F.R.I.E.N.D.S Imagines

Cover Up & Make Up (Joey)

It had been a long day at work for you, considering you worked in a fashion modeling store- and all you wanted was a hot cup of tea and some good news to brighten the rest of the night.

You stepped up the last stair onto the floor of where Monica and Rachel's apartment was before noticing that Joey and Chandler's apartment door was open.

You decided to set down your stuff before going over to check it out as you unlocked your door, tossing your bag and coat on the nearest chair before exiting.

You could hear some slight yelling but it wasn't loud enough to wake anyone up as you headed over to the apartment, shutting the door behind you to Monica and Rachel's.

"Truth is, I had sex with Monica."

You paused in your steps, standing in the open doorway to the apartment where Rachel, Ross, and Phoebe all stood in front of where you currently were and Joey, Monica, and Chandler were standing behind the small bar.

"You what?" You choked up.

Everyone turned to face you and you could see all the changes in their faces. The room got dead silent as you stared at Joey, feeling the tears begin to come flooding to your eyes.

"Uh." Joey said, that was all he could actually say right now. Everything that had been happening was horrible and the fact that Joey couldn't say anything about it sucked- especially for his relationship.

Chandler glanced between him and you, trying to see if there was any way to ease the tension between everyone but nothing seemed to pop up.

You stared at him, your arms down limply at your sides as Joey walked over to you, staring deeply into your eyes as he grabbed your hands and began pulling you towards the center of the room.

"Joey, is it true." You stated, making it sound more of a demand than a question- you had to know the truth.

Joey glanced up towards Chandler and Monica, looking at them while they practically begged him to cover up for them.

"I see how it is." You said softly before letting go of his hands and rushing back over to Monica and Rachel's place, slamming the door as everyone turned to Joey.

Ross rushed off with Phoebe to find you before you did something stupid as Rachel came up to him with her own sympathetic tears in her eyes.

"You are a terrible, terrible man, Joey." She said angrily before walking quickly out of the apartment and slamming the door behind her.

There was a thick silence that settled between Joey, Monica, and Chandler. No one dared to say anything after what had just happened.

"Uh, thanks, Joey." Monica said gently, patting his arm before taking a step back after he gave her a look.

"I know you said that you wanted me to keep your relationship a secret but mine isn't and that doesn't mean you get the right to destroy it! I don't know what the hell I'm going to tell her or if I'm even going to still be going out with her anymore! So, no. Thank you for ruining my happiness for your own!" He said angrily before slamming the door to his bedroom.

Monica and Chandler looked at each other.

"Maybe we should tell them. I can't stand ruining people's happiness for my own, Joey was right about that." Monica said, staring up at Chandler.

He sighed. "But it's so much better in secret."

"But we just damaged his relationship with the only woman he's ever been with for this long amount of time! He was happy with her! Hell, I think he even loved her and now- we ruined the chances of her ever loving him." Monica said.

Chandler stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Fine, alright. Let's get everyone together at your place."

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Everyone was sitting in Monica's den now. Phoebe with Ross on the couch, Joey in a chair, and you sitting on the floor and leaning up against the couch as Rachel sat beside you. Monica and Chandler were standing together at the front of the room.

"We have some news we'd like to share."

You crossed your arms tighter over your chest as Joey stared over at you with pain laced in his eye- he knew he had hurt you with those words but he was under a lot of pressure.

He wanted you back.

"So, Joey was making excuses these past few days. He was making excuses for us." Monica said, waiting for a reaction.

Ross sat up. "Why would he be making excuses for you? And for what, more importantly."

Phoebe looked up at them before glancing over at you. "Did it have to do with anything about you sleeping with her boyfriend?"

Monica ran her hands through her hair. "I didn't sleep with Joey, alright! Chandler and I are dating and we didn't want to tell anyone because our relationship worked so much better when it was in secret. There, we said it."

Everyone sat in silence, waiting for anyone to do anything. You were the first to stand up and say something, your arms still crossed over Joey's massive Knicks sweatshirt you had stolen.

"So, you didn't sleep with my boyfriend?" You asked Monica as she shook her head. "No, he was under pressure and we had dragged his name through the mud anyways so, he was getting back at us for it. I didn't sleep with him. Why would I ever do that? Why would I ever want to ruin yours and his happiness?"

You got tears in your eyes as you covered your mouth slightly with the palm of the sweater before seeing Joey hop up, standing near you as you walked into his arms slowly, wrapped your arms around him.

"I'm sorry." You told him.

He shook his head. "No, I am. I had to say that in front of you! I can't even imagine how you must've felt!"

Monica smiled at the two of you, slightly tearing up before you let go of Joey to confront her.

You wiped the tears swiftly off your face. "If you ever try anything, I will never do the dishes again."

Monica gasped. "I would never sleep with Joey if I'm sleeping with Chandler!" She exclaimed, practically screeching.

You frowned, putting yourself back in Joey's hold and feeling yourself instantly become comforted as you let out a little hum of satisfaction.

Rachel stood up. "Wait, what about the video camera then? Were you two going to record each other having sex!"

Monica mumbled a little 'yeah' under her breath as Rachel and Joey both gasped.

"Joey, you were there." Chandler said.

He frowned, holding onto you tighter.

Ross stepped up next. "What about the underwear?"

"Well, we got a little crazy one night so." Chandler answered for the two of them.

Ross nodded, standing up and excusing himself to go to the bathroom as Phoebe stood up next.

"Well, I think it's great you two are together! Never knew it was going to happen, I'll be honest, but I'm happy! And I'm happy ____ and Joey didn't have to break up!"

You had started drifting off when Phoebe said your name and caused you to wake up. "Hmm?"

Joey looked down at you. "Do you wanna go to bed?" He suddenly asked. You hummed a little more, a bright smile on your lips as you stared up at him.

"I'd love to."