Prompt from Isaiah Flamez: How about Beca and Chlöe come out to their parents together and Chloe's parents accept them on Christmas but Beca's parents do not.

Some angst ahead; hope you like what I did with it.


Twenty-year-old, Beca Mitchell sat on her bed in her room at the Bellas house, looking at the disarray around her. She was supposed to be packing to go home for Christmas. But, she was nervous. She and her best friend/girlfriend, Chloe Beale, were planning to come out to their parents on Christmas.

This would be the first time she drove home with Chloe as more than just her best friend. Somehow, in the midst of being at home for the summer, Beca realized she was in love with Chloe. Beca did a good job of hiding it while they were at home because she didn't want to lose Chloe as a friend. They have been best friends since Beca's family moved across the street from the Beales when Beca and Chloe were both two-years-old. Hiding her feelings was much harder to do when you were attending the same college, in the Barden Bellas together, and living under the same roof in the Bellas House.

It had been a slow period of discovery before Beca was able to embrace being gay. She had always thought of herself as straight until one day she realized that she had more intimate feelings for her best friend. And thoughts of the opposite sex, did nothing for her. When she thinks back, guys to he were always better as friends than boyfriends. She ignored her feelings for Chloe as long as she could, thus ignoring Chloe as well. Truth be told, Chloe was not the type of girl to be ignored.

Chloe didn't label herself but if she did she would tell you she was bisexual. She still was attracted to men, but she was more attracted to women. One woman in particular. So, when Beca started ignoring and avoiding her, Chloe had to find out why. They were driving back to Barden after Thanksgiving break when they stopped to eat. Chloe was tired of the silent treatment, and being ignored so she kept after Beca until she broke down all of Beca's defenses and found out why Beca was acting the way she was. When Beca finally confessed that she loved Chloe in a non-platonic way, she kissed Beca and let her know she felt the same way. Beca asked Chloe to be her girlfriend the same day and they'd been a couple ever since. Now, they were going home to tell their parents.

"Hey, Becs," Chloe called out. "How's it going?"

Beca looked around the room and just waved her arm.

"How do you think it's going?," Beca said.

"Becs," Chloe said sitting next to her on the bed. "It's going to be okay. Our families have known each other for years. They'll be happy for us."

"I hope you're right," Beca said.

"Are you having second thoughts about us?," Chloe asked.

"No," Beca was quick to respond. "I just don't know how my dad and Sheila are going to react. I'm actually more worried about Sheila than my dad."

"Don't worry, I'll be right beside you," Chloe said. "I'm not sure about how my folks are going to react either. I haven't said anything to my mom about us yet, and I'm most afraid of what she'll think. She's not just my mom. She's also my best friend."

"Hey," Beca said with a small smile. "I thought I was your best friend."

"You both are," Chloe said. "You're my best friend and my girlfriend. And she's my best friend and my mom. Oh, and Aubrey is my best friend best friend."

"I love you, you know," Beca said smiling at Chloe.

"I know," Chloe said with a bright smile. "And, I love you, too."

Beca kissed Chloe and pulled back with a sigh.

"I guess I should finish packing," she said.

"I'm almost done," Chloe said. "I just wanted to know if I can borrow your black Barden hoodie. I want to wear it on the beach at night."

"Sure," Beca said finding the shirt and handing it Chloe. "Only because I like the way you look in my shirts."

Chloe thanked her and gave her a quick kiss. She skipped out of the room and Beca went back to packing. Chloe finishes her packing and comes back to Beca's room. Beca has made some progress but not much. Chloe starts folding clothes and putting things into Beca's suitcase.

"Becs," Chloe said. "You still have plenty of your stuff at your dad's so you only need to pack a few things. You're over stressing yourself."

"I know," Beca said running a hand through her hair. "I keep thinking we shouldn't have planned when we were going to tell our parents. We should have just done it when it felt right. The anticipation of their reactions is killing me."

