A/N: Hey guys! Very quick update for you. This chapter is sort of a gap filler. Have so many ideas but they are coming later on in the story. So need to get this going :) Sorry for any mistakes, and how shocking it is! So tired, a lot of work, college work and football training!

Jesse woke up with a sore head. Sitting up, he looked over at his bedside table, noticing a piece of paper propped up a glass. Curious to know what it said he carefully picked the note up and read it;

Good morning Jesse, I take it you have woken up if you are reading this! I have put you a glass of fresh water and some tablets to help with your head. You did drink a lot last night, but it's understandable. Anyway, once you're up and dressed give me a call; we have some planning to do!

Speak later,

Aubrey

P.S Thank you for letting me stay last night

Jesse smiled at the note that Aubrey had written before taking the tablets she had left for him to help with the headache.

He proceeded to get out of bed and get ready so he could 'plan' with Aubrey. Before he did anything he rang Benji.

"Jesse! Sore head this morning?" Benji shouted down the phone, causing Jesse to move it away from his ear.

"Just a tad" He replied

"What can I do for you mate?"

"I need to talk to you about something, well I'll talk you listen ok?" Jesse questioned.

"Ok, go on then" Benji said sounding concerned.

"well last night after everyone went home, Aubrey made sure that I got home. She called me a cab and helped me into bed, you know how we always do for each other?"

"Yes I know" He laughed

"Well it was different last night. I asked her to stay with me. Normally we put the other one in bed, stay for a few minutes until they fall asleep and then leave, but I asked her to stay?"

"Right…"

"And she said yes!"

"Jesse why is this such a big deal? You two are best friends, it's normal. You know nothing is going to happen so why are you worrying about it?"

There was a few seconds of silence.

"Very true, I'm just clearly over thinking things. Forget we had this conversation. I've got to go anyway, I'll see you at badminton on Wednesday. Bye!" Jesse told Benji, not giving him chance to reply before hanging up the phone.

As one called ended, another one started, he had phoned Aubrey.

"So our summer looks like a busy one boy!" Aubrey said lightly taping his arm as she looked down at her notes.

Jesse was laughing.

"What are you laughing at Swanson?"

"You, look at the notes you have written for our summer break" He pointed to her notebook still laughing.

"Hey, I want this to be a good summer before I start my job and before you go away!" Aubrey returned, pouting at him.

"I'm only joking Aubs. I think it is adorable" Jesse wrapped his right arm around her neck and pulled her closer to his body, holding her there for a moment. It was moments like this that Jesse questioned. He felt something more than just friends when little things like that happened.

"Jess?" Aubrey said a couple of times, wriggling under his grip.

"Sorry Bree, was in my own little world then" He said letting go of her.

"It's fine! Look, I am meeting Chloe in half an hour. So tomorrow is the first day of the summer break!" Aubrey clapped with excitement.

"It sure is Bree, I'll come to yours for 2pm. You best be ready!" Jesse winked.

"I will be! Speak to you later!" Aubrey put her notebook into her bag and slung it over her shoulder as the pair stood up. Jesse walked Aubrey to the door.

"Bye buddy!" He called down the hallway to her. She turned around with a cheesy grin on her face and waved to him.

Aubrey was pottering around, waiting for Jesse to come pick her up. It was Monday, the first day of their summer break.

There was a knock at the door, Aubrey delicately walked over and opened it seeing Jesse standing there, leaning against the door frame with a dorky grin on his face.

"Why hello there!"

"How are you doll?" Jesse asked, wrapping his arm around her for a hug.

"I'm good thank you, yourself?" She returned politely.

"Yes. All the better for seeing you though" He joked as they both laughed.

Aubrey pulled up her apartment door behind them as they walked out of her building.

After a short walk, the pair reached the local park. The weather was lovely, the sun was shining it was a generally nice day to have a picnic.

"I thought it was just me and you Aubs?" Jesse questioned.

"Yeah, well I thought this would be a good time to tell the guys that you are going on tour. They have the right to know Jess. They are you're friends" Aubrey spoke softly.

