Hi! It's me! I bet you had already given up hope for me to send this story at all anymore. I'm so ashamed that it took such a long time for me to continue but I didn't have any inspiration, because friends went to summer break. Well now it started again with reruns so I found the isnpiration again. It's better that I didn't write earlier, because without inspiration my text is terrible! Ok so I hope I don't have as meny spelling mistakes as I had on the last chapter. I tried to check, but I most likely missed something. I'm thinking of also re-sending (-- is that even a word?!) the last chapter because it had so many mistakes now that I read it again. Well anyway please forgive me for not sending this story in a long while! Now I'm back baby! :) :) :)
And yes, this is not the last chapter. This is the second last, but don't worry. It won't take that long for me to send the last chapter since I've almoust finished writing it already.
Chapter 12 "A dream come true"
Chandler felt shivers go down his spine when looking at the unbelievable beauty of the women who stood before him. The scene seemed to be on pause. Nothing was moving...nothing. Not even the leaves on the garden's apple trees that could be seen from the window which was facing Monica's back. It was odd really. Everything seemed to be on slow motion. He breathed in and out slowly and continued painting the picture of her ocean blue eyes in his mind. Some how he felt the need to do that. Some how he didn't ever want to forget this moment or more likely he didn't ever want to forget those eyes. His heart beat faster as she returned his gaze. It felt like their eyes were meant to look at each other. The same shade of blue.
Monica watched the man in front of him. She was sure he was wondering how to break the news gently to her. The news that her staying was the last thing he needed... or wanted would be a better word to describe it really. She started counting seconds in her mind. One...Two... It seemed forever. Her gaze had stayed the whole time. She wasn't able to turn away. Some may call it weakness, but she didn't care.. In fact she didn't care about anything any more. All her problems and nightmares were suddenly forgotten. It felt nice. Actually it felt more than nice. It felt...Stop it! She had to tell herself. How can she be falling for the guy. She barely knew him. She couldn't handle another failed relationship...not now. And what was she even thinking. A relationship?! She didn't know what she had with this man but relationship was the last thing on his mind. She was sure of that.
"Monica" Chandler started quietly.
"No don't say it...I understand. It was stupid of me to even request what I did. "
"No it's ok really. And I..."
"No it wasn't ok. You have been trough a lot lately and it's all my brothers fault. Yet here I am asking you to let me stay." She felt weak not to be able to look at him when saying this. But she knew if she did look at him it would be impossible for her to ever let go.
"Look at me." she heard him say. The words came as a shock and she couldn't obey his request knowing that if she did he may see everything... He may be able to read her like an open book.
"Look at me" He repeated a little louder but still keeping his voice as gentle as possible. He so missed the gaze of her eyes, the features of her face, But even most of all he missed the softness of her skin and how it had felt to hold her in his arms.
Monica finally turned slowly to look at him. Chandler swallowed nervously. He was in too deep and he knew it. And all though everything told him not to do this. Not ask her to stay, his heart won the battle.
"Stay" he said... Nothing else. Just stay. It was a small four lettered word but it made a big difference and he knew that he would never be able to take the word back and he didn't even want to take it back.
Monica didn't answer. No words were needed. Her gaze told it all. He knew she wasn't going anywhere, not for a while. Chandler lifted his hand gently to touch her cheek and she smiled lifting her hand as well laying it gently were his hand was and they both knew that from this moment on they could never be able to turn back.
***
Rachel arrived to the airport feeling even more sad than before. She had so hoped for Ross to run after her and tell her that he was in fact in love with her, but who was she kidding? That happened only in farytales not in real life. She went to the line and waited her turn to buy the tickets.
"Hi." The clerk smiled sweetly when it was Rachel's turn.
"Hi, one ticket to San Francisco, please." she said weakly.
"One way ticket or...?"
Rachel hadn't really thought about it before, but right now a one way ticket started sounding better and better. She really wanted to get away from NY and stay away for a long time. This town hold too many sad memories for her. This town reminded her of Ross.
"Yes, a one way ticket." she nodded.
"Ok that'd be 390 $" The clerk smiled giving her the tickets.
(A/N I have no idea what a plane ticket from NY to San Francisco costs, this was just a wild guess *LOL*)
"Thanks." Rach nodded once again.
