A/N: Alright, I haven't been in the best headspace the past couple of weeks, hence the lack of updates on anything. I can't think of how to proceed on any of my existing fics, but I did at least think of something to write. I was missing a little Steca, so here's a piece…I expect it to be a couple of chapters. Also, sorry if it gets a little choppy towards the end, I couldn't seem to get it to flow well

Summary: There's something between Stacie and Beca, they can both feel it. But it's never the right time, until it is.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything Pitch Perfect (1, 2 or 3) but I do love the girls in it, so I write.

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Beca shook her head as she left the first official Bellas meeting. She was both in awe (good and bad) at the results of the meeting. First, there was that Stacie chick who named her vagina 'The Hunter' (I mean who does that?) but yet it was kind of cool. Then there was that blonde bitch who got all up in her face about having a toner (wtf is a toner?) for the dork Treble. She probably shouldn't have come back with 'that's my dick', but hey she actually deserved it.

She was shaken out of her reverie when someone ran into her side and looped their arm though hers. She shook herself back into the present and looked over at the person with a glower. The look didn't even phase the tall brunette that was smiling at her, "So, I think we're in the same dorm. Phillips Hall, right?"

Beca just nodded dumbly at the brunette, trying to figure out what the hell was actually going on. Most people took a look at her and ran the other way, but Stacie was just walking with her and rambling on about how they should study together and maybe practice some of the choreography together. Beca sighed to herself, she was really going to have to up her badass game because this was the second girl who insisted on invading her personal space.

Stacie stopped walking, forcing Beca to stop as well (damn linked arms). She gave Beca a hard look, "Are you even listening to me?"

Beca gave a smile (ok, maybe smiling wasn't something she did that often so it looked a little awkward) and replied, "Of course Stacie, studying and practicing. I'd like that." Beca shook herself a little, where did that last part come from. She usually worked alone. But it brought a smile to Stacie's face as she started walking towards their dorm again, arms still linked together.

Surprisingly (to Beca), the two girls got along great even though they were so different (or maybe that was why). Stacie was a chemistry major who loved to study while Beca was a music major that loved to procrastinate. Stacie was all into fashion and guys and girls and what all of the latest trends were while Beca liked black and plaid and couldn't care less about dating. But with all of that, the two girls found they enjoyed each other's company. When Kimmy Jin's silent disapproval got to be too much for Beca, she'd find herself in Stacie's room, laying across the end of her bed and mixing something or listening to new music. When Stacie's head was about to explode because she had been studying for eight hours straight, a quick text to Beca would bring the smaller girl running to take her out for dessert or just to get outside for a little bit.

After Beca quit the Bellas, she came home to find a very distraught brunette sitting on the floor, leaning against her dorm room door. Beca glared at her, "I don't want to talk to you right now, I'm kind of pissed."

Stacie looked sadly at her, "I'm sorry I wasn't there to defend you Becs. I stopped to flirt with one of the stage hands and by the time I caught up with everyone you were already gone." She shrugged at the smaller girl.

Beca felt tears welling in her eyes. Dammit, she wasn't going to cry over this. They didn't want her and she was glad. Before she knew it, Stacie was holding her in her arms, softly stroking her hair and whispering soothing words in her ear. Stacie knew that she wasn't going to last long without breaking down so she slid her hand down to take the key from Beca's hand and slowly moved the two of them to the door. She unlocked it as quickly as she could without letting go of the smaller girl and then led her inside. As Kimmy Jin turned to make some snarky remark she was met by a death glare from Stacie. The Korean girl audibly gulped before picking up her bag and muttering that she was going to go meet some friends.

Stacie led Beca to her bed and sat down. She then gave a small pat to her lap and Beca took the hint, laying down and resting her head there. Stacie looked down fondly at the smaller girl as she sat there, slowly running her fingers through Beca's hair. Beca gave a soft sigh after a few minutes, Stacie's fingers relaxing her after her stressful afternoon. Even after she fully relaxed under Stacie's ministrations, there was this odd feeling in the pit of her stomach that she couldn't shake.

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Stacie sighed as she looked over at the girl lying on her bed reading a History textbook. She couldn't believe that she actually came back to Barden after being so adamant at the beginning of last year that she was going to move to LA as soon as the year was over to start her music career. She absently wondered if the Bellas had more to do with it or was it the fact that she was dating Jesse (and a small voice way in the back of her head wondered if Beca came back because of her). She internally shook her head; the reason why didn't matter, the fact that she was here was all that did.

