I am getting so lazy about updating and I'm so sorry! (But to be fair, it's not my fault fanfiction wouldn't let me upload this document. I finished this chapter days ago and I would have posted then if the website weren't so stupid.) If anyone is still reading this, which I doubt, I will try really hard to write faster. Please review, even if it's just to complain that I never post anything!

I didn't plan it, but this chapter ends a bit dirtily. So let's give this one an 'M' rating, just to be safe )

Disclaimer: Silly me, I forgot to mention that I don't own any of the characters in this story, I am simply using them in an attempt to save That 70s Show for those of us who were completely disgusted by the eighth season. The writers of that season should be ashamed of themselves for massacring something so wonderful.

Chapter 9

Previously… She dropped the clothes into her suitcase and leaned over her desk, circling an apartment listing from the newspaper. Donna reached for her phone and dialed the number. She was finally free.

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The next morning…

"So, you're finally leaving this hellhole?"

"Yeah. I'm taking a couple of creative writing classes this semester, and a leadership class that sounded really interesting. It's taught by this woman that-"

"Uh-huh, that sounds fascinating, really. Are you seriously packing all of those shirts? Donna, flannel was hardly acceptable for high school. And this is college. You really need a new wardrobe to mark this new phase of your life." Donna glared at her friend.

"Thanks a lot, Jackie. Why don't you just do something that will actually help me get out of here by tonight? There's so much I still haven't done and I don't think I have enough time," Donna said, pacing from one side of her room to the other. Jackie got up from the bed and went to Donna's closet.

"Okay, well, what do you need? Besides a hairstylist, because clearly we do not have enough time for that. What?" Jackie said when Donna threw her hands into the air with a groan. She walked over to the smaller girl and placed her hands on her shoulders.

"Jackie, please focus. And not on the flatness of my hair, or the masculinity of my clothes, or my unnatural height. Focus on the fact that I just broke up with Eric and the only thing keeping me from having a total breakdown is getting out of this town within the next six hours," Donna said in a low voice, staring into Jackie's mismatched eyes. Jackie dropped the blouse she had been scrutinizing and stared back at Donna, finally aware of how exasperated she was.

"Okay. Okay, I'm sorry. What do we need to do first?" She rolled her eyes at Donna's doubtful expression. "I'm serious. No more talk about your appearance, just your bright future." Jackie clapped her hands once and watched her friend expectantly. Donna finally decided Jackie was being sincere and glanced at her list.

"Alright, I think I have enough clothes packed for now, I just need to run to the store to get some notebooks and pencils and stuff. I already called about an apartment in Madison. It sounds pretty nice, has a washer and dryer. But the rent's a little high, I'm gonna have to find a good job on campus to pay for it, one that wont cut into class time. Let's see…maybe next semester there'll be a dorm available, I'll have to talk to someone about that. Okay we just need to head down to the store and then I think I'm good." Donna looked up from the list. "Jackie! Stop filing your nails, we have to go!" Jackie rolled her eyes and followed the redhead out the door, placing the nail file back into her purse.

"Fine, but I think I deserve something pretty for doing this with you!"

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Jackie stared out the window at the passing scenery. The town she grew up in had never looked so inviting. It was so hard to think of leaving it again, particularly because this time, she would be leaving someone behind. She exhaled, watching her breath spread across the glass in a pale fog. She raised her finger and traced a heart on the window. Sighing, Jackie leaned her head back and closed her eyes. Steven's face immediately appeared in her mind, making her smile. But her happiness faded when she remembered that she was leaving the next morning.

"Jackie? Jackie, are you even listening to me?" Donna said in her 'annoyed' voice. Jackie reluctantly turned to look at her. She was gripping the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles white.

"What, Donna?" Jackie said tiredly.

"I was just saying that I really think I did the right thing sending him that letter, you know? I mean, I wasn't wrong was I? I have to do this on my own, I can't be dependant on him anymore. This is my life and he's the one who left it. He made his choice and I've made mine. It's a good thing I ended it with him. Right?" Donna glanced over at Jackie again, waiting for her to confirm that she was right, absolutely, breaking up with that scrawny loser was the best idea you ever had. But the listless body in the passenger seat stared back at Donna blankly for several seconds before finally responding.

