Chapter 25

One week later…

Beca and Chloe went on their usual routine- hang out together, visit clubs with the gang, or just walking around the streets of New York. As usual, paparazzi were still on their heels but Beca didn't mind them at all, and Chloe loved that Beca felt comfortable around her more than before.

Of course, there were photos still circulating, but Beca advised CR not to do anything about them anymore. "It's just a waste of time", Beca said.

Beca was busy the past days because after Adele's album release, she was signed on to work with Troye Sivan, to help him co-write and produce his songs. Chloe missed the brunette so bad. She hasn't seen Beca that much, but she would drop by the studio and leave coffee or take out for the DJ and her team, while she was stuck with Aubrey the whole time. It was not that Chloe was complaining, she loved Aubrey too, but she wanted to be with Beca.

Starting last week, Beca would text Chloe every time she's free and would respond to the constant bugging of the redhead but that night, there was no text-not even a single one. Chloe furrowed her brows and stared at her cellphone, which Aubrey noticed.

"Chloe, the midget's still alive. Jesse just called me up, they're working all night again."

"Oh, is that so? I haven't received any text from her today, not even a "Hey, Red" or something." Chloe frowned and got a hold of her phone.

"She's not really a texter, Chloe. Have you forgotten that?" Aubrey told Chloe about the fact that Beca won't respond to any of her texts unless she already uses all caps, or when she'd send it with a couple of exclamation points. "Hey, if you're really feeling bad that the hobbit won't respond to any of your texts, why don't you tweet her or call her?"

"Really? I can do that?" Chloe's face brightened upon hearing Aubrey's suggestion.

"No, Chloe. Of course, you can! Beca's not a texter, but she's really active on Twitter. If you'd call, maybe it would be risky, they might be recording or something. But Twitter is the safest option, I thought you knew that." Aubrey snickered. "She's not one who texts, but she's one who tweets. Weird."

Chloe immediately started typing and sent a tweet to Beca.

BlueBeale: DJBecaMitchell Someone is really busy today. Just checking up on you. x

Chloe didn't put her phone down yet when a notification chimed in her phone. She was happy that Beca immediately responded to her tweet, Aubrey was right. Beca Mitchell was a Twitter addict.

DJBecaMitchell: BlueBeale Uh oh! Someone found me today. Don't worry Red, still alive. Hang out soon. :)

Chloe chose not to reply anymore, she was thinking that she might be bothering the DJ because Aubrey mentioned that they were writing songs for Troye, and Chloe didn't want to distract her. She wanted Beca to finish immediately so they could hang out soon. However, Chloe's phone kept on beeping. To Chloe's surprise, her and Beca's tweets got a lot of impressions and were even retweeted with #BeChloe.

Chloe scrolled through the tag and was surprised to see how photos of her and Beca were tagged with #BeChloe. It made her uncomfortable but upon looking through the tags, she was able to appreciate the little fan base that they have created- whether or not they were Beca's fans. There were photos of her and Beca which she never noticed that were taken, there was one when they got ice cream and were smiling at each other, another with Beca brushing off Chloe's hair when it got too windy, and also one where Chloe was rubbing Beca's back when they were checking out new headphones. Chloe smiled upon remembering those days that were taken. She was happy-they were happy.

Chloe scrolled even further and saw that there was a photo of her and Beca walking hand in hand.

Aubrey was walking over her friend when Chloe met her face with her cell. "Aubrey, have you seen this?"

"No. Wait. Let me see that." Aubrey grabbed the phone and scrolled through. "Oh wow, Chlo. You and Beca have a ship name now."

"Yeah, is that a good thing or not?' Chloe was worried that it might freak Beca out and cause her to retreat to her space again.

"Well, does it make you happy? Seeing all these?"

"Uhm, yeah. It was uncomfortable at first, but it's okay. And it really shows how we enjoy each other's company." Chloe got her phone back and managed to spend time looking through all the tags and tweets. "I love looking at us like that."

"Well, are you and Beca like, dating now or something?" Aubrey turned to Chloe who was lying in the couch.

"No. No, we're not dating. But, we're something, I guess."

"Okay, Chloe. If you say so. But we both know that you want that to happen." Aubrey smiled. "When are you giving the necklace anyway?"

"I don't know, Bree. After tonight? I really have no idea, but we'll see."

BECA'S OFFICE, UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN

"I am so tired, Jesse. Can we please take a break? I mean, Troye's not rushing anyway." Beca rolled her eyes at Jesse who was looking down on her.

