This is an awkward chapter… I know updates are slow but I'm trying as much as I can. The inspiration on this story is running a bit low :/ hope it comes back soon!
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For Good: Chapter 13
Beca is sitting in her dressing room, her right knee nervously bouncing up and down. Normally she would crack jokes with her crew but today she didn't feel like it. Her make-up artist noticed and decided to leave the young girl in peace. This was also the first time in 2 years that Beca chose what she would wear and no one fought her decision. This was a big day. Today she would tell the world the truth.
A gentle knock on the door startles the brunette and she jumps up. Sandra – her make-up artist – places a soothing hand on the young girl's shoulder and smiles warmly. "I'll get it, you relax." Beca nods shakily and sits back down but turns her chair so she can see who's at the door. "Hi, is Beca inside? I wanted to talk to her before the show."
The British voice reaches the brunette's ears and a smile makes its way up her face. "James please come in." Beca jumps to her feet. "Beca, how have you been? It's been too long." The Late Late Show was the last interview she did before taking the year off. She was just as excited for it to be the first for her semi comeback. "I'm really sorry about the rumors." James says with a sympathetic smile. "That's why I came in here for. I wanted to ask if there's something you don't want to talk about. I know many interviewers don't care but I do, you're a good kid."
"Thank you James, I really appreciate it. You can ask me anything, I know many questions are going to pop up." James looks down at the young girl. "If it gets too personal give me a sign and I'll cut it off. Oh and before I forget. Chloe is sitting in front of the door and it looks like she's going to be sick." Seeing the worried look on the brunette's face James steps aside and lets her step outside.
Beca doesn't hesitate and crouches down next the redhead. "Chlo? Please look at me?" Chloe hesitantly lifts her head. When she does she sees Beca looking down at her with a smile she knew so well. A smile that makes her feel like she's the only person there at that moment. "Do you need anything? I can call Drew and ask him to take you home?" Chloe shakes her head.
Another idea pops into Beca's head so she sits down next to the redhead and pulls her close. The redhead's head finding it's way into the crook of her neck. "I'm scared." The soft whisper makes it's way into Beca's ears. "I know, I'm scared too. But I know I can make it, no matter what happens today. I have and need is a large support group and… And I need you." Chloe lifts her head from the brunette's shoulder, a smile tugging at her lips. "Really?"
Beca nods and leans in to place her lips on the older girl's. When they break apart they're both supporting a mega watt smile. "Does this answer your question?" A chuckle escapes Chloe. "Maybe you can show me again?" Beca lets out a warm laugh and lets her forehead rest on Chloe's before whispering "Any time." And kissing the redhead again. Nothing could have felt better. They needed each other more than ever and a moment like this reminds them how much.
James who had been watching the adorable moment hated himself for having to break it up. He clears his throat and watches as the two girls break apart. Beca glares at him with a hint of a smile, showing him she's not mad. "I'm really sorry but we have to go backstage. The show is about to start and need to get our places." Beca nods and gets up and holds out her hands to pull Chloe up. "Oh and you can wait behind the scenes during the interview." He tells Chloe when she's off the floor.
"I would love to mister Corden." James rolls his eyes with a smile. "Please don't call me mister Corden, James is just fine." He bumps his shoulder into Chloe's. "Well I'm off to warm up the crowd. See you in a bit." With a wave and wink James disappears towards the stage leaving Beca, Chloe and Sandra in the hallway. "Beca if you want you can go take your place. Your hair and make-up is done, you're outfit is just you."
"Thank you Sandra, you're the best." The older woman gently shoos the two girls towards the stage entrance. Chloe stops Beca right before the door. "Hey I uhm I wanted to thank you for before." Beca cocks her head to the right. "Anytime Chlo… Hey how about I take you out for that date I promised? And got interrupted by this." The brunette waves her hands around. "Does that mean I get to kiss you again?" Chloe knows she's pushing it but she can't help it.
Beca pulls the redhead closer and wraps her free arm around her waist. "I know I said to take it slow but honestly I don't think I can." Beca awkwardly shrugs her shoulders. "I would want nothing mo-" Chloe gets interrupted by a stage assistant. "Beca Mitchell you're on in 10. You need to get a mic?" The brunette nods. "Of course, I'll be right there." The young guy disappears back into the hallway.
"I guess we should get you to the stage." Beca nods. "Are you ready?" The brunette asks. "I should be asking you that." Chloe says matter of factly. "Ok how about this. Are we ready?" With a squeeze in the redheads hand Beca finally pulls the door open and maneuvers her through it. They walk to the edge of the stage where someone is waiting for her. She takes off her plaid shirt so the wire can be placed more comfortable. Once everything is attached and connected she still as 3 minutes left.
