So I have a very, very busy ahead ahead, and I'm going to do my best to keep up with this story but no promises. This chapter was going to be posted in two parts because its so long but I won't be posting anything else this weekend so consider this the bumper one :P apologies for lack of updates!
I don't know why I did this chapter this way. I hope it makes sense, and that you guys don't hate it. I don't know, I was just a bit inspired by The Notebook and how he writes her letters, and then the big kiss in the rain, and so this just happened and if you hate it that's fine, I won't hold it against you. It's pretty long, and I did not edit the sending times to be compatible for both countries. I'm far too lazy to look at it in that much detail.
Anyway, let me know what you guys think. And welcome to February!
Sent Feb 2nd 2014 15:27
From: Beca
To: The Best Boyfriend Ever
Subject: You're a dork
I cannot believe you are making me do this.
Seriously, this is the dorkiest thing you've ever make me do.
Okay, so your list of things to include in these emails it says I have to say hello. Seriously, Jesse? I'm not that bad.
I have to tell you about my day, so here it goes I suppose. I woke up at eleven, had a shower, which was rudely invaded by some guy who thinks he's amazing and incredible and God's gift to women. Then… Well, you know what happened. You were there, after all. After that, we went to get your stuff, and you held me tightly until your mum arrived. Seriously, I think I have bruises from how tight you hugged me.
Then you left, and don't think I missed that tear Swanson. I know you cried, you can't deny it.
It's been an hour since you left for your exotic family wedding, and I've since spent my time going through each of your dvd's and snapping all the discs. Finally, I am free from their torture.
Just noticed you saved yourself in my contact list as "Best Boyfriend Ever". Seriously, Jesse, your ego knows no bounds.
Your list also says to tell you how I'm feeling. Well I'm feeling great, there's nothing like the adrenaline rush of destroying your boyfriend's most prized possessions. I'm thinking I might take this crazy new talent of mine and move onto the station… Luke deserves it after all he's put us through.
What else… Jesse Swanson! Are you serious?! I'm not doing that! Urgh why do I put up with you.
Sent Feb 3rd 2014 00:54
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: Re: You know you love me really
Attachments (1)
My darling Beca,
Firstly, you must be bad enough to remind via my Super Awesome List Of Things To Email To Jesse While He Is Cruelly Snatched From His Becakins (or, as I fondly refer to it as, SALOTTETJWHICSFHB) because you still didn't say hello!
I find the fact that you couldn't even wait longer than an hour after my leaving to send this really adorable. You must really love me. However, please do not joke about defacing my private property. That is no laughing matter and the fact you thought it would make me laugh wounds me Beca. WOUNDS ME.
However, I wouldn't not find it funny if you were to trash the station. Although, if you could wait until I'm back in two weeks, that would also be awesome. After all, who else is going to bail you out of jail again?
Yeah I did change it, so what? You know it's true. It's not showing off if it's true ;)
I don't know why you're so offended by it. It's not like I haven't seen any of it before! But fine, sure, if you feel it must be taken off the list, go ahead…
We landed a few hours ago, and Bec you wouldn't believe how amazing it is here! Portugal is seriously amazing. I attached a picture for you. Spoiler alert: It's me looking absolutely amazing at the beach.
I wish you were here with me. I miss you already.
Lots of love,
Best boyfriend ever
Sent Feb 3rd 2014 02:41
From: Beca
To: Best Boyfriend Ever
Subject: RE: RE: Re: It's up for debate
Attachments (1)
HELLO.
Don't let it go to your head – It was just that it was the only free time I had today. I was at Bella's rehearsals all evening and then my dad decided he had to see me… To answer your inevitable question about why I'm up so late replying, it's because I'm mixing for semi-finals. I don't have classes tomorrow until the afternoon so I have all morning to sleep before I tactically avoid going.
I wasn't joking, I really did smash them (see attachment).
And as for your attachment, well, my dreamy gorgeous boyfriend, I'm so proud to be associated with you. Really, you look great. Nothing more handsome than the derp face.
Also, in reply to your dig at my criminal record, I wouldn't expect you to bail me out because you didn't bail me out the first time! So that's enough from you thank you very much.
Sent Feb 4th 2014 16:26
From: Beca
To: Best Boyfriend Ever
Subject: RE: RE: Re: You're still a dork
Hey, Swanson. You haven't replied to my last email so I guess you're busy, but I'm keeping to our agreement and emailing anyway.
