Later that evening Chloe walked with her parents into a large back yard where there were tables and chairs set up everywhere. Beautiful lights strung throughout the yard, elegantly dressed waiters carrying appetizers and champagne for the guests. There was even a band and a dance floor. She had to admit it was beautiful, even if she'd rather be hanging out with her friends instead of her parents and their friends. They had found their table after making small talk with some of her parents' friends. But soon Chloe was sitting by herself while her parents drank and mingled. Chloe sat playing with her phone and tapping her fingers to the music. She had texted her best friend Aubrey, but she had only received a quick text back saying that she was getting ready for a date and couldn't talk. She didn't tell me about any date. She thought as she sent a text back wishing her luck and telling her to text later with the details. She wanted to text Beca. It was weird, they only met today but there was just something about Beca that Chloe felt connected to. She was just about to text her how bored she was when someone interrupted her.
"Wow, you look beautiful." Chloe jumped at the voice behind her. She blushed when turned to see a smiling Beca wearing a beautifully fitted Armani suit. Chloe's eyes took in every inch of her. Beca looked gorgeous in the black pants completed with a slim white belt that hugged her hips, a white button up shirt tucked underneath a royal blue vest and thin tie, finally finishing with the jacket. Beca quite liked the look on Chloe's face. "You can stop checking me out now." She joked as she sat next to Chloe, taking in her elegant blue over the shoulder dress making her dazzling eyes pop even more.
"Beca! What are you...how…oh my god you look… incredible!" Chloe exclaimed trying to find her words, quite shocked to see Beca.
"Thanks and you look quite stunning yourself." She replied with a smile and Chloe again blushed. She didn't really know why, she had been complimented by many people when she first arrived, but for some reason she felt butterflies in her stomach at Beca's words.
"What are you doing here?" Chloe asked smiling and Beca smirked.
"I told you I had to come to one of these tonight."
"I thought you were being a smart ass!"
"Yeah, I mean I was at the time. But I figured I could either stay in my room all night with my mixes or come and keep you entertained because I know how boring these things can be."
"That's so sweet. You didn't have to do that, but I'm glad you did anyway." Chloe couldn't stop smiling.
"I know, I'm awesome and you're welcome."
"Modest too, so how exactly did you get in? I mean you would've had to have been on the guest list, you didn't sneak in…right?" Chloe wondered. She was excited that her friend showed up to keep her company but didn't want to get her in trouble by anyone if she had snuck in.
"You don't know?" Beca asked.
Chloe shook her head, "Know what?"
"This is my mom and step-dad's party."
"What? Are you serious? I thought this was Dr. Swanson's party."
"Yep, that would be my step-father."
"Huh… So Jessie Swanson is your step-brother?" Beca nodded. "He's nice a guy."
"Yeah he's pretty cool; just don't tell him I said that. He actually helped with my hair and makeup tonight. Pretty convenient having a gay step-brother that at times like this because it would've taken me forever to do both. Though I did have to agree to a movie marathon for him helping me." She said scrunching her face, but she was lucky to have him as a step-brother. They actually got along really well and became friends when their parents got together, often hanging out by themselves.
"Not like movies?"
"Not really, they're too predictable most of the time. Music is really more my thing." Chloe nodded understandingly even though she loved movies almost as much as music. She liked knowing that most movies had a happy ending. They sat there a while just enjoying each other's company and making fun of the people that were already drunk. Chloe laughed and Beca rolled her eyes at the guy who was trying to do the worm across the dance floor. He was clearly in the already drunk division. About a half an hour later though Beca had to go to her own table as dinner was ready to be served.
During dinner however Beca really didn't eat as she kept stealing glances towards Chloe when she thought the redhead wasn't looking. Then one of those times she was caught staring as Chloe turned all of a sudden locking eyes with her. Chloe smiled brightly causing butterflies to erupt in Beca's stomach as she smiled back. She felt a jab to her side.
"Dude, you have it bad." Her newly acquired step-brother said, making her head snap towards him. She scoffed.
"What? No I don't!" She practically yelled at him. Jessie laughed and she glared at him earning him a punch to the arm.
"Ow!" He said rubbing his arm. "You do, you're totally into her."
"I just met her today. So why would you even think that?" She asked and he held up a finger. Crap, shouldn't have asked. She thought.
"Well one, you kick some guy's ass for her."
"That doesn't prove anything. He was being a jerk and manhandling her." She tried to argue but he held up another finger.
"Two, you dressed up for this stupid dinner for her."
"No, it's a formal dinner I had to dress up." She tried again and he ignored her holding up another finger.
"Three, you came to this dinner just for her. You could have stayed in your room making mixes all night, but instead here you are. " She didn't say anything he had her there. Another finger. "Four, you wore makeup for her. You didn't even let me do your makeup for our parents wedding." And another finger. "And number five, you haven't taken your eyes off of her all night." He said looking smug. He knew he was right, hell she knew he was right. Well fuck Beca! Way to go and get a crush on a straight girl. Well it's not like I could help it those eyes are my kryptonite!
