25 Days of BeChloe Christmases - 2020
Day 13 - Rescue Me
Author's Prompt: Firefighter!Chloe AU. A follow-up to Day 4 (Not A) Fire and Rescue. Beca and Chloe have been together for 2 years.
Beca and Chloe had been living together in Beca's apartment for almost a year.
Chloe reached over Beca to grab her phone to silence her alarm. She slowly stretched and fell back to the bed.
"You awake?" Beca mumbled.
"Yeah," Chloe mumbled back.
Chloe continued to lay there and Beca slid over and straddled Chloe's hips. She leaned down and started kissing down Choe's neck.
"I'll give you twenty minutes to stop that," Chloe mumbled, stretching her head back to give Beca more access.
"And, if I don't?" Beca asked.
"Mmmmm," Chloe moaned and said, "I can't think of a good punishment, so keep going."
"You're going to be late," Beca said as she moved to kiss across Chloe's chest.
"So?"
"It will be the third time this a week," Beca said. "And, you know Jesse and Chicago will tease you mercilessly, all day."
"When you wake me up like this," Chloe mumbled, grabbing Beca and flipping her over onto her back. "I don't care."
Beca giggled and pulled Chloe down by the back of her head into a heated kiss.
~~ Day 13 of the 25 Days of BeChloe's Christmases - 2020 ~~
"You're late, Beale," Jesse said with a smile as Chloe walked into the engine bay. "Let me guess, car trouble?"
"Nope," Chloe said, smirking as she pushed past Jesse to enter the station.
"I bet Beca helped her get her motor running this morning," Chicago said, laughing as he and Jesse followed Chloe.
"Jealousy is not a good color on you, Walp," Chloe said as she headed toward the kitchen. "I'm getting coffee. You guys want one?"
"No, thanks," Chicago as he turned to go to his locker.
"I'll go with you," Jesse said. "I just need a refill."
Jesse followed Chloe to the kitchen. Chloe grabbed the coffee pot and poured herself a cup of coffee first before pouring Jesse's.
"Hey, Beale?" Jesse said, looking at the redhead and smirking.
"Yeah?" Chloe said, hesitantly as she replaced the coffee pot on the coffee maker.
Jesse pointed at Chloe's neck and said, "You got a little something there."
Chloe threw her hand up to her neck.
"Shit," Chloe said, setting her cup on the counter. "I'll be right back."
Jesse stood laughing as Chloe hurried away. He laughed harder when she flipped him off over her shoulder.
Chloe grabbed her makeup bag from her locker and stood in front of the mirror, assessing the mark on her neck. She couldn't help but smile as she remembered how she was marked in the first place. She wasn't ashamed or embarrassed by it, but she knew the guys, especially Jesse, wouldn't leave her alone about it.
Chloe had just finished covering the love bite when the alarm went off.
"Engine 27, Engine 15, Rescue 27, Rescue 54. Code 10-50 in the 1500 block of Green Street."
Chloe threw her makeup bag in her locker and rushed to the truck.
~~ Day 13 of the 25 Days of BeChloe's Christmases - 2020 ~~
It was a little over two hours later when Beca went running into the Emergency Room. She looked around and spotted Jesse and ran over to him.
"Where is she? How is she? What happened?"
"She's being examined by the doctors," Jesse said. "We don't know how she is; they had already taken her back when we got here. She was unconscious when they put her in the ambulance. We're waiting for confirmation, but they think she has a concussion."
"Oh, God," Beca cried, reaching out for Jesse as her knees went weak.
Jesse caught Beca and sat her in the chair next to him.
"So, what the Hell happened?"
"A car careened around our truck," Jesse said, in a monotone voice. "It was heading toward some kids who were watching us work. Chloe was by the truck, returning some equipment, and must have seen the car. She stepped out away from the truck, waving her arms to get the driver to stop. But, for whatever reason, he turned into her. She tried to jump out of the way, but the car caught her leg and flipped her into the air. She landed hard on her back. That must have been when she hit her head."
There was a sudden commotion in one of the examination rooms. Everyone's head turned toward the noise. Beca could see a guy struggling to get off the gurney. Two cops stepped in to help subdue the guy. They got him under control and handcuffed both wrists to the gurney.
"That's the guy who hit Chloe," Jesse said, his voice hard. "He's drunk."
Beca jumped up. "Son of a bitch!"
Jesse grabbed Beca around the waist to keep her from going after the guy. Beca struggled to get out of Jesse's hold.
"Beca, calm down," Jesse said. "He's not worth it. We have to stay focused on Chloe, okay?"
"Beca," Captain Smith said, getting her attention, and calming her down a bit. "He'll get what's coming to him, I promise you that."
