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 #4

(diary entry)

1/20/1976

dear diary, out of all the days that i could erase and restart; this one would definitely be the one. Eric punched Steven! Can you believe that? I wish today would have never happened...well minus the kiss i shared with Steven, i liked that part. Other then that, today was horrible! Eric punched Steven! I know that i already mentioned that, but still. He had no right to, its not like I'm his girlfriend anymore. Maybe i still would be, if he didn't French that red haired whore. I'm not his property, he doesn't own me. I want to know where he gets off, and who the hell he thinks he is. ... whatever, i don't even want to think about Eric right now. ... (end entry) ...

(that afternoon)

" hey, so did you think about what i asked earlier?" questions Hyde, handing Jackie a sandwich

" about staying with you?" ponders Jackie, taking a small bite.

With a slight nod, Hyde sits down beside Jackie," that would be it."

biting at her bottom lip, Jackie wrinkles her nose in thought," you have an extra room?"

" yeah...sort of." adds Hyde and an after thought.

" sort of?" asks Jackie, not liking the sounds of that.

Shifting in his seat, Hyde faces Jackie completely," i do, but my roommate Jsake occupies it. And he helps me pay rent.

Glancing down at the floor, after an awkward silence Jackie asks," so...I'd have to sleep with you?"

" well, yeah. But i have an extra cot, I'll take that and you could have my bed." suggests Hyde with a smile.

" no, Steven I'll take the cot, ok?" offers Jackie, grateful for a place to stay.

Grabbing a nap sack, Hyde tosses some clothes inside," Jackie, don't argue with me. You'll sleep in my bed and like it. And that is that."

smirking to herself, Jackie can't help but chuckle," ok, fine...thanks Steven Your really great, you know?"

" come on, we'll get your stuff another day." says Hyde with a laugh. ...

(diary entry)

1/21/1976

dear diary, ok so maybe yesterday wasn't so bad. Steven asked me to stay with him. And to tell you the truth, I'm secretly glad that he did. I'm so tired of living alone, its scary and dark at night. Did i mention that i was ALWAYS by myself? Now i have Steven to keep me safe, and i really like the thought of that a lot. Its comforting, you know? ... (end entry) ...

(that same morning)

" do you write your life story in there?" questions Hyde, sneaking up behind Jackie

" no, just my thoughts. Its where i vent...i never really had anyone that i could talk to." admits Jackie with a blush.

Placing a protective arm around Jackie, Hyde pulls her onto his lap," if you ever need to talk...I'll listen Jacks, you know that."

snuggling up in Hyde's arms, Jackie buries her face in his chest," yeah, i know. And thanks for that Steven" ...

(that afternoon)

" hey Hyde, i brought home some Chinese food...who's the fox?" comments Jake, stunned by the sight of Jackie

" this is Jackie, she's going to stay with us." informs Hyde in a gruff manner.

Grabbing himself an egg roll, Jake takes a bite from it," a girl roomie, sounds fun."

latching onto Hyde's side, Jackie lays her head on his shoulder," this is your roommate?"

" you can just ignore him." comforts Hyde with a chuckle.

" I'm going to go take a shower." mutters Jackie before standing up.

Placing a hand on Jackie's arm, Hyde tugs her sleeve lightly," you don't want to eat first?"

with a small shake of her head, Jackie looks up at Hyde," save me something." ...

" so, who's the girl? And why is she staying with us? Not that i mind." pries Jake as soon as Jackie's out of ear shot.

" Jackie's a...friend, and her mom pretty much took off on her. So i said she could stay with me." confides Hyde in a hush voice.

Giving a simple nod, Jake swigs down a beer," thats rough...is she single?"

tensing in his spot immediately, Hyde's fist clenches at his side," don't even think about it."

" what? I'm just curious...what happened to your eye anyway? Get in a fight?" inquires Jake, spotting the welt on Hyde's cheek.

" don't ask." grumbles Hyde with a growl.

Taking a step back, Jake throws his hands in front of him," whoa, take it easy. Its not everyday you come home roughed up, is all." ...

(an hour later)

poking her head out of the bathroom, Jackie makes sure the coast is clear before walking out to Hyde's room," now i just have to find my night clothes, i hope Steven packed my zeppelin shi...holy hell!"

jumping at Jackie's voice, Hyde nearly trips over his pants before kicking them off," Jackie! ...this is kind of awkward."

" you think?" asks Jackie, covering her eyes.

" well, on the up side I'm in my boxers at least." teases Hyde trying to ease the tension.

Chuckling at this, Jackie looks at the ground as her cheeks turn red," yeah, about that. Mind putting pants on? I don't want to see your afternoon wood."

grabbing a pair of sweats, Hyde pulls them on," better?

" much...mind if i put some clothes on now?" ponders Jackie with raised eye brows.

" yeah, go ahead Jacks." mumbles Hyde collapsing onto his bed in a heap.

Arching up an eye brow at Hyde, Jackie points toward the door," out Steven"

grumbling in response, Hyde heads toward the door," she doesn't even live here a day and I'm getting kicked out of my room by the girl. The irony is not lost on me." ...

(diary entry)

1/21/1976

dear diary, I'm starting to think that living with Steven is going to be an interesting and awkward experience. I went to his room after taking a shower, and saw him in his boxers! Oh my god, was that a sight. I'd never tell him this, but Steven is so fine. And built too! I've never seen such a well defined chest, it kind of made my knees go weak. I just hope he didn't notice me checking him out, that would have been embarrassing. ... (end entry) ...

(shortly after that entry)

" does 'Steven' know that you think he's fine?" jokes Jake, looking over Jackie's shoulder.

" Jake! Do you mind?" snaps Jackie, quickly shutting her diary.

Sitting down beside Jackie, Jake smirks over at her," you like Hyde?"

frowning to herself, Jackie glares at Jake angrily," no!"

" then why are you blushing?" teases Jake, giving her a playful nudge.

" I'm not." lies Jackie horribly.

With a simple shake of his head, Jake tries not to laugh," its ok, i won't tell if you do Jackie."

walking out of his room, Hyde pulls a shirt over his head," won't tell if you do what?"

" nothing." answers Jackie quickly before Jake can.

"...ok." comments Hyde in a curious manner.

" I'm going to head to bed, I'm tired. Night Steven..Jake." mutters Jackie while giving Jake a deadly stare the entire time. ... --