Look at that. im alive!
Sorry it took this long. this was almost done last week, but my niece was born so...family comes first.
So...I really hope it doesn't suck! i tried my best. This chapter is long, 1 because there are a couple of lyrics and 2, since i hate when a chapter is only the lyrics i added a lot of stuff.
Enjoy :) Let me know what you think.
*I do not own pp or any of its characters nor The greatest showman and its lyrics*
Beca felt as good as new once she eat something. She was even more nervous today than the day before. Today she gets to show her talent to a lot of people. Live. In the flesh. Gah! It was nerve racking. And the whole Sara thing made her skin crawl. She trusts Chloe with her life, but she feels Chloe didn't act accordingly. Being dismissed like that didn't sit well with her. She could've been polite about it and said something like "Its ok Beca I will catch you later" but noooo... she just ignored her and Aubrey.
Perhaps, you're being a tad sensitive Mitchell?
Perhaps.
She was still new at this. It was already hard for her to manage a relationship since she didn't have experience, the good kind, that is -fuck you douche canoe- add to that the whole working thing...she felt all her insecurities arise from within. Was she good enough for Chloe? Would Chloe leave her for someone better? Older? Wiser?
The answer?
You know it's a huge NO, man. Breath and let's get this trip over with. Calm your pits.
There was a soft knock on the door. To soft. Almost shy.
Chloe
"Just a sec," Beca untangled herself from the bed sheets. She took a deep breath gathering some strength to lift herself from the bed.
She was approaching the door when it swooned open startling her.
"Bec! Are you feeling better?! Do you need an ice pack?" Emily said hurriedly.
"I'm better Em, thanks. I assume I need to get going?"
"Yup! Chloe is on the phone. She said I could come too!"
"Really? She said that?" Beca frown lightly.
"Yup! She said I was singing today!"
"Oh! That's right. I forgot there for a sec. And it's 'yes' Em. Not 'yup' ok?"
"Yu-Yes." Beca chuckled.
"Ok good. Let me wash up. Go grab a coat ok… and your headphones. It may get loud in there."
"Kay!" The not-so-little girl said jumping out the door.
"What's with youth and words! O-kay...Why make a short word even shorter Jesus," Beca mumbled on her way to the bathroom.
Xxxxx
Not many words were exchange between Beca and Chloe. Emily served as a distraction next to Aubrey and Stacie. Beca was too nervous to deal with anything else.
She was feeling uneasy…She felt kind of nauseous. Oh god…nooooo!
Aubrey saw Beca go paler than normal, she produced a bag from her purse and offered it quickly to Beca. The redhead didn't understand at first what was happening until Beca grabbed it and poured her guts into it.
"Beca! Baby are you ok?! What's wrong?!" Chloe said pushing Beca's hair back. The brunet girl was panting.
"I'm- I'm-"
She hurled once more.
So gross. Get your shit together Mitchell!
"Here," Aubrey handed Beca a bottle of water and some mint gum. "Inhale. Exhale. Two times and then drink this slowly."
"Thanks. God, this is gross. Sorry guys." She said grimacing.
"Hey no. Its ok Becs...is this because of your head aches?" Chloe asked while rubbing circles on her back. "You sure you want to go?"
"I'm fine Chloe...I'm just..." she sighed "I'm just nervous...that's all..." Beca said looking embarrassed.
"Aww Beca! You can't be serious! You're too good to be nervous!" Stacie said with a cheery tone.
"Thanks Stacie...it's just... there's going be sooo many important people there...famous people….oh god…" Aubrey was quick to grab Beca's forearm to ground her a bit.
"I get it Beca... I know nerves can get the best of you... they called me "The Pukemaster" back in college..." That earn a few laughs.
"That's true... Aubrey puked all over the audience at one of our acapella competitions," Chloe giggled.
"I excuse you, I was under a lot of pressure!" The blonde defended with a huff.
"It's ok baby. It happens to the best of us," Stacie cooed.
"Oh god...thank you but can we please stop talking about puke and stuff?" Beca groaned.
"Yes! And we are here," Chloe said "are you ready? Want to take a minute?"
