Okay so the next few updates will be going through Rachel's pregnancy pretty quickly, but it's for a reason. She's about 18 weeks in this update so about 5 months along. Thanks for the reviews guys and I'm trying to catch all the typos I can find so sorry if you do see any.
Valentines Day. A day of romance and love. Ross had been thinking of Rachel all day, but unfortunately for the both of them they had to work. What made Ross's day even worse was that he had a student who seemed to have a great infatuation with him and was intent on seducing him and she seemed to think she would have a better shot on Valentines Day.
"Professor Geller are you sure you have to leave?"
"Yes umm actually I have someone to go home to." He was hoping that after a while that she would give up, but she was determined to keep him there. She took a step closer when she saw him turn his back on her.
"But you said you don't have a girlfriend and if you had a wife you would be wearing your wedding band," she said gesturing to his hand. At this he shook his head in frustration at and gathered his papers from his desk when he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"What are you doing?" He glared when he saw the seductive look she was giving him.
"Oh come on Professor. We both know you think I'm attractive," she purred as she batted her eyelashes at him. Before he could even say anything she had pushed herself on him. He was too stunned and shock to move and he felt his breathing become uneven when he saw that her lips were only inches from his. When he glanced at the picture of him and Rachel from Monica and Chandler's wedding he stopped her.
"For the last time I am not interested. I'm your professor and what you are doing is extremely inappropriate and I will be forced to report you if you don't stop making these advances," Ross stated in a stern voice.
"But Ross I…"
"I want you to refer to me as Professor Geller only. Now could you please gather all your things and leave my classroom." She looked back at him with widened eyes and shock and her cheeks were red with embarrassment. She gathered her books and quickly made her way out the classroom.
Ross took let out a deep sigh when he heard the door close behind her and sat in his chair and ran a hand through his hair as he let his mind process what had just happened. He glanced at two pictures that sat on his desk.
One was a picture of the baby from a recent sonogram. He smiled at this and picked up the photo and studied the blurry black and white image. He would never forget how he had felt when he had seen their baby for the first time. It wouldn't be too long before he was a father.
And then he glanced at her picture. It had been taken at the wedding and he had never seen Rachel look so beautiful. Just the thought of seeing her lightened his mood and he could not wait to go back home.
"Rachel make sure to have those files on my desk by Monday."
"Yes Mr. Zelner." She turned back to her computer and began to type up the file and yawned for about the 10th time that hour. She looked over and watched as her assistant kissed her boyfriend and she sighed sadly. She could not remember the last time she had been dateless on Valentine's Day. Throughout the morning she had watched her female coworkers be sent flowers, candy, and jewelry.
She huffed in frustration as she watched another woman walk past her desk with a bouquet.
But why was she complaining? That could be her. She could be the one giggling over the bouquet of lilies her boyfriend had sent her or giddy with excitement with the romantic dinner that would be happening tonight, but she wasn't. She was the one who had told Ross that they should be friends so she couldn't feel the least bit of resentment to any couple that walked past her.
Then again she could not ignore the loneliness that was starting to consume her and being surrounded by annoyingly adorable couples did not make her feel any better. She gathered up her things and her purse and made her way to the elevator where she saw a man proposing to his girlfriend.
"Oh for the love of god," she hissed as she stormed past them. She angrily pressed the button to the elevator when she felt her phone vibrate. She reached into her purse and read the message displayed on the screen.
I might not make it home until tonight so don't worry if I come in late. Make sure to get some rest today. See you soon and Happy Valentines Day - Ross.
Great. Now her only companion on Valentines Day was going to be gone all day.
"I guess it's just you and me," she whispered to her stomach.
Ross closed the door to the apartment as quietly as he could and tiptoed to Rachel's bedroom. The lights were off, but sunlight streamed from the window. He watched as she turned in her bed and he made his way closer.
"Rach are you up," he whispered. She sat up when she heard his voice and looked to see him taking a seat on the edge of bed. "What's wrong? Couldn't sleep?"
"That and other things," she responded sadly as she blinked back tears.
"Why are you sad? Is my baby not treating you well," he joked, trying to get her to smile, but his plan did not work.
"It's Valentine's Day and I have no one to spend it with. I know I sound spoiled and everything…"
"No it's perfectly normal. Actually I have a surprise for you," he added as he moved from her bed. At this she sat up excited and anxious to see what he had gotten her. He left, but within a few minutes he was outside her door.
"What is it?"
"Just close your eyes Rach and no peeking." She covered her eyes, getting more excited by the minute, and waited for him. She listened as his footsteps became louder and she was certain he was close when she felt his breath against her lips.
"Okay you can open your eyes now." When she removed her hands she covered her mouth as she gaped at him. She was shocked and flattered and tears were already starting to form.
