The One

Chapter Seven: A Sweet Kiss

Note: Taking place maybe two hours after chapter six...

Giving the current mood so far everything has gone as planned, one could say that nothing could go wrong, however if it weren't for a certain someone not being there at the moment one could say otherwise. Everyone knew he was coming for he received an invitation and all that good stuff. He knows what's going on and he knows the location. If it weren't for Dawn, of course, he probably would know. Then again; he'd find another way to figure out the time and place.

The redhead was forced into a dress, which happened to be light blue, and, surprisingly, in a good mood. While Stacy and Torrie were organizing gifts, for that was the job Dawn 'assigned' them. Lisa and Carlene waltzed up to the redhead, all smiles, and sat down before her.

"Hey girls..." Amy said with a slight smile. Her eyes were trained on Randy, who was across the room talking to 'the boys'. "I can't believe that they can talk like that."

Carlene turned to see who Amy was referring to and then quickly turned back. "They're men... Men can find anything, and when I say anything I mean anything, to talk about." Carlene stated. "For example, they could talk about how big your stomach could get. They could talk about the gender of the baby. They could be talking about sex, which is a topic they talk about most of their pathetic lives."

Lisa laughed at Carlene's examples, slapping her hand down on the chair she was sitting in. "I can't believe how much men talk about sex, it's truly sad. However, they also talk about cars, women's body parts... Such as breast, ass and legs..." Lisa commented.

"Thanks for reminding me." Amy mumbled uneasily. "I hate it when guys hit on every girl that has a big chest or ass." She shook her head as she thought about it. "Disgusting."

Carlene smirked, nodding slightly in agreement. "I know, but just think about this.. Some day you'll spend the rest of your life with one." Carlene took a sip of her drink before adding, "But I think by the time you marry a man, he'll be over the whole breast, ass and legs stage."

"Let's just hope so." Amy replied with a thin smirk.

The three momentarily became silent as they thought about a topic to discuss, not only two minutes passed before they were joined by three young men. As Adam and Jason sat beside Lisa and Carlene, Chris decided to have a little fun and mess with Amy. Without a word to any of the occupants of the current area Chris sat on Amy's lap and received a funny look from the four in front of himself and the redhead beneath him.

"What on earth are you doing, Chris?" Amy questioned after a few moments of silence.

Chris turned his head slightly to look at her and simply said, "What does it look like?"

She laughed slightly and said, "It looks like you're asking for a slap, but I could be wrong. You could be asking for a kick to the groin."

Carlene, Lisa, Adam and Jason appeared to be enjoying the so-called show, however before Chris could come up with a comeback of some type Randy and Hunter walked up to the group.

"Aren't you a little old to be sitting on people's laps?" Hunter teased as Chris rolled his eyes, still not getting off her lap anyway.

"Well I could ask you a similar question; like if you're a little young to have gray hairs, but hey.. I guess anything's possible. Anyway, she doesn't care, she probably enjoys it." Chris commented.

Randy rolled his eyes, "I'm sure she does, but you sure that's ah, how can I say this? Good for the baby?"

Chris raised an eyebrow at Randy, however Amy was the one that answered. "It's my leg, not my stomach. It won't harm the baby at all." Amy stated.

"Okay, well I wasn't sure." Randy mumbled as Chris shifted slightly on Amy's lap. "You okay?"

"No, this couch isn't really comfortable." Chris commented before he was shoved off Amy's lap. "Oww!"

"That's what you get for being annoying." Amy replied at Chris' complaint. Randy smirked at the redhead as Chris got off the floor.

Dawn walked up to the group and cleared her throat. "Time to open the presents!" Dawn informed them.

"Presents?" Amy echoed. "Dawn, everyone isn't here yet."

"So, it's their fault they weren't here on time! On the invitation is states be here by one, and it's three! Who else isn't here?" Dawn questioned before she looked around the room.

"For one Jeff isn't here. Two John isn't here. Three Stephanie and Shane aren't here. Want me to continue?" Amy snapped as she crossed her arms.

"Jeff isn't here yet? I can't believe it's taking him that long to pick out a present!" Adam exclaimed.

"What? You talked to Jeff?" Dawn asked.

"Yeah, he and Matt were at the store picking a present. They probably got side tracked by Barbie dolls." Adam joked.

