Chapter eleven: Summertime Obliviousness
"Donna, I don't know if you've noticed yet, but Eric is a huge dork" Jackie said, sitting on the redhead's bed and flipping the pages of her new cosmo magazine.
"Shut up, midget" Donna said, blushing furiously "I really like him"
Jackie smiled softly at the taller girl, who was sitting next to her "I know"
"We hung out alone like, four times this week, but he hasn't asked me out yet… Maybe he doesn't like me that way" Donna muttered, she was about to start fidgeting with her fingers when Jackie placed her tiny hand on top of hers.
"He likes you. Steven told me" Jackie said, trying to calm her friend "He would be dumb not to. I mean, you're waaay too hot for him, but the heart wants what it wants so…"
Donna smiled "Hyde told you that Eric likes me?"
"Yeah" Jackie confirmed "Eric is just… Well, Eric is really dumb. But he's going to make a move eventually, if he doesn't, I'll kick him for you"
"You really think so?"
"Donna, that boy almost drools whenever he's too close to you. Believe me, he likes you" Jackie closed her magazine and focused her full attention to Donna "And he's progressing… You two are going out almost every day, he's going to end up kissing you sooner or later"
"God, I really hope so" Donna said, smiling to herself. Then she turned to look at Jackie with a mischievous grin "So, following your logic… When do you think Hyde's going to kiss you?"
Donna laughed when Jackie widened her eyes and blushed, but her smile disappeared when she saw Jackie's melancholic look.
"Steven doesn't like me this way, Donna" Jackie said, lowering her gaze to her hands "And that sucks, because I really like him"
"Jackie, he does like you" Donna replied "It's obvious, he's so gentle with you, it kind of reminds me of Mr. Forman with Mrs. Forman"
Jackie smiled sadly "He's just a really good friend, Donna. He had plenty of chances to ask me out, believe me. We spend a lot of time together, but he never showed the slightest hint of interest"
"Jackie…" Donna started, but Jackie interrupted her
"Look Donna, it sucks, I know, but I'll learn how to deal with it eventually" The smaller girl said "Now, let's plan something for this weekend, I can't stay home"
"Why not?" Donna asked curiously "Are your parents out of town again?"
Jackie just nodded, and Donna smiled "Then I guess we're having a sleepover. My parents are going out of town this weekend too, maybe we can ask Hyde for some of his stash and…"
"Wait! Your parents are going out of town for the whole weekend?" Jackie asked, smiling at Donna, who stared at the small girl with a confused expression.
"Yeah, it's their last attempt to save their marriage, they're going to Chicago" She answered
"Oh my God Donna, that's amazing!" Jackie said clapping excitedly "Now you have the perfect opportunity to bag Eric!"
"And how exactly would I do that, Jackie?"
"When are your parents leaving?"
"Tonight. They're coming back only on Sunday" Donna answered
"Okay, so here's what is going to happen" Jackie said, smiling brightly "You're going to the basement tonight, and you're going to say that you're going to be alone at your house for the whole weekend, you can even make my famous puppy dog eyes, oh it'll work like a charm!" Jackie said, clapping excitedly
"You know I look like an idiot when I try to pout like you do" Donna answered, smiling at Jackie's enthusiasm "But I still don't get how am I going to 'bag' him"
"Well, after you say all those things, Eric's going to be a gentleman and offer you company" Jackie explained "You can order a pizza, and then you two can sit on the couch and watch movies on TV, sharing a blanket and cuddling! Oh, he's definitely going to kiss you if you do that, and it'll be so romantic!"
Donna smiled at Jackie's idea, it was actually a really good plan. But then she remembered something.
"Wait, what about our sleepover?" She asked
"I can sleep here today, and tomorrow I can sleep at my house. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine, really" Jackie answered
"Jackie, I don't want you spending the night alone at that big house"
"It's no big deal, Donna. I've done it a million times and I promise I'll be here first thing in the morning"
"Jackie, I still don't want…" Donna started, but was interrupted by Jackie for what seemed like the millionth time today
"Donna, I can do this all day. I am going to sleep at my house tomorrow night and you will bag your geek." Jackie said with her signature bratty tone. Donna knew better than to argue with her, Jackie was right, she really could do this all day.
"Fine" Donna reluctantly agreed "Do you really think it'll work?" She asked apprehensively
"It will work, I promise" Jackie said with a small smile "Now go get your geek, I'll go to my place to grab some of my stuff for tonight. Do not forget the puppy eyes!"
