A/N: I don't own Pitch Perfect or any of its characters. Everything else is mine, including all the mistakes.
It was three in the morning as Beca and Chloe stumbled up the stairs approaching Chloe's apartment door. They were returning, from what Chloe called the "Beale Family Game Night Extravaganza", slightly drunk but happy to be together. Usually Beca tried to stray away from family gatherings but with Chloe's family it was easy, she'd quickly been accepted as one of their own. The more she thought about it, which lately was a lot, they could probably see how in love with their daughter she was.
"I had fun tonight." Beca slid her hands to Chloe's waist turning her around. "I really love your family."
Wrapping her arms around Beca's neck, Chloe rested her back against the door, happily adding, "Well they love you too and so do I."
Beca leaned in pressing her lips to the taller girls. Instantly Chloe felt a surge of warmth flow through her body and lightly hummed into the kiss. Placing a hand on the door to brace herself, Beca slid her tongue along Chloe's bottom lip, asking for entrance, quickly deepening the kiss. Slipping a thigh between the redhead's legs, Beca molded their bodies together, getting lost in the moment.
Pulling back slowly the redhead glanced down at their intimate position, leaning against her door and breathing heavily. "Damn, you're way too good at that Mitchell."
"Then why'd you stop me Beale?" Beca breathlessly asked.
Biting her lip Chloe knew this was going to kill the moment, "Because Aubrey's inside, staying in the guest room."
"What? Why? I thought she was working?"
After Barden Aubrey left for law school, attending Duke University, while Chloe stayed behind working on a masters in music. Throughout the years the two stayed in contact, visiting each other whenever they could. After school Chloe took a job in New York City, teaching a prestigious private school choir that was also closer to her family, while Aubrey settled in Boston. Even though they were close, they weren't close enough for daily or weekly visits.
"She showed up this afternoon, I had no idea she was coming." Chloe gave an apologetic smile. "They're repainting her condo and doesn't want to be there, something about fumes. So, she took a couple vacation days and flew up to surprise me, she leaves Wednesday"
Beca raised a questioning eyebrow, "What's your point?" Stepping back slightly she added, "I don't sleep in the guest room, I sleep with you, she knows that."
They started dating seven months ago, Beca had just graduated and moved to the city after taking a job with a record label. Chloe was the first person Beca told about the opportunity and the redhead had been ecstatic to have her friend back.
They were always close in college, especially after Aubrey left, doing just about everything together and when Chloe left to start her new job Beca was devastated. Being in love with each other didn't help matters but at the time neither could admit it, so they continued as friends. Everything changed one night when Beca finally found the courage to kiss Chloe.
"Please tell me you somewhat enjoyed that?" Chloe asked stopping the movie turning to face Beca, gauging her reaction.
Beca sighed rolling her eyes, "It was ok, it had some funny parts. At least I didn't fall asleep right?"
"What am I going to do with you Beca Mitchell?" The redhead asked patting Beca's knee before standing. "Don't even think about getting out of the next one. You," she turned pointing at the brunette giving a playful glare, "promised to watch two movies."
"But Chloe…"
"No buts change the DVD while I'm getting us more popcorn and wine."
Unable to look anywhere else Beca trailed her eyes up and down the redheads body as she walked from the roo,. Rolling her head along the back of the couch, Beca couldn't help thinking, why does she have to be so fucking hot, those shorts and t-shirt are killing me.
It must have been the wine because before Beca knew it she was making her way into the kitchen, stopping right behind the taller girl and tapping her on the shoulder.
"Hey Chlo?"
Jumping Chloe dropped the bag of popcorn to the ground while turning. "Beca, don't creep up on me like that!"
Noticing the concerned look on the brunettes face she added, "What's wrong?"
Beca rested her palms on the counter boxing Chloe in, stepping closer she looked up into questioning blue eyes, "I'm about to ruin our friendship so please don't get mad and please don't run."
"I won't, just tell me wha…" Chloe didn't get to finish because Beca's lips were on hers. Surprise was Chloe's first reaction, she wasn't expecting it, but had been dreaming how this would feel for so long.
Beca kissed tentatively at first not sure about Chloe's reaction, after feeling her relax Beca became more confident, setting a steady pace. They moved together like they've done it a hundred times before but filled with the promise of something to come. Feeling her pent up energy and emotion increasing Beca pulled back, opening her eyes a few seconds later. She was met with a shyly smiling Chloe staring at her.
