The Situation.
By Lady Cleo
All Disclaimers apply!
Recap: This is an alternate universe where Jackie never dated Kelso so lots of stuff hasn't happened.
Chapter Three: Hyde's got a girl?
It was just a rumor!
Or at least that's what half of Point Place High wanted to believe. The perfectly perfect Jackie Burkhart and the infamous rebel Steven Hyde? Not possible! But Pam Macy swore on her heart that she saw the two together, that Jackie had mysterious received other rides home this week.
Few believed her.
Cynthia commented "Pam's been spending too much time with Kelso. That basement they hang out in does something weird to people."
To which Rodger added, "It's not the basement, it's what they do down in the basement."
When asked about these rumors, the man pretty Kelso replied, "Jackie and Hyde? Not possible! No! Now Jackie and Kelso, that sounds good! But Damn! She's just playing so hard to get..." He was cut off when Pam slapped him and stormed off.
Jackie's response to the rumors. "What do you care?"
Donna causally mentioned this latest rumor to the scrawny neighbor boy that was head over heels in love with her. He intern reported this latest, totally untrue, rumor to Hyde.
Hyde's response, "Ha! Since when do those preppy basterds spread rumors about me?"
That seemed to be the end of any and all rumors, what with unconfirmed denials from both parties. It was just assumed that Pam had finally started hanging around the basement too much. After all Jackie Burkhart didn't date just anybody. She dated only the most popular.
And Steven Hyde, well, he didn't date! There was no question about that. One night stands maybe, a few public displays of affection with random girls, but no dates! After all Steven Hyde wasn't your normal Point Place Teenager. He was the bad ass, bad boy of Point Place. If he didn't want to go to class he simply didn't show up. And the detention monitors, they knew his name, just not his face.
Eric causally mentioned to that girl he's totally in love with that Jackie's little gang of followers would never let her be seen with such a man as Steven Hyde. Of course they didn't necessarily know everything about the perfectly perfect little Jackie Burkhart.
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, the basement:
Wednesday afternoon .
Eric Foreman, a.k.a. the scrawny boy, sat silently beside Donna Pinciotti, both trying desperately to ignore each other. While Fez, on the other hand, sat in Hyde's chair, eyes glued to the Television as Charlie's angels high kicked their way out of a battle. The only thing on his mind was Charlie's angels.
However, Donna sat miserably, pleading with some higher being to give her a solution to the current situation with Eric. 'Why can't he just turn around and tell me he loves me? Why can't I just turn around and tell him I love him? Damn it we need some kind of mediator. Preferably female! Fex, Kelso, and Hyde don't understand. Red and Bob don't care and Kitty, well she's been acting kind of weird lately. Damn it I need a girl to talk to! And Fez doesn't count this time.'
Eric sighed trying to focus on the television all the while thinking, 'Look she's right there, just turn around and tell her how much you love her. Man what would Hyde tell you to do? He would say...' Eric's eyebrow shot up. 'What would he say? Man where is Hyde when you need him?'
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The Situation. Burkhart Residence:
Hyde sat on the ground beside the problem car, munching silently on a bag of chips while sipping from a beer. "How's it going down there?"
Jackie pushed out from under the car, lifting the goggles off her face. "I think that did it!"
Hyde nodded, pushing himself off the ground and dusting his pants off before reaching down to help the small girl stand, "Why don't you try starting it now?"
Jackie nodded nervously reaching in through the open window she turned the ignition. The car roared to life.
Jackie squealed, jumping into Hyde's arm happily. Hyde let a chuckle out, letting her have her moment of triumph before gently pushing the girl off him. "Jeez woman, calm down. It's not like we just struck it rich!"
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, the basement:
i Eric turned slowly towards Donna, "Look Donna, I love you."
Donna grinned happily, "Eric I love you too. I'm so sorry for everything we fought over!" She scooted over, wrapping her arms around his waist as they leaned in too each other, their lips about to touch... /i
"Eric?" Donna asked, Eric shook his head trying to clear the nice little fantasy away, "Eric, are you okay?" He nodded, shifting uncomfortably. Donna went back to watching the television.
Kelso and Pam suddenly trotted down the stairs. "Hey guys!" Kelso greeted taking in the situation before him. "Pam and I are going to run down to the DMV so I can get a new license. After that we were thinking of heading over to the Hub and grabbing something to eat. You guys want to come?"
Fez nodded jumping up from his chair, right now he would do just about anything to escape the uncomfortable silence of Donna and Eric.
Both of whom had just both agreed to come.
The foreign exchange student internal cursed. At least with Kelso there it wouldn't be totally silent.
