Alright :) here it is :) chapter one!
The warmth of the sun on her face. The feeling of the breeze blowing through her hair and the red being illuminated by the evening sun. The hot sand under her bare feet, being cooled by the salty water of the ocean as the waves came up on to the shore. The sound of those same waves crashing as they came in. The air was fresh and the atmosphere was calm. It was almost like a dream.
Calm. Not a word heard or used very often. Not something that was well known.
It was always chaotic. Always loud, but not the bad kind of chaos. Not anymore.
On the rare occasion that it was quiet, something just seemed off. They didn't live quiet lives. They never had.
They had been in Cayucos for a little over two weeks. It was so different from Maine, or Georgia. It was always moving. It was its own little town with its own beach. Families all around. Surfers up at the crack of dawn and in the water. People mostly walked, even if they owned cars, it just seemed wasteful to not walk and enjoy the beautiful weather. And as it was, everything was pretty close together.
To the right was a pier, children running along it, with their parents not far behind. Holding hands, laughing and smiling. People taking pictures, of the beautiful sunset, or each other. Surfers below it, some on boogie boards, just enjoying riding the waves in.
To the left, far off in the distance was Morro bay, the large rock was hard to miss, and beautiful to look at.
Behind her, at the edge of the beach, was her home. Inside, she knew Aubrey was making dinner, and Beca was probably banned from the kitchen, because she couldn't keep her fingers out of the food. Probably standing in the doorway, trying to convince Aubrey to let her come back in. She had been more relaxed and and happy than they had seen her in so long. They all were.
A smile formed on her lips.
Stacie, would be on the balcony, in her bikini, soaking up as much of the sun as she could. She refused to sun bathe on the beach. Something about sand in places it shouldn't be.
She shook her head looking out into the water. Two heads popped up and were floating in the waves. As quick as she could, she pulled the digital camera from her pocket. The one she never left home, and snapped a few pictures of the two seals. They were always around, sometimes venturing up to the beach, then disappearing back into the water.
This was their life now. Nearly three weeks in, and they were all doing so well. It was as if the moment they entered their new home, everything of the past just drifted away. They hadn't forgotten. They never would, everything that had occurred in the last nearly six years, made them who they were. Strong, loving, protective women. A tight knit, unbreakable family.
It was an unspoken agreement. They just didn't talk about it. they didn't want too, need too. They refused to taint their new lives. His name wasn't spoken, even Alex was aware. It wasn't as if it were forbidden, they all knew that if they ever needed to talk, if anything ever happened, they could talk to each other. Alex could express her feelings. They just hadn't needed too.
They were happy. Truly happy.
She let out a satisfied sigh and closed her eyes just as something hit her from behind.
Her eyes opened and she turned slightly, looking down.
"Come on, Mommy! Dinner is ready, Mom said it's time for you to come in!"
Chloe smiled down at their daughter who had her arms wrapped around Chloes waist.
Alex had seemingly become a different child,She was still insanely smart, still took after each of them in her own way. Though, she was different. She smiled constantly, her tantrums had stopped. Her mood was even, and stable. She had her own ways of coping with what had happened. She was no longer as pale as Beca, many hours in the sun in just a few days, even after she had been practically caked with sun block, she was now as sun kissed as Stacie.
Chloe smiled and took her hand.
"Lead the way." She said and Alex instantly began walking them back up the beach, toward their new home.
They discussed their options when it came to Alex's schooling. None of them considered public school for long, and the only private school near by was in San Francisco. Still a 45 minute ride, via plane.
They were all pretty sure of homeschooling and Alex liked the idea. They weren't qualified for the job however.
They had found a woman, in her early thirties, that could come to the house to teach Alex her lessons. She worked K-12, four days a week. On the days she didn't have lessons, she would spend with Beca.
Though she hadn't finished kindergarten, they were told she could take a test, to find out if she was able to skip it. That test was taken two days before, and the results came back. She was at a second grade level in reading and writing. Her math was at the level of a first grader, and they agreed that she could skip kindergarten. She would be turning six in a few short months.
Her lessons started in a week, and she would technically be in the first grade, as well as completing second grade level work.
Chloe had stuck with her idea of opening a dance studio for kids ages 4-18. There was a place in Morro Bay that she was looking to lease. Stacie instantly offered to help her, dancing being something close to heart.
