BEALE/WALP WEDDING
Prompt from ElectronisZappa (FanFiction User): AU, of course. [See note at the end for full prompt because I don't want to give anything away].
Chloe was in the Bride's Room of the church with her sister Carrie as she prepared for her wedding.
"I can't believe you decided to get married on Valentine's Day," Chloe said. "Such a cliche."
"I know," Carrie said with a laugh. "Everything about our relationship has been a cliche. From literally meeting each other when he bumped into me. To him singing Bruno Mars' I Think I Want to Marry You to me when he proposed."
Chloe laughed and turned her head when there was a knock on the door.
"Maybe it's mom," Chloe said and called out. "Come in."
Chloe sighed in exasperation as Chicago, the groom's Best Man and brother, walked in.
"Hey, Chloe," Chicago said, walking over to stand in front of her. "Since the ceremony won't be starting for a bit, I was wondering if you'd like to take a walk around the garden with me. It's gorgeous, just like you."
Chicago winked at Chloe, who grimaced and rolled her eyes.
"No, thanks," Chloe said, standing with her arms crossed as she spoke with him.
Chloe didn't say anything else, and Chicago shuffled his feet nervously after a moment.
"Chicago, shouldn't you be with Denny?" Carrie asked, trying to ease the uncomfortable tension and get the man to leave.
"Um, okay. You're right, Carrie," Chicago said, pasting a smile on his face. He looked at Chloe and said, "We can take that walk later when we have more time. See you girls out there."
Chicago left, and Chloe let out the breath she had been holding to keep from tearing him a new one.
"I swear to God, Carrie," Chloe said. "If Chicago hits on me one more time, I'm going to lose it."
"I see what you mean about him," Carrie said. "Maybe you should tell him you're gay."
"I did!" Chloe said.
"And he's still hitting on you?" Carrie asked, shaking her head. "Some guys."
"I think he took it as a challenge, instead of the fuck off I'm not interested I intended it to be," Chloe said.
"I'm sorry," Carrie said. "I'll have Denny talk to him after the ceremony."
"No, it's your wedding day," Chloe said. "I'll handle it."
"I'll still have Denny talk to him," Carrie said. "And keep an eye on him. Maybe he can stop Chicago before he starts anything."
"Hey, girls," Charlotte Beale called out as she entered the bride's room. "Carrie, why aren't you dressed?"
"Chloe was helping me, and we got sidetracked talking," Carrie said.
"Chloe, you put on your dress, and I'll help Carrie with hers," Charlotte said.
"Yes, mom," Chloe said.
Twenty minutes later, Carrie was sitting in front of the mirror while Chloe did her makeup. There was a knock on the door, and two women walked in.
"Oh, my gosh, Carrie," Ashley said. "You look amazing. That dress is perfect on you."
"Thanks," Carrie said, smiling at her through the mirror.
"Don't smile or talk," Chloe said as she was putting lipstick on Carrie's lips.
"So, Chloe," Jessica said. "Seeing anyone? Will the elusive Chloe Beale be the next to settle down? You know Ashley and I would love to be your wedding planners. I'll even give you a discount."
"Thanks," Chloe laughed. "But, nope, not ready to settle down. I expect to see you and Ashley walking down the aisle way before I do."
"You may be right about that," Jessica said as Ashley came up and put her arm around Jessica's waist.
"Still breaking hearts everywhere you go?" Ashley asked.
"If they get broken," Chloe said. "It's because they didn't pay attention when I told them I wasn't looking for anything serious."
"Is the groom ready?" Charlotte asked.
"We were just going to check on the groom," Jessica said.
"We should be starting in about fifteen minutes," Ashley said. "We'll come back to get you when everyone's ready."
"Thanks, Ashley," Charlotte said.
"All done, Care," Chloe said, dropping the eyeliner on the table.
"Wow, Chloe," Carrie said, looking at herself in the mirror. "I look beautiful."
"Yes, you do," Chloe said, smiling at Carrie through the mirror. "Now get up so I can do my makeup."
Carrie laughed as she lifted her dress and moved away from the vanity. Charlotte helped her straighten out her dress.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Walp/Beale Wedding ~
Beca Mitchell walked into the church to be confronted with several men in tuxedos and a few women in matching knee-length dresses. One young man came over to her with a charming grin.
"Hello," the guy said. "I'm Jesse. Are you with the bride or the groom?"
"Neither," Beca said. "I'm the DJ. Ashley told me to meet her here to go over to the reception hall with her."
