A/N Sorry for the shitty updating guys BUT its holidays now, so i hope i can spend more time writing :) Oh and there a lot of divider lines in here because i'm a terrible writer and i dont feel like writing the mundane stuff... you know, driving to the car, walking into houses blah blah. yeah so hope you guys enjoy :) xx p.s A REALLY LONG CHAPTER. GUYS ITS REALLY LONG FOR ME ok.. cool. x
"What do you mean you can't fix it this time?" I question as I put my hands on my hips with wide eyes.
"I mean, I cant fix it this time" Beca replies crossing her arms defensively.
"Well why not?" I challenge
"How about you ask the car that?" She asks sarcastically as she gestures to the smoking car.
I roll my eyes at her "Well what are we going to do?"
She sighs as she runs her hand through her hair "I don't know, let's just call the mechanics and see how long it's gonna take"
I exhale noisily "Ok, I'll do that now"
5 minutes laters
"Soooo the guy said he'll be over in an hour or so" I tell Beca as I join her at the hood of the still smoking vehicle.
She nods minutely "Okay then, I guess we should go tell the family that they haven't gotten rid of us just yet"
I shrug carelessly "I guess so"
Inside the Beale House
"Hey guys" I greet walking into the living room where everyone's surrounding the tv.
"Ooft Blackhawks" Beca drawls looking at the screen displeased
Everyone looks up "What are you guys doing here?"
"Yeah, I thought we got rid of you" Brad deadpans, staring directly at Beca with a teasing glare.
I roll my eyes while Beca just snorts "You're the one who secretly told me that you wished we lived in Illinois Bradley"
He narrows his eyes at her "You know I hate being called that"
Beca shrugs and continues "SOO… Chloe's car broke down." She explains
They all laugh "We keep telling you to get a better car Chloe"
I furrow my brow "and I keep telling you guys no, because my car is a classic and I love him"
They all roll their eyes "So what are you going to do?" my Nan asks
"Well, the guy is coming up to take a look in a about an hour so once we find out the damage we can go from there I guess"
Then nod before gesturing for us to sit down "Come join us"
Beca claps once "So who are you losers versing today?" she teases as she sits down next to Brad
He rolls his eyes "Please don't tell me you go for Captitals"
She chuckles as she shakes her head "Oh they wish. For me? Redwings all the way" she reveals, chin jutted proudly.
Brad groans and throws his head back "Come on Beca, leave me something to work with"
I sit next to a smirking Beca "Why do you go for a team that's in Washington and a team that's in Michigan? Next you're gonna tell me that you go for Miami in basketball?"
She chuckles and shrugs "I moved around a little when I was growing up"
I nod "Oh ok. Well that makes sense" I respond as I link my arm with hers.
"So unfortunate that I didn't stop at Chicago" she begins with a fake frown "We could've gone to the same high school"
I roll my eyes "Please, I don't even want to imagine what hormonal, teenage rebel badass you were"
She gives me a smug look "You would've been the good girl that fell for the badass"
I snort "No? I was so not a goody-two-shoes" I lie.
She raises her eyebrows "Oh really?"
I nod confidently
"Lexie" Beca looks over to Lexie "Is this true?"
"Nope. She was most definitely a goody two shoes growing up" She answers before turning back to the screen
Beca grins at me when I feign offence "Its ok babe, I would've been the badass who fell for the nerd… no denying it"
I grin smugly "It's the charm, isn't it?"
She rolls her eyes "Yes, it would have nothing to do with the fact that you look like a walking paradox"
I tilt my head in confusion "What do you mean?" My brow furrows as I try to interpret her words.
She shrugs nonchalantly "I mean that.. You have red hair which is normally associated with the devil or having no soul"
I frown at her, slightly offended by it.
"BUT!-" she continues "You are the most stunning person I have ever met and you have one of the most beautiful souls… so what I'm saying is you basically contradict yourself" she explains quietly
My heart warms at her words "Beca… You are such a closet romantic" I whisper as I nuzzle into her neck
She rolls her eyes "Only for you so shut up and stop outing me"
Brad snorts from next to us, he makes a sound of a whip "So whipped Beca"
Beca's about to retort but she's interrupted
"Brad, i think that everyone could use some snacks right about now" Lexie declares knowingly
Brad goes to object "But the gam-"
She looks at him pointedly to which he shuts up and leaves the room. Lexie winks at us and continues watching the game
Beca and I smile at her antics and then focus our attention back on each other. She looks down at me as I cuddle into her side.
She kisses me on the forehead "Y'know, I feel like this is a dream" I whisper into her neck
She rest her head on my the top of mine "Me too…. But I guess its more of a nightmare"
I shoot up "Hey" I frown, faking offence
She chuckles and raises her hands in defence "I'm kidding, you're the greatest" she amends pulling me back down into her side
"You really know how to sweet talk a girl" I joke as I comply with her request
She shrugs "I cant help what comes naturally"
I roll my eyes once more..
An hour later - Beale's Driveway
"WHAT?!"
Beca puts her hand on back to calm me "Chloe…" I close my mouth and walk off
Beca watches me storm off before turning back to the older man who looks slightly intimidated.
"Sorry about that but what do you mean, it won't be fixed for another 3 days" I hear her ask the mechanic
I ignore what they say and I tune out and watch Beca as she speaks. She runs her hand through her wavy hair before it falls perfectly, she's smiling every so often to soften the situation but her foot is tapping impatiently
10 Minutes later
"Babe" I hear her call when the guy walks off to his truck. I push down the warm feeling that arose when she called me babe.
I meet her halfway "What does he mean 3 days?"
