The Last Five Years
Chapter 1
Bechloe
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I own nothing; Pitch Perfect or otherwise


January 2016


"Can I take this and have Tommy look at it?" Chloe questioned the producer. Beca nodded. "I mean, I trust you and the label aren't trying to screw me over, just; you know, don't sign anything until someone qualified has looked at it."

"Chlo, don't worry about it. There's no pressure. I just wanted to make sure you had a paper version of the proposed contract before you got a better offer." Beca said with a wink. Though her girlfriend just laughed.

"Oh please, Beca. I don't think any other label could offer what yours does." The brunette just shrugged.

"Hey, you never know. Maybe Epic has a super hot, badass producer that could win your heart." Beca joked, knowing full well that they didn't. Chloe just scoffed.

"Whatever Becs. Now that our business is done, I'm starving. Can we please go get lunch?" Beca nodded, grabbing her jacket off the back of her chair.

"I thought you'd never ask. How do you feel about that Thai place down the street?" She said, grabbing Chloe's hand as they walked out of the DJ's office.

"Sounds great, though I think I'd even settle for McDonalds with how hungry I am."

"Maybe next time Chlo." Beca joked, knowing that fast food was not Chloe's favorite at all. The couple got into the elevator, chatting about various things down and on the way out, waving goodbye to Anna, Beca's secretary.

"So, now that we're officially released from our contracts, I can finally hold your hand in public," Chloe said cheekily, entwining her fingers with the brunette next to her. Beca grinned, gripping Chloe's hand.

"Yup, though I still think we should wait a bit before officially announcing it. NBC can't do anything legally anymore, but there are still smear campaigns." Chloe pouted but knew it was for the best. It wasn't like they really had to hide, they just couldn't come right out and say they were in a relationship yet.

"Rumor mill then? You know if we're seen anywhere in public, the tabloids are going to be all over us." Beca nodded. She had a little bit of experience revealing relationships to the public and it tended to work out the best when people just assumed for themselves.

"Yup. Let the press do all the hard work. Maybe in a month or so, we can officially announce it. Though, that's not going to stop me from taking you out on all sorts of cheesy, romantic dates." Beca said with a smirk as they walked passed a number of shop fronts on their way to lunch. The brunette had covered up with a hat and sunglasses, hoping that in the cool January weather, people would be so busy getting to their destination, they wouldn't look too closely at her.

"You and cheesy? Who would have ever thought?" Chloe teased.

"Oh, c'mon Chlo. I rearranged and recorded a song and gave it to you on a USB to say I was sorry. How much cheese do you want?" Beca responded though the redhead just shrugged.

"I don't know. I'll figure something else out." Beca groaned, knowing that whatever the redhead had in mind, she was probably going to force the DJ to do it in public. The two stopped in front of the Thai restaurant they had in mind for lunch as Beca opened the door for her girlfriend. "A badass with manners? That's rare." Chloe teased.

Beca just scoffed, pushing her girlfriend through the door. "Get in there Beale, before I decide to just shut the door in your face." Chloe just childishly stuck her tongue out at Beca before approaching the counter to place their orders.


While the couple waited for their food, they discussed arbitrary things about their new personal lives. "So, what are your plans now that you're done coaching?" Chloe asked, knowing that the brunette had put her career on hold for the show.

Beca shrugged. "I have a couple of production jobs lined up. And of course, whatever you decide to do. Because I'm definitely going to be your producer." Beca smiled. "What about you?" Chloe shrugged.

"Depending on what we decide to work on when I sign, I guess I'll be writing new songs and finishing ones that I've already started." Chloe said as their waiter delivered their food to their table, asking if both girls wanted chopsticks; to which Beca said no though Chloe said yes.

"I do want to get a look at your works in progress. If that's ok with you, of course." Beca asked. As a producer, she really wanted to get a taste of Chloe's style. Of course, on the show, she knew a great deal about the redhead's performance style and singing range. But she had little knowledge of how Chloe was as a songwriter. She really thought Chloe's original was good, but Beca knew that the redhead had a lot more in her.

Chloe nodded. "Yeah, sure. Though, don't judge. Most of my songs are only half done." The singer said before taking a bite of her food.

"Hey, you know I wouldn't judge. Much." Beca added cheekily at the end before lifting a forkful of noodles into her mouth, looking down at the plate in front of her.

Chloe just rolled her eyes. She knew Beca meant well, so it didn't matter much to her. "Whatever Becs. Do you want to come over tonight and take a look? Or…" Chloe left the statement open, allowing Beca some opinion in their evening plans. Though, the brunette nodded.

