Chapter 13 - I Promise

"He peed all over my bed!" Beca said as she ripped the sheets off.

"I know, but you can't expect him to stay out in the living room all by himself! He's just a puppy," Chloe said, "he will be so scared all alone!"

Beca groaned and began to put different sheets on the mattress, as Chloe began to pout, "Please let him come back in here. Please, pleeeaaase."

"Chloe, that won't work," Beca firmly stated as she walked back out of her room with Chloe following, "Chloe. I'm serious. Stop it with the pouting."

Beca stood in front of Peanut who was sitting up in front of the door.

Chloe wrapped her arms around Beca's waist and propped her head on the brunettes shoulder, "Look at him, Becs. You can't deny the little guy of sleeping with us."

Beca nodded and walked out of the embrace, "Yes, I can. He peed on my bed!"

Chloe picked him up and shoved him in Beca's face, "I'm sorry," Chloe imitated, "I won't do it again."

Beca pursed her lips, "Stop," she stated with an ever growing smirk. Beca walked passed Chloe and went to get an extra comforter to sleep with.

Chloe swiftly walked into Beca's room with Peanut in her hands. The brunette walked into her room and stopped at the doorway, she saw Chloe jutting her lip out as she sat in bed holding Peanut up, "Please let him stay."

Beca glared, "We are going to start training him tomorrow. If he pees in my bed one more time," Beca said.

Chloe nodded with a smile. Beca sighed and walked over to her bed, then threw the blanket over Chloe so it draped over her head and body.

"Hey!" Chloe said.

Beca crawled in and draped the blankets over her body, "Hey there," she said as she faced Chloe.

"You aren't angry anymore?" Chloe asked.

Chloe couldn't see, but Beca smiled, "I can't stay mad at you. I'm still pissed at the little shit, but you, never," Beca said as she pecked Chloe's lips.

Chloe hummed and then felt Peanut lick her face as he stepped on her face, "Agh! Peanut," Chloe groaned.

"We are definitely going to start training him tomorrow."

The next day Chloe and Beca had made a point in beginning training.

But Beca didn't seem to get the gist of it.

Chloe sighed, "Quit yelling at him. That's not going to help."

Beca picked him up and looked him in the eyes, "Why do you only listen to Chloe?"

Chloe smiled smugly, "Maybe because I'm nice to him."

Beca set him down and sighed, "I would be such a bad parent," she said with a laugh, "can't even get a dog to listen to me."

"Aw, no," Chloe cooed, she sat down on the couch next to Beca with Peanut in her lap, "you're just a little rough around the edges."

Beca smirked, then huffed, "So, how do we train him where to pee?"

"Did you want him to learn here?" Chloe asked.

Beca shrugged, "He could. I think he should. I mean, you are here a lot. And I don't think you would want to leave him alone while here."

Chloe smiled, "Okay. Well, do you want him to have to go outside or inside?"

"Outside."

Chloe nodded, "Then we have to take him all the way down stairs each time."

Beca slumped, "Fine. Inside."

"So, we just show him where to pee each time and soon enough he'll remember!"

"Is this what kids are like?"

Chloe shrugged, "Sorta. Except you don't really train them."

"Ah," she said, "Noted."

Chloe smiled and kissed Beca's cheek, "Well," she began, "let's try it."

They each stood up as Chloe set Peanut down. They got out a bunch of newspapers and magazines and set them down on top of each other to create layers. Chloe picked him up again and kissed his head, "Okay, you. You gotta pee on this," Chloe set him down on it.

Beca laughed, "Chlo, I don't think that's how-"

Chloe smirked as he began to pee, "I think that's how."

"Whatever," she mumbled, "We need to show him other things. Not just where to pee."

Chloe nodded, "He might not always pee on those. Sometimes he might just pee where ever until he gets the hang of it."

Beca groaned, "If he pees on me..."

Chloe giggled, "Let's hope that doesn't happen."

