Chapter 21: Worth The Wait
A/N: So... there will be flashbacks to the traumatic events that happened to Beca and Chloe... BUT I feel like I have teased you guys enough through this fic so I'm giving the people what they really want. Also in thanks for your patience, this is the longest chapter yet :)
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THE. SMUT. HAS. COME. (no pun intended…)
"If you want me to stay, you just have to ask." Beca leaned in close, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Stay." Chloe's eyes darted back and forth between Beca's, and her grip on Beca's forearm tightened. They stared fiercely at each other before Chloe grabbed Beca by her shirt, and yanked her forward. Chloe pulled Beca by her shirt into a searing kiss while using her other hand to grab a hold of Beca's neck. Beca's lips were soft and had a hint of watermelon or some fruit. Beca always enjoyed the odd flavored chapsticks while Chloe preferred the basics. She bit back a smile as she pushed her lips harder against Beca's. She broke away seconds later, looking into Beca's dark eyes.
There was hardly anything discernable in Beca's eyes other than lust. There might have been slight surprise. But Chloe was afraid she'd see panic, fear, or regret. She half expected Beca to stumble backwards in awkwardness when Chloe broke the kiss. But she stayed put. She simply breathed heavily with Chloe, staring intensely at her, expectantly.
"I've kind of wanted to kiss you for awhile now too?" Chloe admitted as she caught her breath.
"Well, what took you so damn long?" Beca grumbled, before reconnecting their lips, not giving Chloe a chance to respond. Chloe fell against the door as Beca ran her tongue along her lips. She'd been pushed up a door a time or two in her life during several heated makeout sessions. None of them had ever felt like this. Her brain couldn't even register an ounce of pain her back might have felt as Beca put all her weight against her.
Chloe let out a sigh, giving Beca entrance to her mouth. Beca quickly deepened the kiss, running one hand down Chloe's back, the other holding Chloe's cheek. Chloe had imagined this moment more times than she could count. Her senses were in overload. The way Beca's hands felt on her body. They way Beca's lips felt against her own. The way Beca's tongue felt in her mouth. The way Beca's hair felt as she ran her hands through it. And everything was better than she'd imagined. And she had a pretty vivid and active imagination.
Chloe involuntarily let a moan escape her throat as she felt Beca's tongue explore her mouth. She did her best to keep up, but was feeling lightheaded. She wasn't going to let Beca have complete control in this though. So she grabbed Beca by the jacket and pushed her back into the apartment. She ran her hands along Beca's jacket and slipped them in between Beca's shoulder and the leather. It slid from Beca's arms onto the floor as Beca grabbed Chloe by the waist and spun her around. They stumbled into the kitchen table where the dishes were still sitting. Beca accidentally pushed Chloe hard enough that the wine glasses fell and shattered on the floor.
"Man!" Chloe whined, while catching her breath, taking a brief look over her shoulder at the shards of glass. She really couldn't care less. It wasn't like some sacred family heirloom glasses. Or the glasses your parents give you as a wedding present. They were just slightly more expensive glasses than she usually bought. And they had lasted awhile. They were familiar, and Chloe liked what felt familiar and normal. "I really liked those glasses."
"I'll buy you new ones." Beca's voice was low as she reattached their lips, lifting Chloe onto the table. Chloe's fingers gripped onto the back of Beca's shirt as she pulled her closer and wrapped her legs around her back. Then a plate came crashing to the ground. Chloe stifled the giggle that was threatening to bubble up. Beca was breaking her kitchen dishes one by one, similar to how she'd broken down her walls with relative ease. It terrified her. It thrilled her.
"You're going to have to buy me a whole new kitchen." Chloe gasped out as she leaned her head back to let Beca start trailing kisses down her neck. Beca used her hands to start massaging circles into Chloe's waist, just under her shirt.
"Worth it." Beca mumbled into Chloe's skin. Chloe was inclined to agree. Chloe's hands slid to the bottom of Beca's shirt and she slowly started lifting it. Her fingers took their time grazing the toned abs belonging to the brunette. Beca groaned as she stepped back, reluctantly removing her lips from Chloe's body to slide her shirt over head and toss it behind her. She was immediately back on Chloe's lips, reaching for her jeans button. Beca started to slide her hand into Chloe's jeans when Chloe snatched her wrist.
