Chapter 10
Chloe had forgot to tell something very important.
She totally cuddles up to her sleeping buddy.
Jesse knew this. From himself, Aubrey and the redhead being close friends since children. More than they would like to admit, they sometimes had to share rooms and in this case, had led them to them sharing beds. So, the boy had a good understanding of Chloe's cuddling addiction.
Beca now, she did not.
Which is why the brunette is currently staring at the roof of her hut, eyes wide open and laying very still. Glancing down, the DJ's eyes catch sight of an arm stretched across her mid-section and the red mane on her shoulder.
Should I move? What do I do?
Shaking the thoughts away, Beca stretched her hand out to grab hold of her phone that was on the night stand. Turning it on, Beca skimmed through her emails. She read a few comments from her videos that mostly consisted of asking when a new mix would be made. Mentally noting to make one soon, Beca saw that it was 4:30am. Deeming it a decent time to wake, Beca carefully tried to move Chloe's arm without waking her.
But luck was never in Beca's favor.
The brunette stilled as bright blue orbs blinked open, locking onto hers.
"mmhhi," the redhead croaked out, voice deep with sleep.
"Sorry for waking you," Beca whispered, careful not to wake Jesse.
"Don't worry about it," Chloe yawned. "I like to wake early."
"You comfortable?" Beca smiled.
Seeing Chloe's confused face, the brunette gestured to their position.
"Oh," Chloe giggled.
God, she's adorable- wait. Get a grip, Mitchell.
"Very..." The redhead murmured with a grin as she snuggled deeper into the crook of Beca's neck.
"I can tell," Beca said as she brought her hand to rest on her stomach.
"What time is it?" Chloe questioned.
"Close to 5."
"Do you want to get up?" The redhead asked, tightening her grip on Beca.
"Is this you asking to stay here longer?" Beca grinned.
"Maybe." The DJ could feel the redhead's smile widen on her neck. Looking down Beca smiled and replied, "I guess we can stay a little longer."
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Jesse stood at the foot of Beca's bed with a dopey grin plastered on his face as he studied his friends all cuddled up together. Beca currently had her arm wrapped around the redhead and both had content smiles on their faces. Taking out his phone, he quickly snapped a picture.
Realizing he was acting like a total creeper, he put his phone away. Stepping at the foot of the bed, he stomped his hooves off the wooden floor.
Three.
Freaking.
Times.
Upon hearing this, Beca jumped out of sleep falling off the edge of the bed. "Argh…" Looking up at her best friend Beca raised her eyebrows, "Was that necessary?"
Hearing giggling, Beca looked up to see the redhead looking over the edge of the bed, now awake. She rolled her eyes as Jesse offered his hand to her.
"It's 6, you need to get up..." He pulled her to her feet.
"Why?"
"What you're cuddle-buddy didn't tell you?" He smirked at the death glare Beca gave him.
"No… about what?" Making his way over to the nightstand, Jesse picked up the armor that Beca had used the day before. "Ready for round 2?" He threw it at her.
Catching the armor, Beca glanced between it and Jesse, "You're fucking with me, right?"
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That night, Beca was sat at a window in her hut. In her hand was her father's trident spear. Staring at it she thought back to the day before to the hellhound attack. One said that her mother was still… alive. But abducted by Hades.
Beca knew she couldn't just stay here. She needed to get out of the camp. She needed to bring her mom back.
And with that thought in mind, Beca devised a plan.
3 hours later, she shrugged her backpack over her shoulders. Checking her phone, she saw it was 11pm. Deeming it a good time to sneak out, Beca glanced around the outside of her hut before making her way through.
She sighed in relief from seeing the entrance gates. Luckily the DJ hadn't been caught sneaking out-
"What are you doing?"
Jumping, Beca glanced to her right, "B-Blondey- AUBREY. I mean Aubrey."
"I'll ask again. What are you doing?" The blonde asked, her voice stern.
"I... was just out for a walk." The brunette answered. The other girl raised her eyebrows, looking to the backpack currently on slung over the DJ's shoulder's. "You never know when you'd need supplies…" Beca trailed off awkwardly kicking a pebble.
"Sure, you are."
