A/N - A new chapter?! Yes. Haha. I've been stuck doing a ridiculous amount of essays and haven't been able to update till now. Enjoy :)
Once at the hotel, Michael helped Beca bring the luggage upstairs. Michael persisted that he could bring the entire luggage up himself though stubborn Beca wouldn't allow it and carried some up herself. It was a nice room and Beca eyed the bed feeling the need for sleep.
"Beca? Shall I take you to the hospital?" Michael voiced behind her near the door.
Beca exhaled through her nose, "…. Must I?"
Michael gave a small sympathetic expression, "It's only for a quick check up. I'm sure you won't have to be there for long at all."
Beca exhaled loudly again, "Okay… lead the way Mikey."
Following him downstairs they set off to the hospital. Walking inside Beca went up to the counter asking where it is she should go.
"Have you made an appointment?"
"Uh- no. No I was treated in Manchester but had to travel so I've come here for a check up."
The nurse nodded and typed away on the computer, asking for her name and details of the injury. Afterwards she informed her, "I'll have to get you to take a seat Miss Mitchell, we are a little busy and it could be a little while."
Beca froze but forced a smile, "Okay thanks."
She eyed the room where other people were seated and waiting their turn. Some of them had knowing eyes of who she was cast at her. The room felt incredibly small as Beca slowly moved through it and found a spare seat.
I can do this… it's just a room, sitting around with other's… it's fine, you're fine.
Beca's distant eyes bore into the white and grey tiled ground beneath them. The familiar sterilization smell of a hospital filled her nostrils, her lips pursed tightly already hating it. Michael sat beside her but rose to his feet once more seeing Beca abruptly stand and walk outside.
Outside.
Beca breathed in the late afternoon air and went over to a small park that was across from the entrance. Sitting down on a bench she tried to calm herself.
"It's a nice park here. Did you see they have a small café over there?" Michael talked indifferently hoping it would calm her down.
Beca took a moment to register his words and peering over to where he had pointed could see a small café.
"Oh no-no I didn't. I'm sure it's nice."
"Would you like something to eat? Or coffee?"
"No… thank you." Vodka, Jack Daniels… even a wine would help, "Water please?"
"Sure I will be right back." Michael went across the small grass field and into the café, glancing back at Beca often.
Beca exhaled for the short moment of being alone, running her left hand through her hair she slumped in the seat. The moment was brief, feeling before hearing her phone begin to buzz and ring. Standing from the chair she answered.
"Beca Mitchell."
"Honey it's me."
"Mom… hey I hope no one gave you misinformation I just had an accident is all." Beca smiled faintly and felt a little calmer with Sheila calling. It had taken a long time before Beca came even remotely close to calling Sheila her mother. She had completely refrained from doing so in the beginning, but that woman had done more for her than anyone. Beca wasn't even her child biologically but no one would notice that, the woman loved her as her own and had done so from day one.
"Beca what happened?"
"I was on stage and – and I'm not really sure but I was heading back up to the podium and I must've caught my hand on something sharp. No serious damage done though apparently, which is good."
"How does it feel? Have you been back to the hospital since last night?" Sheila's voice was that of a mother's concern.
"It's sore still but they have me on some pain and other medication to stop infection. I had to get like 8 or 9 stitches… I'm at the hospital now for a check up but am waiting for my turn to go in."
"Okay honey, well stay put, I'm sure it won't take too long."
"Yeah I will."
"Are you still in Manchester then?"
"No I'm in London now."
"Are you staying over there for a while?"
"I uhm – not sure actually. Maybe for a couple more days then I'll be returning to L.A. I've got – uh long story short I'll be working on a film early next year."
"Oh my – really?! Oh that's wonderful Beca. Are you excited?... You don't sound very excited?"
Beca lightly chuckled, "I am… I think. I'm still wrapping my head around it all. Jesse kinda pushed the project offer and that we take it. I've signed the documents though so we're on board to produce the music in it and such."
"How very exciting! Now how are you and Chloe? I haven't heard you speak about her in a while! You still talk?"
Beca rolled her eyes, and seeing Michael return with a bottle of water she thanked him quickly, going to reach for the bottle with her right hand she pursed her lips.
