DAY 16 - LAST CALL CHRISTMAS

Prompt from FanFiction User malexfaith: Follow up Christmas story from Last Call where Beca and Chloe spend Christmas together in L.A.

A/N: This is a follow up to my story Last Call. You don't have to read it to understand this story, but it couldn't hurt.

Please see special A/N at the end. Thank you.

Beca's thoughts were a jumble as she floated in the water. It was hard to see anything because of the darkness that enveloped her. She seemed to be suspended in the water, not moving in any direction. Just floating lifelessly in the same spot. Neither alive nor dead.

"Maybe I should just give up. No one will miss me anyway. I pushed everyone who cared about me out of my life. I pushed Chloe into the arms of Chicago. Did she ever love me?"

"Of course I did, Beca. I still do." Chloe's voice was somehow in her head. Beca looked around to find her. She started thrashing about in the water.

"Where are you?" Beca's eyes suddenly open. "Chloe!"

Chloe heard Beca's scream and ran into her bedroom. Beca was sitting up breathing heavily as tears ran down her face.

"Hey, it's okay," Chloe said sitting on the bed and pulling Beca to her. "I'm here. You're okay."

"I was in the water," Beca cried. "I, I."

"Shhh," Chloe said. "It was just a dream. I promise. Everything's okay."

Chloe pulled back and put her hands on Beca's face so she'd look at her. "I'm here. I'm real. You can see me and feel me."

Beca swallowed and looked at Chloe. She put her hands on top of Chloe's. "I can see you. I can feel you. I'm okay."

"Better now?"

"Yeah," Beca said softly. "Thanks."

"No problem," Chloe said.

Chloe went to stand and Beca grabbed her by the wrist. "Would you, um, maybe stay with me."

"Sure, Becs," Chloe said and sat on the edge of the bed.

"No," Beca said. "I meant, stay and, um, lay with me."

"Beca Mitchell asking for a cuddle," Chloe said with a smile. "I'm in."

Beca let out a small laugh and moved over in the bed so Chloe could slide in. Chloe fixed the covers over them and snuggled into Beca.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Just flashbacks I guess," Beca said. "Being in the water. Being exhausted and wanting to give up."

"I'm glad you didn't," Chloe said. "It's been almost a year and I get nightmares of listening to your voicemail while sitting in that diner on the other side of the country. I don't think I've ever been so scared in my life."

Beca pulled Chloe closer. "Do you remember when we talked in the hospital? About just being friends. And maybe later we could talk about dating."

"Yeah," Chloe said her, hand playing with the collar of Beca's tee she wore to bed.

"So, have you thought about it?" Beca took a deep breath and let it out. "Thought about us trying to be a couple again?"

"All the time," Chloe said quietly. "I love you, Becs. I've just been waiting and hoping that you'd forgive me and would want to be more than just friends."

"I forgave you a long time ago, Chloe," Beca said. "While I was in the water that day, I realized that life is too short not to forgive. That you could be missing out on something great. So, I had forgiven you but I couldn't forget. When we spoke in the hospital, I wasn't ready for us to be anything more than friends because I was still hurting."

"I am sorry about being the one that caused you pain," Chloe said tears stinging her eyes. "I'm serious about spending the rest of my days proving that I still love you. I'm also glad that we got our friendship back. That means the world to me."

"Me, too," Beca said and yawned. "Sorry."

"That's okay," Chloe said. "Let's talk more tomorrow. For now, let's go to sleep."

"M'kay," Beca said as her eyes closed.

Chloe laid there in the dark and listened to Beca breathe. It didn't take long for Beca to be asleep and Chloe kissed her cheek before setting down to sleep herself.

"I will make you fall in love with me again, Beca Mitchell."

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

The next morning, Beca had gone to the studio and Chloe called Aubrey to talk. During their conversation, Chloe told Aubrey about the conversation she and Beca had after Beca's nightmare.

"So, you and Beca are going to start dating again?"

"I think so," Chloe said. "She brought it up last night after she had a nightmare about being in the water after the ferry accident. I told her I still love her and she told me she had forgiven me for the whole thing with Chicago. I think we're going to move forward and try and rekindle our romantic relationship."

