A/N - Hello! Sorry for not being able to update sooner - essays and exams and such are just way too fun to ignore. I have them this entire week so to hold you over I bring a gift!
This big ass chapter haha.
I typed and typed and once I thought that's enough I glanced at the word count = O.o daaamn lol.
Maybe it's too long? But eh here you go.
Response to Reviews:
dullLogic - Yes it is (Chloe is no therapist. Beca's problems stem deep) and this is something that will later be discussed.
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They had returned to the car and Michael dropped Chloe back to the hotel in preparation for the TV Show.
"Have fun." Beca smiled before she got out, giving her a peck on the lips.
"Mm." Chloe hummed into her lips then pulled away, "I will. Have a good dinner, say hey to Ellie for me."
"Will do. Do you need a hand with your bags?"
"No I'm good, thanks though." They shared another quick kiss and Chloe left the car and walked into the hotel.
Michael put the car into drive and returned to Beca's hotel. Walking upstairs with her own bags she dumped them on the ground and went to take some pills. Her hand still pained here and there, but the medication was helping. Eating a small granola bar to suffice the meal requirement, Beca pulled her laptop up onto the table.
Interested in jotting down some more lyrics that had entered her mind, Beca had forgotten for a split moment why there were spots of blood on the laptop. Michael had told her he had cleaned it, but there is only so much he could do. The red rimmed the touch mouse pad and some could be seen under the keys.
Beca grimaced, but then her mind spiraled into the image of seeing her hand so coated in red the night of the festival. The thoughts soon transitioned into both her hands coated in blood, but not her own.
Fuck. Why?!
Beca stood from the chair, lyrics forgotten, and the urge for alcohol present. But there was none in the hotel room, not even small bottles surprisingly.
It didn't matter she looked back to the laptop, staring at her from the tabletop.
For fuck sake Beca. It's blood. My blood….
Beca exhaled and walked over to her laptop bag. Retrieving her headphones she saw the blood had also heavily stained the right cup.
"Well they can go." She stated out loud, walking over to the bin she threw them away.
"And I may have to get a new laptop…" Beca looked at the screen and turned the laptop back off. The inspiration was gone.
Ugh…
Beca's phone began to buzz and saw that it was work related emails coming through on her phone. Looking back at the laptop she gritted her teeth briefly before switching it back on and sitting down. Opening the array of emails regarding the label, artists, future events, TV show offers and the list goes on, Beca started to read through and reply if necessary.
"Are you going to leave your necklace on?" the make-up artist asked.
Chloe had arrived at the TV studio 30 minutes ago with Kellan. They sat in a medium sized room to get their make-up done and wait until it was their time to go on.
"Yes." Chloe answered, and quite strongly. She made a mental note to watch her tone, they aren't going to steal it Chloe!
The woman had a small smile and continued to apply make-up on the actress, careful to work her way around the necklace when blending it in down her neck and chest.
Chloe had her phone in front of her and had been going through some twitter posts and instagram.
'The Graham Norton Show! So excited. Make sure you all tune in.' Chloe posted and tagged Kellan and the TV show.
Receiving some messages from her other friends back home made Chloe miss them even more. It had been so long since she had caught up with her ladies. Replying in confirmation that once she was back in L.A they should all catch up. It struck Chloe that she wanted to bring Beca with her. Chloe had met Beca's friends it was only fair that she come with her to meet the other great friends.
"So, you heading straight back to America after this?" Kellan suddenly asked from beside her.
"Uh-no, no I don't think so. Might be staying in London for another day or two then head back. My holidays start tomorrow pretty much." Chloe chuckled, internally she was thrilled for the break, and it had been a long couple of months.
"Yeah why not! I would if I could." Kellan laughed then sighed, "I'm heading home tomorrow afternoon."
"I'm looking forward to going home myself though. Going to catch up with friends and see my little baby who I've missed."
Kellan was quiet for a moment, "Oh Billie right?"
"Yes!" Chloe was already excited, "But I'm going to take some time for myself here in London with some friends."
"Yeah Beca right? Heard about her hand on twitter. You saw her at the festival yeah?"
Chloe had told Kellan and the others that she would return the next day for the premier but would be making a trip up to the Creamfields festival.
"Mm-hm. Awesome set, though she caught and cut her hand on something."
"Geez that's no good. Looked pretty bad from the video I saw." Kellan was now fishing if she knew anymore. He hadn't seen the women together before but was hoping they were only friends. He had tried to get close to his co-star over the trip but his attempts went nowhere, guessing she was only interested in being friends.
"I spoke to her and she said that no permanent damage was done." Chloe kept it short and sweet, investing most of her interest to the phone in her hand.
"That's good to hear. Listen I was wondering if you wanted to get breakfast tomorrow morning before I go?" Kellan asked hopefully, "Or we could grab a late dinner tonight?"
Chloe hesitated; tomorrow she wanted to spend as much time with Beca as possible. Kellan was a nice guy and they had gotten along during the trip, she considered the man a good friend, "Sure we could grab dinner tonight?"
"Okay cool." Kellan smiled towards her, which she shortly returned then her eyes went to the door.
"Kellan Lutz and Chloe Beale, if you could follow me please. Are we done in here?" the man asked with a large headset on and clipboard in hand.
The make-up artist checked Chloe once over and smiled, "Yes we're done." The woman smiled and Chloe thanked her. The woman asked for a quick photo of her work along with one with Chloe, which she agreed to.
Kellan walked behind Chloe and they followed the man down the narrow hallways to the side stage waiting to be announced onto the show.
Kellan took out the phone in his suit pocket and handed it to one of the backstage workers, "Take a photo for us man?"
The worker nodded.
"Last TV show for the movie." Kellan enthused towards Chloe who smiled and nodded. They put their arms around each other's waist and smiled towards the photo.
Once retrieving the phone he posted the photo on twitter tagging Chloe, and then they were called to walk on.
Beca sat around the table with Ellie and some other girls she had invited. Beca noticed the girls from when they all went out a while back and got along with them. They talked, drank some wine and ate at the nice restaurant.
"God they have been standing outside since we got here." Ellie hissed to Beca who sat beside her.
Beca glanced up to still see the paparazzi outside snapping some photos of her. The restaurant had some wide glass paneling and it was all too easy for them to sit outside and continue to snap photos of them.
"I've been flirting with them all night that's why." Beca shot them another wink, and thumbs up. In her own way it was like a fuck you.
Ellie laughed and lowered her hand, "You're an idiot."
"They've got nothing else better to do? Just making it interesting." Beca knew it was weird and related it to the possibility of being further annoyed of not being able to have a small glass of wine, or any alcohol.
Ellie shot a pose at them leaning against Beca similar to a Charlie's Angels pose, the other women at the table were watching them and laughed. Some joined in on the pose.
"Good morning angels." One woman stated in a deep voice.
"Good morning Charlie!" the other's chorused, including Beca.
They all laughed and chatted, Ellie had turned to Beca and swatted her arm.
"You've watched that movie?"
Beca nodded, "Yep that's one I've watched."
"I can totally see you as a Dylan. I would be Natalie."
"Well that's just stereotypical of you Ellie." Beca drawled.
"You stating that me stating that 'that is stereotypical' is thinking of yourself stereotypically to fit that role." Ellie sipped her wine.
Beca had a cocked eyebrow and a confused expression, "No Ellie. That is wrong."
"Pfft… uhm I'm totally right." Ellie grinned.
"Nope." Beca snuck her hand around Ellie's wine glass hoping for some, only Ellie caught this and slapped her hand away.
"Uh-uh Mitchell!" Ellie scolded.
"C'mon just a sip." Beca pouted.
"No you're on medication. How is your hand?" Ellie sipped at her wine.
Beca watched the small amount of liquid become smaller in the flute glass as Ellie drank. Tearing her eyes away she sighed and dropped further back into her chair, "It's fine."
I'm so over everyone asking me about this hand.
"Okay grumpy just asking. Like the caring friend I am. I care." Ellie told her playfully but her tone was also serious.
"Yes and thank you caring friend."
"Don't be a sarcastic douche."
"That's so uncaring for you to use those words Ellie." Beca faked being hurt with her left hand on her chest.
Ellie laughed, "I prefer Ell Ell."
"What?" some of the other girls tuned in.
Beca shot Ellie a glare, "Don't you dare."
"Beca chose to refer to me as Ell Ell whilst on pain meds."
"Aww.." some of the other girl's cooed towards the artist.
Beca shook her head but laughed "You bitch.." towards Ellie.
