AN: Because I'm obsessed and totally insane and have watched Pitch Perfect so many times that I notice pointless shit like this, I have decided to write this idea that's been buzzing around in my head. Okay so keep in mind I'm legit crazy, has anyone else noticed in the scene where Beca goes to Jesse' dorm to apologise that it looks like Jesse has a cut on his bottom lip? This could possibly be from some sort of fight, or at least that's what my insane brain came up with, I hunted down every other scene to check if maybe Skylar Astin simply had the cut on his lip during filming, and since they never film the scenes in order, I have looked at all the scenes in the movie with him and the only other scene where the cut has maybe shown up is when Jesse gets Beca from the police station, there aren't any close ups of him in that scene though so I couldn't really make anything out, but just thought I'd open you guys' eyes to the fact his lip is cut in the 'shut-door-in-Beca's-face' scene but not when he's at home with his family or when they have the awkward five word conversation before the Treblemakers go on stage and it's not seen again. Xx
Jesse had just got back to Barden after Spring Break and had just enough time to say hello to Benji and unpack his stuff before there was a knock on the door. Jesse motioned for Benji to let him get it and pulled the door open sharply, Donald, Unicycle and Kolio were standing on the other side smiling.
'Jesse, my man, hate to do this to you, especially since you just got back but Bumper has demanded a Treble meeting like right now at the house. Hey Benji.' Donald said kindly, he didn't look very enthusiastic about the meeting and had guilt about the fact Benji couldn't come.
'Oh, right now? It's a bit early to be preparing for Finals.' Jesse said sitting on his bed, pulling his shoes and jacket back on.
'Hey Benji, why don't you come with us, since you're doing the staging and lights now, you'll need to see us practice, plus you make a great critic.' Donald said happily thinking of the idea. Benji smiled and jumped up before racing out the door excitedly with Kolio and Unicycle following him quickly, making sure they stayed with him in case Bumper tried to attack him or something.
'Thanks man, I really hate that he isn't the group, he wanted it so much and he can actually sing, Bumpers just…' Jesse said closing their door, walking slowly with Donald who nodded.
'Bumpers just Bumper. He's a jerk but he's a jerk who helps us win competitions.' Donald said, agreeing with Jesse.
'He wouldn't stand a chance against anything Beca came up with if Aubrey actually gave her a chance.' Jesse said smiling.
'How's all that going by the way? Have you spoken to her?' Donald asked and Jesse shook his head.
'I can't keep putting myself out there when she isn't going to let anyone in, maybe if she just figured out that I'm not gonna leave her then she might feel a bit safer and actually open up to me but I've made my feelings very clear, she either doesn't like me like that or she does and is just afraid, the next move is hers.' Jesse answered slowly, Donald nodded thoughtfully.
'I've met Beca and from what Lily told me she is extremely guarded, she hasn't even let the Bellas in fully yet. I get that you're sick of the constant rejections but giving up and stopping trying isn't the best move, just think about it.' Donald input, Jesse nodded, he totally got what Donald was saying but actually doing that was really hard.
'Yeah I know but I'm just totally sick of nice guy's finishing last, look at Benji, he has hardly any friends, he didn't get on the Trebles and people insult him behind his back but he is the nicest guy I've ever met, there was this nasty cheerleader in his class, she made narky comments about his love of Star Wars every single lesson and then they had this huge exam and she forgot a pencil, the teacher told her she had to find someone to lend her one because he wouldn't and she couldn't leave, no one had a pencil but Benji, he got up, walked across the room and sat the pencil on her desk without a single word then went and sat back down, the next day she called him a nerd who needed to be lifted back up to the mother ship. He practically saved her grade and that's what he gets. Bumper is the biggest jackass ever and yet he's getting deals every which way, singing back up for the rich and famous, shoes, sandals and he keep winning the a-ca-pella competitions. I mean don't get me wrong, I love winning and wouldn't just forfeit and Aubrey may be a bossy witch sometimes but the Bellas do have talent it just needs to be used right. And the whole no clapping for the competition thing is ridiculous, we should be able to appreciate other people's talent and enjoy it because a lot of the a-ca-pella groups do have talent, just because they don't always get a trophy doesn't mean they aren't winners.' Jesse said releasing a breath, he was in a really bad mood and Bumper seemed to be the target of his mood.
'Dude I couldn't agree with you more but just because nice guys finish last doesn't mean you should transfer to the dark side. Like you said, not all winners get a trophy.' Donald said shrugging.
'I don't want a trophy. I want Beca and it just pisses me off even more that she gets all girly around Luke, another asshole that keeps winning. Life Sucks!' Jesse huffed.
'Amen to that.' Donald agreed as the two approached the Trebles, they were on the grass outside the House, some doing dancers, others working on their pitch, Benji was sitting off to the side smiling happily.
Bumper had decided they should do a jam session and put Jesse on lead of 'misery' by Maroon 5. They were well into the song when the Bellas approached.
'If that's what you have planned for Finals, then you're slipping.' Amy said folding her arms.
'As oppose to you who just sing the same mash-up of songs over and over, yeah I think we're going to be just fine, the only one of you who had any originality was that punk chick that vomit girl here threw out. Tell me Aubrey was it jealousy or have you just gone completely insane.' Bumper said nastily, Aubrey huffed and looked away.
'You don't know anything, and Beca chose to leave.' Chloe said trying to defend both her friends.
'All I know is that she was your best shot at winning, even if she was a Goth skank.' Bumper said laughing. Jesse clenched his fists. 'I mean the girl was such a tease, but damn if she had offered I definitely would have had a taste of that pu-' Jesse slammed his fist into Bumper's face, and let out an angry breath, Bumper moved back quickly and slapped Jesse across the mouth, hard.
'What the hell dude? The chick screwed you over and you're hitting me? You shouldn't sweat it, the slut's probably already moved on to banging some other dude in a rundown motel 6. Be grateful she rejected your ass because you wouldn't want to get anywhere near hers, you'd have no idea where it's been-' Bumper continued laughing, Jesse hit him in the face with more rage than he had ever felt and when Bumper went down he didn't come back up. The Trebles and Bellas looked down at the unconscious Bumper then up at a seething Jesse, who turned towards the Trebles.
'When he wakes up, make sure you tell him that if I hear one more word about Beca leave his mouth I'm going to fuck up his face more than it already is.' Jesse practically growled out then stormed off towards his dorm, not wanting to talk to anyone, he wiped his lip against his sleeve; he knew Bumper had cut him with one of his nails during the slap, apart from it being the least manly thing to do it was actually kind of painful. Jesse couldn't believe he had just knocked someone unconscious. He prided himself on being a calm, not angry person but hearing Bumper insult Beca just made something inside him go red, that and the images of Beca being with another guy (Luke) made Jesse desperately want to hit something, Bumper's face was just the closest thing to him at the time.
So what do you think? Should I continue? Am I crazy and obsessed? Wait, don't answer that last one.