Here's a new fic for you Pitches!

I know it's not a new chapter of The Reclusive Music Producer and The Journalist, but I'm offering it as a semi-peace offering for it. I promise another chapter is coming, I sent it to my awesome beta sugarlandaddicts23 late last week. So in the meantime I'm giving you this for your reading pleasure until I can get that back and give it a final read through. This is just a fluffy and cute AU to give you warm an fuzzy feeling to brighten your day if you're suffering from the cold and snow or wind and rain or are just plain having a bad day.

This will more than likely just be a 2 parter, maybe 3 if you guys want an epilogue.

Disclaimer: As always any reference to the PP franchise and all their characters are not mine, however all mistakes are mine.

Ok quick explanation on this fic. Part 1 is broken down into two parts, present day and then a flashback to 5 years earlier. Part 2 will be setup similar, except it will present day and then one day ago. So, if I don't explain something or you don't see how certain things went down in Part 1 rest assured it will be in Part 2.

Now enough of my ramblings...on with the show!

PART 1

Present Day

"I swear," Beca snuggled down deeper into the warmth of the bed, "the flannel sheets you buy for us are seriously the best. Just don't tell Aubrey I said that because I'll deny it to the day I die."

"And I swear," Chloe sleepily laughed, "you only love them because you like the way your bare ass feels against them."

"That's not true!" Sitting up slightly Beca playfully glared down at her girlfriend, well fiancé as of last night. "I love the way your bare ass feels against my hands way more."

"But still," Chloe giggled as she wiggled closer, "I've come home and found you passed out naked in bed."

Beca couldn't help it, she'd been exhausted after a particularly stressful day at the radio station that multiple meetings, so after a bath and a glass of wine she didn't have the strength to sort through her drawers for pajamas. Instead, she slipped into bed fully intending to close her eyes for a quick nap then getting up and starting dinner. But the next thing she knew, Chloe was home from her shift at the veterinary clinic and waking her up with bags of takeout from the Italian place down the street in her hands.

"That was one time," Beca challenged.

Reaching up, Chloe traced her love's collarbone outlining the small bumps and shallow dips with her fingers, "But what about last night? You slept naked last night."

Beca didn't buy the innocent tone because Chloe's eyes told a whole different story. They were screaming sex.

"So did you…" Dipping her head down, Beca delivered a slow kiss. "And I never," Chloe's head craned up to meet her lips when she pulled away. Beca used one of her hands to steady herself on a hip, "once heard you complain about it being cold."

Normally, Beca would give the spiel that the whole reason they were using the flannel sheets was because it was December and they lived in Denver and it was fucking cold outside. But there was another reason and it was because Chloe was notorious for keeping the penthouse condo they shared at what Beca loves to term 'just above frigid.' Chloe claims to keep it in the mid sixties year round so they could utilize the fireplace and flannel sheets as intended whenever they wanted. Except Beca sees it for what it really was, Chloe wanting more opportunities to snuggle and cuddle.

"How could I be cold?" Chloe's tugged her new fiancé on top of her, "You sexed me up real good last night Mitchell."

"I did, didn't I?" Beca nodded with a grin. They were nose to nose grinning at each other now and she used her knee to gently spread Chloe's legs. Slipping comfortably between them she teasingly brushed their lips together. "It was a pretty epic night," she whispered as her hand slowly ran up Chloe's side, "I asked you to marry me."

Wrapping her arms around Beca's neck, Chloe arched up as Beca's hips rolled to meet hers, "Finally…"

Stilling her movements Beca's eyebrow shot up, "Finally?"

"Yeah…I've been ready to marry you for years," Chloe confessed.

They'd been dating for five years and living together for three and Chloe just figured that the whole moving in together was a big clue to her commitment. She always knew Beca was serious about her and them, so there was no question there, but when they frequently talked about marriage she just thought Beca was dropping hints about things to come.

Chloe wasn't really in too much of a hurry because for all practical purposes, the home and life they'd created together made it feel like they were already married. The only things missing were rings and a piece of paper and well she got the ring last night and Beca will get hers in a few short hours when they open their Christmas presents.

"Me too and I've been waiting years to ask," Beca laughed brushing a stray strand of hair out of her fiancés face. "I was just waiting until you were done with vet school and were settled at a local practice. I didn't want an engagement and planning a wedding to interfere with a goal you'd worked your whole life for."

"Ahh babe," one of Chloe's legs was wrapped around Beca's waist, "you seriously waited that long."

"Of course, I even had this," lifting Chloe's left hand Beca pressed a kiss to the three stone emerald cut diamond engagement ring, "for close to a year."

Chloe just smiled, "Yet you gave it to me on our anniversary, why not sooner?"

Wiggling down her fiancé's body, Beca pressed a simple kiss to Chloe's chest right above her heart. Resting her forehead there for a few seconds Beca listened to the soft beats while absorbing the warmth Chloe provided under their flannel sheets. When fingers lightly raked through her hair and soothingly scrapped against her scalp, she couldn't help but just happily sigh. They were totally naked and vulnerable and it made her feel completely at home in Chloe's arms. She was just so in love with this woman it was still hard for her to fathom. She had no idea a simple kiss at a Christmas party five years ago would turn into so much.

Propping her chin up on Chloe's chest, Beca's heart sped up from the soft and loving smile she saw.

"Because I've been trying to find the right time to pop the question," the fingers running though Beca's hair stilled almost like Chloe had been anticipating that answer. "I almost asked you in Fiji, I was like minutes away, but I stopped…But last night at Aubrey's annual Christmas party, where we first met," she smiled, "just seemed like the right place and time. I just had to figure out a way to get you under the mistletoe," she added with a wink, "since you were preoccupied with the puppy I surprised you with."

Chloe's face lit up, "Have you checked on Blizzard yet this morning?"

"Oh so we've named him now?" Beca deadpanned as she sat up slightly to stare down at her fiancé. "Chlo, a blizzard is indicative of absolute white and he's almost completely tan with white with black specks."

"But his name totally fits! We first met during a blizzard and last night it was snowing." Chloe was practically bouncing with anticipation, "Baby, please say yes to his name!"

Beca had to admit the new addition to their little family was so cute and the name fit better than the half dozen she had come up with after picking up the fluffy ten week old Australian Shepard puppy. Plus, she was ridiculously in love with Chloe and sometimes, ok almost always, she just can't say no.

Beca slowly let a grin stretch across her face as Chloe clapped in excitement, "Ok yes, I'm cool with that name." She pressed a finger to her fiancés lips. "And yes I checked on him. I stuck my head into the kitchen three times last night, in between you know," she winked, "sexing you up and Blizzard," she stressed the puppy's name making Chloe grin from behind her finger, "was super chill, I took him out once, the second time Jack was guarding his crate and the third they were both knocked out. I've never seen a puppy be so quiet."

"That's because Jack is an awesome big brother!" Chloe exclaimed. "And I checked once last night too," she tapped Beca's nose, "Jack and Blizzard were staring at each other, it was so cute."

"I'm glad you like him…"

"I love him!"

Beca nuzzled her nose against Chloe's before giving a simple kiss, "I love him too, but I love you more, future wife."

Chloe's expression changed to one of total surprise as one of her hands rested on her forehead, "Holy shit we're getting married and I'm engaged!"

"I mean I hope you are because I distinctly," Beca pointed down at her new fiancé, "remember asking and you saying yes. You're not changing your mind are you?"

Beca didn't put up much fight as Chloe easily flipped their positions and gave a deep kiss.

Pulling away breathless, Chloe laughed at Beca's grin when they heard a couple faint barks come from behind their closed bedroom door. It was pretty loud considering the kitchen was about as far away from their master bedroom as they could get in their penthouse condo.

Chloe's eyes flipped from the door back down to those grey-blue ones she fell in love with, "No way, I snagged you five years ago and I'm never letting you go. Except," she paused listening to another bark, "when a tiny fluffy puppy needs to pee and we don't want him learning its ok to go in his crate."

Planting a firm kiss on her fiancés lips, Chloe hopped out of bed and jogged over to their walk-in closet. She quickly threw on a pair of yoga pants and one of Beca's baggy hoodies then slipped on a pair of tennis shoes. When she reemerged Beca was sitting up with her bare back to her, legs hanging over the side of the bed and the thin sheet they'd been using pooling at her waist. Her new fiancé rubbed her face tiredly while giving a loud dramatic yawn.

Giggling, Chloe shook her head, after five years together she found that even the simplest things Beca did still turned her on.

Crawling across the bed, Chloe pressed a kiss to her loves bare shoulder, "I love you Bec."

"I love you too," came the soft reply making Chloe smile against warm skin, "and I can't wait to marry you."

"Me too," Chloe said pulling away and reluctantly shuffling off the bed.

Beca flopped back onto their bed and closed her eyes, "Just take them to that indoor pet area on the second floor, it's what I did earlier."

"You got it babe," Chloe said, "I'll be back in a jiff!"

"I'll start coffee and breakfast while you're gone," Beca called out then heard footsteps down the hall stop.

"No you won't," the voice was getting closer again, Beca turned and saw Chloe standing in the doorway putting her hair up in a lose bun. "Don't you dare get up or even think about getting dressed," hands went from red hair to hips and Beca's eyes followed them, "it's barely five and we're totally doing it again before breakfast."

Beca gave a mock salute not even sitting up, "Yes future wife!"

"See you're already learning, I'm always right…" And with that Chloe was gone leaving Beca with a smile plastered across her face. Seconds later she was laughing because she heard a distant squeal and an animated, "Did you have a good sleep in your new home, Blizzard!?"

Forty-five minutes later, Chloe strolled back into their bedroom and found Beca pretty much how she'd left her except now she was flipping through random channels on the television.

"How's the new puppy patient Dr. Beale?" Beca questioned shutting the TV off and setting the remote on the bedside table.

"It's the soon to be Dr. Mitchell," Chloe peeled the hoodie off and tossed it into the walk-in closet then did the same with her shoes and pants, "and he looks good. I'll give him a proper exam when I go back to work in a few days, but we've got a healthy and happy puppy on our hands," she said tugging the flannel sheets back and slipping in. "I hope you didn't mind I was gone so long."

Beca pulled a now very naked Chloe towards her a gave a soft kiss, "Of course not. Once the sun comes out and it warms up some we can take them out for walk…Well, that's if you let me get dressed."

"Yeah that's a big if," Chloe laughed seductively, "I like you naked."

"Sometimes I think we spend more time naked than clothed," Beca yawed. Running her hand over Chloe's smooth stomach she pressed a kiss to a shoulder, "not that I'm complaining." Her hand drifted further south and she almost reached her target when it was stopped. "Aw Chloe," she whined against warm skin, "I was just getting to the good part and you promised."

"Baby," Chloe giggled at the light huff she heard, "we'll get to that soon. I'm still buzzing from the last orgasm you gave me."

Beca's sleepy pouty face popped into Chloe's view, "But that was hours ago."

Chloe laughed as she tilted her head to kiss the tip of her fiancés nose, "I just want to lay with you for a few minutes. Is that a crime?"

"I guess not," Beca pulled the sheets around them tighter, "but if I fall asleep, it's your loss."

