Okay, so here is the next chapter. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews :o)
Disclaimer; I don't own Friends or the song "Right next to the right one"
The Story of Our Lives
Chapter 37.
Goodbye or Hello pt. 2.
Everyone was confused and chocked.
To say the least.
Rachel was just standing there.
Eyes closed and mouth open.
If anyone was looking at her, they would find it funny, but the situation wasn't.
It wasn't funny at all.
What if we were meant to be together
What if you were meant to be the one
I could hide a million years and try to believe
That any time the girl in mind will come and rescue me
"Rach, please say something…"
"Wha- what?" Rachel managed.
"I want you to stay." Ross told her.
"But…" Rachel was lost for words, "I don't know what to say…." She trailed off, "Why?"
"Because I love you." Ross said, telling the obvious.
"How?" Rachel asked, "I mean-"
"How?" Ross laughed, "Since forever, Rach."
"But, I've been so… so selfish, and, and mean and stuff, you cant possiblely still…"
"But I do." Ross said, "So much. In fact. I'm gonna kiss you."
He went to kiss her, but she backed off.
"No Ross." she said.
"Why?"
"I can't stay."
"Why?"
"I told you last time, and the reasons haven't changed, okay?" Rachel said.
'Cause you're the fire, you're the one
But you'll never see the sun
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
And I could call it many names
But it's myself I need to blame
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
"But Rach…"
"End of discussion." Rachel turned around to leave, but Gracie wouldn't let go of her hand.
"Gracie…?"
"No mom." Gracie said.
"Gracie sweetie, we have to board."
"No mom." Gracie continued, "I want to stay here."
"Gracie, we cant- you what?" Rachel exclaimed.
"I want to stay here with my family and friends."
"No-one is family here." Rachel said, "I'm your family, okay? And Emma."
"Yes mom." Emma said, "But I'm here. You could stay too?"
"No, I cant." Rachel said, "I have responsibilities, I have a job. Grace has school."
"But I can go to school here too, mom!" Gracie argued.
"Not for you to decide." Rachel said, "You're only 14. You can move here when you're old enough."
"Mom…" Gracie began to cry, "They all want us to stay… can't you just…"
Ross sighed and looked at Rachel, "Rach? Rach, do you feel this?"
He took her hand and placed it at his chest, "It's my heart, Rach. I love you so much. I haven't gotten married since you. I haven't moved on yet. I only want to move on with you."
His tears made her own start.
"Ross, I cant." Rachel said.
"Why?"
"I'm just so…"
"Don't do this again Rach." he said, "Remember our talk? You're just avoiding your feelings… you're just running away…"
In the end you've got a friend for lifetime
Truly there to truly care for you
I know you cry a million tears so I want you to know
That a pretty face can take you places, you don't wanna go
Rachel brushed her tears off and closed her eyes.
Oh, did she remember…
"When I'm trying to avoid dealing with something, I tend to run away Ross, you know that. And I guess, I guess, that I just… I was just running away. I'm sorry."
She opened her eyes to find Ross and everyone looking at her.
She looked at Gracie, who had a pleading look at her face. She was clutching the wheelchair so hard that her knuckles were turning white.
Her look wandered to Emma, who was looking hopeful.
Maybe?
She turned to Ross again.
He was standing there, like at little boy. Like 20 years ago, in the exact same airport.
He really loved her…
'Cause you're the fire, you're the one
But you'll never see the sun
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
And I could call it many names
But it's myself I need to blame
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
"Please Rach." he started, "I'll do anything…"
She bit her lip.
"I'm running away a lot of the time too, but we also have to stop and think about… think about if we might regret it. Running away." Ross said.
Rachel sighed and turned to give Gracie a smile.
Gracie's face lit up and she smiled back.
Rachel gazed to Ross again and took his hand.
She made a decision.
"I wont." she said, "I wont run away again."
So in the end it all depends on whether you'll find
Warm embraces when I replace the one you had in mind...
'Cause you're the fire, you're the one
But you'll never see the sun
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
And I could call it many names
But it's myself I need to blame
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
And with those words, she leaned in and gave Ross a sweet kiss.
Okay, a few more chapters should do the work. What do you think? Too sappy or what? Leave me a review. Thanks, Stessa.