Disclaimer: I do not own Friends.
By the way thank for the suggestion about describing the surroundings in more detail. I will try to do that. By the way the italics means someone is thinking, whether it's out loud or in their mind. Okay on with the story.
"I have made my decision."
"And..." Chandler inquired nervously.
"And...I am going to New York City. I can't pass up the opportunity. I know in my heart if I do I'll regret it." Ross waited for a reaction and was very surprised when Chandler said, "Then I am going with you..."
"What? You can't do that. You have a good job and..." Chandler cut Ross off sternly.
"Ross, my job doesn't pay me shit. Plus I have a masters in business and I am fresh out of college. Not to brag, but people in business look for a guy like me. Especially in New York. Obviously business is big there." Chandler was firm in his statement. Ross had to give it to the guy, he was a great arguer.
Ross walked over to Chandler, put his hands on his shoulders, and pulled him into a bear hug. "Man this is great and I bet we can get a better deal on an apartment!"
Joey was unusually silent. Ross realized this and raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "Joey, which a thinking?"
"I don't know. I always thought of us like the three amigos. Like this would be forever. Well, maybe not forever, but a lot longer then this." He plopped down on the dusty couch moaning in sadness.
"Sorry Joe, but I want to do this, so badly. And hey it's not the end of the world. We can still see each other on holidays, and summers, and stuff like that. It's not like I'll never see you again." Ross said trying to reassure his friend sympathetically.
"Yeah well that's not good enough for me." Ross was taken aback by the comment. "I am not gonna stay here by myself. You guys are the only people I know. To tell you the truth I'd be very lonely without you guys. I'm going with you."
Ross studied his face for a moment. Was Joey really serious. Did he want to come to New York just for him. This almost made Ross tear up. He sniffled and wiped a single stray tear from his face. I mean with Chandler he almost expected him to come along. He had only known Joey for about a year. "Joey I don't know what to say. We will be the three amigos."
Joey jumped in excitement and hugged Ross so hard Chandler had to pry him off.
"Ross." Julie. He totally forgot she was in the room. Maybe she'll want to come too. Please God say...
"I can't come. I wish I could, but I have way to much going for me in San Francisco." Julie said sympathetically. She could see the lines of sadness in his face. His eyes putting on the cutest puppy dog look.
"I am sorry. I love you so much."
"That's okay. I thought maybe, just maybe." Julie looked at the calendar on the counter table in the kitchen.
"Hey I have an idea." Julie said leaning her weight onto Ross' shoulder and wrapping her arms around his neck. "Why don't we have a day to ourselves."
"But aren't you booked solid this whole week. You said this was one of the toughest weeks you'll ever have." Ross reminded Julie while turning to face her.
"I know, but I'll take a day off."
"Okay great. When?" He hoped it could be everyday.
"I don't know let me see." Julie rummaged through her purse, pulling out an electronic calendar. She skimmed through her daily routines and classes, trying to find the least booked day. "Alright, here we go. How bout Saturday?"
"Any day is great." Ross hugged her tightly and they swayed back and forth slowly. Chandler and Joey new this was a sign to hit the bricks. They both scurried to their rooms, excited to be moving soon.
Ross and Julie held each other, never wanting to let go. This was just another moment they were lost in. They continued this "moment," lost in each other, until their feet started to ache.
"Lets get to bed. I'll stay at your apartment tonight." They walked down the hall toward Ross' room, closed the door, and made the world turn.
The week had come and gone and yet Ross and Julie still hadn't had "that day" to themselves. It was already Saturday and he was leaving tomorrow. He knew she was booked solid, but he was missing her deeply. Sure they had been able to see each other occasionally for spurts of time, but never for the whole day.
Ross had resigned from his job, respectfully, and was packed. There was so much to think about. What would the forensic experts think of him? What would the school be like? So many questions flooding his mind.
He started to think about the past. When he had lived in New York. He wondered how his sister was doing. He had only talked with her sporadically every now and again. But not as much as he should of. He reasoned with himself about why he choose to come out to San Francisco only to go back to New York. Kind of ironic.
His mind jumped out of his thoughts only to be greeted with a "dead" TV. He tried flipping the channel. No luck. Damn cable bill.
He decided he was bored so he called Julie, hoping for an answer.
Ring, Ring, Ring. Come on answer your cell. Please. And then there was the answering machine. "This is Julie, don't be a stranger, leave a message." Beep. A yeah, hey Jules. I was just wondering what you were up to. I can't get a hold of you anywhere. So if you get this message call me back, I miss you. Love you, bye.
He clicked the phone on the receiver. He needed to do something. But he couldn't get a hold of anyone. How weird is this, my last day in San Francisco and nobody is available. This really sucks.
He went back over the couch, plopping down in disgust. This was just plain depressing.
Ring, ring, ring. The sound startled him, considering the dead silence in the apartment. He jumped up and jogged to the phone.
"Hello." He said rather dismissive.
"Hey Ross it's Joey." This sparked Ross' attention.
"Hey what's up. I've been trying to get a hold of you. Well anyone of my friends actually."
"Sorry man, we've been busy." Joey said a little to obvious of the situation.
"What, what are you talking about?"
"Nothing, nothing. Look, a, meet me ,at Union station." Joey was always bad at being conspicuous.
"Why. Why can't you meet me here. We'll go do something."
"Because I think it would be a nice place to meet."
"But why. Hey were are you?"
Why did Ross have to be so stubborn. "Look Ross just meet me at Union station, okay. Please." Joey said somewhat harshly, grinding his teeth, trying desperately to keep the surprise a secret.
"Okay man I'll be there. Calm down."
"Alright I will see you when you get here. Bye."
"Bye."
I know it's a pretty short and pointless chapter, but it's mainly a filler. The next chapter will get this story rolling. Sorry for the slowness getting up to the body of the story.
What will the surprise be?
