Chapter 14 - Together

The next day Beca and Kylie were driving home from school. Chloe and Beca were planning on telling Kylie about them, and they were equally as nervous.

Chloe was maybe slightly more nervous because she was afraid of Kylie's reaction. She didn't want Kylie to feel replaced in a way.

Beca was scared that if Kylie didn't like them together that Chloe would decide to break up to keep Kylie happy. Which she knew was reasonable, but still scary.

They arrived home from a silent car ride and strolled into the house. Once in they went to the kitchen and Kylie sat down at the table.

"Are you ok? You haven't said anything to me since I picked you up, kid." Beca said.

Kylie shrugged. "I'm tired."

Beca nodded. "I'll make you some food and then you can go take a nap?"

Kylie giggled. "I'm not a baby." She said through a yawn.

Beca smirked. "That yawn says otherwise."

After a beat Kylie said, "Beca, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure." She said.

"Are you and my Mom fighting? Cause on Friday you guys seemed mad."

Beca turned around. "No, we are fine. We'll explain later, ok?"

"That's what my Mom said." Kylie mumbled to herself.

Beca then made Kylie a sandwich and got her some milk. She ate it and then stumbled up stairs.

Once alone, Beca read the text message Chloe sent her last night after she left her apartment.

'Chloe: Hey, so I know I just left and I probably could have told you then, but I just thought of a plan on the way back. When I get home were just going to sit her down and tell her. I'll say most of it and whatever you want to say is fine. But don't be your sarcastic asshole self, please ;) And I think she'll be ok with it... Uh, she kind of already knew I had a "crush" on you and at the carnival she may or may not have told me to date you and it would be ok. I'm going to bed so if I don't reply, sleep well and have fun with Kylie. I love you, Becs!"

Beca smiled as she read the words over and over. She hadn't replied last night so she typed out a new message.

'Hey, you. That plan sounds good. But Kylie is sleeping right now, so I don't know how well it will work. She seemed really tired.'

Beca stood up and went to check on Kylie. She walked into her room and saw she was asleep on the floor.

Oh, geez. Beca thought.

She chuckled softly and picked the young girl up and placed her in her bed. She took her shoes off and put the blankets over her.

Beca leaned down and kissed her forehead. She didn't know what impulsed her too, but she did.

She walked back out and closed the door gently. Then, she checked her phone and saw she had a message, but not from Chloe.

'Jesse: How's it going? Have you told her daughter?'

'Beca: Not yet, Chloe doesn't come home until six and it's only four-thirty.'

'Jesse: Oh, well good luck! Tell me how it goes after.'

Beca sighed and walked back down stairs.

She checked her phone again and sat down on the couch and saw Chloe replied.

'Chloe: Really? That's weird. Well I'm about to go out and check on a little boy, so I can't talk now. See you at six. Xo.'

Beca turned the tv on and channel hopped. She suddenly felt really tired, tv always did that to her. Before she knew it she fell into a light sleep.

"Becaaa. Hey. Wake up, sleepyhead." Chloe said as she gently moved her shoulder.

Beca turned her body and rolled off the couch on to Chloe.

"Shit." Beca mumbled.

"Ow, shit. You're heavy." Chloe playfully said.

Beca faked a gasp. "That's not what you said last night when I was in top of you. And sorry about falling asleep. I don't know why I did."

Chloe blushed profusely and then tried to get up, but was stopped.

"How was your day?" Beca asked as she stood up and helped Chloe.

"Fine. Works work. How was yours?" Chloe asked.

They sat down on the couch and Chloe placed her hand on Beca's and intertwined them.

Beca smiled. "Same."

I want to kiss you so bad right now. Beca thought.

I can kiss her. I mean, were a couple. But what if Kylie walks in? Chloe thought.

After a moment of staring at one another Chloe spoke up.

"I want to kiss you but I'm afraid that once we start it won't stop." Chloe said. "And if Kylie walked in that would be something else."

Beca laughed. "You're probably right. It's ok. I don't mind. I just like being with you."

Chloe scooted closer and kissed Beca's cheek. "There." She whispered against her cheek.

Beca couldn't help it and turned her head to kiss Chloe, but there heads collided.

"Ow! Shit, ow. My nose!" Chloe yelped.

"Oh my God! Are you ok?" Beca asked.

Chloe stood up. "Fine." And walked to the bathroom.

Beca followed. "I'm so sorry. Fuck, you're bleeding so much."

Chloe laughed. "It's fine. Head injuries always look worse than they really are." She said as she clotted her nose.

Beca tried to help as much as she could and once the bleeding stopped she saw that Chloe's nose was a deep purple and red.

"Oh, Chlo. I'm so sorry." Beca said as she took the tissues out of her nose.

Chloe giggled. "It's fine. I promise."

Beca ran her fingers along Chloe's cheek. "I'm such an idiot. I'm sorry, baby. I shouldn't have tried to-"

"Baby? You've never called me that before." Chloe said quietly and she pressed tissues to her nose.

Beca's mouth opened. Maybe she doesn't like that name? Shit.

"I'm sorry, it just came out." Beca rushed out and stepped away. "If you don't like it I won't say it again."

Chloe giggled and then winced when she accidentally scrunched her nose. "It's cute, baby." Chloe said.

Beca smiled and leaned forward and kissed Chloe gently.

Beca pulled back and kissed Chloe's nose softly. "Why don't we go check on Kylie?" Beca said.

Chloe nodded and smiled. She opened the door and Beca followed her out. They walked into Kylie's room and saw her sitting up doing some homework.

"Hey, sweetheart. Can Beca and I talk to you?"