"A DJ, huh?" Jesse said grinning. "That fits. You're hot, sexy, and mysterious at the same time."
Beca chuckled and shook her head. "Not gonna happen, dude."
"Why not?" Jesse whined. "I'm a good guy. Let me take you out and give me a chance to show you."
"Dude, it's not you," Beca said. "It's the guy part that does nothing for me. Now, do you know where Ashley is or not?"
A short distance away, Chloe sees Jesse talking to a slender brunette who she doesn't recognize.
"Jessica, who is that girl?" Chloe asked, indicating Beca.
"Oh, that's Beca," Jessica said. "The DJ."
"DJ? Hmm," Chloe said, looking the DJ up and down. "I think I'll go introduce myself."
"Behave!" Jessica called out.
"I make no promises," Chloe shot back.
Chloe was a few feet away from Beca when Chicago intercepted her. Chloe let out a heavy sigh.
"There's my girl," Chicago said.
"Not your girl," Chloe said and tried to step around him.
"Not yet, anyway," Chicago said, chuckling as he blocked Chloe's path. "I mean, I'm the Best Man, you're the Maid of Honor. I'm the brother of the groom; you're the sister of the bride. It's inevitable that we'll be together."
"Look," Chloe said rather loudly, causing several of the wedding party to look at them. "I don't know how many times I can say-"
"Okay, everybody," Jessica called out quickly. "Time to line up."
Chicago moved to get into position, and Chloe noticed Beca was gone. She sighed and got into position. She refused to stand close to Chicago or take his arm until it was time to walk down the aisle.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Walp/Beale Wedding ~
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to present for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Denver Walp."
Chloe giggled. Who names their children after cities? Carrie and Denny started to walk down the aisle; Chloe and Chicago fell in behind them. Chloe discreetly removed Chicago's hand that he had placed on her back and moved to put more space between them.
Carrie grabbed Chloe in a hug as soon as she exited the chapel.
"Can you believe it, Chlo?" Carried squealed. "I'm married!"
"I know," Chloe responded with a laugh.
"Come on," Carrie said, leading Chloe over to Denny. "We have to take photos before we can head to the reception. We're taking them in the garden out back."
Chloe linked her arm with Carrie's as they walked to the garden. Chicago did everything he could to stand close to Chloe during the photo shoot. Chloe was continually moving his hand off her ass.
After all the photos were taken, Chloe went over to Carrie.
"I'm done," Chloe said. "Please ask Denny to talk to Chicago, or else I will punch him the next time he 'accidentally' touches me."
"I'll talk to him on the way to the reception," Carrie said.
"Thanks," Chloe said. "I'm going to find mom and dad and head to the reception. I need a drink and fast."
"See you there in a bit," Carrie said as Chloe walked off.
The venue where the reception was to be held was only a ten-minute ride from the church. Chloe walked in with her parents, and Chloe's eyes immediately fell on the DJ. Chloe watched her as Beca held her headphones against one ear and manipulated something on the table in front of her.
Chloe was enjoying the view. Beca had removed her leather jacket as was now in a white button-down shirt, with several buttons left undone. Chloe bit her bottom lip as Beca bent over and showed quite a bit of cleavage, much to Chloe's enjoyment.
"Keep it in your pants, Chloe," Jessica whispered next to Chloe, causing her to jump.
"Sorry, but there is something about her," Chloe said, not taking her eyes off Beca. "She's hot, and for such a petite person, she has this commanding air about her that I can feel all the way over here. I can honestly say I've never been this attracted to someone before and we haven't even met yet."
"Well, there's a couple of things you need to know about DJ hottie," Jessica said. "First, she's Ashley's cousin. Second, she is definitely hot but doesn't know how hot she is. Ashley and I get together with her all the time, and whenever someone hits on her, she gets flustered, and it's adorable. She's funny, too."
"Are you trying to keep me away from her?" Chloe asked, turning to look at Jessica. "Or pushing me toward her?"
"Personally, I think you two would be good together," Jessica said. "She'll challenge and surprise you. Come on. I'll introduce you."
Jessica walked Chloe over to the DJ.
"Hey, Beca," Jessica said. "This is my good friend, Chloe Beale. She's the bride's sister. Chloe, this is Beca Mitchell. The DJ."
"Nice to meet you," Beca said, smiling at Chloe.
"Likewise," Chloe said, smiling back at Beca.
The two stood smiling at each other. Jessica looked from one to the other.
