Author's Note: I haven't forgotten about my other story for those who read that as well. I just have to catch up on what I have wrote down on paper before I can update that one a bit more. I ran out of written pages, so I have to write down some more before I can update. I'm hoping to have a new chapter up at the end of this week or beginning of next the latest. Thanks for your patience.

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: special thanks to that70sluver and Janette for their reviews that they left. They are deeply appreciated. I'm glad your both enjoying this story so far. If only others would tell me what they though as well.

Chapter #22

(Joe's p.o.v.)

" Joe? ...Joseph? Are you home?", I hear Jackie call from the other side of my door. What is Jackie doing here? I know that we were supposed to hangout, but that wasn't until later on. Besides, its only a little before noon time, I haven't even showered or anything. Did something happen that she needs to talk about? Judging by the tone of Jackie's voice, I'd say that something did. She sounds kind of rushed and a little panicked. Maybe I should just let her in and find out whats wrong. I can always shower and change later.

" Jackie? What are you doing here?", I inquire mostly out of curiosity as I open the door for her. Stepping aside to let Jackie in, I close the door behind her. Has Jackie been crying again? Ah, man. What the hell did that asshole ex of hers do this time. I swear, I am half tempted to drive over there and give this jerk a piece of my mind. The only thing that is stopping me, is the fact that he'll probably wind up kicking my ass. As Jackie so nicely pointed out, I'm puny and definitely no match for him. She can be so truthful when she wants to be, isn't she a doll?

" Never mind that, could we talk?", pleads Jackie as she now paces back and forth in front of me. Wow, I have never seen Jackie this way before. Something must be wrong, she won't stop pacing. What could possibly be bothering her this badly though? I hate seeing Jackie this way, I don't like it when she's upset period. All I want to do is stop her and pull her into my arms for a hug. I'm not sure if thats a great idea though. I wish she would just tell me whats the matter.

" sure, but I thought we weren't hanging out until later?", I ponder out loud as I study Jackie carefully. By now she has finally stopped her stride. There is something off about her, Jackie is obviously conflicted about something. I can see it in her eyes, not to mention in the way she keeps hesitating. I can see that Jackie wants to tell me something, she's just not sure how to word it. Whatever is troubling her right now, I want nothing more than to fix it. But I can't help Jackie out if she won't speak her mind.

Shoving me back against the door, Jackie places her arms around me. Only slightly reluctant, she pulls me down for a kiss," I wanted to come over now instead."

Stumbling over my own two feet, I stare at Jackie in confusion as our lips finally part," I, uh...uh wow."

" sorry Joseph", whispers Jackie now ashamed of her actions. Shaking the fog from my head, I take a wobbly seat on the couch. What the hell just happened? Am I dreaming right now? The only way to find that out is to pinch myself. Lets see...ahh! Nope I am most certainly not dreaming right now. Well this is a good and a bad thing it seems. This is a good thing because I have always wondered what it would be like to kiss Jackie. But then again this is also a bad thing if she is now humiliated that she did.

" what was that for?", I manage to stammer as I once again try to regain control of my nerves. My head is still spinning, I'm actually afraid to stand. If Jackie wanted to leave me in a world of confusion, its safe to say that she has. I still have no idea what she is thinking about right now, let alone what is wrong with her. Why in the world would Jackie kiss me in that way? To say that kiss was amazing, would only be an understatement. Its safe to state that was possibly the best kiss ever, my head is still reeling. (End Joe's p.o.v.)

(Jackie's p.o.v.)

" Steven has me all worked up. I either kissed you or him. I would like to think that I made the smart choice.", I declare as I now sit beside Joe. Alright so maybe kissing Joe wasn't my brightest idea, but who else was there? Michael? Fez? I don't think so. No way in hell would I kiss Michael, if Steven ever found out he would flip. As for Fez? Well he definitely wasn't an option, knowing Fez he would probably try to make out with me if I kissed him. So clearly, Joe was the right choice for me. I only hope that he won't be too angry with me.

" well thats great and all, but where does that leave me now?", wonders Joe as his eyes meet mine. It pains me to see the confusion and hurt thats reflected back at me. Theres something else though, I can't put finger on it. Maybe kissing Joseph wasn't the best idea after all. I probably should have thought things through more thoroughly. The last thing I want is for things to be awkward between Joe and I. He's my best friend, I need him now more than ever. I hope that I didn't jeopardize our friendship.