"Patience, Beca." Chloe grinned as she dropped Beca's hand, and ran her own tongue along Beca's neck and lightly bit the spot just below Beca's earlobe. Things were obviously heated and moving quickly. But Chloe didn't want them to move too quickly. It could easily be over in the blink of an eye if Beca had her way. But Chloe wanted to thoroughly enjoy this moment she'd been thinking of for weeks...maybe months. She'd be lying if she hadn't imagined scenarios like the one currently unfolding with Beca a time or two in the past. And she didn't want to breeze past the reality of it all.
"Shit." Beca sighed and moved her hands to hold Chloe's legs. Chloe quickly tensed her leg muscles to pull Beca impossibly closer. They writhed against each other as their lips explored each others, before Beca stood up holding the back of Chloe's thighs with Chloe holding on to her shoulders. Chloe was briefly shocked that the smaller woman had the strength to lift her up with such ease. Chloe giggled into the kiss as Beca clumsily carried her to the bedroom door, into which they stumbled a little viciously. Chloe let out a slight painful groan. The second time that night her back had been slammed into a door. But she wasn't about to complain about it.
"Sorry." Beca gasped for air. Beca took a second to try and get her breathing at least to a resemblance of steady. She took a moment to look at the redhead in front of her. Her red hair disheveled, her shirt thoroughly wrinkled, lips red and swollen, cheeks flushed, and eyes dilated staring holes into Beca. Chloe just smiled as she pulled Beca back into the kiss. She reached around for the door knob and they stumbled into the room, holding each other up from falling. Beca started unbuttoning Chloe's shirt and quickly discarded it.
"Nice." Beca flashed her signature smirk as she caught her breath. She'd seen Chloe's breasts on display before. Whether it be in a bikini or a dress that accentuated the perfect round mounds, Chloe had assets that Beca was thoroughly excited to get her hands on. Said hands ran along the sides of Chloe's breasts as she studied them for a moment.
"Shut up." Chloe giggled, happy that Beca clearly found her attractive. She pushed Beca down onto the bed while she slipped out of her jeans.
"Jeans. Off." Chloe whispered in Beca's ear as she gently bit her lobe. Time for foreplay ended about a minute ago. After all, they'd basically spent the past 8 months in a state of foreplay. She'd be lying if she said they hadn't had near hook ups, kisses, declarations of feelings, and the dam that held their sexual tension in place nearly broke. Tonight, that dam clearly lacked the necessary strength to keep standing. So there was no need to take any longer to get where they were going at this point than necessary.
"Yes, ma'am!" Beca squirmed for a second as she shook the jeans off her ankles and kicked them across the room. Chloe reached behind her back and pulled her bra off slowly, watching Beca swallow hard. She playfully tossed the bra behind her back before sinking on top of Beca.
"You're so hot." Beca groaned.
"You've told me that a time or two." Chloe grinned as she trailed kisses down Beca's neck and across her collarbone. She let out a little squeal when Beca grabbed her and flipped her onto her back. Beca straddled Chloe as they both took a moment to catch their breath. Beca then started planting soft kisses down Chloe's body as she slowly started sliding her black underwear down her thighs.
"Hurry up." Chloe closed her eyes.
"Patience, babe." Beca shot back, using her own words against her. The little pet name nearly made Chloe lose it right there. She just groaned and put her hands on her head waiting for Beca to touch her where she wanted. Beca gave Chloe a long slow kiss as she rubbed a hand up and down Chloe's thigh. Chloe's hips reached up into Beca's as she let out a moan. Beca hovered over her for a moment as they stared into each other's eyes.
"You sure? You want this?" Beca swallowed hard, desperately hoping Chloe was ready to fully cross that line. Chloe didn't say anything, she just nodded as she stroked Beca's cheek. Beca nodded back, kissing Chloe's neck as she slipped a finger inside her. Chloe's body tensed and her hands gripped onto Beca's shoulders. Beca moved her hips against Chloe's in rhythm with her hand movement. She quickly added a second finger causing Chloe to inhale sharply as her back arched.
"Good?" Beca asked as she kissed Chloe's ear. Chloe could only nod and moan in response, her mouth seeming to forget how to form words. Beca attached her mouth to Chloe's neck as she grabbed a breast, squeezing tightly, moving the pace of her hand faster.
"Shit…" Chloe gasped as she rolled her eyes backwards and arched her back. Her body moving in rhythm with Beca. Her nails dug deeper into Beca's back. Beca let out a groan, only slight pain which Chloe couldn't register at this point. Beca grinned to herself as she added a third finger, but slowed down. Chloe let out a sound that made Beca have to sit up and smile down at her.
"Damn...I love the noises that come out of your mouth." Beca leaned in and kissed her.
