This is a continuation of TOW That Could've Been. I don't know if anyone else has done this, but I apologize if anyone did a story like this already. Its been on my mind for awhile so I wanted to give it a try. Hope you enjoy it!!
Chandler & Monica's Could've Been
Part One: Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
"That was…..amazing." Chandler caught his breath as his head hit the pillow next to Monica's.
"I KNOW!" Monica exclaimed, after catching her own breath.
She turned to Chandler, who had a goofy grin on his face. She smiled back at him, then leaned in to kiss him gently on the lips. "This has been the most incredible two months."
"It sure has." Chandler agreed. "I never thought a person could have this much sex!"
Monica laughed, but then turned serious. They'd been "doing it" for the past two months, and as far as she was concerned they were committed to one another, although nothing had ever been said to make that a concrete fact. She'd never been in a serious relationship before, and neither had Chandler for that matter. She sure didn't want this to end. But she didn't know where it was going either. She hated to ruin the mood but decided she had to ask.
"Chandler, are we in a relationship? I mean, are we girlfriend and boyfriend? Am I the only person you wanna be with like this?" She averted her gaze away from him, feeling a little self conscious about the question. She was very surprised when he leaned in to kiss her softly on the lips.
"Mon, of course you're the only person I want to be with. I love being with you. And I really don't want this to end." He paused, then nervously continued. "But you know about my commitment issues."
Monica sighed. It could be worse, right?
Chandler noted her disappointment. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt her. "Mon, I…" He paused again, not really knowing how to continue.
"It's okay, Chandler." She told him as she sat up. She grabbed her shirt from the foot of the bed and quickly put it on, along with her underwear and pants. She made her way into the kitchen where she decided to make some coffee. Chandler wasn't far behind. He'd hastily thrown on his clothes, worried that Monica - the only girlfriend he'd ever had - was mad at him. And what worried him the most was that he didn't know how to fix it. He just totally sucked at relationships.
Monica sat down at the table and looked up at Chandler. She sighed, but managed to give him a half smile. "Come and sit down with me." She told him, and he did so.
This is it. He thought to himself. She's going to end it right now because of my stupid commitment issues. Damn you, Chandler Bing!
"Chandler, I'm sorry I brought it up. I mean we've only been together for like two months. This is the first real relationship either of us have ever been in. And here I am pressuring you, basically asking if you want to spend the rest of your life with me." She looked up at him, noticing he looked a little relieved, and was somewhat confused by this reaction. "I'm sorry." She told him again, placing her hand on top of his.
"No, Mon. Don't apologize." He looked into her bright blue eyes and smiled. "I know we've only been going out for two months, but I also know that I don't want this to end. I don't want to hurt you. Ever. You're my best friend."
"And you're mine too."
"And we have been friends for a really long time. I know what you want out of life. And just having a boyfriend isn't going to cut it, I know that. I know you want to get married and have kids. And I totally respect that, Mon."
"I do want all of those things, Chandler. But I just don't want to push you into anything you're not ready for."
"You're not. I don't feel any pressure with you, that is what's so great about this. I really like where we are in the relationship. I just don't want things to change and get all weird between us. That is the last thing I want."
She smiled and got up to pour them some coffee. "We've just got to be honest with each other about everything. I think as long as we do that, then we'll be fine."
She walked back over to the table setting his mug in front of him, then took her seat next to him. She could tell he was finally getting back to himself again.
"Well, if we're being honest, then there is something I need to tell you."
"What?" She asked after hesitating for a moment.
"I ate your last Kit Kat bar. I know I blamed it on Joey, but it was me. I'm sorry." He grinned at her, happy to lighten the mood between them.
"Chandler!" She exclaimed, jokingly hitting him on the shoulder.
"Ow! Okay, okay, seriously…" He told her still laughing. "This has been the best two months. And you are by far the best girlfriend I've ever had."
"Chandler, I'm the only girlfriend you've ever had." Monica sighed.
"We'll you are still the best. I just want you to know that." He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek as she blushed a little.
