Description: My version of how Jackie and Hyde got together after their Veteran's Day kiss. There is a twist though and I added a few characters Ezra, Caleb and Emily. While they are named after characters from Pretty little liars, this is not a cross over.

Disclaimer: I own nothing except the original storyline.

Author's Note: If this story is received well, read and reviewed I will gladly update it on a regular basis.

Error in Judgment:

Chapter#6

(Caleb's pov)

" Did you want me to go Jackie?", i inquire after a minute or so of awkward silence. The last person i expected to have a run in with is her ex Hyde and yet here he is. The guy does not look to happy with my presence. Then again i did just steal a kiss from Jackie, that could have something to do with things. What did he honestly expect for me to do though? Has he meant Jackie? The girl is an absolute fox. Any guy would be out of their minds not to try their luck with a girl like her. I will admit that maybe my timing wasn't the best. How was i to know that Hyde would show up looking for her and catch me making my move? For someone who only just minutes ago claimed to want nothing to do with Hyde, that does not seem to be the case now.

" It's probably best that you do.", warns Hyde before regarding me with a deadly scowl. Whoa he is not someone that i am going to put up an argument with. He would send me to the emergency room without ever thinking twice. Jackie doesn't seem as though she is going to be telling him to go to hell anytime soon. Maybe it is best that i go. Last thing i want is to square up with Hyde. That is a fight that i know almost without a doubt that i would lose. At least i had enough courage to take a chance and finally make a move on Jackie...not that it will ever amount to anything. Knowing my luck she will more then likely wind up working things out with Hyde.

" I'll catch up with you later Caleb.", calls Jackie before glancing over her shoulder at me. Well, i guess that is that. Who am i kidding, i'm not going to be hearing from her anytime soon. Like Hyde is going to let Jackie hangout with me knowing that i'm into her? Yeah, that's never going to happen. The only time i'm probably ever going to see Jackie again is if the two of them ever have another falling out. Somehow i do not see that happening anytime soon. From the looks of it, Hyde must have realized how bad he screwed up. Why else would a make a point in spending all morning trying to find Jackie? For her part it is obvious that Jackie never actually wanted to end things with Hyde. He just never actually gave her much of a choice in the matter. ...

(Jackie's pov)

" You were looking for me, Steven?", i question with a raised eyebrow before glancing up at him. Why would Steven be looking for me? He made it more then clear last night there was nothing left for the two of us to talk about. He clearly does not see a worth while future with me. If he had, we would still be together right now but we're not and it is all Steven's fault. He could not answer the simplest of questions from me, now suddenly he needed to find me? For what? To beg me to take him back? Why in the hell would i do that? It is like i told Steven last night, i do not want to be with someone who doesn't know whether or not they want a life with me. I gave Steven all of my heart without hesitation and never once thought twice about doing so. For what though? To have it handed back to me? Think i will save myself the heartbreak thank you very much.

" Yeah, look...i lied to you Jackie.", informs Steven while scratching at the back of his neck. Shaking my head in confusion, i bring my eyes to meet Steven's. What the hell is he talking about? He lied to me? About what? Not sure what to say or even how to react, i only stare in Steven in disbelief. At this point do i even want to hear him out? What are the chances of Steven saying something that will lead to the two of us working out our differences? Something tells me they are currently slim to none. Whatever it is, Steven might as well just say it. Otherwise there is not much of a point for me to stick around and hear what he has to say.

" What do you mean that you lied? Steven...what are you talking about?", i ask with a shake of my head. My eyes never leave his. We engage in a silent staring contest. Alright, he needs to start talking and quick. I am not about to sit around and wait all day for Steven to tell me just what the hell he is talking about. What could Steven have lied to me about? Further more, why is it now suddenly important for him to come clean about whatever it is to me? Last i checked, we're not together anymore. Steven doesn't owe me an explanation for anything. Yet here he is looking to confess something he's done wrong. As though it will make any sort of a difference between the two of us whatsoever.

Running a frustrated hand through his hair, Hyde lets out a hesitant sigh before once more meeting my gaze," Last night, when you asked what kind if any future i saw for the two of us?"