"Just...don't stop." Chloe swallowed as she ran her hands through Beca's hair.
"As you wish." Beca whispered and leaned back down to lick Chloe's neck and stroke her breast. Her hips thrusted again with more force against Chloe, as she upped the pace. Beca felt her whole body tingle with every noise Chloe made and every grab, stroke, or scratch. She started moving faster and faster, grunting more hoping Chloe was almost there.
"Fuck! ...Yes! ...God! ...Beca!" Chloe's voice raised an octave as she shouted with each of Beca's thrusts. Her whole body writhed in bliss as she moved with Beca. Her headboard banging the wall, much to the probable dismay of her neighbors. Her mind currently had no concept of anyone else besides the brunette on top of her. So there was nothing in her brain telling her to keep it down or control herself.
"Bec-I-oh God-SHIT!" Chloe's body stiffened as she held on for dear life to Beca's back. A shiver went from her head to her toes as she sunk back down into the bed. Her chest was heaving and she could barely breathe. Beca let her hand rest inside Chloe as she rode out her high. She sat up to look at the blissful redhead. When Chloe finally opened her eyes, smiling, she watched Beca slowly pulled her hand away and lick her three fingers one by one.
"That was…" Chloe exhaled sharply. "Amazing."
"I aim to please." Beca shrugged like it was no big deal. They looked at each other for another moment before Beca gently ran her hand through Chloe's hair and attached their lips again. Chloe grabbed her neck and searched her mouth with her tongue. When they separated Chloe gave a devilish grin much to the pleasure of Beca.
"Your turn." Chloe growled as she used her strong legs to spin Beca on her back so her own legs straddled her waist and her hands rested on either side of Beca's head. Beca had been knocked on her back plenty of times by Chloe in the mat room. And each time images like this came to her mind. Beca just never thought it would happen with a woman like Chloe.
"I love when you do that." Beca squirmed a little underneath Chloe, eager with anticipation.
"Mhm…" Chloe trailed kissed from Beca's ear down her jaw line. "Hmm...why is this still on?" She smirked as she reached her hands under Beca's back for the bra strap.
"I was a little busy to take it off." Beca winked.
"Shame." Chloe kissed her shoulder as she slowly slid one bra strap down, then moved to the other.
"You sure are taking your time." Beca took a deep breath, not sure she could hold out at this pace.
"Just thorough." Chloe sat up and winked as she gave her a passionate kiss to keep her from talking. She tossed the bra across the room, not caring where it landed. Chloe quickly attached her lips to Beca's left breast while stroking the other with her hand. Beca groaned as she leaned her head back on the pillow, simultaneously enjoying this but feeling frustration with not getting what she really wanted. Chloe's head dipped and lifted continuously as she made work of Beca's breasts. She had yet to travel below the brunette's midline, which was getting Beca more and more worked up.
"If you don't hurry up, I'm not gonna last long." Beca stroked the red curls that belonged to the woman enjoying her body.
"I knew you'd be impatient in bed." Chloe sat up, looking down at Beca, grinning.
"And I knew you'd be vocal." Beca smirked, grabbing Chloe's neck to bring her in for a kiss.
"We'll see who's louder." Chloe whispered when she pulled away. She ground her pelvis into Beca's center, making Beca groan and lean her head back. Chloe repeated this movement several times while planting kisses along Beca's neck and jawline. She started moving her hips faster, wanting an audible reaction from Beca.
"God…" Beca arched her back, gripping the sheets at her side. Chloe then started rolling her hips slow and steady against Beca, feeling the wetness as she slid against her. She panted heavily over Beca as she tried to keep her hips moving and stomach rolling like a wave. Then, Chloe just smirked as she stopped the motion.
"Hey!" Beca's eyes shot open as she whined disapprovingly, hips bucking, trying to re-establish the touch.
"That's not how I want to make you come our first time." Chloe winked. She kissed Beca's neck, then her collarbone, then the valley between her breasts, and then stopped at each breast to give them proper attention.
"You fucking tease." Beca squirmed underneath Chloe's strong hands that were now intertwined with Beca's at the side of her head.
"I want…" Chloe descended lower to kiss Beca's stomach, feeling the muscles spasm at her lips. "To taste…" She kissed Beca's navel. "When you come." She nipped quickly at Beca's clit, so close to where Beca wanted her. Beca couldn't seem to remember how to say actual words so just let out jumbled sounds as she could hardly wait anymore. Chloe then quickly inserted two fingers and chuckled evilly.
