Chapter 3

Chloe's eyes fluttered open and a smile crept onto her lips when she looked down to see Beca curled up beside her. They were in their room and she buried her nose into Beca's hair as she replayed their night together.

"Beca, where are you going," whispered Chloe as she slowly woke up and looked around the living room. Beca yawned and stretched as she stood up.

"I want to sleep in my actual bed. I am heading upstairs. Goodnight Chlo," she whispered back.

"Wait for me," said Chloe and Beca giggled as she watched the redhead maneuver around the sleeping Bellas sprawled out on the floor. They crept toward the stairs and Chloe frowned as she looked back into the living room.

"Where are Aubrey and Stacie," she asked and Beca shrugged as she rubbed her eyes.

"They probably had the same idea. There is an extra bed in Stacie's room, so Aubrey probably slept in there."

"Uh huh, sure, I still can't believe Stacie managed to get her own room. That one is sneaky. I need to keep a better eye on her."

"Ashley and Jessica wanted to room together. Amy and Cynthia Rose decided to as well and no one wanted to room with Lilly. I offered to room with Stacie, but you insisted on us sharing a room. It isn't exactly rocket science."

"Yea, but Stacie actually knows rocket science. She plays up the sorority girl routine, but we both know she is a mastermind and that is why I need to keep a better eye on her."

"My best friend is a total badass," agreed Beca and Chloe pushed out her bottom lip in a pout as they entered their room.

"If Stacie is your best friend, what does that make me? Your bestest friend," she asked as she plopped down on her bed and Beca rolled her eyes.

"Stacie is my best friend and you are…well…you are Chloe."

"Um, is that supposed to be a compliment," she grumbled and Beca giggled.

"The best type of compliment. I promise." Beca fell onto her bed and got under the blankets as Chloe watched her.

"Beca?"

"Yea," asked Beca as she closed her eyes and got comfortable on her pillow.

"Did you mean what you said about Jesse? About not regretting the breakup?" Beca sighed when she opened her eyes and saw Chloe looking down.

"I knew you weren't going to let that one go. Come here," she said and Chloe smiled a bit when Beca held up the blankets, inviting her in. She crawled in bed with her and faced her as they rested on the pillow.

"Hi," whispered Chloe.

"Hi. I know that you and I haven't really talked about what happened between me and Jesse. I needed it to be that way for a bit."

"Why?"

"Because talking to you about it would mean talking about us and I wasn't ready to talk about us."

"Are you ready now," she asked hopefully and Beca gulped as their eyes locked. She slowly nodded and Chloe sighed in relief.

"Beca, I know you are confused about us."

"I'm not confused. That's what makes it worse. Chloe, I know how I feel about you, but things could get really complicated on so many levels."

"What do you mean?"

"Let's say you and I get together and it doesn't work out…"

"It will…"

"But let's just say it didn't for a second. It would make things awkward for the Bellas. We are their captains. How could we lead them if we couldn't even be in the same room together? It would also be awkward for our friends. I am not blind, okay? I know something is going on between Stacie and Aubrey. It would already be awkward enough if they broke up, but if you and I broke up, everyone would still have to be around us constantly and we would have to be around each other. Plus, what we have right now is so good. I love being your friend and rooming with you and I don't want things to change."

"What if they change for the better though? Beca, I need to ask you a question and I need you to be honest with me." Beca slowly nodded and Chloe took in a deep breath.

"Okay, um, I am just going to say it. I am in love with you. I think I have made my intentions pretty clear, but you've always been able to hide yours. Could you see us being together and being serious?"

"Yes and that's what scares me. I love you too, but…" Chloe captured her lips in a tender kiss and Beca melted into her. All the tension and months of pent up frustration dissipated in that moment and Beca deepened the kiss before pulling away to catch her breath.

"Wow," she managed to get out and Chloe grinned from ear to ear.

"Definitely wow," she said as she cuddled into Beca's arms. Beca sighed happily and shook her head in amusement.

"I didn't expect tonight to go like this."

"Best sleepover ever," giggled Chloe and Beca rested her head on top of Chloe's as they fell asleep.

Chloe smiled at the memory as she slowly sat up in bed. She knew it was too early for Beca to wake up. The sophomore tended to be dead to the world until at least nine in the morning. Chloe kissed Beca's forehead before crawling out of bed and leaving the room. She grabbed her phone and saw that it was eight in the morning, still too early on a Saturday for the others to be up, but she was always an early bird. She smiled slyly as she quietly wiggled the knob to Stacie's room and noticed it was unlocked. A part of her didn't want to invade their privacy, but another part was desperate to confirm her suspicions. She stealthily peeked into the room and had to cover her mouth to stifle the squeal of delight bubbling inside of her. Aubrey and Stacie were fast asleep in Stacie's bed and Chloe smiled at how adorable they looked. Aubrey was holding Stacie close with the brunette snuggled on her chest. Aubrey's face was partially hidden and buried in Stacie's hair. Chloe had never seen her best friend look so at peace and in that moment realization dawned on her. They weren't just hooking up. Before, Chloe assumed the two were in some sort of friends with benefits arrangement and while she sensed it meant more to Aubrey, she was starting to realize it meant more to Stacie as well. For the first time since becoming suspicious of her two friends, she saw them as they really were, a couple. She quietly closed the door again and went downstairs to make breakfast.