After a long discussion it was decided they would run it together.
Stacie entering the relationship was a little tough for the first few days. Nothing bad, just different. They were all still getting used to the idea of being able to not only kiss each other before bed, but her as well. She had become almost shy, not really knowing what she could and couldn't do. She was getting better though, and they helped as much as they could. They reassured her, to the best of their abilities. They loved her, she loved them. It was that simple. Her confidence in herself had returned and their relationship was becoming stronger everyday.
The difficult part came around the end of the first still wasn't sure how she was supposed to address her. She had called her Auntie Stacie for the past year, and now didnt know what to call her.
Stacie had sat down with her, telling her that she could call her Stacie, Stace, whatever she was comfortable with. She didn't have to call her Mom If she didn't feel comfortable. Beca, Chloe and Aubrey watched from the door way, smiling warmly at them. Beca had told Stacie and Alex a few days before that if she did choose to call her Mom that it was okay, Chloe and Aubrey agreed.
In the end, Alex figured she would just call her whatever came out at the time. This elicited a chuckle from all four women.
Aubrey had found a job in town, she was the assistant of one of the three local lawyers at a small firm. Nothing huge, but enough for her for now. She scheduled appointments, answered phones. Not really her forte, but she planned on taking climbing the ladder, and getting a promotion, and soon.
Beca had given CR three flash drives of music, and was waiting to hear back from two different labels in LA. There was a radio station in town that she had applied for and was also waiting for that call back.
Chloe climbed the three wooden steps of their large back patio. Picking up Alex as she did so the smaller girl could kick off her shoes before entering the house.
None of them really liked sand all over the place, so there had been a 'No shoes inside' rule established within the first two days. Chloe wiped her feet on the rug outside, clearing her feet as much as she could. Then set Alex inside the door.
"Will you get me a bottle of water, please bug?" She asked, Alex nodded and ran inside, to return a few seconds later handing her an opened bottle.
"Thank you." She smiled and poured the water over her sandy feet, rinsing them clean.
"Chlo?"
She smiled and walked in, drying her feet on the inside rug.
Aubrey who stood a few feet away, setting a bowl of salad on the table turned.
"Yeah?" She asked, taking in the relaxed, happy smile of her girlfriend. Her blonde hair fell loosely over her shoulders, a pair of blue cut off jeans and a tank top, all she wore. She hadn't seen Aubrey look so relaxed.
She walked over and wrapped her arms around her red headed girlfriend.
"I must admit. I'm becoming a little jealous. That beach sees more of you, than we do," she said wistfully pecking Chloe on the lips before letting her go and walking to the table.
"You could always join me you know." She smiled as they sat down at the table.
Alex had already begun to fill her plate with salad leaning over the table, on her knees. And Aubrey smiled as she munched on some of the lettuce as she added more to her already large pile.
"On your bottom, please Bug." She said. Alex leaned back, sitting properly in her chair as Aubrey pushed the salad bowl closer to her.
"Maybe I will." She said as Stacie walked in, pulling a sundress on over her bikini.
Aubrey shook her head. "You're going to fry out there." She said as she poured Alex a glass of juice.
"Worth it, this tan is amazing." She smiled admiring her skin. She sat down, leaving a kiss on Chloes cheek as she put a scoop of salad on her plate, winking at Alex.
"You looked beautiful down there, Chlo. Maybe one day you will leave the camera behind, so I can take a picture of you." She said. Chloe blushed and Aubrey scoffed.
"Good luck."
Chloe playfully swatted the blondes arm. "No way, did you see the seals? I think I finally got a good picture of them." She said fishing the camera from her pocket.
She had just turned it on, when it was snatched from her hands.
"No electronics at the table." Aubrey scolded, turning it off and setting it aside. Stacie laughed and Alex giggled shoving more salad into her mouth.
Chloe rolled eyes but nodded. "Alex, make sure you chew, please?" She asked seeing the amount of lettuce in her mouth.
she gave her a thumbs up, and emphasized her chewing, causing them all the shake their heads in amusement.
"Where's Beca?" Aubrey asked as she sat down, pouring a glass of iced tea.
Stacie looked toward the door, where she had come in from. "I don't know, she was in the study when I came down." She said.
