(A/N: Hey guys, how's it going? To tell you the truth, after the first two chapters I was thinking about not continuing this fanfic because no one was reading it. Then when I least expected it, I got some cool reviews and it inspired me to continue to write this fanfic so here it is.)

Ch. 3 - The Next Morning

Ross and Rachel's Apartment

Ross stirred and woke up. He didn't do anything. He just laid there on his bed looking on the ceilings.

(ROSS'S V.O.)

Hmm...what should I do about this feelings for Rachel? Should I talk to her about this? But what if she doesn't feel the same way? I don't know if I can take it if she tells me that she only likes me as a friend. My heart has been broken so many times, and I'm getting tired of it. I think I should go and have a talk to the guys.

Ross got up and quickly changed into his normal clothes. He wants to make breakfast for Rachel because he never did this before and he wants to be special. He then grab the door knob and to his surprise Rachel opened her door at the same time as he did.

They smiled at each other. "Hey Rach, good morning." said Ross. "Hey Ross, morning." she replied. "Hey listen, I was about to make some breakfast. What would you like?" Ross asked. "Don't you wanna go and eat breakfast to Monica and Chandler's?" she asked. "Well, sure I guess. But Joey will be there and we won't be able to eat right because you know how he gets when it comes to food." he replied. Rachel nodded in agreement. "Hmm...you got a point there. Well, I guess we can eat here." she said. "Okay, what would you like for breakfast?" Ross asked. "Hmm...what do I want? What-do-I-want?" said Rachel. Ross just looked at her. "Surely you can think of something?" he said. "Just give me a minute." she said. Ross just stood there. "Ah, yes. I would like bacon and eggs with toast for breakfast." said Rachel. "Bacon and eggs with toast it is" said Ross as he went into the kitchen.

When Ross was out of sight, she decided to take a look around the living room. She found pictures of the gang and some dinosaurs, magazines, and some old relic artifacts. But, something caught her eyes. It was a big book shelves. Although she noticed this before, she couldn't help but feel that something is not right. She slowly scanned the book shelves very carefully from top to bottom. At the corner end of the book shelves, something caught her eyes again. It's a book, but it's not a book with words in it. No. It's a 'Sketch Book'. She was confused. "Why would Ross keep a sketch book under here?" she asked herself. The curiosity is killing her, so she decided to open it. After she opened it, she gasped. She found beautiful drawings(just imagine some REALLY beautiful sketches). She thought that they were the most beautiful drawings she'd ever seen. She then heard Ross's calling her from the kitchen. "Rach, come here. Breakfast is ready" he said. "Okay, be right there." she answered back. She put the sketch book back where she found it. But, what she didn't notice that a little part of the sketch book is showing. When she entered the kitchen, she smiled at him and he smiled back at her. She then took her seat and both started eating their breakfast. When they finished eating breakfast, Ross stood up. "Hey Rach can you give me your plate?" he asked. "Sure" she said as she handed him the plate. Ross are washing the dishes and Rachel is still sitting on the table. She can't control herself anymore. She had to ask him about the 'Sketch Book' she found on the book shelves. "Hey Ross?" she said. Ross turned around and face her. "Can I ask you a question?" she asked. Ross nodded yes. "Sure. What do you have in mind" he said. "Now, please don't be mad at me okay?" she asked. Ross chuckled. "Rach, I would never be mad at you. Now what is it you wanted to ask me?" he asked. "Well..." she started. "C'mon Rachel, I promise I won't be mad." he said. "Well, I found something on the book shelves." she said. "Oh. What did you find?" "A sketch book" she said. Ross just stood there and didn't say anything. "Ross? Are you okay?" said Rachel. "Um. Yeah, I'm okay" he replied. "So, you're not mad at me?" Rachel asked. Ross just laughed. "Rach, I'm not mad. You have every right to that because this is your apartment to." he said. Rachel sighed a relief. "Thank god. I thought you would be mad at me and want me to leave." she said almost on tears. "Oh, Rach. I would never do that. I've been looking for a perfect room mate for a long time now. Now I found someone" he said looking into Rachel's eyes. She blushed. "To tell you the truth Rach, I'm glad that you're my room mate." said Ross. "Really?" she asked. Ross nodded yes. "Yeah" Rachel decided to change the subject. "Ross, if you don't mind me asking, what makes you draw all those beautiful drawings?" she asked. Ross was stunned. He never thought someone would like his drawings. "No not at all. To answer you question, its my way to express my feelings when I'm alone." he said. Ross looked at Rachel and smiled. Rachel saw this and smiled back. "What?" she asked. "You really think my drawings are beautiful?" he asked shyly. "Yes. They are the most beautiful drawings I've ever seen." she said. "Really?" Rachel nodded yes. "But what I don't understand is why do you keep it as a secret?" she asked. Ross just remained silent. "Ross?" said Rachel. "The reason why I keep it as a secret is because the guys would just make fun of me. I mean they already think that what I do for a living is a joke so I can only imagine what they would say if they find out that I use drawings to express my feelings." he said. Rachel looked at Ross adoringly. "Ross, listen to me." Ross look at Rachel. "I don't think your job is a joke okay? And I like the way you express your feelings. It's unique. I think it's cute." she said. Ross was touched for what Rachel said. He smiled. "You really think so?" he asked. "Yes, I do" she replied. "Aw, thanks Rach." "No problem". Ross walk over to Rachel and hug her. Rachel gladly accepts and hug him back. Once again, they both felt the same thing from when they first hugged at the balcony. Both of them were in cloud nine. Neither of them want to let go of each other. They both closed their eyes.

