Hyde closed his eyes, knowing what was about to come. He could take it. But the last thing he wanted was for Jackie to be shot as well. Hyde protectively shielded her even more than he already was. He reopened his eyes, ready to face his destroyer like a man.

"What the hell!"

Jackie opened her eyes and barely caught the flash of long red hair before it passed her.

"What the hell's going on here?" Donna demanded, Eric at her side.

"Ah, mommy!" Eric yelped and hid behind Jackie, he grabbed Donna's hand and yanked her back.

"Edward," Donna tried again, "What are you doing?"

"Shut up!" The crazed soc demanded. "This piece of sludge ruined my plan!"

Hyde narrowed his eyes. "Plan? What plan?"

Edward didn't bother to answer, he took a step forward, the group took a step back. Soon they found them selves entering into the dinner room, Edward still holding the gun. The girls shrieked, and Kelso and Fez instantly ran for the door. Seeing the weapon, Red, Bob, and Coca Cola Sr. jumped up.

"Edward! My God, what are you doing!" Mr. Georgio yelled.

"I wasn't good enough for you!" Edward yelled. "Make your own money like I did, you told me! I WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU!"

"So you robbed a gas station?" Hyde raised an eyebrow, feeling Jackie nudge him to shut it.

"I was desperate!" Edward went on. "And it would have worked…if it wasn't for you!"

"Oh yeah, like I asked yah tah shoot me!" Hyde snapped back.

"Steven, stop!" Jackie ordered from behind.

Kitty, her hand still holding the mixed alcoholic drink, let out one of her laughs. "Steven hunny, be a good boy and listen to your little girlfriend. Remember hunny, the crazy man has a gun."

By this time only Jackie was behind Hyde, since Donna fled to her dad and Eric had followed. Jackie behind Hyde, her protector. He wasn't going to let her die like this. He wasn't going to let her die period. But of this…she had to watch him die?

Memories flooded through Hyde's mind. It's like they say, your life flashes right before your eyes when you're about to meet your maker. He'd being lying if he said that his childhood was the best. Hell, he'd be lying if he said his life was the best. There'd been so many downers in his life. One of which was falling for Jackie.

Not that it was a terrible thing now. Oh hell no. But earlier, when it was new. Why? Why her? Of all people…why Jackie Burkhart? He let her down, which was the cause of his own disappointment. He meant it when he told her he loved her. He meant it when he said he'd always be there, even if she couldn't see him. And now, Edward was going to prove that fact.

Despite the angered shouts from Red such as "You dare to pull that trigger and I'll snap your neck in half, you little weasel!" Edward held the gun strong. He took a sight at the teen in front of him. "Any last words?"

Hyde, unable to find his voice, nodded. He turned to look at Jackie, she had tears in her eyes, begging for this to be unreal. He didn't smile, didn't speak, didn't tell her everything would be alright. But he planted a kiss on her lips, not a full passionate kiss. But a soft, gentle kiss, making her lips tingle.

"I love you." She whispered, tears making her eyes seem glassy.

Hyde nodded. "I know."

Edward sighed, "Well?"

Hyde hesitated for a bit before nodding, "I…don't want her to see it."

"Edward, son, think about this." Mr. Georgio begged.

"Shut up!" Edward yelled back, pointing the gun at his father for a brief moment before returning it in Hyde's direction. "Now, you wished for the lady to-"

"NOBODY MOVE!" The door flew open and a swarm of cops filled the dinner room. "PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR!"

Kelso, leader of them all, held a gun. Which normally would have frightened the gang on any other occasion except for this one. "Alright boys, good work."

"Michael!" Jackie squealed, rushing over and giving him a hug. "You saved us!"

Hyde, not caring that Jackie was wrapped in an embrace with her ex, gave Kelso and Fez shocked looks. "Man, Kelso…"

The doofus beamed, "I told yah we'd get the guy for yah." Fez nodded.

"Alright, we got 'im boys." An officer said, holding a now handcuffed Edward.

Red stood in front of Coca Cola Jr., a pissed beyond belief look on his face. "If I ever see your face again, I'm gonna kick it so hard it'll make your nose bleed!"

Edward narrowed his eyes as he was shoved on through the room and out the door.

"Hey!" Hyde called, causing Edward and the cop to stop. "Remember what I said, stay away from my girl."

"Why I oughtta…" Edward grumbled but was forced toward the cop cars.

"Hey! Don't bend over for the soap during shower time!" Eric hollered while cupping his hands over his mouth.

Hyde laughed and turned to face the gang, Jackie being the one his eyes lied upon last. She looked so small standing alone at the end of the table. But she had a genuine smile on her face.

"Oh, Steven…" A kiss was planted on his cheek.

Hyde patted the back of its owner. "Yeah, thanks Mrs. Foreman."

The elderly lady let him go, and Hyde was free to stare at his girl. Jackie stood still, making him do the work of walking up to her. "Oh, Steven…" she whispered as they became face to face. "What am I going to do with you?"

And they kissed…

THE END

A/N: I would fully like to thank EVERYONE who's read and review…or even just read this story. It started out with one idea…then branched out to this! Well, don't forget my other That 70's Show stories, including: "Happy Freakin' Valentines Day", "143", and the soon to be coming "Camping"!

SEE Y'ALL LATER!