"Yeah sure. I need to go back to the office this afternoon. I have a few last minute calls I need to make to a couple of artists and an executive meeting tonight, but I can drop by afterward." Chloe nodded in agreement.

"Sure thing Becs."


For the rest of their lunch break, the two artists shared a nice meal, reveling in the feeling that they didn't need to be wary of the press getting a glimpse of them. In fact, it would be great if the paparazzi did get a snapshot or two.

"How is Stacie doing with her record deal? I mean, I know it's only been a week, but she must have some idea of the direction of her album." Beca inquired. She knew that the redhead had kept in touch with the taller brunette. The DJ was actually pretty happy for Chloe.

After their whole misunderstanding and the DJ's overreaction, the two hadn't gotten off on the best of terms. But Beca still felt that Stacie was a good friend to Chloe and continued to be supportive of their friendship. Though instinctively, she did curl an arm around Chloe's waist every time the three of them saw each other. Which admittedly, wasn't too often.

All of the people involved with The Voice were transitioning back into their normal lives. Chloe had spent a good deal of time with Beca, coming to contract terms and just enjoying time with her girlfriend. Business and pleasure. The producer had been contracted to produce a number of Ellie Goulding's tracks on her new album, as well as do some freelance with Pharrell and Aubrey.

As for the blonde singer herself, she was working on new music as well. After her make-up with Beca on the show, as well as the inclusion of Stacie and Chloe into her life, she was feeling some new found inspiration to write some new songs. A new found passion for her craft.

"I'm not 100% sure about the direction she wants with the album. I know she's really leaning toward an album about leaving her old self behind, bringing a new sound into her life. I think." Chloe said proudly. Despite losing to the brunette, if it had to be anyone, she was glad it was Stacie.

The brunette had, so far, remained one of her best friends and she could see herself being friends with Stacie Conrad for life. Beca nodded.

"That sounds like a solid message. Her original at finals was really good. It was a sound that I wasn't really expecting out of her, but she did it really well." Beca said truthfully. She had watched Stacie perform enough to know that the brunette did work in her killer body to her appeal. But for her original, she was really more focused on her lyrics and music.

It was a different, yet welcome change from the Stacie that Beca had become accustomed to watching.

"Yeah, she's got a pretty different tone with her covers and performance, versus her originals." Beca nodded in agreement as she took another bite of her lunch.

"Personally, I'm glad that she's such a multi-talented artist. A lot of them have a signature style. Which isn't bad in and of itself. But it pays to be able to do a bunch of different things." Chloe nodded, reminded of the one of the first pieces of advice that Beca had given her, which seemed like forever ago.

Practice a wide variety of genres, tempos, and moods of songs. It's great to have a go-to song style, but widening your scope to have at least the ability to sing a large variety of styles will make you a better singer overall. Things you learn from a John Legend song you can incorporate into a David Guetta song when you get familiar enough with the styles.

Beca had definitely been right about that. Chloe had grown so much vocally because of the show. Which really was an amazing feeling. To be able to do a Bruno Mars as well as an Against The Current song justice was extremely gratifying.

"For sure. Though, you seem to have a signature style yourself." Beca blushed a little bit. The DJ tended to have a combination of a rocker and techno vibe to her original music though she had been known to do a pop piece once in awhile. Beca tried to find a response before Chloe giggled. "I'm just pulling your leg Beca. I know you like multitalented artists, but I still think having a go to isn't bad. If you're good at something, you should work it." Beca nodded, grateful that Chloe seemed to understand what she had been trying to get across since the beginning.

The two finished their meal, in which Chloe paid for this time, to her girlfriend's protest. But the redhead didn't let her argue. Beca tended to pay for a lot of their dates, mostly because the DJ had more money than she knew what to do with. And Chloe usually took it without arguing, mainly because Beca wouldn't allow it.

But sometimes Chloe felt like a moocher, so she made a point to pay for something once in awhile.

The two exited the restaurant and stood outside the place for a few minutes. "Do you want to wait up for me or I can just head over to your place after I'm done with my meetings?" Beca inquired. Chloe shrugged.

"I may catch a cab home and clean up a bit. I admittedly haven't done my laundry in a while." Chloe said sheepishly. Though Beca just laughed.

"You know I really don't care about your clothes all over your floor, but okay. I've got to make a call to Ellie and her people, then I have a meeting with the executives then I'll be over. I don't know how long it'll take, but I'll text you." Beca said, to which Chloe nodded, leaning over to discretely kiss Beca.

"I'll see you tonight then," Chloe said, before hailing a nearby cab. Beca opened the door for her girlfriend, shutting it behind her. The DJ waved as she watched the cab drive off before walking back to her studio.