"You are so fucking wet."
"Do something about it, then." Beca gritted her teeth, her eyes still closed.
"Open your eyes." Chloe demanded as she let her fingers massage inside of Beca. The brunette used all her energy to follow the instructions, then stared at Chloe with her dark, lust-filled eyes. "Tell me what you want." Chloe grinned, enjoying being the cocky one and Beca laying below her at her mercy.
"Seriously…" Beca groaned.
"Tell me or I won't do it." Chloe hummed as she started sliding her fingers out.
"Fuck me!" Beca whined as she bucked her hips. "I want you to fuck me, Chloe."
Chloe smiled proudly and was done torturing the poor brunette. She thrusted her fingers back in as she sank her head down. "As you wish, partner." She lunged her tongue as far as it would reach between her two fingers, licking and nipping at Beca's folds. Beca could hardly control her body movements and was thrusting her hips, making it difficult for Chloe to keep a steady pace. So the redhead wrapped her hands around the tops of Beca's thighs, pinning her down.
"Down girl." Chloe felt her arms flexing against Beca's attempts to move her hips. She sat up slightly as she pulled each of Beca's legs over her shoulders before lunging back down. Her head dipped and tilted as she stroked Beca's inside with her tongue, reaching as far as possible.
Beca started moaning loudly and her knuckles were white from gripping the sheets.
"Fuuuck..." She tried to thrust her hips, but was kept restrained by Chloe's strong forearms. "I'm almost- Shit! Right there!" Beca arched her back and accidentally slammed the back of her head into Chloe's headboard, but couldn't register the pain. "Fuck Chloe!" Her whole body tensed and Chloe gently licked any excess juices as Beca calmed down from her orgasm. When Beca had relaxed Chloe crawled back up and pulled Beca in with both hands for another kiss and literally attacked the brunette's mouth. Beca's hands blindly grasped at Chloe's back and she dug her nails in. Before Beca could fully catch her breath, Chloe slipped two fingers back into Beca.
"Sh-ii-t!" Beca gasped and nearly knocked Chloe off the bed with her hips. "D-Don't- I'm-" Beca's chest was heaving as she tried to inhale regular breaths.
"You asked me to fuck you." Chloe whispered in her ear and then bit at her earlobe. "I love to follow orders." Her lips started sucking behind Beca's ear as she pumped her hand into Beca, making the brunette whimper blissfully. Chloe rolled her hips repeatedly in sync with Beca as she pumped her hand quickly, feeling Beca's walls tighten again quickly.
"Ahh...fuck! Chloe!" Beca shouted the words in between Chloe's hand and her own hips simultaneous thrusts. Beca felt her body tighten yet again and send shivers down her spine and through her appendages. She couldn't remember the last person who had made her feel that close to ecstasy.
"Told you I could make you louder." Chloe stroked her as Beca relaxed again. Beca felt her heart rate come down from its dangerous pace.
"I had no idea…I mean I knew it'd be good, but..." Beca exhaled as her chest rose and fell rapidly. "You were so…wow." She mentally kicked herself for the pathetic choice of words. Wow? It was more than wow. It was the best she'd ever had. Not that she'd admit that to Chloe just yet. But she'd never been more satisfied after sleeping with someone as she had now. That was most likely due to her string of one night stands or booty calls. This though? This had feelings. Feelings Beca might not be ready to admit or discuss yet...but deep down, she knew, the feelings she had for Chloe were why this was easily the best she'd ever had.
"You're pretty wow, too." Chloe grinned as she patted Beca on her sternum. She leaned forward and gave Beca another kiss before falling to the side and wrapping an arm around Beca's waist. Chloe might not have slept with as many people as Beca. Which might cause some anger in the selfish and jealous part of her brain later...But she had been in relationships. She'd been with people she'd love, people who'd loved her. She'd never, not once, felt the way she did this time. There was something there and she couldn't put her finger on it. But all she could hope was that Beca felt even a little of what she was at the moment.
"I owe you one." Beca winked.
"Aww, did I wear you out?" Chloe started tracing circles along Beca's stomach. She didn't want to think to seriously about feelings and the long term outcome of this right now. She would be happy to play the flirty banter game.
"Shut up, just catching my breath." Beca huffed and tried to swat Chloe's hand away. Chloe just came right back and rest her palm flat on Beca's stomach, just below her breasts. She let her thumb caress back and forth, grinning when she could feel Beca's breath catch. They laid together comfortably for a few minutes in silence. They'd play with their intertwined hands or rub their hands gently along the other's arms or ribs. Beca's eyes were busy looking at every inch of Chloe, while Chloe's eyes stared fiercely at Beca's willing her to make eye contact.
