AN: Okay so apparently I'm turning into one of those authors who always seems to be apologizing at the beginning of each chapter for taking so long! I had almost 6K of this chapter done, then ended up hating it and deleting all but 400 words...so yeah...then vacations and work crap...it's been almost 2 months since I've been able to get this out to you guys! It is the second longest chapter to date!
BUT...I'm extremely happy with the way the vision that I had for this chapter, turned out! Of course, it wouldn't have been so good without the amazing beta work of areaderofmanything (who should have a new chapter out by the end of the month!). She helped not only with the editing, but she contributed some lyrics that you'll see in the last half of the chapter.
Also, I want to give a shout out to my girl, fighting4you. She also helped with the lyrics and had no idea what I was using them for lol. She's an absolute trooper and kept me motivated to get this chapter done! So a big thank you to her!
Anyway, enough of my drabble...on with the show. And as always, I don't own anything Pitch Perfect or any songs...just any and all mistakes you may find!
"Chloe?" Beca called from the kitchen.
"Yeah?"
"What time are Stacie and the others getting here?"
Chloe looked at the clock hanging on the wall, "Um, their flight lands at four and then they're getting an Uber to my place. So I guess I'll head over there around four thirty to be there when they get there. Why?"
Beca came into den trying to balance their lunch and the two bottles of beer.
"No reason," Beca said as she gingerly placed the containers on the coffee table. "Do you want me to come with you so you aren't waiting alone?"
Chloe let out a chuckle at the balancing act Beca had going on.
"You can, if you want, but you don't have to. You can ease yourself into meeting the Bellas."
Beca leaned over and gave her girlfriend a chaste kiss before sitting down beside her.
"I love you. And I want to meet your friends. I'll text James and have him take us to your place so you can introduce me to everyone."
"I love you too." Chloe said after pulling away from a second kiss, "But fair warning, when the five of us are together, it really is a chaotic time! You may be a tad overwhelmed!"
Beca laughed as she let go of Chloe, "I think I can handle them. I know Stacie and well, I work with CR and Flo, so yeah…I understand chaotic."
Chloe laughed at her girlfriend, "Well, you can't say you weren't warned!" She winked as she dug into her lunch.
"I will say this," Chloe stopped as she was about to take another bite of her Moo Shu Chicken, "Aubrey can be a little intense."
Beca quirked an eyebrow at the new information, "What do you mean?"
"Nothing bad, I promise," Chloe said. "It's just that she is more uptight than I think you are used to."
"Duly noted," Beca mumbled as she stuffed a dumpling into her mouth.
The pair finished their lunch and Chloe cleaned up their containers.
"Okay so you ready to head over to my place," Chloe called from the kitchen.
"All I have to do is put on my shoes," Beca said as she walked out of the den and into the kitchen then followed Chloe down the hall and towards the bedroom.
"I think I'm going to go into the music room," Beca stuck her head into the bedroom just in time to see Chloe disappear into the closet.
"Okay, I'll only be ten to fifteen minutes," Chloe called from inside the small room.
Beca went to the piano and started playing around with a melody that had been running through her head for the past few weeks. Ever since Chloe agreed to write a song with her, this melody kept building and replaying at the most random times. She needed to get it out on paper and see if it is something they can work with.
Lost in the music, Beca didn't hear Chloe approach and she jumped a little when she felt Chloe sit down on the piano bench beside her.
"What's that?" the redhead inquired as she looked at the sheet music lying in front of Beca.
"Oh, that's just a melody that has been here," Beca tapped her temple, "I'm thinking that it may be something we can consider for our song."
"Can I hear it?"
Beca looked at her phone that just chimed, "James is downstairs." She said as she placed a kiss on Chloe's cheek.
"How about we meet up with your friends and I'll play it for you once we get back?"
Chloe turned on the bench to watch Beca walk towards the door. How did she get so lucky? It is a question that she has found herself asking pretty much every day since she met Beca. With a content sigh, Chloe got up and followed Beca to the front door.
The pair made their way down to the car with idle chit chat. When James saw them walk through the archway and out onto the sidewalk, he opened the back door for them.
"Afternoon, ladies" he greeted.
"Hey James," Chloe chirped as she gave the man a hug. "How as your time off?" she asked as she slid in next to Beca.
"It was wonderful," he said before shut the door.
James made his way around to the driver's seat and once the trio was on their way to Chloe's apartment, he spoke up again.
"I hope you ladies enjoyed your time in California?"
Chloe's face lit up and a smile broke out across her face, "It was amazing! I got to meet P!nk!"
James chuckled at the redhead's exclamation, "That's fantastic!"
The remainder of the car ride was Chloe going on and on about how amazing it was hanging out with the Hart family and Beca couldn't help but smile at her girlfriend gushing over the popstar.
Bree (4:38pm): FINALLY off the plane and heading to baggage!
Chloe (4:38pm): Yaaaay! Hurry up!
Bree (4:39pm): Going as fast as we can! We're meeting up with Amy and Jess at the Uber.
Chloe (4:40pm): Good deal. Jess texted a little while ago…they arrived and were waiting on their luggage.
Bree (4:45pm): Yep, we just found them! Their luggage hasn't shown up yet so I have no clue when ours will…
Chloe (4:46pm): What time is your Uber guy picking you up?
Bree (4:47pm): We scheduled it for 4:45, but Charles just texted and said he was running late. Apparently 278 is packed but he should be here around 5
Chloe (4:48pm): Well that works out since y'all are running a little late anyway…
Bree (4:50pm): Yep! I'll text you when we are on the way to you…love you!
Chloe (4:51pm): Love you! Can't wait to see you guys!
Chloe put her phone down on the coffee table and snuggled back into Beca's side.
"The girls are all at the airport waiting on their luggage." Chloe said as she got comfortable. "They should be here in about forty-five minutes or so."
Beca kissed the top of Chloe's head once she was settled, "Sounds good."
Beca ran her hand up and down Chloe's arm and stared at the TV as Chloe started scrolling through the new releases on Netflix.
"Hey, go back one," Beca said, tapping Chloe's arm, as a show caught her attention. "What is that about? Do you know?"
"I haven't heard of it before," Chloe said as she scrolled back to the show Beca was referring to. "Gypsy," she absentmindedly read out, "Therapist Jean Holloway develops dangerous and intimate relationships with the people in her patients' lives in this simmering psychological thriller."
"Oh hell, we have to watch it," Beca said excitedly, "It has Sophie Cookson in it!"
"Who is that?" Chloe inquired as she moved to look at her girlfriend.
"She's that British actress that was in Kingsman, she's totally gorgeous." Beca gushed.
Chloe couldn't help the smirk that formed on her lips, "Should I be worried?"
"Huh?" Beca said as she looked over at Chloe, "You never have anything to worry about," she leaned down and pecked Chloe's lips, "you're the only one for me."
"Good," Chloe deadpanned and turned back towards the TV.
There was a loud bang on Chloe's door that interrupted the second episode of Gypsy and Chloe couldn't help the smile that broke out across her face as she jumped up from Beca's embrace.
Beca watched as Chloe basically sprinted to the door and as soon as it was flung open, the squeals, laughter and talking started. Beca just stayed put, with a smile on her face, as the commotion made its way into the apartment.
"Where's Beca?" Stacie inquired as she released the redhead.
Beca started getting up from the couch as the taller brunette found her. It only took a few quick strides for Stacie's to make it to Beca and engulf her into a bone crushing hug.
"Stace?" Beca said between gasps of air.
The taller brunette hummed but did not release her grip.
"Boobs, I can't breathe because of your boobs," Beca whined as she patted the taller girl on the back.
Chloe let out a laugh at the exchange while helping bring in all the bags.
"Oh, right, yeah," Stacie said amused, "I forgot you don't like being smothered by the girls." She put her hands on her breasts and pushed them together for emphasis.
Beca just rolled her eyes.
"Just your girls," Chloe called out as she kicked the door shut behind her.
A round of giggles erupted from everyone but Beca who had a blush creeping up her neck at Chloe's comment.
