Song belongs to the one and only Prince

Chapter 8

Baby, baby, when I look at you
I get a warm feeling inside
There's something about the things you do
That keeps me satisfied
I wouldn't lie to you, baby
It's mainly a physical thing
This feeling that I got for you, baby
It makes me wanna sing
I feel for you - I think I love you
I feel for you - I think I love you

The party turned out just as many others before to be a huge turnout but then again other than the football game, what else were the kids of Point Place gonna do on a Saturday night.

Hyde drove himself, Fez and Kelso while Donna rode with Eric alone. They made their casual entrance into the crowd of people that had invaded the area overlooking the lake.

The lake was the most popular spot of the high school kids to have parties. They didn't always get away with it but once in awhile they were successful. It appeared that this was going to be a successful night.

Rumor had it that a few guys in school made some arrangements with a few local cops who would be patrolling the area to look the other way as far as the party was concerned. It had worked a couple of time before and from the looks of it would work again tonight.

"Oh my God tell me that I'm not imagining those beautiful goddesses skinny dipping" Fez gasped asking Kelso for confirmation.

"No my friend, I too see them and I think it's time for a dip" Kelso and fez headed toward the lake together leaving Hyde, Eric, and Donna.

"I'm gonna get me a beer" Hyde announced his departure from the couple.

Usually, at least recently, Kelso and Fez would harass the slutty females, Eric and Donna would continue to be inseparable and Jackie and Hyde would just hang out. Hyde was playing the part well, but he was a little lost without her at his side.

A little annoyed with himself and his completely uncharacteristic thoughts, Hyde was now determined to get completely wasted and focus on what he knew best, partying.

"Hyde" A loud voice called out to him as he neared the keg.

"What's up man? I was wondering when you were gonna show your ugly face around here"

"What's up Marco" Hyde slapped hands in that familiar way that guys greet each other.

Marco had been put in charge of the kegs for this event but didn't seem bothered by the groans from those in line when he stopped to talk to Hyde after filling his cup.

"So hey where's Jackie, I haven't ever seen you're crew at a party with someone missing."

"She should be coming later I guess. Not sure really" Hyde offered vaguely.

Marco returned to his duties and didn't inquire any further about Jackie. Instead he asked "Well we're about to start up a little session, you in?"

"Always man, always"

The game had been highly uneventful. She never had a more boring time at a football game. Usually her and Donna would make fun of Eric and Kelso who would get worked up over the score. Fez also always provided some entertainment with his strange behavior towards several female classmates. Hyde never went to football games but they always met up afterwards.

Now Jackie couldn't wait to get to the party and hang out with her friends.

"You've been kinda quiet tonight" Mike's voice broke through a daze she hadn't he realized she'd been in.

"Oh well it was kinda loud at the game to talk there. I guess I was still in silent mode" she offered up an explanation for being such a blah date.

"You're right it was pretty loud. Now we're off to a party which won't be much different. Wow what an awful date I arranged"

"No" Jackie laughed softly. "That's not true. Besides it's not over we still have the party to go to"

"Maybe we can do something else instead" he suggested.

Oh shit she thought. Deciding to pretend she didn't pick up on his obvious hint to spend some time alone.

"No don't be silly. The party will be fun and I know you wouldn't want to miss it"

"Yeah, you're right" he agreed covering his disappointment. "Let's go then" he opened her door for her before getting in himself and driving off toward the lake.

Jackie walked with Mike toward the party allowing him to hold her hand. Donna was the first one she saw and she immediately headed in her direction puling Mike with her.

"Jackie!" Donna said spinning around to greet her with a bright smile. "You're finally here. I missed you so much"

Donna was clearly not herself and Jackie couldn't hold back her laughter.

"Are you having fun?" Jackie managed to ask.

"Well, I am" Donna leaned forward to whisper the rest but Eric was still able to hear since she wasn't actually whispering like she thought. "Mr. crabby there thinks I've had too much. Can you believe that? Me?"

"Well, maybe you should take a break and se how you feel"

"I can do that"

"Okay, good" Jackie smiled at Eric hopefully as she walked off with Mike.

Mike led her now to a group of his friends and they started talking baseball, at least the little she bothered to pay attention to was baseball. Scanning the crowd she finally found him.

He was in a circle with some acquaintances she'd met earlier that summer. She couldn't help but smile at how cool he always managed to appear no matter where he was.

"I'll be right back okay. I'm gonna grab a beer" she informed Mike quickly leaving not waiting for a response.

He wasn't really paying attention to his surroundings at that moment and was already on his third rotation in the circle, so when he heard her voice he thought he was dreaming.

Quickly he remembered he hadn't been sleeping and turned to his left and was face to face with her and her princess like grin.

Baby, baby, when I lay wit' you
There's no place I'd rather be
I can't believe, can't believe it's true
The things that you do to me
I wouldn't lie to you, baby
I'm physically attracted to you
This feeling that I got for you, baby (Ooh baby)
There's nothing that I wouldn't do (for you girl)

"Hey boys, I thought I'd come to let you know I've finally arrived. I know how much you must have been missing me"

"Oh Jackie, baby doll. We were just asking Hyde if you were gonna make an appearance you know a party isn't complete without you" Marco always told Jackie exactly what she wanted to hear. They had hit it off right away when they met in the summer.

"So hey how about you fill me up since I'm here and all" she smiled sweetly.

"How did I know you'd try to charm your way to the front of the line?" Hyde asked pretending to be annoyed by her.

"Well you know I stick with what works" she answered.

"She's got a point Hyde, it does work" Marco handed her a full cup.

Taking a few steps to the side Jackie and Hyde engaged in their own private conversation.

"So how was the game?"

"Eh" was all she said. "Did I miss anything here?"

"Someone stole Kelso and Fez's clothes when they went skinny dipping" Hyde happily shared.

"I should probably be more surprised to hear that than I am"

"Where's your date?"

"He ran into some friends"

"Comparing stats?" Hyde teased.

"They do talk about other things" Jackie lied.

"Well don't get too wild and crazy with that bunch of rebels now"

"Shut up Steven, besides I don't have to run back over there. I've spent the last 2 hours with him"

"Already sick of him? So much for Mr. Wonderful"

"No he's cool. I guess I'm just not used to being away from you idiots for that long"

"If you're wanting me to say I missed you you're crazy" he laughed at her to make her mad.

"Please Steven. I would not think that I know better" she replied with attitude.

"You sure" he let it slip but quickly covered it with his signature cocky smirk.

She looked hopeful for a second before rolling her eyes at his comment. "Besides I'm sure Donna missed me"

Not saying anything he just scanned the crowd appearing uninterested.

"Whatever I'll see you later" Jackie walked off feeling stupid and a little sad. She wished he didn't have this affect on her, that she didn't analyze anything and everything he did.

Walking back over to Mike who was smiling at her so sincerely she started o feel guilty. Was she using him? She didn't mean to but she needed to get over Steven. Needed to stop thinking of him. Who knows she might even begin to really like Mike, eventually.

I feel for you--I think I love you