Hmmm… how's this going to work?
"How about I hold onto it for you for now?" Michael offered.
"Yes thank you."
"Beca?"
"Yeah I'm still here sorry. Uhm– " Beca hadn't spoken of Chloe in much detail to Sheila, of how important the woman was to Beca. Little did she know but she didn't really need to either, Sheila could already hear it in her daughter's voice how happy she sounded when just speaking the woman's name. Sheila hadn't heard Beca sound truly happy in so long, already she loved this Chloe woman and was aching to meet her.
"Yeah she's good… she's actually here in London for a movie premier." Beca continued to walk around the park, Michael keeping close behind.
"Oh how lovely. Is she with you now?"
"No she's got the premier tonight. I'm just going in for the check up then probably back to the hotel for some rest."
"I think that's a good idea honey. You need to recuperate from the concert."
Beca felt a small tap on her shoulder and turned to find Michael gesturing that they had been called back in to the hospital.
"Oh uh- I have to go. They're calling me in for the check up now I think. I'll call you soon okay?"
"Sure honey. I'll talk to you soon and be sure to get some rest for me okay!"
"Yes mom… Love you."
"Love you too Beca, bye."
Beca hung the phone up and made her way back inside the hospital. The automatic doors opened for them and the nurse called her over to the desk.
"Miss Mitchell?"
"Yes." Beca replied curtly. Already the uneasiness of being here began to creep back in.
"If you'll go through the door here on the left the Doctor will see you."
"Thanks. You can wait here Michael."
Michael nodded, "Sure. If you don't mind I will go make a phone call outside."
"Of course. I'll meet you outside afterwards." Beca then turned and pushed the door open to be met with one of the doctors. She was female and informed her name is Dr. Lin.
Leading them down the hallway and into a private room, Dr. Lin went on to ask the regulatory questions of how Beca was feeling, if there was any pain etc.
Pulling up Beca's medical records that had been sent over from the other hospital the doctor unwrapped the hand and inspected it.
"It's early I know-" The Doctor began saying as she looked at the hand, noticing some blood she cleaned it away "but the wound still looks relatively clean which is a good sign at this stage. If it were infected it would be likely that we would see some puffing and discolouring around the area."
Beca just sat there and nodded, "When will I be able to have the stitches taken out?"
The Doctor went over to a small table and began to apply some ointment along the cut then wrap the hand back up with a new bandage.
"It appears you have also pulled at them am I correct?" She continued her inspection before answering Beca's question.
"I fell earlier today, so yeah that could've happened."
Dr. Lin just nodded, "If you can refrain from using your right hand as much as possible… I would say within 2 weeks give or take the stitches can be removed. Will you been in London for that amount of time?"
"No I think I will be returning to L.A within the next couple of days."
"Very well I will send the appropriate documents over there for when you go in."
"Thanks."
"Now have you been eating and drinking lots of water?"
"Yes."
Doctor Lin was a little taken back for the short answer replies, expecting some more information, "Yes? Okay well make sure you are having a meal before or straight after having those tablets. It's likely the tablets can make you feel a little dizzy due to how strong they are for the pain…. therefore, no alcohol with these tablets and no driving. Do you have any performances coming up?"
"Uh- uhm no.. no I'm done for a little while I think."
The doctor nodded, "Okay that's good. Alright well I'll just write this up… the tablets you have now will be enough until you get back to L.A. Just go to a local clinic and you can pick up another prescription. I think that's all, do you have any questions?"
"No, thank you."
"You can head out now Miss Mitchell. Have a good day."
"You too. Thanks." Beca left and went back up to the desk to sign and pay for the visit. It was no big issue working with just her left hand for now, Beca was competent in using either her right or left hand to write or do most other things.
Michael waited for her outside in the car and slipping into the vehicle they went back to the hotel. Walking into her hotel room Beca yawned and went over to the couch, dropping down to sit. Pulling out her phone she checked to see some instagram posts she had been tagged in, a lot of which were from the show the other night. Many were commending how the artist pulled through with such an injury whilst others thought it stupidity and reckless.
