Description: this is my own original story of how Jackie and Hyde got together there are two characters I created. The rest are solely from the show. As always please r&r my story if you like it

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.

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Chapter #20

(Hyde's thoughts)

I did it, I finally got my chance with Jackie. As long as I don't screw up, Jackie will be my girl. She has given me a week to prove that I'm nothing like Kelso. I'm determined to do just that too. Ever since Jackie started dating Kelso, I swore that I would make her mine. Well, I have my shot to do exactly that now and I won't mess up. I am going to show Jackie that I'm a man of my word...even if it kills me. As for Kelso? I don't give a damn if he finds out what I'm doing.

That moron had his chance for nearly three years. He finally blew it, now its my turn. I know that if she just gives me a chance, I can make Jackie happy again. I'm going to treat Jackie the way she deserves to me treated. If Kelso has a problem with me going after Jackie, let him try and take it up with me. Him and I both know what will happen. (End Hyde's thoughts)

(Jackie's thoughts)

I finally did it, I broke up with Michael. He left me no choice in the matter, he cheated on me for the last time. I'm done with him for real this time. I am so tired of crying over Michael, I refuse to anymore. Steven thinks its time for me to give other guys a chance. You know what? He's right, I should give another guy a chance. I'm just not ready to do that as of right now. Right now all I want to do is have sometime alone with my thoughts. I don't want to jump into another relationship right now. I need time to let the open wounds Michael caused heal.

Earlier Steven told me that if I were his girl, he would never hurt me. Do I believe him though? Not entirely, no I can't say that I do. In truth, I am a little bit skeptical about his motives. Since when has Steven taken such an interest in me? Wasn't it just last year that he could hardly stand to be around me? What could have possibly changed his mind? More importantly, does he have an angle? Or is Steven merely telling the truth? I guess that only time will tell.

I have decided to give him an entire week to prove me wrong. What could I possibly have to lose? Maybe Steven will show me he's worth a second glance. Besides he does always console me when Michael cheats. That has to mean something right? (End Jackie's thoughts)

(A day or so later; Hyde's p.o.v.)

" whoa, you asked Jackie out? Is that smart man?", worries Eric as he nearly drops the pop sickle I just tossed him. Rolling my eyes from behind my sunglasses, I take a bite from my own ice pop. Is that smart? Um, let me think about this...uh yeah its smart. Why the hell wouldn't it be? I have waited three years for Jackie to come to her senses and toss Kelso to the curb. Well, guess what she finally has. Now its my turn to try and make her happy. I'm not about to risk it just because you think its a bad idea.

" Kelso has screwed up for the last time. Jackie is a single girl now.", I remind as I prop my feet up on the round table. There is nothing that Eric or anyone else could possibly say that is going to persuade me otherwise. I have earned my shot with Jackie and dammit I am going to take it. I took a risk the other night, Jackie and I were hanging out and I asked her on a date....well, sort of. I asked Jackie if she wanted to do something sometime with me and to my surprise she actually said yes.

" Kelso is going to flip man.", prompts Eric as he gages my reaction, I give him none. Instead I only offer a shrug of my shoulders. So Kelso is going to flip. So what? Does it honestly look as though I care what he thinks? Because I don't, to tell you the truth I could care less. Kelso has no say in who Jackie dates and doesn't date. He's not her boyfriend anymore and she's not his property. Jackie is a big girl, she can make her own decisions.

" whose fault is that? Because its definitely not mine or Jackie's. I didn't force Kelso into cheating on Jackie yet again. He did that by himself.", I argue rather defensively. Alright, so I'll admit that lately Kelso has become a sore spot for me. Everyone keeps on bringing him up. Like I seriously care what he thinks? No, I don't but everyone else does apparently. Even Jackie couldn't help but ask if our little outing was going to be a problem with Kelso. Why the hell does she even care? The guy is a jerk! He hurt her and she is still concerned about his well being? Sometimes I don't understand Jackie.

Walking over to the deep freeze, Eric grabs himself another pop sickle," I don't know Hyde, is this a good idea?"

Searching for a pair of socks, I pull them on along with my boots," its only one date, relax Erica"

" I still don't think that its a good idea, but its your choice man.", consents Eric with defeat. Tying up the last of my shoe laces, I grab my coat and pull it on. I know that Eric is only trying to look out for me, but he doesn't need to. I'm pretty sure that I can take care of myself. If it comes down to it, I can also deal with Kelso. If he comes around asking questions, I'll be upfront with him. I'm not scared of Kelso, I'll tell him that he had his chance with Jackie. Now that he's messed up for the last time, its my turn to try and make her happy. Kelso is not going to ruin this shot for me, no one is.