Note: The following chapter is rated M for some mature content.

Chapter 14

It was Friday night.

Ross and Rachel were watching movies in Ross' living room. Monica was with them, but around thirty minutes ago, she declared she was going to go to bed early since she was really tired. With Jack and Judy Geller were out of town, that left Ross and Rachel all alone in the living room.

Once they figured that Monica would most definitely be asleep by now, Ross moved Rachel closer to him, wrapping his arm around her shoulders.

"I've been dying to hold you all evening" Ross whispered into Rachel's ear, squeezing her a little tighter.

"I know, me too. I'm glad Monica is asleep now."

The pair got comfy under the throw blanket Ross had put them over, cuddling into each other when Ross began to leave little kisses on Rachel's hair.

Rachel's stomach fluttered with butterflies. She couldn't help but go weak every time he laid his lips on her. He had this power over her that just made her melt for him.

Smiling, Rachel turned her head to look up at him. They both stared deep into each other's eyes as they leaned in at the same time. Rachel couldn't help but lick her lips as their mouths were inches away from one another. Seconds later, their lips finally touched and immediately, electricity sparked within them. As their mouths opened and closed, Ross moved his hand from her upper back and rested it on her hips, his other hand comfortably residing over her lower thigh. Rachel's hands immediately made their way to his neck, her fingers ruffling through his thick, dark locks.

Their kiss was heating up by the minute, and before they knew it, they were making out.

This wasn't just a sweet innocent kiss… this was something passionate and meaningful. Sure, Ross and Rachel have both fooled around with each other before, but those felt different for the both of them. This felt like it was leading somewhere and they both didn't have the willingness to stop it.

Hands began to caress each other, Rachel's being the boldest out of the pair. Her fingers started to trace down his sweater covered chest, eventually landing on the hem of it. She sneaked her fingers underneath the fabric, feeling his warm skin below.

She couldn't help it.

She didn't know what's coming over her.

It was like she couldn't get enough of him and she wanted more of him.

Her hand began to make its way further up his sweater, landing comfortably between his nipples and directly over his heart – feeling how his heart was beating rapidly against her palm.

Ross had never experienced anything so powerful before. He could feel a tingle in his groin, a tingle he wasn't that familiar with, but also, a tingle that he knew all too well. He knew what was happening and he didn't seem to have the power to stop it.

Rachel's hands took hold of his sweater, forcing it up his body until she pushed it up and over his head. Ross then took both his hands and placed them on the skin of her sides, slowly moving his hands upwards, therefore, her tank top also moving along with them. Rachel smiled against his lips as she lifted her arms in the air, allowing him to take her item of clothing off.

After their lips parted for a brief second, Ross paused, needing to be absolutely sure that she wanted to do this. He knew what this would be leading to, but he didn't want to force her if she didn't want to continue or if she had even the slightest doubts about it.

"Rach?" He asked, holding her face in his hands.

"Yeah?"

"Are you absolutely sure? If you aren't, I want you to know that it's totally okay with me. We don't have to go any further if you don't want to."

Ross was the sweetest guy she had ever been with, Rachel concluded as she looked deep into his hazel eyes and noticed how sincere his words were. He's so considerate of her feelings, and for that, she's so thankful.

"I'm sure, Ross. I've never been more sure of anything in my life" She smiled back at him as instantly, she watched his face lighten up with passion.

"Well in that case, let's go to my room." He suggested as he squeezed her waist. "We don't want Monica to walk down and catch us if she's awake. I have a lock on my door, so we definitely won't get caught."

Ross stood up, picking up his sweater. Rachel followed suit, collecting discarded tops from the floor. Hand in hand, Ross quietly led her up the stairs and into his room, where he shut the door and locked it straight away.

As soon as they were safe and away from anyone who might see, their lips once again attached, but this time with so much more passion.

Ross held Rachel as he walked forward, gently pushing her down onto his bed. He climbed on top of her, her legs bent either side of his waist as he began to kiss and nibble along her neck. He then moved his kisses down to her chest, reaching under her back to undo her bra clasp – but not before looking at her to ask for permission. She nodded, letting him know it's okay, so he slowly took her bra off, flinging it somewhere on the floor.

Ross couldn't help but stare in awe at her naked chest. He had never seen a girl's breasts before and Rachel's were just perfect. The way they stood up on their own and the way her nipples protruded were just so perfect.

She's so perfect.

As he looked at her half-naked form, suddenly he felt nervous. He had never done anything like this before and Rachel could sense this, so she lifted her head to look at him.

