Chapter 12 - Puppy Love

The next few days went by painfully slow for Chloe as she fell into a routine. Wake up early, eat, take her medicine. With the added of filing papers and not being able to spend much time with Beca. The only plus was that she got to see her girlfriend... Or her best-friend, who she loves more than anything, or whatever Beca was at the moment in the morning since she was her ride. With Beca having to go into work as Chloe gets off work, Aubrey is her ride home. So, that means that the pair don't spend time together unless it's the early morning hours.

Luckily for the both of them, they had not had any problems from Noelle, and they really hoped it would stay that way.

With a few heated kisses here and there Chloe was beginning to wonder why Beca would always stop once things got a little farther. They would kiss like their lives depended on it on the couch, against doors, even in the kitchen. But after five minutes of that, Beca would always stop. They hadn't been spending any nights together since they declared their feelings and Chloe really missed the girls touch and loving embrace as she fell asleep and woke up. One night of that and Chloe knew she was hooked. But, she figured it was just Beca trying to go slow. Which she internally swooned at. But each time they kissed Chloe wanted more and more. She made a mental note to ask.

Chloe had been doing well at her new job. With filing Aubrey's papers, answering her calls, and doing many things for her. She didn't mind. It was a good, stable job for now.

The only pardon she had was that Ryan was constantly trying to befriend her. After the first day he was always talking to her and wanting to be her well... he said friend, but Chloe wasn't dumb. She knew she shouldn't be so worried; but history can repeat itself. Not that the exact problem would happen, but she was still worried. Her anxiety getting the best of her.

She figured that nothing would go wrong since she had Beca to go to now. Now more than ever with their feelings being out in the open, Chloe knew that nothing could break them. Or so she hoped.

It was Friday and Beca had just dropped Chloe off. Chloe hoped Beca would at least peck her goodbye, but no. Again, she assumed it was the going slow factor and that maybe Beca wasn't fond of PDA.

Ever since Chloe woke up this morning she had a beaming smile etched on her face. The date was today. Beca was taking the night off and right after Chloe was done with work she would be picking Chloe up and they were going out.

It was around two, the time Aubrey let Chloe have a break. She was walking up to the conference room where she always had her lunch when she was yet again met with Ryan.

Chloe grabbed her lunch Beca made for her. It only made her fall harder. The gesture was so adorable and Chloe couldn't help but smile as she took it out of the small fridge.

"You know what I noticed about you?" He asked.

Chloe looked up as she held the bag in her hands.

"You're extremely quiet and you keep to yourself, but you always have that beautiful smile on your face."

She blushed and half smiled, "I'm just gonna go back to Aubrey's office."

"Why don't you sit with me?" He asked.

Chloe knew she shouldn't be so worried about simply eating lunch with him. It wasn't like he was rude about it. He was a nice guy. But so was Tom... That's what her thoughts kept going back to. Tom was sweet at first and then it was like a train hit her. She was also slightly embarrassed about having to take her pills in front of him and she awanted to text Beca.

"Maybe another time?" She weakly asked.

He nodded and smiled, "That's fine."

She let out a breath and half smiled, with an awkward wave then walked back into Aubrey's empty office. She sat down at the desk and smiled as she opened the bag.

"Oh my God," she cooed.

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apples, a water bottle and some skittles.

She smiled widely and texted Beca.

'Thank you so much for the lunch. You are the best, Becs :)'

She began to eat the sandwich as she thought of just how sweet Beca was, when she saw her phone screen light up she smiled once again.

'Beca: No problem, Chlo :) Did you see the note?'

Chloe knitted her eyebrows together and looked in the bag again to find a folded piece of paper.

'Hey, my gorgeous girl. I know how much you love pb and j. And the apples and water are because you're supposed to be eating healthy... But the skittles are because you've been such good sport ;) I hope you have a great day and that you're excited for our date tonight, because I sure as hell am. I love you. Your badass, Beca.'

Chloe giggled and she couldn't wipe the smile off her face if she tried. She was wholeheartedly, undeniably in love with Beca Mitchell. And she was falling harder by the second.

Beca was walking into the office with a smile playing at her lips. She was excited. Even more so for Chloe.

