Chapter 8: Going to California

A/N: I don't own any of these characters. I wish I did because if I did then things would be different. I promise… next chapter there will be a lemon. Italics are their thoughts.

Jackie pulled away from Stephen. She couldn't handle this, not yet at least. Stephen just looked at her confused. He didn't understand why Jackie pulled away from him. Did she not want him? Was she having second thoughts? He didn't understand that just because they had kissed it didn't mean that everything didn't happen between Jackie and Michael. Jackie was raped and he didn't understand that she couldn't just turn away from that. Jackie then started crying.

Stephen: Jackie? What's wrong?

Jackie: Are you seriously asking me this question?

Stephen: Well one minute we're kissing and the next you just start crying. Sorry if I don't understand.

Jackie: (Yelling) I WAS JUST R…. whisper raped Stephen.

Stephen: I know. But I'm here now. There's no need to worry.

Jackie: I'm not worrying. I know you'll protect me. It's just I don't know….

Stephen: What? You can tell me.

Jackie: I feel dirty.

Stephen: Then take a shower.

Jackie: Hah not like that. Like I will never be clean again. Stephen I said NO. How do I know you won't do the same thing to me?

Stephen: I would never hurt you!

Jackie: Yeah, that's what Michael said too.

Stephen: But I really won't! There's a difference between Kelso and I, I am smart and know the truth about things and Kelso is just a dumbass.

Jackie: Oh, Stephen. I'm sorry….

Stephen: Don't be there's no reason too.

Jackie: I want to be with you. But I hope that you know I may not be ready for sex or anything intense for a while. Kissing is the only thing I can offer right now. So if you want to be with me you have to promise that you aren't going to push me to do anything I don't want.

Stephen: Of course. Jackie I respect you and everything you stand for and believe in. I want to be with you and I will do whatever it takes. I lov…

Donna: Come on you guys Eric just came with the Vista Cruiser. He went to your house Jackie and brought you some PJ's. I hope you don't mind that he was in your room.

Jackie: Actually I was going to ask if we could stop by my house so I can get into some clothes and out of Stephen's jacket. No offense, hun.

Stephen: Don't worry about it Jacks.

Donna: Eric also brought fluffycakes.

Jackie: Oh go give your boyfriend a kiss for me. We will be out in five seconds.

(Donna left and Jackie looked at Hyde.)

Jackie: What were you saying?

Stephen: Nothing important. I just really want to be with you. And I promise you I won't do anything to make you uncomfortable.

Jackie: Ok then. Are we good?

Stephen: Yeah, we're cool. Yes! Finally she is mine and not Kelso's. I can treat her right. Let's go to the car.

Jackie: Ok Stephen.

Stephen: Jacks?

Jackie: Yeah?

Stephen: You're beautiful. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Jackie: Thank you Stephen.

Stephen: Anytime doll.

Stephen put his arm around Jackie and they walked out of the mall and went into Eric's car. While they were driving Jackie changed in the backseat, she told everyone not to look but of coarse Hyde and Forman did. Not to be perverted or anything but to see what kind of damage Kelso had done exactly. And they were horrified by how many scars and bruised Jackie had on her body. They didn't even know that someone could have that many bruises. When Jackie was done she grabbed her stuffed unicorn and cuddled up with Stephen. He put his arm around her and gave her a big kiss on the top of her head. This was heaven; he finally got the girl he wanted. It didn't even matter that they weren't having sex. He didn't care just as long as he could hold her in his arms, he was content. When they got to Eric's house Jackie was hesitant to go into the basement, but when she saw Eric, Donna, and Stephen's face's reassuring her that she'd be safe she got out of the car and headed into the basement with Stephen by her side. She knew she was safe. When she opened the door and saw Michael watching TV with Fez she couldn't believe it. Michael turned and ran to her giving her a big hug. Jackie just stood there.

Jackie: Get off of me!

Michael: Jackie?

Hyde: She said get off.

Kelso: Stay out of this Hyde. This is none of your business.

Hyde: Like hell it isn't! Look, like it or not this is all of our business. By raping Jacks you put all of us into this situation. So buddy you better not touch my girlfriend.

Kelso/Fez: What the hell?

Hyde: You heard me Kelso. Now get the hell out or I will have Red come down here and kid your ass so hard your tiny dick will fall out!

Kelso: I'm leaving! And I don't have a tiny dick! It's beautiful!

Jackie: Oh shut up Michael! You and I both know that it is freakishly small.

Michael: Take that back Bitch!

Jackie: STOP CALLING ME THAT!

Jackie jumped on Michael and started smacking, hitting, slapping, and punching him as hard as she could. Pure hatred covered her face and all she wanted to do was give him the same treatment that he gave her. Unfortunately she wasn't as strong as she thought she was and he picked her up and threw her across the room. He ran over to her and gave her a fast hard kick before Hyde came over and punched him in the eye.

Michael: Owe! My eye!

Stephen: Your lucky that's all I touched. Now GET THE HELL OUT!

Michael: Fine I'm leaving. Come on Fez

Fez: No. I don't want to be your friend. I didn't believe it before but I have witnessed you kicking Jackie with my own to eyes. Now good day!

Michael: But Fez…

Fez: I said good day!

Michael left. Eric and Donna went over to Jackie and Hyde. He was bent over her petting her face lightly. She was knocked out pretty bad. Donna and Eric watched as he picked her up and brought her into his room and shut the door. They didn't know what to do; they knew that he wouldn't try anything. They just hated the feeling of not being able to do anything.

Stephen laid Jackie gently on his cot and wiped the blood of her face with a wet towel. He was going to stay with her until she woke up. He wasn't going to lose her to Kelso, and if he tried anything Hyde would kill him. Thank god Kelso was going to California for summer break and wouldn't be back for a month. That should give time for everyone to cool off. He kissed Jackie lightly on the forehead, turned some Led Zeppelin on (ironically the song was Going to California), and then sat next to her. Never wanting to leave her side, she looked so peaceful sitting there. He knew she was peaceful because she understood that she was safe with him. He was going to treasure her like a gem and never let her go…again.

A/N: I decided to take a different turn. Lemon will come soon. Jackie just needs to get herself ready first. When Stephen tells Jackie he loves her I will put a lemon in. It will also be when her marks go away on her body. Is Michael going to come back? Also check out my other story The Minute I Met You. Chapter 2 will be up shortly. Please Review. Thanks.