By the time she finished cutting up the fruits and began mixing batter for waffles, she heard footsteps heading her way. She was surprised to see Beca enter the kitchen with a shy smile.

"Morning," said Beca.

"Morning, how did you sleep?"

"It was the best night of sleep I've had in a really long time," admitted Beca.

"Me too." They were silent for a moment as Beca grabbed two cartons of eggs from the refrigerator.

"Want some help with breakfast," she asked and Chloe happily nodded.

"That would be great." Beca gave her a wink and turned her focus to the task at hand. She was surprised when Chloe slipped their hands together and pulled Beca over to her.

"Before we move on from last night and pretend like nothing happened, I just need you to know something." Beca was about to speak, but Chloe interrupted her.

"I know you are hesitant about us and that you need time to process the kiss, so I am willing to give you all the time you need. You are it for me, Becs, so if you need time, then I can wait for you." She was surprised when Beca wrapped her in her arms with a smile.

"You would do that for me, even though I already made you wait so long?"

"I would do anything for you, Beca, and I get it. I've been thinking about what you said last night and also about why Aubrey and Stacie haven't told us about them yet. There are more people involved than just us, so I want you to be sure before we become official."

"I am sure," she said before pressing a sweet kiss to her lips.

"Really, just like that," asked Chloe in disbelief and Beca smirked.

"Would you like to wait a few more months or…"

"No, definitely not, now is good."

"Good," giggled Beca before kissing her again. They pulled apart when they heard more footsteps drawing near and smiled at Stacie and Aubrey when they entered the kitchen.

"Morning," said Aubrey as she sat down on a stool and Stacie sat down beside her.

"We need to talk to you," said Stacie. Chloe and Beca glanced at one another.

"We, as in the two of you," asked Chloe. Stacie held out her hand to Aubrey and smiled when the blonde laced their fingers together.

"Yes, the two of us," said Aubrey. Chloe happily clapped and pulled over two chairs for her and Beca.

"Are you two finally going to tell us what is going on," asked Beca and Stacie frowned in confusion.

"Wait, you knew too," asked Stacie.

"Of course I knew. You are my best friend. Who else knows," questioned Beca.

"CR and I think Ashley and Jessica too. How long have you known?"

"You've always made your attraction to Aubrey pretty clear, but I thought it was just a crush," said Beca and Aubrey smiled adoringly at her girlfriend.

"I can't believe you told her you had a crush on me," said Aubrey and Stacie blushed as she hid her face in Aubrey's shoulder.

"It's always been you, Bree," she assured before hugging her. Chloe sighed happily.

"You two are so cute and I am very happy for you, but I have some questions," she said as she gave Aubrey a look.

"Here we go," mumbled Aubrey as Chloe began.

"How long has this been going on? When is your anniversary? Do you have a song yet? Everyone needs a song. Wouldn't it be ironic if two Bellas didn't have a song? Did you not tell us because you don't trust us to keep it a secret? Who don't you trust more, me or Beca? Are you two like casually dating, dating dating, or like hopelessly devoted dating? Are…"

"Chlo, I think we should let them answer the first set of questions," suggested Beca as she rubbed her back and Chloe blushed.

"Right, sorry, I have just been curious for a while," she giggled and Stacie nodded for Aubrey to continue.

"We got together the night we won ICCA, but didn't make it official until a month later. We consider the night we won as our anniversary. Yes, we have a song. Of course we know you can keep a secret. Of course I trust you more than Beca…"

"Hey," exclaimed Beca.

"For the record, I trust you, Bec," assured Stacie as Beca glared at Aubrey.

"And yes, we are very much a couple and definitely in love," added Aubrey as she ignored Beca's death glare. Aubrey and Stacie laughed when Chloe rushed over to hug them.

"About time you told us, I am so happy for you," said Chloe.

"Me too, but I do think you can do better than Posen, Stace," teased Beca and it was Aubrey's turn to glare at her. Stacie smiled slyly at her friend.

"So, Bec, anything you would like to tell us, like why you are suddenly so comfortable rubbing up on Chloe," questioned Stacie and Beca's eyes widened.

"What are you talking about? Chloe and I touch all the time."

"No, Chloe touches you and you let her, but you aren't slick. I caught the way you were rubbing her back. If you two aren't ready to tell us, that's fine. Just know you are on notice," said Stacie as she playfully winked and Beca rolled her eyes. She glanced over at Chloe, who nodded. Beca sighed, but slipped her hand into Chloe's as the redhead sat back down beside her. Aubrey's jaw dropped.

"Since when," she asked and Chloe grinned from ear to ear.

"Since last night, but I think we both know it is a long time coming," said Chloe and Stacie smiled mischievously.

"I'm sure it was," she teased and laughed as Beca blushed.

"What's going on in here," asked Cynthia Rose as she eyed the four of them suspiciously. Stacie rolled her eyes playfully at her friend.

