Disclaimer: i don't own Pitch Perfect or any of the songs i use in this story. Also this story is based on Brittt87's story 'Human' which you should definitely go check out! :)
Jesse was just now waking up to an empty bed, and an empty apartment.
the night before he had gotten into a terrible fight with his girlfriend Lindsay. he had just told her he was invited to go on the USO tour with the treblemakers, and that he would be leaving for Spain the following night. she was very upset, screaming at him, she told him if he left for Spain that, that would be the end of them. an outraged Jesse slammed the bedroom door and after a few moments drifted off to sleep.
Jesse began to get ready for the day, and his trip to Spain. he dressed in some casual slacks and a fitted white t-shirt that showed off his chest muscles and abs, not to mention his muscular arms. he finished up his packing and loaded his suitcases into his car and drove off.
all the treblemakers met at their old college hangout, the closest bar to BU. the boys met up and carpooled their way to the airport after having a few drinks. after going through security they finally were seated on the plane, and prepared for a long flight.
about 9 hours later, they arrived in Madrid, Spain, and are greeted by their escorts, Chris and James. after introductions they start to walk inside, when Jesse catches a glimpse of two people who look remarkably like John and Gail, but he ignores it and continues to walk in.
the riff off between the bellas and the acts, is coming to an end and it looks like the bellas are going to be facing yet another defeat. at a last attempt at redemption Beca belts out Christina Perri's 'Human' angelically, rendering the other groups speechless for a few moments, including the treblemakers. especially Jesse. suddenly all the treblemakers join the bellas for some much needed back up, all but Jesse, who still remains speechless in the same spot.
after a few more rounds of the riff off it is pretty clear that the bellas/treblemakers had won. the other groups storm off the stage quite annoyed at the fact that they were beaten by an a cappella group.
meanwhile the old rivals get reacquainted after a few moments the chatter and laughter dies down, leaving them in awkward silence along with tension you could cut with a knife.
"alright you dingos, who's up for some drinks?" Fat Amy said breaking the awkward silence.
"alright let's do it, but first let's get all of our stuff to the hotels and then we can get ready. let's meet at that little karaoke bar down the street at 6 o'clock. sound good?" Beca said taking charge. with everyone in agreement, they all went back to the hotel to unpack and get ready.
at the hotel they got their room keys and they were all on the same floor. everyone had to share a room with one other person. boys on the left side of the hall and girls on the right hand side. the rooms for the bellas were Beca and Chloe, Stacie and Amy, CR and Lily, Flo and Emily, and Ashley and Jessica. for the guys it was Benji and Jesse, Donald and Bumper, Unicycle and Hat, Koolio and Dave, and Jack and Kyle.
at about a quarter til' 6 Jesse was already set and ready to go, while Benji was still getting ready. Jesse just laid silently on his bed staring up at the ceiling.
"penny for your thoughts?" Benji said shaking Jesse out of his thoughts.
"hmm? what?" Jesse replied still a little out of it.
"what's going on with you man? are you okay?" Benji asked with concern.
"yeah, i'm fine. you better finish getting ready or we'll be late"
"oh you're right!" Benji said, frantically trying to find i getting ready. about five minutes later the pair began to walk to the karaoke bar.
when they arrived most of the gang wasn't there yet, but that was to be expected for they were almost never punctual. they looked to the bar seeing two familiar brunettes laughing together with a couple of guys lingering around them, obviously flirting, but they seemed oblivious to it, or at least it looked like they didn't care. Benji was the first to make a move, he walked up to the two and enveloped Beca into a giant hug and shyly greeting Emily as well. Jesse followed suit giving Beca an awkward hug and also greeting Emily. after the boys took their seats next to the girls a blonde haired guy approached Beca.
"hey there" he greeted Beca "my name is Mason, what's your name?"
"hi, my name is Beca" Beca said quickly before turning away.
"so what are you drinking? can i but you a drink?" he asked still trying to get her attention.
"no, i'm ok thank you though" she said, once again turning away. Jesse glanced over trying his best to mask his jealousy.
"come on now, who would turn down a few drink"
"no really i'm fine"
"come on, what's the harm in one drink?" he said while grabbing her shoulder, making her face him.
"she said no" came a strong and familiar voice. Jesse had spoken up. "leave my girlfriend alone" he said protectively, wrapping his arm around Beca's shoulder.
"sorry man, didn't know she was taken. you're one lucky man" Mason said before walking away.
"thank you, but you didn't have to do that, i could've handle him" Beca said.
"i know you could've, but i just thought i should step in" Jesse replied, and that say there, staring at each other in silence until the rest of the gang came in, interrupting their moment.
"let's do this aca- bitches!" Amy yelled, and took the karaoke stage.