'You know, we don't do this nearly enough anymore' Beca says as she sluggishly rolls to pour another shot for each of them.

They're curled up on their bed, bottle of Jack precariously nestled between them, trading stories of their weeks activities. 'Life's just a little too hectic for my liking too' Chloe counters, holding her glass to her lips as she sips on the amber liquid. Beca feels the shiver of reaction in the red heads body and watches her throat bob as she swallows. Blinking to bring her herself out of her private thoughts, 'yeah, call me crazy but it's also kinda nice not to have a crazy Australian bouncing around the apartment!' Rolling her eyes to accentuate her statement.

Chloe laughs, short and warm 'you love her as much as she loves you, don't even try to deny it Mitchell!

'I'm not denying anything, BEALE!' Chloe titters again at the overemphasising of her name, and curls onto her side to face Beca. 'But I'm also concerned enough for my physical well-being to enjoy not having to worry about where her next body slam is going to land!' Beca looks at Chloe and raises her eyebrows expectantly... 'am I wrong?'

'Not at all' Chloe smiles at her, one that reaches all the way up and shines through her eyes, 'but it's part of her charm, you wouldn't change her for the world!'

'Maybe not the world, but there's a few islands that could be done without!' Beca laughs to herself, Chloe shakes her head and smiles again. Both registering the fact that the drinks they've indulged in are maybe impeding they're normally high standard of wit.

'So' Beca exhales, 'we've covered work, school, Amy's charms, Bella's gossip in general, what have we missed?'

'Have you heard from Jesse lately? Beca visible winces at Chloe's question, so she quickly follows with 'Sorry, just checking how you're doing, you don't have to talk about it if you'd rather not?' Chloe smiles gently at her and waits. She always waits.

It's been a good couple of months since they decided to leave things and move on with their lives separately. Beca in New York, Jesse in LA, both busy and trying to establish their own careers, they just didn't have time for each other. Although Jesse was the first to point out that they didn't 'make' time for each other... during their last conversation he simply stated 'you're happy where you are Bec, without me. You have everything you need'. Beca had been hurt but he was right. There were sporadic text messages towards the end of their relationship but they'd go weeks between actually speaking and months and months without seeing each other. She loved him, in the warm blanket kind of way but she didn't need him, she felt bad admitting it but she'd just gotten used to having him around. Yet ultimately, when they were forced apart she hadn't really noticed he wasn't anymore.

'Uh, no not really'. Beca replies, forcing a smile, of sorts.

Chloe face doesn't alter, she still just waits, she knows there's more if Beca wants to share it.

'Ughk' Beca exclaims, slamming her head into her hands. At this Chloe sits up and moves closer.

'Bec?' Chloe tests her best friend.

Beca looks at Chloe through her fingers, 'it's awful but... I'm just relieved' she breathes out as her hands fall back to the covers and she turns to look at Chloe.

Again, Chloe's cool demeanour doesn't waver and she asks 'relieved?'

'I mean, yeah! Relieved! I get it, we were together for ages but, like were we? Really? I was sore about how it ended because I felt like I SHOULD be more upset about it, does that make sense? Am I the worst person ever?' Testing the waters she side glances towards Chloe.

'Of course not Bec' Chloe looks at her as she begins to speak, clear crystal blue eyes furrowed slightly in concern. 'You got comfortable, people do but he wasn't 'it' for you. If there is such a thing as 'it' for anyone but, like...'

Before she can finish Beca cuts in 'do you think there is an 'it' for you?'

'Ah, weren't we talking about you?' Chloe crosses her arms and raises an enquiring eyebrow at her.

'Yes but I'm diverting the attention back to you, now quit avoiding the question and tell me, do you?' Beca sits still, holding her breath, waiting.

Chloe notices the air in the room shift but Amy will be back any minute, she won't do this yet, not here.

'Maybe' she offers in way of a reply, shrugging her shoulders nonchalantly.

'Bullshit!' Beca laughs in response. 'Out with it Beale!'

'What, I said maybe! That's an answer!' She shrugs again and shifts a little in her seat, gesturing as she continues, 'I mean, I guess it's different for different types of people. For me, yes, I like to think that I have an 'it' person. But I doubt Amy thinks that... do you?' She finishes, arching her eyebrow again, waiting for the conversation to shift back to Amy.

Beca looks back up at Chloe, head on one side, chin resting in her hands' We aren't talking about Amy, Chloe'

'Crap!' Chloe thinks to herself, new tactics! 'You didn't finish answering my original question anyway Bec, let's full circle shall we... Jesse, all good?'

'Ughk, you're the worst!' Beca flips face down onto the bed as she vents.

'Now, we both know you don't really think that' Chloe giggles, enjoying stroppy Beca maybe a little more than she should. 'I'm just making sure you're ok, with everything, like now?'

'God dude, yes! I'm ok! He's moved on, he's got a girlfriend and a cat and an apartment...uh...I presume? We're good, I'm good! Satisfied!? Beca slams her face back into the pillow.

'Ok' Chloe says as she settles back down, removing the Jack bottle from where it's bounced precariously close to the edge of the bed during Beca's dramatics, and scooting closer to the other girl.

Beca turns her face to meet Chloe as she inches closer, and Chloe's hands come up to brush a few lose strands of hair back behind Beca's ears. Relinquishing her last hold on her tantrum, Beca rolls back on to her back, arm outstretched waiting for Chloe to cuddle in. Chloe does, without pause.

Beca's phone chimes from the side of the bed... 'well, speak of the devil' she says as Jesse's name appears on the screen.

'Jesse?' Chloe asks, quiet contentment edging her words as she curls close into Beca's side.

'Uh huh' Beca nods as she thumbs open the messenger app.

'What's he say?' Chloe sounds sleepy now.

Jesse: drunk enough Jack to tell her yet?

Beca stalls, typing out a quick reply.

Beca: fuck you dude, you're not funny!

The phone chimes again.

'Bec?' Chloe breathes into her shoulder.

'Yeah, Chlo, one sec'

Jesse: we both now I am! Now tell her, for god sake!! I want a double date to the movies next time I'm in town! I damn well know you'll go if Chloe asks you! xx

Chloe shifts slightly in her arms, breathing slowing and Beca leans down to rest her chin on top of her head. Chloe hums her approval and hugs tighter.

Beca: I say again, fuck you dude! But ... thanks. You're a good friend. Take care of yourself Jess.

Jesse: 'I'm a great friend, what's this good shit' ...FYI, movie quote, google it!

Beca: No! Night nerd xx

Beca puts her phone back on the side table and slips her arms back around Chloe. She'll tell her, soon.

Quiet contentment ...

crash* 'BLOEEEEEEEEEE!!!!' Amy screams as she flies though the front door, heading straight for them. Chloe rolls just in time to receive an arm across her chest, with more than a little discomfort, as Amy lands between them.

Beca glares at Chloe 'charming!' She bites through gritted teeth. 'Islands! Look into it!'

Chloe just smiles.