C is for CHALLENGE ACCEPTED


Beca and Chloe had just finished watching a Seinfeld episode called Master of my Domain in which the friends bet on who could go the longest without sex. This sparked a deep, meaningful conversation on which one was the true master of their domain.

"You'd totally give in before I do, Beca," Chloe said as she followed Beca into the kitchen.

Chloe went to the refrigerator and pulled out two bottles of water. She handed one to Beca.

"Don't count on it, Chlo," Beca said taking the bottle. "It's no secret that you are known for your healthy libido."

"Are you calling me a slut?" Chloe glared at Beca and pushed past her to head for the living room.

"I didn't call you a slut," Beca said. "I just said you have a healthy libido. Not the same thing."

"Fine, I admit that I do like sex," Chloe said. "A lot. But you are the one who can't keep her hands to herself."

"I can so," Beca said with an indignant scoff.

"Really?," Chloe said and moved, so she was standing directly in front of Beca. "What would be your reaction if I showed a little side boob?"

"Um, what?," Beca said glancing down at Chloe's chest and quickly jerking her eyes back up to Chloe's face. "It, uh, wouldn't phase me in the least."

"Want to make a bet?," Chloe said. "Whoever can go the longest without initiating sex, OR touching themselves, wins."

"Wait," Beca said. "Are you serious?"

"Yep," Chloe said. "What's the matter, Becs? Afraid you can't keep your hands off all this?"

Beca glared at Chloe when Chloe waved her hands around her body for effect.

"Challenge accepted," Beca said with a smirk. "Wait! What's at stake?"

"Other than the fact you don't get to touch these," Chloe said while pulling the top of her shirt down to show off more of her cleavage, "I think the winner should get to pick a day where the loser has to do whatever the winner wants." She leans forward and whispers barely an inch from Beca's mouth, "Whatever. The. Winner. Wants." Chloe gave a little shimmy for extra added effect.

Beca swallowed hard. They hadn't even finished making the bet, and it was already taking everything in her power to keep from grabbing Chloe and having her way with her.

"Like I said," Beca finally squeaks out. "Challenge accepted!"

"Good," Chloe said and pulled back from Beca as she started to take her shirt off. "I'm going to go shower."

With that, Chloe laughed and went bouncing out of the room.

"I'd better not hear Titanium playing while you're in there," Beca said with a grin causing Chloe's step to falter just a bit.

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Four days later, Chloe was having lunch with Aubrey at a new place they had both been wanting to try.

"Good afternoon, ladies, I'm Dennis, and I'll be your server today," their waiter said by way of introduction. "Would you like to hear our drinks and lunch specials."

"I would thank you," Aubrey responded.

"Very good," Dennis said. "We have two drink specials today. The first is Sex on the Beach. It has vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. It's very satisfying on a hot day like this. I highly recommend Sex on the Beach."

Chloe lets out a low moan, and Aubrey looks at her with a raised eyebrow.

"Um, sorry," Chloe said and swallowed. "Please go on."

"Our second drink special is the Slippery Nipple," Dennis said. "It's one part Bailey's Irish Creme and one part Sambuca. Can I interest you ladies in a Sex on the Beach or a Slippery Nipple?"

"I'd like to try the Sex on the Beach," Aubrey said. "Chloe, why don't you try a Slippery Nipple?"

Chloe bites her lip and shifts in her chair. "Just water for me, please. Thank you."

"I'll get those for you and be right back to tell you about our lunch specials," Dennis said and left the table.

"Oh, God!," Chloe moaned and dropped her forehead to the table.

"What is wrong with you today?," Aubrey asked.

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Meanwhile, in downtown Los Angeles, Selena Gomez was working with Beca on her next album. Stacie was visiting Beca in the studio and was sitting in on the recording session. Selena was in the booth, and they were working on some vocals for Body Heat.

"Okay, Selena," Beca said. "Let's run through the first two verses again. I want to add some echoes, and then we can see how it sounds. Okay?"

"Got it," Selena said.

Beca cues up the music and sits back to listen as Selena starts to sing.

I'm burning, I'm ready to surrender

"I know the feeling," Beca mumbled.

Like a diamond, I need a little pressure
So press me down
Till I scream
If you're the flame, I'm kerosene
I'm burning up, baby

Beca rubs her temples and closes her eyes. She's squirming in her chair a bit as Selena sings.