"You're the best too." She told him, happy that everything was okay between them.
"Hello children." Chandler said to Monica, Rachel and Ross as he walked in Central Perk a few days later. Monica looked up and smiled at her boyfriend. He leaned in and kissed her before taking his place next to her on the sofa. Rachel smiled at her friends, whom she'd gotten a lot closer with over the past couple of months. She liked to take credit for the fact that Monica and Chandler were now an item. She often told them that if she hadn't encouraged Monica to lose her virginity she and Chandler would have never gotten together in the first place. Monica would just roll her eyes whenever Rachel brought it up. Rachel was just the same gossip that she'd been in high school. Except maybe worse now!
"So, Rach." Chandler said, taking her attention away from one of her fashion magazines. "How is the divorce coming along?"
Rachel sighed. "Well thankfully that will be over next week. What do you say we all go out and celebrate when its official?"
"That sounds like fun." Monica agreed.
"Yeah we can celebrate my divorce as well." Ross chimed in.
"I still can't believe Carol is a lesbian." Chandler laughed. "I mean you think you know someone…"
"So, anyway…" Ross loudly interrupted Chandler, not really in the mood to discuss his ex-wife and her new lover. "Did you have any ideas Rachel? About what you wanted to do."
"Not really, but I'm sure that we can come up with something." She looked at her watch. "Oh, I've gotta get going. I have a manicure appointment in 15 minutes. So I'll catch you guys later, okay? Mon, I'll see you at home."
Monica nodded waving good-bye to Rachel. After Phoebe's second heart attack, she'd had to move to Arizona to take a break from the stress and anxiety of New York City. And especially after losing her job. Rachel had taken that opportunity to move in with Monica, at least temporarily until Phoebe returned…if she ever did.
"Speaking of parties," Chandler said, turning to Monica. "We're having one at work for Christmas and I wanted to know if you'd be my lovely date."
"Awwww." Monica smiled. "I don't know about the lovely part, but I will definitely be your date." She leaned in and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Okay, brother right over here." Ross reminded them. "I don't mind that you're going out, but I don't like to see the kissy stuff."
"Oh get over it Ross! Chandler and I can do whatever we want!" She stuck her tongue out at her brother, then gave Chandler a few more pecks on the lips and cheek just to annoy Ross.
"What am I going to wear Rach!" Monica exclaimed a couple of weeks later. It was the day before the big office Christmas party and Monica was starting to get stressed out.
"Mon, we'll find something…I promise." Rachel reassured her friend, but felt a little skeptical.
"I swear I look the size of a house in everything I try on!!"
Rachel continued to search through Monica's closet and finally pulled out a black dress that looked like it had never been worn. "What about this?" She asked holding it up.
"Hmmm, I don't know."
"Why, what's wrong with it? I think its nice."
"I was saving it for when I lose some more weight." Monica said after a short pause.
"Just try it. I think it'll look great." Rachel smiled, hoping to make Monica feel better.
"Okay, I'll try it."
"Mon!" Chandler called out the next evening as he entered her apartment. "You ready to go, babe?"
Rachel came out of Monica's room grinning proudly. She'd been helping Monica get ready for the party and was very pleased with herself. "She's just about ready." She informed him.
"Great." He replied, wondering just exactly what he should expect. A minute later he didn't have to wonder anymore. Monica came out of her bedroom and looked more beautiful than he'd ever seen her. "Wow." He couldn't think of anything else to say. "You look…so amazing."
Monica blushed as she walked over toward Chandler. He leaned in when she reached him and gave her a kiss. "These are for you." He told her, handing her a bouquet of flowers he'd had behind his back.
"Thank you." She smiled, her eyes shining. "Are you sure I look okay?"
"Yes!" Both Chandler and Rachel said in unison.
Monica smiled again, feeling really good about herself for the first time in a long time.
"Shall we get going?" Chandler asked, extending his hand.
"We shall!" She smiled and wrapped her hand in his as they headed for the door. She turned to Rachel on the way out and mouthed a very sincere "Thank you" for all of her help.
