Someone Else's Love
Author's note: Wow, another AU story from me involving the summer after season 4! I think I may be in danger of becoming cliché! Oh well. Southside's wonderful J/E/H/ story got me thinking..I am a total J/Her so keep that in mind when reading this!
Summary: It's the summer after Season 4. Donna and Kelso have run off to California together but Eric does not follow her there. Instead, when Donna gets back, Eric is still immensely hurt by her departure and distances himself from her. In loneliness, she turns to Hyde, who has spent all summer secretly making out with Jackie. Jackie, jealous, turns to an equally jealous Eric while Kelso and Fez scope out hot girls. Make sense? Not at all.I know..but Enjoy!!!
Chapter 1: Scene 1:
Kelso and Donna are standing in the Foreman driveway.
Donna: Kelso, I don't know if I can do this.
Kelso: God, Donna. For such a big girl-you sure are a baby.
Donna punches him.
Donna: Shut up, doofus. She takes a deep breath and walks toward the sliding doors, then turns around and runs back to Kelso,
Donna: I just can't go in there. What if Eric hates me? What if he has a new girlfriend?
Kelso: Umm..yeah.I don't think you have to worry about that. Eric isn't exactly popular with the ladies.
Donna: It doesn't matter. I can't do it. I'm just going to go home and see my dad.
Kelso: Well, whatever. I'm going in. Jackie doesn't scare me.
Kelso opens the door, and peeks his head in. Eric is making a sandwich.
Kelso: Psss! Forman! Is Jackie here?
Eric: WOW! Kelso! When did you get back?
Kelso: Damn Eric, could you be any louder? I'm clearly trying to avoid Jackie here.
Eric: Don't worry. She isn't here. She went with Hyde to the Hub.
Kelso: Hyde? Since when are they best pals?
Eric: Hmm..I don't know. Maybe since you ran off and left her alone(Pause) Actually, we've all become closer this summer. That is once I realized that I am capable of brushing my teeth without Donna around.
There is an awkward pause as Eric waits for Kelso to tell him about Donna but Kelso is too stupid to realize it.
Eric: So..um.yeah.California with Donna. How did that go?
Kelso: Oh, man it was awesome. There were tons of hot chicks in bikinis.
Eric: And?
Kelso: And..lots of hot chicks in halter tops.
Eric: And?
Kelso (confused): Oh right. Lots of hot chicks in short shorts.
Eric: No , you idiot! What about Donna? Did she like California?
Kelso: Yep. I mean, I guess. Who wouldn't?
Suddenly, Hyde and Jackie walk in through the liing room laughing, and flirting with each other.
Hyde: I'm telling you that guy with the acne was totally checking you out. Why else would he have given us those fries for free?
Jackie (laughing): Maybe he was totally checking you out!
They laugh and notice Kelso sitting at the kitchen table.
Jackie: Oh. Hello Michael.
Hyde: Hey.
Kelso (nervous): Hi Jackie. You know, you are looking lovely today. Did you get all of those postcards I sent you?
Jackie: You mean the one postcard with the girl in a string bikini on it? I got it. (Imitating Kelso's voice) Jackie-sorry about the whole getting married thing. Hopefully we can still do it when I get back from the West coast. (Pause) Did you get MY letter?
Kelso: No, No. I don't think so. Was it a love letter?
Jackie: No actually it was a you-can-rot-in-hell-you-stupid-bastard letter.
Kelso: Oh-THAT LETTER! Yeah, I got that.
Kelso and Jackie just stare at each other.
Jackie: You know-I think I'm just going to go. See you Eric. Bye Steven.
Jackie quickly leaves.
Kelso: Man, is she bitter! I mean, I can't blame her or anything. She did lose a stud like me!
Hyde: Actually, I think she's pretty ok about your breakup.
Eric: Yeah, at first she cried a little, refused to bathe, forgot to eat..(pause) No that was definitely me. She got over you pretty quick. Eric and Hyde laugh.
Kelso: She'll be crawling back in no time.
Hyde: I wouldn't count on it.
Eric: Yeah, Kelso. I think she's really through with you.
Kelso: Fine. If you guys want to be Jackie's little support group then go right ahead. But I'm telling you. She'll be begging for it in about a week
Kelso gets up to leave.
Kelso: I'm outta here.
As he leaves, he notices Donna in the driveway.