She sighs "Well, you need new parts and he doesn't have that particular part in stock so he has to order it"
"Well why does that take 3 days? what happened to overnight express?" I question eyeing the mechanic suspiciously
She takes my hand to get my attention "Chlo, we aren't the only people in Chicago who need their car fixed ok. It was meant to be just under a week but Brian managed to pull some strin-"
"Brian?" I ask at the mention of this strangers name "What? Did you guys just form a friendship over my broken car?"
"Chlo, I don't see the problem here? We stay in Chicago for a few more days, no damage done" she moves on from my immature bickering.
I pinch my brow "Beca, today is Monday. We already missed one Bella's rehearsal AND there is this thing that you do at college called 'classes', I don't know if you've noticed" I reason
She lets go of my hand and runs it through her hair "Chloe, there isn't much we can do.. and we'll call up Aubrey and tell her what's happening"
I sigh deeply, even though she's right."You should call your dad and Jesse"
She groans "Urgh why?" she whines
"Tell your dad that you can't get to your classes and tell Jesse to talk to the Luke" I explain
She rolls her eyes "I hate that you're right"
Before I can appreciate her submission Brian interrupts "So I'll tow the car down to my shop and I'll give you a call when any progress is made but it should be finished around Thursday afternoon"
Beca smiles appreciatively "Oh cool, thanks dude" She shakes his hand "I'll see you later"
He smiles with a nod and walks to his truck to do his business
Inside the Beale house, again.
She places the suitcases at the bottom of the stairs "It's good to be back" She announces sarcastically as she stretches hr arms
I roll my eyes and tug on her hand "C'mon, lets go tell the family the good news"
"That's absolutely no problem girls" My Nan says smiling from the kitchen sink
"Thanks Nan, sorry about the inconvenience" I apologize as I sit at the counter
She shakes her head furiously "There's no inconvenience when two of my favourite girls are visiting"
"You would think that El was the one who messed with the car to make us stay longer" Beca jokes smirking at my Nan
My nan grins at us menacingly "I am not admitting nor denying anything" She teases as she walks past us
I face Beca who is chuckling at my Nan "So I haven't heard anyone call her 'El' in a while"
Beca shrugs "Well it's a bit soon to call her Nan"
I laugh "I'm positive that my family would have 0 problems if you did"
She laughs shyly "That's probably true"
That night
"Ok well, good night guys" Beca pronounces, standing up holding my hand
Sounds of disapproval fill the room "C'mon it's not even halfway through yet"
Beca makes an apologetic expression "I hate movies, you all know that"
I stand up behind her "She's just alternative guys" I make a fake expression of being impressed.
They all nod in agreement "Yeah, I am" she sneers at me jokingly. "Quit whining" Beca orders as we make our way through the living room and past the TV
"Night" I declare as we reach the exit
"Night" My family responds all at once, in sync.
"Peace guys" Beca says along with a peace sign, I roll my eyes at her departure gestures
"Night Beca!" or "Night Midget!" or "Night little one!" all come at once
Beca shakes her head as she pulls me out of the room
"My family totes like you more than me" I whine as we walk up the stairs together.
Beca shrugs "I think they like that I make you happy" se explains
I smile as I watch her walk up the stairs. "That's true, you do make me happy" I agree as I pull her to a halt
She stops her ascent and turns to look at me confused "I'm being serious Beca… You really, really make me happy"
Beca smiles as she leans down to capture my lips "That's what I live for" she mutters into my mouth
I wrap my arms around her hips as she snakes hers around my neck. I slide my tongue across the bottom of her lip to which she allows access.
She pulls our bodies as close as possible but it still feel as if we aren't close enough. I drag my hands down her sides until they reach her thighs, I pick her up while she wraps her legs around my waist. I slowly carry her up the stairs, small moans distracting me with each step.
"Shit. Sorry" I verbalise as I push her against our door
She giggles (Yes, Beca Mitchell actually giggled) and connects our lips once more. Her hands have found their way onto the exposed skin under my shirt and they are roaming dangerously.
As I go to open the door I feel Beca stop suddenly.
"What's wrong?" I whisper
She holds her finger up to my lip to silence me, her face concentrating adorably as she listens intently.
"Do you hear that?" She asks quietly, her head tilting as she seeks for the sound.
I turn my head to the small noise "Yeah, I do actually"
"I think one of the kids are crying" She muses, dropping her hand from my face. Her eyes never leaving the door the sound is coming from.
I carefully place her on the floor before she walks off in search for the sound.
"Beca, I'll just go and get Lexie or Natalie" I tell as I begin my descent down the stairs.
She ignores me and continues tiptoeing around the upstairs hallways
I roll my eyes and run down the stairs in search of the parents.
"I don't know who it was but it was definitely someone crying" I explain as we reach the top level of the house
"Boy or girl?" Lexie asks
I shrug "I came to get you as soon as I heard"
We hear a soft melody coming from the end room, we inaudibly tread to the door.
I peek my head in and see the most heart-warming sight.
Beca cradling my nephew while humming a soft melody. A look of pure happiness on her face "Babe?" I whisper
She looks up at me slowly "Oh yeah" She kisses Jordan on the head before placing him back in his bed
She sneaks over to us and carefully slides out of the door before closing it behind her silently.
