Ok it is to the point where I guess that I am gonna just have to repeat this permanently. Look when I write I don't look for every little mistake that I make, your lucky I spell check every single one. I'm not an english teacher, so why should I have a book by my side that tells me how to write properly. I get that it bothers everyone, you guys tell me everyday. But like I said and will keep saying this is how I write and I am not willing to change my ways, I'm a stubborn irish gal- so deal with it people :) .

Disclaimer:.....yeah, I'm still going with the 'I don't own anything' story people. So don't sue me.

Chapter # 32

"....Jackie."

" hmmm, yeah Steven?"

Lifting Jackie's chin up so her eyes meet his, Hyde gently kisses her," you know I'm sorry about the whole shot down thing."

Laying her head on Hyde's chest, Jackie watches tears roll down his shirt," I know....ugh! God, I hate crying in front of you."

" why's that Burkhart?"

" I don't want you to think that I'm weak, I wanna be strong and together like you are."

Caressing Jackie's cheek softly, Hyde whispers into her ear," but Jackie, if you were then you wouldn't need me to protect and care about you though."

Smiling up at Hyde, Jackie curls up in his arms with Bandit," I love you Steven Hyde."

"....I know Jacks."

" and I'm gonna keep on reminding you too."

" well then I'll just shut you up with a kiss every time."

" that sounds like a plan to me."

"....I bet that I know something that will make you feel even more better."

" that's impossible Steven, I already feel great."--

" awwwww, Steven! You shaved your beard for me, oh, oh! You let the razor say the words that you couldn't!"

"...well if I'd of known that you were gonna get all mushy on me, then I wouldn't have....damn Jackie!"

" I'm sorry but this is THE most romantic thing that anyone has ever done for me!"

" Jackie, you say that about everything!"

" Steven shut up your ruining the moment!"

"....whatever."

" can I feel your face?"

" knock yourself out."

" thanks Steven, you're the best boyfriend in the history of the universe."

" yeah, yeah. Don't expect me to ever do that again."

" I won't, I promise."

" good, now come one. Lets get you to bed."

Rubbing her eyes as Hyde leads her up stairs, Jackie pouts in protest," but I'm not even tired though Steven!"

Tucking Jackie in as she lays down, Hyde climbs in bed next to her," Jackie, don't start that again. Look, I'm coming to bed this time also."

"...but what about Bandit?"--

" he'll be fine Jackie, he's not getting out side or going anywhere."

Chuckling as Bandit jump into bed and squeezes in between her and Hyde, Jackie hugs him close," looks like he just kicked you to the curb Steven."

Snaking his arms around Jackie's waist, Hyde rests his chin on the crook of her neck," cool, then he can listen to you yap non stop."

" Steven!"

" ahh! Ok, if you pinch me again then we're gonna have a serious problem on our hands Jackie."

Cuddling up next to Hyde, Jackie taps on his chest,".....do you really think that I yap non stop?"

Smiling down at Jackie, Hyde kisses her on the forehead," no.....your quiet when your asleep Jackie."

" Steven, that's not funny!"

" I'm just kidding with you, I like when you yap...hell I even listen to you sometimes Jackie."

" you do?....Really?"

" yeah, sometimes I do Burkhart."

"...cool, good night Steven."

(whispers softly as Jackie drifts to sleep) " night Jacks."--