DAY 14 - SNOWED IN
Prompt from FanFiction User Skyeze.10: HS AU... Beca, Chloe, Aubrey, Stacie, Jesse, and Benji are snowed in after school due to a study group.
[See special A/N at the end of the story].
It was the last day before Winter Break, and Beca sat in History class, dreading the return of her last History test. She feared she did not do well.
As Mrs. Warren walked around, she stopped and placed Beca's graded test face-down on her desk.
"See me after class," Mrs. Warren said as she moved to the next student.
Beca sighed; she knew what staying after meant. Beca took a deep breath and let it out before turning the paper over. "Dammit," she muttered.
"What's wrong, Beca?" Chloe whispered from Beca's right.
"Nothing," Beca mumbled and jammed the test into her backpack.
Mrs. Warren had finished distributing the tests and was back in front of the classroom.
"Aubrey, Chloe, and Benji," Mrs. Warren called out, looking at each as she spoke their names. "I'd like for you three to remain after class. I'll make sure you have a late pass for your next class."
The three simultaneously said, "Yes, ma'am."
Mrs. Warren continued the lesson, but Beca wasn't paying attention. She didn't know how she was going to tell her dad that she failed the test. Beca doesn't understand how it happened. She studied and knew the stuff inside and out. She sighed and glanced over at Chloe, who was rapidly taking notes. Beca looked quickly to Mrs. Warren and noticed she had written several things on the board.
Beca started taking notes when Chloe nudged her arm and said, "I'll share my notes with you, Becs."
"Thanks, Chlo," Beca said and smiled at Chloe.
Chloe smiled back, and they both returned their attention to the front of the class.
~ Day 14 of 2019's 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases ~
After class, Beca and the others remained.
"Take a seat in the front row, please," Mrs. Warren said to the group. She took a small pile of papers from her desk and turned to face the students.
The six students were sitting in the front row, their full attention on the teacher.
"Beca, Stacie, and Jesse," Mrs. Warren began. "I'm a bit disappointed in you. The three of you usually do so much better on tests, but all three of you failed this time. Usually, I wouldn't worry about one test, but you're all Seniors now, and every test matters. Plus, you're overall work has been lacking. You do need to pass this class to graduate, so I'm going to suggest tutoring for all of you. That's where you three come in." Mrs. Warren spoke to Chloe, Aubrey, and Benji. "I am assigning you three to tutor these three. You can work independently one-on-one, or as a study group. There will be another big test shortly after you return from Winter Break. I need to see an improvement, or you will fail this class."
The six looked from one to the other as Mrs. Warren held out some papers toward Beca. "Beca, please take one and pass them down."
Beca did as she was told, and Mrs. Warren continued to talk.
"This is a synopsis of what we have learned and will learn in the next couple of weeks," Mrs. Warren said. "Use it as a study guide. Does anyone have any questions?"
"How long do we need to tutor them?" Aubrey asked.
"Until the next test is taken," Mrs. Warren responded. "Once I've graded them, I will let you know if I feel they need more. Agreed?"
"Agreed," Chloe said.
Benji and Aubrey quickly followed suit.
"Good," Mrs. Warren said. "Any questions?"
The six shook their heads, and Mrs. Warren wrote out late passes for them. The six trudged out of the room; Chloe fell back to talk to Beca. The others stopped and waited.
"You want me to tutor you one-on-one, Beca?" Chloe asked.
"I'd like that," Beca said.
"Let's all meet after school and have a study group," Aubrey said. "We can still do one-on-one tutoring, but I think studying as a group a few times will help."
"I already told Beca I'd tutor her one-on-one," Chloe said.
"I'll tutor Stacie," Aubrey said. "And Benji, you can tutor Jesse."
They all agreed, and Aubrey told them to meet in the library when school ended.
"But, it's the last day before Winter Break," Jesse whined.
"I'd rather have a study group now to see where I can improve," Stacie said. "Than fail my next test."
