Chapter 11 - Kisses

A few hours after drifting off Beca woke up with Chloe snuggled into her side and could feel her hot breath dampening her shirt. She smiled and kissed Chloe's forehead and then began to place kisses all over her face very gently. She kissed the bridge of her nose, her nose, her cheeks, and then when Chloe started to stir, she kissed her chin, and her forehead once again.

Chloe scrunched her face and cracked one eye open, "What are you doing?" she asked hoarsely.

"Kissing you," Beca stated as she went in to kiss Chloe's lips.

"Wait, I have morning breath," Chloe said as she covered her lips.

Beca nodded and backed away, then when Chloe removed her hands and wasn't expecting it she pulled their bodies close by the back of Chloe's lower back and kissed her good morning.

"Good morning," Chloe hummed.

"Good morning," Beca said back, "I still love you,"

Chloe half laughed and rolled over, "You're a weirdo," she mumbled.

"I'm never going to stop telling you," Beca stated playfully.

She didn't hear anything from Chloe. "I'm going to make you breakfast," Beca kissed the nape of Chloe's neck and started to get out of bed.

Chloe turned back around and pouted, "Stay," she whined.

Beca slumped, "Don't do that, no, you- you know I can't," Beca sighed as Chloe continued to pout, "well, I see your pouting skills are still top notch," Beca stated as she laid back down.

Chloe curled into her and smiled, she kissed Beca's forehead, the bridge of her nose, her nose, her cheeks, then her chin, and lastly her forehead. Once she finished she gave Beca a smug smile.

"You copy cat," Beca chided, "get your own moves."

Chloe giggled, "Fine," she nestled herself so she was face to face with the front of Beca's neck and kissed it.

"There," she said softly.

Chloe couldn't see but Beca smiled like an idiot and didn't make any motive for Chloe to not kiss her. She didn't do anything else, but Beca could still feel her breath on her skin.

"You okay?" Beca asked.

"I'm okay. I just thought I did something wrong," she mumbled.

Beca laughed, "What would you have done wrong?"

"You didn't say anything," Chloe mumbled.

"Oh," Beca said.

At times Beca felt like Chloe was herself again, and then other times it was like they were strangers getting to know one another. And every move had to be granted access or Chloe thought it was wrong.

"Try again," Beca suggested.

Chloe moved the top of Beca's shirt to the side and kissed her collarbone.

Beca hummed, "Keep this up and we might just have a winner for the best collarbone kisser."

"Shut up," she chided.

Beca scooted down so she was face to face with Chloe, "You wanted me to say something, you weirdo," she said.

Chloe smiled, "You know, you really make me feel so much better."

Beca kissed Chloe's nose, "I try."

"If it's just me and you I don't feel as scared and vulnerable. I don't feel like my mind is eating me alive," she stated, "my stomach doesn't hurt, and I feel happy. You make me happy," she said quietly.

"Your stomach doesn't hurt?" Beca asked, "does it usually?"

"Yeah, cause I'm always anxious," she stated.

Beca nodded, "How do you stop it?"

Chloe shook her head, "It doesn't go away. Sometimes it's really bad. Other times it feels like I'm being eaten by a monster or something," she paused, "it's a lingering feeling that I can never get away from." she rolled on to her back, "anyway, let's not talk about all my silly problems," she said.

Beca nodded and propped herself up on her hand, "But you know if you want to we can," she said.

Chloe nodded and smiled, "Why don't we talk about you?" she said, "you've been so busy making sure I'm okay that we haven't once talked about you."

Beca bobbed her head, "I'm still not good with sharing things about myself. That's one."

Chloe smiled, "You still talk to Stacie and Lily?"

"Yeah, Stacie works at the club, and Lily moved out of state. I haven't really spoken with her since high school."

"How are your parents?"

Beca sighed, "I haven't talked to my Dad since you left. And my Mom moved out to California about two years ago. I haven't seen her since. But I call her pretty regularly."

Chloe looked up at Beca, "I miss your Mom. She was always so funny and she embarrassed the hell out of you. You should visit her. I've heard California is really nice."