Beca took a photo of her bandaged hand and posted it to instagram,
'Just a few stitches. No harm done. It really was one hell of a show! Thank you to all those for partying it up with me! #oops #creamfields13 #youkickedmyass'
Already those sent their wishes for a fast recovery including some other artists and celebrities. Ellie had posted, 'You cray.' And her phone began to ring with the woman's name on screen.
"Yo Beca!"
"Hey Ellie."
"Oh what no Ell Ell?"
"Huh?..."
"Naw you are just to cute Beca." Ellie giggled.
"What are yo-…" Memory started to surface of Beca using the nickname, "Oh…-I.. now I know what you are talking about… I was doped up."
"Regardless, you cute."
Beca rolled her eyes, "I just went to the hospital for a check up. I'm assuming that's why you called?"
"Yeah and to see how you are feeling."
"They've got me on meds for the pain and infections. I'm okay just tired, apparently they will make me feel that way."
"Yeah time to rest up anyway. You've had a long few weeks going from one place to the next. You're in London now yeah?"
"Yes I'll probably be here for the next day or two."
"Staying with Chloe?"
"No."
"Oh is everything okay?"
"Yeah it's fine. She's got the premier tonight." Beca yawned.
"Okay well how about the three of us catch up for lunch or dinner tomorrow night?"
"Sounds good to me. I'll ask her."
"Yeah you just text or ring me. Anyway I will let you go and get some sleep. Night Bec Becs." Ellie tried to hold her snicker back, and Beca could practically hear the huge smirk on the woman's face.
"Goodnight Ellie." Beca stated in a playful condescending tone before hanging up. Standing from the couch she couldn't even be bothered to get changed before she climbed into bed.
Her phone buzzed to alert her of a new text message and sliding it open she didn't expect the certain name to come up on screen.
Jason: Hey I just wanted to send my wishes for a fast recovery on your hand. How are you feeling?
Ugh god. Fuck off.
Beca was saved upon deliberating whether to send a snarky reply, or not one at all by a new message from Chloe.
Chloe: About to hit the carpet. How do I look?
She had sent a picture of just her face with her hair up and make up done.
Beca: Stunning, as usual. Have fun tonight.
Chloe: Thank you :) How'd the check up go?
Beca: Good. I can get the stitches out in 2 weeks. We can talk more about it later. I will let you get back to kicking butt on the carpet.
Chloe: Talk tomorrow then sleep well x
Beca sighed and placed the phone down on the bedside table, plugging it into the charger. Finally she was ready to catch some rest, hopefully the drugs would get her some long hours of sleep. Remembering she could take some more of the pills Beca used her left hand to push up from the bed and walk out into the kitchen for some water.
Food… meh I'm too tired to worry about that.
Swallowing the pills and the whole glass of water there we two knocks on the door that stopped her from going on through to the bedroom.
"Ugh… whyyyyy" Beca whined. Turning back she walked over to the door and looked through to see Michael.
"Beca its Michael."
Opening the door Beca stood with a small but weary smile, "Mikey what can I do you for?"
"I went downstairs and got you some food." Michael held up the bag.
Beca was surprised but grateful, "Oh… thank you Mike."
"No issue. I went down to get some food for myself and thought you might want some before getting some sleep."
"Come in." Beca opened the door further and allowed him to come in and sit at the small kitchen table. Pulling the boxes of food out it was a large caeser salad with some cooked chicken. Beca didn't care what it was, just the smell of it made her stomach rumble in response. Beca stuffed her face and ate the whole thing.
"That was so good!" Beca commended sitting back into her chair.
"Glad you enjoyed it." Michael smiled and finished eating his meal.
"I did…" Beca wasn't sure how to ask Michael or how to go about this conversation but opened her mouth, "Michael I know you said you wouldn't, but what you saw between Chloe and I-"
"Is none of my business Beca." He strongly interjected.
Beca bit her lip, "It kind of is… she means a lot to me.." She gave Michael a serious gaze and he seemed to connect with what she was saying.
"I understand. If I'm accompanying you both, I will do all I can to watch out for her also."
