"Hey Jesse" Beca said over the phone
"What's up?" he asked
"You're working from home today, right?"
"Yes"
"Great. I need your help, could you please swing by at work, like right now?"
"Is everything alright?" he asked
"Yeah, yeah. Everything is fine"
"Okay. Be there in an hour."
"Thanks." she said hanging up
Knocking on the door, Jesse peeked his head.
"Hi." He greeted, his eyes fell on the baby in the stroller that was facing Beca at the end of her office.
"Hey" Beca said as she got up from her seat.
Kissing her hello he asked, pointing at the grinning baby "What's going on?"
"That's my boss's kid" she said gesturing with her hand. Jesse nodded waiting for elaboration.
"For some reason he thought it would be a good idea to leave 4-month-old with me" pausing, she sighed "Long story short. I'm babysitting, and I have no fu-freaking idea what to do with him."
"You need my baby expertise?" She nodded
"And you know he can't pick up words yet, right?" He laughed
"How do you expect me to know that?" she asked, stuffing her hands in her back pockets.
"Well, he looks happy. He likes you" he said making his way to the baby
"He's creeping me out. He won't stop grinning. Kinda reminds me of someone I know." she said following him
Jesse held him up kissing his cheek. "Hi, buddy. Don't pay attention to her, you're not creepy. Grinning is healthy" He said tilting his head to her as he said the last bit.
"My boss left this baby bag. It has everything, according to him." She said pointing to a bag on her couch. "Keep him quiet, I need to finish up my work. I fucking hate paperwork" she added looking back to Jesse.
"You won't even notice us" Jesse said grinning along with the baby. "Right kiddo?" He asked tilting his head back to the baby.
Jesse was on the floor playing with the baby, while Beca was going through paperwork. Glancing up, Beca smiled at how Jesse was tickling the baby.
"So valentine's day is around the corner" Jesse casually said feeling her gaze.
"Jesse you have known me for around two months and-" She glanced at a calendar on her desk "-this Thursday we would have been together for three weeks, I think. You know me well enough, so save it" she said as she looked back to the paper in front of her.
"Good to know you're keeping track" he said smiling at the baby. "And no. I'm not going to shut up." He added making airplane noises as he held an airplane toy up. "Clear your schedule we're going to New York this valentine's day"
"Jesse I can't just drop work and go to New York." She said as she started bouncing her leg
"Hate to break it down to you but you're a workaholic. You've been drowning yourself in work lately Beca, you make me feel bad for waking you up during moviecation." He said putting the toy down. "You need a break. And I'm gonna give it to you."
Beca looked up again to find him sitting Indian style and holding the baby in his lap, pouting while the baby grinned at her. Beca broke into a smile and held up her phone taking a picture.
"You're good at this" Beca said putting her phone down.
"I'm good at more than one thing. Be more specific" he shrugged
"Good with babies" Beca said rolling her eyes.
"Yeah, kids seem to like me for some reason. What can I say, I'm a natural" Jesse said giving his hand to the kid to play with
"When we get to New York, I'll take you see my nephew. I'm planning on taking you to my parents first, though."
"I'm not going to New York" Beca said, trying not to show the discomfort the mention of meeting his family brought to her. She got up from her desk to join them on the floor. She needed a break from all the paperwork, she didn't choose this career to read and sign paper.
Watching her sit down, Jesse said "Liz lives in NYC. We could hang out. I didn't get to say goodbye to her"
"You and my stepsister are bbfs now?"
"We kept in touch" he shrugged
"Hi baby," she said hesitantly stroking his cheek.
"He won't bite, Becs" Jesse said when he noticed her discomfort.
"Here" he added holding the baby to her "Hold him"
"Nope" she shook her head.
"C'mon. Look, he's harmless" Jesse said looking between them.
Sitting Indian style, nervous, Beca said "Put him on my lap"
Jesse did as told "There you go" he smiled as he watched her stroke his cheek looking down at him.
Leaning over, Jesse gave his hand to the baby so that he could keep playing with his fingers and kissed her passionately, it caught Beca by surprise. She held the baby closer to her, returning the kiss with as much passion.
Pulling away, Jesse tickled the baby with his free hand making him and Beca laugh.