She walked into Aubrey's office. The blonde looked up as she heard the door open, "Hey! Chloe is so excited. She's been smiling all day."

Beca smirked and leaned against the door, "Where's my girl?"

"She went to use the bathroom," Aubrey said, "the one around the corner."

Beca nodded and walked back out then headed for the bathroom. She walked in and smiled when she saw Chloe, but then her lips curved in when she saw her looking at herself with a slight frown.

"Hey, gorgeous."

Chloe turned around and smiled, "Hey."

Beca walked towards her and placed her hands on Chloe's cheeks. She looked into her eyes and half smiled. She slid her hands down on to her neck and played with a the stray hairs. Beca then kissed the same patch of skin on Chloe's forehead she had been that was scarred over.

"I love you," Beca stated, "and you are so beautiful."

Chloe half smiled, "You're too good to me."

Beca smiled, "You ready to go?"

Chloe beamed, "Yeah."

"Okay, c'mon."

Beca grabbed Chloe's hand and they walked out, went into Aubrey's office and said goodbye, then walked out of the office with matching smiles.

"Get in the car," Beca said.

"Bossy," Chloe chided as she climbed in.

Beca winked and got in the car, as well. She started it and pulled out then began to drive.

"Still no hints?" Chloe asked.

"No hints. It's a surprise."

"Is it dinner? Cause this morning you said not to dress too nice."

"Not dinner."

"It's not a movie, I know that."

Beca nodded, "No movie. Not a drive in either."

Chloe sighed, "Is it like an activity? Bowling, or like mini golf?"

Beca laughed, "I know you don't like either."

"We're not going to a bar, are we?" Chloe asked with clear worry.

"Not a bar. I know you don't like those."

"Is it-"

"Just trust me."

Chloe started to slowly bob her left knee and it sped up after a while. Beca noticed and she set her hand on Chloe's knee without letting her eyes off the road. Chloe looked at her and smiled, then set her hand on top of Beca's, turned it over and intertwined their hands. The knee shaking subsided.

"Are you sure you knew where we're going?" Chloe asked after a while.

Beca nodded, "I'm sure."

Chloe looked out the window and furrowed her brows, "Where are we?"

Beca pulled up to the mysterious building and smirked, "Just wait."

They got out of the car and Beca held on to Chloe's hand. They walked into the building and Chloe realized what it was.

"Beca, why are we at an animal shelter?" Chloe asked.

"This is part of our date," she stated.

They continued walking through and met with one of the workers who led them to the back.

"Our date?" Chloe smiled, "how?"

"Well," Beca began, "I wanted to do something really special. I figured going to dinner wasn't that special. And I know how you have always wanted a puppy."

Chloe's mouth hung and her face softened. They reached the back where a few puppies were and Chloe broke out into a beaming smile. The man left them and told them that when they're ready, to come out with the dog and they would get everything confirmed. There were three different types of puppies crawling around and wagging their little tales. Chloe sat down and they came running up to her.

"Beca," Chloe paused, "No, you can't just buy me a puppy," Chloe said.

"I can and I will."

Chloe smiled, "How did you plan all this?"

"Well, I called this place and they said they had a few new puppies. And I set up a time and date to see them."

"Beca, you didn't have to do this," Chloe said as she pet the animals. One in particular who made himself comfortable on her lap. As the other two started playing with each other.

Beca smirked and leaned down to pet them, "I know. I wanted to. And they have all their shots and everything. It depends on which breed you get, but they're all under one hundred."

Chloe smiled and continued to run her hands over the little puppy.

"And plus, a nice dinner would've costed just as much. We can go to dinner anytime."

Chloe grinned and turned her head to look at Beca, "This is so sweet of you. I can't believe you're actually getting me a puppy. I can't," she shook her head, "wow."

Beca smiled lovingly at her and then looked at the little puppy in her lap, "Seems like he picked you."

Chloe giggled, "He's adorable. I've always wanted a mini beagle."

"I had a feeling you would pick him. And don't worry about the living situation, I made sure any of these would work. Amy said it was okay, too."

"Okay, good. Cause I want this little guy."

Beca stood up, "So, this one?"