"Can I go get her, Mom?" Alex asked.
"I don't know, can you?" Aubrey prompted. Alex sighed but smiled.
"May I go get her?" She asked.
Aubrey nodded. "Thanks love." She said as Alex slid off her chair and ran out of the room.
"So helpful." Chloe commented, taking a sip of the wine Aubrey had poured for her.
Stacie nodded. "It won't last,"
Aubrey shushed her. "Lets hope it does. She's nearly six, and still enjoys helping out. Im so not ready for that to end." She laughed. "You three are useless when it comes to helping me with chores. She is my only hope."
Chloe nodded in agreement and Stacie gasped playfully.
They heard the sound of Alex's feet hitting the floor fast and loud and she was soon bursting back into the kitchen.
They all looked at her, waiting.
"Mamas crying!" She exclaimed and they all rose to their feet instantly and Alex turned, running back out of the room.
They followed after her, worry evident on all of their faces. She had been doing so well, they hoped this wasn't the start of something that none of them wanted to relive.
They hurried into the study, which was just off the kitchen, to see Alex hugging Becas legs. Beca, was turned away from them, looking out the large window that gave a spectacular view of the beach.
"Baby?" Chloe asked carefully, as she walked forward, followed closely by Aubrey and Stacie.
She didn't turn.
"Becs, what's going on?" Aubrey asked, "Why are you crying?"
Nothing.
"Becs?" Stacie put her hand on the shorter woman's shoulder.
She tensed and Stacie pulled away.
They felt their hearts begin to pump hard and it was then that Beca spun around.
"Ha!" Her face broke out into a huge smile, and she picked up Alex who gave her a high five as they both started laughing.
They all relaxed, except Aubrey who placed her hands on her hips.
"That wasn't funny, Alexandra. Beca, why did you do that?" She asked.
"It was a little funny, Mom." Alex laughed. Chloe and Stacie kept straight faces, as they waited for Becas explanation.
"I don't know, it just seemed like fun. I'm sorry I worried you." She said and leaned in kissing each of them on the lips before standing back.
"I'm just really happy, and you know... I just landed the job of my dreams." She shrugged nonchalantly.
Aubreys arms fell, and Beca smirked, as the three woman in front of her all erupted in excited screams.
"What?! Wait, hold on..." Chloe said as she flung herself at Beca, and Stacie and Aubrey did as well.
"What?!" She exclaimed again.
"I just spoke to CR, LAA records wants to meet me. They loved my mixes, and have offered me a position in their label!" She said excitedly.
"Oh my god, Beca! That is amazing!" Aubrey said, brushing away her own tears of happiness.
"Congratulations baby!" Chloe said as Stacie leaned in giving her another kiss and Aubrey did as well, as soon as her lips were free.
"This is insane! I'm so proud of you!"
Beca smiled and hugged Alex tighter.
"They are flying me from San Louis Obispo airport to LAX next week. Then from there we are going to discuss my options. I don't want to leave Cayucos and CR said that was fine, I could work from here. There is a studio in Morro Bay."
They all squealed in excitement, and hugged her tightly. They didn't expect it to happen so fast. But, everything was falling into place. They were finally getting the things they deserved.
"Hello! Can't breathe!"
They pulled apart and Alex, who was still on Becas hip, took a giant dramatic breath.
"Jeez, are Ya trying to kill me?" She asked.
They all laughed and she wiggled, so Beca set her down.
"Congratulations Mama! But if you guys don't hurry, I'm gonna eat all of the yummy salad!" She said and ran out of the study.
"She's not kidding, she's already finished half of it." Aubrey laughed.
Beca smiled and they walked out of the study, hand in hand.
"My little bunny," she laughed.
A/N: How is that for chapter 1? PLEASE REVIEW :)
LAA records, to my knowledge, is not a thing. I made it up. Stands for Los Angeles Artists. ITS STARTING.
This story is going to be happy!... Happier... Obviously I will add certain elements of drama. It wouldn't be a fanfiction by ME if I didn't :) And some MAJOR surprises, BUT...this is essentially going to be about them growing as a family, Jesse free! :)
PLEASE REVIEW! I will be adding some things from the second movie into this :)
I OWN NOTHING BUT THE PLOT, AND ALEX. AS WELL AS ANY FUTURE OC's