The girls laughed watching them and continued to talk about their day tomorrow, what they would all be doing.
"Mm!" Ellie swallowed a mouthful of her wine remembering something, "That reminds me, I was hoping tomorrow, as well as lunch, I could show you and Chloe around London."
Beca rolled her eyes, "I dunno."
"Oh c'mon! I'll take you both around with some of my other friends and we can make a small trip slash tour around. Pleaaaase!" Ellie pouted.
Beca sighed and thought about the offer.
Ellie lowered her voice, "Run it by the Miss's and let me know."
Beca lowered a glare towards the blonde.
Ellie looked slightly confused at this and turned more towards Beca, "So you two are… dating right? She bought you that bracelet."
"We aren't going to talk about this here. Wait how-?" Beca looked to the bracelet.
"Never seen you wear it before and I hazard a guess. Seems I was right!" Ellie declared proudly, "So you are dating?"
"Ellie…" Beca drawled in warning.
Ellie was annoyed, going with a new tactic, "No you're right… I'll ask again tomorrow when we all catch up."
Beca leveled the gaze, "God dammit Ellie!" she hissed, "It's complicated."
"You both seem like you're really into each other. You haven't been hooking up or seeing anyone else as far as I know. You like her, you've admitted that-"
Beca kept glancing back at those around the table, the women still engrossed in their own conversations. Beca looked back to Ellie with a gaze that asked her to 'drop it' of which the blonde singer did not.
"Ellie-…"
"Beca." Ellie shot back, "Look I'm one of your best friends-"
"Eh." Beca jokingly shrugged which earned her a small poke to her injured hand, open for assault on the table, "Ow." Beca strained to keep her voice low so as to not attract attention, shooting the blonde a death glare, "Thanks for that." She hissed.
"No problem bestie. Anyway as I was saying… have you and her made it… official yet?"
Beca rubbed the wrist of her right hand, suddenly wishing that it would spontaneously bleed to get out of this conversation.
"N-no not exactly…"
Ellie bit her bottom lip, wondering what to say next, "Okay… do you want to?"
Beca's eyes locked into Ellie's, "I-… ye-well-there's…"
"Take a breath and try that again." Ellie calmly spoke.
"Eventually?"
"…. Eventually.. you want to?" Ellie put the sentence together, making sure she was on the right track of thought as Beca.
"I think so."
"I've never seen you with anyone else- ('minus Jason')" she rolled her eyes and shifted her head in acknowledgment without having to say his name "for as long as you have been with her. Even though you've kept it private."
"I don't know…" Beca leaned on the table and fiddled around with her glass on the table.
"Don't know what?"
If I'm enough for her. If I can give her what she wants. If I…
"If I can give her more." Beca didn't give her eye contact.
Ellie gave a short nod and took another sip of her wine, "Have you talked about this with her?"
"No."
"You should think about talking that through with her. Just so she knows-"
"I have already… kind of… when we started… whatever this is between us." Beca exhaled, her head already swimming with doubt, negativity, worry and not being able to quench her thirst during the heavy conversation topic, "I care for her a lot. I do, but… jesus I don't know… I'm trying…"
Ellie placed a hand on her forearm for comfort, "I can see why it's not the easiest thing for you Beca, but if you are trying, then you just have to keep pursuing. You both make each other happy and that's the main component."
She also scares me. How she makes me feel-
"Ladies!"
Both Ellie and Beca looked up to the other women in the group, one of them holding her phone.
"Group photo!" She told them and handed the phone to a waiter.
Beca turned to Ellie, "Thanks though Ell. You are a great friend to me, a best friend… and with that said let's move away from 'queerballs city.'"
"Naw and into 'bestiesville'" Ellie pulled her into a small hug despite Beca rolling her eyes patting the woman's back with her left hand.
"Ellie! Beca! Photo." One of the women stated and gained their attention. All turned to smile at the camera.
Standing from the table they all said their goodbyes and goodnights. A couple of the girls, Hannah and Lissie had agreed to tag along on tomorrow's tour. Beca told Ellie she would get back to her and they parted ways. Michael waited for her near the door of the restaurant and Beca kept her head low from the flashing lights of the cameras. Michael ushered her to the car and they returned to the hotel.
"Thanks Mikey." Beca told him before she went into her room, "Oh wait." She went back out into the hallway to see Michael had stopped and turned.
"Yes?"
"I'm not sure yet but myself and a few others are thinking of going around London tomorrow…"
"You would like me to drive you all?"
"Uhm no. No I don't think we will all fit in the car…"
"I can see if I'm able to rent a bigger car. Similar to a mini bus or something?"
"Well Ellie did mention that she might be able to sort out transport… I'm not sure though… I can let you know as soon as I do?"
"Yeah please do. What time in the morning?"
"Uh-.. I will again let you know." Beca scoffed at her own vague words, "Sorry Mikey just wanted to let you know is all, but turns out I don't know much just yet."
"That's okay Beca. Just message me. I will be up and ready from 7am and onwards regardless. Goodnight."
"Thanks Mike." Beca called out and went into her room.
Walking down the hallway and into the bathroom, Beca had a quick shower and changed for bed. Flicking all the lights out Beca lay down in bed and held her phone, typing a text to Chloe.
Beca: Hey how'd your interview go?
Going through twitter whilst waiting for a response Beca saw that Chloe was tagged in a photo with Kellan. Her smile faltered and felt the small rise of jealousy and scoffed at herself.
Calm yo' tits Beca.
Chloe: It was great! Pretty fun, we had to play some games. Too funny. How was dinner?
Beca: Good. About tomorrow, Ellie has invited to take us on a tour around London… would you be keen?
Chloe: Sounds great actually! She probably knows all the great spots to take us :)
Beca started typing out a response but got fed up texting with one hand and clicked to ring Chloe.
"Hey!"
"Hey sorry I got over trying to text with one hand. You okay with going on this tour thing?"
"Yeah of course. Sounds fun! What time are we going?"
"I have no idea. I'll text Ellie afterwards for the details. Probably sometime early in the morning knowing her."
"Oh I'm so excited! Can't wait to spend the day with you and go explore London!"
"Me too. Should be fun." Beca smiled at the aspect.
"Mm-hmm." Chloe hummed, she sounded distant from the phone.
"What are you doing?"
"Oh I just got out of the shower. You're on speaker."
Beca sat up a little in the bed, the thought of Chloe's naked body invading her mind, "You had your phone in the shower?"
"No. I had it on the counter near the shower while we were texting."
Beca nodded. The images of Chloe swimming through her mind "You drying off from your shower?"
"… Yes." She could hear the Chloe had her devious smile on.
"Cool." Beca played it off, baiting Chloe.
"What are you doing?"
Beca smirked widely having her scheme work, "Just laying in bed. I had my shower just before."
"What are you wearing?"
The way her voice sounded sent a small shiver down her neck, "Tank top and undies."
"Yeah?... do you know how many times I've thought about you while I've been away?"
Beca was wide eyed and her heartbeat racing, her hand rested just below her hipbone "I'm thinking about you right now. Remember those things I whispered in your ear?"
A small moan could be heard, "… Yes."
"A-are… are you touching yourself?"
"… Yes."
Beca's breathing became deeper and switching hands to hold the phone, albeit awkwardly in her right hand, her left began to tease the lining of her underwear.
"Are you wearing a bra?"
"No."
"God…" Chloe sucked in breath.
Beca found herself doing the same, the image of Chloe playing with herself consuming her mind, fueling the fire in her stomach and further bellow.
"Are you still in the bathroom?"
"No, I'm in bed."
"You should be here with me, in this bed."
"Mmm right back at you… ah-mmm… you're missing out."
"Fuck." Beca's finger dipped lower, running across the cotton feeling the light dampness already coating them, "I'm incredibly wet for you already Beale."
"Shhhit Beca…"
"I want you. I want to hold you again and touch every part of your body. To run my tongue up from your neck to the back of your ear… right near the sensitive spot as a tweak your nipples with my fingers."
"Fuck." Chloe breathed, "You're making me feel so good right now Beca."
"Dammit! I would make you feel better if you came here right now." Beca said frustrated.
"I'm getting there Beca…" she could here a short giggle, mixing Beca's words around to taunt her more. Both of them treated it like a challenge for who would fold first.
"Dirty bird. I'm really going to have to teach you a lesson."
"Mm I think I would like that."
"You think you will, but I'll have you begging, and just when you think I will let you fall over into your precipice… I'll stop. I'll continue to tease you and have you shivering and shaking from under me. I'll drive you mad."
