Baby blue eyes
The drive to the Beale’s house was a silent one. Jake and Aimee were asleep in the back seat and Chicago used the time to think about everything. He couldn’t believe how everything had changed in so little time. He looked at them through the rear-view mirror and smiled softly. He was lucky to have them both.
He knew that his relationship with Chloe was cold for a long time before they broke up, but at the same time he wanted it to work. He loved Chloe. He was meant to be in love with her, but when Chloe talked to him, he understood. She was feeling the same as him. They both loved each other but they weren’t in love anymore. It was hard at first, but that day at Jake’s birthday party he knew it was for the best. He saw the way Chloe looked at Beca and he was completely sure that he had never seen her looking at him like that. He was happy for her, he really was.
He didn’t want to ask Chloe to lie for him. But after spending Christmas at his parents’s house he was sure he made the right choice. He remembered the way his parents were in love with Chloe. Like everyone he introduced her to, but after they moved away, everything changed and his mother wasn’t happy about it and started lashing out at Chloe. He talked to her multiple times about it without any luck.
Christmas’s Eve in Atlanta
“And Brooke then showed me how to play” Jake said with a huge smile on his face. Chicago looked at his son and chuckled.
“Well, I’m sure you could have more friends around here as well” Chicago’s mom said looking at her son.
“Mom, let it be” Aimee was sitting quietly next to Chicago.
“Why would I? Now that you’re not together why don’t you come back here?” Chicago’s dad sighed.
“He has his life there. Why can’t you understand that?” Chicago’s dad said and got up. “Hey Jake, would you like to watch some cartoons with your old pops?” Jake nodded and ran to the living room with him.
“Mom, I know you’re upset. But first of all, I’m not a kid anymore” He looked at his mother. “Haven’t been in a long time” He felt Aimee’s hand holding his own. “Second, dad is right. I have my life there. Jake is there and I can see him anytime I want.” He looked at Aimee and smiled. “And now I have Aimee too, and trust me mom, I won’t let you do the same to her” He looked to his mother. “As you did to Chloe”.
“I didn’t do anything to her” She snapped at him. “She deserved everything I said to her” She took her phone and called her. “And to prove it, I’m gonna talk to her in front of you”
"Chloe?" She waited for the other woman to answer. "Hello dear, I am sorrowful to hear about you and Chicago. Also, I wanted to ask you if it is true that I have mistreated you? Because I don’t think I have never treated you badly" Chicago rolled his eyes at his mother. "I don’t think it’s my opinion, I think it’s the truth. And I mean, Chicago is the best you could ever do" Chicago closed his hands in fits. "I will not let you talk to me that way…" Chicago’s mom looked at the phone and scoffed. “Can’t you believe this? She cut me off.”
“Well I’m glad she did or I would have done it” Chicago looked at Aimee in shocked. “I know I’m no one for you but I think you should chill up a bit?” Aimee shrugged. “The only thing you should be worry about it’s about the happiness of your son and grandson, and trust me, they’re happy” Chicago’s mom was about to interrupt her but she raised her hand. “I don’t know anything about you, and for what I’m seeing today, I don’t think I want to, but maybe you shouldn’t act like an uptight bitch” Aimee looked at Chicago and smiled apogetically at him.
“Are you letting her talk to me like that?” Chicago’s mom was in shocked. He got up and smiled at Aimee.
“She said what I haven’t got the guts to tell you myself” He took her hand and got her to her feet. “Let’s go”
Present.
He couldn’t believe that after all this time he only needed a little push from someone to stand up. He always asked Chloe not to answer back to his mother and maybe after that dinner, he should have let her do it. Right now, he was just happy to have Aimee in his life.
“That’s not fair” Chloe said pouting to a laughing Beca.
“It’s not my fault that you’re awful at this game dude” Beca laughed and started a new game. They were still with Chloe’s parents and after an amazing lunch Chloe decided to switch on her son’s console. They were playing Mario Kart and Beca had won every single time.
“You’re cheating” Denisse laughed at her daughter from the kitchen. “I don’t know how but you are” Beca got closer to Chloe and kissed her cheek. She got closer to Chloe’s ear and whispered.
“I’ll make it up to you later” Beca winked at Chloe who blushed.
“Chloe honey, not that we don’t love to have you here but, shouldn’t you head home?” James said to her daughter.
“Oh! Don’t worry, I told Chicago to come here so you could see Jake as well” Chloe smiled sweetly at her father who beamed at her.