"Who are we talking about?"

"Eric! God, Jackie. What is your problem? I am trying to convince myself that I had to break up with him to go to college and you're supposed to be agreeing with me! Then we can complain about what a jackass he is for ditching me like he did." Donna turned back to the road and waited for Jackie to reply.

"Uh-huh."

Donna sighed loudly. She had been like this ever since the left the house. Jackie was never like this, especially when shopping. She always had an endless supply of energy and enough peppiness to drive Donna up a wall. But she was different now, probably because she was leaving as well.

"Jackie. I'm sure you and Hyde will be fine now. I mean, he's not a total moron anymore. He knows you love him. You guys can make it work," Donna said, trying to be comforting.

"I know, but it wont be the same. I want to be able to see him every day, to kiss him whenever I want to. We just got past all of the problems that held us back before and I don't want to come back in a couple of weeks and have him acting the way he was when we broke up." Jackie ran her fingers through her hair and slumped further into her seat. 'I just don't know what to do."

"Well, I do. You should go to college, graduate, and become amazingly successful. We can do it together. Oh! And then we can write a book and have it published and it'll help millions of young women all over the world leave their stupid, clingy, needy boyfriends to pursue a happy and meaningful life. What do you think?" Donna listened for Jackie's response excitedly. They were going to be a team of wall-breaking, earth-shattering feminists! "Jackie? Say something, this is a brilliant idea!" Donna pulled the car into her driveway and took the keys out of the ignition. Jackie jumped out of the car the instant it stopped, leaving Donna waiting for a response. But she knew she wouldn't get one when she saw the petite brunette make a beeline to the Forman basement. She shook her head. "Hyde had better not ruin our plans," Donna muttered to herself as she took the shopping bags into her house.

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Jackie ran down the basement steps as fast as her high heel boots would let her. Before she even got to the bottom of the flight, she could hear the sound of Zeppelin pulsing from inside. She burst through the door and walked to Hyde, throwing herself onto his lap. He instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist, resting one hand on her upper thigh.

"Baby, what's wrong?" he murmured as she buried her face in his neck.

"Nothing, nothing." Jackie sat up and stared at the TV screen. Hyde counted down in his head. '5,4,3,2,1' and off she went.

"It's just that Donna dumped Eric and she kept talking about how we were gonna leave our boyfriends to go to college and become destructive feminists and write a freaking book and it just became too much and I couldn't take it. Everyone is leaving, Steven, everyone. The only ones left in this town are you and Fez and it's like it's not even home anymore, you know? And Donna and Eric were supposed to be forever. They're the ideal couple, even though she's like ten times bigger than he is, everyone knows they'll get married and grow old together, they already had their big breakup, they're supposed to be done with that and if they break up again, then everyone will break up and I love you, I don't want to leave you just to join a bunch of hairy, angry, psycho women with Donna! That's her thing, not mine! I like shaving, and wearing pretty clothes and being beautiful but she's gonna drag me into her little 'women's rights' world and I can't deal with that right now. I already have to leave you in less than 24 hours, aren't I going through enough torture, damnit!?" Jackie breathed deeply, trying to calm herself down. She glanced down at Hyde, who was watching her with a raised eyebrow, extremely amused. "What are you smirking about?" Jackie asked, suddenly annoyed.

Hyde shook his head. "Nothing, I'm just trying to process everything you just- wait, did you say Donna dumped Forman?"

"Yes! Keep up, Steven, my whole world is falling apart here!" Jackie sighed heavily, leaning into Hyde's warm chest. He tightened his grip on her waist and rested his forehead on her shoulder. She closed her eyes in response to the intimate contact and instantly relaxed.

"It's okay, Jacks. They'll be fine once he comes back from- wait, what do you mean it's just me and Fez, where the hell is Donna going?"

"She got an apartment in Madison so she could go to college!" Jackie wailed. "I hate it when things change that I want to stay the same," she huffed and crossed her arms angrily. She glared at Hyde when she heard him chuckle. "And what is so funny?" Jackie demanded.