"Fuck Beca! I think you already-..uhn- have…. Mm-yes… you sound incredibly sexy when you talk to me like that."
Beca was teasing her own clit during this time. Placing her phone on speaker and placing it on her chest, she laid her head back into the pillow and got comfortable. Picturing Chloe touching her, her fingers dancing lazy patterns down her skin until touching where she needed her the most.
"Are you touching yourself for me Beca?"
"Yes."
"Mm… are you really wet for me?"
"Yes." Beca breathed, pushing her fingers harder into herself.
Chloe didn't say anything for a moment, only her heavy breathing could be heard.
"Tell me what you are thinking Chlo."
"That your fingers are thrusting in and out of me whilst your tongue is-…uhnn fuck.. I'm close."
"Jesus." Beca began to rub her clit harder.
Chloe's voice was suddenly cut off from another phone call ringing in.
NO! What?!
"Chloe?"
"Mm-.. yeah?"
"Just- just give me one moment okay baby?"
Beca removed the hand from herself, wiping her it on the sheets and fumbled with the device, clicking to switch calls, "Hello?"
"Woah, bad timing?"
"Ellie? Yes!-no wha-…" Beca cleared her throat, "What do you want?"
"Are we doing this tour thing tomorrow or not? You said you would let me know and I kind of need to know in preparation for tomorrow!" Ellie sounded excited.
Beca however was annoyed for the interruption, she calmed herself then answered, "Yes. Chloe and I will join you."
"Okay great! I will be at your hotel at 8am sharp be ready!"
"Yep I will be, can't wait. I'll let Chloe know." She hurriedly replied.
"Is she staying with you? She isn't is she?" Ellie couldn't firmly remember if Beca said she was or not.
"No she isn't, but her hotel is just a couple of blocks away from mine."
"Okay we'll pick her up after we pick you up! Be downstairs at the lobby at 8am. See you then Beca!"
"Yes see you then Ellie." Beca hastily hung the phone call up and went back to Chloe.
"Chloe are you there?"
"… Yeah where'd you go?"
"I'm sorry, Ellie was calling in regards to tomorrow. Anyway we'll talk about that later… where were we?"
"I'm sorry Beca…" Chloe giggled.
"No really?!"
Hearing Beca use an endearing term such as 'baby' for the first time actually sent Chloe straight over to where she was reaching for.
Chloe giggled, "That was really hot though."
Beca huffed, "I'm serious Chlo."
"About what?"
"When I see you next. I'll be teaching you a lesson."
"… I can't wait."
Beca scoffed, "We'll see. As for tomorrow be ready in the lobby around 8.10am. Ellie will be picking us up, me first then we'll get you."
"I'll be ready…. Now do you want me to uh… continue what we were doing for you?"
Beca chuckled, "Fuck… no- no… the moments gone. I'm going to let it fuel my revenge Beale. I'll see you in the morning."
Chloe giggled, "I'm sorry!" she insisted.
"Far too late for that." Beca told her playfully, "You get some sleep and I'll see you tomorrow angel."
"Night my little dinosaur." She giggled again.
Beca scoffed and hung the phone up after Chloe did. Sending a text to Michael in regards for tomorrows plan she plugged the phone in and went to sleep.
Michael stood beside Beca, both of them waiting in the lobby for Ellie to arrive. Beca yawned, wishing she could have slept in a bit more. The medication got her through most of the night without waking from nightmares. Beca would mostly awaken if she rolled onto her hand and inflicted some pain but would soon doze back into slumber.
Wearing her gold rimmed and orange-red tinted glasses with her hair down Beca was becoming impatient. For Ellie being 5 minutes late? Yes. Why? Because she wanted to go see Chloe already, who was just two blocks away!
With that thought Beca reached for her phone and was about to text Ellie saying she could just pick her up from Chloe's hotel but before she could Michael bumped shoulders with her.
"What's up?" she turned to him, only to see his face contained a suppressed smirk. Michael nodded his head forward gesturing that she looks.
Beca turned back to see a minibus painted with the England flag all over, with a brightly smiling Ellie waving through the window pulling up into the lobby.
"No. Fucking. Way." Beca stared at the bright bus, with her mouth slightly agape.
The doors opened and Ellie held onto the railing, swinging half her body out.
"C'mon Mitchell! Get your ass on the London tour express!" she enthused.
Beca walked towards it, "Next stop Hogwarts?!" she joked with mock excitement.
Ellie laughed and ushered them onto the bus where the other girls said their hello's. There was also another man on the bus, which Beca guessed was security like Michael. Both of the security men were dressed rather casually to blend in with the group.
He sat up the front near the driver, as did Michael and gave him the directions to Chloe's hotel.
Beca pulled out her phone and sent Chloe a text.
Beca: We're on our way now. It's fairly low key the 'London Tour Express'. I hope you'll be able to spot us.
Chloe waited outside with her aviator sunnies, long jeans, white top and leather jacket on that Beca had bought her. Feeling and hearing her phone receive a new message she opened it and read Beca's text.
I sense sarcasm… Oh lord what does that even mean?
Chloe began typing a reply but hearing two quick horn blasts she jumped slightly and looked up to see the bright bus with the girls waving out the windows. Beca however had an inward smirk and stared at Chloe through the window.
Chloe laughed and went up to the door, "This is awesome Ellie!"
"Thank you! See someone is all for the Express minibus." Ellie swatted Beca's shoulder.
"Everyone come outside!" Chloe enthused, "We need to get a photo!"
Beca rolled her eyes but leaving her handbag on the seat made her way off the bus with the others. Chloe handed her phone to Michael who offered to take the photo and went to stand beside Beca.
Beca smiled at her as did Chloe who put her sunnies down slightly and gave her a sly wink before sliding them backup.
"Morning." Beca spoke.
"Morning." Chloe was already bouncing with excitement and it made Beca smile that much more.
"Ladies! Look at the camera." Michael called out.
"This is exactly like the spice girls bus. Am I right?" Chloe asked the other girls who laughed, "oh my god and there is five of us right now!"
"Oh my god." Beca muttered putting her hand up to her head to shield herself from anyone seeing her.
Ellie laughed, "Yes! Oh my gosh this is great. Strike a pose ladies!"
Beca looked to see Chloe place her elbow on her shoulder to rest and her other arm held a peace sign up high.
Beca opted to smile with her tongue half out and a salute with her left hand. In another photo Chloe took Beca's hand and made it into a claw, giggling at Beca's unimpressed expression.
They took a few photos and some normal posing ones before they all got back onto the bus.
Chloe sat beside Beca and laughed scrolling through the photos, showing the others. Already she had to post them on Instagram and twitter.
'London Tour Express 2013 #dayoff #funtimesahead #spiceupyourlife' tagging the others (apart from the other two women she was yet to really know and of course wasn't yet following their accounts)
Chloe reached down and held Beca's hand, squeezing it lightly both of them smiled at each other.
"Looking good Chlo. I like that jacket on you." Beca spoke softly to Chloe.
"Thanks, it was a gift."
"Oh really? Well it suits you."
Chloe smiled and wanted desperately to give Beca a kiss. After all it was Beca's kisses she thought of and craved for last night.
Beca could see Ellie staring at her from over Chloe's head and scoffed, "So where are we off to first tour leader?"
Ellie laughed, as did Chloe.
Chloe gasped "Oh my gosh you should have dressed up… we should have dressed up! Little fanny packs, shorts, high socks and bucket hats. Go for the whole tourist look." Chloe laughed at the image.
"Wow, that and this bus, we really would've fit the image… whilst simultaneously destroying my own." Beca thought out loud.
"We'll start with the essentials this morning." Ellie clapped her hands.
"That's vague." Beca smirked having annoyed Ellie with her words.
"Girls this is Chloe Beale…" Ellie told the two girls before turning to Chloe, "and Chloe these crazy girls are my friend's-Lissie and Hannah."
Chloe let go of Beca's hand and standing from the seat she straddled the brunette woman for only a split second before continuing her motion to leave the seat and talk to the other girls to get to know them. She sat across from Beca so she could speak to everyone and they discussed how they knew Ellie and how Chloe knew Beca.
Speaking briefly about the Cancun trip and reminiscing, the bus came to a halt.
"Let's go girls!" Ellie declared.
Beca followed after Chloe and they exited the bus. The two security men stood on either side of the group as they walked towards the large building.
