My Spy
Chapter 1
Prompt from Tumblr User perfectlyimperfectpitch: The request was for a BeChloe AU with Spy!Chloe.
A/N: The full prompt will be noted at the end of the final chapter of the story; the total number of chapters is undetermined as of this writing (July 1, 2021).
Beca stirred awake when the bed was jostled, indicating Chloe was getting up. However, she didn't move to sit up until she heard the sounds of Chloe moving about the room. She looked at the clock and then over her shoulder at her girlfriend, who was quietly getting dressed.
"Babe, it's three in the morning," Beca said, her voice groggy from having just woken up. "Where are you going?"
"I'm sorry, baby," Chloe said, looking over at Beca. "It's my mom. She texted and said she needed me to come over."
"At three in the morning?" Beca said, turning over and sitting up. "It couldn't wait until later?"
"I'm afraid not," Chloe said. "You know how it is when my mom says she needs me. I have to go."
"I know," Beca said, sighing and running a hand through her hair.
And, Beca did know. Chloe's mom was a widow and relied on Chloe to help her with several things her husband used to handle.
Mrs. Beale would call or text at all times of the day or night, sending Chloe in a panic and rushing off, sometimes in the middle of their date. And oftentimes leaving Beca to find her own way back to campus.
From the start, Beca had just accepted it and never said anything to Chloe about how it made her feel.
"You know I hate you going out alone so early," Beca said.
"Aw, you really do care about me," Chloe said, smiling as she walked over to the bed. She leaned down to kiss Beca. "I promise to come back as soon as I'm able, okay?"
"Okay," Beca said, looking forlorn as she flopped back on the bed. "I'll just be lying here, all alone, missing you."
Chloe climbed onto the bed and straddled Beca's hips, settling back on Beca's thighs.
"I love you, you know?" Chloe said, looking down at Beca.
"I know," Beca said, looking up into Chloe's eyes. "I love you, too."
Chloe grabbed Beca's shirt in her hands and pulled her up into a deep, passionate kiss.
"I'd better go," Chloe whispered against Beca's lips as she pulled back from the kiss.
"Be careful," Beca whispered before kissing Chloe one last time.
~~ My Spy ~~
It was about eight when Beca was startled out of her sleep by Stacie yelling for her.
"Beca! Chloe!" Stacie yelled as she ran into their room. "Wake up!"
"What the Hell, Stacie?!"
"Get up," Stacie said excitedly.
Seeing Beca alone in the bed, Stacie looked around. "Where's Chloe?"
"She had to go to her mom's earlier," Beca said, stretching before sitting up. "What's going on?"
"Something's happening on campus," Stacie said. "We have to check it out!"
"What's happening?"
"We don't know exactly," Stacie said. "But, a bunch of students and some professors are being arrested."
"Arrested?!" Beca yelled. "Why?"
"I don't know," Stacie said. "But rumors are going around that they are part of a big drug ring operating here."
"Here?" Beca asked. "Here, as in Barden?"
"Yes!" Stacie said. "Now throw something on that you wouldn't mind being seen wearing outside the house; we have to meet the girls on the quad."
Beca jumped up and pulled on a clean shirt and jeans. Next, she had to search under her bed for some shoes to put on.
Once Beca was fully dressed, she followed Stacie out of her room, down the stairs, and out the front door of the Bellas house. She continued to follow behind Stacie until they found the rest of the Bellas on the quad.
"What's happening?" Beca asked Jessica as she stopped next to her.
Jessica just pointed to where the Bellas were looking. They all stood in shock as they watched several of Barden University's professors and students being led out of the English Building; some were wearing handcuffs and were being placed in police cars. Several had their arms free and were being put into the back of a police van.
Beca's eyes widened in shock when one of the students broke free, and Chloe suddenly came out of nowhere to chase him down. She caught up to him and tackled him, taking them both to the ground. The guy came up swinging and throwing wild punches.
Chloe fought back, throwing and blocking punches with a variety of karate moves. She finally got the upper hand with a perfectly executed roundhouse kick to the side of the guy's head, knocking him to the ground. Chloe jumped on him and put her knee in his back; she grabbed his wrist and pulled his arm behind his back.
"What is Chloe doing here?" Beca thought. "And where did she learn how to fight like that?"
"Here you go, Chloe," a man said, tossing handcuffs at the redhead.
"Thanks, Jason," Chloe said as she caught the handcuffs one-handed and snapped them on the man's wrist. She and Jason got the man on his feet.
"Good job, Chloe," Jason said as he dragged the shackled man over to a police van.
Beca stood there, teary-eyed and mouth agape. Chloe finally noticed the Bellas watching every move she was making. Her heart fell into her stomach when she saw Beca staring at her with tears in her eyes.
"Becs, I-"
"Beale, get over here!" a voice yelled out.
"Coming, sir," Chloe called back. She walked over to Beca, saying, "Beca, I'll explain everything later, I swear, okay?"
