A/N: Hey all. So I've mostly written Rizzoli & Isles fanficton, and this is my first venture with Pitch Perfect. This story takes place during, and a litte after the movie. It's a Bechloe story with a side of Chaubrey. I'm hoping to do some more of these. I don't own any characters except for my OC Sarah. Hope you enjoy.

Through Her Eyes

Ch 1

Beca Mitchel is walking through campus after a very awkward shower. Of all the weird things she imagined might happen to her in college, singing naked in the shower with another girl wasn't one of them. The experience wasn't entirely a bad thing. Beca has been an out lesbian since she was fourteen, and has always been comfortable being who she is. She would just prefer to be dating the person sharing her shower space. Although this experience was strange, Beca still couldn't shake Chloe from her mind, and she couldn't figure out why. From the moment she saw her, Beca found Chloe intriguing. She seemed really passionate about acapella, and like she was a genuine and honest human being. Beca wanted to know more which is in part why she is going through with this Bellas audition. However she didn't want to go through this alone so she decided to hunt down her best friend from highschool, Sarah Klein who also attended Barden University.

Sarah and Beca have been best friends since they were thirteen, and bonded over being the two weird kids who hung out together. They were the only ones who understood each other, and weren't caught up in what was trendy. The two helped each other move into their dorms when they started school. Sarah was glad to be close to her best friend, and attend the same university, yet it feels weird to have a roommate. She wished she could room with Beca , but unfortunately she wasn't that lucky. Sarah felt awkward around new people, and so did Beca for that matter which is probably what drew these two friends together in the first place.

While Beca aspired to be a music producer, Sarah always loved the violin. Her mother was a highschool orchestra conductor, who loved music so Sarah was introduced to music from a young age. She started playing at age five, and could play 'Ode To Joy' by the time she was eight. Sarah wanted to pursue a career with the violin in anyway she could.

Five months ago Sarah experienced the very painful loss of her mother to a brain tumor, and she took it really hard. Sarah was grateful to have Beca there for her. She's been a good friend to Sarah through all of this, and has always been someone she could talk to, and someone who stood by her. Sarah was there for Beca when her parents split up, and although this wasn't the same thing, Beca was determined to be there for her best friend like she was for her.

Beca eventually found her friend practicing in the orchestra room. She stepped into the room observing Sarah while she played. Sarah was immensely talented, and always lost herself in her music. Growing up, many thought she was made to practice, but the passion was all hers. She loved to play, and it was the one thing that made her fee close to her mother as if she was still with her. Sarah was so focused on her playing, Beca caught her off guard.

"Hey, I thought I'd find you here."

"Hey Becalla." Sarah said greeting her friend with a hug.

Sarah puts her violin on it's stand and they both sit in chairs.

"How've you been? What are you up to?" Beca asked.

"I've been practicing for the orchestra's fall show next month. You?"

"My dad wants me to join a club on campus. I kinda got roped into an audition."Beca told her.

"For what?"

"Barden Bellas."

"The acapella group?"

"Yeah, I met one of the girls, and she liked what she heard when she caught me singing."

"You were singing outside?"

"No...the shower."

"Really?" Sarah said with her eyebrows raised. "Tell me more."

Beca recanted the whole shower singing incident with Chloe. How she sang in perfect harmony with this girl, although in an unusual place. Still Chloe is all she's been able to think about all day. Beca was still singing "Titanium" in her head.

"So she really climbed in the shower with you?"

"Yeah, I couldn't believe she snuck up on me like that. I mean...ya know the experience wasn't all bad, she's...well...nice to look at. I just wasn't expecting that kind of surprise."

Sarah could see Beca was blushing while she talked about this, and couldn't resist teasing her.

"Sounds like you have a crush." Sarah told her.

"Well...I just met her. I don't even know her."

"But you want to; right?"

"Maybe a little." Beca said blushing.

Sarah was comfortable laughing and joking around with Beca, but not with many other people. She was often shy all through highschool, yet with her best friend it brought out a more outgoing side in her.

"I think you should go for it." Sarah told her.

"I'll think about it." Beca said and the two of them giggled.

"What would you think of auditioning with me?"

Sarah ponders her friend's question a moment. She knew how good Beca was, but she herself was not the singing type.

"Hmm...I don't know."

"Come on, it could be cool, and it's music which is what you wanted to stick with; right?"

"Becs, I don't sing. I mean, you're good at it, but I'm not so sure it's for me."

"Hey, you're good too. I've heard you sing. Besides, I really don't want to go through this Bellas thing alone. Please come with me, Sarah. Pleeeease." Beca pleaded, and Sarah finally sighed and relented.

"Fine."