"Sorry Nat, I just saw him crying so I couldn't just leave him y'know" Beca explains shyly
Natalie just smiles "You're good with them, he never falls asleep that easily with me"
Beca shrug, obviously not knowing what to say "Sorry about making you come all the way up here" I say taking Beca's hand and looking down at the perfect brunette
"Oh it's not a problem" Natalia replies
I nod with an appreciative smile "I just didn't expect Beca to be so…"
"Perfect?" Beca smirks at me
I roll my eyes and peck her on the lips "I hate that you're right"
Beca winks at me and squeezes my hand
"So….. Before you guys start making out, I think Nat and I will go back downstairs"
We fall out of our daze and focus on Lexie "Oh yeah, for sure." Beca recovers.
"Night guys" I add as we make our way over to our room
"Night lovebirds" Lexie winks at us
We roll our eyes and close the door behind us "They're so weird" I articulate as I plop onto the bed
She pecks me on the lips before saying "Not as weird as us"
She walks off to go get changed while I can't help but just sit there and smile at the situation.
"Night Chlo" She says cuddling into my side
I pull her closer and breathe in her scent "Night B" I exhale
I close my eyes and listen to the sound of her heartbeat, feel her breath on my chest and bear the sensation of her being so close to me.
As I begin to believe that she's fallen asleep I hear her quietly say "I just want to tell you that…"
I hold my breathe… is it too early for us to start saying I love you casually?
"I think…"
Oh my lord… is she gonna say it?
"- I think… that you're weird."
I smile and kiss the top of her head "You're weird"
She lifts her head up from her spot on my chest and looks up at me. She leans in to connect our lips, it's a soft, gentle kiss. Saying words that we're both too scared to say again.
She pulls away but is still close enough that our noses are touching. I lean up and put our foreheads together and close my eyes.
"You meant a lot to me y'know" I whisper
She replies with a barely audible "I know" she pecks me on the lips delicately and murmurs "You mean a lot more to me than you think Chlo"
I drift off to sleep with those words still dancing in my mind.
The Next Morning
"That sucks" I whine as I put Beca's bowl in the sink
Matt nods solemnly "I know, Chlo but it was bound to happen"
I look over to Beca who's got Jordan in her lap and is making goo goo faces at him "How long this time?" she asks without looking up from the kid in front of her.
His back leans against the sink and he folds his arms, also looking at Beca and his son "3 months"
I sigh exasperatedly "It's not too bad but it still sucks"
He nods in understanding "I know but its my job and I love my job"
I smile and pull him in for a side hug "You're a good person Matt"
He scuffles my hair and walks over to Beca "You too Chloe" he squats down next to his son and my girlfriend "But Beca's better, she actually knows what 'Call of Duty' is"
I roll my eyes "The fact that I don't play violent video games does not make me a bad person" I say in defence
Beca carefully gives Jordan back to Matt before walking over to me "Oh please Chloe, we all know you're not a bad person" She says putting her hands on my waist "But it definitely makes you weird"
I kiss her and smile "A weirdo that you can't get enough of"
She smirks and kisses me back "I hate that you're right"
"Hey guys, so Lexie and I are leaving this afternoon" Matt interrupts obliviously
Beca and I shoot around "Wait what? why?!"
He focuses his attention back on Jordan "Well Jamie has to get back to school, she's already missed 2 days"
We both sigh in sync.
"I'd rather spend as much time here with you guys but Jamie's school is pretty strict" he justifies "but Natalie will for sure keep you posted on everything while I'm gone" he assures
We nod "Yeah, ok. Sounds good"
Matt walks towards the exit "Don't worry guys, I'll be fine… I always am"
"Hey guys, do you want to go get some lunch in the city with me?" Dani asks from the top of the stairs as we walk past to go to the living room
We look up "Uh yeah, for sure sounds fun"
She smiles "Ok sweet, we'll leave at like eleven thirty"
We smile and nod "Ok, sounds like a plan" Beca says taking my hand as we walk into the living room
We sit down on the couch and cuddle into each other "So I was thinking…"
"That's never a good thing" I say jokingly
She rolls her eyes "I was thinking.." she says ignoring my statement and continuing with her thoughts "That I could take you out tonight?"
I sit up "Beca, I think we already skipped the dating part" I say gesturing to our positions
She smiles "I know and I love that, BUT you're the kind of girl that deserves a first date"
I lean in and kiss her softly "Ok, it's a date"
She pulls me in for a more passionate kiss before muttering into my lips "I'll pick you up at 7"
I smack her arm and continuing to kiss her
"Guys, stop making out. We should probably leave now" Dani yells through the house
Beca and I roll our eyes and get up, turning the tv off as we go "Time flies when you're having fun" Dani smirks at us once we reach the door
Beca quickly grabs both of our bags and meets us in Dani's car.
"Why does your 19 year old cousin have a better car than you?" Beca asks as she adjusts her seatbelt
I sigh "My car is special and has sentimental value"
Beca nods once "Still waiting for an answer?"
Dani laughs and interrupts "Because i started putting money away ever since my dad put me in a racing kart"
We laugh and begin our journey to the city of Chicago.
"This place looks good" Beca says observing the diner we were currently walking past
Dani and I tilt our heads "It must be new, we haven't seen it before" Dani says for both of us
I nod "Looks good enough"
We head in and sit down at a booth for four people. Beca and I are obviously next to each other with Dani sitting opposite us.
"Can you guys at least control your tongues while we're at lunch?" Dani jokes
Beca smirks "Oh I have complete control over my tongue Dani" she says seductively
Dani rolls her eyes and avoids eye contact by looking at the menu.