***
Monica smiled to herself. It felt so good to be here with him. They had staid up all night just talking and she had never felt so ease with anyone before. Chandler had really opened up to her. Telling her about Kathy and how she broke his heart. It made her feel a bit sad though. Chandler had really loved Kathy...maybe still did. Last thing he needed was another woman in his life. He had actually used the exact phrase last night when talking. He made it clear that he wasn't interested in her that way by saying those words. But she still felt good to just be able to be near him: Seeing him smile and feeling his touch when they accidentally reached to grab the same blanket. It was amazing. She knew she shouldn't get her hopes up but she couldn't help to think that maybe some day Chandler would be able to forget Kathy and open his arms to her. "Until that day" she whispered quietly.
In the mean while Chandler was deep in his thought in his room.
Why did he ask her to stay? He knew the answer too well. He was a fool that's why. She was not gonna fall for a miserable looser like him. He knew it. Every women he had ever fell for have left him. Why would she be any different. It was stupid for him to think otherwise.
***
"Call to flight 7639 to San Francisco... Gate 5." Announced a woman with a kind voice.
Rachel smiled weakly. She knew that this was it. She'll go to that plane and never look back. She will put her life with Ross behind her and move on.
"Rachel!" she suddenly heard a familiar voice yelling behind her. "RACHEL!" She would recognize that voice from anywhere. Slowly she turned around. She couldn't believe it...not before she saw him with her own eyes.
There he was standing now right in front of her. Looking as hansom as ever.
"Ross." She quietly whispered all out of breath suddenly.
"Rachel... I..." He started and Rachel closed her eyes hoping that he would say the words she had for so long wanted to hear.
"You forgot your shirt." Ross said giving her a light blue t-shirt.
"Oh." Rachel smiled nearly crying. "You shouldn't have gone all this trouble bringing it to me in person."
"But I wanted to." Ross simply stated.
"Well, thanks." her voice was anything but steady and she couldn't hold back the tear anymore.
"Rach? What is it?" He asked worriedly whipping a tear away from the corner of her eye.
"It's nothing. I'll just... I'll miss you." she finally admitted.
"I'll miss you too." He smiled and gave her a tight hug.
"Last call to flight 7639 to San Francisco... Gate 5. Passengers should now be on board."
"Well that's my flight." she forced a smile and turned to walk towards the gate.
"I didn't sign the divorce papers." Ross whispered and made her turn around and see his beautifull eyes once more.
"What?"
"I never signed the papers." He smiled.
"You didn't?"
"No... And I think you know why."
"I would feel a lot better if you said it." Rachel smiled her eyes full of tears.
"I love you Rachel... The reason I didn't say it before was because I didn't want to admit it to myself and because I was afraid you wouldn't return my feelings..."
"How could you even think that?" She laughed and cried at the same time.
"So you do love me back?"
"It should be obvious by now."
"Well I too would feel a lot better if you said it out loud."
"I love you!" She laughed and Ross lifted her up into his arms and kissed her passionately for the first time.
"Will you marry me Mrs. Geller?" Ross asked breathlessly after they finally broke from the kiss.
"But we're still married since you didn't sign the papers...I don't under..." Rachel stated confusedly.
"Yes, but I wanna get married again and this time for real. For the right reasons. I know you want your dream wedding. Every woman do." he stroked her cheek gently.
"Oh Ross! I love you so much." Rachel kissed him once more this time even with more passion. "And of course I'll marry you." she smiled between the kisses.
"So you're still going to San Francisco?" he asked laughing.
"Not in a million years."
***
"Hi" Monica said sweetly when she entered the living room and saw Chandler was already up.
"Oh hi there sleeping beauty." Chandler turned to look at her. She smiled to his choice of words. She must look far from beauty at the moment without any make up and hair a big mess after sleeping. But it felt nice for him to say that even though it was just to be kind.
"What have you been up to?" she spoke trying to make conversation.
"Nothing really I just came from jogging and now I'm pretty much bored out of my mind sitting here all by myself so I'm very grateful you finally woke up so you can keep me some company."
"Oh really. You could have woken me up. I wouldn't have minded at all." she took a sit next to him on the sofa and he got a bit closer to her and lifted his hand.
"What are you doing?" Monica whispered.
"You have something on your cheek." he answered lowering his voice so he was whispering as well.
Their eyes were again locked to one another as he touched her cheek with his finger throwing a line into it very gently being afraid that she would broke in to millions of pieces. Their faces were only inch apart from each other when they heard the door open and turned to look where the noise had came. The shock came as a wave when they saw who was standing in the doorway.
***
Muhahhahhahhha... A cliffhanger... Am I cruel or cruel?! Guess who it is when you review :).
