Jack - 23 girlfriend, Mia - 22, daughter, Rose - 1

James - 21

Jesse - 19

Jaden and Lily - 18

Jasmine - 17

Tulip - 14

Daisy - 8

James led the tour around the house along with Jasmine, both of them giving explicit commentary on every room. It was mainly so that Beca knew where everything was and therefore felt more at home but the pair were also very entertaining. By the time they had reached the basement Beca knew where every bathroom, bedroom, study and everything in between was located.

"Now through here is a place you'll probably really enjoy." James said pointing to a door that Beca had not noticed when she was last down here.

"Yes of course! Come on." Jasmine added excitedly opening the door and beckoning her through.

In the room, there were a few guitars scattered around, a keyboard and a set of drums in opposite corners and a cluster of very good recording equipment.

"Musical family, yeah?" Beca said in awe. "This is amazing!"

"You play anything?" James asked. The three of them wandering into the room.

"Are you guys done? Because mom wants to start the 'pool party'." Tulip said as she walked into the room before Beca could answer.

"We're only going to swim around and sunbathe!" Laughed Jasmine.

"I know but you know what mom's like, she wants to do it properly! She's got dad doing food on the barbecue and has invited Jack and Mia too." Replied Tulip with equal amusement.

"Thank you for letting me borrow something for me to swim in. I just didn't really think about swimming when I was packing." Beca said to Lily while she stood in her and Jaden's large shared bedroom.

"No worries! Anyway, we're quite similar in size so if you want to borrow any clothes while you're here you can do. But we could also go shopping too at some point."

"Thank you so much! And yeah that's a good idea."

"Okay here's what I have." Lily laid out a bunch of swimming costumes and bikinis. "We use the pool a lot so I have a fair few."

When Lily and Beca made it outside the rest of the family was already there and interacting. The garden was the only part of the house Beca hadn't seen yet so she took a moment to take it all in. Immediately out of the back of the house was a deck which lead to the large pool, most of the kids were inside including Mia and Rose as well as Karen, and a hot tub, this is where Jasmine and James sat by themselves having a chat and laughing. There was a grand piano situated at one side of the deck and a large BBQ at the other (where Paul and Jack were huddled at) and loads of fancy garden chairs dotted around. At the back of the pool was more deck with a fair amount of sun lounges, where Jesse laid on his own waiting for her. Beca, wearing a simple black strapless costume, began to make her way over to him, before she even had time to say anything to him he grabbed her and sat her next to him facing away from his family.

"You look very hot." He whispered looking at her admirably leaning his forehead on hers. Beca tried her best not to blush, rolling her eyes.

"Shut up and get in the pool, you nerd." She whispered back pushing him away and getting up. They both stood up making their way over to the pool before Jasmine and James called them over to the hot tub.

The family spent most of the day playing and chilling by the pool with some of their friends coming to join. When it got to the early evening everyone went to change into their clothes and then to meet on the large grass area of the garden. In Jesse's room, Beca sat in front of the mirror drying her hair with a hairdryer and Jesse stood behind her drying his hair with a towel.

"Have you enjoyed it here so far?" Jesse asked.

Beca said nothing for a little while before turning off the hair dryer, standing up and facing him.

"Honestly?" He looked at her. "I've loved it, Jesse. I love your family and your friends. I hate to be so y'know but I feel really homely here."

Jesse smiled and then pulled her by her waist towards him and kissed her lightly. The thin fabric of the swimming costume was the only thing separating them and in that moment felt non-existent. Beca deepened the kiss for a few seconds before pulling away. And sitting down again continuing her hair.

"Tease." He whispered smirking.

"Nerd." She murmured through a mirrored shy smile.

After Beca had applied a small amount of makeup she went to her bag to find something to wear.

"I think we should probably put your clothes in my closet so you can see what's there better." Jesse suggested.

"Yeah, that's probably a good idea. We can do that later." Beca agreed before pulling out a short summer dress from her bag. "Lily also suggested going clothes shopping at some point for while I'm here."

Beca began to get dressed while still wearing her swimming costume and only taking it off once she was covered by the dress, after which she put on her underwear underneath.

"Yeah, we can do…Bec what are you doing?"

"I've only just realised that I've never really gotten changed in front of you and then I erm panicked." He moved towards her and lifted her chin making her look into his eyes.

