KISSING COUSINS?
Prompt from FanFiction User mugiwara-no-lucy: How about something with Emily because she's one of my favorite Bellas, and I wish there were more fanfics about her!
This is the idea I came up with to fulfill this prompt: Beca and Emily are cousins. Chloe and Benji are cousins. Emily likes Benji but is very awkward around him. Beca tries to help her ask out Benji.
Beca jumped when she heard the front door slam and then nothing. She jumped up and ran downstairs to find her cousin sitting on the floor with her back against the door.
"Em?" Beca said. "Why are you sitting on the floor? Are you okay?"
"I'm an awkward idiot," Emily said from her seat on the floor.
"You're not an idiot," Beca said, joining Emily on the floor.
"Yes, I am," Emily said.
"Okay, tell me why you think you're an idiot," Beca said, bumping Emily's shoulder.
"I just met this really cute boy, and I couldn't string two coherent words together," Emily said. "It was so embarrassing."
"You're not an idiot," Beca said, chuckling. "You're a Mitchell. Well, half-Mitchell half-Junk. You're way too tall to be full-Mitchell. And awkward is our middle name."
"Don't make me laugh," Emily said, trying not to smile.
"Did I ever tell you about the first time I met the lead singer of DSM?" Beca asked.
"DSM is that German band whose album you produced last year, right?" Emily asked.
"Yeah," Beca said. "And when I first started working with them, I was an awkward idiot. The lead singer, they called her Kommissar, was tall, pretty, and very intimidating. She was also very arrogant, and I didn't like the way she treated my production crew, and neither did they. I told them I'd talk to her, but every time I tried to say something to her about it, I complimented her. At one point, I told her that her sweat smelled like cinnamon. Talk about awkward."
"But, you got over your awkwardness and produced a kick-ass album for them," Emily said. "So, you can help me get over my awkwardness so I can talk to Benji. He's in most of my classes, so I'll see him almost all day, every day."
"If I could get rid of the awkwardness, don't you think I would have by now?" Beca asked.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
The next morning, Emily looked so down that Beca felt sorry for her.
"Em, I was thinking about this awkward thing you have going on," Beca said. "Ask Benny-"
"Benji," Emily interrupted. "His name is Benji."
"Right, sorry," Beca said. "Ask him about what he likes and see if you can find some common ground. Like, if he says music, you're totally in."
"You mean because my cousin is a Grammy-winning music producer, singer, and songwriter?"
"Yeah, there's that," Beca said. "But also, because you have a fountain of music knowledge you can rely on to keep the conversation going. And, if he does like music, I can get you guys tickets for my show next month."
"With backstage passes?" Emily asked, bouncing up and down in her chair.
"Of course," Beca said.
"I'll ask Benji today," Emily said.
Emily jumped up and grabbed her backpack and keys. "Will you be home late tonight? I was thinking of inviting Benji over for dinner so you can meet him."
"I'll be home in time for dinner," Beca promised.
Emily rushed over and kissed Beca's cheek before rushing out the door. Beca sighed and cleaned up their breakfast dishes before leaving to go to work.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
Emily got over he awkwardness, and she and Benji had started dating. Beca thought he was a nice guy and liked the two of them together. Valentine's Day was coming up, and Benji wanted to take Emily out. Emily freaked out about it a bit and asked Beca to go with them. She didn't want to, but she knew what the day meant to Emily, so she said she would.
It was the week before Valentine's Day, and Beca was working in her studio when she received a text from Emily asking if Benji could bring his cousin to their Valentine's dinner since Beca was going, too. The girl was like a sister to Benji, and she also wanted to meet Emily.
Beca texted back.
BMitch: It's Valentine's Day. Doesn't his cousin have plans with her boyfriend or something?
LittleSis: She's currently single. Benji feels bad for her because she has a hard time finding someone who can handle her crazy work schedule. She's a vet and works at a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic.
BMitch: Okay. I'll make the reservation for four.
"What's with the worried look?" Stacie asked as she walked into Beca's office.
"Emily just texted and asked if Benji could bring his cousin to their Valentine's dinner so she could meet Emily."
"So, what's the problem?" Stacie asked.
"You know what the day does to Emily," Beca said. "That's why she asked me to go. In case she starts thinking about her parents and gets emotional."
Beca texted Emily to tell her she was okay with the cousin joining them. She then called the restaurant and changed the reservation from three people to four.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
Three days before Valentine's Day, Beca could see Emily was on edge.
"Em," Beca said. "Do you want me to invite Stacie over tonight? We can order pizza and hang out and talk or cry or ignore each other."