Beca agreed, and Jesse acquiesced and said he'd be in the library after school. The six then went to their next class.
~ Day 14 of 2019's 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases ~
Beca was the first to arrive in the library and was standing by the window, watching the snowfall. It had started earlier and was beginning to fall faster and heavier. Beca texted her dad to let him know she was staying after for a study group and asked if he could pick her up later. She checked her phone and still had not received a response. She sighed and put her phone back in her pocket.
"Hey, Becs," Chloe said, walking in with Aubrey and Stacie over to where Beca was standing.
"Hey," Beca said. "This snow is getting pretty heavy. Do you think we should do this another day?"
"The weather forecast said we wouldn't get much," Stacie said. "It will probably stop soon."
"Besides," Aubrey added. "We're all here, so we might as well make use of the time."
"Hello, ladies," Jesse said as he and Benji joined them.
"Hey, Jesse, Benji," Beca said. "We should find a table where we can work."
Aubrey led the small group to a table in the back of the library. They all sat and pulled out the synopsis Mrs. Warren gave them.
"Do you three have your test papers with you?" Benji asked, looking at Beca, Stacie, and Jesse.
"Yeah," Beca said, pulling her test out of her backpack.
Stacie and Jesse did the same.
"Let's review what questions you got wrong," Benji suggested. "That will determine what we need to cover."
Surprisingly, the three found they got several of the same answers wrong.
"This should be simple," Aubrey said. "Let's go to Chapter 3 and work forward from there. Most of the wrong answers are from Chapters 3, 5, and 6."
The group opened their books to Chapter 3. The next two hours found the six working diligently. Beca blushed when Chloe would praise her for getting an answer correct. Stacie would wink at Chloe, Beca, and Aubrey constantly. Jesse stared at Beca, and Benji would often chastise him for not paying attention. Aubrey was flustered by Stacie and got a bit jealous whenever she would wink at Chloe or Beca.
"I need a break," Beca said as she stretched.
Chloe blushed and looked away when Beca's shirt rose, showing her somewhat toned stomach. Jesse stared at Beca with a goofy grin on his face until Benji nudged him to break the stare.
"I'm going to use the bathroom," Beca said and stood.
"That's a good idea," Chloe said. "I need to as well."
Chloe stood, followed by Stacie and Aubrey. "We should all go."
Benji and Jesse stood, and the group walked to the library doors. Beca was in the lead only to find the doors wouldn't open. She tried again.
"Dammit," Beca muttered.
"What's wrong?" Chloe asked.
"The doors are locked," Beca responded.
"What?" Aubrey asked and tried the door herself. "Did Mrs. Marshall leave and not tell us?"
"Guys," Benji said. "Look outside."
Everyone turned to look outside and gasped. The snow was falling hard and fast. You couldn't see the trees or anything; it was a whiteout.
"What are we going to do?" Stacie asked.
"Everyone call your parents," Benji said, pulling out his phone. "See if any of them can come and pick us up."
Everyone called their parents. Beca's call to her dad went to voicemail. She left a message and ended the call.
"Mom?" Chloe said. "No, I'm still at school. Is dad there? Can he come and pick me up? Maybe take my friends home, too?"
"What?" Aubrey asked, sounding incredulous. "So, we're stuck here?"
"I will mom," Stacie said with a sigh. "Let me know if someone is coming for us."
"But, dad," Jesse said. "No, I understand. Okay. I will."
"Okay, mom," Benji said. "At least I'm not alone. That's a good idea. I'll let the others know."
They all finished their calls and looked at the others.
"My mom said the roads wouldn't be cleared until morning," Chloe said.
"My mom said the same thing," Stacie said. "She said she'd let me know when someone can come to get me tomorrow."
"Looks like we're spending the night at school," Aubrey said.
"We need to figure out how to get out of the library," Stacie said. "We'll need to use the bathroom at some point."
"She's right," Benji said. "My mom suggested we go to the cafeteria and find something to eat."
"Let's do that," Beca said. "I'm starving."
