Description: This is my first That 70's show fanfic in almost a year. The only reason that I'd stopped writing them is because i had come to a block in idea's for story lines with these characters. But i am happy to announce that thats all over. And I'm back to writing stories on one of my favorite shows. I'm working on this one still, and have another writing itself in my head currently. I hope you all will enjoy reading this as much as i have writing it. As always please r&r, your thoughts and comments are deeply appreciated.

Disclaimer: i don't own any part of That 70's show. But you know that if i did, i would cut out the 8th season because randy and Sam ruined the show and Jackie ending up with fez was the nail in the coffin for it to me.

Author's Note: Alright, here is chapter 9. this chapter doesn't have Jackie/Hyde interaction like the last but. But the next one will, I promise. This one is basically Donna talking to both Jackie and then Hyde about whats going on between them. And the end of this chapter might delve into Hyde's thoughts. So, enjoy.

Chapter #9

(Jackie's pov)

"So, you and Hyde have been hanging out a lot lately.", observes Donna casually as we lay sprawled out on her bed. Glancing up from the magazine I had been reading, I arch at an eye at her. Is that supposed to mean something? So Steven and I have been hanging out more and more recently. What is the problem with that? We've become close friends. Which is remarkable in it's own because not two months ago we hated each other. We couldn't even hangout without burning each other. But now look at us, we're friends. And I'm kind of glad, I like spending time with Steven.

" Yeah, he's really great. He's making sure that I don't take Kelso back again this time.", I announce as a smile finds its way onto my face. Steven has really been great this past week. He's slept at my house with me every night. And you know what? Not once has he ever tried to make a move on me. That is the difference between Steven and Kelso. All Kelso ever wanted to do when we spent the night together was do it. Things are different with Steven though. And I mean yeah, we may not be dating or anything. But still, Steven has never tried to make a move on me. Whenever he stays over, all we do is sleep. He'll just hold me all night, you know? And I like that. He makes me feel safer then I ever have.

" Whoa, did you just call Kelso..Kelso?", asks Donna with a bewildered look on her face. I stare over at her with confusion until realization dawns on me. Huh, i guess that i did. Wow, i must really be over him. I never thought that this day would come. But it has, and you know what? I'm glad. I'm not going to take Kelso back anymore. I don't need to. He has broken my heart one too many times. It's time for me to move on. And, I think that I may finally be ready to do that. Maybe not right away. But eventually I will.

" What?...Oh, yeah. Wow, I guess that I did.", I acknowledge thoughtfully with a simple shrug of my shoulders. I don't see what the big deal is. I mean, Kelso and I have been broken up for almost a month and a half. Can you believe it? A month and a half and I still haven't taken him back. It hasn't been easy though. He's tried everything to get me back. But I am just sick and tired of his lies and broken promises. I can't take them anymore. And I shouldn't have to. I deserve a guy that will love and respect me. Not some jerk that sneaks around behind my back and then when I find out about it apologizes and makes lame excuses. ...

(Donna's pov)

Staring over at Jackie, I study her with a growing smile," wow, you really aren't taking him back this time. Good for you Jackie. I'm really proud of you."

" Well, I have Steven to thank for it.", admits Jackie as she lays back on my bed. She has Hyde to thank? What for? I mean, I know that Jackie said that Hyde has been making sure she doesn't go back to Kelso. But how? And more importantly why? Why does Hyde give a damn? And what the hell is going on between these two? Are they secretly seeing each other or something? I want to just come out and ask Jackie. But I'm not sure if I should. Or even how she'll react to such a blunt question.

" Jackie are you...are you and Hyde like dating now or something?", I ask when my curiosity finally gets the best of me and I just can't take it anymore. That one question has been plaguing me ever since Eric brought up the topic in the circle the other day. I mean, if they were it would make sense. The sexual tension has been simmering between those two for a long time and it's finally reached it's boiling point. You would have to be an idiot not to spot it. Why else would they always be at each others throats and firing insults at each other every chance they got?

