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 #7

smiling at the thought, Jackie grabs Eric's hand," you know what? Yeah, I'd like that Eric It'll be just like old times.

" come on, i know a nice quiet place that we could go." suggests Eric with a wides spread smile.

" why a quiet place?" asks Jackie, slightly hesitant by this.

Wrapping an arm around Jackie's waist, Eric leads her toward his car," its more romantic that way."

smirking up at Eric with a chuckle, Jackie lays her head on his shoulder," are you trying to wine and dine me?"

" well, that all depends. Would it work if i were?" ponders Eric, glancing down at Jackie

" i don't know, but its worth a try." teases Jackie, climbing into the vista cruiser. ...

" so? How about it? Could i take you out again?" baits Eric, looking at Jackie with a silent plea.

" mmm, I'll think about it." levels Jackie, not wanting to give a straight answer.

Snaking his arms around Jackie, Eric leans down for a kiss," you'll think about it?"

chuckling between lip locks, Jackie stares up at Eric," well...yeah."

" what is there to think about? I want to be with you, don't you want to e with me?" inquires Eric, more the a little broken up by Jackie's response.

" I'm just not ready to jump back into things with you...or anyone really. When you broke up with me two months ago...it broke my heart, and I'm still not over that. I thought i was for a while but, I'm just not. So, i don't think it would be smart if we just up and got back together Eric" confides Jackie, her eyes downcast toward her feet the entire time.

Looking away with hurt evident in his eyes, Eric lets go of Jackie," oh, i see..."

giving Eric one last kiss, Jackie smiles up at him sadly," I'm sorry, ok?" ...

(back in the apartment; J/H)

" your home late." observes Hyde when Jackie walks into the apartment around eleven.

" what, are you keeping tabs on me now?" mutters Jackie kicking out of her socks and shoes.

Watching Jackie take off her jacket, Hyde flicks off the television," no. ...why were you out with Eric?"

shrugging out of her jacket, Jackie tosses it aside," he kept me company."

" why would you want him to keep you company?" questions Hyde, trying to remain Zen

" well, i tried to call Charlie But he wasn't home, and Eric was at the movie theaters." enlightens Jackie in a sarcastic tone.

Tensing at the mention of Eric's name, Hyde frowns to himself," so, you just decide to hangout with Eric until all hours of the night?"

fetching herself a beer, Jackie takes a swig or two," so you are keeping track, well fortunately for you thats none of your business. Now is it?"

" Jackie, he broke up with you!" snaps Hyde, no longer able to control his cool.

" yeah, i know." reminds Jackie with a mere shrug.

Standing from his seat, Hyde paces the apartment," so why would you hangout with him?" ... --