"Yeah well," Chloe grinned snagging a hand, "we've got a lifetime for sex."

"And that's something I can totally live with…"

As they snuggled down together into the warmth of their bed, Chloe slipped her feet between Beca's who comically yelped about ice sickle toes. Beca was the best snuggler ever and Chloe loved it in any way shape or form, clothed or not clothed it didn't matter, but she especially loved it during times like these when Beca was being absolutely adorable. Not many people saw the sweet, loving and caring side of Beca, but she gets to see it daily. She was going to marry this woman and she couldn't wait.

As Chloe traced the lines along Beca's left palm, she marveled about how fast things had changed last night. One minute they were girlfriends and the next they were engaged. Then she smiled because in a few hours the engagement ring she had bought for Beca would be sitting on her fiancés finger. Even though Beca had beaten her to the punch she was still going to ask, she had everything set up.

"I let our boys stretch their legs and play a little bit," Chloe broke the confortable silence a few minutes later. "Blizzard was so cute chasing after Jack who towers over him like a giant. He has no fear," this time Beca laughed. "As soon as I gave him water and a treat and put him back in his crate he crashed, so we're good for a couple of hours."

"What about Jack? How's he handing our new addition?"

"Like a champ, he's pulled his bed and some toys closer so he can see Blizzard in his crate. The kitchen and living room are a mess but it's cute."

Beca just happily sighed, "We should probably move Blizzard's crate closer to Jack's bed in the living room. I didn't think of that last night."

"Yeah, but not like right next to Jack's stuff," Chloe added, "he still needs his own safe zone you know?"

"True…" Beca thought for a few seconds, "How about the same corner as Jack, but just on the other side of the TV? They can still see each other, but are just far enough away for them to have their own space."

Chloe kissed Beca's jaw, "I think that's perfect. We need to go puppy shopping, he needs a comfy bed and his own toys. Oh," she slapped her fiancés stomach, "and he needs a super cute winter sweater!"

"Let's go the day after Christmas we're both off," Beca suggested. "I think Jack can manage to share for a day."

Chloe nodded knowingly, "Jack's already an awesome big brother, there won't be a problem."

Beca proudly grinned as everything hit her at once, "I love being all domestic and shit with you, I love thinking about our future together and I love the way my life totally changed when I met you. I wasn't expecting you or any of this." Sitting up on her elbow she adoringly smiled down at her new fiancé, "I mean just look at what we've created, we have a kick ass home that we picked out, we're getting married, and we have two dogs…"

"A little happy there Bec?" Chloe laughed patting her fiancés cheek, although the gushing and excited banter was so cute.

"I'm fucking stoked!" Beca gave a kiss, "I'm gonna have a wife and I can't wait. Hey," her eyes lit up, "can I tell the morning show listeners you're my fiancé?" Chloe just nodded as she kissed her cheek. "And can we surprise your parents with Blizzard when we pick them up at the airport in a couple of days?"

For a brief instance Chloe totally forgot that her parents were coming. In fact, so much had happened last night after they talked that she hadn't even sent her mom a text saying they were engaged. She felt kind of guilty, her parents were just as anxious about a potential engagement as she was and had been asking about it every time they talked.

"Yeah that works," Chloe could keep the new puppy a secret for two days, "but I'm not hiding our engagement. When we Skype with them in a couple hours I'm not gonna be able to keep my mouth shut."

Beca just lightly laughed, "I never expected you too, besides I'm not hiding it from my mom either," she kissed Chloe's left ring finger. "But let's wait to post shit all over social media. I'd like for our close friends and family to find out from us and not second hand. After that, feel free to brag about me and my proposal."

"Baby it was perfect, simple and sweet, you were completely perfect…" Lifting her left hand Chloe looked at her brand new sparkling engagement ring, "It's funny, five years ago a simple mistletoe kiss, with a complete stranger, ended up being the love of my life."

"I usually hate Fat Amy's game but with you, I didn't," Beca agreed.

Chloe grinned just thinking about how cute Beca had been that first night and she always silently thanks the powers that be for causing the blizzard that canceled her flight home.

"That night, the insanely hot sex aside…" Beca slid comfortably between her fiancés legs where she lightly took a nipple in her mouth then released it hearing after hearing a satisfied groan, "it was the best night of my life." She repeated the action on the left nipple and she swears Chloe's hips just magically know when to cant up to meet hers and hit just the right spot. "I met you and you're seriously the best thing that's ever happened to me. I've loved you since the second I saw you."

Quickly hooking her leg over Beca's hip Chloe flipped their positions so she could straddle her new fiancé. Linking their fingers, her eyes landed on Beca's face and the look she got was one of pure adoration and love and commitment. It took Chloe's breath away, she's never had anyone look at her like that.

"I love you," pinning Beca's hands to the mattress above her head Chloe whispered, "god I'm so in love with you Beca Mitchell…"

Dropping down Chloe gave a long and slow kiss, which was readily returned. It was all too similar to the first time they had sex because she can still distinctly remember the way Beca had kissed her then, it was like her life depended on it. Then there was that slow and torturous build up to the inevitable that had been completely and utterly mind blowing. Considering they had been relatively stranger's just hours before Chloe had never had an experience like that with someone she just met and it's safe to say that the sex has only gotten better since.

Their hands separated and Beca freely started roaming Chloe's body, dipping and tracing and raking along sensitive areas that drove her absolutely crazy. Beca knew how to work her, had practiced for years, and Chloe loved it.

"However," Chloe breathed out between heated kisses, "sometimes I love your tongue and what it does to me so much more. And I want more sex now please," she lightly demanded, "then you can make me breakfast and we can open presents and…"

"Chloe?"

"Yeah?"

"Shut up…"

Beca's hips rolled up making Chloe gasp into her fiancés mouth before a thumb began expertly working her clit in small tight circles. Her head fell back and a long hard moan escaped her lips as the thumb continued working against her and two of Beca's fingers slipped inside her with perfected ease.

"Jesus Chlo," Beca sucked in a sharp breath.

Ever so slightly, Chloe tilted forward and ground down hard against Beca's hand. A warm and soft hand rested low on Beca's rib cage as Chloe swiveled her hips at a slow pace that added just the right amount of friction where Beca needed it most. It wasn't the most comfortable way for her to get off, but the sight of a completely naked Chloe Beale hovering above her, pupils blown and breathing hard while wearing a soft loving smile that stretched across her entire face, made Beca forget about any discomfort.

"Fuck," Chloe groaned out feeling the tension build low in her gut. She should be ashamed how fast she was getting worked up, but then again it's not everyday she gets engaged so yeah her senses are more than heightened. As Beca stretched up to kiss her she sighed, "We definitely haven't had enough engagement sex yet."

"I like engagement sex more than girlfriend sex already."

"Mmm me too, and last night was just a preview," Chloe collapsed against her fiancé, "now we can really get down to it," Beca's hands palmed her ass as they kissed again. Breaking away she shot a wink, "And if you're really good, like exceptional, in bed this morning I'll order Chinese food for lunch."

They both just laughed through labored breathing at their old joke as they kissed once more because they knew that Chinese food was always on the menu for their Christmas day lunch and that Chloe always made beer can chicken for dinner. It wasn't exactly traditional by any means, but it was uniquely their tradition and had been since the day they met.

"See, I knew asking you to marry me was the best decision ever," Beca taunted as she sat them up then wrapped her arms around her fiancé who gave a breathy laugh. "Chloe Beale," she grinned against her loves pulse point when Chloe's last name was corrected to Mitchell in a faint whisper, "would you be pissed if I left you all worked up and suggested we go open presents?"

"Very..." Shifting her head Chloe placed her hands on Beca's shoulders and said semi-sternly, "And if you do, you can consider sex off the table for at least a week, maybe longer."

"But I got you some cool stuff," Beca whined although she was grinning, "lets jump straight to the good part."

"I thought this," taking one of Beca's hands Chloe slowly slid it down over her chest, abs and let it come to a halt at her center, "was the good part. You said so earlier," she challenged.

"Oh it is," Beca nodded running a finger through slick folds, "and I intended to get up close," removing the finger she lifted it between them where her tongue darted out to lick it clean, "and personal with it very, very soon."

Chloe's eyes had intently watched all of Beca's deliberate movements, "Damn, I love the sight of you buried between my legs."

Beca ran her tongue up the middle of Chloe's chest and she felt a shuddering breath.

"And who am I to deny you something you love," Beca said lightly sucking the delicate skin at the base of Chloe's neck. Fingers raked through her hair and legs wrapped ungracefully around her waist making her chuckle, "Eager much?"

"Beca…"

"Yeah?"

"Shut up and make love to me."

Beca slowly lowered Chloe's back to the bed so that she was now on top, Beca dipped down and gave a slow and thorough kiss. She loved how she could feel everything about Chloe when they were in intimate situations like this. The gentle roughness as their tongues brushed together, the pooling heat situated right above her own, the way their gradually damping skin glided smoothly against each other, and then god the breathing and other faint sighs and groans of pleasure coming from her love in the silence of the room, all of it was practically her undoing. Chloe was absolute perfection and after five years Beca still can't believe a girl like this is hers.

They began setting a slow pace in the familiar pattern they'd practiced for years that meant the outside world could wait. Honestly, they need a heavy dose of long drawn out careful sex because both times last night they'd been a little to overly eager and it had been sloppy, yet still completely satisfying. But that wasn't anything compared to this.

"Yeah this…" Beca let out a shuttering breath into Chloe's mouth as fingers delicately moved inside her. "Fuck," she groaned as the middle finger curled and she couldn't help but arch her back, "this is definitely so much better than gifts and pancakes."

Chloe quickly took advantage and flipped their positions so that she was now in complete control, which was rare, but Beca wasn't making any move to change the situation.

"I love you…"

"God I love you too…"

Five Years Ago…

Chloe balanced a tray of chocolate dipped peanut butter pretzel bites sandwiches in one hand and timidly knocked on the shiny black door labeled 3B. She really wasn't all that comfortable being here, she only knew a handful of people and it was only because they were part of a study group for her cell biology and genetics course at the University of Denver's Veterinary School. She had just barely finished her first semester and it had been more overwhelming than she expected and she hardly had any time for a social life. Then couple all that with moving halfway across the country and away from everyone and everything she has ever known, needless to say it has been tough.

But Aubrey and Jessica were by far the two people Chloe would consider 'close friends' since they'd hung out a few times after class. So when she called last minute and said her flight had been canceled due to the snowstorm, Aubrey hadn't hesitated inviting her to the annual Christmas Eve party she was having.

Putting on a smile, Chloe knocked a little harder when it was obvious her previous attempt hadn't been heard over the loud laughter and chatting coming from the other side of the door.

A minute later the door swung open and Aubrey greeted her with a warm smile, "Chloe, hey!"

"Hey, sorry I'm late," Chloe wrapped her free arm around her friend and they briefly hugged. "it took longer to get home from the airport than I anticipated and then I was making these," she held out the tray.

Aubrey accepted the tray covered in tinfoil as Chloe stepped inside, then softly closed the door behind them, "I'm just glad you made it before it got really bad out there."

"Me too and again sorry for calling on such short notice," Aubrey just waved off Chloe's comment. Loosening the scarf around her neck Chloe shivered as the warm air hit her cold skin. "This is my first winter in Denver," she began as she undid her jacket buttons, "and every time I step outside the cold is shocking."

Aubrey laughed, "I'd love to say you get used to it, but you don't really."

"It gets worse doesn't it?" When Aubrey simply nodded Chloe just laughed, "Well I apologize now for all the bitching I'll do…"

"I'm used to it," Aubrey motioned for Chloe follow, pausing at an open bedroom door she pointed inside, "just toss your coat and things in there…" As they made their way to the kitchen she said, "Stacie's best friend, who you'll met sometime tonight, is the queen of complaints and bitches about cold weather all the time. She hates it with a passion, well she hates…" pausing to think she eventually shrugged, "most things and people in general except her dog. You know, I bought her flannel sheets as a gag gift two years ago."

"And?" Chloe took her tray from Aubrey's hands.

"And she acted indifferent and totally passive," picking up her drink Aubrey dumped whatever was remaining down the sink and started fresh, "but when I was at her condo earlier feeding Jack, I saw her completely unmade bed and she was using those sheets."

"Well," Chloe grinned, "flannel sheets are super warm and snuggly."

Aubrey just good naturedly rolled her eyes, "And Beca's not any of those things, trust me, she's very prickly."

"Oh even the toughest people love to snuggle."

"I taunted her with a text message and she claimed I was seeing things," Aubrey scoffed at how Beca just straight up lied to her instead of admitting those sheets kept her warm. "She's just a ray of fucking sunshine. I swear I don't know how Stacie is her best friend."

Chloe just laughed at the description as she took the tinfoil off the top of her tray and set it on the table next to the others.

"Which one is Stacie again?" Chloe questioned peering out of the kitchen doorway and into the crowded room.

"The tall brunette with the low cut top talking to Jess, she's in our animal anatomy class and lab."

"Oh right," Chloe nodded, "she's the one that never studies but constantly outscores all of us."

"That's the one," Aubrey grinned. "We did undergrad research together sophomore year and just hit it off," she sipped her drink. "She's really sweet once you get past the sluttiness," Chloe just chuckled. "She actually set Jesse and I up on a blind date and to this day I'm not entirely sure how she knew anyone studying filmmaking."

Sticking her hand into an ice chest Chloe grabbed the first beer she saw then twisted off the cap.

"Well," Chloe took a quick sip, "I was in an acapella group during undergrad, I met all kinds of people at parties." She took another swig, "It was kind of like in a sorority."

"Now that you say that," Aubrey turned to face her friend, "she was in a sorority."

Chloe tipped her bottle forward and clinked it with Aubrey's glass and sighed, "Seriously though, thanks for inviting me."

Aubrey waved a dismissive hand, "Don't mention it, I happy you came. I've made this little party an annual thing the last few years. You'd be surprised at the amount of people that don't go home for Christmas."

"It's hardly little," Chloe grinned looking around at all the people, some she recognized and some she didn't. "I needed this, I haven't properly socialized in months and I haven't been on a date since before I graduated. Now that I can't make it home for Christmas, I've made the decision to live a little and have fun and not start on next semesters reading."

What Chloe really needed was to get laid. With all the stress of school and her new found need to be a straight A student her sex life had taken a nose dive into the nonexistent territory. She hasn't had sex in months since she parted ways with the girl she'd been seeing on and off right before moving to Denver. It was no secret that she was into both guys and girls, with a tendency to lean towards the latter, but at this point it didn't really matter. She just wanted someone hot and single and who wouldn't mind a no strings attached hookup for one night then walking away guilt free in the morning. She had no idea if she'd find it at this party, so far everyone she saw wasn't her type, but she wasn't going to count it out just yet. There was no telling who would walk in the door over the next few hours.

"Which is exactly why I have this party," Aubrey knew everyone was stressed to the max, even her. She just hoped things wouldn't get out of hand like last year, "Drinks will really start flowing once Fat Amy's mistletoe game starts rolling."

"Oh god," Chloe laughed, "does it get really awkward?"

"More like weirdly inappropriate, especially when Stacie is on the hunt for some unsuspecting hottie." Aubrey kept talking as Chloe followed her out of the kitchen, "Come on, I'll reintroduce you to Stacie," her voice got slightly louder so Chloe could hear her over the chatter, "and a few others."

"How about the person that you call the 'fucking ray of sunshine'?" Chloe laughed leaning in closer so she was heard. "When can I get to meet her?"

"She'll be here in a little bit, she's stuck at work," pushing past a couple of Jesse's frat brothers, Aubrey waved at Jessica and Stacie. "Hey ladies! Jess you already know Chloe," that earned Chloe a bright smile and a brief hug. "And Stacie Conrad this," a freshly manicured hand was stuck out, "is Chloe Beale. If you ever bothered coming to our study group there'd be no need for introductions."

Stacie just stared Aubrey down until they both started laughing, "Oh whatever Posen. When the material gets difficult you know I'll be there."

"So then we'll never see you, because I heard you tell the TA that once things got hard you'd make it a point to visit him during office hours." A huge knowing grin stretched across Jessica's face as Chloe casually stated, "And I've yet to see you there."

Aubrey just stood there with her mouth slightly open, speechless as Stacie formulated her thoughts while wearing a very Beca Mitchell type of smirk. Aubrey knew whatever was coming next would be highly inappropriate.

"Correction," Stacie folded her arms across her chest while still managing to hold her drink without spilling any of its contents, "I told him once he," she stressed, "was hard that I could help him with that after his office hours."

"Oh," Chloe choked on the beer she'd just took a swig of as she looked between the other two who didn't seem at all fazed by the very explicit sexual innuendo. Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear she joked, "You really said that to him?"

"Well he's hot, I saw him shirtless at the gym last month, soI thought why not," Stacie's total flippancy to the reference was new to Chloe. She wasn't a prude, but she's never met someone so bold, "andthe hunter," Stacie waved a hand in her crouch area as Aubrey and Jessica hid their laughter, "wants who he wants."

Chloe's never heard a girl refer to their lady parts with male pronouns before. Colorful adjectives sure, but never a 'he', so this was a first.

"Y-you…" Chloe sputtered out, "you call it a dude?"

At that all three girls burst out laughing and it left Chloe questioning what exactly she missed or if maybe Stacie was flirting with her in some weird way. Stacie's hot, anyone could see that, but Chloe's usually into an edgier type girl with a witty intellect. Chloe likes someone with a confidence that says they don't give a shit what others think about them yet still have an underlying caring side and are charming. Stacie's smart and beautiful, but Chloe just doesn't see anything other than friendship there.

"What did I say?" Chloe asked totally confused.

"Beca asked me that exact question years ago," Stacie slung an arm around the redhead's shoulders as everyone laughed. "You were almost as cute as she was."

"Who's Beca?"

"My BFF, I've known since elementary school," Stacie said dropping her arm and sipping from her bright red solo cup. "I moved to Denver first, she followed a year later."

Ok, so now Chloe was really confused, "Who?"

Aubrey just continued to laugh, "The fucking ray of sunshine!"

"Oh," Chloe brightly exclaimed, "I can't wait to meet her!"

Aubrey rolled her eyes but Jessica said, "She's a riot and totally hilarious."

"Beca and Aubrey are currently involved in a rather intense love hate relationship," Stacie said checking out her nails. When Aubrey sighed she added, "Oh chill Posen she's not into you in that way, but once her skinny little ass gets here," she turned back to Chloe and unabashedly scanned the redhead's body, "I'll happily introduce you…Something tells me you're definitely her type."

Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, Chloe blushed, "Well ok then…"

"Chloe, I'm warning you right now, Beca's a foul mouthed pain in the ass." Turning back to Stacie, Aubrey sternly spoke, "And what makes you think Beca will be into Chloe?"

Stacie just shrugged as she sipped her drink, "Because I know Beca better than anyone and because I did a hell of a good job with you and Jesse."

"Ok you win that one," Stacie reached out and gave Jessica a high five as Aubrey annoyingly sighed. "Chloe's just nice and smart and Beca's well…Beca," she threw an arm out gesturing wildly. "Just make sure your best friend doesn't run off my new friend like she did my chemistry lab partner, Jennifer."

Quickly casting a sideways glance in Chloe's direction Stacie saw amusement cross the redhead's face at Aubrey's little rant. It was a clear indication that this girl wasn't fazed by much and could therefore possibly handle all of Beca Mitchell's antics. Plus, Chloe was totally hot and in veterinary school so she was smart and had goals and aspirations. And Beca needs a girlfriend like that and not those half wits she picks up from god knows where every so often. Although there was potential a couple months ago when Beca started dating that lawyer, but then Aubrey started meddling and it ended before it really began.

"That," Stacie poked Aubrey's shoulder, "was partly your fault too. You were really…intense back then because you were sexually frustrated and wound tighter than a corkscrew. And now thanks to me," she jabbed her chest with her thumb, "you're getting some regularly from Jesse," Jessica and Chloe erupted into giggles as Aubrey's face went bright red, "and you're much more pleasant to be around. So just because Beca happened to be in your vicinity talking to Jennifer when you got that B in your lab doesn't mean she was the one who ran that girl off. You started everything that night."

"Whatever," Aubrey grumbled, "you're obligated to say that because she's your best friend."

"You know, you say you hate her, but every time you have a get together you always invite her," Stacie easily reminded making Jessica nod. "And you give each other Christmas presents."

"More like gag gifts," Aubrey passively said.

"Fair enough, but…" Stacie paused for dramatic effect making Aubrey's eyes flip to her, "you're the one who always watches her dog whenever she goes out of town. She doesn't ask me," she grinned, "and I'm her best friend."

"Jack's cute," Aubrey defended, "and better behaved than Beca."

"What kind does she have?" Chloe questioned.

"An Old English Sheepdog," Jessica practically squealed. "She rescued him and he's the best! Beca's a giant softy around him and he just adores her."

"He's the complete opposite of Beca's personality," Aubrey scoffed. "He likes people and he's friendly."

"And yet somehow he likes you," Stacie teased.

Considering how speechless Aubrey was right now, Chloe was even more intrigued and excited to meet Beca. Chloe, who hadn't known these girls that long, thought the easy banter they all shared was great and she can only imagine that Beca probably takes it a step further. Aubrey tended to be a little bit of a leader, she was the one who organized study groups and held everyone accountable for taking and exchanging notes, but behind that bossiness Chloe saw a great person. So when someone can silence someone like Aubrey Posen, just like Stacie did, well it's impressive. The little group she'd surrounded herself with here in Denver were great and she's pretty sure she'll end up making some really great friends.

"I can't wait to meet Beca," Chloe said offhandedly to Jessica.

"She's great, you'll really like her," Jessica smiled at Aubrey who excused herself to go answer the door.

"Saved by the bell," Stacie yelled out over the crowed. Turning back to Chloe and Jessica, she just laughed, "She loves Beca even though she won't admit it. Anyways Chloe," she looped her arm through the redheads then did the same to Jessica before dragging them across the room, "let us introduce you around!"

For close to an hour Chloe followed Jessica and Stacie around the apartment and became fast friends with everyone. The group of people she met were eclectic, ranging from Jesse's frat brothers to friend's Aubrey had made during her undergrad years to people Chloe had seen randomly in her lectures. It was neat how Stacie knew everyone and everyone knew Stacie and it made Chloe wonder who exactly organized this party.

However, Chloe still hadn't met Stacie's mysterious best friend, Beca, thateveryone in the apartment seemed to ask about. The apartment was packed so it's likely that Beca could be here and just hadn't worked her way through the crowd to find Stacie yet.

Excusing herself to make a phone call, Chloe stepped out into the small hallway near the front door. Leaning against the wall she typed in her passcode and groaned seeing the power bar lit up in red displaying how she only had three percent left. She had been so focused on the weather and driving that she completely forgot to charge it when she was home a couple hours ago.

Quickly hitting the redial number Chloe lifted the phone to her ear where it rang twice before being picked up. "Hey mom…"

The front door handle slowly turned and Chloe moved a little further down the wall to let it swing open, "I know and I'm sad too…"

Chloe watched a shorter girl wearing a black beanie brush snow off her shoulders and wipe her black boots off on the mat before stepping inside and closing the door.

"I wish I could be there too, I've never missed Christmas before…" Chloe whispered a little softer in a sad tone as she watched the girl shrug off her jacket.

Their eyes met as the other girl pulled her beanie off to run a hand through her hair and gave Chloe a shy smile that caused the slightest bit of butterflies to erupt in her stomach. As she returned the smile, Chloe's initial impression was that this girl was drop dead gorgeous. She was wearing a trendy dark blue and purple plaid tailored business suit, with the jacket arms pushed halfway up her forearms and a matching wool purple scarf. The whole outfit and barely there makeup screamed casual with a touch of edginess yet was still professional enough for aTuesday afternoon work meeting.

It was hot, this girl was hot, and Chloe just attributed the blatant way she was openly checking out the other girl from head to toe as she plucked the ear buds from her ears to the fact that she'd had a few drinks and was insanely horny.

"Sorry mom what?" Chloe cleared her throat making the other girl's head snap up to look at her. Even though she'd diverted her eyes at the last second she's positive her whole demeanor and flushed cheeks gave away that she'd been staring. "Say that again," fuck the girl just smirked and it was sexy, "Mom…Mom?" Pulling the phone away from her ear she saw nothing but a black screen. Lightly stomping her foot she closed her eyes and whispered, "Damn it!"

"Everything ok?" The voice was closer and Chloe's eyes flew open only to find the other girl standing in front of her.

"Yeah ummm, my phone died," Chloe let out a shaky breath. "With the weather and the long ass drive to and from the airport, I forgot to charge it."

The girl disconnected her ear buds from the jack and held out her phone, "Use mine, I don't mind."

Chloe almost took it, but then dropped her hand, "Thanks but I'll just go see if Aubrey has a charger I can borrow."

The brunette's features softened as the phone was placed in Chloe's hands, "I didn't mean to eves drop but I overheard you talking to your mom about missing Christmas," the girl gently closed Chloe's fingers around the phone and a jolt shot through her body. "You should call her back," a wink was given, "she probably thinks you were eaten by an abominable snowman and that's why the line went dead."

"You really don't mind?" Chloe asked biting her lip. "I swear, I'll only be a few minutes."

"It's cool, take all the time you need," the girl just gave Chloe this beautiful lopsided smile. "Moms get all mushy and shit during the holidays, especially when they can't see their kids. Even if they're pain in the asses like me," they both laughed. "I get it though, because my mom's currently living in Ireland."

"Yeah, this is the first time I've missed a family Christmas," Chloe watched the other girl move down the hall and toss her jacket and hat inside the makeshift coatroom. "I miss her and my dad like crazy and it's only Christmas Eve. I can't image what I'll be like tomorrow…"

"Then what are you waiting for?" Leaning against the archway that lead into the living room Chloe kind of loved the way this girl's eyes swept up and down her so casually and appreciatively. When grey-blue eyes connected with Chloe's again she couldn't help but smile. "Give your mom a call back, then come find me," Chloe got this sexy wink again, "I'll like get you a drink or whatever."

Damn that was smooth, Chloe thought, "Yeah I will…"

"Cool, I'm just gonna go," the girl tried to wave behind her but instead comically slipped off the archway and stumbled to stand upright, "and you know mingle and be social with the uber bitch of a hostess." That smirk was back replacing the apprehensive smile as the girl straightened her suit jacket, "Although, chatting with pretty girls in red sweaters are what I'd rather be doing."

If this girl was going to be bold Chloe was too and she started by taking a step closer, "And hot brunettes in smart business suits are much more appealing than hallway conversations with Mom."

They grinned at each other as the brunette shoved her hands in her back pockets and tilted nervously on her heels. "Just you know, hypothetically, if you were to take me up on that drink offer, what could I get you?"

"A gin and tonic with a touch of lime would be great," that was Chloe's drink of choice at parties when she wanted to feel good, but not get wasted.

"I think I can manage that," the other girl said before turning and starting to step away. "Hopefully we have gin."

Chloe giggled just thinking about the name, "Well the one who calls herself Fat Amy carried in a bag of booze earlier and I'm pretty sure I saw some Bombay Sapphire."

"I should've know," the brunette laughed as she turned.

"Wait," Chloe reached out and snagged a hand, lifting the phone she wiggled it, "can you unlock this first?"

"Right yeah sorry," the girl shook her head as she took the phone and began tapping in numbers, "simple things slip my mind when I'm talking to hot girls," she added with a wink, sending Chloe's heart a flutter.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Fat Amy came bounding out of the kitchen with purpose drawing the attention of a handful of people, "shorty and red are the first participants in my world famous wandering mistletoe game!"

"Amy no, you know I hate playing that," the brunette visibly tensed, but kept her confident demeanor which Chloe found sexy. "Last year I had to kiss Jesse, which in a way was passively kissing Aubrey."

Fat Amy stopped in front of them and put her hands on her hips, a clear indication, at least from Chloe's perspective, that they weren't getting out of this. Glancing up she saw the mistletoe that she swore wasn't there five minutes ago.

"You know the rules Shawshank," Fat Amy actually tapped her foot and narrowed her eyes making Chloe flinch, "the only way out of this is if you go streaking in the snow."

The brunette's face visibly paled and her shoulders slumped in defeat, like maybe she'd been forced to do something similar not that long ago and didn't want to do it again. Chloe made a mental note to enquire about it later while they were having that drink.

"Now you two," Fat Amy taunted keeping her voice even, yet stern, "get in a lip lock."

Chloe really wasn't sure how to take Fat Amy's interesting personality. They'd just met tonight and she couldn't figure out what was more frightening, the fact that Fat Amy claimed to be the best at the most random activities or the sight of her right now threatening to make her and the brunette go streaking if they didn't accept the challenge. Chloe wasn't really one to rock the boat with interesting personalities like this so she decided that kissing this girl wasn't the worst thing that could happen tonight. Plus, the brunette was the first person she'd met that was totally her type.

Slipping a hand into the smaller one, Chloe wound their fingers together then tugged the brunette closer, "Anyother rules I should know about? Like tongue or no tongue?"

"What? Dude no! Trust me, we don't have to do this." The other girl flipped her head rapidly between Chloe and Fat Amy, "Don't fall prey to her mind games, she just does it to see how far she can push you."

"Round one is just a simple lip to lip kiss, no need to cram your tongues down each other's throat," Fat Amy replied with total disregard to the brunette's comments.

Chloe draped the brunette's hand around her neck and laughed as she tilted her head closer, "The longer you fight it the longer she's going to taunt us. So lay it on me hot stuff."

Chloe licked her lips for good measure and grey-blue eyes intently watched the action.

"Fine," the brunette played along because for one this chick was wickedly hot with curves that went on for days and it might be the only action she'd get all night. "Ready?"

"Totes!"

Gently guiding the redhead down towards her Beca connected their lips and in the brief three seconds they were smashed together, she swears she heard a light groan of satisfaction. When they broke away she just shyly smiled at the other girl who had visibly flushed again.

"Amy was that good enough," Beca deadpanned not even looking away.

"It'll do," Fat Amy could barely be heard as she moved back towards the kitchen.

"I'm gonna grab those drinks now," Beca quickly said.

"And I should really call my mom," the redhead replied and Beca swears bright blue eyes flicked down to her lips again and she almost leaned in for a second kiss.

Beca will admit something sparked inside her during that fleeting kiss and it made her heart beat erratically. She was either more sexually frustrated than she thought because of a hot girl or she was really interested. She couldn't really tell the difference because so many thoughts were swirling around in her head, but one thing is for sure, the redhead had obviously flirted with her and she had unashamedly done it right back.

Swiftly turning and heading towards the kitchen Beca mentally reprimanded herself for over analyzing their whole interaction and decided to see how the night played out. Maybe, just maybe, she could score an easy one night stand. She usually doesn't like to pull girls at one of Aubrey's parties simply because she could run the risk of seeing the girl at another gathering. However, she might have to make an exception for this one because this girl is unattainable levels of hot.

Over the past few hours, Beca had been chatting off and on with the pretty redhead who she quickly found out was named Chloe Beale and was a first year vet student with Aubrey, Jessica and Stacie. Their conversations had been brief five or ten minutes stretches here and there before Chloe would get pulled away by either Aubrey or Jessica for some lame reason. Except it wasn't a total loss for Beca, she always got this brilliant smile and a promise to come right back as soon as possible. What Beca did manage to find out was that Chloe was originally from Portland, Oregon, loved music and good movies, and found her ridiculously cute. She wasn't too fond of the last title, but hey Beca can live with that because for all practical purposes Chloe had this lovably adorable side that she found it insanely attractive.

So needless to say Chloe Beale wasn't at all what Beca expected. The girl was smart and funny and so far their conversations have just naturally flowed between their bouts of flirtatious banter. And despite Beca's unique ability to make things awkward as hell with pretty girls, there just wasn't any with Chloe. Chloe just drew her in and made her want to learn more.

As they continued to talk Beca had this continuous mantra rolling through her head on what seemed like continuous repeat, "This girl, there's something about this girl. Don't fuck it up Mitchell, don't let her go…"

Now though, the party was getting loud and obnoxious so they had quickly occupied the vacant love seat pushed up next to a sliding glass door that lead out onto the snow covered balcony. It was out of the way and view of most the people at the party and gave them just enough breathing room to properly chat.

"So tell me Beca Mitchell," Chloe grinned settling her back against the arm of the couch with one ankle tucked under the leg she had dangling off one side, "I've managed to answer all your questions, but you've yet to tell me where you're from and what you do for a living."

"I'm from Seattle, Washington and would you believe I'm an accountant?" Beca shot back from behind her red solo cup.

"Nope," Chloe laughed. "You don't seem like the type to crunch numbers behind a desk all day."

"I'm offended," Beca placed a hand against her heart, "coffee and calculators is totally my thing. I've got a wicked collection of tax code books littering my condo."

