And then it was you

Chloe was outside Beca's house. She couldn't believe how her life had changed so fast. Here she was at the door of the woman she was falling hard for to pick up her son who stayed over last night and with whom she and Chicago needed to talk to. She knocked and Stacie opened the door for her. 

"Morning Chloe" Stacie smiled at the redhead. "The kids are playing in the living room" Chloe frowned at Stacie.

"Is not Beca here?" Stacie laughed and nodded.

"She is a kid too" Stacie grinned and Chloe laughed and walked to the living room where as Beca promised Jake, was a huge fortress.

"Oh no! I won't do it again please!" Chloe smiled at Beca's voice. 

"You're a villain and you have to go to jail" She heard Brooke saying when Stacie walked next to Chloe and handed her a cup of coffee.

"Yes, but we can let you go if you promise you're going to be good" Chloe melted at her son's happy voice.

"No! You're not supposed to be nice to the bad guy Batman!" Chloe raised her eyebrows and looked at Stacie who was laughing.

"But the bad man is Beca, and she is my friend" Chloe laughed with Stacie.

"See supergirl? Batman is my friend...just let me go" Chloe wanted to look inside but she didn't want to interrupt them. She then heard someone moving inside the fortress "HA! I got you both now and you know what I'm going to do?" Chloe could hear both kids screaming for help. "I'm gonna tickle you" She heard them laughing and asking Beca to stop. 

"I don't know who is worst really" Stacie rolled her eyes and laughed.

"Probably Beca" Chloe smiled and saw Beca's head popping out of the fortress.

"Thought I heard your voice" She grinned and got outside. Chloe thought that Beca couldn't look cuter even if she tried. Beca was wearing a thief costume. She must have noticed Chloe staring at her. "It helps me to get into character" Beca winked and both women laughed.

"I'll need to buy a police officer's one then" Chloe winked back and Stacie nodded approvingly. Both kids came out of the fortress. Jake run to his mother when he spotted her. "Wow look at that! My son is Batman" Jake smiled at his mom.

"And I'm supergirl" Brooke said proudly with her hands on her hips. She was indeed wearing her supergirl costume. 

"I see. And who is Beca?" Chloe asked.

"Beca is the bad guy" Brooke said and showed her tongue to Beca.

"She is not! She is the bad guy" Jake said and pointed to Stacie who laughed.

"Come on little man..why don't you like me?" Beca laughed and Chloe rolled her eyes. 

"Jake...you have to be nice" He sighed but didn't say anything. Chloe decided to let it go. "Well Jake, say thank you to Beca for everything before we go, come on"  Jake walked to Beca who picked him up and hugged him. 

"Thank you Beca! I had lots of fun" Beca smiled at the little boy. 

"Me too bug! I'll see you soon ok?" He nodded and hugged her one more time. He walked to Chloe and took her hand. 

"Thanks for everything Becs! I'll call you later" Beca walked Chloe and Jake to the door while Brooke tried to push Stacie inside the fortress. 

"Sure! Call me whenever" Beca smiled at Chloe and she could see the brunette's eyes gazing to her lips. Chloe wished she could just kiss Beca goodbye.

"Bye Beca! I love you" Both women looked at Jake and saw him hugging Beca's legs and looking up to her with a huge grin. Chloe was taken aback at her son's words. 

"I love you too bug" Chloe felt something in her chest tightened but in a good way. Jake walked back to Chloe and both of them left.

"Why do you get all his love and I get nothing?" Stacie said to Beca who laughed.

"Because I'm not dating his crush" Beca smirked.

"Fair point. You're dating his mother though" Beca froze and looked at Brooke's shocked face.

"Stacie!" Beca scolded and Stacie mouthed 'sorry'.

"What does she mean aunty Beca?" Brooke looked confused at her aunt who sighed.

"She meant that...Chloe and I are really good friends and we go out sometimes" She couldn't risk Brooke telling Jake everything.

"Like Jake and me?" Beca nodded.

"Yes, exactly like you and Jake" Brooke nodded and went back inside the fortress to play.

"Sorry about that" Beca sat next to her friend and nodded to her. That was a close one.

Chloe and Chicago decided to take Jake out for lunch together. They sat in their usual booth at Jake's favourite restaurant. He was happily colouring his book and Chicago and Chloe looked at each other and nodded.

"Hey Jaky, mommy and I wanted to talk to you about something" He looked up.

