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"How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" Fez asks peppily as we lounge in the basement.

"My bet's on three hundred," I answer, combing Michael's hair to the side while he peeks through a Viewmaster.

"Let's see. One. Two. Ah, screw it."

I cringe slightly at the loud crunch that comes from beside me.

"Ow, my tooth! Why did I bite?"

Red's footsteps thunder down the stairs. "Eric!" he yells. "If you don't want to wear your ass for a hat, you'll get up here, pronto."

"You'd better go," Donna jokes, standing. "You know how that ass hat screws up your hair."

"Poor Forman, man," Hyde says, putting his own Viewmaster down. He glances at Kelso and me for a fleeting moment, and I can't decipher the expression that briefly flashes across his features.

"Having Red as his boss," he continues. "I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy." He fits the toy back onto his face.

Fez sits on the back of the couch. "I would. Those suckers must pay!"

Jackie calmly walks in and Kelso scrambles off of my lap to face her. "Hey, Jackie." Ever since the whole beard incident, he's been trying even harder to get her back, and it's probably my fault. I nursed his ego by telling him that she liked the beard, I suppose.

She raises her eyebrows at him sassily. "Michael, why don't you save the sweet stuff for the next idiot who's dumb enough to date you?"

She pushes past him and is immediately stopped by Fez. "You know, Jackie, if you're in the market for a new lover, they say that once you go Fez, you never go back."

I purse my lips to prevent any giggles. 

"In my language, that rhymes."

"Okay," Jackie chuckles. "Where's Donna?"

"She's upstairs with Forman," Hyde answers in disinterest.

"Thanks." She retreats up the stairs. "And don't follow me, Michael! We've broken up and I mean it!"

"Oh, I wasn't!" he calls back. "It's a good thing we're broken up, because..." He flops down onto the couch and rests his head in my lap again. "Damn it, I miss her."

"Jeez, man, who wouldn't?" Steven sighs.

"Spare me the sarcasm, Hyde. I'm really hurting here, and I'm totally lonely."

"You've got Ana," he says with an almost untraceable amount of venom in his tone.

"Yeah, well, she won't make out with me so she doesn't count."

He rolls his eyes. "Man, I've seen people that are gut-shot who complain less than you."

"What do you miss about her?" Fez counsels. "All she ever did was call you names. I can do that for you. You idiot. See?"

Michael lifts his head. "Thanks," he grins.

"No problem, fart-face."

I gently take the Viewmaster from Kelso's hands and look into it. "Mike, there's nothing in here."

"I know, I just like the feeling of the plastic on my face," he giggles. "I'm going to shoot some hoops. Does anyone want to come?"

The three of us quietly say no, and he leaves the room despite his disappointment.

"So, Anastasia," Fez smiles, moving closer and wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "It's just you and me now, huh?"

"Not really," I chuckle. "Hyde's here."

"Yes," he agrees before adding in my ear, "but he can't see anything."

Steven tosses the Viewmaster aside and crosses his arms. "Now I can."

"Damn it, Hyde," Fez pouts. "I was making a move."

"I know."

An uncomfortable silence passes over us until Fez stands. "Well, I'm off to get some candy."

Almost as soon as he's out the door, Hyde shifts to the couch and lays me down, kissing me hungrily.

"Steven," I mumble against his lips. "One second."

He leans back on his heels and runs a hand through his hair.

I tilt my head to the side with a smirk. "You are one horny little man."

His ears redden and he avoids eye contact with me. "Have you met Fez?"

"Yeah, about that," I sit up and wrap my arms around his neck, "What's up with the possessiveness?"

He scoffs, meeting my gaze. "I am not possessive. Especially not over you."

I smile mischievously. "Oh, you so are."

"Don't flatter yourself, Princess."

"I'm serious! Don't think I didn't catch the glares you threw at Kelso and Fez."

"They didn't mean anything," he sneers.

I raise an eyebrow. "Sure. Either way, don't feel embarrassed about it."

"I'm not!" He takes note of my body shaking from laughter and rolls his eyes. "It's probably weird to you, anyway."

"No," I murmur, moving closer. "In fact, I think it's kind of hot."

The corner of his mouth quirks upwards. "Yeah?"

"Yeah."

I connects our lips and he easily lifts me onto his lap.

"By the way," I say as he kisses the spot behind my ear, "Scowls don't look too good on you."

He chuckles lowly. "Princess, everything looks good on me."

I giggle, running my hands along his chest. "You have a point."

"Steven, would you- oh!" Kitty appears at the top of the stairs, her eyes wide.

I scramble to get off of him, quickly adjusting my top.

"I'm going to leave now," she laughs nervously, in that trademark Kitty fashion.

"Fuck," I hiss as soon as she's gone. "I'll be back. Sorry."

He doesn't get a chance to stop me before I dash to the kitchen. "Mrs. Forman!"

"Hello!" she says, but not in the awkard way that I expect. A large smile is stretched across her bright face, and her blue eyes are lit up with glee.

