Disclaimer: I don't own Pitch Perfect.

There goes the love of my life. Aubrey thought. It's been a year since she fell inlove with Stacie. Ever since Stacie walked on that stage for audition, her heart made a little tumbling already. It was after they won the ICCA championship that she confirmed that her feelings for the girl are not just a crush or a silly infatuation anymore. She knows that the moment it started hurting whenever Stacie slept with a guy; it's not just a simple crush. Crushes come and go. But Aubrey's feelings to Stacie went on for 2 years straight. Stacie never really had a serious relationship with anyone, it's mostly a one time thing, so Aubrey still consider this as her ticket to getting Stacie to like her. Aubrey still thinks that as long as Stacie won't have a boyfriend, she still got a shot on her. But to Stacie, sex is a hobby. Every time she slept with a guy, Aubrey's heart was crushed and tore to little pieces. Good thing is she has her best buds to cheer her up. Chloe and Beca have always been there for her. Every pain and even the giggle moments. They've been telling her to make a move on Stacie if she's really into her. But Chloe, Beca and Aubrey doesn't know if Stacie would even consider going out with her. They didn't even know if Stacie was into girls. They don't have a single clue. Aubrey just couldn't risk their friendship so there it was, 2 years had passed. Aubrey's feeling just gets deeper and deeper.

(Rehearsals break time)

Stacie was sitting on one of the chairs far from Aubrey, Stacie's eyes glued on her phone while resting after a long hours of cardio. On the other side of the room, Aubrey was staring at her. Adoring how beautiful the brunette is.

"You should try to blink you know, she might melt." Beca swoop in on her side.

Aubrey sighs. Her arms crossed. "Oh Becs. I just. I couldn't help it. Why is she, you know. Like that." Aubrey replies. Still staring at the brunette. Admiring every angle the brunette makes. Aubrey is this uptight, bossy, dominant bitch that you don't want to mess with but when it comes to Stacie, she unveils this soft, low, submissive, sensitive girl. That only Beca and Chloe can see.

Beca smiled and started to stare at the brunette also. "Go right now. Admit it to her."

"You know I can't. We already tried to figure out if she's into girls or what. We failed and ended up Stacie setting me up with someone. And still, I don't even have the guts to ask her out." Aubrey reasoned

"Yeah yeah. But you haven't tried a single thing. You'll never know." Beca pushed

"I don't want to risk our friendship Becs. We already had this conversation." Aubrey furrowed

"It's been 2 years, if you're not planning to ask her out. Will you start moving on already" Beca pushed and looked at Aubrey

"You know I'm trying. But every time I see that green eyes, it pulls me back hard." Aubrey stared again at the brunette

Beca sighs. Felt sad for her friend. "I can't imagine how you're doing that."

"Yeah me neither." They both stared at Stacie, who is deeply absorbed on her phone. Stacie smiled while looking at her phone. They both know Stacie's probably flirt-texting with somebody. And with that thought, Aubrey's heart sank.

Flashback

Aubrey was in her room, at her desk, trying to finish her essay on World Literature. She was cramming because it was due after 2 hours and she still have another 2 essays that is also due after 2 hours. Turning it late is not an option. Sadly, her professors don't accept late, it's either on time or zero.

Chloe knocked and went in.

"Hey Bree. Sorry to disturb you. I'm making pancakes. Do you want one?" Chloe asked

Aubrey smiled and suddenly felt hungry when the word 'pancake' was mentioned. "Yes please. Chocolate chip?"

"Chocolate chip pancake coming right up! Do you want me to brew you a coffee?"

"That would be perfect. Thanks a lot Chlo. Just call me and I'll go down to eat with you." Aubrey replied

"I can just bring it up here. So you can do your essay while eating." Chloe demanded

Aubrey waved her hand. "No no. I have a spare time. I can eat with you."

"Okay yay!" Chloe giggled

With that, Chloe left and went downstairs. After a few minutes, Aubrey can smell the pancakes and the coffee. And just after a few seconds, Chloe called. "Bree! Pancakes are ready!"

Aubrey went downstairs and headed to the kitchen. Plates were set up already, with pancakes on it. Chloe's already seated.

"Dig in!" Chloe said excitedly

Aubrey smiled, she sat across Chloe and started eating her pancakes. It was so delicious. Chloe's pancakes will always be the best in the world.

"Omygod Chlo. These are the best." Aubrey said

"I know right!" Chloe replied

They heard the door opened and closed. Someone must have come in. Stacie appeared into the kitchen and it looks like she just came home from a date. Aubrey forced a nonchalant smile.

"Hey Stace! Pancakes?" Chloe offered

"Thanks Chlo. I just ate." Stacie responded. And immediately turned her attention to Aubrey. "Thank god you're here! I seriously needed your help! It's an emergency!" Stacie took a seat beside Aubrey

"What is it?" Aubrey asked, taking a bite from her pancake

"I have this paper due today! I forgot to make it. And you know me with words, its either you help me or I flop." Stacie said looking like she's hopeless

"Well." Aubrey began. But before she could finish her sentence. Stacie interrupted her

"Oh please please please Bree! I'm so desperate. If I don't pass this paper, I will flunk on this subject." Stacie said giving her her best puppy dog eyes

"Ofcourse I will help you." Aubrey smiled.

Chloe rolled her eyes. She knew that Aubrey has a deadline today. If Aubrey helps Stacie she will not be able to meet her deadline. Chloe glanced at Aubrey until their eyes met. Aubrey gave her a look that says "I know. Don't push it".