"Well, you are taking a break. You're on Twitter." Jesse scoffed. "But okay, 10 minutes? We have to polish even just half of his first track so we could go home. We'll see what we can do with the other song next time. I miss Aubrey already."

"You guys are sick." Beca commented and made a disgusted face.

"You're just jealous." Jesse shrugged. "Hey, what's the deal with you and Chloe anyway? I mean, you guys are hanging out in public now, are you dating?"

"No. No. I'd tell you if we were, but no." Beca shook her head. "We're just enjoying each other's company. I like being around her."

"Yeah, right. That is such a showbiz answer, Becs." Jesse slapped his friend's shoulder. "You should see how you look around her though, you look smitten."

"Dude, stop."

"Make me." Jesse taunted Beca while he went over the music player. Beca looked at her friend in shock as boy band songs were blasting.

"Are you serious?" Beca got off her chair to tone down the volume but Jesse blocked her way.

"Oh no, you can't. These songs explain how you're feeling right now, cheesy and smitten." Jesse laughed. "Wait, I'll play you something that really suits you."

Jesse pressed a few buttons until he reached the track that he was looking for. "Finally."

One Direction's They Don't Know About Us started playing, and Jesse faced Beca with a smug face. "C'mon, Becs. I know you know all the lyrics to this song."

"I do not." Beca denied, trying hard not to sing with the music.

"Yes, you do. I heard you singing this in the shower, once." Jesse smirked.

"That was only one time, Jesse!" Beca said in defense. However, her best friend shut her out and continued to sing the song, urging her to join him in singing. "C'mon, Becs. Don't make me bring out my inner Treble in here alone. Unleash the inner Bella."

Unknown to Jesse, Beca was singing along in her head and decided to tweet some of the lyrics. Jesse, on the other hand subtly scooted over to Beca's side upon noticing that she was smiling at her phone.

DJBecaMitchell: They don't know how special you are. They don't know what you've done to my heart.

"Aha! I gotcha!" Jesse grabbed the DJ's phone from her hands and squinted at the screen. "I knew you love that song, I knew it!"

"Jesse, give me back my phone!" Beca struggled to reach her cell from Jesse who was holding it up high.

"Say please, first." Jesse grinned as Beca's phone kept on beeping, a sign from her beloved Twitter account. "Better say it fast, before I open it." Beca knew that she won't win, so she sighed and said "Please."

Beca kept on jumping up and down to reach her phone, but Jesse still played around with her, refusing to hand over the cell despite of her saying please.

"Am I interrupting something?" Troye said as he entered the room. Jesse stopped playing height games with Beca, making her take a hold of her phone after a few failed attempts.

"No. Sorry, Jesse and I were just…"

"Playing." Jesse finished.

"Oh, well, since you're done… Playing? Is it alright if we pack up early? I don't feel so good right now." Troye asked and Beca felt sorry for the artist, he has been working all day so she agreed.

"Thanks, Beca." Troye hugged her and before he left, he handed her a paper with a few scribbles on it. "By the way, this is a draft of the song I wrote, it seems to be missing parts, especially on the refrain? I can't find the right words to put out there, and I know how you are with lyrics. So, can you help me figure it out?"

"Sure. No problem-o. I'll see how to work with this." Beca looked over the lyrics and bade Troye goodnight.

"Looks like we're going home early, eh?" Jesse nudged Beca who was busy with her phone. "What have you got there?"

"Jesse, Chloe replied to my tweet."

"So? Everyone's entitled to tweet you." Jesse shrugged.

"You know my tweet earlier? The lyrics? Well, she replied with the lyrics of the same song, and the Twitter world just broke." Beca showed Jesse the tweet and how it has taken over Twitter. "And, it's retweeted with #BeChloe."

BlueBeale: DJBecaMitchell They don't know what we do best, it's between me and you, our little secret ;)

"Well, she know the lyrics, can't blame her." Jesse snickered. "Plus, you have a ship name, that's cool."

"Ugh. We are so trending." Beca scoffed and packed up her things.

Beca was on her way over to her car when she received a text from the redhead, asking if they could meet up in Central Park. She was contemplating on whether or not to agree but eventually, she did.

"Hey, Dave. I'll drive myself home, go home and rest. You deserve it." Beca called out to Dave who was waiting by her car.

"Are you sure, Miss? I mean, you're tired too." Dave was hesitant to give the keys to Beca upon seeing how tired the DJ was.

"I'm tired, but I'm okay. You need to rest too. It will be okay, Dave. I'll be meeting Chloe, then I'll go home." Beca loved that Dave was also very concerned about her.