"Yes, CR, they know, everyone can know now," conceded Stacie and Cynthia Rose smiled as she winked at Aubrey.

"About time you made an honest woman out of her. Looks like that kiss last night did the trick. I told you she was jealous," teased Cynthia Rose and Stacie's jaw dropped.

"Wait, you planned that? I am going to kill you, Bree," exclaimed Stacie and Aubrey scoffed.

"Like I would ever do that. You know me better than that. Afterwards though, I was just surprised to see you get jealous and CR assured me that you were. Jealous Stacie is pretty hot," said Aubrey and Stacie bit her lip as she ran a hand along Aubrey's thigh.

"Really," she giggled before kissing her.

"Morning, aca-bit….what the hell is happening right now," bellowed Amy as she ran into the kitchen and pointed at Stacie and Aubrey. Stacie rolled her eyes.

"Stop being so dramatic, Amy. All I am doing is kissing my girlfriend," she announced as the others ran into the kitchen.

"Finally!"

"We knew it," exclaimed Jessica and Ashley in unison. Lilly frowned in confusion.

"So Aubrey, Stacie, and Amy are the threesome," she whispered and Stacie huffed.

"Of course not, Lilly! By the way Amy, keep your hands off my girl," warned Stacie and Amy smiled.

"I don't know, Hunter. These lips could use another test drive with Captain Posen," teased Amy and Aubrey smirked.

"In your dreams," said Aubrey and Amy winked at her.

"Oh good you had that dream last night too," said Amy and Stacie hopped up.

"That's it! Come here, Amy," yelled Stacie and Amy ran out of the kitchen.

"Vertical running! I'm vertical running," she screamed through the house. Aubrey shook her head in amusement.

"Stace, leave her alone," laughed Aubrey as she jogged after her girlfriend. Cynthia Rose, nudged Ashley, Jessica, and Lilly before turning her attention on Beca and Chloe.

"Since we are all here and apparently in the sharing circle, is there anything you two want to tell us," asked Cynthia Rose. Before Beca could answer, Chloe nodded.

"Yes, breakfast will be ready in a bit. We are making waffles," she said. Cynthia Rose smirked.

"Can my waffles have chocolate chips," whispered Lilly and Chloe winked at her.

"Of course, Lilly," giggled Chloe and Lilly smiled at her before leaving the kitchen with Jessica and Ashley. Cynthia Rose gave them a look, but was quiet as she left as well.

"It is okay if you want to tell them," whispered Beca. Chloe kissed her cheek and shrugged.

"We will tell them later. Let's let them have their fun with Stacie and Aubrey first." They could hear the girls laughing as Stacie and Amy wrestled in the living room and Aubrey tried to intervene.

"You mean let them take all the heat so you can get back at them for not telling us sooner," said Beca as she caught on and Chloe kissed her.

"See, always on the same wavelength," giggled Chloe and Beca shook with mirth as her girlfriend got back to making waffles for everyone.

"Stacie wins," shrieked Amy and Chloe nodded impressively.

"Huh, didn't expect that," she said as she poured batter onto the waffle iron.

"Stacie is freakishly strong. Don't ask me how I know," she said with a shake of her head. Before she could ask, Aubrey and Stacie walked back into the kitchen. Aubrey couldn't keep her eyes off of Stacie and Stacie smiled smugly.

"Put Amy in her place and thoroughly aroused my girl. I think that's a good start to the day for the Hunter," announced Stacie. Chloe burst with laughter and Beca scrunched up her nose.

"Ew, no one needs to know that! We are going to need to set some ground rules for this relationship because as your best friend I refuse to hear all the dirty details of your sex life with Posen," exclaimed Beca and Stacie smiled slyly at her.

"You know, Chlo, you never did find out what our song is," said Stacie and Aubrey's eyes widened.

"What is it," asked Chloe excitedly and Stacie grinned cheekily.

"Well, she says it is Only Girl in the World, but I think we both know it is S&M. Either way, Rihanna shows up quite a bit on our lady jams playlist."

"Not hearing this! So not hearing this," wailed Beca and the only thing stopping Aubrey from blushing was her delight at Beca's discomfort. Aubrey pulled Stacie into her arms and smiled mischievously.

"I never disagreed that S&M is our song, but it is the song that you sang when I realized how much of a toner I have for you, not the song that reminds me of us as a couple," informed Aubrey and Stacie shrugged.

"Semantics," she giggled before tenderly kissing her. Aubrey melted into the kiss before playfully swatting at Stacie's butt and giving Chloe her attention.

"I will help with the waffles, Chlo," said Aubrey and Chloe smiled at her in thanks. Stacie walked over to Beca.

"I will help with the eggs if I must," conceded Stace.

"You must," said Beca as she dodged Stacie's hand that was trying to mess up her hair. The four of them smiled at each other as they heard the rest of the Bellas playing Rock Band in the living room and discussing truth and dares to use for a game of Fear Pong. They still had one more night for the sleepover and had a feeling it would be quite a story to tell later.

AN: The End! I hope you enjoyed reading. Feel free to let me know what you think. Reviews always make me smile!