Title: Missing You or How Beca Mitchell Acquired a Tacky Welcome Home Sign Designed by Chloe Beale for her Office.
Rating: T
Era: Pre-Caught
Disclaimer: I don't own anything Pitch Perfect or its characters, if I did I'd be super rich. Everything else, including all the mistakes, is mine!
Day 1 - Monday
"I'll miss you," Chloe quietly stated riding the elevator in Beca's apartment building.
"Same," Giving Chloe's hand a squeeze Beca smiled, "It's five days I'll be back before you know it."
The redhead sloughed against the wall with a frown, "I know…"
"Hey none of this pouting business," Beca playfully interjected picking up her bags when the door opened. Tugging on her girlfriend's hand, she guided her out of the building. "I hate when you frown. This is a work trip, you know I have to go."
When Beca started her job she knew she and her boss would be visiting Sony Music's LA branch in July. The offices already had an up and running youth music program and they were going to see what final details were needed before her program officially started in New York City.
Flagging down a cab Chloe tried to smile, "But it's the first time since getting together we'll been separated."
They'd been dating over three months and Beca hated that Chloe couldn't tag along with her, she was even off work for the summer. They'd be busy with a packed schedule all week and that would make it hard to hangout. Their only time together would be at night and she hated for the redhead to be stuck in a hotel room, even if she said it was ok and she'd lounge by the pool or go sightseeing.
"Are you worried I'll want to stay LA?"
"A little, it's what you've wanted for so long," Chloe stated honestly.
Beca put on a reassuring smile and grabbed her girlfriend's hands, "You and my life are here. I'm not going anywhere, I promise."
Chloe wrapped her arms around the brunette, "Good."
Closing the gap they kissed but were quickly broken apart by a blaring car horn.
Pulling back Beca laughed, "I would so love to continue this but homeboy here," She pointed at the cab, "Is waiting. Besides we just had a major session ten minutes ago."
"Excuses." Pushing her girlfriend towards the cab Chloe grinned. Beca was always leery about full on making out in public, hell they'd only done it twice, but the brunette was getting more comfortable about it.
"Whatever," Beca stated getting in the cab. Before she could even roll down the window the redhead was tapping on it.
Kissing Beca one final time Chloe smiled, "I love you…"
"I love you too."
"Make good choices," Chloe replied in singsong voice.
Beca shook her head in amusement, "That's my line and you stole it."
The redhead shrugged blowing kiss. She watched Beca grab it and put it in her pocket. The action melted her heart, "Saving that for later?"
"Maybe…"
"In that case, I left something special in your bag, check it later." Waving one final time Chloe backed away, "Bye."
"See ya."
Making it through security and to her gate Beca sat down in a chair and opened her carry on bag. Inside was a note and a bag of Hershey kisses.
Bec's,
When you need a kiss have one of these and think of me. I hope there's enough to last until you can have the real thing. See you soon!
I love you,
Your Totally Awesome and Amazing Girlfriend
Popping a kiss in her mouth Beca smiled rereading the note.
Hearing her phone chime Chloe set the book aside. Grinning she made herself comfortable on the couch.
Super Hot Girlfriend [9:37PM]: Is it Friday yet?
Chloe [9:40PM]: I wish.
Beca [9:41PM]: This dinner is lame, you need to entertain me.
Chloe [9:41PM]: That bad? It can't be worse than the last one.
Super Hot Girlfriend [9:46PM]: Like 10x worse.
Super Hot Girlfriend [9:47PM]: They're talking about golf, I don't even play golf.
Chloe could picture the younger girls face and hear the disgust in her tone from that one statement. If it was anything like the dinner she went to then Beca was in for a long night. At least at that one they entertained themselves and occasionally joined in the conversation.
Chloe [9:49PM]: Remember playing that drinking game anytime someone mentioned tennis?
Super Hot Girlfriend [9:50PM]: Vaguely, we were plastered by dessert.
Chloe [9:50PM]: YOU were plastered, then you actively participated in a conversation about art.
Super Hot Girlfriend [9:52PM]: You loved that!
Chloe [9:53PM]: It's still so surprising that you know so much about Van Gogh…
Super Hot Girlfriend [9:55PM]: Well as you say, I'm all kinds of mysterious.