"You're meeting with Miss Beale? Why didn't you say so earlier, Miss?" Dave chuckled and tossed the keys over to Beca. "Have a great night, Miss!"

"You're funny, Dave. Take care and see you tomorrow." Beca chuckled and drove away.

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK

Chloe arrived in Central Park at around 11 pm, and she was relieved to find out that the park was still open. She walked to the Bow Bridge and decided to inform Beca that she'd wait there. Chloe loved the Bow Bridge the first time that Beca took her to see it, and yes, she wanted to see it again.

The park was quiet and Chloe was thankful for it. It was contrary to Aubrey's claim that there would be lots of people in Central Park, especially that date nights in NY can be almost every night. She was so immersed with herself that she didn't notice Beca's arrival.

"Someone seems to like the Bow Bridge too, huh?" Beca said as she stood beside Chloe.

"Hi… Oh my, I'm sorry. Were you standing there for long?" Chloe looked nervous, and Beca sensed it but she wanted to keep everything cool.

"No, I just arrived. Don't worry." Beca leaned on the side of the bridge. "So, what's up?"

"Uh, nothing, really. I just want to see you." Chloe smiled.

"Wow, here in Central Park? I could've drove to Jesse and Aubrey's. No need for us to meet here, silly." Beca tried to lighten up the mood. "But, yeah, I want to see you too."

"Talking's better than tweeting, right?" Chloe joked.

"Yeah, my Twitter hasn't shut up sever since, did you know that?" Beca scoffed.

"Well, they love you, they love us." Chloe smirked at Beca.

At that moment, Beca realized what was going on, she felt that there was something more to why Chloe asked to meet up that night. But Beca was not one who immediately jumps into conclusions, so she just let it be and was not able to say anything in return.

Beca and Chloe stayed on the bridge and stood quietly, each one was admiring Central Park's beauty at night and yes, they were both scared to admit that they were hesitant to say a word to the other. However, Chloe couldn't take the silence anymore so she decided to speak up.

"Beca. Thank you for being here. I know you've had a long day at work, but you still agreed to meet me here at this time of night." Chloe looked over at Beca. "It really means so much to me that you're here."

"No big deal, Chlo. I needed a break from work anyway, besides this is Central Park, one of my favorite places! I love you, Central Park!" Beca cupped her hands over her mouth and shouted. Chloe laughed at Beca's actions making Beca blush.

"That's cute." Chloe commented and Beca furrowed her brows at her. "Becs, I honestly asked you to come here because I wanted to talk to you."

"Whoa. About what? Are you saying goodbye? You're leaving?" Beca couldn't help but ramble and Chloe took it as a good sign, because it meant that Beca didn't want her to leave.

"Well, eventually, I will have to go back to Stanford. For graduation purposes, fix papers and all and that's a week or two from now." Chloe explained. "But… I will be leaving, yes and I'll make sure to come back."

"Oh yeah. I forgot you were only here for vacation." Beca tried to smile and hide the sadness she was feeling. "Well, you had a great time here, anyway. Right?"

"Yeah, I did. All because of you." Chloe smiled. "But, don't be sad, I just wanted to tell you in advance, so you won't be shocked. Like I said earlier, it's a week or two, so no definite date yet. You'll still have more of me."

"Ha ha. Good one, Red." Beca shifted and looked back at the view she was admiring earlier.

"I mean it, Beca. You can have more of me." Chloe stated causing Beca to face her once again, looking confused. "Okay, here it goes. I just have to let it all out okay? So, please. Listen." Chloe took a deep breath when Beca nodded in agreement. "Beca, everyone knows how I feel for you, the whole world knows already, and I just want to remind you of that fact in case that you've forgotten. I don't know what you do to me, Beca. I wish I knew, but everytime you're around me, I just can't keep my heart from racing fast. I want to be with you, all the time, anytime of the day, do you understand? It's driving me crazy. Well, people say that's love, and I know it, because after all this time, it's always you, Beca. They said that it's possible to fall in love over and over again, I didn't believe that, but when we broke up, and I saw you again, I was wrong and they were right- it is possible."

Beca wanted to interrupt but Chloe was fast and waved her off. "Don't talk yet. Make me finish."

"I know that we're starting become friends like we were back then, but you know I want something more, and I told you that I was willing to wait. But, forgive me when I tell you this, Beca. I want you, I want us. I want us so bad that I am willing to go through all the crazy shit your celebrity status has to throw at us. I can fly from Cali to NY or to wherever you may be, it's easy! Jetlag? I can deal with that. Skype dates? I have fast internet! I want you and I to happen because what if I never get the chance to tell you all of this? What if fate would pull as farther away since I'll be going back to Stanford. Who knows, Beca? Who knows?" Chloe was already sobbing and the DJ grabbed her and hugged her. "I just love you so much Beca that I don't want to waste another day without telling you. I lost you once, and I'm not going to allow myself to go through that again."