"I'm glad this happened." Chloe finally whispered. "I've actually...wanted it for awhile."
"Me too." Beca turned to look at her. Putting her hand on top of Chloe's, not to stop her from tracing lines up and down her arm, but just to hold. Chloe intertwined their fingers and stared at their hands as their fingers danced with each other.
"Are you...um...do you want to stay the night?" Chloe looked back to Beca's eyes hesitantly.
"I thought I already agreed to that?" Beca furrowed her brows, confused.
"Well, technically you only started making out with me." Chloe gave her a sly grin. "I just didn't know if you thought I asked you to stay...just for sex. I didn't know if you'd want to bolt or something."
"Did you only want me to stay for sex?" Beca asked, trying to hide the nervousness in her voice. Usually she was the one asking a girl to stay for sex and sex only. She'd never thought about how that make her bedmate feel. She wondered how many girls had left her bed or how many beds she'd snuck out of, and what damage she might have done. Because right now? If all Chloe wanted was a night of sex to work out their sexual tension, Beca wouldn't know how to recover. She would, as she always did. But it would be painful, and difficult, and a long process she had no desire to start.
"No!" Chloe answered quickly, sitting up a little, instantly easing Beca's fears. "I want you to stay the night. I mean, don't get me wrong, that was amazing. And I definitely think its something we should revisit again...soon. But I'd also like to wake up and make you breakfast and just...sleep next to you. Its not just...like...a one night stand for me." She flinched, worried that her words were far too cheesy.
"I'd like that." Beca leaned over to place a kiss on Chloe's lips. "I mean, I can't remember the last time I had an edible home cooked breakfast. If you feeding me is my reward for staying over? You're going to have to kick me out."
"Knowing you, I'll probably have plenty of reasons to kick you out." Chloe smiled widely.
"I'll give you reasons to keep me around." Beca pushed herself up and quickly maneuvered to straddle Chloe again.
"Catch your breath already?" Chloe winked up at Beca as she ran her hands up and down her sides.
"Yeah. Ready for round two." Beca leaned down to give Chloe a thorough kiss and ground her hips hard against Chloe. Chloe let out a muffled curse against Beca's lips as they resumed their evening physical activity.
"Do you...um, need to shower? Change of clothes?" Chloe ran a hand through her hair about an hour later, now fully exhausted. She glanced at the clock and groaned internally as she realized it was a little past midnight.
"This part's kind of awkward, huh?" Beca smirked, seemingly unfazed.
"I guess a little." Chloe chuckled, ducking her head to hide the blush rising to her cheeks.
"Then let's not make it awkward. I mean, we're naked, Chloe, we can't be any more vulnerable than that." Beca grabbed a quick squeeze of Chloe's breast, earning a light smack to her forearm in the process.
"Okay, well, I'm going to change, I hate sleeping in the nude." Chloe stood up and went to her dresser. She fumbled around until she found her silky attire she was looking for. "I can feel your eyes burning holes through me, Beca."
"What? I can't enjoy a masterpiece when I see one? I'd think you as an artist would appreciate that."
"Don't distract me with flattery." Chloe kept her back to Beca so she couldn't see the blush on her cheeks. She wasn't sure if Beca's compliments would ever get old.
"Mind tossing me something to wear?" Beca rested on her elbows, not taking her eyes off Chloe's naked form. Chloe quickly tossed her an oversized Washington Nationals shirt and slipped on her own kimono. As she slid back into bed she was greeted with Beca's hands immediately wrapping around her waist. It felt like they had been doing this forever, even though this was the first time they ever even admitted to having any sort of feelings. Although, Chloe ran through the conversations of the night, did they actually admit to feelings? They admitted to attraction, and clearly followed through on that attraction...multiple times. But she couldn't remember if Beca actually said anything deeper than that. Then her mind flickered back to the memory of Stacie saying that Beca only did one night stands. Was this more than that? Chloe wanted more. But when would the appropriate time to discuss that be? She was starting to stress out but calmed herself down by repeating to herself that Beca stayed. Beca chose to stay, and made it clear she didn't want to leave. That had to mean something.
"You okay?" Beca could see the look of worry on Chloe's face and pulled her a little closer.
"Yeah, yeah." Chloe swallowed, really not wanting to force a conversation right now when they needed to sleep. And she just wanted to enjoy this moment. "I'm just still a little surprised is all. But good surprised."
