Thank you for the kind words…here is another chapter. Just writing for the fun of it, trying to get this going as it is in my head. I do not own any rights to Pitch perfect or Rizzoli & Isles.
Jane looked down at her phone. Beca was asleep in the chair, she didn't dare wake her yet, the kid was beat. She got up and picked up some of the clutter before sitting back down to watch Sports Center. She opened her messages and text back.
TO: ME: Please tell me I'm not wearing some terrible color to match? You always look like you are walking down a runway in Paris; make this easy on me ok? Beca is asleep, she crashed out. Just let yourself in when you get here. See you in a few. Jane.
Maura and Chloe made their way up to Jane's door quietly letting themselves in. Beca was sound asleep while Jane watched a muted game on the TV. She turned her head to mouth hello motioning for them to come in and sit down. They set their things down over the back of a chair and made their way into the living room sitting down with Jane who began to whisper. "I can't believe the two of you found something to wear that fast. Beca crashed out as soon as we got home; we both figured it would take hours for you to find something."
"I was surprised myself" Maura started, "You know I am accustomed to going to more than one store but Chloe insisted I purchase the dress."
"I don't have to match some ungodly color do I?" Jane quickly asked.
"No, actually I found a stunning red dress, it's shorter than I was planning on but I do like it."
"It's stunning, it fits her perfectly, she had to get it, it looks amazing on her, you're gonna love it!"
Jane rolled her eyes before catching Chloe's, "and what are you wearing may I ask Red?"
"Well, I tried on a couple different things but I found a beautiful GUiSHEM strapless dress, it has deep red and black patterns on it, I'm sure Beca will find something to go with it, I think she will like it." Chloe's smile reached ear to ear. Jane was amused with the young redhead and her excitement.
"So this means you crazies want to take us shopping? You're sure about this? I'm sure Bec and I could handle it on our own."
"Jane, while I don't wish to sound rude…"
"This outta be good…"
"It's just that I know you prefer to grab and go, there would be no time for alterations or adjustments if the item you pick doesn't fit properly. By having Chloe or I with the two of you, we can divide and concur and make sure that everything fits well and matches our dresses." She gave Jane the most genuine smile, Jane knew that it was not meant to be insulting and that yes, she was probably right. She smiled back as she stretched her arms on the back of the couch. "Fine Maura, but don't forget you promised a short trip, lunch, and blood at the next crime scene." Maura cringed at the last item but she had agreed to it.
"I remember our agreement Detective."
Jane loved it when Maura called her Detective, she said it with such conviction and pride, it made her feel important, especially since it was coming from her BFF Doctor. Beca started to stir in the chair; Chloe glanced over and took this as the perfect moment to get close to her favorite DJ. She sat on the arm of the chair and brushed the hair out of Beca's face gently. "Beeeeec, it's me, we're home."
"Gimme 5 more minutes Chlo, I'll be up in a sec" Beca said with her eyes still closed as she squirmed and pressed herself into Chloe's side. Jane giggled at her cousin's actions while Maura looked on smiling as she watched the interaction. Chloe leaned closer to Beca, "Bec, Maura and I found our outfits for your dad's party…we have to figure out where we are going to shop tomorrow to get you and Jane something to wear." Beca's eye opened wide as she tried to take in everything around her.
"Did you just say you already found your outfit and I have to go shopping? How long have I been asleep?"
"Almost 2 hours and yes, you have to shop, we don't have to go today, we can go tomorrow and then when we are done go to your mother's for dinner…she invited us for dinner tomorrow by the way." Chloe plopped down onto Beca's lap. "Maura and I found the prefect dresses, and your Aunt met us there and she told us we are having dinner there tomorrow. That means we need to come up with a shopping plan plus lunch for Jane for tomorrow."
"Shit." Beca muttered as she wiped the sleep from her eyes and trying to focus on what Chloe had just said. The two elder cousins watched from the background not saying a word. Beca tried to get herself situated with Chloe now comfortable on her lap, "you guys managed to find something already? Didn't take you very long. I don't mean that in a bad way, I just thought you would shop a little longer, that's all."
"No offense taken, I would have thought Maura and I would have gone to a number of shops but it just happened that the first one we went into was perfect!"