Today has been pretty much the same as yesterday. I slept in and actually went to class this afternoon. I have Bella's practise in a few minutes and thanks to staying up last night, I actually have most of the mix done now. They made a few jokes about how much I get done with you gone, but I won't repeat them. Let's just say Amy and Stacie said most of them.
I'm working at the station tonight, got a shift in the booth at prime time so I'm looking forward to it. Luke seems to be over his miserable faze of failing to graduate, so it's not as depressing in there either.
How's the trip? Has your cousin become a total bridezilla yet?
Sent Feb 5th 2014 07:05
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: Re: I'm your dork
Hola from the distant shores of Europe! I finally found a free minute to escape to the internet café down the road from our hotel. My family is crazy, I swear. I think we've seen almost the whole country in the space of two days. I am so tired already and we have another full day today heading to some big market that my mum heard was a few towns over. I woke up extra early just to let you know how I am.
You terrified me with that joke, Miss Mitchell. I cannot believe you thought to scare me that way. I don't know if I'm angry about it or happy that you sent me that kick ass picture of you holding that insulting sign with a few very risky words for such a public place.
Hope the Bella's are all okay, and don't stress out too much! You know we're going to beat you at the semi-finals so I don't even know why you're trying.
Speaking of, have you seen my Trebles? How are they? I get the feeling that leaving them in Benji's hands was not the best idea.
My cousin is completely insane (her name is Freya, you know. I don't know why you don't just call her by her name - you've met her twice) and she's scaring me a little. We're trying to stay away, so really I'm kinda thankful for all the sightseeing. We have to go and see some guy about something (I wasn't listening) this evening so that will probably be very boring.
Miss you.
Sent Feb 5th 2014 10:02
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: You have co-dependency issues
Attachment (1):
I'm glad your trip is so wonderful! Pass on a hello to your family; I really am sorry I couldn't make it. At least I get to miss you trying (and failing) to make me like Valentine's again. I'm still finding those stupid rose petals in my stuff.
The Bella's are okay, if completely insane and inappropriate is the definition of okay. They liked the mix so we're now just building on it, trying to get it up to the incredible standards that you can never dream of achieving! I actually bumped into Benji last night; I think he's a little lost without you. Bless, it's so cute how you guys have your little bromance going on. He says the Treble's are okay, and to tell you that the plan is working? Something like that.
Don't think I missed how you said the Treble's were yours. You really are possessive, its borderline creepy.
I attached a mix for you. I don't know if you'll be able to listen it or anything, but I thought you might like it. Maybe you can use it to drown out Freya's freak outs. I don't know, whatever. And I miss you too. Just a little bit. Barely even noticeable.
My shift at the station the other night went really well, and Luke's giving me another one tonight. I think he might actually be slowly forgiving me for the desk thing! Luckily the new intern has become designated lunch-fetcher, so I don't have to take over your job.
Hope you're having a great time.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:23
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
Attachments (5)
You didn't email yesterday, are you okay? There are numerous situations running through my brain… If you got murdered, I promise to avenge you. Though if someone tried to murder you, that ear spike of yours would easily take them out.
I'm sorry I couldn't reply yesterday, but Freya went crazy over wedding plans. She actually went purple at one point, I swear. Good luck to Frank; he's a champ for sticking by her and wanting to marry her. Ah, the strength of love! I included some pictures for you. I thought you might like to see the church, and my parents insisted on the last one. Don't ask me why they're posing like that. I just took the picture.
I cannot believe you are complaining about The Best Valentine's Ever. You know you loved it, and I won't go into details because I'm surrounded by nosy tourists, but you remember. Last Valentine's rocked your world (in more ways than one).
That definition of okay is what makes the Bella's so special! You're a bunch of weirdo's who band together and are pretty damn good together. Not as good as the Treble's, obviously, but you know, you can't be amazing at everything.
Tell Benji I have received his message loud and clear. You must also salute. And maybe check on him in a few days? Make sure he hasn't suffocated to death in that swords box of his? He's been trying to perfect that trick for two years, and he's passed out four times while I've been with him – God knows how many times when I'm out.
Thanks for my mix – it was excellent, and may I say, I see what you did there with the music choice! How sweet of you to include all our meaningful songs. Seriously, Beca, thank you. It's really great. And congratulations on your new shift, I wish I could tune in to hear more of your music.