"Be careful, Chloe. Don't read too much into it until she actually asks you out."

"I could always ask her out."

"Are you sure you want to do that?"

"I do, but I know it's best if I wait for her to make the first move. I don't want to scare her off."

"Good plan," Aubrey said with a smile. "Speaking of plans, what are you doing for Christmas?"

"Beca and I are just staying home," Chloe said. "My folks are going on a cruise and Beca's dad is going to spend it with Sheila's family in Louisiana. I asked Beca about inviting her mom to L.A. to spend Christmas with us, but I don't think she's called her yet. Why? What are you and Stacie doing?" Chloe let out a squeal. "I know, why don't you guys come out to L.A.?"

"Well, actually, Amy and I have been working on a Bellas reunion at Christmas," Aubrey said.

Chloe squealed. "Really?"

"Yeah," Aubrey said. "And, since Beca's schedule is the hardest to work with, we decided to have it in L.A. We're planning to arrive on Christmas Eve and stay until the day after New Year's. Everyone's already taken time off from their jobs to be there."

"This is so exciting," Chloe said. "Why is the first I'm hearing of this?"

"I didn't want to say anything until we worked it all out," Aubrey said. "As of right now, everyone but CR can make it. She's stationed somewhere in Germany and can't get home for the holiday."

"It's been a year since we've seen everyone," Chloe said. "And that was only because of Beca's accident. It will be nice to get together to celebrate something fun."

"That's what we thought," Aubrey said. "Do you think you and Beca can do a call with me and Amy later tonight? We may need to use her place for a lot our activities."

"I'll talk to her," Chloe said. "What time do you want to do the call?"

"Amy said she could do between nine and ten our time," Aubrey said. "So, sometime between six and seven for you guys."

"Let's do six-thirty," Chloe said. "Beca had to go into the studio but said she'd be home by six at the latest."

"Okay," Aubrey said. "I'll tell Amy and you guys call us when you're ready."

"Got it," Chloe said. "Hey, what's Stacie going to do about Bella? I can't believe she would want to be away from her for Christmas."

"We're bringing her with us," Aubrey said. "And Stacie's mom is coming, too. She'll take care of Bella while we do our thing with the Bellas. So, be prepared to have a very excited two-year-old for Christmas."

"Oh, my gosh," Chloe squealed. "I can't wait!"

"I have to go," Aubrey said. "I'll talk to you later."

"Bye, Brey," Chloe said and disconnected the call.

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

Beca was home at five and Chloe greeted her as she came in.

"You're earlier than you said," Chloe said with a smile.

"Yeah," Beca said. "I got as far as I could so the rest will have to wait until Monday."

"Good," Chloe said. "We need to talk."

"Oh, right," Beca said. "We did say we'd talk about things today."

"We'll have that talk, too," Chloe said. "This talk is about Christmas."

"Can I change clothes and get a beer first?"

"You go change and I'll get the beer for you."

"Thanks," Beca said. "I'll only be about ten minutes."

Beca went upstairs to change and Chloe pulled two beers from the refrigerator. She walked into the living room and sat on the sofa, setting the beers on the coffee table.

Beca came down and Chloe handed her a beer. They clinked the bottles and both took a sip.

"Ahhh," Beca said. "That's just what I needed. Now, what's to talk about for Christmas?"

"I spoke with Aubrey today," Chloe said. "She and Amy have been organizing a Bellas Christmas reunion here in L.A."

"Everyone's coming here?"

"Yep. Amy's helping with airfare and Aubrey's coordinating flight times and pickups."

"Sounds like fun."

"Amy and Aubrey want to have a call tonight around six-thirty to talk to us about it."

"If they're organizing everything, why do they need to talk to us?"

"The might need to use your place for some of the get-togethers."

"It's our place and is anyone staying here with us?"

Chloe got a big grin on her face when Beca called it 'our' place. "I don't know yet. They didn't say."

"Okay, I guess we'll find out more when we talk." Beca stood up. "How about we order pizza for dinner? Or did you already plan something?"