"But…"

"Hey" Aubrey stepped in front of Jesse.

"I'm going to be right by your side the whole time. I'm not going anywhere Jess!"

He sighed staring at his feet, avoiding eye contact with Aubrey. He knew she was right.

"Ok, but how do I tell them and when? Like do I stroll down there and tell them straight away or?"

Aubrey placed her finger over his lips, sending shivers down his spine.

"Look, just go down there, say hi, chat like normal. You'll know when the time is right to tell them. Everything will be fine! I promise!"

Aubrey smiled at Jesse as he finally looked up to face her. He took a deep breath.

"Hey you two!" Beca called out, the gang looked around to see Jesse and Aubrey walking towards them. Once they approached the group, everyone got up and exchanged hugs before sitting back in their positions they were already in.

After a few minutes of chat between each other, Jesse spoke up.

"Guys, I have something I need to tell you all" He spoke, twiddling his thumbs.

"What is it Jesse?" Chloe said with concern.

Jesse turned to look at Aubrey, who returned a small smile.

"There is no easy way of saying this…" Aubrey grabbed Jesse's hand in support.

"OMG!" Stacie said.
"You two are like a thing?" She pointed at the pair holding hands.

"No Stacie, just listen" Aubrey spoke sternly.

Jesse took a deep breath.

"I'm going to Afghan" There was complete silence. No one said anything for a few moments. Aubrey squeezed his hand tightly before he spoke again.

"Guys I'm sorry. It's something that we all knew was coming, but when we didn't. I go in September, the second week. I'm not entirely sure how long the tour is, but when I know I will update you. I told Aubrey Saturday night before we celebrated her getting her new job. And it has taken a lot of courage for me to tell you lot today. I'm so scared." He admitted.

They all got up and hugged Jesse, one big group hug. Well everyone except Aubrey.

They were still holding hands in between the crowd of people hugging him, but seeing everyone hug him like that made her feel upset. A few tears rolled down her cheeks, she let go of Jesse's hand and turned away walking to the pond away from the group.

"I don't know what to say Jesse. But we are all here to support you!" Chloe spoke looking up away from the crowd, noticing that Aubrey was standing at the pond, alone.

Chloe left the group hug as the broke apart and walked towards Aubrey.

"Hey Bree, what's up?" Aubrey didn't answer; she didn't even move to turn around.

"Bree?" Chloe said walking to face her friend.
"Oh Bree, don't cry!" Chloe wrapped her in a hug, slowly rubbing her arm to sooth her.

When Chloe thought that Aubrey had stopped crying, she pulled away from her, wiping the tears away from her cheeks gently.

"He can't see me crying Chlo, I need to be strong!"

"I know sweetie, but you have to let it out at some point" She reassured her.

"Chloe can I tell you something?" Aubrey asked.

"Sure"

"I think I like Jesse…"

Chloe just smiled and slightly laughed.

"why's that funny?" Aubrey said

"We've kinda seen it coming"

"Who's we?"

"Me and Beca, no one else"

"How?" Aubrey grew confused

"Well, look at me and Beca. We were close friends and look at us now. I mean our friendship before was nothing compared to what you and Jesse have!"

Both Aubrey and Chloe looked back at the group.

"Thing is Chlo, I don't want to lose what friendship we have for a relationship that may or may not happen. I don't even think he likes me back in that way" Aubrey sighed.

"look if I tell you something you can't say anything to anyone? Promise?"

"I promise…" Aubrey repeated.

"He-" Chloe started but was cut off

"Aubrey, are you ok?" Jesse said with concern as he approached the two.

"I'll leave you too it. I'll talk to you later Bree!" Chloe walked away back to Beca.

"Sorry Jess, I just got a little worked up. I needed some space away from it" A tear fell onto her cheek.

Jesse didn't need to say anything. He simply wrapped her in a hug and didn't let go of her. All these feelings he felt came rushing into his body. Maybe this was the time to tell her how he felt.

A/N: so yeah, it kinda sucks! :( will update soon. Writing chapter 3 as we speak! :)