Author's Note: the next chapter will be Jackie and Peter's thoughts. It won't be a long one. Please Review

Description: this is a that I wrote earlier this year. I had writers block with it for a long time but finally finished it up recently. Its a Jackie/Hyde story, nothing new there.

Disclaimer: I may not own the characters but this story original and the character that I made up is of my own imagination.

Author's note: this is the first story I have put up on here in more than a year, I hope anyone reading enjoys it and has the courtesy to review it as well.

Chapter #21

(Peter's thoughts)

Of all the places to run into Jackie at, I see her at the bar? That is the last place I was hoping to bump into her at. Nevertheless that's where I ran into her, at the bar. So much for drinking my Jackie troubles away. Kind of hard to forget about her when she's right here in front of me. Who was I kidding trying to keep Hyde away from her? Sure I can threaten him with our friendship. But when it comes to Jackie? I have nothing to hold against her.

She's my ex and he's my best friend. Obviously I don't want the two of them hooking up. I could tell Hyde our friendships over and deter him. But Jackie? She's a whole other story. She's not going to back off Hyde. What, because I asked her too? Maybe she would if I explained how much I still loved her and wanted to be with her. Then maybe she would see why I don't want her and Hyde together. Would it change how she felt about him? Probably not.

Truth is I can't make Jackie not see Hyde. Much as I'd like to the choice isn't mine to make. If she wants to go after him, I have no choice but to let her. Sure, I could be an asshole and end my friendship with Hyde. What good would it do for me though? I'd only end up friendless and without Jackie either way. I might not like the idea of those two together, but if that's what she wants? What else can I do? I'm not about to be a jerk about things and make Jackie hate me forever. (End Peter's thoughts)

(Jackie's thoughts)

so much for getting drunk and forgetting about my problems concerning my love life. One of my biggest conflicts just walked in the door, sat next to me and ruined my night. What is Peter doing here? Did he just come here to confuse me more? Or is he here to guilt trip me out of going after Steven? I get it. He doesn't want me to see him. What am I supposed to do though? Its not like I can ignore my feelings that I've developed for Steven. Why should I?

Does it suck that I'm slowly falling for my ex's best friend? Yes, it does. But its not exactly something that I can control. Peter admitted that he still loved me. Why would he tell me that? Was he hoping that I'd somehow change my mind and take him back? I'm not even sure what to think. Do I still love Peter? Well, yeah I guess that I do. A part of my will always love him. But I don't know if taking him back is an option anymore. I like Steven now.

If I were to be completely honest? I want to see where things would go with him. For all I know Steven could be the guy I'm meant to be with. Or he could be a complete jerk. Isn't it my right to find out on my own though? I mean, I get it Peter doesn't want the two of us together. But he just basically gave me permission to go after Steven in a way. The funny thing now is, I'm afraid of breaking Peter's heart. When I left him for Kelso, I saw how shattered he was.

Do I really want to be the cause of another heart ache for him? Honestly, no I don't. Should I not see Steven now? What if I somehow ruin his friendship with Peter? That's the last thing that I want to do. Maybe I shouldn't go after him, I'm starting to feel guilty right now. I don't want to hurt Peter. Guess it looks like I have a lot of thinking to do before I make any decisions. Well, I think better with a bunch of beer in my system. Its probably best that I order another pint and drink up. Whatever I'm supposed to be will become much clearer with a few more drinks. (End Jackie's thoughts)