Beca gets knocked out during Bella's rehearsal. Jesse spends a day or two with her and Beca finds out something that happened in Jesse's past.
Beca's POV
"Beca can you explain this step again" Stacie asked at Bella's rehearsal. I walked over to her and redid the step yet again. "Oh! I get it now." she said, but I wasn't convinced.
"Okay show me" I said. She did the step almost perfectly, but there was one part she couldnt quite get. I was satisfied for now and I'll continue next time. "Okay guys. From the top and then you can leave."
Everyone went to their places and I counted us in. About a minute into our set one of the new freshman, Phoebe, had a small solo of some difficult moves. I was worried about it cause I can be dangerous until you've got it down, so recently she had just be doing it half asked. At the begining of rehearsal she convinced me she had perfected it. When it came up to that moment we all stopped and watched as she did her series of jumps in the air, turns and kicks. I suddenly noticed something, one of her high heels seemed to be on a bit too loosely. As soon as I realised it was too late and the shoe came flying across the room towards me. A sudden pain came to my forehead and thats all I remember.
Stacie's POV
Beca collapsed to the ground. Phobe stopped doing her solo and we all rushed over to her.
"Beca?" Fat Amy said turning Beca over onto her back.
"No" Cynthia Rose said. "You have to keep her on her side. Otherwise she could choke."
"Beca? Beca wake up. Beca!" I almost shouted at her.
"She's breathing dont worry. She's just knocked out cause she got hit in the head." Cynthia rose informed us. I was starting to worry.
"We need to get her up to her room." I said.
"I'm so sorry. I thought I tightened it" Phoebe said.
"It's okay. It's not your fault, just remember for next time" Lilly said calmly.
Cynthia Rose lifted Beca up and carried her all the way to her dorm. I called Jesse and Beca's dad and told them what happened and he was on his way to us. We placed Beca down on her bed and waited.
Beca's POV
My head was throbbing. I put a hand up to my forehead and a small groan came from my lips. I realised there were voices around me.
"She's waking up." It sounded like Stacie. I started to open my eyes and quickly shut them again. It was too bright.
"Can someone shut the curtain" I managed to say. I heard the curtain shut and I opened my eyes fully.
I saw Jesse by my side holding one of my hands. Then I saw my fellow Bella's and my Dad. I looked at Jesse. He smiled his cute smile, but I could tell he was worried. Dad pushed his way in to see me.
"You gave me a right scare there Bec." He said firmly.
I groaned again and started to sit up, but my head screamed against it so I lay back down again. Jesse put a hand on my forehead.
"Just rest Beca" He said simply.
"No." I said softly. "I don't want to." For some reason I was speaking very quietly.
"Everyone out" Dad said. Stacie, Fat Amy and Cynthia Rose moved out of the room followed by the rest of the Bella's. My dad gave me the get-some-rest look and then smiled as he walked out. Jesse began to get up from his knees but I gripped his hand tightly. He looked down at me.
"Do you want me to stay?" He said.
I nodded.
"Okay" He said.
"Help me up" I said. Jesse looked at me reluctantly.
"Jesse. Help me up." I said again. I could tell he wanted me to get some rest, but I did not want to. Jesse put his spare hand around my back supporting me as I sat up.
"Have you got a headache?" He asked. He must have seen the look of pain on my face when I sat up.
I nodded.
"Aw Beca. Are you sure you don't want to rest?"
"Yes." I said firmly but quietly.
"You look exhausted Beca. Here. Sit forward." I sat forward as he placed a few pillows behind my back. I leaned back and smiled.
"Thanks." I shuffled over so he could sit next to me. I rested my head on his shoulder which relieved some of the pain and he put his arm around me.
"You don't know how relieved I am that your alive." Jesse said.
"Jesse, it was a shoe. It's not a big deal." I replied.
Jesse was silent for a moment then said. "That's how my uncle died."
I paused, shocked. A shoe? Really? "Oh Jesse I'm so sorry." I said. "What happened?" Now curious.
"I know it might sound ridiculous. I mean getting killed by a shoe? It seems stupid."
I looked up at him. I could see tears forming in his eyes. I had never seen him cry.