"Ayyye," Fat Amy cut in, "So short stack here is a boob man huh?!"
Beca looked between the Australian and Chloe with wide eyes.
"The name's Fat Amy," the boisterous blonde said as she approached Beca.
Beca quirked her eyebrow at the introduction.
"It's so twig bitches like you don't say it behind my back," Amy stated proudly.
Beca looked at Chloe and the rest of the girls and saw the affirmation nods between them all.
"Okaaaay," Beca drew out. "Nice to meet you," she paused, "Fat. Amy."
Chloe stepped over to her girlfriend and put her arm around her waist.
"Beca, this is Aubrey and Jessica," Chloe pointed to each girl as they responded with a wave.
"Nice to meet you guys, Chloe has told me nothing but good things about you," Beca said from her spot.
"So, how was the flight," Chloe asked trying to take Beca out of the spotlight for now.
The next few hours were spent catching up and getting to know one another and the next thing Beca knew her stomach started growling.
"Who's hungry?" Beca piped up as she rose from the floor in between Chloe's legs.
There was a chorus of "me" and "I am" thrown out while Beca walked into the kitchen to retrieve the take out menus.
Walking back out into the living room Beca said, "I figured that since you ladies have been traveling all day, that we'd order in tonight and then tomorrow we can take in the sites, yeah?"
Once the women decided on where and what they wanted to eat, Beca volunteered to go to the restaurant and pickup their orders.
"I'll go with you," Stacie said after the younger girl spoke up.
"Cool," Beca said as she picked up her cell phone and started dialing the number.
Once the order was placed, Beca and Stacie departed, figuring by the time they made it the few blocks they had to walk their orders would be ready.
"I've missed you," Stacie was the first to break the silence once they made it onto the sidewalk.
Beca looked over to the taller woman and saw the sincerity in her eyes, "I've missed you too."
"It's weird," Stacie absentmindedly said, "I didn't realize just how much until I was hugging you back at the apartment."
"Yeah, it hit me then too." Beca said as she shoved her hands into her front pockets.
"So how are things with you?"
Beca looked back over to the other girl, "They're good, perfect actually." She chuckled a little, "I honestly didn't realize how much being with Chloe meant to me."
"So you don't regret moving here and leaving LA behind?"
Beca took a deep breath, "Not at all. It was by far the best decision I've ever made."
"Good, I'm happy for you and Chloe. I honestly thought y'all were made for each other when you started living at the ranch that summer. The way you both looked at each other," Stacie shook her head, "it was like no one else existed."
"It felt that way sometimes too," Beca said dreamily. "I knew from the moment I saw her, that she was going to either be the best thing that happened to me or she was going to rip my heart in two."
Stacie laughed at Beca being dramatic. "I knew she wouldn't break your heart, though, I was worried that you'd break her's."
"I did everything in my power to not do that. I hate that we had to spend those three years apart, it literally was the best and worst time of my life."
Stacie tilted her head to the side and furrowed her brow at this new information.
Beca saw Stacie's confused look so she explained more, "It was the best because I was doing what I always wanted to do, produce music. I was making a name for myself and I was actually being successful. But it was the worst because I didn't have Chloe there to share in it with me. The awards were great, but I wasn't able to kiss Chloe and hear her say she was proud of me."
"Yeah, I can see where that could be hard on you. Why didn't you ever just call her up?"
"It wasn't that simple Stace," Beca said. Their conversation came to a halt as they made their way into the restaurant and paid for their meals.
Once they were back outside, Beca spoke up, "I wanted to keep in touch, really, I did. But things got so busy and one day turned into one week, then one week turned into a month and the next thing I know, a year had passed and I hadn't spoken to or heard from her. It just happened."
"I get that, life tends to get in the way sometimes. But at least you have a second chance now."
Beca chuckled, "Yeah, I'm really glad that she applied for my grant and I chose her over everyone else. Now I can make it up to her by being the best girlfriend."
"I don't think you have to worry about that, at all," Stacie said as she bumped shoulders with the shorter girl.
They walked in comfortable silence for a few minutes.
"Do you think you'll propose to her?" Stacie asked as they crossed the street by Chloe's building.
"Yeah, I am planning on it." Beca said as they approached the building.
Stacie stopped dead in her tracks and turned towards Beca, "Seriously?!"
"Yeah seriously." Beca deadpanned. "She's it for me. She's my forever."
Stacie let out a squeal and started to hop up and down.
"Calm down Stace," Beca playfully swatted at the older woman. "It isn't happening any time soon." They turned and made her way into the building and to the elevators. "I still have to get the label up and running here in New York and there's the album I'm considering making."
"Hold the phone," Stacie said in an octave higher than normal, "You're going to make an album?"
The pair arrived at Chloe's door and Beca turned the knob and opened the door allowing Stacie to enter first, "That's the plan."
As soon as Stacie stepped into the apartment, she deposited the bags of containers on the kitchen counter and Beca followed suit.
"Well when were you going to tell me about this album?" Stacie said as she started opening up the bags.
"What album?" Aubrey asked entering the kitchen with the rest of the girls in tow.
Chloe walked up to Beca and gave the younger girl a kiss on the cheek and moved to stand beside her and start sorting through the containers.
"Beca here," Stacie said waving her hand in front of Beca's face, "is considering making an album."
The remaining three girls all chimed in simultaneously as they looked at Beca, "Really?"
"Well, I'm thinking about it," Beca said as a blush tinted her cheeks. "But this one," she tossed her head to the side where Chloe was standing, "has said she'd do a duet with me if I decide to actually do the album, which I'm 90% sure will happen."
It was Aubrey's turn to squeal as she turned towards her best friend. "WHAT?!"
Chloe shrugged but didn't say anything as she continued sorting through the containers.
"Oh come on," Aubrey pleaded. "You're going to play coy with the fact that your girlfriend may be dropping an album that YOU could be on?!"
Chloe giggled as she passed out the containers to their owners, "It isn't like it's a done deal."
"But Beca just said that she was 90% sure it'll happen," Jessica chimed in as she took her food.
"Well that still leaves 10% that it won't," Chloe said coolly.
Beca tilted her head to the side at Chloe's comments. She didn't want to press the issue in front of Chloe's friends, so she filed the information away to ask about later when they were alone.
The group dug into their meals with random chitchat among them. Most of the conversation centered around Beca and Chloe spending the weekend at P!nk's Malibu house before they returned to New York while Chloe gladly showed them all the pictures they took that weekend.
With a smile Beca sat back and watched the redhead go on and on about their weekend and how down to earth Alecia was and how they were planning on inviting the Hart family over once the studio in New York was up and running.
"Man, I can't believe you're rubbing elbows with some pretty famous people," Aubrey stated with a tinge of jealousy in her voice.
"It's funny really," Chloe said snuggling into Beca's side, "sometimes I forget just how famous this one is." She patted Beca's stomach.
Aubrey studied the pair on the couch and noticed how they looked at each other like no one else was in the room. She was truly happy that Chloe found someone to complete her the way Beca seemed to. But that wasn't going to stop Aubrey from having the 'best friend' speech with the girl before this trip was over.
Beca's phone chimed as the group continued to talk and Chloe leaned forward and picked it up from the coffee table and handed it to Beca.
Beca unlocked the phone and clicked on the email that just arrived and let out an unsatisfied groan.
Chloe lifted her head from her girlfriend's chest and silently asked what was going on.
Beca read through the email again before speaking, "Looks like the foreman needs me to come down to the studio tomorrow to go over yet another issue they've found."
"Aww really?" Chloe whined.
"But you're supposed to go site seeing with us tomorrow!" Stacie chimed in with a whine of her own.
"I know, I know," Beca let out a deep sigh, "but I can't not deal with this. We're already delayed and I don't want to be delayed again."
"What time do you need to meet him?" Chloe asked.
"He's going to be there at eight." Beca said reading the email again then looked at the clock on her phone. It was pushing midnight and if she was going to have the energy to deal with whatever issues had come up, she needed to sleep.
