A/N: Okay I think this is the last short chapter I have at hand, I thought about combining it with other chapters, but it didn't seem quite fit, so I figured I'll just post it anyway. I'll try to adjust the length and the structure for future chapters, and you'll get answers to all the questions within the next 5 chapters or so, I won't drag to tell what happened between them till the end of this fic obvi. Since they started talking and being friends again, the old memories will be triggered more often, compared to before when they tried to avoid thinking about each other so the memories were mostly sealed. Anyway that's kind of my intention there, but I can see why it's been causing some frustrations, so sorry guys :)

anapfischer: Aww you are making me blush! xD

HappyReader: Thank you, I'm really glad that you are liking it so far, and thanks for reading :)

cakedinmud: Yep it won't be very long before we learn everything that happened.

Guest, jlk215, destinedtobefree, pipitz009: Haha yeh the slow pace sort of just happened… actually, I had quite a few chapters already written before I started posting this story, I'll try to adjust the structure or add more stuff in, but sometimes it can be too much work for my lazy self since it will affect all the following chapters that I've already finished… So sorry about that, but of course I'll reflect this feedback in the chapters I'm currently writing, thanks guys :)

Guest new to the fandom: Anytime my friend :D Thanks for reading this even though you are busy haha. Looking forward to hearing more from you! xx

Jen: I know right?! Definitely more cuteness coming up…

definitelyalopez, travellinginfraction, JacqLeighton88: Old memories will be triggered by series of events pretty quickly given the two start interacting now, and the truth will come out eventually, it always does ;)

Chapter 12

Chloe stood near the airport entrance, anxiously waiting for Beca to come out of the gate. It was finally the end of January. And as promised, Beca would come and stay with her for 3 days. Although the redhead wished Beca could stay longer, she was already grateful that they finally got to be in the same place for once.

She was biting her bottom lip nervously and impatiently scanning the crowd, searching for her girlfriend. Then suddenly there she was, she saw Beca roam out of the gate, wearing a plaid shirt with a huge winter coat over it, along with jeans and winter boots. She had a slightly crazy hair, probably from the napping on the plane and was yawing a little. Her eyes were glued to her phone, clutched in her left hand while her right hand was dragging a small suitcase.

Chloe suddenly teared up a little. She couldn't believe how Beca could look so beautiful, so perfect, even with that crazy hair. She forgot how to move all of a sudden. So she just stood at the entrance, eyes following the brunette's every movement and taking in Beca's anything and everything.

The vibration of the phone in Chloe's jean pocket startled her and suddenly brought her out of her trance. It must have been Beca texting her to let her know she arrived and ask where she was. Chloe let out a high-pitched squeal and successfully startled all the passengers around her, starting to run in full speed towards Beca.

Beca must have heard the riot noise coming from Chloe's direction and turned her head to see what was happening. And Chloe swore when Beca spotted her, the look on Beca's face almost made her knees give out, causing her to nearly fall over while running towards her small girlfriend.

Because Beca's face just lit up entirely, all the tiredness Chloe saw on her face when Beca just came out of the gate completely disappeared. Her stormy blue eyes were sparkling, her lips curled into a ravishing smile, and she opened her arm widely, waiting for Chloe to reach her.

And Chloe didn't waste another second to jump into Beca arms and wrap her legs around the brunette's hips, instantly connecting their lips.

After about 10 minutes' passionate kissing, they finally broke apart, breathless. And Chloe just wrapped her legs tighter around the brunette's waist and buried her head into the crook of her girlfriend's neck, refusing to let go. Beca just laughed and hugged her even closer. God, Chloe didn't even realize how much she missed the brunette's laugh. It was different from hearing it though her laptop speaker. She just really missed Beca's voice, Beca's touch, Beca's everything actually.

"I missed you so much." Chloe whispered in Beca's ear and sniffled.

"I missed you more." Beca smiled and nuzzled into Chloe's red locks, "I love you."

Beca was staring at her phone on the table and was debating hard internally whether to text the redhead.

"Jesus Beca, you've been staring at that thing for 20 minutes already!" Fat Amy yelled amusedly from behind the counter, "Are you trying to stare a hole into that thing or are you trying to practice teleporting?"

Beca glared at the blonde, unamused, "Amy! This is serious business okay?! I mean it's been 5 days since the lunch. Do you think I should text her?"