"Do I dare ask what Jane and I are trying to match with?" Beca looked from Chloe to Maura and tried to gage their expressions.
Maura spoke up first. "I think you will be pleased with Chloe's selection, you can wear black, or white, deep red, or even a silver to compliment her dress. And Jane" Maura said turning to look at her best friend, "as I told you, I did find a dress, it's a vibrant red but I was planning on wearing gold shoes so you could wear red, or something with gold or even black if you prefer, whatever you are most comfortable in." Jane could see that Maura was trying to be very accommodating since she wasn't a fan of getting dressed up. With a giggle she looked over at Beca, "alright ladies, where is it you wanted to shop? We are eating at the Robber after?"
"There are a number of shops around the city of Boston, and we could always venture out…"
"Maura…we said we were going to try to keep it short we stay in Boston" Jane was whining.
"What if I don't want Chloe to see my outfit?"
Chloe look startled as she glared at Beca, "What? Why?"
"Well, what if I want to surprise you when Jane and I pick you up for the party? I mean, how hard is it for me to find something black, white, red, or silver? I can do that."
"Beca, but we were…"
"May I suggest something?" Maura asked as she put up her finger as if to say one thing. All heads turned to her. "Beca, if you wish to keep your selection a surprise until you pick us up for the party, perhaps you and I can go shopping and Chloe, you and Jane could go to a different store? If I had to hypothesize, Beca you are very similar to Jane when it comes to shopping, now it's just finding your style of fashion, and Chloe, I'm certain you could do the same for Jane. Each group can shop for a bit and meet at the Dirty Robber for lunch in 4 hours?"
Jane didn't know if she was excited or terrified. She hated dress shopping. She hated all shopping. By herself, with Maura, and now she was paired with a more affectionate and bubbly version of her best friend. She looked over at Maura who looked so happy to have come up with the perfect suggestion. When their eyes met and she could see the enormous smile on her face her heart melted. How could she disappoint this gorgeous woman?
With a sigh of defeat she responded, "…we meet in 2 hours. There's NO way it takes 4 hours to find something." Jane looked exasperated. "So we shop from 10am-Noon then eat, that way we won't spoil our appetite for Ma. That sound ok to everyone?"
"I'm good with that" Beca removing Chloe from her lap and heading to the kitchen to grab a beer.
"That works" Chloe chimed in.
"That should be suitable, if by chance we have not found a selection, we can always continue shopping after you have eaten. I know how you get when you haven't eaten properly." Maura smiled at Jane.
"Alrighty, that's settled. Grab me a beer Kid, will ya? Maur, Chloe, you want anything?"
"I could sit and have a nice glass of wine before we head home."
"I guess I'll have a drink too!" Chloe yelled into the kitchen.
"Chlo, do you want vodka & cran or a diet coke?"
"Well, I guess if everyone is gonna have a drink I can sit down and have one."
2 bottles of wine, half a bottle of vodka, and an 18 pack of beer later…
Chloe was laughing so hard she could barely breathe to finish her story… "So she's stuck 15 ft. in the air in a net bear trap freaking out…*gasp* trying to figure out who is Jessica & who is Ashely…*giggle* *gasp* then suddenly she's on the ground in a heap on top of Fat Amy bc Lily is a ninja and cut her down while hanging upside-down like a bat."
Jane was trying hard not to spit out her beer, Maura what attempting to contain her laughter while looking at Beca who had half a smirk and a look that read this really isn't that funny people.
"Alright Chloe, thank you for making me look like an idiot, you're lucky I like you or I would tell all sorts of embarrassing stories of you. But unlike you, I am a good friend therefore I would never do that." She took the last swig of her beer and placed the bottle in the sink. "Holy shit, guys, it's already 2:30am…are you really gonna make me shop in less than 8 hours?"
"Oh my…" Maura exclaimed as she set her glass on the coaster in front of her. "I was having such a good time listening to the stories I never thought to look at the time, Chloe, we should be going." Jane looked over at her friend.
"Maur, it's late and we've all been drinking, why don't you and Chloe just crash here for the night, the precinct can't afford to have the Chief Medical Examiner arrested for DWI. You guys can stay here, I'm sure we have clothing for you to sleep in."
