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A New Explanation
This canon-divergent Friends fan fiction is set at the end of The One With The Embryos after Monica teaches Chandler about the erogenous zones. In this version of the story, things take a different turn…
As she was teaching Chandler about the erogenous zones, Monica became keenly aware that Rachel perked up when she mentioned feet. She never knew her friend had a thing for feet, and she gave her a sideways glance. She couldn’t help but wonder what kind of experiences Rachel had had. She knew some details of her love life, but they didn’t share specifics with each other. Part of her wanted to know more, to feel even closer to her friend, but part of her knew it would just make her jealous.
When Chandler left the apartment twenty minutes later, Rachel shut the door behind him.
“I’m glad he’s gone. That was…a little uncomfortable.”
“Why? We talk about that kind of stuff with the guys all the time.”
“It feels weird to say, but you were turning me on, Mon! I didn’t know what to do! You got me all hot and bothered with Chandler right there.”
Monica laughed, unsure whether Rachel was joking. “Really? I turned you on?”
Rachel nodded, her face serious. “I don’t think I love Ross after all. I love you, instead.”
Monica was shocked. “I don’t know what to say.”
Rachel pulled Monica close to her. Don’t say anything right now, okay? Just listen.”
Monica nodded slowly.
“Are you okay? I’m sorry if–”
“You love me?”
Rachel nodded. “More than I think you’ve realized… unconditionally… for years.”
“How come you never said anything?”
“I was afraid to admit it. I’ve loved you since high school.”
“Were you ashamed because I was fat?”
Rachel shook her head. “No, exactly the opposite. I thought you were so sexy. I always have, Monica. I was afraid that everyone else wouldn’t understand. It had nothing to do with you.”
Monica nodded, grabbing a tissue from the.box on the coffee table she dabbed at her eyes. Once she threw it away she pulled Rachel in a strong hug, kissing her lips passionately.
“Everything’s okay. I’ve got you.” Rachel whispered in her ear once the kiss parted.
Monica put her finger to Rachel’s lips. “I know.”
Their embrace parted and Rachel grabbed Monica’s hand. “I missed you like crazy during college baby. Let’s go to bed!”
Once they were under the covers, Rachel whispered, “Can I rub your feet, please?”
Monica nodded. “Well, that is something we’re both into, apparently. I feel like we should do something with that information.”
“I’ll go get the foot lotion.”
After ten minutes Rachel looked up. “How does that feel?”
Monica exhaled slowly. “Good.”
“I think I am so attracted to your feet because you always pick great colors when you paint your nails.” Rachel said.
Monica blushed. “ Thank you Rachel.”
“There’s no need to be modest or embarrassed, my love.” Rachel kissed Monica’s forehead gently.
She then rubbed the lotion inside her inner thigh.
Monica moaned. “That’s so nice. Can I do it to you next?”
Rachel nodded. “Please!”
They switched positions. After rubbing her feet and thighs, Monica thoughtfully rubbbed lotion on Rachel’s stomach and then paused.
Monica rubbed the lotion up Rachel’s back and before she applied the lotion to the back of her neck she kissed it gently.
“Baby,” She murmured
“Mmm hmm..”
“Let’s cuddle.”
Rachel turned around and opened her arms. “Come here.”
She leaned against Rachel’s naked chest, feeling safe.
Monica nodded “I’ve yearned for his moment.”
Rachel pinned Monica down against the bed and kissed her passionately. “You’re even prettier when you’re horny.”Her hands navigated through her hair. “Stay still.”
Monica felt Rachel’s tounge move its way down her throat in a passionate French kiss.
A loud moan escaped from her and she spread her legs open.
“I want you inside me.” She murmured.
Rachel put her hand between Monica’s legs and started to massage her private area.
Her contented moans grew louder.
“That feels good?”
Monica nodded. “Just what I needed.”
There was a ten minute pause.
“Let’s elope.”
When her eyes opened Rachel’s eyes were tear filled and gleaming with delight. “Are you serious?”
Monica nodded. “If we love each other, why should we wait any longer?”
“You won’t miss having a huge wedding? You’ve dreamed about it your whole life.”
“That’s okay. Well…alright, maybe we’ll elope, then have a big ceremony when we get home.”
Rachel hugged her tightly, tears running down her cheeks.
“We’ll go to Montreal this weekend and get our marriage license and have our honeymoon there.”
Monica smiled.”Richard once said we’d live in Paris and he’d make me French Toast.”
“Is living in Paris your dream?”
She nodded.
“We’ll make it happen..that’s a promise.”
Monica nestled against Rachel’s chest,
Rachel exhaled and leaned back against the pillows pulling the sheets up around them. Smiling down at her best friend leaning against her chest she brushed her bangs out of her eyes and kissed her forehead.
“Monica Eliza Gellar,”
“Mmm hmm.” Monica murmured
“You light up my entire world. Our future is so beautiful and bright.”
“I know.”
Monica felt Rachel’s arms wrap around her protectively and she curled in tighter into her embrace.
Monica exhaled against Rachel’s heart beat starting to sob again.
“Just hold me.. okay?” She whispered
Rachel did as she was told and rocked Monica back and forth. Despite the fact that Monica was older than her she felt almost maternal toward her.
“What’s wrong honey?” She whispered
“Ross.”
“What about him?”
“I’m worried that he won't accept our relationship because of his reaction to being cheated on by Carol with Susan.”
Rachel sighed. “ Do you want to go talk to your family in the morning?”
Monica nodded. “ I think that’s a great idea.”
“We’ll figure things out, Mon.”
“I love you Ray Ray” Monica murmured into her hair.
“I love you too, sweetheart.”