"Are you ashamed of who you are?," Chloe asked

"No," Beca said.

"Are you ashamed of us?," Chloe asked.

"God, no," Beca said. " "I'm happier than I've ever been. Where are you going with this, Chlo?"

"If you're not ashamed of who you are," Chloe said. "And you're not ashamed of us, then why care what other people think?"

"I don't," Beca said and than added, quietly, "I just care about what my father thinks."

"Come here," Chloe said pulling Beca into a hug. "We love each other. And if our parents can't accept that, then screw them."

"You're right," Beca said pulling back from the hug. "As long as I have you, nothing else matters."

"That's my girl," Chloe said and gave Beca a kiss.

The next morning the girls packed up the car and started the drive to Tampa. Beca drove for the first three hours and was glad since it gave her mind something to do other than think about her dad. Chloe sang along to the radio and held Beca's hand throughout most of the three hours Beca was driving. Beca stopped for gas and Chloe got behind the wheel to drive the rest of the way.

"You know," Beca said. "This is our first visit home since we became girlfriends. And, we won't be sleeping in the same bed together. What if I can't sleep? I kind of got used to you being beside me."

"You could always just sneak out and come on over," Chloe said with smile "I'll sneak you in through my window."

"I am twenty," Beca said. "Not sixteen."

"We could always go to the tree house," Chloe said giving her a sexy wink. "You know, so we can be alone."

"I am not having our first time together," Beca said. "In a rickety old tree house in the middle of the woods."

"Well, we'd better find some place to your liking soon," Chloe said. "Or I may just combust."

"I know," Beca said. "I'm sorry I'm making you wait, but it will be my first time with you and I want it to be special."

"I don't mean to sound like I'm rushing you," Chloe said squeezing Beca's hand and kissing the back of it. "And our first time together, will be special. I promise."

Chloe pulls the car into her parent's driveway and parks. She looks over at Beca and smiles.

"I wish I could kiss you before you go to your house," Chloe said.

"I do too," Beca said. "But we have to cool it with the PDA until after we tell our folk."

"Do you want to say hi to my folks before you go home?," Chloe asked.

"Yeah," Beca said.

The two girls got of the car and walked to the front door. Before they made it all the way the door was thrown open by Chloe's mother, Charlotte. Chloe ran the last few feet and crashed into her mother for a hug.

"I've missed you, Chlo," Charlotte said.

"I've missed you, too," Chloe said.

"What about me?," Beca asked holding her arms open towards Charlotte.

"Oh, come here you," Charlotte said and grabbed Beca in a hug. "It's good to see you."

"Good to see you, too, Mama B," Beca said hugging her back.

"Where's dad?," Chloe asked.

"He had to go in to work," Charlotte said. "He'll be home for dinner. Are you coming over for dinner with us, Becs?"

"Thanks," Beca said. "But my dad will expect me to eat with him and Sheila."

"Okay, then," Charlotte said.

"I should probably get over there," Beca said. "I'll see you later."

"I'll walk out with you," Chloe said. "To get my luggage."

Beca and Chloe walk out and pull their suitcases out of the car.

"Will I see you later?," Chloe asks wanting to kiss Beca but puts her luggage between them to stop herself.

"I don't know," Beca said looking down at the ground. "You know how Sheila is. She'll want me to stay in because my dad hasn't seen me in a month."

"I really want to kiss you," Chloe said.

"I really want to kiss you, too," Beca said. "Want to get ice cream after dinner? Just the two of us."

"What about Sheila wanting you to stay in?," Chloe asked.

"I don't care," Beca said. "I want to spend some time with just you."

"I'd like that," Chloe said with a smile. "Text or call me when you're ready."

"Okay," Beca said.

Chloe pulled Beca into a hug and kissed her on the side of her head.

"I love you," she whispered before pulling out of the hug.

"I love you, too," Beca said with a smile and grabbed her suitcases.

Beca walked across the street to her house and got out her keys. She opened the front door and walked in.