"So where's Hyde?" Kelso asked as they headed out the door.
"I don't know, haven't seen him all afternoon." Eric answered as they began piling into the Vista Cruiser. "So Kelso how'd you lose your license?"
"Dogs eat it!"
"Really? How?"
Kelso paused for a second, "Fine. I lost it. You happy now?"
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The Situation. Burkhart Residence, the Kitchen:
Jackie giggled from her seat beside Hyde at the kitchen table, watching as he hungrily devoured the food she'd placed before him. "Thank god we fixed that car." Hyde raised an eyebrow. "My dad called last night and said he was going to have to spend two more weeks in New York. My Mom's still partying in Hawaii, so I was looking forward to another two weeks of walking to school every morning."
"If your parent's are never home where does the food come from, the clean rooms, you clothes?"
"During the day, while I'm at school, the maids come. And once a week we have food and other stuff delivered." Jackie answered.
Hyde nodded his head, finding it a rich version of his own tale. Just in her case the parents still paid the bills and stopped by for a visit every once in a while. "Sounds like your living in a hotel!"
Jackie reluctantly nodded her head in agreement. Hyde watched her silently for a second, wondering how she always managed to betrayal every emotion in her eyes. Wondering how in the hell she could be strong enough to stand the neglect of her parents and her crappy school life all in one. Damn it he shouldn't care!
So then why did the thought of her sleeping here all alone without any sort of protection irk him so much?
Sun rays bounced through the kitchen window, reminding Hyde that he should be getting home. "Do you have a phone?" He asked, already regretting what he was about to do. Jackie nodded pointing to one of the counters behind him, confused by his sudden request.
Hyde quickly dialed the Foramen residence before he could back out of it. "Mrs. Foreman? It's me Steven." Jackie watched him inquisitively, "Is Eric coming to dinner tonight?.....No?.....No we didn't get into a fight.....I was just wondering.....I wanted to tell you that I'm bringing someone to dinner tonight.....Yes Mrs. Foreman.....No Mrs. Foreman Chrissy's not back in town....I know you didn't like her Mrs. Foreman....... It's Jackie Mrs. Foreman....No she's okay......I swear I didn't have to come to her rescue again......Mrs. Foreman she's fine....Okay.....Bye." Hyde hung the phone back up and turned to Jackie, "Come on!"
Jackie gazed back at him silently.
"Damn woman! I know you heard the conversation, now get in the car!" Hyde declared before marching towards the front door.
Jackie just couldn't hold back a smile as she raced after him happily. Who would have known that Steven Hyde could ever care about her?
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, the kitchen:
Hyde pulled open the Kitchen door, leading Jackie into the Foreman kitchen. Kitty was running around the kitchen making last minute preparations for dinner. She froze as soon as she spotted Jackie and Hyde enter the kitchen. "Oh, you poor baby!" She declared dropping what she was doing and pulling Jackie into a tight hug.
Red chose that moment to walk into the kitchen, "What the hell? Are we taking in another one Kitty? Damn how many kids do you want living in this house? We've already got close to fourteen and another one on the way!"
Kitty laughed nervously finally releasing Jackie, "Red honey, this is Jackie Burkhart, she's just staying for dinner. Steven invited her over, wasn't that nice?"
Red grunted, "Where's the other dumb ass?"
"Eric's getting dinner at the Hub with the other boys." Kitty laughed, "Now, why don't you all go wait in the living room while I finish dinner." Red grunted a positive, grabbing his newspaper as he headed into the living room, Jackie and Hyde silently following behind him.
Just as the door swung shut Eric opened the glass door and walked into the kitchen. "Hey Mom, got bored, what's for dinner?" He asked picking at the loaf of bed sitting on the kitchen table.
"Eric Honey I need you to get out of here!" Kitty declared as she started chopping up some vegetables.
"Mom?"
"Steven's got a girl in there and I don't want you ruining tonight! Go hang out at the Hub or something honey." Kitty ordered, dropping the knife she walked over to her son and all but steered him towards the door.
"But Mom Donna's at the Hub!"
"Well suck it up and tell her you like her finally!" Kitty ordered as she pushed her son out, closing the glass door behind him.
"Wait a minute!" Eric muttered, "Hyde's got a girl?"
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, back porch:
Kelso, Fez, Donna and Foreman stood on the back porch talking in low tones.
"You're telling me that Hyde's got a girl in there?" Kelso questioned.
Fez frowned, moaning into his hands, "This is such a cruel world. Hyde can get I girl but I can not!"
"Did you see her?" Kelso questioned, "You sure Chrissy's just not back in town?"