That was the absolute truth and one of the first things that drew Chloe to Beca. Every time the brunette gave a little piece of information about herself it pulled Chloe in more.
Chloe [9:56PM]: The best part was when I dragged you home. It was just like old times.
A light went off in Chloe's head, now was the opportune time to embarrass her unsuspecting girlfriend. And the only way to do that was to go the totally inappropriate route. She wanted to see how far she could push Beca before she got extremely flustered and did something stupid.
My Love [7:07PM]: How's the weather? Because I'm cold and need my badass cuddle buddy right now.
Beca [7:07PM]: Nice actually… I know you'd rather torture yourself than grab a blanket.
My love [7:08PM]: For your information I'm under a blanket. Hang on…
Beca [7:09PM]: Ok…
My Love [7:12PM]: There warmer now, I put my clothes back on. ;)
Beca had a million scenarios in her head and none of them were dinner table appropriate. Her mind went straight to the gutter when images of a naked Chloe Beale came into play. She really had no idea what was going on, Chloe was being vague and the minutes of silence concerned her. Fuck it she had to find out what was going on.
Beca [7:14PM]: Why where you naked?
My Love [7:14PM]: I was watching this video and it had someone who that looked exactly like you.
The brunette smirked, Chloe was definitely messing with her. The last time Chloe saw her twin, it was the little girl from the Dora the Explorer cartoon. Her girlfriend thought it was funny but Beca didn't, first off what person actually has a talking monkey for a pet and second she couldn't even speak Spanish.
Beca [7:15PM]: Watching cartoons again?
My Love [7:16PM]: Porn actually, I was watching porn. It was super sexy.
The brunette's eyes about popped out of her head as she reread that text four times.
There was no way Chloe was watching porn, Beca knew for a fact the older girl didn't watch stuff like that because she point blank asked her one day. Chloe quickly informed her she only did lady jamming.
Beca [7:18PM]: Come on be serious…this isn't appropriate right now.
That response got nothing and the silence out was nerve wracking. All Beca could do was shift around in her seat nervously.
Chloe knew the younger girl was basically flipping out as she tried to act causal. Laughing she shot off another text, wishing she were there to see the reaction it brought.
Chloe [10:21PM]: Sorry my hands have been a little preoccupied, but they're taking a break for just for you. What were we talking about? Oh yeah the porn I was just watching.
Super Hot Girlfriend [10:21PM]: What did you do today?
That was smart, trying to change the subject but Chloe was ready for it. Shifting on the couch she grinned, now was the time to push the envelope, she was going to bring out the big guns.
Chloe [10:22PM]: I looked at sex toys online. Do you know how many varieties there are?
Super Hot Girlfriend [10:26PM]: Ok this conversation is over, my boss is right next to me.
Chloe [10:27PM]: You're gone for five days Beca. I've been getting laid on a regular basis for the past three and a half months and now you snatched it away from me. I may have to take drastic measures until you get back.
The redhead could picture Beca's face, it was probably completely red from embarrassment and she was more than likely stuttering when asked a question. She was loving every minute of this.
Super Hot Girlfriend [10:32PM]: You made me knock over my boss's water, then spill red wine on my shirt.
Super Hot Girlfriend [10:35PM]: You're lucky I'm only an elevator ride away from my room.
The redhead couldn't stop laughing, she knew Beca was totally mortified right now, but not for the reason her coworkers thought. Usually they built up to their racy texts and only when others weren't around, but she knew this caught Beca by complete surprise.
Five minutes later her phone rang, Beca's name appearing on the screen.
Grinning Chloe answered in an overly happy and bright tone, "Hey baby!"
"Don't hey baby me," Beca chided slamming the door to her room. She wasn't mad, she was quite the opposite actually. "A little warning next time Beale. You can't just hit me with texts like that in front of coworkers."
"I was just messing with you." Chloe heard laughter on the other end and joined in. "I didn't do any of those things I said. I really was just reading a book when I got your first text. "
Flipping the lights on in her room Beca closed the blinds and started unbuttoning her shirt, "What's the best way to get red wine out of a shirt?"
"Club soda," Chloe stated causally.
Walking over to the small refrigerator Beca cringed at the prices, "That shits nine bucks in the mini bar."
