Chapter 13: What Do You Want?
Disclaimer: Yes, they're mine! I stole them from the writers as punishment for season eight. So everyone who reviews gets to play with them.
Real disclaimer: Not mine. Shame.
A big thanks to everyone who's kept on reading, I love you guys and I love the people reviewing regularly even more. You keep me writing and it's nice to know that you want more.
I know there have been a few spelling errors but the keys on my laptop are a bit damaged so they sometimes stick. I'm checking through it as I go and I'm sorry for anything I've missed.
This was suppose to be put up much sooner but naughty Jackie and Hyde didn't want to play. Plus my Mother's trying to get me to write a nice happy Glimore fic. We're loving Logan at the minute.
By the way I have Jackie's pyjamas. I got them for Christmas they come from La Senza and are great.
My hair is back to black. It's pretty.
Jackie sat in the passenger seat of Jackson's car, smiling pleasantly and hiding her boredom well. All she'd said was that it looked expensive and she had, rather stupidly, asked how he afforded it. She'd been answered with twenty minutes of petrol headed nonsense. Michael used to do that and it always drove her mad, luckily she'd always been able to shut him up. Jackson hadn't even answered her question, just said the price and started up on it's handling; and didn't stop. She was beginning to wish they'd taken the bus.
The car was a jaguar, Jackie knew that already because Pam had taught her how to look out for husband material. British racing green, the only colour a Jaguar should be, good taste was important. Good taste in cars usually went hand in hand with good taste in jewellery. She should've just been impressed and kept her mouth shut. Now she was stuck trying to concentrate on what he was saying about fuel and air-conditioning and how luxurious the spacious front seat was. She didn't like the way he said that but she laughed politely when he did.
"So where are we going tonight?" She asked when he paused. She tried to sound excited but he still looked slightly annoyed at her interrupting as he answered. She knew that was the way she looked when someone cut her off. It really was unattractive, she hoped it looked better on her own flawless features. Oh God what if his ego was as big as hers? Surely that couldn't work in a relationship.
"Nice little small town place, somewhere we can talk." His eyes ran over her body. "Trust me Kitten, you'll be the fanciest thing in the place." She smiled radiantly at the compliment. The voice inside that sounded like Donna chimed in thing?! "Did I mention the grip in these tires?" She smiled for the rich man, more in the mood to hang out in her sweats than go out.
What was wrong with her tonight? There was only one thing she could think about. Steven Hyde. She was out with a handsome, charming guy, who clearly made a good amount of money and had good taste. She was sat in an expensive jaguar convertible, why did she even care what he was talking about? She couldn't resist briefly touching her lips, they were still tingly and warm. She found herself wondering how she would feel if she was riding in the El Camino with Steven instead.
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Donna was also sat in a passenger seat, but she was buzzing with excitement. The only man on her mind was sat next to her. "So what's this Starry Night's place like?" Donna asked a little awkwardly. She was nervous about tonight but not dreading it deep down like she had been before. Jackie had been some comfort to her earlier and believing the opposite of whatever Laurie said had become a habit over the years. Maybe she should spend more time with the midget, when she wasn't whining she could be really helpful.
"I read a review in the paper, it's just lovely in the summertime." He grinned. "They have heaters out in the winter so it's not too cold. There was a photo of it decorated for Christmas there's lots of ice sculptures and stuff. The flowers are fake but really Pretty." Donna looked out of the window, it looked to be a nice night. There were hardly any clouds and the stars were just starting to shine. It wouldn't be long now until the first snow began to fall "You look amazing." He said, interrupting her thoughts.
She smiled widely. "Thank you Eric. New jacket?" He laughed.
"Oh no it's the same old jacket." She laughed with him. "Turns out Red meant it when he said this had to last through college."
"Never doubted him."
"Yeah, should've known he meant it. At least Kitty took good care of it." It still looked as good as it has on their first date at the vineyard. "Don't need it to get drinks anymore though. Kind of miss breaking the law."
