Chloe woke up to a small brunette lying in her arms the following morning. The memories of the night before still fresh in her mind and a small smile appeared as she recalled everything. Beca had put in time and effort to make everything perfect, literally everything, down to their first kiss. Chloe thought back to how everything had worked out and how amazing it really was but she couldn't help the worry to climb into the back of her mind and make her wonder if it was really worth it.
Chloe lay still trying to consider what her best option was but every bad thought, concern and worry that had invaded her thoughts, disappeared when she felt Beca stir as she awoke.
Even as she wakes up, she's just beautiful.
Chloe kissed the top of Beca's head as the brunette slowly awoke with a huge grin on her face.
"Good Morning" Beca mumbled as she turned to lay flat on her stomach and looked up at Chloe.
Every morning is a good morning when I wake up to you, Chloe thought as she smiled at Beca and whispered, "Good Morning"
Beca placed a small peck on Chloe's lips and was grateful that Chloe didn't push her away; well, at least not yet. "We're leaving tonight, is there anything you want to do today?" Beca asked as her hand traced patterns across the redhead's abdomen.
"Can we just stay in bed all day?" Chloe asked deep down not wanting to face the reality that maybe, just maybe it wouldn't work out.
"I have a better idea." Beca beamed as she realized what would make Chloe smile like she was last night. The small brunette placed a kiss on the redhead's cheek and scurried out of bed, completely naked and retrieved a t-shirt and some panties. She walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.
About fifteen minutes later, Chloe came into the living room and found the brunette setting food on the small coffee table along with movies lined up ready to be seen.
"I thought you didn't like movies" Chloe smirked as she saw the irony of Beca wanting to watch movies. Beca turned around and saw Chloe sporting the same outfit as her; a t-shirt and what you would call panties.
"I don't, but I thought if my redhead wants to stay in for the day, that I should spoil her to no end and I should still make her the happiest and after last night, I feel like I set the bar, pretty high" Beca winked as she turned around to make sure every movie she had chosen was in her pile. She checked to see that there were pancakes, waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, hash browns, fruit and yoghurt. Once the brunette was content with the items in front of her she turned around and sat on the huge couch and motioned for the redhead to join her.
Chloe walked over with a shy smile on her face, she was nervous but for an entirely different reason. The girls ate in silence as they watched Dirty Dancing. The side glances were still being given, neither one wanting to break the perfect bubble of what had happened the night before but at the same time, wanting to talk about what happened. After Dirty Dancing ended, Beca got up to put on the next movie which was Grease, but Chloe spoke up.
"Beca, I think we should talk" her voice was small, timid and scared. Beca froze, she knew it was bound to happen and now, she was a nervous wreck.
"O-okay" Beca muttered as she made her way back to where she was sitting next to Chloe. "W-what do you want to talk about?"
Chloe took a deep breath and let it out slowly, steadying her nerves. "We have to talk about what happened last night and what it means."
"We kissed, Chlo."
"I know Beca, but what does it mean to you? I don't kiss anyone on the lips so it's a big deal to me" Chloe tried explaining.
"Why does it matter if we kissed on the lips Chloe?" Beca asked trying to stay calm and understand the redheads panic.
"Because since we kissed on the lips it changes everything!" Chloe returned on the verge of tears.
"It doesn't have to change anything Chloe. I would still prove to you, every day that you're worth it, worth this!" Beca exclaimed
"No you don't get it Beca! S-since we kissed on the lips, everything changed; the minute our lips met for that picture perfect kiss, it-it became…." Chloe paused trying to pick the right word to describe her inner turmoil. Letting a frustrated sigh out she looks up at Beca and whispers, "it became real."
"Wait, you're telling me that all of this didn't mean a fucking thing to you?" Beca yelled clearly annoyed at the redhead's confession. Chloe stands up abruptly.
"I never said that! I said it became real! It becomes something that I could never pretend like it never happened. It solidified the fact that I could never call you mine because you're this super-hot, super famous, and super amazing DJ while I'm just this nobody that works as a fucking escort. You're you and I'm me. And maybe in another universe we're meant to be together but not here. We were dealt two different set of cards and neither one of our decks contain a happy ending including the both of us, together. And I can't risk being in love with you. It happened once and I promised myself it would never happen again! I just can't" Chloe sobbed as her legs gave out and she landed in the middle of Beca's living room. Sobs wrecked through her body, heart-wrenching sobs.