"I know that was stupid," Beca took a few shaky breaths, "But I've wanted to do that since sophomore year…"
"It's ok Beca. I…"
"I've had a crush on you forever," Beca started but wasn't able stop. "And when you left I was heartbroken, for a whole year I didn't know what to do with myself... That's when I realized I was in love with you. I didn't pursue anything because I didn't know how you'd respond, so I kept all these feelings hidden, trying to push them aside. Then I moved here and we started hanging out again and my feelings, the ones I locked away, came back more intense than ever."
"I get it, I know the feeling…" Chloe interjected brushing her thumbs along Beca's cheeks hoping to soothe the tension away. "Beca, I've been in love with you a long time and by the time I realized it I was too scared to say anything, I've never felt like that before. I couldn't lose you, I was moving away and thought that staying friends was my only option to keep you in my life. But it's not going to work, us being friends, because I realized something…"
"What?"
"I'm not scared anymore." Chloe pulled Beca closer by her shirt, trailing a free hand to the back of her neck.
"Ok good."
Chloe leaned down connecting her lips with Beca's again. The kiss quickly turned heated, fast and frantic caused by three years built up sexual tension and longing. Breaking away and gasping for air, Chloe tried to speak but was silenced as she was lifted onto the counter.
Stepping between Chloe's legs Beca reached up cupping her face for another intense kiss. Minutes later as Beca dragged her mouth down Chloe's neck she felt hands run through her hair, stilling her movements.
"Bedroom, now." Chloe finally managed feeling Beca smile.
"Ok."
"Funny story, Aubrey doesn't know about us, she doesn't even know you live in the city…" Chloe laughed nervously. "Please don't be mad, there's a good reason."
Chloe looked up trying to figure out Beca's level of annoyance.
"Chlo, I'm not mad, just a little annoyed." The brunette smirked with an amused expression. "I just want to hear this reason."
Chloe never meant for the charade to go on this long. What started as a way to keep Aubrey's hundreds of questions to a minimum, ended in an entertaining game for Chloe as the blondes frustration level rose. Then a few months ago when things got serious between her and Beca so did the game.
"Really?"
"Yeah, I mean we aren't the best of friends, we have an understanding and we're civil. Plus most all of our friends and family know, we're not hiding anything, I just figured she knew."
"She knows I'm dating someone and that it's serious…"
"And?"
"It started as a joke, I wanted to see how long I could drag out giving her barely any information. Her level of frustration is comical when she wants to know something everyone else does." Chloe stated barely looking at Beca's.
"Out with it Beale." Beca crossed her arms thinking her girlfriend looked cute all nervous and flustered.
Running her hands across her face the redhead continued, "I was only going to do it a week, then it turned into a two and after that it became a game. And here we are seven months later… I've been waiting on her to cave, demanding a name and when she can meet you."
"Who's winning?" Trying to hide her laugh Beca covered her mouth.
"I think she's already won," Chloe stated dejectedly shaking her head in defeat. "I underestimated her will power."
The whole situation was absurd but hilarious Beca thought laughing. She couldn't believe her girlfriend made it seven months, Chloe was never one to be able to keep secrets very long.
Reaching for a hand Beca tugged them closer together, wrapping her arms around the older girl.
"Are you going to say anything?"
"Aubrey Posen never loses," Beca replied. At the laughter Chloe tried to push her girlfriend away but Beca held tighter laughing louder. "Aubrey can be intimidating, I'm impressed you made it this long."
Chloe lightly punched Beca's arm, "I think that's why she showed up unannounced. She's trying to catch me with my hot girlfriend."
"How much longer are you going to string her along?" Beca questioned, playfully rubbing her arm.
"I guess I should tell her."
Beca began fishing her keys from her pocket but stopped giving Chloe a mischievous grin. "I know let's see if we can make it a year."
"What?"
"Come on," Beca pleaded. "Her face will be priceless and it'll give me something to hold over her head for a long time."
"You really want to do this?" Chloe gave a questioning glare.
"Yes… Plus, I like the idea of not sneaking, sneaking around with you." Looking Chloe up and down Beca added, "It's kind of hot."
"You're crazy," Chloe said kissing Beca.
"I'm crazy about you and I love messing with Aubrey."
Beca was slipping the key into the lock when she felt Chloe's hand on hers stilling the movement. "The point of the game is for you to remain unseen and unheard. Looks like your heading home tonight babe."