"I guess I'm no longer needed here," Jessica said and left the two alone.
"So, a DJ, huh?" Chloe said. "Sounds like a fun job."
"It is," Beca said. "How about you? What do you do?"
"I teach second grade," Chloe said.
"Yikes," Beca mumbled. "That sounds like a, um, good job."
"It is," Chloe said with a laugh.
They stood quiet for a moment, listening to the music.
"Your mixes are really good," Chloe said. "Is the DJ allowed to dance if someone asks her?"
"Depends on who's doing the asking," Beca said, winking at Chloe.
"What if-"
"Chloe, there you are," Chicago said, putting his arm around Chloe's waist.
"Oh-kay," Beca muttered and went back to her turntable.
"Stop it," Chloe said, pushing Chicago away from him. "I've told you countless times I'm not interested and I'm gay."
"No, you're not," Chicago said with a laugh.
"Dude, why would a girl tell you she was gay if she wasn't?" Beca chimed in. This guy had been there for all of thirty seconds and was already getting on her nerves.
"Girls tell guys that, thinking they'll leave them alone," Chicago said.
"And you still haven't gotten it through that thick head of yours that Chloe's not interested?" Beca asked incredulously. "Dude, get a clue. She wants you to leave her alone!"
"How the hell do you know what she wants?" Chicago said, stepping closer to Beca.
"I know because she said it out loud," Beca said.
"She has a name, and she's still standing here," Chloe said.
"I'm sorry, Chloe," Beca said, taking Chloe's hand and giving it a squeeze.
Chicago saw Beca holding Chloe's hand and moved to reach for her. Chloe stepped in front of him and placed a hand on Chicago's chest and pushed him back away from Beca.
"Chicago, you may be a great guy, but right now you're being a jerk," Chloe said. "This is the last time I'm going to ask that you leave me alone."
"Come on, Chicago," Denny said, grabbing Chicago's arm from behind. "Leave Chloe alone. We've talked about this. She's not interested. There are plenty of girls here you can talk to."
Chicago looked at Denny and turned and stalked off.
"I'm sorry, Chloe," Denny said. "I talked to him like Carrie asked. I don't know what his problem is."
"Thanks, Denny," Chloe said, hugging her new brother-in-law. "I'll see you at the table in a few minutes."
Denny smiled and walked off.
"Wow," Beca said. "I thought this was going to be a boring wedding gig. I was wrong."
"So, about dancing," Chloe said, causing Beca to laugh.
"I think I can manage to make that happen," Beca said.
"Good," Chloe said. "I'll be back."
Beca watched as Chloe sashayed away, looking over her shoulder to smile back at Beca.
Beca shook her head and started the transition into the next song.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Walp/Beale Wedding ~
"Beca, come eat," Ashley called out from a table near the DJ stand.
Beca looked over to see Jessica and Ashley already digging into a plate of food. Beca tapped a few buttons and a soft instrumental piece started to play. Beca joined Ashley and Jessica at the table.
"This is a nice reception," Beca said. "You guys did a great job."
"We love being wedding planners," Ashley said. "But, planning a friend's wedding is exhausting, since we're also guests."
"How do you know the bride or groom?" Beca asked.
"Jessica's family has been friends with the Beales since Jessica was a baby," Ashley said.
"Chloe and I are best friends," Jessica said.
"Dude, you're best friends with Chloe?" Beca asked. "Why haven't we met before today? I thought you liked me."
"I do like you," Jessica said, chuckling. "Chloe's kind of a player, and I didn't want you to get hurt."
"Oh," Beca said, her eyes seeking out Chloe across the room.
Chloe looked up then and gave Beca a megawatt smile.
"Don't get me wrong," Jessica continued. "Chloe's one of the best people I know. She just doesn't do relationships."
"Maybe she hasn't met the right girl yet," Beca said and then shook herself. "Gross. Now I sound like that douchebag Chicago."
"I think you two would be good together," Ashley said. "We should have introduced to you two sooner. Maybe then Chicago would leave Chloe alone."
"Speaking of the devil," Beca said, looking across the room. "Looks like he crashed and burned again."
Jessica and Ashley looked where Beca was looking.
"Aubrey doesn't look too happy," Jessica said.
"It looks like Chicago might have hit on Stacie," Ashley said.
"Chicago does not want to try and mess with Stacie," Jessica said. "Aubrey will eat him alive."
