During halftime, Ross ran back over to Rachel and Monica's apartment to check on Rachel. She was doing laundry, and wearing sweats. He said, "I realize we haven't made any plans, Rachel."
Rachel sighed, "Yeah, that hit me, too. I was thinking, since we have to both go to work tomorrow, anyway, we'd might as well stay in our own places tonight." She dipped her head, and asked, "Is that okay with you, Ross, because I'm not pushing you away."
Ross said, "Oh, I guess you're right. I guess you know I'm the kind of guy who hurries into relationships. I need you to keep me in line, Rachel. I must admit, I do want to see you, and be with you, you know."
Rachel stopped folding clothes, "Ross, it's okay to say you want sex. It's okay to say anything to me, or ask me anything. I'll tell you what, whenever you're ready to head back to your place, just stop by here and you can do me in my room."
Ross nearly swallowed his tongue. He stammered, "Oh, my God! I can't believe this, Rachel! That would really be all right with you?"
Rachel resumed folding clothes, "Oh, of course, anytime. You can have me right now, if you want." She mockingly held her arms out and twirled, displaying her sweatpants and T-shirt. Ross thought she looked pretty good, regardless.
"Uh, that's okay.... Rachel, I am really touched at your understanding, and your generosity. My mind is reeling."
Rachel chuckled, "So we won't spend the night together tonight. Tonight, come over whenever you want me, Ross, and I'll give you a consolation prize."
Ross had difficulty concentrating on the football games. They seemed to drag on interminably. Joey and Chandler noticed that Ross was not into the games. He kept looking toward the door, obviously pining for Rachel. At halftime of the next game, Ross jumped up and ran across the hall. Rachel was on the phone with her mother. When Ross entered, Rachel covered the microphone with her hand and puckered for a kiss from Ross. She said, "I'm just on with my mom, Ross. Can you wait a few minutes?"
"Oh, sure. Of course." Ross wandered around the apartment, pretending to be busy.
"Mom, Ross is here, and I can't talk for long, after all. I just wanted to tell you some exciting news. Ross Geller and I are officially dating.... That's right, we're a couple. Oh, we just decided all this yesterday, mom, so there's not much to tell. I'll keep you up to date. Love you. Bye." Rachel hung up and gave Ross a proper lover's kiss. She took his hand and said, "Game over already?"
Ross seemed disappointed, saying sullenly, "No, it's only halftime, and there's another game after this one."
"You're kidding! How late do these games usually go?"
"On Sunday, about eleven."
Rachel's mouth dropped open, "That late!? Ross, we're both going to be zombies at work tomorrow!"
Ross took her hands, saying, "I don't care about the games anymore, Rachel. I care about you, and us."
Rachel looked skeptical, "Ross, honesty is key. Do you care mostly about the sex?"
Ross dithered, "I don't need to see the last game, or any game. It doesn't need to be a late night."
Rachel brightened, and said, "Ross, is there any reason we can't get together before the final whistle, or bell, or whatever? I mean, does the lovemaking need to be the last thing you do today?"
Ross wondered if there were right and wrong answers to the question, "Ummm, no?"
Rachel led him to her room. Monica, who was cooking, noticed the pair disappear. Once inside, Rachel dropped to her knees and undid Ross's pants. She blew him with intent. She was unable to deepthroat him, but she made a few attempts, knowing that she would get it eventually, if she just practiced a little with each blowjob.
Rachel concentrated on long, slow contact between her mouth and his cock. She sucked at moderate intensity, keeping him deep inside her mouth rather than pumping her head on and off his cock. Ross put one hand affectionately on the back of her head while she worked. He came into the back of her mouth in a joyous rush. She swallowed it, licked him clean, and stood while he pulled up his pants.
She asked, "How's that?"