Just as they finished their conversation someone knocked at the door. Chloe opened the door to a smiling Chicago with Jake asleep in his arms.
“Merry Christmas Chloe” He smiled at her.
“Merry Christmas Chicago” She looked for Aimee and Chicago pointed to the car.
“She was really tired. Sorry we can’t stay for a while” Chloe nodded and smiled. She took her son from Chicago’s arms.
“Hey Merry Christmas” Beca said appearing next to Chloe. Chicago smiled at her and waved to Chloe’s parents who were waving at him.
“To you to Beca” He smiled. “Did they behave with you?” He grinned at Chloe who rolled her eyes while Beca nodded.
“They did. How was Atlanta?” Chicago’ smile falter. “That bad?” He nodded but smiled again.
“Let’s just say that Aimee is even better than I thought” Chloe chuckled.
“Well, we can grab some coffee this week before New Year’s Eve. Go home and get some rest” Beca took Jake in his arms so Chloe could hug Chicago goodbye.
Chicago left and Jake stirred and opened his eyes. He looked at Beca who smiled at him and he hugged her tightly. Chloe was sure that she would never get tired of watching Beca interact with her son.
“Hey there bug” She kissed his cheek. “Look who’s here” He looked up and jumped to his mother’s arms.
“I missed you sweetie” Chloe hugged him and smiled at her son.
“I missed you too mommy” He looked around. “Where’s grandma?”
They all went together to the living room and Chloe’s parents gave him his presents. He was thrilled. He played with Beca to Mario Kart and surprisingly he won. Chloe thought that maybe Beca let him win. That was more like it.
Night time arrived and they went back to Chloe’s house. Jake was asleep again when they arrived and Chloe put him to bed. Beca was waiting for her next to the door. She walked down and gave Beca a kiss. She would never get tired of kissing Beca. The feeling she got from the other woman’s lips. It was intoxicating. Beca smiled into the kiss and Chloe moved away smiling herself.
“I should go home” Beca took Chloe’s hand. “I have to get some work done tomorrow morning. Classes are starting again in a week.” Chloe nodded and Beca gave her a little squeeze. “Thank you for inviting me. I had a really good time”
“Well, now you know that you’re officially invited to everything my parents celebrate right?” Beca chuckled. “I’m serious. I think they like you more than their own daughter” Beca moved her hand to Chloe’s face and caressed her cheek.
“I’m 100% sure you’re wrong.” Beca looked into Chloe’s eyes. “You’re the most amazing and extraordinary woman that I’ve ever met” Beca moved her finger to Chloe’s lips and smiled. Chloe looked at Beca’s lips and kissed her again. It was going to be difficult not to tell the woman how she felt about her. And if Beca kept saying things like that, it was going to be even harder.
New Year’s Eve arrived in a blink of an eye. Chloe invited everyone to her house as Aubrey and Beca did the last two events at their houses. Beca was helping to get everything ready before going to the airport to pick up Emily and Stacie. They’ve been with Emily’s family for a long time and for Beca’s surprise, Stacie was doing ok. It was her first time ever meeting the parents but for what she told her by text, so far so good. Beca knew her friend could be extremely charming if she wanted to.
“Beca, would you play with me?” Jake was looking up at Beca who was checking they had everything they needed before leaving.
“Sweetie, Beca can’t play with you now” Chloe said from the other side.
“But I want to play with Beca” He crossed his arms and frowned.
Beca kneeled down and looked him in the eyes. “Mommy is right, I can’t play with you now but…” She spoke in a whisper to him. “Do you want to know why?” He nodded and she signalled him to get closer. “I have to go to pick up Emily so she can be here” Jake’s eyes opened in surprise and a huge smile appeared on his face.
“Really?” Beca nodded smiling.
“Yes” She winked at him and looked at Chloe who was rolling her eyes with a smile on her face. “So you are in charge now. Make sure everything is ready before I come back” He nodded happily. “And that means you have to be ready as well”
“Mommy! I have to get ready!” He ran off upstairs. “Shower mommy” He screamed.
“Thanks Becs! Now I have to give him an early shower” Chloe chuckled.
“Hey, don’t blame me. He has to be ready for Em” Beca winked and left to the airport.
Beca felt two big arms hugging her from behind. “I missed you Midget” Beca laughed and turned around.