"Sweetie, we wanted you to know that no matter what happens, daddy and I will always love you the most" He poutted and Chloe took his little hand. 

"Is daddy leaving again?" Chicago took his son's other hand.

"I'm not. I'm staying here with you forever" The pout dissapeared and Jake smiled. "But, I won't be living with mommy and with you" Chloe took a breath. This was the most difficult thing she's ever had to do. She saw Jake frowning.

"Why?" Chloe knew this would be hard for him to understand.

"Mommy and daddy..." Chloe looked at Chicago and tried to find the words. "well...you know how when two people love each other they kiss and get married?" Jake nodded. "Ok so..daddy and I loved each other very very much for a long time...but now..." Chloe had no clue how to explain this to a 4 year old.

"but now, mommy and daddy still love each other but differently" Chicago jumped in "mommy and I love each other like you love Brooke" He nodded to his son who looked still confused. "Do you want to kiss Brooke and get married to her?" Chicago smirked at his son's disgusted face.

"No! She is my friend" Chloe smiled at them. 

"Well, you don't live with Brooke right?" He shook his head no. "Well then, that's why mommy and I can't live together. We love each other very much because we are friends" Chloe looked at his son face he looked back and forth between them.

"Are you ok sweetie?" He looked at her mother and frowned.

"Why does Beca and Stacie live together then?" Chicago didn't expect that and Chloe could see it in his puzzled face.

"Beca and Stacie are like sisters" Chloe said. "They live together because they're like sisters" She nodded to herself.

"But...when am I going to see daddy?" Jake teared up and Chloe got up and sat next to him.

"Whenever you want Jaky" Jake looked at his dad who was smiling at him while Chloe hugged him. "You can stay with me whenever you want." That seemed to calm him down. 

"We will always be there for you sweetie" Chloe looked at Chicago and smiled. "Both of us" Jake nodded and smiled. Chloe couldn't believe they just did that. They ordered their food and ate while Jake told them about the sleepover excitedly.

"But then Stacie arrived" Jake said crossing his arms. Chloe chuckled and looked at Chicago who was raising his eyebrows at her.

"Jake...you need to be nice with Stacie" Chloe smiled at his son who shook his head.

"Why don't you like her?" Chicago asked confused. 

"Because..."Jake looked like he was thinking what to say. "I want to live with Emily" Chloe chuckled at that and Chicago lost his words.

"Jake...Emily is a grown up sweetie" Chloe said sweetly to her son.

"But mommy..." He whinned.

"Who's Emily now?" Chloe laughed and explained everything to him and he ended up laughing as well. "Maybe she is a bit older for you Jaky"

Chicago and Chloe laughed at his son's reaction. They enjoyed the rest of their lunch together and Chicago wanted to see this Emily his son was in love with. They took him to the park and Chicago played with Jake the whole time. His arm was completely healed now and he was teaching Jake how to throw a ball. Chloe took some pictures and played with them. Her son was happy and that's what she wanted the most. 

It was getting late and Jake wanted to see Chicago's new place so they decided to let him sleep there for the first time. They went back to the house and took some of Jake stuff before they left for Chicago's. Chloe dialed Beca's number and waited for the brunette to answer.

"Hey you!"  Chloe smiled at the phone

"Hey. Busy?" 

"Not really. Bored actually" Beca chuckled. "Jesse picked Brooke up after lunch so...got everything done already" Chloe thought about it for a second and before her mind could tell her not to, she spoke.

"I'm alone tonight. Wanna come over?" Chloe thought Beca didn't hear her. "Becs?"

"yeah..yeah..here.."  Chloe waited for her to speak again but she didn't.

"Becs. Can you breath and relax?" Chloe chuckled. "I'm asking you if you wanna come over to watch a movie and have dinner with me...that's it..nothing more" She heard Beca breathing again.

"Yeah, sure. Sorry about that...I'll be there soon" 

"Good! Do you like Thai?" 

"Love it" 

"Ok! See you soon" Chloe hung up and ordered some Thai food for her and Beca.

'I'm so stupid' Beca thought to herself after hanging up. 'Keep your mind out of the gutter Mitchell. It's too soon for that'. She told herself. She jumped into the shower and changed into some jeans and one of her favourites plaid shirts. She took her car keys and got out of her room. She passed the living room where Emily and Stacie were watching a movie. It was still weird for Beca to see them together. It was even worse in the classes but if Stacie was happy...that was all that matters. She waved them goodbye and left to Chloe's house. She arrived and Chloe was at the door smiling at her. 'God, she is gorgeous' She thought.