Confused, I comb my hair to the side. "I'm really sorry you had to see that, but please don't tell anyone. Especially not Red. If he knew that Steven was bringing girls into his basement, I don't even-"

"I understand!" she chimes. "You are always so cute together! I'm so happy that you're dating. Steven needs a girlfriend, someone to keep him in check."

"Oh, uh," my cheeks develop a crimson color, "We aren't... we aren't dating."

She furrows her eyebrows. "You mean you're not official?"

I hesitate, choosing my words carefully. "It's complicated."

"Oh. Oh. Okay, I see. Just... no premarital sex, okay? I know that you've, uh, gotten around, but Steven doesn't need that just yet."

I guess now isn't the best time to tell her that this whole thing started because of sex.

"Okay, Mrs. Forman."

"I told you to call me Kitty, Anastasia. I promise I won't tell anyone," she grins again. "Oh, it's so exciting, knowing something that others don't!"

I smile gratefully. "Thank you, Kitty."

"You're welcome. Now run along. You don't want to leave him hanging, do you?"

I laugh quietly. "No. I'll see you later."

"Have fun! But not too much!"

I rush back down the basement steps. "Sorry, Steven-"

I stop in my tracks when I notice that Fez, Kelso, and Eric also inhabit the room. Hyde stands at the bottom of the stairs, rubbing his neck.

"They want a Circle," he explains with an apologetic look.

"Well, then, what are we waiting for?" I cover, taking his hand as I pass him and sitting down at the table with the other boys. "Pass the lighter."

Once we each take a few puffs, the talking starts.

"I just realized that Jackie's short, man," Kelso starts. "And I don't like short people."

"Love you too, Mike," I sigh.

"Except for you, Ana, 'cause you make cookies. But other short people are creepy, you know? Always sneaking up on you. I don't even know why I was with Jackie."

"Maybe it's because she's a tiny little whore," Fez giggles before his face drops. "Oh, I meant to hurt you, but I hurt myself because I love her."

"Hey, guys," Eric beams. "I really cracked Red up today, and not by tripping or getting wet or vomiting!"

"Did you bump your head?" Hyde chuckles. "That's good stuff."

"No! I just made a joke, and he just... got it. I mean, it worked. We were like, two guys brought together by the common goal of slashing prices on all of your household needs. Plus, it is so great to see him chew out other people."

"Yeah, Forman. Now you know how we feel when he yells at you."

"Yeah, it really is hilarious, man!" Kelso guffaws. "You get all bug-eyed, and stuttery! But fellas, I've been thinking. There are a lot of ladies out there, right? I haven't seen nearly enough of them naked. Ana, your time has come."

Hyde's grip tightens around my waist and I smile softly, resting a hand on his thigh. "I think Hyde is the only one of you guys who ever has to see me naked."

"I'm honored," Steven smirks, planting his lips onto mine.

"Hey! How many times do we have to tell you two? No groping in The Circle!" Kelso complains.

"Sometimes, when I'm looking at naked ladies," Fez says wistfully, "and then I get exhausted. And then, I get a second wind, and then I'm ready for more naked ladies."

"It's like, at work, there's this guy, Earl," Eric rambles, "and he's a real screw-up, right? So Red gets pretty PO'd, but that deflects all of Red's anger from me. So, Earl's like... a dumbass lightning rod."

"I hear that, man," Steven nods. "I'll only work with the barely-competent. It takes the stress out of slacking off."

"Man, it feels great to be free of that midget!" Kelso exclaims. "It's like the world is my oyster and I'm ready to shuck it! Nothing but hot new ladies from here on in! I want to be boldly going where no man has gone before! I'm going for Laurie!"

My head snaps up. "No."

"What?"

"No, no, no. She is nothing but trouble for you, and you are nothing but trouble for her. Don't get with her unless you have real feelings for her."

"Why not? Hyde does that with you."

I stiffen but try not to make it obvious. "You and her have a bad history."

"Whatever. I'm still going to try," he huffs proudly.

"Don't say I didn't warn you."

♜

"Jackie, it is so good to see you happy," Donna gushes as the three of us sit on the Formans' porch. "And over Kelso. You're like a rock. A tiny little rock."

The raven-haired girl's face scrunches up. "Are you trying to tell me something bad or are you making fun of my butt?"

"Your butt's fine."

"Fine?"

"Glorious, whatever. Anyway, I wanted to tell you... Kelso's dating Laurie."

She gasps loudly before collecting herself. "I don't care."

"Come on, how do you still have feelings for him?"

"I don't have feelings for him, I just hate that bitch for making him happy."

"If it makes you feel any better," I jump in, "she treats him like shit and he isn't happy."

"Oh, Anastasia," she sighs. "Thank you."

♜

lolz more Ana/Hyde moments

wait do they need a ship name lmao

should we make ship names for everyone who has kissed/come close to kissing her? that's a lot of ship names... Hyde, Kelso, Fez, James, and... a lot more :/

SHE'S CHANGING I PROMISE

As always, feedback, comments, and votes are appreciated!

Love you guys,

Lissy