Warning: even if you have only seen one episode of That 70's show... you will understand it. This is completely fiction and the only similarity between this and the show are of course the characters. J/H.

Broken this fragile thing now

It's been two weeks and three days since Hyde had seen Jackie. Their last conversation wasn't the best. There was a lot of yelling and misunderstanding. The truth is there wasn't ever really any reason to be upset. It was just what they did. It was exhausting but in the same breath satisfying. Neither of them could live without each other. Jackie had moved in residence at her new college in Milwaukee which is about an hours drive from Point Place. Hyde didn't always like driving out there and so that was basically what the whole fight was about. Finally he heard the car pull up and heard her walking down the back stairs. He was sitting on his chair. Kelso and Fez were watching TV. on the couch.

"Steven." Jackie walked over and awkwardly gave him a kiss on the cheek. She sat in between Kelso and Fez.

"How was your day?" Fez asked.

"Boring as usual. What's new here?" Kelso, Fez and Hyde all looked around the basement, nothing had changed, and nothing was new.

"Nothing." The boys said in unison.

"Hmm... shocking really." Jackie just watched TV. for the rest of the afternoon. One of the reasons why she left so badly is that she was so bored of the same old thing all the time. Point Place, Eric's basement, Hyde... it was all the same.

And I can't, I can't pick up the pieces

That night Jackie curled up beside Hyde in his bed.

"We never talk Steven."

"Well talking is for people who have something in common."

"Do you ever think about how different it would be if you moved to Milwaukee?"

"Why would I ever want to do that?"

"Because I'm there."

"But everything I need is here."

"That didn't sound good Steven... I'm not here."

"Yeah."

"Steven... don't you need me?"

"I don't know. Let's go to bed, I'm really tired."

"Tired? What did you do all day?"

"I washed my car and worked."

"And sat around watching TV."

"Yes."

"Fine. Whatever. Goodnight."

And I've thrown my words all around

The next day, was a very weird day. It seemed as though Jackie and Hyde were gradually moving their separate ways. Opposites do attract, but they never say they fall in love and live happily ever after.

"Okay Steven. I'm going back today. Will you come and visit me this week?"

"If I'm not working and I have nothing else to do then yeah. I'll think about it."

"You'll think about it?"

"Hey Jackie!" Donna came over. "How was your week? Guess what? I'm going to come and visit you on Wednesday. Is that okay?"

"Of course Donna. That's great!"

"Okay I'm so excited. I have to go find Eric. But I'll talk to you later!"

"See... Donna wants to see me."

"Good for Donna."

"Okay what's wrong Steven?"

"Nothing. You live far away."

"It's an hour Steven. One hour... you make it seem like I live half way around the world."

"Okay well I'll see you later then."

"Alright. See you." Jackie said coldly and stormed off. She couldn't believe her own boyfriend didn't want to make an effort to see her. What was happening to them?

But I can't, I can't give you a reason

"Hey Hyde man. What's going on with you and Jackie?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well she came out here and you didn't spend any time together. What's with that?"

"Foreman, how is that any of your business?"

"Wow. Just saying man... she needs attention. You're not giving it to her. She'll get it from other people. Other guys."

"Shut up Foreman."

"Just call her man. You guys can work this out."

"Get bent." Hyde slammed the door to his room. He couldn't believe himself. First Jackie's mad at him and his best friend tries to help and he completely snaps at him.

I feel so broken up (so broken up)

Jackie was in her dorm with her roommate Ariel. Jackie was crying and spilling her guts about her relationship with Steven. There was a knock on the door, it was one of their friend's, Tommy.

'Tommy, get out!" Jackie screamed. "I'm crying and I look horrible."

"Why are you crying?" Tommy sat on the bed next to her and tried to comfort her.

"Just boy troubles."

"Yeah. Well at least you have one."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"Well next time you think you've got it bad just think of those of us that are single and that have to see a beautiful girl upset because her boyfriend doesn't treat her well."

"I think you should leave now Tommy."

"Okay. It's not my place. Sorry."

And I give up (I give up)

Hyde gets in his car and drives down to see Jackie. He walks into the campus. He has no idea where her room is. He has never visited her before.

"Excuse me. Do you know where Jackie Burkhart's room is?"

"uh... yeah I do. It's room 315. Just go to the third floor and it's straight to your left."

"Great. Thanks man."

"Okay Jackie. We have to go out. You need to leave this room."

"Okay, okay. I get the point. Do I look okay?"

"Perfect as always."

"Okay. So where are we going?"

"I don't know. Let's walk over to Tommy's dorm and see if they want to join us."

"Alrighty." Jackie tried to sound happy but she was still upset over Steven.

Steven walked down the hall and saw Jackie leaving so he started walking faster but couldn't catch up to her. Finally they stopped to knock on another door. He got close enough to call out her name but stopped when he saw another guy coming out of the room.

"Hey Jackie, Ariel."

"Hey Tommy. Want to go out for dinner or something?" Jackie asked. Hyde couldn't believe his ears.

"Yeah sounds great. Let me get my jacket."

I just want to tell you so you know

"Jackie, what the hell?"

"Steven? What are you doing here?"

"I came to visit you. Not like you needed me here. You have your little date for tonight."

"Steven don't be stupid. It's Tommy. We're friends."

"Okay. I guess it wouldn't bother you if I went out with other girls then too... just as friends."

"Stop it. You're here now. Let's go talk somewhere."

"No. Sorry Jackie. I won't be second best."

"Who's first? Because my boyfriend isn't here, I can't eat!"

"Just forget it. Forget I even came. Carry on with your friendly dinner."