10 Minutes later
"I'll be right back with your drinks" The waitress says as she takes our menus and walks away
Dani puts her hands together as though she has an important announcement "Welp, I need to pee"
Beca scoffs and I laugh as Dani gets up to go find a bathroom
When Dani leaves Beca faces me "We need to get that girl a girlfriend or something"
I roll my eyes "Oh she's young she'll have plenty of time to fall in love" I say waving my hand in her general direction
Beca shrugs "I think Dani is very mature y'know" Beca says tapping her finger on the end of the table "I mean, she's really wise for a nineteen year old"
I roll my eyes "Beca you just turned 21, theres barely 2 years difference"
She nods "I know but like I'm mature.. so what I'm saying is that I think Dani would suit someone who is older than her"
I laugh "Are we still talking about my cousin Dani? I don't recall her being wise and mature"
Beca shrugs "When was the last time you had a one on one talk with her?"
I tilt my head trying to remember. Then it hits me, she is pretty wise, she gave me that talk the morning after the party
"Yeah I guess.. but like how old?" I say grimacing at the thought of my younger cousin hooking up with an old lady
She laughs "Not like an old 50 yr old chick, like someone our age"
I nod "I guess that would be cool"
"So I'm really excited for our dat-"
"Hey guys!" Someone interrupts
We both look up and see a familiar blonde sitting down in the seat across from us
"Oh hey Jess!" I greet smiling genuinely
She has her hair tied up messily and she's wearing sports gear "Sorry to interrupt your date guys but I saw you through the window on my run so I thought I'd drop in and say hey"
I shake my head nonchalantly "It's cool"
"So you guys are still in town?" she asks, starting conversation.
Beca nods "Uh yeah, Chloe's car broke down so we're stuck here for a few more days" Beca says putting her hand on my thigh
I sigh and shrug "You remember my first car Jess"
Jess smiles as she recalls my choice of vehicle "Oh yeah, that coupe? You still have him?"
I chuckle nervously with a shy nod "Yeah, he's gotten a little old"
Jess chuckles "As I remember he was always old"
I roll my eyes "Enough about me and my choice of cars, what's going on in your life?"
Jess shrugs "Well I'm in my last year of my teaching course"
My interest is peeked "You're doing a teaching course as well?!"
Jess nod enthusiastically "High school gym teacher, you?!"
"Elementary" I answer laughing at the coincidence.
"That's so weird" she ponders smiling
I nod "it's crazy, so what school are you doing your student teaching at?"
"Uh I think I've been put at Lake View?" she says unsure of herself
I'm about to reply but I'm interrupted "You're teaching at Lake View?"
We all look up to see my brunette cousin standing there. Her light brown eyes staring intently at the blonde in front of us.
I look over at Jess who seems as though she's forgotten how to speak "I- uh y-yeah"
Dani smiles "That's really cool, I just graduated from there last year" She take her sunglasses from the top of her head and places them inside her leather jacket. She doesn't break eye contact with Jess at all
"So uh Dani, this is Jess" I introduce giddily
"Jess, this is my cousin Dani" I say gesturing between the two of them.
I glance at Beca who is beaming at the scene unravelling before her
"Nice to meet you" Dani holds out her hand
Jess snaps out of her daze "I – uh the pleasure is all mine?"
Dani chuckles "Are you sure about that?"
Jess nods in confirmation "Yeah, I'm sure"
"So…" Beca says in attempt to make it awkward
Jess looks at both of us and then back to Dani "Oh shit, I'm in your seat" she says scrambling to get out of the booth
She moves out of Dani's way "Sorry about that" as she gestures to the empty seat
Dani chuckles and puts her hand on the small of Jess's back subtly "It's seriously fine, you should join us"
Jess blushes and raises her hands "No, it's ok. I don't want to intrude"
Dani turns to Beca and I "Is it ok if she joins us guys?"
Beca and I answer immediately
Dani smiles victoriously "See?"
Jess smiles and rolls her eyes "Ok, if you insist"
Jess sits down and scoots further into the booth, making room for Dani. Dani removes her leather jacket revealing a light grey v-neck and her Pride necklace
Jess observes this but she quickly looks up to meet Dani's gaze "So you used to go to Lake View?"
Dani nods "Uh yeah, it's actually not a bad school. The kids are alright most of the time"
Jess tilts her head "How do they feel about gym teachers?"
Dani laughs "Gym teachers are the most popular" Jess sighs in relief "And since you're hot they'll like you even more"
Jess smiles "Hot?"
"Oh yeah. The attractive teachers are always the favourite" Dani reveals nonchalantly "and you seem nice enough so it's just a bonus I guess"
Jess laughs "Do the students compliment as much as you?"
Dani scoffs "Oh definitely but in a very, very annoying, crude and douchey way"
Jess nods "Well now I just can't wait" she exclaims sarcastically
Dani smiles warmly "If you have any problems, which I'm sure you wont.. just come and get me, I mean I have some weight around that school" She tells Jess with a wink
While this conversation is happening across from us, Beca and i are trying to hold back our laughter at their lack of subtlety
"ok well it was nice seeing you guys again" My blonde friend expresses as she steps out of the booth.
Beca and I smile together "It was really nice to get to know you" Beca replies genuinely
Jess smiles and leans in to hug both Beca and I "Message me sometime guys"
I nod with a nostalgic grin on my face "Definitely"
Finally… Jess turns to the brunette across standing next to her, who had gotten up to allow her out of the booth "Dani" she simply states
"Jess" Dani responds with a smirk
"You have my number so I'm expecting a text from you soon" She articulates with a perfectly raised eyebrow.
Dani returns the expression "Well hey, in exchange for your number.. let me walk you out" she offers chivalrously
Jess's smirk transitions into a soft smile effortlessly "That would seem like a fair trade"
Dani chuckles and gestures her hand towards the exit, signalling for her new friend to go first. Jess utters her final farewells to Beca and I before walking to the exit with a giddy brunette following her.
