A Dream Become Reality

Written by: Tenneil

Disclaimer: These characters do not belong to me, but to Bright, Kauffman and Crane Productions and Warner Bros. Their use is not intended for profit, only for entertainment.

Summary: This story takes place in about 2005. Ross and Rachel have been going out for about a year and are living together with baby Emma, who is about three years old. No twists, no suspense… just sappy and mushy lobster love dedicated to all those Ross and Rachel supporters!

It was a peaceful Saturday afternoon. Ross was sitting on the couch marking his student's mid term exams, while Rachel had just gotten off the phone from booking the reception hall for their wedding ceremony. Emma was at Rachel's mom, Sandra's house, so Ross and Rachel had some free time of their own before the big day.

"Hey Goofy, watcha doing?" asked Rachel entering the lounge room.

"Goofy?" questioned Ross.

"Yeah, it's your new nickname. Do you like it?" asked Rachel.

"Well, I prefer it when you call me sexy." replied Ross. "Anyway, I'm just marking mid term exams. I don't know why some of these kids even bother taking my class." Ross continued as Rachel took a seat next to Ross then placing her hand on Ross's leg.

"Well, honey, it's dinosaurs. They're extinct. They're boring." said Rachel.

"Well, to me, they're the greatest thing to ever walked the planet." said Ross.

"Aren't I the greatest thing to ever walk the planet?" questioned Rachel with a grin on her face.

"Oh yeah, after you of course." replied Ross, kissing Rachel on the lips.

"I was thinking… since Emma is gone all afternoon, we could, uh, spend some quality time together before our big day." said Rachel unbuttoning Ross's shirt.

"Sorry Rach, but I really gotta finish marking these exams. But you can sit here and talk to me." said Ross.

"Well, okay." replied Rachel. "Can you believe we're getting married in a few weeks time? I'm so excited! A few years ago, I never thought I'd end up with you."

"I know, me neither. I mean, I dreamt about it, but I didn't think it would ever happen. I'm the last man you'll ever be with. You're stuck with me now." Ross said smiling.

"Wow, the last man I'll ever be with. I had never thought of it like that." replied Rachel.

"Why? Does that bother you?" asked Ross.

"No, no, not at all. I'm glad." said Rachel. "I wanna spend the rest of my life with you."

"Good, because I'm never going to leave your side." Ross said as he leaned in and passionately kissed Rachel, forgetting about his exams.

"Wow, that caught me off guard. You're such a good kisser." Rachel said smiling, kissing Ross on his neck. Ross just smiled back.

"Have I ever told you how proud I am of you? You know, it must've been like starting a whole new life in the city for you. You've achieved so much. You're so amazing and I'm so glad you came." whispered Ross, staring into Rachel's eyes.

"So am I. If I had never came to the city, I wouldn't be with my wonderful friends or be marrying you." replied Rachel, then leaning her head against Ross's chest, listening to his heart beat, as Ross ran his fingers through her golden hair. "I remember my first day in the city when you finally had the guts to tell me you had a major crush on me."

"You still remember that? That was like, 11 years ago. And hey, it isn't easy for a guy who was considered a geek in high school to tell the most popular girl in school that he likes her." Ross replied defensively.

Rachel just laughed. She could tell Ross becoming defensive. "You're so cute." she replied.

"Well, you're cute, too." Ross jumped on top Rachel and started tickling her.

"Ross! Stop it! You know I hate being tickled!" exclaimed Rachel. Ross just ignored Rachel and continued tickling her, as Rachel was laughing hysterically. Rachel eventually grabbed Ross's hands and intensely started kissing Ross. She had her arms wrapped around Ross's back, tightly pressing his body against hers, while Ross ran his hands up and down Rachel's figure. After about five minutes, Rachel broke the passionate kisses exchanged between her and Ross and they were now seated up right on the couch.

"You should continue marking your exams." said Rachel.

"I don't want to anymore. You've got me all worked up now." replied Ross.

"No, you should. We'll have fun later." demanded Rachel.

"Yeah okay." said Ross in agreement. "Stay here and keep me company, though. I love being with you." Rachel just sat there quietly, with her head leaning against Ross's shoulder as she continuously caressed Ross's arm. Rachel looked deep in her thoughts. "Tell me what you're thinking about." said Ross, speaking again.

"Do you remember that night when Monica and I were getting ready for the prom?" asked Rachel.

"Yeah." replied Ross. "You looked really pretty." Ross paused for a moment, until he spoke again. "Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure you can." replied Rachel.

"If Chip never turned up that night, would you have let me take you to the prom?" questioned Ross.

Rachel thought for a few seconds. "Yes. Yes, I would." answered Rachel.

"Really?! Cool!" said Ross excitedly. "Do you remember when we broke up? That was the toughest thing I ever had to go through in my entire life." Ross continued, speaking quietly.

'Why would you want to remember that?" Rachel asked.

"I don't know. We just seem to be talking about our past a lot, so yeah." replied Ross. "I'm never gonna hurt you again, you know."

"I know." said Rachel softly.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have opened up old wounds." Ross said looking down.

"It's okay, honey. I'm over it. I would just prefer to keep it as a thing our past not to remember." replied Rachel.

"Have I been forgiven?" asked Ross.