"This is my boss Ted and his wife Robin." Chandler told Monica. "And this is my girlfriend, Monica."
"Hi, its nice to meet you." Monica told them, shaking their hands.
"You too." Ted and Robin smiled.
"We're just going to go meet the guys now." Chandler said to his boss, referring to all of the guys he'd been working with at Archie Comics for the past few months.
"Bye!" Monica smiled, as she and Chandler walked off.
"That wasn't so bad, was it?" Chandler asked her. He'd known she was nervous about going to the party and hoped she was no longer uncomfortable.
"No, its not bad at all."
Chandler smiled and wrapped his arm around her waist giving her a light squeeze before kissing her softly on the side of her head. "Come on, let me introduce you to the guys I work with."
"Okay." She smiled.
"Guys.." Chandler interrupted a very loud group of guys who'd been laughing up a storm. "I want you to meet my girlfriend Monica."
"Hey…hi…what's up" Came a few responses.
"This is Charlie, Rick, Pete, and Roger." Chandler told her.
"Hi." Monica smiled shyly.
They talked to Chandler's co-workers for a few minutes, then Monica tapped on his shoulder to ask him where the ladies room was. He took her hand and told the guys they'd be back a little later and they headed off so he could show her where to go. A few minutes later they headed back toward his work friends but stopped before they turned the corner, after hearing Monica's name come up in the conversation. She looked at Chandler cautiously, not sure if they should turn and make a quick exit or stop to listen. She felt very uncomfortable either way, but it was obvious that Chandler intended to stay and hear what they were saying about Monica.
"Can you believe that cow Bing is dating?" One of them said. They all laughed, and Monica cringed and felt as though she could burst into tears on the spot. She knew she probably would start crying if she had to listen to anything more. She was having a flashback of high school and all the ridicule she had gone through back then. She thought those days were over - that maybe adults were more well behaved than immature high school kids. But apparently she was wrong.
"I can't believe he even brought her here tonight. I mean, how'd she fit in the elevator?"
Chandler balled his fist and was prepared to take some action. Monica could see his reaction and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Can we please leave now?"
Chandler looked at her and knew she was going to cry. He felt like crying for her. How could anyone talk about her like that? She was the most wonderful person in the world. He nodded and they walked to the elevator together.
They didn't speak the whole way home. Chandler knew she was too upset and he didn't want to push her over the edge. She'd been so happy at the beginning of their night and he couldn't believe how it had ended. He felt horrible, but he couldn't even imagine how she was feeling. They walked into her apartment and she went straight to her bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed, tossing her shoes off in the process. He followed her and sat down beside of her.
"Do you want to talk about it?" He finally asked her.
"What is there to talk about?" She sighed. "Everyone hated me and think I'm fat and nasty." She could feel her eyes welling up with tears. It wasn't fair, why wouldn't anyone give her a chance just because of the way she looked?
"They're just a bunch of assholes who don't know a damn thing." Chandler told her. He hated to see her cry. It broke his heart. But he knew she probably needed to get it all out. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly as she rested her head against his chest. "They're just jealous that I had the most beautiful date tonight." He kissed her head and held onto her a little tighter, hoping to make her feel more secure.
Monica looked up at him, mascara running down her face. "You don't have to say that, Chandler. I know I'm not beautiful. I'm not pretty - I never will be."
"THAT is not true. You are the most beautiful woman…and you're thoughtful, and you're funny, and sweet, and smart. And…" He paused, then softly placed his hand on her cheek, gently wiping the mascara off her face with his thumbs. "And I love you."
She couldn't believe it. He loved her? She looked at him, slightly confused, wondering if she had misheard him.
"You…you do?" She asked, needing the confirmation.
"Yeah. Monica, I love you."
She threw her arms around his neck hugging him tightly. "Oh, Chandler, I love you too. I've wanted to tell you for so long but I didn't want to scare you away."
She pulled back and they looked into each other's eyes smiling. "You could never scare me away." He told her seriously.