Later that Saturday evening Chloe and Beca were sat on the couch cuddling. Chloe was curled into Beca's side as Peanut was sitting in her lap. She ran her fingers through his fur as Beca danced her fingers on Chloe's arm. Chloe wasn't paying too much to the conversation, even though there wasn't much of one. Both girls were kind of tired and zoned out as Chloe continued her loving stupor on Peanut. Suddenly, he stood up and plopped down on Beca's lap.

"Aw, Becs. See he does like you!" Chloe cooed.

Beca shrugged, "We have our differences."

Chloe smiled at how Beca began to stoke his fur, but then frowned at Beca's sickened expression, "He's peeing on me."

"Oh, shit," Chloe picked Peanut up and walked over to the newspaper stack, then set him down, "You pee here. Not on Beca!"

"Chloe, he peed on me, putting him on that isn't gonna help my dog pee pants."

Chloe shook her head, "If I put him here and tell him it was bad, he might understand."

Beca groaned,"I knew this would happen. I think he hates me."

Chloe laughed as Beca began to pout, "Are you pouting?"

Beca pursed her lips, "Maybe."

Chloe kissed her, "Let's get you out of those pants. You smell like dog."

Chloe grabbed Beca's hands and sauntered in her Chloe like fashion, into Beca's room. Once in, Chloe gently closed the door.

She walked back over to Beca, "I'm sorry he peed on you."

Beca shrugged it off, "Nothing I can do about it."

Chloe nodded, then when Beca began to take her pants off, Chloe stopped her.

"Let me do it," she offered.

Beca nodded with a small smile. Chloe walked closer and set her hands on the pant button, unbuttoned them, then pulled the zipper down, all the while keeping her eyes locked with Beca's. After that, she pulled Beca's pants off.

Chloe gulped and continued to stare at Beca's legs, but tried not to stare too much at Beca's plain red underwear. How her legs are so tiny, but so sleek for her height. A tiny bit of her flat stomach was exposed, she could see the swell of her hips and how-

"Chlo?"

She snapped her head up, "Sorry," she mumbled.

Beca smirked, "It's okay," she said softly.

Chloe's lips parted as Beca continued to stand, "you should- uh," Chloe paused and gulped, "put some pants on."

Beca nodded, "Can we try something first?"

Chloe was silent, she opened her mouth and made a confused face.

"Can you take your pants off?"

Chloe furrowed her eyebrows and stepped back, "Why?"

"You don't have to," Beca reassured. "I just want you to feel comfortable around me, and I don't know, I thought this could help. We can each take our clothing off one at a time. We won't do anything and I won't make you do anything. I promise."

Chloe nodded and took a breath, but didn't do anything.

"Want me to do it?" Beca asked, "since you did it for me?"

Chloe nodded and looked to Beca. The brunette stepped in front of Chloe and smiled reassuringly. The way Beca's eyes looked so trusting and full of love made Chloe calmer. Since Chloe was wearing sweatpants, Beca began to untie the waistband, then stopped once it was done. Chloe nodded, letting Beca know the action was granted. She pulled Chloe's pants down slowly, once they pooled around her feet, she stepped out of them.

"You okay?" Beca asked gently.

Chloe smiled, "Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little self conscious if I'm being honest," she said.

Beca nodded, "If I take my shirt off, will you?"

Chloe looked down for a moment, then back up, "I don't know, I don't want you to be disappointed in me," she mumbled.

"Don't worry about me. This is about you. And I'm sure I won't be disappointed."

Chloe's face was tensed and her hands were in fists. She was definitely not comfortable with her body. She was scared that if she showed Beca herself, she would be disgusted, thought that she was ugly, anything that could go wrong, Chloe was afraid would happen. The brunette was so caring and understanding, she didn't even say anything when Chloe didn't reply. She simply waited as Chloe stared off into oblivion.

"Okay," Chloe said firmly.

"Are you sure? Because if you really don't want to, it's okay."