"Uh, no, but I still decided to marry you anyway." replied Rachel sarcastically. "Of course you have. Come here." continued Rachel as she took Ross into her arms. Ross wrapped his arms around Rachel tightly, not wanting to let go. He felt like he could be in this moment forever.

"You know what's funny to remember, though?" said Ross.

"What?" asked Rachel.

"When we got drunk and married in Vegas." replied Ross.

"That was pretty wild, wasn't it?" said Rachel.

"Yeah. I knew we shouldn't have gotten divorced. Because now we're getting married again." said Ross.

"But then we wouldn't be able to have a big wedding. You know I've always wanted one." replied Rachel.

"I love you, Rach." said Ross staring directly into Rachel's eyes.

"I love you, too, Ross." replied Rachel as she stroked one side of Ross's cheek. "Well, I'm gonna leave you in peace for a while. I have to go pick up Em from my mom's house." continued Rachel, getting up from the couch.

"Are you sure you don't want me to go?" asked Ross.

"You finish you work." said Rachel. "I'll be back soon."

"Okay, bye sweetie." replied Ross.

"And just so you know, we weren't on a break." said Rachel leaving and closing the door behind her.

"Yes we so were!" exclaimed Ross to himself.

It was now about 5:30pm. Emma was playing quietly in her room with Hugsy, when Ross entered, holding his keyboard that he had from high school in his hand, while Rachel was in the kitchen preparing dinner.

"Hey Princess, watcha doing?" asked Ross taking a seat next to Emma.

"Hugsy and I are having a tea party." replied Emma. "What's that?" questioned Emma pointing to the keyboard.

"This is a keyboard, a musical instrument. Daddy used to play it when he was in high school and now Daddy's gonna teach his little girl." said Ross, sitting Emma on his lap. "Okay, Princess, this key here is C, this one is D and these ones are E, F, G, A and B. Daddy's gonna teach you how to play a song."

"Big butts?" asked Emma.

"No sweetie, Mommy won't let Daddy rap the Big Butts song anymore." replied Ross. "Daddy's gonna teach you how to play Mary Had A Little Lamb, though. Just as Ross started playing Mary Had A Little Lamb on the keyboard, Rachel noticed them and stood quietly by Emma's bedroom door with a smile on her face. About five seconds later, Emma noticed Rachel.

"Mommy!" exclaimed Emma.

"Hey sweetie, what are you and Daddy doing?" asked Rachel walking into Emma's room.

"Teaching me." replied Emma.

"I'm teaching Emma how to play the keyboards. Just like how I used to play." said Ross.

"Great. Well, if you two are hungry, dinner's ready. We're having spaghetti and meatballs." said Rachel.

"Emma and I are hungry, aren't we Em?" said Ross. "When we're finished, you can tell Mommy and I about your day at Grandma's." said Ross picking up Emma, then giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"Grandma gave me candy." said Emma.

"Did you remember to say thank you?" asked Rachel.

"Yes." replied Emma. "Grandma said I was a good girl."

"And you're special, too." said Ross giving Emma another kiss on the cheek. He truly loved his little girl to bits. Ross always loved the times he, Rachel and Emma spent together because they always felt so perfect and he felt so grateful for having them in his life.

It was now late in the night and Ross and Rachel were in bed. Rachel was ticking a checklist, making sure everything to do with the wedding had been finalised, while Ross was just watching her.

"Wow, you really seem to have everything under control. You're turning into Monica." said Ross.

"What?! I am not! I just want everything to be perfect. This means a lot to me because I'm marrying you. Maybe it isn't as special to you because you've had three weddings already, but it is to me." replied Rachel in a kind of upset tone, putting the pen and paper down.

"You don't think this wedding is as special for me, as it is for you? Of course it is, Rach." said Ross, taking Rachel into his arms. "I've dreamt about marrying you since I was in the ninth grade. Our wedding day will be the most special day of my life."

"Really?" asked Rachel.

"Absolutely." replied Ross. "You're my girl."

Rachel was almost in tears. She tried to hold them in, but she couldn't help let a few tears trickle down her cheeks. Ross gently wiped them away for her with his hands.

"I'm so lucky you have a guy like you, Ross. You mean the world to me. I never want to lose you." said Rachel.

"You never will." replied Ross.

Even though Rachel always knew Ross would be by her side forever, she loved the reassurance and unconditional love Ross gave her. For a moment, Ross and Rachel gazed into each other's eyes. Rachel had her hands placed on Ross's shoulders, while Ross had his arms around Rachel's waist. "Ross?" said Rachel breaking the peaceful silence.

"Yeah?" Ross replied.

"Do you remember our first kiss?" asked Rachel.

"How could I forget? It was amazing." replied Ross. "You know, it's been nice talking about us."

"Yeah, it has. I never realised how much we've been through." replied Rachel.

"I love you." said Ross.

"I love you, too." Rachel replied.

"I still remember our first kiss really well." said Ross.

"You do?" asked Rachel.

"Yeah." said Ross. "It was something like this…"

Ross's lips met Rachel's as they began kissing with deep passion and intensity. After everything they had been through, nothing was going to keep them apart.

Authors Note: Hey, I hope you all liked the chapter. I know it isn't that great, but don't worry, it'll be getting better. Ross and Rachel will be getting married very soon! I've already started working on chapter 6, so hopefully it should be up sooner. School finishes next week, so I'll be able to update more. Please read and review. All comments are welcome and thank you for reading my fanfic!