Dreaming Big
Alely7
Summary: Joey gets his big break and then some great opportunities present themselves for another friend. It may not seem so, but it is a romance. And, I have taken the advice of one of my reviewers and I have added some J/P, but the focus is still C/M.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters and this is purely for enjoyment. No profits will be made.
Foreword: I based this on a dream I once had, where I was Monica (Lol) and well, I can't say more or else I'll give everything away. I know this might seem a little unrealistic, but oh well. This is set in season 1, but let's pretend that all of the guy Friends have short hair and all of the girl Friends have hair like season 8. So please read and review because I would really appreciate it! Thanks!
-Alex-
Chapter 2: The Opportunity
Joey ran out of his apartment anxiously searching for the rest of the gang. It was already 9:00 and the plane left at twelve. Normally, Joey wouldn't care about being on time, but he didn't want to miss the flight that would take him along with the rest of the gang to the premiere of his new movie. He was a famous actor! Or at least he would be after his movie got released. He was so excited that he ran into Ross as he entered Monica and Rachel's apartment.
"Whoa, sorry man." Joey apologized.
"It's ok Joey."
"But wait, where are you going? The plane leaves in like an hour!" Joey said with a bit of panic in his voice. He couldn't miss the flight. Otherwise, he wouldn't make it.
"Dude, relax. I am just going over to say bye to Carol. Plus, it's a private jet. They won't leave without us. We can be a little late and the airport is just twenty minutes away. We'll have plenty of time." Ross tried to soothe Joey. He knew that this past week had been stressful for his friend. After all, no one knew if the movie was going to make it or not.
"Yeah, Joey. You better watch out or you'll turn into Monica." Chandler joked and ignored the death glare he got from Monica.
Just at that moment, Rachel came running out of her bedroom. She had on lots of jewelry and makeup, her hair was styled and she was wearing a very dressy outfit adorned with Kate Spade shoes and a bag. She looked just like one of those celebrities, or at least one of the wannabes.
"Joey, Joey, Joey. Thank goodness you're here. Did you find out which celebrities we are flying out with?" Rachel asked earnestly. She was one of those people who would do anything to be famous.
"Um, yeah, Rach. Yasmine Bleeth, Pamela Anderson, and Jill Goodacre." Joey told Rachel nonchalantly, trying to hold back a huge grin.
Her smile turned immediately into a frown. They weren't really celebrities. They were like the goddesses males worshiped. Chandler's ears perked up when he heard the names.
"Oh," Rachel said dejectedly. But soon, her smile reappeared. "They have famous boyfriends, don't they?" Monica shook her head; her roommate was so completely star struck.
"Dude!" Chandler shouted. He was going to fly in a private plane with three gorgeous women. Score! He thought.
"I know!" Joey screamed just as enthusiastically.
"Ugh, boys." Monica stated. When would they ever grow up? She thought. "Well, we really had better get going. Ross and Phoebe are supposed to meet us there. We'll need two cabs because we have so much luggage Rachel." Monica hinted to Rachel. She always over packed. They were only going to be there for a week and Rachel was going to bring six suitcases with her.
"Fine, I call riding with Joey our little movie star!" Rachel called out.
"Already being rejected for the movie star. Figures, but I know there is more from where that comes." Chandler sighed. Sure, he had made it seem like a joke, but he seriously was a little jealous of all of the girls Joey would be getting. Chandler would need to soundproof their joint wall.
"Ah, sweetie, you still get to ride with me. I was ditched too, you know." Monica walked over to him and put her arm around his shoulders. She too was a little jealous because Rachel didn't want to ride with her, but hopefully it was just a phase. Chandler picked up his bag and Monica's two and then walked out the door with Monica, Joey and Rachel following close behind. This may have been Joey's big break, but soon one of the gang was going to get offered something just as good, maybe even better.
-LA-
"Chandler, don't worry about it. She only asked out Ross because she felt sorry for him. Why else would she pick "Rossasaurus" over you?" Monica tried to comfort him as they headed towards the hotel rooms after checking in so that they could get ready. Seeing that his facial expression had still not changed, she continued. "I would definitely pick you over Ross." Eww, that didn't sound right. Ross was her brother.
"Of course you would. Ross is your brother. You would have to pick me." Chandler stated the obvious. He was looking forward to a great flight with a bunch of hot women, but they had mostly flocked to babe-magnet Joey, and surprisingly, Ross. Chandler knew he wasn't as charming as Joey, but he sure as hell was better than Ross. He had spent the entire flight playing cards with Monica, and he had lost every game. But he wasn't the only one who hadn't had as much fun as expected. Rachel hardly talked to the "celebrities" and Phoebe got motion sickness. And it wasn't as if he didn't have fun with Monica, because he did, but he just didn't get a date for the premiere. He actually had a pretty good time with her; for some reason, they were both very comfortable together.
"That didn't come out right. What I mean is that out of you and Joey, I would pick you." Monica interrupted his thoughts.
"Eh, you're just saying that to make me feel better." Chandler once again put himself down. Monica noticed that he was very insecure. He never gave himself credit.
"No, Chandler, I am not. I know that with you, it wouldn't be just meaningless sex, like it would with Joey. You would be sweet and charming, and you would really care about the woman you were dating. Chandler, you need to be more confident. If we weren't friends, and I didn't know about your third nipple, then I would definitely go out with you. Not all girls like the Joey type." Both Monica and Chandler smiled, and then they shared an awkward moment where no one knew what to say.
"Well, here's my room. I better go take a shower and get dressed. And thanks, Mon."