"So I'm not embarrassing to be with?"
"Mon, of course not. Why would you even ask that? If anything, I'm the one who is embarrassing. You are anything but embarrassing."
She leaned in and kissed him softly on the lips. "Thank you for always knowing how to make me feel better."
"That's what I'm here for." He hugged her again, then pulled back standing up. "There is something else that I need to take care of."
"What?" She asked him, a little confused. "Are you going back to your office to kick some asses?"
"Well that is definitely on the agenda." Chandler laughed. "But those guys aren't even worth the effort. They're such losers, the can't even get dates. I mean did you notice how none of them had any women with them? Obviously there is a reason for that."
Monica grinned, starting to feel a lot better. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to have Chandler. She knew from the second he told her that he loved her that she never wanted to lose him. And she hoped he felt the same way about her.
"Just wait here for one minute." He kissed her forehead and then ran out of her apartment and into his own. Before she knew it, he was back grinning from ear to ear.
"What are you up to?" She asked him.
"Well, I was going to wait until later to do this. But I might as well do it now…its as good a time as any." He knelt down on one knee and looked deep into her eyes. He knew from her sharp in take of breath that she knew what he was about to do. He reached into his coat pocket and presented her with a small velvet box. "Monica, I know we've only been together for a few months now. But I've never felt this way about anyone before. Whenever we're together I just feel better…happier…and I always want to be with you. And that's why I want to know if… Monica Geller…..will you marry me?"
Like a candle burning bright
Love is glowing in your eyes
A flame to light our way
That burns brighter everyday
But now I have you
Nobody loves me like you do
Like a leaf upon the wind
I could find no place to land
I dreamed the hours away
And wondered everyday
Do dreams come true
Nobody loves me like you do
Chorus:
What if I'd never met you
Where would I be right now
Funny how life just falls in place somehow
You've touched my heart in places that I never even knew
Cause nobody loves me like you do
I was words without a tune
I was a song still unsung
A poem with know rhyme
A dancer out of time
But now there's you
Baby, nobody loves me like you do
I hope you liked it! Please let me know what you think. I have a lot of ideas about where to take this so your reviews will be greatly appreciated and motivating for me to continue..if you would like for me to!
Chandler & Monica's Could've Been
Part One: Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
"That was…..amazing." Chandler caught his breath as his head hit the pillow next to Monica's.
"I KNOW!" Monica exclaimed, after catching her own breath.
She turned to Chandler, who had a goofy grin on his face. She smiled back at him, then leaned in to kiss him gently on the lips. "This has been the most incredible two months."
"It sure has." Chandler agreed. "I never thought a person could have this much sex!"
Monica laughed, but then turned serious. They'd been "doing it" for the past two months, and as far as she was concerned they were committed to one another, although nothing had ever been said to make that a concrete fact. She'd never been in a serious relationship before, and neither had Chandler for that matter. She sure didn't want this to end. But she didn't know where it was going either. She hated to ruin the mood but decided she had to ask.
"Chandler, are we in a relationship? I mean, are we girlfriend and boyfriend? Am I the only person you wanna be with like this?" She averted her gaze away from him, feeling a little self conscious about the question. She was very surprised when he leaned in to kiss her softly on the lips.
"Mon, of course you're the only person I want to be with. I love being with you. And I really don't want this to end." He paused, then nervously continued. "But you know about my commitment issues."
Monica sighed. It could be worse, right?
Chandler noted her disappointment. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt her. "Mon, I…" He paused again, not really knowing how to continue.
"It's okay, Chandler." She told him as she sat up. She grabbed her shirt from the foot of the bed and quickly put it on, along with her underwear and pants. She made her way into the kitchen where she decided to make some coffee. Chandler wasn't far behind. He'd hastily thrown on his clothes, worried that Monica - the only girlfriend he'd ever had - was mad at him. And what worried him the most was that he didn't know how to fix it. He just totally sucked at relationships.
Monica sat down at the table and looked up at Chandler. She sighed, but managed to give him a half smile. "Come and sit down with me." She told him, and he did so.