The rest of the girls got out of the huge SUV to wait at the entrance. They figure both girls needed a minute to help Beca feel and look ok. Emily didn't know what transpired between her sister and Chloe…but she isn't dumb. She could pick up things here and there so she just went out with Aubrey and Stacie.
"I'm good," She said popping another gum chewing it fiercely. "Let's get this over with." Beca smiled trying to get out of the car." Thanks Chloe," The read head grabbed Beca's elbow to hold her in place for a second.
"Hey" she started softly "it's kind of my job to make you feel better…I'm sorry I sucked major balls yesterday…." Chloe said feeling a bit ashamed.
"Oh God…that's the wrong image to have Chloooo!" Beca whined.
"Woops! Sorry! See! I didn't again! I promise I didn't suck any balls!"
"Oh my god! Stop!" Beca giggled. She was feeling better now." You are super gross dude!"
Chloe smiled widely at her girlfriend. "Sometimes…I just wanted distract you for a bit,"
"You succeeded" Beca sighed "Come here," She pulled Chloe for a kiss. She needed some contact before what was waiting for them upstairs.
Chloe didn't waste a second to return the kiss. She missed Beca so much yesterday. Being apart for the night was one thing. But being apart because of an argument was a whole different thing. She hated it.
Beca pulled away slowly but not too far. Their foreheads still touching.
"We still have to talk," Beca added.
"I know…but I missed you…And it sucked not sleeping with you yesterday,"
"I know…" Beca gave her a quick kiss. "We are going to be late, let's go boss." She finished patting Chloe's thigh.
"Wait!"
"What?"
"One more for the ride up?" Chloe asked with such puppy eyes.
"ughh fineee." Beca rolled her eyes good naturedly.
Note to self, Beale. Never let this girl go. LIKE EVER.
XXXX
The room was huge. The windows here huge. The table was huge. There were a lot of instruments.
And a lot of people.
Famous people.
Beca felt tiny.
You got this Mitchell. It's not a big deal. Think of it as your Julliard audition. Breath.
"Good afternoon ladies!" Michael said excitedly. "We saved those chairs for you guys" He said pointing at one of the corners. "You must be Emily! I'm Michael, the director! So nice to meet you!" the director said extending his hand to Emily.
"Nice to meet you too! Thanks for inviting me" Emily replied politely.
"We are happy to have you! I hope you are ready to sing!"
"I am!"
Beca smiled at the interaction. She was so relieved that Emily wasn't as shy as her.
"Beca, come with me so I can introduce you,"
"Yes, of course. Lead the way."
You got this!
Xxxxx
After the necessary introductions were made, Beca was feeling way more relaxed. She realized that Zac Efron was way more nervous than her because it was his first musical in almost ten years. Michelle Williams was drinking chamomile to calm her nerves because she wasn't known as a singer and she didn't want to blow it. Keala and Hugh were the most relaxed ones. Hugh was kind of sad he couldn't sing "Doctors orders" he said. And Zendaya…
Zendaya was…. freakishly tall.
It took a while, but Beca felt at home. She was ready. Music sheets were passed along, assignments were given. Instruments were tuned. The choir was ready to go.
It was time.
Justin and Benj took their places to begin with the first song.
It was explosive. Upbeat. Quite intense.
It was a great opening number. Beca mused to herself.
Jeremy Jordan was doing great filling in for Hugh. The Choir was amazing too.
Beca glanced back at her corner. And smiled. The four girls were so engrossed with the song it made Beca chuckled.
Zac joined in and she could feel his nervousness vanish as he sang.
It was amazing to just be able to witness that.
Xxx
As soon the song was finished Beca was standing up to gather her notes. It was her turn. Benj and Justin didn't change her song at all. It made it easier for her.
Beca called Emily to the front.
"ready kid?"
"Ready,"
"Ok." Beca looked around, time to take charge "Jeremy, Michelle; Ready?"
"I hope my singing lessons weren't a waste" Michelle chuckled.
"Your call Beca," Jeremy said sweetly.
Beca raised her hand indicating the band she was about to start.
And with a drop, Emily began singing.
"I close my eyes and I can see…" Emily started softly.
Xxxx
There was a big round of applause after "A million years".
Beca was so relieved by their approval. It was kind of idiotic if she thinks about it. The songs were already official. But not yet performed…this acceptance gave Beca a small boost of confidence, though.