Chloe heard an annoyed groan and then the ruffling of fabric, "Did you just take your shirt off?"
"Yeah…"
"Send me a picture I'll use it for visual reference this week." Chloe really tried but a laugh escaped her, so much for the seductiveness she was trying to pull off.
"Fuck this is going to be a long week." Beca stated placing her shirt in the sink and twisting off the top of the club soda.
Four more days, Beca thought as she listened to Chloe laugh.
Day 3 - Wednesday
Surprisingly Tuesday went by quickly because Chloe spent most of it running errands. The more she kept her mind occupied the less she looked at her watch.
Calling Aubrey last night occupied her while eating dinner and catching up on everything they'd missed this past week. Aubrey always asked very little when it came to who Chloe was dating and Chloe never gave the blonde any name. She only talked in general terms about Beca and their relationship and was surprised her best friend wasn't demanding names or specific details yet. Her game was getting out of control, she only intended to keep Aubrey in the dark a few weeks but now it was going on months.
Rolling over in bed Chloe grabbed her phone to check the time but saw two missed texts instead.
Long Distance Lover [12:33AM]: Sorry I didn't call tonight, I got home later than expected and I didn't want to wake you.
Long Distance Lover [12:34AM]: I hope your day was awesome and you didn't miss me too much. We'll talk to you soon! I love you…
Chloe grinned, she couldn't get enough of hearing or seeing those three little words from Beca.
Chloe [7:41AM]: Hey baby, I miss your face! Text me when you aren't busy, have a great day.
Chloe [7:42AM]: I love you, now I'm going to cuddle with your pillow since you're not here.
Pulling the pillow Beca used when she spent the night Chloe buried her face in it drifting back to sleep.
A rapid pounding and frantic ringing of her doorbell woke her a little while later. Checking the time she groaned as she rolled out of bed and headed to the door. Opening it she was greeted by a delivery guy.
"I think you have the wrong place," Pausing she tiredly smiled reading the guys name badge, he was from one of her favorite coffee shops. "I didn't order anything Jay."
"I know," He said politely holding out a cup and bag. "The lady who ordered these said you'd say that. She also said to beat on the door until you opened. She gave me a good tip to do it."
"Does this person have a name?" Chloe knew it was Beca, that was evident in the way the high school kid was instructed to bang on the door.
Shifting on his feet Jay looked at the floor, "She also said you'd ask that. Then she told me not to fall for your puppy dog eyes when I refuse to tell you."
"Understood," Chloe stated taking the items and smiling. "Thanks so much and I hope she tipped you well."
"No problem," Turning he headed back down the hall.
Closing the door she returned to her bedroom. Opening the bag she pulled out her favorite breakfast sandwich and she didn't even have to taste the coffee to know Beca had also sent her favorite made perfectly.
Taking a picture Chloe intended to send it off to her girlfriend, but was interrupted.
Long Distance Lover [9:05AM]: I thought you could use your fav breakfast to start the day off right.
Chloe [9:06AM]: You are seriously the best ever. Thank you so much! :)
Long Distance Lover [9:06AM]: I wanted you to know I was thinking about you. We didn't get to talk much yesterday.
Chloe [9:07AM]: You're always on my mind.
Long Distance Lover [9:08AM]: Same…
Long Distance Lover [9:10AM]: I'm going to get a couple more hours of sleep before I have to work, it's a little after 6 here. Talk to you at lunch?
Chloe [9:10AM]: Sounds good.
Biting into her sandwich Chloe savored the taste. It'd been a long time since she had one and every time she did she mentally told herself she needed to eat it more. The fact that Beca remembered every little detail about how she liked the sandwich made it that much better. Why did Beca Mitchell have to be such an awesome girlfriend?
Snapping her fingers the redhead got an idea, setting her coffee aside she grabbed her phone.
Chloe [9:17AM]: Are you going out to dinner tonight?
Long Distance Lover [9:20AM]: I knew you'd text again lol...and no I planned on ordering room service, watching TV and talking to you.
Chloe [9:21AM]: Lets Skype at say 6:30 your time?
Long Distance Lover [9:22AM]: Sure
Chloe [9:23AM]: Don't eat I'll take care of that. Now go to sleep!
Long Distance Lover [9:24AM]: But my personal space invader isn't here.