"Me and my uncle were really close. He never had any kids of his own so we used to hang out all the time, go to the fairs and get ice creams. One time he took me out to a play with one of his good friends. Afterwards we all went to get dinner. He and his friend got into a fight. I can't remember what it was about, but I remember the fight very clearly. They punched each other and everything. I tried to break them up, but I got pushed into another table. I broke a few glasses whilst being pushed and I got this scar on my hand." He showed me the palm of his hand. It had a long scar from the bottom of his index finger down to his wrist. I held his hand up to my lips and kissed his scar. He smiled. Tears started rolling down his face, but he continued. "His friend got punched onto the floor and he grabbed a near by mans work boot and threw it towards my uncle. He missed the first time, but when he grabbed the second one he stood up and wacked it on my uncle's head. My uncle fell to the floor. Everyone in the restaurant rushed over to him and one lady near by called an ambulance. I remember riding in the ambulance to the hospital with him. The men in the ambulance kept telling me that my uncle was going to be alright, but he wouldn't wake up."
I could feel tears swelling up in my eyes. He turned his head to face me. I held my hand up to his face and wiped away one of the tears on his cheeks.
"After a few hours of waiting in the waiting room with my parents they were called into another room. When they came back my dad had his arm around my mum. She was crying. I knew what had happened. My uncle had passed away. When my parents confirmed it with me I immediatley felt hatred towards my uncles friend. They said some of the other punches would have helped with the brain damage, but the boot played a big part."
A tear slipped down my face. I felt so bad for Jesse. He must have felt horrible after his uncle passed away. He gave me a half smile when he saw me crying cause he knew I cared.
"That's one of the reasons I didn't want to fight the guys last year at Regionals." He said.
"You wouldn't have anyway." I said. "You're too kind to fight someone."
He looked at me again and smiled. "You don't understand how glad I am you are here right now. I was so worried Beca. You are too important to me to loose."
I took a deep breath in cause I was about to say something I have never before brung myself to say. "Jesse?"
"Yeah?"
I paused."I love you." He opened his mouth in surprise. Then he smiled.
"I love you too Beca." He pulled me into him. "I love you so much." He placed one hand on the back of my head and the other on my back and just hugged me. I wrapped my arms around him and we hugged each other for a few minutes. I really did love Jesse. I loved him for so many reasons.
We pulled away. I looked at him. He had tears rolling down his face. "I'm really glad you told me that Jesse." He smiled. He leaned towards me to kiss me. I lifted my head up to kiss him back.
"Ouch." I said and pulled back.
"What's wrong?" He asked me softly.
"My head." I replied.
He kissed my forehead lightly then wiped his tears away. I wiped mine away too. I couldn't help smiling. I felt so happy here with Jesse.
"Do you want me to put on a movie or some music?" He asked.
"A movie." I replied. Jesse smiled. He leant forward and gave me a quick kiss on the lips then got up from my bed and got out two DVD's from his backpack.
"You always carry at least one movie around with you dont you?" I commented.
Jesse laughed. "Right so I have the 'Titanic' or 'Tomorrow When the War Began'"
"Titanic." I replied simply. He smiled again and set up the movie. Once it was all set up he sat back down next to me. I snuggled up to him and he put his arm around me and stroked my arm. I actually watched the movie up until when Rose is about to jump off the back of the ship, but then I closed my eyes and not too long after I fell alseep.
Jesse's POV
I felt Beca's head relax on my shoulder. The whole weight of her head rested on me and I could tell she had fallen asleep. I couldn't turn my head to look at her because that would disrupt her position on my shoulder. My arm was around her and I continued stroking her arm. I knew Beca needed rest. She just didn't want to admit it. I smiled at the thought. She wriggled a little and I could now turn my head to look at her. I lifted my other hand up to her face and tucked some of her hair behind her ear, then I stroked her cheek. It was so soft. I studied Beca's face. Her eyebrows, lips, nose everything was perfect to me.
Beca made a little short groan in her sleep and she moved her head slightly but didn't wake up. I moved my hand away from her face and held her hand. Then I turned my attention back to the movie.
The movie finished and I wriggled out of Beca's arms and turned it off. Once I put the DVD back in my bag I sat back down next to Beca. I kissed her on the forehead and then left the dorm to get a snack. I left a note for her just in case, but I didn't think she would wake up.
When I got back Beca was still asleep. She was facing away from me now, but definatley still asleep. I could tell from her heavy breathing. I placed a bottle of fresh water I bought for her next to her bed and sat down next to her. I stroked the side of her head for a few minutes until a knock came on the door. I got up quickly and opened it before it could wake Beca. It was her Dad.
"Hello Jesse. Is Beca here?" He said almost as soon as the door opened.
"She is, but she's asleep right now. Do you want to come in?" I asked.
"No thanks. Could you tell her something for me though?"
"Sure thing Dr. Mitchell."
"Just tell her the doctor called and said she has a minor concussion, but it's nothing to worry about, and tell her I'll stop by tomorrow to check on her."