"Are you expecting someone?" Beca walked to her and smirked.

"Yes, actually I've been craving something so badly for a few days now and I needed to have it" Chloe said sensually. Beca's face was probably as red as Chloe's hair. She was gaping at the other woman's words. It was then that a motorbike stopped in front of Chloe's house and she smirked at Beca.

"Here you have your order Miss, enjoy your food" A man gave Chloe a bag and then drove off with his motorbike.

"Are you ok Becs?" Chloe smirked again.

"That...you...so not cool Chlo...not cool" Chloe laughed and they both walked inside the house.

"It was funny though" Chloe laughed again. "You should have seen your face" Beca rolled her eyes at her and helped her get the food out. 

"Wanna eat here or there?" She pointed to the couch. 

"We can eat watching the movie if you want" Beca nodded. They took everything to the little table in the living room and put it closer to the couch. 

"What movie are we watching?" Beca didn't mind. She wasn't really a huge fan of movies but she didn't mind if she was with Chloe.

"Trolls" Beca looked at Chloe and saw her smirking at her. She didn't think it twice and flipped her off and Chloe laughed. "We are watching one of my favourites" 

"Which is?" Beca said getting herself some food. "Please don't tell me that you're favourite it's the notebook" Beca whined.

"No, it's not but it's a beautiful movie" She sat next to Beca and turned on the TV. The movie started and Beca laughed. "What?"

"You've got to be kidding me?" Chloe raised her eyebrow and waited for Beca to continue. "You've chosen the only movie I would watch forever" Chloe smiled at her.

"Really?" Beca nodded. 

"I used to watch this movie with my mom. It was one of her favourites too" Beca's smiled faded a bit at the thought of her mother. "It'd be actually the first time since she died" Chloe took her hand and paused the movie.

"We can watch something else. We don't need to watch this"  Beca shook her head and smiled at Chloe.

"It's fine. Promise" Beca squeezed Chloe's hand. "It was a very long time ago so don't worry" Chloe nodded and kissed Beca's cheek.

"If you need to, you know you can always talk to me" Beca nodded. She knew she could talk to Chloe about anything. She took the remote control and pressed play. 

"Let's eat before it gets cold"

They ate dinner and watched how the credits of the movie were now rolling down. Chloe was curled up on Beca's side. "Did you mom like music like you?" Beca looked down at the redhead and nodded.

"She loved music. She had a beautiful voice" Beca smiled softly. "She died when I was in high school" Beca knew Chloe wouldn't ask but she wanted to know. Chloe hugged Beca tightly and Beca kissed her head. Beca looked at the time and thought it would be better to get going. "Well, I think it's time for me to go" Beca tried to move but Chloe held her in place.

"Stay" Beca looked down at Chloe and saw the girl looking back at her. 

"Are you sure?" Chloe nodded and sat up. "Then I guess you'll need to let me borrow some PJ's" Chloe smiled and like always Beca couldn't help but smile back.

"Does this count as a second date?" Chloe asked Beca who got closer to her and kissed her.

"Now it does" Beca looked at the sheepy smile on Chloe's face and kissed her again. Beca knew she was falling hard and fast but somehow Chloe made her feel like it was safe to do so. She was falling and she had no doubt Chloe would catch her. They went upstairs and Chloe gave Beca one of her PJs to change and got one for herself. They went back down and opened a bottle of wine.

"We talked with Jake today and he seemed ok with it" Beca drunk from her glass.

"I don't know how you do it Chlo...but he is a wonder of a kid" Chloe smiled.

"I would love to take all the credit" Chloe laughed. "But he's always been like that" Beca nodded. "But don't let him fool you, he has his moments as well" Chloe laughed. "He can't stand Stacie" Beca laughed and remembered what happened earlier that day.

"Speaking of Stacie...she kind of told Brooke that we are dating" Chloe froze. "Relax, it was an accident. She didn't mean for Brooke to hear but she did" Beca put her hands in Chloe's shoulders. "I fixed it. I told her that we were friends and she believed me"

"Ok....thanks" Beca nodded. She didn't want Jake to know yet either.

They drank and talked some more about their lives. They noticed the effects of the alcohol starting to kick in. Chloe was on the couch laughing at Beca who was singing one of the frozen songs.