"Is this a slumber party? I never really had a friend slumber party when I was younger. I mean, Chloe often spent time with us but we always had a house full of rooms to choose from. Are we going to camp out in the living room?" Maura had a smile that Jane was swooning over but the thought of sleeping on her crappy couch didn't make her all that happy.
"Not tonight Maur, but I promise you before the girls head back to school we will have a camp out, probably at your place where the couch is way more comfy. Tonight we can just sleep in the beds."
If they had taken the time to look around at each other there were raised eye brows and "looks" going from person to person. Beca finally spoke up. "Chloe can go ahead and sleep in my room, she's a little koala, I've gotten used to it over the years. Jane, can Maura sleep with you?" Beca threw a smile at her cousin who was giving a look that would turn things to stone.
"Uh sure, Maur, you ok with that?" It wasn't like the hadn't shared a bed before but it was usually Maura's king size bed rather than Jane's full size.
"As long as that is alright with you, that arrangement seems fine to me." Maura looked at Chloe as Jane and Beca caught a glance, Beca threw a wink causing Jane to roll her eyes.
"Well, we should get some sleep. Beca is going to be a miserable bitch in the morning." Jane snickered as her cousin tried her best to punch her in the arm.
"Wow, I'm feeling the love all over the place. First my best friend tells embarrassing stories, now my cousin calls me a bitch, Maura, anything you want to add in?"
"Umm…well…no…nothing that I can think of…"
She seemed flustered. Jane put her hand on Maura's shoulder, "She's kidding Maur, don't worry. Let's head up, I've got some clothing you can wear to bed. Chloe, do you need anything or will Beca have something."
"I can grab something from Bec but thank you!"
The four ladies retired to their respective bedrooms. Beca tossed Chloe a pair of shorts and a long sleeve Bella t-shirt. "I want that shirt back clepto; it's one of my favorite's capeesh?"
"Ok, ok" Chloe said as she striped off her shirt. Beca turned her head as Chloe started to remove her bra. "There just boobs Bec and you've seen them before" Chloe said with a giggle. Beca turned and started to sift items in her drawer trying to distract herself.
"Well duh, I know, I was just trying to be polite."
"Such a gentleman" Chloe stated in return.
When Beca turned around Chloe was totally dressed and was on her way to go turn on Beca's fan. Beca tossed one shirt off and the other one on, then managed to get her bra off from under her top. She lined up her shoes next to Chloe's under the end of the bed as they did back at school. She went around to her side of the bed and they both climbed in.
"So you really don't want me to see your outfit?"
"I just thought it would be cool to find something and surprise you, that's all, I wasn't trying to upset you."
"You didn't. I just wanted to ask. Does Jane hate shopping as much as you do, will I have to drag her from store to store?"
"I wanna see you try to drag my glamazon detective cousin into a store." Beca laughed.
Chloe shoved Beca, "I'm pretty strong ya know, don't pick on me."
Beca smirked "Ok Chloe whatever you say." Beca was baiting her on purpose; she loved seeing Chloe get riled up.
"Shut up you big jerk, I am strong, you should have seen me lift with Jane." Beca was trying to stifle her giggles. Be it the alcohol or watching Chloe pout, she thought the whole thing was amusing. Chloe had finally had enough, she grabbed Beca by both wrists, flipped herself around and was straddling Bec pinning her hands above her head. Beca had a shocked look on her face and she tried to get out her hands free.
"See, I told you I'm strong, admit it."
"You sprung a sneak attack, anyone can do that." Beca laughed back.
"Say it and I'll let you go. I was wrong; Chloe is stronger than she appears."
"Gimme a break Chlo, I love you but come on." Beca continued to squirm trying to get her hands free but Chloe held tight.
"I can stay here all night Mitchell…I bested you, you are just too stubborn." Chloe put her face inches from Beca's. "How long can do you want to stay like this?"
Beca thoughts ran wild to be honest with you straddling me like that, I wouldn't mind staying here all night. Wow your eyes are blue right now. You have the most perfect lips. Man I wish you would kiss me right now. You still smell like strawberries. Beca tried to shake her thoughts before the wet pool between her legs became more obvious. She tried to buck her hips and toss Chloe off but it didn't work. "Come on Chloe, I'm tired and we have to get up soon to go shopping for stupid outfits. Please get off me so we can go to sleep."
