This is a continuation of Chloe's POV. I had more I wanted to do with it but thought that the last chapter should stand alone given the epiphany and whatnot, however I just wasn't done telling her story.
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Okay, now back to the girls we just can't get enough of :)
There is a brief Chacie moment but no worries, Bechloe is definitely end game! Just a moment to give Beca a little push ;)
The early morning sun shown bright through Beca's bedroom window, casting its rays upon Chloe's back. She found herself being pulled gently awake by the light of the morning and the warmth of the sun. Chloe has always been a morning person, much to the dismay of some of the Bellas during early morning practices or after a party night when most of the girls found her cheerfulness cringe-worthy as it assaulted their hung-over state.
Welcoming the start of another day, she opens her eyes and takes a deep breath, immediately reminded she is not alone as the subtle scent of Beca's shampoo greets her and wayward curls tease her face. She smiles to herself as she takes stock of her current position. Sometime in the early hours they had rearranged themselves so that Chloe was serving as the big spoon with Beca's back pressed firmly to her chest. One arm is bent beneath Beca's head under the pillow while the other arm is wrapped tightly around her, the younger girl having commandeered her hand in her own, holding it to her chest with their hands linked and tucked under Beca's chin.
No matter how many times she woke to their bodies clinging to each other, she would never grow tired of it. Nothing felt more right than to be holding one another in a loving embrace.
As much as Chloe is a morning person, Beca is quite the opposite. She once heard Beca refer to mornings as "Satan's mistress" and has, on more than one occasion, been privy to the intense grumpiness of her co-captain while attempting to converse with her before her mandatory coffee intake. Erring on the side of caution, she chooses to not wake Beca but let her wake on her own time since she knows that neither of them have early plans this Sunday morning.
Taking a second to enjoy their position, she gives Beca a light squeeze and kisses her softly on the exposed flesh of her shoulder before attempting to disentangle and head downstairs to freshen up and start the day. The hand holding hers grips tighter to hold her in place and the low moan Beca releases in protest vibrates against her, "Uh-uh."
"Good morning, sleepy head," she smiles into the back of Beca's shoulder and when she is answered with only a grunt, her smile deepens. "Not a good morning?" punctuating her question by peppering feather-light kisses from just under Beca's ear down to where shoulder and neck meet. Chloe feels her shudder slightly at the kisses and she swears Beca rocks her hips back, almost imperceptibly, into her as she tilts her head to allow easier access for Chloe's kisses.
"It will be if you keep that up," comes the low hummed response and Chloe feels her stomach flip and tumble, igniting a spark that serves to make her heart race with excitement at the bold comment.
Deciding to take her lead, she pulls Beca closer to her and places a gentle yet firm kiss on her jaw right below her earlobe, "I'm glad I can help."
"I bet," she responds breathlessly before clearing her throat.
"Why are you awake so early?" asks Chloe, rocking Beca a little with her shoulders.
"Why is anyone awake so early?" Beca grumbled. "I have to pee but I don't want to move."
"Ah, yes, that does present a problem doesn't it?"
"Thank you, captain obvious," adds Beca sarcastically.
"Mmmmm and there's the grumpy Beca we all know and love!" chimed Chloe enthusiastically, squeezing her tight.
"OhmygodlemmegoImgonnapee!" she groaned quickly in a huff of air.
Chloe giggles as she makes to sit up and leans over Beca, turning her towards her slightly, "Alright, well you go pee and I'm going to freshen up and head downstairs. When you're done you come down too."
Beca scrunches hers face and squints like the light of the sun is going to melt her at any moment and whines, "You are far too cheerful right now and why would I go anywhere but back to bed at this ungodly hour?"
Glancing at the clock and back down to Beca, she smiles. "It's already 9 o'clock whiny-butt, and" she leans in to put her cheek against Beca's with her lips close to her ear, lowering her voice to a sultry purr, "if you come downstairs I'll have a hot...cup...of coffee waiting for you."
She pulls back to look at her then and Beca blinks owlishly at her before cooking out, "I'll be right down."
Chloe's laugh fills the room, "I thought that coffee would get your attention!" Leaning down she plants a quick kiss to her nose and hops off the bed. On her way out she thinks she hears Beca mumble something like "Ugh yeah...right, coffee."
Chloe heads to her bathroom to brush her teeth and freshen up a bit before she makes her way downstairs to the kitchen where she finds Cynthia Rose sitting at the table eating a bowl of cereal. "Morning CR!"
"Mornin' cap'n'" she greets around a mouthful of cereal, giving Chloe a wide smile.
"Any big plans for the day?" she asks as she fills the tea kettle with water and places it on the stove.
"Havin' lunch with my girl before practice, but that's it really," she says before taking a drink of her orange juice.
"Aw, that's sweet. You guys are so cute together!" As the water heats on the stove she starts to prepare a tall cup of coffee in the Keurig and takes out the carton of chocolate creamer.
