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 #7

(diary entry)

1/23/1976

dear diary, you know how i said that living with steven was going to be an interesting and awkward experience? well, i think its safe to say that it just became VERY awkward! i found out the reason Jake took the wrap for me, its because he likes me! He basically just told me, i can believe it! this is not happening, i've go to be dreaming. its just not possible, Jake can't really like me. not that i'm not flattered, but still. this is not going to go over well if steven finds out, not one bit. its not that i like Jake back or anything...well maybe back when i was confused, i thought that i might. but i just liked how he made me feel, and that he said exactly what i needed to hear. i'm not sure, but this is definitely not good. its only a matter of time before things go kablooy. ...(end entry)...

(hyde's room; J/H)

" when are you ever going to let me read that?" ponders Hyde plopping down beside Jackie

" i'm not." confides Jackie with a chuckle.

shifting in his seat, Hyde faces Jackie now," why is that?"

leaning back against Hyde, Jackie closes her eyes," because its just a bunch of girly mush crap, from when i dated Eric. and when i met you, and this guy Charlie...and Jake."

" you've wrote mushy love talk about Jake?" questions hyde trying his best to remain zen and not seem jealous.

" what? no, i just mostly write about how he aggrevates me." admits Jackie with a sleepy yawn.

with a small nod of his head, Hyde places an arm loosely around Jackie," what do you write when you talk about me?"

patting Hyde's chest lightly, Jackie smirks up at him," i'm not going to tell you."

" fine, i don't care. ...so, who is Charlie?" asks Hyde after a minute or two of pretending to be offended.

" just this guy i went out on a date with a couple of times." acknowledges Jackie playing with her shirt sleeve.

sitting up at this, Hyde glances down at Jackie," are you seeing this guy Charlie now?"

giving a quick shake of her head, Jackie hugs Hyde's arm," no, i didn't feel anything with him."

" what do you mean?" questions Hyde, his attention fully on Jackie.

" exactly that, there were no sparks Steven." dead pans Jackie, stretching out against Hyde.

arching an eye brow at this, after a minute of silence Hyde inquires," what do you mean that there were no sparks?"

looking up at Hyde, Jackie lays her head back onto his shoulder," i just didn't feel anything, there was no connection. i couldn't picture a future with him."

" who do you see a future with then?" asks Hyde, holding his breath with anticipation.

" well, it use to be with Eric, until we broke up. now its no one." adds Jackie with a sad look on her face.

resting his chin a top Jackie's head, Hyde pulls her onto his lap,"did you, umm...want to do something Jacks?"

nudging her face into the crook of Hyde's neck, Jackie gives a small shrug," that all depends on what?

" well, i was thinking that maybe we could go for a drive?" ponders Hyde in a gruff tone.

" just us?" mumble Jackie with a smile.

grinning at the thought, Hyde gives a simple nod," yeah, just us Jacks."

lacing her fingers with Hyde's, Jackie tugs on his arm," sounds like a date, lets go."

" a date? why do we have to put a label on it? why can't it just be a guy taking a girl out?" rambles Hyde nerviously.

" it is Steven, which is basically a date." corrects Jackie with an amused laugh.

allowing Jackie to pull him from his seat, Hyde shakes his head in defeat," if you want to label it as that, fine."

rolling her eyes at Hyde's sudden squirming around, Jackie pecks his cheek sweetly," how about we just call it an outing then?"

" i can live with that...but its not a date Jackie." reminds Hyde, following Jackie out of the apartment.

" right, no. its just an outing, not a date." confirms Jackie, covering her mouth to hide a laugh.

"...thats cool." reasons Hyde with a slight smirk. ...

(diary entry)

1/24/1976

dear diary, Steven and i went on a date! ...well, an outing. Steven didn't want to label it as a date, but thats pretty much what it was. we only went for a drive, but it was still fun. by the end of the night we wound up parked on the hill, we didn't do anything though. Steven doesn't strike me as that type of guy, which is definitely a good thing. we wound up just laying out on the hood of his car, it was nice. and we didn't talk much either, just hung out like usually. it was great...until i fell asleep in Steven's arms, he had to carry me into the apartment. i'm not sure, but i think when he placed me in bed that Steven gave me a kiss! ...(end entry)...

(living room; J/Jk)

" so you and Hyde finally went out on a date?" interrupts Jake coming up behind Jackie.

" Jake! quit doing that already." snaps Jackie as she jumps from her seat.

picking up a magazine, Jake flips through it," so, how was your date?"

taking a sip from her soda, Jackie sets it down beside her," it wasn't a date, it was an outing."

" is that what Hyde termed it as?" jokes Jake in an amused tone.

" why do you even care?" counters Jackie with a look of agitation.

propping an arm behind his head, Jake attempts to appear disinterested," i don't, i'm just trying to make friendly conversation."

with a roll of her eyes, Jackie heads toward Hyde's room," don't you have some place to be?"

" nope, not really. no classes, off from work...no girlfriend to spend any time with." adds Jake, hoping perhaps Jackie might finally catch a hint.

" ooh, how tragic for you." teases Jackie in a sarcastic tone.

frowning to himself, Jake follows Jackie around Hyde's room," why are you so snippy towards me lately?"

digging through Hyde's draws, Jackie pulls out a t-shirt of his and some boxers," because you annoy me, and just because i live here now doesn't mean i have to be nice to you."

" you want to know what i think? i think, that your attracted to me." guesses Jake with a knowing smile.

" in your wildest dreams maybe." mutters Jackie, heading back toward the livingroom.

side stepping infront of Jackie, Jake leans against the inside of the door frame," i don't know, that would explain your attitude toward me now a days."

stomping on Jake's foot when he doesn't move, Jackie walks back into the livingroom," i wouldn't have an attitude if you left me alone."

" owww! what did you go and do that for?" grumbles Jake with a frown.

" your a jerk and were in my way." points out Jackie in a non chalant voice.

" so you stomp on my foot!" yells Jake now becoming annoyed with Jackie's attitude.

" it got you out of my way didn't it?" reasons Jackie with a chuckle.

"...you are, just admit it Jackie." accuses Jake, studying her for a reaction.

walking in to the livingroom, Hyde over hears Jake," admit what? ...Jackie?"

jumping at the sound of Hyde's voice, Jackie sighs before pecking his cheek," nothing...i'm going to take a shower, ok steven?" ... --