"Yeah…" A smile slowly creeped across Beca's lips. "Me too."
"We should get some rest before tomorrow." Chloe rested her hand on Beca's elbow.
"That kimono's getting me worked up again, though." Beca leaned in to kiss Chloe's neck. Chloe wanted to tell her to stop so they could sleep but her head decided to tilt back to give Beca a better angle. And in the back of her mind she was filing away that this kimono had the effect on Beca that it did.
"Do you want me to take it off?" Chloe managed to mumble out.
"I don't think that'd help." Beca looked at her for a moment before continuing.
"We need to sleep." Chloe mustered up her will power and gently nudged Beca backward. "Now turn around and be the little spoon." She grinned as she saw Beca's eyes narrow indignantly.
"What if I don't want to cuddle." Beca challenged, though her tone held little threat.
"Well, I'm a cuddler." Chloe shrugged, arm still at Beca's waist waiting for her to turn around.
"I never pegged you for a cuddler. Maybe more of a pump and dump gal." Beca bit her lip trying not to laugh as feigned rage shot across Chloe's eyes. Chloe would be infuriated by the insinuation. But seeing the playfulness in Beca's eyes she knew it was a joke. And was grateful it was only a joke.
"I knew you'd give me reasons to kick you out!" Chloe gave her a little kick in the leg while trying weakly to shove Beca off the bed. She didn't try hard at all, and she knew Beca knew.
"You don't want me going anywhere." Beca rolled her eyes and overpowered Chloe to pull her in for one last kiss. When she pulled back she smiled from her lips to her eyes at the redhead beside her before slowly turning over and letting Chloe sidle up against her back. Chloe exhaled peacefully as she wrapped an arm around Beca and rested her head against her shoulder.
"Hey, Chlo?" Beca whispered, feeling Chloe's hand tighten around her and somehow pull her even closer.
"Hmm…" Chloe hummed against Beca.
"You were definitely worth the wait." Beca spoke softly, but loud enough that she knew Chloe could hear her. And she meant every word. And hopefully, Beca thought, Chloe would be worth the wait for more than just this night. She felt Chloe sigh against her and could sense the smile emanating from Chloe's lips.
"You, too, Becs."
Chloe slowly woke when she thought she heard a sound. She tightened her body as she took a deep sleepy breath and reached out for the body that she had fallen asleep next to. All her hand found was bedsheet. There was a damp spot on Beca's pillow. Her eyes snapped open and her heart sank when she saw the empty spot in the bed beside her with the covers pulled down. Before she had a chance to get emotional about it she heard another noise from outside her room. The door was shut which struck her as odd, because they had left it open when they stumbled through earlier that night.
She slowly opened the door and saw Beca sweeping up the broken dishes. She had put her jeans back on but was still wearing Chloe's t-shirt. Beca tiptoed over to the trash and slowly scraped the shards into the garbage trying to be as quiet as possible.
"What are you doing?" Chloe fought back a smile as she spoke groggily.
"Shit!" Beca jumped, thankfully after discarding all the broken pieces. "You scared the shit out of me."
"Well so did you." Chloe folded her arms and leaned against the doorway. "I thought you left."
"Sorry." Beca put the broom away and started putting the still in tact dishes in the sink. "I just...had trouble sleeping. Didn't mean to wake you."
"You don't have to clean up." Chloe stood up straighter and took a step towards Beca. "Was it one of your nightmares?"
"No." She replied automatically, defensively. "I mean. Yeah. But…" Beca rubbed the back of her neck with her hand and felt Chloe approaching.
"You can talk to me about it, Beca." Chloe whispered, reaching out for Beca's arm.
"I don't want to." Beca stepped away, trying to not sound harsh. The last thing she wanted was to ruin this amazing night by making Chloe mad or hurting her by not talking about her issues. Issues she really wish she didn't have. Chloe took a deep breath, attempting to hide her disappointment that Beca still didn't want to talk to her. Even though they had gotten quite a bit closer in the past 24 hours. Chloe didn't even necessarily want to know the story about why Beca had this night terrors, but just wanted to help Beca talk it out so she could sleep again. She realized she actually just wanted Beca to need her.
"Okay, that's fine." Chloe encouraged, not wanting to push. "How about you just come back to bed?"
"Just give me a little bit. I'll feel better if stuff is clean. I mean you cooked and everything." Beca stepped around Chloe to get back to the table, when she got caught around the waist by Chloe's arms.