"I seriously doubt that, you've already bragged about you the size of your record collection. Besides," Chloe's fingers danced across the dark blue and purple plaid jacket now draped over the back of the love seat, "I've never met an accountant that wears a business suit like this. Let alone one that can pull it off as sexy as you do."

Dipping her head, Beca examined the expensive fabric closer, "What too trendy?"

"Yes and no," their eyes met as Beca sat back and Chloe loved the amusement she saw behind them. "It's got more of a fashionable edginess to it than anything. It says I don't really want to look professional, but also screams if I have to, I'm might as well do it my way."

Beca faked relief because Chloe had totally nailed it, "I hate wearing them, it's just not my style. Ninety five percent of the time I go casual."

"I bet still on point though," Chloe laughed although something told her that Beca's daily wardrobe might be seen as casual to an outsider, but was probably totally put together.

"Someone, mainly Aubrey, equates my attire to a regular rotation of t-shirts and button downs fresh from the dryer," Beca confessed then rolled her eyes because she could just hear Aubrey's nagging. "And I would partially agree," she held up a finger, "because I hate the hassle of putting an 'outfit'," she used air quotes, "together when my day job consists of my voice going out into millions of car radios each morning. No one cares what a radio DJ wears to work every day, they just want witty banter, good music, and no commercials."

Chloe's mouth dropped open, "Holy shit, you're a radio DJ?"

People were always surprised to learn she was a radio host, it just wasn't the type of job people stumble across every day and by all accounts Beca fell into the gig by chance.

"Yep," Beca shrugged indifferently, although she did love her job. "If you have satellite radio then I beam," her hand glided through the air like and airplane until it settled on top of Chloe's knee, "into your car or internet subscription every morning between six and ten. I also have a show on indie rock station number forty-seven Tuesday and Thursday for the commute home."

"No way, you're Beca from the Beca, CR and Luke morning show on Hits 1?" Chloe excitedly bounced around.

"I guess you've heard of us then?"

"Heard of you," Chloe laughed seeing Beca's head nod, "I listen every day, my parents bought me a new car to move out here and it came with satellite radio. I got hooked on your show, so when my free subscription ended, I paid to keep it."

"It's amazing how much better radio is without commercials," Beca quipped.

"Well yeah, but your morning show is awesome too! I listen while driving to school and sometimes from the app on my phone while at the gym," Chloe's words were coming fast and energetic and Beca looked frightened yet still amused. "The pranks you guys pull on the country music station down the hall every week are priceless."

Taking a sip from her cup, Beca just laughed because the prank war started as an April Fool's Day joke but the game has kind of turned into a life of its own. And now, close to two years later, she's proud to say it's still going strong.

"It's one of our most popular segments," Beca factually stated, "along with the Craig's List Price is Right and Would You Pet That For Five Dollars, which by the way half the shit people call in and suggest I never would, but CR really has no fear."

"You guys have me crying with laughter all the time. You guys make me feel like I'm listening to friends," Chloe added.

As Beca drew her hand back from her knee, Chloe can easily say she already missed the comfort and warmth it provided.

"Well I'll tell the guys you like it," Beca nervously shifted in her seat as Chloe leaned a little closer. "And if all goes well and I don't run you off by the end of the night."

"We've already kissed and I'm still here," Chloe cut in.

Beca cleared her throat and tried to continue unfazed, "Then maybe you can come down and meet everyone."

"I'd love that," Chloe loved the flustered reaction, Beca was so cute, but then in an instant the confidence was back.

"Then let's see how the night goes." Beca winked making Chloe bite her lip, "And if the one night stand is as good as I think it'll be and I'm as charming as I think I am."

"You have to know how charming you've been all night, and yeah," Chloe tucked a lose strand of hair behind her ear as she tried to remain casual, "the whole one night stand thing, I'm not opposed to it…"

Beca was kind of caught off guard by the statement and it left her momentarily speechless. The whole one night stand thing had just been a silly and flirtatious offhanded joke, laced with just the tiniest bit of seriousness to see if Chloe was interested. However, she never expected that kind of response. And the look Chloe was wearing easily meant sex might not totally be off the table if Beca just played her cards right.

It has been months since Beca had called off her last relationship with the lawyer chick, so her sexual frustration was at an all time high. In fact, this is the longest she's ever gone without even so much as a casual hookup. So seeing Chloe perk up at the notion of easy sex with no strings attached, kind of gave her hope. Although she wouldn't turn down any offer, she wasn't sure if she should push the idea past just harmless joking. She really liked this girl and had been contemplating when it would be appropriate to ask Chloe out on a date.

"You know I was going to ask for your phone number," Beca boldly began, effectively breaking their little staring contest, "but I'm pretty sure you've already added it my contact list."

Not even trying to deny it Chloe brightly smiled, "Guilty."

"Did you take a selfie too?" Beca joked. "You seem like the type of girl that takes tons selfies."

"I did, but just so every time I call you'll see my smiling face."

"Correction, you're beautiful face."

Chloe couldn't help but swoon for about the hundredth time tonight

"I swear I didn't look at anything else. And I just figured," Chloe shrugged, "if tonight didn't go well I'd never mention it and if it did well I saved you the trouble of asking."

Beca just laughed, "I like that, I like how you're kind of forward but not in an intrusive weird stalker girl type of way, it's hot. And by the way you're body is insane and…" she let out a nervous chuckle, "and wow I'm being way to forward right now."

"It's ok, I like it," Chloe slid her hand across the couch cushion and rested her fingers on top of Beca's, "I've seen a lot of things I like about you too."

Lifting Chloe's fingers, Beca bounced them lightly before linking them and noting how perfectly they fit together, "Like what?"

"Like, how I find your quiet confidence and the easy conversation we've had interlaced with witty commentary a major turn on," Chloe brushed her thumb along Beca's wrist. "And how your ass is on point," she grinned as Beca's face flushed. "Mainly, it's how you're obviously very popular with everyone here, even Aubrey, but you're still kind of quiet and tend to hang back and observe. I imagine you're not much into the party scene."

"I'm not," Beca confirmed.

"I was during my undergrad years," Beca snorted out a laugh at Chloe admission "but now I'm not. I'm focused on vet school and I'll admit, I do miss the social aspect."

At the subtle information Beca just had to ask, "So I guess that means you're not dating anyone right now."

Glancing down at their joined hands Chloe loved how they looked together and how they felt. Beca's fingers were soft and warm and she never wanted to let go. Yet she also wanted to see what they felt like running all over her body and how they'd bring her to climax.

Shifting her eyes back up Chloe shook her head, "Nope…you?" she hesitantly questioned.

"I haven't been on a date in months…" Beca confessed, "and I haven't had a proper long term girlfriend in over a year."

Beca usually wasn't good at this whole meeting girls game, but for some reason, like pretty much everything with Chloe tonight, it's been uncomplicated and really easy. She didn't really want to rush whatever was happening between them, because there was definitely something happening she just couldn't put her finger on it. The only thing she really knows is that she's never felt it with anyone else before.

"So, you never did answer why you're wearing a business suit if you're a radio host," Chloe's voice was back breaking the comfortable silence.

"Oh," Beca snapped back into the present and smiled, "because I had to go to my monthly boring ass meetings with the big wigs who sign my paycheck. I'm the executive producer on all my shows and I do a ton of behind the scenes crap, so they wanted to discuss ratings and general corporate end of the year BS with me. It's a real snooze fest."

"And let me guess," Chloe grinned, "Aubrey harasses you about your attire."

"Actually my mom," Beca cringed as Chloe giggled. Three years ago when she got a major pay hike and an extended contract, it was sternly, but lovingly, suggested that she look a little more put together for fancy meetings. "I came straight here after work, so I didn't change." She leaned a little closer and laughed, "I told Aubrey I dressed up especially for her, I've been going with it all night and she has no clue."

Dropping their joined hands Chloe playfully slapped a shoulder, "You're awful."

"She loves me," Beca shrugged and they fell into a comfortable silence as they watched the party for a few minutes and sipped their drinks.

"You know Jessica," Chloe turned her attention back to Beca, "was raving about your buddy Jack earlier." This huge dopy grin spread across Beca's face at the mention of her dog, "I was hoping to meet him."

"Dude, I miss him so much," Beca shyly stated. "He's just chillin' at my condo. Aubrey went and checked in on him and gave him dinner earlier because I was stuck at work."

"Jessica mentioned how he tags along with you everywhere even to work," Chloe loved animals, but she loved animal owners even more because of their unconditional love for whatever the pet may be and Beca was no exception.

"Yeah, he's kinda the radio station's unofficial mascot, everybody loves him," Beca knew she was gushing but she missed her shaggy haired buddy. "He usually comes back with me after lunch and sleeps under my desk or guards my office door," which basically meant he sat patiently waiting for people passing by to toss him treats. "Did Jessica tell you the story of how I found him?"

"Nope," Chloe smiled, "just that you rescued him then she kind of squealed saying he was the best."

"He really is," Beca just laughed picturing her friend's face. "I was doing my usual afternoon run and I decided to try a new route so I cut through this small park and that's when I found him limping down the path. I'm not sure what happened, but it looked like he'd been tossed around like a ragdoll," Chloe sadly frowned, "I couldn't just leave the tiny fur ball there so I scooped him up, called an Uber, and took him to the closest clinic I could find."

"What was wrong with him?"

"The doctor took one look at his leg and said it was broken and he had a pretty nasty gash across his face that needed surgery and x-rays showed a couple of bruised ribs." Beca can remember just how scared the six week old puppy looked while the doctor and nurse were checking him out. "They couldn't fix his eye so it had to be removed, but otherwise he made a full recovery. And now lives a spoiled rotten life in my condo with a plethora of toys, eats only the best food and treats, and gets whatever the fuck he wants because I'm a total sucker and can't tell him no."

Ok so, Beca was hot, smart, and loved her dog more than life itself and all those factors check the top boxes on Chloe's potential girlfriend list. There was way more to Beca Mitchell then just outward appearances and Chloe was just being drawn in more with each passing minute.

"Sounds like he's livin' a hard life," Chloe joked making Beca grin. "He sounds special."

Beca ran her hands over her face, "I never wanted a dog until I was literally holding one in my arms. He was just so small and defenseless as he cuddled against me in the Uber on the way to the clinic. Then we hit this bump making him whimper in pain and I don't know…" She rested her head against the back of the love seat and looked over at Chloe who was watching with this expression that said she was hanging onto every word. "I just fell in love with him and wanted to fix him so he could come home with me and never have to be in pain again. I told the vet that whoever let him lose or purposely abandoned him didn't deserve him. I, not so nicely said," now Chloe was grinning, "I wouldn't let them try to find his owner. I was paying for his care and he was going home with me."

"And then suddenly you were a dog lover and new owner," Chloe softly asked reaching out for Beca's hand again.

"Yeah," a thumb brushed along the underside Beca's wrist and god it felt good. "He cost me a small fortune," their eyes locked again and Chloe gently smiled, "but he was worth every penny. Besides everything he went through as a puppy and learning how to navigate the world with one eye, he's one hell of a great dog."