"I guess I'll text James and have him pick me up," Beca looked at Chloe then back down at her phone and began typing out the text.
"Do you want me to come with you?" Chloe asked.
"Nope," Beca leaned down to kiss her girlfriend's lips. "I want you to stay here and enjoy hanging out with your girls."
"You sure?" Chloe asked as she shifted to sit up more.
"Yeah babe, I'm sure. I'm just going to crash when I get home. You stay and enjoy your time with them," Beca winked as she leaned in to steal another kiss.
Beca's phone chimed again and she saw that James was five minutes away, "Okay, James is almost here." She turned towards the group of girls scattered around the room, "It was a pleasure meeting you guys. Have fun and I'll see you tomorrow evening."
A chorus of "byes" came from the group as Chloe stood up with Beca and walked her to the door, "You sure you don't want me to come?"
Beca leaned in close and lowered her voice, "I'd really like for you to come all night long, but stay here with your friends and spend time with them."
Chloe smacked Beca's arm then leaned in and kissed her lips while trying her best to keep it PG in front of her friends. Once the cat calls started, Chloe slowly pulled away and rested her forehead against Beca's.
"I love you," Chloe whispered against Beca's lips.
Beca kissed her, "I love you too. I'll see you tomorrow."
Chloe shut the door behind Beca and then made her way back to her friends.
"You guys are simply too cute together," Jessica gushed as Chloe plopped back down on the couch.
"Yeah, you're just about as cute as two dingoes in heat," Amy nonchalantly stated.
Chloe looked at Amy and just shook her head with a tiny laugh.
"She makes me really happy," Chloe couldn't help the face splitting smile that appeared.
The girls chatted for a little while longer and then decided it was time to turn in for the night. When they were figuring out who was going to sleep where, Aubrey and Stacie took the spare room, Amy volunteered to sleep on the couch, and Chloe offered her bed to Jessica.
Once the girls were settled in for the night, Chloe turned off the lamp on her nightstand. And as soon as she got situated in bed, her phone chimed.
Rolling over Chloe picked it up from its spot on the table and unlocked it.
Hot Producer (12:48am): I should've gotten you to come home with me, I can't sleep :(
Chloe (12:49am): How about I come over tomorrow night, that way all the girls have a bed and you'll have me?
Hot Producer (12:51am): That sounds like a plan…I miss you…
Chloe (12:51am): Beca, it hasn't even been an hour since I last saw you…
Hot Producer (12:52am): So? I missed you the second you shut the door behind me
Chloe (12:52am): You're adorable and I love you
Hot Producer (12:53am): So NOT adorable….badass….and I love you too
Hot Producer (12:53am): Do you want me to send James to pick you guys up in the morning and take you around the city?
Chloe (12:55am): No, the girls want to walk around so we'll probably just do a walking/shopping tour tomorrow. We figured we'd do the stuff you wouldn't be interested in since you won't be with us.
Hot Producer (12:57am): Awesome! Just don't go to the Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building!
Chloe (12:57am): Wouldn't dream of it! Now, get your cute butt to sleep!
Hot Producer (12:58am): I love it when you take charge ;)
Chloe (12:59am): Do you now? I'll have to remember that ;)
Hot Producer (1:00am): Don't do that…not when I have to sleep alone!
Chloe (1:01am): Sorry….not sorry! xoxo
Hot Producer (1:02am): You're lucky you're cute….
Hot Producer (1:02am): I love you! G'night
Chloe (1:03am): I love you too, night!
Chloe placed her phone back on the night stand and rolled over and saw Jessica facing her with a shit eating grin on her face.
"What?" Chloe laughed.
"I don't even have to ask if that was Beca," Jessica teased. "The look on your face says it all. You really are over the moon for her huh?!"
"Yeah," Chloe breathed out, "yeah I am. I'm totally and irrevocably in love with that tiny music producer."
The women shared knowing smiles with each other before closing their eyes.
"So what do you ladies want to do today?" Beca asked as the group settled into their seats at the table in the diner across from Chloe's apartment for breakfast.
"Can we go see your studio?" Stacie sheepishly asked as the peeked over her menu.
Beca looked at the brunette, "It's a disaster area right now, not much to see." She watched Stacie's face fall and quickly spoke again, "But I can take you guys to my apartment and show you the studio I have there and maybe show you some things I've been working on?"
"That sounds fun," Jessica said from across the table.
"Yeah, I'd love to see where you live," Aubrey stated. "Chloe said you live in the building where John Lennon was shot?"
"Yeah, the Dakota," Beca stated as she looked over her menu. "It really is a fantastic place to live."
The group ordered their meals and fell into conversation about their time in New York and things they had done and things still left to do. It wasn't long before they had finished their meals and were just chatting.
"I'm going to text James to see if he will get an SUV and come get us," Beca said tapping her cheek.
"Sounds good," Chloe leaned over to place a chaste kiss to Beca's cheek. "Do you think that I can get a listen to the melody you were working on last weekend?"
Beca nodded her head as she typed out the text to James. "Yeah, sure," she said as she put the phone on the table, "as long as you don't mind them hearing it as well?"
"I don't care and I don't think they'll mind either. It'll be fun to have them see your creative process." Chloe cooed.
"Okay then."
A short while later Beca's phone chimed letting her know that James was out front waiting on them.
"Alright ladies, our chariot awaits," Beca stated as she grabbed the bill. "You guys head out and I'll catch up."
Chloe directed the women to the large black SUV that James was standing beside. She gave him her usual greeting of a hug and introduced each woman to the man as they entered the vehicle.
The drive back to Beca's apartment was full of chatter and laughter. Once the group made it back to the Dakota, Beca spoke with the guard posted outside and nodded as the ladies walked past them.
"You seriously have guards to even get into the courtyard?!" Stacie squealed as they walked through the said courtyard and into the building.
"Wow, this is some swanky living," Fat Amy chimed in, "I haven't seen anything like this since that time in Tasmania when my band Fat Amy and the Little Chub Chub's did our final gig from the roof of the president's house…."
"You have a band?" Beca asked eyeing Chloe who just shrugged.
"Did," Fat Amy curtly said, "we broke up, my superstardom was getting out of control and they were jealous, just ask my boyfriends."
Nobody said another word as the group piled onto the elevator and Beca hit the number for her floor. Once the group was lead to Beca's front door, the 'ohs' and 'ahs' began from her new friends.
Beca gave a tour of her apartment and once they were all settled in the living room, she excused herself for a moment.
"I can't believe B is living in a place this nice," Stacie absentmindedly said as she took in her surroundings. She got up from the seat and walked towards the window. "I mean, she even has the most beautiful view of Central Park!"
"You can go out on the balcony if you want," Chloe said as she opened the glass to reveal a small wrought iron balcony.
"Oh this is so cool," Jessica chimed in as she made her way onto the balcony behind Stacie.
"She's really doing well for herself, huh?" Aubrey notes as she stands beside Chloe watching their friends take selfies on the balcony with Central Park behind them.
"Yeah, she really is," Chloe said dreamily.
"Okay," Beca stated as she rounded the corner and back into the living room. "Why don't you guys follow me?"
Chloe shot her girlfriend a questioning look, and Beca just responded with a wink. The girls filed out of the living room and followed Beca down a short hallway and then turned left into the master bedroom.
"Oy, short stack," Amy bellowed, "I'm not into watching if you catch my drift."
Beca laughed, "Shut up Amy, we have to come through here to get to where you won't mind watching."
"Is it your red room?!" Stacie squealed as she bounced on the balls of her feet clapping.
Chloe laughed and shook her head and Beca shot Stacie a glare that quickly made the taller woman double over in laughter.
"Shut up asshole, this isn't Fifty Shades of Grey," Beca deadpanned.
Aubrey smacked the brunette on the arm and followed Beca and Chloe through the small corridor.
Once the other women composed themselves, they followed the others into Beca's home studio.
"Wow," Jessica breathed out as she walked into the room. "This is awesome, Beca."
