say if they knew about her real life. "That was great dancing." He said.
"Thanks," she said quickly picking up her stuff. "I gotta go." Hyde didn't want Jackie to go just yet. He wanted to keep talking to her.
"No, come on," he said. "You want some of my sandwich?" He held out his plate to her. Jackie hesitated, but she put her bag back on the pavement and sat with Steven, enjoying some of his sandwich and his company. Hyde was thinking the same.
Ok hope you love! Please comment! It gives me hope, sprinkles and sugar cookies (:
In the next chapter, the gang goes to burlesque and sees Jackie! What will they say and think? And don't worry! There will be plenty more Jackie and Steven! Cuz that's what I love! (: