AUTHOR'S NOTES: For the grand finale of this series, I decided to post something I wrote in the event of "The Lost Kiss" reveal happening before 2018 ended. Unfortunately that didn't happen. So, basically this one-shot would be what my main timeline WOULD'VE been like IF the reveal DID happen before 2018 ended. This was originally titled Beca & Chloe's Love Story thinking it'd be longer. But since that didn't end up being the case, the title started to make no sense whatsoever, so I change it. Enjoy.
In August 2020, Beca & Chloe were having a normal day in their apartment watching TV.
"You know, maybe I handled that whole you & Chicago situation the wrong way." Beca admitted.
"Maybe. But you know, he's awesome and he doesn't want me to give up on him, so I won't." Chloe said.
"Well, whatever makes you happy." Beca said as the two continued to watch TV.
Just then, Chad knocked on the door and Beca went to answer it.
"Chad? Are you alright?" Beca asked concerned noticing Chad had a sad look on his face. "Come on in." She said as he did so.
"It's awful." Chad said tearfully.
"What?" Beca asked.
"Chicago was killed in the line of duty yesterday." Chad said holding back tears as Chloe gave a shocked gasp over hearing this news.
"What?" Chloe asked as she began to cry.
"I'm so sorry, Chloe. I know how much you liked him." Chad said hugging Chloe.
One week later, the Bellas & Chad gathered at Central Park for a private memorial in memory of Chicago.
"We shall always remember the life of Chicago Walp. He was my best friend from college, he served in the National Guard for years, and recently he was our escort for the USO Tour." Chad said leading the memorial as the Bellas listened trying to hold back tears.
One by one, each of the Bellas came forward to say what they had to say on Chicago's behalf. Chloe had the most to say and by the time she finished, she broke down into tears and Aubrey helped her back to the others. When they all finished, Chad folded up the flag on the casket before the casket was lowered into the ground. Before the hole was covered up, each Bella dropped a single flower into the hole. When Chicago was buried, they all took a moment of silence before departing.
Four months later, Aubrey & Chloe were sitting down at a Starbucks having coffee.
"Chloe, I know you're still devastated over losing Chicago, but it's been four months now." Aubrey said.
"I know. It's just a shame what happened to him." Chloe said tearfully.
"Listen, I'm not trying to sound mean spirited or anything, but maybe it's time you move on. I'm sure there's someone else that'll love you just as much." Aubrey said.
"Well, I will admit, there is this one person who I love just as much." Chloe said.
"Do I know him?" Aubrey asked.
"Actually, you do know her." Chloe said.
"Is it who I think it is?" Aubrey asked.
"You betcha. There's just one problem, though." Chloe said.
"What's that?" Aubrey asked.
"What if she says no? It'll make things so awkward between us. Especially since we live together." Chloe worried.
"You won't know until you try." Aubrey said.
"I know. I just love her too much to want to lose her." Chloe worried.
"Listen to me...if you really love her...GO GET HER!" Aubrey said firmly.
"Okay...I'll do it." Chloe said still slightly nervous.
"You can do it, Chloe!" Aubrey said with confidence
Back at the apartment, Chloe came home while Beca was on the couch watching TV.
"Beca, there's something very important I need to tell you." Chloe started.
"Me too. I wanted to tell you for quite some time." Beca added.
"I think I know what it is, so let's say it together on '3'". Chloe suggested.
"1...2..3...I LOVE YOU! Wait, seriously?!" They both said in unison.
"Yes!" Beca said.
"I'm so glad you feel that way because that's how I feel too." Chloe said.
"So you finally moved on?" Beca asked.
"After some encouraging words from Aubrey...yes." Chloe said.
"Good. I've known how I felt about you ever since the USO Tour." Beca remembered.
"Really? Why didn't you tell me before?" Chloe asked.
"I was going too, but right as I did, I caught you kissing Chicago." Beca said.
"Well, now that he's gone, this makes things SO much easier for me." Chloe said.
"Me too." Beca said as the two shared a long, meaningful, passionate kiss.
"So what do you say? Does this mean we're officially a thing now?" Chloe asked.
"You betcha!" Beca said happily as the two kissed again.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Well, there you go. Like I stated before, this WOULD'VE been what my main timeline would be like if "The Lost Kiss" reveal happened before 2018 ended. But since it didn't happen, Beca is currently with Jesse (as of September 2023) and Chloe is currently with Chicago (and he's still alive) in my main timeline. Furthermore, I would like to remind all of you that for all my stories outside of this series, my personal rule regarding romantically pairing characters together still applies. And in accordance with that rule, only FOUR Bellas are lesbians: CR, Denise, Jessica, & Ashley. Beca & Chloe COULD'VE been added to that list, but...blame it on Universal. Now I hope you all enjoyed this one-time series and be sure to check out some of my other stories. And as always, if you're going to leave me a review...PLEASE BE NICE!