"There's always circle time." She pointed out.
"Yes, circle time."
"Yeah." She laughed again. "I can have as much ice tea as I like."
"And I think you should exercise that right, Donna, I really do." It felt good to be laughing together again after so long apart. Donna relaxed back in her seat enjoying the easy atmosphere.
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"Why are we at the mall?" Jackie asked warily once the car was parked and Jackson had opened her door. She wasn't getting out until he answered. She was picturing a cheap burger in the food court. Was he even trying to impress her?
"Best Chinese food in Wisconsin is served right here." He explained with lopsided grin pulling her out of the car. Oh God he was taking her to the food court!
"Okay Mister, I've eaten at Mr. Yosiotoe's and it is not even the best Chinese food in Point Place." She stated hands on hips and feet firmly planted.
He laughed. "Disagreeable little thing aren't you?" He half-guided, half-pushed her into the building. "I was referring to The Jade Dragon. Mostly Chinese food but raw food too like sushi and salads. The lobster platter's great, sushi feast and good thick noodles."
"Um okay." She answered. Why anyone would want to go out for Chinese food was beyond her. Sushi at fancy parties, maybe, but noodles and fortune cookies were for take-out. Maybe the lobster meal would be nice. She told herself to be quiet for now, it was important that this date wasn't terrible. Especially since she couldn't get Steven out of her head.
The restaurant wasn't too bad. It was decorated nicely, gold and red with tasteful dragon ornaments. The centre pieces were sleeping dragons made from jade rather than flowers. It was different, and rather pretty in a way, despite being kind of dark. The only problem, and for Jackie it was a big one, was that not a single waiter or waitress was American. They were seated quickly by a pretty Asian girl. "Would you like a moment to read the menus?" She asked. Oh no she was wrong, the girl had an American accent. She hoped the food was good.
"No thanks there, Tokyo Rose." Jackson drawled.
"My name is Jenny." She said sweetly, gesturing to her name badge.
"Course it is, Doll. The lobster platter for me and the lady will have the garden salad. Keep our glasses filled with the house white and they'll be a little extra for you, got it?" Even Jackie was surprised by his tone. The girl got everything down quickly enough.
"Will that be all?" She asked, looking towards Jackie.
"That's right. Go." He cut in waving her away rudely. Jackie was quiet for a few minutes, drinking her wine in silence. It was a little too fruity for her taste, she made a note to ask their waitress for water when she came back out. She was beginning to think this date wasn't so good. She was sat in a restaurant she would never have chosen herself and she hadn't even got to pick her food. Who was he to order her a garden salad. She spent enough time in front of the mirror to know she did not look like she should be living on hamster food.
And the way he spoke to the waitress, was bad even to her. He wasn't paying the girl, so technically Jenny wasn't classed as 'help'. There was no reason not to be at least civil to someone who would be handling their food. Her mind drifted back to Steven and she pulled herself back to the present. She was only… unnerved by that kiss. God but it was a great kiss. She was beginning to think he was purposely trying to drive her mad. Not such a crazy suspicion in itself.
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Eric held out the chair for Donna as they were seated at a small table near an outdoor heater. "Thank you Eric." She smiled. The rest of the drive there had been fun and familiar.
The restaurant was gorgeous, a big wide open space. The whole place glittered with ice sculptures. There were fake lilies and white roses, they didn't feel like plastic, something more expensive then that. Soft string music echoed as though it came from no-where.
"Would you like some drinks while you read the menus." Their waiter asked.
"I'll have a beer thanks." Eric answered.
"Ice tea please."
"Of course Miss, Long Island or regular." Donna and Eric shared a smile.
"Regular." She answered. As he left she turned to Eric. "I definitely like this place." She said, they laughed again. "So what do you think you'll be having?" She asked looking through the menu. It didn't look like they did a specific kind of food so there was a lot of choice. Everything looked delicious.
