Chapter 5 Author's Note: Thanks to everyone who has reviewed!! It's so cool!! Especially since its people whose stories I have read and enjoyed. Ie; JackieHyde. Anyway, this part isn't as good as I got stuck and I really felt like I wanted Kelso's POV but I still haven't decided if it really works. So let me know.

Kelso leaned against the stove and took a deep breathe. He really couldn't believe he had agreed to this. Jackie was going home today after a week in the hospital and instead of being there, getting bonus points, he had agreed to cover Hyde's shift so that he could help move Jackie into Donna's place. Originally, Jackie was going to move into the Forman's but with the return of Lorrie it was easier for her to stay at Donna's. Plus Donna and Eric were moving into residence at the university so Jackie would have the room to herself.

Since finding out that Jackie couldn't remember anything after March, Kelso had not been happy. Over the summer he and Jackie had become friends and he was still hoping for something more but it seemed unlikely. At one point she said the only thing he had going for him were his looks and she wanted more. Kelso wasn't really sure what she meant by that. What more could you want then good looks? He really didn't get it but that didn't mean he didn't love Jackie. Still to be honest, no matter what he had told Hyde after he got dumped by Jackie, part of the reason Kelso wanted her was due to Hyde.

Kelso looked at the clock and, damn, it was moving slowly today. He was on for another two hours and by then Jackie would be in her house losing any possible points. He wanted to make sure she was okay. Well, he still had two hours to try and not start a fire which was easier when Hyde was there watch him.

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Jackie was sitting up in Donna's, talking to her on the phone. It was kind of weird to be talking to Donna in university on Donna's phone in Donna's room.

"So have you taken down all my Led Zeppelin posters yet?" Donna asked.

"No I figure I can do that tomorrow when I get rid of this really ugly bedspread."

Donna signed on the other end of the phone. It was unfortunate Jackie hadn't forgotten how to be nasty. The first bit had been really weird. Donna had to explain to Jackie how she had moved in and Jackie had asked about what they had done over the summer. That was definitely more awkward. They had all been given specific instructions not to talk about Jackie and Hyde's break up, Mrs. Foreman and the Doctor had both thought it would be too traumatic for her. Donna really didn't know where she stood.

On the one hand, Donna understood. Jackie seemed to need Hyde a lot while she was in the hospital. But Jackie had been devastated by what Hyde had done. Donna knew Jackie well enough to know that she was still in love with Hyde but it had been hard for everyone.

"It's really weird that you guys aren't here anymore."

"Yeah, but university is so amazing Jackie. Just wait until you are here next year!! I'm taking English courses and Eric is in 2 of my classes!"

"So, do the girls there dress a lot better then you or is it all plaid?" Donna laughed and the two continued talking for another half hour before hanging up after Donna promised to call again tomorrow. It was strange not having Donna around. Joanne came upstairs to bring Jackie supper and check on her. She's really nice, thought Jackie, sort of like a really good aunt. Who dresses badly but oh, well. Since dating Steven Jackie found she was less inclined to completely judge people by there clothing but it was still an important factor.

Where was Steven? He had brought her back from the hospital with the Foreman's and helped her get settled in. Afterwards, the two of them had sat and talked for a while. It had been weird walking into Donna's room and seeing her stuff there. She hadn't really believed any of them about it being August. It was just too bizarre. She was missing 5 months of her life.

Jackie ate the soup Joanne had brought up and thought about school. She was starting senior year but she wasn't going to be there. Not to cheer or gossip or anything. Jackie was even going to miss classes. Mrs. Foreman had gone to the school to organize having someone bring her assignments so she wouldn't fall behind. That was not a benefit cause even though Jackie had been in an awful car accident she still had to do homework. There had to be some sort of upside to this accident. So far there were none. Jackie frowned at her soup.

Steven stood outside the room watching as Jackie frowned at her soup. Steven couldn't decide if he was a really decent guy or slime of the earth. It was amazing to be back together with Jackie but he was lying on a constant basis. Like every other sentence.

"Hey Steven," Jackie said, looking up and seeing him in the door.

"Hey Jackie, how's the soup?"

"Ehh, so what are you doing tonight?"

"Umm, hanging out with you?"

"Sounds good to me." Jackie smiled at him and motioned for Steven to sit down on the bed. They kept talking for a while then Steven got up. "Hey I got something for you."

"Another burger in a silver wrapper?" Jackie teased.

"No," Steven said with a smile then walked back to the door to retrieve the bag he had dropped just outside. He couldn't really believe he's bought them. It was embarrassing but Jackie really liked them. Walking back to the bed he held out the bag for Jackie who squealed excitedly.

"Oh, Steven, you actually bought me something!!" Opening up the bag Jackie squealed again as she dumped the contents on the bed-several Nancy Drew books and some romance novels. "I can't believe you bought these. Oh my god Steven, you must have been so embarrassed!! This is a way of saying you love me isn't it!! I knew it!! Even if you don't say it back."

Steven smiled at Jackie while she looked at each of the books. This part made him happy, making her happy. He hadn't forgotten how much he enjoyed that. Steven leaned over and grabbed her face gently between his hands and kissed her gently on the lips. God, he had missed this. Being able to touch her when he wanted and having her respond. Jackie smiled at him after he lifted his head. She scooped forward a bit on the bed and Steven sat down behind her, wrapping his arms gently around her as she leaned back into him. Jackie started telling him about which books she was going to read in which order and her love of Nancy Drew. He loved to listen to her talk.