''We keep bumping into each other, tiny mouse.''
Beca stares at Luisa for a moment, letting her eyes run over the other woman. Luisa takes a step forward, using her foot to keep the elevator doors from closing.
''Are you going to get in?'' Luisa asks, giving Beca a questioning look.
''Uh, yeah. Yeah, of course.'' Beca's body snaps into action and she steps onto the elevator. Luisa leans back against the mirrored wall, her eyes studying Beca's face through the reflection of the mirrors.
''Why are you still awake, it's like 3 am.'' Beca asks when she feels piercing eyes studying her. She turns around to face Luisa but doesn't make direct eye contact.
''I was unable to sleep, so I thought I would get some fresh air.'' Luisa takes a step closer and gently puts her hand on Beca's chin. She lifts Beca's face and studies it some more, taking note of the smaller girl's puffy, red eyes. ''You have been crying, Beca.''
''Psh, no, of course not. I never cry.'' Beca says, trying to sound confident. She removes her head from Luisa's gentle touch and turns back around, praying for the elevator to move quicker.
''Will you get some fresh air with me, mouse?'' The question is soft, almost as if Luisa is afraid of Beca's answer. Beca sighs and nods.
The rest of the elevator ride is silent. Beca can still feel Luisa studying her, blue eyes tracing every part of her in the mirrors. The doors open and they make their way across the lobby, stepping into the cool night air. Luisa takes Beca's hand and leads her to the river that's across from their hotel. Luisa let's go of Beca's hand once they sit down and Beca immediately misses the feeling.
''Are you ready to tell me why you were crying, tiny mouse?'' Luisa doesn't look at Beca, sensing that she needs her space. Beca lets out a breath and starts fidgeting with her hands.
''I broke up with Jesse.'' She whispers softly, looking out over the water.
''Ah, yes, the boyfriend.'' Luisa nods in understanding.
''Ex-boyfriend'' Beca corrects her.
''May I ask why?'' Beca looks over at Luisa, finding blue eyes looking at her. She stays silent for a while, trying to gather her thoughts.
''It... It just wouldn't be fair to be with him when I have feelings for someone else.'' Beca's voice is just above a whisper. Luisa's brow furrows but she nods again.
''How did he take it?''
''He was sad, hurt. But he was very sweet. He gave me some advice as well.'' Beca swallows and looks up at Luisa.
''What was that advice?'' Luisa looks back at Beca, blue eyes a bit darker than usual.
''He told me to follow my heart.'' Beca's heart speeds up, unable to contain its excitement.
''And what does your heart say, Beca?'' Luisa's eyes darken a bit more and they flit down to Beca's lips. Beca traces Luisa's features, suddenly closer than before.
''This…'' Beca whispers before leaning in the rest of the way and connecting their lips. The kiss is tentative at first, both parties afraid of overstepping boundaries.
Luisa brings one of her hands up, letting it rest on Beca's jaw. Beca responds by tangling her hands in Luisa's blonde hair. Beca slightly tugs on it, making Luisa gasp softly. Beca takes the opportunity to deepen the kiss and slips her tongue into the other woman's mouth.
Beca was always sceptical about the whole fireworks business. But there, on that wall in Luisa's arms, she finally discovered what all the fuss was about. It feels like every nerve in her body is on fire and her head is spinning. Her heart is beating so erratically that she's sure that Luisa can feel it. She never felt like this with Jesse, or with anyone for that matter.
They break apart when the lack of oxygen becomes a problem. Beca leans her forehead against Luisa's and sighs.
''I really like you..'' Beca whispers, disconnecting their foreheads and looking into Luisa's eyes. Luisa sighs and closes her eyes.
''The feeling is mutual, tiny mouse.'' Luisa opens her eyes again and smiles at Beca. A soft gush of wind makes its way through Beca's clothes and she shivers. Luisa notices this and wraps an arm around the smaller woman.
''Let's get back inside, don't want you catching a cold.'' Luisa pulls Beca up and wraps her arm around her shoulders again. Beca smiles and snuggles herself in Luisa, wrapping her own arm around the Germans waist. She was never this clingy with Jesse, but she just can't help herself. It feels really good to be close to the other woman.
Once they've entered the elevator, Beca wraps both arms around Luisa's waist and snuggles into her even more. Luisa can't help but laugh at the adorable puppy that is Beca.
''You know, mouse, for a ''badass'', you're quite cuddly.'' Luisa uses air quotes when saying badass, smirking down at Beca.
''Oh shut up, you know you like it.'' Beca lightly pokes Luisa in the side, attempting to give her an annoyed look but failing.
''Hey now, I never said that I didn't like it. No need to get hostile.'' Luisa chuckles, wrapping her arms around Beca's body, pulling the brunette against her.
They stand there for a minute before the elevator arrives at Beca's floor.
''Let me walk you to your door?'' Luisa asks.
''Of course, no need to ask.'' Beca smiles at Luisa's old-fashioned manners. Of course she would be perfect like that as well. Luisa takes Beca's hand, letting her thumb run over the back of it. They make their way over to the door of Beca's and Chloe's room and Beca grabs her key card out of her pocket.
''So, why does this feel like the end of a date?'' Beca laughs nervously and smiles up at Luisa. Luisa smiles and takes a step forward, bringing her hand up to push a piece of hair behind Beca's ear.
''I don't know, little mouse. But I do know how good dates end in Germany. I wonder if it's the same in America.''
''How do they end?'' Beca questions, smirking at Luisa and letting her eyes drop down to those perfectly soft lips. Before she has any time to process things, those soft lips connect with hers and Beca can't help but let out a soft moan at the feeling.
The kiss doesn't last long, but it has Beca's heart racing anyway.
''They usually end like that.'' Luisa smirks at the dreamy look on Beca's face.
''Yeah, it's the same in America. So we're good there.'' Beca blushes and looks down at the ground. Then she lets out an involuntary yawn.
''Get inside, Beca, you need to sleep.'' Luisa brushes her hand over Beca's cheek before taking her key card and opening the door for her.
''Thank you. You need to get some sleep as well.'' Beca yawns again, feeling the fatigue setting in.
''I will do that. Have a good rest, tiny mouse.'' Luisa gives her one last smile before turning around and walking away. Beca watches her go until she rounds the corner and she can no longer see her. She then opens the door fully, makes her way over to her bed and falls down on it.
She can hear Chloe breathing evenly from the other bed while she thinks about the events of last night. It has been quite the rollercoaster. The last things on her mind before she falls asleep are icy blue eyes and soft lips.
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There was supposed to be happening more in this chapter, but I decided to save that for next and final one of this story. It makes a great set up for the sequel that will happen by popular demand. I hope this fluff and of course the kiss makes up for all the angst.
Again a big thanks for all the follows/favorites/reviews. I'm glad y'all are still enjoying this.