A.U/ Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long since I last posted, but life has been crazy and I really haven't been able to write anything. And personal family stuff happened... and all sorts of crazy s**t. So I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and thank you for the wonderful reviews last chapter! Please leave more! The more you give, the easier it is for me to continue posting ^-^ Without further ado, enjoy!
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Everyone looked at Gail then back to Beca and then to Jessica.
"YOU KNOW BECA?!" Everyone shouted excitedly.
"Know her? I'm the one who recruited her. She has many.. talents. You'll know what I'm talking about soon enough." Gail said giving a quick side hug to Beca.
Chloe, still sitting there with unshed tears in her eyes was, to say the least, shocked, because the only other person Gail had ever recruited was Cynthia Rose.
"When you said Beca was special, you weren't kidding Gail." Cynthia Rose said with a grin and wink towards Beca.
"Whoa, wait. Back up for and minute. You knew Beca was recruited by Gail and you never thought to mention it?" Ashley asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, so I asked her to keep it a secret. I didn't want to disappoint anybody." Beca defended.
Gail gave her an incredulous look. "I told you that you weren't going to disappoint anybody. Look at Ms. Beale here! She looks like she's about to cry." She said exasperated.
That caught Beca's immediate attention. "I didn't hurt you did? I'm really sorry Red!" Beca started rambling until she heard a full belly laugh come from the sitting area.
"Dude. Are you actually gonna introduce me to her and go for coffee? Or are you just going to let everyone interrogate you?" Stacie said, wiping tears from her eyes and slightly chuckling.
Gail raised an eyebrow at Beca.
"I thought you said you hated people. And that's why you refused coffee with me... Beca.." Gail shot Beca an accusatory look.
"I also told you that I wouldn't be caught dead working in a hair salon. I can change at the drop of a hat Gail. Just ask my mother... though I believe you already have." Beca stated with with a smirk.
Chloe was still somewhat shocked of the events that played out today. But she knew that things might be a little different from now on.
This little alt girl has more to her than meets the eye. Chloe thought to herself. What other secrets are you hiding?
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"Chloe Beale, this is Stacie Conrad. A friend."
"A friend? That hurts Beca. I'm your Best Friend and you know it."
"Whatever Conrad." Beca scoffed.
Chloe giggled before extending her hand towards Stacie and showing her megawatt smile. "Its very nice to meet you Stacie." She said.
"Same here Red."
"Stop stealing the nicknames I make for people." Beca gruffed.
"You can be such a child Midget." Stacie said ruffling Beca's hair. "I still don't understand how your hair can just so easily fall right back into place!"
"A hairstylist never gives away her secrets. And stop calling me midget." Beca quickly checked the clock. "And my shift is over for the day! See you later nerds. I need my caffeine!"
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do Beca!" Stacie called out.
Beca turned around- a look of disbelief on her face. "So you mean I can do anything then? Oh wait! Don't say no." Beca gave the snark reply.
"Can it Mitchell. At least I know how to have fun. Now stop keeping Chloe there waiting. She might just leave without you." She said with a smirk.
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As they walked to the nearest café, Chloe looked over at Beca. I will figure you out... you can count on it.
"So.. what happened your other two clients in a couple hours?" Chloe asked with a smirk.
"Oh yeah... those... well, to be perfectly honest, I don't actually have any more appointments... I don't have many clients, and most of them come in only six months at a time.." Beca rubbed the back of her neck. She hasn't ever done anything like this.. well, except with him, but she didn't have much of an option back then. Beca looked down and started playing with the hem of her shirt as all her memories started overflow her brain. She almost forgot that she brought somebody here, and wasn't hearing her name being called by the redhead that she had been anxiously waiting to meet.
"BECA!" Chloe raised her voice a bit realizing the brunette was in her own world that looked slightly painful to be in.
"Oh sorry. I was lost in thought. I'm not really used to... being social I guess? I don't really do the whole 'friends' thing" Beca said using her fingers as quotation marks which Chloe found absolutely adorable.
The rest of the conversation just seemed to flow, and before they knew it, 5 cups of coffee and 3 hours later, the shop was ready to close.
Beca, being the chivalrous person she was, decided to walk Chloe back to her car and thanked her for joining her for coffee.
"I had a really great time Beca. We should do this again some time." Chloe stated with a megawatt smile Beca was sure was going to blind her.
"I had a good time too, Red. I'm always happy to receive a cup of coffee."
Chloe took out a pen and paper from her purse, quickly scribbled something down, and handed it to Beca with a wink. "Just in case you ever need a coffee buddy." And with that, Chloe got in her car and sped off. She needed to consult her best friend about this girl.
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Three weeks passed, and Chloe still hadn't heard from Beca.
I didn't scare her away did I? Chloe thought to herself. She continued walking until she walked into a cozy cafe she found a couple months ago with her friend, Amy, who immediately started hitting on every waiter that walked by. As much as Chloe loved her, which she did, don't get her wrong, sometimes she could be a bit much to handle. Chloe found a seat next to the fireplace and close to the stage where they had a live performer playing constantly.
As Chloe was looking through the menu, she was startled by a waitress.
"What can I get for you miss- Chloe!"
Chloe looked up to see a somewhat startled, yet happy Beca ready to take her order.
"I'm really sorry I haven't kept in touch, work has been crazy and I've been getting all the weird shifts lately. How have you been?"
Chloe looked up with a blank expression that turned into a small grin realising that Beca had not, in fact, been avoiding her.
"Beca! I didn't know you worked here! It's so nice to see you again."
"You too Red." Beca replied with a small smile. "Now, what can I get for the lovely Ms. Beale?" Beca said with a smirk and a wink.
"I think you already know my coffee, so that and a slice of pumpkin pie please." Chloe said quite happily.
"Coming right up!" Beca said with a wink and then she headed back to the coffee bar.
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"Well if it isn't the lovely redhead Beca can't stop talking about."
Chloe looked up to see Stacie smirking at her.
"Oh hello... Stacie right?"
Stacie started laughing before she nodded her head. "You remember, how nice. Normally after people meet Beca they completely forget about me."
"That is a total lie Conrad. That is the complete other way around and you know it." Beca said from behind with a tray on one hand and her other on her hip with her eyebrows raised at the tall brunette.
That's a flattering stance I must say…
Beca looked over at Chloe, who, in turn, had been staring, and gave her a smirk before handing her her order.
"Coffee and pumpkin pie as promised m'lady."
Amy looked over and gave the ginger a raised eyebrow and an amused look.
"Oy! Ginga! Who's the short stuff over here?"
Chloe looked over over at Amy.
"uh... this is Beca Mitchell. That awesome hairdresser I was telling you about- and apparently also a waitress?" Chloe said shooting the brunette a curious look.
"Beca!" A voice from the back called. "Your on in five! Be ready to go!"
"Gotcha Luke! Just finishing up here." Beca looked back over at Chloe with an apologetic look.
"Sorry Red. I've got something to do. I'll come back though, so don't miss me too much." And with Beca turned back towards the bar.
Chloe turned to look at Stacie who just winked in reply.
"She's got something special planned Red. Keep your eyes glued to the stage."
I knew there was more to this girl. She keeps getting more and more interesting.
A man came over to the microphone on the stage who spoke with a British accent, same as the voice from before, so Chloe assayed he must be Luke.
"Please give it up for Beca Mitchell!"
WHAT?!
