The Hot New Teacher

Chapter 36: Bella's are go

A shrill beeping rang through Beca's phone as she sat in her apartment with her coffee, she had decided to call her dad before they both went to work, knowing that when he got there he likely wouldn't have much time to chat and was now waiting for him to pick up the phone.
"Beca, hi, how are you?" His voice rang through her speakerphone.
"I'm good thanks dad, um actually I wanted to ask you something before this morning at work because I know you'll be busy," Beca said with a chuckle.
"Hmm yes I can't deny that, new term, new targets," he chuckled.
"Yeah, actually this could link to that target thing actually..." Beca trailed off.
"Okay, what is it?"
"Well you know we had the Barden Bella's like a year ago or more?"
"Yes..."
"Well I talked to Chloe, Stacie and Aubrey about it and, well Chloe sang when she was in college, Aubreh when she was younger, Stacie has a good voice but she said she would help with choreography... And as music teacher I guess I'll lead it but, would it be okay if we tried to start it up again?"
"Woah Beca, yes that would be amazing, it would really put Barden back up on the map,"
"I thought you'd say that," Beca laughed, "so can I start as soon as possible? I know some students have good voices already so it shouldn't be too hard..."
"Yes, that'd be great Beca, keep me updated and I can help in any way I can. I really must go now, but I guess I'll see you at work,"
"Okay thanks dad, yes I'll see you soon," Beca smiled as she hung up, now she couldn't wait to get to Bardencto speak to the other three.

An hour later Beca hopped into her car and began the drive to Barden, arriving there to see both Aubrey and Jesse's cars parked in the parking lot. Smiling to herself, she gathered her laptop and a few bits of paperwork and walked up the stone steps to the main entrance once again for a new year at Barden, her 5th. She shook her head lightly with a slight chuckle, 5 whole years at the school that had now become once of Beca's favourite places, filled with most of her favourite people, mainly Chloe and Jesse. She grinned widley as she thought back to her red headed girlfriend, she was pretty sure that she would be in a much different place and mood if it hadn't been for meeting the woman last year. She pushed the door to the staff room open and glanced around, spotting Aubrey, Jesse and Stacie sat at a table, she smirked knowing that Stace must've stayed with Bree the previous night as her car wasn't parked.
"Hey Becs, long time no see," Jesse smiled.
"Well, maybe around two weeks, dude you forced me to have a 'moviecation'  day with you how can you forget," Beca smirked, gladly accepting the hug he pulled her in for, chuckling.
"And you guys, good news, Bella's are a go," Beca smiled as she looked towards the blonde and brunette who were now grinning widely.
"Awesome, can't wait!" Stacie said, grabbing hold of Aubrey's hand and giving it a squeeze, Beca quickly mouthed a 'does he know?' at the brunette gesturing to their hands. Aubrey tinged slightly red but nodded her head as a yes and Beca smiled and nodded, placing her things down on the table. It was then that a pair of arms wrapped around her from behind and a soft kiss was pressed to her neck. Beca learnt into Chloe's touch and smiled.
"Hey, Bella's are a go," she said and Chloe squealed from behind her.
"Just like back in college," the redhead grinned as she squeezed Beca a little tighter before turning her attention to the other three and saying her hello's.
"So, wait a second, this 'Bella's are a go' thing, is that what I think it is?" Jesse asked as he switched his gaze between the four women.
"Sure is Swanson," Stacie chided.
"Yessss," Jesse punched the air lightly and grinned. Beca simply shared a knowing look and an eye roll with the others. They spent the rest of the short time before the day started to talk more details on the Bella's and decided to hold auditions soon.

After Mr. Mitchell's usual speech the five split off to teach their classes for the day, nothing exiting was scheduled and the day was just an introduction back to the new year and such. Beca sat at her desk in front of her class and eventually sighed, standing up,
"Right guys listen up," she called and waited for the sets of eyes to fall on her, she gave a quick smile before continuing, "I guess not all of you will remember but a few years ago we had an acapella group, y'know music without instruments all with your mouths that stuff. Ladies only, sorry chaps, but me and a group of the other teachers have decided to open it up again. I know some of you have excellent voices and it would be great if you could join, auditions will be held in here next Friday during lunch break. I'll tell you more about it when I see you next but I hope most of you will be there," Beca explained as she walked round her desk and perched on the edge of it with a smile. A students hand lingered in the air and she nodded to acknowledge it,
"What teachers Miss?" The girl asked.
"Miss Posen, Miss Conrad, Miss Beale and me, if you must know," Beca rolled her eyes playfully, at this revelations a few students eyes brightened and a smile crept onto their lips. Beca simply shook her head with a chuckle,
"Easily pleased," she murmured as she opened her laptop and properly started her lesson.