"Might go for the beef steak. Good old fashioned American food." He joked.
"The steak? That's not the cheapest thing on the menu." She said in surprise. "How do you have money?"
"Hyde gave me an advance on my wages, didn't want to ruin tonight by it ending in a dine and dash." He said. Donne rolled her eyes as she remembered that night Kelso took them all out then ran off. "So what about you?"
"The spaghetti sounds good. How long has it been since you had Italian?" She asked.
"Way too long." He laughed. "You know I was thinking about just going to the food court and eating something from every country in the world."
"Sounds fun. Although I don't know how close to actual Mexican food Spicy Joe's really is." He nodded with a grin.
"And I doubt all Chinese food is as greasy as Mr. Yosiotoe's." He replied.
"Maybe we should just order in the Chinese?" She suggested.
"I like that idea. Maybe have a big take-out movie night." He answered as the waiter brought their drinks.
"Are you ready to order sir?" He asked.
"Yes, I will have the Steak, well done please." Eric answered handing back the menu.
"And for the lady?"
"The spaghetti please."
"Are you okay for drinks?" The waiter asked marking down their orders.
"Are you alright Donna?" Eric asked, she nodded. "We're fine." The waiter left. "The decorations are nice."
"Yeah, beautiful trees. I like the ice swans." She agreed.
"So how's work at the radio station?" He asked with interest. Donna grinned and told him about her new prime time position.
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"So do you come here a lot?" Jackie asked leaning forward with her most flirtatious smile.
"Told you it was good food didn't I?" He stated as though she was being dim. She smiled nodding, though it didn't sound like he was joking. He filled up his wine glass after having already emptied it twice. He filled hers to the brim also, even though it was still half-full. "I love Chinese food and I can hardly order take-out on a first date now can I? Well, not unless it goes really swell." He added smirking, raising his eyebrows suggestively. She faked a laugh again crossing her arms in an effort to stop him leering at her breasts.
"Could always let the lady choose." She offered with a challenging smile.
"Cute." He chuckled. She was going to tell him that she wasn't being cute when Jenny returned with their food.
"Can I bring you anything else?" She asked with a polite smile, though she looked a little uncomfortable. "Our soy sauce is wonderful with the salad." Jackie smiled and was about to accept when Jackson interrupted her.
"How about some cutlery?" He said rudely. "You do have knives and forks right? For those of us who don't get excited at the thought of using plastic sticks to eat. We're in American Pet, in case you hadn't noticed." The girl took their chopsticks, apologising quickly.
"Could I get a glass of water?" She asked.
"Don't be silly Kitten." He said casually. "Just bring us another bottle of wine would you?" He waved her away again. "You don't appreciate wine do you?"
"I'm not a big drinker." She said curtly, insulted with how he spoke to her in front of the staff.
"Wine isn't about drinking." He said not noticing her annoyance. Jenny brought them some knives and forks, Jackie smiled in thanks. Jackson ignored her. "It's about enjoying food. See the house white here is made in France, one of the best counties for wine. Of course everyone knows of it's good reputation, it's linked with their love of food." Jackie sighed inside, he was off again. She quietly ate her salad, envious of his seafood feast. She hoped she'd be able to order her own dessert but it looked doubtful. He'd stopped staring at her chest though, thank God. "Did you hear me?" He asked, interrupting her thoughts.
"Pardon?"
"I said I just noticed that your eyes are strange. Different colours." He answered tersely.
"Oh wow, guy's don't normally notice that so soon." She smiled. "My first boyfriend was with me for about six years and he always thought they were brown."
"Can't you hide it with make-up?" He asked frowning. "It's weird."
"It's like I said, people don't normally notice." She mumbled going back to her food. "What is it that you do?" She asked.
"Pretty women." He chuckled. She didn't bother to laugh, she hated it when people picked up on things she didn't like about her appearance. She used to hide her eyes but after being with Steven so long she'd stopped bothering, he'd always loved them. "I'm in stocks. I need to be in control you see." He continued talking about himself and his money throughout the rest of the meal. She started thinking about reasons to skip dessert. No way was she going to sit through this for a small chance of chocolate fudge cake.
