Description: This is another story that I've had stewing in my mind ever since i was halfway done writing the most recent one i posted on line onto notebook paper. Its another Jackie/Hyde fanfic...ooooh big shocker huh? I know, me writing a Jackie/Hyde story? Who would have ever thought. ... P . well, i thought i would test the waters with this story. Let me know what you think.

Disclaimer: really, are you serious? I think by now it should be clear that I don't own any part of this show or its characters.

Authors Note: anyone kind or brave even to leave a review on this story, many kudos to you. The rest of you are just chickens it seems.

Chapter #19

(continued from two chapter's ago;Jackie's p.o.v)

Placing his arm around my shoulders, Joe smiles down at me," want me to beat him up?"

Chuckling at Joe's proposal, I lean up to kiss his cheek sweetly," you're pretty funny. Thanks for the laugh Joseph."

" hey, what if I was actually serious Jackie?", remarks Joe in a mock offended tone. I find myself smirking happily as Joe hugs my shoulders. Now I remember why Joe is my best friend, he's always been able to find ways to make me laugh. Its silly comments like the one he just made that never fail to cheer me up. Theres something about hanging around with Joe that kind of makes my life seem less crappy. Its weird but I didn't think that was possibly. I'm so glad that I ran into him this afternoon.

" you couldn't take on Steven, trust me.", I comment as I meet Joe's gaze once more. I hate to hurt his feelings like this but its the truth. First of all, I can take down Joseph. Me, and I'm what ninety-five pounds? Come on thats a bad thing especially since I'm a girl. Secondly, I've seen Steven beat up Michael only a billion times and he always wins. Thirdly, Steven once punched out a guy over me...that was kind of romantic even if we weren't even dating at the time. Steven can be really sweet when he wants to be.

" why do you say that?", examines Joe more offended then he was before. Why do I say this? Um, hello have you looked in the mirror? Sorry Joe, your not exactly threatening. Besides your practically a twig, your not Eric skinny but you are close. Not only that, have you seen Steven? All that anyone has to do is look at him to see that he's obviously not someone to mess with. Of course, I always got away with pushing Steven's buttons. There was never anything else that he could do but trade insults with me. Occasionally he would put me over his shoulder and lock me from the basement. But he learned his lesson quick once I bit his shoulder. Its safe to say he'll never be tossing me out again.

" because, I could take you down Joseph.", I remind him as we now both share a chuckle. Sadly its the truth too. Once, we were play wrestling in the grass of his front yard. Just when Joe thought that he had me, I got out from under him and pinned him by his wrists. It was really hilarious, he kept trying to escape but he couldn't. Eventually I got off and helped him up, since then I always tease him about being bested by a girl. (End Jackie's p.o.v.)

(Joe's p.o.v.)

Giving Jackie a light shove, I can't help but grin down at her," only because I wasn't ready that time."

Walking right up to me, Jackie arches an amused eyebrow at me," are you ready right now?"

" yeah, lets see you try and...oof! Hey what gives?", I complain as Jackie practically tackles me to the ground. What the hell? How does a ninety-five pound girl like Jackie manage too tackle me? I can't use the 'I was caught off guard excuse' this time. She would know that I was lying, thats it I'm going to start working out. That way the next time Jackie wants to play wrestle, I'll be prepared. After all it is kind of embarrassing when I can get taken down by such a petite girl. No wonder Jackie doesn't think that I could take her ex.

" you told me that you were ready.", points out Jackie with a smug look on her face. Well...damn, there is no use arguing with her. I did say that I was ready, I didn't think that Jackie would attack me though. This girl amazes me sometimes, always has and probably always will. On the bright side, it seems as though I managed to earn a smile and a few chuckles from Jackie. I knew that I would find a way to cheer her up, I always do. Now all that I have to do is keep her mind off of her problems at least for the rest of tonight.

" yeah, well...crap.", I mutter mostly to myself in defeat. A smile makes its way across my features as Jackie reaches a hand out to help me up. Taking her by surprise, I pull Jackie down to the ground with me. Wrapping my arms loosely around her, I give her a gentle bear hug. Ha, bet that you didn't see that coming now did you Jackie? I can be just as much sneaky as you are. I'm just slightly less subtle about it. Man am I sure glad that I ran into Jackie earlier, I haven't seen her in a while. I missed her a lot.

" don't worry, I won't tell Joseph.", teases Jackie as she leans her head back to stare up at me. Rolling my eyes, I ruffle up jackie's hair playfully. Letting go of Jackie finally, I help the both of us up. I knew that it wouldn't take long to get jackie's mind off of everything that has been bothering her lately. I think that all she really needed was a chance to get a way and have some fun. What better way to do that than by hanging out with a goofy guy like me?

Brushing the dirt off my back, I give Jackie a light shove on her shoulder," you know, you're lucky your cute."

taking hold of my hand once again, Jackie leads the two of us down the road," so are you, trust me." .... (End Joseph's p.o.v.)

(Hyde's thoughts)

She just took off with him. Does Jackie care that little about me? I put myself out there and she shot me down. Hell, I even went as far as kissing her. ...That only made Jackie cry. Man, I don't know what else to do. I have tried everything that I could think of. I'm running out of idea's. Should I even bother trying anymore? What is the point of it all? Maybe this is it, I guess jackie's done with me. There isn't anything that I could do to change her mind. Should I just give up and move on already? ...No! I'm not giving in that easily! Somehow, I am going to win Jackie back. I'll just blow her mind with a romantic gesture. I'm not sure how or with what, but I'm going to. .... (End Hyde's thoughts)