Hey you guys I know its been acouple days since I've update but that's
cause I like to put chapter's up by two's now for some reason, not sure
why. I would like to thank everyone who has r&r-ed my fic so far, I really
appreciate the feed back. I would especially like to thank hyde_lover for
telling me about her fic, 'cause I think its really good so far. And I
would like to thank jwordofmouthbabe57 for pointing out something to me,
when I started this fic , I probably should of mentioned that I was
completely making up the j/h storyline and not following by how things went
down on the show and putting my own words to it...this is mostly due to the
fact that I don't really know how j/h got started cause I just watching the
show again like last month and they're re-runs of I think early/mid season
five. Sorry if I confused anyone else by not mentioning this right off.
Well without further babbling here is chapter's 5&6, enjoy!
Disclaimer: yeah, I still don't own anything so please don't sue me
Chapter # 5
* Forman's basement, the gangs still there*
An hour later:
poking his head out to see who's there, Hyde leads Jackie out of his room and they sit down," hey what are we watching?"
" morning cartoons still Hyde, nothing else to watch on a Saturday ".
" yeah...man that yoggy bear is a real tricky one, taking those picnic baskets from all those unsuspecting people", comments Fez who then clutches his prized bag of candy to him," I've got my eye on all of you...sneaky bastards".
" Fez no one's gonna take your candy. But have you considered a ten step program for your obsession?".
" oh Donna now that's just silly talk, so what if I can't stand to be apart from or without a scrumptious bag of candy, get alittle protective of it and sometimes have dreams about it every once in a while...oh who am I kidding I am obsessed!".
shaking her head as the rest of the gang stares at their foreign friend, Jackie looks at Eric,"..where'd Michael go Eric?".
popping a piece of popcorn into his mouth Eric shrugs," don't know, he said he had to go somewhere and think and that he'd be back".
" wow Jackie you got kelso to think, there's a first timer".
" yeah I hope your happy Jackie 'cause a thinking Kelso is never a good thing".
grabbing an ice pop from the freezer Fez nods his head," the idea of a thinking Kelso is scary...and yet vaguely funny".
shifting in her seat with Hyde, Jackie just lowers her gaze," Michael's stupidity is no longer my problem Eric so forget I even asked, I'm gonna head off now Steven. It's clear I'm not welcome here".
" Jackie your not walking home, I told you that already so if you don't sit back down then I'm gonna kick Forman's ass for opening his mouth".
" ooooh Jackie don't sit don't I wanna see Hyde kick Eric's ass, this could be funny".
frogging Fez in the arm Eric finishes his drink," your right Jackie I'm sorry, Kelso's stupidity isn't your fault. I'm just alittle weirder out by seeing Hyde and you kiss still, your always welcome here. And don't worry I told my parents how your unable to get home and their ok with you sleeping on the couch down here".
smiling at her friend Jackie resumes her spot on the love seat laying against Hyde," glad to hear I'm really apart of the 'basement gang' Eric, never thought I was".
" yeah well your annoying antics are what keeps this gang from being boring Jackie".
" I know...you guys wouldn't have any fun without me Eric, and trust me your not the only one weirded out by Steven and I. I still am too...alot".
frowning at Jackie's comment Hyde crosses his arms across his chest," uh I'm right here you know".
patting him on the arm Jackie stares up at Hyde," Steven I'm weirded out in a good way, don't get all offensive".
" I'm not getting offensive just letting you know that...I am right here Jackie". - -
* Still in the basement, Kelso comes back from his walk*
the gangs all watching tv when the door at the top of the stairs slams open and Kelso enters," oh my god!, Fez my foreign friend guess what I just bought for us?".
jumping up in excitement, Fez in return says," a hooker?...oh Kelso you shouldn't have".
"...no even better man, I was walking past the candy store and they had poprocks in the window!".
" alright!, I'm so giddy with joy Kelso...wait what the hell are poprocks?".
sitting up in his seat Eric looks over at Fez," you don't know what poprocks are?..alright since you're a foriegner Fez I'm gonna let that slide, Donna do you wanna take it from here?".
rubbing an upset Eric's shoulder Donna rolls her eyes," Eric remember deep relaxing breathes...don't mind him Fez, he's a drama queen today. Poprocks are candy that pops in your mouth".
" ooooh I am all tingling with anticipation now, let me try this lushious candy!".
" yeah sure alright, knock yourself out buddy...Jackie".
biting on her bottom lip Jackie moves out of Hyde's arms, sitting up next to him," hey Michael".
"..why'd it suddenly get quiet?".
" I don't know but its kinda creepy Donna".
" yeah your telling me", agree's Donna as she sips at her drink," quick say something".
" sooo Kelso how went the thinking man?", asks Eric for the heck of it as donna frogs him in the arm," ah!, what?. You said to say something Donna!".
" not that though you dumbass!".
" ok now your starting to sound like Red honey".
