Chloe's POV
I pulled away for a few seconds to look at her flushed face and smiled as she placed her hand on my cheek and leans back in to capture my lower lip between both of hers. It felt spectacular the way our lips coordinated with each other. My heart started fluttering when I felt her tongue brushing my bottom lip. I gave her that access and her tongue slipped in with ease and met mine. It felt so good and suddenly started getting really hot. The temptation to get rid of our clothes was suddenly diminished as she abruptly pulls away. My eyes flew open as I stopped feeling her lips on mine. The shock was quite visible in her eyes but she quickly averted them from mine and looked down.
I grabbed her chin between my thumb and index finger and made her face me. She just gazed at me with such tenderness but her eyes started to betray those feelings and soon she looked fearful.
"We can't." She said, panting because of that intense make out session.
"Why?" I whispered with a touch of desperation in my tone.
"Because... You're Jesse's sister. And you're seeing someone." She says just above a whisper and looks hurt as she gets off me. "Goodnight, Chloe."
With that, she leaves my room with a hundred thoughts running through my head.
Shit. What the fuck was I thinking! I had completely forgotten about Tom and the girl that Beca is involved with. What was her name again? Fuck. I messed up.
Beca's POV
The following day went by with neither of us talking properly. We stayed in our own rooms to avoid any awkward situations and waited for Jesse and his family to return.
I can't wait to get out of here!
As soon as they return, we all pack our bags to go home. Erica, Jesse and I were to leave before Robert and Chloe. I was putting my bags in the trunk of the car while the others were saying goodbye. As soon as I closed the trunk door, I turned around and froze.
Erica and Robert were kissing.
What the hell happened during those days...
Clearly I wasn't the only one who was shocked, Chloe had an equally astonished face.
"Wha.. I mean how?... And when?" She stammered with her eyes wide open and mouth slightly agape.
"Since forever." Robert said, gazing lovingly at Erica.
Usually I'd laugh at stuff like that but I was still too shocked that it had happened that fast. I looked at Jesse who rolled his eyes and pretended to gag and I chuckled at that.
"You know, I realised that leaving you was the biggest mistake I've ever done, Erica." Robert said and then continued "let's get remarried!"
"What!" Chloe and Jesse shouted in unison. I smirked at Erica who looked shocked at that question but then started to get teary.
"Of course, Robert!" She said hugging him "I think there was a reason for us to have separated for all those years. We both grew during that time. I have always and will always love you, Robert Beale"
Chloe and Jesse looked disgusted while I watched all of that amused and let out an 'aww'
"Hold your horses, don't make rash decisions again." Rose finally spoke up after witnessing the scene. "I mean, I'd love for you two to get married again, but are you sure?"
"I've never been more sure" Erica said still gazing at Robert who smiled at her and kissed her again.
"Well then, it's settled!" Erica said clasping her hands together "You'll get married in Georgia."
Chloe's POV
An hour later, we left my grandmother's house and made our way back to mine.
It had been quite an eventful weekend. I tried making an effort with Beca but she seemed closed off and didn't even make her stupid remarks. She simply waved at me when she left and I couldn't do anything but wave back. I had felt really hurt for some reason. Then, mum and dad decided to get married, out of the blue. I guess I'll have to see Beca again in Atlanta for the wedding which is to take place in a couple of weeks. They decided to keep it small at mum's backyard. It was quite spacious and it had a big pergola. It was like, it was made for that day. Simply perfect. I informed them that I'll be leaving a few days beforehand, to help prepare for all the arrangements.
In all honesty, I was already excited to see Beca.
I was lying on my bed, replaying all the memories with her when my phone started to ring. I quickly grabbed it and was slightly disappointed that it wasn't a certain beautiful brunette.
"Hey, Tom." I said through the phone.
"Hey babe," He replied "you're back home, right?"
"Yes, I just got home" I said with a sigh.
"Great. Can I come over? I haven't seen you for ages!" He exaggerated.
"A couple of days" I rolled my eyes "And no, I'm tired so I'm going to sleep. I'll see you tomorrow, okay? Bye." I didn't wait for an answer and hung up.