Chloe lightly laced and unlaced their fingers, "Why the name Jack?" she asked after a prolonged pause.

"Honestly?" Blue eyes flipped up to meet hers and Beca shrugged, "It's kinda lame but I had to leave him overnight at the vet because of the eye surgery and I drowned my worry in a bottle of Jack Daniels."

"You are so incredibly cute," Chloe giggled.

They were slowly leaning in towards each other and Chloe saw Beca's eyes flick down to her lips then back up. All Chloe could think about was how much she actually wanted this to happen. She just wishes they were in a little bit more private of a setting, even the small hallway near the door would do. She has this sneaking suspicion that Beca would be a fantastic kisser and she kind of wanted to explore that without much hindrance or interruption.

Flicking her eyes down Chloe then back up, she casually wet her lips, "I umm need to grab something from my coat, want to come with me?"

Beca's eyebrow shot up, "But we'll lose our spot if I go with you," she tapped the loveseat cushion between them.

Chloe just lightly laughed, "God you're so fucking cute and totally oblivious…"

"Hey Bhloe," and just like that, the magic bubble they were in was broken by Fat Amy looming over them with a rather triumphant grin making Beca drop their joined hands and flinch back.

"Bhloe?" Chloe questioned glancing between Fat Amy and Beca who were staring each other down.

"Yes, every time I look for shorty here I always see her with you or looking at you," Fat Amy replied and Chloe saw a fine red tint grace Beca's cheeks. "So I've dubbed you," using the straw from her drink she tapped each of Chloe's shoulders then did the same to Beca, "Bhloe, because you're Beca and Chloe, so together," she dunked her straw back in her bright green cup, "your Bhloe."

"Oh ok I guess," Chloe saw Beca shrug and give her this look that said don't ask questions.

Fat Amy chugged the remaining liquid in the cup then handed it to a person behind her, "Guess what time it is?"

Beca pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed, "We don't want to play your game Amy go away."

"It's round two," Fat Amy held up her hand displaying the number as she turned in a circle, "of the wandering mistletoe game."

Looking up Beca scowled, because haphazardly taped above their heads against the window was the fucking mistletoe. She had no idea how or when that got there, but she definitely needs to have a serious discussion with Aubrey about allowing this game to continue.

With a groan Beca tipped over dramatically and rested her forehead against Chloe's shoulder and immediately was shaken with silent laughter, "Really Beale?"

"What can I say Bec," by this time Chloe was full on laughing at Beca's obvious discomfort and she found it, much like everything about Chloe Beale, absolutely beautiful. "I really want to kiss you again."

"Well get on with it," Beca tilted her head at Fat Amy's comment to see that her sometimes questionable friend now had a small congregation forming around her with Stacie and Aubrey flanking her left and right side. "And you know the rules."

"No, I don't…" Beca weakly said but it was completely disregarded.

"You two must put a little heat behind it. No," Fat Amy glared, "pecks like last time."

Beca sat up and focused her eyes on Chloe who didn't seem at all uncomfortable, "This is such a middle school game."

"What are the stipulations if we make it to round three?" Chloe cheekily questioned as her eyesscanned the small audience.

Stacie stepped closer, "Beca's never made it past round two, but I for one would love to see it."

"Stace, you're supposed to be my best friend, the one who looks out for me, not," Beca narrowed her eyes, "encouraging this one's," she pointed to Fat Amy, "shenanigans."

"Beca, the longer you prolong things the more people gather so just kiss already," Jesse's chin was now propped up on Aubrey's shoulder and Beca just gave him the finger.

"Whatever," Beca scoffed.

"So are we gonna do this?" Chloe asked scooting closer making the small group laugh.

Beca nervously ran her hands along her thighs and contemplated how she was going to make the first move. But as it turns out she didn't because as soon as she looks up Chloe was doing it for her by leaning in first. There was that forwardness, that wasn't really too forward, that she was growing to love.

Lifting her hand, Beca rested it on Chloe's neck just below her jaw and guided the other girl in as she tilted her head. A second later their lips connected and it was like Beca's subconscious took over. She kept the kiss light and easy and without any tongue action even though she desperately wanted to just dive right in. She kept it simple and clean, but not as simple as their previous kiss, it had a little bit of heat that Fat Amy's requested. This time she just let it flow and countered Chloe's movements smoothly and without hesitations, yet still maintained the upper hand. Chloe seemed to like how Beca controlled the kiss and was clearly indicated by the hand resting on her shoulder tightening its grip. Kissing Chloe was unlike kissing anyone Beca had ever kissed before. Fuck it was perfect.

Before things could progress past PG-13, Beca backed away and let out a slow breath as her eyes fluttered open. Chloe's cheeks were flushed and was wearing this satisfied smile and she was the most beautiful girl Beca had ever seen.

Just for good measure, Beca added one additional peck before completely pulling back making the small group around them erupt in applause and cheers.

Beca's eyes never left Chloe's face as she reprimanded, "Fuck off, nerds."

Chloe's eyes flew open at the commotion and she was met with grey-blue eyes boring into her.

"Wow," Chloe whispered rubbing her lips together again, "I wasn't expecting that."

"Ummm yeah, me either…"

Beca's barely there kiss had all the right moves and lasted longer than Chloe expected, but fuck she'd never felt like this from any kiss. Her whole body was tingling and her lips were on fire and she wanted more, way more. She wanted to experience a full on kiss with Beca Mitchell and with absolutely no audience and preferably with no clothes.

"That's acceptable to me," Fat Amy declared after the applause settled.

"Is it hot in here?" Beca fanned herself with her shirt.

Taking a quick glance around the room, Beca noticed the bright knowing smile plastered across Stacie's face and the questionable grimace on Aubrey's and the combination made her eyes roll.

"So ummm," Beca scratched the back of her neck and focused back on Chloe, "can you excuse me for like five minutes I need to pee."

"Yeah sure," running her hands along her jeans Chloe stood with Beca. Softly resting a hand on Beca's arm, she prevented the other girl from walking away. "Another drink?"

Beca swallowed thickly and took a quick peek out the window. It wasn't snowing as hard as when she arrived, but it would still be a bitch to walk home if she continued to drink. She was slightly buzzed and she didn't want to increase her chances of stumbling and breaking an arm if she got plastered. Normally, she'd just crash in Aubrey's guest room until she'd slept the booze off, but she didn't want to leave Jack alone all night. She's not sure if Aubrey left a few lights on when she stopped by earlier and he wasn't a particular fan of the dark because he had shitty depth perception. Plus, the weather was only supposed to get worse tomorrow and she'd rather be at home in her own bed.

"Actually, water would be great," Beca smiled, "I need to get going soon."

"Coming right up," Chloe squeezed Beca's bicep. "Oh, how far do you live from here?"

"Close, I'm twenty minutes away, 1400 St. Paul Street."

"Can you walk me home?" Chloe asked realizing they lived close to each other and how it wouldn't seem out of place if they left together. "I'm on the 1200 block and I really don't want to drive in the snow after I've been drinking."

"Yeah absolutely…"

"Thanks," before they parted Chloe softly pressed a kiss to Beca's cheek.

As Chloe rounded the corner and entered the kitchen, she was met with a makeshift firing squad consisting of Jessica, Stacie, Aubrey and Jesse. They seemed to be standing there just waiting for her and she wanted to maintain a nonchalant attitude although her mind was still reeling from that kiss.

"You ok Chloe?" Stacie asked in a coy tone, although she was a hundred percent sure she won't believe whatever lie she's about to hear.

"Yeah, why?" Bending down, Chloe hid her flushing face as she dug through the ice chest for a couple bottles of water. When she righted herself she found her new friends still waiting. "What?" she asked cracking the cap on a bottle and taking a sip.

"So you and Beca huh?" Stacie's hip rested against the counter. "That was faster than I anticipated."

"We're just talking," Chloe commented.

"All night?" Stacie grinned when Chloe's face flushed again. "You two look mighty chummy and I'll admit, you two make a good couple."

"Can we…"

"How was the kiss?" Jessica interrupted making Chloe's eyes flip to her right where she saw a surprisingly hopeful demeanor. "Looked like you both enjoyed it."

Stacie's finger shot up, silencing whoever was going to comment next.

"You know Beca's never actually completed two rounds of Fat Amy's wandering mistletoe game. Usually she's paying more attention to her surroundings." Stacie made a point to make eye contact with everyone in the room who nodded in agreement, "That's why you had an audience."

Chloe shrugged trying to play off the statement, "What can I say, she's easy on the eyes and a really good kisser. I was happy to partake in round two."

Stacie had seen this effect Beca had on girls hundreds of times and today with Chloe was no different. Beca typically refused to acknowledge it but Stacie knew it was the quiet and mysterious yet confident vibe and casual swagger which tended to be laced with this underlying endearing awkwardness. Beca was genuine and Stacie was proud to say that because of that it sometimes made even the straightest girls do a double take. So seeing Chloe trying to play off her attraction to Beca wasn't something new.

What was new, to Stacie, was that Beca seemed to be totally taken with Chloe. Beca wasn't the type to seek out new people at a party and just chat, but she has with Chloe. Every time Stacie turns around Beca is talking to the redhead or trying to hide her staring. Then add in the fact that Chloe has been doing pretty much the same thing and Stacie just had a feeling about these two.

"You're into her aren't you?" Stacie grinned when Chloe's eyes went wide, "Oh my god you're totally into her."

"She's…she's," Chloe stumbled to find the right words that wouldn't reveal just how attracted she is to Beca, "she's funny and she's completely adorable when talking about Jack."

Chloe watched the four other people standing in the room kind of look at each other with a mixture of shrugs and smiles. It was like they collectively expected every girl to have that kind of reaction when Beca is talking about Jack.

"Jack is her baby and one of the few things that can turn her into complete mush," Jessica laughed. "He is such a cutie," she cupped the right side of her face, "one eye and all." Everyone laughed at that including Chloe. "Beca on the other hand," Jessica warmly said, "is just as great."

"Just be careful with her," Aubrey cautioned, "she can be a…handful."

For the first time since Chloe entered the kitchen Aubrey spoke and Stacie wasn't happy. She was glaring at the blonde, well shooting daggers really and Chloe was glad it wasn't directed towards her. It was almost like the two have had multiple conversations about Aubrey's opinion, and Stacie wasn't buying it.

Pushing off the counter, Stacie rounded on Aubrey so fast that it made everyone else take a step back.

"Can you please not interfere with Beca's love life today?" Stacie had her finger in Aubrey's face now, "The last time you warned a potential girlfriend, it was over before it even began. So don't go there…" Even Chloe flinched when Stacie harshly poked Aubrey's shoulder, "If she's interested in Chloe don't start meddling and fuck it up. Let me repeat that," Stacie steeled her shoulders and kind of loomed over Aubrey, "don't interfere."

"And how exactly are you and Beca friends, Aubrey?" Chloe tried to break.

"Look," calmly pushing Stacie aside Aubrey set her drink down on the counter and gave Chloe an apologetic smile. "It's complicated, but she really is a great person. Beca's kinda everything anyone could ever want and she's got an endless amount of good qualities to offer someone," She shot Stacie an icy glare then continued, "Except, she's not good at committing."

