A/N: Here's the first chapter to the sequel of New Perspective! Keep in mind that this one is shorter, but only because it's more of an introductory chapter. It shows where the girls are now. If you haven't read the first installment, please go read that now!

I added the dates to the chapters now so people won't get confused. This story will probably jump around as much as the last one did.

OC's:

Returning:
Scott Mitchell - Josh Blaylock
Isabelle Posen - Johanna Brady
Damian Westbrooke - Shane Coffey

New:
Ashlynn O'Daire - Bianca Lawson
Jonathan Goodwin - Ryan Gosling
Joanne "Jo" Brookline - Ruby Rose
Maggie Grace - Nellie Veitenheimer
James Rudenford - Cameron Mitchell

Monday, November 23

Beca sighed as she leaned against the seat of her studio, tapping along to the beat of the music pounding through her headphones. She was working with some new talent that she had found while watching the live auditions for American Idol. Her client had auditioned, but didn't make it far, and with the help of her manager, Jonathan Goodwin, she had her first client in Los Angeles.

It had been five months since she left Georgia, and while she found herself missing her friends and family every day, the change was nice. She skyped with Scott when she could, and he informed her that Isabelle had moved in, and while they were both working it helped with rent. Beca's room remained just the way it was, just in case the girl wanted to come visit them and didn't want to bother with a hotel. Scott didn't dare say anything about Chloe, and Beca didn't ask. In the five months that Beca was gone she didn't try to come in contact with her at all. Beca was actually starting to think that it was over for good.

Beca had really gotten started about a month into her move. She had gotten small jobs like waitressing and bartending in clubs, and soon also by being DJs and playing music at said clubs, which that led her to her manager, Jon. Jon came to her and really got her name out there, mostly by finding bigger named clubs for her to play at and having her do remixes for big named artists, and now she was helping this girl create her first album. It was entirely exhilarating, and she couldn't get enough.

She bit her lip and hit mute on the soundboard, looking up when Jon walked through the door. "How is she?" He asked, sitting down next to Beca.

"She's getting there. We may have to run this track a few more times, but other than that, she's good." Beca explained, leaning back in her seat.

"You really think she can make it?"

Beca looked at the girl in the both, singing her heart out. The girl was named Ashlynn O'Daire, and she had a lot of heart and soul. The girl was obviously in her strong point, her face showing emotion with each and every note she hit. She reminded Beca of Cynthia Rose quite a lot, which was why Beca brought her in.

"Yeah, I do. She's got promise, definitely. Once we get her name out there, once we really get her known I'm sure she'll blow up huge." Beca assured Jon, smiling brightly at him.

"I really hope you're right about this, Beca." Jon said with a shake of his head, standing up and turning to walk. "Don't forget about your gig tonight."

"I wouldn't miss it, Jon."

Jon just left the booth with a smile, hearing the voice of Ashlynn O'Daire float through the room.

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"Chloe, I'm not going to help you go on a wild goose chase to find Beca. This is your Thanksgiving break- don't spend it moping about a girl who left, when you've got a totally hot girlfriend who's currently helping Damian decide on whether we should get takeout or go out for dinner. We're in Los Angeles, the city of Angels, not the city of 'Where the hell is Beca?' It's time to move on, especially since you're seeing Jo." Aubrey ranted, unpacking her things and throwing them onto her bed.

Aubrey and Damian's wedding was set to happen in early February. Since Chloe and her girlfriend, Jo Brookline, were planning it all for them, Aubrey wanted to treat them. They found a time that was good for all four of them, which just so happened to be Thanksgiving break, and paid for them all to go to LA for a week. It was a great way to get away from the stress and pressure that was New York and Atlanta.

"I know, Aubs.. I just want to see how she is. I want to know what she's been up to, if she's been succeeding." Chloe explained, watching Aubrey unpack.

"You don't have to see how she is when you've got Jo, Chloe. Just forget about Beca for Christs' sake!"

Chloe sighed and walked out of Aubrey's room, going to help with the dinner debate of Jo and Damian. She knew that she should just forget about Beca. The girl broke her heart into a million pieces, and Aubrey had to console her in person and over the phone. It was a wreck and Chloe wasn't even remotely okay until school started up again. That's when she invested herself in her work. Aubrey could barely get her to talk about something that wasn't related to her work. The redhead had been offered a job, not at Barden University, but at a nearby high school, and that was what kept Chloe numb. And it scared Aubrey. The blonde convinced Chloe to get out a little more, and that was how Chloe met Jo.

Joanne "Jo" Brookline was a street artist in Atlanta, as well as a professional photographer with her own shop. Chloe had been going for a run, and she had stumbled upon Jo's stand. She had actually mistaken the girl for a guy, until they got to talking, and Jo was chivalrous and painted something that was inspired by Chloe, for Chloe. It was that that effectively won Chloe over, and they started dating a week later. They weren't too serious, but Aubrey liked Jo (despite the tats and piercings) and she knew that the girl was good for Chloe. And from the looks of it, Jo made Chloe happy.

