Two years down the road and Beca and I are still together. Not a lot changed about us either. I still get jealous at every show, and Beca has to reassure me. I live with her now; I was spending so much time there that it just made sense. I still swoon every time that ocean blue flashes and when she kisses me, I always have to catch my breath. Jesse was a full time chef, and he still lived in the other bedroom.
Beca and I both graduate next week. I got my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Beca finally finished her Masters in Music Production and Technology. After leaving me at home for a couple weeks during my finals, Beca had been scouted for a job. Universal Records was hiring her as a producer. They even had a project that they were anxious to have her on. After many weeks of waiting, I finally got a letter from UCLA accepting me into the Masters Program for Psychology.
I woke up, and Beca was running around cleaning. She had put away all the bongs, aired the place out and scrubbed the kitchen spotless.
"Morning love. Get ready. Your parents fly in today. We have to leave in an hour." she pecked me on the cheek and handed me a coffee.
"Today? I thought it was tomorrow." Beca shook her head and pointed at the calendar. Sure enough, the date was marked for today.
"Fuck!" I jumped in the shower and a couple of minutes later, Beca joined me. She started soaping my back and when she spoke, it was nervous.
"Do you think they'll like me Chloe? I don't know how to behave; I haven't had parents since I was eleven. I just want them to know I love you, and I'm not going to fuck you up."
I turned around and looked her in the eyes, which is a near impossible task without getting overly nervous and giddy, and spoke very seriously to her.
"Does it matter Beca? I love you so much, and that's not going to change regardless of what they say. You make me so happy Beck and if that's not enough for them, they aren't worth worrying about." she blinked back tears, but didn't say a single word.
We finished showering and got ready. Beca had a mini meltdown when she was trying to pick an outfit but once we were past that, we flew out the door. We got in the car and both of us smoked for almost the whole ride to the airport.
My parents were already waiting when we walked in. My mom wrapped me in her arms and Beca shook hands with my dad and took his bags.
"Mom, Dad, this is Beca." I announced presenting her officially for the first time.
"It's wonderful to finally meet you. Chloe's told us so much about you. Two years you've been together right?" Beca nodded. "Wow. Thank you Beca, for taking such good care of my princess. I want you to know I appreciate it. I sleep better at night knowing Chloe's not all alone out here." My mom said to her, pulling her into a hug.
"Let's go. I hate airports; I need a drink." My dad spoke up.
"Chloe, baby, why don't you drop me and your dad off at the hotel and take your mom to our place? I'll buy him a round and help get the luggage upstairs." she suggested.
"Sounds like a decent plan. Is everyone okay with that?" my parents nodded. "Is Jesse home?"
"Nope, he's working today. He's also aware we have visitors. No worries sweetheart." she kissed me and climbed in the backseat with my mother.
When I showed my mom the apartment she was astounded. Especially Jesse's kitchen, which really impressed her.
"What a beautiful kitchen Chlo. Does Beca cook lots?"
"No, her foster brother Jesse lives with us. He's a chef. Actually, I think he's cooking dinner tonight for everyone. Jesse's awesome mom. He's the only family Beca's got. They've really taken care of each other."
"Where are her parents?" she asked cautiously.
"They died in a car accident. That's when she met Jesse. They have been inseparable ever since."
"It is nice they found each other. He does sound like a solid guy. I can't wait to meet him."
I showed her our neighborhood a bit and we ended up walking in the direction of campus. I showed my mom my old dorm building, and where Beca asked me out that very first day. I showed her where all my favorite classes had been. The spot in the library, where Beca and I had spent endless hours working on homework. We got a coffee and sat down.
"Chloe, I'm proud of you. You finished your Bachelors, and got into the Masters course you wanted to. This happiness you and Beca have found in each other is something pretty special too. All amazing things. You're an accomplished young lady, and that's all I ever wanted for you." she smiled as she sipped her coffee.
"Thanks Mom. I really am happy; Beca and I have a really good balance in our lives. Any doubts I've ever had have been gone as soon as we talk about them. She doesn't like falling asleep mad either, so we work hard at keeping the peace. She is home every night, and if she's working away, she calls and we fall asleep on the phone together. I love her Mom, a lot. I could see us getting married some day. We talk about it frequently. We just want to wait til the time is right. There's lots of things happening right now and we are just waiting for that to settle down first." my phone went off.
"Yeah? Okay, be there in fifteen babe. I love you too." I hung up. "Let's go get Beca and Dad." I said to my mom and we walked back to the car.
When I got there I could see the telltale blush on Beca's face saying she was a bit drunk. So was my dad.
"She's a good one Chloe. Keep her around." he said as they climbed in the back of my car.
"We gotta pick up Jesse too. His tires got slashed." Beca stated from the backseat.
I lit a smoke and rolled down the window. My mom's jaw dropped.
"Sorry Mom. I know it's bad for you and shit, but yeah, I've been smoking." I apologized.
Jesse was waiting for us outside. He squeezed in the back with Beca and my father, and introduced himself.
Jesse's steaks were delicious. We were all sitting at the table having drinks and finishing off supper when Beca stood up.
"While everyone is here, it feels like the right time to finally ask this question." she got down on one knee and my heart started pounding in my throat. "Chloe, I love you so much. These last two years have been the happiest in my life. Everyday we wake up together, you give me a hundred new reasons to smile. You make the stars come out at night and the sun rise every morning in my world. I guess what I'm working my way towards is this. Chloe Beale, will you be my beautiful bride and keep me smiling from now until the day I die?" she opened a box and revealed a simple but gorgeous diamond ring. "It was my mother's. It was one of the only things they managed to salvage from the car."
"I, uh… I… Of course I will." I finally answered, scrambling for the words.
She slid the ring onto my finger.
Jesse went to the kitchen and came back with shots for everyone. My mom was bawling, and I couldn't tell but I think she was cutting off Beca's air supply.
Jesse raised his glass. "To Chloe and Beca. Many years guys. we all drank our shots.
Jesse offered to drive my parents back to their hotel, and Beca and I turned in early. Tomorrow was the official graduation ceremony. Beca laid her head down on my chest.
"I love you Chloe. Thank you for saying yes. When I talked to your dad about it today, he told me if I hadn't asked you after two years, that I seriously needed to think about where we were going. I knew it was time. I saw you laughing and smiling today and we were surrounded by people we love… It felt right. Perfect." she sighed and her breathing evened out as she fell asleep.
Review please! Travelling for a couple days, but Sunday night will have a new chapter and a songfic oneshot!