Still, one down three to go.
A few more songs were rehearsed before it was Beca's time again. This was a personal song. They all were personal in the end, but this one…this one was powerful. She walked to the piano and sat down. She cracked her knuckles and took a huge breath.
Keala stood nervously behind the music stand waiting for her cue. Beca watch her with an amused smile. Keala was one of the most relax people in the room. Seeing her nervous was kinda funny. "It's my first movie Beca…it just hit me right now,"
Beca nodded with a smile and started with the first music notes.
I'm not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one will love you as you are
Beca smiled again at Keala giving her reassurance.
But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious…
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
The whole room started singing. Beca kept playing the piano even more energetically. She had goosebumps from hearing how powerful Keala's voice was and how she took over her song. She felt really emotional. Kela gabbed Hugh's hand for safety and reassurance.
Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades
And reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that's what we've become
Won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
The chorus made everyone go wild. It was amazing. Beca glanced to the back of the room and saw her beautiful girlfriend wiping a tear but beaming proudly. And Aubrey…the crazy ass blonde that inspire this song was crying silently but smiling nonetheless. Stacie chuckled but hugged her to comfort her. The tall brunet caught Beca's eye and gave her a thumbs up and a wink.
Beca resumed playing.
And decided to start singing too.
The feeling was indescribable.
And I know that I deserve your love
There's nothing I'm not worthy of
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
This is brave, this is bruised
This is who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come (look out 'cause here I come)
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Whenever the words wanna cut me down
I'll send the flood to drown them out
This is me!
The song was over now. And people were clapping and hollering. She stepped away from the piano just to be engulfed by a bear hug from Keala. What a sweet woman.
"You are very talented kiddo," The woman said.
"Oh…it was nothing…" she said blushing.
"And humble too," She chuckled. "Stay that way…you'll go far."
"Thank you…but the song is nothing without your voice…so…"
Keala just laugh it off.
"Zac! Zendaya" You are next!" Benj yelled. "Beca, ready to go again?"
"Yes sir!"
Xxxxxxxxx
The whole cast was tired. Beca was exhausted. The amount of energy they used to perform every song was long gone. There was just one more song to go through… When Michael gave them a few minutes to relax almost everyone scrammed away to get food and drinks from the caterer.
Beca just head off to the bathroom. She was feeling a lot better since the morning. Now she just felt silly about the whole nauseous thing.
She sighed and held her head up looking at the mirror in front of her. She smiled.
"I did it Momma…you would've been so proud of Emmy singing among huge stars like it was nothing, she's come a long way since her talent show" she said out loud. "I miss you so much mom," she smiled once more before splashing her face with more water.
She didn't hear the door open but she felt a presence behind her. She lifted her eyes to find blue eyes, almost exactly as hers staring straight at her.
She reached over to the paper towels to dry her face carefully without smudging her make up. The woman wouldn't move.
"Can I help you?" Beca asked the woman behind her but looking at the mirror.
"Mmm … Yeah, kinda…" Sarah said with a smirk on her face. "It has come to my attention that you are also Chloe's assistant…it's funny how she didn't share that small detail while introducing us,"
"Are you getting somewhere? I need to get back," Beca said sharply.
"I need you to free her afternoon…You can do that, right? I want to take my girl out for a drink…Catch up…who knows…Do me a solid,"
Beca was seeing red. The nerve! If she hears one more word come out of this bitche's mouth, she will cut her.
Do not give her the satisfaction Beca.
"First of all Sandra, she is no one's girl. No one owns her. And second, she decides when she is free and when she is not. And I know for a fact that she does not want to talk to you nor see you, she was just being professional. So, I am doing you a solid when I tell you to back off so you don't embarrass yourself."
Sara frowned at the name for a second but shook it off with a chuckle "Sounds like you are her little Pitbull…so protective…How precious is it the Chloe finds an assistant to boss around that looks like me? Who's you dad? Maybe we share the same one," Sara chuckled.
Beca's eyes widened at the mere horror of that statement.
Just in time, the door opened.
"Oh look, the other Pitbull…" Sara said without humorlessly.
"Well, it takes a bitch to know one" Aubrey showed the fakest smile.
"har har, what do you want Posen?"