" nah its ok donna it went well actually, I cleared my thoughts and realized that Jackie is just using Hyde to get me jealous...well its not gonna work", informs Kelso matter of factly as he smirks," that's right I'm wise to your little scheme-I cheat on you so in return you makeout with Hyde- I think its safe to say we're even now".
frowning at this Hyde now faces Jackie completely," is that the reason you kissed back last night?".
crossing her arms across her chest Jackie glares at Hyde before getting up," no!, Steven I kissed you back last night because I felt whatever it is that you felt that made you lock lips with me out of nowhere in the first place!. If you don't get that by now then you don't get me at all".
" whoa...whoa!, you kissed her first Hyde?. You back stabbing asshole!".
" Kelso shut up 'cause no one here is gonna stop Hyde when he kicks your ass, we'll let him...and then point and laugh".- -
* Forman's basement, after Jackie stalked into Hyde's room:*
a long silence passes over the gang before Eric speaks up,"...oh look Donna I think I hear Red calling us upstairs".
getting up from her seat Donna pulls Fez and Kelso up too," yeah that's him alright, we'd better go see what he wants before he comes down and kicks our asses".
" ok...I think you two are loosing it Eric cause I didn't hear Red yelling for us..ah!, dammit Fez!. What was that for?".
" for being a dumbass Kelso, it does not take a genius to know that-that was code for ' lets get the hell out here so Hyde can talk to Jackie'...although this is you we're talking about".
turning off the tv Hyde stands up to stretch," man even Fez -a foriegner- knew that Kelso...that's pitiful man", he comments with a laugh, averting his gaze to Donna and Eric," you guys don't have to leave, but thanks for doing so".
Donna places her hand on Hyde's shoulder," don't mention it, good luck Hyde and I'm here along with Eric if you need to talk".
" yeah man what Donna said, oh and you should probably wait a couple minutes...an angry Jackie is never a good thing man. Lets go Kelso".
" oooh no I am not going anywhere!...ok, ok I'm coming Donna let go of my ear".
waiting until his friends all leave Hyde walks over to his bedroom door," can I come in Jackie?".
pulling the covers completely over her head, Jackie tosses her shoe at Hyde's door," no you can not so go away Steven Hyde".
" ok you can't lock me out 'cause its my bedroom that your in Jackie so you can't tell me I can't come in".
" oh really?, well that's funny because I just did so go away Steven".
sighing in exasperation Hyde smirks when he remembers that his door doesn't lock," alright fine you don't wanna let me in then I'll just let myself in", he shrugs as he opens the door," my door doesn't lock...not really the best place to go if you don't wanna see or hear me".
closing her eyes Jackie lays as close as she can against the wall with the covers over her head," just because you got in and its your room doesn't mean that I have to talk or listen to you Steven, I'm taking a nap now so you can talk all you want 'cause I won't be listening".
" that's fine but aren't you hot and sweaty like that?".
" no!, I'm just fine like this Steven".
grinning to himself as he sits on his bed, Hyde watches as Jackie rolls towards him slowly," I thought you weren't talking to me?, what happened to that?".
yanking the covers from over her head Jackie glares up at Hyde," being a smart ass isn't gonna get you back on my good side, what do you want?".
" to apologize for even thinking that you'd actually stoop so low as to use me to get back at Kelso".
" does the word 'duh' come to mind Steven?, first of all you listened to Michael...he's a dumbass!. And second if I were using you to get to Michael why would I come up with stupid excuses to be near you if he weren't there to witness it?!".
shrugging his agreement Hyde glances down at Jackie," your right Kelso is a dumbass and so am I for even considering that there was any truth to what he said Jackie...wait what stupid excuses did you use to get close to me?, you mean you weren't cold yesterday either of those times?".
lowering her gaze Jackie breaks her eye contact with Hyde," no I was...just not as cold as I let you think I was".
" well why would you lie to get close to me though?".
" isn't it obvious why I've been hanging around here every chance I can?, why I'd come here even when I knew the gang or Michael weren't around?. I like being in your company you idiot!".
running his hand through his hair Hyde looks downs at Jackie who now has her back to him," why though?, I'm always mean to you and telling you to go away or leave me alone".
rolling her eyes at Hyde's question Jackie turns around to face him," 'cause I know you never really meant it when you told me or were a jerk to me, and you know its true also, because if it weren't you wouldn't have cared if I were cold...you wouldn't have bothered to listen to me whenever I came to you with problems I had with Michael or anything else to you about..and if you really didn't want me around than YOU wouldn't have gone and kissed me last night Steven Hyde".
" your right and I don't know why I cared or kissed you, you somehow broke the protective guard walls I had to keep anyone from getting too close and as much as I wanna hate you for it...I've been finding it harder and harder to".