Chloe nodded, so Beca lifted her shirt over her head, exposing her stomach, chest and now, her whole body.

Chloe's mouth parted as she saw Beca had a matching red bra. It wasn't lacy or fancy, just a plain red bra to match her plain red underwear. She raked her eyes over the brunettes petite body as she admired it for a moment before gulping.

Chloe looked up and saw Beca warmly smiling at her. Being as patient as ever, with her calm facade and sweet smile that she knew was reserved for Chloe and Chloe only.

Chloe closed her eyes and began to lift her shirt, once it was off she kept her eyes closed and dropped her shirt that was now in the pool of clothing on the ground.

The red head couldn't see Beca admiring her body. She felt hands on her shoulders and then fingertips caper down her arms. She felt Beca's hand grasp hers and then intertwine their fingers together. She felt Beca raise their hands up, then when she felt Beca press kisses to the back of her hands, she opened her eyes.

Beca smiled at her, "You did good. It's one step at a time. And this was a pretty big step."

Chloe blushed at how close their bodies were and half smiled, "Thanks."

"Now, I have something planned for us," Beca said as she stepped out of Chloe's personal space and over to her closet.

"What?" She asked.

"Well, since last night wasn't really a date. I figured we should do something date worthy tonight," Beca said.

"What about work?"

Beca shrugged, "Perks of being the owner."

Chloe walked over to her and placed her hands on Beca's shoulders, the brunette turned around and was met with Chloe's lips on hers. It was soft and almost like a thank you. Beca pulled back and smiled, as if saying you're welcome. Beca placed a lingering kiss on Chloe's lips, which Chloe deepened as she wrapped her arms around the brunettes neck. Chloe slipped her tongue in and ran it over Beca's, she whimpered at the feeling of Chloe trying to take control. Before it could go too far, Beca pulled away.

"I hope you're not tired."

Chloe smiled and cocked her head to the side, "Why?"

Beca turned back around to Chloe, "I'm going to shower. Then you can shower. And I'll tell you where we're going."

Chloe nodded, "Okay," she said softly.

Beca pecked her lips and walked in to the bathroom, leaving Chloe with a lazy smile left upon her face.

When they were just about to leave, Chloe started feeling sick. Beca noticed Chloe's weird facial expressions.

"You okay?"

Chloe nodded, trying to brush off the sick feeling and picked Peanut up, "You think we should leave him?"

"We can't really bring him with us..."

"Is it okay to just leave him?" Chloe asked.

Beca shrugged, "I think so."

Chloe nodded as she set him down and kneeled in front of him, "Okay, you. You gotta be good. No peeing anywhere other than right here," Chloe said as she pointed to the newspapers.

"Okay, Chlo. Let's go. He will be fine."

Chloe stood up and closed her eyes momentarily as she felt her stomach churn.

"What's wrong?" Beca asked as she walked over to Chloe.

"Nothing," she said with a smile, "I'm okay."

"Chlo-"

"I'm okay." She stated.

Beca placed her hands on Chloe's shoulders, "Do you feel sick?"

"It will pass. It always does."

"You sure you want to go? We can just stay in."

Chloe nodded, "I don't want to let this ruin our second date," Chloe said with a smile.

"If you feel worse we can just come back here."

"Okay," she said.

They walked out the door and headed down to the elevator, and once they made it on the street, Beca intertwined their fingers and they began walking.

"What are we doing?" Chloe asked happily.

"Well, first we are going to get some doughnuts and coffee because I'm feeling kind of hungry."

Chloe smiled, "Okay. Then what?"

"We're going to spend the night out in the city, and then in the morning, like around five, I'm taking you to breakfast."

Chloe smiled and tightened her grip on Beca's hand, "What if I fall asleep?"

Beca shrugged, "Then you're left for dead," she said firmly.

Chloe's mouth parted and she giggled, "What the hell?"

Beca nodded, "I'm serious. If you fall asleep I can't carry you all the way back to our place."

