Look at me updating! It didn't even take two weeks like it usually does! Haha thanks for the feedback guys, keep it coming!
Disclaimer: still don't own this amazing show. Sorry.
P.S: if you buy any song, album or video by Adam Lambert I will write you a J/H oneshot of your choosing. Haha I'm nuts, I know. I just love that little mofo. My recommendation? His whole album For Your Entertainment, the song or video of If I Had You or his song Fever.
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Jackie feels Fez's finger playfully ghosting over her arm as they sit contently in the basement. She tries to ignore the longing for those fingers to belong to the man sitting quietly in the chair to her left.
"And then the dog licked Betsy's face and she laughed," Kelso recalls in amusement, sipping his soda happily, "She is just like her dad." Jackie feels warmth and happiness from the proudness Kelso uses to discuss his daughter. He isn't the boy she dated who cheated on her. He is a man now, who appreciates a good dog.
"I'm proud of you Michael," Jackie says warmly, reaching to put a hand on his thigh, "You really have stepped up with Betsy" Kelso looks at her happily and places his hand over hers.
"Thanks Jackie. And I'm proud of you too. You are finally in a relationship with the right guy," he responds, smiling at Fez, clueless of the truth held by the small brunette and the curly haired boy to her left.
Jackie forces a smile and removes her hand stiffly from Kelso's leg to sit rigidly in her seat. She hears Hyde shuffle in her seat, the rest of the room deaf to the movement.
"Yep. Jackie and I are as happy as an oyster" Fez says happily, wrapping an arm around Jackie's waist, undisturbed by Jackie's stiffening. It does not go unnoticed by Hyde though.
"Don't you mean as happy as a clam?" Donna asks, amused.
"No. Clams aren't happy," Fez responds in confusion, earning a chuckle from Donna.
"So, have you guys done the nasty?" Kelso asks, a grin sneaking onto his face. This time, it's Fez's turn to stiffen.
"Not yet," he says unhappily, shooting a look of want towards Jackie.
"What?" Kelso asks in shock, his jaw hanging ajar, "But it's been like 6 months!"
"I just want to wait until we are fully committed," Jackie covers quickly, stealing a glance at Hyde who stares blankly at the television. Jackie sees his hand clenching unnaturally hard around his beer can though.
"But you did it with Kelso less than a month into your relationship. And you weren't even dating Hyde when you guys did it" Donna presses, shuddering at the memory.
"Exactly!" Jackie exclaims frantically, grasping for an explanation, "and everyone thought I was a whore. So now, I'm going to wait"
"Tough luck, Fez" Kelso says sympathetically, slugging his friend on the shoulder. Fez shrugs and places a quick kiss on Jackie's head.
"Whatever my queen wants," Fez says happily, pulling Jackie tighter against him. Jackie has to repress the urge to shudder.
"You guys make me sick," Hyde mutters and disappears into the back room. Jackie has to force herself not to follow him.
"So Jackie, will you accompany me to my work party tonight," Fez asks cheerfully.
"Um, I'd love to Fez, but I can't. I have a meeting…at television station" Jackie splutters hurriedly, hoping her cover up is believable.
"Hey, Kelso, let's go see that new play set the Henderson's got" Donna mumbles, grabbing Kelso's arm.
"Really? You never want to do that with me!" Kelso exclaims in excitement, attempting to run through the closed door, smacking his head instead.
"Wait…Fez, Jackie are you coming?" Kelso asks in confusion, rubbing his bruised head. Donna smacks him lightly upside the head.
"No, idiot. Let's go" she groans, dragging him through the door.
"What was that all about?" Jackie asks in confusion, disentangling herself from Fez's arms to lift herself off the couch and grab a soda.
"I don't know Jackie," Fez mutters, his voice laced with sarcasm, "maybe the fact that you never spend any time with me anymore!"
"What are you talking about?" Jackie scoffs, opening her soda, "we are together right now!"
"This is the first time in weeks! Jackie, you know I love you enough to put up with a lot of crap but this is just exhausting! I know you are pulling away from me!" Jackie sits blankly on Hyde's chair, staring in shock at Fez. She has never seen him this upset before.
"Fez, I'm sorry but I can't miss this meeting," she says sans emotion, feeling guilt overtake her like a tidal wave.
"Fine, Jackie. Whatever" Fez mutters, stomping out the door. Jackie falls back against the chair, staring at the newly closed door. Without realizing what she is doing, Jackie finds herself moving towards Hyde's bedroom and lightly knocks on the door. It is thrown open with a crash and Hyde grabs Jackie's arms, pulling her into his room and closing the door so he can press her against it. He brushes her hair to one side, giving him ample space to bite longingly on her neck.
"I thought you weren't going to come," Hyde murmurs gruffly, letting his hands snake up her sides and rest on her breasts.
"I didn't want to" Jackie admits quietly, wrapping her arms around his neck, "I just can't stay away." Hyde sees the guilt flashing in her eyes, but the feeling of want and lust is too great to worry about feelings.
"I don't mind if you never do" Hyde whispers in her hair, hoisting her up so her legs wrap around his waist. Jackie lets him set her on the bed, raising her arms over her head so he can whip her shirt over her head. He quickly removes her bra and pants, placing kisses along her abdomen. Surprise overwhelms Jackie. This session don't normally include such sweet gestures. His mouth moves over her panties and he presses a kiss over the flower laced into the white cotton before sliding them down her legs. She should feel vulnerable, lying naked in front of him while he still has his full ensemble on, but she doesn't. She never has with Hyde.