Cynthia Rose furrows her brow as she watches Chloe prepare both tea and a cup of coffee. "Um, Chloe?"
"Yes?" she asks over her shoulder.
"You, ugh, thirsty this morning?" pointing to Chloe's preparations with raised eyebrows.
"Huh?" glances down at what she is doing and gives a small laugh. "Oh, no, this coffee is for Beca."
She had no sooner finished speaking as Beca came shuffling in, rubbing her eyes like a small child, "What's for me?"
Chloe smiles as she turns to see Beca in her jammies slowly making her way to the stool at the kitchen counter, her hair slightly disheveled in the loose bun she had pulled it into. Butterflies flutter in her stomach and heart with how adorable she finds Beca when she is like this. She takes the cup of coffee from the Keurig machine and places it in front of her sleepy friend, pouring a dash of chocolate creamer into it. Stirring with a little flourish she smiles brightly, "I made you some coffee, as promised!"
Taking the cup in both hands Beca all but moans into it, closing her eyes as she takes a sip. The spoon Cynthia Rose was using stops half-way in its progress to her mouth and she raises her eyebrows high, "Damn, Cap, it's just coffee, not sex!"
Beca glares at her over the cup before turning to give a lopsided grin to Chloe, "You're an angel, Chlo."
Chloe smiles wide at the compliment as she reaches over to rub Beca's back before leaning in to plant a light kiss to her cheek, watching a blush creep into her cheeks at the gesture.
"Why you blushin' DJ?" asks Cynthia Rose with a knowing smirk.
Beca's cheeks only redden further at the comment and she lifts her coffee, taking a drink to try and hide it. "The coffee is hot," she mumbles lamely into her cup.
"It's not the only thing that's hot though, huh?" and Cynthia Rose gives Chloe a dramatic once-over followed by a wink and Beca looks to glare at her from across the kitchen as Chloe returns the wink with a smile.
"Don't think I didn't see that, Chlo," said Beca, turning her glare towards Chloe who tries, and fails, to look innocent. "I see lots of cardio in your futures," she adds, pointing between the two.
"Damn, can't a girl tell another girl she's hot without retribution?" questions Cynthia Rose defensively, though they all knew the young Captain is all bark and no bite.
Beca props her elbow on the counter and points, "Eat your cereal." Chloe tries to laugh quietly as Cynthia Rose meets her eyes over her tea mug and they share a smile.
At that moment Stacie breezes into the room, greeting them loudly, "And how are my lovely ladies on this glorious morning?"
Cynthia Rose's eyebrows shoot up and she casts a sly glance at them, "Someone got some!"
"I always get some," Stacie winks suggestively with a smirk as she reaches for the fruit bowl on the counter in front of Beca.
"Oh my God. I cannot hear these things this early in the morning," Beca grumbles, closing her eyes and covering her ears with her hands.
"You're such a prude DJ-Bee," giggles Stacie as she plucks an apple from the bowl and sneaking a quick kiss to Beca's cheek before twirling around her like a ballerina.
Beca opens her eyes and frowns at her retreating figure. "I am so not a prude!" she exclaims but Stacie just gives her a look that clearly says she does not agree.
"Hey, where's my kiss?" asks Chloe with her hand to her chest, feigning a look of hurt.
With that Stacie beams, changing direction to glide over to Chloe and taking her by the upper arms she leans down to plant a kiss full on her lips. Chloe had expected a quick peck but Stacie had other ideas. For a second she is just standing there, having been taken off guard by the unexpectedness of it all but soon she leans back into the kiss, her free hand moving to Stacie's hip to steady herself.
Stacie, being the sensual goddess that she is, took the gesture as an invitation to continue and placing a hand to Chloe's cheek, she deepens the kiss. Not at all disturbed with the change she hums in approval when she feels Stacie's tongue sweep across her lips and allows her to lead the kiss further, picking up the pace and pulling their bodies closer.
She isn't sure how long the kiss lasts since her brain was now buzzing and her insides felt like there was a battle of the butterflies ensuing, but she found herself surprisingly disappointed to hear Beca's voice cut the air, pulling them slowly apart. "Um…Dudes!"
Stacie's eyelids were drooping, her cheeks slightly flushed, and Chloe is certain she must look the same way. As they separate she removes her hand from Stacie's hip and places it on her chest, "Oh my. Well good morning to me!"
The taller woman laughs and with a seductive wink she adds, "You can kiss me good morning anytime, Captain!"
As Stacie makes her way to the kitchen table Chloe turns to see the looks of utter disbelief and, what seems like arousal, on the faces of the other two girls. Cynthia Rose stands up quickly from the table, "I ugh… I am going to go take a shower. A very cold shower."
Chloe watches her leave the kitchen and looks back to Beca who was still sitting there slack-jawed, staring at her. She can't help the smile that plays at her lips as she leans forward, placing her finger under Beca's chin and slowly closes the younger girl's mouth. "Hey Becs, your prude is showing."