“Thank you so much for picking us up Beca” Emily said smiling.
“Of course, how was everything back at home? Did she behave?” Beca wiggled her eyebrows to Emily who laughed.
“Just so you know I was in my best behaviour. They all loved me” Emily nodded chuckling.
“Is that so?” Beca smirked. “So it’s completely official then?” Emily and Stacie looked at Beca. “You’ve tamed her” She told Emily who laughed.
“If you keep being an idiot I won’t tell you the news” Beca raised her eyebrow at her friend and looked at Emily who was jumping of excitement.
“What news? Are you guys getting married?” Beca asked shocked.
“What? No, not yet anyway” Stacie said and Beca smirked at her. “You know what? I won’t let Emily tell you until well, whenever I want”
“Oh come on Stace, don’t be like that” Beca pouted.
“Babe, I’m not sure I can keep it a secret for too long” Emily said weirdly.
“Keep it as long as you can” Stacie smirked at Beca. “Now let’s go to the party”
They arrived at Chloe’s house and Jesse’s car was already there. They entered the house and Jesse was playing with Brooke and Jake with some Legos while Chloe and Aubrey were laughing in the kitchen.
“Guess who’s back” Beca said to everyone. Jake looked up and ran to Emily who picked him up and he kissed her cheek. Brooke was about to run to Beca but Jesse stopped her. Beca got closer to them and heard her apologizing.
“Hey Brooke” Beca said smiling to her and kneeled down to hug her. “Can you go with mommy for a sec?” Brooke nodded and looked at Jesse who also nodded. “Dude, are you ok?”
“I’m fine Beca. I know what I’m doing” Beca raised both hands up and looked at him.
“I didn’t say you weren’t. I’m only asking if you are ok” She put her hand in her brother’s shoulder. “I know you’ve been having a rough time after…well...you know”
“Beca, I don’t wanna talk about it ok?” He got up and left her there. Beca looked at Aubrey who looked back at her and shook her head.
Chicago and Aimee arrived not long after them and they ate together while talking. While they waited for the countdown Beca thought Chicago might be able to help Jesse, so she took his hand and went upstairs.
“Sorry to drag you here like that” Beca smiled to Chicago who sat on his son’s bed chuckling.
“That’s fine. What’s up?”
“I wanted to ask you for a favour.” She sat next to him. “Look, I think Jesse is not alright…he’s been off since what happened with Brooke” She looked down to her feet.
“Do you want me to talk to him?” He looked at her.
“I guess? I don’t know…I just don’t want him to be like that?” Beca rolled her eyes at herself.
“What do you mean?”
“I think that he is being overprotective with Brooke. Like insanely overprotective?” Chicago nodded.
“He is scared that something like that happens again.” Beca nodded. “And he probably blames himself too.” Beca nodded. “I’ll try to talk to him”
“Thanks Chicago! It means a lot” He hugged her with one arm and smiled.
They walked back downstairs and Chloe looked at them with her eyebrows rise. Beca smiled at her and Chloe smiled back. Beca watched as Chicago took a pair of beers and got closer to Jesse. She smiled to herself, Chloe was absolutely right, Chicago was a great guy. She got closer to where all the girls were.
“What are you guys talking about?” Beca said sitting next to Chloe.
“Emily and Stacie are telling us about their trip” Aubrey said smiling. “I still can’t believe this is happening” She pointed to Emily and Stacie. “You’re a saint Emily” They all laughed and Stacie rolled her eyes.
“Hey Bree…” Stacie looked back to check if anyone else was listening and whisper. “Have you told him?” She pointed to Aubrey’s belly and she shook her head.
“I think it’s not really the right time to tell him…” Aubrey looked down to her hands.
“Dude, you have to tell him” Beca said. “I mean, you’re showing a little already” Beca gave her a sad smile. “I know he is not…himself… but maybe that’s what he needs? Something to cheer him up.”
“I know Beca…but to be honest… I’m a little scared…” Stacie walked next to Aubrey and put her arm around the other woman.
“What are you scared of Bree?” Stacie asked.
“What if…after what happened with Brooke…he doesn’t want to…” Beca interrupted her.
“Oh please, he wants it Bree. Don’t doubt that” Aubrey looked at Beca and smiled. “Look he is being talking to me about your blonde, smart and beautiful children since he met you” Beca got a little chuckled from Aubrey and she smiled. “I’m serious Bree, it was torture.” Beca felt Chloe looking at her and she put her hand in Chloe’s thigh.