"Buckingham Palace!… if you didn't already know that." Ellie laughed.
"Not to shabby." Beca commented.
Chloe smiled and walked closely beside Beca, "I've been to London a few times but every time was kind of rushed. Never been here."
"Ah well… Miss Beale, welcome, this is where I learned to play croquet."
"You're so weird." Chloe laughed.
"I know. We've talked about this. We came to the conclusion you like that."
"Ah we did to!" Chloe acted though as she just remembered.
Michael snapped some photos of the girls in front of the large gates.
Chloe hung back and snapped to get a photo with just Beca. Beca nudged her shoulder at Chloe gesturing that they grab one with the famous stoic and frozen guards.
Chloe eagerly nodded and Michael took a few shots of the two girls taking some funny poses with the expressionless yet unimpressed face of the guard in between them.
Beca had her eyebrow cocked in one with an inquisitive expression whilst Chloe pouted and had her arms raised in shrug.
"Oh wow those are some great photos." Beca laughed scrolling through them on Chloe's phone and sent some to her own phone.
Going to send the photos to her phone Beca scrolled down to see her new contact name.
"Really?" Beca asked with a smile.
Chloe had been looking around at the scenery but went to Beca with confusion, only seeing her holding her phone, Chloe knew what she was talking about.
"Yes." she laughed in response.
"You're not going to let me live that down are you."
Chloe shook her head with a proud smirk, "You're a dinosaur. You changed your name, so accordingly I fixed that up in my phone."
BecRawr – was her new contact name.
"Whatever." Beca laughed and finished sending the photos.
They walked around the grounds some more until Michael urged that it was time to move on. A small crowd had started to gather and was following the group taking photos.
Heading back onto the bus Ellie took them to the Tower of London.
Beca's face lit up at the large and old building. Paying for their tickets they were allowed to go inside and walk around the old hallways, halls and rooms. This was of course during the tour that they went on. Others in the small group of 20 noticed the women and asked for photos, which they agreed to.
Beca hung at the back of the tour group with Chloe.
"Enjoying the tour?" Chloe asked noticing how much Beca did appear to be enjoying it.
"Yeah. Places like this with such history are really interesting." She admitted, and continued to talk "They carried out private executions just outside there." She pointed out a window they passed, "Did you know, a swordsman executed Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife to King Henry the eighth here? Then his fifth wife Catherine Howard was also executed here she was only 18 years old.
It was often done so with an axe for the beheadings, and executioners would regularly take at least several blows before the head was actually severed. There was one woman, a Countess of Salisbury-uhmm Margaret Pole-? yeah… anyway she refused to lay her head down on the block and tried to struggle free. The executioner wasn't that experienced and missed her head, instead he gashed her in the shoulder. She tried to make a run for it, but the executioner chased her, hit her over 10 times with his axe before she finally died." Beca rattled off the information as if she were discussing what she did yesterday.
Chloe had been listening and watching her, completely intrigued with the information, moreover that Beca knew such facts. Beca realized how quiet Chloe was and how she had just rambled on about people's deaths.
"Uh that was probably too much…" Beca nervously laughed, "My inner nerd kind of poked its' head out then… sorry."
She chuckled "Don't be! I was interested, I didn't know that." Chloe beamed, "How'd you?"
"Sheila. She taught – well – still teaches extensive History-English and American amongst others. I kind of always had some interest in history though. Was one of the classes in high school I did really well in. I took some of her classes at College as well."
"That's so interesting Beca, and you went to College?" Chloe loved finding out new things about Beca. There was always something more to the artist.
Beca gave a short nod "Not for very long though." She looked a little sad. Beca recalled how disappointed her father was.
Chloe could see Beca fading away and decided to step in, "So what else can you tell me?"
Beca scoffed, "You want to listen to me talk about people who were beheaded?"
"Sure. It's history right?" Chloe knocked shoulders with her playfully.
"Well that's all I can really remember anyway." Beca laughed and played with the bracelet on her wrist.
"Bullshit." Chloe raised an eyebrow, wanting Beca to continue.
Beca rolled her eyes.
"Please." She pouted.
Beca let out a large huff of air, "During both of the World Wars the courtyard was used to execute German spies. Hitler's deputy was actually imprisoned here as well."
"What happened to him?"
"Fucked if I know."
Chloe swatted her arm and laughed.
"Nah I don't… probably trialed and locked away most likely, or executed." Beca shrugged.
Finally they came up to see the Crown Jewels.
Beca whistled, "Now that is some fancy jewelry."
Chloe smirked and they listened to the Yeomen Warder talk more about the Jewels.
The tour soon concluded and they headed back onto the bus.
"Where to next Ellie?" Chloe excitedly asked, sitting down next to Beca who was texting.
"We're going to knock two things out at once. We can go eat and do some shopping!" Ellie informed.
Beca finished texting Amy and Cynthia who she of course kept in contact with throughout the trip. Talking about this and that, moreover about the movie and new songs Cynthia has already begun drafting.
"Who ya texting?" Chloe asked.
"Amy and Cynthia, they say hello."
"Hello back."
"You having fun?" Beca asked, slipping her phone away her full attention went back to Chloe.
"Oh totes! This is so fun. Especially with my knowledgeable Becrawr with me."
Beca rolled her eyes, "I'll never live that down will I…"
Chloe chuckled and holding out her phone in front of them it mirrored their faces on the screen.
"What are you doing?" Beca had an eyebrow raised looking at Chloe on the screen.
"Oh right. This, Becrawr, is a mobile device- ow!"
Beca had pinched Chloe's thigh at the sarcastic comment, "You're funny."
"Happy to know you think so, now take a picture with me!" Chloe enthused.
Beca huffed then looked to the camera with a genuine toothy smile, just as Chloe did and she snapped the picture.
Ellie watched them with a smile and stood up from the chair handing her phone to Michael and asked if he would take a photo. He nodded and stood in the middle of the aisle to take a photo of all the girls on the bus.
Again everyone picked a pose and smiled towards the camera. Ellie uploaded the photo to twitter and instagram before the bus came to a stop. It looked busy with people outside wherever they were.
Placing their sunnies back on Beca and Chloe followed the others out of the bus.
"Welcome to the Lock Market." Ellie stated, "Part of the experience and you find some really cool stuff here. We can split up and meet back here or go as a group?"
"Let's go as a group first." Beca stated, looking around at all the people the continued to pace past them. Some had taken a second glance of them but nothing like a huge crowd had formed yet thank goodness.
They walked around the busy area, Chloe sticking closely by Beca. Chloe often stopped looking at some jewelry or little souvenirs. The hustle and bustle of the area left a small smile on Beca's face. It was colourful and the people at the many stalls seemed full of character.
Chloe was beyond intrigued with the many pieces of art displayed in the stalls that they stopped and passed. She couldn't help but immediately buy a small silver ring she spotted at one of the stalls. In fact Beca's arm was pulled to stop her from walking and was dragged over to the stall.
Chloe handed over the money and received her change, before she placed the ring on her thumb.
Beca eyed the small thin silver band and it's simplistic design, yet it suited Chloe perfectly.
"I lost my other one while sometime during the trip overseas. I was so upset." Chloe informed as they continued to walk.
"At least you've found one you like now though. It looks nice." Beca smiled at her then eyes forward.
"Thanks! My thumb doesn't feel so naked now."
"Yes it was good you covered that thumb up. I mean think of the children Beale."
Chloe gasped, "Not the children! Oh somebody has to remember the children."
"You're lucky they didn't lock you up in the Tower before with your thumb nudity. I mean it's embarrassing really. You have no idea the strings I had to pull for them to not arrest you."
"Oh gosh I must've stuck out like a sore thumb at the Tower." Chloe smirked, proud as always with her puns.
"Punny, Beale. Very, punny." They chuckled at their ridiculous banter with Chloe slapping her arm in jest, before Beca steered them into a store she had seen. Thinking Chloe would definitely want to check it out, she decided now was a good a time as any.
Ellie saw this and waved to them mouthing and gesturing that they would meet at a restaurant just around the corner.
Beca nodded and opened the door for Chloe to walk through. Chloe was confused as to where Beca was taking her until she walked into the store. Her thoughts were immediately replaced with; Oh my gosh!
The walls and tables were lined with photography art. It was a little gallery.
Chloe's eyes went to Beca for an explanation.
Beca shrugged, "Saw it before when you were looking at the jewelry. Thought you would want to check it out."
"Uhm, you totally thought right!" Chloe near squealed and turned to look at the various pictures.