"That I don't miss, but yeah, I miss her, too," Beca said, "I should, but I'm not sure when."

"And your Dad?"

"My Dad he uh, when you left, your parents apparently told him why, and I don't know how much he knew, but he tried to tell me and I didn't want to know. I figured the best way to find out was from you. We got into a huge argument and it's not worth talking about, but we haven't spoken since."

"I'm so sorry," Chloe said, "it's all my fault."

Beca shook her head and laughed, "No, Chlo. You know how bad our relationship has been ever since they got divorced. You know how much I resent him. It's not your fault at all."

Chloe nodded slowly, "Is he still with her?"

Beca shrugged her right shoulder, "Beats me."

Chloe nodded and yawned.

Beca smiled at how cute it was, "Why don't you go back to sleep and I'll make some food?"

Chloe nodded again, "Okay," she softly said.

Beca kissed her forehead and then got out of bed, as Chloe closed her eyes with a small smile tugging at her lips.

As Beca was looking around the kitchen for some food she was met with Amy walking into the kitchen.

"Short stack, you're like always here," she said.

"I know," she stated, "Chloe and I are pretty close."

"How close? Like so close you guys do some lady lovin'?" Amy asked as she got some cereal, then sat down.

Beca laughed while she watched Amy and leaned against the counter, "No. No lady lovin'."

Amy nodded and began to eat, "If I hear any noises one night I'll be cheering for you."

Beca's eyes widened, "O-okay, thanks?"

Amy stood up after she was done, then went to wash her bowl out and saluted, "See ya, midget," then walked out.

Beca shook her head and half smiled, then went back to looking for something to make for Chloe.

A half an hour and some over cooked scrambled eggs and slightly burnt toast later, she had food made. As she was letting it cool, she decided to text Jesse.

'I've got a lot to tell you at work tonight.'

Beca then set their food on the coffee table in the living room. She thought about bringing the food to Chloe, but it was almost noon, and she didn't want Chloe laying in bed all day.

She carefully walked back into Chloe's room and saw she was curled up in a little ball. Her face was relaxed, something Beca hadn't seen while she slept in a while. She had a barely noticeable smile playing at her lips.

Beca walked over to the side Chloe was on and kissed her cheek, "Hey, you," she whispered.

Chloe rolled over towards Beca and opened one eye, "What?"

Beca chuckled, "I made some food."

Chloe hummed, "You didn't have to make anything."

Beca nodded, "I know, I know. But c'mon, it's gonna get cold and gross if you don't hurry."

Chloe arched her back up into a stretch and giggled when she saw Beca staring at her exposed stomach.

"Like whatcha see?"

Beca cleared her throat, "C'mon," she said and began to walk out. Chloe stood up and followed Beca. They sat down on the couch and Chloe smiled at how sweet Beca was to make them breakfast.

"Oh, and I made coffee, hold on a sec," Beca said, she began to stand up but was pulled back down and suddenly Chloe's lips were on hers. Chloe pulled back after a moment and smiled, "You are the best thing that's ever happened to me Beca Mitchell."

"She said I was the best thing that's ever happened to her," Beca said with a dazed glint in her eyes.

"I actually can't believe you told her," Jesse paused, "Holy crap."

Beca smirked and shrugged as she began to open up the night club. Jesse stood behind the bar making sure everything was in order. Beca walked back over and laughed and his dumbfounded expression.

"You okay there, bud?"

Jesse huffed, "I just can't believe you told her. Honestly, I thought she would've been the one to tell you," he stated.

Beca nodded, "I think everyone thought that. But no, I told her first. And it was so nerve wracking, she looked so confused. And I swore she didn't feel the same and I was about ready to come over to your place and sock you," she said.

Jesse laughed, "Little Beca trying to punch me in the face? What a sight to see," he mocked.

Beca glared, "Just be happy she said she loves me back," she said.

"CHLOE?"

Beca turned around and saw Stacie smiling widely at her.

"Chloe," Beca stated.

Stacie squealed and jumped up and down while clapping her hands together, "Finally! When did you tell her?"

