The One

Disclaimer: I do not own John Tucker Must Die.
Summary: What if Katie stopped the video in time during John's birthday? John/Katie

Katie's P.O.V.

John's arms are warm and tight around me. I smile nervously at everyone as they stare at us and the screen. Carrie's video is playing, and I feel more anxious by the second. The girls are looking guiltily up at me, and I wonder what they could have possibly put on the video to break John's heart…

Oh god, I remember when we shot this video. I'm in my cheerleading outfit, my hair is a mess, and I say…

"No," I shout as I dart to the DVD player. The Katie in the video is looking into the camera with hatred. "John Tucker, there is only one man for me…"

I breathe a sigh of relief as I realize I stopped it in time; the damage can still be repaired. I turn to John with a nervous smile.

"John Tucker, there is only one man for me," I repeat into the microphone, "and you are that man. I love you." I take the microphone away from my lips and tell him that we have to talk after the party.

John just looks confused as everyone "awws" at us. I quickly glance at Heather, Carrie, and Beth and realize that I have to talk to them too. I don't want to lose their friendship, but I want a real relationship with John. Well, real for me at least…the relationship has been real to John all along.

I walk back into his arms, and put my head to his chest. I don't know if he'll still think of me as "the one" after I tell him everything, but I will always have this night. And with that thought, I turn to ask John if he wants to dance. He's staring down at me fondly, and whispers into my ear "I love you too."

And somehow, I know everything will turn out all right.