Disclaimer: I do not own Pitch Perfect or the characters.

1 Day left – Houseparty and affinity

We just finished our performance of ‚The Sign'.
The relationship between Aubrey and Chloe was a little better, and I knew, because Chloe told me, that 'Bree really apologized – or at least she tried, even though she has… her own way of doing that.'

Aubrey brought me back to reality.

'Guys, I don't like our end pose.'

Amy exhaled loudly. 'Bree, that was so exhausting, I swear, it looks good.'

I smirked at Amy's comment. Aubrey's cardio training was hard but very useful. Most of us are able to dance and sing throughout a whole song.

'You should've been more serious about the workout program. Ya know, it's helpful for me, because the guys…'

'Ooh-kay Stacie, we don't wanna know.' I winked at her amused.

She bared her tongue at me jokingly.

*A few hours later*

I was on my way to my dorm as I heard footsteps behind me.

As I tourned around, I saw that it was Stacie.

'Hey Becs' she greeted.

'Sup Stace?' I smiled. I really like that girl, she's so gorgeous and kind, and she's always a good laugh.

'You wanna come to my dorm tonight? We want to party a little bit and, yeah, relax. Are you free?'

'Yeah Stace, thanks. See ya later then.'

I finally arrived in my room.

Since my room mate Kimmie Jin was out (hell yeah, she's creepy sometimes), I threw myself on my bed.

'Beca, open your door or I'll break it, you understand me? Are you ready to feel the Amy-…'

I woke up slowly. Gosh, what's wrong? My eyes went to my mobile phone. Shit. It's 10 PM?

'Are you alive Becs?' Jessica asked.

I stood up and went to the door, still very sleepy.

'Hey. Sorry, I fell asleep for like 5 hours.'

'However, are you ready to go to Stacie's?'

Shit. I totally forgot that.

'Uhm, would you mind leaving me here in my warm and comfy bed?' I asked them with a, for my conditions, cute look.

'Are you serious Beca? Is she really serious, Amy?!' Jessica was shocked that I prefer sleeping and not partying.

'Aca-believe it, Jess. Beca, you'll come with us. Go and change your clothes in some hot stuff. We're waiting. Or do you wanna feel…'

'the Amy force, I know.' I let out an annoyed sigh and opened my wardrobe. I decided to wear some black skinny jeans and a dark blue t-shirt.

'Boom Becm new record. This was like a 5-minute-changing.'

'That sounds so appreciative Amy, is that really you?' I wondered.

'Believe it or not' she winked at me.

We're walking through the hallway, right to Stacie`s dorm.

Jessica knocked the door and a very smart looking guy opened the door immediately.

'Hey ladies. Wanna join the party?' He checked us out as we entered the room.

Suddenly, I was all awake.

This room is as small as all the other ones, but in here are like 30 teenagers dancing and drinking. A lot.

My eyes recognized Cynthia-Rose who is surrounded by a bunch of girls.

Obviously they're flirting.

Stacie's dancing with a Treble and… Aubrey's kissing Donald?

God. She's probably really really drunk. She can't even remind herself of living the Bella's oath.

'Beca, is that you?'

As I turned around, I was blessed to see the cutest grin I've ever seen.

'Jesse, what a surprise. I thought, Stacie just invited the Bellas.'

'Yupp, but Bumper invited himself and everyone went with him. So, here we are.'

All I could do was smile because of his easiness.

He took a mouthful of his beer.

'Wow, I didn't know that you're a little party boy.'

'Ha Ha, as if. I'm just bored. It's good to see you.'

That was quite cute.

I blushed a little.

Jesse took my hand and pulled me through the crowd.
So far so good, until I saw some guys who were very drunk.

'Jesse, be caref-!'

One of them accidentally pushed Jesse, so he stumbled right towards me.

I felt a sudden pain in my back as we crashed against the wall behind us.

'Ouch.'

'Oh god. I'm so sorry. Are you hurt?' His eyes looked for mine.

He had that worried look on his face, just like the one he had when we met on the campus.

'Nah, I'm fine.' I tried to get off the wall, but my back hurt badly.

'Come on, I'll help you.'

He took my arm and laid it around his neck while his other hand made its way to my waist.

'Let's get you outta here.'

Amy had seen everything and made her way up to us.

'Gosh, are you hurt Bec? You should really make your way to your room. And you, boy, you better take care of her, yes?'

'Yeah, ma'am. I will protect her.' Jesse answered seriously.

I smiled.

'Like I said, you better will. I'm gonna grab Stace and Aubrey, that's too embarrassing for them when they're sober. Good night guys.'

'See ya Amy.' I tried to wave at her, but my back striked again.

'Okay, come on Becs.'

It took us twice as long to my dorm, mostly because of the fact that I didn't want him to carry me.

'There you go missy.' He placed me gently on my bed.

'How do you feel?' He placed a hand on my back.

'I don't know, I guess it's just a bruise.'

'Show me your back, I'll look.' I glared at him with a look like 'are-you-serious-dude?!' but hey, do I have a choice? I turned around and lifted my shirt.

I felt his cold hands against my bare skin. Jesse sighed slightly.

'Okay Miss Beca Mitchell, I cann tell you that you have two bruises, a bigger a smaller one. Probably…'

'Wait, is the bigger one on my lower back? If yes, it's not because of the wall we hit, but because of my mom hitting me with her bottle of beer.'

He finally let go of my t-shirt.

'But… I mean… Beca listen…' he stuttered.

'It's okay Jesse, I'm over it.'

He looked on the floor. As he was able to face me again, he looked deeply affected.

'I'm so sorry.' It was just a whisper.

'No really, it's okay. Come on, it's nothing. I'm torn that she left, but it was for the best.'

He sat down beside me and loosely laid his arm around my shoulders.

I just watched him as he stared holes into the ground. We sat there in complete silence.

'Are you okay?' I asked carefully.

He just nodded. 'Yeah, I'm good. I should ask you if you're fine.' He finally made it to look straight into my face.

'It was a long time ago. It's over now.'

For a long while, none of us said a word.

'Thanks for being so… honest and open Beca..'

Ouch, that was a painful memory. But it's out, I'm relieved… Finally.

'It's strange, how do we get along so perfectly in such a short time.' My mind bothered me with this question.

'I normally don't trust people that easy.'

Normally, I'm not the kind of girl who's good at talking about her feelings, thoughts and problems, but when I'm with Jesse, it's different.

His arm still laid around my shoulders. He pulled me closer.

'Sometimes, I guess, it's just affinity.'

I should lighten the mood.

'Wow, you sound like you're 100 years old, weirdo!'

He shot me a playful surprised glare. 'Whaaaaat? You hurt my feelings! You're such a mean girl!'

I rose my eyebrow and hold in my laughter while looking at him.

'I can't hear an apology, so that means you want me to punish you.'

He began tickling me like crazy.

So instead of partying, we fought a very serious tickle-battle.

Let me say: I won.

Thanks guys for reading :)
I'd like to have category and song requests for the Riff-Off which should take place in the next chapter. Maybe I'll write a little plot twist which concerns the Riff-Off.

Have a good day/night.