"Hey… it's only me." She whispered softly, offering him a smile. "Neither of us have done this before, so you don't have to be nervous. You're making me feel all kinds of amazing things right now, so you don't need to think you're not going to impress me. No pressure, alright?"

She rubbed his side and then she kissed him.

Rachel really did know Ross. He was in fact nervous he wouldn't do it right and he wouldn't live up to her standards, but as she told him, they were both new at this and have nothing to compare it to.

Feeling more relaxed by her words and the kiss, Ross took his tongue and licked over her nipples, cupping her breasts at the same time. They fit perfectly into his hands. He continued work on her perky breasts and Rachel couldn't believe how amazing this felt.

"Mmhmm… that feels so nice" She breathed, her breath heavy as she closed her eyes and rested her head on the pillows behind her.

After a few moments, Ross continued his travels further down her stomach until he reached the waistband of her jeans.

"It's okay, Ross" Rachel reassured him and his fingers started to unbutton them, sliding them and her thong down her legs at the same time.

With Rachel now laying completely naked in front of him, his eyes began to worship every inch of her body.

"Are you completely sure, sweetie?" Ross had to ask again, his head positioned in between her thighs.

"I'm sure, Ross."

She smiled sweetly at him as he brushed his tongue over her wet folds, instantly drawing a moan from her partially opened mouth. He continued his tongue movements, speeding it up, and then slowing it down as Rachel came undone, writhing under him.

"Holy shit, Ross. That was so intense, but it feels so good."

"I'm glad you liked it. I like doing it to you…" He murmured shyly though his eyes were full of lust.

Rachel sat up, moving in front of Ross and telling him to lay down. She took his pants and boxers off, instantly noticing his hardened length. She smirked, excited because she knew that he was like this because of her.

"You don't have to do that, Rach" Ross stated as she now has her hand wrapped around his shaft.

"But I want to… only if you want me to?"

"Of course I want you to, but if you didn't want to, then that would totally be okay too"

"I want to do this for you, Ross. I really do"

They shared a warm smile as Rachel opened her mouth and took him inside. Ross was taken away by how amazing this feels. He couldn't help but let out deep moans, vaguely aware that Monica was situated in the room across from them.

Rachel pleasured him in a way he didn't know was ever possible. The feeling of her mouth around him was taking him to all new heights.

"You're going to have to stop. It feels too good" He chuckled as he pulled her back up to him, before flipping them over so he was on top of her again.

"Do you have a condom?" She asks shyly, hoping and praying that he had.

"I have, my friend gave me a box as a joke and guess who's laughing now?" He smirked.

Rachel shook her head and smiled, loving how easily he could make her relaxed.

He reached over to his nightstand and pulled one out, taking it out of the packet and rolling it on.

"Sweetie, are you one hundred percent sure now? It's still okay if you want to stop" Ross asked again, as he positioned himself over her entrance.

"I'm sure, Ross. Are you sure?"

"I definitely am, but I just want to make sure you are."

"I'm really sure, honey. Thank you for asking."

"Just tell me if it hurts okay? I'll go slow to start with and just let me know if you need or want me to stop."

Rachel bit her lips and nodded.

Ross slowly and carefully pushed himself inside of her. He could see and feel Rachel winced in pain, so he stopped his movement immediately and tried to read her face.

"It's fine honey, I promise. Just give me a few seconds"

Ross waited patiently for Rachel to give him the go ahead and when she gave him a nod, he pushed himself inside a little further. It took a few minutes for Ross to be completely buried inside her. He made sure to stop once in a while and waited until she was ready.

"Are you comfortable?" He questioned, holding her hips.

"Yeah" She breathed, locking eyes with him as he began to slowly move in and out of her.

Their pace was slow and steady. This was both their first time and Ross was very aware that for a woman, this could be quite painful. So, he made sure to take Rachel's feelings into consideration the whole time.

"Still okay, sweetie?" He asked, leaning forward and giving her lips a sweet kiss.

Rachel nodded and Ross continued with his movements. Rachel then wrapped her legs around his waist, resting the heels of her feet on his lower back.

Their pace didn't change. The whole time they were taking it nice and slow.

This was just perfect.

This whole experience was perfect for both of them.

It wasn't too long later when they both felt like they were coming to the edge. Rachel's moans got a little louder, but not too loud, and Ross couldn't help but swell. As if it were fate, they both ended at almost exactly the same time.

