Rachel had been looking for Ross all evening. Despite everything they'd been through, she knew deep down she still loved Ross, as a matter of fact he was the only man she ever loved. Sure, she'd dated plenty of men but none of them were well... Ross. Yes, sometimes her feelings for him were not so obvious to her, but they never truly disappeared. Regardless of whether they were together or not, Ross was the only man she felt she could be herself around, who never judged her and who made her feel truly complete, he was the only guy who's presence caused butterflies in the pit of her stomach. And emma having a proper 'traditional' family? That's all she wanted. But if her and Ross ever broke up again, and given their track record she wouldn't be surprised if they did, she couldn't do that to Emma. However, after Gavin had been over she realised she really did just need to talk to Ross and have a mature conversation and talk about the possibility of maybe trying to start things up again, although she wasn't even sure it was possible for them to have a mature conversation. They could at least try.

She was sat on the couch in their appartement, flicking through channels when Ross walked in.

"Oh hey!" She stood up, "I've been looking for you everywhere. Listen my mom is not dropping the baby off until tomorrow... So, I was hoping you and I could kind of have a chance to talk about our situation, you know..."

" O-Okay yeah." Ross said, not sure exactly what she was going to say.

"Um.. well we sure probably sit down," she guided him to sit next to her on the couch. Ross was confused, did she want to get back together? Or was she going to tell him about the kiss on the balcony with the guy from her work?

"Is this about you and that annoying guy from your work you were kissing on the balcony after your birthday party?"

"Wait what?" She asked, dumbfounded.

"You know, that guy you were kissing the other day on the balcony..." he repeated.

"No! I mean, how do you know about that?!" This was so typical of Ross, making assumptions about everything, it was starting to reminded her of the whole Mark situation.

"THROUGH THE MAGIC OF SIGHT" he replied sarcastically, which aggravated Rachel.

"Yeah, I saw you two kissing from the window when I was putting OUR daughter to bed!"

"Oh my God. No, No it's not about that," Rachel sighed, "Actually Gavin came over earlier and I just realised that you and I living together, with our baby has become so complicated. I mean are- are we completely off the table?" She continued, reaching out for his hands, entwining her fingers with his; a small yet comforting gesture. "Because I am so confused right no-"

Ross stopped her.

"Do you wanna get back together?" He asked so bluntly.

Rachel was taken aback. That was obvious from the astounded expression on her face.

"Ross.." She started.

"Look Rach, we have been on and off for God knows how long... I'm tired of it. It's like, I love you but you don't love me and then you love me but I don't love you. There's always something in the way, why can't we just stop messing around and be together for once and for all... Have a fresh start." Rachel's eyes were swelling up with tears, tears of relief and happiness. He'd finally said what she wanted to hear. Rachel tried to speak but Ross wasn't finished. "I try to tell myself I don't love because damn it would be so much easier if I didn't, I know in the past we've really messed up but we're way more mature now, I mean we have a baby."

Tears were now streaming down her blushed cheeks, she struggled to find words, so instead, opted for a small nodd with a sweet smile to let him know she wanted to start things up again too.

"Okay.. well does this mean we're like officially back together?"he asked, reluctantly.

"I guess so.." Rachel nervously laughed. "But I don't think we should rush into anything, you know, take things slowly for now?... And.." She hesitated "Maybe we shouldn't tell the others for now. I mean I love them of course but sometimes they can get a bit carried away," they both laughed, remembering the many times their friends had gotten a little too involved in their relationship.

"Okay um goodnight them," Rachel said, embracing Ross in a hug before they both went off to their own bedrooms to sleep. There was no big romantic kiss, they were content with knowing they were on the same page, and had a hopeful future together ahead of them.

So there's chapter 1 done, I feel as though it was quite unrealistic and out of character, but it's one of my first fanfics so hopefully i'll improve. Anyway please let me know what you think of it and constructive criticism would be appreciated.