" why are you agreeing with me Steven Hyde?,...why can't you for once be honest and not toy with me like this?!".
letting out a long sigh to calm himself and not say something he'll regret Hyde lifts Jackie's chin so their eyes meet," I know that this is hard for you to believe me since I've never really been 'real' honest, but I was being sincere just now as was I last night when I said I wanted whatever that kiss meant to work itself out and see what happens".
caving in Jackie finally looks directly into Hyde's eyes as she slowly rolls toward him again, not stopping herself as she falls near him on his bed this time," your really being honest aren't you?, ...I forgive you for being an idiot then".
" just like that?, its that simple for you?".
" yeah I believe you Steven".
placing his arms around Jackie, Hyde can't help but smirk," no yelling at me?, no interrogating?, no skeptical looks?".
raising a curios eye brow at him, Jackie lays her head on Hyde's stomach," should I have a reason to do any of those things?, I didn't think we were serious enough for me to through a fit like I use to with Michael".
" we're not that serous, I don't know if we ever will be".
" that's cool".
" and your ok with that?".
tracing the outline of Hyde's chest from underneath his shirt, Jackie stares up at him trying her best to be zen like he taught her," whatever".- -
Chapter # 6
* Still in Hyde's room, Five minutes later*
studying Jackie's response and the expression on her face for a few minutes, Hyde shakes his head in bewilderment," your really ok with that?".
nodding her head up and down at him, Jackie lifts her head so her lips meet Hyde's," we're on the same page Steven, I've been hurt too many times by Michael to just jump back into a relationship with someone. I'm not ready to give my heart out again and be vulnerable when it gets crushed, I just want a fling...if it turns into more that's fine then".
"...wow Jackie that was real zen of you, I taught you well my little grasshopper".
" in deed you did, you're a good teacher Steven Hyde".
deepening their kiss Hyde can't help but think how nice Jackie's lips feel," so we're both in agreement that this is just a fling?".
slipping her arms around Hyde's neck Jackie searches his mouth with her tongue curiously," we're both in agreement Steven, this is our way of occupying time when we get bored and no one else is around".
" good to see we're on the same page".....- -
* Jumping forward two and a half months*
" Eric, I have a major problem man. Can we talk?".
" sure Hyde what's up?".
pacing in a circle infront of the couch Hyde runs his fingers through his curly hair," ok you know how Jackie's been hinting for me to take her out for the last week or so?".
" and your always telling her that its just not gonna happen and to forget about it?, yeah I remember...it got annoying".
" exactly, well I took her out tonight just to shut up her up. We were at The Hub and our order was called so I went to go get it and...".
interrupting before Hyde has a chance to finish Eric lets out a sigh of relief," oh thank god!, now maybe she'll quit hinting and nagging you about it...who am I kidding this is Jackie we're talking about".
frowning at his friend Hyde stops pacing and sits down with Eric finally," I wasn't finished yet with the story...anyway so I'm on my way back when I see some jerk attempting to flirt with Jackie and he even had his arm around her!".
" oh well that's nothing new there Hyde guys are always flirting with Jackie...ahh!, ok I'll stop interrupting".
" well when he wouldn't back off and leave...I hit him".
letting what Hyde just said sink in Eric sits up in his seat and faces him," I see...so you got alittle jealous and pummeled a guy, its just a normal reaction to wanna hit someone for flirting with your girlfriend".
shaking his head as he gets up Hyde goes to the freezer, grabbing two ice pops out he tosses one to Eric," that's the thing though, we aren't dating man. We both agreed that this was just a fling when we started whatever it was we started back then, you and I both know commitment just isn't me".
" yeah and I also know that if it were really just a fling then you wouldn't have gotten jealous and punched a guy over Jackie...what was her reaction to this?".
" wouldn't know...I was gone before she could have one".- -
*Forman's basement later on, Jackie comes over*
the guys are all hanging out in the Forman's basement when the upstairs door opens and Jackie walks down," hey Eric can I talk to you about something?, Donna's not home so you're the next best person to come to. Steven isn't here is...on second thought I think I'll just wait for Donna at her house".
getting up from his seat Hyde steps infront of Jackie before she can try to leave," you don't have to leave..I wanna talk with you, come for a drive with me Jackie?".
" why so you can leave me stranded like you did at The Hub this morning?, thanks but no thanks I'll pass Steven".
" ooooh burn!, damn Jackie that was cold".
Eric and Fez both frog Kelso on either arm at the same time," shut up Kelso you moron!".
rubbing his arms on either side of him, Kelso glares at his two friends," ok if either of you dilholes frog me one more time...I am gonna kick so much ass!".
" look Steven I don't know why you pummeled that guy and then took off and I don't care, you don't owe me an explanation I get it. Besides we both agreed that this was just a fling anyway, so if you'll excuse me...".