Beca sat down at the mixing board, "Thanks, this helps me be able to work and not have to spend all my time back in LA."
"So why did you bring us in here?" Aubrey inquired as she took a seat beside Stacie on the large plush couch in the corner beside the fireplace.
"Well, remember when we were talking about the possible album and duet with Chloe?" Beca stated as she started turning dials on the mixing board in front of her.
"Yeah," Aubrey responded.
"So, the day you guys arrived, I started putting a melody down on paper." Beca turned to face the group. "Chloe caught part of it and has been on me about hearing more. So, when she's been with you guys and I've had a moment, I've been putting something together and I wanted to play it for you."
Chloe got up and walked over to Beca, "Really? You haven't been alone that often. How did I not know you were doing this?!"
"That's my ninja secret," Beca playfully swatted at Chloe's backside and threw the redhead a wink. "Do you want to hear it?"
Every woman in the room nodded eagerly and Beca swiveled around in her chair. Before she hit a button on the board she said, "Now, it isn't perfected, this is just a rough edit."
The sounds of drums, guitars, and piano slowly started to fill the room and soon enough the beat of the drums and the guitar melody had the women's heads bobbing up and down. After about 30 seconds, the music cut out and Beca flipped more dials and pressed buttons shutting off each instrument one at a time.
When Beca turned back around and saw Chloe stood beside her with her mouth agape. She couldn't help the chuckle that escaped her lips, "So what do you think?"
"Beca," Chloe took in a deep breath, "I love it."
"Yeah, B," Stacie chimed in, "That is a pretty sweet melody. Are you thinking of just having it repeat throughout the song?"
Beca nodded, "Yeah, for the most part it'll be the underlying current of the song. Of course once we get lyrics written and get a feel of how we are going to do it, I'll layer more instruments on top of this and tweak it to make it flow with the what we come up with."
"Wait," Aubrey said blinking at the conversation Beca and Stacie were having. She turned her head towards Chloe, "You're going to write for this song too?"
Chloe felt the blush creep up her neck, "Yeah, Beca wants it to be from both of us, so we're working on the lyrics and the music together."
"That's incredible, Chlo."
"Not as incredible as this one is," Chloe said as she wrapped her arm around Beca's shoulders and felt her girlfriend's arm slip around her waist.
With that statement, Fat Amy went into a fit of fake gags and dry heaves, causing everyone in the room to bust out laughing.
"Okay, enough of that," Beca said as she stood with her arm still wrapped around Chloe. "Why don't I get James to take you ladies shopping down in SoHo and then we'll meet back here this evening and I'll take you all out for a night on the town?"
"Beca, you don't have to do that," Chloe protested.
"I know I don't have to," Beca said as she pulled Chloe closer to her, "But I want to buy you and your friends a nice outfit so that we can tear up the town tonight."
Aubrey heard this and piped up, "Yeah, Beca, you really don't have to do that."
"Beca's buying me clothes? Hell yeah!" Stacie clapped her hands and fist pumped the air in front of her.
"Look, I know I don't have to guys, but please, let me do this for you." Beca pleaded as she dropped her arm away from Chloe and began typing on her phone. "I'll arrange everything while you guys are gone and all you'll have to do is follow when James says it is time to go."
Beca finished up her meeting with the foreman just after lunch and decided that since the girls were still out shopping and she had some time before they were supposed to be back, she would head back into the studio to put an idea, that popped into her head earlier, on paper as quickly as possible.
Getting wrapped up in the music and lyrics that she was writing, the chime of her phone brought her out of the zone she was in. She lifted the device and swiped it unlocked and smiled as she saw the notification from Chloe.
Future Wife (4:29pm): [Image attached]
Beca clicked on the message and nearly dropped the phone seeing the picture that opened up. She double tapped it to make it full screen and then she zoomed in and took in every inch of her beautiful girlfriend's body.
Beca's mouth went dry and she suddenly was rethinking their plans for the night. Staring at a picture of Chloe in nothing but a very skimpy set of light blue lingerie that left little to the imagination, Beca was tempted to call off the plans just so she could have Chloe to herself.
Beca was brought out of her day dream when her phone chimed again with another message. She clicked on the photo to minimize it back into the thread and began reading the new text.
Future Wife (4:31pm): Whacha think?
Beca (4:32pm): Please GOD tell me you bought it?!
Future Wife (4:32pm): I was planning on it. :)
Beca (4:33pm): So yeah…I'm canceling tonight's plans then
Future Wife (4:33pm): What?! No! Why?!
Beca (4:34pm): Because if you come home with that, I'm going to want to see you in it and then take you right out of it!
Future Wife (4:34pm): Then I'm not buying it!
Beca (4:35pm): Ugh…okay fine! Buy the damn thing and we'll still go out tonight!
Future Wife (4:36pm): Goodie! I love you! xoxo
Beca (4:37pm): I love you too…have fun! xoxo
Beca scrolled back up to the picture and immediately saved it to her "personal" stash of Chloe pictures. She then put her phone back down on the mixing board and read through her notes, "I'm amazing when you're beside me", "slow fire burn", "turning me on". It was as if lightning struck and Beca quickly jotted down more lyrics that the picture conjured up.
Upon finishing the new lyrics, Beca messed around with the sound some more trying to make her lyrics work with the melody and beat that she had created. She couldn't wait to hear what Chloe thought of what she had come up with. Based on what she had written, Beca knew that this song had the potential to be pretty steamy, and she hoped that Chloe would agree to her vision on the direction of this song.
Beca's phone chimed again and she put the pen between her teeth and reached for device. She smiled when she saw that it was from Stacie.
Stace (4:46pm): Okay I'm over shopping…
Beca (4:47pm): How much longer do you think you'll be?
Stace (4:48pm): I hope not much longer
Beca let out a hearty laugh at the image of Stacie impatiently waiting for the other girls to finish their shopping. She knows Stacie loves to shop, but when she's done, she's ready to go.
Beca (4:49pm): Who's the hold up?
Stace (4:50pm): Fat Amy! She said something about needing an outfit that could make all of her boyfriends' jealous simultaneously.
Beca (4:51pm): I thought she was just dating that Bumper guy?
Stace (4:53pm): I said the same thing and she just waved me off…smh
Beca (4:53pm): Want me to have James bring you here?
Stace (4:54pm): No, it's fine…
Beca (4:55pm): You sure?
Stace (4:55pm): Yeah…Amy just said she's almost done.
Beca (4:56pm): Okay, well how about I have James bring you back to my place and take the rest of the girls' to Chloe's and you can get ready here?
Stace (4:57pm): That sounds great! We haven't had much alone time.
Beca (4:58pm): My thoughts exactly! See you when you get here nerd! And tell the girls' they need to be here by 8pm!
Stace (5:00pm): Well, that lit a fire under them! Haha see you soon B!
Stacie and Beca were sitting on the piano bench, going over the melody that Beca had been working on. Stacie was reading over the notes and lyrics for Beca's part of the duet with Chloe, when they heard the wooden doors open. The two brunettes turned their heads and watched the women file into the apartment. As soon as Chloe came into view, Beca's smile grew and she spun off the bench and headed towards the redhead.
"Hey beautiful," Beca cooed as she wrapped her arms around the redhead's waist.
"Hey yourself," Chloe turned and kissed Beca's lips.
As soon as their lips met, Fat Amy let out a retching sound, as if she was vomiting at the display of affection and the other girls laughed at her dramatics.
Beca pulled away and rolled her eyes at her new friend.
"Oh shut up," Beca playfully spat, "you're just jealous you don't get to kiss her."
Chloe smacked Beca's arm as Amy let out a high pitched hum.
"Umm, yeah, not my type," Amy deadpanned. "Strictly dickly here."
The girls all let out a hearty laugh at Amy's words.
"Okay you skinny pitches," Amy bellowed after the laughter subsided. "Let's get this party started!"
"James is still downstairs isn't he?" Beca asked as she grabbed her purse from the couch in the music room.
"Yeah," Chloe responded as she looked herself over in the mirror one last time.
