Ok chapter 4. Its been taking me forever but life is so hectic. This chapter is focused on "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" by Celine Dion (Jackie), and "You're Right I Was Wrong" by Meatloaf (Hyde). Two Led Zeppelin songs are included for dramatic effect. I realize they would never be on the same record, but in the land of make believe we're going to make it happen. Their songs were "Good Times, Bad Times" and "Baby Come On Home" Things are a little rushed in this chapter...but love makes people do stupid things shrugs

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That 70's Show is sadly not mine.

Couldn't see it when I had you with me
Couldn't see that I had everything
And now I see it clear
And you're not here
You said someday I'd change my mind

You're right I was wrong
To ever leave you
I made a mistake
I'm sorry now
You're right I was wrong
To ever let you go
Now I know, now I know
You're right I was wrong

If I could have one more chance to hold you
I would keep you here in my arms
And never let you go
Because now I know

- - - - - -

I finished crying in the instant that you left
And I can't remember where or when or how
And I banished every memory you and I had ever made

There were those empty threats and hollow lies
And whenever you tried to hurt me
I just hurt you even worse
And so much deeper

There were hours that just went on for days
When alone at last we'd count up all the chances
That were lost to us forever

But you were history with the slamming of the door
And I made myself so strong again somehow
And I never wasted any of my time on you since then

There were moments of gold
And there were flashes of light
There were things I'd never do again
But then they'd always seemed right
There were nights of endless pleasure
It was more than any laws allow
Baby Baby

But if I touch you like this
And if you kiss me like that
It was so long ago
But it's all coming back to me
If you touch me like this
And if I kiss you like that
It was gone with the wind
But it's all coming back to me
(It's all coming back, it's all coming back to me now)

If you forgive me all this
If I forgive you all that
We forgive and forget
And it's all coming back to me
When you see me like this
And when I see you like that
We see just what we want to see
All coming back to me
The flesh and the fantasies
All coming back to me
I can barely recall but it's all coming back to me now

Steven heard the light rapping at his door, and for a moment he thought he was imagining things. Stepping away from the oven he made his way to the door, not even bothering to look through the peephole. Though he regretted it as soon as he opened the door, wishing he had prepared himself for what he would’ve seen.

The air was immediately filled with an awkward silence, as Jackie stood tall in front of him. She looked brave, and though Hyde was more shocked than anything he felt hope start to swell in his chest. Wiping the sweat from his palms onto his jeans he placed his best Zen face on and after what seemed like forever stepped aside, no words necessary as Jackie passed him. Her heart was beating rapidly, but she maintained her composure, and though Steven was trying his bes to hide it, his stomach was once again in nervous knots. The cool sounds of Led Zeppelin played softly in the background, and the heavy aroma of cookies filled the air. Jackie noticed the homie-ness of his apartment and was slightly suprised, though it was something else she didn't show. She was Zen, and she was going to beat him at his own game.

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man,
Now I've reached that age, I've tried to do all those things the best I can.
No matter how I try, I find my way into the same old jam.

Good Times, Bad Times, you know I had my share;
When my woman left home for a brown eyed man,
Well, I still don't seem to care.

Jackie’s eyes locked on the clock mounted on the wall as she took a seat on Steven’s plush sofa, she let the words of the song linger in her mind before she spoke.

“Isn’t it a little late to be cooking?” She asked him. Her voice was soft but strong and she was hoping to destroy the awkwardness she could easily feel among them. It was nearing 12 am and Jackie slowly tore her eyes away from the clock and allowed them to meet with Steven, surprised when she found his eyes, uncovered, and what seemed like raw with emotion, locked on her. She looked beautiful tonight, she even looked older. Hyde shook his head breaking his daze and answered smoothly,

“I was out with Kelso, we stopped by the hub earlier, but I hadn’t eaten since. Mrs. Forman gave me some dough-she knew her peanut butter chocolate cookies were my favorite, so I decided to just throw some together. You’re out late?”

It was more of a question than a statement but Jackie only nodded, sitting stiffly on the sofa. The words of the song continued to play in her mind as she thought of the irony of it all. She watched him step away, almost unsurely, into the kitchen and moments later appear with a plate of cookies, one already in his mouth. Offering her one she smiled and took it, allowing it to cool before she took a bite.