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Chloe drummed her fingers against her hips as she watched the clock tick by, the first day back teaching had been boring to say the least. She'd told all of her classes of the day about the Bella's rehearsals and that was the highlight of each lesson. The amount of times she had had to tell students off for murmuring whilst she was talking or not doing their work was exhausting her.

Finally, the bell rang and she dismissed her class, gathering her stuff quickly and heading to the music hall, knowing Beca would stay a little while longer. She strolled down the corridor and swung the door open, beelining to the nearest chair and slumping down in it.
"And it's only day one," Beca chimed as she smirked at the redhead over her laptop screen.
"Yep, and you and me are having drinks tonight at my place," she smiled lightly.
"Gee really that bad?" Beca joked as she stood up and started to slide her laptop into her case before lifting it over her shoulder and approaching Chloe, "let's get drunk Beale." Chloe smiled as she too stood, placed a quick kiss to Beca's cheek and followed the brunette out of the classroom.

"Screw my car I'll probably be too drunk to drive... Right?" Beca asked as the pair walked into the car park. Chloe shrugged and opened her car boot to slide her bags in, making space for Beca's laptop before both of them climbed in.
They had just left Barden when Chloe's phone rung, the redhead chuckled little as the word 'mom' came up on her dashboard as she clicked the green button to engage the call.
"Hey mom," Chloe chimed.
"Chloe dear, how are you?" Catherine Beale's gentle voice filled the car.
"I'm good yeah, just got off work. Hellish day I guess you could say,"
"Oh dear, it'll be fine it's just the first day everyone is, y'know. Anyways I wanted to talk to you about Beca, well, for Beca I guess." At this the brunettes eyes went wide and she mouthed a 'what' to Chloe who just shrugged in response.
"Well, she's kinda listening now Mom so..." Chloe trailed off.
"Oh dear I am so sorry, Beca, hi," Catherine chuckled.
"Hey Mrs Beale," Beca cringed.
"Call me Catherine Beca, Mrs Beale's too formal I told you this already," she laughed again.
"Yeah, sorry, Catherine, anything I can help you with?" Beca asked.
"Well I suppose you're here I could ask you... I know your birthday is upcoming so I just wondered if there was anything you'd like?"
"Oh gosh, no, please Catherine don't feel you have to get me anything I just don't need it, you allowing me to date Chloe is really enough," Beca spoke and Chloe reached over and gave her thigh a quick squeeze along with a smile at her words.
"Oh, please I'm delighted for the pair of you."
"I'm glad, but really, please don't get me anything I'm not expecting you to,"
"If you insist dear, I'll make sure Chloe's gift is extra special," she chuckled and Beca cringed again.
"Now, Chloe dear?" Catherine spoke again.
"Yes mom,"
"I need to talk to you at some point to discuss something with you and your father, please call me back when you get a chance,"
"Course Mom," Chloe replied as she pulled into her driveway.
"Excellent, Beca it was lovely I hear from you and I'll talk to you st some point chlo, have a good night,"
"Bye," the two women replied and the line went dead.

"Please don't let your mom buy me anything for my birthday I really hate it to be a big deal," Beca groaned when they were situated on the coach, Chloe's head resting on Beca's lap as they watched some crap in the tv.
"I'll try, she is very persistent, I mean you remember when you first met her." Chloe chuckled.
"Yeah, I don't know what it is with your family and physical contact," Beca muttered as she thought back to the day she first met Catherine and Chloe's brother.

Beca sat awkwardly at Chloe's kitchen island as she heard the doorbell ring. Chloe walked behind Beca and gave her shoulder a quick squeeze before walking to the door. Greeting could be heard being made and sooner or later Chloe appeared in the doorway with her mom and brother.
"Mom, Nathan, this is my girlfriend Beca," Chloe beamed as she walked behind the brunette and slipped an arm around her waist. "Beca, my mom Catherine and brother Nathan," she added. Beca awkwardly waved and gave a crooked smile at the pair. Catherine simply chuckled and headed towards the short brunette and enveloped her in a hug.
"Please call me Catherine not whatever else, I'm so glad to finally meet the woman putting a smile on my young girls face," she spoke hushed into Beca's ear and then released her, beaming from ear to ear.

"Hey it could have been worse, I mean my brother could've hugged you," Chloe giggled from her place on the brunettes lap.
"He wouldn't have gotten a fucking chance," Beca smirked as she ran her fingers absentmindedly through her light red curls. Chloe just laughed as she closed her eyes,
"I love you," she murmured as she nestled her head into Beca's stomach. The brunette smiled at the sight and pressed a light kiss to Chloe's head,
"I love you too."

A/N:
Just wanted to say thanks for all the support on this story so far! Even just a read makes me smile and anything else is amazing! :) x