5 Years

Sixteen

          Beca stood there shocked. The door opened and the blonde hair girl peaked her head out at the two girls. Chloe looked over let go of Beca's hand that she was holding.

          "Chloe, sorry to interrupt. I was wondering which song you wanted to work on? We gotta get back to working on the album" The small girl whispered a bit nervous. She was about 4'11, she had bright blonde hair, a nerdy type outfit. Definitely not Beca.

          "Alright, I'll be there. Just give me a quick minute" Chloe gave her small smile and watched her go back in the studio. Once the door shut, Chloe returned her attention back to Beca. Beca was staring into space with a distraught look on her face. She looked lost and shocked. Her mouth a bit open as she felt frozen. Chloe bit her bottom lip softly and put her hand on Beca's cheek. Beca's cheek was soft against Chloe's palm. Her thumb rubbed against Beca's skin; snapping Beca back into reality.

          "What do you mean?" Beca stuttered out. She was shocked at the position they were in. Chloe was cupping her cheek and smiling at her. It all felt like some sort of a dream state of mind.

          "I want us. I want us try what we should have done years ago" Chloe said. It all felt slow from there. Chloe worked up every bit of courage in her body to slowly lean in. Their lips were brushing against one another when the girl peaked her head out again.

          "Chloe" She said and Chloe quickly pulled away. The girl nodded at the producer and Beca leaned her head into Chloe's hand that was still on her cheek.

          "No, don't go" Beca whispered and shut her eyes. She didn't want to see Chloe walk away.

          "I'll text you tonight" Chloe whispered and smiled softly. She loved Beca in this state. She only saw Beca like this when she got super drunk. She became soft and cuddly. Chloe loved when Beca wanted to just cuddle and be loved. But now here she stood, having to leave Beca when she was in her favorite type of mood.

          "Okay" Beca said and pulled away. She was a bit pissed off. She knew Chloe had to work, but she wish Chloe chose a different time to do all of this. Beca just walked away not wanting Chloe to be the first to walk away. She felt the coldness of the air hit her cheek that once had the warm hand placed on.

          Beca got outside and then remembered she still had to deal with her sister. She was dating Chloe's ex boyfriend. Someone Beca really fucking hated with a huge passion. Beca decided to walk around LA to gather her thoughts. She hasn't had to deal with any of this stuff in what felt like forever. She got to the coffee shop and ordered her frappe. The brown hair girl then sat in the corner and took a sip from it. She let it rush down her throat, causing a chill through out her body from the coldness. In the middle of her thoughts someone sat across from her.

          "Hey" Eliza spoke softly. She knew Beca knew about her and Tom. The girl wasn't sure how Beca would react.

          "What do you want?" Beca asked with a bit of bitterness in her voice.

          "Can't a girl just talk to her sister without her being a bitch?" Eliza smirked.

          "Can't a girl trust her sister to not date someone she hates, or beat up the girl she loves?" Beca asked.

          "She hit me first Bec-"

          "Oh my god, are you still 10?" Beca asked. "Why are you with it?" She added the question.

           "I was at the club and I got into some shit. Mainly drugs I guess. But he came over and said some stupid flirt. It was such a cliche, I started to make fun of him for it. We talked that whole night and I never felt like that. I've had boyfriends, but I never felt what I felt. So I left with him that night after the fight and went to an arcade. We just played games and went back to his place after" Eliza explained. "Last night was amazing" She had a grin smacked on her face just thinking about it.

           "So many guys and you choose-"

           "Beca, why? He's done with Chloe. You have Chloe. You can be happy, why can't i?" Eliza asked.

           "Fuck" Beca cursed knowing her little sister had a point.

           "I have to go. I have an interview at a record shop. Tom hooked me up" Eliza said and stood up. She grabbed her bag and looked at Beca.

            "We have to go dress shopping tomorrow for the wedding remember" Beca said and both girls sighed. "No remarks or sarcasm. Dad told me to tell you that" She added and Eliza groaned.

           "Whatever. Bring Chloe though. You still need a date" Eliza said and left the coffee shop. Beca watched her pass the window as she walked down the sidewalk. Eliza looked at her and stuck her tongue out. Beca chuckled and flipped her off. Even if Beca wasn't happy with her, they needed each other. They needed each other so they could get through their dad's dumb wedding.

            After Beca finished her drink; she threw the cup out and left the shop. It took a bit of walking, but Beca got to Chloe's house. She had no idea what she was going to do. She knew where Chloe kept the spare key, but no idea what she was going to say when Chloe got home. She found the spare key that was hidden beneath a flower pot. She unlocked the door and welcomed herself inside. Instantly she felt a warm feeling go through her knowing it was Chloe's. The dog ran up and Beca smiled. "Hey Buzz" Beca smiled and petted him.

             Beca remembered the day Chloe got him. It was their last day at Barden and Chloe appeared with a puppy. She found him on the side of the road that day. Legacy was pissed off because there was a no pet rule in the Barden house. Plus Legacy was allergic. But, Chloe just brought him up to Beca's room.

 
                  F L A S H B A C K

   "Beca!" Chloe yelled as she ran up the stairs. The small puppy against her chest. She welcomed herself inside the room that now was packed away. Beca was in the middle of packing when she looked over.

    "Hey- oh my god" Beca said and dropped the clothes she was putting away. She walked over and looked at the puppy. "How? What?" Beca stuttered out causing Chloe to giggle.

   "I found him on the side of the road. I'm keeping him" Chloe smiled softly and Beca started to pet his head.

   "What's his name?" Beca asked.

   "No idea, I haven't thought of anything" Chloe sighed.

   "Buzz" Beca shrugged. Chloe looked up from the dog at Beca.

   "Buzz?" Chloe asked a little bit curious of what made Beca pick that name.

   "Like Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Buzz" Beca shrugged.

   "Does the bad ass Beca Mitchell like Toy Story?" Chloe laughed.

   "Shut up" Beca rolled her eyes.

   "Oh my god, I'm never letting this go" Chloe laughed.

   "Whatever. What are you naming him?" Beca asked.

   "Buzz" Chloe smiled.