Bechloe Week 2

Day 3 - Part 3

Chloe had been staying at Beca's for two months. They had settled into their old ways and were enjoying being around each other again. During the day, Beca would go into the studio to work on her album while Chloe made her way around town trying to find a job. They'd always meet up at night to have dinner together.

It was Thursday, and Beca dragged herself home. It had been a long, grueling day as she and Theo clashed, yet again, over the last two songs she wanted on her debut album.

Beca ran a hand through her hair and took a deep breath; her eyes widened and she moaned at the delicious aroma that assaulted her olfactory senses. Suddenly, she realized that soft music was coming from the dining room, mixed in with what sounded like Chloe moving around.

Beca made her way to the dining room, walking in to find Chloe setting a bowl of roasted potatoes and carrots in the middle of the table. Next to them, she saw a platter with a pot roast. It was her favorite home-cooked meal.

"What's all this?" Beca asked, causing Chloe to jump. "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you."

"It's okay," Chloe said, smiling at Beca. "I didn't hear you come in. Please sit."

"This looks and smells amazing," Beca said, sitting down at the table. "What's the occasion?"

"I just wanted to do something nice for you," Chloe said, taking the chair next to Beca. "As a thank you for taking me in and letting me stay here."

"I appreciate all this," Beca said, motioning at the food. "But, it's not really necessary; you've already thanked me several times."

"I know," Chloe said, nervously chewing on her lip. "Chicago called me today. He apologized for cheating on me."

Beca huffed. "So, that's what this is," Beca said icily. "You're going back to Chicago, knowing he cheated on you and you want me to be okay with it?"

"Oh, God no," Chloe said, grimacing. "I'm not going to be with someone who cheats on me. He did try and talk me into going back to him, but I told him no."

"Then why are we even talking about this?" Beca asked.

"Because there's something I need to tell you," Chloe said, taking a deep breath before blurting out, "The reason I told Chicago no, is because I'm in love with you."

Beca's face went blank. The only sign that she heard Chloe was the rapid blinking of Beca's eyes as she stared somewhere over Chloe's left shoulder.

"Beca? Are you okay?"

No response.

Chloe patted Beca on the knee saying, "Take your time. I'll be here when you're ready."

Chloe got up and walked into the living room, picking up a few magazines from the coffee table before returning to her seat at the dining room table. She casually flipped through one magazine, glancing up at Beca every so often.

Chloe was just closing another magazine when Beca took it from her and tossed it over her shoulder.

"Becs?"

Beca stared into Chloe's eyes and gently put both hands on Chloe's face, pulling her to her and crashing her lips into Chloe's. Chloe whimpered and put her hands on Beca's to hold her in place.

Their lips moved in sync with each other, before Beca gently pulled back, smiling at Chloe. Chloe smiled back as a tear ran down her cheek. Beca used her thumb to brush the tear away.

"I'm in love with you, too," Beca said, smiling as she claimed Chloe's lips again.