The Bellas knew not to mess with Beca before 10am. They especially knew not to mess with Beca when she had to wake up early for a morning class. They kept to themselves and gave Beca a wide berth until Bellas rehearsal later that day when Beca would be much more alert. The only person allowed near Beca during these times was Chloe. For some reason Beca didn't snap or growl or yell at Chloe, only gave her a glare that Chloe would ignore before skipping up to her. It was a mystery to the Bellas. If any of them tried only half the things Chloe did, Beca would most likely find a way to murder them.
"Morning Becs!" Chloe said brightly. Beca grunted in response. "Sleep well?"
Beca didn't respond. She sat down at the table and dropped her head on it with a loud clunk. Chloe rolled her eyes and placed a mug of coffee down in front of Beca. Beca lifted her head slightly and took a big gulp.
"You know all that caffeine is bad for your vocal chords." Chloe said. "You might want to cut down a little, we don't want our captain losing her voice right before a competition." Beca fixed Chloe a glare while continuing to drink her coffee. "I'm just saying." Chloe walked over to Beca. "Anyway, I'm on my way, see you later." Chloe leaned down to kiss Beca's cheek but at that exact moment Beca turned her head to look at Chloe. Their lips met for a second before Chloe pulled back giggling.
"Oops!" Chloe said. Beca blinked at her. "Sorry Becs! I gotta run, I'll see you later."
Beca watched Chloe leave then stared at the doorway. "What the fuck?" Beca whispered softly.
Beca was in her room when Chloe came home. She skipped her class that day, having sat in the kitchen too long, overanalyzing her interactions with Chloe. She had her laptop open, but she hadn't done any work. There was a knock on her door and she jumped.
"Yeah?" She called out. She heard the door open and saw Chloe walking up the stairs.
"You hiding in here?" Chloe asked.
"No, I… work." Beca internally groaned at her inability to speak.
"Right." Chloe said. "And working includes staring at a blank screen?"
Beca scrambled to turn her laptop back on. "I uh, got distracted?"
Chloe slid onto the bed beside Beca. She bumped her shoulder against Beca's. "What's up buttercup?"
"Nothing." Beca mumbled. Chloe raised her eyebrows. Beca sighed. "You kissed me this morning."
"I did." Chloe said. "Is that what's got you all hot and bothered?"
Beca sputtered. "Wha- No! I'm not… No."
"I'm kidding Becs." Chloe laughed. "You're too easy." Beca looked away, blushing. "But seriously, have you been in here all day because I accidentally kissed you this morning? Because sweetie, you turned your head so really, it's not my fault."
"No, I've just… I didn't feel like… doing anything today." Beca said. "And how was I supposed to know you were going to kiss me? It was early and I was tired!"
"I always kiss your cheek before I leave Becs." Chloe said. Beca opened her mouth to respond but she didn't know what to say. "You know Becs, you don't have to be half asleep to kiss me."
"What?!" Beca shrieked.
"Beca," Chloe said. "You really expect me to believe you forgot that I always kiss you before I leave?"
"Yes!"
Chloe shook her head. "Beca, maybe conscious fully awake Beca did, but I don't think half asleep Beca did." Chloe leaned over and kissed Beca's cheek before leaving.
Beca gaped at her retreating form until the door closed. Beca blinked and looked around the room, convinced she was being Punk'd. "What the fuck?" Beca whispered.