Beca relaxed and fell back into her chair. She ran a hand through her hair and looked up at Jesse and Captain Smith.
"Has anyone called her parents?" Beca asked, looking down at her hands. "Are they on their way?"
"I called them," Captain Smith said. "Mr. Beale is sick and Mrs. Beale can't leave him alone. She's going to see if she can get someone to stay with him so she can come here if needed. She'll make her final decision once we know more. I promised I'd call once we heard from the doctor."
"Thank you, Captain," Beca said.
The Captain squeezed her arm and went back to his men.
"Jesse?" Beca said, looking over at him. "Did, um, did any of the kids get hurt?"
"All the kids are fine," Jesse said.
"Thank God," Beca said.
~~ Day 13 of the 25 Days of BeChloe's Christmases - 2020 ~~
Beca jumped up when she heard someone calling her name.
"I'm Beca Mitchell," Beca told the doctor who called for her.
"Ms. Mitchell, I'm Dr. Cooke," the doctor said. "You're listed at Ms. Beale's emergency contact. If you'll come with me I can give you an update on her condition."
"These guys are her family," Beca said. "You can speak freely in front of them. Chloe would insist on it."
"Okay, then," Dr, Cooke said, looking down at some papers. "Ms. Beale suffered a broken left leg and she has a mild concussion. Because of the concussion, we'd like to keep her overnight for observation. She also received six stitches in the back of her head. If all goes well tonight, she should be able to go home tomorrow. Oh, and she'll require crutches for a few weeks while her leg heals and should be put on medical leave until then. Do you have any questions?"
"May I see her?" Beca asked.
"Certainly, she's been asking for you," Dr. Cooke said. "I'll have a nurse show you to her room."
"Thank you, Dr. Cooke," Beca said.
"We need to get back to the station," Captain Smith said. "Tell Chloe we'll come by tomorrow to check on her."
"Thanks, guy," Beca said. "Don't worry Captain. I'll call Mrs. Beale and let her know what the doctor said. And I'll let you know when I can take her home."
"Take care, Beca," Captain Smith said. "Okay, guys, let's go back to work."
"Anything Chloe needs," Jesse said. "Anything you need, just call. And I mean anything."
"Thanks, Jesse," Beca said as a nurse walked toward them.
"Miss Mitchell?" the nurse asked, looking at Beca. At Beca's nod, she said, "If you'll follow me I'll take you to Miss Beale's room."
"I'll talk to you later, Jesse," Beca said as she followed after the nurse.
The nurse knocked on the door and entered when Chloe called out "come in." She stepped aside to let Beca enter the room. She then gently closed the door, leaving Beca alone with Chloe.
Beca stood by the door, taking everything in. Chloe's casted leg was propped up with pillows; she had a bandage around her head. Beca could see some bruises from where she was standing.
"Hey," Beca said as she walked to the side of Chloe's bed.
Beca took Chloe's hand and kissed the knuckles. Chloe smiled at her.
"God, Chloe," Beca said, sitting on the edge of the bed. "When I answered my phone and heard Jesse say you were hurt, I thought my heart was going to burst out of my chest. I've never been so scared in my entire life."
"I'm okay," Chloe said, pulling Beca to her in a hug. "See? I'm still here."
Beca pulled back and leaned in to kiss Chloe. The kiss ended and Beca and Chloe stared into each other's eyes.
"God, I love you," Beca said.
"I love you, too," Chloe said.
Beca pulled away from Chloe and started slapping her arm.
"Don't you ever fucking scare me like that again."
"Ow, ow, ow," Chloe cried out, grabbing Beca's hands and pulling her to her for another kiss.
"I promise I won't," Chloe said, chuckling between kisses.
"I almost forgot," Beca said, pulling away from Chloe. "I promised to call your mom to let her know how you were."
"Do you have your phone?" Chloe asked. "I left mine at the station when the alarm went off."
~~ Day 13 of the 25 Days of BeChloe's Christmases - 2020 ~~
The next day, Jesse, Chicago, and Benji were visiting Chloe before their shifts at the station.
"I can't do it, guys," Chloe said. "We have to come up with a Plan B."
We only have three days until Christmas, Chloe," Chicago said.
"I know," Chloe said and fell back onto her bed. "There's got to be a way to still do this."
Chloe sits up suddenly. "Benji, can I be on the ladder as it's raised?"
"We'd have to secure you even more than normal," Benji said. "And east it up slowly. Slower than normal. But, I think we can do it."
"There's our Plan B," Chloe said, smiling. "You guys can get me up to the ladder. Benji can hook me up, and then easy peasy send me and the ladder up."
"I don't think the Chief is going to like that idea," Jesse said.
