Bechloe - No, Not Much

Chapter VII

Beca's POV

It's quarter to eleven and Chloe still isn't back yet. She said that she wouldn't be home late but this IS pretty late. This is when we usually go to bed, perhaps a bit earlier but she's not here. I'm tired and I want to go to bed but I just can't bring myself to do it. Maybe tonight was a date and Chloe went home with Tom? The thought makes me shudder but it's a possibility. However, if that WAS the case, Chloe would have texted all called me to let me know, but she hasn't. I haven't heard from her in about an hour, which is worrying. Maybe she's having a good time with Tom. I DID tell her to quit worrying about me and enjoy her night... Perhaps she's finally doing that.

This shouldn't bother me as much as it does. I said that I was okay with Chloe dating but now that she's doing it, or supposedly doing it, it bothers me more than I'd like. Chloe's a grown woman and she's not stupid like I am. She's sensible and smart so I don't think she'd waste her time with anyone she didn't feel was right for her. So does that mean that Tom is right for her? God, why do I keep thinking about it! I just wanted to have a peaceful night in and work on my mixes but I can't stop thinking about Chloe! I barely paid any attention to my work because I was thinking about her too much. I really need to sort my feelings out. Why can't I just get it through my thick head that Chloe and I will never be an item?

Speaking of which, I hear the apartment door open and see Chloe walk inside.

"Hey!" I smile.

"Hey. I'm sorry I'm home late."

"That's okay. Did you have fun?"

"Ah, yeah, it was alright," she said, desolate.

"You don't sound too happy about it. Did something go wrong?"

I swear to God if he hurt her...

"Eh..." She shrugged then sat next to me.

"What happened?"

"Well, things were going well and he kissed me,"

Shit. No. My heart plummets into my stomach when she tells me. I knew it. I knew that would happen!

"He offered to go back to his place but I said no since I had to come back here."

"What? Why?"

"Because I didn't want to leave you alone."

Oh... She... Did she come back for me? Why would she do that? I thought she said that she wanted to get back out there?

"Chloe," I tut.

"I know but I'm not comfortable doing that yet, especially if its to waste my time with someone who doesn't understand my commitment to you."

"Commitment to me?"

"Well... Yeah... I mean, not in a weird way. I just mean with helping you through your pregnancy - it's a commitment and he didn't understand that. He actually made me chose between you and him," she chuckled.

"He did?"

"Yeah," she nodded. "Like I needed a second to think about that."

"Who... Who did you choose?" I ask nervously and Chloe looks at me perplexed.

"Are you kidding? You, silly!"

"You... you did?"

"Yeah!"

"Why would you do that? I thought that you wanted to start dating?"

"I do but if someone doesn't understand or doesn't like what I'm doing with you then they're not worth my time. A good person will understand and actually support my choice to support you. I'm not gonna settle for anything less."

Chloe looks at me the entire time and I can hear and feel the meaning in her voice when she speaks. I feel tears rising in my eyes and I dive into a hug before they spill over.

"You're so sweet," I say. "You're such a good friend. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Damn these pregnancy hormones. I'm so emotional lately it's not funny. I'm totally not myself anymore and I hate it but Chloe tells me that it's cute and beautiful to watch me grow and change into a mom.

"That's okay, babe," she laughs, putting her arms around me for a bit before we pull away. "Now, I'm tired. Are you ready for bed?"

"Yes," I nod.

"Good." She stands up and removes her boots. "So, do I dare ask how much chocolate you ate tonight? Am I going to have to restock some tomorrow?"

She's noticed the candy wrappers around me. I may have divulged in quite a bit of candy and other sweets tonight. I needed something to help take away my shitty feelings while Chloe was out on her date, which I'm SO glad didn't work out. I knew Tom wasn't right for her. I just knew it.

"You might need to replace the M&M's," I confess.

"Already?" She asks incredulously. "You ate that big bag? That family pack?"

"You know they're my weakness!" I whine playfully.

Chloe removes her jacket followed by her jeans and shirt and I have to swallow the drool in my mouth. Chloe's always had SUCH a good body. I've always appreciated her looks but now that I've got feelings for her, seeing her half-naked makes me feel all kinds of things.

"Far out..." She sighs. "Did you even chew them or did you just tip them all in your mouth and swallow as the Nutty Professor did?"

"Chloe! Be nice to me..."

"Fine, but only this once."

I look at her and she gives me a playful smile and a wink. I laugh and watch as she steps behind the clothing rail so she can get changed into her pyjamas. She is seriously the best friend ever. I'm so lucky to have her by my side.