Chandler wiped the counter down and disposed of the damp paper towel. He glanced around the empty bar and sighed. He had been working for Ten hours mostly by himself. He still had two hours left and he was bored so he glanced around the building until something caught his eye. On the stage where there were various performances of random things, was a piano. He walked up on the stage and he stared at it. He hadn't touched the Keys of a Piano in so long, he used to be in a band with his college roommate, Ross who was the drummer While Chandler was the lead singer and Played either Piano or Guitar along with having experience with the clarinet.
After College, He and Ross were still good friends, but Ross moved to New Jersey while Chandler stayed in New York. About a year later Monica, Ross' little sister moved across the hall from him. She had just graduated and had high hopes of finding a Job pretty far away from her very critical mother and Ross' who annoyed her. Chandler and his roommate Kip helped her move in and ate dinner with her almost every night. They became best friends but overtime Chandler developed a crush on Monica, so when she and Kip got together it broke his heart and he avoided them as much as possible because he couldn't watch Monica smile and laugh without wishing it was him that was making her so happy. It was then Chandler realized it was more than a crush, he was in love with her. He often listened to the song that Monica loved most: 'Can't help falling in love' by Elvis Presley. It gave him comfort and peace from all his loud thoughts.
Chandler studied the Piano for a few more minutes, loving how shiny and black it was. He finally sat down on the bench and removed the lid. As he hit the first key, a ring of noise went through the room. He loved the peaceful sound it brought just like Monica's song does, so he began to play it. Chandler began to sing along to the tune.
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
He sang the lyrics softly he continued playing.
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
if I can't help falling in love with you
Chandler paused and thought about the meaning of the words to him. They were true, he couldn't help that he fell in love with his best friend. She was so amazing, how could someone not love her. Chandler misses the tune of the song so he began to play again.
Like a river flows
surely to the sea
darling, so it goes
some things are meant to be
As His and Monica's favorite part neared, he sang with more confidence.
Take My Hand
Take My Whole Life too
For I Can't help falling in love with you
He hoped with all his heart that maybe one day Monica would take his hand and they could run away together, in love. He shook the thought aside and finished the song.
But I can't help falling in love with you
"That was for you Mon." He whispered to himself
He almost let out a shrill scream when he heard someone clapping. He looked up and met the eyes of Monica who looked like she was on the verge of tears
"That was beautiful," She wiped her eyes. "Kip and I broke up." She said walking up on the stage.
"I-uh-" Monica cut him off.
"Don't be sorry," She said looking into his baby blues. "I broke up with him."
"Why?" Chandler asked.
"Well he asked me why I had been upset here lately, and I told him because I miss you and your hugs, smile, eyes, and our friendship, he told me that if I liked you so much that I want to be around you more than we might as well break up, so that's what I did," Chandler was grinning from ear to ear. "Chandler I think I'm in love with you." Chandler didn't think he could never stop smiling after what she just said.
"Well, that's great because I'm crazy in love with you, Mon," They both leaned in towards each other.
"Besides, I can't help falling in love with someone as amazing as you." He whispered. Her eyes traveled to his lips and Chandler cupped her face. Before their lips locked, Chandler sang their favorite lyrics against her lips.
"Take my hand, Take my whole life too, for I can't help falling in love with you." Their lips met and fireworks exploded, stars shot across the sky, the fire's ignited, and sparks flew. Everything shifted and it felt wonderful. Finally, the missing piece in both their lives was found, it was each other.
Chandler wished he wouldn't have smoked all those years so he would have better lung capacity. He pulled away breathless from the kiss.
"I love you, Mon," He smiled. "What do you say we go on our first date, say tomorrow at eight?" He asked.
Monica shifted closer to him and rested her head on his shoulder. "I would say, yes, Now play our song again." She answered chuckling.
"Gladly." He began to play their song and this time he could sing the lyrics and know she was all his.
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
if I can't help falling in love
Like a river flows
surely to the sea
darling, so it goes
some things are meant to be
take my hand
take my whole life too
for I can't help falling in love with you
If I can't help falling in love with you
~o~
Just a one-shot I came up with while playing 'Can't help falling in love' on the piano. Your reviews would make me happy ;)
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE SONG LYRICS OR THE SONG CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