"Fine, I kind of like her." She admitted and Jessie smiled triumphantly. "But just for the record I wear makeup most of the time...Happy now?"
"Yes and just wearing black eye liner doesn't count." He said and turned back to his meal ignoring the glare she sent him. They continued in silence until the dinner fortunately ended. A small speech was given by her mother about the charity the party was for. Then it was time for the real party to start. A.k.a. time for all the adults to get drunk and make asses of themselves. People were talking in groups and some even dancing, having a good time. She was in her own little world thinking she would get over this stupid crush when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see the beautiful redhead.
"Hey." She said but thinking Yeah, probably not getting over it.
"Hey yourself." Chloe replied and Beca motioned for her to sit down. After taking a seat Chloe put her elbows on the table and leaned her chin into her hands. "I'm bored, entertain me." She said with a grin. She looks adorable. Damn it Beca! You don't use words like adorable. Get a hold of yourself! Beca was about to speak when she heard a tiny voice yelling.
"Auntie Becs! Auntie Becs! Auntie Becs!" Both Beca and Chloe turned. Beca stood with a giant smile on her face as her 2-year-old niece came running towards. She picked up the child spinning around making the 2-year-old giggle. "Auntie Becs…yous gonna… mate me sick!" She said in between giggles. Beca stopped then sat back down in the chair hugging the little girl.
"You have a niece!?" Chloe asked smiling at the small blonde headed girl. Beca nodded.
"Here's your entertainment. This is Munchkin Mitchell."
"Auntie B that not my name." The little girl interrupted looking perturbed.
"Oh, right! I'm soooo sorry." Beca teased, ticking the little girl who once again erupted in giggles. Beca spoke to Chloe, who had a big smile on her face watching the two. "This is Kayden. She's my sisters little girl."
"Hi Kayden." Chloe addressed the little girl who looked so cute in her little white dress.
"Hi." Kayden shyly and quietly answered, then turned her head into Beca's shoulder hiding her face making the other two girls laugh. A few seconds later Kayden sneaked a peek looking at Chloe, then hid again when Chloe smiled at her. Chloe looked at Beca and mouthed 'she's so cute', Beca grinned. After a few seconds Kayden rose up cupping her hands around Beca's ear and whispered something. Chloe looked into Beca's eyes as Kayden told her secret. Whatever it was she whispered made Beca smile brightly then nod to Kayden.
"She is, isn't she?" She said looking at Chloe and Kayden nodded losing some of her shyness.
"Are you talking about me Kayden?" Chloe asked grinning. When Kayden looked at her Chloe ventured a poke to the girl's side. Once again making the other girl giggle but the little girl didn't answer. "I like your dress. You look very pretty." Chloe said making her blush but she didn't shy away this time. Beca tried to get the girl to talk.
"Can you say thank you to Chloe?"
"Tank you."
"Kayden Abigail Mitchell, what did I tell you about running away from me?" They heard from behind them. "Oh hey Beca, I didn't recognize you without a t-shirt and shorts." A tall woman in mid 20's stood behind them wearing a black evening gown and Beca glared at her sister.
"Hardy har Sarah." She sarcastically replied.
"And who is this?" The sister asked shamelessly in a teasing tone sitting on the other side of Chloe. "I'm Sarah, Beca's older sister." She stuck out her hand.
"I'm Chloe Beale, Beca's friend. Nice to meet you Sarah." She said shaking Sarah's hand. Sarah grinned mischievously.
"Just a friend?"
"Sarah!" Beca yelled turning beat red.
"What? She's cute and you're all dressed up so-"
"Oh my God stop!"She hadn't yet told Chloe she was gay. She absolutely did not want her finding out this way. But to her relief (or not) Chloe just laughed and answered the question.
"Well we just met today, but we're already very fast friends. And who knows what else will develop. She does look really hot in that suit." Chloe winked teasingly at Beca then turned her attention back to Sarah who was laughing. Beca was just about to die from embarrassment.
"Just kill me now. Come on Kayden let's go play on the swing set."
"Yay!" Kayden yelled as Beca sat her on the ground. Sarah and Chloe started whistling when Beca stood taking her jacket off throwing it on the chair. She flipped them both off as she away making them laugh through their cat calls.
"So tell me horribly embarrassing stories about Beca." Chloe said as soon as Beca was out of ear shot.
A/N: Yes I made Jesse gay! That's what I got from him in the movie. Some new characters added, so I hope you like Sarah and Kayden. Don't worry some of our favorite characters will be appearing. I don't have my beta aka my wife proofreading this story and I kind of suck at it. I tried my best to fix all mistakes (it literally took me ten times to read through it before I was satisfied.) But there are probably even more mistakes that I missed so I apologize. As always, thanks for reading. Please review or send me a pm with your thoughts! Good Day!