" Why? Did Steven say that we were?", counters Jackie in a cautious manner as her attention once again turns from the magazine in her hands to me. What the hell is that supposed to mean? Why would she ask that? Is there something that she doesn't want me to know about? Why would she ask me if Hyde said anything? Holy crap, what if they are sneaking around! Oh my god, if they are and Kelso found out about things...he would flip! Ok, I really have to relax. For all that I know, I could just be over reacting. Maybe there is nothing going on between Jackie and Hyde. Maybe they really are just friends. I shouldn't just jump to conclusions, I don't know whats going on.

" Well, no. But you guys have become kind of close recently. So, I just thought that maybe you were.", I confide with more then a little hesitancy. This earns a laugh from Jackie. What the hell? Why is she laughing at me? What could possibly be funny?...I should kick her ass! What else am I supposed to think when I hear that two people who are supposed to hate each other, are suddenly friends. I mean one week their sworn enemies, and the next they're friends? Something like that just doesn't happen over night you know.

Arching an eyebrow once more in my direction, Jackie starts painting her toe nails," come on, Donna. That's ridiculous. You and I both know that Steven doesn't date. Besides, I kind of have a date tonight...sort of."

" Whoa, hold on just a minute. You have a date? With who Jackie?", I inquire with a heightened interest suddenly. Since when is Jackie dating all of the sudden? And who the hell could she possibly have a date with? If it's not Hyde, then who? Is it a guy from school? Anyone that I know? Who the hell could it be? And further more, thank god! It is about time that Jackie started dating again. For a while there I thought that she would never get back out there. But Jackie has once again proven me wrong. ...

(Jackie's pov)

" This guy Chase, he's really cute and sweet.", I gush in an overly excited manner. I know, I know. But I can't help it! So there I was just hanging out at the Hub by myself when Chase walks over to me. He asked me if I wouldn't mind joining him for a movie and dinner tonight. And how could I say no? So, I have a date with him. And you know what? I'm anticipating it. It has been a long while since I've been out on a date. And I could use a fun night out with a cute guy. Kelso never really liked to take me out on dates. So tonight should be fun. I'm going to make it a point to enjoy myself.

" Aw, so when do I get to meet him?", questions Donna with a chuckle and a playful nudge. I try not to roll my eyes. Does she honestly think that I would bring Chase over to the basement? Especially knowing that Kelso hangs out there? What do I look like an idiot or something? I'm not bringing him anywhere near the basement or Kelso ...Or Hyde either apparently. He's made it clear that he's not too fond of Chase. I'm not even all that sure why. He's a really sweet and nice guy. Not to mention a complete gentleman too. He's perfect boyfriend material. I'm not saying that I want him to be my new boyfriend. But if he were to ask me out, I probably wouldn't say no.

" You really expect me to bring him to the basement?", I ask as I try my best not to laugh at even the mere thought. Does she know how much of a disaster that would be? Only a huge one! That's not even at option. If she wants to meet Chase so badly maybe her and Eric could go on a double date with us sometime if things go nicely and the two of us start going steady. That's the only way she's ever going to meet him. I don't even want to think about what would happen if Kelso found out about my date tonight. He would probably try something stupid and embarrass me. That is the last thing that I need.

" Good point, well anyway. Have fun, and call me tomorrow. I want to hear everything!", exclaims Donna with a huge smile on her face. Please, like I already wasn't going to? She should know by now that I would. I mean how could I not call Donna? I have a date tonight! Which means that I should probably head home and start getting ready. Chase is supposed to pick me up at seven, that gives me exactly two and a half hours to get ready. And there is no time to waste. I want to look smoking hot for tonight! ...

(Basement that evening; Hyde's pov)

" Hey Donna, have you seen Jackie?", I ask as I enter the basement only to find none other then Donna there waiting for me. She's alone which is unusual. I would have thought that her and Eric would have their tongues done each others throats right about now. But Eric is no where in sight surprisingly. Which brings me to my next question, why the hell is Donna hanging out in the basement by herself? Unless she has been waiting for me. And if that's the case, what the hell did I do? The only time Donna ever waits up for me is so that she can chew me out about something stupid that I have done. But I haven't done anything stupid lately. ...Well, that I know of at least.