“Thanks Beca” Aubrey smiled at the younger woman.
“Ok…I think we need to relax and enjoy so…who wants to sing?” Emily said and everyone nodded smiling.
They moved to the living room where Jesse and Chicago were now laughing at something the kids said. Chloe turned on the TV and the music filled the room and Brooke and Jake started to dance around. They took turns to sing and it was Aubrey’s turn. She looked at Jesse who was smiling at her. He seemed relaxed. She didn’t know if it was due to the beers he had or something else. She took a breath and started to sing.
I, I have known love before
I thought it would no more
Take on a new direction
Still, strange as it seems to be
It's truly new to me
That affection
I, I don't know what you do
You make me think that you
Will change my life forever
I, I'll always want you near
Give up on you, my dear
I will never
Beca looked at her brother and saw him looking straight to Aubrey. She felt Chloe’s hands reaching her own and looked at her. She had a small smile on her face, like she wanted to tell her something. Stacie got up and took Beca with her. They stood in each side of Aubrey and sang with her.
You thrill me, you delight me
You please me, you excite me
You're all that
I've been yearning for
I love you, I adore you
I lay my life before you
I only want you more and more
And finally it seems
My lonely days are through
I've been waiting for you
Beca looked at Aubrey and saw her with tears filling her eyes. Jesse was now standing in front of them.
I'll carry you all the way
And you'll choose the day
When you're prepared to greet me
I'll be a good mum, I swear
You'll see how much I care
When you meet me
Aubrey put her hand in her belly and looked at Jesse with a small smile on her face.
You thrill me, you delight me
You please me, you excite me
You're all that
I've been yearning for
I love you, I adore you
I lay my life before you
I only want you more and more
And finally it seems
My lonely days are through
I've been waiting for you
Oh
I've been waiting
For you
Beca and Stacie sat back down and Beca saw her brother crying and touching Aubrey’s belly who was nodding and crying. He hugged her and lifted her up in his arms.
“Why are mommy and daddy crying?” Brooke said to Beca. She smiled to the girl and kissed her head.
“Those are happy tears. You can ask them why though” Brooke walked to them and Jesse picked her up.
Jake who looked a little shocked about all the crying, sat down on top of Chloe. Beca looked at both of them and smiled. “Everything is fine sweetie, they’re just really happy” Chloe said to him.
“WHAT!?” Brooke screamed. Everyone looked at her and laughed. “Jake! I’m going to be a big sister” Jake smiled at her from his mother’s lap.
“Guys! It’s almost time for the countdown” Chicago said standing up. Chloe changed the channel and there it was, the huge ball in Times Square ready to fall. They all stood up and the countdown started.
“10!...9!...I’m so happy I found you, 7!....” Beca said looking at Chloe.
“5!...So am I Becs…” They both knew it. They both wanted to say it but they didn’t.
“3!...2!...1!...HAPPY NEW YEAR!” They all screamed. Jesse and Aubrey kissed their daughter in her cheeks and she smiled. Chicago and Aimee shared a sweet kiss while Beca and Chloe did the same. Chloe looked around to see where her son was so she could kiss him and she saw him on top of the couch with his hands in Emily’s shoulders for balance and a huge grin on his face.
“Beale! Your kid stole my kiss” Stacie said laughing. They all looked at him and he shrugged making everyone laugh.
Chicago and Aimee were the first ones to leave. The rest were getting ready to leave as Aubrey would drop Emily and Stacie off. They were all in the entrance except for Beca and Jesse who were still in the living room.
“Congrats on the new member of the family” Beca said smiling. He hugged her tightly and she knew he was thanking her. The thing was that people always talk about how different they both were, but when it was something related to feelings, they were completely alike. They didn’t like to talk about it or they found it extremely difficult to do.
“Happy New Year sis” She nodded and smiled.
Beca with Jake in her arms and Chloe waved goodbye to them from the door and went back inside.
“Bed time sweetie” Chloe took Jake from Beca’s arms. “Say goodnight to Beca”
“Night Beca! Love you” Beca chuckled and kiss his head.
“Nighty night bug, I love you too” Chloe smiled and took her son upstairs. She changed him into his PJs and tucked him into his bed.
“Mommy?” He looked up to his mother with his eyes almost closed. “Will I have a brother or sister someday?”
“Well…I...maybe…” She wasn’t sure what to tell him about it.