-x-

Meanwhile, Matt and Jeff had just finished picking out the 'prefect' present and were on their way to the check out desk when they got side tracked.

"Oh look, Jeff! They have the new Malabo Barbie!" Matt exclaimed.

"Oh they have the new Iraqi Barbie!" Jeff beamed.

"Jeff, there is no Iraqi Barbie!" Matt snapped as he glared at the Barbie dolls on the shelf.

-x-

After heavily debating with himself, whether he should go or not, he finally came to a decision. Obviously he wouldn't let her down and not go at all, hell going could even piss Randy off, always a plus. He sighed before he grabbed his car keys and the present he bought a few days back. After he got in his car he debated some more whether it would be wise to go. Slowly he put the keys in the ignition, however he quickly took them out.

"Damnit..." He mumbled before hitting his forehead on the steering wheel in frustration.

He leaned back in the drivers seat, running his hands down his face before he slid the key in the ignition again. Yet again he pulled the key out. He took a deep breath before he put the key in the ignition once more, this time he didn't take it out, and turned. Just as the car started he turned the key the other way and thought a moment. Without hesitation he turned the key again and put the car in reverse, so he could get out of the hotel parking lot, and then he pressed his foot on the gas.

As he drove past various houses, reading the numbers as he did so, he thought about her. He could only imagine how beautiful she must look today, not that she didn't look beautiful every other day, but today he had a feeling she'd be radiant. Finally the car came to a stop as he reached the house where the party was taking place. Once he exited his car, another car pulled up behind his. He glared at the two men as they got out, raising an eyebrow at the Wal-Mart bag in the eldest man's hand.

"You went to Wal-Mart?" John questioned.

"Yeah, we bought Matt a new Barbie!" Jeff replied.

"A Barbie?" John echoed.

"No, it was for the baby..." Matt mumbled.

"Seriously, I think Amy and Randy are having a boy." John pointed out.

"No, they don't know the gender. Or at least I don't think." Matt stated.

Jeff shrugged, "I bet Randy wants a boy though."

"What guy doesn't, Jeff?" Matt snapped.

"A gay guy?" Jeff offered.

"A gay guy! Randy's not gay! God, Jeff!" Matt hissed, slapping Jeff upside the head.

"OW! What'd you do that for?" Jeff asked as he rubbed the back of his head.

"For being stupid!" Matt sneered.

"Whatever, guys you're already late." John pointed out.

"So are you." Jeff snapped.

"Point. Now let's just get in there and ruin-I mean give Amy her presents!" Matt replied.

"Ruin?" Jeff asked as Matt started for the house.

-x-

The front door opened and most of the occupants of the living room's heads turned to see who it was. Dawn smirked as Jeff, Matt and John entered the house. Randy frowned, but Dave nudged him, telling him to at least try and be happy. John was about to ask where the redhead was, but Dawn grabbed his arm, pulling him into the kitchen. Once the two were in the kitchen, which was practically empty save for the refreshments and a few decorations, Dawn shut the door. John didn't question the diva, at least not yet, as she leaned on the counter top. After they stood in silence for a few minutes, John spoke.

"What is this about Dawn? And where's Amy?" John asked.

Dawn sighed, "I'm sorry John, but I think it's best you stay away from Amy. You don't need to cause any problems between her and Randy. John, I hate to break it to you, or tell you this way, but Randy's going to propose to her and she's going to say yes. I seriously think you should stay as far away from both of them as possible."

John looked shocked, and confused as to why Dawn, who he'd consider one of his best friends, was acting this way. She talked to him as if he were a child, or worse her worst enemy.

"Dawn, I don't understand... Why are you--" John started, but Dawn cut him off.

"I've worked too damn hard to allow you to fuck this up! You don't know a thing about what I've had to go threw to get those two together! After all else failed, I set them up. I guess I never expected her to get pregnant, but I guess if that's what it took to make them be together... Then I guess it was worth it. John, I love you, but you're not the one for Amy. So do yourself a favor! Save your heartbreak! Leave." Dawn snapped.

John closed his eyes as Dawn crossed her arms, awaiting John's reply as she did so. Slowly she picked up a phone and dialed a number. She stood there, listening to the dial tone, and awaited the person to pick up the phone.

"Who are you calling?" John questioned.

Dawn held up a finger, as if to hush him, and continued to wait.

"Hello?"

