Bechloe Week 2

Chapter 2

Beca, Chloe, and Amy all stood in the doorway, looking around the new apartment they were going to share.

"Where's the rest of it?" Beca asked, looking around for another door or room.

"I think this is all of it," Amy said, walking to the center of the room. "This is all there is."

"At least it's furnished," Chloe said, trying to look on the bright side. She stood next to Beca and looked around. "Amy, why is there only a single bed? I thought you said they told you three people could live here comfortably."

"They did," Amy said. "The sofa is a pull-out bed; it's a double. You and Beca should be quite comfortable on it."

"Why do Beca and I have to share the pull-out?" Chloe asked.

"Well, you two slept in the same bed a lot at Barden," Amy said. "It just makes sense. Besides, I need my space when I sleep."

Amy emphasized her point by flopping back onto the single bed, spreading out so that the entire bed was covered by her.

"I guess we could share," Beca said, looking at the sofa trying to figure out how it became a bed.

"I don't feel comfortable doing that," Chloe said.

"Why?" Amy asked, sitting up to look at Chloe. "You didn't have a problem with it at Barden."

"But, that was, um, only occasionally," Chloe said. "It wasn't a full-time thing. We are probably going to live here for quite some time together and I, um, I don't-" Chloe stopped talking and let out a heavy sigh.

"You don't. . .what, Chloe?" Beca asked, hurt evident in her voice as she glared at the redhead.

"I don't think it's a good idea is all," Chloe said, avoiding Beca's eyes.

Beca schooled her features to hide how hurt she felt. "Well, here's a grand idea. You and Amy can share the pullout and I, as the only one who will be actually paying the rent and utilities, will take this bed."

Beca grabbed Amy's legs and pulled her off the bed.

"Hey!" Amy yelled as she landed on the floor with a thud.

Beca stepped over her and laid on the bed, crossing her legs at the ankle. "There. Now you don't have to worry about sharing a bed with me. Problem solved."

"Beca," Chloe whined.

"It's okay, Chloe," Beca said. "This is a much better setup for me. You are kind of a blanket hog."

Amy scrambled to stand up and Chloe reached down to help her.

"That's not fair, Beca," Amy said. "I called the bed first."

"You're right," Beca said. "So, let's do this the democratic way. Everyone who is paying for the rent or utilities, or anything pertaining to the apartment, gets a vote. Sound good?"

Chloe and Amy just stared at Beca. Beca sat up on the bed and looked back at them.

"All those eligible to vote say aye if they think I should get the bed," Beca said; she paused for a heartbeat and said, "Aye! Looks like the motion is carried and I get the bed."

"Wait," Amy said. "We're going to pay once we get jobs."

"Then we'll revisit the issue," Beca said, standing up. "Until then, we're done discussing or arguing about this. I'm going to unpack and find something to eat."

"What about us?" Amy asked.

Beca looked at Amy and then at Chloe. She furrowed her brow when she saw Chloe standing there with a strange look on her face.

"You okay, Chloe?" Beca asked. She couldn't help it. No matter how upset she got with Chloe, she would always be concerned about her.

Chloe swallowed and nodded her head. "Um, I think I'll take a walk around the neighborhood and see what's out there."

"Find us something to eat while you're out," Amy said.

"Do you have any money to pay for it?" Beca asked, looking at Amy with a raised eyebrow.

Amy ignored Beca and picked up her bag. "I'll take the left side of the dresser," she told Chloe and put her suitcase on the sofa to start unpacking.

"Okay," Chloe said. "I'll, um, be back in a bit."

"Hey," Beca said, stopping Chloe as she started to walk past her to the door. "Be careful. And, um, text me if you find a good place to eat. I'll meet you there and pay for some take-out or something. Okay?"

Chloe nodded. "Okay," she said and walked out the door.