"Chloe, listen to me, we were dealt different decks, I get that. But if we weren't meant to be, it would have been Stacie to give me directions. I would have never had my heart broken by Sam. My dad would have never left. My mom wouldn't have died and I wouldn't be this super famous, super-hot, super amazing DJ. Everything happened for a reason and it led me to you. I wouldn't change a fucking thing that I've had to go through because in the end it gave me you and I don't care what anyone has to say or do or anything, I love you Chloe. I'm in love with you and I'm going to die trying to prove to you that I would do anything for you."
"Y-you w-would really d-do t-that for me?"
Beca nodded and lifted Chloe's chin. "I would do anything for my beautiful redhead. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable and I don't care if we die trying to get our happy ending, but I would much rather fight the world to defend you than fight against you." Beca placed a small, tender kiss on Chloe's lips. "I love you" Beca whispered against her lips.
"I love you too" Chloe whispered back as her right hand cupped Beca's cheek, deepening their kiss.
That evening, after Beca and Chloe went out to dinner, with Jessica, Ashley and Benji, they headed home on the redeye flight. They had smiles on their faces as they went home but the fact that being LA might change everything was making the redhead nervous.
"Beca?" Chloe whispered as the small brunette rested her head on Chloe's shoulder playing Angry Birds on her phone.
"Hmm" Beca hummed in response as she aimed her next bird.
"What's going too happened when we get to LA? Are we going to go public and tell everyone or are we going to pretend like nothing happened or..." Beca looked up at Chloe and stopped her mid-sentence with a kiss.
"We don't have to tell anyone" Beca took Chloe's hand in hers and rubbed the top of the redhead's knuckles with her thumb. "You get to choose who we tell or when we tell people. We'll take it as slow as you need to, Chloe. I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable."
Chloe smiled softly at Beca, "You know Stacie and Aubrey probably already know, right?"
"Yeah, but like I've always said, they don't count. I mean, Stacie is your best friend and Bree is mine. Who would they tell us?" Beca smiled, trying to make light of the situation and it seemed to be working.
Chloe fell asleep on Beca's shoulder while Beca kept playing her Angry Birds. After about forty-five minutes of playing Beca decided it was best to check her emails. She wasn't so pleased with what she found.
Jesse Swanson had sent her over ten emails about what had happened the last time they talked. Dr. Mitchell had sent a couple along with one from Sheila. Aubrey had sent some but hers were mostly carbon copies from the publicity side of the business. Beca decided to read Sheila's email first.
From: Sheila Mitchell ( -Mitchell )
To: Beca Mitchell (DJBecaMitchell )
Dear Beca,
I wanted to thank you for opening the doors to your home for me and this child. Unfortunately, we met under some rather rare events and I wanted to apologize for the way your father acted. Despite him being completely responsible for his actions before, during, and after dinner, it doesn't change the fact that I would like to have a healthy relationship in your life because you are after all my child's older sister.
Once you get back from New York, we can discuss further the following actions we can take. I wish you a safe trip home for both you and Chloe. Again, thank you for everything.
Best Regards,
Sheila
Beca found it a bit odd that Sheila was apologizing for her father's behavior. The nagging feeling that something was wrong was very present in her gut but she pushed it aside and decided to deal with it later. Beca respected Sheila because after all, she was married to the man that abandoned her. But nonetheless, Beca proceeded to read the rest of her emails, dealing with her father's emails next.
From: Dr. Warren Mitchell (warrenmitchell )
To: Beca Mitchell (DJBecaMitchell )
Beca,
I am writing this because Sheila has threatened to kick me out of the house if I don't apologize for my actions. I don't see what exactly I would be apologizing for considering you insufferable actions the last time we met.
But nonetheless I would like to sleep in my own home and I am offering my sincere apologizes to you and your redheaded girlfriend, Chloe, I believe was her name.
Best Regards,
Dr. Mitchell
From: Dr. Warren Mitchell (warrenmitchell )
To: Beca Mitchell (DJBecaMitchell )
Beca,
This is unacceptable. You will not allow Sheila to stay with you in Los Angles. I refuse to let you do such a thing without my consent. Send her on way and that's final.
Dr. Mitchell
From: Dr. Warren Mitchell (warrenmitchell )
To: Beca Mitchell (DJBecaMitchell )
Beca,
What do you think you are doing? Undermining my authority, I am your father and you must respect me. Send Sheila on her way or face the consequences.
Dr. Mitchell
Beca was getting upset about how her father was acting. Beca was concerned for Sheila as she read the last two emails from her father. What has he done to her and that baby?
Beca admitted defeat when she couldn't figure out what was wrong. She finally scrolled up to see that Jesse had sent her a variety of messages.
