"So what's with Ross and Rachel"?

Asked Chandler as he peeled the skin of the potatoes.

The gang were hanging out at the no.20 apartment. Monica being the host was busy making the dinner for the gang. Joey sat at the kitchen counter and helped himself with Monica's freshly baked cookies while pheobe entertained him with the story about how she stabbed a cop on her early days in the city. And that's when Chandler caught them off guard by his sudden quest

.

"What do you mean"? Asked Monica surprised.

"Are you guys blind or something? Rachel and Ross are awfully close these days".

Chandler paused for a moment as the gang looked over to the living room.

Ross and Rachel were sitting next to each other. They were solving one cross word puzzle unaware of the little conversation that their friends are having about them.

"I mean.. look at them! They both are behaving like they are oblivious to our presence,you know". Chandler continued.

"We planned one guys night last week and Ross totally ditched us as he was busy having a dinner with Rachel. Remember joey"?

Suddenly Joey remembered the incident.

" He is right Monica. There is something with Ross and Rachel. I mean.. he missed 'Die hard' night for a mere dinner" Joey scoffed.

"So, he missed a movie for a dinner. What's the big deal"? Asked Monica nonchalantly as she rolled the lasagna sheets.

Joey looked at Monica with a stunned expression.

"What do you mean? It's not just a movie. Its Die Hard. How could he say no to Die hard"? Said Joey as he dramatically punched the kitchen counter.

"Chandler I am really disappointed with your girlfriend. Are you sure, you still wanna go out with her. There are other girls out there you know"? Joey winked at him.

Chandler rolled his eyes.

"Guys, we are drifting away from the subject". He reminded them.

Pheobe still seemed unconvinced.

"I dont know Chandler. I mean.. they are roommates. I think that explains the closeness between them". She explained.

"Why you are not getting this? This is Ross.. we are talking about. And I am his oldest friend. I know him better than any one of you".

Monica cleared her throat indicating her disagreement.

"Excuse me I am his Sister" She reminded him.

"After you Honey". He sheepishly smiled at his girlfriend.

"The point is.. Ross was always obsessed with Rachel. He always talked about her in college. Well.. before Carol. And was 'this' close to write a poem about the wonder that Rachel is".

Others smirked at his remark.

"Oh wow.. I always knew he had a crush on her. But never thought that it's that serious". Monica seemed surprised at his revelation.

They looked over to the living room to see a laughing Ross and Rachel. They seemed so comfortable with each other.

Chandler grinned at the sight. Little did the others knew about how much adoration and love Ross had for her apart from him.

They continued to gaze at them as Rachel laughed out loud at something he said. She leaned her head towards his shoulder as she laughed.

"I wonder what he said that made her laugh so much". Said Joey.

"Yeah. I am supposed to be the funny guy right? She always showed resentment towards my jokes. And is laughing at some lame dinasaur jokes of Ross. She has a weird sense of humour". Chandler added.

Monica chuckled at her boyfriends remark and pulled his cheeks playfully.

"Hey.. why are you guys staring at us" asked Rachel as they finally noticed the gang.

" Wh..wh.. what? We are not staring".

Chandler said defensively.

"Well..atleast I was not staring. Why do i need to stare at you when I have my beautiful girlfriend huh? Right Monica"?

Chandler laughed nervously.

Ross and Rachel looked at each other and shared confused glances with each other.

"Hey.. the lasagnas must be ready by now.

Come Rachel.. help me with it" Said Monica inorder to cover up the situation.

They had a great dinner. The potatoes, Lasagnas.. all were perfect. Joey already ate one whole lasagna and was busy stuffing himself with some from Ross's plate.

"Hey.. what about a movie"? Suggested Monica. They all agreed to her instantly. Well.. after entertaining the whole gang with an auspicious dinner, Monica had the rights to make the rest of the plan for the night.

"What do you wanna watch"?

"Die hard" Joey exclaimed which was welcomed by the unapproving looks of the others.

" What? Die hard is a great option. Right Chandler"?

"Joe, Die hard is great. But we have seen that movie like over a hundred times".

Joey pouted like a little child.

" Ok then what is your great movie preference"? Joey asked in a mocking tone.

Everyone looked at each other for an enjoyable movie suggestion.

"Weekend at Barneys.." Rachel exclaimed.

" Its a great movie. We can watch it! we can watch it" Rachel jumped like a little girl.

Ross chuckled at her. She is so cute at times. He thought.

He cant say no to that face.

" Yeah guys, we can watch it. It's pretty enjoyable". He supported her.

The gang agreed to Rachel almost immediately. But Joey still seemed upset about discarding his great movie suggestion.

"Joe.. Die hard is something reserved for us. We boys could enjoy it the next day with a couple of beers and pizza. It would be great". Ross tried to calm Joey.

And that worked for him. Joey decided to settle down for Rachel's suggestion.

Joey and phoebe sat together in the couch with popcorn and beers. Monica sat on the lap of Chandler as he gently caressed her hair while Ross and Rachel sat next to each other leaning against the wall , unknowingly brushing their hands together.

The movie started to play as they all engrossed themselves on to the screen.

Approximately an hour later they all yawned simultaneously as the credits rolled in.

They all were sleepy by then. Chandler looked over to the side to find a sleeping Ross and Rachel.

At some point in the movie they had dozed off. Rachel rested her head on to the crook of Ross's neck as her hands were interwined with his. Ross rested his chin over her head as he slept soundly.

Chandler nudged his girlfriend a little as he pointed his finger towards his bestfriends. A small smile crept into her face as she found Joey and Phoebe looking at them with the same awe.

They looked so peaceful as they slept beside each other. If they knew any better they'd think that they are a young couple who is madly in love with each other.

" They.. they look so cute together. Right"? Asked Monica.

"Told ya" Chandler replied.

" Do we need to wake them up" asked pheobe.

"I think we need to. Ross would probably have to go to the university I guess" Said Monica as she gently patted her brothers arms.

Ross opened his eyes almost instantly. And saw his friends staring at him like the previous time.

"You are doing this staring thing a lot lately" Ross mumbled.

Thats when he found the small creature who slept soundly beside him resting her head on his shoulder. Ross gazed at her with love as he slowly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"She really looks like a sleeping angel right"? He asked the guys.

They all nodded instantly and grinned ear to ear.

" Rach.." he gently patted her face inorder to wake her up.

But that turned out to be of no help as she cuddled more towards him.

Ross tickled her side with both of his hands.

"Ross.. st..stop it" She managed to tell that through her giggles. She finally woke up and rubbed her eyes.

"I think I would use this technique to wake you up from now. it seems more effective than shouting my lungs out in the process of waking you up".

"Shut up " She playfully slapped him across his arms.

"So guys..we should do it more oftenly. But it's so late now. See you later" He waved.

He looked at Rachel. She looked so sleepy.

"So roomie, can we go"? He asked

" Yeah.." she said sleeply as he chuckled.

Ross put his arms around Rachel and held her closer towards his torso as she confidently put her arms around his waist. They waved goodbye to their friends as they left.

The group of four followed their friends to the door as they left.

"You guys still believe they are just friends"? Chandler asked.

" Not at all" they all said together as a small smile plastered across their faces.

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