"Thanks Sarah, you're the best. I'll see you tomorrow."

The university theater was filled with all four acapella groups auditioning potential new members. Most of the singers were nervous, hoping a group would accept them. The groups were nervous hoping to have a good season, and possibly make it to Lincoln Center, but none more nervous than Bellas leader, Aubrey Posen. The college senior was desperate to redeem herself after last years finals when her nervous stomach got the better of her, and that embarrassing moment was caught on camera for all to see. A very strong willed, and highly strung Aubrey was determined to prove that she could find a new team, and lead the Bellas to victory.

The room of acapella hopefulls were soon introduced to Tommy, who would be hosting the audition process, and who stepped on stage like a frustrated highschool play director thinking he was producing a show for broadway. He was obviously the nerdy type, made evident by his highschool war stories, and he took this acapella business probably more seriously than anyone. He reveled in the fact that there were no more football players to shove him in a locker, and there was finally something he had control of.

The singers were instructed to sing "Since U Been Gone." by Kelly Clarkson, and one by one they all performed the song. Some were good, while others left little to be desired. The Bellas needed to pick a lot more members for their team, and so far they weren't feeling optimistic. Aubrey sat there nervously fidgiting while she looked over at the Trebles who didn't have a care in the world, and Bumper Allen with that smug look on his face, and it drove her crazy. Just when they thought the auditions were done, Beca arrived along with Sarah to sing onstage.

"Wait, there's one more." Chloe said waving her onstage.

"And you brought a friend."

"Yeah, this is Sarah." Beca introduced her friend while she shyly waved.

The girls weren't prepared to sing the chosen song, but Chloe told them to choose a song of their own. The two looked at each other pondering what they should perform.

"What should we sing?" Sarah whispered to Beca?

"How about we do the song we used to sing in tenth grade."

Sarah nodded and with the help of a couple plastic cups on the table in front of Chloe and Aubrey, they sang "When I'm Gone." It's a song Beca and Sarah always enjoyed in highschool that had a fun cup clap routine to go with it. The routine was a good was to make them less nervous for their audition. Soon their song was finished, and Chloe was thrilled, but Aubrey was a tougher audience. She wasn't quite sure what she thought of this audition or any of them. With all the girls they needed for the Bellas, Aubrey wasn't left with many options. The acapella groups went over their forms from the auditions to officially decide who would be joining them.

Now that the audition process was over, Beca and Sarah, along with nine other girls were now Barden Bellas, and it was now time for the hood night initiation party. Everyone is enjoying the music, the booze, and getting to know they're fellow aca-people. Beca and Sarah quietly observed the others while they mingled, and enjoyed a few drinks.

"Hey thanks for doing this with me." Beca told Sarah. "I don't think I could do this alone."

"Don't sweat it. Maybe it'll turn out to be a good thing."

Without warning Chloe came excitedly up to Beca, grabbing both her arms.

"Hey, I'm so glad I met you." Chloe said leaning into her new friend. "I think that we're going to be fast friends."

"Yeah, well you saw me naked, so..."

Beca didn't even finish before she was enveloped in a hug with the excitable, and a little soused redhead. Meanwhile Sarah was enjoying the interaction between these two girls. She could see Beca had an interest in Chloe even if she wasn't ready to admit it. Sarah wanted Beca to be happy, and wanted to make the best of this experience. Maybe it's what she needed after going through the loss of her mother, and it's been awhile since Sarah engaged in much social interaction.

"I'm gonna get a drink. This ginger needs her jiggle juice." Chloe said while demonstrating a bit of that jiggle.

Beca couldn't help but smile when she talked with Chloe. Everything she said or did was adorable, and it always made her laugh. Sarah leaned into her friend with a wink.

"I think she likes you."

"She's drunk."

"Yeah, but you still like the little redhead girl, Charlie Brown." Sarah joked.

"I don't even know if she feels the same way."

"Because girls like to shower with all their friends?" Sarah joked. "Come on, Beca at least ask her out for coffee or something."

In the midst of their conversation, Beca notices Chloe dancing with Aubrey, and soon the two were kissing. For a minute Beca wondered if Chloe really did like her, but clearly her heart belongs to another. Of course Beca had no right to be jealous, the two have only just met, but it didn't change the way she felt. Alas Beca would have to keep her crush to herself for as long as she could.

"Doesn't look like she's available anyway." Beca said sadly while Sarah placed a hand on her shoulder.

