Hyde POV
I can't believe it. Am I still high? I have no freaking clue. Did I just see Jackie freaking Burkhart? I looked down at my foot, which had glass and hot coffee spilled on it. But, right now I don't even feel it.
"J-Jackie?" I called out again, hoping I'm not crazy. But soon enough, I saw a petite brunette woman step out of Mrs. Forman's flowers.
She timidly slid the glass door open and stepped in, her heels making a soft click. Man, she looks the same. She gave me a quick almost frightened smile, "Hello Steven." She greeted.
My pint up anger flowed and I couldn't stop. "Jackie, what the hell? Why did you leave, man I thought you were dead! How the hell could you just come back here after leaving for fourteen years, three months and six freaking days?" I could already feel my face getting hot.
She flinched at my words, but held a straight face. What am I thinking? I can't just yell at her. She's probably thinking, 'well, I just went on a fourteen year shopping spree Steven, now buy me more'
"I'm sorry." She said calmly. "Look, I have to explain a lot, and I really just need to talk and for you to listen. I don't expect forgiveness Steven, so just listen" I saw her tiny body shake a little bit.
Maybe I was wrong. But, for now there is no way she is getting my emotions. "Whatever." I sat down at the kitchen, she followed sitting across from me. Her eyes are the same, big and beautiful. And her hair! I remember running my hands through it, soft and… Damn it! Stop it Hyde!
"Um… I really don't know how to explain this to you." She started off shakily. "But just let me say, I am not the same little princess I was before. So take me seriously." She explained, nothing but determination in her eyes.
I nodded, but should I believe her? She took another deep breath and looked at me, "Fourteen years ago, we were together. And everything was right. We were right. But, something happened and I did something stupid." She paused.
Great. She cheated on me or something. Just another reason to go Zen on her, I mean what does she expect? No emotion. No problem.
Jackie POV
"I got pregnant" I said and watched him freeze. His whole body tensed, and his eyes didn't look anywhere in particular.
I began to worry. What if I told him too soon? O-Or he doesn't want to know her? But she's such a great kid, and she deserves a father.
"Seriously?" His voice shook me from my thoughts. I looked up to se his glasses hanging on his shirt, and his blue eyes staring at me. Marissa has his eyes.
I felt my mouth fumble, "Yes Steven. I wouldn't kid about something like this. I was so scared. I didn't plan on leaving, or not telling you, I-It was an impulse. I thought you would –"
"You thought I would leave?" He interrupted, sounding if I had spit acid on him. "Jackie, I would never leave you if I messed your life up. Didn't you trust me?" He asked, his eyes filled with shocked.
I didn't know what to say. "I'm sorry Steven, but I'm trying to fix this. I don't expect you to forgive me right now, but I'm trying." I felt the tears coming down my cheeks.
They stung like fire.
His eyes softened, "Look Jackie…. I think we can work this out later. Can I meet him?" He asked. I could tell that he cared. What was I thinking?
I chuckled a little, "Her" I corrected, and watched as a hand covered his mouth.
"Her. A little girl?" He had the thickest sense of pride in his voice. But Marissa isn't a little girl anymore, what will I tell her? 'Oh I lied to you all your life basically. Your father and family really lives here.'
"She isn't so little anymore, she is fourteen." I said, looking him in the eyes. I can already feel myself falling for him. But I know I can't. "Her name is Marissa Anne. And believe me when I say she is just like you." I breathed out the last part.
He straightened up, and slipped on his glasses, "Can I meet her?" He asked, his voice cracking, as if he had started crying a bit, but now wasn't the time to tease him.
"Of course, that's kind of the reason I came here. To fix everything. Can I drop her off to meet you? I think she'll open up more if she meets you and the gang without me" I asked hesitantly. I thought of that idea on the way here, she has always put this mask up. Maybe they can help bring it down.
He nodded, "Sure. How's Friday? Um… that way Kelso can meet her. Everyone comes down here on the weekends." He said. I could tell he was building his wall again. He felt the need to be the tough, 'I don't need anyone' person he was.
I nodded, picking up my bag. I headed towards the sliding door, and looked back at him. "Goodbye Steven" I said, holding back the words I desperately wanted to say.
He just nodded, as if faintly noticing me leaving. And that broke my heart more than that stupid haiku.
I sighed and opened the door, stepping outside. Call me crazy, but when I closed the door I could have sworn he spoke.
"Goodbye doll"
TBC…
A/N: I loved this chapter! I hope you all liked it (: the next chapter Jackie will tell Marissa about Steven, Jackie will see the gang together again, and if I have enough time, Marissa will meet everyone!
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