"I didn't plan anything," Chloe said. "I was hoping it would be a pizza night."

"Good," Beca said. "I've been wanting pizza all day. Is it okay with you if we order now?"

"That's fine with me," Chloe said.

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"Let's call Amy and Aubrey," Chloe said grabbing another slice of pizza.

"Okay," Beca said and got up to retrieve her laptop.

Beca moved the pizza boxes out of the way and set the laptop on the coffee table. She pulled up Skype and got Amy and Aubrey connected.

"Chloe already filled me in a bit on what you're planning," Beca said. "Why don't you guys tell us what you've done so far and then I can ask questions."

"Sounds like a good plan," Aubrey said.

Aubrey and Amy spent twenty minutes going over what they'd planned so far. Beca and Chloe were eating their pizza and nodding as the two blondes spoke.

"So, what do you think, Beca?," Aubrey asked.

"I don't have a problem with holding most of the get-togethers here," Beca replied. "Does anyone need a place to crash as well? I have an extra room-"

"We actually have two rooms someone can use," Chloe interrupted.

"Two?"

"Yeah," Chloe said looking at Beca. "I can sleep in your room and someone can use mine and then there's the guest room."

"Oh," Beca said. "That makes sense." She turns back to the screen to Amy and Aubrey smirking at her. "What? It's not like we haven't shared a room before."

"Okay," Aubrey said. "Most of us have made our reservations. But, um, Emily, Jessica, and Ashley may need to stay with you. I'll let you know for sure by Tuesday. We need to firm everything up by Thursday. Christmas is in ten days."

"Beca," Amy said. "Are you going to decorate for Christmas?"

Beca looked around the apartment. "I did decorate."

"I tried to tell her we needed more," Chloe said.

"Um, Chloe, can you take care of the decorations?," Aubrey asked.

"Don't worry," Chloe said. "I'll take care of it."

"What's wrong with my decorations?," Beca asked with a frown on her face.

"We'll talk later, Becs," Chloe said taking Beca's hand and giving it a squeeze.

They continued discussing plans until they were at a good stopping point.

"I think that's all we can do for now," Aubrey said. "I'll send everyone's flight schedules and an itinerary to you in the next couple of days."

"Sounds good," Chloe said. "This is going to be so much fun. Thanks, Brey. Thanks, Amy."

"Yeah, um, thanks," Beca chimed in.

"Talk you later," Aubrey said and signed off.

"I'll call you soon, Beca," Amy said before signing off as well.

Beca chewed her bottom lip as she looked around her apartment. "Seriously, what's wrong with my decorations?"

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Chloe dragged Beca out shopping the next day. Beca would usually balk but she did need to get the Bellas gifts because she wasn't expecting to be seeing them for Christmas, especially not in her apartment.

Chloe wanted to pick up a few things for Bella to open, as well as more decorations for the apartment.

They were exhausted by the time they got home. Beca put all her bags in her room to go through later.

"Becs, if you put a label on the gifts, I can wrap everything for you," Chloe offered.

"Would you?"

"Sure," Chloe said. "I'm already on Winter Break so I have time. I'll also put up the new decorations tomorrow."

"I still don't know what's wrong with the decorations I have," Beca said.

"Beca, I love you, but the three wise men on your fireplace mantle and a replica of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree in the corner is not decorating."

"Then, I guess it's a good thing I have my own personal Christmas elf to help me out," Beca said with a grin. "You have full reign to do as you wish."

"Really?" At Beca's nod, Chloe throws herself in Beca's arms. "Thank you."

Beca holds Chloe a bit longer than normal and finally pulls back. Beca clears her throat.

"So, um, maybe we should have that talk now," Beca said.

"Oh, um, okay," Chloe said and moved to sit on the sofa.

Beca did the same and turned so she was facing Chloe. Beca cleared her throat.

"I, uh," Beca started and stopped. "I want to clear the air about the whole Chicago thing. I, uh, didn't handle things well and my only defense is that it hurt like hell to see you kiss him and then tell me you wanted to see where things went with him. I know we hadn't been together for very long when it all happened, but I, um, I couldn't wrap my head around how you could so easily want to be with Chicago after only knowing him for a week, and could so easily throw me away when we'd known each for seven years."