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Donna had just finished telling Eric about her tribute to Aerosmith special when the waiter arrived with their food. "Will their be anything else?" He asked.
"I'd like a Long Island ice tea, thanks." Donna replied.
"Could I get a soda please?" Eric responded. The waiter nodded and left. They ate in silence for a few minutes. "Have you made any decisions about college?" Eric asked.
"Well I've decided to start next September, gives me a little more time to choose what courses I want." She replied. "I mean there's so much to choose from. Creative writing, English language, music journalism. Or, you know, in a completely different direction like politics or law. I don't know." Eric nodded in understanding. "How about you?"
"I'm down to two choices." He answered. "English language or journalism."
"When did you start writing so much?" Donna asked curiously. "You were never that interested in it at school and now you want to write a book?"
"I never found anything interesting to write about. Africa was an experience, you know, a pretty big one. Guess it changed my outlook on just about everything." He responded. They were quiet for a few more minutes. "I wrote a lot when I was away. There was a lot to do so writing down thoughts and stuff about my parents and home was good. I thought about you a lot." He said quietly.
"I thought about you a lot too." She admitted. He smiled.
"Do you want a bite of my steak it's really good." She let him feed her a piece. They spent the rest of the meal, reminiscing and discussing the future.
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Jackie was so happy to be going home. She hadn't had to make up some excuse to skip dessert. As soon as they'd finished Jackson had paid the bill with a 5% tip and left. He'd wanted to go to Mount Hump but she'd insisted on going home. He wouldn't let her drive either, she'd been jumpy every time they past another car. He'd drank most of the first bottle and probably all of the second one so she was nervous. It didn't help that his hand kept wandering to her leg either. The date hadn't been terrible but the company on the other hand, was unbearable.
Finally they pulled into the Forman's driveway. The Vista Cruiser was already parked in the garage, Jackie was immediately curious as to how the date had ended. Jackson opened the door for her, he seemed to be expecting something from her. He didn't think she'd invite him inside did he? She heard something from Donna's back yard and walked over. "Oh, Donna that's my zipper. Oh God!" She stifled a laugh at Eric's squeaky tone and walked away. She heard the door crash open and slam shut again.
"I had a nice time tonight Honey." Her terrible date drawled once she was between him and the door.
"I'm happy for you." There was a long awkward pause. "Goodnight." She tried to open the door. For the first time ever it was locked. She knocked on it loudly, hoping that Steven would get there fast.
"You know if you forgot your keys there's always my place Kitten." She really wished he'd stop calling her that, it was very annoying.
"No really, I'll call you." She said smiling, hoping he got the message.
"I don't recall giving you my number." He said placing his hands on the screen door. "I bet you could convince me to though." She shrunk back not sure what to say. He dipped his head to kiss her and she did the only thing she could think of. She refused to look remorseful but did hold back the gleeful laughter.
Hyde walked into the kitchen then, he'd been half asleep when he heard a deafening noise from the kitchen. He saw the southern jackass leaning over her, and was about to leave when he heard a loud cracking noise. She'd slapped him, the idiot's cheek was bright red and the shock on his face was hilarious. Hyde unlocked the door and yanked it back. Jackie walked past him into the living room, smirking discreetly. "Who the hell are you?" The moron snarled, still rubbing his cheek.
"Hyde." He stated simply. "Thanks for getting her back by ten. Goodnight." He shut the door with a smirk. He followed Jackie into the living room, she was peeking out of the window.
"He's gone." She said after a few seconds. "Thank God. You wouldn't believe the way he spoke to the waitress, even I thought he was out of order. And he ordered for me, a garden salad! Do I look like I should be eating that." She pouted. "He didn't like my eyes. Said they were weird and I should hide them with make-up or something." Hyde was going to roll his eyes and tell her that he'd told her that guy was a dick. But she looked hurt. Her eyes were the one feature she disliked about herself. The feature he loved most.