All I need, all I need is your body heat
Right next to me
All I need, all I need is your body heat
Oh my God it feels amazing when you hold me close
Know me like the summer, baby don't let go

"Oh, God," Beca mumbled and dropped her head on the mixing table.

"How was that?," she heard Selena ask through the speakers.

"That was-" Beca's voice squeaks, and she cleared her throat. "That was good. Let's um, take a ten-minute break."

"Sounds good," Selena said and came out of the booth. She walked over to Beca. "Are you okay, Beca? You look a little flushed. Do you want to call it a day? I'd be cool with that if you're not feeling up to it."

"Um." Beca cleared her throat again. "It's fine. I'm fine. I just need some water."

"If you're sure," Selena said, and Beca nodded. "Okay, I'm going to hit the ladies room and then we can pick back up where we left off when I get back."

"Sure," Beca said.

Selena leaves, and Stacie let out a snort. "If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were horny." Beca glared at her. "Oh, my God. You are!"

"Shut up, Stacie," Beca whined. "It's not funny."

"Why are you horny?," Stacie asked. "You and Chloe go at it more than I do."

"We kind of have a bet going on," Beca said unable to look at Stacie.

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"Oh, my God!" Aubrey started laughing. "You actually have a bet with Beca on who can abstain from sex the longest. Please tell me how this came about."

"I'll tell you," Chloe said. "But, please keep your voice down."

"Sorry," Aubrey said, shoulders shaking from the laughter she was trying to hold in. "Tell me."

"You know that Seinfeld episode where they all bet on who can go the longest without masturbating?"

"Yeah. It's called Master of My Domain. I remember it. It's pretty funny."

"It is," Chloe said. "Beca and I started arguing over which one of us was the Master of their Domain and she, of course, said she was so I asked her if she wanted to bet. So, the bet is whoever can go the longest without initiating sex or touching themselves, wins."

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"I can't wait to tell Aubrey this," Stacie said as she wiped tears away from laughing so hard. "This is priceless."

"Shut up," Beca said.

"Honestly, I'm surprised Chloe was the one who wanted to make the bet," Stacie said. "How long has it been?"

"We made the bet four days ago," Beca said. "But we haven't had sex in five. I figured she'd go a day or two, but she hasn't caved yet."

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"You and Beca haven't had sex in four days?," Aubrey asked incredulously.

"Five actually," Chloe said. "We had sex the day before we made the bet."

"I can't believe either one of you has made it this far," Aubrey said. "Have you, you know? At all."

"No," Chloe said. "We're on the honor system. Plus, Beca can always tell when I've done that."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I can tell when she's pleasures herself, too."

"How- Never mind. I do not want to know that. What are you going to do?"

"Well, if I'm this horny," Chloe said. "I know Beca is, too. I just need to get her to initiate sex, and I'll win."

"That's easy," Aubrey said. "Just walk around naked. One look at your naked boobs and she'll be dragging you to the bedroom in no time."

"I've been wearing really low-cut blouses," Chloe said. "And leaning into her so she can see down my shirt, but she's holding steady."

"I have an idea," Aubrey said.

"I'll try anything," Chloe said.

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"I'm telling you it will work," Stacie said. "Just have Titanium playing when she comes home and boom you win. Or better yet, sing it while you're in bed. Do it kind of low like you don't realize what you're singing."

"I don't know, Stacie," Beca said. "I've been playing different songs from her lady jam playlist, and nothing's happened."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Absolutely. I know what Chloe looks like after she's done, you know, that."

"Masturbation," Stacie said. "It's called masturbation."

"I know that," Beca said. "And shut up! Saying the word is not easing my frustration. God, I so need to get laid."

"Wow," Selena said as she walked into the studio. "I think I missed quite the conversation."

"Just kill me now," Beca said and covered her face with her hands.

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"The music awards are two weeks away," Chloe whined. "I cannot wait that long."

"Then take Beca with you for a fitting," Aubrey said. "Once she sees you that suit with just a jacket and no bra, I bet you end up doing it in the dressing room."

"Oh, God," Chloe said with a laugh. "Stacie sure has released a lot of your inhibitions."

"She has," Aubrey said with a smirk. "Just the other day we had to take my car in for service, and she went with me. We did-"

"Stop right there," Chloe said. "I do not want to hear about you and Stacie having sex. I don't care where it was. Just no."