"Alright ladies, let's do this!"
Beca held the door open for her new friends then locked up after they started making their way to the elevator.
"Where are we going?" Jessica asked as the elevator doors closed behind them.
"Iggy's," Beca replied.
"What's Iggy's?" Stacie inquired.
"It's a karaoke bar that serves food. I figured we could go there, get a bunch of appetizers, drink, sing, and dance the night away."
A round of 'awesome' and 'cool' spread throughout the small space as the elevator doors opened on the ground floor.
The group made their way out to the waiting SUV and James greeted each lady as they entered the vehicle.
The group filed into the bar and stood there taking in the place. Beca noticed immediately that there was a bar that had to be at least one hundred feet long running down the length of the left side of the room. There were a couple flat screen TVs all around the bar area and she counted 24 taps and four beer towers.
Beca grabbed Chloe's hand and started leading her towards the semi crowded bar.
The blonde bartender walked up towards the group, "What can I get for you ladies?" she asked as she wiped down the area in front of them.
Beca looked over her shoulder, "Shots first?"
A cheer erupted and she smiled and turned back to the bartender, she looked and saw the name on the girl's shirt.
"Clarke, let's start with a round of Purple Hooters." Beca said as she pulled her credit card out of her wallet. "And put these ladies' drinks on my tab."
Clarke smiled, "Sounds good," she said taking the credit card and reading the name, "Beca." She gave the brunette a wink as she turned to ring up and begin making the order.
Chloe didn't miss the wink between the bartender and Beca, so she stepped the short distance between her and her girlfriend and wrapped her arm around Beca's waist. She noticed Clarke coming back over so she leaned down and gave Beca a kiss on the cheek and thanked her for the tab.
Once the shots were poured, Beca turned around and handed them out to the group.
"Here's to new and old friendships." Beca raised her glass and the girls followed suit. Then in one synchronized motion, all six ladies took their shot and placed the glasses on the bar.
"Okay, everyone get whatever you want, drinks are on me tonight," Beca cheered as she pulled Chloe close to her and kissed her soundly on the lips.
The girls gave Clarke their drink orders and she immediately began filling them. Once everyone had a drink in hand, they turned and continued deeper into Iggy's.
They came to the end of the bar and realized that it opened into a large room that apparently doubled as the dance floor and had tables lining around the room.
Beca's eyes immediately went to the DJ Booth in the back of the room that had a small stage with a microphone to the right of the booth.
The group filed over to a few of the lower tables and began moving them together. Once that was done, they took their seats and opened the menus on the table.
"Looks like we order at the bar," Aubrey stated as she read over the front of the menu.
"No problem," Beca responded, "Once we figure out what we want, I'll go let Clarke know."
Chloe looked around the area as they discussed what appetizers they wanted and her eyes fell on a photo booth in the back corner. She let out a tiny squeal and Beca turned to the redhead with a questioning look on her face.
"It's a photo booth!" Chloe pointed to the back corner.
The table followed her finger and more squeals erupted.
"Oh we so have to do that!" Jessica exclaimed.
Beca rolled her eyes at the women in front of her and Chloe noticed.
"You aren't getting out of this Mitchell," she stated in a playfully stern tone.
"I wouldn't dream of it Beale," Beca said as she kissed Chloe's cheek.
After further discussion, Beca walked back to the bar area and placed their orders. When she came back, she noticed that the group of women had already migrated to the dance floor. Beca smiled at the sight in front of her, Chloe looked so radiant with her infectious smile plastered across her face as she and Jessica moved and swayed to the beat. Beca couldn't help but mirror the smile her girlfriend was wearing. She looked at the table and noticed everyone's drinks were almost empty, so she turned back around and went to order another round for everyone.
After talking with Clarke for a few minutes, Beca returned and placed the tray of drinks on the table and locked eyes with Chloe on the dance floor. When the redhead shot Beca a wink her stomach flipped as she watched her girlfriend move. She stood there just watching until she remembered the drinks on the table and raised a shot glass up towards the redhead and laughed when she saw Chloe's eyebrows rise into her hairline and quickly tell the other girls before she made her way off the dance floor.
As the group made their way back to the table, Beca noticed Clarke and another brunette heading towards their table with trays of food.
"Hey ladies," Clarke called as she approached with the food. When the group acknowledged the blonde, she turned towards the brunette standing behind her and motioned for the other girl to join her.
Clarke giggled when the brunette did a double take at Beca, "Guys, this is my girlfriend Lexa, when she saw the tab for Beca here, she said she had to come meet you. She's a huge fan."
Lexa nodded at her girlfriend's words, "I love everything that you've produced! I never thought I'd follow a music producer's career but you've changed that!"
Beca smiled at the woman in front of her and she felt Chloe squeeze her hand. "Would you like a picture?"
Lexa's eyes went wide and she looked at Clarke then back to Beca, "Yeah, I mean, if you're sure."
Beca laughed and started to stand, "I'm sure, I wouldn't have offered if I didn't want to do it."
Lexa handed her phone to her girlfriend and moved to stand beside Beca. She wasn't sure what to do with her hand, but when she felt Beca's slip around her waist, she followed suit.
The pair took a couple photos together and then Chloe volunteered to take one of Beca, Lexa and Clarke together.
"Are you guys working the rest of the night?" Beca asked after they finished taking their pictures.
Clarke nodded, "Yeah, we're are closing."
"Ahh, okay well, I have a feeling this bunch," Beca motioned to the women at the table, "will take advantage of the karaoke machine before the night is over."
"Awesome!" Clarke stated as Lexa nodded her head.
Chloe chimed in, "And I'm pretty sure this one," she motioned to Beca, "will be partaking as well."
"You sing too?" Lexa exclaimed as her eyes went wide.
"Occasionally," Beca downplayed as a blush started creeping up her neck.
"Oh, don't let her fool you," Stacie stated, "B has an amazing voice!"
"I can't wait to hear it," Lexa stated. "Well, it was nice meeting you, but I guess we need to get back to work."
"It was great meeting you as well," Beca responded before the pair turned to walk away.
"They're cute," Chloe said as Beca took her seat.
"Yeah, I was talking to Clarke when you were dancing and she told me that Lexa recognized my name so I told her to bring her over sometime during the night. They've only been together a few months."
"Well, with the way Clarke looks at her," Chloe said as she picked up a loaded potato skin, "I'm pretty sure they'll be together forever."
Beca hummed in agreement as she took a bite out of her nachos.
The girls were three shots and three drinks into the night when the karaoke stage got filled with a bachelorette party. Beca winced at the off key singing of Shania Twain's Man! I Feel Like a Woman that the drunk girls were belting out. She shook her head and placed her beer on the table and kissed Chloe's cheek as she stood up and silently walked up to the DJ's booth.
Chloe eyed Beca as she moved and watched her pick up the book the DJ pointed to. Chloe watched her girlfriend silently flip through the book until her eyes lit up. Beca then popped her head up and eyed their table. Once her eyes landed on someone at the table she quickly wrote down the song and made her way back over to the group.
Chloe followed Beca as she approached the table and walked straight over to Stacie and whispered in her ear. As the smaller brunette spoke quietly, Stacie's eyes lit up and she feverishly started to nod her head. At the end of the small conversation Beca looked up at Chloe and shot her a wink.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen. Tonight we have a special treat for you! Tonight we have a world renowned music producer in the house."
A cheer erupted from the crowd and Beca grabbed Stacie by the arm and they started moving towards the stage.
As the pair got up onto the stage the DJ yelled, "Put your hands together and give a warm Iggy's welcome to Beca Mitchell!"
When the pair got on the stage, Beca handed one of the mics to Stacie and they found their group of friends and both women broke out into huge smiles. Beca threw a wink to Chloe and then watched as Clarke and Lexa made their way from behind the bar and into the large room to watch them.
[Stacie]
It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night you won't remember
I'll be the one you won't forget
As Stacie hit the second part of the chorus, Beca came in and sang behind Stacie.