He was so stubborn, here she was awaiting the talk he wanted so badly before and he was trying to out-zen her. He would never change for her, and deep down though she was sure of it, she could feel something almost like hope bubbling up. Dismissing it quickly she began to reason with herself, at least if she told him of every feelign she had...well almost every feeling, they could talk, move on, and eave their angry past behind; just move forward…together as friends, or apart. She didn’t care anymore she just wanted her thoughts back.

I know what it means to be alone, I sure do wish I was at home.
I don't care what the neighbors say, I'm gonna love you each and every day.
You can feel the beat within my heart.
Realize, sweet babe, we ain't ever gonna part.

“Steven we need to talk” she knew the longer she waited the worse things would get. So she took the last bite of cookie and patted the seat next to her. Steven shifted his weight almost nervously, he wasn't sure where things were going and he wasn't sure he wanted to know. He knew the previous night had blown up in his face and he wasn't one for rejection once let alone twice…but he nodded anyway and sat.

Hyde watched her, her head was tilted and she was clearly deep in though She rubbed her lips together and sighed softly, before allowing her mismatched eyes to meet his blue ones. Jackie looked at him, taking everything in, he looked the same, slightly older, and to part of her that was a relief, but she knew he wasn’t the same at all. He seemed matured but Jackie knew more than anything looks could be deceiving. The record switched songs and she saw Steven’s head turn towards the stereo, standing up he grabbed her hand, not even allowing a protest as he began to sway to the music, taking her with him.

“I’m better at listening” Was his only reply as Jackie felt every ounce of power leave her body, the anger she had built up, the determination, the strength all seemed to drain away as the music took over. She knew she should be stronger than this but the feel of Hyde’s arms, his body so close, the sent of his cologne, and the overpowering words of Led Zeppelin took over, and though she didn’t know why she felt ok with that.

There was a time, I used to call you on my very own
We were so happy woman, Talkin' for hours and hours on the telephone

Then one day, I set you up to walk right outta my life
Leavin' me all by myself, All alone, to cry every night

(Babe...) oooh, I want you to come back home yeah (come on home)
(oooh yeah) Sweet little girl (ooh yeah, been gone so long)
been away so long

“No Steven, we still need to talk” She felt the words come out but didn’t recognize her own voice. Hyde looked down at her and sighed before replying,

“You want to talk Jackie?” He asked her knowing what her answer was regardless, before she could respond he tilted his head close to hers and began to whisper in her ear, still swaying to the beat

“Now listen to me: I said I made up my mind
Woman when you left me there, oh
I was gonna find another sweet lover
Who's gonna feel all of my... cares

So I met a sweet little girl, Just about as nice as she could be, oh
I fell in love with that woman, But she turned around,
and did the same thing again to me...”

“Exactly Steven!” Jackie interrupted suddenly coming to her senses and trying to push him away. “You found someone else, you broke my heart! Why do you think it can be so easy again!” She sighed angrily, she felt so betrayed by him for putting her in this situation, and even more betrayed by herslef for allowing herself to come back to it. Shaking his head Steven only pulled her closer holding her tighter than before, and continued to whisper the words, stopping only once to twirl her, pulling her quickly back in.

(Babe...) Baby, please come home (come on home) hoome yeah...
I know, (ya been gone too long) been away so long
(Babe...) I want you to please come home, oh (come on hooome...)

Jackie sighed in defeat. Coming here was turning out to be such a mistake. They were going no where, except backwards. She felt herself getting lost in him all over again and it wasn’t supposed to be that easy. But as his lips grazed her ear she felt all the doubts disappear. For a moment it seemed like they were Jackie and Steven again, the same as years ago. She was meant for his arms, she was his dollface and he was her puddin' pop. Allowing herself to give up…even if only for a few minutes, she released the tensions in her body and swayed with him. Fully returning the kiss that he hungrily took.

So I made up my mind, I gonna crawl right back to you woman
I'm gonna plead and plead and plead, yeah, 'Till you're here by my side
I can't even walk down the same old streets we used to walk down
'Cause I keep thinkin about all the good times
Keep thinkin' about it, I wanna make you mine

Babe, babe, babe, please (come on home, yeah) (come on home)
(You've been gone too long)