Before Amy could answer, Beca went on rambling again, "I mean, when we left we did say 'see you' instead of 'goodbye'. That had to mean something right?! It basically means we would hang out again. That's the implication, right?"

Amy was amused to say the least. She had never seen the brunette act this way before, and it was hilarious!

"But she did ask me why I didn't answer her calls back then right at the very end," Beca continued her rambling, "Then she said, 'we'll be in touch', what does that mean?" Beca whined, "Does it mean I can contact her as well or is it just a one-way thing?!"

Fat Amy couldn't hold back her giggles anymore and eventually burst into a good 5-minute laugh. Beca just looked at her beyond belief and seemed offended.

"I'm s-sorry." Fat Amy tried to calm down, wiping a few tears that escaped from her eyes from all the laughing, "It's just so. Damn. Funny."

Beca glared at the blonde again, "Why do you always find amusement in other people's misery? You are such a horrible person!"

Fat Amy burst into laughter again, and this time even louder that attracted Jesse's attention from his office. He stepped out to join Beca and Fat Amy, "What happened? Why is Amy laughing so hard?"

Beca just huffed and went back to stare at her phone.

Jesse turned to Amy, confused.

"Superstar here is over-analyzing everything that her redhead said during their last lunch date," Amy explained, ignoring the glares from the brunette, "And who knows a rambling Beca can be this adorable and hilarious?!"

Beca was now staring daggers at Amy, soon at Jesse too, because he was now laughing even louder than Amy.

"Oh my God, Beca! That's so…girly…of you." Jesse couldn't catch his breath from all the laughing and was clutching his stomach.

Beca groaned, "I seriously don't know why I'm friends with you two. You are the worst of the worst!" She grabbed the cleaning cloth on the counter and threw it at Jesse's direction.

Jesse caught the cloth and went to sit down next to Beca, deciding it was enough teasing for the day. "Just text her Beca, see if she wants to come here to listen to you sing or something."

Beca looked like she was considering this idea, "I don't know Jesse, does that sound too… couply to you?"

Jesse shrugged, "Eh, I don't see anything wrong with one friend coming to see another friend perform. Besides," He smirked, "Don't tell me you just want to be friends with red. A rambling and cute Beca doesn't appear for anyone."

Beca glared at him, but then sighed, "It's just really complicated. I'm already so thankful that she wants us to be friends again. I don't want to mess this up you know."

Jesse nodded, "Then take it slow and see how it goes from there. But you wouldn't know if neither of you make the first move. So," Jesse took the phone from the table and put it in Beca's hand, "Text her."

Beca looked at her phone for a moment, before nodding and leaving the room.

Chloe was sitting in her office reading some files when she heard her phone chime. She picked it up from the side of the table but instantly froze when she saw who texted her.

Hey Chloe, it's Beca. I was wondering if you want to drop by the bar to listen to some of my songs. If you are free of course. If not, that's totally cool too! Just thought I'd invite you. Drinks on the house btw. – Beca

Chloe's heart was suddenly beating very fast. What does that mean? Is it a date? It doesn't seem like it, but it's not some normal hanging out between friends either. Chloe groaned. What is it about Beca Mitchell that can always get her all flustered and over-analyzing everything, even after all these years?!

She stared at the text for 5 minutes, before typing back a response to test if Beca meant it as date.

Hi Beca. Cool, but can I bring a friend? – Chloe

Chloe patiently waited for the brunette's response. The files that she was reading before long forgotten.

Of course! – Beca

The redhead couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Wait what?! She shook her head, then replied.

Great! I'll drop by later then. Wait, are my friend's drinks also on the house?! – Chloe

Chloe chuckled a little. She could imagine Beca laughing on the other side of the phone already.

Tough audience I see. But sure, why not? Anything for you Chlo. – Beca

Chloe's heart fluttered at the sight of her nickname and she couldn't control the butterflies in her stomach. She cleared her throat and typed on her phone again.

Awes! I'll see you in a few hours then. Btw, do you always use free drinks to lure audience? That's not very fair to be honest. – Chloe

Didn't see you complain there Beale! – Beca

Chloe laughed and put away her phone. Maybe having Beca Mitchell back in her life wasn't a bad thing after all.