Kelso: Are you really going in this time? Cause I'd be careful if you are. Everyone's best friends with Jackie in there . (He rolls his eyes)
Donna (confused): What?
The sliding door opens. Eric: Hey, Kelso. You left your bag and its leaking sand all over my floor!
Eric stops half-way down the driveway when he sees Donna
Eric: Oh.hey.
Donna: Hi.
Eric: I was wondering when you would get around to coming over.
Donna: I just got back and I had to see my dad first. (Pause) You look good.
Eric: Gee, thanks. I think depression and loneliness really suit me.
Donna: Look, Eric I'm really sorry I just took off like that. It was a spur of the moment thing. I just had to get away after that whole Casey disaster.
Eric: Away from everyone? Even me?
Donna: I just couldn't deal.
Eric: Well, that's fine Donna. Because around July 15th, I realized something. I'm ok. (pause) I'm ok with or without you here. Donna: What does that mean?
Eric: It means that I got over you. That way, the next time you have a problem and won't talk to me-but run away instead--it won't hurt as much.
Donna: But Eric..I still love you..
Eric: You're about a month and a half too late.
Eric turns around and storms back inside.
Scene 2-Forman's Basement-Later that night.
Hyde is sitting alone on the couch. He keeps checking his watch. Donna enters.
Donna: Good, you're alone.
Hyde: Umm..yeah..alone for now. Why? What's up?
Donna sits down on the couch next to time.
Donna: Eric is being a complete dillhole.
Hyde: He told me about your little driveway chat.
Donna: I just didn't think it would be like this.
Hyde: What did you expect? Did you think he would come running up to you, a big goofy grin on his face, while some sappy song played in the background?
Donna thinks about it. Donna: Well..kind of.
Hyde: You don't know what Eric was like this summer. He was a total wreck. After weeks of begging him, Jackie was finally able to get him out of his room.
Donna: Jackie?
Hyde: Yeah. They shared some kind of rejected lovers bond this summer with you and Kelso gone. But the point is, he finally got passed it and was normal again. He even smiled a few times. I think he's just afraid to make himself that vulnerable again.
Donna: But my leaving wasn't about him or us. It was just something I had to do.
Hyde: I guess he just doesn't get that (Hyde smiles and wraps his arm around Donna) Don't worry. You and Eric will be ok. You're always ok.
Donna leans in and hugs Hyde.
Donna: I don't know. We've been broken up for a year now. Something tells me he'll never let me in again.
The basement door opens and Jackie walks in.
Jackie: Thanks a lot for coming to see your best friend!
Donna: Jackie! Hi! I'm sorry. I've just been upset with this whole Eric mess.
Jackie: I heard.
Donna: You did.
Jackie: Eric called me.
Donna: What the hell has happened since I left? This whole place has gone crazy.
Jackie shrugs and sits in Hyde's usual seat. Hyde and Jackie stare at her.
Donna: What?
Hyde: Oh. Nothing. I just think I hear Forman in the kitchen. You better get going. I don't think he really wants to see you right now.
Donna: Right. Well, can you please talk to him? (Makes a strange face) Either one of you I guess.
Donna leaves and Jackie hurries on to the couch and starts to kiss Hyde.
Jackie pulls away.
Jackie: You two certainly looked close.
Hyde: (sighs): What are you talking about?
Jackie: Nothing. It was just weird to walk in and see you all cuddled up with Donna is all.
Hyde: We weren't cuddled up She was crying over Eric.
Jackie: You're right. I'm sorry. They begin kissing again
Hyde breaks away.
Hyde: And since when does Forman call you up?
Jackie: I don't know. Since today. (pause) Are you jealous? That is so sweet.
Hyde: No. How could I be jealous? It's not like you're my girlfriend or anything.
Jackie looks slightly hurt but recovers.
Jackie: Right.
Jackie gets up to leave but turns back to Hyde. Jackie: Do you ever wander what it would be like if Donna had wanted you and not Eric?
Hyde: What?
Jackie: You heard me. Back when Eric and Donna first started dating and you liked her. Do you ever think about what it would be like if you had gotten her?
Hyde: This is stupid. I don't want her.
Jackie: Do you?
Hyde: No. Jackie just stares at him.
Jackie: Liar.
She opens the door and leaves.
Chapter 2 is coming soon. Please r/r!