Chloe was finishing hanging up her shirts when her phone buzzed. She checked it, smiling to see her girlfriend had texted her.

"Hey, Chlo. I just got out of my executive meeting. Want me to pick up a pizza or something and bring it over?" Chloe glanced at the clock to see it was just about 4:30. A little early for food, but she wasn't really in the mood to cook anything.

"Sure. You know what I like." She replied before folding the last of her tank tops and putting them in her drawers. The redhead went over to boot up her laptop to wait for her girlfriend. Though, there was another buzz in her pocket.

"Will do babe. I'll see you soon." Beca sent with a heart emoji. Chloe smiled like a lovestruck teenager. It felt strange, yet really good to be this in love with someone. And though Beca had not yet actually voiced the words, she had conveyed the feelings and Chloe felt that was enough.


Around 4:50 there was a knock on Chloe's door. The redhead went over to unlock and open it to see Beca standing there, a pizza box and a couple of beers in her hands. Chloe grinned at her girlfriend's idea of a date night in and stepped aside to allow Beca into her apartment.

The DJ set her offerings on Chloe's counter, before leaning back against the surface, looking at the redhead. "I got you pepperoni." The singer approached her girlfriend, standing directly in front of her, resting her hands on the counter, trapping Beca in place. She went in for a kiss, bringing their lips together for a brief kiss before pulling back and resting her forehead against Beca's.

"Thanks, babe," She said happily. Beca rest her hands on Chloe's waist, pulling the redhead's body closer to hers.

"I think… we should eat and I should get a look at your tracks before we go any further tonight. Because if we do this now, I won't get to eat until tomorrow." Chloe snorted, though knew Beca was probably right. She reached up to the cupboards above their heads to grab a couple of plates, handing Beca one of them.

"You're probably right Becs. Though I am looking forward to later." The redhead said seductively. Beca's pupils dilated at the idea but pulled herself together enough to grab the plate Chloe had handed her and turned around to open the box. She took a couple of slices for herself, grabbing one of the beer bottles before beelining for the couch, soon joined by Chloe.

The two ate their dinner, laughing over some of Beca's conversations in her meetings for the day. "The execs were really keen on signing you, babe." Chloe raised an eyebrow as she took a drink.

"Really?" Beca scoffed

"Of course. Any record label in LA would be crazy to not want to sign you. It just so happens that mine is the lucky one you'll probably sign with, right?" Chloe nodded, having every intention of signing her contract, but she needed to call up Tommy to come over the next day to take a look. It wasn't that she didn't trust Beca or the label, but it was better to be safe than sorry. "Besides, don't be so modest. You know how good you are." Beca insisted. Chloe blushed a little bit.

"I mean, I know that I'm good. But there are a lot of artists in the business far better than I am." Beca nodded.

"Yes, but most of them have years of experience on you. I can easily picture you at the top of the industry in a few years. And that's not me saying that as your girlfriend, but as a producer." Chloe felt flattered by the compliment. Over the span of time that she had known Beca, she knew the DJ didn't throw around compliments to anyone if she didn't truly believe it.

It was one of the things that Chloe loved most about her girlfriend. Beca was honest with her friends and significant other, at least in her experience. She wasn't afraid to hurt someone's feelings if it meant making them better as an artist. Chloe didn't enjoy being babied, so Beca's hardass nature was nice.

"Well, only time will tell I suppose," Chloe said, putting her now empty plate on her coffee table before leaning over to grab her laptop, opening the lid. Beca was still finishing her dinner, so Chloe browsed through her folder, looking for a specific song she really wanted Beca's opinion on. She opened up the lyrics, then the beginnings of the sheet music she had been working on, before turning her laptop in Beca's direction.

"What do you think about this?" Beca took a final swig from her beer bottle before setting both it and her plate on the coffee table, taking the laptop from Chloe's hands. She took a look at the little bit of sheet music first, humming the notes to herself before she took a look at the words.

"For every broken bone and every lie you've told. Every time you're lost and you can't find home. This is for the ones who always feel alone." She mumbled to herself. Beca, from the placement of the lyrics in the song and music that was written, knew that the notes in front of her weren't meant for this part of the song, but none the less thought the song had real potential. And told her girlfriend as such.

"There are a few things that I think could make this a lot better, but as a start, this is really good Chlo." Again, floored that her girlfriend was as talented as she was with songwriting. Chloe grinned.

"You think so?" The DJ nodded.

"Yeah. I think it's a really powerful, relatable piece. With real potential." Beca said, a slight bit of pride lining her voice. Chloe smiled brightly. "Do you mind if I look through the rest?" Chloe shook her head.