I then realised how much my attraction towards him had changed. I didn't see him the same. I didn't think about him the same. I just wanted one person now.
Ugh, this is frustrating.
Beca's POV
"Babe, I missed you so much!" Stacie said as she hugged me tight.
"I missed you too" I said pulling back with a smile.
She looked great. Actually even hotter with her revealing clothes which she obviously chose to impress me. I would've already tried taking off the little clothing she had on; however, a certain breathtakingly stunning ginger was all I could think about, right now.
I felt bad for not being sincere and reciprocating the same amount of affection Stacie was showing me but I couldn't find myself putting I any effort.
"So, tell me all about your weekend" she said after giving me a soft peck.
"Well, it was eventful." I chucked nervously.
"Did you cheat on me?"
Fuck. How did she know?
I just stared at her, lost for words. She then burst out laughing and I let out a sigh of relief.
"I'm only kidding, babe! You should've seen your face" she said, kissing my cheeks, which I was sure were red.
"Not funny, babe." I mumbled.
"So how was it eventful?" She asked.
I then spent the whole evening telling her about our Jesse's parents and soon she had to go because it was getting late.
Again, I was alone in this isolated house. Even Jesse doesn't come here because he states that it's 'Depressing' and it 'scares him' because it was quite far away from his house and it had no neighbourhood. It could possibly be a farmhouse as it wasn't far from the countryside; however, it was really modern and looked nothing like a farmhouse.
A whole week and a few days flew by. I kept myself busy with college the whole time. I had offered to help Erica with her wedding preparations but they didn't need much help because apparently Chloe had everything sorted, already. She just needed to come and set everything. Which would be today. Jesse had texted me saying that they needed an extra pair of hands and Chloe isn't letting any of them take a break.
I chuckled at that and decided to finally go there. I hadn't seen Erica since coming back from Rose's house.
Beca- I'm coming to rescue you, bro! Hang in there.
Jesse- Thank fuck!
I laughed at his text and started getting ready.
Chloe's POV
The house was chaotic as there was only a few hours left for the wedding. I had helped a few friends with their wedding preparations and I therefore knew how to arrange a small one, easily. I ordered a few people to help with tables and chairs for the backyard, therefore, there were a few people walking around carrying things around to decorate the backyard better.
"Jesse! Where are the white roses for the pergola?" I shouted from the bottom of the stairs as I knew he would be in his room, probably sleeping. "Jesse!" I shouted louder as I got no response. I huffed and turned around to see a bouquet of white roses in my face with a person behind it but the flowers covered their face.
"Beca Mitchell at your service, ma'am" she said moving the bouquet out of her face with a smirk on her face. She looked beautiful. She was wearing tight jeans with a black v neck and timberland shoes. How could someone look so good when dressed this casually?
"Miss me?" She said in a cocky tone.
I rolled my eyes and grabbed the bouquet which would've been used for the decorations "at least you're making yourself useful." I replied and turned around to walk to the backyard and I could hear her falling as her boots stomped simultaneously on the hardwood.
"You look tired" she had a sincere tone this time as we stopped in the middle of the pergola. I climbed the small stepladder that was there to decorate it.
"Jheez, thanks you don't look so bad yourself" I said rolling my eyes as I started taping the flowers on the surface.
"No, I meant you look like you need some rest"
I turned around and raised my eyebrows as that sounded even worse and she frowned at her wording.
"It sounded better in my head" she mumbled while looking down.
God, she's so cute.
I quickly turned around and continued my work to distract myself.
"There's only a few hours left. I can't rest." I said with a sigh and then felt her placing a hand on my shoulder which caused butterflies in my stomach.
I turned around and seen that she moved one of the chairs in front of the pergola and pointed to it with a grin.
"What?" I asked confused.
"You sit there" she said pulling me down the steps and making me sit on the chair. "And just tell me what to do." She said standing on the stepladder.
I just looked at her with adoration. All I wanted, in that moment, was to kiss her passionately.
