A/N: This is just a short update, nerds but I promise next chap will be longer. Enjoy.

CHAPTER 14 – The Wedding

From the moment they open their eyes, a dream has come true.

People often ask what is it with people getting married? Like in these days, the phrase 'being married' is like a negative thing. Like being married means being locked with a person and you'll be doomed towards eternity. They don't want commitments, or sacrifices. They don't want to be hold back by other people. They don't want responsibilities.

But they don't even know what they're missing out.

See the thing is, love comes in every shape, in every form, and it moves in mysterious ways. You won't be ready, you might think, but you don't realize that it slowly turns your whole being; changing you for a better you; making you the person you were meant to be, with the person you are meant to be with.

It won't be always easy, or cheesy, or sweet, because that's how life works. When life gives you challenges, it's your love with the other person that makes things a lot easier, a lot better, a lot sweeter.

And that's why Aubrey and Jesse were wearing bright smiles from the moment they got up from their beds and until the moment they first saw each other in the place where they would be stating their vows to each other, and of course until the end of the day.

On this day, Aubrey was the most beautiful woman and Jesse was the most handsome man. The guests who were standing when Aubrey was walking down the aisle were all smiling; some even shed a few tears of joy. Everything was radiant and glowing, like how the sun shines down on the white petals of lily, making it look like it came from heaven.

All Aubrey can see as she walks down the aisle is the smile of the man she chose to love for the rest of her life. Her mom and dad waiting for her at the middle of the aisle, gazing the beauty of their youngest daughter as they will soon turn her over to the man waiting by the altar.

When they all met up in front, Aubrey's dad giving Jesse a sincere pat on the back as Aubrey and her mom lingers on their embrace with each other, when Aubrey and Jesse looked at each other, face to face, standing in front of all those people, giving each other smiles and thinking "This is finally it.", everything was completely and wonderfully perfect.

"To my dear Aubrey, I vow to always cherish every moment with you, in sickness or in health, in happiness or in sadness. I vow to protect you with my life, and to be your knight in shining armor no matter what the circumstances are. I vow to love you and only you, with all my heart and body. I vow to be the husband you truly deserve and to be the father you want your children to have. I vow to say you're beautiful even when we are old, and gray, and weak. I vow to apologize when I am in the wrong, and to give full understanding when in the right. I love you so much Aubrey and I will never forget this day up until I die."

"My beloved Jesse, I can't explain how much you mean the world to me, but I vow to love you with everything I am and with everything I will be. I vow to be the wife you always dream about of having, and to be the wife that serves you and honors you. I vow to give you the comfort you need in times you are down and hopeless. I vow to agree or to disagree in watching romcoms. I vow to be the mother of your children and to help you raise them like our mothers raised us. I vow to give sacrifices, and to give you a helping hand in all of our challenges. I vow to never give up on us, through thick or thin. I love you, Jesse, forever and always."

It was as if they were the only ones in the room. Their eyes lock on each other and their smiles connected to one another. The people were quiet and behave as they all witness the phenomenon of love happening between the two.

Stacie, Beca and Chloe(with Kyle on the side) were all wearing smiles, proud to be the ones to witness this love story since the very first day Jesse and Aubrey have met. That's why they can't help the tears that have managed to escape their eyes when the two were exchanging their vows. And Chloe can't help but to take a slight glance on Beca through her periphery. She saw how Beca was smiling and how it gave her a warm feeling in her heart. Also, the brunette's eyes had this hopeful glint in them that Chloe can't decide what it is, but she can only describe it as eyes filled with so much happiness for their friends.

"By the power bestowed upon me of the state of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife." The officiator said. Everybody broke out in applause and in cheers, with smiles enough to brighten up the whole room. Then Jesse and Aubrey turned to face each other, with a knowing smile both on their faces. "Jesse," he looks at the officiator, "you may now kiss your bride."