"What if I'm not looking for a commitment," Chloe said, although she wasn't heard because Stacie was back in Aubrey's face.

"What?" Stacie screeched narrowing her eyes at Aubrey. "That's false and you know it." Lifting a hand she started counting things off on her fingers, "She's smart, she's loyal, she has a killer job, and she doesn't cheat. Hell, the last time she dated someone I never even saw her look at another girl, even the ones that blatantly and openly flirted with her."

"She also dropped out of the top music school in the country to work at a radio station. Who gives up an opportunity like that?" Aubrey shot back. "There's no drive there."

"Yeah well, that dropout has won a fucking Grammy," Stacie hated using that as leverage, but in times like these it's the only thing that gets through to shut Aubrey up.

"Beca has a Grammy?" Chloe was blindsided, but Stacie just waved her off a clear indication that the other girl was trying to make a point.

"And she's currently the executive producer of two," Stacie held up her fingers, "of two rated shows on SiriusXM. And what did she start as six years ago? That's right a low level intern. You don't get to her level by not having any commitment." The room was deathly quiet as Aubrey just blinked at Stacie, who clearly wasn't done yet. "Aubrey, she makes almost two hundred thousand dollars a year, lives in an upscale condo, but still either walks or rides her bike to work."

"What kind of car does she drive?" Chloe asked not even thinking.

Stacie just looked over her shoulder at Chloe then back to Aubrey, "Yeah it's a BMW SUV, but it isn't even flashy. Isn't that right Bree?"

Aubrey was speechless and stunned because usually they have this little disagreement every New Year's Eve when Beca and Stacie are plastered out of her mind and can't defend themselves. And tonight she wasn't at all prepared for the verbal lashing Stacie just laid down.

"I'm sorry you're right, but she dropped out of Juilliard," Aubrey whispered. "Why would anybody do that?"

"I know it's a hard thing to fathom, but she's still making music and doing something that she absolutely loves," Stacie calmed down and dropped the tough guy routine. "Look I love Beca, she's like my sister, and as long as she's happy that's all I care about." Everyone nodded and smiled and eventually Aubrey did too. "Beca's a badass, but she's got a heart of gold and just because she dropped out of school doesn't mean she isn't committed. So just lay off her…"

Aubrey stepped forward and hugged the taller girl, "I'm sorry, I was trying to control things again, wasn't I?"

"Yeah, you were, it's expected though when your tipsy," Stacie said as she shifted her eyes to Jesse who just helplessly shrugged before taking his girlfriend's hand and pulling her towards him. "But I forgive you, plus we hadn't had that argument in almost a year, it was about time we get it over with."

"This is normal?" Chloe questioned in astonishment.

"Yep," Jesse nodded, "when these two drink," she pointed at his girlfriend then Stacie, "they argue over what they think's best for Beca. They both want the same thing, they just go about it in very different ways."

"Well ok then…" Chloe slowly lifted the water bottle she'd been gripping during the argument and she took a big swig.

Jessica stepped over to Chloe and spoke lowly, "Don't pay attention to those two drunk idiots, give them two hours and they'll be crying over some sappy holiday commercial together."

They just laughed as Aubrey and Stacie hugged again then complimented each other on their choice of ugly Christmas sweaters.

Turning back to Chloe, Jessica gave the best advice she could, "If you like Beca, go for it. She's pretty easy going and fun when it comes to dating."

"Yeah?" Chloe asked hopefully.

Chloe was glad to finally be talking to the most levelheaded person the room right now, because she was confused about her feelings and what to do about them. A couple hours ago she was only interested in a hot one night stand, but now she knows she wants more. She still has school, so it was going to be hard balancing a budding romance and her course work. Yet, she feels like she and Beca have potential and she doesn't want to give up on that.

"Yeah," Jessica easily nodded. "I know you said you might not be looking for commitment right now," Chloe blushed because she was pretty sure nobody heard that comment amongst all the commotion, "but I know Beca and she'll take things at whatever pace you want."

"Will she mind keeping things casual in the beginning?" Chloe curiously asked as Jessica sipped from her cup. "Because I've got a lot of stuff going on in my life right now."

"I don't think so," Jessica set her cup aside. "Beca's not going to want to jump into a serious relationship on the first date either," Chloe just simply smiled. "Just give it a few dates, see how it goes between you two then talk about what you both are looking for and how you want things to go. Despite Aubrey's complaints about her being stubborn, she's usually pretty receptive to whatever as long as you guys define what you're doing. And," placing a hand gently on the redhead's shoulders she said, "she won't toy with your feelings. That's just not her style."

Chloe's pretty sure that's the most she's ever heard Jessica say in one go and it was pretty much what she needed to hear.

"I didn't expect to meet her tonight, I wasn't expecting anything that's happened tonight," Chloe admitted in complete honesty making Jessica nod in understanding. "But I've kissed her twice," they both laughed, "and each time kind of blew my mind and I actually want to see what happens with her."

Jessica just grinned, then leaned closer when she saw Beca working her way through the living room, "I'll just say this, Fat Amy has been trying to get Beca to participate in round two of that god awful game for years and you're the first person she's ever done it with. Usually she takes the dare and suffers the consequences. So, I think she wants to see what happens with you too."

Chloe laughed, "Is that why she looked so scared?"

"Probably, but also probably because a room full of people were watching," Jessica happily answered as the topic of discussion stepped into the kitchen and spotted them. "Hey Beca, Chloe was just asking me where to get the best beer in town, I told her you know all the hotspots."

Beca's face lit up as she approached, "You want to hit up some breweries?" She asked hopefully. "I'm always down for that. In fact there's a few within walking distance from my condo. And one's having their traditional Day after Christmas Pub Crawl with a screening of Christmas Vacation and special themed beer at the last stop while you watch the movie."

"I thought you didn't like movies?" Chloe quipped.

"You're right, I don't, but how can anyone not like Christmas Vacation," Beca grinned, "I dare anyone to not laugh at some point during that movie. Right Jesse?" she called out over her shoulder.

"Yep, Beca ended up paying for my beer for a month after that," Jesse said then focused back on his conversation with Aubrey and Stacie.

"I'll admit, I do love that movie," Chloe nodded, "and I haven't watched it yet this year."

"We should correct that then."

"We should."

"Look, the pub crawl is a super chill go at your own pace kinda deal and is happening even if it's snowing. It usually takes about five hours," Beca easily stated, "and it's a nice way to see downtown decorated one last time for Christmas. So if you want to go, I'd love to take you."

"Like, as in a date?" Chloe bit her lip, hiding her smile at the thought of a date with Beca and how much she really wanted that to happen.

"Yeah a date," Beca nodded. "I'll even take you to dinner afterwards."

"I'd really like that," Chloe smiled.

As Beca reached for a bottle of water Chloe shot Jessica a silent thank you who had been watching the small interaction and she got a thumbs up and a smile in return before Jessica started making her way over to Aubrey.

"Awesome!" Beca chugged half the bottle then set it aside and gave a cheeky grin after Jessica was fully out of earshot. "So, we've got our first date planned," ducking her head closer she whispered, "but what happened to the whole one night stand thing we tossed around earlier?" She wiggled her eyebrows making Chloe laugh, "Thought you wanted to test," she swept her hand up and down her body, "out the merchandise first."

Lightly shoving the laughing brunette, who was just too cute for words, Chloe casually said, "I thought we got that out of the way when we kissed."

Beca's eyes flicked down to Chloe's lips again and then she slowly worked them back up memorizing every inch of that beautiful face. When their eyes locked she let out a nervous breath, "Can I tell you a secret?"

"Sure…"

"The entire time I was in the bathroom I was rehearsing how I was going to ask you out on a date…" Chloe gave this breathy giggle and it warmed Beca's whole body, "But then Jessica set it all up and I'm glad, it saves me from being a floundering mess in front of the prettiest girl I've ever seen. However," she paused, "I'd still like to say that I really want to kiss you, like really kiss you, once more before the night is over? Because I just don't think I'll be able to wait until after our first date."

Chloe grinned, "Why do you think I asked you to walk me home?"

"Damn my game is strong tonight…" Beca winked.

"Hey Beca," the pairs attention was drawn to Stacie, "Drunk Aubrey says Ace of Base is the epitome of good music, care to weigh in?"

"Excuse me for one minute," Beca brushed her lips against Chloe's cheek, "I need to school them in what's considered good music. It's very rare that I can be the definitive authority on something in the presence of Aubrey Posen. So, I like to take full advantage of the situation."

"Sure…" Chloe brought the water bottle up to her lips, "It'll give me another opportunity to check out your ass," she mumbled before taking a sip.

"That's cute Beale…"

"You're cute Mitchell…"

They hung around the party for another hour before Beca suggested they get going while the weather was good. It was still snowing just not as hard as earlier and as they made their way down the street, Chloe thought the city looked kind of magical covered in white on Christmas Eve. But then she looks to her right and sees Beca, snow clinging to her beanie and dusting her shoulders with a red nose chatting about something Chloe's not sure about anymore, and she grins because she's pretty sure she's going marry this girl one day.

Chloe's mom always told her that when she meets 'the one' that she'll just know. She won't be able to able to explain how she knows it, she'll just know, and well she's experiencing that feeling right now.

"So my mom is teaching at a university in Ireland for the year and is busy editing her book that's due the beginning of January and that's why I'm not going to see her," Beca finished as they approached the end of the block where they were going to part ways. "She's coming to see me before the start of the next semester when she turns in her final draft to her publisher."

"Oh, so what are your plans for tomorrow then?" That was an easy way to hide how Chloe hadn't really been paying attention to anything Beca had said.

"Mainly hanging out with Jack…I'm umm," Beca bounced around in place to keep warm, "I usually make pancakes for breakfast on Christmas Day. I always make more than I can eat so if you're hungry."

"A predate, date huh?"

"Yeah, you could say that…"

"And for dinner?"

Beca shyly smiled, "I hadn't made it past breakfast yet, but probably frozen pizza."

"I know it's kinda unconventional and not really Christmasy because I didn't exactly go shopping for a big meal, but," Chloe bit her lip, thankful the cold weather hid her growing blush, "I have a whole chicken in my freezer and if you have beer."

"I always have beer and whiskey…"

"Then I can make beer can chicken for dinner. It's not exactly fancy or turkey."

"I don't like turkey," Beca laughed because god, Chloe's nervous rambling was adorable.

"Good because I don't like stuffing," Chloe added making them both grin.

Chloe had smiled so much tonight that she thought her face was going to crack. Beca was kind of perfect and she can totally see herself falling hard and fast for this girl.

"Yeah, that actually sounds really good," Beca replied.

Chloe bit her lip and they just stood in silence for a few seconds prolonging their goodbyes.

"Beca…"

"Chloe…"

They started at the same time creating the first awkward pause they'd had all night.

Beca waved her hand, "You go…"

Releasing her lip, Chloe just went for it, "Beca why does this feel so right? I mean you and me, I just met you but I've never felt this way before. Felt like we're meant to be and I never want you to leave."