"Last night after work, I talked with Jesse and Aubrey and I went over to her apartment and told her. And yeah, we told each other," she said.

Stacie was still smiling, "It's about damn time! How long has it been since you two fell in love? Almost eleven years!?"

Beca rolled her eyes and bobbed her head, "Yeah, yeah, whatever," she said.

Jesse laughed, "She said that they talked about why it took so long and its cause they were afraid of the outcome." He told Stacie.

The tall brunette nodded and smirked, "Have you had sex yet?"

Beca's face went red and Jesses mouth parted, "You did not!? You so had sex last night!" Stacie gasped, "Is she good? I feel like you would be a top, but then I also think Chloe would be a top... You know since she's assertive-"

"We didn't have sex!"

Stacie's smile fell and Jesse only laughed lightly.

"We didn't have sex, okay? And plus, we're just talking things slowly," Beca stated.

"Are you guys girlfriends, at least?" Stacie asked.

"No," Beca mumbled, "we decided to just go on a date and see how things go."

"But you two know each other. You've already said I love you and it's not like you two are strangers," Jesse said.

Stacie agreed, "Did you not ask?"

Beca sighed, "Kind of? She asked if we were a couple now, and I told her that I wanted to take her on a date, so for now no."

"Couldn't you of asked her to go on a date and be your girlfriend?" Stacie asked, "like Jesse said, you two ready know each other."

Beca shook her head, "I don't want to rush things. She already doesn't think I really love her, and she already thinks that I'm going to hurt her like Tom and Sarah. I want her to be able to fully trust me and for her to be one hundred percent sure that she knows I won't hurt her before we launch into a relationship," Beca said, "and it's weird, sometimes I feel like we're the same old Beca and Chloe, and other times I feel like we just met and were learning everything and anything about one another," Beca stated, "but anyway, she's not ready to take that step I don't think. And that's okay. I'm not rushing her or anything."

Jesse and Stacie smiled smugly at each other, and they each were thinking the same thing.

Beca is so whipped, but so in love.

"Okay, then. So, any luck with filling Aubrey's assistant position?" Stacie randomly asked.

Jesse shook his head, "No luck. She can't find anyone."

Beca's eyes lighted up, "Can anyone do it?"

Jesse shrugged, "I guess. All the job is is filing papers."

"Can Chloe do it?"

"I'll ask Aubrey about it. She looking for a job?"

"She said she was, but I don't really think she's looked. I think she's nervous. She gets really nervous with meeting new people and putting herself out there."

"What? Chloe?" Stacie asked.

Jesse and Beca nodded, "I noticed that when we had lunch. She seemed really nervous."

"Yeah, she was trying real hard not to let it show, but it kind of did. She was actually pretty lively compared to normal," Beca said.

"Wow, they really messed her up."

Beca sighed, "Yep. And that's why I'm trying my hardest to help her. But this is great that she can do this job! She needs to get out and do things. She doesn't get out much."

Stacie nodded, "Well, I'm going to the back to put my stuff away," she said and left.

"I'm pretty sure she can file papers, right?" Jesse asked.

Beca nodded, "Yes, it's not much, but it will do for now." She said with a grin.

As Beca was on her way home she texted Chloe.

'I just got you a job. You're welcome ;)'

She was patiently waiting in the elevator up to her apartment, when she got a reply.

'Chloe: Really? What is it?'

'Beca: Aubrey works in an office in Brooklyn, and she needs an assistant... And you've got it. I convinced Aubrey today when she came to visit Jesse after I asked him.'

Beca walked into her apartment and threw her bag down, then made herself comfortable on her couch.

'Chloe: Seriously!? Becs, you're the best!'

Beca smiled, 'I know, I know. I'm picking you up tomorrow and taking you, then I'm going to plan our date with Jesse. Sound okay?'

'Chloe: That's more than okay. Ugh, I love yooouuuu.'

Beca beamed, 'I'll never get used to hearing that. You've taken all your medicine, right? I know you took the anti-anxiety when we ate, but you took the others and took care of your neck, right? Cause if you didn't you're in trouble.'

She laid down against the arm rest of the couch and laid her legs in front of her.