Jesse smiled widely, his teeth showing and he looks at the crowd with a victorious punch in the air that made Aubrey and the rest laugh. He faced his now wife, and cleared his throat, then gently lifts up the veil that was covering his wife's beautiful face.

"You're so beautiful, Bree." He complimented, hoping to hide that slight nervousness in his voice.

"Oh just kiss me, Swanson."

Jesse smiles as he started to lean in, "Yes ma'am."

When he captured the blonde's lips with his, everyone roared in cheers and applause once again. They kissed for a few seconds before separating and giving a cheeky grin to each other before hugging tightly. Still, everything was perfect. And everyone was happy for them.

After a few pictorials with family and friends, everyone moved on to the reception. An event hall that was 3 blocks away from the wedding.

The program was good and flowing, and everyone was still wearing their smiles for the newlywed couple.

But maybe not everyone was wearing that bright smile. For sure, Beca isn't. Rather, she was sitting quietly by her table with Stacie, Luke, Laura, Chloe, Kyle, and Kristen. Occasionally sipping her glass of white wine as she takes quick glances towards Chloe, who was laughing and smiling towards Jesse and Aubrey doing what the host just told them to, and can't help thinking about how she will approach the blonde since their last encounter ended in a way she wasn't expecting.

They almost had a kiss. A kiss that, she was very sure, Chloe wanted too. It was the blonde who leaned in first, so it was basically obvious that she wanted to kiss Beca. But the confusing part was, she was also the one who pulled away. It's been making Beca dizzy just by thinking about it, and she was very far from being tipsy. All those mixed signals Chloe has been giving her is not really helping her in configuring her emotions and feelings.

"Hey, you alright there?" a gentle nudge to her shoulder by Stacie who was giving her a worried smile, something she find comfort to and gave a weak smile in return. She was very grateful for the leggy brunette because she has been a great listener. A few days after that day, Beca contacted Stacie and told her everything what had happened. She was starting to lose her mind in thinking possible theories, and such as to why the blonde was acting like a back and forth swing. Stacie though, just gave the little brunette a soft smile and gave her the advice, "just talk to her. You're Beca and Chloe. You always talk, even in high school days. I think it's just the proper solution."

And yes, it is the only proper and logical solution. But it's not high school anymore. This time though, it is way more complicated since they were each other's exes. Beca could only sigh at the thought.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Beca whispered back with a nod, to give more conviction. With one last smile, and a squeeze to her shoulder, Stacie returned her gaze back to what was happening to the program of Jesse and Aubrey, which is the tradition of slicing of their wedding cake.

Beca huffed, and just took her glass and stirred the liquid in it, causing bubbles to rise and have a mini whirlpool in it. Then she noticed Chloe standing up, giving her excuse, and walking towards the comfort room.

Beca followed her with her eyes, contemplating whether she should or shouldn't follow the blonde. Pros are, she can get the blonde alone and they can have that talk. Cons are, she can get the blonde alone, and they will have the talk. Also, it's like deja vu. Once again, they will be having another comfort room moment; hopefully this one will be different from the last time. So without further ado, Beca stood up and gave her excuse, then walked towards the comfort room.

Chloe was washing her hands when she heard the door open then close. To her surprise, Beca was standing there with a weak determined face. She looked down to her hands and the running water on it.

"Hey." Beca said timidly. A tone Chloe knows as the brave-and-nervous-but-still-trying-to-sound-calm-and-collected. After closing the faucet, Chloe looks up to her, reaches for the paper towels and gave Beca a shy smile.

"Hey back."

"So –" they both said at the same time, that elicited a soft laugh from the both of them.

"You first." Chloe said.

"Okay…"Beca rubbed the back of her neck as she took a deep breath to calm her nerves. "I think," she looks at Chloe, eyes piercing through bright blue orbs. "I think we need to talk."

A moment of silence, there was a lump on her throat as she swallowed, and then she made a silent sigh. Chloe gave a small nod.

"I think we do."

A/N: Next chapter: Tears and Rain