This is it. He thought to himself. She's going to end it right now because of my stupid commitment issues. Damn you, Chandler Bing!
"Chandler, I'm sorry I brought it up. I mean we've only been together for like two months. This is the first real relationship either of us have ever been in. And here I am pressuring you, basically asking if you want to spend the rest of your life with me." She looked up at him, noticing he looked a little relieved, and was somewhat confused by this reaction. "I'm sorry." She told him again, placing her hand on top of his.
"No, Mon. Don't apologize." He looked into her bright blue eyes and smiled. "I know we've only been going out for two months, but I also know that I don't want this to end. I don't want to hurt you. Ever. You're my best friend."
"And you're mine too."
"And we have been friends for a really long time. I know what you want out of life. And just having a boyfriend isn't going to cut it, I know that. I know you want to get married and have kids. And I totally respect that, Mon."
"I do want all of those things, Chandler. But I just don't want to push you into anything you're not ready for."
"You're not. I don't feel any pressure with you, that is what's so great about this. I really like where we are in the relationship. I just don't want things to change and get all weird between us. That is the last thing I want."
She smiled and got up to pour them some coffee. "We've just got to be honest with each other about everything. I think as long as we do that, then we'll be fine."
She walked back over to the table setting his mug in front of him, then took her seat next to him. She could tell he was finally getting back to himself again.
"Well, if we're being honest, then there is something I need to tell you."
"What?" She asked after hesitating for a moment.
"I ate your last Kit Kat bar. I know I blamed it on Joey, but it was me. I'm sorry." He grinned at her, happy to lighten the mood between them.
"Chandler!" She exclaimed, jokingly hitting him on the shoulder.
"Ow! Okay, okay, seriously…" He told her still laughing. "This has been the best two months. And you are by far the best girlfriend I've ever had."
"Chandler, I'm the only girlfriend you've ever had." Monica sighed.
"We'll you are still the best. I just want you to know that." He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek as she blushed a little.
"You're the best too." She told him, happy that everything was okay between them.
"Hello children." Chandler said to Monica, Rachel and Ross as he walked in Central Perk a few days later. Monica looked up and smiled at her boyfriend. He leaned in and kissed her before taking his place next to her on the sofa. Rachel smiled at her friends, whom she'd gotten a lot closer with over the past couple of months. She liked to take credit for the fact that Monica and Chandler were now an item. She often told them that if she hadn't encouraged Monica to lose her virginity she and Chandler would have never gotten together in the first place. Monica would just roll her eyes whenever Rachel brought it up. Rachel was just the same gossip that she'd been in high school. Except maybe worse now!
"So, Rach." Chandler said, taking her attention away from one of her fashion magazines. "How is the divorce coming along?"
Rachel sighed. "Well thankfully that will be over next week. What do you say we all go out and celebrate when its official?"
"That sounds like fun." Monica agreed.
"Yeah we can celebrate my divorce as well." Ross chimed in.
"I still can't believe Carol is a lesbian." Chandler laughed. "I mean you think you know someone…"
"So, anyway…" Ross loudly interrupted Chandler, not really in the mood to discuss his ex-wife and her new lover. "Did you have any ideas Rachel? About what you wanted to do."
"Not really, but I'm sure that we can come up with something." She looked at her watch. "Oh, I've gotta get going. I have a manicure appointment in 15 minutes. So I'll catch you guys later, okay? Mon, I'll see you at home."
Monica nodded waving good-bye to Rachel. After Phoebe's second heart attack, she'd had to move to Arizona to take a break from the stress and anxiety of New York City. And especially after losing her job. Rachel had taken that opportunity to move in with Monica, at least temporarily until Phoebe returned…if she ever did.
"Speaking of parties," Chandler said, turning to Monica. "We're having one at work for Christmas and I wanted to know if you'd be my lovely date."
"Awwww." Monica smiled. "I don't know about the lovely part, but I will definitely be your date." She leaned in and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Okay, brother right over here." Ross reminded them. "I don't mind that you're going out, but I don't like to see the kissy stuff."
