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 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. Oh by the way I added my own character, his name is Jake. He's not romantically inclined with Jackie from what I've wrote so far but that could have a tendency to change. I don't know, haven't wrote that far ahead yet. But he is my own original created character as well as Hyde's roomy and doesn't show up until the 4th chapter, just thought I'd let you all know.

Chapter #3

" are you writing in that thing again?" asks Hyde as he sneaks up behind Jackie, making her jump.

" yeah, its becoming a daily habit." confides Jackie, placing her diary under her pillow.

Sitting down near Jackie, Hyde hands her a plate," breakfast?"

crawling into Hyde's arms, Jackie digs into her breakfast," you cook too? Oh, we're going to get along great. This is my favorite too, you know if it weren't for school and going to my friends house. I would probably starve."

" why is that?" questions Hyde, sitting up with interest.

" its no secret that my mom is never around, the only time i hear from her is when she leaves a note to tell me there's food in the fridge." acknowledges Jackie, scarfing down her beacon.

Picking at Jackie's plate with her, Hyde sighs at the thought," you could always stay with me."

looking up at Hyde, Jackie raises an eye brow," you mean like move in with you?"

" in a manner of speaking, you could stay with me. Or i could stay with you sometimes." suggests Hyde, taking a swig of his orange juice.

" you would just take me in?" inquires Jackie, not fully buying into it.

Placing a protective arm around Jackie, Hyde gives a simple nod," yeah, its not much. But you can't just live here by yourself, when your flake of a mom is never home."

chuckling to herself, Jackie smiles up at Hyde," guess i should pack some things up then."

" you have all to do that." points out Hyde, grabbing a piece of toast.

" yeah, but i should probably go shower at least." admits Jackie, laughing at her appearance.

Grabbing Jackie's wrist, Hyde pulls her against him lightly," i don't know, i think you smell kind of good Jacks."

grinning happily as Hyde kisses her, Jackie leans into him," mmm, beacon."

" talking usually ruins this kind of moment." reminds Hyde, leaning Jackie against the frame of the door.

" good point Steven" mutters Jackie, quickly shut up by Hyde's lips. ...

(half hour later)

" look, Jackie- i just wanted to apologize for last night. I stepped out of bound and I'm..what the hell is going on here!" yells Eric when he spots the two locking lips.

" Eric? ...Eric!" shrieks Jackie in a horrified manner.

Pulling Hyde away Jackie, Eric bawls up a fist and wails him in the face," stay away from Jackie you dirt bag!"

gasping in shock, Jackie stares over at Eric with an angry scowl," Eric, what the hell is your problem!"

" ahh, dammit!" growls Hyde, touching his jaw.

" Jackie, what are you hitting me for? I did you a favor, this guy is a jerk! He's only going to wind up hurting you." defends Eric, guarding himself from her hits.

Swiping some blood off his lip, Hyde goes to lunge at Eric," I'm going to hurt you in one second, you son of a bitch!"

placing a firm hand on Hyde's chest, Jackie gives him a stern look," Steven"

" Jackie, this jerk just punched me for no reason! And he called me a dirt bag!" complains Hyde in a gruff tone.

" Steven, if you hit him; i will never talk to you again." warns Jackie, an icy stare in her eyes.

Groaning in defeat, Hyde glares over at Eric," your lucky."

turning to face Eric, Jackie folds her arms promptly across her chest," i think maybe you should go Eric"

"but Jackie, i...I'm sorry." tries Eric with a long huff.

" she said leave." growls Hyde, taking a step forward.

" whatever." mutters Eric before stalking off. ...

(diary entry)

1/20/1976

dear diary, this started out so perfect. everything was going fine, but then it all shot down to hell. Eric came over, i guess to apologize for the other day. But then he saw me and Steven kissing! Which was amazing by the way...but we'll get into that later. So, Eric saw the two of us kiss. And thats when he just hauled back and punched Steven, out of nowhere! For no good reason at all! Steven was about to pound Eric's face in, but i stopped him luckily. If Steven were to hit Eric, he would have hurt him. And i mean really bad, i just know it. And even though Eric is a jerk, and would deserve it. I couldn't let him do that, Eric is still my friend. Even if right now, i really do want to wring his neck. ... (end entry)

(later that day)

" hey, how goes icing your face Steven?" asks Jackie, sitting down beside him.

" it hurts like hell." grumbles Hyde, wincing as the ice touches his cheek.

Glancing over at Hyde sadly, Jackie hugs his chest lightly," I'm sorry."

holding the ice pack up to his face, Hyde wraps an arm around Jackie," you knew that he was wrong, so why didn't you let me take one swing Jacks?"

" Steven, one swing and we both know you would have sent Eric to the hospital." dead pans Jackie, laying her head on his chest.

" yeah, i guess thats true. But i would have taken that risk." jokes Hyde with a playful nudge.

Smiling to herself, Jackie can't help but chuckle,"...I'm sorry Steven"

resting his chin a top Jackie's head, Hyde closes his eyes," you already said that."

" yeah, i know." confides Jackie with a long sigh.

" hey...hey, whats wrong Jackie?" questions Hyde with a concerned look.

Burying her face into Hyde's chest, Jackie shakes with silent sobs," this is all my fault."

rubbing Jackie's back gently, Hyde pecks her forehead," no its not, your friend is just a jerk. Thats all."

" yeah, but look at your face." complains Jackie, nudging her face into Hyde's neck.

" I'm fine Jacks, don't worry about me." assure Hyde, squeezing her hand lightly.

Touching Hyde's face gently, Jackie kisses his bruised cheek," is that better Steven?"

smirking down at Jackie, Hyde brushes a strand of hair from Jackie's face," i feel better already, see?" ...

(an hour passes)

" Jackie?" calls Eric, slowly walking into her house.

" what do you want?" mutters Jackie with a frown at the site of Eric

Ignoring Jackie's question, and Hyde glare, Eric lets out a long huff," can we talk?"

holding onto Hyde's arm, Jackie shakes her head," no."

" come on Jackie, let me explain." pleads Eric, taking a small step forward.

" theres nothing to explain, get out!" snaps Jackie, her eyes full of anger.

Backing away as Hyde takes a menacing step toward him, Eric looks over at Jackie," i only want to apologize."

folding her arms across her chest, Jackie gives a mere shrug," well, maybe i don't want to hear it."

" you know what, fine." grumbles Eric, turning to leave once more.

..." you ok Jacks?" questions Hyde after a long period of silence.

" no, but i will be eventually." confides Jackie, laying down in Hyde's arms.

Staring down at Jackie, Hyde wraps her in his arms," is that the friend you had an argument with?"

rubbing at her tired eyes, after a minute Jackie quietly answers," no, thats the ex i had an argument with. The friend part is debatable right now." ... --