More Than an Experiment

Chapter 8: Aca-party

*Chloe's POV*
The new Bella's all just took Aubrey's oath. It made me happy watching Beca swear to never have sexual relations with a Treble Maker, it made me feel like I have more of a chance to get with her myself. We pretty much already kissed twice today, so I'm hoping I can get the third time to be a charm tonight at the party. I was looking at her intently throughout initiation, and she made eye contact with me a few times. She always awkwardly smirked and redirected her gaze on Aubrey. Aubrey noticed a couple of the interactions between Beca and I and sarcastically nudged me while all the girls were meeting each other.
"So, what happened with Beca earlier? You guys were pretty much just eye-fucking each other the whole time." She giggled.
I rolled my eyes. "Nothing really, she held my hand for a few seconds but the hand holding is nothing new. She showed me some of the music she makes and it's amazing, Aubs. She's so good. She changed in front of me, too..." I said biting my lip.
Aubrey looked confused. "When did you have time for all of that, I thought you were just grabbing her for initiation?" She paused for a second. "Wait, oh my god! You were in Beca's room! Did you fuck?"
"Be quiet, she's right over there!" I snapped at Aubrey and continued "but no, we didn't. We only went to her room because she wanted to change. She almost beat the shit out of my when I threw the bag over her head, too." I added chuckling. "She did pretty much tell me she's gay, though."
Aubrey lightly gasped. "Really? What'd she say?"
"Well..." I said, "we were in the elevator when I asked her if she had a boyfriend. She just scoffed and told me her ex fucked her up, so she's not dating... and her ex was a girl.
Aubrey was hesitant. "Didn't you say it could get weird if she's actually gay?"
"Well, yeah..." I answered. "But she said she's not looking to date anyone, so I thought maybe she's looking for a friend with benefits.... I mean, we pretty much almost already kissed, anyways."
Aubrey was shocked. "What?! You didn't mention that, Chlo!"
"Yeah, our faces were so close I could literally feel her breath on my lips. She was being vulnerable with me in the moment, so I started to lean in, but right then her roommate came back. Beca got all awkward and shy again, so we made our way here."
Just then, Beca and I made eye contact again. I smiled at her and she quickly smiled back before looking away. Aubrey noticed and laughed. "With your guys' chemistry, you'll wake up in her bed tomorrow morning. Let's round up the girls, it's time to party!"
I let out a small laugh. "Maybe I will, maybe I won't..." I said before turning to get Beca.
"Don't have too much fun!" Aubrey said sarcastically as I walked away. I smiled, even though she couldn't see it.
Beca noticed me approaching her so I asked "ready to party?" I can tell she doesn't want to go, but I think all of us are going to have fun tonight. "Ready as I'll ever be, Red." She responded, letting out a small sigh. I don't know why she's calling me Red now, but I think it's cute... especially coming from her. I laughed and flirtatiously pushed her. "You'll have fun, I promise!" I answered. She playfully smirked. "Only if I'm with you."
      I got the butterflies; what did she mean by that? I just winked at her, and gestured her to follow me "let's go Becs." I said. She hesitantly bit her lip and joined me at my side. We walked to the party together behind all the other Bella's. We didn't talk much because I was too busy picturing how this night could potentially turn out with Beca.
       She noticed I had spaced out and brushed my hand with hers to catch my attention. Her light touch sent a chill through my body. I looked at her and smiled. "Whatcha thinking about, Red?" She asked curiously.
      I couldn't tell her I was thinking about wanting to wake up in her bed tomorrow, so I lied. "Just can't wait to see you drunk, Mitchell." I quietly laughed and playfully nudged her.
      She rolled her eyes and smirked. "Don't get your hopes up, I'm not much of a drinker."
      I frowned. "Well, tonight you should think about it. This is college, Beca! Put yourself out there!" I said, trying to get her to push her own comfort zone a little bit.
      She rolled her eyes at my comment. "You sound like my father, you know that right?"
      I chuckled, and just then we walked up to the party. "Whatever, Becs! Let's just go have fun!" I said, grabbing both of her wrists and pulling her close. Our faces were merely an inch apart as I whispered "you know, I think we're gonna be really fast friends."
      "Yeah" She said with sarcastic enthusiasm before continuing "well, ya saw me naked, so..." and winked at me. It was a pretty seductive wink, and it was hot. Our faces were still close as I looked intently into her eyes, making her blush.
      "Chloe..." she began. I could feel people starting to stare so I interrupted "I'm gonna go get a drink! This ginger needs her jiggle juice!" I snapped my fingers and smacked my ass as I shook it. Beca watched me with a sparkle in her eye as I walked to the drink table.