"Dad?," Beca called out. "Sheila? Anyone home?"

Ben Mitchell walked out of his home office to greet Beca.

"Hello, Beca," Ben said. "How, um, how was the drive?"

"Pretty good," Beca said. "Not much in the way of traffic so we made good time."

"That's good," Ben said.

The father and daughter stood looking at each other.

"Your room is all ready for you," Ben said. "Sheila changed the sheets and aired it out a bit."

"Thanks," Beca said. "I'll just take my stuff up and get unpacked."

"Okay," Ben said. "Sheila should be back shortly. She had to pick up a few things from the store."

"Okay," Beca said. "I'll, um, see you later."

"Do you need help with those?," Ben asked pointing to Beca's suitcases.

"No thanks," Beca said. "I got it."

Beca went upstairs and Ben went back into his office. Sheila came home and Beca went down to greet her. She brought the gifts she had for everyone to put under the tree.

"How are you, Beca?," Sheila asked as she watched Beca place the gifts.

"I'm good," Beca said. "How's everything going with you?"

"Everything's going well, thank you," Sheila said. "I was planning on spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. We'll be eating around 5:30 because your father and I have Bible study tonight at 6:30. You're welcome to join us."

"Um, thanks," Beca said. "But, Chloe and I already made plans to get ice cream and catch up with some friends."

"Okay," Sheila said. "I'm going to go start dinner."

"Do you need any help?," Beca asked praying she'd say no.

"No, but thanks for asking," Sheila said.

Beca gave her a small smile and Sheila went to the kitchen. After dinner Ben and Sheila left for Bible study and Beca walked over to Chloe's.

"Hi," Beca said when Chloe opened the door. "I need to talk to you."

"Okay," Chloe said and turned back to call out. "Mom, I'm going to get ice cream with Beca. I'll see you later."

"Okay, dear," Charlotte said. "Be careful."

Chloe said they would and closed the door. Beca followed Chloe to her car and they got in and drove off.

"What's wrong?," Chloe asked taking a quick glance at Beca.

"My dad and Sheila went to Bible study," Beca said. "This does not bode well for me."

"Beca," Chloe said. "It doesn't mean anything."

"Yes, it does," Beca said her voice raised slightly. "Sheila was always praying and now she's got my dad going to Bible study. What am I going to do?"

Chloe could see the tears in Beca's eyes. She pulled the car into a deserted parking lot and turned it off. She pulled Beca to her in a tight hug.

"We're in this together, remember?," Chloe said kissing her head. "And, no matter what they say, we'll get through it. We have to believe that."

Beca pulled back from Chloe and wiped the tears from her eyes.

"I'm sorry I'm being such a Debbie downer," Beca said. "We planned this little outing so we could be ourselves and I'm ruining it."

"You're not ruining it," Chloe said with a gleam in her eye. "We're in a deserted parking lot, in a dark corner. We could make out."

"I like the way you think, Beale," Beca said and crashed her lips against Chloe's

The girls had a mini-makeout session for about 10 minutes before Chloe pulled back.

"We need to stop," Chloe said trying to control her breath.

"Yeah," Beca said also breathing heavy. "You know, that tree house in the woods starting to sound pretty good."

Chloe laughed and slapped Beca on the arm. Beca gave her a big smile and they both got themselves together and went for ice cream.

It was finally Christmas day and Beca was nervous. The Mitchells and the Beales alternated having Christmas dinner in their homes and this year it was the Mitchells' turn to host. Charlotte Beale came over early to help Sheila cook. Beca could hear them talking and laughing in the kitchen. She went in and said hello to Charlotte.

"Is Chloe home?," Beca asked her. "I wanted to see if she wanted to come over and listen to some music."

"Carl was going to see his friend, Mike, in the hospital," Charlotte said. "Chloe said she'd go with him."

"Okay, thanks," Beca said. "I'll just text her to come over here when she gets back."