Unable to form words, Beca swallowed and nodded at Chloe. She was surprised to feel a tear roll down her cheek.
Chloe nodded as well, hesitating slightly before turning and rushing off towards the man who had called out to her.
"What the hell was that?" Stacie asked.
"And why was Chloe in the middle of it?" Jessica asked.
"It appears our Co-captain has been lying to us about who or what she really is," Fat Amy said. "Beca, what do you know about that?"
"I don't know anything about that," Beca said, wiping her eyes. "I'm as shocked as you are. I had no idea she was anything more than just a student."
Beca's shoulders dropped, and she looked down at the ground, not wanting to see the pity she was sure in everyone's eyes.
"Are you okay, Beca?" CR asked.
"I, um," Beca stammered, looking up at CR. "I, uh, I don't know. I'm so confused right now."
Beca's eyes dropped back down to the ground, her mind racing with thoughts of Chloe.
The first time they met.
How she fumbled through asking Chloe out.
Their first date.
Their first time having sex together. She blushed as she thought about the many nights they've shared. Then her head suddenly shot up as another thought came to her.
"Was Chloe really going to see her mom all those times she was rushing off in the middle of the night? Or was she working on this? Whatever this is."
Beca couldn't turn her thoughts off. She recalled how they had only recently shared "I love yous." Beca had no reason to believe Chloe's I love you wasn't sincere; at least she didn't know until now.
Still thinking of Chloe, Beca stared across the quad, her eyes immediately picking out Chloe with an ease born of familiarity. Chloe must have sensed Beca looking at her because her eyes were suddenly staring back at Beca.
Chloe's attention was pulled away; Beca furrowed her brows as she continued to stare at Chloe.
"Did Chloe really love her, or did she only say it back because Beca said I love you to her first? Was any of it real for Chloe? "
"Beca?" Ashley said, pulling Beca out of her thoughts.
"Yeah?"
"Isn't that your dad?" Ashley asked, pointing at a lone man being led out of the building in handcuffs.
Beca's mouth dropped open in surprise again.
"Oh, my God," Beca exclaimed. "Does this mean my dad was involved in the drug ring, too?"
"Innocent until proven guilty, Beca," Stacie said. "Maybe he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and there's a reasonable explanation."
"They must have something on him if they arrested him," Beca said. "And I still can't wrap my head around Chloe being somehow involved in all this? Whatever this is."
"Let's not jump to any conclusions yet, Beca," Aubrey said. "Why don't you wait until you and Chloe talk? And see what Chloe has to say about all this."
"Aubrey, you've known Chloe longer than we have," CR said to Aubrey. "We thought you two were best friends. So why didn't you know she wasn't who she appeared to be?"
"Despite what you all believe, we aren't really that close," Aubrey said defensively. "I think everyone thought we were best friends because we've been in the Bellas together for the entire time I've known her. But, as Beca said before, I'm as shocked about this as you all are. I also thought she was just another student."
"We should still hold our judgment until Beca and Chloe talk," CR said.
"What could Chloe possibly say that would make any of this okay?" Ashley asked.
"She's obviously some kind of undercover cop or agent," Jessica said. "Even if she didn't want to tell us who she really is, she should have told Beca."
"It seems as if Chloe was only with Beca because of her dad's involvement in all this," Fat Amy said. "Seems like a pretty shitty thing to do, don't you think?"
Beca frowned as she glared at Fat Amy. "That's a pretty shitty thing to say, Amy. Don't you think?"
Fat Amy threw up her hands, saying, "Sorry, Beca. But when a cop, or whoever, is undercover, they use any means necessary to get the criminals. That includes using people close to anyone they suspect may be involved, like your father."
"Fat Amy's right," Lily said loud enough for them all to hear. "Plus, if Chloe had been undercover, she wouldn't have been allowed to tell Beca anything for fear of her cover being blown."
Beca looked up to find Chloe looking at her again. Tears came to Beca's eyes as she wrapped her arms around herself. She felt like she was going to be sick. Beca quickly looked away from Chloe.
"That's enough for now," Stacie said, seeing how uncomfortable Beca was becoming. "CR is right. We should wait and see what Chloe has to say. And don't worry, Beca, we're here for you; we have your back."
"Okay," Beca said, looking around at the girls. "Do you think I should find out where they've taken my dad and go talk to him? See what he has to say about all this."
"That might not be a bad idea," Aubrey said.
"I still think you should talk to Chloe first," Stacie said.
"Why?" Beca asked.
"Your dad may not be very forthcoming if you confront him," Stacie explained. "And you shouldn't talk to him without knowing why he was a suspect, to begin with. Ask Chloe; I think she'll be honest with you."
"She hasn't been for the past year," Beca scoffed. "Why would she be now?"
"Because," Stacie said. "She doesn't have a reason to withhold the truth anymore."
"What Stacie said makes sense, Beca," Aubrey said. "Talk to Chloe first."
Beca was still unsure of what Chloe would tell her. And even more unsure if she could or would believe anything Chloe told her.