Beca quickly pinned the redhead to the door, "I'm not the one she has to worry about hearing." Then dragging her lips across Chloe's cheek Beca questioned, "Are you really going to make me walk home at three in the morning?"
Chloe felt her resolve quickly crumble. "Fine."
"Think of it as practice," Beca whispered looking into Chloe's eyes, smiling at her victory. "If we aren't heard tonight, the game's still on… I promise to be gone before she wakes up."
"Nothing…" Chloe poked her girlfriend in the chest emphasizing her words, "And I mean nothing happens tonight, got it?"
"Got it," Beca surrendered holding up her hands. "I don't want her finding out about us while I'm getting laid either. I can't endure the wrath of Aubrey Posen finding out like that."
"Whatever," Chloe laughed opening the door. Linking their fingers she pulled Beca in closing the door quietly, "Now come on… I'll get you something to sleep in, since you never leave anything here."
Beca woke the next morning with a sleeping Chloe curled into her side. Reaching across the taller girl she adjusted the clock on the bedside table checking the time. Smiling down Beca shifted untangling herself from the redhead.
Lightly trailing a hand across Chloe's shoulder Beca quietly spoke, "Hey babe, I'm going to take a shower and head out before Aubrey wakes up."
Chloe rolled over snuggling into the brunette's pillow missing the warmth immediately as Beca stood.
"I'll give you a call later, have fun." Bending down Beca pressed a kiss to the redhead's cheek and lips.
"Thanks we will, I'll miss you." Chloe replied sleepily. Cracking an eye open she spotted the brunette searching for her phone. "Beca?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you."
"I love you too." Beca responded kissing Chloe one final time.
Opening the bedroom door quietly Beca stuck her head out, looking in both directions. Not hearing any movement she made a run for the bathroom sprinting past the guest room. So far so good, Beca thought switching on the bathroom light.
Looking around realization hit, "Where the fuck are my clothes?"
Before she had a chance to think her phone buzzed flashing a text message. Swiping the screen she laughed at Chloe's name change.
Awesome Girlfriend [8:52AM]: I bet your looking for these!
With the text came a picture of her clothes, along with her shoes, balled up on the redhead's floor. Chloe had moved them the night before after Beca haphazardly left them in a pile on the bathroom floor before heading to bed.
Beca [8:52AM]: I am. Can you bring them to me? I'll love you forever….
Beca [8:53AM]: I see you're stealing my stuff again…a name change is that the best you can do?
Awesome Girlfriend [8:54AM]: Give me ten minutes and I'll bring them…The best I could do? Guess you didn't check the rest of your phone…
Beca began franticly searching through her phone.
Awesome Girlfriend [8:57AM]: Got ya! Haha
Beca [8:57AM]: Dumbass
Beca wasn't in the shower long when she heard the bathroom door open then close. Pulling back the curtain to say something she quickly shut it. Panic set in, Oh shit that's not Chloe.
"Sorry to barge in, but I just needed to brush my teeth. I figured you wouldn't mind right?" Aubrey nonchalantly asked turning the faucet on.
Beca gave herself a pep talk before answering. Keep it together, she doesn't know you're not Chloe. You just need to sound like her, keep it at a two word minimum.
"Nope it's ok."
There were a few minutes of silence before Aubrey finished, turning to lean against the sink the blonde continued, "I figured we'd do a late brunch and a museum today. What do you think?"
"Sounds good." Thanks to the shower Beca was sure her voice was muffled enough that Aubrey couldn't tell who was talking.
"You should invite this girlfriend I know next to nothing about. This weekend seems like a good time for me to meet her."
"She's busy."
"Oh so it's a girl then?"
After a minute of awkward silence Beca replied, "Yes it is."
"That's a new fun fact I didn't know about your lover." Beca could hear Aubrey's triumphant smile at the accidental revelation.
Lover, Beca mouthed. Who uses that word? I mean we are but what exactly has Chloe told you?
"Seems like we have lots to talk about Chlo. I'll let you finish, we're talking about this later." With that Aubrey exited the bathroom.
Reaching to turn off the shower, all Beca could do was slump against the wall thanking god she made it through that situation. Damn it Chloe your game just went up a level.
A/N: Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed it so far...
I wanted to post the whole thing all at once but got half way through editing and decided to break it into two. It all depends on how I feel the final edit of the second half turns out but I should have the final part up by the end of the weekend.