"I want to keep working…a concept you are not quite familiar with. Beca lets go. We don't mingle with…trash."
Beca nodded not wanting to be in the same room with her evil doppelgänger
"Watch it Posen…I'm in charge now! I demand some respect!"
"HA! Please! No, you are not…you are not fooling anyone. I know who's who here, and you are just a quota. I've done my research you've done nothing to earn yourself this position so I really advice you to step aside, because I can destroy you" Aubrey said crossing her arms over her chest defiantly.
Oh shit! The crazy Posen is back.
"Aubrey, let's just go," Beca said.
"Stay away from grown up talk Becky," Sara interrupted.
"That's it!" Aubrey hissed "I'm not joking Hart…Back the hell off…you really don't want to know what I'm capable of doing just to finish you. You almost ruined my best friend's life! Just give me a fucking reason…just one…" Aubrey said pointing at Sara.
"This is not over!" The older brunet fumed walking out of the bathroom slamming the door in the process.
"Jesus Aubrey! Why did you say that! She is insane!"
"Don't worry Beca, she is way to dumb,"
"Yeah! That's the worst combination! Dumb and pissed!"
"Calm down, nothing will happen, trust me. Let's go back and forget about this, I want to finish this so I can take my girlfriend on a date."
"Ok ok fine…lets go…But we need to tell Chloe…"
Aubrey rolled her eyes…" You tell her, I'll be busy tonight…Stace went to Victoria's Secret yesterday,"
"TMI!"
Aubrey just laughed at Beca's red face.
Xxxxxxxx
Stacie was chatting away with Chloe when she saw Aubrey and Beca entering the room. Both of them were a little flushed and laughing.
"Honey, what took you so long?" The tall brunet asked her girlfriend while giving Beca a glance.
"Oh, nothing really…We just bumped into some trash that's all."
Beca nodded in agreement but giggling.
"Aubrey…" Stacie raised her perfectly shaped eyebrow. Aubrey looked between proud and ashamed.
"Oh no…" Chloe interrupted "What did you do?" she looked directly at the blonde.
"Me? Nothing…Pff…lets go take a seat…" Aubrey said nonchalantly.
"Wow hold it blondie. What happened?" Aubrey just shrugged. The redhead tried with her girlfriend. "Beca? Care to tell me?"
"It's nothing Boss. Aubrey is right, take a seat so you can hear this song. It's the one I finished while you were in Atlanta. Go on…" Beca motion to their chairs.
Emily was busy playing one of the many versions candy crush had to offer.
Beca left them to go over Hugh and Jeremy so she could point out some details to them about the song.
"We are so talking about this Aubrey." Chloe said sitting down.
"I told Beca she should tell you since I'll be busy later. I'm taking my girlfriend out on a date," Aubrey finished with a kiss on Stacie's cheek making her blush.
"Aw babe!"
"Urg…it has to do with Sara…I knew it. Did she try something? Please tell me you didn't tell her about Beca!"
"Relax. I didn't tell her. I don't know what she told Beca before I interrupted but Beca didn't look great. I just asked her nicely to back off. That's about it."
"I sooooo don't buy the 'nicely' thing. Did you tell her that we know she is married?"
A loud "What!?" came out of Aubrey and Chloe.
"You too…I swear. You don't come to war unprepared! Huddle up!" Stacie said.
The three girls closed the space between them so Stacie could share the new information at hand. Like the amazing lawyer she is, she decided to dig around to see what she could find. Turns out Sara dearest left New York a day after she send the cops to Chloe's. She thought that going to Los Angeles was a clever move. But it wasn't. It was ten times harder to catch a break. While she was there, she met a cute young waitress with singing aspirations. She wrote her own songs and performed around different open mics around the area. Sara and this girl started dating. She promised the girl she would help her promoting her stuff because she "knew" people. The girl was already deeply in love with her so she trusted Sara. A year passed and they got married.
Like magic, Sara gets a job at record label and she decides to show a few of the girl's songs to the label under her name and asks if she can produce them. The label saw in Sara the hen with the golden eggs, because no one knew about the genius behind those songs. Her wife, being the naïve aspiring country singer didn't ask why she wasn't getting calls. So, she assumed she wasn't good enough. Sara didn't try to change her mind either.