Michael remained close by and noticed the small crowd that was peering into the windows of the store. They were pointing at Beca and Chloe, taking pictures and such.
Beca left Chloe in one section to walk over to the next and look at some of the photos all of which were unique and interesting to view. Feeling a tug on her arm she turned and looked down to see a young girl.
"Scuse' me. Are you Beca Mitchell?"
"Yeah." Beca smiled.
"May I?" she held up her large camera.
"Sure."
However Beca was taken back slightly by the flash that went off and the young one had not joined her.
"Sorry just checking for the lighting and shutter speed." The girl stated whilst checking the photo on the screen of her camera.
Beca had a smirk in place at the young girl trying to operate the rather large camera.
"What's your name?"
"Carly…" the young one quickly replied, her expression changing to determined and that of confusion towards her camera.
"It's nice to meet you Carly…" Beca looked around for a parent, any parent. She never found herself particularly great around kids. However she tried her best to talk to the girl, "Is that your camera?"
"Mm-hm!" she young one proudly nodded before her expression just went to a scowl, "I-mm-it isn't working…"
"That's okay I'm sure you can fix-" Beca's words were cut off by another flash right into her eyes. Cupping her eyes from being temporarily blinded, Carly apologized before she stifled a giggle.
Beca opened her eyes to adjust once again, and saw an older man suddenly turned the corner, "Hey no photos in here please- oh." He stopped.
"Dad calm down. I'm getting a photo with Beca!" She told him excitedly.
Beca had an awkward smile on her features looking from the girl to her father.
"I hope my daughter isn't pestering you too much. I'm David, I own this store."
"Not at all. It's nice to meet you and Carly."
"Dad it isn't working." She huffed in cute frustration.
"Here Carly, quickly get in the photo. You've taken enough of Beca's time." He took the camera and fixed it towards them.
Beca crouched down with her arm around Carly and smiled at the camera.
"Okay all done." David informed with a smile.
"Thanks Beca. It was nice meeting you." Carly smiled brightly up at her.
"You too." Beca stood and turned only to see Chloe returning with a large bag.
"How many did you buy?" Beca smirked.
Chloe popped her lips, "Not… that many."
"Sure…" She gave a short laugh.
"Saw you modeling back there."
"Huh?"
"The little girl. Your face was pretty funny when she snapped a photo of you, twice." Chloe had been watching their interaction before making her purchases.
"What can I say Beale," Beca placed her sunnies on as they made their way to the exit, "my modeling talents just can't be contained."
Chloe shook her head and laughed quietly, placing her sunnies on as Michael opened the door for them.
Beca hadn't realized the small swarm of people that had formed till now and turned back to see Chloe with her head down following them.
"Take my arm." Beca spoke to Chloe.
Chloe looked up to see Beca's arm extended out and she slipped her own arm through, walking beside Beca.
"Come on everyone! I need you to move back please!" Michael ushered them through and near the waters edge into the restaurant.
Ellie spotted them and stood from the table waving them over. Beca unlinked their arms and made her way over to the table with Chloe following, missing the brunette's touch already.
Chloe sat down at an available seat whilst Beca sat across from her in the other spare seat. They discussed the markets and the vibrant busy area while they ate. Beca took her medication and swallowed them during the meal of which she had decided on something small so she didn't really have to use a knife and fork.
Finishing her meal Beca pulled out her phone and checked for emails. Those that she could answer regarding work, she did. However her attention was drawn away feeling a leg brush up along her own. Beca flicked her eyes up to see Chloe still engrossed in conversation with Lissie. The touch was sensual and from someone in front of her. That someone of course being Chloe.
Chloe was teasing and only did it once before crossing her legs. Beca smirked and returned her attention to her phone, whilst her leg slowly and lightly brushed up Chloe's until reaching her inner thigh which caused Chloe having to uncross her legs.
Chloe half groaned that turned into clearing her throat.
"You okay?" Ellie asked Chloe.
Beca suppressed her smirk, her eyes still on her phone.
"Y-yeah, just some food from earlier." Chloe pressed a hand to her throat whilst the other reached for the glass of water for a sip.
The table the women were seated at was small and enclosed, therefore no one could see anything that was happening underneath.
Beca continued to rub and pressed a little harder teasingly near the woman's core before her leg returned to the ground.
Chloe near chocked on her water and Ellie patted her back.
"Geez you okay there Beale?" Beca asked, trying not to let her smirk widen.
Chloe pursed her lips after clearing her throat again, "So… where are we off to next?" she changed the topic and shot Beca a small glare before looking to Ellie, taking a sip of her water.
"Well there is the Natural History Museum?" Ellie had a few idea, thinking of leaving it up to them.
Chloe choked back another laugh which made her cough on the water she had begun to swallow. Ellie once again patted her back whilst Beca had her eyebrows raised wondering what is was that made her choke this time.
"Isn't there a dinosaur exhibit there?" Chloe breathed out through her choking whilst still laughing her eyes flicking to Beca's who was shaking her head.
'You bitch.' Beca mouthed to her, trying to hide her smirk.
Chloe held a hand to her chest from laughing so much, "Yes let's go there."
"We're missing out on a inner joke here aren't we." Ellie asked as the other girls also had smiles on their faces but were wondering what was so funny.
"No. What are the other choices Ellie?" Beca shot back. Chloe laughter quickly died down.
"Regent Park is nice to go relax at for the afternoon or even go to the Zoo?" Ellie offered.
Beca shrugged not really minding where they go, but then an idea came to mind, "It's rather late in the afternoon already. How about we go to the London Eye?"
Ellie clapped, "I totally spaced on that. Der!" she chided herself with a laugh.
Beca looked to Chloe in question for the idea who eagerly nodded.
"We can stay around that area anyway there is more we can see before we head back if we want to." Ellie smiled and stood from the table.
The others followed whilst Michael and the other guard ushered them back to the bus.
Chloe's hand snaked down to hold Beca's once more. They needn't say anything, instead the viewed the passing London scenery before they stopped near the London Eye.
"Let's go ladies!" Ellie exclaimed.
Beca let go of her hand and they made their way off the bus and towards the booth to purchase tickets. Luckily enough the line wasn't too long and soon enough they were ushered into one of the pods.
Chloe was amazed at the size of it and Beca smiled at how her eyes were lighting up in excitement before they had even got on it.
Once the man closed the door they went over to a railing. It was late in the afternoon and the late sun shined beautifully over the landscape. Again Beca watched Chloe who was taking photos of the sight.
"So beautiful." Chloe voiced.
"Yeah." Beca directed towards her.
Chloe sent her a sly glance and smile. Again the overwhelming pull to kiss her was there but the pod jolted to a stop.
"What was that?" Beca asked a little nervously.
"Chill bitches we are stopping for another pod to be loaded with people." Ellie informed.
Chloe smirked at Beca, "Were you scared?"
"Pfft… no. I'm Becrawr remember." She nudged Chloe's shoulder with her own.
Chloe reached down and squeezed Beca's forearm with her hand before pecking her cheek.
Beca blushed at this and turned her gaze to the scenery, the pod once more moving upward.
Chloe brought Beca in close to take a couple of selfies with the London background. Ellie came over and offered to take a photo of them which she did. Then they all got another group photo.
"Amazing view right! I haven't been up here myself in a long time." Ellie stated.
"Absolutely. Thank you so much for today Ellie. For setting all this up." Chloe commended.
"Not a problem! I'm glad you've had fun." she smiled.
Chloe walked over to the other side of the large pod towards Beca who had since moved. Beca was wandering around taking in the full 360 view the pod gave. She noted how Beca was still playing around with the bracelet she had given her, her own hand coming up to the golden arrow necklace.
Beca turned to see Chloe smiling at her and narrowed her gaze with a smirk, "Whatchu lookin' at creeper?"
Chloe scoffed, "That there is something ruining my view of this great London landscape."
"Oh! Ouch…" Beca feigned hurt with her left hand to her chest.
Chloe stuck out her tongue in jest before standing beside Beca. They were about to reach the ground.
"Here hand me your phone." Chloe asked.
Beca raised an eyebrow, "Now why would I do that?"
"I sent you a photo and I want to see if you got it." She replied innocently.
"Uh huh…" Beca wasn't convinced but pulled out her phone and checked to see that there was a new message from Chloe. Opening it she found the photo Ellie had just taken of them together with the London background.
"Let me see!" Chloe exclaimed and snatched the phone.
"Woah! Hey!" Beca voiced after Chloe's actions and she moved over to the other side of the pod.
