Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, try to sue you won't get anything though. I have nothing.
Author's note: this is my own original story of how Jackie and Hyde got together; there are two characters I created. The rest are solely from the show. As always please r&r my story if you like it.
Chapter #5
(Early next morning)
"You awake Jacks?" questions Hyde as he feels her stir against him.
"I don't want to be…but I am." Acknowledges Jackie with a tired sigh.
Brushing a piece of hair from Jackie's face, Hyde winces as a tear hits his chest," are you crying?"
Burying her face into Hyde's side, Jackie simply shakes her head," no."
"You're a horrible liar Jackie." Points out Hyde as he carefully gathers her in his arms.
"Look, I'm fine. Ok Steven?" insists Jackie as she looks up at him through tired eyes.
Placing a protective arm around Jackie, Hyde whispers into her ear," did you want to talk about it?"
Turning her back on Hyde, Jackie laughs bitterly to herself," about how I'm a slut? No thanks Hyde."
"No, Eric's sister is a slut. You slept with one guy Jackie. You were just…misguided." Offers Hyde in an attempt of comfort.
"All I want is one decent guy, that's it. Just one, nothing else." Complains Jackie with a heavy sigh as she remembers what she did last night with Andrew.
Resting his chin atop Jackie's shoulder, Hyde closes his eyes in contentment," what would you consider a decent guy?"
Tracing lines on Hyde's chest with her finger, Jackie stretches in her spot," I don't know, someone who actually takes the time to listen, doesn't cheat, and who really cares about me…you know someone I could do to with problems."
"Like you have with me whenever kelso's screwed up?" ponders Hyde as he tries to hint that he could be all that Jackie wants.
"Well, yeah I guess." Confides Jackie with a small nod of her head.
Shifting around beside Jackie, Hyde lifts her chin so that she'll look at him," why couldn't I be that guy?"
Shaking her head in confusion, Jackie gives Hyde a dumbfounded look," what do you mean?"
"I mean, why can't I be your guy?" asks Hyde in a sincere manner as he waits quietly for a response.
"I didn't think that you would ever want to be." Admits Jackie with a heavy sigh.
Lifting Jackie's chin gently, Hyde presses his lips against hers," that was when you were with kelso, your not with him now Jacks."
Staring up at Hyde with shock, Jackie gasps in surprise," Steven…I have to go."
"What? Why?" question Hyde in a panic as Jackie grabs her things.
"I just have to ok." Replies Jackie hurriedly as she pulls on her shoes and rushes out of the basement leaving Hyde confused and hurt. …
(Donna's)
"And that's what I took off." Finishes Jackie and her recalls what just happened with Hyde in his room.
"Jackie, what the hell? I thought that this is what you wanted?" asks Donna after having listened to her friend's story.
Playing with her pajama shirt, Jackie looks down at her feet," it is Donna."
Sitting down beside Jackie, Donna raises an encouraging eye brow," so, then what's the problem?"
"What if he cheats on me or leaves?" inquires Jackie in a small voice.
"Jackie, trust me when I tell you that Hyde's better then that. He would never cheat; it's just not in him." Assures Donna with a smile.
After a moment of thought, Jackie just nods her agreement," yeah, I guess your right."
With a roll of her eyes, Donna gives Jackie a light nudge," go talk to him."
"What about kelso?" asks Jackie with a more then hesitant look on her face about it all?
"Jackie, you guys broke up. Kelso is not your keeper. Go talk to Hyde." Encourages Donna with a light shove.
Biting at her bottom lip, Jackie shakes her head nervously," I don't know if I should Donna, what if he doesn't want to see me?"
Pulling on her shoes, Donna stands form her seat," whatever, are you coming or not?"
"Where are you going?" replies Jackie as she watches her friend walk toward the bedroom door.
"To the basement." Informs Donna with a roll of her eyes as if it wasn't obvious.
Shifting with discomfort in her seat, Jackie changes into cloths," why don't we go to the Hub? I'm hungry."