"So, let's not ask him," Chloe said. "Let's just do it. I'll take the heat if anyone comes for us."
"You must really love her," Chicago said.
"I do," Chloe said. "I really do."
"I'm still in," Jesse said.
"Me, too," Chicago said. "Benji?"
"I'm in, too."
"You guys are the best," Chloe said, smiling. "Let me call nurse, so she can call Beca to let her know she can pick me up anytime after eleven."
"I'll call her," Jesse said, pulling out his phone.
He placed the call and waited for Beca to answer. "Hey, Beca, it's Jesse."
"Hey, Jesse, what's up?"
"I'm here with Chloe and the doctor said she could go home anytime after eleven today."
"Tell Chloe I'll be there at eleven oh five," Beca said.
"I'll tell her," Jesse said. "We'll see you later."
"Thanks, Jesse," Beca said.
"So, looks like it's a definite go for Plan B," Chicago said. "I'll plan on picking you up at nine o'clock on Christmas Day. Tell Beca that I'm planning on picking you up at nine so she can stay home to wait for whoever is coming to your place."
~~ Day 13 of the 25 Days of BeChloe's Christmases - 2020 ~~
Beca and Chloe were sitting in the living room on Christmas morning, sipping their coffee when there was a knock on the door.
"That's probably Chicago," Chloe said. "I shouldn't be gone long. Just a couple of hours."
"I don't know why I can't drive you to the Station," Beca said as she got up to answer the door.
"I told you," Chloe said. "I helped organize the visit from Santa for the families around the firehouse and I want to see the kid's faces when he shows up on the truck. And, someone needs to be here when our guests arrive."
"Merry Christmas," Beca said, as she opened the door to Chicago.
"Merry Christmas," Chicago said. "Is Chloe ready?"
"Right here," Chloe said, hobbling over on her crutches. "Let's go!"
"Be careful," Beca said as Chloe stopped in front of her for a kiss.
"I will," Chloe said.
"See you later, Beca," Chicago said as he and Chloe left the apartment.
Two hours later, Beca was playing hostess to friends and family.
"When will Chloe be here?" Stacie asked.
"She left at nine and said she'd be back in a couple of hours," Beca said. "So, I'd say any time now, we should be able to hear her clomping down the hallway toward the apartment."
"How is she doing since the accident?" Aubrey asked.
"She's actually doing better than I expected," Beca said. "She walks around on those crutches like the badass I fell in love with."
"Beca, we need some more punch," Mrs. Beale said.
"We have more in the kitchen," Beca said. "I'll be right back."
Stacie heard a noise and looked up. "Oh, my God!"
"What?" Aubrey asked.
"Is that Chloe?"
"Where?" Aubrey asked, looking around.
"In the window," Stacie said, pointing at Chloe holding a sign that read, "Where's Beca?"
Stacie held up a finger at Chloe, mouthing, "Kitchen. I'll call her."
Chloe nodded.
"Beca!" Stacie called out. "There's someone here to see you!"
Beca came out of the kitchen with a punch bowl. She placed the bowl on the table.
"Who's here?" Beca asked.
"Chloe," Aubrey responded with a smile.
"Where is she?" Beca asked, looking around.
Everyone pointed at the window. Beca furrowed her brow and walked around the tree to see what everyone was pointing at.
"What the fuck?!"
Beca ran over to the window and opened it. "Chloe, what the fuck are you doing? Have you lost your mind?"
"I'm recreating the day we met," Chloe said.
"Why?"
"Because I love you."
"I love you, too. But, I'd love you a lot more if you were safely inside. Would you please get in here?"
"I will. But I have a question to ask you first," Chloe said, clearing her throat. "Beca, I think I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. And, I know you're it for me, so will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
Chloe held out a ring box. Beca looked at it and then looked at Chloe.
"Oh, my God," Beca said. "You did all this just to propose to me?"
"Yes," Chloe said. "So? Will you marry me?"
"Yes, you weirdo," Beca said. "I'll marry you. Now get in here so I can kiss you."
"Okay," Chloe said. "I'm going to need a little help, guys."
Chicago came up the last few rungs of the ladder; Stacie was just letting Jesse and Benji in through the door; they hurried over to the window.
"Don't worry, Beca," Jesse said. "We got this."
The three firefighters got Chloe into the apartment without any problems. Once she was inside, Benji handed Chloe her crutches. As soon as she was balanced on her crutches, Beca grabbed her and kissed her. Chloe pulled back from the kiss and grabbed Beca's left hand, placing the engagement ring on Beca's finger.
"Merry Christmas, babe," Chloe said. "I love you."
"I love you, too," Beca said, leaning in to kiss Chloe as their friends and family cheered.