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 #5

" so? How did things go for you last night Eric?" questions Donna, staring at him expectantly.

" how did what go?" asks Eric, not really wanting to talk about Jackie

Rolling her eyes at Eric, Donna frowns to herself," with telling Jackie how you feel once and for all?"

letting out a long sigh, Eric flips on the television," i never got a chance to."

" what are you talking about? You were alone with her all night for god sake!" exclaims Donna, losing her patience.

" yeah, until Hyde had to go and come over." mutters Eric, sickened at the thought.

Sitting up in her seat, Donna raises an eye brow," Hyde came over? For what?"

taking a long swig of beer, Eric glances over at Donna," what do you think? To see Jackie and apologize for being a jerk."

" did she take him back?" asks Donna, on the edge of her seat.

" i don't know, she's out talking with him now." reports Eric, sinking in his spot on the couch.

Sighing to herself. Donna merely shakes her head," you are an idiot Eric"

ducking as Donna hurls a pillow at him, Eric grumbles in response," why am i an idiot? It was your idea!"

" and you had all day to tell her you dumb ass !" yells Donna, whacking him with a pillow.

" oh yeah, and what exactly was i supposed to do? Just say, oh hey Jackie in case you didn't know i love you? That would have gone just super!" snaps Eric in an aggravated tone.

Opening the basement door, Jackie freezes in mid step beside Hyde," you what!"

smirking at Jackie's side, Hyde rests an arm around Jackie," see? I told you Eric had a thing for you."

" see? Now she knows Eric" informs Donna with a triumphant smile.

" yeah, and she's not supposed to." grumbles Eric, standing for his seat.

Folding her arms across her chest, Jackie stares at Eric," since when?"

jumping as Jackie takes a menacing step forward, Eric gulps to himself," since...always?"

" then why the hell have you never mentioned it!" demands Jackie, fuming as can be now.

" i never had the chance to." explains Eric, fearing for his life.

Frowning at this, Jackie places a hand on her hip," you never had the chance? Eric, we hangout everyday! I live in your damn basement!"

walking downstairs with a basket of laundry, kitty opens the washer," uh-oh sounds like she knows Red."

" yeah, well its about time Eric told her." mutters Red, grabbing himself a beer.

" even your parents knew! Eric, what the hell?" inquires Jackie, a frown on her face.

Turning on the washer, kitty tosses in her load of clothes," oh, sweety everyone knew except you. Your...your just dense."

laughing at this, Hyde grins to himself," Mrs Foreman, i just told her the same thing a couple days ago.

Gasping in response, Jackie stumps a foot in protest," i am not dense! And you! You shut your pie hole Steven Hyde!"

" well, then you are definitely blind." teases Hyde, rubbing his chest when Jackie slaps him.

" shut it dumb ass!" says Jackie with a scowl.

" thats my girl Jackie" boasts Red proudly.

Rubbing his arm when Jackie frogs him, Hyde lets out a yelp," damn, lighten up Jacks."

looking over at Hyde in anger, Jackie frowns at him," do not test me Steven"

" come on Jackie, its not a big deal." points out Eric trying to calm her down.

" not a big deal? You lied to me!" accuses Jackie in a hurt tone.

Shifting in his seat, Eric stares at the ground," i didn't lie, i just never told you that i like you...a lot-a lot. Its not like i would make a move on my best friend."

pacing the basement, Jackie whirls on Eric," thats not the point!"

" whats the point then?" inquires Eric with a heavy sigh.

" the point is you kept a secret from me! And friends don't keep secrets." reminds Jackie, storming out of the basement. ...

" wow, she did not take that well at all." observes Donna, cringing as the door slams shut.

" oh, don't worry honey. Things will blow over, i just know it. Come on, dinner is upstairs waiting."

picking at his dinner plate, Eric shakes his head," no it won't. Jackie hates me."

rolling her eyes at Eric, Donna finishes her dinner," Jackie does not hate you Eric Your her best friend."

" she's not even talking to me now." points out Eric, sulking in his chair.

" she's just upset and confuse, she come around." assures kitty with a smile.

Pushing his plate away, Eric stands up," I'll be in the basement."

watching as Eric heads to the basement, Donna sighs in concern," I'm worried Mrs Foreman."

" don't be, he'll snap out of it." comforts kitty, clearing the table.

" well, what about Jackie?" asks Donna, helping with the dishes.

Finishing the dishes, kitty puts away the leftovers," she's staying at that Steven kids place for a couple of days. She just needs to clear her head. Everything will be fine, don't you worry." ...

" i just need to get some clothes." explains Jackie, pecking Hyde's lips.

" well, i could help Jacks." offers Hyde, grabbing Jackie by her waist.

Patting Hyde's chest light, Jackie kisses his cheek," I'll be fine."

brushing his lips with Jackie's, Hyde smiles down at her," don't take too long."

" two minutes, i promise." assures Jackie with a chuckle.

" i hope so, I'm cold." grumbles Hyde, sitting in his el Camino. ...

tip toeing into the basement, Jackie makes her way to her room. Rummaging through her closet, she finds a duffel bag," bingo! ...owe! Dammit!"

jumping up from Jackie's bed, Eric flips on the lights," who's there? ...Jackie?"

" Eric! Jesus, i almost just wet my pants! What are you doing in my room!" yells Jackie, picking up her bag.

" i was waiting for you." informs Eric, rubbing sleep from his eyes.

Packing her bag, Jackie turns her back to Eric," whatever."

sighing to himself, Eric walks up behind Jackie," come on, I'm sorry ok."

" sorry doesn't cut it this time." says Jackie in a Zen like tone.

" look, i already know that I'm a jerk." offers Eric, looking for any kind of reaction.

Zipping her bag closed, Jackie picks it up," great, that makes two of us then."

following Jackie out of her room, Eric pleads with her," come on Jacksie."

" using the cute little nickname that you gave me when we were three because you couldn't say Jackie is Not going to work Eric" confides Jackie, heading for the door.

" well then what will? Dammit Jackie, i am really trying here. and your not making it easy on me!" snaps Eric, stepping in front of Jackie

" trying to do what? If its annoy me you have succeeded!" snaps back Jackie with a glare.

" god you are so difficult sometimes! You know that?" laughs Eric, amused at the fact. ... --