"Thank you Michael." Beca gave a genuine smile.
Michael gave a firm nod and went on to take another bite of his food.
"How is Emily?" Beca asked the question before she could think otherwise.
"Uh good." Michael swallowed another mouthful of food, "She's good, thank you for asking."
Beca nodded with a yawn, "Does she live with her mother?" she almost flinched with worry when his face became hardened. Beca had seen that mask, she wore it frequently, "I'm sorry."
"It's fine-"
"No it's not and I apologise." Beca stood from the chair, "You'll have to excuse me I'm… exhausted" Beca breathed out.
"Yeah of course, you should rest. I will clean up and let myself out. Night Beca."
"You too Michael. Goodnight."
Beca trudged down the hallway and slipping off her jeans leaving her underwear and top on, not having the energy to change she went straight to sleep in the bed.
The premier went off without a hitch, and as soon as Chloe returned back to the hotel room full exhaustion overcame her. It had been a long day and she was ready to crawl into bed and sleep.
Having a quick shower a few things were running through her mind and decided to call Jess.
"Hey! Yes the guitar is fine!"
"Hey Jess how are you?" Chloe laughed at the abrupt answer Jess gave, "What are you talking about?"
"Beca's guitar. She hasn't gone, at the most, three days without texting me asking if it's okay. I assume she has you calling me to ask?"
Chloe chuckled, "No but it's good to know you are keeping it safe. I'll let her know. So how are you?"
"I'm good, good just chilling out. How are you though?! I heard about Beca, she okay?"
Jessica knew about Chloe wanting to surprise Beca in U.K. and they discussed things before she left Australia. Jessica had been out shopping and saw the incident via twitter and the news of Beca Mitchell performing the last half of the set injured, wondering if Chloe was there as well.
"Yeah she's okay Jess. We're all not really sure what she caught her hand on, the podium has some pretty sharp edges all around it though. She needed stitches."
"Jesus. Well at least she is okay, no damage done to her hand?"
"No–no she was lucky."
"Did you get there on time to see it happen?"
Chloe went on to give a brief overview of her trip to the festival and racing in to see Beca perform. Then the paramedics took her to the hospital for the wound to be treated. They went on to discuss the premier just attended, the last one in fact and Chloe would likely stay in London for a couple of days with Beca.
"When I get back to L.A… well–well I've been wanting to ask Beca a question…"
I have for a while now…
"What is it?"
"Well she will be in L.A. for a while apparently, even when we are filming… I was going to– to ask if she wanted to stay at my place…"
"Oh… okay."
"It's stupid isn't it?..." Chloe had begun to fiddle around with the arrow necklace Beca had given her.
"No Chloe it isn't…"
Chloe could feel the pending word, "But…"
"But… Beca and you haven't really made anything official…"
Chloe exhaled loudly, "I know."
"Have you asked Chloe? It's been a while now, clearly she's serious about you. Both of you have been exclusive, although privately, and she's given you a golden arrow necklace. Not to mention the gift you bought for her which I'm sure she is going to love!"
"I know, I know… I'm afraid Jess."
"Huh? What are you afraid of?"
"That if I push her… I could inadvertently push her away. I told her I would wait."
"That's what you have been doing. Look I'm not having a go at Beca, we all love the girl, but she's the one that is afraid. Maybe she does need to be pushed? Do you even call her your girlfriend yet?"
Chloe had longed to call Beca that title. For Beca to be hers for herself to be Beca's. They practically have been but desired for everyone to know. Even her mother had speculated something between herself and the brunette artist she was yet to meet. Unbeknownst to the world Chloe had some female crushes and slept with only a couple of women before (high school days), but nothing serious. She hadn't dated women before, only men and then there was Tom who she had dated for a lot of her life. Everyone thought the couple serious, that they would have a future together, but things just didn't turn out that way.