"I'm okay, Beca," Emily said. "I'm sad, not suicidal or something. And I don't need you and Stacie to babysit me."
"It's okay to not be okay, Em," Beca said. "You don't have to be brave or act like it didn't happen. I miss them, too. Your dad treated me like his own after my dad left. My mom can't carry a tune in a bucket, but your mom, wow! She taught me how to love music."
"Please stop," Emily said, her eyes glistening with tears. "I don't want to talk about them."
"Okay," Beca said. "I'm sorry. I'll see you when I get home. Call or text me if you need me today, okay?"
Emily nodded her head and grabbed her stuff for school, and left Beca standing alone in the living room.
Beca ran a hand through her hair and sighed. She gathered her stuff and left for work.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
"I'm worried about her, Stacie," Beca said. "She usually gets a bit upset at this time, but she acts like she's trying to forget them. I mean, she says she doesn't want to talk about them. I usually can't get her to shut up about them once we start. I don't know what to do."
"It's been five years, Beca," Stacie said. "Maybe she's come to terms with things. She misses them but doesn't need to talk about them all the time. She's growing up, maturing."
"Who let that happen?" Beca said with a rueful grin.
"You did," Stacie said, smiling at Beca's grimace. "She's lucky to have you. You took her in after her parents died, and you've been a good influence on her. Maybe she's finally stopped feeling like it was her fault. And, maybe, that scares her because she thinks it means she won't remember them."
"Can you come over tonight?" Beca asked. "I think I need to talk to her about this. Maybe have you tell her what you just told me."
"I'll be there," Stacie said. "Don't worry, Beca. Everything will be fine."
"I hope so," Beca said. "I love her like a sister and hate that she thinks she's alone in this."
"Let me know when you're leaving the studio, and I'll head over to your house," Stacie said.
"Okay," Beca said. "Thanks, Stacie."
"See you later," Stacie said and left Beca alone.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
Beca looked up when she heard someone knock on the doorframe of her office.
"Yeah, Dani?"
"I'm going to lunch," Dani, Beca's assistant, said. "Want me to bring you something?"
"No, thanks," Beca said as she stood and stretched. "I think I'll go out. I need a break and could use a good walk."
"Okay," Dani said. "I'll be back in an hour. You don't have anything on your schedule this afternoon, so take all the time you need."
"Thanks, boss," Beca said, smiling.
"Damned straight," Dani said with a laugh as she walked away.
Beca grabbed her laptop and bag. Since she didn't have anything to do at the studio, maybe she'd go home after getting lunch.
Beca walked a few blocks to a diner she liked. She was about to open the door when she heard a commotion and looked up to see a dog running toward her with a woman chasing after it. Without thought, Beca waited for the dog and grabbed its leash as it ran by. She fell onto her butt when the dog jerked the leash as it tried to continue running. Beca held onto the leash and the dog was now sitting, looking at her.
"Oh, my gosh," the woman chasing the dog said. "Thank you. I was worried she'd run into traffic."
Beca handed the woman the leash and stood. She brushed off her slacks and looked at the woman.
"Wow," Beca muttered.
The woman was gorgeous.
"Are you okay?" the woman asked.
"Um, yeah," Beca stammered out. "I'm fine." She gathered her wits and looked at the dog. "Is she okay? She's much smaller than I thought, and that stop was pretty abrupt."
"She's fine," the woman said, smiling at Beca. "You're Beca Mitchell, right?"
"Uh, yeah," Beca said. "And you are?"
"Chloe Beale," the woman said. "I'm a big fan of your music. Billie and I listen to it all the time."
"Billie?" Beca asked.
"That's Billie," Chloe said, pointing at the little bundle of fur.
"Ah," Beca said.
Billie walked up to Beca, her entire body wiggling and jumping around. Beca knelt and started petting Billie.
"She likes you," Chloe said.
"She's cute," Beca said. "Just like her owner."
Beca saw Chloe blush and smiled. "Would you think it too forward of me to ask you to lunch?"
"Really?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah," Beca said. "That's where I was going when Billie caught my attention. This diner has the best Reuben sandwiches."
"I'd love to," Chloe said.
Beca walked to the diner door and held it open for Chloe. Chloe walked in first with Billie by her side.
"I'm sorry, miss," a woman said. "We don't allow dogs inside."
"Hey, Marsha," Beca said. "She's with me. Can we have a table on the back patio, please?"
"Of course, Miss Mitchell," Marsha said. "Follow me."
"Being famous has its perks, I see," Chloe whispered to Beca as they followed Marsha to their table.
"Sometimes," Beca replied.
Chloe tied Billie's leash around her chair and sat down. Marsha handed them both a menu and went back inside.