"Then he's an jerk." He said instead. She smiled up at him. "Why did you slap him?" He asked laughing.
"He tried to kiss me! can't believe he had the nerve after acting like such an ass." She said in annoyance. "Kind of fun though." She added quietly.
"Jerk." He repeated.
"Yeah, you're right. Is Betsy still here?" She asked.
"She's sleeping downstairs in the basement. Even slept through your bloody banging." He answered.
"Well I forgot my keys, Sorry." She looked slightly sheepish. "I know I should've listened to you."
"Wow, you're admitting I was right." He deadpanned, honestly surprised.
"Yeah yeah go you." She muttered. She was fiddling with the back of her hair. "Can you get these clips out of my hair?" He walked round to the back of the couch to get her hair down. Doing that always made him feel a little stupid but he liked feeling her hair unwind in his hand. She breathed a sigh of relief as it fell down, relaxing visibly. "So glad tonight is over." She said. "You don't know how much I wish I just stayed in with you." He couldn't help smiling, she wanted to stay with him, yeah it was because the guy was an idiot but why did that matter. She could have been thinking about him all night. She didn't notice his grin since she was flicking through the TV guide. "Oh Breakfast At Tiffany's is on in fifteen minutes. Have you ever seen it."
"No and I don't intend to." He scoffed. "I'm not watching it Jackie, no!" She started jumping in her seat.
"Oh please watch it with me, Steven." She was hanging on his arm. "Pwease." He continued shaking his head. He was not going to watch her squeal at some silly movie. He would've found it hard enough to do if they were together but without any shining hope for their future no way was he watching it now. "Please Steven. I've had a really bad night." She was looking up at him wide-eyed and hopeful.
"Fine." He growled.
"Yey! Thank you Steven." She sang sweetly. "I'm just gonna go get changed." She went to peck him on the cheek but he turned to catch her mouth, pulling her back down onto the couch. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pushing herself against his chest. He'd thought she might back off now she wanted to date but her bad night had just pushed her right back into his arms. He flipped them over so she was beneath him, trailing kisses along her neck. "No no no. Steven, I want to watch the movie." She whined, giving him a few more rough kisses. He reluctantly let her get up. She gave him another heated, intense kiss before dashing up the stairs. "Make popcorn!" She called.
He managed to find a packet of the sweet flavoured variety in the cupboards. He set a packet on the oven, not really paying it much attention as it started popping. He hadn't agreed to watch her film because of the doe-eyes, or at least not just because of them. He knew it was less than honest but right now she was vulnerable and she might be more willing to listen to him. She knew how he felt about her but every time she thought he was getting too close she went to run away. Sometimes it was no different from when they were together but other times she was like a stranger, leaving without a word. Tonight she wanted to just hang out and watch a movie with him. He'd been waiting for her to really let her guard down with him, tried of only having her trust during sex.
What they had, it was better than nothing, but it wasn't enough for him and he knew it never would be. She didn't want anything more than that with him but the truth was that their situation wasn't going to be enough for her for much longer. She'd want more, a guy who would offer her the future he didn't. Once she found that guy, he'd lose her for good. The only thing he could do now was try to prove he was that guy, and that one day he would give her the things she wanted, marriage and kids. But after Sam it would be a long time before Jackie would accept those things from him.
He desperately didn't want to lose her. His limits on what he was willing to do for her were lowered more than he'd like. But if he could keep her and not fuck everything up again. It would be worth it, no question about it. She was his, she'd just forgotten it along the way.