And tell me what you thought again by reviewing... I hope you can forgive me for sending this chapter so late, but better late than never, right? :)
Ok, the VERY last chapter ASAP, but sooner if you review alot ;). And Monica, hon, I just love your reviews you really make me laugh! *LOL*
And yes, this is not the last chapter. This is the second last, but don't worry. It won't take that long for me to send the last chapter since I've almoust finished writing it already.
Chapter 12 "A dream come true"
Chandler felt shivers go down his spine when looking at the unbelievable beauty of the women who stood before him. The scene seemed to be on pause. Nothing was moving...nothing. Not even the leaves on the garden's apple trees that could be seen from the window which was facing Monica's back. It was odd really. Everything seemed to be on slow motion. He breathed in and out slowly and continued painting the picture of her ocean blue eyes in his mind. Some how he felt the need to do that. Some how he didn't ever want to forget this moment or more likely he didn't ever want to forget those eyes. His heart beat faster as she returned his gaze. It felt like their eyes were meant to look at each other. The same shade of blue.
Monica watched the man in front of him. She was sure he was wondering how to break the news gently to her. The news that her staying was the last thing he needed... or wanted would be a better word to describe it really. She started counting seconds in her mind. One...Two... It seemed forever. Her gaze had stayed the whole time. She wasn't able to turn away. Some may call it weakness, but she didn't care.. In fact she didn't care about anything any more. All her problems and nightmares were suddenly forgotten. It felt nice. Actually it felt more than nice. It felt...Stop it! She had to tell herself. How can she be falling for the guy. She barely knew him. She couldn't handle another failed relationship...not now. And what was she even thinking. A relationship?! She didn't know what she had with this man but relationship was the last thing on his mind. She was sure of that.
"Monica" Chandler started quietly.
"No don't say it...I understand. It was stupid of me to even request what I did. "
"No it's ok really. And I..."
"No it wasn't ok. You have been trough a lot lately and it's all my brothers fault. Yet here I am asking you to let me stay." She felt weak not to be able to look at him when saying this. But she knew if she did look at him it would be impossible for her to ever let go.
"Look at me." she heard him say. The words came as a shock and she couldn't obey his request knowing that if she did he may see everything... He may be able to read her like an open book.
"Look at me" He repeated a little louder but still keeping his voice as gentle as possible. He so missed the gaze of her eyes, the features of her face, But even most of all he missed the softness of her skin and how it had felt to hold her in his arms.
Monica finally turned slowly to look at him. Chandler swallowed nervously. He was in too deep and he knew it. And all though everything told him not to do this. Not ask her to stay, his heart won the battle.
"Stay" he said... Nothing else. Just stay. It was a small four lettered word but it made a big difference and he knew that he would never be able to take the word back and he didn't even want to take it back.
Monica didn't answer. No words were needed. Her gaze told it all. He knew she wasn't going anywhere, not for a while. Chandler lifted his hand gently to touch her cheek and she smiled lifting her hand as well laying it gently were his hand was and they both knew that from this moment on they could never be able to turn back.
***
Rachel arrived to the airport feeling even more sad than before. She had so hoped for Ross to run after her and tell her that he was in fact in love with her, but who was she kidding? That happened only in farytales not in real life. She went to the line and waited her turn to buy the tickets.
"Hi." The clerk smiled sweetly when it was Rachel's turn.
"Hi, one ticket to San Francisco, please." she said weakly.
"One way ticket or...?"
Rachel hadn't really thought about it before, but right now a one way ticket started sounding better and better. She really wanted to get away from NY and stay away for a long time. This town hold too many sad memories for her. This town reminded her of Ross.
"Yes, a one way ticket." she nodded.
"Ok that'd be 390 $" The clerk smiled giving her the tickets.
(A/N I have no idea what a plane ticket from NY to San Francisco costs, this was just a wild guess *LOL*)
"Thanks." Rach nodded once again.
***
Monica smiled to herself. It felt so good to be here with him. They had staid up all night just talking and she had never felt so ease with anyone before. Chandler had really opened up to her. Telling her about Kathy and how she broke his heart. It made her feel a bit sad though. Chandler had really loved Kathy...maybe still did. Last thing he needed was another woman in his life. He had actually used the exact phrase last night when talking. He made it clear that he wasn't interested in her that way by saying those words. But she still felt good to just be able to be near him: Seeing him smile and feeling his touch when they accidentally reached to grab the same blanket. It was amazing. She knew she shouldn't get her hopes up but she couldn't help to think that maybe some day Chandler would be able to forget Kathy and open his arms to her. "Until that day" she whispered quietly.