"I am-"
"Look, Mitchell. I don't care what it is you're doing just don't cause trouble. Got it?" Before Beca could reply, blonde hair whipped around as the girl sauntered off.
Jesus Christ.
Whistling, Beca went to begin her journey only to be stopped once again. "Going somewhere?" A voice came from behind her. She sighed loudly.
"No." Beca shook her head. "Going for a walk."
"As your protector," Jesse sidled up beside her. "I must accompany you."
"Dude no-"
"Dude yes."
"You're junior protector."
"That wounds me."
"I'm going to the bathroom."
"Of course, you are."
"I am. See-" Beca gestured to her legs. "I am walking to the bathroom."
"Really? With a backpack…wait, are you on your per-"
"JESS. Shut up." The boy's mouth slammed shut as they stopped walking and stared at one another. Jesse and Beca held eye contact, both staying still... Both refusing to blink.
"Ugh," Beca was the first to blink. "Fine. I wasn't going to the bathroom. Just for a walk."
"Don't lie to me, Bec-"
"Hey guys!" They were interrupted as out of no-where Chloe sidled her way over to Beca and Jesse. "What's going on? And why does Beca look like she's leaving?" She asked, confused.
"It's because she is," Jesse stated.
"No, I'm not."
"Explain this then," Jesse grabbed the backpack on the DJ's back, tugging it. Glancing between the boy and ginger, Beca let out a sigh as her shoulders fell. "Imgonnagogetmymom," She mumbled, her shoe kicking at a stone.
"What was that?" Chloe asked, leaning in a little closer.
"Imgoingtomymom." Beca said again. And just like before, the mumbling barely sounded anything audible.
"Beca." Jesse's voice was stern. Looking up, Beca locked eyes with him, "My mom is still alive, Jess. I can'- I won't stay here knowing she is still out there."
"Beca," he put a hand on her shoulder, "You can't leave."
"Why not?"
"Because it's not safe," Chloe chimed in, "Hades and Zeus both believe you have the Lightning Bolt. I know I'm not supposed to know. But I overheard Chiron speaking about it earlier. And…" She trailed off with a shrug, "The whole hell-hound situation kinda spoiled it."
"Right…" Beca drawled. "I'm still going."
Shaking his head, Jesse spoke determined, "No, you're not-" "Yes, I am-" "You're no-" "I am." "I can't allow tha-" "Try and stop me-"
"GUYS!" Both heads snapped around to face Chloe. "Stop it." Looking to Beca she said, "Do you really believe this is what's best?"
"Of course."
"And Jesse," The redhead turned to him. "As Beca's protector, and best friend will you respect her decision?"
The boy stood still, remaining silent.
"Jesse."
"Ugh, fine. I'll respect your decision Bec." He said. "On one condition."
"What?" The DJ asked.
"I come along with you."
"That was to be expected. Junior protector, and all that jazz."
"Well, if that's the case, then I'm coming along too." Chloe chimed in, causing the two friends to automatically shake their heads with "No" and "Absolutely not" being spoken at the same time.
"I am. You're are gonna need my experience. There's only so much Jesse can do." Glancing to the shorter girl, Chloe put a hand on her arm, "You may have beaten me in battle yesterday and won. But you have to remember that I am the Daughter of Wisdom and Battle Strategy. I have won hundreds of battles. I have the experience, Beca."
Contemplating the idea, Beca thought for a few moments before nodding, "Okay… okay." Eyeing both Jesse and Chloe, she had to make sure, "You guys are serious about this. You're aren't just gonna bail on me?"
"We're totes serious." Chloe assured.
"Right, now that we've established that. How are we getting to the Underworld?" Jesse voiced the inevitable question.
"That's a very good question." Beca said running a hand through her hair. "Anyone got any ideas?"
"I… I think I may have one." Chloe announced. "Follow me."
(Sorry for any mistakes.)
Super sorry for the really, really, really, really long delay on this. Plus, I apologize for the chapter being super short. I just couldn't think of anything... like, at all. School has taken up my entire life so I never get the time to write anything for this. I had known that I was delaying updating this, so I tried my best to write a chapter and this is what I could think of. It's not the greatest chapter ever, but hopefully... I can continue writing more often. I can't promise anything, but I will try my best to update this faster.
Anyway, I hope you have been enjoying the story so far.