When the doorbell rings the next evening, Aubrey's thankful that Chloe's there to answer it. So maybe she's feeling a bit more nervous about this date than she'd like to admit. It's been a while since she's gone out with someone who actually asked her. Her last two dates had been set up by Chloe and while Aubrey appreciates the effort, it left her feeling a bit pathetic.

She looks down at her jeans and wonders what's in store for her. Beca said to dress causal and for some reason, Aubrey immediately thought picnic, which would probably be a good bet if it wasn't so cold out. Still, she can admit, to herself at least, that Beca has intrigued her.

Her roommate's ringing endorsement probably helps too.

Beca is standing nervously at the door when Aubrey comes down the stairs. The brunette is rocking slightly on her heels, but looks up when she hears Aubrey coming. The grin that lights up her face erases all the doubt Aubrey is feeling about the date. And then Beca shyly hands her a single rose and Aubrey melts at the bashful expression on Beca's face.

Before Aubrey can do anything with it, Chloe is there, promising to take care of it. She tells them to go and have fun, before literally pushing them out the door.

Beca links their arms together as they walk to the car and then to Aubrey's surprise, the brunette opens her door for her. Aubrey shyly slides in and watches as Beca gently closes the door before running around and climbing into the driver's seat.

Aubrey is shocked at the rather intense looking sound system inside the very practical car. Beca looks a bit embarrassed as she starts the car.

"I'm a bit of a music junkie," Beca says.

"I've seen less impressive setups in movie theaters," Aubrey replies. "But I like it."

"Yeah?"

Aubrey nods. "Chloe said that you're not really one to go about things half way."

Sheepishly, Beca nods in reply. "I'm kinda all or nothing about stuff." She glances at Aubrey and the blonde can tell she's debating whether to continue. "It tends to put people off, all that intensity; even if it's not focused on them. Or maybe because it's not."

"I tend to obsess about things a bit myself," Aubrey replies. "So I understand."

They lapse into silence after that, but it's comfortable and Aubrey lets herself enjoy the music playing. They drive for about fifteen minutes before Beca pulls into a parking lot.

"I know it seems a bit silly," Beca says, as she parks the car. "But I haven't played in forever."

It's been years since Aubrey's played mini golf as well and smiling, she finds her excitement growing. She hadn't expected this and it has the possibility of being much more fun than her usual dates of an overly expensive dinner meant to impress.

"It's been years for me too," Aubrey says, climbing out of the car. "But that doesn't mean I'm not going to totally kick your butt at it."

Beca grins in response. "Yeah, Chloe mentioned you're a wee bit competitive."

Aubrey laughs because that might be the biggest understatement ever uttered about her.

"Don't worry," Beca continues. "I'll go easy on you."

"More like I'll be consoling you at the end after I trounce you," Aubrey replies.

"Depending on your method of consoling, that might be more fun than mini golf," Beca teases, taking Aubrey's hand as they walk to the counter.

Aubrey blushes and enjoys how well her hand fits with Beca's.

...

Beca seems to enjoy bringing out Aubrey's competitive side. At each hole, no matter what the outcome was at the last one, Beca declares that she's going to crush Aubrey's score and spirit with her hole in one. However, this actually only happens once and it's pure chance, even Beca can admit that. Still, Aubrey finds it adorable that Beca just seems to thrive on producing various reactions in her. It's as if Beca just wants to see as much of Aubrey as possible; it makes Aubrey wonder if the brunette thinks she won't be earning a second date.

There's a pathetic concession stand next to the mini golf course and even though Beca tries to drag her elsewhere, Aubrey insists on eating there. She's having a great time and she doesn't want it to end. Even though she knows that their environment isn't solely responsible for the fantastic mood she's in, a small part of Aubrey fears that leaving will ruin the perfect mood that's occurring between her and Beca. Luckily, Beca is agreeable.

"As long as I get to spend time with you," Beca says shyly. "We can eat where ever you want."

Aubrey blushes at the unabashed interest Beca keeps showing her. Aubrey's pretty sure she's never been on a date with someone who so obvious wants her. It's flattering.

At first, Aubrey had been worried that she's just getting caught up in the whirlwind of affection that Beca is projecting. But as the date progressed, Aubrey found they have a lot in common but more importantly, she finds herself having fun. Being with Beca makes Aubrey want to be carefree and laidback. She knows it's impossible, at least in some aspects of her life, but maybe Aubrey can be a bit more easy going in the rest of her life, if Beca's there to join in.

...

It's late when Beca pulls into Aubrey's driveway and the blonde finds that she doesn't want the evening to end.

"I had a great time," Beca says shyly.

"Me too," Aubrey grins. "I'm going to have a lot to live up to when I plan our next date."

Beca's face lights up, but she doesn't respond as Aubrey expected. "So you just assume that there's going to be a second date."

"Well, I'd like to go out again," Aubrey says. "But if you don't want to..."

Beca smiles. "The promise of another date with you is one of the best possible ends for this evening."

"One of how many possibilities?" Aubrey can't help but ask.

Beca's smile grows. "Well, there are infinite possibilities, obviously. But in terms of the best possible? I only have a couple."

"Care to share what the other one is?"

Beca smirks and it's the perfect mix of sensual seduction that Aubrey knows exactly what she's thinking. Aubrey feels herself blushing and feels a bit silly. She's far too old to be feeling like a giddy school girl over just one date.

Still, she tries to regain control, even though it's obvious from Beca's expression that she knows what Aubrey's thinking about. "Play your cards right and maybe it can be the end to our second date."

"Just one more reason to be excited about our second date," Beca says. "May I walk you to the door?"

"You don't have to."

"I want to," Beca replies and then quickly jumps out of the car.

Before Aubrey can follow her, the brunette is there, opening the door for Aubrey and offering her arm. Taking it, Aubrey lets herself be led to the front door.

"So you're in charge next time," Beca says.

"That's just how I like it," Aubrey grins.

Beca chuckles. "Oh, I've noticed, don't worry."

Before Aubrey can respond, Beca's leaning in to kiss her. Considering what had just been running through Aubrey's head, the kiss is rather chaste. But when Aubrey pulls Beca in for more, the second kiss is much more of what Aubrey was expecting and she lets herself fall into it as she's pressed against the front door.

When they finally pull apart, it's with great effort on Aubrey's part. If Beca keeps kissing her like that, the date would definitely be ending the way Beca had hinted at earlier.

"So you'll call me?" Beca asks, taking a step back, obviously just as affected.

Aubrey nods, still trying to catch her breath.

Beca grins. "I better go, then. Good night, Aubrey."

"Night Beca."

Still half leaning against the door, Aubrey watches the brunette saunter to her car. Once the car is too far to see anymore, Aubrey lets herself into the house, humming to herself. She has a second date to plan.