Foreman rolled his eyes, throwing his arms up in the air, "Look we all know my mom didn't like Chrissy, why would she be all worried about making dinner perfect if Hyde had brought Chrissy over."
"Hey, let's go spy on them! I'll just run home and change into my ninja outfit." Kelso eagerly declared.
Eric, Donna and Fez each exchanged glances, "Good idea Kelso, I just don't think this calls for the Ninja suit." Donna smiled, nodding her head.
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, outside the dinning room:
Kelso, Fez, Donna, Foreman are hiding in the bushes that surround the windows.
Foreman: I can't see anything.
Donna: Okay, whoever has their hand on my ass better move it fast.
Fez: Sorry.
Kelso: Can you see anything Eric?
Foreman: All I see is Kitty laughing, and oh my god!
Kelso: What? Who is it?
Foreman: I don't know but Hyde just smiled.
Fez: You lying American Scum. Hyde does not smile for females!
Donna: Oh my god, he is smiling at her.
Foreman: The worlds about to end, because my dad seems to be enjoying himself. What I would give to be in that room, man!
Kelso: Just tell me who the girl is?
Donna: All I see is the back of her head. She's got long brunette hair, and she wearing a flower patterned dress. I think she's short, because she seems to be about the height of Mrs. Foreman.
Kelso: If you would move you ass Donna and let me have a look I bet I could tell you who it is.
Donna: (Angrily) Fine!
The bushes rustle as the group exchanges places.
Foreman: Fez, get your foot out of my face.
Fez: I would if Kelso would move his big ass.
Kelso: Wait, where are they going? Damn I can't see her, Hyde's blocking the view.
Donna: Fez, for the last time get your hand off my ass!"
Fez: Sorry!
The group goes quiet as they catch the sound of the El Camino starting in the distance. Red walks around the corner, and pauses as he catches the sound of their voices.
Foreman: Now that I've seen what listening to you idiots accomplished, which would be NOTHING, I'm starving.
Donna: Why the hell are we still down here?
Red smirks walking over to the bush. "That's what I was wondering dumb asses!"
The reaction was immediate as all four teenager scrambled to get to their feet, facing Red in horror. "Ah damn!" Eric whispered.
Note: Once again I LOVE you all for reviewing. Signed Lady Cleo...
By Lady Cleo
All Disclaimers apply!
Recap: This is an alternate universe where Jackie never dated Kelso so lots of stuff hasn't happened.
Chapter Three: Hyde's got a girl?
It was just a rumor!
Or at least that's what half of Point Place High wanted to believe. The perfectly perfect Jackie Burkhart and the infamous rebel Steven Hyde? Not possible! But Pam Macy swore on her heart that she saw the two together, that Jackie had mysterious received other rides home this week.
Few believed her.
Cynthia commented "Pam's been spending too much time with Kelso. That basement they hang out in does something weird to people."
To which Rodger added, "It's not the basement, it's what they do down in the basement."
When asked about these rumors, the man pretty Kelso replied, "Jackie and Hyde? Not possible! No! Now Jackie and Kelso, that sounds good! But Damn! She's just playing so hard to get..." He was cut off when Pam slapped him and stormed off.
Jackie's response to the rumors. "What do you care?"
Donna causally mentioned this latest rumor to the scrawny neighbor boy that was head over heels in love with her. He intern reported this latest, totally untrue, rumor to Hyde.
Hyde's response, "Ha! Since when do those preppy basterds spread rumors about me?"
That seemed to be the end of any and all rumors, what with unconfirmed denials from both parties. It was just assumed that Pam had finally started hanging around the basement too much. After all Jackie Burkhart didn't date just anybody. She dated only the most popular.
And Steven Hyde, well, he didn't date! There was no question about that. One night stands maybe, a few public displays of affection with random girls, but no dates! After all Steven Hyde wasn't your normal Point Place Teenager. He was the bad ass, bad boy of Point Place. If he didn't want to go to class he simply didn't show up. And the detention monitors, they knew his name, just not his face.
Eric causally mentioned to that girl he's totally in love with that Jackie's little gang of followers would never let her be seen with such a man as Steven Hyde. Of course they didn't necessarily know everything about the perfectly perfect little Jackie Burkhart.
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, the basement:
Wednesday afternoon .
Eric Foreman, a.k.a. the scrawny boy, sat silently beside Donna Pinciotti, both trying desperately to ignore each other. While Fez, on the other hand, sat in Hyde's chair, eyes glued to the Television as Charlie's angels high kicked their way out of a battle. The only thing on his mind was Charlie's angels.
