Rachel had spent all morning in Monica and Chandlers place telling them about last night. She couldn't handle the hurt in the eyes of Ross anymore. She couldn't afford to loss her friend, her roommate and her support system. She knew Ross was mad at her as he completely ignored her at breakfast.
"Yet he made me my favourite blue berry pancakes as he left Monica...! How did I managed to yell at him? He is so sweet". Said Rachel as she buried her face in her palms in exasperation.
"I think that's a Gellar trait. Monica was mad at me for 2 days for breaking her favourite tea pot but yet she made me favourite food and didnt let me starve. Could these Gellars be any crazier"?
Said Chandler as he arranged the books in the newly purchased shelf.
"How could you say that to my brother Rach? I know you were really mad at him at that moment but that was really harsh". Monica pointed out.
Chandler smiled at Monica. No matter how much they fought,Ross and Monica wouldn't let others hurt their sibling.
Rachel covered her face with her hands, ashamed of herself.
"Let it go Mon. She already feels terrible and you are not helping much". Chandler came at Rachel's aid.
Rachel was eaten up by her guilt.
She still remembers the look on his face. It was just heartbreaking.
"I still cant believe I did that to him".
She let out as a tear slipped down her cheek.
"Its okay Rach. He would definitely come around. He cant stay mad at you for a long time". Chandler smirked.
Rachel pulled her hair in exasperation. Only if he didnt ignored her in the morning,they could've sorted it out.
Rachel got up and moved towards the door.
"Where are you going"?
"To apologise to your brother. He dont have classes till 11.00. So I guess he might be at his office. I hope he wont shout at me at his workplace.
"He wouldn't even think of shouting at you Rach". Chandler assured Rachel as she turned to leave.
"Because he love you" He added under his breathe.
"Sorry"? Rachel stopped at her way and turned back at Chandler.
Monica pinched him harder on his shoulder.
"Oww.." Chandler winced in pain.
"I mean..he love his job and would be so engrossed in the pleasure he gets boring a whole class about the things which people doesnt give a shit like old rocks and bones. So he wouldn't even think of shouting at you. Isnt that right Monica"?
Chandler let out a nervous giggle followed by Monica. Rachel eyed them in confusion as she left.
An hour later she was at the front of his office room. He was busy correcting papers.
"May I come in professor" she asked.
"Please come in" he said by not looking away from his papers.
"Ross.." the familiar voice caught him off guard.
"Rach..why you are here"? He looked confused.
"I...I came to apologise about yesterday Ross" she said in a low voice.
Ross stood up from his chair. Walking towards her as he spoke.
"I don't understand Rach. I thought you were not interested to talk to me anymore".
He was not meeting her gaze.
"Ross..I am really sorry. I didn't meant a word which I said.
Ross looked at her. She looked genuinely sorry.
"I mean..I was really angry at the moment and it just slipped".
Her lips were trembling and her eyes filled with tears. Something which happened when she was about to cry.
He never liked to see tears in those deep blue eyes. It was a slip of tongue and she is deeply apologetic for it. So theres no point in being stubborn. He thought.
"I was angry for a while before I realized you were just looking out for me. My best friend only wants the best for me and I could never tell you how grateful i am. I..I am really sorry Ross".
She said by taking his hand on hers. Her cheeks turned red as tears filled her eyes.
"Hey...hey Rach..its okay". He patted her cheeks and slowly lifted her chin up.
"It was me who crossed the line. It's your private life and I did really bad by intruding in it".
Rachel looked at him like a small child. He smiled at her and gently wiped the tears away by the tip of his fingers as he spoke.
"You were really mad at me at that moment and the only thing you needed to do at that moment was to make me hurt the way how I hurted you by talking ill about your boyfriend. And it's okay". He reassured her.
"So you are not angry at me anymore"? She looked up at Ross.
Ross hugged her. " Rach..I wont be able to stay mad at you for a long time. Dont you know that"? He whispered in her ears.
Rachel smiled after remembering the exact same words from Chandler.
"Chandler told me the same thing this morning". Said Rachel
Ross laughed softly.
"That guy know me better than I think, I guess".
Her words still replayed at her head. How could he forgive her so easily? Rachel looked up and saw Ross gazing at her.
"I am sorry Ross". She whispered. Ross gave her the sweetest smile and kissed her forehead.
"Stop being like this Rach". He broke the hug and patted her at her cheeks.
"So..Will you come with me for shopping today"?
Ross laughed. "Dont you have any other thing to do in your life". He asked playfully.
"I am gonna write a book Rach. 'Rachel and her shopping wonderland'. How is the title"? He chuckled.
Rachel placed her hands at her waist, faking anger. But she wont give up!
"Yeah..it would be great. But before that you need to write a book on you and Dinasours. 'Ross and Bones'. Hows the title? It rhymes. She asked through her giggles.
Ross raised his eyebrows. "You scored Rachel Green..you scored". He said as they both laughed.
"I will see you at the apartment. Have fun shopping". He added sarcastically as he walked her out of his office room.
"I will". Said Rachel as she kissed him on his cheek and left.
He saw a coworker of his staring at them with a grin. That guy looked at him with a goofy expression on his face.
"Dude, who was that"?
"She is my friend. Rachel".
"Just a friend"? He asked in amusement.
" I thought you guys were a couple or something by the look of your faces". Ross blushed at his words.
" Well..you two have great chemistry dude". He said as he took a book from Ross's library for reference leaving Ross baffled.