Chloe was giggling and quickly opened the app on Beca's phone.
"What are you doing Beale?" Beca slyly and playfully asked.
Their antics caught the attention of the others in the pod that watched the pair with wide smiles.
Beca was finally able to corner Chloe, "HA! Got you now bitch!"
Chloe's face dropped, her expression contorting to that of hurt. Beca's smile quickly faded and she lowered her arms that were keeping her closed in.
"I'm so-"
"Psych!" Chloe exclaimed and moved around Beca to successfully escape.
Beca was now scowling and turned to see the ever so bubbly Chloe who was proud of her tactic.
"Award winning actress, remember?" Chloe voiced pleased with herself.
Ellie had been looking down at her own phone to see Beca's new Instagram post, who snickered and glanced at Beca.
Beca locked eyes with Ellie and connected the dots when she looked back to her phone. Her glance turned to Chloe and walked towards her, "Okay what have you posted?"
Chloe smirked and handed her the phone.
Beca's instagram page was open and on her latest post. The photo was the one she had seen before Chloe had snatched it away.
BecaMitchell – We're just two peas in a pod atChloeBeale #puns #LondonTourExpress13 #swag
The photo had already gathered thousands of likes, the comments flooding in.
"Oh my god." Beca mumbled at the beyond lame caption, "Gee thanks Chloe." She feigned sweetly.
Chloe was giggling, "It's funny!"
Beca rolled her eyes. More than a few badass points are going to be lost on that one.
"Swag? Really?" Beca asked as if she were in pain. She was.
The girls continued to laugh as they got off the pod and headed back to the bus. In the meantime Chloe had commented on the photo.
ChloeBeale – Oh that's clever! ;) atBecaMitchell
BecaMitchell – Guys my phone has been hijacked. #damnyouBeale
Her phone lit up with notifications from other friends.
CynthiaRose – Hahaha #brilliant
Yelyahwilliams – A+ photo right here. And them captions! #sofullofswag Miss you both!x atBecaMitchell atChloeBeale
AmyWillz – God Beca you are just so full of swag #mustbe a #peasinapodthing
"Amy Willz?" Chloe laughed who was also following the comments from the others.
"Yeah her last name is Wilson. I dunno," Beca rolled her eyes, "she decided to shorten it to that for her instragram account I suppose."
Quickly Chloe hit follow on their accounts.
They chuckled as they sat on the bus. It really had been a fun day. Beca had really enjoyed herself, it was times like these with Chloe that she prized. It was late in the afternoon and Beca was once again starving. Luckily she wasn't the only one.
"Who's up for dinner?" Ellie asked.
Everyone nodded in agreement and soon enough they pulled up in front of a large restaurant. They only had to wait for 10 minutes before they were seated and ordered their meals. Beca sat beside Chloe with Ellie at the head of the table near Beca and the other two girls on the other side of the table. They all discussed and recapped the day, going over the small photography store Beca and Chloe had been in. Chloe admitting she bought quite a few pieces that she was excited to put up when she got home. Their meals arrived and they ate.
"Don't forget your meds." Chloe whispered to Beca.
Beca nodded and popped the cap to the bottles, placing two in her mouth and downing it with some water.
"I was thinking we could hit a pub or club afterwards if you are both up for it?" Ellie asked.
Beca nodded, "Yeah I'm keen."
Chloe yawned, "I could probably go for an hour or so. Not gonna lie I'm pretty spent. But yeah I'm also keen."
"You sure?" Ellie asked.
Beca shrugged, "We could just go out tomorrow night?"
"I'm actually leaving tomorrow arvo." Ellie informed taking a sip of her wine.
"Oh really?" Beca asked.
"Mmhm. I've got a concert to perform then I'm visiting friends."
They went on to split the bill and head back onto the bus which dropped them off at a bar. Chloe walked beside Beca as they entered the fairly busy bar with Michael right behind them.
"Wow this place is so cool." Chloe voiced over the music playing.
Beca smiled at her enthusiasm. The large tavern had a rustic vibe going, a stage in the far end and they passed a small courtyard which had numerous seats and tables for those to sit outside away from the music. Making their way through the people they first went to the bar.
Beca hung back and typed a few messages out to her friends back home. Jesse was also texting asking how the trip was and making conversation. She was hoping to immerse herself in her phone to keep the want of some alcohol at bay. Not having thought this through at the restaurant the doctors words ran through her mind of not being allowed to have any alcohol what so ever. It wasn't Beca's intentions of wanting to get smashed drunk she only wanted to have a couple with her friends.
Beca huffed and went through her instagram noting how many photos she scrolled past of Jesse and Aubrey together. God all lovey dovey…ugh. PAH-LEASE!
"Beca."
She recognized that voice. Beca peered up to see Robbert and a few of his other friends.
"Hi." She plainly replied.
"How are you? How's the hand?" He asked pointing to the bandage.
"It's still there." She replied sarcastically.
He nodded feeling the tension between them.
"Hey we're going to the bar you want anything?" one of his friends asked, thinking it best they leave them to talk.
"Yeah just a beer thanks. I'll catch up with you'se." he replied then turned back to Beca.
Ellie had her drink but waited for the others to receive theirs.
"Where's Beca?" Chloe asked Ellie. She had turned to ask if Beca would like something to drink was thinking the brunette was right beside her but she had disappeared.
"Huh… I don't know. Geez that girl's height doesn't help with being able to sneak away."
"Why would she be sneaking away?" Chloe took a mouthful of her drink.
Ellie slapped a hand to her forehead, "Well not sneaking away but she may have moved away. She can't drink any alcohol while on her meds for her hand."
"Oh." Chloe wasn't made aware of that, "Look for Michael…"
"Okay well let's go outside and get a seat she might be out there."
Chloe nodded and they turned away from the bar, making their way through the crowd towards the courtyard.
Finding a table they sat down their drinks and the other girls sat down with Ellie's guard also sitting with them.
Chloe sat down and pulled out her phone but saw no messages from Beca. Instead she typed one to Michael: Hey are you and Beca still in the pub?
In the meantime she continued to glance around the area.
Michael was standing right behind Beca now. Seeing Robbert made him move from his somewhat distant post and was ready to intervene. Not liking the way he had spoken to Beca at the festival just days ago.
"What do you want Robbert?" Beca asked.
Robert looked around at the many people around them seeing the familiar bodyguard from the festival.
"Can we?" Robbert gestured that they make their way to a more quiet area.
Beca bit the inside of her mouth in deliberation then she slowly nodded. It was more than likely they would run into each other at other festivals. Best they discuss what happened then it be awkward every time they see each other.
Robbert walked past his friends who handed him his beer and again told them he'd be back.
"Did you want a drink?" he offered as they passed the bar.
Beca just shook her head and they went outside.
Finding a vacant spot near the couches Robbert moved around the large coffee table to sit down. Beca looked back to Michael and gave him a small smile to reassure she was fine. He nodded and moved to a spot where he could still see them but wasn't able to hear their conversation.
Beca moved over and sat beside him though with a large enough gap between them. She sat there and waited for him to say something.
Robert sighed, "First and foremost, I'm sorry. That was completely out of line what I said to you."
"Then why did you say it?"
Robbert shuffled in his seat towards his beer to take a sip, in doing so he moved closer to her, "I was… in all honesty? I was embarrassed and angry that you turned me down… I had been drinking, no excuse, but that didn't help the situation."
Beca sighed he eyes glancing around before landing back on Robbert's, "I see us as friends Robbert. Sorry if I ever led you on but that's it. I accept your apology but don't ever speak to me like that again."
He gave a firm nod to her serious tone and words, "We cool?" he asked with arms open.
Beca rolled her eyes with a small smile, "Sure…" but she didn't move forward into his hug.
He laughed, "Come here Becs!" in a friendly way he put his arm around her shoulder.
"Get off you lump!" she sarcastically voiced (but in truth really wanted him off her).
Chloe received a text from Michael and as she read it Ellie spoke, "Oh there she is…" her voice running off.
"What is it?" Chloe asked looking towards the direction Ellie was.
"Nothing, she's just with Rob." Ellie stated. She wasn't sure how Chloe was on jealousy, not that there was anything to be jealous about.
"Oh okay." Chloe simply stated. The message Michael had sent back informed her that they were still in the pub but Beca was in conversation with someone.
Looking through the crowd she saw the man hugging Beca before he got off her and with an exchange of words they both stood up, he disappeared inside whilst Beca looked around for them.