"I don't care about the dishes. I just want to go back to bed…" Chloe pulled her closer and whispered inches away from Beca's face. "With you." She slowly leaned in to close the distance giving Beca time to pull away if she wanted. But Beca stayed still and Chloe leaned in to place a chaste kiss on her lips. Beca felt a warmth spreading through her chest just from the words Chloe spoke about wanting to go to bed with her. It was nearly a fire as soon as she kissed her. The kiss was short and innocent, far more innocent than their kisses the previous night. But it still made Chloe shiver, knowing that she could kiss Beca just because she wanted to.
"You make a compelling argument." Beca pulled Chloe back for another kiss.
"Come back to bed?" Chloe looked at her with her hopeful blue eyes and Beca felt powerless to do anything other than what she wanted. Beca nodded and let Chloe grab her by the hand and lead her back to the bedroom. They both slid back into the bed, getting comfortable and adjusting the sheets so they could be shared evenly.
"Can I at least be the big spoon this time?" Beca shuffled under the covers.
"Okay, but behave yourself. We really do need to sleep." Chloe whispered as she cuddled back up with her back to Beca. She really didn't want Beca to behave...but she needed her to so that they didn't spend the next hour in passion. That would definitely make it difficult to wake up rested and ready for a day at HQ with Aubrey Posen.
A few hours later, the sun was barely beginning to come up and Beca found herself this time waking up alone. But she smelt something delicious coming from the kitchen so she rolled over and took a deep breath. Despite the limited sleep she got, she was feeling pretty good this morning. Better than she had in a long time. She let her hands rest on her stomach, letting her mind wander and remember the events of last night. Aside from her night terror, which, if this whole sleeping with Chloe was going to become a regularly thing, she really needed to get under control.
The smell of bacon and other heavenly aromas forced Beca to abandon her daydreams and slide out of Chloe's bed. She walked slowly to the door while examining the room that she didn't exactly get a chance to look at last night. It wasn't what she was expecting from the redhead. It was cheerful and quaint. It looked like she had many memories displayed all over the room. The colors were bright. And she had pictures on the wall and on various surfaces that looked like they had been from various life stages. It didn't seem at all like Chloe's hard exterior that she had on display at work.
She started feeling a little like a creep, studying Chloe's room like she was, so she decided to head out to wear the smells and sounds of breakfast were coming from. She opened the door and smiled to herself at the sight of Chloe, still in her little kimono, happily and gracefully moved about the kitchen preparing breakfast. She looked like she was totally in her element. Chef, Dancer, Artist, Chloe could've been anything she wanted, Beca thought. What could she see in Beca, she thought nervously.
"Oh, hey." Chloe spotted her standing in the doorway. "I thought I might have to pour cold water on you to get you out of bed this morning. Eat before we have to head to HQ." She pointed her spatula at the table as she prepared a plate of eggs, bacon, toast, and hashbrowns. Beca's mouth immediately started salivating. But she had no intention of sitting alone when Chloe was just standing there in a silky kimono that left little to the imagination when it came to her toned legs.
"And we absolutely have to go to HQ...this morning?" Beca stepped into the kitchen and wrapped her arms around the chef. She not so subtly reached and loosened the sash.
"Yes, Beca." Chloe said patiently while trying to ignore the butterflies in her stomach. She playfully swatted Beca's hand away before she could get it untied. She was shocked at the ease in which Beca could just stroll in and wrap her arms around her like they had been a couple for months already. She didn't know how she had gone so long without this either.
"I can think of one…" Beca placed a kiss on the back of Chloe's neck while she tried to focus on putting the food on plates. "Or two…" Beca leaned forward to kiss just below her earlobe. "Things I'd rather be doing this morning." And then she twisted her head forward to kiss Chloe just under her jaw. Chloe inhaled sharply and closed her eyes, feeling her willpower melt into a puddle at her feet.
"Beca…" Chloe warned.
"What? I'm not feeling well." Beca coughed an exaggerated fake cough. "I think I'm sick. Wouldn't want to contaminate HQ and all those agents. Maybe you can nurse me back to health?"
Chloe thought Beca was difficult to work with before, this new facet to their relationship was going to make it extra difficult. Especially considering her defense system for Beca had been blown to bits last night. And the way Beca spun her around and was now looking straight at her with dark lustful eyes...yeah this was going to be hard for Chloe.
"You are perfectly healthy. You did a lot of cardiovascular exertion last night and I didn't even hear a sniffle." Chloe winked.
"You wore me out." Beca shrugged.