Chloe [9:24AM]: Shut up!
Rushing through the hotel Beca repeatedly pushed the up button for the elevator until the doors opened, stepping inside she and selected her floor. She was ten minutes late for their designated Skype time because of traffic. She'd take the cramped New York City subway system any day of the week over the parking lot that is LA's freeways.
Practically running to her room she slipped the key card in the slot and let herself in. Turning on her laptop she tossed her stuff on the bed, impatiently tapping her hands on the small table wishing the device to boot up faster. As soon as it did she turned on Skype and hit Chloe's name.
It barely rang before the redheads smiling face popped into view.
"Hey sorry I'm late," Beca rushed out trying to calm her breathing.
"Did you run here?" Chloe giggled at Beca's flushed face and out of breath sentence.
"Maybe…"
"You could've taken your time," Picking up her drink Chloe took a sip.
Beca groaned, she was starving right now and her girlfriend was drinking a milkshake, "You suck Beale, drinking that in my face is grounds for ending this conversation right now. I'm hungry and you know I love milkshakes."
"I know and any minute a delivery guy is bringing you one and dinner." Reaching over Chloe picked up a bag and waved it in front of the camera. The questioning look on the younger girls face didn't go unnoticed, "This place is mainly in LA but there's one here, so I figured we could try it."
"Awesome!"
Giggling Chloe grinned, "I thought we could have a Skype date."
"I'm not getting freaky with you over the internet after this," Beca pointedly smirked into the camera.
Before Chloe could reply a knock broke the conversation and Beca quickly got up to answer it.
Returning to her seat Beca sat her bag down. She quickly pulled out the contents, along with a strawberry milkshake there was a huge cheeseburger, minus the tomato. Grinning she looked over the food, "You got me fries and onion rings?"
"Yep," Nodding Chloe picked up a fry she popped it in her mouth, "You always get onion rings then steel my fries, so I gave you the best of both worlds."
"I don't know how you knew this is what I wanted, you literally read my mind."
"It's not fancy but I figured you could use a break from all the swanky meals you've been having," Chloe watched as Beca cut her burger in half and took a bite.
"This is great," Beca replied with a mouth full. Setting the burger aside she took a sip of water, because lets face it Chloe knew everything about her and had that delivered too. "If you were here right now I'd kiss you so hard."
This was the perfect end to Beca's day but the only downfall was Chloe wasn't there with her. On a normal date Chloe would be touching her in some way, either sitting directly next to her or playfully knocking their legs together under the table, and Beca missed that right now.
Sitting back in her chair Beca let out a content sigh as finished off her milkshake. Admiring her girlfriend she grinned, "You know what this reminds me of?"
"What?" Chloe asked curiously resting her head on a hand.
"The first time we ever hung out together."
In that one statement Chloe heard the shy and uncertain Beca again and it was endearing, "We went to that diner across campus."
Beca nodded.
Watching the younger girl spin her knife around for a few seconds definitely reminded Chloe of that afternoon. She'd remember it for the rest of her life, "You were the only one who tried to make me feel better after the group found out about my nodes."
"I was nervous, hell you still make me nervous but," Beca vividly remembered seeing Chloe's hurt face as Aubrey stormed off once she dismissed everyone. She never wanted to see that look again and knew she couldn't leave the redhead by herself. Fidgeting in her seat Beca cleared her throat, "I still remember everything about that afternoon. You had the mango shake, I had a peach, then we…"
"Split fries," Chloe interjected quietly as she looked intently at her screen. "Something kept pulling me towards you after that afternoon and I needed to find out everything about you. I'm glad you asked me to hangout that day."
Smiling brightly the brunette balled up her napkin, "I'm glad I did too."
For a virtual date, all set up by her loving girlfriend, it was a complete success as far as Beca was concerned.
Two more days, Beca thought smiling as she listened the redhead make a joke about something.
Day 4 - Thursday
By the time Thursday rolled around and Chloe was extremely bored. With summer coming to an end she was anxious to get back to teaching, she liked all the free time but there was only so much she could take. Calling a couple of teacher friends from work they decided to meet up for lunch and go shopping.
"Missing someone Chloe?" Janet asked teasingly.
Placing her phone on the table Chloe joined back in on the conversation, "Kind of…".