Beca leaves the kitchen as Sheila asks Charlotte about their friend Mike. Beca sends a text to Chloe and goes back up to her room. Beca has been in her room for about half an hour with her headphones on when Chloe came in. Beca took her headphones off and turned off the music.

"Hey," Chloe said. "What'cha listening to?"

"Just some random stuff," Beca said leaning in to kiss Chloe. "Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas to you, too," Chloe said kissing Beca. "We should probably get downstairs. Sheila said dinner would be ready shortly."

"Okay," Beca said with a smile. "Sheila's been really nice to me today. I can't decide if it's because it's Christmas, or she is really glad I'm here."

"Who cares?," Chloe said. "Don't question it. Just embrace it."

"You're such a weirdo," Beca says and gives Chloe a quick kiss.

"And, yet you still love me," Chloe said with a grin.

"Yes, I do," Beca said and took Chloe's hand to lead her out of her room.

Beca dropped Chloe's hand when they were halfway down the stairs. She took a deep breath and went to set the table. Dinner was ready and the two families were enjoying turkey with all the trimmings. Sheila suggested they have dessert in the living room. They were enjoying coffee and just chatting when Beca looked at Chloe and she gave her a slight nod.

"Um, you guys," Beca said clearing her throat and standing up. "There's something that I, that we, need to tell you."

"What is it, Beca?," Ben asked her. "Are you pregnant?"

"Dad," Beca said looking at him sharply. "I'm not pregnant. Why would you immediately go there?"

"You're in college," Ben said shrugging his shoulders. "It wouldn't be a surprise."

"It'd be a bigger surprise than you could imagine," Beca said and Chloe stood up next to her. "What I wanted to tell you is. We. Um, Chloe and I are girlfriends. As in not just best friends, but a couple. We're dating. We love each other."

"Are you saying the two of you are gay?," Ben asked looking back and forth between the two girls.

"No," Beca said. "I'm saying I'm gay. Chloe identifies as bisexual. I don't like guys. I, I just like women."

"This is wonderful, dear," Charlotte said standing to hug Chloe. "You and Beca always were cute together. I can't think of anyone better for you."

"How can you think this is wonderful? This is an abomination," Ben's voice booms out as he jumps up and points at Chloe. "This is all your doing."

"Hold on there, Ben," Carl says standing as well. "You will not speak to Chloe in that manner."

"Don't tell me what I will not do in my own house," Ben yelled and looked at Beca and Chloe. "Get out! Both of you. I will not tolerate a homosexual daughter and her deviant girlfriend in my house."

"Ben! Stop it!," Sheila jumps up yelling. "She's your daughter."

"Not anymore," Ben said. "Not if she continues with the nonsense."

Carl is furious. He makes a move toward Ben. Charlotte steps in front of him to stop him.

"We need to worry about Beca and Chloe," Charlotte whispers to him.

Beca stands stunned during all of this. Tears are running down her face. Chloe reaches for her and Beca pulls away.

"I told you this would happen," Beca yells at Chloe and runs out the front door.

Chloe looks at her mom with tears running down her face.

"Go," Charlotte says. "Get her and bring her back to our house."

Chloe nods her head and runs out the door after Beca. Charlotte takes Carl by the arm and starts to lead him to the door. They stop when they hear Sheila yell at Ben.

"What is wrong with you?," Sheila yells at Ben. "Beca was beginning to open up and she was brave enough to tell us this and you kick her out. I don't understand you."

"Homosexuality is a sin and I will not have that sinner in my house," Ben said fists clenched in anger.

"Fine," Sheila said and turns to look at the Beales. "Charlotte, would you mind if I waited with you until Chloe brings Beca back?"

"Not at all," Charlotte says.

Charlotte, Carl, and Sheila move to leave. Carl turns to Ben.

"When you've calmed down we can talk," Carl said. "Those two girls love each other. And, I will not allow you to speak about either one of them in a derogatory manner again."