Hyde continued laughing. "Nothing, babe, you just look so cute when you're mad," he said, kissing her on the cheek. Jackie softened at once and pressed her hand to her chest.

"You think I'm cute?" she said with a small, triumphant smile. Hyde scowled.

"Yes, but don't you dare tell anyone. It'll ruin my rep," he said coolly. Jackie only grinned.

"Oh, honey, your reputation is already ruined. Everyone in the world knows how much you love me."

"Really? How's that?"

"I spray painted it on the wall of the gym when me and Donna got back from visiting Marquette," she said, flipping her hair.

"That was you?" Hyde asked incredulously. Jackie nodded. Hyde stared at her in disbelief. "That is so badass," he said lustfully before pulling her head down to meet his in a passionate kiss.

Hear my baby comin' down the track
Betcha my baby's comin' back
Someday she'll get back to me
We're gonna raise a family

She shifted her body so she was straddling him and parted her lips, deepening the kiss. Hyde groaned into her open mouth and pushed her further down in his lap so she could feel how hard he was. Jackie grabbed a fistful of his curls in each of her hands and pressed herself against him, bringing their bodies as close together as possible. Abruptly, Hyde stood up, securing Jackie's legs around his waist. Without breaking contact, he carried her to his room. Somewhere along the way, Jackie's blouse came off, along with Hyde's boots and belt.

We're gonna groove,

Yeah groove Yeah we're gonna groove

We're gonna love... until the break of day

He turned around to close the door, at the same time pushing Jackie against it. She made love to his mouth with her tongue, savoring every sound of arousal he made. Jackie pulled her head away from him and bucked her hips into his growing erection. Hyde closed his eyes and leaned in for another kiss, but Jackie teasingly pulled away from him. She smiled when he whimpered desperately, digging his fingers into her slim waist. Slowly, Jackie lowered her head and brushed her lips across his ear.

Sweet as sweet as sweet can be

You don't know whatcha do to me

Let me say you're my one desire

You just set my soul on fire

Hyde's breathing sped up and Jackie smiled before taking his earlobe into her mouth, dragging her teeth across it. Hyde growled, and stalked to the cot, laying her down on top of it. She couldn't help but giggle at his expression, the one he always wore when she teased him like that. "C'mere, Puddin' Pop," she whispered, lifting an arm to wave him over. Hyde cracked a smile and pulled his shirt over his head before settling himself between her thighs. His skin was hot against hers and she shuddered at the close contact. "Hurry," she whimpered and reached down to unbutton his pants. Hyde obeyed and managed to get out of the rest of his clothes. Jackie yanked off her skirt and panties, and lost herself in her Steven's feather-light touch.

Oh we're gonna groove yeah groove

Yeah we're gonna groove

We're gonna love... until the break of day

He slowly unclasped her bra and tossed it aside. Hyde kissed her entire body until she was on the brink of an orgasm before stopping to look at her face. Her eyes were closed and a soft smile lit up her features. Hyde reached up and brushed her cheek, flushed with desire. Jackie's eyelids fluttered open and she watched him watch her, looking so serious. She brought his head down and kissed him deeply, slowly, exploring his mouth as though it were the first time. He entered her, filled her completely and she broke away from him with a gasp. He leaned his head down and kissed her shoulder.

Sweet as sweet as sweet can be

Lemme tell ya you don't know whatcha do to me

You just set my soul on fire

Woman you know you're my one desire...

"I love you Jackie," he whispered, dragging his fingers along her abdomen. "So much." She pushed him deeper inside of her and he began to thrust, slowly at first, until they found a rhythm. She closed her eyes and he sent her over the edge, breathing his name. Hyde followed and collapsed on top of her. They lay still for a while, catching their breath. Jackie gently pushed him until he rolled over, clutching her hips so that she wound up on top of him. She chuckled softly.

"What?" Hyde asked. She shook her head.

"Nothing, I was just thinking I should vandalize more often if that's my reward." Hyde smiled at her.

"Anything for you, doll. Especially that."

We gonna groove...

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Hope you liked it! I am actually quite proud of this one, so pretty please review and let me know if I have a reason to be!!

And the song is "We're Gonna Groove" by Led Zeppelin, the greatest band in the freakin' universe.