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. It's an alternate universe fic, so bare with me. I thought that since my last story got such good reviews, I'd try another j/h +j/e story. They are just so much fun to write, i love the conflict. If you like, let me know in your reviews. I live for them you guys, and thanks for the reviews on my last fic. You all rock.

Chapter #4

( three days later)

" so where is prince charming today? I haven't seen him around lately." comments Eric out of boredom.

" you mean Steven?" asks Jackie, flipping through a magazine.

collapsing onto the couch, Eric merely nods," that would be the one."

rolling her eyes, Jackie curses to herself," he's a jerk, if he calls I'm not here."

" why? What happened? Did he try anything? Because I'll kill him!" snaps Eric, jumping up from his seat to grab his coat.

" what? No, he didn't try anything." assures Jackie, watching Eric relax once more.

Sighing in relief, Eric looks over at Jackie," so whats wrong then?"

laying her head on Eric's shoulder, Jackie nudges her face into his neck," he just wants to make out, he doesn't want me as his girlfriend."

" I'm going to kick his ass!" growls Eric, fired up again with anger.

" thanks for the offer Eric, your a great guy." confides Jackie, earning Eric a smile.

Placing an arm around Jackie, Eric smirks at her," come on, I'll take you for a movie."

hugging Eric's side, Jackie touches his chest," could we see a sappy chick flick?"

" do i really have a choice?" questions Eric with a grumble.

" not really no." confirms Jackie with a wide grin.

Groaning in defeat, Eric just nods," yeah, fine. If it will get you to smile, I'll suffer through it."

kissing Eric's cheek happily, Jackie leads him outside," thanks Eric, mmmwah! I love you."

' god i wish that you really meant that' thinks Eric sadly to himself... " yeah, yeah. Come on." mutters Eric, grabbing himself a soda.

" i don't know what i would do without you." gushes Jackie in a happy tone. ...

" are you happy again?" questions Eric, following Jackie into her room.

" aside from the fact that I'll probably never have sex OR get married and have kids and end up alone? Yeah I'm freakin' ecstatic." confides Jackie, kicking off her socks and shoes.

Looking at Jackie with surprice, after a moment Eric asks," your a virgin still?"

staring at her hands shyly, Jackie bites at her bottom lip," well...you are too."

" yeah, but i thought that you might have..." starts Eric, not wanting to finish his sentence.

" no, i want it to actually mean something when i do." confesses Jackie, blushing at the topic. ..." you mind Eric?"

sighing in relief, Eric turns away as Jackie peels off her clothes to change," well, thats good to hear Jackie You should wait."

digging through her dresser, Jackie playfully jokes," maybe we should just do it."

" me and you...we?" inquires Eric, tensing at the thought.

" yeah." teases Jackie with a laugh.

Shifting in his spot, Eric gulps trying to hide his sudden arousal," you mean like right now?"

pulling on a bra and panties, Jackie shoves Eric lightly," relax, it was only a joke silly. I know how gross the thought was to you."

" yeah, ewww gross! Me and you sleeping together? I'll have nightmares now!" lies Eric mostly for himself. ...' try nice sweet dream is more like it, make your move dumb ass!' yells Eric's conscious

" I'll give you ewww! Lets go to the movies before i kick your butt." jokes Jackie, slapping Eric's arm lightly.

" yes dear." chuckles Eric with a grin. ...

(late that evening)

" Eric, will you stay in the basement with me?" ponders Jackie with her puppy eyes.

" your really giving me a choice in the matter?" questions Eric with raised eye brows.

Laying her head on Eric's shoulder, Jackie smiles tiredly," no, i just thought i would ask so it seemed like it."

glancing down at Jackie, Eric lets out a long sigh," how kind of you...your lucky I'm nice."

" i know, i just don't want to sleep alone tonight." admits Jackie as a crack of thunder roars in the back ground.

" what is it with you and lightening storms? Come on, lets get you to sleep." advices Eric, taking Jackie's hand.

Standing up when the basement door opens, Hyde tosses down the magazine he was reading," Jackie"

stopping dead in her tracks, Jackie jumps at Hyde's voice," Steven, what the hell!"

" nice to see you too." mutters Hyde with a frown.

" what do you want?" asks Jackie in an angry voice.

Taking a step towards Jackie, Hyde takes off his sunglasses," i thought that maybe we could talk."

with a shake of her head, Jackie rubs at her eyes," no, I'm tired. And I'm going to bed."

" come on Jacks. I'm sorry ok." pleads Hyde, grasping her hand.

" she said leave pal." growls Eric with bawled up fists.

Deciding to ignore Eric, Hyde grabs Jackie's hand," all that i want to do is apologize for being a jerk."

glaring up at Hyde, Jackie turns away from him," well i don't want to hear it."

" well, i got you something anyway." offers Hyde, holding out a box.

" you got me a box?" questions Jackie with furrowed eye brows.

Rolling his eyes, Hyde opens the box," no, just this. The box was a perk."

gasping when Hyde hands her a necklace, Jackie gushes excitedly," Steven, i love it!"

" so we're ok again?" ponders Hyde hopefully.

" no! Did you really think that it would be that easy?"

sighing to himself, Hyde groans in defeat,"...dammit, what else do you want from me? That was my whole paycheck."

grabbing himself a beer, Eric heads upstairs," I'm going to bed."

" wait, i thought that you were sleeping downstairs?" inquires Jackie, stepping in front of Eric

" i was, but you have Hyde here now." reminds Eric, side stepping Jackie

Tugging at Eric's sleeve, Jackie looks at him tiredly," yeah, but he's not staying."

frowning at this, Hyde raises an eye brow," I'm not?"

" your not, we'll talk in the morning." confirms Jackie in a stern tone.

" what? Wait, but Jackie i..." starts Hyde, stops by Jackie hand over his mouth.

Interrupting Hyde with another hand on his chest, Jackie pecks his cheek," that means tomorrow Steven So, good night." ...

" so, what? Your just going to take him back?" asks Eric, trying to sound casual.

" well, yeah." admits Jackie, playing with the necklace Hyde gave her.

Laying on his side, Eric stares over at Jackie," why?"

with a shrug of her shoulders, Jackie lets out a sleepy yawn," i don't know, i like him."

" what if someone liked you?" questions Eric, glancing over at Jackie

" like who?" inquires Jackie, now curious.

Grumbling in response, Eric shift in his spot," i don't know, just someone."

nudging her face into Eric's chest, Jackie closes her eyes," no one does though."

" how do you know that?" counters Eric, mentally kicking himself.

" Eric, does someone like me?" asks Jackie, now staring at him.

Tensing as Jackie looks at him, Eric avoids her gaze," i don't know." ... 'yes, i like you dammit! No, more like you love her you moron!' yells the voices in Eric's head.

Looking up at Eric confused, Jackie shakes her head," ok, not crazy Eric"

" your the reason that I'm crazy." jokes Eric with a smile. ...' in more ways then one.' adds one of the voices in his head.

" i take pride in knowing that." teases Jackie, frogging Eric playfully.

Hugging Jackie lightly, Eric kisses her cheek," go to sleep already Burkhart."

curling up with Eric, Jackie closes her eyes once more," night Foreplay."

" its Foreman!" complains Eric in a gruff voice. ... --