For Lovers Only

Chapter 18: Just the way you are

The sun dipped beneath the horizon, basking the city in darkness, with the only sources of light being the streetlights as they shined down upon the pebbled roads. From here, you could see every star in the sky, each twinkling, shining, and blanketing the night sky with their light.

Today had been a day of adventure for the couple; the pair acting like children while riding the bicycles through the city streets, not a care in the world.

But tonight— tonight will be different. Tonight will be full of romance.

Pilfering through her suitcase, Beca was on the hunt for something suitable to wear for dinner. But she was having some difficulties. Especially since she hadn't expected to be having a romantic evening out while here, let alone be traveling all over France with the most beautiful woman in the world.

So, it would be suffice to say that Beca had nothing to wear for tonight and was becoming increasingly frustrated.

With a shake of her head, the brunette let out a sigh and continued to look. Pulling out a sleeveless black top and dark jeans, she figured this would have to do. Quickly getting dressed, Beca slipped on a pair of simple heels to complete the outfit. With her hair curled and draped over a single shoulder and a simple swipe of eyeliner on, Beca was ready.

It was casual, but classy casual. Perfect for the small restaurant they were heading to.

Then she waited.

Chloe was getting dressed in the bedroom, so that left Beca out in the living room. Checking her phone every other minute for the time, she began to grow apprehensive. Did not want to miss their reservation. They were lucky to get one in the first place, thanks to Beca's new celebrity status; it really came in handy.

Striding toward the closed bedroom door, Beca gave the wood two firm knocks. "Chloe? You almost ready to go? Our reservation is at seven and it's," she flicked her gaze down to her phone once again, "six-forty."

Her voiced was muffled as she replied back. "Almost ready."

Before long, the clear click of her heels on the wood floors became louder as she drew nearer. The door flung open and Chloe came into full view. And that's when Beca's heart stopped.

"Well? What do you think?" Chloe questioned as she bit her bottom lip, tucked a loose strand of her wavy hair behind her ear, and looked down at herself. "I did my best with what I brought with me, which wasn't much."

No words. Absolutely no words.

Eyes traveling up and down her lithe form, Beca took her in. Taking a deep breath, she mumbled, "Wow", and remained motionless.

Chloe may have not brought many clothing options with her, but that didn't matter in the slightest because she looked incredible. A basic white long-sleeve shirt with a black leather skirt that ended halfway up her thighs and showed off her endless legs, which Beca would have no problem staring at all night. To finish off, she wore a pair of black pumps and accessorized with a golden chain necklace and a few rings.

Beca must've looked ridiculous gaping at her because she just stood there, mouth open, and no words. Chloe's voice shook her back, and she blushed.

"I'm hoping the silence is a good thing," Chloe said, meeting Beca's eyes. She was nervous, even though she knew she had no reason to be. Beca seemed to be a bit nervous too, and that calmed her down a bit.

The brunette in question stepped in closer, her palms slowly wrapping around Chloe's waist, but not before exploring the curves of her hips. "A very good thing," she corrected, gaze roaming her body again. Beca looked up. "You look amazing."

Smiling, Chloe brought their bodies even closer by locking her hands behind her neck. "So do you."

Chloe closed what little distance there was between them and captured Beca's mouth with her own. It may have been a brief kiss, but sweet all the same. When they pulled back, foreheads pressed together, eyes shut, and matching smiles on their lips, the couple remained still as the silence washed over them.

It was broken by Beca, her voice not able to hide the want and desire. "Do we have to go to dinner? Can't we just stay here?" Fingers splayed over the other woman's hips, she squeezed them before sliding them over Chloe's lower back and clasping her hands together.

Her sudden change of mind made the redhead smile. Of course, she'd like that too, but they had made plans to go out to dinner and that's what they were going to do. No matter how tempting it may be to stay here.

"As enticing as that sounds, I believe you and I have a dinner reservation. Besides," she breathed, kissing her roughly before saying, "We have all night, and the sooner we leave for dinner the sooner we'll be back here... for dessert."

Growling, Beca kissed her before grabbing her hand and practically yanking her out of their hotel room. "Then let's not waste any more time."