Forever

5. Meet the Parents

CHLOE

"Warning. Mom's a hugger." I told Beca before we got out of the car. As soon as we got out, my mom came and attacked me with hugs and kisses.

"Chloe honey. We've missed you!" She said smothering me.

"I missed you too mom." My dad cleared his throat. Mom stopped hugging me so I could say hi to him.

Dad nodded and put his hand out for me to shake. I just wrapped my arms around his neck to hug him. "Chloe." He said. It was how he acknowledged my existence. I unwrapped myself from him and went to Matt. His curly red hair just barely over his green eyes.

"Hey." He said. We did the super elaborate handshake we came up with as kids.

I looked over to Beca who was just kind of standing by the car looking like a lost puppy. I ran over and grabbed her hand.

"Guys. This is Beca." Beca waved slightly. God, she was so awkward. I loved her for it though. "She's my girlfriend." I smiled like an idiot. Beca blushed and looked down at her sneakers.

"It's lovely to meet you Beca." My mom said.

My Dad nodded at her. I had a feeling they would get along.

Matt, however, came up to her. Matt was 32 but looked like he was 20. He always had a bit of a babyface and a childish personality. He smiled his cheesy smile and scooped Beca up into a hug. I giggled as Beca gave me a 'help' look.

"Alright, Matt. Put the girl down. Not everyone likes to be crushed." My Dad said.

Matt set Beca down and ran a hand through his hair. "Sorry."

"It's okay," Beca said.

BECA

Chloe grabbed my hand and dragged me into the house. It was a nice house. There were pictures of Chloe and Matt as kids all along the halls. There was one of Chloe with braces and freckles on her nose, she had the biggest smile on her face. Chloe continued to drag me till we got to a bright blue room. The bed was up against the wall in the back of the room. Her bed was large and had lots of pillows. The comforter was the same blue as the walls and covered with flowers. She had the same flower design on one of the walls. There was also a wall covered in photos. There were pictures from middle and high school. But also a bunch from college. I smiled at the stupid group picture we took our first year as Bellas. Chloe looked at me.

"Wanna see something?" She asked.

I nodded. Chloe pulled a box out of her closet. She took out an old t-shirt that read 'Ocoee Middle School Cheer'. She took off the t-shirt she was wearing and put it on. It still fit.

I couldn't help but laugh. "When was this from?"

"7th grade I think? I might have my old uniform somewhere in the boxes too."

"I wanna see," I said.

She came and whispered in my ear. "Maybe later."

I shuttered. "What the hell Chloe." I punched her arm playfully.

"Come on. I want to show you the treehouse!" She grabbed my hand and dragged me to the backyard.

The backyard was massive. There was a pool, a garden and lots of trees. Chole continued to drag me till we got to a large oak tree with wood boards nailed into it as a ladder.

"After you." She said.