However, Donna sat miserably, pleading with some higher being to give her a solution to the current situation with Eric. 'Why can't he just turn around and tell me he loves me? Why can't I just turn around and tell him I love him? Damn it we need some kind of mediator. Preferably female! Fex, Kelso, and Hyde don't understand. Red and Bob don't care and Kitty, well she's been acting kind of weird lately. Damn it I need a girl to talk to! And Fez doesn't count this time.'
Eric sighed trying to focus on the television all the while thinking, 'Look she's right there, just turn around and tell her how much you love her. Man what would Hyde tell you to do? He would say...' Eric's eyebrow shot up. 'What would he say? Man where is Hyde when you need him?'
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The Situation. Burkhart Residence:
Hyde sat on the ground beside the problem car, munching silently on a bag of chips while sipping from a beer. "How's it going down there?"
Jackie pushed out from under the car, lifting the goggles off her face. "I think that did it!"
Hyde nodded, pushing himself off the ground and dusting his pants off before reaching down to help the small girl stand, "Why don't you try starting it now?"
Jackie nodded nervously reaching in through the open window she turned the ignition. The car roared to life.
Jackie squealed, jumping into Hyde's arm happily. Hyde let a chuckle out, letting her have her moment of triumph before gently pushing the girl off him. "Jeez woman, calm down. It's not like we just struck it rich!"
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, the basement:
i Eric turned slowly towards Donna, "Look Donna, I love you."
Donna grinned happily, "Eric I love you too. I'm so sorry for everything we fought over!" She scooted over, wrapping her arms around his waist as they leaned in too each other, their lips about to touch... /i
"Eric?" Donna asked, Eric shook his head trying to clear the nice little fantasy away, "Eric, are you okay?" He nodded, shifting uncomfortably. Donna went back to watching the television.
Kelso and Pam suddenly trotted down the stairs. "Hey guys!" Kelso greeted taking in the situation before him. "Pam and I are going to run down to the DMV so I can get a new license. After that we were thinking of heading over to the Hub and grabbing something to eat. You guys want to come?"
Fez nodded jumping up from his chair, right now he would do just about anything to escape the uncomfortable silence of Donna and Eric.
Both of whom had just both agreed to come.
The foreign exchange student internal cursed. At least with Kelso there it wouldn't be totally silent.
"So where's Hyde?" Kelso asked as they headed out the door.
"I don't know, haven't seen him all afternoon." Eric answered as they began piling into the Vista Cruiser. "So Kelso how'd you lose your license?"
"Dogs eat it!"
"Really? How?"
Kelso paused for a second, "Fine. I lost it. You happy now?"
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The Situation. Burkhart Residence, the Kitchen:
Jackie giggled from her seat beside Hyde at the kitchen table, watching as he hungrily devoured the food she'd placed before him. "Thank god we fixed that car." Hyde raised an eyebrow. "My dad called last night and said he was going to have to spend two more weeks in New York. My Mom's still partying in Hawaii, so I was looking forward to another two weeks of walking to school every morning."
"If your parent's are never home where does the food come from, the clean rooms, you clothes?"
"During the day, while I'm at school, the maids come. And once a week we have food and other stuff delivered." Jackie answered.
Hyde nodded his head, finding it a rich version of his own tale. Just in her case the parents still paid the bills and stopped by for a visit every once in a while. "Sounds like your living in a hotel!"
Jackie reluctantly nodded her head in agreement. Hyde watched her silently for a second, wondering how she always managed to betrayal every emotion in her eyes. Wondering how in the hell she could be strong enough to stand the neglect of her parents and her crappy school life all in one. Damn it he shouldn't care!
So then why did the thought of her sleeping here all alone without any sort of protection irk him so much?
Sun rays bounced through the kitchen window, reminding Hyde that he should be getting home. "Do you have a phone?" He asked, already regretting what he was about to do. Jackie nodded pointing to one of the counters behind him, confused by his sudden request.
Hyde quickly dialed the Foramen residence before he could back out of it. "Mrs. Foreman? It's me Steven." Jackie watched him inquisitively, "Is Eric coming to dinner tonight?.....No?.....No we didn't get into a fight.....I was just wondering.....I wanted to tell you that I'm bringing someone to dinner tonight.....Yes Mrs. Foreman.....No Mrs. Foreman Chrissy's not back in town....I know you didn't like her Mrs. Foreman....... It's Jackie Mrs. Foreman....No she's okay......I swear I didn't have to come to her rescue again......Mrs. Foreman she's fine....Okay.....Bye." Hyde hung the phone back up and turned to Jackie, "Come on!"