'Chloe: I've taken care of it all. I promise. But if didn't, how would I be in trouble?'

'Beca: I won't kiss you or let you come over. And I won't let you kiss me or visit you. For the whole day.'

'Chloe: I guess I'm going to be using Titanium a lot more often then if that would be the case.'

Beca's mouth dropped and then she gulped. Okay, this is totally the old Chloe. Beca thought.

'Beca: I see. Well, you should get to bed. I'll pick you up around eight tomorrow.'

'Chloe: Can't wait. Goodnight. I love you. Xx'

Beca smiled, 'I love you, weirdo.'

'Im outside your door.' Beca texted.

'Chloe: One sec.'

Chloe opened the door and smiled at Beca, "Hey," she gently said.

"Hey," Beca breathed out, "Wow." She mumbled as she looked over Chloe's body.

She was in casual wear, with jeans, combat boots, a sweater, and a coat she borrowed from Amy. She had her hair down in her naturally wavy form with a bit of mascara on. But, to Beca she was still as stunning as ever.

Chloe's face reddened, "I wasn't sure what to wear. I went with not too casual, but not dressy. Do you think it's okay? Cause I don't have any dressy wear. And I don't want to look stupid. Do you think Aubrey will be okay with it? She seems kind of uptight and I don't want-"

"Chlo," Beca said, "you look perfect."

The red head half smiled, "are you sure? I'm worried that it's not good enough. I borrowed this coat from Amy, but I-"

"Stop rambling," Beca said, she stepped inside and closed the door. She wrapped her arm around Chloe's waist and brought her in close, "I promise you are perfectly fine. Today is just about learning. Eventually you might have to dress a little nicer, but for today this is okay."

"I'm nervous," Chloe mumbled as she set her hands on Beca's shoulders.

Beca nodded and let her arms snake up Chloe's body and cupped her cheeks, "I know. But there's nothing to worry about. You're going to do just fine. You've taken the medicine, right?"

Chloe wrapped her arms around Beca's neck and rested her forehead against the brunettes, "You're ways going to ask me that, huh?"

"I just want to make sure you're taking care if yourself," Beca whispered.

Chloe half smiled and hummed. The pair stood there embracing each others warmth for a few moments, until Chloe heard Amy yell if she had left yet.

Chloe jumped and scrunched her face up, Beca didn't let go of her and ran her hands up and down Chloe's arm to calm her, "Not yet, Amy. I'm just leaving."

She motioned for the door and Beca nodded, then stepped away from Chloe to open it, they walked out and started to walk to the elevator.

But just as they were about ten feet away they heard Amy yell, "You forgot your phone, shadow."

Chloe turned around and went to get it, "Thanks,"

Amy nodded, "Good luck."

Chloe smiled and began to walk back to Beca who was waiting at the elevator, when she heard, "And tone it down with Titanium, that song is so old!"

Chloe's face became red as a tomato and her eyes closed as she reached Beca, she didn't dare turn back around. She couldn't see Beca's face, but she assumed she was either red or stifling a laugh.

They stepped into the elevator and Chloe sighed and looked to Beca, "I can't even deny it, can I?"

Beca smirked and walked over to Chloe so she was against the elevator wall, she placed her hands on the railings, "After what you said last night, there's no point." She whispered. The brunette ghosted her lips over Chloe's and smiled when her breath hitched. Chloe tried kissing her, but the door opened and Beca backed away, leaving Chloe breathless.

"Becs, what if I mess up?" Chloe asked as they made their way towards the office.

Jesse had let Beca borrow his car once again. But, not before he hassled her about just getting her own car. It's not like she couldn't afford it. She denied it and just thanked him.

They had just arrived from about a half hour care ride into Brooklyn from Chloe's little apartment. The whole ride Chloe was bobbing her legs up and down and she kept fiddling with her earrings. Beca stopped them just as they got to the building.

"Chloe," Beca said softly. She rested her hands on Chloe's shoulders and smiled up at her, "Stop worrying."

Chloe nodded sheepishly and they walked into the building hand in hand with a few strange looks after people who realized their hands were intertwined. They passed the front desk and walked up to Aubrey's little office. Beca knocked and Aubrey quickly opened.