"So, are you going to tell me what to do here, or do you just want to admire me all day?" She asked with a smirk and an eyebrow raised.
"I was not, Mitchell!" I scoffed.
After guiding her with the decorating, she got down and moved the stepladder aside and we both stood in the middle again to check the decoration. It was quite impressive. I turned to see Beca but she was already staring at me with a look that was unreadable.
"We make a good team, don't we?" she said with a chuckle and started to walk back inside.
"Wait!" I called after her and she turned around with her hands in her front pockets.
"Thanks" I said with a smile and she returned it.
"My pleasure" she mumbled "now if you'll excuse me, I'll have to go revive my homie"
"Please remind that idiot that he has duties too" I said rolling my eyes.
"Chill, Beale! This wedding will be amazing. Don't worry" she said with a wink and walked back in.
Beca's POV
I don't know what came over me but seeing her so restless made me feel like taking a bit of her burden off her.
"What took you so long?" Jesse asked as I walked in his room and lay on his bed beside him.
"I was helping your sister with the backyard."
"You two seem to be getting close" he said teasingly.
"Dude, no." I said pretending to be sick.
"I wouldn't mind, you know."
"Mind what?" I tried acting oblivious because I didn't want this conversation with him.
"If you two were to ever have a thing. I mean, there will be rules, Mitchell because she's still my sister"
"Jesse! Shut up!" I felt my cheeks heating up and he burst out laughing.
"I'm kidding! Imagine you two together!" He said laughing hysterically "that'll be very entertaining as all you would do is argue."
I was about to give a snarky reply but my phone went off. I checked the caller ID. Fuck.
I remembered that she postponed the plans to come after a couple of weeks and it coincidently happened to be the day of the wedding. Shit!
"Hello?" I answered in a panicky voice.
"Where the fuck are you? I've been waiting here for an hour!" She shouted through the phone.
Ugh...
"Listen, I can't make it but my friend is on his way, okay? He'll be there shortly" I said and quickly hung up.
"No." Jesse said as he knew I would send him. I rolled my eyes.
"Jess, please! I need to go home before and I won't have time to do all of that because it's such a long drive."
"I don't even know her" he said, groaning.
He was really bad with new people.
"She's blonde, tall and bitchy looking. It'll be hard to miss her" I said with a chuckle.
"Ugh, you owe me, Mitchell" he said before picking up his keys from his desk and leaving.
I decided to wait a few minutes before heading home to get some things done and get ready for the main event.
"Jesse!" Chloe barged into his room and she looked confused when she seen me alone. "Where is he?"
"He went to pick up, my cousin from the airport. She just so happened to come today instead." I said sitting up.
"Well then, I suppose you'll have to be the chauffeur" she said with a smirk.
"What? Why?" I asked groaning at the thought of more chores.
"Because I don't have a car and you sent my chauffeur for your duties."
"Great. Just great" I said rolling my eyes.
"Oh stop being dramatic. I only need to pick up my dress" she said patting my back as we made our way out of Jesse's room.
As we got to the store, the manager greeted Chloe with a hug and seemed quite informal.
"Have you got Tom's tux too?" Chloe asked the manager and she indicated to give her a minute and left us at the till.
"Your boyfriend's coming?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant but I felt a pang of jealousy.
"Yes, he's coming later on" she said with a small smile.
The manager returned with a tux and Chloe's dress in a bag.
"Where to now?" I asked as I started the car.
"Where were you going?" She asked.
"Home, why?"
"Let's see where Beca Mitchell lives then." She said with a grin.
"Don't you need to be with Erica?" I asked. I wanted to spend more time with her but she didn't seemed stressed like before, even though there was much less time left now.
"Not really. Her friends are getting her ready at their house and dads at a hotel. Jesse should bring him and mum should be coming with her friends."
"But wouldn't you need to get ready?"
"Jesus, you don't live in Mars. Just shut up and drive. You're wasting too much time" she said rolling her eyes and I just smirked because she didn't know it was quite a drive.
Well she did ask for it.
AN: Sorry for any mistakes; I typed this at 3 to 5 in the morning lol.
