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 15. Enjoy it and leave a review or two.
Chapter #16
(Hyde's pov)
" You ready to do this Jacks?", I ask as we stand just outside the basement door. To be honest, I'm not. We don't have much of a choice though. It's only a matter of time before someone catches the two of us together. Better to just tell everyone then get caught sneaking around. Once we're finally out in the open Jackie and I won't have to hide anymore. Sure the others won't understand at first but it won't take long until they see this is what we want.
" I am if you are Steven.", assures Jackie before taking my hand in hers. I can see the hesitant look in her eyes. I'm not an idiot. I know exactly what Jackie is afraid of. Once we tell the others about us there is no going back. Our relationship will be out in the open…Kelso will know. Jackie is afraid of how he'll react. I know it isn't because she still has feeling for him though. She is scared that he'll be crushed. I would be lying if I said that I weren't also.
" It will be alright Jackie.", I reassure with a smile, this seems to comfort her. Placing my arms around Jackie's waist, I hold her close. Having her in my arms is the best feeling in the world. I love holding Jackie. Maybe this won't be as bad as we're thinking that it will be. Sure Kelso is going to take the news hard at first. But he will come around eventually. How long could he possibly stay mad?
" You promise Steven?", mutters Jackie before leaning up to kiss me. Wrapping her in my arms, I return the gesture happily. This girl has me going crazy. Not once in my life have I ever felt this way about anyone. I don't know what it is about Jackie, but she all but has me wrapped around her finger. I'm not about to let her know about this though. I'm fairly certain if Jackie knew I'd do anything for her, my life would be a living hell.
" Hey, we can do this Jacks.", I remind her between kisses with a smile and light squeeze of her hand. This seems to comfort Jackie; I let out a sigh of relief when her head rests on my chest. We stand in silence for a few minutes and I hold Jackie close. I'm almost tempted to turn right around and take Jackie for a drive. It's not that I don't want everyone to know, I just want Jackie to myself for a little while longer. That isn't asking too much is it?
(Jackie's pov)
" What the hell…Jackie?", I hear Michael gasp in disbelief behind me. Shit! What the hell am I supposed to do now? Michael just caught Steven and me all but making out. There is no way that I can explain my way out of this. Michael is never going to forgive me. Why the hell should he? I'm seeing Steven, someone who is supposed to be Michael's best friend. I'll be lucky if he ever speaks to me again.
" Michael, I…I'm sorry.", are about the only words I'm able to utter at this point. What else am I supposed to say? There is nothing that I can say. I betrayed Michael. Sure he has done the exact same to me more times than I could count…but I'm seeing his best friend. This isn't how I wanted Michael to find out about Steven and I. I wanted to be upfront and honest with him, guess I kind of ruined that.
" You don't have anything to apologize for Jackie. Look, Kelso…I should have told you this a while ago. Jackie and I are a thing now, we have been for a while.", confides Steven without any hesitation before taking hold of my hand. I glance up at him with a look of shock but say nothing. He just told Michael about us, it's out now and there is no turning back. Michael doesn't look happy about this either. This is it, this is when Michael starts to hate me. He is never going to forgive me, why would he?
Glancing between Steven and me, Kelso's attention eventually falls on me," Jackie?"
Unable to hold Michael's gaze, I lower my eyes toward the ground," you weren't supposed to find out like this Michael."
" How the hell was I supposed to find out Jackie?!", yells Michael with a look of betrayal. Not like this, I think to myself. I'm not even sure what I'm supposed to say or do. Nothing I say is going to make a difference. I'm dating Steven; I fell for Michael's best friend. What if he never wants to speak to me again? What am I supposed to do then? Steven and I should have just him about us from the start. Michael still would have been hurt, but at least he would have forgiven us. Now I'm not so sure if he will. ….