As Chloe listened to Beca, tears came to her eyes. It hurt to hear how badly she hurt Beca with her insecurities, doubt, and overall stupidity. Truth be told, Chloe is glad Beca forgave her enough to be friends again. But, does she deserve for Beca to give her another chance at being something more than friends? She hoped Beca thought she did.

Chloe felt the tears start to fall. "I didn't throw you away, Beca. I'm sorry you felt like I did. And, I don't have an answer for you as to why I did it. I wish I did, but I don't."

"This past year has shown me that we can still be friends," Beca said.

"If that's all we are," Chloe said through her tears. "Then, that's all we are. I will always love you, Beca, but I understand."

"Wait," Beca said holding up her hand. "It's been two years since the thing with Chicago happened. I spent the first year without you in my life, and it sucked. I've spent the second year with you here as my best friend, and, it's been great. I, um, I think that we could, um, we could be something greater. I guess what I'm trying to say is-."

Beca swallowed and looked at Chloe. She smiled and reached up to wipe the tears from Chloe's cheek.

"What I'm trying to say is," Beca continued. "Would you like to go out on a date with me?"

Chloe blinked a couple of times as she stared at Beca. Her mind trying to comprehend that Beca just asked her out on a date.

"I'd love to," Chloe finally said. "I'd absolutely love to."

Beca smiled. "Okay. Great. I'll, uh, plan something for Friday night? Are you free Friday night? Or we could do Saturday if that's better. Or whatever night you want."

"Friday night is perfect," Chloe said. "I want to thank you, Beca."

"For?"

"Giving me a second chance," Chloe said. "I know you didn't have to. So, thank you."

"Could we not tell the Bellas? At least not until we see where this might go. I don't want the reunion to be all about us."

"I agree."

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Chloe spent the next day decorating the apartment. Beca came home and stopped inside the doorway. She looked right and then scanned all the around the room ending to her left. It looked amazing.

"What do you think?" Chloe stood in front of Beca looking a bit worried. "Is it too much?"

"No," Beca said. "It's perfect. I love it. Thank you for doing all this. It looks amazing."

Chloe beamed and hugged Beca. Beca hugged her back.

"I need to check on dinner," Chloe said and hurried into the kitchen.

Beca set her bag by the door and went to the Christmas tree that was sitting in the corner with gifts already placed underneath. Beca checked it out and Chloe had already wrapped all the gifts Beca had bought.

"Get in here, Becs," Chloe called from the kitchen. "Dinner's ready."

Beca walked into the kitchen. "I can't believe you did all the decorating and wrapped all my presents for me. You really are a magical Christmas elf."

Chloe just gave her a beaming Beale smile and plated their dinner.

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Friday was here and Beca was getting ready for work. She had chosen her outfit for her date with Chloe and placed it in a garment bag. She wanted it to be like a real date so she was going to change at the studio and pick Chloe up from the apartment.

"Be ready by six-thirty," Beca said as she sipped her coffee. "I made reservations for dinner at seven. Wear something nice but not too dressy."

"I'm really excited about this, Beca," Chloe said.

"Me, too," Beca said with a smile.

Later that afternoon, Chloe was trying to find the perfect outfit. She Skyped Aubrey to help her.

"Come on, Brey," Chloe whined. "I need to find the perfect outfit for my date tonight."

"I can't believe you're going on a date," Aubrey said. "What happened to you and Beca trying again."

"We...will," Chloe said. "I just couldn't say no to this date. I just want to see where it goes."

"Isn't that how you lost Beca the first time?" Aubrey's tone was cold and Chloe bit her lip.

"Look, you can't tell anyone what I'm about to tell you," Chloe said. "Not even Stacie. I need your best friend promise."

Aubrey looked at Chloe and sighed. "Fine, I give my best friend promise that I won't tell anyone what you're about to tell me."

Chloe took a deep breath and let it out. "My date tonight is with Beca."