"This is nice," Chloe said, looking around. "I've been here once before, but I didn't know this patio was back here."
Two hours later, Beca realized the time and looked at Chloe.
"Wow," Beca said. "We've been here for two hours."
"Oh, my gosh," Chloe said, pulling out her phone. "I need to get back to work."
"I'm sorry I kept you here for so long," Beca said, signaling for their check.
Chloe looked at Beca and smiled. "I'm not. I'm glad I met you. And I had a great time getting to know you."
Beca smiled back. "Um, could I get your number? I want to do this again sometime. I mean, if you want to."
"I definitely want to," Chloe said. She handed Beca her phone. "Give me your number, and I'll text you."
Beca did as requested and texted herself. "Now, I'll have your number, too."
"Good," Chloe said, pulling out her wallet.
"Put that away," Beca said. "It's my treat."
"Thank you," Chloe said, standing. "I hate to rush off, but I really do have to get back to work."
"I'll call you," Beca said, standing as well.
"Please do," Chloe said. She reached down and took Billie's leash. "Come on, Billie. We have to go."
Billie stood and was ready to go. Chloe walked to the door and looked back at Beca. "See you later, Beca."
"See you later, Chloe," Beca said and watched as Chloe and Billie left the patio.
Beca sat back down with a sigh. She smiled as she sipped the rest of her iced tea.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
"Stacie," Emily said as she answered the door. "Did Beca ask you to come over?"
"Yeah," Stacie said. "She said she'd feed me, so, of course, I wasn't going to turn down free food."
Emily shook her head as she followed Stacie into the living room.
"So, how are you doing?" Stacie asked as they sat.
"I'm doing well," Emily said. "I know Beca's worried about me, but I'm okay. I was reading some old newspaper clippings about the accident, and I am finally over feeling guilty and thinking that it was all my fault. Then I got sad because I wasn't as sad anymore. Does that make any sense?"
"Kind of," Stacie said. "How are you feeling about it all?"
"I meant it when I said I was okay," Emily said. "I'll never not be sad around this time, but it won't overwhelm me as it has before. I told Benji about my parents today."
"Benji? Is that the new boyfriend?" Stacie asked.
"Yeah," Emily said, blushing slightly. "He's so sweet and cute. He listens when I talk, and he's almost as awkward as I am sometimes."
"I'm happy for you," Stacie said. "Now, what are we going to order for dinner?"
"I vote pizza," Emily said. "Beca will probably want Thai."
"I vote pizza, too," Stacie said. "Let's order it now so she won't have a say."
"That's mean," Emily said, laughing. "I'll call in the order."
The two girls looked toward the door when they heard keys jingling. Beca walked in, smiling and humming.
"Hey," Beca said when she saw Stacie and Emily looking at her.
"We're ordering pizza," Emily said, pointing to the phone at her ear.
"Sounds good," Beca said.
She looked at Stacie and nodded her head toward the kitchen. Stacie stood up and followed Beca.
"Did you guys already talk?" Beca asked.
"Yeah," Stacie said. "She's good, I promise."
Beca let out a breath. "I'm so glad to hear that."
"I heard you humming when you walked in," Stacie said. "That usually indicates something good happened today. Spill."
"I met a girl," Beca blurted out.
"When? How?" Stacie asked. "I need details."
Beca grabbed plates, napkins, and drinks. "I'll tell you and Emily at the same time. I think this girl might become something."
Stacie left the kitchen first, followed by Beca.
"Beca's got a girlfriend," Stacie blurted out as soon as she saw Emily.
"What?" Emily said.
"Stacie!"
"Sorry, but this is exciting news," Stacie said. "Now tell us about her."
Beca shook her head as Emily looked at her expectantly. Beca set everything on the coffee table and proceeded to tell them about the beautiful redhead she met.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
Beca phoned Chloe the next day to ask her out. Beca would have loved to take Chloe out on Valentine's Day, but Chloe had a family obligation that night, so they decided to have their date on Saturday. It wasn't until Chloe said she was busy that Beca remembered she had dinner plans with Emily and Benji for Valentine's Day.
It was finally Valentine's Day, and Beca had sent Chloe flowers at the veterinary clinic where she worked. Chloe had not expected Beca to do something like that since they just met. She immediately texted Beca to thank her.
Beca finished what she had been working on and left around four so she could go home and change into something nicer for dinner. Emily was surprised when Beca walked into the kitchen.
"You're home early," Emily said.
"I wanted to shower and change into something nice before we went to dinner," Beca said.
"Oh, that's a good idea," Emily said, looking down at her jeans and t-shirt. She rushed out of the kitchen.