" No, not since earlier Hyde sorry. She is probably getting ready for the date that she has tonight though.", announces Donna as she flicks off the television set and stares at me. This catches my attention and I tense in my spot as my fists slowly clench up. Jackie has a date tonight? Who the hell with? I'll bet it's with that Chase jerk. Man, I hate that guy! What is so great about him anyway? He's not even all that cute. Why the hell am I even jealous? I have no reason to be. Jackie and I aren't even a thing. Sure we've been hanging out together a lot more recently, but we're not a thing. But the thought of Jackie out with another guy just makes me want to hit something or someone.

" Jackie has a date?", I question as I make my way over to the deep freeze and grab myself a pop sickle. Making sure to keep my Zen face intact, I turn to face Donna once more. I can't let Donna know that I'm jealous. If she even thinks that I am, she'll interrogate me. And that is the last thing that I need. when Donna gets an idea in her head, she won't drop it until she gets answers. She'll just nag and nag until I tell her what she wants to know. And if I don't? She'll only drive me nuts until I eventually cave and spill the beans just to shut her the hell up.

" Yeah, with this guy chase. She sounded pretty excite about it too.", comments Donna as she heads over to the fridge for a soda. Tossing me one, she pops her own open and takes a long gulp before glancing over at me for a reaction. What does she think that I am? A moron? I know what she's trying to do. She's trying to see if I care. And of course I do! But I'm not about to let her know this. If Donna even suspects that I like her, she will not let me live it down. She'll torment the hell out of me. Especially when I used to make a big deal about how much I couldn't stand Jackie and how annoying I thought that she was when she was with Kelso

Tensing up once more at Chase's name, I make sure not to let on that I even remotely care," she never told me about a date. We were supposed to hangout and catch a movie."

" Can I ask you something Hyde? You know, friend to friend?", inquires Donna as she stare over at me with a serious look on her face. Oh god, here it comes. Please do not let her ask what I think she is about to ask. I don't know if I'm going to be able to pull of lying right to Donna's face if she does. She knows me to well. If I lie, she'll know. Crap, why the hell did I have to come down to the basement. And even more so, why the hell did Donna have to be here? There's no way out of this! I know what's coming next.

" That all depends on what your going to ask.", I say in a gruff tone. Folding my arms across my chest, I raise an eye brow in Donna's direction. If I know Donna half as well as I think that I do, I already know what she's going to ask. If I like Jackie. But I can't exactly tell her the truth. Because the truth is that I do. I don't know how or when it happened. But I like Jackie. As much as I hate to admit this, I do. But I can't do anything about it. She's my best friend's ex. If I were to ever make a move on Jackie, I could jeopardize my friendship with Kelso And that's the last thing that I want to do.

" Do you like Jackie?", questions Donna after a minute or so. And there it is. The one question that I didn't want her to ask. I knew that I shouldn't have come to the basement. I thought about going to the Hub, but instead I came here. And now, I'm starting to think that was a dumb idea. That I should have just gone to the Hub like I had originally planned. Maybe then I wouldn't be stuck here having to answer the very question I've been dreading. There is one thing that I could do. And that's play dumb and avoid the question all together. Hopefully that will work.

" Yeah, she's less annoying since she dumped Kelso. Even more tolerable, as if that were ever possible.", I comment nonchalantly as I make sure to avoid Donna's gaze. I know damn well that isn't what she meant. But I'm not about to let her know that. The way I see it, if I can avoid her actual question...then I'm going to. Because to tell you the truth? Even if I were to admit to liking Jackie, what good would it possibly do me? It won't change anything between Jackie and I. I mean, yeah we're friends. But that's all we are. Besides, she's out on a date with Mr. Perfect tonight. So really whether I like Jackie or not doesn't even matter all that much.

With a shake of her head, Donna gives me a gentle nudge," no, I mean do you like her. Because, between you and I...I kind of think that maybe you do Hyde." ...