Aubrey's brows furrowed in confusion and then a smile lit up her face. "Chloe! That's great news. The girls are going to flip."

"No," Chloe said. "No. We are not telling the Bellas until we're sure it's going to work out. You promised."

"But this is the best news since we found out Beca was alive after the ferry accident," Aubrey said.

"I know," Chloe said. "But, please, Brey? I don't want to scare her off before we even get started again."

"Okay," Aubrey said. "But I want full details tomorrow, got it?"

Chloe smiled and said, "Got it."

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

"Beca!" Beca pulled the phone away from her ear as Stacie squealed. "This is great news!"

"Stop," Beca said. "You can't tell anyone, not even Aubrey. Although knowing Chloe, she probably already told her."

"So, this means that when we come out there, you two will be a thing," Stacie said. "Don't you think the Bellas will figure it out?"

"Not if Chloe and I just act like we always do," Beca said. "It took a lot for me to get past what happened in Paris, but I do love her and I don't want to do anything to mess it up."

"You two belong together," Stacie said. "You always have. I was really pissed when I found out what Chloe did. Not only because it hurt you, but because it made you ghost everyone. But, I lay all the blame for that on you. You didn't have to shut us all out."

"I know," Beca said. "How many times do I have to apologize before you let it go?"

"Meh, it's forgotten," Stacie said matter-of-factly. "So, where are you taking Chloe? What are you wearing?"

"We're going to a nice place for dinner," Beca said. "And, I have the typical little black dress that I'm going to wear."

"I approve," Stacie said. "I want all the details tomorrow."

"Sure," Beca said. "Or you can wait and hear about it when you get here on Monday."

"Fine," Stacie said. "I'll just get the info from Brey after she talks to Chloe."

"You do that," Beca said with a laugh. "I'll talk to you later."

Later that evening, Beca changed and was ready for her date. She left the studio and made two stops on the way home. She arrived at the apartment at six-twenty and knocked on the door.

Chloe opened the door and smiled when she saw Beca.

"Hey, Becs," Chloe said. "You look really nice."

"So, do you," Beca said. "Um, these are for you."

Beca holds out a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates.

"Flowers and chocolates," Chloe said taking both. "I'm feeling spoiled already. Why don't you come in while I put these in water."

Beca entered the apartment and Chloe went to find a vase. Beca checked the mail while she waited. Chloe came back in the living room carrying the roses in a vase and set them on an end table by the sofa.

"They're beautiful," Chloe said. "Are you ready to go?"

"All set," Beca said.

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In a twist on the norm, Chloe is nervous while Beca seems to be very confident during their date. Beca notices how nervous Chloe is and reaches across the table to take her hand.

"Hey," Beca said causing Chloe to glance up at her. "It's just me. We've done this probably thousands of times. Relax."

"I know," Chloe said. "I'm sorry. It's just-" Chloe lets out a sigh. "I don't want to mess this up again."

"Chlo," Beca said letting go of Chloe's hand and moving to stand in front of her. "Let's start from scratch. Like we just met. All that other stuff never happened." Beca holds out her hand. "Hi, I'm Beca Mitchell."

"Beca," Chloe said.

"That's right," Beca said. "Beca. And you are?"

Chloe let out a small laugh and took Beca's hand. "Chloe Beale. It's nice to meet you, Beca."

"I hope you don't mind," Beca said keeping Chloe's hand in hers. "But I saw this beautiful woman sitting here all alone and I just had to come over and meet you. Do you mind if I join you?"

"I'd love it if you joined me," Chloe said.

Beca kissed the back of Chloe's hand and winked at her. Chloe smiled and Beca sat back down.

"You're a dork," Chloe said with a laugh.

"Maybe," Beca said. "But, I'm your dork."

Chloe's smile grew even wider.

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

The rest of the dinner went exceedingly well. Chloe was more relaxed and they were able to enjoy each other's company.

Beca had paid the check and they were walking out to Beca's car. "So, do you think I can get your number? I'd like to see you again."

"I have a better idea," Chloe said pulling Beca to her. "Why don't you take me home and we can discuss our second date."

