Chapter 3: Hit The Lights (song by Selena Gomez)
Chloe Beale X Beca Mitchell
Prompt: Beca disappeared after worlds without a word. Now, years later, they meet at a bar with loud music.
It's the boy you never told 'I like you'
It's the girl you let get away
It's the one you saw that day on the train
But you freaked out and walked away
Beca's eyes widen when she sees the familiar red hair shining through the crowd. Could it be? Could that really be Chloe after three years? She narrows her eyes at the figure. Definitely the right height and body shape. And the dance moves too. They totally screamed 'exotic dancer'-like, and what had Chloe say at the campsite slightly before worlds? Beca was pretty sure she had said something about "teaching unprivileged children music and how to sing…or dancing exotically". When the redhead turns to sway her head to the beat, Beca's thoughts are confirmed. That was definitely Chloe Beale dancing to music in the same bar as her, and Beca may or may not be extremely jealous of those who were dancing next to and with her.
It's the plane you wanna catch to Vegas
Things you swear you do before you die
It's the city you love that waits for you
But you're too damn scared to fly
Beca downs her drink, instantly feeling the alcohol flow through her body, beating along to the heavy bass of the song. Her eyes go straight back to Chloe. From her soft red hair, to her crystal blue eyes, and to her slender figure. She runs a hand through her hair, looking down at her empty drink. "Another shot." She calls out to the bartender. He frowns but hands her another shot.
It's the time that you totally screwed up
Still you try to get it out of your brain
It's the fight you had when you didn't make up
It's the past that you're dying to change
Beca's mind goes back to that one day after worlds, when she was sneaking out Chloe's grip while they were sleeping. She had to leave before morning came and she hadn't had the heart to tell Chloe. It would had been easier for me. I couldn't stand to say goodbye to her. Beca sighs. She frowns at the guys around the redhead again. She downs her second shot, making up her mind. Beca was never one for dancing at the bar dance floor, but here she was, making her way towards the redhead.
Chloe's eyes shoot up just before Beca completely walks up to her and both of their eyes lock. Beca weakly smiles at the crystal blue eyes she only saw for the past three years in her sleep. Never would she think that she would run into Chloe freaking Beale again. Instead of responding, Chloe closes her eyes and slowly breathes in before opening them again. Was that a rejection? Beca's smile flatters. Oh no. She hates me. She doesn't want to see me again. Beca starts turning back.
It's all the money that you're saving
While the good life passes by
It's all the dreams that never came true
Cause you're too damn scared to try
The corner of Chloe's mouth drops when she spots the younger girl starting to back away. What the hell is she doing? Wait. No. She left me. She left me three years ago with no explanation! Her eyes harden and Beca's face falls even more. Her heart breaks a little more. Beca's mouth opens but then closes again. She turns to walk away and Chloe's face turns into a full frown. Don't get her wrong. Chloe not only hated frowning, she absolutely despised doing that. But here she was, frowning at the fact that the girl who broke her heart was once again walking away from her.
She hates me. I should just leave. Beca takes a deep breath in and risks one last look at the redhead before she was going to leave. And then she freezes. Chloe's hand was outstretched towards her, and her crystal clear blue eyes were looking straight at her. It felt like it was looking straight through her soul. The unasked question hangs in the air as Beca looks back at the hand that was being held out to her. Will you stay?
She takes her hand.
Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight
Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight
Beca feels herself getting pulled closer to the redhead, her hand still trapped in its tight embrace with Chloe's. She can feel the hot breath on her neck when Chloe turns her around, grinding up behind her. Her face turns bright red. "Dance with me, Becs."
It's a mad, mad world
Gonna make it escape
It's a perfect world
When you go all the way
Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Beca nods and lets Chloe pull her hands up so they are in the air with the rest of the crowd. Right now, all Beca saw or knew of was Chloe. The crowd, loud music, or bar didn't exist. And they dance. Just like old times.
So let's go (go, go, go) all the way
Yeah let's go (go, go, go) night and day
From the floor to the rafters
People raise your glasses
We could dance forever
Suddenly, Chloe's arms wrap around Beca's waist as a sudden feeling of sadness overwhelms her. "Chlo'?" Beca softly whispers. She can feel the older girl press her face into the back of her neck.
"Why didn't you say anything? Why did you just leave?" Beca swallows, her mouth suddenly feeling super dry. "Why Beca? Why?" She closes her eyes and Chloe huffs in annoyance. "Beca! Why?!"
"Because…"
"Because what?" Beca pulls her head back so she can look into Chloe's eyes. They were brimmed with tears.
"Because…Because I…" Beca never finishes. She wasn't sure where the sudden jolt of confidence came from but she suddenly moves up, pressing lips lightly against Chloe's. She slightly pulls away and looks into Chloe's eyes. They were dark with desire. The older girl pulls her in again.
Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
Come alive
Let the moment take you
Lose control tonight
It's a mad, mad world
Gonna make it escape
It's a perfect world
When you go all the way
Hit the lights
Let the music move you
Lose yourself tonight
(A/N: I skipped/took out some of the lyrics but they were only the chorus so… ;) hoped you all enjoyed this one!)