" no I will not excuse you!...maybe I don't wanna have a fling anymore Jackie".
sighing in irritation Jackie frowns and whirls around to leave from the screen door," whatever Steven it doesn't matter we weren't serious and I knew this day would come anyway, so you can save the whole ' I'm not ready for a commitment' speech 'cause I knew that when we started things and was fine with it ok, so don't waste your breath or my time".
shutting the screen door as jackie goes to walk out Hyde places his free hand on her arm gently," you didn't let me finish, I was gonna say maybe I wanna give having a relationship a try...if you wanna too I mean".
" Eric is Steven high or something?, whats wrong with him?...'cause I know he can't be serious".
" oh he's serious Jackie, and trust me I tried to convince him otherwise but all of my attempts have failed miserably".
" Eric shut up man!," Hyde frowns as he gives Eric an agitated look.
holding his hands up Eric waves them infront of him," ok, alright I'll shut it...I was just trying to lighten things up that's all".
" well your not making this easy for me man!...Jackie will you just come for a ride with me and let me have a chance to try and say what I have to say?".
" ok Steven Hyde, I'll come with you".
" really?, no second thoughts or protests?", asks Hyde taken aback by her response.
" did you want me to protest and give you hell?, 'cause I gladly would", informs Jackie as she lets Hyde lead her outside and into his car.
" no I was just supriced at how quickly you agreed, I didn't think you would".
" well I never thought you were capable of wanting more then a fling so I guess we're even".
pulling the Camino out of the Forman's driveway Hyde glances at Jackie from the corner of his eye," look Jackie when I saw that guy with his arm around you and flirting I got really jealous".
staring out the passenger door window Jackie avoids Hyde's eyes as she tried to make herself stay angry with him so as not to loose her composure," yeah I kinda figured out that much, it doesn't take Einstien to guess that. I'd like to know why the hell you just took off like that though".
" because when I realized the reason I punched that guy was because I got jealous..it really scared the shit out of me Jackie".
" that doesn't mean you bolt out and leave me at The Hub though!".
driving up the path to Point Place hill Hyde puts the car in park and turns it completely off before turning to Jackie," I know and I really am sorry about that but I didn't know why I had gotten jealous so I took off before you could ask...and that's when I went to Eric, to talk and try to sort out what had happened and why".
Jackie shake's Hyde's hand off when he places it on her shoulder," you and I both agreed that this way just a fling that day in your room, I knew that's all it would ever be and said I was ok with that because I didn't wanna push you away. I wasn't ready for another relationship and a fling was better then nothing at all".
" and I could understand why you weren't ready to jump into things, I've seen how much Kelso hurt you all those times he cheated on you and you'd came crying to me...and I secretly wanted to kick his ass for it everytime".
" you did?, why Steven?".
scooting towards Jackie slightly Hyde waits for her reaction before taking her hand in his," because Kelso may be my best friend but he was a real jerk to you sometimes, and that pissed me off".
" wow so Steven Hyde not only has a heart, but also really does care about people despite contrary belief. I should alert the media", mutters Jackie still refusing to meet Hyde's eyes," this could make top headlines".
" dammit Jackie I'm really struggling here and your not helping or making this easy!".
" your right, I'm sorry. I'll shut up now".
closing his eyes briefly Hyde takes a moment to try and sort out his words," Jackie I don't think I just wanna have a fling anymore with you...Eric supricingly helped me realized that maybe I am ready to give having a real relationship a try for once".
tears threatening to fall any second now, Jackie finally meets Hyde's patient eyes," and if I'm still not completely ready to start one?, Steven you were right about how much hurt Michael has caused me and I don't know if I'm ready to put myself out there again yet. Think about what your asking me for one second".
" and you think that I'm really ready to put myself out there either?, Jackie I just told you that I wanted to have a commited relationship instead of a damn fling and I don't even know why!. You and I both know commitment isn't what I'm about for god sake, and it never has been!....you think it was easy for me to do this?. Well it wasn't!".
" I know it wasn't and I admire you for it Steven Hyde".
momentarily dumb founded by Jackie's response, Hyde shakes his head confused," wait what?".
shifting uncomfortably under Hyde's stare Jackie looks up at him nerviously," what?".
" how'd we go from yelling at each other to you admiring me?".
" well actually you were the one doing all the yelling Steven...but that's not important, I admire you for your courage to up open to me like you just did...I know it was difficult for you. But do you think we could be afraid together for alittle while before we start a relationship?".
" that's fine...if you just wanna go back to...", pausing in mid-sentence when he realizes what Jackie has just said, Hyde frowns as he crosses his arms over his chest," would you like to enlighten me on whats just happened?".
smirking for the first time all day Jackie takes Hyde's hand and squeezes it as tightly as she can," well I believe that you asked me out from what I've gathered and I just said that I'd like to ease into that, where'd you get lost at?".
" I know that much smart ass, I mean why the sudden change of decision Jackie?".