Author's note: Wow, another AU story from me involving the summer after season 4! I think I may be in danger of becoming cliché! Oh well. Southside's wonderful J/E/H/ story got me thinking..I am a total J/Her so keep that in mind when reading this!
Summary: It's the summer after Season 4. Donna and Kelso have run off to California together but Eric does not follow her there. Instead, when Donna gets back, Eric is still immensely hurt by her departure and distances himself from her. In loneliness, she turns to Hyde, who has spent all summer secretly making out with Jackie. Jackie, jealous, turns to an equally jealous Eric while Kelso and Fez scope out hot girls. Make sense? Not at all.I know..but Enjoy!!!
Chapter 1: Scene 1:
Kelso and Donna are standing in the Foreman driveway.
Donna: Kelso, I don't know if I can do this.
Kelso: God, Donna. For such a big girl-you sure are a baby.
Donna punches him.
Donna: Shut up, doofus. She takes a deep breath and walks toward the sliding doors, then turns around and runs back to Kelso,
Donna: I just can't go in there. What if Eric hates me? What if he has a new girlfriend?
Kelso: Umm..yeah.I don't think you have to worry about that. Eric isn't exactly popular with the ladies.
Donna: It doesn't matter. I can't do it. I'm just going to go home and see my dad.
Kelso: Well, whatever. I'm going in. Jackie doesn't scare me.
Kelso opens the door, and peeks his head in. Eric is making a sandwich.
Kelso: Psss! Forman! Is Jackie here?
Eric: WOW! Kelso! When did you get back?
Kelso: Damn Eric, could you be any louder? I'm clearly trying to avoid Jackie here.
Eric: Don't worry. She isn't here. She went with Hyde to the Hub.
Kelso: Hyde? Since when are they best pals?
Eric: Hmm..I don't know. Maybe since you ran off and left her alone(Pause) Actually, we've all become closer this summer. That is once I realized that I am capable of brushing my teeth without Donna around.
There is an awkward pause as Eric waits for Kelso to tell him about Donna but Kelso is too stupid to realize it.
Eric: So..um.yeah.California with Donna. How did that go?
Kelso: Oh, man it was awesome. There were tons of hot chicks in bikinis.
Eric: And?
Kelso: And..lots of hot chicks in halter tops.
Eric: And?
Kelso (confused): Oh right. Lots of hot chicks in short shorts.
Eric: No , you idiot! What about Donna? Did she like California?
Kelso: Yep. I mean, I guess. Who wouldn't?
Suddenly, Hyde and Jackie walk in through the liing room laughing, and flirting with each other.
Hyde: I'm telling you that guy with the acne was totally checking you out. Why else would he have given us those fries for free?
Jackie (laughing): Maybe he was totally checking you out!
They laugh and notice Kelso sitting at the kitchen table.
Jackie: Oh. Hello Michael.
Hyde: Hey.
Kelso (nervous): Hi Jackie. You know, you are looking lovely today. Did you get all of those postcards I sent you?
Jackie: You mean the one postcard with the girl in a string bikini on it? I got it. (Imitating Kelso's voice) Jackie-sorry about the whole getting married thing. Hopefully we can still do it when I get back from the West coast. (Pause) Did you get MY letter?
Kelso: No, No. I don't think so. Was it a love letter?
Jackie: No actually it was a you-can-rot-in-hell-you-stupid-bastard letter.
Kelso: Oh-THAT LETTER! Yeah, I got that.
Kelso and Jackie just stare at each other.
Jackie: You know-I think I'm just going to go. See you Eric. Bye Steven.
Jackie quickly leaves.
Kelso: Man, is she bitter! I mean, I can't blame her or anything. She did lose a stud like me!
Hyde: Actually, I think she's pretty ok about your breakup.
Eric: Yeah, at first she cried a little, refused to bathe, forgot to eat..(pause) No that was definitely me. She got over you pretty quick. Eric and Hyde laugh.
Kelso: She'll be crawling back in no time.
Hyde: I wouldn't count on it.
Eric: Yeah, Kelso. I think she's really through with you.
Kelso: Fine. If you guys want to be Jackie's little support group then go right ahead. But I'm telling you. She'll be begging for it in about a week
Kelso gets up to leave.
Kelso: I'm outta here.
As he leaves, he notices Donna in the driveway.