"Hey, you two," Aubrey said.

She was very aware of the newfound information on the status of the pair. Obviously, since Jesse was her boyfriend she learned of everything.

"Hi," Chloe said timidly.

They walked in and Aubrey shut the door behind them. Beca led Chloe over to the desk and sat her in the chair.

"So, Aubrey is going to just show you what to file and how to file. Nothing too hard."

Chloe nodded and raked her eyes over the desk. It was clean and clear. Really nice. The laptop was a new MacBook and Chloe was astonished with how clean everything was. And there was a nice view of the water from the large window. She smiled up at Aubrey and Beca, "Okay."

"Okay, well, I'm going to go and I'll be back at the end of the day to pick you up," she directed to Chloe.

Chloe smiled a little nervously, "Okay."

Beca smiled down at her, "You'll do fine," she stated firmly.

"Yeah, nothing you can't handle today," Aubrey said.

Beca patted Chloe's back, she thought about kissing her goodbye, but decided against it. She looked up at Aubrey, "Can I talk to you outside for a moment?"

Aubrey nodded and the two walked out of the office, with Beca giving a reassuring smile to Chloe who looked like she was going to barf.

"She looks so scared, poor thing," Aubrey said.

"I know. She has been freaking out the whole morning."

"I'll make sure she's okay," Aubrey stated with a smile.

"That's all I ask." Beca said.

"So, about you two," Aubrey said, "holding hands?"

Beca smirked, "That's nothing new, believe me."

Aubrey laughed, "I'm glad things worked out. And that Noelle is gone."

Beca smiled, "I am too. If anything goes wrong with her call me," Beca said.

Aubrey nodded, "Will do."

Beca turned around and proceeded to make her way out.

"Who was that little redhead?" Aubrey heard a voice ask just a a she was about to return, then the voice was met with a body soon enough.

"My new assistant," Aubrey stated firmly.

"She's something else," This man stated.

Aubrey pursed her lips, "Don't even think about it."

"What?" He said, "I was just saying."

Aubrey nodded, "So was I." She stated and walked back into her office.

She saw Chloe sitting, staring blankly off into space while messing with her earrings.

"You ready to file some papers?"

Beca was making her way back into her neck of the woods and she stopped by Jesses so they could plan the date. Beca wasn't a romantic, she wasn't mushy. Jesse was. Or so Aubrey says... But Beca needed help. She didn't want the date to be over the top, but she didn't want it to be boring either.

She made it to Jesse's and walked right up, opened the door and sighed.

"So, I don't have a clue what to do for our date."

Jesse laughed and sat up from the couch.

"Take her to a nice dinner."

"No."

"A movie."

"Really?" Beca deadpanned.

"A drive in?"

Bea thought for a moment. "Maybe."

"Bowling?"

"Chloe hates bowling. We need a great idea! Not mediocre." Beca said as she sat down next to him.

"Maybe you should just do something causal."

Beca sighed, "I want this to be perfect, though."

"I have a feeling Chloe won't mind if you stayed home and made dinner. That's romantic."

Beca groaned, "No. That's boring."

Jesse laughed, "What are you gonna do? Take the poor girl bungee jumping? She would probably have a heart attack,"

Beca sighed, "What would you do?"

"Do something fun, but not exciting. It's a first date. And since your past the getting to know one another, it's like a second date. In a way."

Beca nodded and continued to think of things Chloe liked.

Doughnuts and coffee.

Movies.

Broadway shows.

Skittles.

Cuddling.

Puppies.

"I got it!"

Hours and what seemed like thousands of filling papers later, it was around two when Aubrey let Chloe have a break. She let Chloe go up to the second floor and get some food that Aubrey had stored in the conference room.

Chloe was up there sitting in one of the chairs at a table. She got an apple and some peanut butter Aubrey had said was in the fridge and began eating it. She pulled out her phone and texted Beca right after she took her medicine and ate.

'Hey, you. Filing is easy, but after a while it gets boring. Aubrey let me have a break just now. How's the date planning going?'