"Books!" Beca yelled after her.
Emily came rushing back in and grabbed up her schoolbooks, and rushed back out. Beca went to her bathroom and showered. She found a comfortable dress to change into and got ready.
It was close to five-thirty when Beca made her way downstairs.
"Wow, Beca," Emily said. "You look amazing."
"I didn't want to embarrass you in front of Benji and his cousin," Beca said. "I see you're trying to make an impression, too. Nice choice."
"Thanks," Emily said, blushing. "Are we ready to go."
"Yes, ma'am," Beca said. "You said Benji doesn't have a car. Do you want to take your car, so if you and Benji want to do something after dinner, you can?"
"How will you get home?" Emily asked.
"I'll call an Uber," Beca said. "Shall we go?"
"Let's do it," Emily said and rushed out to her car.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
Beca and Emily were the first to arrive and were shown to their table. They ordered drinks and waited.
Benji walked into the restaurant, tugging at his collar.
"Benji, stop that," Chloe said. "You look fine. Stop fidgeting."
"I'm nervous," Benji said. "I want you to like Emily. She means a lot to me."
"I'm sure I'll love her," Chloe said.
Benji spoke to the hostess, and then he and Chloe followed her toward their table. Chloe stopped and put a hand on Benji's arm to stop him.
"Beca Mitchell is Emily's cousin?" Chloe said, having noticed where the hostess was leading them. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"I don't know," Benji said, shrugging his shoulders. "To me, she's just Emily's cousin."
"Chloe?" Beca said, standing when she saw the redhead. "You're Benji's cousin?"
"Guilty," Chloe said. "I swear I didn't know you were Emily's cousin."
"Wait," Emily said. "This is the girl you met at lunch the other day?"
"Um, yeah," Beca said. "Sorry, please sit. Both of you."
"Hi, I'm Chloe," Chloe said, looking at Emily. "And it's safe to assume that you're Emily. It's nice to finally meet you."
"It's nice to meet you, too," Emily said. "Beca, you were right. Chloe is nice. And pretty, too."
Beca's eyes widened, and she glared at Emily.
"Thank you," Chloe said. "I think she's pretty, too."
Beca blushed and smiled at Chloe.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
Dinner went well for both couples. Beca and Chloe were facing each other, talking softly.
"Do you want dessert?" Beca asked.
"Not really," Chloe said. "I'm full."
"I am, too," Beca said with a laugh. "I only asked about dessert because I don't want this night to end quite yet."
"Who says it has to?" Chloe asked.
Beca looked at Chloe, smiling as she stared into Chloe's eyes. She glanced down at Chloe's lips and started to lean in.
"Beca!" Emily called out, causing Beca to jerk her head to the side to look at her. "Benji and I want to go get ice cream. Is that okay?"
"Um, yeah, sure," Beca said. "I guess I'm Ubering it back home."
"I can take you home," Chloe said. She lowered her voice and leaned in to whisper in Beca's ear. "I'd really like to kiss you goodnight."
"I'd like that," Beca said. "I'd like that very much."
Beca got the waitress's attention and asked for the check.
"You two can go if you want," Beca said, looking at Emily and Benji.
"Thanks, Beca," Benji said.
"It was nice meeting you, Chloe," Emily said.
"You, too," Chloe said, standing to pull Emily into a hug. "I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more of each other."
"I have that same feeling," Emily said, looking over at Benji.
Benji took Emily's hand and led her out of the restaurant. Beca paid the bill, and Chloe drove her home.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Kissing Cousins? ~
Ninety minutes later, Emily came home from her after-dinner ice cream date with Benji. She smiled when she saw what she assumed was Chloe's car in the driveway.
Emily quietly made her way to her bedroom. She heard a noise coming from Beca's room and stopped. Her eyes widened when she heard a moan, and Beca yell out an "Oh, God!"
Emily quickly turned around and pulled out her phone.
"Please be home alone," Emily murmured as she placed a call.
"Emily?" Stacie said as she answered her phone. "Are you okay?"
"Um, are you alone?" Emily asked. "I need a place to stay tonight."
"I'm alone," Stacie said. "Why? What happened?"
"Um, well, Chloe's spending the night with Beca," Emily said. "And noises are coming from Beca's bedroom that I really don't want to listen to all night."
Stacie laughed. "I'll see you in twenty minutes."
"Thanks, Stacie," Emily said as she grabbed some clothes and hurried out of the house.
A/N: Not as heavy on Emily as I'm sure the prompter wanted, but these are BeChloe stories, so I had to keep them as the main characters. I hope you enjoyed it.