Kylie nodded. Chloe walked in more and sat on Kylie's bed, just before she was about to speak up, Kylie did.

"What the heck happened to your nose?"

Chloe laughed and Beca sat down next to her.

"I accidentally hurt her nose." Beca explained.

"It's fine. Don't worry." Chloe said to Kylie. "So, what I wanted to say was that... Well-uh." Chloe ran her hand through her hair. "You know how Aubrey and Stacie said I have feelings for Beca?"

Kylie nodded.

"They were right, even though I said I didn't." Chloe said.

Beca placed her hand in Chloe's and intertwined their fingers. "We're a couple."

Kylie's mouth opened and her eyes got wide. "FINALLY!"

Beca let out a loud laugh and Chloe let out a breath.

"Finally?" Beca asked.

"Yes. This is so cool!" Kylie said happily.

"I'm glad you think so. Well, I'm going to make dinner." Chloe said calmly.

She dropped Beca's hand and walked out.

"You really don't mind?" Beca asked.

"Not at all. I know she really likes you and I really like you so it's not a problem! Just don't break her heart." Kylie said.

Beca smiled. "I'm going to help her with dinner. Keep doing your homework and I'll let you know when dinners ready." She stood up and walked to the door. "And don't worry, I have no intentions of breaking her heart."

Kylie nodded with a smile and Beca walked out. She pulled out her phone and texted Jesse.

'It went fine. Kylie is totally ok with us. I may have given Chloe a bruised nose but other than that we are fine.'

When Chloe walked down stairs she texted Aubrey.

'We just told Kylie and she completely fine with Beca and I being a couple. Just thought I'd let you and Stacie know.'

Chloe set her phone down, but immediately got a text back.

'Aubrey: I'm glad. Are you going to tell Tom? Or your parents?'

Chloe thought for a moment. I should tell Tom. I will. But my parents? They won't take it well.

'Chloe: I'll tell Tom. I don't know how he will take it. I don't know how I'm going to tell my parents. They aren't exactly the most open minded people, Bree.'

'Aubrey: Tom will be fine, honestly. Your parents will eventually accept it. You need to, Chlo.'

Chloe sighed. I'll tell Tom and wait on my parents.

Beca then walked down stairs into the kitchen saw Chloe looking in the fridge and wrapped her arms around her shoulders.

"I'm glad it went well." Beca said into Chloe's neck.

"So am I." Chloe said and grabbed an ice pack. "Are you staying for dinner?" She asked and turned around to place it on her nose.

"Sure. Do you want to just order a pizza?" Beca offered.

"Yeah. My nose hurts." Chloe said.

"I'm sorry." Beca cooed

Chloe giggled. "It's ok. Just kiss me and it will be better."

Beca smirked and locked their lips. Beca ran her tongue on Chloe's bottom lip and Chloe dropped the ice pack and wrapped her arms around Beca's neck.

"Ok, just because you're a couple doesn't mean you can make out around me." Kylie said.

Chloe pulled apart with a red face and Beca laughed. "Sorry, it won't happen again." She said.

Kylie giggled. "Good."

Kylie walked back upstairs. Chloe picked up the ice pack and smiled to herself and then ordered the pizza.

Beca walked over to Chloe after she was done. "You ok? Besides your nose?"

Chloe shrugged. "Yeah." She said queitly.

Beca placed her hands on Chloe's shoulders. "What's wrong?"

Chloe sighed. "Aubrey thinks I should tell Tom and my parents about us... And I'm scared."

Beca's heart melted. "Hey, its ok." Beca brought Chloe into a hug and rubbed gentle circles on her back.

"You'll be fine. We will both tell our parents if you want. And Tom already has another women, so now you do too." Beca stated.

Chloe laughed. "Why are you so great?"

Beca smirked smugly and pecked Chloe's lips. "When and how did you plan on telling Tom?"

Chloe shrugged. "I guess I'll call now."

Beca nodded. "I'll be right here." She said with a smile.

Chloe found Toms contact and pressed call. All too soon he picked up.

"Hey, Chlo. You need something?"

Chloe looked to Beca and saw her smiling reassuringly, so she finally spoke. "No. This might seem a little weird, but I just thought I'd let you know that I am in a relationship."

"Oh, that's great! Is it the guy you went on a date with?"

Chloe bit her lip. "No."

"Oh, ok. Do I know the guy?"

Guy.

"No. But SHE'S great and I just thought I'd let you know." Chloe stated.

Beca stifled a laugh at Chloe's words.

"She? Who is it?" He said causally.

Chloe let out a breath.

"Beca." She said happily.

"Huh. Nice. I'm happy for you." He said genuinely.

"Thanks. I'll talk to you later." Chloe said and hung up quickly. "Thank God he seemed ok with it." Chloe said with an exasperated sigh.

Beca nodded. "Now we have to tell our parents?" She asked.

"Let's just wait on that." Chloe said.

"Fine by me."

"You don't want to tell them? Chloe asked.

"Oh, no. It's not you at all! I promise." Beca said. Chloe half smiled. "My parents are accepting and everything, they're just... A little overwhelming sometimes."

Chloe nodded. Lucky you. Mine are probably going to disown me.

Noticing Chloe's body language, Beca spoke up again. "Are yours not ok with this?"

Chloe shrugged and pursed her lips slightly.

"They're not, are they?" Beca asked.

"That doesn't mean I will break this off. I won't. No matter what they say." Chloe reassured.

Beca smiled. "Well, we can tell them when we're ready."

Chloe nodded and smiled. "Ok."

Beca stood up and brought Chloe with her into a hug. "It will all be ok."

Chloe hugged back and rested her chin on Beca's shoulder.

I have a feeling it won't.