He put the popcorn in a bowl and carried it out into the living room with him, bringing a couple of cans of beer too. He went down into the basement where Kelso, with reluctant help from Red, had set up a small crib for Betsy to sleep in. He switched on the baby monitor. Brooke has asked him to keep it on all night just in case, with any luck Betsy would save him from any truly unbearable parts. According to Kelso, Betsy always slept through the night, so it was unlikely she'd be an interruption at all. "Aw sweet." He heard Jackie coo behind him. "She's so pretty."
"Yeah." He agreed, not looking at the sleeping child. Jackie had changed from her expensive dress into her favourite pair of expensive pyjamas. They were purple satin with black piping. He knew she had them in black too and that they always got too warm for her in bed, but she loved them. She looked so damn cute in them, bare foot with her messed up pink toenails and her hair hanging loose.
"I just came down to get a blanket for my feet." She explained, getting the worn one from his room. "Are you coming?" She called as she went up the stairs.
"Do I have to?" He yelled after her.
"Yes!" She shouted. He followed her up into the living room as she settled on the couch. "It's such a great movie Steven. Holly Golightly is so me, really, and so beautiful. Except for thinking that diamonds are tacky. How can anyone possibly think that? Diamond's are expensive and sparkly, how can they possibly be considered tacky? She's really not that bright." She sorted the blanket over her legs and pulled the popcorn into her lap. "Do you want to get under the blanket?" She asked innocently. He sat down next to her and she spread the blanket over him too. "Now hush it's starting." She said. It was the most silent she'd even been. Hyde was surprised she never even commented on the clothes, only muttering the occasional line under her breath.
By the end she was leaning against his chest whipping away tears. "See." She sniffed. "It's wonderful."
"She's insane." He said.
"She's just afraid." Jackie replied shaking her head. Hyde furrowed his brow.
"I don't understand, what does she mean about him locking her in a cage." He understood how loving someone was scary, then they can leave you and hurt you. But how can a person be so scared of having someone else love you?
"She's not afraid because he loves her." Jackie explained. "It's because she knows she loves him too, that's her cage." She looked up at him. Hyde shook his head, she still didn't understand. "She's scared that she won't be able to leave him if he hurts her."
"And why does she think he's gonna hurt her?" He asked. She shrugged.
"People fall in love and people hurt each other. It scares her." She answered.
"So it's better not to love at all?" He asked, not talking about the movie anymore.
"Sometimes." She muttered, looking down. She wanted to leave now, he knew it, to end the subject immediately. He knew she was lying too, she always wanted to love.
Hyde sat with his arm around her, he didn't know what to say to make her stay. So he did instead. He kissed her, shifting them so they were laid across the couch in the same position as they always were in the basement. He placed his hands on her waist, slowly moving his lips over hers drawing out a soft moan. She wound her hands in his hair pulling him closer to her and drawing his t-shirt over his head. Jackie slid her tongue into his mouth slowly caressing his. He deepened the kiss, stroking the soft skin below his hands. He felt her sweet body arch up into him drawing out maddening desire. He poured everything he felt for her into that kiss, how much she meant to him, wanting her to know that he would never hurt her again.
He stood up taking her hand to pull her up with him. After more breathless kisses he ran towards the stairs, her following eagerly. Halfway up he lost control forcing her against the wall, she gasped and gently nibbled on his earlobe. He tore open her top, hearing her gasp in annoyance as most of the buttons popped off. Her chest was bare underneath it, she shrugged it off leaving it on the stairs. He swept her up bridal style, she giggled licking the sensitive spot just under his ear making him moan in almost painful levels of desire.
Hyde tried to open the door to her room but it refused to co-operate so he kicked it open with a growl. Jackie bit his earlobe playfully. He managed to get them over to the bed and lay her down beneath him. She pushed herself up and captured his lips again. Pressing down above her, Hyde pushed them further into the mattress. He thrust his tongue deeply into her mouth and she moaned, squirming against him. He groaned as her pelvis brushed against his groin and he grew rock hard. When Jackie felt his erection against her she nipped his bottom lip and pulled back to undo his belt. He drew back and shook off his jeans, once they were gone he pulled off her pyjama bottoms letting them slip onto the floor.