(ROSS' V.O.)

My god. Rachel is so beautiful. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also nice and caring. It feels so good to have Rachel in my arms. As if she is made just for me. I wish that I can hold her forever in my arms, protect her from any harm, and make her smile whenever she's feeling down. I want to do all those things for her, but just not as friends. No, I want to do all those things for her not as friends, but as her boyfriend.

(RACHEL'S V.O.)

Oh, my god. Ross is so handsome. He is also nice, kind, and sweet. It feels so good to be held by Ross. There is something about the way he holds me in his arms that makes me feel safe. I can do this forever. Just us. Having our moments. No interruptions.

Just then, the telephone begins to ring and both came back to reality. Both of them were disappointed because once again their moment had been interrupted, but they try to hide it from each other. "I'll get it" said Ross. Rachel just nodded yes. "Okay" she said.Ross grab the phone. "Hello" he greeted. "Oh, hey Monica what's up?" (Listens) "Yeah, we just finished eating breakfast" (listens) "Sure. I'll ask Rachel" (listens) "Okay, bye" said Ross. Ross went back to the kitchen. "Hey Rach, Monica wants to know if you wanna hang-out to their place?" he asked. "Sure. That would be great" she replied. "Okay then, lets go" said Ross. "Okay" replied Rachel.

SCENE: Monica and Chandler's Apartment. Everyone is present.

Chandler and Joey are sitting on the couch watching television. Monica and Phoebe are on the kitchen talking loud enough so only the two of them can hear.

"So, Monica. What do you think Rachel will do about her feelings for Ross?" Phoebe asked. "I don't know. Although I wish that they get together because I think they would make a great couple." said Monica. Phoebe nodded yes. "I agree." replied Phoebe. Just then Ross and Rachel came inside the apartment. "Hey guys" said Ross and Rachel in unison. "Hey" said Monica, Phoebe, Chandler , and Joey in unison. Ross joined the guys on the couch and Rachel joined the girls to the kitchen.

"Hey Ross, what's up" Joey asked. "Not much" said Ross. "How's your feelings for Rachel going?" Chandler asked. Ross just smiled. "What's with the smile?" Joey asked. "This morning while we were eating breakfast, we talked about stuff." said Ross. "What kind of stuff?" Joey asked with a smile. Ross just looked at him. "Anyway, after we finished talking I came over to Rachel and hugged her." said Ross. "Oh, my god" said Joey and Chandler in unison. "I know" said Ross. "What did it feel like?" Chandler asked. "It felt so good Chandler. I felt the same thing when we first hugged for the first time." said Ross slightly blushing. "You're in love with Rachel" said Joey. "Shh...quiet down Joey" said Ross. "Oh, sorry" he replied. "So, what are you gonna do now?" Chandler asked. "I don't know. I guess I'll talk to her about it when the time is right." he replied. Chandler and Joey just nodded in agreement and they continue watching television.

Meanwhile, we go to the kitchen and we listen to the girls.

"Hey Rach, how's your feelings for Ross going?" Phoebe asked. Rachel just smiled. "What's with the smile?" Monica asked. "Well, this morning while we were eating breakfast, we talked.""Anyway, after we finished talking Ross came to me and gave me a hug which by the way, I gladly accepted." said Rachel. "What did it feel like" Phoebe asked. "It felt so good Phoebe. I felt the same thing when we hugged for the first time." said Rachel slightly blushing. "Oh, my god. You're in love with Ross" said Monica. "Shh...Monica quiet down" said Ross. "Oh, sorry" said Monica. "So, what are you gonna do now?" Phoebe asked. "I don't know. I guess I'll talk to him about it when the time is right." she said. Monica and Phoebe just nodded in agreement.