In the mean while Chandler was deep in his thought in his room.
Why did he ask her to stay? He knew the answer too well. He was a fool that's why. She was not gonna fall for a miserable looser like him. He knew it. Every women he had ever fell for have left him. Why would she be any different. It was stupid for him to think otherwise.
***
"Call to flight 7639 to San Francisco... Gate 5." Announced a woman with a kind voice.
Rachel smiled weakly. She knew that this was it. She'll go to that plane and never look back. She will put her life with Ross behind her and move on.
"Rachel!" she suddenly heard a familiar voice yelling behind her. "RACHEL!" She would recognize that voice from anywhere. Slowly she turned around. She couldn't believe it...not before she saw him with her own eyes.
There he was standing now right in front of her. Looking as hansom as ever.
"Ross." She quietly whispered all out of breath suddenly.
"Rachel... I..." He started and Rachel closed her eyes hoping that he would say the words she had for so long wanted to hear.
"You forgot your shirt." Ross said giving her a light blue t-shirt.
"Oh." Rachel smiled nearly crying. "You shouldn't have gone all this trouble bringing it to me in person."
"But I wanted to." Ross simply stated.
"Well, thanks." her voice was anything but steady and she couldn't hold back the tear anymore.
"Rach? What is it?" He asked worriedly whipping a tear away from the corner of her eye.
"It's nothing. I'll just... I'll miss you." she finally admitted.
"I'll miss you too." He smiled and gave her a tight hug.
"Last call to flight 7639 to San Francisco... Gate 5. Passengers should now be on board."
"Well that's my flight." she forced a smile and turned to walk towards the gate.
"I didn't sign the divorce papers." Ross whispered and made her turn around and see his beautifull eyes once more.
"What?"
"I never signed the papers." He smiled.
"You didn't?"
"No... And I think you know why."
"I would feel a lot better if you said it." Rachel smiled her eyes full of tears.
"I love you Rachel... The reason I didn't say it before was because I didn't want to admit it to myself and because I was afraid you wouldn't return my feelings..."
"How could you even think that?" She laughed and cried at the same time.
"So you do love me back?"
"It should be obvious by now."
"Well I too would feel a lot better if you said it out loud."
"I love you!" She laughed and Ross lifted her up into his arms and kissed her passionately for the first time.
"Will you marry me Mrs. Geller?" Ross asked breathlessly after they finally broke from the kiss.
"But we're still married since you didn't sign the papers...I don't under..." Rachel stated confusedly.
"Yes, but I wanna get married again and this time for real. For the right reasons. I know you want your dream wedding. Every woman do." he stroked her cheek gently.
"Oh Ross! I love you so much." Rachel kissed him once more this time even with more passion. "And of course I'll marry you." she smiled between the kisses.
"So you're still going to San Francisco?" he asked laughing.
"Not in a million years."
***
"Hi" Monica said sweetly when she entered the living room and saw Chandler was already up.
"Oh hi there sleeping beauty." Chandler turned to look at her. She smiled to his choice of words. She must look far from beauty at the moment without any make up and hair a big mess after sleeping. But it felt nice for him to say that even though it was just to be kind.
"What have you been up to?" she spoke trying to make conversation.
"Nothing really I just came from jogging and now I'm pretty much bored out of my mind sitting here all by myself so I'm very grateful you finally woke up so you can keep me some company."
"Oh really. You could have woken me up. I wouldn't have minded at all." she took a sit next to him on the sofa and he got a bit closer to her and lifted his hand.
"What are you doing?" Monica whispered.
"You have something on your cheek." he answered lowering his voice so he was whispering as well.
Their eyes were again locked to one another as he touched her cheek with his finger throwing a line into it very gently being afraid that she would broke in to millions of pieces. Their faces were only inch apart from each other when they heard the door open and turned to look where the noise had came. The shock came as a wave when they saw who was standing in the doorway.
***
Muhahhahhahhha... A cliffhanger... Am I cruel or cruel?! Guess who it is when you review :).
And tell me what you thought again by reviewing... I hope you can forgive me for sending this chapter so late, but better late than never, right? :)
Ok, the VERY last chapter ASAP, but sooner if you review alot ;). And Monica, hon, I just love your reviews you really make me laugh! *LOL*
