Okay, so I'm new to the Pitch Perfect writing world, but I have insane amounts of love for Bechloe. I wanted to see what the response was from people on this and see if I should continue, because let's face it. Beca and Chloe are pretty much the best thing ever. I've been obsessed with this song for... forever and it was beyond fitting for a Bechloe pairing story I thought.
I have a multi-chapter in mind for this fandom and another one-shot, or maybe continuing this one if people seem interested in it... Depends on what the people think :)
Disclaimer: I own nothing, but I wish I had Brittany Snow's eyes.
This is morning
That's when I spend the most time
Thinking 'bout what I've given up
This is a warning
When you start the day just to close the curtains
You're thinking 'bout what I've given up
Beca had been working the afternoon shift at the station for the past few weeks, which was awesome because those working the daily grind got to hear her mixes on their drive home from work.
It had been a week since the Bella's had won the ICCA's and she could say she'd never been happier in her life. She was finally starting to open her heart after being closed off for so long, which was never any easy feat for her, but she was definitely trying.
Well….. Everything had been great, other than that awkward kiss with Jesse that had left their friendship on shaky ground when she said she just wasn't feeling it.
She spoke into the microphone as she began the track. "This one goes out to a special redhead at Barden, thanks for introducing me to such a killer band. Hope everyone has safe travels on their drive home, stay classy weirdos. I will be with you for the next hour here on 95.7 Alternative radio."
She kicked her feet up on the desk and queued up her next few mixes, making sure they would be killer for those listening driving home. She closed her eyes and relished in the sound of the music listening to each lyric as the words floated through the air. She was really digging Jack's Mannequin lately thanks to Chloe who had all but forced a few of their albums down her throat.
Chloe.
She suddenly started fiddling with the buttons on her purple flannel shirt nervously.
She wondered if the redhead was out there listening to the words, the words of this song that struck her so deep that she could physically feel it in her heart when she listened.
Music always had that effect on her. And honestly, she didn't see that ever changing.
She kept replaying the look on Chloe's face when she saw her kiss Jesse. She couldn't rid the image from her mind no matter how hard she tried. But there was no way someone as amazing as Chloe wanted someone like her.
Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I'm writing you a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I rearrange the songs again
This mix could burn a hole in anyone
But it was you I was thinking of
They'd been fine of course, they hadn't spoken of it. Chloe was her best friend, they talked about everything…
Okay. Maybe not everything. Beca hadn't told her she had let Jesse down easy due to her feelings for her best friend… But, maybe that was just an omission.
Sometimes, songs didn't need to be remixed. Why couldn't things ever be as simple as retro pop songs, "I want you to want me"? Boom. End of story.
Probably, because this was real life and Beca was terrified. These feelings terrified her. She never let anyone through her walls. But Chloe Beale had literally burst through her walls, specifically her shower wall and barged right into her heart without warning. And as time went on, her walls became lower and lower and eventually became nonexistent with Chloe.
It was terrifying. Especially to think that the one person she counted on most would be leaving for grad school shortly after her graduation in a few weeks. The thought of it made her feel sick with worry and she felt incredibly guilty that she didn't want Chloe to leave her.
So without even realizing it, she was doing what Beca did best. She was pulling away from her. It was for the best.
I read your letter
The one you left when you broke into my house
Retracing every step you made
And you said you meant it
And there's a piece of me in every single
Second of every single day
But if it's true then tell me how it got this way
She thought about the sticky note the redhead had left on her desk that morning, telling her to have a good day and she was proud of her for getting her own afternoon show. She also said she wanted to see Beca because she had a surprise for her. She of course drew hearts all around it in typical Chloe fashion and signed it with her trademark "xoxo, Chlo." She remembered Chloe barging in her room that morning with her spare key, kissing her cheek, and placing something on her desk. She quickly fell back into sleep, after a few choice words from Kimmy Jin about Chloe constantly invading their space unannounced at all hours.
She had thought all day about what the surprise could be; Chloe always had a way of keeping her on her toes.
She hadn't seen the redhead in three days, other than her barging in this morning, and she felt like she was dying. How was she supposed to go months without seeing her?
Her eyes opened. She was pulled from her thoughts of Chloe Beale and the lyrics to this song to the feel of her phone vibrating in her pocket.
The text simply stated, "Let me in, I'm cold." Beca couldn't help but giggle, the text message was so Chloe.
She checked to make sure the music was lined up for the next several minutes and went to go let Chloe in. It was after hours and she was the only one left at the station.
Beca let her in and led her to the booth without a word. Her heart rate was in overdrive as the redhead tugged on her hand as they walked into the booth and sat down.
"Okay, Chlo…. Not that I'm not happy to see you, but what are you doing showing up while I'm at work?" Beca asked with a hesitant laugh.