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (timber), wooooah (it's going down)
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (timber), wooooah (it's going down)
Beca stepped in front of Stacie and brought the mic up to her lips as she began to rap Pitbull's part.
[Beca]
The bigger they are, the harder they fall
These big-iddy boys are dig-gidy dogs
I have 'em like Miley Cyrus, clothes off
Twerking in their bras and thongs, timber
Face down, booty up, timber
That's the way we like to–what?–timber
I'm slicker than an oil spill
She say she won't, but I bet she will, timber
Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down
Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down
As Beca got into the song and lost in the music, she failed to see the look that Chloe was sporting. Chloe's pupils were blown and she looked at Beca like she wanted to jump her right then and there. Aubrey noticed Chloe was stuck in her spot and hadn't started dancing to her girlfriend singing yet.
"You okay?" Aubrey leaned in and whispered in Chloe's ear.
Chloe just nodded, not tearing her eyes from her girlfriend, "She's so hot when she raps."
Aubrey let out a belly laugh and shook her head at her best friend. Stacie singing again brought the blonde's attention back to the stage.
[Stacie]
It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night you won't remember
I'll be the one you won't forget
Beca joined Stacie again to sing behind the taller brunette.
It's going down (it's going down), I'm yelling timber
You better move (you better move), you better dance (you better dance)
Let's make a night you won't remember
I'll be the one you won't forget (you won't forget)
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (timber), wooooah (it's going down)
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (timber), wooooah (it's going down)
[Beca]
Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane
Nah, it's just me, ain't a damn thing changed
Live in hotels, swing on planes
Blessed to say, money ain't a thing
Club jumping like LeBron now, Volí
Order me another round, homie
We about to clown. Why? 'Cause it's about to go down
Beca found Chloe's eyes and sang the next part directly to her girlfriend. Everyone else in the place fell into the background and there was no one there but the two of them. As she stared at Chloe, Beca threw her girlfriend a wink and she saw the redhead clutch her chest and began to fan herself making Beca laugh and shake her head.
Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down
Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down
[Stacie]
It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night you won't remember
I'll be the one you won't forget
It's going down (it's going down), I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance (you better dance)
Let's make a night (let's make a night) you won't remember
I'll be the one (I'll be the one) you won't forget (you won't forget)
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (timber), (hey), wooooah (it's going down)
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (timber), wooooah (it's going down)
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (c'mon), wooooah (it's going down)
Wooooah (timber), wooooah (you won't forget), wooooah (timber)
The crowd went nuts when Stacie and Beca bowed after finishing their song before handing their mics back to the DJ.
"Beca Mitchell ladies and gentlemen!" the DJ yelled into the mic as both of the brunettes made their way down the stage.
Chloe practically ran into Beca's arms as she approached the table.
"That was so amazing!" Chloe squealed as she pulled Beca into a kiss.
"Yeah, B" Stacie chimed in as she passed the couple, "that was pretty awesome!"
"I got it all on video," Jessica said as the group gathered near their table. "Do you care if I upload it?"
Beca took a swig of her beer, "Nah, just tag me in it."
Jessica's eyes lit up, "Awesome! What's your Instagram and Twitter handle?"
Beca set put her beer down and leaned over towards the blonde, "BMitch8985 for both."
Jessica fell silent as she typed away on her phone uploading the video to YouTube and then sharing it on her all her social media accounts.
Beca's phone lit up on the table indicating that she had been tagged in the video. She unlocked it and added Jessica as a friend on Instagram and also followed the blonde on Twitter. Once she was done, she locked her phone and flipped it over on the table.
"Are you going to sing anything?" Beca squeezed Chloe's hand.
"Um, maybe later," Chloe said as she downed the rest of her drink. "I don't want to follow you up there!" she playfully nudged the smaller woman and winked.
"Well, how about you visit Clarke and Lexa at the bar and get us some more drinks?" Beca suggested as she tipped her beer bottle over to show the redhead it was empty.
"Deal!" Chloe said as she leaned over and kissed her girlfriend then stood.
Beca watched the way Chloe's hips swayed as she walked away and couldn't tear her eyes away from her girlfriend. Stacie's throat clearing tore Beca's attention from ogling her girlfriend any longer.
"I swear you act like she'll disappear if you stop looking at her," Stacie teased the shorter brunette.
"Well, I mean, have you seen her Stace?" Beca shot back, "She is absolutely fucking gorgeous."
"Yeah yeah," Stacie rolled her eyes as Beca went back to looking at Chloe. Only she didn't notice the heart eyes that were there moments ago. Instead, Beca's brows were furrow and her fists clinch.
Stacie's eyes followed Beca's path and she noticed that Chloe was talking to a tall shaggy haired guy who was leaning in way too close. Stacie quickly reached over and placed her hand on Beca's shoulder as the younger girl started to stand.
"She'll be fine, let her handle this," Stacie said as she drew Beca's signature glare.
As Beca's eyes found their way back over to Chloe, she noticed Chloe gesturing over towards them as the shaggy haired guy turned to look. Beca shot the guy a look that could have killed him, and he quickly nodded and reached for the tray of drinks and start to follow Chloe towards the table.
Once the two were standing at the table, the guy placed the drinks down and Chloe walked over to Beca and handed her the bottle of beer and placed a kiss on her cheek.
"Guys," Chloe got the group's attention, "this is Tom."
The group of girls politely greeted the guy and he then turned to Chloe and whispered in her ear. Beca watched as Chloe shook her head and she heard, the guy say a quiet "aww come on" and Chloe again shook her head.
Beca placed her beer down on the table a little harder than she intended and both Tom and Chloe jumped at the noise. It was perfectly timed between songs. Chloe watched as Beca stood and went to the DJ Booth and whispered in the guy's ear. She saw the DJ nod and she saw Beca smile and then turned to walk back towards the group.
As Beca came back to the table, she grabbed her beer and turned towards Chloe, "I picked a song for you." She winked at the redhead.
"Yeah?" Chloe said intrigued. "Am I going to know it?"
Beca chuckled, "If you don't, I think Alecia will be upset."
Chloe's eyes went wide as her smile grew across her face.
Just as she opened her mouth to speak, the DJ's voice came over the speakers. "Okay ladies and gentlemen, we have another person ready to grace us with a song. Everyone please put your hands together for Miss Chloe Beale!"
Chloe shot a look at Beca as she took a long draw off her drink. She placed the drink down in front of Beca and kissed the side of her head then strode to the DJ's booth to get the microphone.
Chloe didn't ask what song she was going to sing, she just took the stage and waited for the music to start. Once the beat hit, Chloe tilted her head back and began to laugh, almost missing her starting point.
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh oh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh oh
Check it out
Going out
On the late night
Looking tight
Feeling nice
It's a cock fight
I can tell
I just know
That it's going down
Tonight
At the door we don't wait cause we know them
At the bar six shots just beginning
That's when dick head put his hands on me
But you see
Chloe started bouncing around and getting into the song. The smile on her face turned serious as she got into the groove of the song.
I'm not here for your entertainment
You don't really want to mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
Cause you know it's over
Before it began
Keep your drink just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
Beca laughed when she saw Chloe throw up her hand while singing. Glancing over at Tom she noticed how he didn't look as amused as she and Chloe did. Granted, he still hadn't moved away from the table and hadn't taken his eyes off Chloe.
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh oh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh oh
Midnight
I'm drunk
I don't give a fuck
Wanna dance
By myself
Guess you're outta luck
Don't touch
Back up
I'm not the one
Buh bye
Listen up it's just not happening
You can say what you want to your boyfriends
Just let me have my fun tonight
Aiight
I'm not here for your entertainment
You don't really want to mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
Cause you know it's over
Before it began
Keep your drink just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh oh
Break break
Break it down
Chloe stopped her dancing around on the stage and looked directly back to her table and noticed that Tom was still there. She had figured out why Beca picked this song and she thought it fitting, so she just directed this next part to him. Hoping he would get the message.