Donna took a deep breath before opening the basement door. It's been exactly a week since the school year ended and she spent almost every day with the gang. Especially with Eric. They went to The Hub together a couple times, and they went to the movies alone just a few days ago. Eric is such a sweet guy, and Donna was falling for him more and more each day. He makes her laugh and he treats her like a princess, she was genuinely upset that he hasn't kissed her yet.
She thought about what Jackie said to her just a few minutes ago. Maybe she was right and Eric was just stupid. After all, if Hyde told Jackie that Eric likes Donna, then that means it's true, right? Hyde is Eric's best friend, he's his Jackie, so he had no reason to lie.
But she couldn't help but be a little afraid that maybe he just sees her as his friend.
'Screw this' she thought, opening the basement door and seeing the four degenerates she grew to love in the last few months. When she looked at Eric, she smiled. He looked so cute, all focused on his spiderman comic book, and she really wanted to kiss him. Time to put Jackie's plan in action.
"Hey" She greeted the four guys, and they all mumbled some sort of hello. Except Eric, he was just too damn focused on his comic book and apparently didn't even notice she was there. She sighed and sat on the couch next to him.
"Where's Jackie?" Hyde asked, and Donna hid a grin. She doesn't understand why Jackie thinks he doesn't like her, and she hopes she can talk some sense into the midget's mind soon.
"She's at her place, she's meeting me at my house later" Donna answered and Hyde nodded. She realized that he seemed a little disappointed with her answer, and smiled to herself before turning her attention to Eric.
"Hey Eric" She said, hoping he would finally notice she was here
He quickly looked up from his comic book and smiled "Hey"
Before she could think of something else to say to him, his attention was back to his comic book. She sighed before starting her plan, hoping that what she was about to say makes Eric pay attention to her.
"So… My parents are going out of town this weekend" Donna said, and suddenly three pairs of eyes were very focused on her. Except the only one who really matters to her.
"Bob and Midge are gonna be out of town?" Hyde said and looked at Eric slyly "Really?"
"Yup," Donna answered, looking at Eric again, but he remained oblivious, eyes on his comic book "But, I mean, I'll be doing absolutely nothing all weekend. Just me. All alone. Watching TV... I might order a pizza" She said, hoping to finally catch Eric's attention.
"Oh!" Kelso hopped up suddenly "I have an idea!"
Hyde shook his head, smirking as Kelso stood next to Donna.
"We'll have a party at Donna's tomorrow!" He said, wrapping an arm around her shoulders "A toga party!"
"Kelso" Hyde interrupted, sensing that that's not what Donna really wanted "Maybe Donna doesn't wanna throw a party. Maybe she wants to be alone"
"Yeah" Donna said, looking at Eric again and cursing herself for being so explicit "Just me. All alone. If someone happens to stop by, that'd be great"
"So we're on!" Kelso smiled stupidly "I'll bring the beer!"
"Whatever" Donna said, unable to hide her frustration. Maybe Eric doesn't really like her, maybe Jackie was wrong. She sighed, she really wanted to kick her own ass for putting herself out there like this. Maybe a party wouldn't be that bad, at least she would be able to drown her sorrows in beer. She stood up from the couch and looked at Eric one last time "Yeah, so, uh, Eric... are you gonna be there?"
"Hm?" He looked up from his comic book for a brief moment, "Uh, oh, yeah, sure. Sounds fun"
"Cool" Donna answered, and she wanted nothing more than to get the hell out of the basement and cuss Eric to Jackie "I'll catch you guys later" She exited the basement, shaking her head at Eric and Kelso's stupidity.
"Yeah!" Kelso cheered, sitting on the arm of the couch "First party of the summer!"
Hyde chuckled silently, Forman deserves an award for his obliviousness. He decided not to say anything, because why ruin the fun? If he shoved some sense into Eric's head right now Donna might cancel the party, and God knows how much Hyde needs a party.
He sighed before going to his room and grabbing his stash. He hasn't seen Jackie at all today and he was missing her like crazy. That wasn't normal, and he needed something to ease his anxiety until he gets to see her again.
Almost fifteen minutes have passed since Donna exited the basement, and the boys were in a circle, when all of a sudden Jackie marched into the basement and smacked Kelso and Eric on the back of the heads with both hands "You are both so stupid!"
"Wha- why?" Eric asked, looking upset. Jackie is surprisingly strong for such a tiny person. She gave him a frustrated look, crossing her arms and pursing her lips.