Touching a hand to Joe's chest, I can't help but give him another light kiss," I don't know, I mean...I do like you."

Smirking down at me, Joe place his arms around me," is that your way of asking me out?"

" it very well could be.", I confide shyly as I do my best not to blush. What is wrong with me? Why am I flirting with Joe? He is supposed to be my best friend. While I wasn't lying when I said I liked him, I don't want to lead him on. As much as I would like nothing more than to move on and forget about Steven, theres a huge part of me that doesn't want to. I still love Steven, I might never voice this out loud but its the truth. The more I think things through, the more I hate myself. Coming over here was a bad idea, I don't want to string Joe along like this.

" wait...is this such a good idea?", questions Joe as he stands from his seat. Not knowing what else to do, I simply watch him walk from one side of the couch to the other. I don't know what to say or even what to do. All that I want to do is forget about all the pain that Steven has caused me in the last week or so. Why, why did I have to tell everyone about my night? I should have just told Donna and Eric that it was none of their business. Then Steven and I wouldn't have gotten into yet another argument. Lets not forget that I wouldn't have ran right to Joe either. Sometimes my life is a living hell.

" I just want to stop hurting.", I plead quietly as I walk into Joe's arms. Resting my head on his shoulders, I close my eyes and try my best not to cry. How is it that everything became so screwed up? This is all Michael's fault, I hate him so much right now. If Michael had never come to me about Fez and his sex dream, Steven never would have seen us on Donna's couch. If Steven never saw Michael and I, he would have never looked twice at that nurse. If that nurse hadn't taken Steven back to her room, he wouldn't have slept with her. If he would have never slept with that slut of a nurse...I would have never broke up with him. Ugh! The next time that I see Michael, I am going to kick him in his shin really hard.

" tell you what, stay over and we'll watch movies all night.", offers Joe as he smiles over at me. That is his solution to my problems? Joe wants me to spend the night watching movies with him? ...Well, now that I think about it that actually sounds like a pretty good idea. At least if I'm here, I won't have to worry about running into Steven or anyone else. Thats it though? Joe isn't angry or mad at me or anything?

Sighing with relief, I climb into Joe's arms as we lay down," your not angry with me?"

Kissing the back of my neck, Joe mumbles in my ear," of course not Jackie."

" I always knew that you were a good friend Joseph.", I acknowledge as I smirk up at him happily. He's not mad, or even the least bit upset. I can't even begin to express how relieved I am about this. I thought for sure that Joe would have been at least a little bit upset with me. After all, I did just kiss him. It seems that I misjudged him. Joe understands that I wasn't in my right state of mind. He wouldn't hold a bad decision against me. I would be lying if I were to say that I didn't enjoy that kiss. Truth is, it felt nice to have my lips pressed against Joe's. I have always wanted to know what it would be like to kiss him. Its nice to finally have that mystery out of my way. ...(End Jackie's p.o.v.)

(Hyde's thoughts)

Why, why, why did I start with Jackie? If she didn't hate me before, she definitely does now. I just had to pick a fight with her, didn't I? Congratulations Hyde, you have managed to chase Jackie into the arms of another guy. That is exactly were she ran too, I know it. Whenever Kelso screwed up, she would always run to me. Now that I have once again successfully messed up, this Joe jerk is the one she goes to now.

I am such an asshole, any chance I had at getting Jackie back is gone now. I may as well accept this and move on. All that I had to do was keep my mouth shut, but I couldn't even do that. I couldn't help myself though, when I heard Jackie talking about how great a time she had I was blinded by jealousy. Why the hell did Donna insist on bringing up Jackie's date the other night? I was doing fine until she brought that up.

If I didn't know any better, I would say that Donna did that on purpose. That lumberjack was trying to press my buttons. Like some kind of an idiot, I walked right into her trap as well. What the hell, Donna set me up! Well isn't that just great? Now Jackie won't even speak to me, what am I supposed to do now?

Why the hell do Eric and Donna insist on interfering with the progress Jackie and I were making? Why can't the both of them for once just mind their own business? Jackie and I could have been on our way to working things out, now I'll never know. Somehow, I just know that Donna is going to find a way to flip things around and make all of this my fault. She has always had a real knack for making me into the bad guy. (End Hyde's thoughts)

Author's Note: i originally wasn't going to post this chapter even though i had it written out on paper. but due to the lack of response that i have been recieving, i decided it was time to stir things up a bit and cause a little conflict. this being said, let the angry reviews roll!