A/N: Hey everyone! Thanks for reading! Just wanted to let you know the end of this chapter gets very intense. Also, write a review about what you want to see. I'm still actively writing and want to hear ideas and love a little pep talk! Thanks! - LB
Beca and Jesse walked into the club where the party was and looked around. The place was packed. This was great for Dean and them. Hopefully, Paramount would see this as a great success. The bar was packed and Jesse and Beca squeezed in to try to find the table where Dean was.
"I think it's over there." Jesse said, "You want a drink? I'll grab it. Gin and tonic with a lime still?"
Beca smiled, his memory was impeccable, "Yeah. Thanks. I'll meet you at the table."
Beca made her way over and saw Dean waving, "Beca! Hey! This is my girlfriend Annalisa."
"Hi, I'm Beca. Your boyfriend is an incredible artist." Beca reached her hand out.
The young blonde woman smiled, "Hi Beca. Just Anna is fine. I am so proud of him. And I'm so thankful to you and Jesse for helping him. This is amazing."
"It really is. Dane, this is a great turnout for a launch party. There's got to be over 300 people here! That is typically unheard of." Beca grinned, "I feel good about this. How much longer until it goes on the radio?"
"Ten minutes. I'm super excited." He smiled.
Jesse walked up and handed Beca a drink, "Hey Dane! I'm assuming this is Anna."
Beca looked at him. He always surprised her by how much he paid attention to the details people told him. Anna smiled, "Yes! Hi Jesse. So nice to meet you. I was just telling Beca how thankful Dane and I are for all that you have done for him."
"He's the voice, Beca and I just help mash it together. He is the true genius." Jesse smiled.
"Thanks man." Dane said.
A man tapped Beca's shoulder and she turned, "Ryan! Hey!"
"Beca, so good to see you!" He hugged her, "And this, I'm assuming, is Dane Ryker and Jesse Swanson?"
Beca nodded, "Yes, voice genius and music producer extraordinaire." She pointed at each of them.
"Could I ask you guys a few questions?" Ryan Seacrest shot them a smile.
Dane nodded, "Holy crap that would be incredible."
After about five minutes of Ryan chat, Dane was so ready to hear his song premiered. Jesse and Beca were excited. The tables of Paramount executives were all ready to go. The clock on the wall said that it was about three minutes until Dane's song was due to play on the radio.
Jesse looked at Beca, "I am so nervous. Is this how it always is in LA? In New York I always feel so confident."
"No, it's just this time we might be getting a big break." Beca smiled, "I'm nervous too."
"I feel like this could finally be my shot, you know?" Jesse said.
Beca laughed, "You're not going to believe this… but I am kind of hoping the offer me a job too. Making music for movies is actually not so bad after all."
Jesse started to beam, "You mean my movie-cation worked?"
"Shut up, nerd." She chuckled, "I guess it did a little."
Jesse stared at Beca for a moment, "You look really pretty tonight Becs, just like when you were in college. You have not aged a day."
"Oh, thank you." Beca blushed; she had not expected him to say that. "You look really handsome too. I didn't realize how much I missed your personality."
"Me too Becs. It's been a long time." Jesse smiled at her lightly. He thought about his wife and baby back home in New York, but the thought left as quickly as it entered. He brushed a piece of hair behind her ear.
She shook her head and pushed his hand away, "Not here. There are tons of cameras."
Jesse nodded, "You're right."
They just stared at each other for a moment before they heard the blare of Dane's song over the stereo. Breaking their gaze, they turned to look at their client who looked overjoyed. His girlfriend threw her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek. The song was really good, and when they looked over at the Paramount Executives they appeared to really be enjoying it. Jesse and Beca's gaze met each other's again.
"It was really nice to do this… with you." She said quietly.
Jesse smiled, "You too. I missed you."
"I missed you too."
The final chords of the song played over the speaker and the cheering erupted. Jesse and Beca stood up and started to cheer with everyone else. Dane was beyond happy and it was amazing to see how perfect the night was going. Anna and Dane went up onto the stage to talk to the people at the event while the Paramount executives made their way over to Jesse and Beca. They smiled and shook hands with them.
"Jesse Swanson and Beca Hills right?"
"Beca Mitchell, but yes." Beca smiled.
The executive nodded, "I'm Tom and this is Jamie. We really were impressed with that song. I think we can guarantee that is going to be picked up for the movie. It fits impeccably. I am really interested in working with you too."
Jamie smiled, "You guys have a real eye and ear for this. You ever think about working as a team?"
Beca and Jesse looked at each other and chuckled. Jesse spoke up, "Actually… I've been stationed on the east coast for the last eight years and she's been out here. So it's been a little bit hard."
"I understand. But listen… we are really interested in taking you both onto our team. Would you be interested in hearing our pitch?"
"Definitely. I think that this could be a step in the right direction for our career." Beca smiled.
"I agree completely. I'm definitely interested in working with you."
Tom smiled, "Would you be interested in collaborating again?"
They both nodded and said in unison, "Definitely."