"We should keep an eye on him," Ashley said. "If he gets drunk, there's no telling what might happen."
"Do you think he'll start after Chloe again?" Beca asked.
"Getting protective, are you?" Ashley teased.
"Maybe," Beca said, blushing. "I like her, and I'm curious if we could be something. I'm thinking about asking her out."
"As your cousin, I approve," Ashley said.
"And as Chloe's best friend, I approve," Jessica said.
"What do you approve of, Jess?" Chloe asked, startling the girls.
Beca blushed and looked down at the table.
"The music," Jessica said quickly. "We were just telling Beca how much we approve of the music she's playing."
"Everyone seems to be enjoying it," Chloe said, looking around. "I approve, too."
"Um, Ashley and I have to get back to work," Jessica said. "Chloe is the wedding party done eating?"
"Yeah," Chloe said.
"Okay," Jessica said. "We'll get the wait staff started on clearing the dinner dishes, while we get the cake ready."
"Okay," Chloe said.
Jessica and Ashley left Beca and Chloe alone.
"Oh, shit," Chloe mumbled, quickly turning to face Beca.
"What's wrong," Beca asked.
"Him," Chloe said, pointing over her shoulder.
Beca looked to see Chicago making his way over to them.
"Come with me," Beca said, taking Chloe's hand.
Chloe let Beca lead her behind some curtains, to a hidden door. She pulled it open and motioned for Chloe to enter. Chloe looked around; they were in some kind of closet.
"I have about twenty minutes left on the dinner playlist," Beca said. "So, we can hide out here until it's time to do the cake. Maybe he'll find someone else to bother while we wait."
Chloe smiled and stepped into Beca's personal space.
"Whatever shall we do to pass the time?" Chloe asked, putting her hands on Beca's waist.
"Um, I-" Beca cleared. "What do you have in mind?"
Chloe smiled and smashed her lips against Beca's, pushing Beca back into the wall. Beca moaned and grabbed Chloe around the waist, pulling her flush to her.
~ 2020 BeChloe Valentines - Walp/Beale Wedding ~
Twenty minutes later, Carrie was looking for Chloe. She searched around the room but didn't see her.
"Jessica," Carrie said. "Do you know where Chloe is?"
"Last I saw she was sitting and talking with Beca at the table by the DJ setup," Jessica said.
Both women looked over to the table where Jessica had left them. Carrie walked over to the table and looked around the area near the back.
"Chloe!" Carrie started calling out, walking along the back of the room.
"Shit," Chloe said, scrambling out of Beca's embrace and trying to straighten her dress and fix her hair.
Beca quickly buttoned her shirt and tucked it into her pants.
"Let me go out first," Chloe said, still messing with her hair.
"Hurry," Beca said. "The music has stopped, and I need to get back to it."
"So, would you want to go to dinner with me tomorrow night?"
"I'd love to," Beca said. "Now, get out of here."
"Feisty," Chloe said, kissing Beca once more before pulling the door open about an inch.
Chloe looked around and didn't see anyone, so she snuck out of the closet. Beca stepped out close behind because she needed to get back to the music.
"Oh, my God," Carrie said, looking at the two.
She laughed as Beca and Chloe both blushed.
"Beca, you might want to get back to the music," Carrie said. "Denny and I will have our first dance after we do the cake."
"Right, uh, yeah," Beca said. "I'm on it."
"And you," Carrie said, linking her arm with Chloe's. "You'll have to give me all the details before I leave for my honeymoon."
Chloe laughed. "We have a date for tomorrow night."
"That's great," Carrie said as they came from behind the curtains.
"Chloe, there you are," Chicago said, coming up to the sisters. He looked at Chloe and furrowed his brow. "Chloe, are you okay? Did you have an accident or something?"
"Accident?" Chloe said. "What are you talking about?"
"Your hair is all," Chicago said, waving his hands around his head. "And your dress is lopsided or something."
"Oh," Chloe said, straightening her dress and fluffing her hair. "Something happened. But it was definitely not an accident."
Carrie couldn't hold back her laughter as the two sisters left Chicago standing there, looking dumbfounded.
Full prompt from FanFiction User ElectronisZappa: AU, of course. Chloe's sister is marrying Chicago's brother. Chloe is the Maid of Honor; Chicago is the Best Man. Chicago thinks it's a license to pursue Chloe because he doesn't realize Chloe is gay and interested in the DJ, Beca. Of course, side pairings of Staubrey and Jessica/Ashley if they fit in somehow.