"Well that was unexpected" Beca verbalises while stretching her arms in front of her
I giggle shamelessly "They were like blatantly flirting… it was sort of gross, but like a good gross y'know" I attempt to explain
Beca nods in agreement but she then stops and faces me with a pondering look "Do you think people see us like that?"
I stare at her for a brief moment, as I think back to the conversation I had with my uncles and Dani "Definitely" I reply before laughing at the situation.
I take a quick glance back to see Dani and Jess grinning like idiots talking and laughing. Jess touches Dani's arm while she's most likely laughing at one of Dani's puns.
Dani is beaming and staring at her like she is the worlds most fascinating thing, Jess pulls her in for a hug to which they both seem to deeply enjoy, it lingering a lot longer than would be expected for two people who had just met.
They say a few last things before Dani heads back over to us.
"So…" Dani says sitting down in front of us obliviously
Beca and I both stare at her expectantly, eyebrows raised and smirks set in place.
"What?" Dani asks tilting her head
"Don't what us… what the hell was that?" I prompt a little too loudly, I feel rather than see Beca flinch at the sudden raise in tone.
Dani rolls her eyes, and picks at the empty plate in front of her "What? Jess is cool"
Beca intervenes "You guys seemed to be getting along quite well. She seemed pretty keen to me, looks like she wants some of the D" she finishes with a wink and a wiggling eyebrow.
I scoff "The D? Since when did Dani have a dick?" I question, completely confused about their inside jokes.
They both roll their eyes "D is for Dani" Beca explains a matter-o-factly. Her expression telling me that it should've been obvious.
Dani adds "You dick"
Beca laughs and I glare at her.
"So are you going to ask her out?" Beca asks, changing the subject
Dani shrugs, biting her lip in thought "I dunno, maybe.. I'm a bit nervous"
Beca throws her hand forward "No worries youngling, I wrote the book on how to get the ladies"
I roll my eyes "She really didn't… I mean, this" I gestures to between us "This is really an act, I'm actually paying her." I deadpan.
Beca's eyes widen "Oh really?" she faces me completely.
I nod unfazed by her adorable glare and shrug nonchalantly, she bites her lip and raises her eyebrow in a way that she knows I cant resist
"Don't do that face" I utter, eyes narrowing.
She tilts her head and feigns confusion "What face?" she drops her bottom lip and pouts.
Dammit.
My resistance to Beca's puppy dog face has never been strong.
I roll my eyes and lean in to kiss her, she doesn't reject it or push me away playfully, she just pulls me in by the neck "All an act?" she mutters into my lips
I smile and peck her on the lips softly once more before turning back to Dani, ignoring her question "Sorry about that" I apologise not so truthfully.
Dani shakes her head laughing "It's no problem, I just want one thing from you guys for making me sit through this adorable, gooey crap"
We nod slowly "Okkk?"
She smiles "I get to be your first childs godmother"
I roll my eyes and Beca scoffs "Really? You're thinking that far ahead Dani?"
She snorts and says casually "We all know it's going to happen, there's no use in denying it" she explains oblivious to the actual amount of hours we've been together.
Beca shrugs playfully"I mean how adorable would a little Chloe be?"
We all laugh "C'mon, imagine a small Beca running around…" I suggest, still slightly shocked that Beca isn't freaking out and running away at the mentin of the distant future.
"Ok so enough chit-chat. Lets talk business…Now about the godmother…"
That Night (AKA: Date night)
"Thanks again Lexie" I say as she finishes the complicated hairstyle that she's styling with my recently washed hair.
"No problem, do you like it?" she asks pushing me towards the mirror
My smile grows "Woah, that actually so good." I turn my head to the side to see that she's put my hair up into a complicated braid and she's manipulated it to look like a flower. "Where'd you learn that?"
"The internet can teach you anything these days, I have two daughters… might as well learn something more than a ponytail" she answers, dismissing the compliment "So where are you guys going?"
I shrug "Uhhh I don't know, she just told me that she was going to take me out tonight" I tell her truthfully. Beca was very vague.
Lexie nods in thought before sitting on the bed near me "So it's weird how this turned out hey?"
I turn around to get dressed, picking up the item of clothing before answering "Its definitely weird and completely unexpected"
I pull up the sea green dress and gesture for Lexie to zip it up "I did" she replies simply.
I turn around and look at her questioningly "Wha-"
"I knew that you guys would end up together from the moment I saw you guys bantering in the foyer" she quickly states.
I roll my eyes, not believing her words. "No way you could've known"
"C'mon Chlo, you guys weren't even acting for that time period that you thought you were, everyone could see that you guys loved each other" She reasons as she hands me my shoes
"Well, I guess we weren't really.. because like, look where we ended up right?" I ponder sitting on the bed and pulling on my shoes
"I am honestly so happy for you Chlo" Lexie adds while chucking a piece of gum at me, telling me to get up
"I'm really happy as well" I agree popping the piece of gum in my mouth and walking over to Lexie's dresser
She sprays some expensive perfume and tells me to walk through, she grabs my wrist and applies a fine mist. "This is really expensive shit Chlo, you are basically irresistible now"
I smile with a raised eyebrow "Well thank you so very much"
I look over at Lexie's bedside clock and see that its 6:57 "Well I better go find Becs"
Lexie follows me out the door before randomly asking "Doesn't it seem weird that you're dating a hobbit?"
I laugh loudly as we descend the stairs "She's cute though" I argue and in my head, that's the winning point.