Chloe smiled, "Our place?"

Beca tensed, "Yeah, I just meant- you know,"

Chloe kissed Beca's cheek, "I know."

Beca nodded and tightened her grip on Chloe's hand, "Anyway, you better not fall asleep on me, or you're going to wake up in some random place."

And then before Chloe could answer, she felt her stomach start to churn once again, she bit down on her lip and tensed her body as she hoped Beca didn't notice. Luckily, they had just got to their destination. They walked in, glad it wasn't too crowded.

"Do you wanna find us a table and I'll get the food?"

Chloe nodded and walked over to an empty table. Beca went off and ordered some doughnuts and two cups off coffee, as Chloe tried to repress the pain in her stomach. She didn't get why it was happening. Yeah, she gets it when she's nervous... But why was she nervous? There was nothing to be nervous about, and she knew it. Being nervous in public was something that just happens. She doesn't know why, she doesn't know what exactly causes it. If it's being out in the open, or if it's the fear of being exposed, but she can't get away from the dull ache that centers around her stomach.

"Chlo? Are you sure you're okay?"

Chloe snapped her head up, "Fine," she stated.

Beca nodded and sat down with their food, "I need to tell you something."

Chloe knitted her eyebrows, "What?"

Beca sipped her coffee, "I never told you," she said nonchalantly, "and I feel like I need to."

"Is it bad?" Chloe asked as she began to eat her doughnut.

"Nope," she said in between sips, "it's about you."

"Me?" Chloe asked, again.

Beca laughed as she continued to eat her doughnut, "It's nothing bad."

"Then tell me!"

"Eat your doughnut first young lady, and maybe just maybe, I'll tell you."

Chloe picked it up and began to eat it, she was afraid of the consequences of it on her stomach, but ate it all. Once she was done she sipped some more coffee and then said, "Tell me."

Beca smirked, "Later. Now, we are going on a walk."

Chloe pouted, "Please?"

Beca glared, "You are evil with that pout, you know that?"

"That's why I use it! Now, tell meee."

Beca shook her head and stood up, before finishing her coffee, "Nope."

Chloe jutted her lip out, "Becs, please."

Beca laughed, "You have powdered sugar on you lips."

Chloe wiped it of quickly, "Tell me!"

"C'mon, Chlo. I promise I'll tell you later," Beca stood up.

Chloe sighed and stood up, before picking her coffee up and lacing her fingers through Beca's, "Lead the way."

The pair walked around the crowded streets hand in hand. Talking. Giving each other loving glances. Exchanging sweet smiles. They walked all around, even in the same place a few times. Time got away from them as they indulged in meaningless banter. It got to be three am all too soon. As the swell of the night came in time suddenly became apparent and it was like it was going by all too fast.

"Were going on the roof," Beca stated.

"What?" Chloe said, "Your roof?"

Beca laughed, "No."

Chloe narrowed her eyes as they continued to walk, "Whose roof, Beca?"

"You're not tired... Right?" Beca asked with a smirk.

Chloe shrugged, "Depends."

"On what?"

"Whose roof are we going on?" Chloe asked firmly.

Beca stopped then in front of a building, "Do you trust me?"

Chloe nodded.

"Then, c'mon."

Beca walked into the mysterious building and seemed like she knew exactly where she was going. It was dark and had a certain smell to it. They made a sharp turn and Chloe yelped, "Beca, where the hell are we?"

"We are on the roof of Jesse and I's club," Beca said as she opened a door, that apparently led to the roof.

Beca stepped out of it and reached her hand out for Chloe who hesitantly took it.

"Holy shit, it's cold," she stated as the chill hit her body.

Beca nodded, "I know."

Beca walked over to the edge as Chloe stayed near the middle. The brunette leaned over and heard Chloe yell, "Beca, what the hell are you doing? What if you fell!?"

Beca backed away, "Chloe, it's okay. I'm not going to fall."