Chloe gasp and sat up straight pulling Beca's arms with her…"Stupid outfits? I picked out a gorgeous dress; all you have to do is find something black. It's not stupid. You have the hottest girlfriend there. We are going to turn heads! And I can't wait to see what Jane picks out to match Maura….I think she likes Jane."
"Well, I think Jane likes her so…"
Neither of them wanted to break the confidence of their cousins but smiled at the exclamations. Chloe tightened her grip realizing she was getting lot in her thoughts.
"Give up Mitchell…and apologize."
"Ok, ok, I'm sorry, I give up."
Chloe leaned close again. Her heart was racing; she loved the thought of having Beca at her mercy. "You are lucky I like you enough to let you go or I'd go grab Jane's handcuffs and really teach ya a lesson."
Chloe could see Beca gulp. She smiled at the brunette, "alright Mitchell, let's get some sleep, you have lots of shopping to do in the morning." Chloe leaned down ever do slowly and kissed Beca gently and briefly. "Be the big spoon please?"
"uuuh, sure thing Chloe. Umm…what was that for?"
"Just a good night kiss, a little more practice. Night Bec." Chloe pulled Beca's arm tight around her and holding it in place with her own. There was no place either of them would rather be.
Meanwhile in a room down the hall…
The two ladies had changed into pajamas and were lying side by side in Jane's bed both staring up at the ceiling.
"Is Chloe gonna make me try on a thousand things that I would never wear?" Jane whined.
"Of course not, she will simply give you her input on the selections you have made."
"So she's gonna try to tell me what I should buy?"
"I don't believe that's what I said; you make sure to pick something you are comfortable in. Chloe will give you her honest opinion on how it looks. Does that sound acceptable?"
"I guess I still hate this idea, not the matching you for the party but going shopping all day."
"2 hours is hardly all day Jane, you will be fine, I promise."
"If I'm not there are going to be consequences, I haven't figured out what yet, but I will come up with something, mark my words."
"We can discuss that if it occurs, but I'm certain you and Chloe will have a good time. Speaking of Chloe, she seems very fond of Beca, I'm glad she has such a great friend while she is away in school. There were times she was picked on in middle and high school and she can be…very insecure about herself so it's nice to see her so happy and just being herself again, there was a long time when she didn't. I'm happy to see that Beca certainly brings out the best in my beautiful girl."
"Well Chloe has been a huge help with Beca I never would have dreamed she would be involved in anything in college and the net thing I know, al she does is talk about her best friend Chloe and the Bella's. Chloe has helped Beca become a little less cynical, and more open to things that are out of her comfort zone. Chloe makes Beca smile like I've never seen before. I'm so glad they have the relationship they do. They are the perfect duo…I mean, second to us of course." Jane gently nudged Maura arm with hers. Maura could hear the smile on her friends face even though she couldn't see it in the dark. She loved this time with Jane, just the two of them. Being able to share things and have "girl talks".
"I'm very glad to have met you and your family Jane. Thank you for always including me, I do appreciate it. I have never had a friendship like ours. I will treasure it always." Maura let her hand fall from her stomach on Jane's elbow. Jane loved it when Maura touched her. She was still pretty buzzed so she took the opportunity to show affection back. Moving her hand down she laced their fingers together and moved the two onto her stomach. Maura tried not to let her breath hitch as she could feel her fingertips on Jane's taught abs.
"I'm glad we became friends Maura I've never had a friend quite like you. You are a member of the Rizzoli family to us, we all love you! I'm happy to have you as my best friend Maur."
Jane pulled her a little tighter. "We should get some sleep; I know you usually require more. We can talk in the morning Maur, or at Ma's. Thanks for hanging out tonight, hope you had fun, sorry about getting you drunk." Jane giggled.
"It was a very fun evening thank you for having us and for letting us stay. Good night Detective." Maura rolled herself onto her side, side their hands across Jane's abs, her chin resting in the crook of Jane's neck. The smell of vanilla and strawberry's overwhelmed Jane's senses. Leaning down she kissed Maura's forehead.
"Good night Dr. Isles. Sleep well."