Chloe stood and waved and Beca smiled heading over to them.
"Hey." Beca voiced before sitting down.
"Everything okay?" Chloe asked. She could tell Beca was uncomfortable when he had his arms around her. This made Chloe smile internally, dimming her worry and slight jealousy.
"Yeah that was Robbert. We had a… disagreement, back at Creamfields."
Ellie hadn't heard of this and had her eyebrow raised, What's he done…
"It's okay now though," Beca added seeing the girl's expression turn to concern, "Nothing to worry about." She smiled to both of them reassuringly.
Chloe had a small smile and they went on to converse.
"How long are you two going to stay in London for anyway?" Ellie asked them.
Beca shrugged, "Maybe leave the day after tomorrow?"
Chloe looked to Beca then back at Ellie nodding her head, "Yeah that sounds good. I want to get home to my baby."
"Uh… what?" Ellie asked not knowing what she meant by the term, "What aren't you telling us Chloe!" she laughed, as did they all.
"My dog Billie. Jessica has been looking after him while I've been away." Chloe informed taking a mouthful of her drink. Then she pulled out her phone and showed a picture to Ellie and the other girls who 'Aw'd' at the dog.
"Adorable." Lissie added.
"Eh…" Beca voiced jokingly which earned her a gasp from Chloe and a slap to the shoulder.
"How dare you!" Chloe's gaze narrowed.
"Kidding! Geesh. Reel em' in Beale." Beca laughed.
"You reel it in Mitchell. Don't speak badly against Billie!" she pointed her finger authoritatively in good jest.
Beca held her hands up in surrender, "Guess I'll have to buy the little guy a Louis Vuitton jacket or something now."
They laughed, "How do you know they have jackets for dogs?" Hannah asked.
"I don't."
"No but they actually do." She informed.
"Whaa?... no." Beca had an eyebrow raised.
"One of them could probably fit on you." Ellie joked, which more laughter ensued.
Beca glared at the blonde before her eyes went to Chloe who was trying to suppress her laughter, hand cupped to her mouth.
Beca had an unimpressed smirk and flipped her middle finger to the lot of them before standing from the table.
"Oh come on!" Ellie drawled.
Chloe's hand shot out to take Beca's, "Where you going?"
"I'm thirsty. I'll be right back." Beca stated.
"Oh I can come with you. I need a refill." Chloe voiced standing from the table, "Anyone need a refill?"
The others politely declined, and the two brunettes headed to the bar.
Michael stuck to them closely, the people in the bar had since grown naturally as the night went on. Chloe had been rather tired but found some more energy by having fun with the other women in this great pub. Those around them seemed to double take at the women and most instantly recognizing them, but none were yet to approach.
Finally standing by the bar Beca craned her head to get the attention of one of the bartenders.
"If you can't drink you should've said something. Could've just gone back to the hotel." Chloe voiced.
Beca shrugged, "I'm fine. I wanted to come out anyway. I'm just getting a water."
Chloe smiled, "Okay."
Finally they were served and a few patrons at the bar turned and hollered at Beca.
"Beca Mitchell! Take a shot with us please!" one of the men from the group called out. She didn't know them but gave a short laugh when seeing them hold up a shot glass.
"Thanks but no thanks." She replied.
"Aww…" the group gave pouts. They looked to be travellers that were having a great time. Soon enough to Beca's chagrin the rest of the bars' patrons soon joined in to the chant for Beca to have a drink with them.
Beca was about to open her mouth and give in to the request but Chloe's voiced shot over the crowd.
"I WILL!"
"YEAAHHH!" the crowd roared.
Beca whipped around to Chloe who gave a half shrug and smiled. Passing her glass to Beca she went over to the middle of the bar and the shots were lined up.
Beca took out her phone and snapped a photo before placing it back into her pocket.
"Hey Beca! How about you pour the shots?!" the patron asked.
Beca didn't know what to say, her eyes looked to the bartender who shrugged and nodded.
Beca's answer was walking around the bar and taking the bottle from the bartender to pour the shots. Flashes were going off around them.
"You ready?" the man taunted to Chloe.
There were four of them lined up against the bar. It had turned into a competition.
Chloe gave a bright smirk, "Bring it on!"
They laughed a little shocked at the renowned actresses taunt.
"You've all made a grave mistake here." Beca added, remembering their contest in Cancun.
The man laughed and they all looked to her, ready for her to call it.
"Okay! Here we go." Beca stated before pouring the last vodka shot, "GO!"
Chloe grabbed them and in quick succession tipped each shot glass back, the liquid shooting down her throat and burning as it did so. She pushed through and got to the fifth and last shot.
She held her hands up high in success just as the man beside her did so as well. They laughed.
Beca was biased wanting to say Chloe and turned to the bartender with her hand gesturing it was either way.
"We have a tie I think!" the bartender announced.
The rest of the bar clapped and cheered as the man held out his hand to Chloe and she shook it in good gesture for the tie.
"Could we get a photo?" he asked the pair.
Beca had returned from around the bar and she nodded to the question.
Chloe took her place in the middle of the group whilst Beca was in-between a couple of people further down. They looked to a person who was holding the camera and smiled.
They all turned and thanked the pair, Beca keeping close to Chloe for when the shots really hit her. Chloe was doing okay in the meantime but soon others around the bar jumped in asking for a photo with them.
Beca took some solo ones with some people whilst Chloe did the same to speed up the process. Beca soon glanced to Michael and that was the sign to help them out.
"Beca! Chloe! We need to get you back to the table." He announced and helped them through the crowd. They had seen Ellie and she joined in being taken back outside.
"What are you doing in here?" Beca asked the blonde.
"I was going to the bathroom and saw the commotion going on. I got a video!" Ellie laughed and so did Chloe. Chloe didn't care, she was young and having fun.
Seated back at the table Beca handed Chloe her drink and they went on to talk, some of them lazily and drunkenly singing to the songs playing from inside. Soon enough the music changed, hearing an announcer state that a band would be playing now and the live music began.
"We should go dance!" Chloe enthused.
Beca smirked knowing the shots must be starting to affect Chloe.
"Yes! Let's go!" Ellie was more than keen and stood from her chair.
"I'm staying out here." Beca stated.
Chloe however immediately pouted hearing that.
"No-nope-nah uh- no." Beca shook her head looking anywhere but.
Chloe smirked but really pulled out the biggest glassy eyes and pout, getting right up close to Beca so as she couldn't escape the look.
Beca went to quickly glance but her eyes became locked on Chloe, "… Dammit!" She huffed.
Chloe squealed in delight and Beca stood from the chair following the group of girls inside to the small dance floor.
This is a pub Beca thought rolling her eyes at the fact near everyone was watching them dancing to the live band that was playing.
Chloe gasped in excitement when the group started to do the cover of 'Jessie's Girl.' The girl's, excluding Beca, started to sing to it and in a completely drunk, fun and over exaggerated way.
Beca tried to hide her smiling face from Chloe who was trying to get her into it. Beca just smiled and nodded at Chloe who was dancing about and singing.
Beca's eyes soon turned to the band and really listened to them singing. They were good. She had a content smile listening to the live band. It ran through her mind of how long it had been hearing a live band (apart from the Grammy's). This environment and atmosphere was completely different, it took her back. A part of her started to gnaw at how much she missed it.
The band started to do a cover of 'Born to be Wild' and the whole bar seemed to swarm the dance floor shouting the lyrics. Beca bobbed her head side to side and couldn't help but laugh at Chloe who was singing loudly right to her.
"Booorrn tooo be wiiiiiild!" Chloe sung and started to play an air guitar.
Beca cocked her eyebrow at the sloppy attempt, in fact she walked over to a near by table and placed her cup down to have her hands free.
"Oh it's on!" Chloe stated catching on to Beca's gesture.
Beca smirked and shook her head not quite believing she was doing this. Bringing her hands up they started to give their best air guitar. Beca rocking her hair wildly back and forth. Those around them laughed and watched, probably taking photos. Ellie soon burst in between them and pulled the hair tie in her hair out and started to belt her own air guitar. Pretty much beating out the both of them.
Beca rolled her eyes at her friend showing off. Chloe just laughed and kept going to try and beat out Ellie, both of them screaming the lyrics at each other.
Beca couldn't help but allow her face to light up but slightly dim at the next cover that the band changed to. The lead singer and the backup started to sing I'm gonna be (500 miles) by The Proclaimers.