"Okay. I will tell her. I take it she can't go back to Bella's rehearsal till she's better."
"No she can't. Thank you for looking after her Jesse."
"No problem."
"Okay, well goodbye."
"Goodbye" Beca's Dad left and I shut the door behind him.
Beca turned over to face me then slowly opened her eyes.
"Hey," I said softly. "How's your head?"
Beca sat up slowly, then lay down again. She had a look of pain in her face. "Urgh it seems the same. Help me up."
I walked over to her and put one hand behind her head to support it and the other on her back. She started to sit up again and I helped her get comfortable.
"Thanks" She said. I smiled.
"Hey your dad dropped by, he said you have a minor concussion and you have to skip Bella's rehearsal for a few days and he will pop 'round tomorrow to see you."
"Oh, a concussion?"
I nodded and sat down next to her.
"Guess you're stuck with me for a few days huh?" I remarked
She laughed. Her smile is so beautiful. Whenever she smiles or laughs I can't help but smile myself. Another thing I love about Beca. "What's the time?" She asked.
I reached back and wiggled the mouse on her laptop so the the screen would show up. "8.34"
"Geez, how long was I asleep?"
"'Bout 5 hours."
Beca stayed silent. I leaned forward and kissed her. She kissed me back. I pulled her towards me gently so her head wouldn't start hurting. We continue kissing. She slid her hand around my neck as I slid mine around her waist. I pulled up the bottom of her shirt so I could feel her skin. Her skin was cold, but soft. She pulled away.
"Jesse.." She said holding her hand to her forehead. "Jesse, my head.." She managed. I passed her the water I bought for her and she took a sip.
"Lie down Beca. " She did as I said surprisingly. "Where does it hurt?" I asked.
"Here." She pointed to right of her forehead. It must have been where the shoe hit her cause there was a small bruise. I stroked her forehead. She closed her eyes. We both lay there for a few minutes. I kept stroking her head and watching her rest, she didn't go to sleep she just lay down with her eyes closed. Every now and again she would frown and raise her hand up to her forehead. I could tell that meant her head was hurting again. I kissed her forehead then she turned over and snuggled into me. After a few minutes we both fell asleep.
Beca's POV
I slowly opened my eyes. Jesse was asleep next to me. I smiled when I looked at him. I checked the time on my computer: 9.06am. Jesse opened his eyes and sat up next to me.
"Hey" I said still lying down.
"Hey" Jesse replied looking down at me. He smiled and kissed me on the forehead. "How is your head?"
"Help me sit up and I'll tell you." I smiled. Jesse placed one hand on the back of my head and the other on my back and he pulled me up. "Ouch" I said raising one hand to my forehead.
"Still sore?" Jesse guessed.
I nodded. There was a knock at the door. I frowned and shook my head at Jesse giving him a look that said I-dont-want-any-visitors. Jesse understood straight away.
"Shh lie down and pretend to be asleep. If it's your dad I'm waking you up though. Okay?" Jesse whispered.
I nodded then lay down and closed my eyes. I heard the door open.
"Hey Jesse!" I heard Stacie say.
"Hi" Jesse replied.
"How is she?" It was Cynthia Rose.
"She's good. Her head is still a bit sore, but she is doing better." Jesse explained. I opened my eyes and nodded at Jesse, giving him the "OK" to let them come in. Jesse opened the door wider and rushed over to me to help me up. Stacie, Cynthia Rose, Fat Amy, Lilly and the rest of the Bella's came spilling into the room. They stood next to my bed and Jesse passed me the bottle of water. I took a small sip and smiled.
"Hey Beca, how you doing?" Fat Amy asked.
"I''m fine thanks. Thanks for dropping by." I replied.
"We brought these for you" Phoebe held some flowers and put them on my bed.
I smiled. "Phoebe don't feel bad. It wasn't your fault."
She shrugged and gave a half smile. She didn't believe me.
"We better be off." said Cynthia Rose. "Have a Bella's rehearsal to go to." She winked at me and I smiled.
"Bye" I said.
"Bye Beca" They all replied waving.
Jesse gave a small chuckle and picked up the flowers.
"What?" I said.
"Oh nothing. I just realised how much of a softie you have become." He laughed.
I couldnt help but smile. "Hey!"
Jesse laughed again then he leaned forward and kissed me. I kissed him back. Then he got up and put the flowers on my desk.
"Closet softie." He said smiling. I laughed. He sat next to me on my bed. Jesse put on some music and we snuggled up to each other. After not too long of singing some lines and talking to each other we both fell asleep.
