Disclaimer - Nope, sorry, not mine
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Author's Note - Hey all, sorry it took so long. I meant to update sooner, but I just haven't had the time to, but I'd like to thank the TWO people who reviewed the last chapter. Ok, this one will be short and sweet.
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Rachel was sitting at her laptop. Ross hadn't called yet and she was worried, he always called her by 6 and at the very latest 8. It was 10 right now. She was just about to pick up the phone and call him when it rang.
Rach - *not quite sure if its Ross or not* (uneasily) Hello?
Ross - Hey Rach
Rach - Oh, its you. Hi
Ross - Hey, sorry I'm calling so late, I had to help out at the museum. I'm doing my internship, remember?
Rach - Oh, ya, I completely forgot about that.
Ross - Well, so how's your day been?
Rach - Its been ok, I guess. Actually, I have a question for you.
Ross - Ok, go for it.
Rach - Well, as you know, prom is coming up, and if you can't get away that weekend, its ok, I have someone else to go with, I'd just rather go with you.
Ross - Actually, I was hoping you were going to ask me. I made sure I wasn't doing anything, but just to make my conscience happy, who was your backup?
Rach - Umm, well, it was Chip Matthews, but that's only cuz he wouldn't let me go. He is always cornering me in school to see if I'm going with anyone yet.
Ross - Really, oh well. Hey I gotta go now Rach, I have class early tomorrow.
Rachel - Ok, I love you
Ross - Umm, ok, bye now
Ross hung up quickly. *Shit* Rachel started thinking to herself. She let it slip, she said it. She'd been able to keep it in for so long, how could she be so stupid. The number one rule in dating, NEVER, EVER, say I love you unless he says it first. Almost always you will get a frightened reaction. Then you have to go through the entire conversation, about how you really like the guy, but you aren't ready for love yet. It really gets complicated, in fact, it was the reason she broke up with Andrew, which was only 3 months ago. They had made it a long time, partially because of the fact that they live across the country from each other. That was also a factor in the break up, but Rachel didn't like to think about it.
She went to bed kicking herself still. She really didn't mean to let it slip, it was going so good with Ross too. Rachel finally decided to go to sleep and deal with it the next day.
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The next day she woke up and couldn't remember the conversation from the night before. She must have been pretty tired, because all she could remember is him saying yes to prom, and then its all blank. She got ready for school and ate breakfast. She got in her car and went to school. After 4th hour, on her way to lunch, she was cornered by Chip Matthews yet again.
Chip - So Hey Rachel, You talked to him yet, is he gonna go with you or not?
Rach - Umm, Hi Chip, actually, ya, he called last night, and he isn't doing anything that weekend.
Chip - Oh, so, if you don't mind me asking, who is he?
Rach - *She is kind of hesitant as she says this* Ross Geller
Chip - Oh. My God, you have got to be kidding me Rach, you're going with that GEEK, seriously, we both know we are going to be the prom king and queen, no one else even has a chance. Just blow him off, go with me.
Rach - Hey, he isn't a Geek, he sweet, and he's my prom date.
Chip - Ok, whatever Rachel, if you wanna screw up your reputation by going to the prom with him, go right ahead, be my guest.
Rach - Fine, now if you'll excuse me, I have to go to lunch.
Rachel turned around and walked away from Chip, she couldn't believe he had the nerve to say that in front of her, but, then again, it was Chip. He would do anything to get his way, and he didn't have a date to prom yet and it was coming closer with each day. She felt a little bad for the guy, because you can't say he didn't try, but she'd much rather go with Ross anyday.
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Rachel was sitting on her computer waiting for Ross's phone call. It was around 11 and she hadn't gotten a call yet. She finally gave up and called him. She let it ring until the answering machine picked up. As soon as his message came on, it all came back to her, last nights conversation. Ugh, how could she forget, he seemed so distraught. Man, how could she be so stupid, it was obvious, he was avoiding her, well, maybe not. It had only been one missed phone call, maybe he just needed a day to think about it. It couldn't be that bad, it was just a slip up. She'd fix it all when he called next time, but for now, its time to study for the Psychology test Monday.
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Ok, Short, I know, but I just wanted to post it, its been around 2 weeks so I figured I should update for those of you left hanging. I'm sorry I left it off like that, I promise the next one will be posted this week, and it'll be longer. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW!!!!! And by the way, if you get the sudden urge to email me with ideas go right ahead, my address is mountain_du_addict@hotmail.com Thank you and please come again.