It had been a long time since Beca had heard this song. The memory of her brother came to mind. When he introduced the song to her and one day belted it out for her to join in. He was so enthusiastic whenever he would sing any song.
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Smirking he pressed the button on his tape player and turned the volume right up, opening his door he went directly to the door across from him.
"Sing it with me Beca!"
"But I would walk five hundred miles - And I would walk five hundred more - Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles- To fall down at your door."
He continued to sing urging her to join as he stood at her bedroom door.
Beca tried to suppress her smirk and shook her head not bothering to look up from her homework.
He smirked and wasn't about to give in. He had seen her upset earlier and knew this song was going to cheer her up and he was going to give it his all in doing so.
Strutting into her room he continued to belt out the lyrics:
"When I'm working, yes, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you
Daniel made his way around her room trying to get her attention by pointing at her.
And when the money comes in for the work I do
I'll pass almost every penny on to you
When I come home (When I come home), oh, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
He picked up her hairbrush and sung into it like a mic, walking around her bed holding it to her but was yet to sing.
And if I grow old, well, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you"
He jumped onto her nearby desk chair the late afternoon sun washing over him as he went on to belt out the chorus. Then stood on top of her desk.
But I would walk five hundred miles!
And I would walk five hundred more!
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
"Come on Beca it's the best part!" he enthused.
Beca's eyes snapped up to meet his as he jumped down onto the ground from her desk and ran up to her with the hairbrush extended out to for her to sing into. She shook her head at his silliness and caved in with a bright smile. Pushing her homework to the side she stood on top of her bed and took the hairbrush from his grasp to hold it in her own. Beca sung the support parts of the lyrics before joining in on the main.
Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da)
Both of them singing: Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da
Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da)
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da
Beca was laughing and Daniel was thrilled that he had achieved his goal. He held out his hand for her to join him on the ground. Taking his hand she jumped down and he linked their arms in jest as they continued to sing whilst walking out of her room and into the hallway.
When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
And when I'm dreaming, well, I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you
When I go out (When I go out), well, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
They walked back and forth up the small hallway, remaining close to his room for the music. Daniel's smile only increased seeing Beca really getting into the song with him as they strutted.
And when I come home (When I come home), yes, I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you
"Sing it!" he yelled before the next chrous. Beca laughed and pushed through to really belt out the song.
But I would walk five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
Beca walked into her room playing the part, and Daniel feigned falling down.
To fall down at your door!
Then he jumped up and they both rocked their heads back and forth.
Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da)
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da
Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da)
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da
Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da)
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da
Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da)
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da
And I would walk five hundred miles
And I would walk five hundred more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
Beca walked forward and pushed him back playfully after they finished the song. She went over to her dresser placing the hairbrush back down. Daniel was smiling at her brightly.
"That was better then homework right!?" he teased.
She scoffed, "Definitely."
Beca walked towards him and playfully jabbed him lightly in the chest, "Thanks."
He swung an arm around her shoulder, "You got it sis."
Beca side glanced at his questioningly, "You really consider me your sister?" She still wasn't really used to him calling her that. Though Beca didn't admit it, she looked up to Daniel.
"Hell yeah I do. I always wanted a sister, told you that." He shrugged, "And I think you're an awesome sister. I hope I'm an awesome brother."
Beca smile warmly, she could feel the tears brimming her eyes and turned to hug him, "The best."
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Chloe was jumping all over the place with Ellie and the song ended. The band moving on to cover 'Brown Eyed Girl.'
Turning around she saw Beca smiling but it was a little forced her eyes somewhat distant.
Taking her hand into her own Beca's eyes shifted into Chloe's.
"You okay?" she half yelled over the music.
Beca forced a bigger smile and nodded, "Yeah." Then she gestured she was going to the bathroom. Chloe nodded asking if she wanted her to come with but Beca shook her head.
Instead Beca slyly made her way over to the bar but hesitated. She wasn't sure why… but she stopped just before she could lean against the bar to get the bartenders attention.
Running a hand through her hair the doctors words once again went through her mind.
Fuck it… right?! I mean it's one drink. It's been hours since I took the pills.
Turning around her eyes locked into Michael's who gave her a short smile. A smile that told her that she was okay. Beca shot the small smile back and with a clenched fist went towards the bathroom.
Walking out of the bathroom, Robbert saw Beca and he went over to talk more. They stood near the dance floor as they discussed the band, London and other festivals for the next year. What they would be doing etc. She had calmed down since going to the bathroom, and Beca was thankful for the random discussion to distract her from her own thoughts.
It didn't last long as the girls made their way over to them. Chloe eyed Robbert up and down before taking Beca's hand, "Where'd you go?! We were tearing it up out there!" she laughed.
Beca smiled, "I could see that."
Robbert looked between the two, "Is this?..." he asked Beca who nodded.
"Yeah-uh Chloe this is Robbert – Robbert, Chloe." She made the introductions.
Chloe forced a small smile, "Nice to meet you." She half slurred.
Beca turned to Michael, and gestured he come over, "Could you bring the bus around?"
Michael nodded and turned to Ellie's guard and spoke to him.
"I think we should head back yeah?" Beca stated to which the other girls drunkenly nodded and agreed to. It was already near two in the morning and they were ready to leave.
"See ya Robbert." Beca voiced.
He smiled, "Keep in touch yeah?"
Beca nodded and waved whilst the other girls said their goodbyes to him and others.
Michael came back and cleared the crowd who half cheered them out. Beca helped Chloe onto the bus who crashed into Beca's side once they were seated.
The bus took off and they were on their way. Beca looked to Chloe with a smile who was still mumbling some of the songs they had danced to.
Peering around thus bus the other girls were swaying about and chatting.
"Where we going first?" Ellie asked, "Oh you girls can stay at my place! Yes, let's do that! Oh bus driverrrrrrr, to my humble abode please!"
Beca chuckled, "You sure?"
"Yeah plenty of room!" she smiled back.
Beca nodded and put her arm around Chloe's shoulder who continued to snuggle into her.
"You okay?" she asked the fellow brunette.
"Huh-uh… yeah." Chloe mumbled, with droopy eyes.
"Little drunk?"
Chloe held up her index finger and thumb to symbolize as well as state, "Just a little."
"Mmm" Beca hummed with a nod and chuckled, "Thanks for taking that for me back at the bar."
Chloe practically saved her from having to be the downer and decline the drink offer from the tourists.
Chloe gave a dopey smile, "Anytime Bec-rawr." saying the rawr with a small growl.
Soon enough they arrived back at Ellie's home and the blonde led Chloe upstairs. Chloe however was persistent and waited for Beca about mid-way up the stairs.
Beca turned to talk to Michael briefly before he left and turned to Chloe drunkenly calling her name for her help. Beca chuckled and went up the stairs, helping Chloe as they followed Ellie down the hallway.
The blonde opened a door for Beca and Chloe, "Here you are – Goodnight!" she drunkenly declared walking back down the hallway, "God and I have a flight later on today…" she mumbled to herself.
Beca helped Chloe sit on the bed before going over to close the door.
"What are we meant to change into?" Beca muttered.
"How bout our birthday suits?" Chloe teased who had now slumped back to lie on the bed. Her hands shot up and gestured for Beca to join her.
Beca chuckled, and walking over to Chloe she helped her up to take off her jacket, shoes then jeans.
Beca did the same leaving just her underwear and top on. Walking over to flick the light off she returned to climb into the bed.
Chloe was nearly asleep already but with Beca's help her body was bought underneath the sheets. Chloe brought herself in closer to Beca's body, licking her own lips at the thoughts going through her mind.
"I'm horny Becaaa!" Chloe whispered.
It sent a shudder down Beca's spine feeling her soft breath against her skin. Chloe's hand started to trail up her thigh and stomach.
"No. Go to sleep." Beca stated and held Chloe's hand on her stomach, keeping it there and to stop its' movement.
Chloe pouted in the dark but couldn't put up a fight, as she was beyond tired.
"Is-… are-you… you're punishing me aren't you?" Chloe slurred, remembering the phone call.
Beca smiled, "Maybe. Maybe I've just got too much swag for you to handle."
Chloe scoffed, "Fuck sakes… cuddle me then?"
Beca helped Chloe roll to her side and Beca came in close behind, her arm draped over Chloe's side.
"London Tour Express two thousand and thirteen bitches!" Chloe sleepily cheered.
"Night angel." Beca pecked her neck.
"Uhng-mm." Chloe mumbled before passing out.
Songs:
Jessie's Girl – Rick Springfield
I'm Gonna Be – The Proclaimers
Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
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