Chloe crossed her arms, "Can we go back down now?"

Beca walked back over to her, "Are you scared?"

Chloe shrugged and gripped her body, "No," she mumbled, "It's just cold."

Beca laced her fingers with Chloe's and smiled, "You're okay. Come here."

Chloe stepped forward and continued to look down.

"Does you're stomach still hurt?"

Chloe nodded, "It does."

Beca wrapped her arms around Chloe's waist and brought her close. Chloe held on to Beca and let out a breath. The cool night air was starting to get to her. Her body started to feel tense and almost heavy, then her stomach began to burn. It felt like she was about to throw up.

"Oh my God," Chloe mumbled and backed away. She hung her body over her legs and started gagging. Beca walked over to her and set a caring hand on Chloe's back.

"Fuck," Chloe hissed. Then it came. The puke came through and it went all over the ground. And for a few minutes she couldn't get ahold of herself. After the vomiting subsiding she sat against the block railing, Beca sat next to her and set her hand on Chloe's knee, she ran her thumb over the dark jean material and looked up at Chloe.

"I'm sorry," Chloe whispered, "I don't know why that happened."

Beca nodded, "Are you okay?"

Chloe shook her head, "I don't even know. I feel bad. I just puked all over the roof of your building."

Beca shrugged, "It's not a big deal."

Chloe sighed and closed her eyes, Beca saw some tears fall and her heart nearly broke.

"Hey," she cooed as she wiped them, "it's okay. It's no big deal."

Chloe nodded, "Can I ask you something?"

"Anything."

Chloe let out a breath, "What do you want from me?"

Beca's mouth parted. She looked up and saw Chloe looking down, she cupped Chloe's cheek and ran the pads of her thumb under her eye.

"I want you. Just you. Plain and simple. I want to be the warmth that fills your bed and I want you to be the warmth that fills mine. I want every single damn flaw you have. I want more than anything in this whole world to make you happy. Real, pure, one hundred percent happiness. I want you to question why you thought you were ever better off alone, because when I'm with you, I'm sure as hell always questioning why I thought that."

Chloe smiled as her tears began to flow, Beca kissed her tear stained cheeks.

"Want me to tell you now?"

Chloe nodded, "Yes. Even if it's bad."

"I think I'm falling in love with you all over again."

Chloe smiled, "What do you mean?"

Beca let out a breath, "I mean, I loved the old you. I loved the old you back then more than I could even explain. I loved how bubbly and perky you were. How excited you got about every single thing. It never annoyed me, even though I acted like it."

Chloe looked down, Beca lifted her chin as soon as she did, "And when you left, I never ever stopped. You're a completely different person now. You're still as loving as ever. You are still beautiful. You're smile lights up a room when you laugh or smile at me or Peanut. But, you're hurt. You're afraid. But, if I look past your fear, I can see the light in your eyes. I can see that bubbly personality. It's been poking though recently and I can't help but smile when the little moments happen, because I can see the real Chloe."

Chloe nodded, "You really do love me," she stated.

Beca smiled at her, "Yeah," she stated, "and I really am falling in love with you all over again. And honestly, I'm afraid."

Chloe nodded, "You have no idea how afraid I am. Every moment I spend with you I don't want it to end. I'm worried that something bad will happen and everything will hit the fan."

"If it does, then we will work through it," Beca said, "I'm not losing you again."

Chloe half smiled, "You really are the best thing that's ever happened to me."

Beca smirked, "So are you. And I would kiss you... But..."

Chloe giggled, "Ah, yeah. It's okay."

"Want to go get that breakfast now?

Chloe nodded, "This was the best second date in the entire world. Even though it was only one day later than the first," Chloe said playfully.

They stood up, "Does that mean a third date is in store?" Beca asked smugly.

Chloe nodded, "I'm hoping the dates never end. I'm hoping we never end."

Beca smiled and once again linked their fingers as they made their way back down from the roof, "We won't. I promise you."