"You check your phone every five minutes," Danielle playfully tossed in.
It was then Chloe realized her work friends didn't know she was dating anyone. Literally she and Beca got together days after the school year finished and she hadn't had a chance to tell them, but now was good as time as any.
Chloe sighed happily, "You guys remember when I said one of my best friends from college was moving here?"
Both teachers nodded.
"Well we're together now," Biting her lip Chloe smiled.
"That's great," Janet clapped excitedly at the news. "You talked about her a lot, I'm happy for you."
"Thanks," The redhead checked her phone again, no new messages. She knew Beca was busy wrapping things up so she could come home tomorrow. "She's been in Los Angles for work and I miss her, but she'll be back tomorrow."
Danielle then broke in with a bright smile, "If you had time you could've sent her these travel care packages. I do it all the time for my husband who's in the military. It's a nice way for them to know you're thinking about them."
Chloe brightened at the idea, she'd never heard of anything like that before, "What do you put in them?"
"Each one's different but usually his favorite things," Pausing Danielle thought back to the last one she sent, "It's just some stuff to help pass the time on the long flights."
"That's cool," Chloe stated as a million ideas running through her head.
"I also throw in a couple of sexual things," Danielle gave a humorous smile and laughed at the questioning faces. "It's nothing overly inappropriate, he's on a plane full of people after all. They're more subtly suggestive, he likes it."
Chloe laughed than looked at her watch, she could possibly make that happen but after shopping of course. There had to be places in LA that did stuff like that, "Can I steal your idea?"
"Go for it, I don't' mind. In fact I first heard about it from other military wives."
"Shall we shop now ladies," Janet asked gathering her purse and standing.
It was later than normal when Beca finally pushed the door to her hotel room open but she was happy. All her work was done and she'd be heading home tomorrow afternoon. Before leaving town though she'd do some souvenir shopping and visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, both right around the corner from her hotel.
Flipping the light on she saw a neatly decorated bag sitting on her bed. Picking up the note that accompanied it she figured it was some type of thank you from Sony Music for visiting. Opening the note she smirked, it was from her girlfriend.
Bec's,
Call me before opening this, I don't care what time it is. Talk to you soon!
I love you,
Chloe
P.S. I know you're curious so quick peaking.
Snatching her hand back Beca laughed, Chloe knew her to well.
Running around the room she threw everything she wouldn't need into her suitcase. Plopping down on the bed she grabbed her laptop. Wincing she saw the time, it was well after one in the morning in New York, but the note did say to call no matter what.
The line rang a few times before a half awake redhead answered.
"Hey," Chloe said rubbing her eyes, "I was wondering when you would call."
"I'm sorry, want me to call back in the morning?" Beca asked softly. She hated waking her girlfriend, but she did look extremely cute right now.
Sitting up slightly more awake Chloe smiled, "No it's ok, I was just dozing. I can't wait to see you tomorrow."
"Me too," It was then that Beca realized where her girlfriend was, "Are you in my bed."
"Yeah, you're apartment sounded more appealing tonight. I came over before dinner, I hope you don't mind."
Beca shook her head, "That's why I gave you a key, so you could come and go whenever you want." Grabbing the gift bag she held it in front of the camera. "Can I please open this now?" The tone in her voice was almost pleading.
"Most definitely," Pushing the sheets away Chloe sat up against the headboard. "I heard about this today and thought you'd like it."
Tossing the tissue paper aside Beca pulled out Billboard Music and Rolling Stone magazines, both issues she hadn't read.
"Those are for waiting at the airport…"
"Thanks," Flipping through them Beca smiled. Setting them aside she pulled out The Da Vinci Code, "I haven't read this book yet."
Laughing Chloe remembered trying to get the brunette to watch the movie version, "That's for the flight, I know you like that illuminati stuff and this book is jammed packed with it."
"Awesome! That shit is real I don't care what you think," Beca stated setting it aside. Rummaging through the bag her eyes light up at the giant bag of skittles and assortment of snacks, all her favorites. "You know me so well, these will be gone before the flights over."
"I knew you'd love it." Smirking the older girl pointed to the bang on her screen, "There's a few more things."
Beca pulled out some Chap Stick, gum and earplugs trying to get to the bottom. Pulling out the remaining contents she raised a questioning eyebrow looking at a pair of boob shaped cupcakes, "What the hell is this? They even have frosting on it!"