Rachel looked herself over in the mirror. She chose a simple black tank top low cut but exposing a tasteful amount of cleavage. Her jeans rode low on her hips,faded on her thighs with a small tear on the knee. She kept her hair open, with her bangs coming to her eyes. With a pearl earring, she looked stunning. Satisfied with her own look, she grabbed her hand bag and exited the apartment.
She hurried to get to her boyfriends house. It's been 1 month since they are dating. Ofcourse he have changed a lot. He is not that popular dick anymore. God knows why Ross is still so pissed st him. She thought.
Ever since their fight , Ross and Rachel havent mentioned Chip at all but she still found Ross annoyed whenever the gang mentioned his name.
Rachel randomly ran her fingers through her strands as she walked.
The gang and chip havent spent much time together. Not only Ross, even Monica flinches a bit at his name sometimes. And she cant blame them. That's the way how Chip treated them in their childhood. She sighed.
Maybe it's all a misunderstanding. Once the gang got along with Chip and got convinced over his evolution as a human.. everything would be in peace. Maybe they should all go for a trip. Thoughts randomly went through her mind as she finally arrived at his house.
Rachel looked at the watch. It was just half past 6. They've actually planned the date at 8 pm. But she actually didnt had much work today. So she left earlier and decided to give Chip a surprise.
She opened the door with her keys. The house was completely dark from outside and Rachel thought Chip should be by himself on his room. So she decided to enter the house without knocking as Chip would never hear her from the second floor. When she finally entered the house she saw his room closed with lights on. So she headed towards his room and opened the door.
"Oh my god"! Was everything she managed to say when she opened the door.
Rachel left his house. The night was starry and cold. She walked towards nowhere. Her face white as a paper sheet. A numb feeling embraced her harder. She wanted to yell and cry but neither tears or words came out. She went to give Chip a surprise but at the end it was her who got surprised.
When she entered she saw him in bed with another girl. She yelled at him a thousand things, and told him to never ever call her again. She slapped him across his face and stormed out from the house.
He was still the dick. She couldn't believe how stupid she has been. Ross've warned her a million times about him and still she didnt payed any attention. She felt disgusted with herself.
Now at home she didnt know what to do so she sat down at the couch. She couldn't handle it anymore as a high pitch sob escaped from her mouth.
Ross came home earlier. He entered the house, loosened the knot of his tie and hung his jacket at his room. He headed towards the kitchen and helped himself with a glass of water.
He saw the light turned on at Rachel's room. She is supposed to be at Chips right? He thought as he opened the door and saw a crying Rachel over there.
"Honey are you okay"? He asked concerned
Rachel looked directly into his eyes. Ross was right. She never saw the warmth and love Ross had in his eyes for her in Chip's eyes. She had confused lust with love. How stupid she could be?
"I was wrong Ross.." She said between her sob.
"My God Rach..you are shaking" he hugged her harder as she continued to cry.
"He..he was cheating on me Ross. He never ever loved me. I was a..I was a fool".
Rachel's voice broke and her eyes filled with tears.
"I saw him in bed with another..another" she couldn't complete her words as she buried her head on his chest.
Ross holded her tightly. Anger fumed inside him. He knew it. He was sure about Chip and his intentions. That bastard just wanted her for sex and nothing else. He would hunt him down. Ross gritted his teeth.
He felt Rachel's sob against his chest.
This is not the right time. He muttered under his breathe. He just needed to make sure Rachel is alright. Rest could be done later.
He kissed her forehead and stroked her hair.
"Dont worry Rach. Everything would be alright". He whispered slowly.
"I wont ever let him step near you. Okay"?
She nodded resting her head against his chest. There was something special in his words. It was so comforting.
They remained hugging for a while. Her sobs subsided a little but she was still shaking. Ross embraced her harder and ran his fingers through her hair. She could feel the warmth in his chest.
"You wanna talk with someone else? Do I need to call Monica" he asked softly.
"No. She would fill me with questions. I just..just want to be with you Ross" she said earnestly.
Ross gripped her harder.
"I am not going anywhere Rach. I am right here. Just by your side" his voice soothed her. She was no longer crying. She looked up at Ross,really thankful. There were genuionity in his words. He meant every word he said. She felt relieved to be in his arms.
Her tears stained his shirt but she was so grateful that he was here with her. Her arms clutched tightly around his torso as she gently rested her head on his chest. With a tender kiss on her forehead Ross gently broke the hug.
"It's getting late. You should sleep" Ross whispered softly. Their faces were so close he could feel her warm breath against his lips, sending a tingling feeling through his spine.
"Can you please stay with me tonight"? She pleaded.
He smiled and playfully flicked her nose. "Anything for you Rach" he said and she let out a soft laugh at his gesture. Ross was relived. He finally saw her smile.
Ross turned off the light and leaned against the headboard. Rachel gently placed her head on his chest and clutched his arm tight. He took out his other arm and half hugged her from a side. She felt his hands gently caressing her back and hair as she closed her eyes.
"Thank you" she whispered before dozing off.
Ross looked at the little figure which rested in his chest. He gently stroked her hair. His thumbs reached up and traced her cheek wiping away the remaining tears.
How could Chip cheat on her? She's such a pure soul. Ross thought about the tingling feeling which he experienced after feeling her breath against his lips.
What was that new feeling? Is it something else? Do I have anyother feelings for Rach?
He didnt knew anything about it. All he cared about was her happiness and her comfort.
He tried to tuck her in by gently pulling her away from his chest. But when she felt him pulling away, a light whimper escaped from her mouth.
He gave her cheek a little kiss to assure her he was still there. He would worry about his feelings later. He placed his head on top of hers and finally allowed his thoughts to take over as he closed his eyes.
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