Jackie gazed back at him silently.
"Damn woman! I know you heard the conversation, now get in the car!" Hyde declared before marching towards the front door.
Jackie just couldn't hold back a smile as she raced after him happily. Who would have known that Steven Hyde could ever care about her?
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, the kitchen:
Hyde pulled open the Kitchen door, leading Jackie into the Foreman kitchen. Kitty was running around the kitchen making last minute preparations for dinner. She froze as soon as she spotted Jackie and Hyde enter the kitchen. "Oh, you poor baby!" She declared dropping what she was doing and pulling Jackie into a tight hug.
Red chose that moment to walk into the kitchen, "What the hell? Are we taking in another one Kitty? Damn how many kids do you want living in this house? We've already got close to fourteen and another one on the way!"
Kitty laughed nervously finally releasing Jackie, "Red honey, this is Jackie Burkhart, she's just staying for dinner. Steven invited her over, wasn't that nice?"
Red grunted, "Where's the other dumb ass?"
"Eric's getting dinner at the Hub with the other boys." Kitty laughed, "Now, why don't you all go wait in the living room while I finish dinner." Red grunted a positive, grabbing his newspaper as he headed into the living room, Jackie and Hyde silently following behind him.
Just as the door swung shut Eric opened the glass door and walked into the kitchen. "Hey Mom, got bored, what's for dinner?" He asked picking at the loaf of bed sitting on the kitchen table.
"Eric Honey I need you to get out of here!" Kitty declared as she started chopping up some vegetables.
"Mom?"
"Steven's got a girl in there and I don't want you ruining tonight! Go hang out at the Hub or something honey." Kitty ordered, dropping the knife she walked over to her son and all but steered him towards the door.
"But Mom Donna's at the Hub!"
"Well suck it up and tell her you like her finally!" Kitty ordered as she pushed her son out, closing the glass door behind him.
"Wait a minute!" Eric muttered, "Hyde's got a girl?"
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, back porch:
Kelso, Fez, Donna and Foreman stood on the back porch talking in low tones.
"You're telling me that Hyde's got a girl in there?" Kelso questioned.
Fez frowned, moaning into his hands, "This is such a cruel world. Hyde can get I girl but I can not!"
"Did you see her?" Kelso questioned, "You sure Chrissy's just not back in town?"
Foreman rolled his eyes, throwing his arms up in the air, "Look we all know my mom didn't like Chrissy, why would she be all worried about making dinner perfect if Hyde had brought Chrissy over."
"Hey, let's go spy on them! I'll just run home and change into my ninja outfit." Kelso eagerly declared.
Eric, Donna and Fez each exchanged glances, "Good idea Kelso, I just don't think this calls for the Ninja suit." Donna smiled, nodding her head.
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The Situation. The Foreman Residence, outside the dinning room:
Kelso, Fez, Donna, Foreman are hiding in the bushes that surround the windows.
Foreman: I can't see anything.
Donna: Okay, whoever has their hand on my ass better move it fast.
Fez: Sorry.
Kelso: Can you see anything Eric?
Foreman: All I see is Kitty laughing, and oh my god!
Kelso: What? Who is it?
Foreman: I don't know but Hyde just smiled.
Fez: You lying American Scum. Hyde does not smile for females!
Donna: Oh my god, he is smiling at her.
Foreman: The worlds about to end, because my dad seems to be enjoying himself. What I would give to be in that room, man!
Kelso: Just tell me who the girl is?
Donna: All I see is the back of her head. She's got long brunette hair, and she wearing a flower patterned dress. I think she's short, because she seems to be about the height of Mrs. Foreman.
Kelso: If you would move you ass Donna and let me have a look I bet I could tell you who it is.
Donna: (Angrily) Fine!
The bushes rustle as the group exchanges places.
Foreman: Fez, get your foot out of my face.
Fez: I would if Kelso would move his big ass.
Kelso: Wait, where are they going? Damn I can't see her, Hyde's blocking the view.
Donna: Fez, for the last time get your hand off my ass!"
Fez: Sorry!
The group goes quiet as they catch the sound of the El Camino starting in the distance. Red walks around the corner, and pauses as he catches the sound of their voices.
Foreman: Now that I've seen what listening to you idiots accomplished, which would be NOTHING, I'm starving.
Donna: Why the hell are we still down here?
Red smirks walking over to the bush. "That's what I was wondering dumb asses!"
The reaction was immediate as all four teenager scrambled to get to their feet, facing Red in horror. "Ah damn!" Eric whispered.
Note: Once again I LOVE you all for reviewing. Signed Lady Cleo...