"No, go ahead. Are you done with your food?" Beca glanced at her mostly finished pizza.

"Yeah, leave the beer, though, would you?" Chloe nodded before getting up to grab both plates and put them in the sink while Beca had a peek at her music. The brunette opened up the folder of Chloe's lyrics, going through the titles and picking ones at random.

There were a few pieces that Beca didn't really approve of, but of course, they were only works in progress. And there were some that had the beginnings of being a really solid single. Chloe had made it clear to Beca that she wanted to release a few singles before considering a full-length album. An album was something the redhead wanted to do, but she wanted to see if there was going to be a following for it before she sunk all the time required into it.

Which Beca found to make a good amount of sense. So as she looked through the lyrics while Chloe headed to the bathroom, she made mental notes of songs she thought would be good for an album, though not necessarily fit for a single.

Chloe finished quickly and plopped herself onto the couch next to Beca as the brunette was looking at the lyrics for one of her untitled songs. Chloe had started it shortly after a bad breakup with one of her now ex-boyfriends a couple years back though she never had the inspiration to finish it. "This one is… interesting." Beca commented as Chloe snuggled into her girlfriend's side to see what she was looking at. "A little vindictive for you." Chloe shrugged.

"There's a lot you don't know about me," She said with a smirk as Beca laughed, reading the half completed chorus.

"Damn Chlo, remind me not to make you mad. I don't want to turn into that ex who inspired a chart-topping song." Chloe giggled before kissing Beca on the cheek.

"Don't worry Becs, I intend to keep you around for a while." She teased though Beca got a glint in her eye as she set the laptop on one of the end tables, turning fully to face her girlfriend.

"Only a while?" She challenged. Chloe knew exactly where Beca wanted to take this, and she wasn't going to shy away, so instead she teasingly wrapped her fingers around Beca's belt loops.

"Yeah, who knows? Maybe someone more badass will come along." She joked though she saw a jealous look flash through Beca's gaze before suddenly the brunette had captured her lips. Chloe wasn't one to back away from kissing the DJ, so she pushed back with equal force, pushing the DJ back onto the couch, her head laying on the armrest.

Though being topped by her girlfriend, Beca still growled. "I guess I'm just going to have to remind you there isn't anyone more badass than me," She said, running her hands under Chloe's shirt, goosebumps cropping up on the redhead's skin.

"Ok, then prove it," Chloe said, challenging her girlfriend to take action. And before she knew it the couple was lost in a tangle of limbs, their clothes tossed all over the floor.


A/N: Hey. Yes. That's right. The one you all have been waiting for. The sequel to The Voice. It's been about half a year or so since I finished that and this has been in the works for a while though until very recently I hadn't really had a direction. Though I think I've found it. And let me explain.

I didn't want to just write a continuation from the epilogs from the first story. I wanted to write something a little more substantial than just post proposal, pre-wedding fluff. So instead, I came up with this. It's kind of unique in the way I'm writing it. It's going to be a bunch of loosely related chapters that span… well.. the last five years of their life together. The ups and the downs. Starting immediately after the show if you didn't gather that from the chapter.

It's not going to follow an extremely strict timeline and there will be a bunch of time jumping though I'll make sure it's easy enough to follow. But five years is a lot of squeeze into one story. However, like I said, I thought that a recap of their relationship, leading up to their wedding would be fun. Interesting. Though note, that the title is a fortunate (or unfortunate) coincidence and has nothing to do with Anna Kendrick's movie The Last Five Years. And any relationship that my story has to it is completely by chance, as I've never seen it.

The preface of the story is, obviously, Chloe and Beca on their wedding day. And maybe consider this story to be a long compilation of flashbacks to what led to it if you want to picture it that way. That being said, you all know how it ends if you've read the original though I suppose it's not necessary to read it if you haven't. You can still follow this one without reading the first one, but it'll make a lot more sense if you do.

There is going to be some music in this though I don't think as much as the last story. I will add the song titles at the beginning if there are any long passages of singing and put together a YouTube playlist for those of you interested. Just check out my channel, ValkubusShipper.

Anyways, I'm really looking forward to writing this for you guys. I haven't written Bechloe in a while and it'll be fun to get back into it. Thanks for checking the story out. All mistakes are my own, as I don't have a beta. And leave a review if you want. I don't mind either way. I'll update regardless. It's just nice to get validation that you're doing something right.

Last note, that I'm also currently finishing up another multi-chapter that I'm nearly finished with. So this will probably have a chapter a week update schedule until I finish that and then most likely up it to about two chapters a week.

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