" you've really gotta stop questioning me when I agree to things with you...its not very 'Steven Hyde' of you, its out of character even. I changed my decision because of you...if you can put yourself out there like that then I wanna put myself out there for you Steven".
holding Jackie as she scoots into his arms, Hyde places his hand under her chin to lift her gaze to meet his again,"...so was that a yes then?".
rolling her eyes Hyde's question Jackie kisses him on the corner of the mouth," did you want me to say no instead Steven?". - -
Disclaimer: yeah, I still don't own anything so please don't sue me
Chapter # 5
* Forman's basement, the gangs still there*
An hour later:
poking his head out to see who's there, Hyde leads Jackie out of his room and they sit down," hey what are we watching?"
" morning cartoons still Hyde, nothing else to watch on a Saturday ".
" yeah...man that yoggy bear is a real tricky one, taking those picnic baskets from all those unsuspecting people", comments Fez who then clutches his prized bag of candy to him," I've got my eye on all of you...sneaky bastards".
" Fez no one's gonna take your candy. But have you considered a ten step program for your obsession?".
" oh Donna now that's just silly talk, so what if I can't stand to be apart from or without a scrumptious bag of candy, get alittle protective of it and sometimes have dreams about it every once in a while...oh who am I kidding I am obsessed!".
shaking her head as the rest of the gang stares at their foreign friend, Jackie looks at Eric,"..where'd Michael go Eric?".
popping a piece of popcorn into his mouth Eric shrugs," don't know, he said he had to go somewhere and think and that he'd be back".
" wow Jackie you got kelso to think, there's a first timer".
" yeah I hope your happy Jackie 'cause a thinking Kelso is never a good thing".
grabbing an ice pop from the freezer Fez nods his head," the idea of a thinking Kelso is scary...and yet vaguely funny".
shifting in her seat with Hyde, Jackie just lowers her gaze," Michael's stupidity is no longer my problem Eric so forget I even asked, I'm gonna head off now Steven. It's clear I'm not welcome here".
" Jackie your not walking home, I told you that already so if you don't sit back down then I'm gonna kick Forman's ass for opening his mouth".
" ooooh Jackie don't sit don't I wanna see Hyde kick Eric's ass, this could be funny".
frogging Fez in the arm Eric finishes his drink," your right Jackie I'm sorry, Kelso's stupidity isn't your fault. I'm just alittle weirder out by seeing Hyde and you kiss still, your always welcome here. And don't worry I told my parents how your unable to get home and their ok with you sleeping on the couch down here".
smiling at her friend Jackie resumes her spot on the love seat laying against Hyde," glad to hear I'm really apart of the 'basement gang' Eric, never thought I was".
" yeah well your annoying antics are what keeps this gang from being boring Jackie".
" I know...you guys wouldn't have any fun without me Eric, and trust me your not the only one weirded out by Steven and I. I still am too...alot".
frowning at Jackie's comment Hyde crosses his arms across his chest," uh I'm right here you know".
patting him on the arm Jackie stares up at Hyde," Steven I'm weirded out in a good way, don't get all offensive".
" I'm not getting offensive just letting you know that...I am right here Jackie". - -
* Still in the basement, Kelso comes back from his walk*
the gangs all watching tv when the door at the top of the stairs slams open and Kelso enters," oh my god!, Fez my foreign friend guess what I just bought for us?".
jumping up in excitement, Fez in return says," a hooker?...oh Kelso you shouldn't have".
"...no even better man, I was walking past the candy store and they had poprocks in the window!".
" alright!, I'm so giddy with joy Kelso...wait what the hell are poprocks?".
sitting up in his seat Eric looks over at Fez," you don't know what poprocks are?..alright since you're a foriegner Fez I'm gonna let that slide, Donna do you wanna take it from here?".
rubbing an upset Eric's shoulder Donna rolls her eyes," Eric remember deep relaxing breathes...don't mind him Fez, he's a drama queen today. Poprocks are candy that pops in your mouth".
" ooooh I am all tingling with anticipation now, let me try this lushious candy!".
" yeah sure alright, knock yourself out buddy...Jackie".
biting on her bottom lip Jackie moves out of Hyde's arms, sitting up next to him," hey Michael".
"..why'd it suddenly get quiet?".
" I don't know but its kinda creepy Donna".
" yeah your telling me", agree's Donna as she sips at her drink," quick say something".
" sooo Kelso how went the thinking man?", asks Eric for the heck of it as donna frogs him in the arm," ah!, what?. You said to say something Donna!".
" not that though you dumbass!".
" ok now your starting to sound like Red honey".
" nah its ok donna it went well actually, I cleared my thoughts and realized that Jackie is just using Hyde to get me jealous...well its not gonna work", informs Kelso matter of factly as he smirks," that's right I'm wise to your little scheme-I cheat on you so in return you makeout with Hyde- I think its safe to say we're even now".
frowning at this Hyde now faces Jackie completely," is that the reason you kissed back last night?".
crossing her arms across her chest Jackie glares at Hyde before getting up," no!, Steven I kissed you back last night because I felt whatever it is that you felt that made you lock lips with me out of nowhere in the first place!. If you don't get that by now then you don't get me at all".