"I like your idea better," Beca said.

Beca drove them home and the conversation was light. Beca pulled into the parking area and ran around to open the door for Chloe.

"Why, thank you, Ms. Mitchell," Chloe said and kissed Beca's cheek as she walked by.

Beca opened the door to the apartment and smiled. The place did look great with all the decorations Chloe had put up.

"Would you like some wine or coffee?" Chloe was walking toward the kitchen as she asked.

"I'll have wine," Beca said. "I'm going to go change and I'll meet you on the sofa."

Beca went upstairs and changed into some lounging pants and a tank. She went back downstairs to find two glasses of wine sitting on the coffee table.

Beca sat on the sofa and grabbed the remote to see if there was anything on TV to watch, finally pulling up Netflix so Chloe could choose a movie.

Chloe came downstairs in sleepwear similar to Beca and sat next to Beca on the sofa.

"I pulled up Netflix," Beca said sipping her wine. "I thought you might like to watch a movie."

"Can we watch The Christmas Chronicles?" Chloe asked as she started searching for the title.

"That's fine with me," Beca said. "I heard it was pretty good."

Chloe pulled up the movie and snuggled into Beca. Beca smiled at her and wrapped an arm around Chloe's shoulders.

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

Beca woke first the next morning to find that she and Chloe had fallen asleep on the sofa. Chloe was laying half on top of Beca with an arm across her stomach. Beca looked down at the redhead and smiled. She kissed the top of Chloe's head and eased her way off the sofa without waking Chloe.

Beca went to the kitchen and started the coffee. She sat at the counter thinking back over her date with Chloe and had to smile. It was better than she could have expected.

Beca thought back over the past year. She and Chloe had done well as roommates. Chloe never pushed her to be anything more and gave Beca all the time and space she needed. Beca didn't let Chloe in too deep because there was still some residual pain from seeing Chloe kiss someone else.

Beca thought back to that night and Chloe trying to explain how she was scared of Beca leaving her behind. She furrowed her brow as she realized that she never did assuage Chloe's fears about leaving her behind, yet Chloe stayed with her. Beca smiled because she still felt now, as she did two years ago, that Chloe was her forever. The whole Chicago incident was a major bump in their relationship but she felt it had to happen. That there was something bigger at play than just being dumped after only a few weeks of starting their relationship.

Maybe it was supposed to happen like this.

"I smell coffee," Chloe said startling Beca out of her thoughts.

Beca watched as Chloe poured herself a cup of coffee and sat across the counter from her. Chloe took a sip and noticed Beca was watching her.

"What?"

"Want to go to the Farmer's Market today?"

Chloe's face lit up as she said, "I thought you'd never ask."

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It was Christmas Eve, and Beca and Chloe had been cleaning all morning. Changing sheets, making sure they had plenty of clean towels, and general dusting and vacuuming.

According to the itinerary Aubrey sent them, Emily, Jessica, and Ashley would be arriving at the apartment around one o'clock. There was a knock on the door and Chloe let out a squeal as she raced to answer it.

Their three Bella sisters squealed when they saw Chloe. Beca stood behind Chloe smiling and waiting. Emily was the first to pull back from Chloe and rush over to Beca. She grabbed Beca in a hug and whispered, "I'm so glad to see you!"

"I'm glad to see you, too, Em," Beca said as she pulled out of the hug. "I'm glad to see all of you."

More hugs and hellos followed before Chloe showed the girls where to put their things. When the girls came back to the living room, Beca asked if they were hungry. When they all said yes, Beca and Chloe pulled out all the stuff to make sandwiches and the five of them sat around the kitchen counter eating and laughing.

They had been there for a few hours when Beca looked around and let out a small laugh.

"What's funny?," Jessica asked.

"This reminds me so much of being in the Bellas House on a Saturday afternoon," Beca replied.

Ashley laughed and said, "The only thing missing is Fat Amy and-"

"WHAT'S UP PITCHES? TIME FOR SHOTS!"

"That!," Ashley said.

Jessica, Ashley, and Emily rushed out of the kitchen to find Amy and the rest of the Bellas coming into the apartment.