“Maybe daddy and Aimee can give me one and you and Beca another one and we could be three” He smiled up to his mother and yawned. Chloe chuckled.
“Maybe, now go to sleep.” She kissed him in his forehead. “I love you sweetie”
“Love you too mommy” He closed his eyes and Chloe walked out the room closing the door.
She walked downstairs and saw Beca tiding everything up. She stood there at the bottom of the stairs just looking at the woman she was in love with. Beca looked up and saw her looking at her and smiled. Beca’s smile was one of those things you barely get to see. She would only smile like that for Brooke or if she was with her and Jake. It was her special smile. The one she saved for the people she…loved. Or at least Chloe hoped so.
She walked to her and put her arms around the shortest woman’s neck. “You don’t need to clean this up now. We can do it tomorrow” She gave her a chaste kiss.
“Yeah I know, I just didn’t want to sit while I waited for you” Chloe kissed her again and Beca smiled. “I think I better go then…”
“Don’t” Chloe said looking at Beca straight to her eyes. “Stay”
“Chlo…are you sure?” Chloe nodded and kissed Beca. “Ok”
Chloe took Beca’s hand and went upstairs with her. She took a pick inside her son’s bedroom and saw him asleep. They walked until the end of the corridor and inside Chloe’s room and closed the door. There was no talk needed. Chloe took a look at Beca and she was about to say it. It was the moment to do it, but then Beca was kissing her like there was no tomorrow. It was passionate, soft, and intimate. It was everything together. Chloe swore Beca was telling her the same thing she wanted to tell her but with her lips.
They made love that night. Chloe knew it wasn’t just sex. They told each other their love for one another with every touch, every kiss, and every caress. Beca fell asleep with her head on the crock of Chloe’s neck. Chloe was caressing Beca’s bare back and before the sleep took over her she whisper “I love you”.
“Are we there yet?” Jake said from the back seat. He was jumping up and down of excitement.
“Almost there bug” Beca was driving them to get their Christmas present. Two weeks had gone by quickly than they thought. They’ve spent every night together since New Year’s Eve. They stayed mostly at Chloe’s house except for one night. Beca needed to talk to Emily and Stacie about the surprise that they didn’t want to tell her. And here she is…two weeks later and still knows nothing. She needs to know what’s going on. Stacie promised she would tell her soon enough.
Beca stopped the car and looked at them. Their blue eyes were the same bright blue and Beca couldn’t help but smiled at them. A man came out of the house and waved at them.
“Is that your friend?” Chloe asked.
“Yes, that’s Benji” Beca waved back at him and smiled. “Come on, let’s get your puppy”
They walked out the car and Beca introduced Benji to them. They went inside the house and three little golden retrievers ran to them. Jake kneeled on the floor and the puppies jumped to him, licking his face and barking. He couldn’t stop laughing. Chloe joined him on the floor and Beca chuckled at their cuteness. One of the puppies walked to Beca and jumped to get her attention. She picked him up and smiled.
“That’s the one” Benji said to Beca. “That’s the little rascal you asked for”
“What about the other ones?” Chloe asked petting them.
“I’m keeping them. You can come and visit anytime” Benji said smiling.
“That would be great, thank you!” Chloe said happily.
They took the puppy with them to the car in a carrier Beca bought for this. Chloe stayed in the back seat with her son and the puppy the drive back.
“Why did you choose him?” Chloe asked Beca in the car. She looked at Chloe through the mirror and smiled.
“Because he has these huge baby blue eyes that I can’t resist” Beca winked at Chloe who beamed at her. “What are you naming him?”
“What do you say Jake?” Jake smiled.
“Pancake” Chloe and Beca laughed.
“Are you sure?” He nodded happily.
“Pancake it is” Chloe said chuckling.
They arrived at Chloe’s house and Pancake was already running with Jake around the house. Chloe and Beca looked at them laughing.
“Thank you Becs! I love y..him” Beca heard it and Chloe knew it.
“Yeah…It’s pretty easy to love those eyes” Beca said looking at Chloe’s eyes. They didn’t say anything else. Chloe put her head on Beca’s shoulder and looked at her son. Beca knew she said something big but she also knew that Chloe was ok with it. Maybe…with a bit of time she would get the courage to tell her how she feels. For now, she would tell her how much she loves her baby blue eyes. Beca thought while singing the song in her head and kissing Chloe's head.