"Hey, where are you?" Dawn asked.

"I'm almost there, Stephanie got a little side-tracked." Shane replied.

"You got the ring?" Dawn questioned.

"Yeah, we got the ring. It was really expensive so you owe us." Shane answered.

"Ha, Randy owes you, not me. You stayed within the price range, correct?" Dawn checked.

"There was a price range!" Shane asked, in surprise.

"Oh well, it's not me who needs to pay you back. Shane, I've gotta go." Dawn stated.

The second Dawn hung up John had a million questions, however only asked one...

"Can I at least say goodbye?"

Dawn stared at him, holding the cellular phone in one hand. She thought a moment before she replied.

"I guess it wouldn't hurt." Dawn mumbled.

"Where is she anyway?" John asked.

"She's with Christy, Ashley, Candice, Lisa, Carlene, Nora and Melina. They all decided to get away from the guys for a bit. They're upstairs in the second bedroom - you may go up there and pull Amy aside. However, you try anything and I'll make it so that you never see the light of day again! Are we clear?" Dawn informed him.

"Whatever Dawn, I'd say thanks, but I don't think I have anything to thank you for." John hissed.

Dawn laughed slightly as John exited the kitchen. Jeff imminently walked up to John, pulling him aside.

"What was that all about?" Jeff questioned. "We could hear Dawn yelling.."

"Dawn's just being a little bitch." John replied as Dawn exited the kitchen.

Dawn rolled her eyes at John's comment and walked over to where Jason, Adam and Chris sat. Jeff laughed at the look John gave Dawn. John glared at Jeff, hitting his chest before he headed up stairs. Dawn crossed her arms, not looking to happy at the moment, before Jason grabbed her attention.

"Babe, what's going on?" Jason questioned.

"Oh, nothing... Nothing at all." Dawn stated.

-x-

The girls were in the middle of an awkward conversation when John walked in the room, Lisa and Carlene exchanged the same curious look before John gave them an explanation.

"Ah... Amy I want to talk to you." John announced.

Amy looked at the women, as if to ask for permission to leave, before Lisa nudged her and encouraged her to leave. John smiled slightly as Amy got off the bed and followed him out of the room. Christy and Candice giggled as Ashley spoke.

"Guess they have some making out to do..."

Lisa laughed as Melina shook her head at Ashley and Nora hit Ashley's arm.

"Don't say that... They have more than making out to do." Nora joked.

-x-

Meanwhile, John literally pulled Amy into the nearest room, which happened to be a bathroom. John shut the door behind the two and glared at Amy, who was looking around the bathroom.

"Why are we in a bathroom?" Amy asked.

John had just noticed this and scratched the back of his neck lightly.

"Ah... Well, I wanted to talk to you in private." John explained as Amy let out a small laugh.

"And I guess a bedroom wasn't private enough, but a bathroom, apparently, is." Amy teased.

John rolled his eyes with a chuckle, "A bedroom would have been a little more tempting than a bathroom."

At his comment, Amy slapped his arm.

"John, you're unreal." Amy commented.

"Naw, I'm just stating the facts. And what was that slap for?" John questioned.

"It was for being weird. Now can you cut to the chase or do we have to play 21 questions?" Amy replied.

John acted as if to think, however only received another slap for his humor.

"Okay... Okay..." John held up his arms, as if to give up.

He took a deep breath, choosing his words carefully before he spoke, and slowly let that breath out. Amy watched him, not taking her eyes off his face until she left his hand touch her stomach. She smiled, as if to encourage him to speak, and put her hand over his.

"Amy... I still love you, I want to be with you more than anyone ever could. And there is no one that could ever love you as much as I do. I realize that you may think that I haven't known you long enough to fall in love with you, but I've loved you for two years now. We've known each other for five years now and I love every second we've been together." John stated.

A tear ran down her face as he spoke, without a word she pulls him close to her and wraps her arms around him. He snakes his arms around her the best he can and takes in her scent.

"I love you." He whispers.

She pulls away slightly, offering him a smile as she does so, and slowly leans forward. Her moist lips capture his in a sweet kiss. Just as the kiss deepens the bathroom door opens and the person standing in the door way is left in complete shock...

To Be Continued...

Yes I can end it there! (Evil Laugh) Haha! Now you'll have to wait! Hope you liked this chapter!