Stacie suddenly got this evil look on her face and if Beca would have looked up sooner, she might have been scared. As it was, she didn't look up until she heard the taller girl moving quickly towards her. The look of shock that crossed Beca's face was comical and Stacie started laughing before she even reached her target. She jumped slightly, landing on the smaller girl and quickly pinning her under her, one hand going to Beca's side. Beca squirmed and tried not laughing, her face screwed up into her 'pissed off' face making Stacie laugh even harder. Beca couldn't help herself, she finally started laughing as Stacie tickled her. Beca finally managed to get a hand free and then a leg, giving herself enough leverage to throw the two of them to the side. Unfortunately, it was the side closest to the edge of the bed and their momentum sent both girls tumbling off. They landed side-by-side with a soft oomph and as soon as they gave each other a quick look to make sure everybody was alright, they quickly moved to get the upper hand.

They rolled around on the floor until Beca finally ended up on top, her body draped over Stacie's, both girls panting slightly. Both girls smiled, their faces only inches apart. Beca noticed Stacie's eyes dart from hers down to her lips. Beca's body flushed as her eyes dropped down to watch Stacie's tongue dart out to moisten her lips. Beca noticed that feeling in the pit of her stomach again and the room seemed to have gotten much warmer. Stacie's hand reached out to push a strand of Beca's hair back behind her ear and Beca swallowed suddenly. Beca looked back into Stacie's eyes and got lost in them, slowly moving closer to the brunette under her.

All of a sudden her phone started going off, breaking the moment. Beca quickly scrambled off of Stacie blindly grabbing for the offending device. Stacie swore under her breath as the smaller girl finally found the device and held it up to her, showing Jesse's name across the screen. Beca said almost guiltily, "It's Jesse."

Stacie nodded, "I can see that."

Beca couldn't help but notice the hurt in Stacie's voice, but couldn't dwell on it as she answered the phone to Jesse asking where she was. After a quick conversation Beca hung up and looked somewhat sadly at her friend, "I've got to run, Jesse needs my help with something. I'm sorry."

Stacie gave a weak shrug, "That's alright, I understand."

Beca stopped in the doorway, almost like she wanted to say something. But she just sighed as she pulled the door open and then closed it slowly behind her as she left. Stacie just looked forlornly at the door for a few minutes before sighing herself and getting back to her homework.

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The Bellas had decided that they should celebrate their third National championship with a night out at the club. After a couple of drinks and Amy's three toasts, each accompanied by shots, they were all feeling pretty good. Stacie drug Beca out to the dance floor and they fell into the groove of the music. Both girls couldn't take their eyes off each other as their hips swayed to the beat. They were slowly migrating towards each other, their eyes locked when a bubbly ginger bounced into them, wrapping her arms around their waists and bumping hips with each of them. Stacie just about frowned but quickly schooled it into a smile and happy greeting for their co-captain.

Stacie was in the bathroom, collecting her thoughts away from the small brunette that was looking gorgeous in a miniskirt shorter than she normally wore and tight sleeveless top. She had her hands resting on the sides of the sink as she looked up into the mirror and let out a long sigh. Said brunette picked that moment to stumble into the bathroom and saw the dejected look on Stacie's face. Beca frowned slightly as she moved over to Stacie and then wrapped her arm around the girl's waist. She laid her head on Stacie's shoulder, pouting at her reflection in the mirror, "What's wrong Stace?"

Stacie leaned her head against Beca's, some of the tension leaving her body, "That pout doesn't make you look very badass."

Beca scoffed as she bumped hips with the taller girl, their heads rocking with the movement, "I'll have you know I'm even more badass when I pout."

Stacie chuckled at the girl, "You're definitely badass Becs."

Beca's hand slid around Stacie's waist and the smaller girl let out a small sigh. Stacie just started to turn towards her when the door flew open and Chloe skipped into the bathroom. Stacie couldn't stop the small glare she gave the energetic redhead, I mean who skips. Beca's hand quickly slipped off of Stacie's waist as she turned to Chloe, "Chlo, I'm badass even when I pout, right?"

Chloe laughed at the smaller girl, "Oh totes, Becs. You're badass all the time."

Beca stepped back from Stacie and looked up at her with a fake glare, "See Stace, I'm badass all the time."

Stacie laughed at Beca, realizing how drunk her captain really was, "Yes you are Beca. Now let's go get you some water so you don't have a hell of a hangover in the morning."

Beca scoffed at Stacie but let the taller girl lead her out to a table. The two girls sat drinking their waters side-by-side and watched the Bellas dance. They didn't talk all that much, when they did speak it was about simple, irrelevant things. After a while, Beca started to get a little tired and leaned over to rest her head on Stacie's shoulder. Stacie smiled to herself, enjoying being close to the girl. Beca cleared her throat, sounding like she was going to say something important when Chloe bounded over (bounded, really?) and Stacie let out a soft growl, I mean was she intentionally trying to run cliterference here or what? It's not like Stacie was going to make an actual move on Beca, because she wasn't going to intentionally be the cause of the smaller girl cheating on her boyfriend, but damn if she wouldn't kiss the girl back if she started it. But she knew, she knew, Beca had some kind of feelings for her, even if she didn't realize what they were.

