Same Day

Jackie hadn't left Hyde's side since she saw him standing in the living room. She had missed him more than she knew possible given that it had only been two days since she had seen him.

That night after dinner the group went back down to the basement, joined by Brooke and Candy. Hyde sat in his normal chair, the one that had been empty for far too long. Everyone grinned as he sat down and put his feet on the table. Jackie moved to sit on the stool next to him but Hyde pulled her into his lap.

Jackie wrapped an arm around his neck as they sat there. Hyde's strong arms wrapped around her waist, his hands resting on her thighs. She played with his fingertips as they tapped against her jeans.

"So you two are pretty serious, huh?" Donna asked.

"Yeah, we are," Jackie smiled.

"But you two are so different."

"Whatever."

"So where are you staying while you're in town?"

"Um Kitty said I'd stay in Forman's room."

"What? No. I thought I'd stay in my room tonight?"

"I thought you moved out?" Hyde questioned.

"Well I did but I mean it's Christmas Eve! I want to wake up and go open presents tomorrow morning," Eric whined.

"Relax Eric. We can sleep at my dad's house. Then all you have to do is cross the driveway."

"It's still not the same," he huffed.

"Hey, dumbasses, go to your own houses!" Red yelled down the stairs.

"Well, that's our cue to go," Brooke said before nodding for Kelso to follow. Fez and Candy also followed them out the door, leaving Donna and Eric alone.

"That means you too Eric."

"But I want to stay here!"

"Come on Eric," Donna laughed. "Let's go to bed."

"We'll see you two tomorrow," Jackie called after them.

When the door shut Jackie spun around and straddled Hyde. She kissed him, wrapping her arms around his neck. Her hands slid through his curls, massaging his scalp. Hyde moaned into her mouth and Jackie grinned.

"I missed you so much Steven. I didn't think I could last all two weeks without you."

"I know baby, I know. I felt the same way. I couldn't sleep without you."

"I know but the Formans said you'll sleep in Eric's room. I'm in Laurie's room. What are we supposed to do?"

"I don't know but we'll figure it out," he promised as he kissed her neck.

"Mm god Steven I want you so bad," she whispered as she grinded against him.

"Come on doll, let's get a hotel room. We'll come back bright and early."

"Mrs. Forman will kill us."

"She never has to know. We go, check in, then come back before anyone else is awake."

"I don't know Steven."

Hyde kissed her slowly, his hands sliding under her shirt. The feeling of his hands on her skin had all doubts flying out of her mind.

"Okay, yeah. Let's go," she agreed. Jackie stood up and pulled Hyde up with her. "How are we getting there?"

"Um, we'll walk. Or I'll walk and I'll carry you."

"I don't mind walking."

"Jacks it's really slippery out there. My cab almost crashed twice. You're going to eat shit in those boots."

"Then I'll change."

"No. You look so sexy in them," he told her before pinning her against the back door.

"Mm I do, do I?"

"So sexy," he repeated, his voice low and deep. He kissed her deeply, his hands gripping her hips.

Jackie let her hands move under his shirt. Her hands were on his shoulders, the shirt bunched up near his pecs. His hands gripped her ass, pulling her tight against him.

"Hey! None of that in my house!" Red yelled from the bottom step.

Jackie and Hyde pulled apart but Jackie kept one hand laced with his while the other gripped his bicep.

"Sorry Red. We'll be back tomorrow morning," Hyde said quickly.

Jackie felt him yanking her towards the door. Unfortunately they were stopped by Red's voice.

"Hold it! Where do you think you're going?"

"Um, well we didn't want to be a burden so we thought we'd get a hotel instead," Jackie explained.

"Nice try you two. Neither of you will upset Kitty any more than you already have, understand?"

"Yes sir," they agreed with their heads down.

"Good. Now I also don't want any funny stuff in my house."

"Yeah, okay," Hyde nodded.

"That means that you both have to stay in your own rooms tonight. I'll shove my foot up both your asses if I find you out of your rooms."

"That's not fair Red."

"And why is it not fair Steven?"

Hyde appeared to hesitate. Jackie smiled at him, gently rubbing his arm. He smiled back before meeting Red's eyes.

"Well for one we're adults and we're guests. Second we pretty much live together at home."

"Jesus, I don't need to know what you two do when I'm not around. I just know that it's my house and my rules. You," he said pointing to Hyde "will be in Eric's room. And you," he said pointing to Jackie now, "will be in Laurie's room."

"Then we'll stay at a hotel," Hyde challenged.

"Steven, baby, just drop it."

"Jacks, you're the one who said you wanted to wake up Christmas morning with me. I just want to give you that."

Red examined the two before letting out a loud sigh. "Fine. Here's the deal. You two can sleep in Laurie's room tonight, just tonight. And neither of you will speak of it, understand?"

"Yes sir," Hyde nodded.

Jackie just squealed in excitement then hugged Mr. Forman.

"Thank you so much Mr. Forman. You have no idea how much this means to me."

"Yeah, well, whatever. It's late. You two should get to bed."

Jackie nodded but Mr. Forman had turned around already and was halfway up the stairs. Hyde grabbed Jackie's hips, pulling her close to him.

"I'm so happy! This is the best Christmas ever," she beamed. "Thank you."

God he was making this her best Christmas ever by far. He was being so sweet. He had let her pick out a tree and they had decorated it together. Then she came home for Christmas. At that point she was wondering if it would be the worst Christmas yet because she wouldn't be with him. But then the next day Hyde showed up and surprised her.

"Anything for you doll."

"God Steven, I love you more and more every day."

Hyde smiled down at her before lowering his head and kissing her softly. "Let's go to bed. I'm exhausted."

Jackie followed Hyde up to Laurie's room.

He locked the door behind them before carrying her to the bed. He laid her down underneath him, kissing her slowly as they laid there.

"Jackie, I'm sorry I was such an ass about everything. I'm so sorry doll."

"Steven, you need to stop apologizing baby. You're here now. That's all that matters, okay?"

"Okay."

"I love you pudding pop."

"I love you too doll."

Jackie turned her head and saw that the clock read 12:01.

"Merry Christmas Steven."

"Merry Christmas Jackie."