In the corner with your boys you bet 'em five bucks
You'd get the girl that just walked in but she thinks you suck
We didn't get all dressed up just for you to see
So quit spilling your drinks on me yeah
You know who you are
High fivin, talking shit, but you're going home alone arentcha?
Chloe threw a wink back towards her table and began dancing around the stage again.
Cause I'm not here for your entertainment
No
You don't really want to mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
Just stop and take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
Cause you know it's over
Know it's over
Before it began
Keep your drink just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
It's just you and your hand
Chloe watched Tom stalk away from her friends and girlfriend as she finished out the song. She couldn't help but feel a little sorry for the guy. He did seem like a nice person.
I'm not here for your entertainment
No no no
You don't really want to mess with me tonight
Just stop and take a second
Just take a second
I was fine before you walked into my life
Cause you know it's over
Before it began
Keep your drink just give me the money
It's just you and your hand tonight
Yeah oh
Beca threw back her head with laughter as Tom huffed and left the group. She shook her head and looked up to see Chloe walking towards her.
"You're mean," Chloe said as she wrapped her arms around Beca's neck.
"No, not mean," Beca kissed Chloe. "I just wanted dude to realize he was never gonna get it."
After the fifth, maybe sixth round, Chloe noticed a subtle difference in the way Beca was speaking to everyone. It started after she finished her song about an hour ago, but now it seemed to be more prominent as the younger girl drank. Chloe wasn't sure exactly what was going on, but something was off with her girlfriend.
Stacie appeared at the table with two plates of food and broke Chloe out of her thoughts.
"What's up Chlo?" Stacie asked as she sat down beside the redhead.
Chloe tilted her head at her friend, "Huh?"
"You look like you were lost in thought when I came up."
"Oh, yeah, I was just thinking about how the more Beca drinks," Chloe paused. It even sounded ridiculous to her, "the more her speech becomes odd."
Stacie laughed, "Yeah, I noticed that too when we were back at Barden. Though it only happened once or twice."
As the pair chatted at the table, Beca took a break from dancing with Jessica and Aubrey and headed back to their table.
Chloe watched her girlfriend's focused approach, "Beca?"
"Hmm" the young brunette said as she laid a sloppy kiss to Chloe's cheek.
"I have a question," Chloe started but was interrupted by her girlfriend.
"If you got questions, I got answers. And my answer's 'yes' to you every time," Beca said playfully with a wink.
Chloe looked at Stacie, who was holding back a laugh, and then back to Beca.
"Are you drunk?" Chloe asked.
Beca quirked an eyebrow and looked at Chloe like she had grown a third head.
"You're talking weird," Chloe continued.
"Seems like everybody here is speaking different languages," Beca said as she took a sip of the beer in front of her.
Chloe shook her head and looked at Stacie. The taller brunette was doing everything in her power not to bust out laughing. She was pretty sure Beca didn't realize what she was doing, which made it even funnier to her.
Before Stacie popped a vein in her face from holding back her laugh, she abruptly stood and announced, "I'm going to get another drink. Anyone want anything?"
Beca's eyes lit up at the taller woman's words, "Stop! Wait a minute," she practically screamed when the brunette turned to leave, "fill my cup, put some liquor in it!" She held up her empty beer bottle and then turned it over to show there was nothing else in it.
"You got it B!" Stacie said with a laugh and a shake of her head.
Chloe just sat at the table looking at her girlfriend curiously. Beca didn't seem to notice the curious look on her girlfriend's face as she watched the bodies of people dancing in front of them.
Beca turns and looks at Chloe and realizes they are the only two at the table. She scoots her chair a little closer to the redhead and leans into her ear and whispers, "I think we're alone now, there doesn't seem to be anyone around." Beca placed her hand on Chloe's thigh and started rubbing up and down.
Chloe looked around, "Beca there are literally people everywhere." She couldn't help but laugh, Beca was speaking in song lyrics and surprisingly, in the younger girl's drunken state, they made sense.
Beca didn't hesitate, "But when I'm with you, I see nobody else for me. I just can't help but fall down into your gravity." She leaned in and captured Chloe's lips in a heated kiss. She pulled herself up out of her chair without breaking contact with Chloe and settled down in the redhead's lap.
Chloe was taken aback by Beca's movements, but she didn't resist. She placed her hands on her girlfriend's hips and pulled her closer.
Beca deepened the kiss and grasped the back of Chloe's head with her fingers tangled in fiery red locks.
Chloe let out a low moan that seemed to spur Beca on as the younger girl ground down into Chloe's lap searching for some friction.
All of a sudden a loud throat clearing broke the couple apart and Beca glared over Chloe's shoulder at the intruder.
"Here," a glass was unceremoniously shoved in Beca's direction.
"You're just another brick in the wall, Stace." Beca panted out as she released her grip on Chloe's hair and took the offered drink. She then made her way out of Chloe's lap and back into her own chair.
The taller brunette just laughed at the music producer, "I'm sorry I interrupted you getting jiggy with it," she said giggling.
Chloe just shook her head at Stacie and reached for her fresh drink. "I think I'm going to go dance some more," she announced as she began to stand. "Beca, care to join me?"
"Let's Marvin Gaye and get it on," Beca replied as she took a long draw of her drink then stood. She reached out for Chloe's hand and followed the redhead out on the dance floor.
Stacie sat back at the table just laughing at her tiny friend. She remembered Beca talking in lyrics back in Barden, but she had never seen it to where everything that came out of the girl's mouth was a song lyric. At Barden, they were interspersed in the conversation, but not the whole conversation and Stacie remembers that Beca didn't really recall doing it the next day either. It was like lyrics were such a natural part of Beca's everyday life that they were just natural conversation pieces when drinking.
Stacie could only imagine the conversation Beca and Chloe were having out on the dance floor. She's seen Chloe throw her head back laughing at something Beca said that was followed up by her throwing her arms around the brunette's neck and kissing her deeply.
Stacie was brought out of her trance when Aubrey sat down in the chair beside her.
"Hey," Aubrey said as she grabbed a glass of water from the collection in the middle of the table.
"Hey," Stacie replied shyly.
"Okay, so I heard Beca saying some of the strangest things to Chloe on the dance floor." Aubrey said as she followed Stacie's eyes to the couple.
Stacie tore her eyes away and landed them on the beautiful blonde sitting beside her, "Yeah?"
"Yeah, I swear I think they were song lyrics, but she just said them and didn't sing them."
Stacie laughed, "So, apparently when Beca gets drunk, song lyrics take over instead of normal sober conversation."
Aubrey tilted her head to the side and chewed on the inside of her cheek.
"I noticed it when we were at Barden together," Stacie added, "but tonight she's only responding in lyrics. Back then it was a lyric thrown in here and there."
Aubrey turned her head back to the couple on the dance floor as she hummed in thought.
The two fell into silence at the table and it wasn't long before the remaining four ladies joined them.
"Oye," Amy bellowed as she approached the table. She hovered over the women in her group as she began to ramble on about the guys she's been dancing with and how they all want to take her home.
Beca came up to the group and caught Amy's ramble, "Bitch sit down, be humble," she deadpanned as she sat down.
The ladies all turned their head towards the music producer and then to Fat Amy, shocked at what Beca just said.
Fat Amy just laughed and slapped the brunette on the shoulder, "Bitch I am being humble."
Beca winced, "Someday I'm gonna be big enough so you can't hit me and all you're ever gonna be is mean." She slumped down in her chair and crossed her arms over her chest and then proceeded to pout.
That caused the Australian to let out a laughter that could be heard all over the bar, "Short stack, I hate to break it to ya, but you'll never get bigger." She winked at the scowling brunette.
All Beca did was stick her tongue out and flip the Aussie off as she reached for her drink, while placing her other hand on Chloe's thigh. Chloe couldn't help but laugh at the way the two were interacting. She was happy to see her friends and girlfriend getting along.
The group sat around the table chatting and enjoying the drinks, food and atmosphere around them when out of nowhere, Beca slammed her glass on the table, "Tell the bartender line up some shots. Cause I'mma get loose tonight."
Chloe couldn't hold back a laugh, "Beca, I'm pretty sure you are already loose."
