Make It Real (BECHLOE AU)

Chapter 3

I knew just the place to bring Beca. But I was a bit worried that it might not be her cup of tea. This was my ultimate happy place and I won't lie, it will make me sad if she ends up not liking it.

When we were both ready to leave, I moved past Beca for the keys. Beca raised an eyebrow when I grabbed her car keys on the counter.

"The last time I'm driving I promise. I don't want to spoil the surprise just yet."

"No no please go ahead. I don't mind. You drive me crazy enough as it is."

I looked at her with my jaw slightly dropped. Then I playfully slapped her shoulder. "You are uncharacteristically hilarious, did you know that?"

Beca just rolled her eyes at me. "Well. I can be pretty funny when I want to."

"Come on, let's just go." I dragged Beca out of our apartment.

We were less than halfway and it's like I had a child in the passenger seat. I would peer at her quickly whenever I get the chance.

"Talk to me. What are you thinking?" I asked her when we were stopped at a red light.

"Nothing."

"Then why do you have that goofy grin on your face?"

Beca shakes her head. "A couple of reasons actually. For one, I still can't believe you can drive." Beca had been genuinely amused by this information ever since she found out.

I rolled my eyes at this. "Will you stop offering to drive me now?"

"Of course not. I just love to learn new things about you."

"There's still a lot you don't know about me."

"I know and I love it so keep them coming."

"Oh I will. Okay next reason."

"Right, next. I'm really happy with what we've produced. I feel really good about it." I liked hearing this from Beca. She's usually so critical about her work.

"When can I hear it?"

"As soon as we get the thumbs up."

"I'm looking forward to it. Next. You said a couple."

"We're out on a date. I'm really excited and curious where you take your dates. Wait, you have to tell me where we're going. Please?"

"Almost there. Wanna make a guess?"

"Is this one of those cheesy mini golf dates?"

"Close."

"Good, I expected nothing less from you." She said grinning.

She kept looking around trying to figure out where we were going. I could tell she was getting restless. She couldn't stay still in her seat. She kept on crossing and uncrossing her legs. She wasn't the most patient person I know.

"Are you taking me to a cruise? Or sailing? Or something that involves the water?"

"Nope, nope and nope. Come on Bec, you can do better than that."

"I'm not that familiar with this area." She grumbled as she continued to look around.

When I slowed down next to the Chelsea Piers Sports Complex and signaled to turn to their basement parking, I hear Beca sigh and lean back on her seat.

"Seriously? You took me to a fitness centre? I don't think I like going on dates with you anymore."

"Wow you hate fitness that much that you wouldn't go on dates with me for that?"