CHloe walked over to Jo and smiled when the short-haired girl wrapped her arms around Chloe. She kissed her cheek and gently squeezed the girl, before returning to her conversation before.

"But if we go out to dinner, we can see so much more and go out after. It'll be a lot more fun than staying in with take out." Jo argued, pulling Chloe close to her. "Come on, it's our first night here."

Chloe smiled and rested her head on Jo's shoulder. The girl had a very nice body, and Chloe just loved to run her hands along it. The two had been sexually active a few times, but Chloe just didn't feel that connection with Jo that she had with Beca. Chloe always thought back to that.

"I like her idea." Chloe piped, smiling when Jo turned her head and kissed Chloe's lips. Chloe hummed into the kiss and cupped Jo's cheek. SHe may not of felt the same connection, but man, the girl was great at kissing.

Damian sighed. "I guess Aubs has the deciding point."

Aubrey walked into the room and looked between her friends. "Decide what?" She asked, leaning into Damian.

"Whether we go out or not. Damian explained, as he pecked her forehead.

"I think it'd be fun." Aubrey commented with a grin. "I'm in."

Damian groaned. "But I'm jet-lagged."

"Then you can sit in here with your take-out by yourself." Chloe teased, stepping away from Jo to get herself ready.

Damian stuck his tongue out at her and Aubrey lightly smacked his stomach. "Just get ready babe, and I'll make it worth your while later."

"Ewww!" Jo exclaimed and walked back to her's and Chloe's room to get ready.

Aubrey just laughed and left Damian standing there as she got ready.

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Beca whistled to herself as she set up her equipment. She was opening at a new club that night and had been up there for a few hours already, but the club opened in two hours. She had speakers at the ready and her Mac hooked up, with her mix table spread out. It really made Beca swell with happiness. She was doing what she wanted to do, despite the losses that she had.

"Almost ready, Beca?" James ,the owner of the club, asked.

Beca looked down at him with a smile. "Almost. Just a few more wirings."

James Rudenford had come to Beca when the girl got signed by Jon. Beca helped James get his club started, as long as the guy paid her to perform at opening night, and would pay her every time one of her mixes were played on nights without a DJ. James had agreed, and the two had formed a great friendship.

"Great. Can't wait for tonight." James stated, making sure that everything was ready for tonight. Beca didn't bother him much .She knew he was busy, and she had her own things to handle.

When she left Georgia, she never intended for any of the Bellas to follow her. Three months after graduation, Beca got a call from a close friend, and she soon found one of her best friends in the city of her dreams with her. Cynthia Rose had been inspired by Beca's sudden choice, and made the trip out to LA as well. Beca was surprised, to say the least, but she was happy. Cynthia Rose had gotten an apartment in the same building as she, and they were always around each other. CR was actually getting publicity because of her friend, and she was quickly signed to a recording company.

Beca looked up when she heard her name, and grinned when she saw her friends. It wasn't her first gig, but she knew that James needed as much support as possible, plus she wanted to help the guy make friends. He didn't have that many, after all.

"Hey, Becs." CR smiled, and went to hug Beca then moved out of the way. "Things going good so far tonight?"

"Yeah, just a few more hours." Beca grinned brightly.

"Do you already have a setlist?" Maggie Grace, Beca's roommate, asked as she crossed her arms.

Beca nodded.

"Are you going to play the playlist?" CR asked, knowing about the list of songs that Beca had made for Chloe.

"I have a mashup for it. I didn't want to bore people with sappy-ass break-up and mushy songs." Beca explained, leaning against the railing that led to the DJ area.

"Yeah, but it's some of your best work." The smaller girl had known about Chloe ever since she moved in with Beca four months ago. Maggie was still finishing college and had just started her senior year when she moved in. Beca let her into the guest room,and they got along wonderfully. Beca didn't bother Maggie about her art, and Maggie didn't bother Beca when she was making music. It was something that just happened naturally, and Beca rather enjoyed it.

"Yeah.. I know. But they're sad and depressing." Beca shrugged, going to get a drink of water from the bar. "Maybe I'll play our song, I don't know."

"I hope you do. It's a beautiful piece." CR commented, smiling at her. Beca only nodded before going to do a soundcheck.

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"Babe, which dress should I wear?" Chloe asked, looking over at Jo who just finished buttoning up her shirt. SHe was wearing a blazer again, always loving to look casually classy.

"The dark blue one. It brings out your eyes." Jo smirked, walking up behind Chloe. She wrapped her arms around her from behind, and kissed her neck.

CHloe bit her lip and nodded before she turned in Jo's arms. "You just can't keep your hands off me, can you?" CHloe whispered, draping her arms around Jo's neck.

Jo hummed and brought their foreheads together. "Well, can you blame me? I mean, you're the most beautiful girl I've ever met and I get to call you mine." She pecked Chloe's lips softly and placed her hands on her hips.

"Always the charmer." Chloe giggled, pressing her lips to Jo's before she moved to get ready.

Jo just watched her with a grin on her face. She could definitely get used to this kind of living.