Chloe grabbed Beca's hands and pulled on them, "Come on and dance with me."

Beca groaned, "I'm tired Chlo."

Chloe laughed, "That's because you're not dancing, come on!"

Beca whined, "Fine!" So Stacie and Beca got up and followed their ginger friend onto the dance floor, dancing with the rest of the Bellas until the club closed.

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The tension had left all of the girls when they finally found their sound around the campfire. With that out of the way, they suddenly realized how beautiful Aubrey's camp actually was and they weren't as pissed off about being there. As they walked back to their camp, Chloe suddenly started bouncing up and down, clapping her hands, "I know what we should do. We should all go for a swim."

Beca groaned, "Chloe, it's late and it's dark."

Chloe moved over to her and slipped her arm through the smaller girl's, "It's not that late and the full moon is out so it's not really that dark. Come on Becs, it'll be fun."

Beca looked at Stacie with a pitiful look, "Stace, help me out here."

Stacie just looked fondly at her while shaking her head, "Nope," (she popped the 'p') "you're on your own there Becs. I think a swim right now would be perfect."

Beca pouted at the taller girl causing Stacie to let out a soft laugh, "You're pout isn't going to work Becs. Besides, it doesn't make you look very badass." Beca's pout turned into a playful glare as she disengaged herself from Chloe's arm and ran after Stacie. Stacie quickly ran away, her laughter ringing through the dark.

The girls quickly changed into their swimsuits and headed down to the peaceful lake. Well at least it was peaceful until Amy took off running down the pier and screamed "Canonball" as she jumped from the end, pulling her knees to her body right before hitting the water. Stacie and Beca stopped at the edge of the water, their heads nodding in unison as they watched the Australian hit the water. Beca gave a small smile, "Good form."

Stacie nodded again next to her, "Decent height on the splash." The two girls looked at each other solemnly before breaking out in big smiles. Stacie broke the small moment, "Alright, let's hit the water."

The Bellas laughed and swam for about an hour. They played Marco Polo and had a fun set of chicken fights with Amy and Flo coming out on top. The night started winding down as the Bellas started heading back to their tent in groups of two or three. Jessica and Ashley were the first to go, everybody smirking as Amy mumbled a small comment about them wanting some alone time. The rest of the Bellas left slowly over the next ten or fifteen minutes until it was just Stacie and Beca left. Stacie gave a small smile at the co-captain, "I thought you didn't want to come?"

Beca gave a self-depreciating laugh, "I didn't, but it's just so calm and peaceful now that I wasn't quite ready to go back."

Stacie nodded, "It is peaceful, isn't it." Then she suddenly jumped at the smaller girl, dunking her under the water.

Beca came up sputtering water out of her mouth, "So not cool dude." She glared at Stacie and pounced.

The two girls wrestled with each other, Stacie going under just as often as Beca did. Finally, Stacie caught Beca under the water and wrapped her arms around the smaller girl, trapping her arms against her sides. The two girls came up for air like that, their bodies pressed close together, looking at each other. The two girls softly panted, catching their breath as they looked at each other. They could both feel the tension between them, aching to be let loose. Stacie licked her lips and Beca's eyes were drawn to them. Stacie swallowed as she watched Beca's eyes, the sound causing Beca to look back up at Stacie.

Stacie loosed her arms slightly and Beca took the opportunity to remove them and then wrapped them around Stacie's neck, her eyes never leaving the taller girl's. Finally she let out a soft, disappointed sigh as she lay her head against Stacie's shoulder, her fingers playing lightly in the taller girl's hair. She mumbled against the shoulder, "I wish things were different some times."

Stacie sighed, knowing what she meant. She turned her head and gave a small kiss to the top of Beca's head. She couldn't help herself, "This, whatever it is between us, it's inevitable. You know that right."

Beca nodded but her response contradicted it, "I have Jesse and you have Alison."

Stacie gave a small laugh, "Alison knows she's just a distraction until I graduate."

Beca didn't return her laugh, "But I'm pretty sure I love Jesse."

That sobered the taller girl up, "Are you sure?"

Beca sighed, "No, but I'm pretty sure."

Stacie sighed, kissing the top of her head again, "You're right and you deserve the chance to find out. I just want you to be happy Beca, that's all I've ever wanted."

Beca placed a small kiss to Stacie's chest, "I know Stace."