"Dude I swear, I watched that movie like every single time Brooke was at my house" She giggled and plopped herself next to Chloe. 

"I believe you" She laughed "I think I understand why my little boy loves you so much" 

"Because I'm awesome, that's why" Beca smirked and Chloe slapped her arm.

"You're an idiot Beca Mitchell" Chloe pocked Beca's face with her finger with each word.

"When you're right, you're right Red" Chloe laughed and moved to kiss Beca's cheek but Beca turned her head the last second and Chloe's kiss landed on Beca's lips.

"Did you just steal a kiss?" Chloe faked shocked.

"See? Right again" They both laughed and stood there.

"Can I ask you something Becs?" Beca nodded and looked at her. "Are you really ok with a relationship with someone who has a kid?" Beca sat up straighter and looked at Chloe. 

"Chlo...you could have 7 kids...and I still wouldn't matter" Chloe smiled at Beca and took her hand not letting go. "You don't have to worry about Jake with me. I know he'll always come first." Chloe nodded. "And I wouldn't have it any other way"

"You're amazing Becs" Beca chuckled. "Are you tired?" Beca shook her head no. "Would you show me how you play the guitar?" Beca looked confused at Chloe and chuckled.

"I'd love to but I don't have my guitar here" And just like that Beca watched Chloe running out of the room and coming back with a guitar. "You have a guitar?"

"It's not mine" Beca raised her eyebrow. "My parents gave it to Jake on his birthday" Beca smiled and nodded. Chloe gave her the guitar and she sat in front of Beca. 

"Ok..what do you want me to play?" Beca asked at Chloe.

"Have you written something new?" Beca nodded and blushed.

"Yeah, I have but I think you're not ready to hear it o me ready to sing it" She laughed. "But, I can play you something else" Chloe nodded excitedly. "Ok..let's see"  Beca thought for a second and then started playing the chords.

What if I told you

It was all meant to be

Would you believe me

Would you agree

It's almost that feelin'

That we've met before

So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy

When I tell you love has come and now

Beca looked at her and signaled her to jump in. Chloe smiled and started singing.

A moment like this

Some people wait a lifetime

For a moment like this

Some people search forever

For that one special kiss

Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me

Some people wait a lifetime

For a moment like this

Beca smiled and sang with Chloe the next part.

Beca and Chloe were singing to one another. Maybe it was because they were a bit tipsy but big words were coming out of their mouths and neither seemed to matter.

Beca stopped playing and Chloe kissed her. She was kissing her as If Beca was the air she needed to breath. Beca knew they needed to stop before things got carried away but Chloe was intoxicating. It took all of Beca's strength to stop. Chloe was looking at her with her blue eyes darker than usual.

"We.." Beca breathed "We need to stop" Chloe looked as out of breath as her. She nodded.

"You're right" They looked at each other and laughed. "I feel like a teenager again"

"Indeed" Beca got up carefully and gave her hand to Chloe. "Come on, it's time to go to bed"

They walked to Chloe's room and Chloe sat on the bed waiting for Beca who was still at the door. "What are you doing there? Come here" Beca shook her head no. 

"You sleep here. I sleep on the couch" Chloe got up and took Beca's hands.

"Why?" Beca found Chloe's puppy eyes completely adorable.

"Because, first it would be wrong in this situation we both are, and second...that's the bed you shared with Chicago" Chloe looked away. "Don't get me wrong. It's just that...I don't know..it would be weird for me you know?" Chloe looked back at Beca and nodded.

"I guess you're right. But you don't need to sleep on the couch." Beca looked at Chloe. "Jake's bed is big enough for you"  Chloe chuckled "No pun intended there" Beca rolled her eyes at her and laughed.

"Goodnight then" Beca closed the distance and kiss Chloe sweetly.

"Goodnight to you to Becs"

Beca went to Jake's bedroom and got into bed. She looked around and saw pictures of Jake with Chloe and Chicago but then she sat up and looked at one of the pictures. In the picture you could see Beca kneeling down with Jake in her arms and Brooke in her back. The three of them were laughing. Beca remembered the moment a week ago when Aubrey and Jesse took Brooke to the park and told her Chloe was there with Jake so she tagged along. She couldn't help but smiled at the picture. She lay down again and closed her eyes. She knew she'd found her place in the world and it was with them.