As I reach the bottom I see my Nan walking into the foyer "Hey Nan, have you seen Beca? We're meant to be going on a date soon" I ask gesturing to the door.
Nan shakes her head "I think she's around here somewhere, what time were you guys meant to be leaving?"
I take my phone out of my hand bag "She said to be ready by seve—"
DING DONG
I look down at the time and I'm considering texting her instead of wandering the house looking for her. In the mean time, my Nan goes to open the door. I see her step back and open it wider "Chlo, you have a visitor" I make a confused faced to which I put my phone back in its place as I head towards the door
And of course the person in front of me is Beca, rocking back and forth on her heels holding a bouquet of flowers.
My eyes roam from the bottom upwards, she's wearing high-heels (presumably borrowed), tight black skinny jeans, a dark grey v-neck slightly obstructed by a long fancy necklace and to finish off, a tan leather jacket. Her hair is cascading over her shoulders in perfect chocolate curls "Am I on time?" she asks rhetorically, a smirk set in place.
I roll my eyes and nod, a huge smile set on my face as I pull her in for a hug "You're adorable"
She blushes "Well, you look beautiful as always… and you smell even nicer than usual?" she somewhat compliments handing me the bouquet of sunflowers
Its now my turn to blush "Thank you for the flowers"
"She's wearing my perfume!" Lexie interrupts our moment.
"I'll put them in some water dear, you girls go have a good date" My Nan offers as she takes the flowers from me.
"Thanks Nan" I express appreciatively, before taking hold of Becas hand "and yes, thank you Lexie" I add with a small roll of the eyes.
"Yeah seriously Lex, thank you." Beca says with a smirk. I nudge Beca at her creepy sentence, she makes a sound of confusion "What? I'm just saying that you smell really nice and I've never seen you wear that dress before so it must be Lexies, so there is another thank you in order because you look amazing it in and even though you're now so much taller than me in those heels they make yo-"
"woah Shakespeare, turn it down a notch." Lexie interrupts again.
"Ok Beca, I understand that there is a serious thank you in order" I state with a smile at the shrinking Beca. I face Lexie "Thank you very, very, very much"
She shrugs nonchalantly "Whatever" she waves her hand dismissively "It's worth it to see Beca swoon like that"
"Hey I do not swoon!" Beca argues
I sigh at these two who look as though they are going to have a definition battle of the word swoon "Come on, we're leaving" I pronounce as I tug her in the direction of the stairs.
"Wait!"
We both turn to see Lexie holding up her phone in a photo taking position "Smile!"
We both halt on the top of the stairs, I pull Beca into my side as she wraps her arms around my waist gently. "You're an idiot Lexie" Beca mutters through her smile as Lexie take the photo.
"It's not exactly their first date Lexie" My Nan scolds obliviously
We all smile and nod awkwardly "Well I'll be sure to bring her back safely and before curfew"
They chuckle and shut the door, we turn back around and make our way down to my Nan's car. She opens the passenger door for me and waits until I'm seated comfortably before shutting it.
"Where are we going?" I ask as she gets in the drivers seat.
She shrugs "I don't know"
I stare at her not believing what she just said "Seriously Becs, where are we going?"
She shrugs once again "I really don't know, there's this new thing called 'winging it'"
I roll my eyes "Of course you would wing it"
She tilts her head and gives me an apologetic look "Sorry, I didn't have much time to organise something big… which is what I should've done"
I sigh as I put my hand on her thigh "I understand, it's cool.. Your company is good enough"
She smirks "Good enough?"
I roll my eyes "I will not boost your ego any more Mitchell."
She laughs quietly and focuses solely on the road.
"Beca. This place is crazy expensive AND it's impossible to get in to with out a reservation"
Beca shrugs as she opens her door "Lets just take a look inside… Someone told me that they have really, really good food"
I roll my eyes "Fine but it'll be a waste of time Be-" The door slams shut, I scoff and just as I'm about to open my door, it flies open "M'lady" Beca holds out her hand and bows slightly
I smile "Always so charming" I voice as I take her hand and depart the car.
She gently closes the door behind me before intertwining our fingers shamelessly and heading towards the door. "Only for you" she mutters
"Good evening Ladies, welcome to the Midnight Sun.. Do you have a reservation?"
Beca shakes her head "We actually don't" The hostess begins to interrupt "BUT I'm here to speak to Shaz"
The hostess halts her objection and puts on a less fake smile "Well why didn't you say so" She gestures for us to follow her "Right this way"
We walk through the busy restaurant, weaving our way through the tables and waiters. Until we reach the back of the room. She opens a door and smiles "Right through here"
We walk through the door and on the other side, its an extremely busy kitchen, pots and pans clinking, sizzling food, chefs yelling. "Wait here for a moment" The hostess orders as she walks off
I turn and face Beca "Winging it?" I question with an eyebrow raised
She shrugs as she looks around the busy room "Yeah, I actually just guessed the name Shaz"
I roll my eyes "Your sarcasm is going to turn into a serious medical condition one day"
She smirks "At least it won't be herpes"
I go to reply but I'm beaten to it "Beca Mitchell you midget lesbian! Get your ass over here!"
Becas face brightens "Shazzaaaaa!" She exclaims, surprisingly loudly as she all but runs over to a chef with copper hair and gives her a giant hug
"I haven't seen your pasty head since your wedding" Beca expresses while exiting the hug
Shaz smiles "I know right! But hey, where the hell is my invite to your wedding? Oh wait, you haven't had one yet"
Beca merely raises her eyebrow "Sorry I didn't get married at 20 Charlise." She deadpans.