For now the girls decided to just enjoy the party. The other Bellas seemed like really nice girls that Beca and Sarah could easily form friendships with. Beca didn't normally have a lot of friends who were girls, but college wasn't the battlefield that highschool was, and with this group Beca was willing to oblige her father, and give this a try. Sarah has always been quiet and shy, but she too was willing to put the drama of highschool behind, and make new friends. Sarah was trying to be optimistic, but it's been hard when she when she thinks about how much she misses her mom. It's been less than a year, but Sarah still hopes to one day wake up, and see her parents in the kitchen eating breakfast and reading the paper just like always. She knew that would never happen again, and it killed her. Everytime she was starting to have fun, Sarah was reminded that her mother was gone, and it was almost like she felt guilty having fun without her.

Soon the party was winding down, and everyone returned to their dorms. Beca layed back with her ipod playing the very same song she and Chloe sang in the shower. She kept telling herself Chloe was with Aubrey, and it was no use. Tomorrow was their first Bellas rehearsal, and Beca just hoped she could get through it smoothly.

All of the new Bellas have arrived in the rehearsal hall, while Beca and Sarah took their seats in the back. It didn't take long to realize they were missing two Bellas after hood night. Apparently the oath against fooling around with the Treble Makers was serious, Dixie Chick serious. Aubrey was most certainly intense, and all the girls could see it. Between her meticulously written out schedule, and her regimented standards for what it meant to be a Bella woman. No matter what, Aubrey wanted her soldiers ready to go, and do battle with the other groups by regionals. Beca wasn't quite sure if she has joined an acapella group or if she was drafted into the army. Beca's only saving grace besides Sarah, was the adorable redhead she met at the activities fair who fought so hard for Aubrey to give her a chance. Aubrey began to pass out the song selections to the group . While Beca commented on how old they were, Sarah was delighted by a few of them. Sarah's mother loved all the 50's and 60's girl groups, and thought it might be fun to sing songs she used to enjoy with her mother.

As practice began, the girls worked on everything from harmonizing to cardio to choreography. This was definitely not the old Bellas. Each girl had their own personalities, and skill sets they brought to the group. Some things came easy, while on other things they had a long way to go. While it greatly frustrated Aubrey, Chloe remained upbeat and optimistic. Beca really liked that about her, and her crush on Chloe was growing more and more. Beca loved seeing how happy she was singing and dancing, and she loved Chloe's voice.

Chloe was happily encouraged the other girls even helping Beca with choreography. It gave her chills to have Chloe that close to her, yet she was still trying to keep her crush under wraps or risk the wrath of Aubrey. It was bad enough that two girls broke the sacred anti-Treble oath. Beca couldn't imagine the shit fit that would erupt from Aubrey if someone was crushing on her girlfriend. Practice was soon over, and everyone was on their own way, but not before Aubrey had a word with Beca about her attitude, and her ear monstrosities. Beca was able to stand up for herself as she always did, and didn't let it bother her. With that she left with Sarah discussing practice.

"So what'd you think?" Sarah asked.

"I guess it was okay. The whole joining in thing is really important to my dad. The other girls seem nice so this might not be so bad."

"What was with Sgt. Hartman in there?" Sarah joked.

"I know, right. I have no idea what is up her ass?"

"Chloe seems to like you."

"Yeah, she's really nice."

"Mmmhmm." Sarah grinned nudging her friend.

"Look, it's no use anyway. She already has a girlfriend."

"I don't know,Becs. I still think there's something there. I've seen the way she looks at you."

All Beca could so was shrug, not knowing how to asses the situation. There was no two ways about it. Beca really did like Chloe, but she didn't want to step between someone elses relationship. She wasn't that girl. Beca just wished things could be different, that Chloe was single and they could be together. For now it was just wishful thinking.

Chloe remained optimistic about the new year with the Bellas while Aubrey stared frustrated at the whiteboard, stressed about the long road ahead of them. All day Chloe has had Beca on her mind. She was different from the Bellas of the past, and different from many other people she's come to know in her years at Barden. She was her own person, and made no apologies for it. Beca was the first person Chloe has seen stand up to Aubrey. Something she didn't even have the courage to do herself. Lately Chloe's relationship with Aubrey has grown complicated. The two have been dating since Sophomore year, and although Chloe still cares for Aubrey, there doesn't seem to be the spark there used to be. Aubrey was so focused on the Bellas, and living up to what her father wanted her to be, that it left their relationship stagnant. Chloe wished she knew what to do, and what to think about the feelings she had when she thought about Beca. She felt guilty, but she couldn't deny that they were there.

Sarah was in Beca's dorm room sitting on her bed while Beca was in front of the mirror tugging uncomfortably at the Bella uniform all the girls were expected to wear. This was certainly a streamlined look, much like their leader, and it just felt awkward.

"So it's our first performance. How do you feel?" Sarah asked.

"Ugh...like I should be serving peanuts in coach."