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"So, you and Chloe are actually living out a Seinfeld episode?," Selena asked as she and Stacie laughed.

"I hate you both," Beca said. She points to Selena. "Get back in there, or we'll never get this album done."

"Maybe we should work on Touch Myself?," Selena said biting her lip to keep from laughing.

"You think I'm joking, but I literally hate you right now," Beca deadpanned, causing Stacie and Selena to laugh even harder.

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Three days later, and a week after the bet was made, Beca and Chloe were so frustrated they started lashing out at each other.

"God, Beca, could you wash a dish once in a while," Chloe grumbled as she took Beca's coffee cup out of the sink. "It's not that difficult. Just put the damned thing in the dishwasher."

Beca stomped over and grabbed the cup from Chloe. She opened the dishwasher and slammed the cup on the rack and then slammed the dishwasher door closed.

"Happy?"

"Very," Chloe said smugly and turned and left the kitchen.

Beca banged her forehead against the counter. She managed to control herself and went to get dressed for work. After she had (cold) showered and changed, Beca went downstairs. Chloe was gathering her things to leave for work, and Beca took a moment to stare at her.

Chloe was wearing her usual work attire, nice slacks with a collared button-down shirt, but to Beca, she looked hot. Oh, so hot. Beca took in a deep breath and let it out before she walked over to grab her keys from beside the door.

"I'm sorry I yelled at you," Chloe said softly.

"It's okay," Beca said. "I deserved it. I'll be home around six. Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?"

"I'd like that," Chloe said. She pulled Beca into a hug. "I love you."

"I love you, too," Beca said.

Chloe leaned in and kissed Beca. She put a little extra into it but didn't push beyond any sexual limits, but she could tell it affected Beca.

"See you tonight, babe," Chloe said and turned and walked to the door. She couldn't help but smirk when she saw Beca still standing in the same spot looking a little flushed.

Chloe left, and it took Beca a good five minutes to finally come out of the daze the kiss put her in.

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That night, Beca got home, and she and Chloe went out to dinner. It was a nice evening, and they decided to get some ice cream on the way home.

They were sitting in the ice cream shop enjoying their cones when Beca got an idea. She slowly took her tongue and licked up the side of the ice cream and then flicked the top of it with her tongue before closing her mouth around it and pulling back, smacking her lips as she did. She glanced at Chloe through hooded lids and had to hold back her laugh. Chloe was sitting there looking flushed and staring at Beca's mouth.

Chloe watched as Beca licked her ice cream. She nearly came undone when Beca then flicked the top with her tongue. It took everything she had not to let out the moan that was trying to dig its way out of her throat. She was mesmerized watching Beca's mouth practically making love to her ice cream. God, she envied that ice cream.

"Want a lick?," Beca asked innocently holding out her cone toward Chloe.

"Yes! No, I mean. No, thanks," Chloe said. "I'm good."

Nothing more was said as they finished their ice cream. Chloe didn't look at Beca again until she knew she was finished with her ice cream.

"I'm going to take a shower," Chloe said as soon as they arrive home.

Chloe hurried off to their room, and Beca stood there with a big smile on her face. She knew the shower was definitely going to be a cold one and couldn't help but feel proud of herself.

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Ten days after the bet was made, Chloe had invited Aubrey and Stacie over for dinner. They were sitting around the kitchen counter. Chloe had just poured them some wine and was back at the stove checking on something.

"Where's Beca?," Stacie asked.

"Oh, she's in the studio," Chloe said. "She had to finish up something for Selena Gomez's album. She'll be up shortly."

Chloe opened the oven door and checked what was inside. She nodded her head and closed the door and turned to check the pant on the stove.

"Smells good," Aubrey said. "What are we having?"

"Well, I'm starting off with oysters on the half-shell," Chloe said. "Then for the main course, we have baked salmon and asparagus fried in garlic and butter."

Stacie looked at her with a raised eyebrow. She turned to Aubrey and whispered. "She's pulling out all the stops with all these foods purported to be aphrodisiacs. I don't know about Beca and Chloe, but I"m definitely getting laid tonight."

Aubrey was just taking a drink of wine when Stacie made the comment. She started choking a bit, and Stacie patted her on the back.

"Oh, my God!," Aubrey mumbled. "Will you behave."

