by Tina
Okay, so before I go for "good", here's an installment. Just to celebrate the fact I'm finally free from college. Well, sure, it'll be back in february, but you know what I mean! Nothing too great, just a bit more stuff about the "past" to add a little "conflit". Hope you guys like it.
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Ross and Rachel let the water run down their bodies as they allowed themselves to focus on nothing but that kiss. The soap had already been washed off, yet their hands still rubbed each other's body rythmically, sensually. Rachel backed herself to the cool shower wall and shivered in Ross' arms. They giggled and he moved his lips to her neck.
She finally allowed herself to think.
"Hm, what time is it?"
"About eleven, I think" he mumbled.
Rachel finally opened her eyes.
"Oh my God, your sister's gonna kill me"
She unglued herself from the wall and turned the water down, much to Ross' disapointment, clear in his eyes.
"Aw... So you're leaving already?"
"I kinda have to...! It's late and we still gotta drive back to Long Island"
"Well, you could sleep here" he commented with a perky smile.
She smiled back and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"Oh yeah?" he smiled and she gave him a peck on the lips. "And where exactly would I sleep?"
"I thought you could figure that out"
"But then where would you sleep?" she joked.
"Funny"
She kissed him again.
"Part of my charm, isn't it?"
He kissed her deeply.
"I mean it. Stay"
"But there's Monica"
"Hm, she could sleep here too"
"Do you really want her to walk in here and start lecturing you about the mess?"
Ross chuckled.
"It's a price to pay"
Rachel shook her head.
"Some other time, honey. There's my parents and your parents, Monica and... You'll be out of here soon and we'll have all the time in the world"
"Beware, I'll remember that promise"
She laughed.
"You better"
They stepped out of the shower together and lovingly shared a towel.
"Where do you think Monica and Chandler are right now?"
"They're probably down at the common room, we can go and meet them there"
"Oh, ok." she looked around. "I suppose it'd be a waste of my time if I asked if you guys have a blowdryer, right?"
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Rachel and Ross walked hand in hand into the common room. Rachel looked around curiously, that place looked rather familiar. A few couches, a t.v., arcade games, pool table,... and there were Monica and Chandler having something to eat in front of the t.v.. Rachel smiled, but before she could aproach and greet them, she noticed something in the thin air.
"Slut!" Rachel mumbled, with a wide smile on her face.
"I'm sorry?" Ross quickly questioned.
"Oh, no, nothing" she turned to him and put her hands on his chest, forcing him on another direction. "Let's sit down for a while, I'm tired"
He smiled at her and agreed. Rachel turned her head slightly to take another glance at Monica and Chandler. Yup, Monica was doing it right. Just the way she'd taught her! Rachel was practicly beaming with pride.
Ross threw himself over a red bean bag and pulled Rachel down to him. She squealed and giggled in his arms.
Hm, the bean bags... Yeah, she definitely remembered the bean bags.
"Have I been here before?"
Ross smiled coyly.
"You don't remember it, do you?"
"What?"
"You and Monica came over one night for this party we had and-"
"Oh my God!" she cut him, almost shouting. "That's where I remember Chandler from!"
"What do you mean that's where you remember from? You've seen Chandler many times before at my place"
"No, but that night, we made out" Rachel blunted out as if it was no big deal. However, the way Ross' body just seemed to freeze gave her the hint maybe there was something wrong with her statement.
"You did what?" he practicly whispered.
"We... we made out" Short pause "It was no big deal" she added.
Ross sighed indignantly.
"Right, right, no big deal... And I suppose what happened later that night meant nothing either"
She stared at him for a while, confused. It was hard to trace down that night, there was too much alcohol involved.
"What?"
"Nevermind"
He looked away and Rachel sighed. Damn it...! Why did something have to go and spoil their perfect evening? She picked up his hand.
"C'mon, sweetie, you don't want to be mad at me right now, do you? Please...!" she kissed his neck. "I seriously don't know what you're talking about, I was really drunk that night"
Ross looked at her, still a bit uneasy, but she kept on rubbing his hand and kissing his neck affectionately.
"Yeah, ok... It's not like I ever really expected you to remember it or even take it seriously, anyway"
"You've got me curious, now" she smiled at him.
He looked at her for a while and then looked down, embarassed.
"It's, it's silly..."
She squeezed his hand harder.
"It's not silly. Tell me"
He looked at her and shyly began.
"That night, after you were passed out on my bed... I went in there and uh... I went to kiss your forehead, but I accidentally got your lips"
She smiled at him.
"Did you?" He smiled back. "And did I kiss you back?" she asked rather excited, as if her knowledge of that past memory could somehow change history.
"Little bit"
She kissed his cheek.
"Must've been the alcohol" she joked. "And the habit!"
The smile he wore faded.
"And were those the same reasons why you made out with Chandler?"
She rubbed his hands.
"Yeah, Ross... I- I had no idea 'we' were ever going to happen... And, as I said, I was kinda drunk. It just happened." he just kept looking down. "I mean, is that okay?"
"It's just... it's weird." She could feel his eyes on her lips. "It's weird knowing you've kissed him before"
"It didn't mean anything, Ross"
"That just makes it even weirder"
Ross and Rachel sat together for a while and not a word was said. Rachel looked around just in time to see a familiar face enter.
"Carol" she mumbled.
"What?" Ross asked.
Rachel just motioned to the door and the second he laid his eyes upon her, she looked back at them. Much to his surprise, she smiled and waved. Ross shyly waved back.
Rachel sighed and stood up.
"Okay, I better get going now"
He looked at her for a while and then nodded.
"Okay"
They stood up and approached Monica and Chandler.
"Mon, we better get going"
"Oh, okay"
"Already?" Chandler's disapointed reaction made Racel smile just untill she noticed the expression Ross had on his face. It seemed Chandler was going to be getting an earful that night. Damn, why did she have to go and open her big mouth?
While Monica and Chandler said their goodbyes and talked about possible things to do when Chandler joined them the next weekend, Rachel grabbed Ross' hand and pulled him closer.
"Hey... I had a really wonderful time with you tonight" He remained silent, thought not looking hostile. "Don't let this spoil it, Ross, please. It's not worth mentioning this again. Let it go, please."
"If you're talking about Chandler, forget it. He's always known about my feelings for you, Rachel. I can't just-"
Rachel stepped foward and shut him up with a really good kiss. Slowly, he got into it and she pulled him close to her.
"Ahem" Monica cleared her throat.
Ross and Rachel broke apart and shot her a look.
"Better get going!" Monica repeated Rachel's words.
"Right"
She turned back to Ross again and kissed him softly.
"Take care"
"You too", he whispered.
Though the evening had been almost like a dream, the last bit of it couldn't stop haunting Ross.
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Hmmm, sounds a it silly, but it's something. Reviews, please? :)