Chapter 13-What Comes Next?

Chloe watched as the younger girl slept for two hours. She had called Aubrey to let her know they had connected, and would be staying the night. When Aubrey questioned her, Chloe simply said she would talk to her about it later, it wasn't a good time to discuss it. She ensured Aubrey they would be at camp by 10:00am, just missing breakfast, but easily in time for all the activities scheduled.

The nurse came in to give Chloe all the prescriptions and discharge notes. Chloe studied the information carefully, making sure she didn't miss anything.

Beca woke, as the nurse began to remove the IV from her wrist.

"Owww." Beca howled as the thin plastic tubing was removed from beneath her skin.

"Yeah, your veins were pretty blown when we tried to start the IV today, and the ones in the wrist can get pretty painful, I'm sorry."

"No problem, thanks for taking it out, it feels better now."

"Ok, you are all set, your friend has your discharge instructions and prescriptions. Just take it easy for the rest of the evening, and take care of yourself" with that the nurse exited the room.

"So, you ready to get outta here?" Chloe asked moving to help Beca off the bed.

"More than ready."

"I made a reservation for us at the Doubletree on north 85, that way we can hop right on the expressway and we'll have a straight shot for tomorrow morning."

"Sounds perfect Chlo."

The drive to the hotel was pretty quiet and uneventful. They stopped to pick up some food, and to fill Beca's prescription. Chloe also had a few items at the grocery store she wanted to grab. The hotel was nice, and the room was large with two double beds. Chloe brought all the food and a few bags into the room, not wanting to leave much in her car that wouldn't fit in the truck.

Beca fell onto the bed, tired, but not ready to close her eyes again so soon.

"Are you hungry?" Asked the ginger.

"Yeah, I guess so. I mean, I haven't eaten since this morning, and I only had a little cereal, so make that a yes. I'd like to wash up though first, is that ok?

"Sure Beca, I'm going to go down and grab us a few sodas, why don't you get in the shower, and I'll be back in a minute."

Chloe left the room, mostly to give Beca a little privacy. Something had changed in her as she saw Beca on that hospital bed. She accepted in that moment that she loved the girl. She didn't understand how it had happened, and why it was all happening so fast, but she knew she would do anything for Beca in that moment, she would be anything for her, even if that meant stepping away and being just a friend.

When she returned to the room, she heard Beca in the bathroom splashing in the tub.

"Becs, I'm out here. Just wanted to let you know I'm back."

"Hey Chloe, can you come in here?"

"Yeah, are you ok?" Chloe steeled herself as she opened the door. There was a large two person jacuzzi tub, and Beca had it filled with bubble bath. She gasped at the first sight of the girl. She looked too good, covered in bubbles to just above her chest, legs hanging along the rim of the tub. Chloe could hear Beca's mix playing from her iPhone on the sink counter. It was like a scene out of a really good lady jam fantasy. Chloe shook her head to try to dispel her lascivious thoughts. "Do you need anything?" a bright flush coming over her face.

"Yeah, I just thought we could talk about this morning." Beca shifted to her side and crossing her arms in front of her along the side of the tub, her face resting on her upper forearm.

So cute..the ginger thought to herself, then swallowed hard. "Ok".

Beca as usual didn't waste anytime..."Chloe, I am crazy into you. I mean, I've never felt anything this strong before, and you're right it has happened very fast, and we don't know each other very well, but..."

"but... I'm your dad's Teaching Assistant, and that's weird for you." Chloe jumped in, not sure she could stand to hear the BUT come directly from Beca.

"No, huh?...I mean yes, it is weird for me, but that doesn't mean I don't want to figure this out."

"What would make it less weird for you then?" Chloe asked.

"Well, you telling me today was a big deal, and I'm really glad you did, but you need to know, my dad and I...we won't be interacting in the future."

"What do you mean Beca, he's your dad."

"Yes, but that doesn't mean he has to be in my life. And I don't want him in my life...do you understand what I am saying?"

Chloe looked at her, with her beautiful blue eyes, tearing slightly, and nodding with her words.

"what I'm saying Chloe is that whatever happens between you and me..."

Beca stood up in mid sentence, and exited the tub confidently. Grabbing a towel and wrapping it around her body before the bubbles fell completely off her in the most intimate spots.

Chloe did her best to keep eye contact with the girl.

... "I need to know it is between us...and not you, me and my dad..deal?"

"Deal." Chloe said without hesitation.

Beca..lurched forward and captured the ginger's lips at that final word, and pushed her tongue deep into Chloe's mouth. A loud moan came from the older girl as she allowed herself to once again feel the rush of emotion and desire. Beca pulled back and pushed Chloe until her back met the bedroom wall. She pulled the taller girls arms by her wrists and positioned them behind the small of her back, holding them with one hand. Using her mouth to explore the ginger's neck, and her free hand to begin removing the clothing that kept her from enjoying more access.

Chloe couldn't believe the strength and confidence of the younger girl. Again, Beca crashed their lips together, stealing Chloe's breath. Her movements seemed desperate, wanting, but not in control. Chloe regained her thoughts for a moment...was this how she was her first time? Yes..it was, all nerves, not wanting to stop, but also not knowing what to do.

Chloe broke the girl's grasp, and ran her hands up Beca's sides, coming to her face, suddenly aware of wet tears on the smaller girls face.

She opened her eyes to see that Beca had begun to cry, no sound or sobs, just flowing tears.

"Hey, hey, hey...what's going on?" the red-head said, trying desperately to understand.

Beca wrapped her arms around Chloe's waist and buried her face into the older girl's shoulder.

Chloe held her tightly, kissing the top of her head. She cupped Beca's chin, and leaned back to get view of her face. She saw the dark blue orbs with the pain spilling from them and leaned in to kiss her, deeply, trying to put all the love she could into the kiss.

"Beca, I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere."

"I'm..." the smaller girl began, trying to express what she felt, but quickly lost her words.

"What is it, you can talk to me, babe."

"I..uh, know you have more experience with this, uh..stuff, and I just wanted to give you what you need."

"Oh God Beca, please...don't think that way. You are exactly what I need, and whatever this is between us.." she made a gesture between herself and the smaller girls chest "has been going like a freight train. I'm trying desperately to keep up."

She moved to gather the girl in her arms, pulling her onto her lap at the end of the bed.

"You're right I do have experience, but I've never felt this way before. Let's just take our time with this...Beginnings are the best part from what I hear." She said with a big, twinkling smile, before leaning in for a soft, sweet kiss.

"I know it's kind of early and everything, but can we go on a date next Wednesday?" Chloe asked

Beca looked up, into the eyes of the most amazing girl she had ever met, and nodded her answer.

"Here, I grabbed a sleep shirt from my car for you. Why don't you put this on, and let's eat, you kinda worked my appetite up," she winked.

"It's Pink"

"Mitchell, don't start."