Meeting Beca had thrown Chloe, the fast-developed friendship, confiding in one another and adoration was addictive. She fell for Beca Mitchell, hard. Chloe did have some worry of what her parents may think, but at the same time felt as though they would be accepting. If the person made her happy, they shouldn't care the gender. As stated Chloe's mother began to dig as to why she was a little sad at her brothers' party. Chloe thought she had hidden it well but it was her mother after all. Chloe had told them that she might be bringing a friend, but informed them when she arrived that her friend was unable to attend due to work. Chloe didn't say she had a girlfriend, because – well – unfortunately she technically didn't, but she did tell her mother of someone important in her life.
Her mother went on to give reassuring talk with Chloe and that when she was ready, she would love to meet the woman that she cared for. They kept it between them for now, Chloe wanted to tell her father and brother when the time was right. When Beca and her were official.
"Chloe you there?"
Jess broke her reverie.
"Uh-yeah sorry."
"Well do you?"
"No…" Chloe's tone was laced with disappointment.
Jessica sighed, "Babe, I don't mean to make you sad. I just… you asked me a question and I answered honestly… and honestly I think she might shy away from it and I think you need to kick her ass in the right direction for her to open her eyes and say yes."
"Yeah-no… no you're right. I just don't want to lose her Jess. She means so much to me– I…" Chloe felt as though she was on the brink of crying and tried to push that away.
"You love her." Jessica softly stated more than asked.
It took Chloe a moment and she whispered, "Yes." in reply.
Jessica softly exhaled for her best friend, "Look babe, why don't you get some sleep? You're probably exhausted after the past couple of days you had, not to mention the jet lag."
Chloe wiped the small tear that escaped her eye, "Yeah… yes I need some sleep."
"Well I love you, okay? Anytime you need to talk I'm here…"
"I know, I love you too Jess. Thanks for listening."
"Anytime. Night babe." And Jess hung up.
Chloe sauntered her way to bed, lying down she went through some twitter and instagram before bed. She had thought of texting Beca but knew the woman was likely to be asleep, though it ached that the woman was just literally a couple of blocks away. Chloe wanted her to be here, in bed so she could wrap her arms around Beca and snuggle.
Chloe was subconsciously playing around with her new necklace again, and a small smile came across her lips when she saw her background photo of herself and Beca on her phone. It was of the night of the first premier in L.A.
Locking the phone and putting it on the table Chloe tried to fall into sleep.
She had probably slept for a few hours and seeing daylight break through Chloe had given up trying to get anymore sleep. Tossing and turning most of the time she craved for her Beca to cuddle with, to hold and hear her breathing softly against her. Chloe exhaled in annoyance and pushing herself up from the bed decided to have a glass of water. Picking a glass out of the cabinet she placed it on the counter and poured full glass from the jug that sat inside the fridge. Her phone started to ring out loudly from the bedroom and quickly Chloe went to it thinking it might be Beca.
Caller ID: Kellan
Huh?
"Hello?"
"Hey just me. They wanted me to remind you we are on the Graham Norton Show tonight."
"Oh yeah… I didn't forget." Chloe chuckled, confused as to why Kellan would think she would have, "What time are we leaving?"
"Around 9.30pm."
"Okay no problem I'll be ready."
"Okay cool. I'm going to get some breakfast would you like to join?"
"Oh I've got plans already, thanks though."
"Yeah sure, I'll see you later on then."
"Bye." Chloe hung up and checked to see if there were any messages from Beca.
There wasn't.
She's probably still sleeping.
Chloe decided to jump in the shower and get changed for the day. Grabbing a bag that she swung over her shoulder, and putting the small gift in her bag that she had gotten for Beca during her trip, she placed her sunnies on and hat. Making her way downstairs Chloe walked towards the other hotel.
It didn't take her long and luckily hadn't been stopped by anyone. Walking inside to the lobby she dialed Beca's number but rang straight through.
Hmm… I'll try Michael.
It rung twice before being picked up, "Miss Beale?"
"Hey Michael, and it's just Chloe remember?"
"Yes. What can I do for you?"
"I'm here to see Beca."
"Oh you're in the hotel?"
"Yes, what floor is she on?"
"The 16th floor. I'll meet you at the elevator when you come up."
"Thanks Michael!" Chloe had already walked to the elevator during the phone call and pressed for the floor before hanging up. The doors opened and there he was, waiting where he said he would be.