Chloe nodded and continued to pet him, "This one for sure." Chloe stood up with him in her arms and they walked out. They got everything settled and were able to take the puppy home with them. The pair got back into Beca's car and Chloe held the little dog in her lap.

"So, I read online that having an animal with you can ease stress. And I figured what a better way for you to ease stress than get you a puppy, plus I know how you've always wanted one."

Chloe smiled, "I can't believe you did this," she cooed as she continued to pet the dog.

"What do you want to name it?" Beca asked as she began to drive.

"Not sure. What do you think I should name it?"

Beca hummed, "Something really badass."

Chloe giggled, "No! He's too cute. Almost as cute as you."

Beca scoffed, "I am not cute."

"Sure. You are so cute. So cute, Becs."

"Nope. If anyone's cute here, it's you."

The dog barked after Beca said the comment.

Chloe giggled, "Looks like someone's jealous. You're cute too little guy," Chloe said gently as she pet him.

"Name him something original."

Chloe nodded, "How about Oscar?" After Oscar Wilde."

Beca scrunched her face up, "Who?"

Chloe scoffed, "He's a writer."

Beca looked to Chloe with a smirk and then back on the road, "Excuse me. How about Riley?"

Chloe shook her head, "Peanut?"

Beca nodded, "He looks like a peanut. But that's not badass."

Chloe giggled, "Peanut it is. It suits him."

"Whatever, Chlo. As long as you're happy."

Beca continued to drive with Chloe oozing happiness. The brunette hadn't seen Chloe this happy in quite a while. It made her gush and her heart flutter that she was the reason. Once they arrived back at Beca's they carried the puppy back into the apartment who immediately ran and jumped on the couch.

"Hey, you little shit," Beca chided playfully, "you don't live here."

Chloe giggled and sat down with him, "Don't listen to Beca, she's just grumpy," Chloe said to the puppy.

"I am not grumpy," Beca stated.

"Okay," Chloe said with giggles as the dog jumped around.

Beca sat down next to Chloe, "Anyway, I know this was kind of a bad date. It wasn't really a date... But I hope you had fun."

Chloe smiled and looked at Peanut, then back to Beca, "Of course I had fun. You got me a puppy for Gods sake!"

Beca smirked, "Well, are you hungry?"

Chloe bit her lip and nodded.

"I'll order some Chinese?"

"Sure, yeah," Chloe said softly as she placed her hand on Beca's thigh.

Beca looked down at it, then back up at Chloe. She tried to repress the smirk that was tugging at her lips, but when she saw Chloe bite her lip again, it came through, she leaned in and licked her lips. Chloe's lips parted and she lifted her chin slightly, letting Beca bite her lower lip. Chloe let out a breath and then pressed her lips softly on Beca's.

They heard the little dog bark and Chloe pulled back as she jumped slightly and laughed. Beca smirked and leaned back in. Chloe let her hand stay put on the brunettes thigh as they kissed. Beca placed her hands on Chloe's neck as she depended their kiss. The redhead opened her mouth, allowing Beca all the access she desired.

Chloe accidentally let out a small moan into Beca's mouth, making the brunette pull back.

"I'm just gonna order the, the food," she stammered and then walked into the kitchen.

Chloe nodded and tried to catch her breath. Peanut jumped back into Chloe's lap and started licking her hands.

"Oh, dude," Chloe playfully said, "no licking."

He settled in her lap as she kept petting him, and soon enough he actually fell asleep.

Beca walked back out afterwards and laughed as she saw Peanut, "He is actually pretty adorable."

Chloe giggled, "He is."

Beca sat down and leaned back into the couch, "It will be here in a half hour."

Chloe nodded and continued to run her fingers over the fur. "Becs?"

Beca turned her head as Chloe looked down, "Am I a bad kisser?"

Beca laughed and shook her head, "Definitely not."

Chloe nodded, and shifted slightly, "Why do you always stop? Like if things heat up?" She asked sheepishly.

Beca bobbed her head and looked down, "I just, I don't want things to get too out of hand."

"Oh," Chloe mumbled, "I wouldn't mind."

Beca looked up, "Oh." She said, "Oh."

Chloe laughed softly, "I was worried that I was a bad kisser."

"You're not, don't worry. I just don't want to push you into anything. And since this would be your first time with a girl, I don't want to scare you. I want it to be really special."