The chef shrugs "it's not for everyone"
Beca transitions into a smile "oh Shaz, I want you to meet someone-" she turns towards me and holds out her hand to which I walk over and take "This is my perfect girlfriend Chloe" she introduces as she pulls me close. My stomach flipping as she sas the word girlfriend with such ease.
Charlise smiles and holds out her hand "Nice to meet the girl who finally tamed the player whom we call Beca"
I laugh and shake her hand, an eyebrow raises "Player? I did not know that" I look at Beca intrigued.
Beca rolls her eyes "I was not a player Shaz, how many teenage lesbians were in Georgia during our senior year huh?" she tries to reassure
The other redhead laughs "That is true, but enough talk about our adventurous past… lets get you guys on your date" she announces with an official clap of the hand.
Beca nods "Sounds good to me" she agrees pulling me a little bit closer
'Shaz' smiles at us and nods towards the back of the kitchen gesturing for us to follow. She opens a door and walk through it, on the other side is a flight of stairs.
"Stop staring at my butt" Beca reprimands as she leads me up the stairs
"well I wasn't going to give you the chance to look up my dress" I argue as I slap her butt.
She laughs, she holds her hand over her chest feigning offence "Hey! I am a gentleman, I would never!"
We reach the top of the stairs and I'm gob-smacked.. "So I guess you could say that winging it has a different definition for me" she says as she takes in my reaction
We're standing on the rooftop and there are candles surrounding us. All along the edge of the building and 2 rows making a pathway to a table for two.
"Have fun kidlets, I'll be back up in a few" Shaz announces as she walks back down the stairs and leaves us alone on the rooftop.
"Beca, this is insane" I utter as I link our arms, she runs her hand down to my to interlock our fingers.
She shrugs and begins to walk down the short path to the table. The table has rose petal thrown around it and there is a single sunflower in the middle along with a few other candles. She pulls the chair out for me as I take a seat, she sits down in front of me and smiles "So.. You hungry?"
I manage to drag my eyes a way from our surroundings and they land on an even more beautiful sight. She's looking at me nervously, her bottom lip in between her perfect teeth. I manage to croak out a "I- uh yeah"
She hands me a menu "Whatever you want, entrée, main, desert" She shrugs "Or even Dessert, dessert, entrée…. Literally just whatever you want Chlo"
I chuckle softly as I look over the menu at her "You're amazing"
She shrugs "I hang out with you too much" she retorts without looking up from the folder in front of her
I roll my eyes and get back to looking at my menu.
"So Charlise owns this place?" I ask starting conversation after Beca's friend takes our orders and menus, leaving us to converse.
"Uh yep, after high school she moved here with her girlfriend Kate and went to culinary school" She takes out her phone and shows me a picture of Shaz and a woman with a stylish pixie hair cut, smiling on their wedding day "Kate is an Art teacher at the community college. They're high school sweethearts so it's understandable that they got married at twenty I guess"
I tilt my head interested "Their parents were ok with that?"
Beca shrugs "They were ok with them being together, that's all I know" she takes a sip of her soft drink.
"How'd you guys become friends?" I ask, wanting to know about Beca's past.
She laughs loudly and beautifully, after she composes herself she explains "It's a funny story because we actually hated each other when I started at that school"
I make a look of intrigue "Really?" I laugh quietly "why?"
Beca makes a nonchalant hand gesture "you know how kids are, I made friends with someone she already disliked and so that automatically put me on the black-list. Ironically it was because my friend started a rumour about her being a lesbian"
I crack up laughing at the irony of that "that's like double ironic because you're gay and so is she"
She smiles with a shrug "She's bi-sexual so it actually wasn't true"
I nod a few times "So that's how you became friends?"
She tilts her head adorably "through our sexualities?" her brow furrows "no." shes sips at her drink again "We played on the same soccer team for abou- Yes I played soccer Chloe. Stop laughing" she reprimands as I try to hold in my amusement
"Sorry, continue" I encourage as I attempt to remove the images of my tiny DJ playing soccer "go on"
She sighs as she runs her hand through her curls "long story short, we became acquainted through soccer and when my so called friend left we became friends, and then one day we had a long talk where we both revealed our interest in girls and that's when we became the best of friends" she explains quickly.
I pout "Baabbyy, you totes ruined the story" I whine with my brow furrowed and lip jutted.
She shrugs noncommittally "You laughed at me" she holds her chin high "I wasn't actually that bad, just so you know" she tells me proudly. "I scored one goal if that's any consolation"
I laugh loudly, as I compose myself, I stare at her seriously "Beca… I don't think own goals count"
Conversation flows easily throughout the night, Beca is finishing off her desert as I start to feel the affects of the red wine. I manage to get up and waddle over to her chair, where I plop down carelessly into her lap.
She pushes her now finished plate away and leans back into her chair to give me room. I shift myself until were both comfortable when I wrap my arms around her neck and putting our forehead together "You're literally too good to be true" I whisper for saying some reason. My eyes closed as I sigh in content.
She kisses me slowly and gently.
"You are a really good kisser" I whisper after we break apart for air
She smiles into my lips "It really depends on the person I'm kissing"
I giggle "I'm so glad that I'm that person"
She smiles and pulls away completely, she takes my right hand and holds it in both of hers "Chlo" she articulates nervously.
I acknowledge her with a encouraging smile "yeah?"