Ross collapsed next to Rachel, both of them completely out of breath.

"I hope that was okay" Ross said, as he took the filled condom off and put it aside, before turning to face her.

"That was more than okay, Ross." She looked at him dreamily. "That was perfect"

Ross smiled, moving closer so that he could kiss her forehead.

"I'm glad, because it was perfect for me too" He murmured.

The pair didn't need to say anything else. They just cuddled up in his bed, in each other's arms until they finally drifted off to sleep.

"Happy birthday." Rachel smiled widely, kissing the cheeks of her half-sleeping boyfriend.

"Wh-what?" Ross croaked; his voice still heavy with sleep.

Slowly, he opened his eyes and that was when he found her sitting on the edge of her bed, a small cupcake on her hands with a single candle on it.

"Hey, there you are… Happy 17th birthday, sweetie." Rachel repeated as she ran her hand through his locks.

Right. Today was his birthday. How could he forget his own birthday?

"I know it's nothing fancy, but Monica helped me make this."

Ross' eyes widened at her remarks.

"Is it even edible?" He said half-jokingly.

She quickly glared at him, not finding his statement slightly funny. Seeing the anger in her eyes, Ross quickly diffused the situation by apologizing and saying that he was only joking.

"You're such an ass." She slapped his chest, almost dropping the cupcake as she did so.

"Hey, careful." Ross frowned as he took away the cupcake from her hand. "It's my cupcake and you almost dropped it."

Rachel rolled her eyes, though smiling slightly when she saw him using his finger to lick the vanilla frosting.

"It's good, right? I even put some sprinkles on it."

"It does taste good. Thank you." Ross quickly kissed her and when he was about to take the candle off so that he could eat the cupcake, she stopped him.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm eating the cupcake you made for me."

"You haven't made a wish yet."

"Do I have to? I have everything I wished for."

"Really?" Rachel raised her eyebrow. "What about that comic book we saw the other day? You don't want it anymore? -because if you don't then maybe I should return it to the store."

"You didn't." Ross gasped as his eyes went wide with excitement as he started to look around the room to find his present.

"Nu-uh. Make a wish first and then the present."

"Fine." He sighed but complied anyway as he closed his eyes and made a wish. He then blew the candle out and opened his eyes again. "Done."

"Now, the present." Rachel took the wrapped present and gave it to him.

"Thank you." Ross murmured and kissed her; his eyes suddenly felt wet from her surprise.

"Open it." Rachel clasped her hands in excitement, jumping on her seat slightly and making Ross laugh. "Come on, hurry up."

"You're so impatient." Ross smiled, his hands moving to unwrap the present and when he found a card, he read it out loud. "Happy birthday, honey. Thank you for being the greatest friend and boyfriend a girl could've asked for. I love you." Ross closed the card again and moved slightly so that he could kiss her again. "Thank you so much and I love you too." He murmured against her lips.

Rachel smiled brightly, stealing another kiss before she pulled away.

"Now, the present. Quick."

"Alright. Alright." Ross laughed at his girlfriend's lack of patience and then proceeded to unwrap the rest of the present.

Inside, he found the exact comic book he had wanted and two tickets to the Museum of Natural History.

"Oh, Rach…" He murmured. "This is perfect. Thank you so much."

He leaned in and kissed her again.

"You're welcome." Rachel smiled and then patted his thighs as she rose from the bed. "Now come on, brush your teeth and let's eat our breakfast. Your mom made a full breakfast just for you. And then your dad is going to give us a ride to the city."

"We're going to the city?"

"Yes, silly." Rachel giggled. "Why do you think I got you two tickets for the museum?"

"Wow." Ross was speechless.

"What?" Rachel murmured shyly.

"I-it's just. You're willing to go to a museum with me? Seriously?"

"Yeah, it's your birthday and I want to do something you'll enjoy." She shrugged.

"Oh, Rach. You're the best." Ross sighed.

"I know." Rachel grinned. "Now go brush your teeth, we don't have all day."

"Yes, ma'am."

Ross stole another kiss to her lips before heading toward the bathroom.

"What is this place?" Rachel asked as she and Ross came across a certain room in the museum.

Ross' dad had dropped them off nearly four hours ago and after eating lunch at this small café near Central Park, they made their way toward the museum. They had already spent two hours at the museum and it looked like Ross wasn't even done yet. She actually enjoyed it though. She loved watching him in his elements, wondering how he could be so smart as he explained all the exhibitions in great detail.