Wincing in pain at the sudden sharp pang in my chest, i close my eyes at the reminder of Hyde's responding words," what about it Steven? You made it clear that you don't see a worthwhile future with me. Why bring up such a painful topic?"

" That's just the thing Jackie...I do see a future with you. One where we're married and even have a kid or two, the mere thought scares the hell out of me. I didn't want to tell you this, because i know how you are. The minute i answered yes, i knew that you would go crazy talking about our wedding and that just was not something i wanted to deal with. Never once did i think you would break up with me over this fact though.", confesses Steven much to my surprise. Is he being serious right now? Why would he tell me this? It has to be Steven's last ditch attempt at getting me back, right? There is no possible way that he is serious right now. Everytime i have ever brought up our future to him, almost immediately Steven ended the conversation. Am i honestly supposed to believe that Steven one day wants to get married and have kids? Sorry but i do not buy it.

(Hyde's pov)

" Sorry, i don't buy it Steven.", remarks Jackie with a frown taking over her features. Taking a hesitant step toward her, i let out an agitated groan. Why the hell would i lie about something like this? How could Jackie think that i would be capable of doing sonething so cruel? She knows that i am well aware how important our future is to her. I am not about to make something up just to get her to take me back. i'm not some kind of an insensitive jerk. That just is not something that i would ever do. When Jackie took off last night, i knew that she wasn't playing around. My words had truly upset her to the point where she no longer wanted to be with me. Talking with Donna this morning she all but made it perfectly clear that had i not done whatever it took to fix things between Jackie and i then she would personally kick my ass.

" Jackie, come on. It's the truth, alright? Look, i know that it might be too late. But i at least figured you deserved to know the truth.", i acknowledge in a gruff tone before lowering my gaze from Jackie's. I can tell by the way she's folded her arms across her chest that she still does not believe a single word of what i just told her. Why the hell would she? Near everytime Jackie has ever brought up our future let alone marriage, i always put an end to the conversation. It just was not something that i cared to discuss. The mere fact that i wanted all of that let alone with Jackie? Well, it terrified me. i'm eighteen, that isn't exactly the sort of things a guy my age thinks about.

" Why should i believe a word of what you're saying Steven?", inquires Jackie in a stubborn manner. Should have seen that question coming from a mile away. Truth is Jackie has just about every reason to not believe a thing i tell her. Had i truly meant what i just told her? I never would have lied and said otherwise to begin with. Can't she see that i'm an idiot though? i'm not perfect, i make mistakes. Why would i confide this to her? Does she think that i would honestly say these words in hopes that she would take me back and we would magically work out our issues together? While, yes there is a small part of me that had hoped my confession would put us on the road to working things out. This is not the only reason i decided it was time to be honest with Jackie.

" Because it's the truth Jackie.", i answer in a soft tone, my eye never once leaving hers. Touching my hand gently to Jackie's waist, i pull her into my arms. Relieved that she hasn't pushed me away, i bury my face into Jackie's should and breath in her scent. She faintly smells of vanilla, the girl is slowly killing me right now. It has not even been twenty four hours and i already miss everything about Jackie. Not sure how she did but she has wormed her way into my heart and i honestly just do not ever want to be without her. I never expected jackie to end things with me last night. Far as i knew, it was the same discussion we had always had. After a while i figured Jackie would just get tired of asking the same questions. While it seemed that she finally had, the reason behind it is one i never imagined.

Swiping angrily at her eyes as tears fall, Jacloe shoves at me in frustration," You know what Steven? You can just go to hell."

Stumbling back when Jackie's fists pound against my chest, i make no effort to stop her," Come on Jackie...I'm sorry. I really am."

" No! I do not want to hear it Steven, all i asked for was a promise that we would end up together and you could not even give me that.", snaps Jackie is agitation before glaring up at me. Theres a look of hurt and hate in her eyes. Guess this is what i get for being such a damn coward about this. Had i just told Jackie the truth to begin with, i would not be in this damn situation. i'm an idiot and refused to just be honest with her though. Why should she trust a word that i have to say? I basically lied to Jackie about how i felt. She has every reason not to trust me right now. I just wish she knew how much i regret my decision not to be honest with her.