Beca got out of her seat and walked behind Chloe then bent down and whispered in the redhead's ear, "All I really need to understand is, when you talk dirty to me."
Chloe shook her head again. "That so wasn't me talking dirty to you Beca," she laughed as Beca placed a kiss on her cheek and headed towards the bar.
"I probably should go make sure Clarke or Lexa understand what she wants," Stacie stood up and followed her friend. She knew that Beca was drunk, but she also had been working up the courage to talk to her about something.
"Hey B! Hold up!" She called out.
Beca stopped her forward progress and turned to see the leggy brunette approaching quickly. They both turned and silently walked the rest of the way towards the bar.
"Can we talk for a second before we go back?" Stacie inquired after she placed their order with Lexa.
"Hit me with your best shot. Fire away." Beca said as she turned her back to the bar and faced her friend.
Stacie shook her head at Beca's response. She wasn't sure how much of this Beca will remember in the morning, and she was somewhat grateful for that. She didn't know what to make of anything swirling around in her head but she just needed to get it out, whether it would be remembered or not.
Stacie took a deep breath, "Okay, so," she paused. "I don't know what to do."
Beca stayed quiet as her friend worked up the courage to say something. She didn't want to push, she wanted to let Stacie get it out in her own time.
Stacie took another deep breath, "I think I'm falling for someone." She rushed out in one breath.
"When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around. Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?" Beca smoothly replied.
"Shut up B, I'm being serious," Stacie said as she pushed the younger woman's shoulder.
Beca smiled and simply asked, "Who?"
It was at that time that Lexa brought the girls their order and once she went to tend to other patrons, Stacie turned and looked over her shoulder at the table. Beca craned her neck around the taller woman and looked in the same direction. Everyone was in their own conversation and not paying them any attention.
Stacie turned back to Beca and said quietly, "Aubrey."
Beca's eyes went wide and Stacie quickly began to speak, "I don't know, it just happened. We've been hanging out a lot over the past few months since she's been back in Georgia with her retreat. It's great and she's great." Stacie took in a deep breath, "I just don't know what to think."
Beca tilted her head at that statement, "About?"
"Well, nothings ever happened between us until we got here. The other night when Chloe stayed with you, we were in the guest bedroom talking before going to sleep." Stacie paused.
"And?"
"I don't know what came over me, but I kissed her." Stacie took a large gulp of her beer while Beca processed the information.
Beca's eyes had gone wide, and her eyes darted all over her friend's face. She's never seen Stacie this conflicted about another person before, especially when feelings were involved.
Stacie couldn't stand the silence and began rambling again, "I mean, she didn't slap me or pull away. Actually, it was the opposite, she kissed me back."
Beca didn't think her eyes could get any bigger, but that statement sent her eyebrows into her hairline.
"And we just laid there, in bed, making out for a while. I stopped it before things went further, but dang B." Stacie said dreamily, "It was the best kiss I think I've ever had."
"Don't fall in love with the moment and think you're in love with the girl," was all Beca responded with.
Stacie sighed, "Yeah I know, especially since we haven't kissed since then and we haven't even talked about it. Luckily she isn't acting weird, so that's a plus huh?"
Beca smiled and nodded. She would have to return to this conversation with Stacie before their trip was over but while they were standing there, Beca noticed Chloe had turned to look at them a few times. Grabbing the drinks off the bar, the pair started to make their way back to the group.
Everyone grabbed their drinks and decided to head back out on the dance floor.
Beca pulled Chloe close and wrapped her arms around her girlfriends neck and began to move their bodies to the beat of the music. Beca's eyes trailing over her girlfriend's body.
Chloe noticed that Beca was not hiding the fact that she was checking her out and couldn't help but tease, "See something you like?"
Beca bit her bottom lip and moved her hands from Chloe's neck and down her body, "Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top." And just as she said the word bottom, Beca grabbed Chloe's ass and pulled her to where there was no room between them.
Chloe let out a surprised squeak and the playfully scolded, "Beca! We're in public."
"Oh well, it would be nice if I could touch your body. I know not everybody has got a body like you." Beca shrugged as she moved her hands back to rest on Chloe's hips.
Chloe shook her head and giggled at Beca's choice of song lyrics. "Well, you've got my body and can touch it whenever you want once we get back home," Chloe said seductively in Beca's ear.
Beca groaned and ground her hips into Chloe's, "I want that red velvet, I want that sugar sweet. Don't let nobody touch it unless that somebody's me."
Chloe bit back a moan that was threatening to escape, "You don't have to worry about that. This body is all for you."
"Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind," Beca said kissing Chloe's neck as they continued to dance, oblivious to everyone around them.
"Beca," Chloe whimpered.
Beca just hummed into Chloe's neck as she continued her assault.
"If you keep this up, you are going to have to do something about how turned on you are making me, like sooner rather than later."
"You got my adrenalin, pumping when you stand so close. I can't help imagining all the things we'd do, with no clothes on," Beca moved a leg in between Chloe's and twisted their bodies so that Chloe could grind down on her thigh as her hands wandered under Chloe's top.
Chloe felt Beca's hands play with the dimples on her lower back then work their way up up her back, tracing lines along every curve. Pulling Beca away from her neck, Chloe planted a hard kiss on the brunette's lips.
Once the kiss broke, they continued to dance but Beca didn't open her eyes, "Body like a back road, drivin' with my eyes closed, I know every curve like the back of my hand."
"Damnit Mitchell," Chloe swooned at the lyrics Beca was throwing out. Never in a million years did she think random song lyrics could turn her on this much. It didn't hurt that her hot girlfriend was practically seducing her on the dance floor.
As the song came to a close, the DJ's voice brought the couple out of their trance, "Alright ladies and gentleman, it's almost closing time!"
When the DJ paused, Beca screamed, "So gather up your jackets and move it to the exits. You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here!"
Chloe shook her head and laughed at her girlfriend.
The DJ pipped up, "You heard the lady! Let's start winding this night down!"
"Beca?" Chloe gained the younger girl's attention. "Do you want me to go with you to get the tab paid?"
"Got it all y'all, I'm young, rich, and handsome!" Beca called as she twirled around and headed towards the bar.
"You've got yourself one special person there Ging," Amy said as she threw her arm around Chloe's shoulders.
"You got that right Amy! She's just too cute!"
James took Aubrey, Stacie, Jessica and Fat Amy back to Chloe's apartment, much to Beca's pleas that they could all fit in her place.
Once Chloe made sure everyone was settled in, she made her way back down to Beca and James. Chloe informed him that the girls would text her when they got up and ready to go so that he could bring them to Beca's in the morning.
They silently made their way back to Beca's apartment and once they were inside, Beca leaned against the entry door and watched Chloe walk down the hall.
Once Chloe reached the bedroom, she noticed that Beca was not behind her so she turned and saw the brunette just staring at her.
"Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself will it ever get better than tonight?" Beca called from down the hall.
Chloe smiled and walked back to her obviously drunk girlfriend. "Come on babe, let's get you ready for bed."
Chloe lead the younger girl into the bathroom where they proceeded to brush their teeth in silence. After Chloe finished, she left Beca in the bathroom and went to change in the bedroom.
It was only a few moments before Beca stumbled back out into the bedroom, having washed her face and struggling to unbutton her shirt.
Chloe walked over, "Here, let me help."
Once Chloe got within reach, Beca's hands immediately started roaming all over her body.
"Beca, I'm trying to help here," Chloe said as she swatted Beca's hands with a laugh, but Beca didn't relent. "Ugh, why can't you keep your hands to yourself and let me help you?"
"I mean I could, but why would I want to?" Beca deadpanned looking her girlfriend up and down.
Chloe shook her head and leaned in and kissed her girlfriend. She loved this weirdo, there was no doubt about it.
AN2: Okay so yeah...I've had the idea to have a drunk Beca speak in lyrics for around 10 months or so...and I finally found a place to put it in my story! I'm not going to note all the songs, but if you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment and I'll give you the song and artist!
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