"I think it's the planetarium." Ross looked around to find the sign and just like he had guessed, it was indeed the planetarium. "Do you wanna go inside?"

"I'd love to." Rachel smiled and for the first time she was truly excited about it.

Ross owned a telescope back home and when the sky was clear, he sometimes took Rachel to stargaze through the window of his room. That was how Rachel first started to fall in love with it. Ross even learned about constellations just for her.

"Wow." Rachel stood there in awe as they entered the darkened room, the dome filled with stars. "It's beautiful."

"Yeah." Ross squeezed their intertwined hands, both looking up at the ceilings where the stars twinkled in the dark.

Ross then looked around and found an empty seat at the very back. He then led her to sit.

"Ah, so what are we looking at?"

"Well uh, you see that..." He pointed up in the random direction. "-that little cluster of stars next to the big one? That is Ursa Major."

"Really?"

"I've no idea, it could be." He grinned playfully, earning a small laugh from his girlfriend. "Listen, thank you for today." He said as he averted his gaze from the stars to look at her. "I have tons of fun today thanks to you. This is definitely the best birthday ever."

"Oh, honey… I'm really glad you're enjoying it." Rachel smiled, feeling her shoulder relaxed knowing that her efforts had paid off. "Happy birthday, Ross." She leaned in to kiss him.

"Thank you." He murmured against her lips, a wide smile on his face. "I hope I get to celebrate every birthday for the rest of my life with you."

"Me too." She murmured, unshed tears in her eyes from his sincere words.

Ross and Rachel had so much fun today that they eventually forgot to check their watch. By the time they realized it, the final train back to Long Island had already left.

"What are we going to do now?" Rachel asked rather nervously. "Should we get a hotel or something? Or maybe I should call my dad to pick us up?"

Ross pondered Rachel's question and as much as he thought about it, he didn't want to come across Leonard Green's warpath when he found out that they missed the last train back.

"My grandma lives just a few blocks down there. She lives alone and she has a spare bedroom. You can use the spare bedroom and I can sleep on the sofa. But if you're more comfortable sleeping in your dad's and in your own room, I can take you there and I'll spend the night at my grandma's. We can take the earliest train back to Long Island in the morning."

"I'm not ready for this night to end." Rachel told him truthfully. "So, let's get back to your grandma's place."

Ross smiled and nodded. Together, they made their way toward 90 Bedford Street and as soon as they arrived at the building, they climbed the stairs toward apartment 20 where Ross' grandma lived. Ross knocked on the door and they waited a few minutes until Ross' grandma opened the door for them and ushered them in.

Grandma Geller made them cups of tea before she finally announced that she was getting ready to bed, but of course after giving Ross a strict warning about not doing any funny business under her roof, which made Ross utterly mortified.

It was past midnight when Ross walked Rachel to the front door of the guest bedroom, both feeling reluctant to stay apart.

"Are you sure you're okay sleeping on the sofa?" Rachel asked, genuinely concerned. "We can share the bed, you know. Your grandma doesn't need to know and you can wake up before she gets up."

"As much as I love that, I don't think it's possible" Ross sighed. "My grandma usually wakes up at the crack of dawn."

Rachel bit her lips, looking at the room and then back to Ross.

"If that's the case, can you at least stay until I fall asleep?"

Ross smiled. "Of course."

Ross watched her as she climbed the bed using his old pajamas, he no longer used that somehow, he still kept here from his stay during the Summer of his freshman year where he joined the dance lesson.

"Good night. Have a sweet dream." Ross murmured as he sat on the bed right next to her and gave her a sweet kiss. "I love you."

"Good night, I love you too." Rachel smiled although her eyes were getting heavy from sleep.

"Sleep." Ross murmured softly and slowly, her eyes began to flutter closed.

Ross stayed for a good half an hour as he watched her peacefully sleep and it wasn't only when his eyes started to feel heavy that he slowly rose from the bed, carefully gave her temples another kiss, before making his way to the living room and rested.

A/N

Some people had been hoping for Ross and Rachel to lose their V-Card to one another, so I asked Ali ( Jenfaniston55) for a favor and she did a wonderful job writing it. This chapter wouldn't be possible without her. So, thank you again for helping me out, Ali! ❤

Anyway... It's Ross Geller's birthday next week (at least according to "The One with Joey's New Girlfriend") and I figured I should dedicate the rest of the chapter to Ross. As usual, I hope you all like it and let me know what you think about this chapter! :)