" whoa...whoa!, you kissed her first Hyde?. You back stabbing asshole!".
" Kelso shut up 'cause no one here is gonna stop Hyde when he kicks your ass, we'll let him...and then point and laugh".- -
* Forman's basement, after Jackie stalked into Hyde's room:*
a long silence passes over the gang before Eric speaks up,"...oh look Donna I think I hear Red calling us upstairs".
getting up from her seat Donna pulls Fez and Kelso up too," yeah that's him alright, we'd better go see what he wants before he comes down and kicks our asses".
" ok...I think you two are loosing it Eric cause I didn't hear Red yelling for us..ah!, dammit Fez!. What was that for?".
" for being a dumbass Kelso, it does not take a genius to know that-that was code for ' lets get the hell out here so Hyde can talk to Jackie'...although this is you we're talking about".
turning off the tv Hyde stands up to stretch," man even Fez -a foriegner- knew that Kelso...that's pitiful man", he comments with a laugh, averting his gaze to Donna and Eric," you guys don't have to leave, but thanks for doing so".
Donna places her hand on Hyde's shoulder," don't mention it, good luck Hyde and I'm here along with Eric if you need to talk".
" yeah man what Donna said, oh and you should probably wait a couple minutes...an angry Jackie is never a good thing man. Lets go Kelso".
" oooh no I am not going anywhere!...ok, ok I'm coming Donna let go of my ear".
waiting until his friends all leave Hyde walks over to his bedroom door," can I come in Jackie?".
pulling the covers completely over her head, Jackie tosses her shoe at Hyde's door," no you can not so go away Steven Hyde".
" ok you can't lock me out 'cause its my bedroom that your in Jackie so you can't tell me I can't come in".
" oh really?, well that's funny because I just did so go away Steven".
sighing in exasperation Hyde smirks when he remembers that his door doesn't lock," alright fine you don't wanna let me in then I'll just let myself in", he shrugs as he opens the door," my door doesn't lock...not really the best place to go if you don't wanna see or hear me".
closing her eyes Jackie lays as close as she can against the wall with the covers over her head," just because you got in and its your room doesn't mean that I have to talk or listen to you Steven, I'm taking a nap now so you can talk all you want 'cause I won't be listening".
" that's fine but aren't you hot and sweaty like that?".
" no!, I'm just fine like this Steven".
grinning to himself as he sits on his bed, Hyde watches as Jackie rolls towards him slowly," I thought you weren't talking to me?, what happened to that?".
yanking the covers from over her head Jackie glares up at Hyde," being a smart ass isn't gonna get you back on my good side, what do you want?".
" to apologize for even thinking that you'd actually stoop so low as to use me to get back at Kelso".
" does the word 'duh' come to mind Steven?, first of all you listened to Michael...he's a dumbass!. And second if I were using you to get to Michael why would I come up with stupid excuses to be near you if he weren't there to witness it?!".
shrugging his agreement Hyde glances down at Jackie," your right Kelso is a dumbass and so am I for even considering that there was any truth to what he said Jackie...wait what stupid excuses did you use to get close to me?, you mean you weren't cold yesterday either of those times?".
lowering her gaze Jackie breaks her eye contact with Hyde," no I was...just not as cold as I let you think I was".
" well why would you lie to get close to me though?".
" isn't it obvious why I've been hanging around here every chance I can?, why I'd come here even when I knew the gang or Michael weren't around?. I like being in your company you idiot!".
running his hand through his hair Hyde looks downs at Jackie who now has her back to him," why though?, I'm always mean to you and telling you to go away or leave me alone".
rolling her eyes at Hyde's question Jackie turns around to face him," 'cause I know you never really meant it when you told me or were a jerk to me, and you know its true also, because if it weren't you wouldn't have cared if I were cold...you wouldn't have bothered to listen to me whenever I came to you with problems I had with Michael or anything else to you about..and if you really didn't want me around than YOU wouldn't have gone and kissed me last night Steven Hyde".
" your right and I don't know why I cared or kissed you, you somehow broke the protective guard walls I had to keep anyone from getting too close and as much as I wanna hate you for it...I've been finding it harder and harder to".
" why are you agreeing with me Steven Hyde?,...why can't you for once be honest and not toy with me like this?!".
letting out a long sigh to calm himself and not say something he'll regret Hyde lifts Jackie's chin so their eyes meet," I know that this is hard for you to believe me since I've never really been 'real' honest, but I was being sincere just now as was I last night when I said I wanted whatever that kiss meant to work itself out and see what happens".
caving in Jackie finally looks directly into Hyde's eyes as she slowly rolls toward him again, not stopping herself as she falls near him on his bed this time," your really being honest aren't you?, ...I forgive you for being an idiot then".