"Ssssh. Chloe. Take it easy, okay?" Beca rubbed Chloe's back as the red head leaned into her.

"Wait. Wait. I'm not yet done." Chloe withdrew from Beca and removed her hair from her face. "I just want to ask you a question, Beca. Just answer it honestly, please?"

Beca nodded and urged Chloe to go on. "Beca, will you let me love you right again?" Chloe's eyes looked so hurt and Beca wanted to take them all away. Beca was lost in her thoughts and it made Chloe nervous. "I knew it, you'd never commit to me again."

This time, Chloe was already walking away and it took Beca longer that it should to call out her name. "Chloe!"

The red head continued walking, she was too hurt to look back. "Chloe! Stop!" Beca continued to call out her name but still no use. "Fuck this." Beca mumbled to herself and started running up to the red head.

Chloe might have forgotten that Beca was a runner, and she was surprised to find the DJ immediately beside her. "Chloe!" Beca yanked Chloe's arm causing her to stop. Beca was panting from the running that she had done but that didn't stop her from doing what she should've done earlier. Before Chloe could say anything more, Beca pulled her in and kissed her. Chloe was shocked at this, but she out her thoughts away and kissed the DJ back.

Both pulled away to gasp for air, and continued to look into each other's eyes. "So, does that mean yes?" Chloe held Beca's gaze and smiled when the DJ grinned and pulled her for one more kiss. "If you still didn't get it, I'd be willing to say yes through this again."

It was not the hungry type of kiss- it was a kiss that was full of passion and love. It was not sloppy, it was just right. It was short but meaningful, it was the kind of kiss that made Beca realize that she made the right choice.

Beca was surprised that Chloe was the first one who pulled away. "What's wrong? Don't I kiss right anymore?"

"You still give the best kisses, Becs. But there's one thing I have to give you. Before I forget." Chloe reached into her bag and brought out a small pink box and held it out to Beca. "I want you to have this."

"What is it? And why is it in Pink?" Beca got the box and scrutinized it. Upon seeing the logo, Beca returned it. "No, Chloe. I can't have this. You don't have to."

"I bought it especially for you, Beca. Take it." Chloe shoved the box back into Beca's hands. "Go ahead, open it."

Beca opened the box and her heart fluttered when she saw a note from Chloe. "When the lights start flashing like a photo booth, and the stars exploding, we'll be Fireproof." Beca read it out loud to Chloe's surprise. "Poetic, Red."

"There's still something there, dummy." Chloe took the note from Beca's hands and pointed to the box.

"I know, just letting it sink in." Beca scoffed and pulled out the necklace from the box. "Wow, Chloe. This is so beautiful."

"I know, right? It's a star, obviously. But I didn't get that for nothing. I know how much you love going out in open spaces when you need to clear your head, and it's sad that sometimes, there are not much stars around here. So, when you need to think, or whenever you feel scared, think of me as that star." Chloe pointed to the star pendant in the necklace that Beca was currently holding. "Also, vice versa, think of the stars, as me when I'm not around you of course. Or when you're not wearing that."

"You know me too well. It's really creepy." Beca smiled with tears in her eyes. "Thank you, Chloe. Don't worry. I will wear this. Always."

"You have to. Remember what I said in the note. So if ever the stars in the night sky would be gone in case they all explode one night, and you don't have a safe haven, you still have this. You have me." Chloe got the necklace from Beca so she could put it for her.

"We're Titanium, Beca, We're Fireproof." Chloe stated. "And from this night on, I won't let go of us."

"Are you really sure about that? You're making a promise." Beca grinned.

"Yep. I am aware of that. And I mean it. I'm not letting go, Beca." Chloe offered to take Beca's hand. Beca believed her, so she took Chloe's hand and intertwined her fingers with hers.

"So, should we keep this thing between us private or public?" Beca turned her head to Chloe who was smiling from ear to ear. "You should know that I'd rather have myself talk about us when I can feel that the time is right. Will that be okay?"

"Hey, it's all up to you. What matters most is that, you and I are definitely back on. I told you that you'll find your way back to me." Chloe shoved Beca playfully.

"I know, I believed you when you said that anyway. All roads lead me back to you, Chlo. We are meant to be, We are endgame." Beca grinned and pulled Chloe closer, and tapped her lightly on the nose.

