The Chase (Phoebe Buffay x Fem!Reader)

Chapter 3: Tonight's the Night

"Oh no," I say out loud. But, before he sees me, I rush to the room, hoping to catch Phoebe or Monica. Who am I kidding? I'm trying to get to someone who'll listen, who knows the situation.

As soon as I get to Mon and Chandler's door, I knock as fast, and as much as I can before someone opens it.

"Monica, something bad is happening," I say, worry consuming my face, and now Monica's too. "What is it? Is it the weather? Someone lost a bag," and then with her hand over her chest, says, "Oh my god... did Ross's conference get switched to tonight?"

"No! No! Daniel is here," I say.

"Joey, stop acting-"

"Monica, I'm not acting! He is here. I just saw him in the lobby. I ran back here before he could see me."

"Oh my god, what are we gonna do? We have to tell Phoebe," she says. "Tell me what," Phoebe's voice asks from behind us. Monica walks to Phoebe, and tells her the news. She takes a minute to think about what's happening, and then, looking up at me, says, "it's ok."

"What," I ask, wondering what she's doing. "It's ok. If that's what she wants, then who am I to stop her?"

"Excuse me, Phoebe Buffay, but I didn't meddle in your little love dream fest or whatever, to let it fail. I'm not a failure, and by the end of this trip, you are going to get the girl, and make me the happiest winner ever. Do you understand," Monica makes her side clear.

"Sir, yes, sir," Phoebe replies. "What am I going to do now, though. I don't have a shot."

"Yes, you do. Phoebe, I know I'm the last person you want to hear this from, but I know you, and I know her, and even though you might not be an item right now, doesn't mean there isn't anything when you guys are hanging out together. We all see it. So, because I love both of you, I say get your girl, Phoebe Buffay. Get her, and never doubt what love can get you."

"Wow, that was really good, Joey. Maybe give me your crap another time."

"No, no. He's right. Y/N is it for you. I know it," Chandler steps in. "Chandler, what are you doing," Monica asks.

"I know you told me not to give advice, and I know most of the time it's bad, but this is different. Now, when Richard told Monica he still loved her, it was the scariest thing that ever happened because I really thought I was going to lose her... but I didn't. Phoebe, I am the happiest man on the planet because I chased after the woman I love. I listen to how to speak of her, and I see the way your eyes light up whenever you see her. I also saw how crushed you were when she was with Daniel, and I know that's not just a crush, and it's not just a fling. It's the real deal. Go get your girl, Phoebes. Get her, and show her exactly what she means to you."

With Monica in tears, and me, with tears in my eyes, she starts, "we're having dinner tonight, and I know Y/N's coming. You can woo her then."

"How? Daniel's going to be there. I can't flirt with someone else's girlfriend. Especially if it's what Y/N wants."

"Sure, they're back together, but you were meant to be," Chandler continues.

"Tonight, then," Phoebe says. "Tonight I'll show her."