"No problem Chandler." Chandler opened the door to the room and stepped inside. Monica sighed and opened the door next to it. She really felt bad for Chandler. This plane experience had certainly not boosted his self-esteem. Monica unpacked and showered. Naturally, she was very excited for the premiere. It was such a big deal, and she was dying to see what Joey had been working so hard on for months. Luckily, filming took place in New York so he hadn't needed to leave.
Chandler had just finished getting changed when he realized he still had an hour. He flicked on the TV, but the only thing that appeared was gray static. He tried all of the channels before giving up. Of course HIS television wouldn't work, he thought. Having nothing else to do, he decided to go over to Monica's. He figured no one would be done early, except for Monica maybe because she was always early. He opened his door and casually knocked on hers. He waited a few moments, but didn't hear a response, so he knocked again.
"Coming, coming," he heard Monica calling from within. Chandler didn't know this, but Monica had just gotten out of the shower and only had a towel wrapped around her. She opened the door and Chandler stood there shocked. She was standing there in practically nothing and it didn't seem as though she minded.
"Hey Mon. My TV's broken, can I try yours?" Chandler asked while still staring straight at her.
"Yeah, sure. I have just got to finish getting ready. I won't take too long and then we can go down to the bar or something." Monica smiled and closed the door behind Chandler. She watched as he walked over to her bed and plopped down. God, she thought, he looks so good. She had always had a thing for guys who wore suits and ties. After watching him peruse the channels for a few more seconds, she walked back into the bathroom to finish her preparations.
Monica glanced at her watch and realized that she still had an hour before she needed to meet everyone downstairs. She would only need half and hour to get ready, then she could go get a drink with Chandler. She quickly got dressed in a Versace dress that Chandler had helped her pick out a few weeks ago. They had actually had a fun time shopping together. She had forced him to come with her because Rachel had a date and Phoebe and Joey had seen a movie. Of course she wouldn't take Ross because he would have made her buy a full body suit. But it wasn't as though Chandler was a last resort. She would have taken him even if the others could have gone. Whenever she shopped with Rachel, her friend would end up buying the whole store while Monica bought nothing. Shopping with Phoebe was not much better because Phoebe only liked to buy products that donated part of their profits to Green peace. Joey, well, Joey was Joey and he would have gone straight to the lingerie. So, Chandler agreed to go if Monica made him macaroni with cut up hot dogs for dinner. When they had arrived at the store, Chandler had suddenly grown very enthusiastic. He kept on asking Monica to try on more and more dresses. One time, he had even asked Monica to try on a nightgown because he hadn't realized what it was. Eventually, they decided on a long black dress with a low décolletage. It was a little slutier than Monica preferred to wear, but Chandler was insistent about buying it. After he had picked out some matching shoes for her, she led him to the men's department and he bought a new suit. She thought he looked great in it. It fit him perfectly and, well, she thought he looked hot in it. Monica smiled when she thought about this and then continued with her hair and makeup.
"Okay, ready Chandler. How do I look?" Monica asked as she opened the door and twirled around for him to see.
"Wow." Chandler was almost speechless. "You look really fantastic, Mon. You should be a model or something." Chandler said. He was serious about her being a model. She was much more beautiful than many well-known models.
"Ugh, I wish." She laughed and pulled him up off of the bed. They linked arms and wandered down to the Hotel bar for some quick drinks. They would be leaving in a limo for the premiere in around thirty minutes.
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"Oh, Joey, I am so excited for you. You're going to be so famous. When you win an Oscar, you have to mention me in your acceptance speech." Rachel said like a giddy schoolgirl.
"I'll mention you, don't worry." Joey smiled. He was sure getting loads of attention.
"What about me?" Phoebe asked.
"I'll mention you first Pheebs. After all, you are my favorite gal." Joey winked as he said this. Phoebe looked very pleased while Rachel immediately became jealous. Monica didn't even say anything. She didn't want Chandler to feel worse. He always made her feel better and now she was returning the favor, or rather favors. Just moments later, the limo pulled up to the theater. It was instantly crowded with cameras and reporters. Joey got out first with Phoebe on his arm; he had decided that she would be his date for tonight. Ross and Rachel followed, although Rachel tried to act as though she didn't know him when he started to give out peace signs. Lastly it was Monica and Chandler with their arms linked. Naturally, the cameras went to Joey and Phoebe. Everyone was excited to see the star and what appeared to be his love interest. Joey and Phoebe were swarmed with questions while the rest of the gang stood back and watched.
"So, Mr. Tribbiani, who is this lovely lady?" A reported asked.
"This is Ms. Phoebe Buffay. She is a very good friend of mine." Joey replied.
"Are you two a couple?" Another asked.
"Yes," Phoebe hastily replied. When he heard the response, Joey's eyes bugged out. He didn't have time to say anything because Phoebe immediately kissed him. He was so surprised, but he got into it while the flashes from the cameras went off nonstop. The gang looked on with wonder; no one had known about Phoebe and Joey, although Joey hadn't known about it either. Rachel kept thinking about how she could've been in Phoebe's place. Not that she liked Joey, but she wanted the cameras focused on her. Monica and Chandler looked at each other with mouths wide open, but before either one could say something, Monica felt someone tap on her shoulder. She spun around to see a very handsome man.
"May I help you?" She asked puzzled.
"Ah, yes. You see, me name is Nicholas Grenan and I work with Blue Modeling. I couldn't help but notice how gorgeous you are. Do you already have representation?" Monica shook her head.
"Ah, well, have you ever considered modeling?"
To Be Continued. Chapter 3, The Second Famous Friend, is coming soon, as long as I don't have too much homework. Please review because it would be much appreciated. Thanks for reading!