"Well you're a boob man," Chloe stated knowingly watching her girlfriend inspect them. She tried not to laugh at the bewildered expression, "You've told me numerous times."
"I do love yours," Beca answered with a wink. Pulling out the final item she laughed as she read the a few of the messages on the heart shaped candy, "Sex themed mints, I should've known this is how you'd round out a package like this, nice touch."
"Hey, I could've gone dirtier but I refrained," Playfully teasing Chloe was glad Beca wasn't embarrassed and thought it was funny, next time she'd go bolder.
"Think of me when eating that stuff," Chloe's tone was flirty and held double meaning hoping Beca understood.
Packing everything away Beca let out a slow breath locking eyes with the redhead, "I will don't worry… By the way you look good in my pajamas. But you know what looks even sexier?"
"What?"
"You naked in my bed."
"Well that dream will soon be a reality."
Beca let out an anxious sigh, "I've been so sexually frustrated it's unbelievable. I thought your earlier text was a joke, but you really do miss sex once it gone."
Chloe knew Beca wasn't shy about sex, it was the exact opposite actually, but she wasn't one to talk about it openly in a group of friends, in that aspect the younger girl was reserved. That quietness about it fooled her because Chloe soon found out the brunette had this beautifully expressive, passionate and sometimes dominating side in the bedroom and it was amazing. It made her feel special knowing she was the only one privy to that side, that her girlfriend reserved it solely for her.
"I told you," Beca's last statement gave Chloe an idea, but first she needed to set it up. Adjusting her position she laid down, pulling the covers back over her body. "I've been super horny and I keep getting these flashbacks of you doing incredible things to me."
"Oh yeah," Beca questioned watching the redhead take her t-shirt off. She couldn't see anything, but it was still so hot. "Tell me about it."
Chloe grinned, Beca fell for it hook, line and sinker. She knew the brunette thought she'd taken all her clothes off but that wasn't the case, it was only her shirt.
"Well it always starts with you in between…"
That's when the video feed cut off and the green light next to Chloe's name went grey. No, no, no, this couldn't be happening right now, Beca thought quitting Skype. Chloe Beale was naked in her bed and she needed to see and hear what was happening. Powering down her laptop she franticly started it again. Before she could get things up and running she got a text.
My Love [10:47PM]: There's nothing wrong I purposely shut off Skype.
Beca [10:47PM]: What!?
My Love [10:49PM]: I know you're all worked up, but think of how hot the reunion sex will be.
Beca [10:50]: Fucking tease…
Beca [10:50PM]: That was mean Beale.
My Love [10:51PM]: Please, all it took was a semi-boob flash and your mind instantly switched to inappropriate thoughts.
Beca [10:52PM]: But you're just so hot, how could I not.
Beca [10:52PM]: You're exactly the same! I know your weakness too, you check my ass out all the time. Don't try and deny.
My Love [10:53PM]: Guilty! Ok I really need sleep now because you'll have me up all night tomorrow.
Grinning Beca knew how true that statement was. Now however she needed something to shut the redhead up.
Beca [10:56PM]: There's a high possibility of that happening. You just better be thankful there's physically no way for me to get you pregnant.
My Love [10:57PM]: I know otherwise I'd be knocked up right now ;)
Not exactly what Beca was expecting but it did make her laugh. Chloe was too good at the comeback line game sometimes.
Sighing Beca tossed her phone away, one more day.
Day 5 – Friday
Waking up, a bright smile grew on Chloe's face, today was Friday and tonight Beca would be back. The time was going to tick by so slowly but that was ok because she was down to hours and soon enough it would be minutes.
Roaming through Beca's kitchen Chloe looked for some breakfast. There wasn't much food there, her girlfriend definitely needed groceries, and after the gym she'd swing by and grab something for dinner. Throwing in a load of laundry and cleaning up she decided to watch some TV until she decided it was time to head to the gym.
After finishing her workout Chloe headed to the grocery store, passing by an arts and craft store she looked in the window at a colorful sign. It was pretty creative and eye catching as it stated the current sale, but it also gave her an idea. Opening the door she ventured inside buying everything she needed to embarrass the shit out of Beca.