Hyde wound his hands into her long silken hair drawing her head back to expose the creamy sweet skin of her neck to his hungry mouth. He sucked on the pulse of her neck and dragged his lips down her neck, kissing the curve where her neck met her shoulder. She dragged her nails over his scalp gently and his body trembled with the sensation. He crashed his lips onto hers, stroking his rough hands over her shoulders and grasping her upper arms. Jackie wrapped her legs around him and flipped them over so she was crouched above him. He released her arms when his back hit the mattress and she held his wrists on either side of the his head, grinning wickedly. She leant back, dragging her hands down his chest moving closer to her own centre. He watched her body arch towards the ceiling and her hair tumble backwards as she sunk one long finger into her folds. She gasped sweetly and he sat up holding her to him with his hand placed on the small her back, he kissed her softly trailing his free hand through her hair. He marvelled at how incredible it felt curling round his fingers, his hands moved through it as though it were smooth creamy liquid. The cool silkiness of it in his warm hands was erotic. He lay back caressing her thighs as she raised her hips and sank slowly down onto his cock. They groaned together, at the warm snug feeling of their bodies joining.
Hyde gazed up at her, rocking gently on him. She was bent impossibly far back, her breasts bouncing and her mouth open in ecstasy. Her dainty hands roamed over her body. She was perfect, a dark goddess. He dug his hands into her hips and hooked a leg over hers. He used this position as leverage to flip them over pinning her beneath him. He yanked her hair as he'd wanted to since letting it down and she gasped in pain and pleasure. He pushed up one of her legs allowing him deeper entrance into her.
She was trapped, unable to move beneath him. He slowly began moving, drawing almost completely out before burying himself deep within her, feeling ever inch of her wrapped around his shaft. She cried out as his pelvis slammed against hers, stimulating her clit and heating her entire body. He stared down at her glowing face as her body moved with the force of his thrusts. Her hands wrapped around the bars of the headboard as his movement grew more frenzied and rough. Her whole body was being lifted off the bed by his strength as he pounded into her hard and deep. Hyde could feel his own orgasm growing as she began to sweat and pant. Her gasps grew louder until she was shrieking into the empty house in complete reckless abandonment. He felt her muscles spasm and contract as she came for him, tipping him over the edge, causing his dick to jerk and twitch as he shot his seed deep inside her.
He slowly rolled off her stretching out across the bed. She let go of the bars above her head, relaxing her entire body. She rolled onto her side facing him, laughing freely. She grinned gleefully, leaning on his arm. "That was amazing." She said, her eyes half shut. She looked so peaceful and happy.
"Yeah." He agreed quietly wrapping an arm around her. Hyde tilted her chin up and bent his head to meet her lips, gently kissing her. She moaned happily. He rolled onto his side so he was face to face with her. "Hey Jackie." He said softly.
"Yeah?" She murmured sleepily, barely opening her eyes.
"Love you." He told her. She reacted slowly, silently. She looked down, furrowing her brow then looking back up at him, subconsciously curling away from him.
"Why are you doing this?" She asked him. "I told you I don't want to get back together with you."
"Well then what do you want?" He asked frustrated. "I don't understand you need to tell me. What do you want?" She sat on the edge of the bed, looking out of the window at the night, it had clouded over and snow was slowly starting to fall in slow wide circles.
"I still want the same things I always did." She said sadly. "I just don't want to waste more time trying to force you into these things. I cant go through the same power struggle we always had. I need to be with someone who wants the same things as me. We were never on the same page and I don't wanna fight anymore." She sounded tired, not bitter or angry at him. Just sick and tired of having to fight for the things that she wanted.
"Can't you just trust me to not screw up again?"
"No!" She snapped. "I told you that, I don't think you are ever going to be able to commit."
"Fucking hell, Jackie you don't even want me do you?" He yelled, she turned to face him.
"What are you talking about?" She asked.