He was in front of her on his knees, holding a bouquet of lilies and she immediately wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in his shoulder.
"Ross you are the sweetest…"
"Will you be my Valentine?" She smiled when she was how nervous he was, but he had no reason to be because she was absolutely smitten with him. She nodded her head enthusiastically and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"You are the most amazing man I have ever met," she gushed.
"So is that a yes?"
"Definitely."
"Well if you love that then you'll love what else I have planned."
"What else do you have planned," she asked eagerly.
"You'll see, but first we have to get dressed. It's a very fancy place and I think you'll like it very much," he added as he helped her out of her bed. "Oh and here's one of your other presents." She squealed like a little girl when he retrieved a life size teddy bear and handed it to her.
"I've never gotten one of these," she revealed as she hugged the bear tightly. He kissed her forehead and moved a hand to her stomach when he saw how happy she was. She hugged the bear even tighter as she beamed at him.
"You deserve the best Rachel and it's the least I could do," he said rubbing her belly.
"Thank you so much Ross. You didn't have to do all of this."
"Of course I did Rach, but seriously you might want to start getting ready. I don't want us to be late." She nodded at him before rushing into her bathroom.
A few hours later Ross sat in their living room waiting for Rachel and he was starting to get impatient, but he soon heard the click of her heels coming down the hallway and stood up.
"You know Rach we probably won't even have to worry about going since we probably won't get there until after the place closes. I mean how long does it take to…." He stopped in mid sentence when he finally saw her and stared at the woman in front of him for a solid minute. The black dress she wore showed off her baby bump nicely and displayed her curves. Her long golden hair fell in delicate curls down her back and Ross felt himself shake his head in disbelief as he made his way closer.
"So what do you think," she asked nervously.
"I'm thinking that you are the most gorgeous women I have ever seen," he whispered as he moved a strand of hair from her eyes.
"Thanks Ross," she said as she turned two shades of red.
He lent out his arm cautiously, worried that she wouldn't take it, but she put her arm through his and soon enough they were out the door.
Ross and Rachel sat across from each other as they both beamed at each other. His surprise for her had been reservations for a candlelight dinner at the Plaza. To say she was shocked was an understatement and she continued to thank him throughout the night. He watched as she took a sip of her water and twirled her hair before smiling at him.
"So how have things been at the university?"
"Nothing much. I think a student has a crush on me but…"
"What?" Ross noticed a hint of jealousy in her voice and regretted telling her.
"Umm a student of mind is umm… always staying after class and flirting and I've had to remind her a few times that I'm her professor." He noticed how tense her posture became when he revealed this and he took a nervous gulp from his glass.
"What else did she do?"
"Nothing," he said quickly. She narrowed her eyebrows and he silently cursed himself for telling her. He saw the look of sadness and worry etched on her face and frowned.
"Ross what does she…,"
"Rach I don't want this to ruin tonight. It doesn't matter because I don't even look at another woman the way I look at you." He squeezed her hand affectionately for good measure.
"Is she pretty?"
"She's nothing compared to you Rach," he stated as he ran a hand over her dress and smoothing it out. He moved a hand to the baby bump and they both shared a smile when she remembered the news she had been dying to share with him.
"Oh I forgot I have a surprise for you." She bent down and grabbed a small bag and placed it on the table.
"What is it?" He moved his hand to see what it was, but she smacked his hand away. "Oww."
"Be patient. Okay well today I called the doctor and I know we agreed that we would wait until the baby was born, but I couldn't help it. I called her and I don't think it's fair that you don't know so I bought you this," she said as she gestured to the bag.
"Can I see what's in the bag," he asked. She nodded and watched a he reached his hand into the bag. He looked up at her with excitement in his eyes, but it changed to confusion when he pulled out a baby's bib. He looked to her for an explanation and she nudged him.
"Go on! Read it!" She could barely contain her enthusiasm when she saw him mouth the words and watched as his mouth curled into a smile.
"Daddy's little girl," he said in awe. He stared at the bib for some time before he looked to Rachel with tears in his eyes. "A girl! We're having a girl!" At this she nodded proudly and her eyes also filled with tears.
Pure glee made him smile like a dummy, but he didn't care. He felt like he was on top of the world. He was having a daughter. A baby girl, their baby girl.
"Congratulations daddy. You have two Valentines." Ross smiled at her with tears in his eyes as he kissed Rachel's cheek and then her stomach. He stroked her belly gently as he looked up at her.
"My little girl."
"She is going to adore you so much Ross," she said reaching for his hand.
I know it was unusual to do a Valentine's themed update on Halloween, but oh well. Happy Halloween everyone!