Hyde internally groaned, and took another drag of his joint. Jackie looks so incredibly sexy right now, her shirt is tied into a knot and part of her stomach was exposed, her skirt is tight and she was wearing her high heel boots that he loves and often pictures it in many of his fantasies about her. He's starting to think that the government planted Jackie in his life in order to drive him insane, making him forget all about the car that runs on water.
Or maybe he's just too stoned. It doesn't matter, stoned or not, he still wants to hold her and kiss her.
"Well" Hyde said, putting the joint out on the ashtray "I agree with Jackie"
"You're sayin' that I'm stupid?" Eric asked
Jackie rolled her eyes heavily as Hyde answered "Donna just put on the full court press, man, and you dropped the ball"
"What're you talking about? All she said was that she'd be alone tomorrow night with a pizza and, oh God, I'm so stupid" Eric lowered his head as realization sunked in.
"Hey, don't beat yourself up for it man, thanks to you we have a party to attend tomorrow" Hyde smirked and rolled another joint, he looked at Jackie "Wanna join us, doll?" He offered with a small smile
Jackie smiled back, and shook her head "I wish, but I have to go help Donna organize a party she didn't even wanted to throw in first place" She glared at Eric
"I know I screwed up, you don't have to make me feel bad!" Eric complained
"The hell I don't!" Jackie scoffed "At least Donna's going to make some money out of this"
"What?" Eric asked confused
"Since Donna didn't want to throw the party, I said that she should charge by the head. So, we're charging two bucks for people" She grinned slyly
Hyde smirked and took a hit of the joint "I taught you well, grasshopper"
Eric frowned, confused "Wait, do we have to pay to get in?"
"Steven doesn't" Jackie smiled "And neither does Fez because he didn't said anything stupid so far"
"Thank you, my goddess" Fez said from his seat, taking the joint from Hyde
"Wait, do I have to pay as well?" Kelso asked
"It was your dumb idea in first place, Michael" Jackie stated "But I have a proposition, I'm still a minor so I can't buy any booze for the party, and we need a keg"
"I thought pretty and classy girls like you didn't drink beer" Hyde teased her flirtatiously
"I don't" Jackie grinned smugly "Pretty and classy girls like me steal expensive booze from their parent's liquor cabinet"
Hyde chuckled, because of course Jackie would do that, she's expressed her hatred for beer many times before.
She turned to look at Eric and Kelso "Seriously guys, we need a keg. We'll pay you back later with the money we'll get from the party"
"Fine" Forman agreed
"Steven, can you go with them and make sure they don't do something stupid like forget the tap?" Jackie asked Hyde, pouting slightly
"Sure" Hyde agreed
"Thank you" She smiled sweetly at him "I'll see you guys at the party tomorrow" She said, leaving the basement.
Hyde sighed. He wanted her to stay so they could share a joint, with Zeppelin blasting from the sound system while she sits on his lap and runs her manicured fingers through his hair. That's his idea of heaven.
When Kelso passed the joint back to him again, Hyde just shook his head, mumbled something about having a bad trip, and went to his bedroom to lay down.
But the second he sat on his bed, he started to think about Jackie. And he felt his jeans getting tighter and tighter.
That woman is giving him Feznian levels of needs.
He spent a good few minutes trying to think of other things, things that disgust him, but nothing really worked. He heard the basement door being closed and he figured that the three stooges probably went to grab some food from The Hub.
He closed his eyes, and suddenly, Jackie popped up on his mind, with her cheerleading uniform. God, he really loves her uniform.
"Fuck this" He mumbled out loud, unfastening his belt and closing his eyes again.
Her beautiful face was imprinted on his mind, and he swallowed a groan as he finally started to relieve the painful throb between his thighs.
That was starting to become his daily tradition, and if he doesn't learn how to control himself soon, he's probably going to end up doing something very stupid at the party tomorrow.
A/N: Hello again my dear readers. I know I don't usually post two times in the same week, but the reviews from the previous chapter made me so happy that I couldn't wait anymore.
This chapter was short, because it's mostly a filler chapter. I know there wasn't a lot of Jackie and Hyde scenes on this one and I promise to make up for it in the next chapter.
Next chapter is my favorite one so far! I'm finishing it and I think you're all going to love it. All I can say is that the party is going to be epic.
Thank you all so much for your kind comments, I'll post the next chapter as soon as I can!