From: Jesse Swanson (JSwanson21 )
To: Beca Mitchell (DJBecaMitchell )
Subject: Saturday Night
Beca,
I believe you are out of your fucking mind if you think I am going to leave the company quietly. I refuse to believe that you chose a fucking slut over me. I am your best friend; I have been there for you when you had nothing. She just wants your money and you are stupid enough to believe every bit of bullshit she is feeding you.
I will be awaiting your apology soon enough. A whore never sticks around long enough to face the after math.
Jesse Swanson; your manager
From: Jesse Swanson (JSwanson21 )
To: Beca Mitchell (DJBecaMitchell )
Subject: Aubrey's Call
Beca,
Are you fucking kidding me?! I am not going to lie to the fucking press about me walking away quietly while you're across the country fucking that slut.
You can't be serious about making her a client. I am more than positive that sleeping with people isn't part of the record deal we handle.
Please, watch what she does. She's a conniving bitch and I won't be here to take care of you.
Jesse Swanson
From: Jesse Swanson (JSwanson21 )
To: Beca Mitchell (DJBecaMitchell )
Subject: Fuck you too.
You know what, fuck you Beca. I am releasing my statement to the press and I will make sure that Titanium Records drowns in your hands. I refuse to let you win this. I have done nothing but put up with your bullshit for years and I will finally get my revenge.
Congrats on fucking over your life. You don't need friends when you have an enemy like you.
"No!" Beca exclaimed, waking the redhead and the passengers next to her.
"What's wrong?" a straddled redhead asked, with worry in her eyes.
"No. No. No. No. this can't be happening." Beca muttered to herself, not realizing the concerned redhead and flight attendants looking at her.
"Beca! Beca look at me!" Chloe moved Beca to face her and cupped both of her cheeks making eye contact. Beca immediately calmed down when she saw those crystal clear blue eyes.
"Chloe" Beca whispered as a stray tear fell from her left eye. "I'm sorry" she finished as she closed her eyes and allowed the realization that there was going to be hell to pay once they landed.
"Why are you sorry Beca?" Chloe asked utterly confused. We had been doing so well, what could have possible changed everything in a matter of seconds.
"I-I just put everything in danger."
"Beca, what are you talking about? Everything is okay, nothing is going bad. We're almost in LA"
"No, the minute we land, everything is going to explode in my face, your face, and our faces. Everything is going to change."
"Beca, you're scaring me, what are you talking about?"
"Jesse! He-he threatened to tell the press about you being an escort and-and me being a gay along with just about everyone that works with me. Do you how it could hurt us?"
"Beca, its okay, me being an escort is the truth. The press believes you are a womanizer, I highly doubt they don't know you are gay and everyone else that works with you, and they're your friends one way or another. It has nothing to do with anything else. Jesse can release his statement and we'll make ours. I won't let you give up your dreams for me." Chloe finished pulling Beca into her arms. The redhead drew small circles on Beca's back as she hummed a simple melody to ease the brunette's nerves.
"Thank you" Beca murmured into Chloe's chest. Chloe smiled softly as she titled Beca's head up and pulled her in for a kiss that expressed everything words couldn't describe at the moment. They pulled away; smiles covered their faces as they noticed the city lights of LA appear. They looked into each others eyes and silently encouraged each other that it would be okay.
Beca and Chloe arrived to LA a little bit past 4am and were picked up by Stacie and Aubrey. They put everything in the car and drove off. Beca noticed that they weren't heading back to her condo.
"Bree, where are we going? I live the other way…"
"I know where you live; we can't go there, not tonight."
"Why not?"
"Because, we can't"
"What aren't you telling me?"
"Jesse and your father are there"
"Where's Sheila?"
"My place, I got her out before either of them got there."
"What the hell is going on?"
"Sheila said she wanted to tell you everything. So, I promised I wouldn't say anything. But I can tell you what's going on with Jesse. He's on a rampage, he's beyond livid that you fired him and he's threatened to go publicly, on what exactly, I don't know."
"Yeah I know all of that." Beca was controlling her anger. She looked to her left and found Chloe biting her lip nervously and she knew why. "Hey" the brunette whispered as she received the attention of the redhead, "none of this is your fault okay? Jesse was bound to get what he deserved and its okay, I'll be okay, everyone will be okay. But most importantly, we'll be okay" Beca smiled and pulled Chloe in closer and kissed her. The two were so caught up in their bubble that they missed Stacie's jaw drop open and Aubrey smirking at them.
"Finally!" Aubrey exclaimed, bringing everyone out of their bubble and realization hit Chloe and Beca causing both of them to blush but neither pulled away as a huge face splitting grin covered their face.