"Panicked about what? You're beautiful and I've seen pretty much everything anyway." Jesse winked earning him a little smile, she pushed him away playfully and shot him a small smile. "But if you aren't comfortable changing in front of me it's okay, just say." She gave him a kiss on the cheek before taking his hand and heading towards the door.

They reached outside and made their way across the grass seeing a large multitude of picnic blankets laid on the floor. They sat down on one surrounded by a couple of Jesse's friends.

They weren't out long until the guitars came out and everyone wanting to perform or watch performances. Most of them were desperate to hear Beca sing.

"I'm okay really!" Beca politely declined all the advances on her to perform.

"Please, Beca! Mom and Dad say you're really good!" Jasmine exclaimed.

Beca sighed looking between everyone. "Okay." She said in defeat.

A chorus cheered as Beca stood up.

"Do you guys have a ukulele?" She asked. After being passed over one, Beca began tuning it. "Right what do you want me to do?" She asked biting her lip glancing at Jesse.

"Anything!" "Whatever you can think of?" A couple of voices piped up.

Beca began playing a simple ukulele tune and started singing the words to 'Riptide' in perfect pitch.

When she finished everyone applauded her and she put down the instrument before sitting down next to Jesse. He put an arm around her waist.

They all laughed and talked and as the sunset and the sky began to appear, gradually people began to go back to the house or go home until only Jesse, James, Jasmine and Beca remained laid out on the many blankets looking up at the sky.

"You're mental, they're a terrible band!" Shouted James smiling, laying on the blanket a few feet next to Beca.

"That's not true, I like them!" Beca argued laughing, sitting up and looking at him. They pulled a face at each other just before Jesse joined Beca on her blanket behind her without her noticing. He used his arm to wrap around her waist pulling her down onto the floor again and towards him. She let out a little yelp of shock and then laughter as he tickled her.

"Jesse… Stop tickling me please…" She giggled, much to her dismay. She didn't 'giggle', she wasn't so lovey-dovey. What was Jesse doing to her?

He stopped and teasingly made her face him. He balanced above her and then leaned into her and kissed her gently.

"Hey guys, get a room!" Jasmine exclaimed jokingly. "Let's head in James, leave the lovebirds be." Beca rolled her eyes at her comment but made no effort to move or protest, Jesse pulled her even closer as the two left them.

"What's up nerd?" Beca asked looking up at him.

"The sky." He replied and winked.

"I hate you." She said rolling her eyes moving to get out of his grip.

"No, you don't." He stayed above her, taking hold of her arms and holding them above her head. She squirmed a little underneath him, he kept hold of her. She raised her eyebrow at him trying not to smile, he returned the look. "What's up Bec? Can't stop looking at me? Aw, that's sweet!"

"Jesse, I swear…" Beca began before Jesse crashed his lips to hers again. She gave in and finally smiled into the kiss.

"What is it that you were going to say?" Jesse said smugly. Beca rolled her eyes looking up at him. How the hell did this boy manage to give her so many feelings?

She slipped out from underneath him and pushed him onto his back, straddled him and held his hands together above his head. Unlike how Jesse could hold her hands together in one hand Beca struggled to hold his in two.

"You got me, my darling!" He smirked at her. "You really have bested me!"

In response, she kissed his neck and then bit her lip looking into his eyes.

"That's mean, Beca!"

She wasn't finished teasing him and rolled her hips on his, earning her a grunt from him avoiding her gaze.

"You tease." He breathed.

"What did you say, babe? You're tired?" Beca stood up and faked a yawn. "Me too. Let's go to bed." She extended her hand out to him a small smile creeping on her face. Jesse dumfounded took it and stood up. They walked back to the house hand in hand.

"You are such a tease you know Bec?" Jesse said as they walked back into his bedroom.

"I know." She winked as she began to slowly take off her clothes.

"This is becoming borderline evil babe." He commented watching her from the bed. Wearing nothing but her underwear she climbed on top of him and kissed him deeply. He responded eagerly feeling her skin all over.

Things kept getting heated and heated until Jesse stopped and looked at her. She stopped and looked down.

"I'm sorry…" She hesitated.

"No, I'm sorry. I think maybe we can do this better. Do it right. Can I take you on a date this week?"

She smiled at her. "I'd love that."

I know it has literally been forever but let me know what you think.

I'm really worried that I'm writting them out of character.

Please let me know what you think.

Alice

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