" just like that?, its that simple for you?".
" yeah I believe you Steven".
placing his arms around Jackie, Hyde can't help but smirk," no yelling at me?, no interrogating?, no skeptical looks?".
raising a curios eye brow at him, Jackie lays her head on Hyde's stomach," should I have a reason to do any of those things?, I didn't think we were serious enough for me to through a fit like I use to with Michael".
" we're not that serous, I don't know if we ever will be".
" that's cool".
" and your ok with that?".
tracing the outline of Hyde's chest from underneath his shirt, Jackie stares up at him trying her best to be zen like he taught her," whatever".- -
Chapter # 6
* Still in Hyde's room, Five minutes later*
studying Jackie's response and the expression on her face for a few minutes, Hyde shakes his head in bewilderment," your really ok with that?".
nodding her head up and down at him, Jackie lifts her head so her lips meet Hyde's," we're on the same page Steven, I've been hurt too many times by Michael to just jump back into a relationship with someone. I'm not ready to give my heart out again and be vulnerable when it gets crushed, I just want a fling...if it turns into more that's fine then".
"...wow Jackie that was real zen of you, I taught you well my little grasshopper".
" in deed you did, you're a good teacher Steven Hyde".
deepening their kiss Hyde can't help but think how nice Jackie's lips feel," so we're both in agreement that this is just a fling?".
slipping her arms around Hyde's neck Jackie searches his mouth with her tongue curiously," we're both in agreement Steven, this is our way of occupying time when we get bored and no one else is around".
" good to see we're on the same page".....- -
* Jumping forward two and a half months*
" Eric, I have a major problem man. Can we talk?".
" sure Hyde what's up?".
pacing in a circle infront of the couch Hyde runs his fingers through his curly hair," ok you know how Jackie's been hinting for me to take her out for the last week or so?".
" and your always telling her that its just not gonna happen and to forget about it?, yeah I remember...it got annoying".
" exactly, well I took her out tonight just to shut up her up. We were at The Hub and our order was called so I went to go get it and...".
interrupting before Hyde has a chance to finish Eric lets out a sigh of relief," oh thank god!, now maybe she'll quit hinting and nagging you about it...who am I kidding this is Jackie we're talking about".
frowning at his friend Hyde stops pacing and sits down with Eric finally," I wasn't finished yet with the story...anyway so I'm on my way back when I see some jerk attempting to flirt with Jackie and he even had his arm around her!".
" oh well that's nothing new there Hyde guys are always flirting with Jackie...ahh!, ok I'll stop interrupting".
" well when he wouldn't back off and leave...I hit him".
letting what Hyde just said sink in Eric sits up in his seat and faces him," I see...so you got alittle jealous and pummeled a guy, its just a normal reaction to wanna hit someone for flirting with your girlfriend".
shaking his head as he gets up Hyde goes to the freezer, grabbing two ice pops out he tosses one to Eric," that's the thing though, we aren't dating man. We both agreed that this was just a fling when we started whatever it was we started back then, you and I both know commitment just isn't me".
" yeah and I also know that if it were really just a fling then you wouldn't have gotten jealous and punched a guy over Jackie...what was her reaction to this?".
" wouldn't know...I was gone before she could have one".- -
*Forman's basement later on, Jackie comes over*
the guys are all hanging out in the Forman's basement when the upstairs door opens and Jackie walks down," hey Eric can I talk to you about something?, Donna's not home so you're the next best person to come to. Steven isn't here is...on second thought I think I'll just wait for Donna at her house".
getting up from his seat Hyde steps infront of Jackie before she can try to leave," you don't have to leave..I wanna talk with you, come for a drive with me Jackie?".
" why so you can leave me stranded like you did at The Hub this morning?, thanks but no thanks I'll pass Steven".
" ooooh burn!, damn Jackie that was cold".
Eric and Fez both frog Kelso on either arm at the same time," shut up Kelso you moron!".
rubbing his arms on either side of him, Kelso glares at his two friends," ok if either of you dilholes frog me one more time...I am gonna kick so much ass!".
" look Steven I don't know why you pummeled that guy and then took off and I don't care, you don't owe me an explanation I get it. Besides we both agreed that this was just a fling anyway, so if you'll excuse me...".
" no I will not excuse you!...maybe I don't wanna have a fling anymore Jackie".
sighing in irritation Jackie frowns and whirls around to leave from the screen door," whatever Steven it doesn't matter we weren't serious and I knew this day would come anyway, so you can save the whole ' I'm not ready for a commitment' speech 'cause I knew that when we started things and was fine with it ok, so don't waste your breath or my time".
shutting the screen door as jackie goes to walk out Hyde places his free hand on her arm gently," you didn't let me finish, I was gonna say maybe I wanna give having a relationship a try...if you wanna too I mean".