"I have no idea," Beca questionably scratched her head. "I just, I feel it too…" she looked up and down the deserted sidewalk, "And I kinda…I feel like I could to spend the entire night talking to you and then do it all again the next day and still feel like I want to know more about you. I've never had someone tap into all my senses like you have in just a few hours. And on top of all that…" she let out a slow breath as she adjusted her beanie nervously, "I really fucking want to kiss you again."

Taking a step closer Chloe clutched Beca's scarf, "Then kiss me."

"But there's no mistletoe…" Beca was cut off as she was pulled forward and lips crashed against hers.

This kiss was different right from the beginning and it wasn't because there was nobody watching. It was because it just felt so right, just like everything about tonight. There was no real build up to it, it started heavy and they just carried it on picking up the pace and slowing it down with relative ease so they could take in staggering breaths before repeating everything. Beca was kissing Chloe with pretty much everything she had and when their tongues grazed each other she heard this distinctive hum of approval and it drove her nuts. It made her want more.

Sure, Beca had been attracted to a lot of girls and even had a few decent relationships, but a kiss like this usually took a few weeks to get to, not just a few hours. She had just met Chloe and now they're standing in the cold and it's snowing, and they're devouring each other like the world was ending. She's never done this before, she's never had a kiss be so smooth and easy and fuck, Chloe tasted just as good as she smelled and all Beca can think about is how they haven't even been on a date, yet she can't wait because she wants the chance to kiss Chloe this wayagain. And she's pretty sure that she's not going to be able to keep her hands or lips off Chloe during their predate date over breakfast tomorrow morning and she doesn't even feel guilty about that.

Cupping Chloe cheeks, Beca stepped that much closer making their bodies flush and Chloe's arms moved to loop around her neck as the kiss deepened further. She wanted to feel more of Chloe, to explore every inch of this girl's body and commit it to memory, but she knew she couldn't possibly do it in just one night. Learning everything about Chloe was going to take a lifetime and she was completely ok with that.

This was fucking insane and Beca never wanted this kiss to end, but ultimately it did and just about as fast as it began. Parting slightly, they were left panting and shyly smiling at each other and to Beca it felt like she was on cloud fucking nine. She was going to remember every detail of what just happened for the rest of her life because she's fairly certain that this is the last girl she'll ever kiss.

"Has anyone…" Chloe took in a slow and shuddering breath, letting the cold air hit her lungs like a ton of bricks and pulling her out of her lust filled haze. Clearing her throat she tried again, "Has anyone ever told you that you're an incredible kisser?"

"No…"

Chloe found that hard to believe, "No?"

"No, because I've never had a kiss like that, I've never been kissed back like that," Beca's head was seriously spinning and she was itching to kiss Chloe again. "I'm not gonna lie I could stand here all night kissing you. Everything about that…" she paused then corrected, "everything about you is perfect."

"Wow, ummm thank you," Chloe lightly laughed as her fingers smoothed out Beca's scarf.

"I'm uhhh…" fingers brushed the underside of Beca's neck and she closed her eyes before taking in a deep breath. "Damn Beale, you're very touchy feely aren't you?"

"Does that scare you?" Grey-blue eyes shot open as Chloe dipped her head down and brushed their lips together again, but just briefly.

Beca let out the breath she'd been holding. "Usually, yeah. I don't let people do shit like what you've done to me all night. I have this huge bubble that I don't want invaded, but with you I really don't seem to care."

"Beca," Chloe whispered as the brunette's mouth snapped shut, "your rambling is so fucking cute…"

"I can easily see myself falling for you," Beca blurted making Chloe grin.

"What if I told you I think I've already started?" Chloe whispered.

"Normally, I'd call you crazy and run," hands were slowly moving down the lapels of Beca's coat but she stilled them, "but I have that same feeling too. Usually I'm too dense to see it until the good thing I've had is gone." She slipped her own fingers to Chloe's hips, "With you something is telling me to pay attention."

Beca gave another kiss that they both just seemed to melt into. Chloe's not sure how long this one lasted, but it was definitely longer than the last and just as intense. The one distinction she internally picked up on was that this one was a little less frantic and lust filled. This time they were going slow enough to explore and learn how the other kissed and Beca was still just as good. The way Beca kissed her was nothing short of spectacular.

They were having one hell of a makeout session on the deserted street as it snowed around them on Christmas Eve. It was probably every girl's fantasy, hell it was one of her biggest, and she really couldn't get enough of it.

Pulling back, Chloe grinned as they both caught their breath, "How far away is your condo?"

Beca glanced to her right, the snow was starting to come down a little harder and she could just barely see the outline of her building in the distance.

Turning back to Beca said, "Maybe a ten minute walk, why?"

"I hear you have flannel sheets," an eyebrow shot up making Chloe giggle. "I love flannel sheets," she stressed, "they feel really good when you're naked and snuggling with someone."

"I've never tried it," Beca laughed at the totally random change of subject.

"What kind do you have?"

Beca shrugged, not entirely understanding were this was going, "Just whatever rando one Aubrey buys me every year, which I tell her I burn."

"Can I see them?" Chloe casually asked.

It was entirely too cute how Beca was so blatantly unaware of what Chloe was implying. Beca had been super smooth all night, saying all the right things and making all the right moves, and then there were those kisses that were just wow. So for Beca to be totally clueless now was surprising and kind of endearing and Chloe thought it was just another layer to Beca that she found totally appealing.

"You want to see my flannel sheets?"

"Well, I want to see more than just your flannel sheets," Chloe just bit her lip and waited.

"Oh…" Beca's face went bright red finally getting what Chloe was referring to, "Wait, seriously?"

Taking a small step back, Chloe just laughed as she shoved her hands in her jacket pockets, "You're acting surprised that I want to sleep with you."

"Well I mean yes and no," Beca let out an anxious breath as she shuffled around on her feet. "We entertained the whole one night stand thing earlier, and trust me," she tugged her beanie down lower over her ears, "I was all for it, because I totally need to get laid…And let's face it you're smokin' hot and opportunities to explore a," she gestured wildly to Chloe as she continued to ramble, "body like yours doesn't come around often so I thought, why not. But then I don't know," she shrugged and shyly smiled, "things changed. We talked, a lot, and we're going on a date, plus we've made plans for breakfast tomorrow, and we just shared a couple of kisses that totally blew my mind. So…" she sucked in a breath as Chloe watched on with a mixture of amusement and adoration, "needless to say, I really fucking like you."

Chloe just reached for a hand and cut in, "I like you too…And I want to see what happens with us, because the things I feel for you, I've never felt about anyone."

Softly smiling, Beca linked their fingers, "I know it's bad to say this considering we just met a few hours ago, but I see us having something really special. Like as in a long term and fully committed relationship with all the domestic shit that entails." Chloe just nodded before pressing a kiss to her lips again and god it felt good. "So, in answer to your question yes I wouldn't mind sex, but because of everything I just said, me trying to get you into bed would make it seem like I'm insensitive and only after one thing."

Jessica had been right about Beca, she doesn't play games, and Chloe found that admirable and a major turn on. Honestly, Chloe had been burned a couple times in past relationships so it was reassuring to know that Beca wasn't going to play her.

"I fully agree with everything you just said," Chloe spoke evenly and calmly, "and yeah those kisses, god they rocked my world too."

"They were pretty amazing," Beca agreed, "and our sexual chemistry is through the roof."

"It is, so can I be honest like you for a minute now?" Chloe asked tentatively because she had to choose her next set of words carefully.

"Yeah…"

"We've established that we both want more than just a simple one night stand. Which I am all for, but I think we both also know that because of our sexual chemistry that when I come over that at some point during the day we'd cross a line and end up screwing each other's brains out anyway…And…" Chloe decided to just go for it, "I've been stressed to the max about school and yeah you're ridiculously hot too, so why not," she tossed back Beca's exact words then added a confident wink as she stepped closer. "I haven't had sex in months and could really use an all-nighter filled with orgasms that are from you and not just from me and my lady jams."

"Lady jams?" Beca questioned swallowing thickly until it dawned on her what that meant. "You know, what never mind…"

Chloe has never outright sexually propositioned anyone before, propositioned people to join organizations yes, but sex absolutely not. She's never really had a need to, she's always been the type to have a steady stream of significant others who kept her needs met and then some.

"So Bec," Chloe watched the younger girl's face flush at the reference, "if you want to wait I'm totally cool with that and you're under no pressure. But if you want to, just make up some excuse to invite me back to your place." Beca dumbly nodded trying to absorb what that had been laid out. "In any case, I think at breakfast tomorrow morning we should have our first official date and then the pub crawl our second. I mean…" she leaned in closer to brush their lips together and whispered, "only if the sex is good of course."

Ok so Chloe had a point and Beca wasn't going to argue, "Oh it'll be good, I've never had any complaints."

"A girl has needs," Chloe stepped closer with determination, "and I want you Beca."

"Damn Beale, you see what you want and you go for it don't you?" Chloe had this predatory look and for Beca that strong confident attitude was a major turn on.

"Been that way my whole life," Chloe proudly stated with a huge smile making Beca laugh. "I'm offering you an easy hookup and to cook Christmas dinner, what more could you want?"

"And if we end up fucking all day then what will we do for dinner?"

"Order Chinese takeout of course…"

Gasping, Beca clutched a hand to her heart and dramatically tilted forward until her head landed on Chloe's chest and instantly arms wrapped around her.

"Oh my god, can I marry you right now?" Beca dramatically whined.

The antics were endearing, the conversation was endless and never boring, and god Beca was beautiful, she was the whole package really. Yeah Chloe was going to fall so hard for this girl and she can't wait.

"I would but you don't have a ring," Chloe easily countered, "get me a ring Mitchell, and an expensive one, then properly ask me. I can guarantee you, if you do that, I won't say no."

"I'm gonna hold you to that," Beca grinned righting herself.

"I look forward to it," Chloe's smile matched the one she saw andthen she laughed. "We're prolonging whatever's going to happen next."

Beca snapped her fingers, "Right, sorry I almost forgot…" She nervously smoothed her scarf as she thought. "So like my place is close," she waved behind them, "and I have to get back to Jack, but you're welcome to come meet him if you want and see how bat shit crazy he gets about snow."

"I think I'd like that," Chloe answered. Glancing at her apartment building across the street then back to Beca, she asked, "Do you mind if I run in and grab a few things? I'm only on the second floor, I can be in and out in five minutes…I umm didn't have a chance to unpack my carry on this afternoon, I was in a hurry to get to Aubrey's. So I'll just grab that."

"Sure, anything you forget I probably have so you can use whatever. Your car is cool at Aubrey's, once the roads are clear I'll give you a lift to pick it up." A kiss was pressed to Beca's lips to stop her rambling and she hummed in appreciation at how good it felt, but also how natural it was to be doing this with someone she just met. "Do you need help carrying anything?"

"Can you manage a frozen chicken and my hand?" Beca nodded as Chloe reached out for her hand and they stepped off the curb. Chloe leaned closer as they crossed the deserted street that was already covered in a couple inches of snow and whispered, "Although Chinese food will probably end up happening, I can tell."

Turning her head, Beca delivered a kiss that left them breathless when they pulled back, "What size ring do you wear?"

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