"Well, then, I guess you wouldn't be up for any more exhaustive activities." Chloe shrugged right back.
"Come on!" Beca gave up the facade and went straight to whining. Chloe couldn't help but giggle as she slipped free of Beca's grasp.
"Eat breakfast. Be a responsible government agent and go to work. And I promise…" Chloe handed Beca a full plate. "I will make it up to you. However you want." She said the last part in a hushed voice right by Beca's ear before giving her a nudge toward the table. Beca groaned and drug her feet as she headed for the table.
"Anything I want?" Beca cocked an eyebrow as Chloe brought coffee to the table.
"Within reason." Chloe intentionally leaned over so her breasts were close to Beca's face as she poured her a cup. Beca's face deadpanned as she just stared. Chloe looked down, pleased with herself, before she set the pot back down and took her place across from Beca.
They finished breakfast quickly, making light conversation. In disbelief that last night actually finally happened. They made guesses about the golden case awaiting them at work. Beca wondered if Jimmy Marelli was psychologically scarred after being interrogated by Fat Amy. And in the back of Chloe's mind, she kept wondering what they were going to be. She'd never been the one night stand sort of girl. And doing this...with your partner...was pretty much impossible to just chalk up to a one night stand. She knew she'd have to have that conversation with Beca, but it would probably have to wait until they got whatever was waiting for them at HQ sorted out.
Chloe finished rinsing the plates in the sink and turned around to see Beca already changed into her clothes she had arrived in last night. She took a deep breath remembering all the events that transpired. All the feelings she felt. She was just terrified this was going to blow up in her face. But the way Beca smiled back at her alleviated some of that fear temporarily.
She quickly moved past her and kept her out of her bedroom while she changed herself. She didn't trust herself if Beca followed her back into her bedroom. And she really didn't feel like getting chewed out from their bosses this morning. And if Beca followed...they'd probably be late.
Beca huffed in frustration and leaned against the wall waiting for the redhead to come back out in a fresh change of clothes. She wondered briefly if she should borrow some clothes from her partner. She sniffed her shirt and glanced in the mirror for wrinkles. She'd looked and smelt worse so she figured it was fine.
Chloe finally emerged and Beca looked her up and down, not having to hide where her eyes travelled anymore. It really didn't matter what Chloe wore, Beca always found her attractive. And now, Beca realized, she would probably always want to take...rip... whatever clothes Chloe picked out off of her. Chloe blushed, feeling the heat from Beca's gaze and reading her thoughts, and quickly marched for the door.
"You want a ride on my bike?" Beca asked playfully as they walked together to the parking lot.
"Just because we had sex doesn't mean I have interest in dying on my way to work." Chloe held her key fob up and heard the little squeak of her car unlocking. Beca stood beside her for a moment. It was a little awkward. Beca wasn't sure if she should give her a kiss goodbye. A hug? Handshake? Okay, definitely not a handshake.
"Well, I'll, uh... see you in a few. At work." Beca felt like her tongue had suddenly gotten to big for her mouth, which also felt like it was drying up. She internally chastised herself for being so awkward and weird in this moment.
"Yep. See you in like ten minutes." Chloe chuckled as she leaned against her unopened car door.
"Okay." Beca nodded, keeping eye contact. Chloe pushed herself off her car and started to lean in to give Beca a quick kiss goodbye, while Beca leaned in for a hug. It resulted in an awkward colliding of two bodies. Beca's shoulder awkwardly landed against Chloe's chin. Chloe's hands were folded up against Beca's stomach as Beca tried to give her a quick hug. They quickly separated and Beca shook her head in irritation at herself.
"Sorry!" Beca put a hand up. "We'll uh...we'll get better at that. That was awkward. Sorry." She bit her lip as she started to turn to speed walk to her bike when Chloe grabbed her by her open leather jacket and pulled her forward. She tilted her head and gave Beca a firm but quick kiss on the lips.
"Bye, Beca." She winked as she gently nudged Beca away from her car. "And you're right." She slid into the driver's seat as Beca slowly backed away. "We'll get better at that."
A/N: Phew. I re-read it before posting and I'm pretty content with this chapter. I really hope you guys like it as much as I did. And I know I teased and drug it out, so I REALLY hope it was worth the wait...just like it was for the characters ;)
Also, this was heavily Chloe's POV centered. I feel like based on how I've written them, its harder to get a read on what Chloe feels about them while Beca's slightly more obvious...So I wanted to give insight into her thoughts.
R&R! I hope it did not disappoint!