"You let her kiss you! You let her kiss you! Oh my god, you guys kissed." Stacie repeated over and over causing the brunette to roll her eyes alongside the redhead.
"Yes, Stacie, I kissed Chloe."
"And I kissed her back"
"Oh my god!"
"Stacie!"
"What!"
"Shut up." Chloe warned, playfully but still.
"Fine, but you aren't getting out of anything." Stacie equally warned and caused Beca to laugh until she caught sight of Aubrey's glare through the rearview mirror.
"You aren't off the hook either, Beca."
"Yes ma'am!" Beca mocked Aubrey with a salute.
They arrived to Aubrey's house; a two story house, a magnificent backyard, along with a dining room, living room, kitchen and game room on the first floor. On the second floor was the master bedroom, two smaller bedrooms and a guest room. You would think that someone like Aubrey Posen would be scared to think so far ahead in the future and buy a house that would one day be filled with her children, but just like anything else Aubrey Posen has done, she has gone above the expectations of others. Whenever Beca felt like she needed a sense of home, she would spend a couple of days with Aubrey and then head home to her condo and feel at ease once more.
Beca and Chloe along with Stacie and Aubrey retrieved the girl's suitcases and headed inside, to find Sheila asleep on the couch.
"She wanted to wait up for you" Aubrey whispered as Chloe and Stacie headed upstairs. Of course, Stacie knew this house like the back of her hand by now, ever since the gala, she had been sleeping over.
"How did my father manage to win her over, I will never understand. She's so different compared to who he is. I just don't get it."
"They always say opposites attract and in some cases, it works."
"Yeah, like you and Stacie"
"Or you and Chloe; which reminds me, congrats on winning her and not blowing your chances."
"Geez thanks Bree." Beca joked as Aubrey rolled her eyes at the small brunette. "But in all honesty, it was the perfect first kiss ever."
"Don't get all mushy on me now Mitchell, just when I was starting to believe your street-cred"
"Ha, okay Posen. If you say so" Beca nudged Aubrey's shoulder. "Hey, do you mind if I wake Sheila up on my own?"
"I think its best that you do. I'll check on Chloe and head to bed"
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do Posen" Beca winked towards Aubrey, causing a blush to appear. Aubrey shook her head and headed upstairs as she waved goodnight. Beca stood at the foot of the couch looking at the baby bump that was forming and was in awe of how a horrible person like her father was still allowed to bring an innocent baby into this world and possibly abandon it. Beca walked to sit on the coffee table in front of Sheila. Beca placed on hand, softly on the sleeping woman's shoulder and repeated her name while shaking her a bit.
"Sheila?" Beca whispered and noticed the older woman's eyes blink slowly open and registers the room around her.
"Beca?" She replied, seeing the person in front of her as she turned to lay flat on her back.
"Yeah, it's Beca alright" the smaller brunette replied as she helped Sheila sit up on the couch.
"What time is it?"
"It's after 4am"
"I guess I fell asleep waiting up."
"You did and I don't see why you would have tried to stay up when you should be resting for my little brother or sister"
"Sister, a little sister."
"You're having a girl" Beca was controlling how excited she was but couldn't help but place her right hand on the top of Sheila's baby bump. "I'm going to have a little sister"
"You are, but unfortunately, that's why your father got so upset. He wanted a boy and then he insulted you and I had to leave."
"What do you mean he insulted me?"
Sheila took a deep breath and let it out slowly knowing full well that this conversation was eventually going to happen. She patted the seat next to her and Beca moved to sit there. Sheila took Beca's hands in her owns and looked at the younger girl.
"He said that if he wanted a daughter, he would just have you back in his life because if he wanted a disgrace, he already had you. I got so mad at him that I told him he wasn't going to be allowed to be around this baby if he kept saying stuff like that about you."
"Can I ask you something?" Sheila nodded in response, "Why do you feel the need to be nice to me or even include me in this child's life?"
"Do you want the truth?" Beca nodded. "I watched you grow up from afar. Your mother was my best friend when we were younger. I watched your mom grow up to be this amazing woman and I admired her for it every day. Then she met your dad, he was a true gentleman until you were born. He loved your mother very much but he always wanted a boy. So he left, your mom called me and I did my best being so far away because I was living in New York when you were smaller. When I couldn't make it back to be by her side when she got sick, I vowed to show your father how amazing you truly were and that he should have you back in his life. Somewhere between you going to college and graduating, I fell in love with him. I hated myself for the longest of time because he was the man that broke not only my best friend, but you.