Two hours later Chloe had the groceries put away and dinner prepped and ready for the oven. Right now she was painstakingly gluing pictures of her and Beca to a giant poster board.
Taking a break to let the glue dry she pulled out her phone and changed Beca's name. The name change game started back at Barden but Beca was her girlfriend now and that opened up a whole new realm of names. Usually she only changed it on a whim but this past week it happened at least three times out of pure boredom.
Chloe [3:57PM]: You make it to the airport?
Sexy Brunette [4:05PM]: Yep, just got to my gate and the plane's on time.
Chloe [4:06PM]: When do you get in again?
Sexy Brunette [4:07PM]: A little after ten.
Chloe [4:08PM]: I'll come meet you at the airport!
Sexy Brunette [4:10PM]: You don't have to, I was just going to grab my bags and catch a cab.
Chloe [4:11PM]: For sure, I'll be there!
Sexy Brunette [4:12PM]: Awesome! I got to go the plane is boarding.
Chloe [4:13PM]: Be ready for a full on Chloe Beale tackle hug when I see you Mitchell. Prepare yourself now!
Sexy Brunette [4:14PM]: Thanks for the warning, I love you! See you soon…
Chloe [4:14PM]: I love you too…
Picking up her glitter markers Chloe started writing on the board. Her poster was almost done and she'd have just enough time to let it dry a bit before leaving.
Trudging through the airport Beca got on the tram to baggage claim, it was good to be out of that airplane, sitting close to six hours made her back stiff. She did manage to make it halfway through her book and she hated to admit it but she was seriously considering watching the movie and Chloe would love that.
Pulling out her phone she shot off a text to her favorite redhead.
Beca [10:06PM]: ETA to seeing you less than three minutes!
Chloe [10:06PM]: I'm counting down the seconds!
Putting away her phone she stepped off the tram and followed the crowd to the abnormally long escalator. As it slowly inched its way down the people waiting below started coming into view.
First off she saw someone wearing a baseball cap and holding a huge tacky pink sign above their head, she thought whoever that was for has to be embarrassed. Searching the crowd she stood on her tiptoes looking for red hair and a bright smile she knew Chloe would be wearing. She didn't see her, quickly scanning again resulted in nothing, maybe Chloe was at the wrong terminal.
Taking one last look Beca stepped off the escalator and pulled her phone out. She was ready to hit dial when she heard her name and instantly froze. Looking closer at the person waving the poster, the brunette shook her head in defeat. That big ass sign had her name literally written all over it and the person wearing the baseball cap was Chloe, who was currently yelling her name and jumping up and down like she'd just won the lottery.
It was so obnoxiously adorable Beca couldn't do anything but plaster a huge grin on her face and hurriedly walk in the direction of the commotion. She started laughing halfway there because Chloe never once let up with her welcome home cheers.
Beca barely set her carryon bag down before the redhead dropped the poster and flung herself on the shorter girl wrapping her arms around Beca's neck.
"Welcome home baby," Chloe excitedly stated before firmly planting her lips on Beca's.
Grabbing onto the redheads hips Beca tilted her head slightly and swept her tongue along Chloe's bottom lip. She was immediately granted access as her hand came up to caress the redhead's cheek and they slowly set a familiar rhythm.
The kiss was brief but went on longer than Chloe expected, the brunette was definitely getting more comfortable kissing like this in public. It wasn't a full on let's make out kiss, but still it was hot and left her wanting more. It was right then, standing in the airport, that she realized the younger girl didn't do anything unless she was good at it and fucking hell Beca Mitchell was a good kisser.
There wasn't anything dramatic or inappropriate about the kiss, it was a mixture of everything and how it went down. It began with the way the brunette's hands gently moved up her body, followed by the unhurried and unforced movement of her head guiding the kiss along to completion. Even the slight lingering taste of peppermint that Beca had undoubtedly eaten ten minutes before landing made it flawless. None of it was overpowering, it was simply perfect and so addicting because it was never done the same way twice.
Opening her eyes the redhead grinned, "Hi."
"Hi," Beca dragged a finger along Chloe's jaw stopping at her chin. Leaning forward she left another lingering kiss. "I wouldn't mind doing that every time we meet."