"Oh get over it Ross! Chandler and I can do whatever we want!" She stuck her tongue out at her brother, then gave Chandler a few more pecks on the lips and cheek just to annoy Ross.
"What am I going to wear Rach!" Monica exclaimed a couple of weeks later. It was the day before the big office Christmas party and Monica was starting to get stressed out.
"Mon, we'll find something…I promise." Rachel reassured her friend, but felt a little skeptical.
"I swear I look the size of a house in everything I try on!!"
Rachel continued to search through Monica's closet and finally pulled out a black dress that looked like it had never been worn. "What about this?" She asked holding it up.
"Hmmm, I don't know."
"Why, what's wrong with it? I think its nice."
"I was saving it for when I lose some more weight." Monica said after a short pause.
"Just try it. I think it'll look great." Rachel smiled, hoping to make Monica feel better.
"Okay, I'll try it."
"Mon!" Chandler called out the next evening as he entered her apartment. "You ready to go, babe?"
Rachel came out of Monica's room grinning proudly. She'd been helping Monica get ready for the party and was very pleased with herself. "She's just about ready." She informed him.
"Great." He replied, wondering just exactly what he should expect. A minute later he didn't have to wonder anymore. Monica came out of her bedroom and looked more beautiful than he'd ever seen her. "Wow." He couldn't think of anything else to say. "You look…so amazing."
Monica blushed as she walked over toward Chandler. He leaned in when she reached him and gave her a kiss. "These are for you." He told her, handing her a bouquet of flowers he'd had behind his back.
"Thank you." She smiled, her eyes shining. "Are you sure I look okay?"
"Yes!" Both Chandler and Rachel said in unison.
Monica smiled again, feeling really good about herself for the first time in a long time.
"Shall we get going?" Chandler asked, extending his hand.
"We shall!" She smiled and wrapped her hand in his as they headed for the door. She turned to Rachel on the way out and mouthed a very sincere "Thank you" for all of her help.
"This is my boss Ted and his wife Robin." Chandler told Monica. "And this is my girlfriend, Monica."
"Hi, its nice to meet you." Monica told them, shaking their hands.
"You too." Ted and Robin smiled.
"We're just going to go meet the guys now." Chandler said to his boss, referring to all of the guys he'd been working with at Archie Comics for the past few months.
"Bye!" Monica smiled, as she and Chandler walked off.
"That wasn't so bad, was it?" Chandler asked her. He'd known she was nervous about going to the party and hoped she was no longer uncomfortable.
"No, its not bad at all."
Chandler smiled and wrapped his arm around her waist giving her a light squeeze before kissing her softly on the side of her head. "Come on, let me introduce you to the guys I work with."
"Okay." She smiled.
"Guys.." Chandler interrupted a very loud group of guys who'd been laughing up a storm. "I want you to meet my girlfriend Monica."
"Hey…hi…what's up" Came a few responses.
"This is Charlie, Rick, Pete, and Roger." Chandler told her.
"Hi." Monica smiled shyly.
They talked to Chandler's co-workers for a few minutes, then Monica tapped on his shoulder to ask him where the ladies room was. He took her hand and told the guys they'd be back a little later and they headed off so he could show her where to go. A few minutes later they headed back toward his work friends but stopped before they turned the corner, after hearing Monica's name come up in the conversation. She looked at Chandler cautiously, not sure if they should turn and make a quick exit or stop to listen. She felt very uncomfortable either way, but it was obvious that Chandler intended to stay and hear what they were saying about Monica.
"Can you believe that cow Bing is dating?" One of them said. They all laughed, and Monica cringed and felt as though she could burst into tears on the spot. She knew she probably would start crying if she had to listen to anything more. She was having a flashback of high school and all the ridicule she had gone through back then. She thought those days were over - that maybe adults were more well behaved than immature high school kids. But apparently she was wrong.
"I can't believe he even brought her here tonight. I mean, how'd she fit in the elevator?"