Beca, when you were born, I promised your mom that I would be your godmother along with Addie. When I told Addie I was marrying Warren, I made her promise not to tell you anything because I didn't want you to hate me. I wanted you in my life and one way was marrying your father. But the other reason was this baby. I got pregnant and he freaked out that the board would be ashamed because it was outside of a marriage. So he made me marry him. At first it was a wonderful idea, until that dinner. After that dinner, all he did was look down on you and made it seem like you really were the worst human ever. So I told him I would kick him out and he didn't like that. Then we got into another heated fight and he slapped me. That's when I called your office and talked to Aubrey. Aubrey put me on the next flight out and took care of me since I got here. Then when that Jesse guy showed up banging on your door, Aubrey moved all my things here. But to answer your question, I have always wanted you in my life and now that I'm carrying your sister, I want you in hers too. I don't care if your father doesn't approve I don't want to be with him anymore."
Beca wiped a couple of tears away before pulling Sheila into her arms. "I want to be in both of your lives and you will never have to see my father again." Beca cried silently into Sheila's shoulder and Sheila couldn't help but be eternally grateful that she could finally be with Beca.
They talked some more about how happy Beca's mom had been when she found out she was going to have a girl and how ecstatic Beca was about to have a little sister. They talked until a sleepy redhead showed up.
"Beca" she called out causing Beca to smile in an instant.
"Hey baby, why are you awake?"
"You never came to bed" Chloe pouted as she made her way to sit on Beca's lap. "Hi Sheila" Chloe whispered.
"Hey Chloe" Sheila responded, "But I think we should all head to bed. It's going to be a long day tomorrow."
"Yeah, you're right." Sheila stood up and gave each girl a hug before saying goodnight. Beca and Chloe sat on the couch in the quiet living room for a bit longer before Beca stood up and face Chloe. "Chloe, can I ask you something?"
"What is it Beca?" Chloe asked, eyeing the brunette in front of her. She noticed the small brunette fidget a bit before taking in a deep breath and letting it out slowly.
"Will you be my girlfriend?" Beca asked, the nerves appearing, the butterflies flapping away and her heart feeling like it was going to pop out of her chest. She was so caught up in the moment of asking Chloe that she didn't see Chloe stand up or say yes until their lips met for a heart stopping moment.
"Yes" Chloe whispered against Beca's lips once they pulled apart for air. Beca didn't know when she had held her breath until she let it out and immediately replaced any nerves with a smile and more kisses.
The girls walked hand in hand up to the bedroom, Aubrey had set up for them before they went to pick them up at the airport. Beca locked the door behind her and walked Chloe to the bed. They shared more passionate kisses as they made love the rest of that early morning.
"Good Morning" Beca smiled as she awoke in the redhead's arms.
"Good Morning" Chloe responded kissing Beca, "You know I don't know if I'll ever get tired of kissing you"
"Well, I know I won't get tired of it" Beca replied kissing Chloe again
"Becs-WOAH!" Aubrey exclaimed walking in on a naked Beca and Chloe despite them being under the covers.
"Bree!" Beca yelled as Aubrey turned around facing the door. "I thought I locked it last night!"
"News flash Beca! My locks don't work because I live alone!"
"Only you Posen, only you. But please, to what do I owe your presence this early?"
"Breakfast is ready and we have to go meet with a group of lawyers along with those two ding-a-lings."
Beca moaned at the reminder of her father and Jesse. Chloe giggled and she was already partially dressed when she kissed Beca on the cheek and walked over to Aubrey.
"Come on Bree, Beca won't be staying in bed if I'm not in it" Chloe winked back at Beca as she walked out of the room with Aubrey right behind her. Beca could not believe Chloe but nonetheless, she got up and got dressed once the door closed. Beca Mitchell might be a badass on stage and in the office but in the bedroom, Chloe Beale clearly had the upper hand.
Beca wandered into the kitchen about ten minutes later to a hot plate awaiting her with a cup of coffee. She said good morning and ate along with keeping up in the small talk. Then they all headed upstairs and got ready for the day ahead of them. Luckily for them they had a couple of days to fix everything before the club opening and they had planned on accomplishing it. CR, Amy, Jessica, Ashley, Benji, Luke and Lily, had sent their support through text messages and had been suggested that they would be on stand-by if they needed anything. Half an hour later, Aubrey, Beca and Sheila headed off to their meeting. All three nervous to see what would happen because it was all of their futures, especially Beca's little sisters.
A/N: So, nothing too bad for the Bechloe relationship. But Jesse and Warren will be the biggest obstacle. I am very grateful for all the comments and reviews and love you guys have shown me, thank you so much for reading it and enjoying it. Maybe a couple of more chapters before I finish it off. But once again, thank you for everything! xoxo :)