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

" oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know that you spoke for me." says Jackie, anger evident in her voice.

" i don't but...well, you don't see me hanging out with my ex girlfriend." mutters Charlie, his arms folded across his chest.

Raising a curious eye brow, after a minute Jackie points out," i thought that was because you had none?"

kicking at the ground sheepishly, Charlie opens his mouth to protest but shuts it just as quickly,"...well, if i did i wouldn't go paling around with her thats for sure."

" its not like we're best friends, Steven already stole that spot a long time ago." argues Jackie matter-of-factly.

" yes, and now i have to live with you sadly." jokes Hyde with a grin.

Frowning at this, Jackie reaches over and frogs Hyde on the shoulder," shut up Steven!"

rubbing at his arm with a yelp, Hyde sits up in his spot," damn! Ever heard of a little thing called sarcasm Jacks?"

" whatever, I'm taking a shower and going to bed." informs Jackie in a dismissive tone.

" Jackie, we're not done." inquires Charlie, stepping in front of her path.

Kicking out of her shoes, Jackie heads toward the bathroom," yes, we are. If you can't accept that i still speak to my ex sometimes, then we shouldn't be together because you don't trust me."

staring at the now closed bathroom door, Charlie grabs his coat," whatever." ...

(half hour later)

" hey...where is Charlie?" questions Jackie, towel drying her hair.

" he left, and did not look happy." confides Hyde, grabbing himself a beer.

Combing out her hair, Jackie gives a mere shrug," whatever."

walking up behind Jackie, Hyde stares at her in the mirror," are you two done with now?"

" i don't know or care Steven, all i need is you. If worse comes to worse, I'll marry you and have your kids." teases Jackie with a chuckle.

" so, I'm only a fall back option?" asks Hyde, hurt by this but hiding it.

Giving a small shake of her head, Jackie smiles at Hyde," nope, you would be my first option if we weren't such good friends."

turning away from Jackie, Hyde walks toward his room," in other words we'll never happen."

" whoa, Steven Where are you going?" asks Jackie in a confused voice.

" to sleep, leave me alone." growls Hyde in a slightly harsh way.

Following Hyde to his room, Jackie gives him a sad look," are you mad at me?"

sighing when Jackie walks into his arms, Hyde holds her as she cries," come on Jacks. Don't start with the crying."

" you hate me Steven!" sobs Jackie, trying not to hiccup.

" i do not Jackie Thats just ridiculous!" protests Hyde, rubbing her back softly.

Burying her face into Hyde's chest, Jackie cries into his shirt," then whats wrong?"

lifting Jackie's chin, Hyde looks her in the eye," nothing is wrong, I'm just tired Jacks."

" your lying Steven Hyde, i can tell." inquires Jackie with a frown.

" Jackie, I'm not lying!" assures Hyde with a heavy sigh.

Turning to walk off, Jackie gasps when Hyde whirls her around and pulls her close," Steven.."

hesitating only slightly, Hyde leans down to kiss Jackie," Jackie, i...i like you...a lot."

" yeah, but Steven-i..." starts Jackie interrupted by Hyde's hand.

" i don't care. Look, Jacks...i want to be with you." levels Hyde, getting straight to the point.

Touching Hyde's face softly, Jackie nips at his bottom lip," well, yeah but Steven I'm already with char..."

interrupting Jackie with a kiss, Hyde grabs her waist lightly," no buts, look just think about it Jackie." ...

(Charlie walks in just then)

" you really get around don't you." mutters Charlie, jealous when he walks in on Jackie and Hyde kissing.

" Charlie!" yells Jackie in shock, jumping away from Hyde

Frowning at the sight of him, Charlie hauls back and punches Hyde with all his might," thats for making a move on my girlfriend!"

gasping at this, Jackie looks at Hyde before taking off after Charlie," wait, Charlie You can at least let me explain."

" save it Jackie, i don't care!" snaps Charlie before storming off. ...

( an hour later)

" come on Jacks, let me in. I've been standing outside your bedroom door for fifty minutes. ...Its not wrong!" pleads Hyde, banging on the door lightly.

" yes it is Steven, i have a boyfriend! ...Or at least i had one." argues Jackie through the locked door.

Banging on Jackie's bedroom door once more, Hyde slumps against it," come on, open up Jackie..please."

changing into her pajamas, Jackie crawls into bed," i think its best if you just left me alone. You already caused me enough trouble."

" i want to be with you Jacks." confides Hyde in a sad tone.

" no you don't! ... I'm not the one you want, I'll only let you down Steven" says Jackie, pulling the covers over her snuggly.

Wriggling the door handle, Hyde sighs on the other side," thats not possible and you know it Jackie"

turning off her bedroom light, Jackie closes her eyes," just leave me alone so i can go to sleep." ...

(early the next morning)

" hey." greets Hyde quietly when Jackie stirs.

" Steven? I locked my door, why are you in my room?" asks Jackie in a groggy voice.

Laying on his side, Hyde stares at Jackie," i took off your door handle."

turning her back to Hyde, Jackie pulls the covers completely over her head," just go away."

" no, why can i be with you?" questions Hyde, yanking the covers off Jackie

" because you can't ok!" snaps Jackie, angry with this conversation.

Sighing to himself, Hyde touches Jackie's shoulder," why not?"

shaking Hyde's hand off, Jackie yells at him," because if we broke up we couldn't be friends!"

" is that what you think Jacks?" ponders Hyde in surprise.

" its what i know Steven, you can't just go back to friends. It doesn't happen, thats not how it works." points out Jackie with a tired look.

Letting out a long huff, Hyde sits up beside Jackie," I'm not being a great friend, am i Jacks?"

with a simple shake of her head, Jackie glances up at Hyde," not really Steven"

"...I'm sorry Jackie." mutters Hyde after a minutes thought.

"...apology accepted." informs Jackie with a sleepy smile.

Wrapping his arms around Jackie, Hyde tickles her," I'll give you apology accepted."

rolling around with Hyde, Jackie stares down at him," so...your not mad?"

" about what?" asks Hyde, pausing in mid-tickle.

" about...us only being friends?" questions Jackie, with a hesitant look on her face.

Saddened by the thought, Hyde pulls Jackie against him," I'll get over it."

cuddling into Hyde, Jackie nudge her face into Hyde's bare chest," its not because i don't want to."

" yeah...i know Jacks." admits Hyde gruffly.

" and your ok with knowing that?" ponders Jackie now curious.

Looking down at Jackie, Hyde simply pecks her forehead," no, but i will be eventually."

smiling up at Hyde, Jackie hugs his arm," your amazing, you know that Steven Hyde?"

" no, but I'm sure you'll remind me." teases Hyde with a playful grin.

" you know me so well." jokes back Jackie, kissing Hyde on his cheek before nuzzling back into his arms. ...--