Kelso: Are you really going in this time? Cause I'd be careful if you are. Everyone's best friends with Jackie in there . (He rolls his eyes)
Donna (confused): What?
The sliding door opens. Eric: Hey, Kelso. You left your bag and its leaking sand all over my floor!
Eric stops half-way down the driveway when he sees Donna
Eric: Oh.hey.
Donna: Hi.
Eric: I was wondering when you would get around to coming over.
Donna: I just got back and I had to see my dad first. (Pause) You look good.
Eric: Gee, thanks. I think depression and loneliness really suit me.
Donna: Look, Eric I'm really sorry I just took off like that. It was a spur of the moment thing. I just had to get away after that whole Casey disaster.
Eric: Away from everyone? Even me?
Donna: I just couldn't deal.
Eric: Well, that's fine Donna. Because around July 15th, I realized something. I'm ok. (pause) I'm ok with or without you here. Donna: What does that mean?
Eric: It means that I got over you. That way, the next time you have a problem and won't talk to me-but run away instead--it won't hurt as much.
Donna: But Eric..I still love you..
Eric: You're about a month and a half too late.
Eric turns around and storms back inside.
Scene 2-Forman's Basement-Later that night.
Hyde is sitting alone on the couch. He keeps checking his watch. Donna enters.
Donna: Good, you're alone.
Hyde: Umm..yeah..alone for now. Why? What's up?
Donna sits down on the couch next to time.
Donna: Eric is being a complete dillhole.
Hyde: He told me about your little driveway chat.
Donna: I just didn't think it would be like this.
Hyde: What did you expect? Did you think he would come running up to you, a big goofy grin on his face, while some sappy song played in the background?
Donna thinks about it. Donna: Well..kind of.
Hyde: You don't know what Eric was like this summer. He was a total wreck. After weeks of begging him, Jackie was finally able to get him out of his room.
Donna: Jackie?
Hyde: Yeah. They shared some kind of rejected lovers bond this summer with you and Kelso gone. But the point is, he finally got passed it and was normal again. He even smiled a few times. I think he's just afraid to make himself that vulnerable again.
Donna: But my leaving wasn't about him or us. It was just something I had to do.
Hyde: I guess he just doesn't get that (Hyde smiles and wraps his arm around Donna) Don't worry. You and Eric will be ok. You're always ok.
Donna leans in and hugs Hyde.
Donna: I don't know. We've been broken up for a year now. Something tells me he'll never let me in again.
The basement door opens and Jackie walks in.
Jackie: Thanks a lot for coming to see your best friend!
Donna: Jackie! Hi! I'm sorry. I've just been upset with this whole Eric mess.
Jackie: I heard.
Donna: You did.
Jackie: Eric called me.
Donna: What the hell has happened since I left? This whole place has gone crazy.
Jackie shrugs and sits in Hyde's usual seat. Hyde and Jackie stare at her.
Donna: What?
Hyde: Oh. Nothing. I just think I hear Forman in the kitchen. You better get going. I don't think he really wants to see you right now.
Donna: Right. Well, can you please talk to him? (Makes a strange face) Either one of you I guess.
Donna leaves and Jackie hurries on to the couch and starts to kiss Hyde.
Jackie pulls away.
Jackie: You two certainly looked close.
Hyde: (sighs): What are you talking about?
Jackie: Nothing. It was just weird to walk in and see you all cuddled up with Donna is all.
Hyde: We weren't cuddled up She was crying over Eric.
Jackie: You're right. I'm sorry. They begin kissing again
Hyde breaks away.
Hyde: And since when does Forman call you up?
Jackie: I don't know. Since today. (pause) Are you jealous? That is so sweet.
Hyde: No. How could I be jealous? It's not like you're my girlfriend or anything.
Jackie looks slightly hurt but recovers.
Jackie: Right.
Jackie gets up to leave but turns back to Hyde. Jackie: Do you ever wander what it would be like if Donna had wanted you and not Eric?
Hyde: What?
Jackie: You heard me. Back when Eric and Donna first started dating and you liked her. Do you ever think about what it would be like if you had gotten her?
Hyde: This is stupid. I don't want her.
Jackie: Do you?
Hyde: No. Jackie just stares at him.
Jackie: Liar.
She opens the door and leaves.
Chapter 2 is coming soon. Please r/r!