Behind Steven Hyde's Blue Eyes

By: Tokoyami

Author's Note: Cutevballer18, thank you for the wonderful suggestion of Kelso's extreme jealousy. I will write that in the next chapter because this chapter focuses on mostly Jackie. The title for this chapter is based on a song by The Who called 'Teenage Wasteland."

Disclaimer: I do not own That 70's Show or any of its characters. I do not own any of the songs that I am using for chapter titles.

Chapter Four

Teenage Wasteland

Jackie watched as numerous trees flicked past the window as the car drove down the highway. She sighed and rested her head against the window. They had been in the car for about fifteen minutes, yet both Hyde and her had barely spoken to each other the whole time. She had been wondering why he had willingly volunteered to help her find Michael. She had expected him to insult her or at least ignore her. But, Steven had come up to and said he would help her. He almost said it nicely. But hey, she wasn't one to complain…at least he had kind to her. It must be those techniques from that one book about being a better lover that have made him realize that I am a nice person.

Jackie looked over at Hyde. He was looking straight ahead with both hands on the stirring wheel. If only she could see his eyes through those damn glasses. Why did he always wear them? They blocked his blue eyes, which in fact were quite deep and…what the hell Jackie? What are you thinking? How can you think about him like that? It is against all nature! Stop… okay I need a distraction.

Jackie looked around her. She couldn't find anything, except the window controller. So she rolled down her window. Instantly the wind blew through her hair. The wind seemed to be like a vacuum cleaner that sucked all the dust up. It got rid of all her thoughts of Steven. Instead she was thinking of how lovely her hair felt against her face.

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Hyde lazily turned on the radio. He had been driving this car for fifteen minutes and the silence was really starting to bug him. What was bugging him even more was that he was spending his afternoon willingly with Jackie. Why had he volunteered to help her find Kelso? For one, he knew where he was. And he knew Jackie wouldn't like what she was going to see.

Hyde had noticed that Jackie had been getting nicer and less controlling these days. She no longer always made Kelso buy her things and take her places. She rarely complimented herself. In fact, she had even genuinely complimented him a few times. He had started to accept Jackie a bit these last few weeks. He no longer flinched when she entered the room like he used to. He even once said she looked nice.

It seems Kelso has taken this new freedom as an advantage instead of a gift. He now went to more parties and got drunk more often. And Hyde knew he was cheating on Jackie. However, now Kelso cheated with more girls and more frequently. This sometimes made Hyde angry. But, then Hyde would snap to his senses and realize this was Jackie who Kelso was cheating on…why should he care. It is her fault for letting him have more freedom. But then Hyde would become confused. He didn't like Jackie when she was always controlling Kelso, but now he didn't like how Kelso was taking advantage of her kindness. God damn it! He was getting so confused.

Hyde noticed Jackie out of the corner of his eye looking at him. Just stare straight ahead…star straight ahead. She kind of shook her head and hastily looked around her. She then began to roll her window down. What is she doing? Hyde finally looked over at Jackie. He was frozen. His whole body wouldn't move. His eyes wouldn't blink. He was staring at Jackie. She had her eyes closed, a smile on her face, and her hair swirling around her face. She looked so…so… at peace and content. Hyde never saw Jackie like this. She was always either stressed or mad. He never saw her like this.

"Steven, look out!" Jackie had opened her eyes and was now looking at the road. Hyde turned his head around and quickly slammed on the brakes. He had nearly run into the back of a car waiting at a traffic light.

"Wow. That was a close one." Hyde blinked and waited for the light to change. Jackie just stared at him.

"Why weren't you paying attention to the road?" Jackie questioned.

"Well, because…"Hyde had to think of an answer quick, "Because I was getting so freakin' cold and I was about to tell you to roll up your damn window." There that was a good answer. Jackie just blinked at him and then turned. She began to roll up her window. She then turned back around her seat and placed her hands in her lap. After five minutes of silence she spoke.

"You know where Kelso is, don't you?" Jackie whispered. She then looked at Hyde expecting an answer.

"Jackie I told you," Hyde began, "I might know where he is-"

"You know where Kelso is, don't you?" Jackie repeated firmly. Hyde sighed and turned off the radio.

"Yes."

"Where is he?"

"Here."

Hyde pulled the car up in front of a pretty good-sized house on the outskirts of Point Place. Jackie quickly opened the door and slid out of the car. She then headed swiftly towards the house. After a few moments, Hyde turned off the ignition and followed her. He sensed something he did not like. It felt so familiar. He headed towards the front door. He opened the door. Instantly, the smell of beer, weed, and puke filled his nostrils. He shook his head and followed Jackie's receding footsteps. He noticed people lying over the floor; some had discarded clothing. The bodies and puke looked like piles of waste. Teenage wasteland… This does not look good. He turned the corner and stopped.

There standing stock-still in front of him was Jackie. She seemed frozen on the spot. He looked in front of her and immediately regretted ever bringing Jackie here.

Author's Note: Cliffhanger. I already have a pretty good idea what is going to happen next, but if anyone has any suggestions say them in a review. I am so sorry this chapter took so long to update. I just got back from a volleyball camp that started on Monday. Also I will be on vacation starting tomorrow, so I will not be able to update this story for at least one week. I am pretty sure I will be gone on another vacation shortly after I return from the one that I am going on tomorrow. So please review and I will update the next chapter as soon as possible.