"Hey, that's my line! And my move! How dare you!" Chloe called out to Beca who ran away from her the moment she realized that Beca had imitated her.

"C'mon. You love me!" Beca shouted at the red head who just shook her head at Beca's behavior.

"I know, but you better stop using that against me!" Chloe shouted back at the brunette who was waiting for her at the end of the bridge. "That's not fair!"

"Relax Red, I love you, too!" Beca giggled in reply. "Loved you yesterday, Love you still! Always have, always will!"

The next day…

"Hi, Troye! Can you come over as fast as you can?" Beca called the artist one she arrived in her studio.

"Sure, be there in 10. I'm on my way there, anyway."

"Great. See you." Beca ended the call and went over the paper that Troye handed the previous day.

Beca was busy writing her thoughts down when Troye entered her office. "Knock Knock."

"Who's there?" Beca stated without looking at the one who entered.

"Troye."

"Troye, who?" The artist chuckled in response. "Oh shit. Troye! Sorry, that was fast."

"Apology accepted, Beca. You looked so busy, what's going on?"

"Right here, my friend is your song." Beca handed the paper back to Troye. "I made a few changes, I hope it's okay. And I already fixed the problem with the refrain. Your song is done."

"Awesome!" Troye stood up from the chair and hugged Beca. "I knew I could count on you. We could release this in a few days."

"My pleasure, so would you want to record your demo?" Beca ushered Troye to the studio and both went to work immediately and ended just a little before 11 PM.

Beca spent the whole day in her studio, so she decided to pick something up for Chloe on her way home. Chloe loved pastries and cakes, but Beca opted to get Chloe a cake.

Chloe still stayed with Jesse and Aubrey, and it was fine with Beca. She didn't want Amy to spread that they were back on with Chloe, even CR, Jesse and Aubrey didn't know it yet and Beca wanted to make sure that it won't spread like wild fire because the media might jump on board.

Chloe was in the guest room and preparing for bed. She talked to Beca earlier today and that was enough for Chloe, to talk to her for a few minutes knowing that her girlfriend was really busy. She understood what she has gotten herself into, and she knows she can handle things, and that's why it's okay.

Chloe fell asleep for a while but was awaken by unfamiliar sounds. She stood up and checked the time, it was a little past 11. She was ready to go back to bed when the sound surfaced once again, it was the sound of pebbles being thrown at her window. Chloe hurriedly checked on it, and was surprised to see her girlfriend standing outside.

"What are you doing, Beca? You might break Aubrey's window!"

"Come down, and I'll tell you why!" Beca smirked.

Chloe couldn't resist so she got out of the house even in her pajamas and met Beca with a soft kiss on the lips. "Hey, what brings you here?"

"Nothing. Just wanted to see you? And uh… give this." Beca revealed a cake with a candle on it.

"It's not my birthday. What is it for?" Chloe took the cake but was still confused. It was not her birthday, not even Jesse's and Aubrey's.

"Well… It's just a celebration cake. You know…" Beca was nervous.

"Go on, I won't judge." Chloe held back her laugh.

"Well… I just wanted to get us a cake, to celebrate. Because, this time exactly, yesterday, you and I took another shot at Cupid's arrow." Beca was explaining with her hands again. "Basically, it's just a day-sarry cake? I know day-sary doesn't exist, but yeah. Happy One day to us, Chlo."

"Awww, you're still as cheesy as always!" Chloe hugged the brunette and kissed her cheeks.

"Don't say that in public!" Beca warned. "C'mon, we'll light the candle and we'll blow it together, okay?"

"Okay." Chloe handed the cake back to Beca so she could light the candle. "Day-sary, that's new. I like it."

"I just made it up, couldn't think of a term." Beca laughed. "Okay, at the count of three. 1, 2…"

"Wait. Let me take a picture of the cake!" Chloe stopped Beca who was about to go on counting.

"Are you serious?" Beca watched Chloe take pictures of the cake in different angles.

"Yep. Wait. Blow it out first. And just let me post this." Beca did comply, the candle was already melting. Chloe posted the picture of the cake on Instagram and captioned it as "Day 1 down, Forever to go." As soon as she posted it on her account, she looked back at Beca, "Don't worry, your identity is protected. No one will know. Now, continue." Chloe grinned back at the DJ who looked adorable holding a cake with a lit candle.

"1, 2, 3!"

"Happy Day-Sary!" Beca and Chloe exclaimed in unison.

"That's cute!" Beca commented at how they both said it together.

"I know, and I love it." Chloe replied.