"You want someone who'll give you some expensive ring and fantasy wedding and you don't even care who he is!"
"God, Steven do you have any idea how much I wish that guy was you?" She asked. "Why else did I keep pushing you? Not every guy in the world would be that against marrying me." She stayed silent for a long time. "Why didn't you want me?" She asked, her voice cracking. He stared at her for a long time. It made no sense to him, because he didn't propose to her it meant he didn't want her? It was crazy. He sat up and moved to sit behind her.
"You know I want you baby." He whispered softly resting his forehead on her shoulder.
"For now." She said bitterly. "But not enough to ever give me any hope for the future. That's why I wanted you to propose, I wanted you to prove that you were always gonna want me."
"And if I did?" He asked quietly. She shook her head silently. Hyde stood up and left, he paused at the door wanting to say the right thing. As always he didn't know the words.
When he returned she was lying in bed in the same position she had been in on the first night she'd stayed here. She had put her pants back on and pulled on a tank top. She was staring out of the open window, the snow had begun falling thick and fast now. The gleam from the moon shone off her eyes. She glanced over when he came in before turning to hide her face in the pillow. He walked round to stand next to her. "Here." He held out her pyjama shirt awkwardly. She took it but didn't look at him. "Jackie…" He swallowed with difficulty. "I got you something a long time ago and I need you to have it now." She didn't move. "Jackie, please look at me." She slowly moved so she was sat in the centre of the bed, her knees up in front of her chest. She looked up at him, chewing on her bottom lip. He fiddled with a small back box, finally placing it in front of her on the bed. She looked down at it. She eventually picked it up and opened it, she didn't react the way he'd thought. He'd expected either delighted screaming or for her to insist it wasn't good enough. Not complete zen.
True it wasn't expensive but it was pretty. Beautiful. Not officially an engagement ring, he couldn't afford a half way decent one. It was a promise ring, he wasn't sure what the difference was, except the price. He'd just picked out the nicest one he could afford and hoped she wouldn't hate it. The band was white gold and plain. It was a cluster ring, several tiny diamonds all twirled together in the centre. They sparkled like a star.
She still hadn't spoke, it was driving him mad. "Jackie..."
"When did you buy this?" She asked placing it shut on the bed. It was almost as bad as her not talking, he still couldn't tell what she was thinking. There was no emotion he could identify in her voice.
"Before we went to that warehouse. I knew what I was going to do but… I don't know. I was scared okay." He ended uselessly.
"I don't want it." She said looking down, almost guilty "You bought this because you had to and that's why your giving me it now. It's not right so just take it."
"I kept this thing for months, Jackie." He told her. "What more do I have to do to get you back?"
"Stop trying Steven, please." She pleaded turning to face the opposite wall. "I don't want this, not from you, so stop this now." She lay down, shuffling under the covers. He stood still looking at her silent form for what could have been five seconds or five years. When she didn't move, not even a small sob escaping, he took the box and left. A few seconds later Jackie rolled back over to watch the snow, The full moons light bouncing off the tears in her eyes.
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Just across the drive way four more eyes were watching the dancing flakes. "Hey where are you going?" Donna asked as Eric rolled away, leaning over the other side of the bed. He dug through his jacket pockets for a moment before turning back to her. He held up a small piece of metal.
"Will you wear my class ring?" He asked.
"Oh my God, you still have that?" Donna asked taking it from him.
"Of course I do. I kept it with me in Africa too." He looked at her smiling at the ring. "So will you wear it?" He asked hopefully.
"Yeah Eric, I'd love to." She said smiling. When she'd slipped it onto her finger they lay back down gazing at the snow. "It looks so pretty out there."
"Yeah." Eric agreed. They settled into sleep, unaware of how lucky they were to be so happy.
Please don't hate me, there's reasons behind everything.
If you wanna see the ring go to .uk, the catalogue number is 230/4807. I saw it a couple of weeks ago in the store and fell in love!