"Welcome back! Lets meet our guest of tonight! The beautiful, sweet, multiplatinum, award winning singer, Beca Mitchell!" James announces the young girl to the stage and she appears behind the audience and runs down the stairs. High fiving some audience members on her way down. She stops in front of James to give him a hug before sitting down. James follows the motion and sits down on the chair next to the couch.
"Beca it's great having you here, it's been too long." Beca smiles and chuckles. "Thank you for having me back James." The crowd keeps cheering and it takes a few moments for them to settle down. "The last time we saw you here was a bit over a year ago. What have you been up too?"
"I know, the year flew by way to quickly, I wrote some new songs and visited my family in Atlanta."
"Yes we heard something about you getting hurt and being admitted to a hospital?"
Beca lets out an airy chuckle. "Yes James, two of my closest friends got married. During the wedding I stepped out and a storm blew up. A tiny accident happened, nothing big."
"What's nothing big in your mind?" James asks with a laugh. "Well a tree might have fallen on top of me." The brunette shrugs with a 'shit happens' grin. "I mean you got crushed by a tree, that must have made for some awesome songs." James jokes making Beca and the audience laugh. He looks behind the scenes and sees Chloe standing there with a sad expression.
James shifts his attention back to Beca who started talking again. "… wish but I did get some songs written and I'll start recording them in September."
"That's great news, does that mean we can expect a new album soon? Do you think it will have the same effect and reach double platinum like your second album?" The crowd hollers and cheers as loud as it can at the announcement. "I don't know James, I hope the fans will like the new songs. Without them I'd be nowhere! Ok little lie, I'd ever been here today if it wasn't for Chloe. She made this all happened for me and I have never been more grateful."
Some awe's can be heard and it makes Beca blush. "That's just adorable, just talking about her girl makes her blush." James jokes with a wink directed at the singer. "Speaking of which a few days ago some rumors were spread about your relationship. But we'll have to come back to that after the break. Stay with us! We'll be right back everybody!"
The camera's pass through the cheering crowd leaving Beca to take a breath. "Beca are you sure you want to do this?" The brunette nods. "Yeah, I need to tell the world. It's the only way I can prove I wasn't cheating on Chloe." James nods in understanding. "Give me a sign if we need to stop, the last thing I want is to push you into saying something you don't want." Beca smiles in return. "Thank you James, this is why I chose to do it here."
"We're back on in 2, places everybody." Beca tenses at the announcement she jumps up and runs towards the back of the crowd looking for Chloe but can't find her. She looks back at the stage and sees Chloe behind the curtain. "1 minute, places everyone!" Beca contemplates running towards the redhead but decides against it and sits down next to James. Who of course noticed the hesitation.
James shoots Beca a thumbs up asking her if she's ok, without really asking. Beca nods and looks out to the audience watching them cheer as James starts talking again. "Welcome back everybody! We're still joined by the one and only. The amazingly talented … Beca Mitchell!" Another round of cheers erupts and Beca waves at the crowd and the viewers at home.
"A few days ago some rumors got released. What we really want to know now is… are those rumors true?" James directed his question fully at the audience but Beca knows she's supposed to answer soon. "You don't beat around the bush, huh?" Beca jokes making the crowd chuckle. "But the rumors are just what they are. There was some truth in them but not everything."
"Can you explain these pictures?" James asks pointing at a screen showing the pictures of Beca with her psychologist. The brunette takes a deep breath before answering the question. "That's Laura Hayes, she's my psychologist… I have been going to her for about 3 years now. I'm not a big fan of psychologist offices so I asked her to go to different places instead."
"Why do you need a psychologist? We all already know you're crazy." James jokes with a wink that makes Beca laugh. "I'm not the only one James, you're just as bad as me." Beca pushes out in between her giggles. "But to answer your question. I thought I was ok when I moved to LA but being alone took its toll on me. The nightmares returned and I had no one to help me through them, I barely slept and going to Laura was my only option."
"What did Chloe think when she found out about this?"
"She was sent the pictures by post over a year ago. She drew the same conclusion as everybody else and thought I was cheating. We talked about it and made up."
Does she help when you have nightmares?"
"She does, she was there when everything went down with my father. So she knows exactly what to do when I have a panic attack or nightmare."
Beca freezes for a moment. "Beca are you ok?" James asks when the brunette doesn't react. He looks behind the scenes and catches Chloe's eyes. He nods to show her that it's ok to come up on stage. "Ladies and gents we have a special guest here tonight! Give her a warm welcome… Chloe come on out!"
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