Chandler balled his fist and was prepared to take some action. Monica could see his reaction and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Can we please leave now?"
Chandler looked at her and knew she was going to cry. He felt like crying for her. How could anyone talk about her like that? She was the most wonderful person in the world. He nodded and they walked to the elevator together.
They didn't speak the whole way home. Chandler knew she was too upset and he didn't want to push her over the edge. She'd been so happy at the beginning of their night and he couldn't believe how it had ended. He felt horrible, but he couldn't even imagine how she was feeling. They walked into her apartment and she went straight to her bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed, tossing her shoes off in the process. He followed her and sat down beside of her.
"Do you want to talk about it?" He finally asked her.
"What is there to talk about?" She sighed. "Everyone hated me and think I'm fat and nasty." She could feel her eyes welling up with tears. It wasn't fair, why wouldn't anyone give her a chance just because of the way she looked?
"They're just a bunch of assholes who don't know a damn thing." Chandler told her. He hated to see her cry. It broke his heart. But he knew she probably needed to get it all out. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly as she rested her head against his chest. "They're just jealous that I had the most beautiful date tonight." He kissed her head and held onto her a little tighter, hoping to make her feel more secure.
Monica looked up at him, mascara running down her face. "You don't have to say that, Chandler. I know I'm not beautiful. I'm not pretty - I never will be."
"THAT is not true. You are the most beautiful woman…and you're thoughtful, and you're funny, and sweet, and smart. And…" He paused, then softly placed his hand on her cheek, gently wiping the mascara off her face with his thumbs. "And I love you."
She couldn't believe it. He loved her? She looked at him, slightly confused, wondering if she had misheard him.
"You…you do?" She asked, needing the confirmation.
"Yeah. Monica, I love you."
She threw her arms around his neck hugging him tightly. "Oh, Chandler, I love you too. I've wanted to tell you for so long but I didn't want to scare you away."
She pulled back and they looked into each other's eyes smiling. "You could never scare me away." He told her seriously.
"So I'm not embarrassing to be with?"
"Mon, of course not. Why would you even ask that? If anything, I'm the one who is embarrassing. You are anything but embarrassing."
She leaned in and kissed him softly on the lips. "Thank you for always knowing how to make me feel better."
"That's what I'm here for." He hugged her again, then pulled back standing up. "There is something else that I need to take care of."
"What?" She asked him, a little confused. "Are you going back to your office to kick some asses?"
"Well that is definitely on the agenda." Chandler laughed. "But those guys aren't even worth the effort. They're such losers, the can't even get dates. I mean did you notice how none of them had any women with them? Obviously there is a reason for that."
Monica grinned, starting to feel a lot better. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to have Chandler. She knew from the second he told her that he loved her that she never wanted to lose him. And she hoped he felt the same way about her.
"Just wait here for one minute." He kissed her forehead and then ran out of her apartment and into his own. Before she knew it, he was back grinning from ear to ear.
"What are you up to?" She asked him.
"Well, I was going to wait until later to do this. But I might as well do it now…its as good a time as any." He knelt down on one knee and looked deep into her eyes. He knew from her sharp in take of breath that she knew what he was about to do. He reached into his coat pocket and presented her with a small velvet box. "Monica, I know we've only been together for a few months now. But I've never felt this way about anyone before. Whenever we're together I just feel better…happier…and I always want to be with you. And that's why I want to know if… Monica Geller…..will you marry me?"
Like a candle burning bright
Love is glowing in your eyes
A flame to light our way
That burns brighter everyday
But now I have you
Nobody loves me like you do
Like a leaf upon the wind
I could find no place to land
I dreamed the hours away
And wondered everyday
Do dreams come true
Nobody loves me like you do
Chorus:
What if I'd never met you
Where would I be right now
Funny how life just falls in place somehow
You've touched my heart in places that I never even knew
Cause nobody loves me like you do
I was words without a tune
I was a song still unsung
A poem with know rhyme
A dancer out of time
But now there's you
Baby, nobody loves me like you do
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