"So yeah. Her name is Julia and now she is basically a housewife. That was like 5 years ago…I think they have a kid too. It keeps Julia busy" Stacie finished.
"How can someone be that horrible…" Chloe asked herself out loud.
"Fuck…This woman doesn't know Sara used her? Like nothing? Never asked why Sara was climbing so fast?" Aubrey was so mad.
"I guess not. Maybe she wasn't that educated and you know how manipulative Sara is…" Stacie said.
"What a fucking bitch. And she wants you to go back to her? While she is married with a kid! She probably has her in shackles writing songs," the blonde hissed. "She is a fraud! We are working with a fraud!"
"Aubrey, calm down. Now is not the time," The red head said in monotone. "This is Beca's moment. We'll talk later."
The couple nodded and sat back to look at everyone in the room.
Chloe's eyes landed on her girlfriend. Her intelligent, talented and gorgeous girlfriend. She watched as Beca talked he way around the room, giving tips and what they look like her funny one liners. She was watching a girl who faced so much adversity and never failing to be a good person despite everything. The amount of respect she fell for her girlfriend was incredible.
You are one lucky girl Chloe Beale.
Xxxxx
Beca once again took a seat at the piano. She already set her banjo next to it, she would need it later on. She cranked her fingers a started playing softly. She nodded cueing Jeremy in.
I saw the sun begin to dim
And felt that winter wind
Blow cold
A man learns who is there for him
When the glitter fades and the walls won't hold
'Cause from that rubble what remains
Can only be what's true
If all was lost
There's more I gained
'Cause it led me back to you
From now on
These eyes will not be blinded by the lights
From now on
What's waited 'til tomorrow starts tonight
Tonight
Let this promise in me start
Like an anthem in my heart
From now on
From now on
She smiled watching Jeremy sing and Hugh following him without making a sound. She felt bad for him. She then signaled Justin to take the other piano so she could grab the banjo.
I drank champagne with kings and queens
The politicians praised my name
But those were someone else's dreams
The pitfalls of the man I became
For years and years
I chased their cheers
A crazy speed of always needing more
But when I stop
And see you here
I remember who all this was for
All of a sudden, Hugh raised his voice. Beca heard some gasps from the cast. He started singing with a lot of passion. Jeremy laughed and knew it was time to shut up and let him take the lead. He closed his binder and sat down to enjoy the show.
And from now on
These eyes will not be blinded by the lights
From now on
What's waited 'til tomorrow starts tonight
It starts tonight!
And let this promise in me start
Like an anthem in my heart
From now on
From now on
From now on
Beca look at the choir and everyone around in the room and yelled. "NOW!"
And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!
And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!
And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!
The whole room was having so much fun. Singing along with the choir, standing up and dancing around. Even Zendaya grabbed a tambourine to match the beat. This song was a celebration. The promise of family and unity. Beca felt like singing too. It felt so liberating. This song meant so much to her. She wished her father took the time to tell her all the things she wrote. But since that couldn't happen anymore…She finished it for Emily.
And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!
And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!
And we will come back home
And we will come back home
Home again!
From now on
From now on
Home again!
As soon as the song ended, everyone was cheering. Emily run to Beca with so much force it made the older girl stumble. She hugged her sister back so tight.
"This was for you kid." She whispered on Emily's temple.
"Thank you Becs. It's my favorite song in the whole world!"
"Wait until you hear it in the theater." Beca grinned.
Emily grinned back proudly at her sister.
The whole room was still vibrating with excitement.
All but one.
Xxxx
"What a day!" Stacie basically yelled walking down the hotel hallway.
"I'm soooo freaking tired…" Beca mumbled. Emily just yawned. She was almost sleep walking.
"I guess we are ordering room service," Chloe said ruffling Ems hair.
"You guys do that…among other things... and we will see you tomorrow for brunch," Aubrey said stopping at her room.
They share their goodbyes and closed their doors.
"I'm going to put Emily to bed." Beca said softly.
"Do you want nachos? Or something else?" Chloe asked sitting down on the living room area of their suite.
"I want pizza…lots of pepperoni please."
"On it!"
Chloe called room service and asked for the best New York pizza they could get, a couple of Dr. Peppers and some pastries for Emily in case she wakes up hungry.
