I don't own anything to do with T7S and it saddens me deeply.

The cool night breeze was coming in through Hyde's little window to make him shiver. His incident and dinner made him start to wonder whether or not he might have some kind of feelings for Jackie. Not being able to sleep, he decided to go out on the porch for some fresh air.

Being as quiet as possible, he crept through the door and carefully shut it. The wind hit him harshly. "Okay, let's think this through," he whispered to himself. "I'm a normal, government hating guy and she's a preppy, materialistic girl who likes to spend Daddy's money. How do we get together? It just doesn't seem right, but why do I feel this way? It's not normal for me to like someone like her! She's conceded and heartless, and she doesn't care about anyone's feelings but hers. But why do I feel this way? It's like if I'm not around her I feel like something's missing."

"Hyde?" He whipped around to see Eric staring at him with a confused look on his face. He tried to act cool.

"Uh, hey, Forman. What're you doin' up?"

"I heard you talking. What the hell? You like Jackie!"

"Look, I don't like her."

"You just said you have feelings for her! How could you like Jackie?"

"Shh! You're gonna wake up everybody."

"But how…"

"I dunno, Forman. It's just that last night she helped me with my knee and was really…sweet, I guess."

"Sweet? She was really sweet? Hyde, Jackie is not sweet, okay? She's an evil monster of death that comes only second to Laurie!"

"She's not a whore!"

"Now you're defending her?" Hyde rolled his eyes and began to feel extremely frustrated with having to explain himself.

"Just don't tell anyone, okay? I'll have to kick your ass," he said, walking back inside. Eric was left speechless and disgusted at the same time. He had to tell Donna, but he still really wanted to live.

'How am I gonna keep this big of secret to myself? He knows I don't know when to shut up!'

As usual, Jackie awoke Hyde the next morning with breakfast and a cute, but sickening greeting. Today it was, "Out of bed sleepy head!" Even with his new feelings for her, he still hated to get up before the sun. "Well, if you won't get up I'll just have to get in bed with you."

'Hmm…no, don't let her.' She slipped in under the covers and got close to him. 'And… you let her. Good job, dilhole. I'm such an idiot! Get up! Get up! Why aren't you getting up?' "Jackie, um…" 'Say you're sick. Say you're sick.' "I'm…sick." 'Good. She'll leave.'

"My poor baby!"

'Crap.'

"What's wrong?"

'Think of something contagious. You have to gross her out. Think of something to gross her out.' "I have…syphilis." 'No, you dumbass!' "I mean…I have a really bad cold." He does an extremely fake cough, hoping it would make her leave. She didn't buy it, though.

"Steven, come on. Get up and come shopping with me."

'Okay, please just say okay. You know you want to…but, no. You gotta make her leave. Don't fall in love. That's the motto.' "I'm not going shopping, Jackie."

"Steven, just…"

"I said no!" he shouted surprisingly. She jumped as tears started to form in her eyes. 'Don't look at her. Whatever you do, don't…' "Jackie, I…" Before he could finish she ran out the door. 'Damn it.' He wanted so badly just to run after her and apologize, but he knew he couldn't. The feeling of being tired quickly faded and was replaced by a familiar one…sadness.

The day went by slowly, making Hyde feel even guiltier. Jackie didn't come by the basement for the entire day, which made him nervous. Then he realized it was her friend's moon light party. The gang was sitting on the couch while Hyde was in deep thought.

"Hyde," Fez said, "what're you thinking about?" Eric looked uneasy as he shifted his position.

"Jackie…" Kelso started.

"I'm not thinking about her! Why would I be thinking about her!"

"Dude, I was gonna say she likes this show. What's up with you?"

"Nothin'," he said, coolly. 'Why do I feel so bad? She's weird. Oh God, just go to the party and tell them. They're gonna find out anyway.' He jumped up and stormed up to the door.

"What're you doin'?" Donna asked.

"I'm goin' to that stupid party!" he called back to them. They all looked confused.

"Why's he going with Jackie?" Kelso asked. Eric finally gave in.

"All right! I heard him last night talking about how he likes her."

"WHAT?" they all shouted.

Jackie was sitting alone in a corner at the moon light party waiting for someone to come up to her. Everyone had their dates, except for her. "Free Bird" began to play and she thought about when she danced with Hyde at the prom to that song. Out of the corner of her eye, the image of a tall, curly-haired guy came toward her. "Steven!" she shrieked, running up to him. Jackie fell into his arms and he held her tight. "I can't believe you came!"

"Listen, Jackie, I'm sorry about this morning."

"It's okay, Steven. I don't care. All that matters is that you came." He took her hand and led her onto the dance floor. They began to dance slowly, holding each other. As the song was about to end, Hyde lent down and softly kissed Jackie to make her knees weak. "Steven," she whispered. "I know I say this all the time, but…I love you." He nodded.

"I know." After the party the two went back to the basement and laid in Hyde's bed.

"Thanks for coming," she yawned.

"Shh…go to sleep." Soon she drifted off as Hyde watched her. He snuggled up next to her and softly whispered in her ear, "I love you, too."