"The doors are locked," Aubrey said. "We can't get out."
"I have an idea," Beca said.
Beca ran over to the librarian's desk and searched through the drawers.
"Aha," she said, holding up two paper clips.
Beca rushed over to the doors and straightened the paper clips.
"What are you doing?" Aubrey asked.
"I'm going to pick the lock," Beca said and inserted the two paper clips into the lock.
Everyone stood back and watched. They all gasped and looked shocked when they heard the lock click.
Beca turned with a smile and pushed the door open.
"I don't want to know how you knew how to do that," Aubrey said as they exited the library.
The group made their way toward the cafeteria along the semi-dark hallway. Chloe walked close to Beca, a frightened look on her face as she looked around. Beca put her arm around Chloe's waist to pull her in closer.
"It's okay, Chlo," Beca said. "I'm here."
"Thanks, Becs," Chloe said, kissing Beca's cheek.
Beca smiled and blushed.
"This door is locked, too," Jesse said. "Beca, do your thing."
Beca stepped forward and unlocked the door. She held it open as everyone walked in. Chloe kissed her cheek again and said, "Our hero."
Beca couldn't help the blush or goofy grin that covered her face. The group made their way to the back of the cafeteria and started looking through the freezer and refrigerators.
"Here's some frozen pizzas, hamburger patties, and hot dogs," Benji called out.
"I found the bread," Stacie said. "There are hamburger and hot dog rolls, too."
"Any fries in the freezer, Benji?" Jesse asked. "I could go for a burger and fries."
"Yep," Benji said.
Stacie brought out a package of hamburger rolls. Aubrey pulled mustard and ketchup from the refrigerator.
"Anyone want tomatoes or onions on their burgers?" Jesse asked.
"I do," Aubrey said.
"Me, too," Benji and Stacie responded.
"I want pizza," Beca said.
"I'd like pizza, too," Chloe said.
Benji pulled out the frozen burgers and fries, as well as a pizza. Aubrey got the flat top grill working. Chloe found a knife and started cutting tomatoes and onions. Beca turned on the oven while Stacie found a sheet pan to put the pizza on.
"I found some bottled water," Jesse said. "If you want a soda, we'll have to get them from the vending machines."
"I have some change if anyone needs it," Chloe said.
"I have some, too," Jesse said, jingling the change in his hand. "Who wants a soda? Beca, you want to help me get them?"
"Um, sure," Beca said. "Chlo, did you want a soda?"
"Thanks. I'll have a Coke," Chloe said, handing Beca some change.
"I got it," Beca said, and Chloe smiled.
"Thanks," Chloe said, smiling back at Beca.
"Beca, you coming?" Jesse asked.
Beca walked out of the cafeteria's kitchen with Jesse. They walked to the vending machines.
"Now that we're alone," Jesse said, stopping Beca. "I was wondering if you'd like to go out with me sometime?"
"You're asking me on a date?"
"Yeah," Jesse said. "I think you're really cute, and we would be good together."
"Jesse," Beca said. "I'm gay."
"No, you're not," Jesse said. "That's just what you tell guys, so they'll leave you alone."
"No, it's not," Beca said. "I am gay. And I've done nothing to hide it. I'm out, and just because you don't want to believe it doesn't make it any less true."
Jesse was dumbfounded. He stood looking at Beca as she walked over to the vending machines and got two of the drinks needed.
Jesse got the other drinks, and they quietly walked back to the kitchen.
"Smells good in here," Jesse said.
Beca had a frown on her face, and Chloe noticed. As Beca handed Chloe her drink, Chloe asked quietly, "Everything okay, Beca?"
"Jesse just asked me out," Beca said, just as quietly.
"What?" Chloe asked. "But, you're gay."
"He thinks that something I tell guys so they'll leave me alone."
"I'm sorry," Chloe said.
"Don't be sorry," Beca said. "I, um, think I need to find a girl to date so guys like Jesse will stop asking me out."
"Oh, um, like who?" Choe asked, not looking at Beca.