She fidgets with my fingers anxiously "I kind of told you I loved you the other night…" she begins, my eyes widen as my first thought is that she's going to take it back, she notices. "Oh no, Chloe, I'm not taking it back or anything, I just wanted to tell you that I love you, like in a place that isn't in a bed in the middle of the night… y'know…. Not caught up in the moment or anything"
I let out a sigh of relief "thank god" I breathe
She chuckles nervously "So uh yeah… I love you." She smiles nervously at me, a lopsided grin "In the middle of the night, when I wake up, when I'm eating lunch, when I'm asleep… I'm ridiculously in love with you" she practically whispers the last sentence. She looks down at our intertwined fingers
I smile at her words and her behaviour, heck I just smile at everything that is her. "Beca…" I lift my hand to her jaw line, running my finger gently across the outline, coercing her to look at me.
My eyes meet her dark blue orbs "You need to stop being so anxious about telling me how you feel… because frankly, I've loved you for a very long time and I can say that it's gotten past the point of ridiculousness" I assure quietly, my fingers still caressing her face.
"You know on our way to illnois when I told you about my grandma?" She randomly asks as she examines my face.
I nod "Yeah, when you broke my car?" I joke with a teasing smile.
She rolls her eyes "Annnd then fixed"
I chuckle playfully "That's true"
"Well, you know how she gave me this ring to give to someone, the one person that I love"
I nod cautiously and I pull away my hand "Beca, im no-"
"I'm giving it to you." She states
I shake my head "Beca, that's your grandmas ring.. I cant take that away from you"
She smiles "Chlo, you wont be, I'm planning on having you around for a long time and if your around then so is the ring"
I roll my eyes "Beca, I- I"
She stops my rambling my pressing her lips against mine, she kisses me with such passion, desire, lust. That I don't realise that she is slipping the ring onto my right ring finger.
She pulls away "I think it looks pretty good on you" she whispers, slightly out of breath
"Wha…" I incoherently blabber as I come out of the daze
She hold my hand up to her lips and kisses it twice "Beca, I feel so much responsibility now… What if I lose it?"
She rolls her eyes "Then …. I don't know, I guess I'll get you another ring"
I shake my head in disbelief as I look down at the slightly worn out ring "Beca, this is…."
"not up for discussion Chloe."
I go to object but she interrupts "Chloe." She deadpans "Look at the inside of the ring"
I sigh and comply to her order, I read the engraving.
"Now, what does it say?" she asks seriously
I whisper "My heart is yours"
She turns her head so her ear is close to me "Wait, what was that?" she asks pointedly.
I roll my eyes and say in a normal voice "My hear is yours"
She nods approvingly "Now Chloe. I love you" She smiles while saying that "and we all know I don't say that very often"
I nod
"So when I love someone, I'm going to tell them how much I love them until the day I stop, which will probably be in a very, very long time"
I raise my eyebrow
She smiles nervously "I'll be here for a while Chlo, I hope you don't mind that"
I peck her lips quickly "That's all I want"
She beams brightly "So what I'm trying to say is… that its go big or go home for me… so my point is… My heart is yours Chlo and giving you this ring is my constant reminder to you"
I tilt my head "I love you" I exhale dreamily.
She shrugs "You're only human" I slap her arm to which she feigns pain but once she's finished laughing she asks "So you're going to wear it?"
I sigh "it would be my absolute pleasure" I give her a giant smile
She nods happily "Good"
"You're so cute" I observe as I peck her on the lips gently.
"I'm not cute" she argues, pouting "I'm a badass"
I nod "Yes, yes you are" I push a piece of hair behind her ear "I definitely think you're a badass"
She looks at me with narrowed eyes "Don't mock me or I wont kiss you for the rest of the night"
I raise both eyebrows "I think you're bluffing"
"I think I'm not" she retorts
"I think you cant resist me"
"I think I can"
"I think we'll test this theory out then" I challenge as I begin to dismount her lap
It's not even a 3 seconds before I feel her hand grasp my wrist "Ok! You were right!"
I chuckle as I reposition myself on her lap. I kiss her cold lips and I can feel her smile into my warm ones "I think I'm ok with losing that"
I smile "I think that you're the sweetest person I know"
Some amount of time later
"How was the food guys?" Shaz says as she sees us walking through the door into the back of the kitchen
"It was amazing! Thank you so much" I reply truthfully
She shrugs "It was my pleasure, now you two love birds get your gay asses out of here" she orders, pushing Beca and I towards the door
"But I have to pay" Beca argues, trying to get out her wallet
The redheaded chef stares at Beca unimpressed "Beca don't be an idiot, there is no way I'm letting you pay" Beca goes to object but her friends cuts her off "Beca! I haven't seen you in years, it's the least I could do"
Beca sighs and puts her wallet back in her pocket "fine, but you call me sometime and I'll make it up to you"
Shaz nods "For sure, just get out of this 5 star restaurant kitchen, your're distracting the head chef"
Beca and I laugh giving her a hug and a kiss before saying our final goodbyes.
We walk hand in hand to the car "What do you want to do now?" Beca says pulling me to a halt in front of the car
"The date isn't over yet?" I ask confused
She shrugs "It can be if you want"
I shake my head "If I'm with you then I'm happy" I unimaginatively reply.
She rolls her eyes with a scoff "Real original Beale"
I smile with a shrug "Doesn't make it any less true"
Beca sighs "C'mon then you weirdo"
She opens the door for me and waits until I'm in a comfortable position before shutting the door and jogging over to the drivers side
"Where are we going?" I ask looking at the time
She shrugs "I don't know"
I roll my eyes and laugh "Winging it?"
She smirks at me "Precisely"
Review? its cute and it makes me smile like a true idiot.
also i realise this was a pointless, yet fluffy chapter BUT .. spoiler alert : i needed to give you guys something good right before ... yknow... the complication arises... :/
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