"I brought you coffee, our favorite." Chloe said with her bright smile handing the coffee to Beca. "You act like I don't show up here all the time to bug you; it's just normally in the middle of the night. You've been promoted to miss up-and-coming DJ now; I'm surprised you even remember my name." Chloe said with a poke to Beca's ribs as she stretched her legs across the brunette's lap. This is usually how they sat when Chloe came to visit her at the station.
"Like I could ever forget you, red." Beca said with a blush creeping over her cheeks. Chloe always knew what to say to get under her skin.
"So, I happened to catch a shoutout to a certain redhead on air while I was at the coffee shop… anyone I know?" Chloe added with a smile flipping her hair to the side. It baffled Beca how she could make THAT look sexy.
"Nah… She's way cooler than you." Beca said back grinning taking a sip of her Cinnamon Dolce latte, extra hot, just the way both her and Chloe loved it.
"I'm offended Bec! It makes me want to take back the surprise I got you." Chloe said clutching her hand to her heart as if she was truly offended.
"Pleeeeasssssse Chloe… I want to know, I've been thinking about it all day. What is it!" Beca said bobbing up and down in the chair impatiently. Chloe thought it was absolutely adorable when she acted like a child to get what she wanted.
"I don't know….. Mayyyyybe if you hadn't said there was a better redhead in your life I'd tell you." Chloe said with a grin leaning closer to Beca. Beca could literally feel her heart beat in her chest at their close proximity.
She looked over to ensure the music was still playing and when she turned back she was met with Chloe even closer to her.
"You know there's no one else, Chlo." Beca said breathily, trying not to show how flustered she was but was failing terribly. No one had ever had this kind of effect on her and it was seriously frustrating that Chloe Beale could burst through so quickly.
"Well, in that case…." Chloe grinned lifting two tickets right to Beca's eye line.
"Holy shit! Is this….? Are these…." Beca tried forming the words, but was so shocked to even get it out as she took ahold of the tickets, she looked at the date. "This is the day before you leave, Chloe…." Beca said looking down at the tickets.
"Yeah…." Chloe replied sadly looking down at the ground and traced the rim of her coffee cup. "You've been avoiding me Beca…."
Beca was caught off guard by the emotion in her tone and when she looked up at her was taken aback by the tears she saw forming in her eyes.
Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I'm writing you a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I rearrange the songs again
This mix could burn a hole in anyone
But it was you I was thinking of
"I haven't been avoiding you…" Beca said biting her bottom lip and looking back to the music.
"Bullshit. You just bit your lip. You're lying to me!" Chloe said reaching out to Beca's lip.
"What? That doesn't mean anything…" Beca said shifting backwards to avoid Chloe's touch.
"Yes. It does Beca, you always bite you lower lip when you're lying. Why are you hiding from me? These past three days without talking to you have been hell…" Chloe's voice wavered and Beca knew she was on the verge of tears, which she hated was due to her. Seeing Chloe Beale cry she was positively sure was worse than taking candy from a child.
"It's nothing Chlo, don't worry. These tickets are amazing, thank you so much." Beca said with a pat to her leg resting in her lap and pulled back to queue up some more music and say a few more words.
Her lap suddenly felt cold as she was putting more music on and when she looked back she saw Chloe walking through the booth door quickly. She already missed the contact of Chloe. Beca suddenly felt an immense sense of panic at the girl leaving so she quickly set up the music and busted through the booth door to catch her before she left.
And I can't get to you
I can't get to you
I can't get to you (you, you)
"Chlo, don't go. Please." Beca pleaded with her placing a hand on her shoulder to try to get Chloe to turn and face her. She knew she had been pushing her away but she really couldn't deal with her walking out. She needed her more than she had needed anything in her life. Even music.
"Beca…. I can't do this anymore." Chloe shrugged her hand off her shoulder and turned around to face her. Beca took a step back as she saw Chloe's state; tears were streaming down her face.
"Chloe, what's wrong?" Beca felt like her heart was breaking as she reached out to brush the redhead's arm. She hated all physical contact with anyone and always shied away from it, until Chloe. She actually found herself initiating contact with her and missing it when they weren't touching.
"You! YOU are what's wrong with me, Beca! I can't play this hot or cold game with you anymore… why don't you just give the extra ticket to Jesse." Chloe cried and turned back to leave.
"Chlo! What are you talking about? I wouldn't want to go that show with anyone but you! There's no Jesse and I…" Beca rushed out jumping in front of Chloe to get her full attention.
"What are you talking about Beca? I saw you kiss him at the ICCA's." Chloe said looking at the ground.
"That was a massive mistake… I told him right after, and he's pissed at me but he'll get over it." Beca said shrugging her shoulders.
"I don't know that, because you didn't tell me. I'm your best friend and you didn't tell me…" Chloe trailed off, leaving Beca at a loss of words. Beca couldn't tell her the reason… it'd ruin everything.
Chloe suddenly leaned into Beca and brushed her fingers against her lip.
"Sorry, you had some foam…. Right…. There." Chloe said as she wiped her upper lip slowly.