Smiling at her friend, Donna tries her best not to laugh," Oh my god, your afraid to go see Hyde!"
"I am NOT!" yells Jackie as her cheek quickly flush a bright color of red.
"Yes you are! You're blushing!" says Donna in an amused tone as she chuckles at the thought.
Glaring her best friends back, Jackie follows Donna up the Forman's driveway," I am not afraid to go and see…Hyde!"
Catching Jackie as she knocks into him, Hyde grabs her hips to steady her," Jackie, be careful will you?"
"…sorry." Mutters Jackie whose face is now redder then before.
"Jackie was just telling me that she would love to go for a ride with you Hyde, you know…alone." Offers Donna with a sweet and innocent smile that her earns deathly glare from Jackie.
Glancing down at the petite girl in his arms, Hyde gruffly asks," you want to go for a ride Jacks?"
Giving Donna a look that could easily kill, Jackie turns her attention back to Hyde," only if you want to Steven."
"That's cool. Come on Jackie." Grumbles Hyde as he takes Jackie's hand and leads her to the Camino. …
"Why did we park way up here?" questions Jackie when they arrive at the top of a small secluded hill side.
"You said that you wanted to be alone, now we are." Offers Hyde as he parks the car.
Sinking in her seat, Jackie takes a look around," I guess we are."
Staring over at Jackie, Hyde runs a hand through his curls," I'm sorry."
"For what?" inquires Jackie as she looks over at him?
"Kissing you the way that I did." Confides Hyde as he lowers his head in shame.
With a quiet sigh, Jackie scoots a bit toward Hyde," don't be. Look, I was just scared. That's all."
Sitting up in his seat, Hyde shifts to face Jackie completely now," of what though Jacks?"
"I don't know." Confesses Jackie with a frustrated huff.
"Come on Jackie, I know when your not telling me the truth." Points out Hyde as he takes her hand into his.
Avoiding Hyde's gaze as he lifts her chin, Jackie gives a small shrug," I know you can."
Pulling Jackie closer to him, Hyde whispers softly into her ear," so then why won't you just tell me what's wrong?"
"I just don't want to talk right now." Confides Jackie as she settles into hides arms.
"So, what do you want to do then?" questions Hyde as he hugs her lightly.
"Just stay here in your arms." Mutters Jackie as she closer her eyes.
"I could live with that for now." Says Hyde as he watches Jackie slowly fall asleep in his arms. …
(That same evening)
"We should probably head back to the basement, its getting late." Suggests Hyde as he nudges Jackie softly to wake her.
"Do we have to Steven?" says Jackie as she lets out a sleepy yawn.
With a shake of his head, Hyde buries his face in Jackie's neck," what would you suggest?"
Wriggling her hand under Hyde's shirt, Jackie touches his chest," we could go to my house."
"That's cool, lets go to the Hub first. You hungry?" offers Hyde as Jackie sits up beside him.
"I'm starving…hey, Steven?" says Jackie in a soft voice to catch his attention.
Starting up the Camino, Hyde wraps an arm around Jackie," yeah?"
Kissing Hyde's cheek sweetly, Jackie quietly murmurs," I love you."
"…ok." Gulps Hyde caught off guard completely by Jackie's sudden admission.
"You don't have to say I back." Assures Jackie with a light chuckle at the look on Hyde's face.
Glancing over at Jackie, Hyde mentally kicks himself," Jackie, I like you…a lot."
Smiling at this, Jackie cuddles into Hyde's side," that's a start Steven."
"Come on Jacks, we're here." Informs Hyde as he helps Jackie out of the car.
"Ok, we should get something to go. We could take it back to my house." Offers Jackie as she follows Hyde into the Hub.
Kissing Jackie on her forehead, Hyde wraps a protective arm around her waist," we could do that."
Looking up at Hyde happily, Jackie tilts her head up so that their lips will meet once more," great, so we'll order to go then Steven. We could make a date out it, won't that be romantic?" …--
