This fanfic takes place around the third season when Richard and Monica are dating. Sorry if everyone acts out of character, but it is a fanfic. It doesn't have to be totally exact.  Chandler isn't dating Janice and Ross and Rachel are dating. But Ross and Rachel aren't in this fic so it really doesn't matter. This is my very first fanfic so don't kill me if it's a total piece of crap. And it's also just the first chapter. If people think it's good, I'll continue it when I have the time. Ok just read and review.

Rachel and Monica's Apartment. No one is there but Monica and Chandler.

"Mon I have to tell you something pretty important." Chandler asked in a serious tone

Monica was afraid by what he was going to say. She assumed that he was going to tell her that he had some life-threatening disease and was going to die in six months or something like that. She quickly turned white.

Chandler noticed the pale look on Monica's face and knew exactly what she was thinking.

"No no it's nothing like that. I'm not dying." Chandler said relieved when Monica's face went back to normal.

"Ok maybe you should sit down for this. Monica I love you." Chandler whispered.

At that very moment someone knocked very loudly on the door and Monica jumped, partly from shock and from what she just heard. She quickly rose to get it. There stood Richard. She let him in and he kissed her deeply. Chandler watched with a jealous look on his face and quietly opened the door and left. When he reached is apartment he went to his room and lay down on his bed. He stared at the ceiling. What was he thinking? He just told the woman he loved how he felt about her. He knew she had a boyfriend. Of course she wouldn't love him back. She couldn't. She had Richard. He knew he was nothing compared to Richard. Richard was the tall, handsome man with a moustache who everyone liked. He was just the sarcastic boy next door who everyone found a bit annoying. Chandler knew he had absolutely no chance and he regretted ever telling Monica how he felt. Especially when her boyfriend walked in the very next minute.

Chandler avoided Monica for the next few days. He was trying to avoid the pain and rejection. But he knew sooner or later he'd have to face her. He just wanted it to be later.

The next morning he walked into the girls' apartment expecting it to be empty since he thought everyone was at work. He was shocked to find Richard and Monica making out on the couch.

"I'm so sorry. I'll just go." Chandler quickly apologized before opening the door and entering the hall.

"No wait Chandler. We need to talk" Monica rushed after him.

"Look I'm sorry I interrupted you and Richard. Just get back to whatever you were doing. It's fine with me. Really."

"Wait a second. I have to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"About what you said a few days ago. Did you really mean it?"

"What? About me loving you? If that's what your talking about, then yes I did mean it. I loved you since the first day I moved across the hall." he replied softly.

"Oh my God. I don't know what to say. I'm really flattered but..."

Chandler cut her off. "But you're with Richard. I understand. It's ok. I mean I've been able to handle you dating guys before. I don't see why this should be any different.

"I..I need some time to think"