"Great… I feel a real energy hear. We have two music producer positions we are looking to fill. One would be primarily on the east coast, while the other stays out here. It sounds like that would work into both your schedules okay? Then, the possibility of a three month visit with one another to work out any sounds your working on?" Jamie asked them.
Jesse nodded, "That would be perfect."
"I agree. It sounds great."
Tom nodded, "Awesome. I will send some forms to you guys tomorrow about logistics and stuff. We're looking at a high six-figure salary here. I hope you understand the opportunity you are being given."
"We sure do, sir. And we definitely are more than appreciative of it." Beca smiled.
"Awesome. I will be in touch." Tom said.
Jamie smiled, "Thank you guys."
The executives walked away and Jesse turned to Beca. She grinned, "Holy shit!"
He grabbed her and pulled her into a tight hug. She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled as he spun her around, "This is crazy Becs!"
They pulled away and stared at each other, they both quickly pressed their lips together. Beca pulled way quickly, "Whoa."
Jesse stepped back, "I'm so sorry Beca…"
"No… not that. Whoa in a good way. I don't think I ever loved anyone as much as I loved you Jesse. We just can't do this here."
Jesse nodded, "Beca, I feel the same way. You were different… you were unique."
She grabbed his hand, "I know where we can go. Call the car."
Jesse grabbed his phone and called the car. A few minutes later they were waiting on the sidewalk. There were only a few inches between them. They could both feel the heat radiating between them. Their eyes kept meeting and neither of them could barely contain the excitement. When the car pulled up they jumped in. Beca nearly sat on Jesse's lap as the car rolled through the Hollywood Hills. She teased him as she put her face near his. He could feel her breath near his lips and she quickly pecked them before pulling away. Jesse groaned quietly and grabbed her waist. She sucked in a deep breath and closed her eyes. A few moments later, they pulled up to her home.
"We can do this here? What about Bryant?" Jesse asked.
She shook her head; "I don't care about him right now. I miss you, I need you."
When they pushed themselves into the foyer, the elevator opened almost immediately. She pressed the button for her studio and pushed him against the elevator wall. Her lips attacked his quickly and he kissed back powerfully. Their tongues pressed against each other's lips and their mouths opened to allow a duel between the two. The elevator gave off a small ding and the door opened into her apartment. It was empty and Jess picked her up, squeezing her bottom. Beca wrapped her legs around his waist as they tumbled into the apartment.
She kicked her shoes off and he pushed his off. They collapsed back onto her bed, all without their lips breaking apart. Finally, she broke away for air and began to unbutton his shirt. He slid the zipper on the back of her dress down slowly, exposing her bra first before pulling it all the way off. Beca pushed his shirt off his shoulder and smiled. His chest was still chiseled, perhaps even more than in high school. As she began to undo his belt, he smiled at her, before attacking her lips once again. She felt her hands fumbling with his pants button as he unhooked her bra. As the black fabric fell away, he felt his breath hitch and his manhood stiffen. She was still as perfect as he remembered. Her breasts spill out and he grabbed them both. Beca threw her head back in a moan as she pushed his pants down his legs.
Jesse took her breasts, one in his hand and one in his mouth and massaged them gently. Beca whimpered as she slid her hand up his legs and into his boxers. She could feel that he was hard. Her hand cupped the tip of him and she felt warmth and liquid. Her own underwear dampened. Jesse moaned in ecstasy as she moved her hand up and down. She slipped her hands around his waistband and pulled his boxers down. Beca paused and took in the sight of him; it was all as she remembered. Jesse smiled at her and pushed her back again. He pulled her own underwear down and took in the sight of her as well. He slid his fingers inside of her and felt her hips buckle. Beca took her own hand and played with him.
When they both nearly reach their peak, Jesse looked at her and kissed her gently. She smiled, "Please… make love to me."
Jesse smiled, " With pleasure, my love."
He positioned himself over her. They stared into each other's eyes. He leaned down and as he slid into her, his lips met hers. They both gasped and remembered how well they fit with one another. As the rhythm picked up, they each felt themselves falling into their old habits. It was easy to know which places the other liked to be touched and loved and caressed. They flowed with one another as he thrust in and out, faster and faster. Beca cried out in ecstasy as she reached her peak, and Jesse felt himself release into her. He flopped down onto the side of her. Both of them sat, panting quietly. He reached his arm around her and she cuddled into his side.
"My god… that was the most incredible thing…" Beca said.
Jesse kissed her hair, "I haven't felt that since the last time I was with you Becs."
"Me either." She grabbed his hand and held it above her, playing with their fingers as they held hands.
Jesse pulled her close and they fell asleep like that. It was the most peaceful either of them had been in weeks. After all that time of feeling awkward, it all melted away. They were comfortable. Jesse and Beca remembered the love they had felt for one another when they were younger. Now, as the slept peacefully, each of them were only concerned about that moment. When they woke up in the morning, however, they would be faced with a new question. What now?
I'm sorry about the cheating! I know that it is upsetting but I promise that they both are going to realize the mistakes they've made.
