Chapter 23 - Donuts

Chloes eyes narrowed as she examined her cup of steaming tea that was sitting across from her. The TV was on and the sound was rather loud, but Chloe was tuning it out. She sat alone on her couch, not really thinking, but not really dosing. She was just kind of... there. Sort of like everything was progressing and moving on, while Chloe was merely sitting in time.

The steam from the tea dwindled down, so Chloe went to take a sip. She reached out for it, and as soon as she picked the full cup up, Peanut jumped up on the couch. She slightly wavered, but luckily nothing spilled. He curled into her left side and while she took small sips, she unceremoniously weaved her fingers through his brownish-black fur.

The day was winding down, the sky was slowly getting shades of pink and soon the pink would be pitch black and then Chloe would have to keep herself awake. That became the routine she slowly had delved into the past month or so. Night would fall, Chloe and Beca would stay up together through the un-Godly hours of the morning, until Chloe's body simply couldn't take it anymore and passed out.

The redhead was becoming accustomed to it. This was becoming life, and life was becoming something she had to deal with, rather than live.

Beca had finally gone to that lunch with her fathers fiancée today. And needless to say, Chloe was pretty damn sure it hit the fan like the first "family" dinner. The brunette was supposed to arrive back at her apartment any time now, so Chloe decided she would sit on her couch and keep her eyes occupied on the small screen in front of her.

Chloe wasn't sure when it actually became dark outside, and she wasn't sure when she really finished her cup of tea, she wasn't even sure how many times she had watched another episode of this stupid reality show, but she was sure she missed Beca and she was positive that the brunette was ignoring her because the lunch failed, or something along lines.

It was a Monday. Monday meant Chloe had therapy, and today was her last session. She felt good; refreshed in a way. Sadly, Beca hadn't been able to attend with her due to her plans, and now Chloe had been sitting on the couch alone for close to five hours zoning out.

It took her almost that long to finish her cup of tea. How she managed to gulp it down once it hit cold, she doesn't know.

It was around ten minutes to nine when Chloe heard her phone chime. It took all her effort to be able to stand and get her purse so she could obtain her device. Once she did, she sleepily smiled as she read Beca's text that let her know she was in the elevator.

Just as soon as she finished reading, it seemed like Beca was walking through the door. She had Daffodils in her left hand and a smirk on her lips. Before she walked over to Chloe, she merely set the white flowers down haphazardly on the table.

"The woman gave me flowers as peace offering."

Chloe chuckled. "They're pretty."

Beca shrugged and began walking over to Chloe. She sat down next to her and immediately Chloe was curled into her left side.

"I missed you." Chloe mumbled into Beca's hair.

"What was that?" Beca asked.

Chloe pulled out of Beca's locks and pecked her on the lips.

"I missed you."

"I know, I would miss me too." Beca said.

Chloe narrowed her eyes playfully and she smiled.

"On second thought, maybe I don't miss you." Chloe retorted. What was meant to be dramatic, turned into hilarity as Chloe tried to stand, but tripped over Peanut as he sat at the foot of the couch, and landed in Beca's lap.

"I guess you missed me more than you thought."

Chloe glared. "You're pushing it, babe."

Beca smirked. "Babe, huh?" she wrapped her arms around Chloe's mid section as the girl hooked her legs on either side of her own legs.

"If you play your cards right." Chloe said, keeping her arms crossed.

"Don't I always?" Beca asked.

Chloe shrugged. "Not always. Like right now."

"Well, tell me what I can do to play my cards right, then."

Chloe nodded. She kept her arms crossed as she leaned in to Beca's lips. She kissed her gently, just barely letting her lips actually move with Beca's. As she felt the brunettes head bob forward to try and give into the action, Chloe pulled back.

"Nope."

Beca fake sighed. "But-"

"-No, buts."

Chloe did the same action, and this time she let her lips become in sync with Beca's. The brunettes tongue glided along Chloe's bottom lip, so she copied Beca and did the same motion with hers. Beca squeaked out a moan, so Chloe pulled back.

"Seriously?" Beca breathed out.

"I'm just messing with you. It's payback for not texting me until ten minutes ago." Chloe said, poking Beca's frown lines.

Beca sighed. "I'm deeply sorry, my one true love. I'll never forget to text you again."

Chloe smiled in approval. "That's better! Now, let's get some donuts."

The redhead moved off of Beca's lap slowly and moved on to the couch.

"Donuts?"

"Yes. I want some right now."

Beca laughed. "Are you up for the walk? You look tired."

"That's my new look, tired and gross." Chloe said.

"You're not gross." Beca said.

Chloe smiled and pecked Beca's lips. She stood after she slipped her shoes on. "Now let's go get those donuts!"

Beca laughed as Chloe started walking as fast as her tired body would let her towards the door. Once she hit it, she turned and motioned for Beca to come with her. The brunette only chuckled and followed in Chloe's path, with slightly more awake legs.

A/N: For anyone who is still reading, I'm sorry for the lack in updates recently. I have just started in school again and I don't want to use it as an excuse, but it's hard to keep up with writing and school as most know. And last weekend, one of my closest friends passed away from cancer and I have been pretty bummed so writing hasn't been a priority the past couple weeks. I'm also sorry for this chapter being so short and just kind of bad, I whipped it up at five in the morning. I woke up and couldn't sleep and I also wanted some donuts :P anyway, that's enough excuses for today. Thank you to who ever is still reading this! And just a warning, there's probably not going to be that many chapters left.