"You?" Beca said, feeling confident as she looked at Chloe. "Would you want to go on a date with me?"
Chloe's head snapped up to look at Beca. "Really? You're asking me out?"
"Yes, I am," Beca said, her confidence faltering slightly. "Um, if you want. I mean, I like you. And you're nice, and you seem to like girls, so I thought-"
"I'd love to go out with you, Beca," Chloe said, interrupting Beca.
Beca smiled. "Great. I'll think of something to do, and we'll figure out when we can go on our date."
"I can't wait," Chloe said and kissed Beca's cheek before going to check on their pizza.
~ Day 14 of 2019's 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases ~
The group had finished dinner and cleaned up after themselves. They remained in the cafeteria trying to study since there was nothing else to do.
"Does anyone have a charger I can use?" Beca asked, holding up her phone. "My battery is almost dead."
"Here, Beca," Chloe said, digging through her backpack and pulling out her charger.
"Thanks," Beca said, taking it. She plugged the cord into her phone and found an outlet.
Beca sat down and checked her phone. Still no response from her father. She sighed and leaned back against the wall. Chloe came and sat down next to her, taking Beca's hand and squeezing it.
"It's getting colder in here," Aubrey said, pulling her sweater down over her hands.
"They probably turned the heat off because no one would be here for the break," Benji said.
"Won't the pipes freeze?" Jesse asked.
"I'm sure they have contingencies for that," Benji said.
"Maybe we should find someplace to sleep tonight," Stacie said.
"That's a good idea," Aubrey said.
"I suggest the kitchen," Beca spoke up. "We can turn the ovens on and close all the doors. That should keep us warm."
"That's a great idea, Becs," Chloe said.
"It makes sense to me," Aubrey said. "But what are we going to sleep on?"
"The health room has pillows and blankets," Stacie said. "Maybe there's enough for all of us."
"Let's check it out," Jesse said.
Everyone got up and made their way to the Health Room. Beca managed to unlock the door, and they went in. They stripped two beds of the sheets, blankets, and pillows.
"Here's more," Jesse said, pulling a couple more pillows out of a cabinet. "There's also plenty of sheets and light blankets."
"Let's grab a bunch," Chloe said. "They'll provide extra warmth."
They each carried their finds to the cafeteria and walked into the kitchen.
"The counters are wide enough to sleep on," Benji said, looking around. "Why don't you girls take those."
"There are only three counters," Stacie said.
"Beca and I can share one," Chloe said. "We're both smaller than you and Aubrey. We'll fit."
Beca blushed and looked down at the ground.
"Are you okay with that, Beca?" Stacie asked, trying to hide her smile.
"It's fine," Beca mumbled.
"What about us?" Jesse asked Benji.
"I found a space for us," Benji said, pointing to a large area in a nearby corner. "We can put sheets down so we aren't sleeping directly on the floor."
"Okay," Jesse said.
"I think I'm going to get a book from the library," Beca said. "It's too early for me to go to sleep, so I thought I'd read."
"We could study some more," Aubrey suggested. "We have the time."
"Brey's right," Chloe said. "The more we do now, the less we have to make time for later."
"I hate to say it," Beca said. "But you're right. Do you think the emergency lights are enough to read by?"
"Let's find out," Stacie said.
~ Day 14 of 2019's 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases ~
"My brain hurts," Beca said as they prepared for bed.
"It was a good study session," Aubrey said with a smile. "You three did very well on the practice test we gave you."
"Thanks," Beca said. "I mean, thank you to all three of you. You really did a great job of making me understand and remember stuff."
"I agree with Beca," Stacie said. "You three helped us a lot."
Jesse nodded his head. "I may not ace the next test, but I will definitely pass it thanks to you three."
"Glad we could be of help," Benji said.
"We can still study one-on-one over the break, right Becs?"
"Definitely," Beca said with a smile.
They all settled in their beds and got comfortable. Beca lay rigidly beside Chloe, who turned on her side to look at Beca.