"How the Hell did Amy do that?," Beca asked Chloe as they followed.

"Brey!," Chloe squealed when she and Stacie walked in. "Oh, my gosh. Bella!"

Chloe grabbed Aubrey in a quick hug and then reached for Bella, who went willingly into her arms.

"I'm fine, Chloe," Stacie said after handing Bella off to Chloe. "Thanks for asking."

"Oh, hush, you," Chloe said with a laugh. She pulled Stacie into a side hug.

"Wow, Stacie," Beca said walking over to the small group. "She is definitely a mini-you."

"I almost forgot you hadn't met her yet," Stacie said. "Giver her up for a sec, Chloe." Chloe handed Bella to Stacie. "Bella, this is your Aunt Beca. Beca, this is Bella."

Bella looked at Beca and Beca looked at Bella. "Nice to meet you, kid."

Bella shyly put her head on Stacie's shoulder. Beca smiled at her and leaned in and kissed Bella's cheek. Bella giggled and put her arms out to Beca and Beca quickly took her in her arms.

"How about we go check out the tree," Beca said to Bella who smiled and nodded her head.

Beca took Bella over to the tree leaving three Bellas with their mouths hanging open.

"I can't believe she went to Beca so easily," Aubrey said.

"I know," Stacie said. "She's never done that with anyone else before."

Chloe just stood there and smiled at the picture of Beca pointing out things to Bella on the tree. She pulled out her phone and took several pictures, noticing that all the Bellas were doing the same.

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It was getting late and the girls were ready to leave to get back to their hotel. They made plans for everyone to be back at the apartment the next morning around nine o'clock.

After everyone who was leaving was gone, the rest of the girls helped Beca and Chloe clean. Emily, Ashley, and Jessica went to bed.

Chloe and Beca stayed up a bit longer to put together a few things for the next day's breakfast. Beca smiled as she watched Chloe put together a breakfast casserole to save time in the morning.

They finally went to bed around Midnight, Chloe snuggled up to Beca. Chloe fell asleep and Beca laid there watching Chloe sleep. She knew that this was where she wanted to be for the rest of her life.

~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~ ~25 Days~

Beca and Chloe were barely awake when everyone showed up at their door. Breakfast was in the oven and everyone sat around drinking their coffee or tea.

Beca looked under the tree and found all of the presents for Bella. She put them all in a pile near her and looked over at Bella sitting on Mrs. Conrad's lap.

"Bella," Beca said. "Want to come open presents?"

Bella scrambled down from her grandmother's lap and toddled over to Beca. Beca set her down in front of her and pulled over the first present.

Beca helped Bella open the gift and laughed as Bella clapped and giggled. Everyone was laughing along as they watched Bella open her gifts.

"That's going to be Beca and our kid someday," Chloe murmured.

"What?," Aubrey asked looking at Chloe.

Chloe blushed. "Nothing. Just thinking out loud."

"I take it the date went well on Friday?," Aubrey asked.

"Date?," Amy said. "What date? Who's dating?"

Beca looked up in a panic and found Chloe looking at her. Beca then smiled and said, "Chloe and I are dating again."

Chloe smiled lovingly at Beca. "Yeah, we are!"

"Congratulations!" Jessica and Ashley said simultaneously and laughed.

"About damned time!" This from Amy.

"I knew something was different about you two," Emily said.

"It's still new," Beca said. "But, I have a feeling we'll be together for a very, very long time."

Chloe's eyes glistened with tears as she walked over to sit next to Beca. "I love you."

Beca leaned in to kiss Chloe and stopped when she realized everyone was watching them. Even Bella was looking up at them from her place in front of Beca.

"Fu- Screw it," Beca said and kissed Chloe.

The Bellas started clapping and cheering. Beca pulled back from the kiss.

"I love you, too."

SPECIAL A/N: Hi, everyone. I wanted to apologize for my absence, but I was dealing with a family thing and didn't have much time to write, edit, or post. But, I promise you the 25 Days will be completed by New Year's. Thanks to those who have reached out and thanks for understanding.