A started (but unfinished) fic. If anyone wants to continue it, just leave me a note.
Title: Girl Crazy
Rating: T
Genre: General/Romance
Pairing: Jackie/OC, Jackie/Hyde, Eric/Donna, others
Summary: In which Jackie really does give up on girls (after Hyde's marraige) and Kelso likes this way too much.
Warning: Lesbians!
Chapter 1: Mel
Jackie Burkhart was still simmering with anger as she walked down the deserted street. She couldn't believe those dill holes! They actually laughed and congratulated themselves for ruining her life! She just wanted to hurt them so bad.
"Jackie?"
The perky voice caught the brunette's attention and she turned to find her old cheerleader friend Erin. She looked as perfect as she had in High School and probably less tormented and hurt then Jackie was at present.
"Oh, hey Erin, what's up?" Jackie asked, trying to not sound depressed or hurt.
"Nothing. Oh my God, I haven't seen you for ages!" She babbled. "Weren't you supposed to be leaving?"
Jackie fidgeted at the reminder. "No."
"Oh, then that's perfect! Look, I'm throwing a party for Jessica, she just got engaged! Anyway, you should do come!" Erin clapped her hands, jumping up and down on the empty side street with Jackie.
Jackie shrugged. "What the hell, let's go."
Jessica's party was hosted at her house, which was only a street away from Jackie's. The backyard was decorated in pink and white and filled with the beautiful people of Point Place. Jackie said a quick 'hi' to Jessica, who was lapping up the attention hungrily, and tried her best to seem bubbly among her former peers.
An hour later saw her sitting at a table alone, sipping a cocktail and looking gloomy. She couldn't believe that again, no guy was interested in talking to her; she was so much better then those other sluts.
"So, who are you here for?"
Jackie looked up to the source of the question. A girl about a year or two older then her, was standing to her left, sipping her own drink and looking just as bored as Jackie. She was average in a sort of under dressed kind of sense. Her dirty blonde hair was ringlet curled and just past her shoulders. Her eyes were a honey brown and her skin pale. She wore a plain blue shirt and jeans and very little make-up. She almost reminded Jackie of Donna, although she wasn't as tall or lumberjack-y.
"Jessica, I cheered with her in High School. What about you?" Jackie asked.
The girl took the seat across from her. "Dean, the idiot fiancé. He's my older brother. I'm Mel, by the way."
"Jackie Burkhart." Jackie tilted her head. "Have I seen you before?"
Mel shrugged. "Maybe. Hey, I think I recognize you from school. Didn't you hang out with those burnouts?"
Jackie crinkled her nose. "Yea."
Mel tilted her head. "I'm sensing contempt?"
"I don't want to talk about it," Jackie grumbled. She suddenly turned sharply on Mel. "I hate them all! They're horrible!" She flew into a vivid account of all that had happened with Hyde, Sam, Kelso, the disaster of Chicago and the way they'd treated the situation. By the end of her long monologue (in which Mel listened patiently, nodding now and then) she was exhausted and spent. "I just…I hate them. And I've given up on men! Who needs them?"
"Amen to that, sister," Mel chuckled, speaking for the first time since Jackie had started. "Men are unreliable and useless."
"They are," Jackie agreed. "They act all sweet and nice until they get what they want then they completely destroy you!"
Mel nodded sympathetically. "I gave up since my tenth grade boyfriend. They creep slept with me then never called again."
Jackie sighed, resting her head on her folded arms. "Men suck."
They sat in comfortable silence for a time, watching the party around them. Jessica, Erin and some other drunken girls had formed a circle and were dancing in a sluttish fashion while the guys cheered them on.
Mel rolled her eyes, muttering, "Bimbos," under her breath. She turned to Jackie. "Hey, wonna ditch this lame party and go have fun?"
Jackie was quick to agree and they grabbed a bottle of tequila and gin and ran out, heading for the park on the corner of the street. It was getting late and with the sun gone the air was chilled and their breaths were puffy clouds in the dark night. Jackie shivered and Mel wrapped an arm around her, sharing warmth.
They separated and sat on the swings, sharing their loot and swinging lazily.
"Which star is your favorite?" Mel asked, throwing her head back to look up at the inky sky.
In her mildly drunken state Jackie was caught by how free and beautiful Mel was with her head back and her hair cascading behind her in a fall of curly waves. She shook herself out of it and looked up.
"That one," she pointed to the brightest star just above her head.
Mel turned her head to the right. "I like that baby one, the real light one that's sort of just by itself. It looks so lonely."
Jackie agreed and took another sip of Gin, allowing the liquid to burn her throat. Mel reached over and took the bottle, offering her the tequila, and took a sip. Jackie swirled the remaining liquid in the bottle, watching it splash up the sides of the glass.
"I feel dizzy," she mumbled, letting herself fall backwards. The fall towards the ground was short lived and she could hardly feel the thud as she landed in the sand.
Mel was kneeling over her in a flash, an amused smile lighting her plump lips. "Can't hold ya liquor, huh?" She teased.
Jackie pouted and waved the bottle in her hand, sending the liquid everywhere. Mel squealed and tried to doge the splash but it hit her and she laughed, sending Jackie into a fit of uncontrollable giggles.
When Mel had clamed down she sat back on her heels, her cheeks flushed and her eyes bright. "You're so cute."
Jackie felt her flustered cheeks heat once more and tried to sit up. Mel was quick to help and soon they were facing each other, faces closer then was necessary. Jackie could see small gold and black flecks in Mel's eyes. She could see the way her eyes slopped down and the corners of her lips were turned up ever so slightly.
Mel moved first, pressing a short and swift kiss to the corner of Jackie's mouth. Instead of feeling disgusted, or nothing at all, Jackie felt a twinge in her stomach. It wasn't like when Hyde kissed her but maybe a little more then when Kelso did. She wrapped her fingers around the back of Mel's neck, feeling the glossy strands under her fingers, and pulled her mouth towards her own.
But Mel pulled away. "You're drunk," she mumbled.
Jackie looked disappointed. She struggled to find the words to tell Mel she wanted to, but Mel was climbing to her feet and detaching Jackie.
"Wait, Mel!" Jackie called; terrified she was going to be left alone in the children's park.
Mel turned, raising an eyebrow. Jackie felt another twinge in the pit of her stomach. "Do you want to maybe go out tomorrow?"
A small smile spread across Mel's lips and she offered Jackie a hand. "Ok," she laughed, "but I've never dated another girl before, but I guess you're too cute to pass up on."
Jackie grinned and took the hand. "You think I'm cute?" She gushed.
"Maybe, a little."
-TBC-