Beca glanced behind her when she heard knocking on the door
"Hi, Luke" She said smiling at her boss
"Hello. Thank you for keeping an eye on him." He said as he knelt down taking his son from Beca. Getting up he eyed Jesse. "Jesse, right?" Luke asked
"Yeah." Jesse said getting up. "The boyfriend?"
"Yep" Jesse nodded giving Beca a hand to get up.
"Good to see you" Luke said putting his kid in the stroller.
"Hey Luke" called Jesse
"Would kidnapping her next week cause a problem at work?" Jesse asked pointing at Beca who was glaring at him, as he finished putting the baby's toys back in the bag.
"For how long?" Luke asked laughing
"Four days starting on the 13th" he answered, giving him the bag
"No problem." He shrugged accepting the bag. Jesse grinned then glanced at Beca "You need a break Mitchell anyway" Luke added
"Thank you" Jesse said as he watched Luke close the door.
"There. You can't use work as an excuse now" he said stuffing his hands in his pockets.
Beca glared at him then took off.
"Where are you going?" He asked as he followed her.
"Away from you. Don't follow me" she said over her shoulders
"You can't seriously be getting mad at me" Jesse called out when she slammed the door.
Following her Jesse said "Wait up"
"What part of don't follow me you don't get?" She asked in a nonchalant voice as she glanced at him before getting inside the studio
Jesse paced to the studio, avoiding the glances he got from her co-workers.
Closing the door behind him he asked "What's wrong?"
"Fuck off, Jesse. You don't want to be around me right now." She said glaring at him.
"No. I'm not going anywhere. This is about New York? You don't want to meet my family?" he asked looking at her
She closed her eyes frowning and ran a hand through her hair. What did Stacie tell me to do when I get these? She asked herself, feeling the panic attack build up. Deep breaths. It's okay, I'm panicking. She let go of her hair and stood still waiting for it to pass. C'mon, happy thoughts. Fluffy Bunny, fluffy Bunny. Don't lash out at him.
"Talk to me" He said walking to her in a slow pace
"Not now" she said in a low voice, breathing deeply
"No, you're not going to avoid me until I drop it" he said shaking his head. "That is the worst way to deal with things"
"Remember what you made me promise?" Beca nodded. "Now talk" He added when he was standing in front of her.
"The thought of meeting your family is freaking me out" She blurred out, looking up to him
"You're scared they won't like you?" he asked
"I'm not girlfriend material, I mean have you met me?" Jesse smiled wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Since when do you give a shit about what others think about you?" He asked gazing into her eyes.
"I don't. But don't you think meeting the parents is kind of a big step in a relationship?" She asked feeling a lump in her throat when she said the word relationship. "we've barely been together for three weeks, Jesse"
"True. But mom has been bugging me. She wants to meet you, Shiksa" Beca rolled her eyes, feeling the panic attack starting to fade away "Plus I made the mistake of telling her you're famous" he added grimacing
"I'm not that famous" Beca said shrugging
"Actually you are. When paparazzi follow a person, they are famous in my books."
"We can check into a hotel instead of staying at my parents' house, if you want" He suggested, pulling her closer to him.
"No that would make me seem like an arrogant bitch" she said relaxing
"You kinda are, sometimes"
"Thanks" she scoffed, removing herself from him
"I don't know what is it with you and babies, but when you held Luke's kid in your arms I wanted to tear your clothes off." Jesse said as he paced blocking her way.
"But I didn't since there was a baby on your lap, obviously" He shrugged smirking.
"That is pretty gross and kind of disturbing. Now, out of my way, I need to get back to my paperwork."
"Um, work can wait." He said leaning against the door.
"I have work to do, you should get back to yours"
"My car?" he said smirking, hopeful
"Very uncomfortable" Stepping closer to him, she scratched his beard "Lose the beard, you're starting to look like a homeless."
"Chicks dig beards. You'd be surprised by how much I get hit on. Actually as I was walking to your office a girl hit on me" he said winking
"You're seriously starting to look creepy, trim it at least"
"I've just told you that I got hit on by a co-worker of yours and you didn't bat an eye" Beca shrugged, pulling him down by his shirt "I'm trying to learn how to trust you. You're the one who told me to work on my cynicism. Also, I'm not the jealous type. Whoever she is, she should know better than to mess with Beca. Fucking. Mitchell." She said in her low sexy voice, that she knew drives him insane, feeling the warmth of his breath.