"Chloe…. When you were in the coffee shop, did you hear the song I played?" Beca started out nervously, starting to fidget with the hem of her flannel.
Where are you now?
As I'm swimming through the stereo
I conduct a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I'm cutting through you track by track
I swear to God this mix could sink the sun
But it was you I was thinking of
"Yeah…. I uh… I heard it." Chloe nervously replied, halting Beca's actions with playing with her shirt by placing her soothing, soft hand in hers.
"It was for you, Chloe. Every mix I make you are somehow in it… you're in every thought I have. You've totally consumed me, Chloe Beale and broken down all my stubborn walls you talk about all the time." Beca replied, she would do anything to make Chloe stay and decided this was her chance to tell her. Stop being a wuss, Mitchell. Tell her.
"I don't understand, Bec…" Chloe said wiping her eyes with her free hand.
"I think you do… You're my mixed tape. And I'm terrified of you leaving me…Please don't cry." Beca trailed off feeling her own tears building in her eyes as she leaned over to wipe the ones flowing down Chloe's cheeks.
Chloe lifted their joined hands to her heart, suddenly understanding why Beca had been pushing her away. She was afraid.
"I'd never leave you, Beca… Ever. You're stuck with me." She finally smiled and Beca felt like she was drowning in blue.
And where are you now?
And where are you now?
"So… there's no you and Jesse?" Chloe added back with a smile, closing the gap between them and wrapping her arms slowly around Beca's waist.
"How could I be with someone else when my heart only lies with one super amazing, super stubborn redhead?" Beca added back with a laugh as her eyes darted from her crystal blue eyes to her very inviting lips.
"Kiss me, Beca Mitchell…" Chloe said in barely a whisper, it sent chills through Beca's body and she shivered at the contact.
She attached their lips in a slow, intense rhythm and Chloe finally understood what it meant when people talked about fireworks. Beca deepened the kiss and pushed Chloe onto the station desk behind her. Chloe quickly wrapped her legs around Beca and leaned back into the brunette's embrace.
She felt the redhead moan into her mouth and that spurred her actions on further, absolutely driving her insane. Kissing Chloe Beale was insanely intoxicating. She was sure she'd never be able to get enough of her.
Chloe's head rolled back as they separated and Beca climbed on top of her on the desk. She attached her lips to Chloe's ear and softly whispered, "you taste like Cinnamon" as she continued her descent down her neck. She left Chloe shudder at the contact with her ear.
"Mmmm…." Chloe hummed back, eyes closed in content as she let the brunette work on the sensitive spot on her neck. She would definitely have a mark there tomorrow. "Jesus Beca…." Chloe had to bite her lip to keep from screaming out in bliss.
Beca smiled against her skin which intoxicated her. It smelled of lavender and vanilla and it was the exact definition of Chloe Beale.
Beca broke apart to lift the redhead's shirt over her head and within seconds Beca's lips were all over Chloe's body rubbing up and down her lacy red bra, it was like she was possessed.
She couldn't control herself as the moans fell out of Chloe's mouth, it was seriously the hottest thing she'd ever experienced and she hadn't even touched her yet. She reached around to unhook her bra when she heard the door slam.
"JESUS CHRIST BECKY! I had ONE rule! No sex on the desk!" Luke said covering his eyes as he walked through the door.
Beca quickly flew off Chloe in totally embarrassment starting to slow her heart rate and straighten out her clothes, but Chloe was laughing. Hysterically. She reached over to pick up her V-neck from the floor and threw it over her head.
Beca couldn't even form words to mutter a reply.
"Well Luke, we hadn't broken your one rule. But if you had given us like ten minutes…." Chloe chuckled.
"CHLOE!" Beca spat out embarrassed as she brought both hands to her face.
"Well, I'm here for my shift… so you are free to go and continue doing THAT, somewhere NOT on my desk." Luke managed to say with a smirk on his face. "Glad you finally told the broad how you felt, Becky, you weren't exactly subtle. No wonder that Jesse kid looks like a hurt puppy."
"Whatever…." Beca mumbled still shaken by the encounter.
Chloe stood up beside Beca and grabbed her hands in hers leaning into her, pressing a kiss to her cheek. Beca's cheeks reddened instantly.
"Thank you for hooking us up with the Jack's Mannequin tickets, Luke. You're the best." Chloe said with a grin.
"What… you were in on that?" Beca said back in disbelief pointing between the two of them.
"Come on, babe, let's go to my apartment. We can cuddle and watch movies, I know you love that." Chloe added with a laugh and collided her lips with Beca's quickly.
And this is my mixed tape for her
It's like I wrote every note
With my own fingers
For Chloe Beale, Beca would do anything, including making her mixes and watching cheesy movies.
She takes back what she said before, she'd officially never been happier than in this moment.
There was a piece of Chloe Beale in every single second of every single day. And she didn't see that changing anytime soon.
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Song credit: The Mixed Tape by Jack's Mannequin