"I'm not going to bite, Beca," Chloe whispered. "I'm also a cuddler, so you can cuddle with me now or wake up to me cuddling you later."
Beca swallowed, then rolled her eyes at the smirk Chloe was wearing. "Fine. Cuddle now."
"Good," Chloe said. "Big spoon or little spoon?"
"I can't believe Beca's into Chloe," Jesse mumbled from where he was lying.
"Why?" Benji asked.
"I thought Beca was into me," Jesse said. "I even asked her out earlier."
"Beca's gay," Benji said. "And she doesn't hide it."
"I just thought it was something she said to keep guys from bothering her," Jesse said.
"It is," Benji said. "You just took it the way you wanted to and not the way she meant it."
"I guess," Jesse said. He rolled over onto his back and looked at Benji. "Do you think I have a shot with Aubrey?"
"Stacie?" Aubrey whispered across to Stacie. "If you need to do more studying, I'd be happy to help you over the Break."
"You mean we can have a study date on our own?" Stacie asked.
"Um, if you want," Aubrey said.
"Can we have a dinner date first?" Stacie asked.
"Really?" Aubrey asked. "You mean like a real date?"
"Yeah," Stacie said. "If you want."
"I want," Aubrey said.
"Yes!" Stacie said.
"I think you just got your answer," Benji told Jesse, chuckling.
"Am I the only straight person here?" Jesse asked with a loud sigh.
"Um, I'm straight," Benji said.
"You are?"
"Yes, I am," Benji said. "Emily Junk is my girlfriend."
"Oh, sorry, I didn't know," Jesse said.
"Maybe you should pay more attention to what's going on around you," Beca said. "And stop making assumptions based on your lack of facts."
"You're right," Jesse said. "And I'm sorry, okay?"
"Becs," Chloe whispered. "He does sound sorry. Maybe you should forgive and forget. Besides," she adds with a cheeky grin. "You got me now, so no guys will bother you again, or they'll have to answer to me."
Beca chuckled. "You're right." She then raised her voice slightly so Jesse could hear her. "I accept your apology, Jesse."
"Thank you," Jesse said. He snuggled under his blankets and said, "Goodnight, everyone."
The rest all bid him and the others good night.
~ Day 14 of 2019's 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases ~
A sound infiltrated Beca's brain, and she groaned and snuggled closer to the warmth. She felt something move under her hands and opened her eyes to find herself practically nose-to-nose with Chloe.
"Good morning," Chloe said with a smile.
Beca looked down and saw that she was holding Chloe around her waist, and Chloe was holding her.
"I told you I was a cuddler," Chloe said, seeing Beca staring at the position they were in.
"That you did," Beca said, smiling back at Chloe. "And good morning to you, too."
Beca heard the sound that woke her.
"What is that noise?" Beca asked.
"Oh, that's my phone," Chloe said and hopped off the counter to grab her phone from beneath her pillow. "It's a text from my mom. Hey, guys, wake up. My mom texted that the roads are clear, and she and my dad are coming to get me."
The rest of the gang woke and checked their phones. "Mine are coming, too," Aubrey said.
"My mom's on her way," Stacie said.
"We got the same message from our folks," Benji said.
"What about you, Becs?" Chloe asked, looking around. "Beca? Where'd she go?"
The five study group members hurried out of the kitchen and into the cafeteria area.
"Becs, is everything okay?" Chloe asked, seeing Beca looking down at her phone with a frown on her face.
"Um, I didn't get a message from my dad," Beca said. "I guess I don't have a ride."
"Yes, you do," Chloe said, rushing over to hug Beca. "You can come home with me."
"Chloe!" Chloe heard her mother's voice echoing through the halls and raced out to find her.
"We should fold the sheets and blankets," Stacie said, and the group went into the kitchen.
"Mom!" Chloe said when she saw Charlotte Beale coming toward her. "Dad!"
"Chloe," Charlotte said, pulling Chloe into a hug. "Are you alright?"