Cupping her face, Jesse pressing his lips against hers. Beca walked backwards a few steps then pulled away, reaching for the knob.
"You're evil" Jesse said when she got out the studio
"I know. Thanks for helping out with the kid" and my panic attack. She said over her shoulders
"What about New York?"
"I'll think about it."
"The day she comes on time, I'll kiss the waiter" Stacie said as she watched Beca pull a chair
"Please don't" They said in unison
"Traffic?" asked Chloe
"Yeah" Beca answered sitting down "Where's Aubrey?" she asked noticing her absence.
"Hot-lanta" Amy replied, texting
"She's checking up on the Lodge over there" Chloe elaborated.
"Why am I the last one to know?"
"You've been busy, we hardly ever see you lately. And you seem to prefer your man candy over us" Fat Amy said
"You should get a bed instead of a couch at work" Chloe suggested winking.
"The desk is better" Beca informed "Trust me"
"The Grammys are this weekend, am I going to see your face on national television?" Stacie asked
"No, but Jesse wants to go. He's been giving me puppy dog eyes for a while now."
"You usually avoid the awards season. I'm impressed by his ability to convince you." Chloe said
Glancing at her ringing phone, Beca sighed as she picked up "sup?"
"What should I wear to the awards show?"
"Beach shorts. No shirt." she answered
"That's an option, I'm talking tux wise what do you recommend?" he laughed
"I don't know. And I don't care"
"What are you going to wear?"
"Some slutty dress. Why?"
"To see what color I should get the beach shorts in?"
"Hot pink" she joked smirking
"Okay. You're not helping. I'll get back to you when I find something interesting. Say hi to the girls for me"
"Next time, text me. Bye"
Looking at her friends, Beca found them all smirking at her
"What?" she asked suspiciously
"Nothing" They said in unison
"You're creeping me out. Jesse says hi"
"How is work Beca?" Chloe asked, resting her elbows on the table. Since when do you give a shit about work.
"Fine. The other day I had to babysit Luke's son."
"Is the child still alive or do you need help burying the body?" Fat Amy asked in mock horror
"Jesse came by and babysat him while I worked" Beca said motioning for the waiter to come by
The girls shared a knowing smirk. "What's going on?" Beca asked narrowing her eyes
"You'll deny it if any of us said it to your face." Stacie said
Beca shrugged and looked at the text she just got from Jesse
'Check this bad boy out. Navy blue, it matches your eyes.' tapping on the attachment, Beca smiled before typing her reply.
'Buy it. Hot pink slutty dress and fancy Armani navy suit. We're gonna own the red carpet'
Few seconds later, another text came 'Done. Also, I trimmed my beard'
'Good boy.'
Placing her phone on the table she looked up to find them still smirking at her.
"I can handle it, what is it weirdos?" Beca asked
"Nah. It'll hit you soon enough." Stacie said leaning into her seat.
"Fine. Just stop looking at me like that" Beca said before tilting her head to the waiter to place her order.
"You look hot!" Jesse said, wide-eyed when Beca opened the front door for him.
Dressed in a black dress that showed most of her tattoos plus cleavage, Beca took Jesse's hand. He span her around. "I was going for slutty but hot is fine, I guess."
Eyeing Jesse, she dropped his hand and said "You cleaned up well. And how many times did I tell you to just text and stay in your car?" Jesse shrugged, giving her his arm.
"If I walked up to Beyoncé do you think I'd get tackled by security?"
"Probably" Beca said taking his arm. "C'mon nerd, the red carpet awaits"
"What about Rihanna?"
"Just conceal your inner fan-girl, you'll be fine"
"You asking me this is like me asking you to try and keep it quiet- Which reminds me, I think you forgot to lock your room's window other day. You're next door neighbor told me that I know how to please a lady and gave me a tap on a shoulder when I ran into him in the elevator"
"Another person to avoid making eye contact with. Awesome"
AN: Can you guess what Stacie meant by "It will hit you soon enough"? ...Thank you for reading, bye.