~~ My Spy ~~
Later that night, Beca was sitting at the desk in her room. She kept checking her phone, but there was still no word from Chloe.
"Beca?" Jessica called from the door. "The girls are going to the diner for dinner. Do you want to come with us?"
"I'm not very hungry," Beca said. "Thanks, though."
"I think you should come with us, Beca," Jessica said. "You have to eat. Plus, Stacie said she was going to send Amy up here if I came down without you."
Beca smiled, but it fell as suddenly as it appeared.
Okay, I'll go. But, I'm not going anywhere else after."
"Fair enough," Jessica said. "Let's go. Everyone's waiting for us."
Beca sighed as she stood to grab her phone and wallet.
"Lead on," Beca said, waving toward the door.
Jessica smiled and led Beca downstairs to join the other girls. They were all standing at the bottom of the stairs when Beca and Jessica rounded the corner at the top.
"There she is," Stacie said. "I knew threatening to send Amy up would do the trick."
"I'm glad you decided to join us, Beca," Aubrey said, smiling up at Beca.
The girls quickly left and made their way to the diner.
"Beca!" A voice called out just as they reached the diner.
Beca stopped and looked around. Jesse Swanson was rushing over to her. He stopped when he reached her, and Beca just looked at him.
"Are you okay?" Jesse asked. "I mean, it had to be rough seeing your father being arrested. Did you know Chloe was some kind of cop?"
"Leave her alone, Jesse," Aubrey said, waiting at the diner's door for Beca. "Come on, Beca."
Beca looked at Jesse and then to Aubrey. She didn't say anything to Jesse; she just turned and walked toward Aubrey. Jesse made a move to follow Beca into the diner, and Aubrey glared at him.
"Go away, Treble-boy," Aubrey said, blocking the door. "Beca doesn't need you sniffing around her."
"I just want to make sure she's okay," Jesse said.
"That's not your job," Stacie said, stepping outside to stand next to Aubrey. "She's a Bella, and we take care of our own."
"I'm her friend, too," Jesse said.
"Friend?" Stacie snorted. "Friends don't try to get their gay friend to break up with her girlfriend thinking they have a shot with her."
Stacie took a step forward and got in Jesse's face. Jesse looked scared and took half a step back.
"I'm only going to tell you this once," Stacie said, as she poked a finger into Jesse's chest with each word. "Leave. Beca. Alone."
"Come on, Stace," Aubrey said, grabbing Stacie's arm. "The girls are waiting."
The two left Jesse standing alone, rubbing his chest where Stacie had poked him.
~~ My Spy ~~
Dinner was unusually quiet, considering Aubrey and all the Bellas (minus Chloe) were there. Beca spent most of the time pushing her food around her plate or checking her phone.
"I take it you haven't heard from Chloe," Stacid said from her seat across from Beca.
Beca didn't speak; she just shook her head.
"Have you tried reaching out to her?" Denise asked.
"No," Beca replied. "I was hoping she'd call or text me so we could talk."
"Maybe you should try and text or call her," Aubrey said. "I'm sure she has to file reports or something."
"She's probably being debriefed," Jessica said. "I mean, she's been here at Barden for four years. That's a lot of time to work on a case."
"I don't think she was working on the case for the whole four years," Aubrey said. "Our first two years, we spent most of our time with the Bellas. After that, there wasn't much time for anything else. If anything, I'd say it started during our Junior Year."
"I heard one of the cops say they'd been working on closing down this drug ring for almost two years," Lily said.
"That makes sense," Jessica said. "And it coincides with what Aubry said, and when Chloe met and started dating Beca."
"Are you saying that you believe Chloe was using Beca?" Ashley asked. "Maybe to get to her father?"
"It does seem suspicious," Jessica said. A few of the girls nodded their heads in agreement.
Beca saw this and threw her fork down on her plate, causing the girls to look at her. Then, she pushed back from the table and stood.
"I'm going to try and call Chloe," Beca said and quickly walked away from the table.
Stacie stood to follow Beca; Aubrey grabbed her arm to stop her.
"Let her go," Aubrey said, watching as Beca left the diner. "I think she needs to do this for her own peace of mind."
Once Beca was outside the diner, she pulled out her phone. She walked over to a nearby bench and sat, staring at the phone in her hand. Part of her wanted to talk to Chloe to find out what the Hell was going on. And part of her didn't want to know because she was afraid Chloe would tell her she had been using Beca to get to her father. That what they had was not real, at least not real to Chloe.
Beca wiped a tear that had fallen down her cheek. She took a deep breath and pulled up Chloe's number. She pressed the call button and waited.
Beca suddenly let out a growl of frustration, throwing her phone against the tree in front of her breaking it into pieces. She bowed her head and let the tears fall unabated.
AN: I am planning to post updates for this fic every week on Thursdays. The only exception to the posting schedule will be during BeChloe Week 2021 (July 26-August 1, 2021); I will be posting daily during that week and putting this story on a short hold. Thanks for reading.
