Disclaimer: can't sue this gal, I don't own not one thing. Although I'd love to own a piece of Hyde.

Author's Note: this is my all ORIGINAL VERSION of how J/H got together. If you like, please review it.

Chapter #12

" wait, so Jackie broke up with you?" asks Eric, not believing it fully.

" whatever." mutters Hyde, flicking on the television.

Grabbing himself a pop sickle, Eric tosses Hyde one," well, how are you going to get her back?"

glancing over at Eric, Hyde turns on the television," I'm not."

" what? Why not Hyde?" questions Eric, confused by Hyde's response.

" she doesn't even want to see me." points out Hyde, not looking away from the television.

Sighing to himself, Eric shakes his head," no way, Jackie is nuts about you."

laughing at this, Hyde bitterly informs," not anymore she isn't."

" ok, well why did you cheat on her in the first place?" ponders Eric, leaning forward in his seat.

" i thought Jackie was seeing Kelso behind my back." confides Hyde, grabbing himself a beer.

Taking a swig of his own beer, Eric sits beside Hyde," ok, no offense but you are an idiot. Jackie would never cheat Hyde, you just screwed up a good thing."

leaning forward in his seat, Hyde frogs Eric on the arm," yeah, thanks for the update dilhole!"

" so, what are you going to do?" asks Eric, rubbing at his arm.

" i don't know if there's anything i can do Foreman." grumbles Hyde, fixing his sunglasses. ...

(later that week)

" hey Eric, is Donna here? I need to talk to..." starts Jackie, pausing in mid sentence as her eyes meet Hyde's

" Jackie" says Hyde gruffly, switching off the television.

Frozen in her tracks, Jackie looks at the ground," i have to go."

jumping up from his seat, Hyde locks the basement door," not so fast Burkhart"

" Steven, you can't just make me stay here." informs Jackie, tapping her foot impatiently.

" you want to make a bet? The foreman's are gone for the weekend." retorts Hyde with a smirk.

Stomping her foot in protest, Jackie collapses onto the couch," i hate you."

pulling off his sunglasses, Hyde tosses them aside," i guess that i would too if i were you."

" well, fortunately for you, i already do." points out Jackie in an angry tone.

" i don't blame you...look, Jackie I'm a stupid jerk ok? And i don't deserve you...i never have." admits Hyde with a heavy sigh.

Picking up a nearby magazine, Jackie flips through it," oh, then there is something that we can agree on."

staring over at Jackie, Hyde lets out a tired huff," thats all that you have to say to me Jacks?"

" what else is that to say? Steven, you cheated!" snaps Jackie, turning away from him.

" i know what i did! I don't need a reminder Jackie! I relive it everyday I'm not with you." yells Hyde in frustration.

Frowning in response, Jackie throws down the magazine once more," and you think that i don't! I relive it everyday when i wake up ALONE!"

noticing a tear roll down Jackie's cheek, Hyde pulls her into his arms," come on Jackie, don't cry."

" don't you get it Steven! Your the reason that I'm crying!" reminds Jackie, shoving Hyde away lightly.

"...i know." acknowledges Hyde, lowering his gaze.

Burying her face into Hyde's chest, Jackie sobs to herself," you said that you were different, that you wouldn't hurt me Steven And you lied to me!"

rubbing Jackie's back lightly, Hyde whispers into her ear," i know, ok? And sorry doesn't cut it but i really am sorry Jackie"

" just leave me alone Steven" mumbles Jackie, swiping at her eyes.

" no." refuses Hyde, looking down at Jackie

Pushing Hyde away, Jackie stands up from her seat," fine, then I'll leave you alone."

pulling out a little black box, Hyde hands it to Jackie," would you at least take this?"

" what is it?" asks Jackie, eying the box.

" just open it and you'll see." advices Hyde, glancing over at Jackie

Examining the tiny box, Jackie carefully open it,"...Steven, this is a promise ring."

with a small nod, Hyde watches Jackie for a reaction," i know what it is, i bought it."

" then why would you give it to me?" questions Jackie, closing the box.

" because, i promise to always be here for you when you need me. Even...even if we're not together anymore." confides Hyde, scratching at the back of his arm.

Looking up at Hyde with surprice, Jackie gasps in shock," ooooh, Steven..no! No, that is not going to work! And it doesn't change anything!"

wincing as Jackie's tiny fist pound his chest, Hyde grabs her wrists lightly," Jacks...Jackie! I never thought that it would, ok!"

" then why would you give me this? And why would you promise that!" yells Jackie, slapping at Hyde's chest.

" because i meant it and i will be!" informs Hyde with a loud voice.

Glaring up at Hyde with pure hatred, Jackie turns her back to him," well, i don't want to you be!"

walking up behind Jackie, Hyde hesitantly hugs her," well, I'm still going to be."

" your making it very hard to hate you." mutters Jackie in a defeated tone.

" yeah, i know." admits Hyde, resting his chin on her shoulder.

Hanging her head in defeat, Jackie glance up at Hyde with tired eyes," we're not going to do it again for a LONG time. You know that right?"

raising a confused eyebrow, Hyde quickly agrees," i know...how long are we talking?"

" don't question me Steven" threatens Jackie, looking up at him.

"right...but do i at least get to kiss you?" ponders Hyde, lifting Jackie's chin.

Patting Hyde's chest softly, Jackie smiles up at him," oh, Steven of course you can't. Not for an entire week."

stomping his foot in protest, Hyde groans in response," ok, that is just harsh. But fine. I can live with that if it mean we're back together."

" there is one thing you can do." points out Jackie with a sly grin.

" what is that?" asks Hyde, smirking down at Jackie

Walking into Hyde's arms, Jackie hugs him lightly," shut up and hold me Steven"

" will do." says Hyde, pulling Jackie close to him with a happy sigh. ...--