"Chloe it's nice to see you, how are you this morning?"
"Good thanks Michael."
"Her room is just down here. I think she might be still asleep."
She followed Michael and slipping the spare keycard in, the green light flashed showing it was unlocked.
"Thanks Mike!"
"No worries Chloe, if you need anything ring me."
Chloe nodded and closed the door behind her. Everything was still dark, all the curtains had been drawn. She made her way down the hall and into the bedroom finding a still sleeping Beca amongst the scattered sheets. Taking her hat and sunnies off she placed them on one of the dressers.
She must've had a nightmare.
Picking up the covers she placed them on a chair, out of the way before she pulled the remaining sheet up a little further from her midsection to cover Beca.
"You are too adorable." Chloe whispered, her eyes raking over the beautiful sleeping form.
Beca's lips were slightly parted with some of her teeth showing, her hair was wild yet Chloe found it extremely sexy and she had her hands up near her chin.
Chloe slipped the bag off her shoulder and onto the ground before she sat on the bed.
Should I wake her?... she probably needs to eat and have some food along with the tablets…
Chloe reached out and brushed a small part of Beca's hair away out of her face. Biting her lip she took out her phone and snapped a picture. The sound was loud in the small room and had stirred Beca.
"Mmm.." she turned in the bed to the other side with her back to Chloe.
"Beca?..." Chloe softly asked, "Beca wake up."
"Wh-nn… der…"
"What?!" Chloe hissed trying to make out the muffled sounds, "Beca… wake up and… I'll reward you…"
"…..."
"C'mon Beca…" Chloe tried again.
"Oh Brittany…" Beca moaned.
Chloe's smile dropped, "WHO?!" she hissed. Who the fuck is Brittany?!
Standing from the bed she stormed around the other side to see Beca's face seeing she was biting her lip and trying not to laugh. Beca opened her eyes slowly and smirked at the woman in front of her.
Chloe realized that Beca was fucking with her, "You asshole."
"Right back at you fucker." Beca groaned still waking up, "Why'd you wake me? Where's my reward?" she whined with a yawn.
Chloe was careful (for Beca's hand) but jumped on top of Beca, straddling her waist "You know, some nights when I was on tour you would wake me…"
Her words were husky and already Beca became flush, sobering up from her sleep, "What do you mean?"
"Sometimes I would have some very vivid dreams about you." Chloe cocked her eyebrow in a teasing fashion, "I would have to… take care of it most times." She licked her lips.
Beca's mouth was a whole lot more drier than it was 10 seconds ago, her body becoming heated.
Chloe giggled and swooped down for a quick kiss, pulling away before Beca could deepen it. Chloe wanted Beca, badly, but with the injury she also wanted to be careful.
"Well it seems like I've woken you up." Chloe jumped up from the bed and Beca lay there stunned.
"Wha?-…" Beca sat up in the bed confused as to why she stopped, "Come back to bed and I'll make it up to you."
"Again I would love to, but you should get some food and water into your system for the tablets. So rise and shine!"
Beca slumped into the bed, "Chloe I have a cut on the palm of my right hand…" with new energy Beca pushed herself up off the bed and sauntered towards the woman, "I didn't lose a leg. There are plenty of other ways I can think of us having fun."
Chloe felt her own heat from Beca's movements and words towards her rise, but tried to not let them break her. That was near impossible when her eyes now took in Beca's legs only having underwear on. Her mouth went dry but did well to kick her brain into gear.
"Me too. Like once we have some breakfast we can spend the day together-.."
"Yes." Beca nodded her head thinking this could continue.
"and go shopping!" Chloe enthused finishing her sentence.
Beca's face froze but slowly turned into a pout, a deep and sad pout for a child who just had their favourite lollie dangled in front of them but ripped away.
Chloe couldn't help but laugh at the transition of expression.
"You are so mean." Beca slowly stated, then made her way around Chloe with the intent of going to the bathroom.
Chloe stepped forward and taking Beca's left hand stopped the woman. Bringing her in for a soft and caring kiss, Chloe ran her hand up Beca's cheek then to the side of her neck.
"We will. But not now. Soon."