" Eric is Steven high or something?, whats wrong with him?...'cause I know he can't be serious".
" oh he's serious Jackie, and trust me I tried to convince him otherwise but all of my attempts have failed miserably".
" Eric shut up man!," Hyde frowns as he gives Eric an agitated look.
holding his hands up Eric waves them infront of him," ok, alright I'll shut it...I was just trying to lighten things up that's all".
" well your not making this easy for me man!...Jackie will you just come for a ride with me and let me have a chance to try and say what I have to say?".
" ok Steven Hyde, I'll come with you".
" really?, no second thoughts or protests?", asks Hyde taken aback by her response.
" did you want me to protest and give you hell?, 'cause I gladly would", informs Jackie as she lets Hyde lead her outside and into his car.
" no I was just supriced at how quickly you agreed, I didn't think you would".
" well I never thought you were capable of wanting more then a fling so I guess we're even".
pulling the Camino out of the Forman's driveway Hyde glances at Jackie from the corner of his eye," look Jackie when I saw that guy with his arm around you and flirting I got really jealous".
staring out the passenger door window Jackie avoids Hyde's eyes as she tried to make herself stay angry with him so as not to loose her composure," yeah I kinda figured out that much, it doesn't take Einstien to guess that. I'd like to know why the hell you just took off like that though".
" because when I realized the reason I punched that guy was because I got jealous..it really scared the shit out of me Jackie".
" that doesn't mean you bolt out and leave me at The Hub though!".
driving up the path to Point Place hill Hyde puts the car in park and turns it completely off before turning to Jackie," I know and I really am sorry about that but I didn't know why I had gotten jealous so I took off before you could ask...and that's when I went to Eric, to talk and try to sort out what had happened and why".
Jackie shake's Hyde's hand off when he places it on her shoulder," you and I both agreed that this way just a fling that day in your room, I knew that's all it would ever be and said I was ok with that because I didn't wanna push you away. I wasn't ready for another relationship and a fling was better then nothing at all".
" and I could understand why you weren't ready to jump into things, I've seen how much Kelso hurt you all those times he cheated on you and you'd came crying to me...and I secretly wanted to kick his ass for it everytime".
" you did?, why Steven?".
scooting towards Jackie slightly Hyde waits for her reaction before taking her hand in his," because Kelso may be my best friend but he was a real jerk to you sometimes, and that pissed me off".
" wow so Steven Hyde not only has a heart, but also really does care about people despite contrary belief. I should alert the media", mutters Jackie still refusing to meet Hyde's eyes," this could make top headlines".
" dammit Jackie I'm really struggling here and your not helping or making this easy!".
" your right, I'm sorry. I'll shut up now".
closing his eyes briefly Hyde takes a moment to try and sort out his words," Jackie I don't think I just wanna have a fling anymore with you...Eric supricingly helped me realized that maybe I am ready to give having a real relationship a try for once".
tears threatening to fall any second now, Jackie finally meets Hyde's patient eyes," and if I'm still not completely ready to start one?, Steven you were right about how much hurt Michael has caused me and I don't know if I'm ready to put myself out there again yet. Think about what your asking me for one second".
" and you think that I'm really ready to put myself out there either?, Jackie I just told you that I wanted to have a commited relationship instead of a damn fling and I don't even know why!. You and I both know commitment isn't what I'm about for god sake, and it never has been!....you think it was easy for me to do this?. Well it wasn't!".
" I know it wasn't and I admire you for it Steven Hyde".
momentarily dumb founded by Jackie's response, Hyde shakes his head confused," wait what?".
shifting uncomfortably under Hyde's stare Jackie looks up at him nerviously," what?".
" how'd we go from yelling at each other to you admiring me?".
" well actually you were the one doing all the yelling Steven...but that's not important, I admire you for your courage to up open to me like you just did...I know it was difficult for you. But do you think we could be afraid together for alittle while before we start a relationship?".
" that's fine...if you just wanna go back to...", pausing in mid-sentence when he realizes what Jackie has just said, Hyde frowns as he crosses his arms over his chest," would you like to enlighten me on whats just happened?".
smirking for the first time all day Jackie takes Hyde's hand and squeezes it as tightly as she can," well I believe that you asked me out from what I've gathered and I just said that I'd like to ease into that, where'd you get lost at?".
" I know that much smart ass, I mean why the sudden change of decision Jackie?".
" you've really gotta stop questioning me when I agree to things with you...its not very 'Steven Hyde' of you, its out of character even. I changed my decision because of you...if you can put yourself out there like that then I wanna put myself out there for you Steven".
holding Jackie as she scoots into his arms, Hyde places his hand under her chin to lift her gaze to meet his again,"...so was that a yes then?".
rolling her eyes Hyde's question Jackie kisses him on the corner of the mouth," did you want me to say no instead Steven?". - -