Not even a minute later Chloe got a reply.

'Beca: Perfect. I know exactly what we will be doing.'

Chloe smiled, 'Any hints?'

'Beca: Not a chance.'

Chloe giggled, 'Guess what? :)'

'Beca: What? :)'

'Chloe: I took my medicine. Does that mean I'm not in trouble? Cause I can't live without your kisses, Becs. And you've not once kissed me today :('

Chloe looked around as she waited for a reply, bobbing her head as she looked at the nice fellow tables and pristine room.

'Beca: Maybe after I pick you I can show you that you're certainly not in trouble... Well, unless you want to be?'

Chloe smiled at the text, and then she wondered if Beca knew what Chloe thought this meant...

"What's got you smiling, new girl?"

Chloe snapped her head up from her phone, "Oh, nothing," she lied.

The unfamiliar man walked in and leaned against the door frame, "You were blushing and smiling like a little girl. Boyfriend?" He asked.

Chloe shook her head slightly, "No."

He nodded, "I see."

Chloe gulped, "Yeah."

"I'm Ryan." He introduced himself.

"Chloe," she said back.

"Well, Chloe. What are you here for? A new lawyer?"

"Uh, no," she said, "I'm just Aubrey's assistant, I guess. I file papers for her."

Chloe started to get anxious. She knew she was overreacting. But talking with new people made her anxiety rise. And something about this setting seemed all too familiar.

"I see," Ryan said, "You know, you're really beautiful. Much more attractive than the other newbies."

Chloe's cheeks reddened and she laughed awkwardly.

"And I was wondering,"

Chloe heard, "I told you to not even try," then saw Aubrey come into view.

She let out a breath of relief. He turned around awkwardly and made his way out.

"Thanks," Chloe mumbled.

Aubrey nodded, "He is a real prick. I'm happy to do that. Now, c'mon, those papers don't file themselves."

Beca and Chloe had just walked in Chloe's apartment after Beca picked her up. Chloe immediately kissed Beca once the door closed. It was rough, yet still slightly timid.

"You haven't kissed me all day and I love kissing you," Chloe said, "and I've been taking my medicine so there's no reason."

Beca smirked, "I wanted to see how long you would last without me," and leaned in again to kiss Chloe. She stepped forward so the redhead was against the door and she placed her hands on Chloe's hips as Chloe snaked her hands around Beca's neck, fulling giving into each others lips.

"I have," Beca let out a breath, "I have to go in thirty minutes for work,"

Chloe nodded, "What do you think we should do until then?" She whispered against Beca's lips.

"Hmm," Beca slid her hand down so they were at Chloe's lower back, "I can make you dinner?"

Chloe chuckled breathily, "I don't want any food per say," she said.

Beca raised her eyebrows and titled her head, "Oh," she said.

Chloe laughed nervously, "Sorry," she mumbled, she stepped away from Beca and ran her hand through her hair, "I didn't mean like... You know," she said.

Beca laughed, "Yeah, totally."

Chloe's face went red, "Maybe I did, or maybe I didn't, but I'm not hungry,"

Beca nodded, "You sure?"

Chloe sat on the couch and motioned for Beca to come over. She complied and Chloe pushed her down so she was leaning against the armrest and laid her head down on Beca's chest.

"You could ask," Beca joked.

Chloe sat up, "I'm sorry. I just missed you today and-"

Beca laughed and sat up as well, "I'm kidding," she said and pecked Chloe's lips.

Beca wrapped her her arms around Chloe and brought her close as she laid down.

"I'm excited for our date," Chloe said gently.

"I am too. It's this Friday," Beca said.

"Why so far?"

"That was the only day it would all work out," Beca said.

Beca felt Chloe nod against her chest and she kissed her head.

"I hope you didn't do anything too over the top, as long as in with you it will be perfect," Chloe stated.

"Don't worry. Let's just say... It will definitely be a surprise."

A/N: Thanks for the reviews on the last two chapters. And thanks to Miss-Statement for always leaving such nice, long reviews. I love them and hearing how you think the stories going. Anyway, thanks for reading :)