Disclaimer: I do not own Friends or anything affiliated with the show.
So it's been a long time since I've updated this story. Sorry about that. I think I said this before, but I got disinterested in it. Sometimes that happens. I can't tell you how much longer the story going to be or if I will update regularly. Not really much I can tell you. You'll just have to see where this story is going to go.
"Hello," a voice whispered through the romantic mood of the apartment.
Phoebe awoke from the sudden voice and popped her head over the couch, focusing her eyes on the figure looming in the distance.
"Rachel?" Phoebe inquired, trying to adjust her eyes to the darkness. Soon Rachel flipped on the kitchen light and Phoebe no longer had too.
"Oh sorry Pheebs." Rachel averted her eyes away from the scene in front of her. "I didn't realize you had a guy in here," she said with her back turned.
"It's okay, nothing's going on. We're friends and we just fell asleep." The comment was technically correct.
Phoebe got up from her position on the couch, being careful not to wake Ross.
She tiptoed over to Rachel and welcomed her home with a peck on the cheek.
"Good night? It's three in the morning." Phoebe suggested, pouring cold coffee into a random mug on the kitchen counter. She opened the microwave and heated the coffee, not caring that it was so late.
Rachel was used to this behavior and shrugged off the action. "Actually not so much. It's a long story and I am exhausted." She grabbed her purse from the counter table and started pacing toward her room.
Phoebe began opening her mouth before Rachel said exactly what she wanted to here. "Yes, I will tell you all about it in the morning." Rachel halted her pace at the door and darted her eyes at the man on the couch. "And you better tell me about that fine fellow on our couch." She smiled teasingly and entered her room.
The next morning, Ross woke to the smell of good home cooking and fresh coffee and orange juice.
"Something smells good." He inhaled the aroma while following the smell into the kitchen.
"Well good morning." Monica said, handing him a big plate of bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, and fresh squeezed orange juice.
"Wow Mon, this looks great!" Ross dug in greedily, engulfing the hardy meal. "Do we have coffee?" He said with a mouth full of food.
"Why yes we do." Chandler said mimicking Ross.
Later, once Ross was finished chomping at his food he asked about Phoebe. "So where's Pheebs?" His mouth slowly gaining a big smirk.
"Oh she and Rachel went down to Central Perk."
Rachel. His eyes lit up at the mention of her name. He had a crush on her for so many years.
Deep down he still did.
"Oh that's right. You haven't seen her since..." Monica stopped mid sentence, her voice choking.
Silence was befallen upon the lofty apartment. The mood was deafening.
Coming to the rescue, Chandler killed the mood. "Since the 80s. Wow the hair dues back then were...big. And bright." Everyone laughed, shaking off the comment.
"Well it's been a long time." Monica picked up her already strenuous dish washing pace.
"Wow, I wonder how she's doing?" Ross contemplated this for a moment, lost in thought.
"She's good. She's a fashion designer at Ralph Lauren and has a fiancé..." Monica immediately stopped washing dishes and dropped her head in stupidity.
She knew Ross had always had a place in his heart for Rachel. So why did she have to just blurt it out like that?
Ross noticed his sister's fault and dealt with it accordingly. "Mon, it's okay. It's been years since then. I am over it. It was only a crush. Give me a little credit." Ross ripped the comment apart, seizing the opportunity to tell about his latest love interest.
"You know, speaking of getting over a crush. I am currently very much in love with a girl named Julie." The last few words trailed off absentmindedly, Ross only being able to think about another girl.
One that was as much a mystery to him as the death of the dinosaurs.
"Oh yeah. Who is she?"
"How do you explain a person?" He scratched his head for a moment and thought about the question. "She's beautiful. She's smart. And funny. Everything a guy like me could want in a girl." He was careful with his words. It was the first time he had to think about his words before speaking about Julie.
"Sounds sweet." Monica for some odd reason wasn't very enthused. Somehow she always thought that Rachel and Ross would get together.
And now he was back in her life. Brought back by some unknown force.
In any consequence, she was astatic to finally have her brother back into her life.
The conversation involving Julie was soon dropped as everyone got back to eating there food.
"Did I miss anything?" Phoebe inquired quizzically, after bounding through the door.
"We were just talking about how Monica ran into her room door after she stole my dinosaur model." She glared at Ross accusingly, trying to use her mind to in some way to force her brother to stop the laughing.
"That was hilarious!" Rachel came strutting into the apartment, adding to the conversation. "That really backfired on ya Mon."
Good memories.
Ross stood up from the table and confidently extended his hand toward Rachel. "It's good to see you again." For a split second Rachel hadn't recognized Ross and was surprised at his abrasive handshake.
Then she saw it. She couldn't believe who she was starring at. Is it really him?
"Ross?"
"In the flesh," he said, flashing a crooked smile.
"Wow!" She stepped back one step, examining the person in front of her. He was totally different.
In a very good way.
He was very handsome. He no longer wore glasses or had a fro. No more braces. He no longer slouched or looked at his feet when he saw her.
No, now he was well built. His hair was clean cut and he had an amazing smile. He was very handsome.
"Well it's great to see you again!" She yelped in delight, wrapping him in a tight hug.
"How long has it been? Since..." Rachel stopped, catching herself.
"Look, this is ridiculous. I mean, come on, that was years ago. God knows I miss mom and dad, but I know they'd be very happy to know we've gone on with our lives. And especially that after all these years we found each other. That's all that matters. Now lets finish breakfast and go do something fun." Ross had, had enough of the mid-sentence stopping and sudden silence. So he cut the tension, without any regard for anyone else's feeling about the moment in time.
Unsurprisingly enough, everyone agreed thoroughly and continued to talk about nothing in particular. Just good times and happy memories.
A little while later everyone headed down to Central Perk for some coffee.
"So what's the name of this place again? Central Park?" Chandler asked while jogging across the street with the others.
"Central Perk. Perrrrk! Geez, she said it about a million times." Joey said, shaking his head at Chandler.
"Thanks Joe."
Some time later the gang was sitting on the orange couch and various other chairs, chatting about life, jobs, and love. The quant little coffee shop seemed like a perfect place to just talk.
To be with your friends.
We see them laughing pleasantly as we start to pan away from the coffee shop in the corner. They caught up on everything from the first day at college to current loves. Everyone was very comfortable. There were no awkward silences or nervous laughter.
Just funny stories and good times.
Ross rested his body and slumped back on the chair he was on. He looked on at the scene in front of him and smiled warmly at the realization that these were his friends.
There was a deep core feeling in the pit of his stomach telling him these people would be there for him, forever.
He was home.
To Be Continued...
So I am getting really bored with this story. As you might be able to tell from my writing. The plot needs some thickening, but I can't seem to think of anything really good. And rather then bring in a new plot twist I think I am going to start a new story. We'll see. I know this wont be a very good story, but I have to end it in a few more chapters. Short and sweet. Please read and review.