"We're all fine," Chloe said. "Can we take Beca home with us? Her dad isn't responding to her, and I don't want her to be alone."
"Of course, dear," Carl Beale said. "Where are the others?"
"This way," Chloe said.
"Carl, Charlotte," Laura Posen called out.
"Laura," Charlotte said. "Chloe was just going to lead us to the others."
"They're this way," Chloe said. "In the cafeteria."
The group followed Chloe through the cafeteria and into the kitchen, where they found the kids folding their blankets and sheets.
"Aubrey," Laura called out.
"Mom," Aubrey said, rushing to hug her mother.
"Has everyone heard from their folks?" Laura asked. "Is someone coming to pick you up?"
"Yeah," Stacie said.
"My folks are out front," Jesse said, looking at his phone.
"Mine, too," Benji said.
"You boys go ahead," Charlotte said. "We'll wait for Stacie's mom."
"Thanks, Mrs. Beale," Benji said. "Merry Christmas, everyone!"
"Merry Christmas" was chorused back. Benji and Jesse hurried out of the school to their parents.
"Come on," Laura said. "Let's go to the cars where we can warm you up while we wait."
Chloe hung back and put her arm around Beca's shoulders. "My mom said you could stay with us until you hear from your dad."
"Thank you," Beca said. "But, he may be gone for a few days. I don't know when he'll call me. I'll just go home."
"I'm not letting you stay alone," Chloe said, stopping to look at Beca. "You're going to spend Christmas with my family and me. I don't want to hear another word about it."
"Hmm, I guess we know who'll be wearing the pants in this relationship," Beca said with a smirk.
"And, don't you forget it," Chloe said, giving Beca a quick kiss.
~ Day 14 of 2019's 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases ~
Four days later, Beca was awakened by Chloe running into the guest room and jumping on the bed.
"Becs, wake up," Chloe said, laying on top of Beca. "It's Christmas!"
Beca sat up slightly, using her elbows to hold herself up. Chloe kissed her and smiled. "Merry Christmas, Becs."
"Merry Christmas, Chlo," Beca said.
Chloe jumped off the bed and grabbed Beca's hand, pulling her out of bed.
"I have to use the bathroom before we go downstairs," Beca blurted out.
"Oh, sorry," Chloe said with a laugh. "Hurry up, and I'll meet you downstairs."
Beca made it downstairs, and Chloe grabbed her and pulled her down next to her.
"This stack is yours," Chloe said, indicating several packages at Beca's feet.
Beca's eyes widened. "You guys didn't have to get me anything."
"They're not all from us," Charlotte said. "I called you dad the day we picked you two up from school, and he told us where to find your presents from him."
"He did?" Beca asked, and Charlotte nodded.
"Thank you," Beca said.
After the gifts were opened and breakfast was eaten, Chloe was snuggled up to Beca on the sofa while they watched Noelle on the Disney+ channel.
"I'm so glad you could spend Christmas with me," Chloe said, watching the TV.
"I am, too," Beca said, looking down at Chloe.
"I love the earrings you got me," Chloe said.
"I'm glad," Beca said. "The color reminded me of your eyes."
"That's cheesy," Chloe said, laughing. "But, I like cheesy."
She sat up and looked at Beca. Beca looked back at her. Chloe leaned in and captured Bea's lips in a kiss. Beca kissed Chloe back and pulled her closer.
The kiss broke naturally, and Beca let out a "wow."
"Merry Christmas, Beca," Chloe said.
"Merry Christmas, Chloe," Beca said.
Chloe smiled and snuggled next to Beca as they continued to watch more Christmas movies together.
A/N: I know I'm super late on these one-shots. But I got a bad cold which morphed into severe bronchitis; I also had my mom and my best friend visiting for my son's graduation. Running around while trying to get better, left me exhausted and unable to accomplish much. I will be doing multiple postings to catch up but will likely not finish until after the 25th. Sorry for the delay and thanks for all the kind notes checking up on me. I really do appreciate it.