A/N: So here's what I am hoping to my first multi-chapter fic... I hope you like.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pitch Perfect or any characters affiliated with the Motion Picture.
Chapter 1:Chloe's POV:
"Mother fu-" Thump.
Lovely sounds to hear as you wake up first thing in a morning. God, my throat hurt... Argh, and a killer hangover to boot. 'Great morning' I thought sarcastically. I slowly opened my eyes, glad to discover that I was in my own room, not so much the fact that I was stark naked and that there was a grumbling figure on my floor.
I quickly scrambled to cover myself with my duvet, readying myself for the inevitable: the awkward conversation that follows any one-night stand.
"Where the hell-?"
I hesitated, shocked. A woman? I slept with a woman? I cautiously peered over the edge of the bed.
"BECA!?" I exclaimed.
She groaned putting a hand to her head, "too loud... too early." She was still naked, I couldn't help but admire- I mean notice. She looked up at me and frowned, "Chloe?"
I smiled coyly "Hi."
She looked down at her – still naked – body and connected the dots.
"Well, at least we remembered each others' names?" she said, lifting herself off the carpet then rubbing her eyes.
I laughed, "Every cloud's got a silver lining."
She sat up and tried to cover her – still oh so naked – body, and failing miserably... not that I minded...
"Uh, Chloe?" I snapped out of my trance. "could I...? I'm kind of cold." she pointed at the other half of my blanket; I nodded and pushed the part I wasn't using towards her. She climbed onto my bed keeping the distance between us. As she did, memories of the night before came flooding back to me... and boy were they good memories. No wonder my voice was hoarse.
"So..." Beca said after a minute.
"So..." Cue awkward moment.
She laughed softly and scanned the room for her clothes... which, now that I mention it, were dispersed all around the room. Until her eyes fell on my alarm clock. " Oh shit! Sorry, I've gotta go! We'll talk later, yeah?" I nodded, and she scrambled up, throwing the duvet off of her and running around collecting her garments.
Oh, god, she's naked again
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About two minutes after she left, I found her hoodie and headphones hidden amongst items while tidying my room. My room was still a pig sty when I heard a knock at my door.
I smiled to myself, thinking it was Beca I opened the door "I thought you might come back for- Tom?"
"Hey Chloe."
Looking at him still hurts. So handsome in a simple pair of jeans and a red t-shirt, he smiled at me and I felt my heart break yet again. Who breaks up with girlfriend of 10 months over a text message? That's why I drank so much at the Riff-Off after-party last night. He left pretty early, and two minutes later I got a text saying it was over. His eyes fell on the hoodie and headphones in my hands, items that I soon shoved behind my back.
"What do you want Tom?" I asked somewhat hopefully.
"I wanted to give you these" He pulled an old shirt of mine out of his backpack, as well as my spare phone charger and a small teddy bear he won for me at the Georgia State Carnival a few weeks ago.
"Oh wow... thanks" I said, taking the shirt and charger. "You can keep the bear"
"But, it's yours?"
"Seriously, Tom. Keep it" I said bitterly, standing back and letting the door close softly. After it closed I dropped the items I was holding and slid down the door to the floor. The tears started falling before I could stop them. I really hope he wasn't still standing there and could hear me cry over his douchebaggery.
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Hey, did I leave my jacket and headphones at your place? – Beca
Lol, I was wondering when you'd want them back... I'm holding them hostage Mitchell! ;)
NOOOOOOO! I need my headphones to survive!
What? You don't have spares?! :o
Please, I will beg... I'm dying here – Kimmy Jin will kill me if I mix to loud!
Hmmm... fine. Meet me in the auditorium in 5. We have practice anyway xx
Thanks Beale.
I sighed. Hoping I would seem as confident in person as I was while texting. I got up from my Biology assignment, picked up Beca's things and headed out the door.
She was already there when I arrived and smiled broadly when she saw me approach.
"Finally!" she said meeting me halfway up the path to the auditorium doors.
"Jeez, someone's eager" I laughed and gave her the headphones and hoodie.
She stroked them gently "my precious..."
I gasped exaggeratedly "What? Is that a movie reference Miss Mitchell?"
She rolled her eyes at me "even the people who haven't seen Lord of the Rings know that quote" she opened the door and let me in first.
"So, you haven't actually seen Lord of the Rings?" I was actually shocked this time.
"That's for me to know, and you to find out"
"And she's back... the mysterious and aloof Beca Mitchell ladies and gents" I said, flopping onto a chair. She laughed and sat as well, leaving a chair between us. The silence wasn't awkward, which was surprising, given the situation.
"Um, Chloe, are we ok...?" I looked over and saw Beca biting her lip worriedly.
"What? Of course!" I said without hesitation.
She let out a breath, "ok, good. Sorry, I'm just not very good at reading people. It's just, you seem... off? Is there something wrong?" her genuine concern was touching to say the least... and I smiled at her.
"Yeah, I'll be fine. Tom, just stopped by earlier... it's nothing really."
"What went down between you two? I know you guys broke up... but what happened?"
I sighed and pulled out my phone, showing her the text he sent me last night
Hey, Chlo. I don't think we're working. We both need a break from each other. I think we should see other people.
"Oh my gosh. What an ass!" she said looking at the phone and then she looked up at me. "I'm sorry, I know he's your ex, but that is a really dick move!"
"Don't I know it..."
She placed a comforting hand over mine awkwardly. I smiled at her, she was trying.
