Chloe had grabbed Beca and started kissing her. Beca was startled and didn't know what to do. She suddenly realized that she was liking it - a lot - and starting kissing back. Beca put her arms around Chloe's waist and Chloe put her arms around Beca's neck. Each was pulling the other closer and there was no space left between them.
They finally pulled back when they heard the yelling, whistling, and catcalls coming from their friends. They both were blushing but had huge smiles on their faces.
"You are so, so sexy, my sexy, hot DJ," Chloe slurred.
'Of course she's drunk,' Beca thought. 'I wonder if she'll feel the same way sober.'
"Thanks, Chloe," Beca said. "I think you're sexy, too."
She grabbed the redhead around the waist and guided her over to a chair. "Stay here," Beca told her. "I'll get you some water."
"Okey-dokey, artichokey," Chloe said and giggled.
Beca smiled and thought 'I could get used to hearing that sound every day for the rest of my life.' She suddenly stopped walking when she realized what she had been thinking. She was thinking of Chloe in the long-term. She was actually thinking about a future with the redhead. She had it bad.
Beca gave Chloe the water and Chloe drank it down. The rest of the group had returned to the VIP section and Beca suggested that it was time to head home. The girls all protested but Beca insisted and Aubrey, who surprisingly wasn't as drunk as the rest of the girls, agreed. They rounded everyone up and got all their personal belongings together. Beca called the limo driver and helped usher the girls into the limo. Aubrey told the driver to take them back to her and Chloe's apartment. They had already decided the girls were going to sleep over.
Beca asked if they had enough room for all of them. Aubrey said yes, that they had done it before and they would be fine.
"We're all supposed to have brunch together tomorrow before the girls all head back home," Aubrey told Beca. "Why don't you and the guys plan on joining us."
"That sounds good," Beca said. "I'll mention it to the guys. I know a really great place. I can call the owner and get us a reservation if you like."
"That would be great, Beca," Aubrey said. "Just text Chloe the place and time and we'll make sure to get everyone there."
Beca said, "Why don't we just shoot for 1:00 pm. Will that be too early for everyone? I know most of them are drunk and will most definitely want to sleep in. I can also have the limo pick you girls up at 12:30."
"That might not be a bad idea," Aubrey said. "They'll all be sporting hangovers so having any of them drive might be dangerous. You are something else, Beca. Thanks for tonight, and thanks for planning everything for tomorrow. We really do appreciate it."
"Please," Beca said. "It's like I already told you. We're friends and friends do what they can for each other.'
"Like I said," Aubrey told her, "You are something else."
Aubrey got into the limo and the driver took off. Beca got Luke, Jesse, and Tom, and put them in her car. They weren't falling down drunk but they were way too tipsy for her to let them drive. She took them all back to her place and put them all to bed. She sent a quick text to her friend Mae, who owned Mae's Diner, and asked her to set up a small room for 14 of them for brunch that afternoon at 1:00 pm. She wasn't at all surprised when Mae texted back almost immediately and said that it was no problem. Beca sent a quick text to Chloe to let her know brunch was all set up. She also included info about the limo being there at 12:30 to pick the girls up. She went to sleep with a smile on her face.
Beca woke up at 11:30 feeling refreshed and ready for the day. She was going to see Chloe again and that put a huge smile on her face. She woke up the buys and told them about brunch. They all got up and took the pain reliever Beca handed out with bottles of water. They all took turns taking quick showers and got dressed. By the time they were ready it was a little after 12:30 and they got into Beca's car to head over to the diner and meet the Bellas.
Aubrey woke up around 10:30 and started waking up the girls. She remembered what it was like when they were in college and lived in the Bella House. She wanted to give everyone plenty of time to get showered and ready before the limo got there.
Chloe stumbled out of her room holding her head in her hands. "Brey?," she practically whispered to Aubrey, "Why do I have a text from Beca talking about brunch and a limo?"
"I invited Beca and the guys to join us for brunch," Aubrey said. "Beca said she knew of a really great place and would make a reservation for us. She is also sending the limo again so no one has to worry about being able to drive with a hangover."
"Wow," was all Chloe said. She took a pain reliever and went back to her room to shower and change. Luckily, she and Aubrey had a full bathroom in their bedrooms, as well as a full guest bathroom in the hallway. The girls were able to take turns showering and getting ready. The limo driver knocked on the door at precisely 12:30.
"We're almost ready," Aubrey told the driver. "We should be down in less than 10 minutes."
The driver just tipped his cap and left to wait at the car. It was actually 15 minutes later that they all made it to the limo. The driver opened the door and got them all settled. Before he pulled away he sent a text to Beca to let her know they were leaving late and would probably be there a little after 1:00.
When Beca and the guys arrived they went in and were shown to a private room. They ordered coffee and Beca told the guys the girls were running late and should be there shortly. The girls finally arrived at 1:15 and apologized for being late. Everyone settled in and since brunch was served buffet style they only needed to order drinks. The waitress took the drink orders and told them to help themselves to the buffet.
Everyone stood up and headed for the buffet. Beca grabbed Chloe's arm as she stood up. "Hey," Beca said, "Can we talk for a minute?"
"Sure," said Chloe. She sat back down and faced Beca. "What's up?"
"I just wanted to make sure you were okay," Beca said. "I mean, you were pretty drunk when you left last night."
"Oh, God," Chloe said. "I'm so sorry. Did I do something embarrassing?" She put her head down on the table.
Beca chuckled and said, "If you find kissing me embarrassing, then yes, you did do something embarrassing."
Chloe jerked her head and stared at Beca. "I, I, um," Chloe stammered. She pulled herself together and looked into Beca's eyes. "I would never find kissing you embarrassing."
Beca smiled. "Good," she said, "Because I would like to do it again while you're sober. If it's even half as good as when you're drunk, it may be my new favorite thing to do."
Chloe blushed and said, "There's only one way to find out."
She leaned into Beca and Beca closed the gap joining their lips. This time the kiss was soft, with just a little hint of yearning. They heard a moan but neither of them could decide who made the sound. They broke apart and Chloe leaned her forehead against Beca's.
"Yep," Beca said. "Definitely my new favorite thing to do."
They both were leaning in again for another kiss when Aubrey and Jesse returned to the table. Beca and Chloe jumped apart and the two couples just looked at each other.
"Um, maybe we should," Beca said standing up, "go get food."
"Yeah," Chloe said with a smile. "We should do that."
Beca held out her hand and Chloe took it. They walked out of the room together.
"I haven't seen a look like that on Beca's face like, ever," Jesse said.
"Chloe has her 'I'm in love' look. This time it feels different," Aubrey said.
"I think those two were supposed to find each other," Jesse said.
Aubrey laughed. "I agree," she says smiling. "Who knew that to find true love all you needed was a flat tire and a drunk. I see a wedding in their future."
Jesse raised his orange juice and said, "Here's to being Best Man and the Maid of Honor."