Author Notes: I got some real good reviews so I'm glad about that.  I am not a comedy person, so please don't expect this to be a real funny story.  I write drama/romance stories, and have not yet really got their characters down.  

Pairing: Eric/Donna; Hyde/Jackie;

Summary: Hyde tells Jackie he loves her in actions.

Disclaimer: I do not own That 70's Show or its characters. 

Rate: PG-13

Season: Fifth Season

Category: Romance

Hyde's Box: Hyde Loves Jackie

Kelso watched Hyde put his arm around Jackie telling the whole world she was his.  That's what he used to do, that used to be his job.  The way he treated her was so not right, Jackie needed to be told that she was loved.  Kelso wondered how she could have chosen Hyde over him.  He was so hotter then Hyde, everyone knew it.

"Why is Michael starting at us he could just come over," Jackie said.

"Dreaming of what he can't have anymore," Fez said.

"Well he's kind of creeping me out…I think he's undressing me with his eyes again," Jackie said.

"I told him to stop that," Hyde said.

"I remember he couldn't see out of his left eye for a week," Jackie said.

"That was so funny," Fez said laughing.

"It was not…yea I guess it was," Eric said.

Kelso joined them about the same time as Donna walked in.  Jackie moved a bit closer to Hyde so Kelso would stop looking at her.  That night Hyde made a decision about him and Jackie she needed to know.  Yes shaving off his beard for her was a big thing.  This was all new to him and he hope he was doing it right.  Who would have thought Steven Hyde was worried about what someone thought.

She had made the biggest mistake ever, she yelled at Annette to get off her boyfriend.  It wouldn't have been bad except she was kissing Kelso not Hyde.  The look in his eyes was enough to tell her what he was feeling then he talked about them breaking up.  She had to talk to him, because for the first time she realized she loved him.

"I'm in love with you not Michael you," Jackie said.

"So you don't love Kelso," Hyde said.

"I'll always love Michael he was my first but I never felt for him what I feel for you," Jackie said.

"And what is that," Hyde said.

"You make me feel special I don't have to be something with you I just have to be Jackie," Jackie said.

"What if that not enough," Hyde said.

"Steven I will do whatever it takes to keep you," Jackie said.

"Why," Hyde asked softening a bit.

"You give me a strength I've never had, you're everything I never knew I wanted," Jackie said. 

Hyde saw the tears in her eyes he also knew that she was true to her word.  He knew that Kelso would always be part of her life and he understood.  He understood that she was still angry at Kelso for cheating on her.  As much as his mind said walk away danger ahead his heart said don't be stupid kiss her.  For the first time in his life he listened to his heart.

"Are we going to this dance," Hyde said.

"Oh Steven," Jackie said.

She kissed him gently and sweetly with all the love she could muster in one simple kiss.  Hyde took her by the hand and led her to his room.  She sat on the bed while he got out a black box.  She had never seen it before so she stared at him.  He was finally going to let her in, to his world his real world.  He shut the door and walked to her.

"This is my box I put important things in it…I've never showed anyone this," Hyde said.

"Not even Eric or Donna," Jackie said.

"No only Mrs. Foremen knows about…I want to share it with you," Hyde said.

"Why…after what I did," Jackie said shocked.

"I don't care my head says back away but my heart says hold on for dear life," Hyde said.

"You really love me," Jackie said.

"Yea and if you tell anyone about this I'll deny it," Hyde said.

Item by item picture by picture Jackie finally got to see Steven Hyde.  The Steven Hyde that no one ever got to see, the one he left hidden from the world.  The emotionally scared, the weak, and the needy Steven Hyde.  Each piece he showed her the more he gave to her.  She had almost thought they were going to make love for the first time, but they didn't.  Not that she minded she wouldn't have traded those hours for anything. 

"So did he say I love you," Donna said.

"No, Steven doesn't say it, he shows it," Jackie said.

"You two finally," Donna questioned.

"No we did something better," Jackie said.

"Better," Donna questioned.

"I can't explain it…you have Eric so you wouldn't understand," Jackie said.

"I better get back to Eric that girl tried to dance with him three times tonight," Donna said.

Hyde walked over and put his arm around her waist and she settled into his embrace.  She felt a connection to him in a way that she knew could never be broken.  He may never say Jackie I love you, but he will always show it, by his kisses, his hugs, his touches and just being there.  They walked out to the dance floor to dance one more time.  For the first time in Jackie life she felt truly loved.

Next Part: The Final Step