Chloe half smiled, "I thought that was part of it."

Beca nodded, "And we just started this. You know? I want you to be one hundred percent sure that you want that with me. And that you trust me, and know I absolutely love you."

Chloe looked down and kept her eyes on Peanut, "Do you want that with me? I want that with you."

Beca smiled, "Of course."

Chloe nodded and they sat in a comfortable silence, giving each other sweet, loving looks until the food came.

After they ate Beca cleaned everything up and sat back down with Chloe.

"Want me to take you home?"

"Can I stay the night? I have my medicine with me so it's not a problem."

Beca nodded, a little hesitantly. She was a little worried about sleeping in the same bed as Chloe now that everything's out in the open. She felt bad about it, but she knew she would have a hard time keeping her hands to herself. That's part of the reason she always stops kissing Chloe.

"Do you not want me to?" Chloe asked.

"I do!" Beca said, "I miss sleeping next you."

Chloe smiled, "You lose your badass points everyday. Buying me a puppy and now saying you miss sleeping next to me?"

Beca shrugged, "You bring out a side in me no one else can."

Chloe smiled and kissed Beca softly. Each time they kissed Beca still couldn't believe she was really kissing Chloe. Chloe, the girl she's loved her whole teenage and adult life. She knew it was something she would never get used to, but something she never wanted to end.

The brunette leaned them back and they continued to kiss passionately, soon enough it got hot, each girl could feel the heat in their bodies rise, and had a slight desire in their cores. Beca pulled back once the feeling rose and they each were out of breath.

"Don't stop," Chloe mumbled as she took a breath.

Beca let out a breath and leaned back in and kissed the redhead, making their lips move in sync. Their tongues ran across each others mouths, they battled, but Beca dominated in the end.

Beca ran her hand from Chloe's hip up her side gently, she stopped right at her ribs and did that a few times, when she felt Chloe reach for her hand and place it on her boob.

She stopped kissing her for a mere second, before realizing that Chloe wanted her to touch her. Chloe's hand was resting on top of hers. Beca kissed her as she gave it a soft, long squeeze and pulled apart to look for solace.

"Do it again," she whispered.

Beca locked their eyes and ran her hands up Chloe's clothed stomach slowly, then cupped her breasts, beginning to knead them as she kept eye contact. Chloe bit down on her lip.

Beca leaned down to Chloe's ear, "It's okay to let out a noise," she whispered.

Chloe gulped as she felt Beca kiss her jaw and place wet kisses down her neck, she got to the midst of Chloe's neck when she said, "Stop," frantically.

Beca pulled back quickly, and Chloe closed her eyes, "I'm sorry. I-I'm sorry. I'm not ready for this. I thought I was."

Beca smiled reassuringly, "That's okay."

Chloe covered her face, "No. I'm really sorry."

Beca got off of Chloe and kneeled down, propped herself up on her knees and kissed Chloe's cheek, "you have absolutely nothing to be sorry about," she took Chloe's hands off her face, "Let's go to bed?"

Chloe agreed and they walked into Beca's room with little Peanut trotting behind them.

Just as they were curled up with each other, with the peacefulness of the cool night air, the ease of little Peanuts cute snores, Chloe snuggled closer to Beca and kissed her neck.

"I love you," Chloe whispered into Beca's collarbone.

Beca smiled and kissed Chloe's forehead, "I know," she whispered.

Chloe sleepily giggled, "Say it back," she said into Beca's neck.

"I love you, Chloe," she whispered.

"I love you, Beca," Chloe whispered back.

And then Beca felt a damp, almost wet spot. Soon enough she realized what it was. Peanut peed on her bed. With a sigh, she sat up, "You little shit."

A/N: So, I'm not too sure Beca buying Chloe a puppy was all the realistic... But, one time my aunt had been dating someone for quite a while (I know they haven't, but whatever) and he took her on a date to get a puppy and I just thought it was adorable, so I used it!

Thanks for the reviews, again.

KissKendrick: Thank you SO much for that. First of all, I'm sorry that my writing, or anyone else's writing causes you physical pain... But, I can't help be really excited that that actually happened hahaha anyway, seriously, thank you so much. I read that and I was like wow.