A/N- I do not own That 70s Show, never have, and as of this moment it does not look like I ever will *sigh of disappointment*.
Seven Moments
Chapter 7
The next week passed without any acknowledgement of what transpired between Steven and I. The one time I tried to mention it he'd nearly sprinted from the room. It wasn't as if I had expected anything, but that doesn't mean it didn't hurt. After a few more weeks I began to doubt it had even happened. Guys were constantly asking me out and I decided that maybe I could actually go out with some, instead of just blowing them off. I met one boy named Chris, he was likeable, and handsome, but a bit of a bore. We'd gone on a few dates, movies and the like, when I decided to invite him to the Foreman's Veteran's Day barbecue. He'd agreed, and then suggested we could go up to The Point after. I knew what he was after, so I responded with a bland "Maybe."
I'd helped Mrs. Foreman all morning preparing food and the like, and when guests started to arrive I found myself getting a little nervous even. This was all new to me... After Kitty dismissed me to go get ready and meet up with the guys, I stood, staring at myself in the bathroom mirror for almost half an hour. I looked different, more relaxed, I decided. I got ready quickly and found the guys in the basement, as per usual. Hyde didn't even look in my direction. Everyone else had assumed it was because of his fall off the water tower and that he was embarrassed or something, but I knew the truth. He hadn't spoken two words to me since... Jackie squealed over my clothes and makeup.
"Ooh! And Stacy heard from Kathy who heard from Justine that you invited Chris!" She gushed. I shrugged slightly as my insides squeezed excitedly. When I looked up I found Steven's angry eyes on my face.
"Uh huh." I shrugged again.
"Whoa, whoa, wait." Eric said, holding up his hands to emphasize. "You invited that meat-head here?"
"He isn't a meat-head!" Jackie said with a roll of her eyes. "He's captain of the football team and a science honour student!" Kelso laughed at that.
"So wait, you're dating a jock and a nerd?" He chortled. I turned and went upstairs when I saw Steven was still glaring at me. "Wait, Silvia! I didn't mean-" Kelso shouted after me. It didn't even actually bother me that they were cracking jokes...
"Umm, am I at the right house?" I heard Chris' voice ask from the kitchen. I hurried in to find him and Kitty talking animatedly, a large smile on the woman's face.
"Oh! Silvia, there you are. I was just getting to know your new boyfriend!" She laughed. I smiled slightly.
"He isn't exactly my boyfriend Mrs. Foreman." I told her truthfully.
"Not if I have anything to say about it." Chris winked to me and I smiled again.
"Well the kids are all downstairs." Kitty said with a smile. "Why don't you two join them for a bit? It shouldn't be long before everyone else arrives!"
"Sure Mrs. Foreman." Chris said, charisma shining. I shrugged and lead him back downstairs. Eric and Donna were arguing but when we came down they stopped to stare.
"Hey guys." Chris greeted, snagging my hand from where it hung next to my thigh and holding it tightly. I looked at him, confused for a second. He'd never acted quite like this before.
"Hey." They muttered. I ignored Steven altogether.
"I think you guys all know Chris, Chris this is... everyone."
"Hey Kelso, Foreign kid, Foreskin, Hyde."
"I have to show Donna and Silvia something." Jackie said excitedly, taking both our hands and yanking us out the back door. "Ooh! I'm so excited Silvia! Pretty soon you'll have a boyfriend, just like me!"
"I don't know if Chris is the right guy-" I began but Jackie cut me off impatiently.
"Of course he is! Just like Michael is right for me! Now come and help me fix my hair!" She said, walking toward Donna's house.
...
I didn't like this guy. As I ate a cherry Popsicle I mulled it all over, not paying attention to what everyone else was saying after the girls left. Mrs. Foreman called us all up to join the party when there were more guests and I immediately snagged a beer when Red wasn't looking.
"Hey, where can I get one of those?" Chris said after a while, standing next to me. I shrugged and he found one all on his own. "You seen Silvia?" He asked. I shook my head slightly. "Man, this is one dull party..." He continued talking, and I continued ignoring him. "I mean, the only reason I came was for Sil, and now she isn't even here... Hey, at least after this we're going up to The Point." My body flooded with jealousy. "Where is she? I want to get going soon..." He muttered, checking his wristwatch.
"So the only reason you came was because you're going up to The Point?" I asked, unable to keep quiet any longer.
"Uhh, yeah! Obviously! I mean, no offense, but Silvia is a bitch! A hot bitch. And everyone knows she's a whore. I'm really surprised that it took this long actually, we haven't even made out yet! But tonight will be the night, I can't wait to nail her and find out what's so special-" He didn't even finish his sentence before my fist collided with the side of his head, knocking him sprawling backwards. His head hit the cement with a sickening whack and every eye was on me.
"Steven!" I spun around and was almost face to face with Silvia.
"He-" I began.
"I heard." She said, eyes searching my face. I went into the house without looking back.
...
As Steven ran off, I didn't know what to do... He'd defended me! I heard all the stuff that Chris was saying about me, and in that moment had the right mind to punch him myself, but Steven beat me to it! I hurried into the house after him. I ran down the stairs and burst into his room without warning.
"Steven!" I cried again. He was sitting on the side of his bed, bent over, with his head in his hands. He looked up and swore quietly. I sat down beside him and nudged him into sitting up. Then I turned his face toward mine, searched his eyes once more, before leaning forward and kissing him soundly on the lips. I pulled away gently, terrified of rejection, but if he could do it, so could I. He looked terribly confused, but when I leaned in again, he kissed me back. There was a knock on the door, but this time Steven didn't push me away when it opened, only kissed me deeper.
"What the-" Jackie shrieked loudly.
"Oh yeah!" I heard Kelso yell. "Go Hyde!" Steven flipped them off, but didn't break the kiss.
"Oh my god!" Donna yelled from behind me. I felt Steven sigh against my lips before pulling away. When I looked, I found that the whole gang was staring at us. I kicked at the door with my foot, causing it to slam in their faces before Steven once more captured my lips.
"Took you long enough!" Fez shouted through the door.