Beca leaned in and left a lingering peck on Chloe's lips, "Good because I've been dreaming of doing many things to you Chlo, like…" Beca tilted her head up to Chloe's ear and whispered the dirty things the brunette had been missing, and wanting to do to her.
Chloe steadied her hand on a nearby dresser to stay upright. Her knuckles became sheet white trying to fight the urge to tackle the woman right then and there onto the bed.
Beca placed a small kiss behind her ear whilst her hand skimmed under Chloe's top along her skin, tracing a lazy design close to her hipbone. Pulling away Beca winked and grabbed some clothes.
"I'll have a quick shower and we can go out?"
"Feel better from teasing me?" Chloe leaned in and pecked the woman's lips.
"No…" Beca whined and closed the door behind her, hearing the soft chuckle of Chloe as she did.
Once Beca was dressed, Chloe returned into the room and pulled her bag up.
"I have something for you."
"Oh?" Beca sat on the bed and placed her shoes on.
"I got you a little something too. Here." Chloe was hiding the item behind her back but pulled it around holding it out for Beca. Compared to Beca's gift this felt completely insufficient and Chloe was panicking.
"I-I… well I got it when I was in Australia…"
Beca's smile slowly increased, her eyes glued on the medium sized koala bear that had a small shining silver link chain around its neck. She reached out and took the fluffy stuffed koala and could already smell Chloe's scent and familiar perfume on the item.
"Your gift was so much better but-but I just wanted to get you something-… I uhm I don't know- if you don't like it-"
"Stop." Beca was simple command, she was grinning widely at Chloe's rambling and stood from the bed.
"This isn't a gift competition Chloe. And this? You didn't have to, but you did. Still you surprise me. I really like my gift." Beca stepped forward and hugged the small koala up near her face to emphasize her point.
Chloe giggled at the adorable sight, "Really? The uhm- the silver chain around its neck is actually a bracelet."
Beca looked at the koala and turned it around to see the small clasp.
"For your pendants…" Chloe added.
Beca was stunned into silence for a brief moment, "Wha-… I… you, you uh-" she scolded herself for the tears threatening to surface, quickly she turned and pulled out her purse where her brothers pendants were. Sitting on the bed she eagerly fed them through onto the bracelet.
Chloe could feel some of her own tears from the sheer shock and joy Beca had expressed through her eyes and features. Stepping forward she leaned down and helped close the clasp, which sat on right wrist.
Beca stared into her eyes, still not quite believing the gift she had been given "Thank you." She softly spoke, truly touched by the gift.
Chloe smiled warmly, and leaned in to capture Beca's lips who kissed her back intensely pouring her gratitude into it.
"It's amazing." Beca pecked the woman's lips.
Chloe leaned back and picked the koala back up, "Hey don't forget about this guy!" and handed it to Beca who held it.
Beca nodded keenly, "Let me guess, its name is Lola?" like the koala Chloe had held and taken a picture with.
"You can name that bear whatever you like-" Chloe gasped then had a wicked smile cross her features, "Call it Becrawr."
Beca cocked an eyebrow, "Call it what?"
Chloe giggled and stood right against Beca, "Bec-RAWR." She teased.
"Where-?"
"That's what you referred to yourself as when we got back from the hospital." Chloe started full laughing at recalling how Beca acted.
"I did not." Beca rolled her eyes thinking she was joking.
"No-no…" Chloe caught her breath from laughing, "You rawr'd then told me about changing your name to BECRAWR!" Chloe held up her hand, looking like a claw.
Fantastic.. what other kind of shit did I say?!
Beca scoffed and put a hand to her forehead, embarrassed from her words, "God and what else did I say?- actually nope- no I don't want to know. I'm hungry let's go eat."
"Yes we wouldn't want to starve the dinosaur, Becrawr- hey that kind of rhymed!" Chloe enthused with a breathy laugh. Beca tried to hide her smirk and walked past Chloe to leave the hotel room. Chloe placed her hat and sunnies on before she quickly followed.
Beca and Chloe decided on a small café around the corner for some breakfast. It was a little busy and Michael remained close by, fine with not joining them despite Chloe's invitation to do so.