"We shouldn't be doing this," she groans into his ear as he presses a finger to her soaked panties.
"You say that everyday doll. And you come back every time. So clearly, we should be doing this." And he leaves it at that, freeing himself of his own clothes.
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Jackie slides her shirt over her head and grabs her purse off of Hyde's counter as he lies in bed, arms behind his head watching her from under the covers.
"Coming back tomorrow?" he murmurs, moving slightly from his position on the bed. Jackie shrugs.
"I assume so" she says emotionlessly, sliding her earrings back into place.
"I have a date at 8, so around 11?" he says with nonchalance. Jackie attempts to mask the flinch that racks her body when she hears him say the word date.
"Sure," she says quietly, and slips through the door. They have an unspoken policy of her never staying the night. They ravage each other's bodies late into the night and even into the early morning, but she never stays. As soon as they are both over-run by orgasm, she slips out normally without anything more than a promise of another meeting. Jackie hates that rule. One of her favorite things about dating Hyde had been the after-sex cuddling. She was forbidden from telling anyone, it would ruin his reputation, but without fault, he never let her fall asleep without having her wrapped in his arms. And she fit perfectly. It was like Cinderella and the glass slipper. Every curve of her body matched every indent of his. But now, she was only in his arms when her legs were wrapped around his waist. It hurt.
She starts her car as quietly as she can and backs out of the driveway, lost in her thoughts on the drive to her apartment. She had bought her own place when she and Fez started dating. She claimed to feel uncomfortable living with a boyfriend. Donna was staying with her now, during summer break. She knew once Eric got home in a month, Donna would move in with him. She pulls the car into the driveway and got out, quickly climbing the stairs and unlocking her door. The apartment was dark and silent when she entered, so she collapses onto the couch, groaning as her sore muscles pull and tug against her in denial.
"You're home late" an accusing voice calls from the kitchen and Jackie whips around to see a head of blonde hair illuminating from the kitchen. She places a startled hand against her chest.
"Donna! You scared me, you lumberjack!" Jackie shrieks, falling back against the couch.
"Sorry, I was just up to get a drink. I figured you got home and had already went to bed while I was sleeping," Donna presses suspiciously.
"The meeting ran late" Jackie snaps, trying to divert Donna's suspicion.
"Yeah, I'll say. 2 o'clock in the morning is definitely late. Must have been a really important meeting," Donna rolls her eyes and moves to stand in front of Jackie with her arms crossed over her chest.
"Jackie, whoever you are cheating with, you need to either break up with Fez or stop seeing this guy. It isn't fair to Fez." Donna exclaims, anger radiating from her. Jackie stands up sharply, glaring up at Donna.
"I know, okay? And I want to stop, but I can't! He is like a drug! I tell myself I will stop and I won't see him anymore but I got back every time!" tears are cascading down Jackie's cheeks now, "I know it isn't fair to Fez and it will hurt him but I can't help it!" Jackie collapses onto the couch, seething from her outbreak. Donna stands in a stunned silence before sitting down gently next to Jackie.
"Do I know him?" Donna asks quietly. Jackie doesn't respond.
"It's him, isn't it?" Donna says gently. It's not really phrased as a question, more of a statement with a hope of contradiction. Jackie nods so softly Donna almost doesn't believe she saw it. Donna sighs and places and arm over Jackie's shoulder, letting her fall onto her shoulder.
"I could tell something was happening. I just hoped it wasn't serious," Donna murmurs, her voice almost drowned out by Jackie's sobs.
"I don't know what to do! Fez is so nice and perfect, but I can't bring myself to love him!" Jackie cries, letting more tears escape down her cheek.
"So you love Hyde?" Donna asks gently, rubbing soothing circles on the brunette's back.
"I…I think so" Jackie whimpers, "But he has been more than adamant that our…thing…is nothing more than just sex"
"Do you want it to be more than sex?"
"I don't know. Part of me does since I do love Steven. But another part of me remembers the roller coaster and the heartbreak that came with dating him. Do I have to remind you about the stripper?"
Donna chuckles, "No, I remember, trust me. Your bitching is hard to forget."
Jackie nudges Donna playfully, "Hey. You should feel privileged to her about my problems. It helps you hear what it is like to really have a life"
Donna sighs, a smile playing on her lips, "I think you need to talk to Hyde. But please talk to Fez first. He is so horny I caught him in the kitchen the other day. He is so desperate he couldn't even make it to the bathroom"
Jackie wrinkles her nose in disgust but chuckles, "I'll talk to them both tomorrow."
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"Jackie, I don't understand!" Fez pleads, placing a desperate hand over Jackie's. Jackie wipes an errant tear from her cheek but shakes her head.
"Fez, I'm doing this for you. It would be selfish for me to stay with you if I can't give you my whole heart. I'm so sorry," Jackie gushes, disregarding to new set of tears cascading down her cheek.
"There's another guy, isn't there" Fez whimpers, his eyes full of hurt and heartbreak. Jackie can't bring herself to respond, so she simply gives a curt nod.
"Do you love him?" Fez whispers. As before, Jackie nods.
"Do you love me?" Fez asks quietly, refusing to meet Jackie's eyes. Jackie hesitates momentarily before responding.
"Yes, but I'm not in love with you" Fez freezes to send her one last pleading glance. Jackie can't do anything more than send him a look flooded with guilt and apologies.
"Fine," he says curtly, brushing himself off and standing up, "Then I am leaving. Good day"
"But Fez," Jackie plays along desperately. He slams the door to his apartment with no response.
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