Chloe was on her phone when she felt Beca plop down next to her on the couch. She decided to forego the phone to turn and look at her girlfriend. This was it. Time to explain. She reached out to cup Beca's cheek. Caressing it gently. Beca leaned into the touch.
"Just wanna get this out of me before we start…I love you so much, and I am so so so proud of you Beca. You have no idea…what you showed everyone today…My goodness, it was just a pinch of what you are capable. I have no words…"
Beca blushed bit and turned to kissed Chloe's palm before grabbing it and resting them on her lap.
"I love you too. And thank you. Honestly… your opinion matters so much to me. Emily's too of course" she chuckled "But yours comes with more experience you know…" Beca said shyly.
"I know you are upset with what I said yesterday," Beca hummed giving Chloe a chance to keep going. "I told you that I did it on purpose, for us. And It's true. I don't want Sara to know we are together. Not now," Chloe saw Beca frown "Becs, she is a mean woman. And you said so yourself, you want to wait until the movie is over, or at least the recording so your credibility is intact. And I want that. I want people to listen to you for you! Just like today! I want people to look at you first. Not our relationship,"
"You know I don't care about my career Chloe," The redhead was about to protest but Beca cut her off "I care about you… so you ignoring me in front of that bitch wasn't great," Beca said sarcastically. "And she cornered me in the bathroom today…she wanted me to clear your schedule for and I quote "Take my girl out". What the fuck?"
"See! She is getting to you just because you are my assistant. Imagine her knowing we are more than that! She is evil Beca! Trust me on this"
"I know," The brunet sighed for the hundred time. "That's not the only thing she said…thank good Aubrey interrupted because I was going to lose it."
"Please trust me on this…I really want to keep you away from her,"
"I just…I hate how you just ignored me…it may be childish but you-you just turned your back to go talk to her…that hurt…maybe it shouldn't've , but I can't help it! She is a big shot now…and she fucking looks like me! She even implied we could be sisters! SISTERS CHLOE. And you know what? IT MAY BE TRUE! My Dad was an asshole! and she is what? 10 years older than me? That could totes work! Oh my god! She can sooo be my sister Chloe!" Beca finished franticly.
Chloe laughed at her girlfriend cuteness and the slip of the word "totes" which was "totes" her thing.
"Why are you laughing!?" the younger brunet looked flabbergasted.
"Babe, calm down. Let's break it down ok?"
"Ok...fine," Beca said signaling Chloe to continue.
"I'am really sorry I ignored you, but you know how you disarm me with one look…It was dangerous for me to just glance at you. Second, she isn't a big shot. She is a fraud. Stacie told us all about it today. She is a big asshole that basically took over her wife's dreams" Beca widened her eyes at that "Yeah, she is married. That's a tale for later. The point is that she isn't all that…we can take her down in a heartbeat. Third, I know she looks like you…but I also know she is not a 'real' brunet. She dyes it because she thinks no one will take her seriously as a blonde,"
The face of horror Beca displayed made Chloe laugh even harder.
"You are supposed to be asking for forgiveness not laughing at me! And gross dude! I don't want to remember that you two were together AT ALL. So, stooop," Beca pulled her hand away indignantly.
"Sorry sorry, you are right," Chloe reached for Beca's hand again. "but you get what I mean? She is evil. And knowing you'll be going to LA alone to deal with the guys and her…I don't want to give her any ammunition to use against you."
Beca let out a huge sigh…"ok… It wasn't cool… but I guess you have a point. She is the worst though," she finished shuddering.
"She is. So, are we ok? I really am sorry baby" Chloe said pulling Beca over her lap. "Do you forgive me?"
"Yeah, whatever Red…Let's just get one with the make-up sex," Beca said trying to pull away with no effort at all.
"Beca!"
"Just kidding woman!" The younger girl leaned in for a kiss that was eagerly reciprocated by Chloe.
"You are terrible!" Chloe said pulling apart tickling Beca on her tummy.
"You know I'm not ticklish there Chlo…"
"Oh, I know where you are…" Beca's eyes widened.
"Don't you dare!"
"Better run shortcake!"
Beca let out the girliest squeal known to men.
They were ok.
They were cool.
See Mitchell, talking is god. Talking leads to tickles and make up sex.