They were seated at a small table and ate their meal whilst Beca threw her tablets down her throat for the morning. She couldn't really cut her food but Chloe pulled her chair around and cut some of the food for Beca.
"Thanks but I was okay." Beca rolled her eyes feeling like she was a child.
"Gosh you can be such a child Becs. Just helping you." Chloe voice good naturally, expecting that from the woman.
Beca smirked and continued to eat her food, "How was Australia? Enjoy it?"
"Yes! Well from what I was able to see anyway. The trip was quick you know? But going to the zoo was really fun."
"That's good."
"Have you ever been?"
"No, not yet. I've been told that my music is popular over there though. Will have to take a tour out there when I have time."
"Definitely. So I was thinking we can walk around and go shopping? I haven't been to London in a while!" Chloe enthused.
"Yeah I love it here. When do you have to leave?" Beca took a sip of her water, having finished her meal she sat back in her chair.
Chloe went to answer but a woman from a nearby table asked if she could possibly take a photo with the both of them. Chloe agreed to it, and to her surprise Beca also nodded. In fact Beca took the phone and snapped the picture of the three of them. Thanking them immensely they returned to their table and Chloe thought back as to where she was in conversation then continued.
"Uh when do I leave? I don't actually. This is my last stop!"
"Oh cool."
"The same for you?"
"Yeahp." Beca stated, popping the 'p'
"Yay." Chloe giggled, "This place is so cute." She took out her phone and couldn't help but take a photo of the very nicely decorated plates and teacups on the table. Uploading it to her instagram.
"Have to come back here. You ready?" she stood from her chair seeing Beca nod.
Walking closely beside each other, Beca let Michael know they would be walking around the area. He lay low and hung back behind them.
Beca smiled watching Chloe's face light up at all the stores, and of course they had to go into most of them. Pulling out clothes from various racks and trying them on, even Beca participated seeing some items she liked.
"Oh my gosh that looks really good on you!" Chloe smiled, approving of a black and white top Beca had tried on.
"Yeah?"
"Definitely." Chloe had a smirk on her face, with a little more approval showing through her eyes.
Beca caught it and laughed, "Well then I think I might just purchase it." She disappeared inside the stall and changed back into her top.
A few people were in the store and began taking some photos of the pair but Chloe paid no heed to it. Beca noticed and kept her head turned away, not giving them a clear shot. They knew it was her, but that didn't mean she had to make it easy for them. Her phone began to ring and she saw it was Ellie.
Oh yeah that's right, meant to ring her!
Firstly Beca paid for her items, so did Chloe and they made their way out. Then she texted Ellie she told her to call back and soon enough her phone buzzed.
"Beca! How's it going today?"
"Good thanks Ellie. Just doing some shopping actually."
"Ah good. Spoil yourself, why not? So are you and your lady friend able to grab dinner with me tonight?"
Chloe continued to walk beside Beca and gave her a short smile.
"Actually, Chloe has an interview to go to tonight…"
Chloe pouted mouthing 'sorry' then decided to speak up, "Sorry Ellie!"
"Oh she's with you?- nevermind- silly question." Ellie chuckled, "Tell her all good. You still want to grab dinner Beca? A few of the other girls might be joining…"
"Yeah sure I can do that."
"Ask Chloe if she would like to catch up for lunch tomorrow."
Beca relayed the message back and Chloe keenly nodded.
"Yeah she's down. I'll text you later on for tonight?"
"You better! Talk later."
"Bye."
Beca smiled to Chloe who had her phone out and was taking a photo of the buildings, the British flag waving through the wind.
"You like taking photos don't you?" Beca asked with a smile, her left hand playing with the pendants on her new bracelet.
"Yeah!" Chloe enthused, "Photography is kind of another passion of mine, have a look." She showed Beca the picture and how she had captured it in a certain way and angle.
Beca nodded, impressed with it "The ever multi-talented Chloe Beale."
Chloe bumped shoulders with her playfully as they continued to walk around a little more before they decided to head back to the car.
A/N - Next chapter might be really long or I may split it... probably long.
Thanks x