"Oh my god! Thanks bree! You're the best!" Stacie said very happy and threw her arms around Aubrey thanking the blonde. "Let me just go get change" And with that Stacie disappeared into thin air. Leaving Chloe and Aubrey alone.

"I know what you're gonna say." Aubrey spoke before Chloe could even began

"Mmkay. Not gonna ask." Chloe answered

They both fell silent. But Chloe couldn't take it in.

"So is it worth the 3 failed papers you're gonna get?" Chloe asked. Eyebrows raised.

Aubrey could not help but smile on the thought when Stacie was so happy and hugged her. How her eyes sparkle and got her all mesmerized

"Have you seen the look in her eyes how happy she is when I agreed to help?" Aubrey reasoned.

Chloe already knew what she meant and didn't even argue. She knows what makes her best friend happy.

'It's worth it'. Aubrey thought.

"Uhm Chlo." Aubrey said

"Yeah?"

Can you go upstairs and hide my paper?" Aubrey pleaded. Chloe rolled her eyes.

"Okay Bellas! I think that's it for today." Aubrey shouted. She began erasing the notes on the whiteboard.

All of the Bellas gathered their things and started to head out.

"See ya Bree!" Jessica shouted and waved, Ashley on her side smiling to Aubrey.

Aubrey turned and smiled. "Take care Jes, Ash!"

"Hey capt! Same time tomorrow?" Fat Amy approached. Lily, CR and Flo on her side.

"Yep! Oh and Flo. You did well on practice today. Best one today." Aubrey praised.

"Well, my brother once said to me that if I don't do my best at anything, he will sell my body for a chicken." Flo said seriously

"Ok-ay" Aubrey said awkwardly, Fat Amy's eye gotten big and forced herself to ignore Flo's statement, CR shake her head and Lily just stood there frozen.

"Catch ya later capt!" Fat Amy finally said, then they all head out.

There she was. Stacie was sitting on the chair while Emily was standing beside her. They seem to have a serious topic because Emily was talking while Stacie keeps on nodding. Stacie was making her hair a bun. With her hair out of the way, her neck was exposed. Stacie began to wipe her sweat on her neck. It looks like everything was in slow motion, the way Stacie slides the towel from behind her ear down to her chin. Aubrey swallowed on that view. She continues to struggle when Stacie suddenly bit her lip. She wants to pull Stacie in her arms and push her up against the wall and take her there. Chloe knocked her out of her consciousness.

"Bree you're drooling" Chloe nudged her.

"Wha—no." Aubrey protested.

"You're torturing yourself again." Chloe said

"I'm okay Chlo. Let me just finish this." Aubrey replied, erasing the notes on the whiteboard.

Flashback

"There you are! Why are you late?" Chloe asked.

"Couldn't find my other earing." Aubrey replied

"Whoa. Aubrey Posen lost her earing? You're recovering from your OCD?" Chloe teased

"Shut up. Let's go" Aubrey replied. They headed to the mobile bar to get a drink.

They were at Fat Amy's birthday party. Knowing Fat Amy, it will not be just a small party. Fat Amy will never settle for a small party. Frat guys, Hipsters, nerds, and all sorts of people Aubrey didn't know will be present at that party. She didn't really lose her earing. She's just having a hard time deciding what to wear. Stacie will be there, so she wants to be in her prettiest. It's been months since this crush of hers grew. She keeps on telling herself that it's just a crush. It'll probably go away. But she started having doubts on her feeling. She's entering that confusing stage where its either you like a person because she's hot or you like a person because she's, well, your everything. She still considers her feelings just a simple infatuation towards a very beautiful brunette. She's standing in front of the mirror checking if what she's wearing will get Stacie to notice her. She grabbed her phone, slided to unlock it and looked at a selfie of her and Stacie. Stacie's arm was around her neck. "What are you doing to me." Aubrey muttered, staring Stacie at the picture. She ended up attending the party anyway after 10 messages and a few miscalls from Chloe, Beca, Fat Amy and Flo.

"There you are!" Beca exclaimed. Approaching Chloe and Aubrey. The music was loud, so they're practically shouting.

"Is Stacie here?" Aubrey asked. She really wants to see the brunette. The bartender handed her her drink.

"Okay! No hi hello? How about how are you Becs?" Beca said. Chloe laughed.

"How are you Becs?" Aubrey teased.

"The moment is gone Posen." Beca rolled her eyes

"How are things going on between you two?" Beca teased.

"Nothing's going on. How I wish." Aubrey replied. Taking a sip from her drink.

"Awww. Just go and jump on her already. I'll grope her if it needs to," Chloe joked.

"That would be an idea. But she might not handle (gesturing her body) all of this." Aubrey teased. They used to joke this all the time. Since Beca and Chloe knew that Aubrey developed this small crush on Stacie. They usually teased Aubrey about Stacie.

They continue to drink, laugh and talk about anything. Aubrey's face was so red because of the jokes that make her stomach filled with butterflies whenever they talked about Stacie. Ofcourse it was just a crush. It's no big deal to make fun of it.

While the three of them laughed. Aubrey suddenly froze and stared on a straight direction. Her smile was nowhere to be found, her red cheeks began to look pale. Beca followed what she's looking at and she saw what Aubrey was looking. Chloe noticed the sudden mood change and began to look what Beca and Aubrey are looking at. There, they saw Stacie kissing another guy on the dance floor, her arms wrapped around the guy's neck. Beca looked back at Aubrey and her eyes grew wide and astonished when she saw Aubrey's eyes shedding tears like the Niagara falls. It hit Chloe and Beca hard, this is not just a crush anymore.