"Same," Dropping her hands Chloe bent to pick their stuff up off the ground. Handing Beca's bag over she seductively whispered, "Next time might not be so innocent."
Smirking the brunette shouldered her bag, "Does it look like I'll complain?"
"Good…" Holding up the sign Chloe gestured to it excitedly, "How do you like it?"
Eying the poster closer Beca didn't know how she missed her name the first time. The huge bright blue letters stuck out like a sore thumb against the intense pink background. The message, also done in over the top bubble letters with hearts dotting the i's was was pretty awesome, Beca Mitchell, Welcome home! Your awesome girlfriend is here just like she promised. An arrow then pointed down, which was why Chloe was holding it over her head. All over it were pictures of them together and little sayings including, I've waited five long days to kiss you, what are you waiting for? and her personal favorite, Who's excited their girlfriends back in town? This chick. The last one included two hands balled into fists with thumbs pointing at a picture of Chloe.
"It's a little over the top don't you think?" Beca deadpanned trying not to laugh as she held the poster.
"That's what I was going for," Chloe stated matter-of-factly. She only intended the crazy sign as a joke, but the more she worked on it the more into it she got. The final product, turned out to be something she was proud of. Lightly shoving the brunette Chloe laughed pointing to the poster. "This was totally last minute, I worked on it for two hours."
Looking up Beca smiled loving at her girlfriend's enthusiasm. She really did like it, Chloe put time and effort into making it and that's better than any present she could receive, "It's great, I'm putting this in my office at work."
"Really?" The redhead asked dumbfounded. Beca truly did love it, she could tell by her facial expression and tone in her voice.
"I'm dead serious Chlo. I got the perfect place for it. I'm in desperate need of something designed by Chloe Beale that includes tacky puff paint, glitter, ribbons, stickers and pictures of us on it." Lacing their fingers together Beca started walking towards the baggage carousel where people were picking up their luggage. "This is one of a kind, everyone will be jealous."
Once they stopped Chloe kissed the brunettes cheek, she never thought Beca would actually consider putting it where people could see it, "I'm glad you like it."
"I'm not kidding babe I love it. The fact that you hand made it makes it that much more valuable to me."
Grabbing her luggage the two headed for the cab line.
As they waited Beca turned to the older girl, "Are you wearing my shirt and hat?"
"Yeah I did your laundry and tossed my clothes in. They didn't dry in time so I barrowed it," Pulling the shirt away from her body Chloe looked at it. She found the blue and yellow stripped Henley in the back of Beca's closet and was pretty sure she'd yet to see the younger girl wear it. "The hat was a last minute grab, I wanted to you to see the sign before me."
"Well mission accomplished. By the way that shirt is new and I haven't even gotten to wear it yet."
Chloe pretended to cower away at the lighthearted death stare Beca was giving. "Sorry."
"It's ok, you look better in it than me," Beca shrugged opening the door to the cab and motioning for the redhead to get it.
As soon as Beca got in and told the driver the address Chloe slid to her side. "I'm glad you're back."
"Me too." Wrapping her arm around Chloe's shoulder Beca rested her back against the door bringing the redhead closer. Linking their fingers she kissed Chloe's shoulder, "That welcome home was pretty great, no one's ever done something like that for me."
"Well they should because you're pretty great."
"The awesome girlfriend award goes to you this week," Beca stated happily.
Chloe hummed in approval as they rode in comfortable silence. She relaxed even more feeling Beca gently rub circles on her palm with her thumb. They were both content and happy to be together again.
Zero days, zero hours, zero minutes, zero seconds left, Beca thought kissing to her girlfriend.
A/N: Thanks for reading!
Honestly I don't know where this one came from. How I envisioned this go and where it actually went were two different things but I like how it ended up much better than my original concept. I hope you did too!
Thank you so much for your reviews,favorites, follows and PM's. I still can't believe I'm up to 152 follows, 76 favs and 59 reviews for this. That really means so much to me that you guys out there are enjoying it.
As for the next installment, as always I've got a couple ideas floating around but haven't locked anything down. I've been asked a few times for another M rated chapter through, it won't happen next week but maybe the following. I've got an idea but need time to work it out and see if what I want to do works. I'm still not 100% sold on the M chapter because I still feel I'm not that great at it, let me know what you think anyways!
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Until Next Time...