Aubrey smiled, and she went to sip her wine. She sputtered and almost spit her wine back in her glass when she saw Beca walk in.

Beca was wearing a very low cut navy blue tank over her charcoal skinny jeans. Aubrey knows for a fact that this is one of Chloe's favorite outfits that Beca wears. Chloe said it showed off Beca's chest and ass to perfection and always was a turn on for her.

"This is going to be so much fun to watch," Stacie said with a laugh.

Hearing Stacie laugh Chloe turned around. Suddenly, it was like all the air in the room was sucked out. Aubrey and Stacie looked between Beca and Chloe waiting to see what would happen next.

"Hey," Beca said looking at Aubrey and Stacie.

"Hey, Beca," Stacie said with a smirk. "Looking kind of sexy there for dinner with us."

"Oh, this old thing," Beca said looking down. "Just a casual outfit for a casual dinner."

Chloe had not moved since she first saw what Beca was wearing. She could feel herself starting to sweat.

"Need some help there, babe?," Beca asked looking at Chloe.

"Wh-what?," Chloe stuttered. "Oh, um, no. I'm good."

Chloe let out a breath and turned back to the stove. Beca smiled and went to sit at the counter with Stacie and Aubrey.

"You don't play fair," Stacie whispered to Beca.

Beca snorted. "Like she's been playing fair. Did she tell you what we're having for dinner?"

Stacie let out a loud laugh. "Yep. This is going to be fun to watch."

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Sadly for Beca and Chloe, neither gave in that night. Two days later Beca was practically climbing the walls as she sat with Stacie having coffee.

"I can't do this much longer," Beca said. "Do you know how many cold showers I've taken in the past twelve days. Thirty! I've kept count because that's thirty times I could have been having sex with my girlfriend."

"So, just give up," Stacie said. "What do you really have to lose?"

"It's about pride now," Beca said. "I made such a big deal about Chloe's libido that if I give in, she'll win more than a day of having me do whatever she wants to do."

"What do you think Chloe had in mind when she made the bet?"

"I don't know. Probably make me watch movies on Netflix or, God forbid, actually go to the movies. Or to one of the museums she always wants to drag me to."

"Sounds like a win to me because you get to have sex again," Stacie said. "Although, if it were me, I'd make that day a day of sex and more sex. In every conceivable place and position. Oooh, maybe even add a few toys in for fun."

"Stop," Beca whined. "You are so not helping."

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"You really think that Beca would make you go to a steakhouse if she wins?," Aubrey asked Chloe.

"Yes," Chloe said. "She knows I don't eat red meat, but she loves it. I fix it for her occasionally, but this will be her chance to gorge herself. She'll want to have steak and eggs for breakfast at home, then a big fat juicy hamburger from Cassel's. And for dinner another steak from any one of a number of places she likes."

"That doesn't sound so bad," Aubrey said. "Each one of those places will have something for you. Doesn't really sound like a loss to me."

"But it's a matter of pride now," Chloe said. "She kept going on and on about my libido. I can't give in."

"But think about it," Aubrey said. "You'll be having sex again."

"God, I miss it," Chloe said wistfully.

"Enough about you and your lack of sex," Aubrey said with a chuckle. "Are we still on for dinner tonight?"

"Yeah," Chloe said. "Beca made reservations at Water Grill for six-thirty. Do you want to come to ours and take an Uber together? You can spend the night so we can drink. I know I'll need to."

"Sounds good," Aubrey said. "We'll be there by six."

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Later that night, Aubrey stood next to Stacie outside the Water Grill glaring at Beca and Chloe as they waited for their car.

"I have never in my life been kicked out of a restaurant before," Aubrey said. "I can't believe you two."

"In our defense-," Beca started to say.

"You have no defense," Aubrey whisper yelled. "Having sex in the bathroom of a four and a half star restaurant cannot be defended."

Beca and Chloe bit their lips to hide the smiles they couldn't seem to get rid of.

"So, who won the bet?," Stacie asked with a laughed.

"We both did," Beca and Chloe said as they couldn't contain their smiles anymore.

"Um, Brey," Chloe said. "You guys might not want to stay at our house tonight. I have a feeling you won't get much sleep because we probably won't be doing much sleeping?"

"Probably?," Beca asked with raised eyebrows.

"Oh, God," Aubrey said as Stacie continued to laugh.


Song used: Body Heat by Selena Gomez