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

(Hub; J/C)

" well, well. Where is Hyde?" ponders Charlie when he spots Jackie sitting alone.

" not here." mutters Jackie, not even bothering to look up.

Laughing to himself, Charlie sits down beside Jackie," so, where is prince charming then?"

picking at her plate, Jackie gives a mere shrug," how should i know?"

" he's your boyfriend." scoffs Charlie, jealousy written all over his face.

" ummm, no he's not." corrects Jackie with a simple roll of her eyes.

Glancing over at Jackie, Charlie raises an eye brow," who are you dating then?"

tossing her plate out, Jackie heads toward the door," this might be hard to believe, but no one."

" at all?" asks Charlie, following Jackie out of the Hub.

" why do you even care Charlie? You dumped me, remember?" points out Jackie in an irritated manner.

Walking down the street behind Jackie, Charlie catches up with her," yeah, i know."

whirling around on Charlie, Jackie glares up at him," then what is it that you want, other then to bother me?"

"...to catch a movie?" offers Charlie after a long moments thought.

" whatever." dismisses Jackie with a defeated sigh. ...

(that evening; outside Jackie's apartment)

" see? Wasn't that fun?" inquires Charlie, a soft smile on his face.

" yeah. Well...bye." says Jackie in a quiet tone, turning toward her apartment door.

Grabbing Jackie's wrist, Charlie pulls her near with a kiss," wait."

shaking her head from the brief daze, Jackie shoves Charlie away slightly," I'm not taking you back."

" fair enough." reasons Charlie with a saddened look on his face.

" ...I'll see you Charlie" mutters Jackie, after giving him one last hug. ...

(inside the apartment; J/H)

" Steven? Are you home?" calls out Jackie to a seemingly empty apartment.

" I'm in the bedroom." hollers Hyde in response.

Walking into Hyde's room, Jackie freezes in mid step," sorry, i didn't know that you were naked."

staring over at Jackie, Hyde just grins," relax, I'm in a towel Jacks."

" i know." confides Jackie, taking a small step back.

" so whats wrong then?" questions Hyde with a now furrowed eye brow.

Blushing at this, Jackie looks away," nothing is wrong."

taking a small step forward, Hyde watches as Jackie backs away," i don't bite you know."

" i know you don't." chuckles Jackie with a nervous smile.

" then why do you keep backing up?" counters Hyde, taking another step forward.

Stumbling backwards, Jackie nearly trips over a shoe," well, could you maybe put some clothes on?"

smirking to himself, Hyde backs Jackie up against the wall," your really beautiful when your blushing and nervous like this Jackie."

" Steven.." starts Jackie before looking at the ground.

" I'm sorry Jacks." mumbles Hyde, pulling on a t-shirt.

Looking down at the ground, Jackie quietly whispers," i saw Charlie today."

tensing at the mere mention of his name, Hyde stares down at Jackie," are you back with him?"

"...no." confides Jackie after an agonizing pause.

" i see." says Hyde in a gruff voice.

Walking into Hyde's arms, Jackie lays her head on his chest," Steven? You think that we could do that thing that we sometimes do?"

smiling down at Jackie, Hyde touches her face," you want to do that thing?"

" yeah, could we?" asks Jackie, burying her face in the crook of Hyde's neck.

" I'm ok with that Jacks." laughs Hyde before pecking her forehead sweetly.

Climbing into Hyde's arms, Jackie cuddles closer against him," i like this."

resting his head on Jackie's shoulder, Hyde whispers in her ear," whats that?"

" just coming home and having someone to hold me...granted we aren't dating or anything." confesses Jackie, suppressing back a yawn.

" you fit right against me too, you know?" points out Hyde, hoping she catches the hint.

Turning to face Hyde, Jackie chuckles at the thought," yeah, i guess that i do."

laying on his side, Hyde stares down at Jackie," you have something on you."

" where?" questions Jackie, a pure look of panic appearing on her face.

" right...there!" teases Hyde, tickling her all over.

Squirming around as Hyde tickles her, Jackie just laughs," Steven, you know all my weak spots! That is not fair!"

attacking Jackie's sides playfully, Hyde only grins in reply," thats the whole point though.

" your just cruel!" yells Jackie, slapping Hyde's chest lightly with a pout.

" yeah, but i got you to laugh at least." points out Hyde, rubbing chest Jackie hit him.

Wriggling from Hyde's arms, Jackie whacks him with a pillow," you've never had a problem doing that."

nodding his agreement, Hyde wraps an arm around Jackie," i guess i haven't, hu?"

" nope." confirms Jackie, tracing the outlines on Hyde;s chest.

" and when you sleep with me, you know you'll never have to worry about me trying anything either." reminds Hyde, sitting up slightly in his spot.

Rubbing at her eyes, Jackie glances up at Hyde," are you trying to hint at something here?"

with a quick shake of his head, Hyde looks down at Jackie," no, I'm just trying to be the guy you want Jackie"

" Steven..we already talked about this." complains Jackie, rubbing at her eyes sleepily.

" well, damn Jackie! I want to be with you! What is so wrong about that?" snaps Hyde with a raised voice.

Turning her back to Hyde, Jackie moves to the far end of the bed," i am not having this argument with you."

staring at Jackie's back, Hyde rolls out of bed," whatever."

" where are you going?" inquires Jackie, jumping out of bed.

" out." growls Hyde as he quickly dresses.

" its almost eleven though." points out Jackie, following Hyde to the living room.

"...whatever." mumbles Hyde, grabbing his car keys and jacket. ...

(the following morning)

" Steven? ...Steven, we're out of milk...and eggs...and beacon. There is nothing to eat for breakfast." complains Jackie, stumbling out of her room in a robe.

wrapping an arm around the girl he met last night, Hyde leans down to kiss her," last nigh was...fun."

running her hands up Hyde's chest, she nips at his bottom lip," it was. Maybe next time we could explore a little bit further though."

" thats cool." nods Hyde in a Zen like manner, glancing in Jackie's direction for a reaction.

" I'll see you around Hyde" smirks the girl, pulling him down for a lingering kiss goodbye.

" whatever." dismisses Hyde, watching her leave.

" who was that?" questions Jackie with a curious look on her face.

" why do you care?" grumbles Hyde, not looking Jackie in the eye.

Watching Hyde walk into the bathroom, Jackie frowns to herself," i don't."

starting up the shower, Hyde peels off his clothes," then why even bother asking Burkhart?" ...--