"Yeah." Sarah laughed. "They are a little flight attendant esque." Sarah said examining her own outfit.

"I never thought our first frat party would involve a look like this one."

"Yeah, I can tell Aubrey picked these out. They're just as tight and squeaky clean as she is." Beca groaned.

"Don't worry, you can just stare at Chloe's ass the whole time."

"And if I get caught by the drill sergeant, how will that be?"

"Fun to watch." Sarah said and Beca laughed.

"Let's just go before we're late."

"Oh, before we go, could you tell me where the emergency exits are?"

Beca loved having her best friend there to make jokes to make her feel better. These two always did it for each other, and it's gotten them through a lot together.

Later the girls were leaving the Sigma Beta Theta's mixer, and their performance was a disaster. They were far from ready, the choreography was off, and all of them felt awkward and uncomfortable in their Bella uniforms. This on top of Chloe's nodes greatly

frustrated Aubrey, and she didn't know what they were going to do to get the Bellas ready for the ICCAs. Aubrey needed a breather, heading toward the lake pulling off her scarf and letting down her hair. She ruffled her hands through her hair sitting on the bench near the water while Chloe sat next to her placing a hand on her shoulder.

"It's gonna be okay." Chloe told Aubrey running her fingers through the blonde's hair.

"I hope so. They are so far from ready, and I don't know what more I can do."

"What you always do. Lead us to victory."

Aubrey smiled softly at Chloe laying her head on the girl's shoulder. Chloe always has a way of making her smile no matter how stressful things were.

Beca and Sarah are in their 2pm Health class, while the whole class is quietly taking notes Professor Edleman has placed on the lighted projector. They were discussing cellular division, and the affects of cells when a person has cancer. It's a subject Sarah knows about very well having lost her mother to this terrible disease. At the moment she was studiously taking notes focusing of the scientific end of it, and not the emotional sting of her loss. The professor explained how not all tumor are cancerous, and how a benign doesn't spread while a malignant tumor spreads to other organs. The students took notes, and drew the diagrams of cancer cell growth in their notebooks. The professor went on to explain in further detail different types of brain tumors.

"On this page you'll see here that brain tumors are often divided into high grade tumors that grow more rapidly, while the low grade tumor has a slower growth rate. Even low grade tumors can be dangerous, turning into high grade tumors and become life threatening."

'Why did it have to be brain tumors?' Sarah thought. At least if it were skin or liver cancer, she might be able to detach a little bit, but this lesson felt like they were talking about her mother when she wasn't even here. Still Sarah kept trying to focus on the notes, and get this lesson over with. Hopefully they wouldn't spend too much time on it.

"With many brain tumors the skull cannot expand to make room for the growth, and can damage brain tissue." Professor Edleman explained.

Meanwhile Beca kept looking over to Sarah to see if shew was okay. She knew this was a sensitive subject , and Beca could tell how hard Sarah was trying to focus, and detach from her own experience.

Sarah tried to focus, but it was all becoming too much for her. All she could do was think about how they didn't see this coming, and how sick her mother really was. If she hadn't been so focused on orchestra practice or school, would she have seen this? If she had said something to her dad when her mom got headaches all the time, could this have bee avoided? People get headaches all the time, and how could she have known? Sarah was told time and time again that there was nothing anyone could do, but she couldn't help the guilt she felt inside. Sarah couldn't keep it together anymore, and ran from the room, tears rushing down her face. Everyone including the professor looked confused, and when Beca stood up they all looked at her. Of course many of them figured this must be a sensitive subject for Sarah, but no one knew what to say.

"Uhm...I'm just gonna go check on her." Beca said.

She quickly went out into the hallway looking for her friend. She finally found Sarah sitting at the top of the steps on the second floor, leaning against the wall sobbing into her hands. Beca sat nest to her friend wrapping an arm around her while Sarah leaned into the smaller girl. Beca just held her close, and let her cry. She knew it's what Sarah needed, and no words could change what happened. It hurt Beca to see her best friend going through this. Sarah took a deep, shaky breath while wiping tears away with her sleeve.

"How could I not see this happening to my own mother?" Sarah cried. "She was in trouble, and I had no idea."

"Sarah, it wasn't your fault. It wasn't anyone's fault."

"I thought I'd be okay, that I could keep it together, but I can't. When's it going to stop hurting?"

"Sweetie there's no time limit on this, okay. It's okay to be sad." Beca told her kissing the top of her head.

"I...I miss my mom." Sarah sobbed and Beca hugged her tighter.

It was moments like this where Sarah was grateful for Beca always being a shoulder to cry on, and always being her best friend. No one else would understand this, and Sarah didn't know what she'd do without her.