"Thank you"
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Rehearsals sucked to say the least. I couldn't help but be unfocused. If anyone asked I'd say it was because I was tired and sick of men or something... which wouldn't be a lie. I just wouldn't add the fact that Beca was a complete distraction to that. I couldn't help but blush when I had to help her with the routine, with our bodies flush together. Or when I held her hands, I could only recall what they were capable of. Don't get me started on the vocal warm ups... her mouth? Damn, Chloe! Stop being so perverse!
At least Aubrey wasn't as much as a dictator as usual, probably because of my relationship issues. I could almost feel the other girls thanking me, well Tom, for the break up. She even let us all go early.
Usually, she and I leave together but Amy, Cynthia-Rose and Ashley all wanted to speak to her about the songs, so I waved my goodbyes and made my way out. I saw Beca up ahead and couldn't help but admire the view. My mind had struggled to escape from the gutter when it came from the brunette. All I could think about was her kisses, her body and now the way her backside moved with her walk... I couldn't help but stare.
Just as I crossed onto the path in the quad, a swarm of cyclists appeared (out of nowhere, I swear) and trampled straight into me. I screamed out in pain as we all fell on top of each other.
"Oh my god, I am so sorry you guys." I said to the horde of angry cyclists.
"Yeah, just watch where you're going next time!" said the man who looked like their leader, towering over me with an angry expression. "Kids" he muttered as he picked up his bike and him and his followers rode away.
"Jeez, remind me to never join the cycling squad." I heard a voice say from behind me. I tilted my head back and saw an amused Beca leaning over me.
"Oh really? I think they look like fun!" I said sarcastically.
She offered her hands to me "Did mama never tell you to look both ways when crossing?" she asked.
I felt the blood flood my cheeks as she asked. "I was, uh... distracted" She pulled me up and I winced as a pain struck my left butt cheek.
"You okay there soldier?"
"Yeah, I guess those cyclists are literally a pain in my butt"
She laughed. "Let's get some ice on dat ass" she said, trying to sound gangster.
I joined her laughter as we made our way up to her dorm. Once there, I lay on her bed and she handed me an icepack for my throbbing behind.
"Thanks" I smiled up at her noticed her turn away quickly, not wanting to be caught staring. "Oh, please Becs, it's not like there's anything you haven't seen before" I winked and her cheeks flooded with colour, then she regained her composure and looked at me seriously.
"Look, about that... I know we've been avoiding this topic all day, but I'm sorry for skipping out on you this morning. I really did have to go... and I don't know what you think it meant... but, I'm not really looking for anything serious right now. Like a relationship or... whatever."
I sighed with relief, thankful that the brunette had seen to the giant elephant in the room "Oh, don't worry I'm not either... I've never actually been with another girl before..." I said looking down, it was now my turn to blush.
"What?" I looked up to see a wide eyed Beca gaping at me.
"What?" I questioned.
"That was your first time with a woman?" I nodded. "Wow. I couldn't tell."
"Really?"
She nodded and sat in her desk chair, "Yeah, you were quite something." She smiled slightly. "It was a very good night."
"It really was, wasn't it?" I was smiling as well. We both chuckled awkwardly, avoiding each other's gaze.
I knew I shouldn't pry, but my curiosity got the better of me "So... girls, huh?"
"Yeah... and guys, but lately more girls have been catching my eye, we are the fairer sex" I laughed and agreed. "Have you ever... you know, been attracted to girls?"
"Not before last night... but if that was any indication of what it's like, it's certainly going to be a road I travel down in the future"
"Yeah" Beca said "but don't get your hopes up, I've had a lot of practice." I raised my eyebrows and gasped slightly at this. "Hey now, I meant I experimented a lot in high school"
"Well I don't know..."I trailed off thoughtfully. I was shocked and the ease in which I was exposing all this to Beca. I hadn't even spoken to Aubrey so openly before.
"Well, I'll be happy to help if you need convincing" Beca said, sending a wink in my direction. It was a joke I know, but it struck a chord in me.
"Really?" I sat up fast as the gears turned in my mind "that could work" I added thoughtfully, mostly to myself.
She frowned, "Chloe?"
"You're not looking for anything serious, right?" she shook her head "Neither am I... and we both have needs... that were quite satisfied after the events of last night" I added gesturing between myself and her.
Her eyes narrowed. "Are you saying what I think you're saying?"
"Look Becs, we're friends. Nothing more. And you can so no if you want to, but here's what's on the table: Sex. No feelings or any relationshippy crap, because honestly I'm done with that, just sex."
She shook her head in disbelief "Even I saw the movie with Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. Friends with Benefits never works, Chlo? " before I could respond, she added, "besides, you're not thinking straight. Last night may have confused you and with it being right after your break up, it would've been even worse."
"No Beca, I've thought about it – a LOT. All day actually" I said matter of factly.
"Really?" I nodded, she sighed heavily, "People get hurt when they do this stuff Chlo, and I don't want to hurt you"
"I know what you're thinking and you won't. Think about it, I've never liked girls before, so the odds of me falling for you are pretty slim – no offense - and you've never had more than platonic feelings for anyone, so I'm obviously out of the question" I shrugged, "throw in the aca-mazing sex and we have a win-win situation on our hands"
Hoping I had her convinced, I moved to kneel in front of her, saying "Please Becs, I know you've been thinking about it too" and I winked as flirtatiously as I could, just for effect.
She rolled her eyes and caved in, "Fine. But only if you're sure?"
"Positive" I said definitely.
"Good," she stood and pulled me up "because I've wanted to jump you all day"
She pushed me down onto the bed, and my ice pack was soon forgotten, for shortly there was a small pile of clothing beginning to form on top of it...
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A/N: I don't know about this one... Let me know if you want me to continue or not and I'll see from there. I rewrote this about 10 times so... send prompts as reviews or kendrickgirlcrush .tumblr .com :)