"I'll be back after I've had a chance to talk to Beca," Sheila told Ben.

"If you walk out that door," Ben tells her. "Don't bother coming back."

Charlotte and Carl look at Sheila. Sheila looks at Ben and just nods her head. She, Charlotte, and Carl walk out the door, leaving Ben standing in the middle of the living room, alone.

Chloe ran out the door and saw Beca running down the street and gave chase. She called out to her but Beca didn't stop. Beca ran into the woods and Chloe followed her. She knew where Beca was headed. Chloe reached the tree house and saw Beca climbing up into it. Chloe sent her mom a text letting her know she found Beca and she'd bring her home as soon as she could. Chloe climbed up to the tree house.

"Go away," Beca said, her voice thick from her tears.

"I can't do that," Chloe said through her own tears. "The girl I love is hurting and I'm here to make sure she's okay."

"I'm not," Beca said wiping at her tears. "What did your folks say after I left? Do they think it's my fault, too?"

"No," Chloe said pulling Beca to her. "My mom wants me to bring you back to our house."

"They don't hate me?," Beca asks.

"Nope," Chloe said. "They still love you. Didn't you hear my mom? She thinks we're cute together."

"Not cute," Beca says with a grin that leaves her face as quickly as it came. "Do you think your folks will let me stay at your place until we go back to Barden?

"I know they will," Chloe said without hesitation.

"I'm sorry I ran off like that," Beca said. "It-"

Beca tried to hold back the sob, but it burst out of her. Chloe just held her tighter.

"I know, baby," Chloe said. "I know."

They sat huddled together until Beca was calmer. She pulled back from Chloe and wiped at her face.

"You know, the funny thing is," Beca said. "I thought it was Sheila I had to worry about not accepting me. I thought my dad would at least try to be supportive. I didn't think he could be that hateful."

"I am sorry, Becs," Chloe said. "But, at least we have my folks in our corner."

"Yeah," Beca said. "We should probably get back. It's getting a little chilly."

Beca and Chloe climb down from the tree house and walk hand-in-hand to Chloe's house. As soon as the enter, Charlotte is grabbing Beca in a hug. Beca can't help but let the tears flow, knowing that the Beales are there for her.

"You and Sheila can stay here as long as you need to," Charlotte told her causing Beca to pull back.

"Sheila?," Beca asked confused.

"Yeah," Sheila said from behind Charlotte. "I came with Charlotte and Carl to make sure you were alright. Your father said if I left, not to come back. So, here I am."

"I'm sorry," Beca said and hugged Sheila.

"You have nothing to be sorry for," Sheila told her. "I'm here for you. I'll let your father calm down and I'll talk to him. And, honestly, if he continues to be like this, I'm not sure I want to stay with him."

"I don't want you to break up because of me," Beca says quietly.

"It won't be because of you, sweetie," Sheila says and hugs her tighter. "It will be because of him."

Chloe was being hugged by her mother and father. She wiped away more tears.

"So, tell me how you two got together," Charlotte said. "Wait. I'll make us some hot chocolate and then you can tell us."

Chloe laughed and Beca smiled. Chloe looked at Beca and Beca walked over to her and pulled her into a hug. She pulled back and went to kiss Chloe but stopped and looked around.

"It's okay if you kiss her," Carl said. "I'd think it was weird if you didn't, her being your girlfriend and all."

Beca and Chloe both smiled and kissed.

"I love you," Beca said when the kiss ended.

"I love you, too," Chloe told her.

With Chloe by her side, Beca knew that everything would be okay.

"Merry Christmas, everyone," Beca said as they sat down to have their hot chocolate and hear the story of how Beca and Chloe became a couple.


Only 2 more days until Christmas, which means only 2 more chapters in the 25 Days of BeChloe Christmases. Thanks to everyone for your prompts, reviews, faves, and follows. I do apologize that I wasn't able to do all the prompts that were submitted.