I know you miss me as much as I miss you, so don't even try and play it down.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:25
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
Hey Jesse, you still there?
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:26
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
Yeah I'm here. You okay?
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:26
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
I'm good, just woke up to your email. How're you?
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:28
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
I'm okay, tired is all.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:31
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
You still there?
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:32
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
I'm still here. Wish you were too.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:33
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
Me too Bec. Wish you'd let me pay to take you with me.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:35
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
You know I couldn't leave. I have the Bella's, and the station, and I'm finally starting to catch up on my classes…
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:36
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
I still miss you.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:37
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
I miss you too, nerd.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:38
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
You're watching The Breakfast Club aren't you?
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:39
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
…No.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:39
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
You always get sappy when we watch it. Did Benji let you in?
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:40
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
I was making sure he wasn't suffocating, is all. Nothing to do with missing you.
Sent Feb 7th 2014 11:40
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: It's not my fault
You're not fooling anyone, kid.
My internet usage is about to run out so I have to go – email me later about your day okay?
I love you.
Sent Feb 8th 2014 03:32
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: SEXY PICS INSIDE
Attachments (2):
HEY JESE
BECAAAAAAA HERE I AN SO HOT FOR YOU RIT NOW
GET BCK HEAR AND LETS DO IT LIKE RIBITS
LOOK AT MY AWESUM PICS DO THEY AROUSE YOU
IF YOU DNT GT BACK I WILL GO TO LUK
OH YH SEXEEEEEEE BRITISH MAN BEAST
Sent Feb 8th 2014 18:12
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: Re: SEXY PICS INSIDE
Uh… Hey Amy. Thanks for that lovely email. I really enjoyed those beautiful pictures of my drunk girlfriend bent over the toilet. They were really something.
Hope you're okay babe. I see you finally let them take you out to the frat party. How's the hangover?
Sent Feb 8th 2014 20:01
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: Re: SEXY PICS INSIDE
They tied me up Jesse. They literally tied me to a chair and forced me into a dress and did my make up. I was dragged to the party, and I don't remember a lot of it, but I remember Stacie demanding we do shots, and I remember being upside down. Jesse my head hurts so bad. Benji dug out your spare juice pouches for me, and I've been ignoring Amy all day. I'm so sorry she sent you that email. She's such a bitch, I'll get her back with drills at the next Bella's rehearsal.
Sent Feb 8th 2014 20:04
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: Re: SEXY PICS INSIDE
Oh no. I just saw the pictures.
Sent Feb 8th 2014 20:05
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: Re: SEXY PICS INSIDE
Oh I look a mess. Please don't tell me any of your family saw those. Please.
Sent Feb 8th 2014 20:07
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: Re: SEXY PICS INSIDE
She sent them to my dad.
I'm going to get her back for this so badly.
Sent Feb 9th 2014 09:14
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: Re: SEXY PICS INSIDE
Beca, please don't kill her. I know I joked about the ear spike being able to take someone out but Amy basically got you arrested freshman year because she was trying to shove a trophy up some guys butt. You're feisty, but you can't take her. Seek revenge another way.
Hope you're feeling okay now?
Everyone here is on crunch down, now there's only five days until the wedding. I'll do my best to make it back to this café so I can reply to your emails but there's a lot to do, what with a lot of the guests arriving tomorrow.
Can't wait to see you next week.
Sent Feb 9th 2014 13:53
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: Re: Amy is a bitch
I need Bumper's number.
Sent Feb 11th 2014 06:32
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: Don't kill her
Why do you need Bumper's number?
You're doing that thing again. This is why I said to email me every day! I have to know you're okay and all I get is an anger fuelled request. Don't be rash. The pictures weren't that bad. I'm sure your dad didn't even see them.
You okay?
Sent Feb 11th 2014 17:03
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Re: I might
It's okay, I got the number. Revenge has been delivered. Let's just say Amy shouldn't hand over her phone to the girl she pranked. Bumper won't be leaving her alone for a very long time.
Dad saw them. He wasn't pleased.
I'm okay, Jesse, I promise. Things have been overly busy, what with my new shifts at the station on top of rehearsals. I have a massive paper due in Philosophy in a few days that I need to crack down on so I've been a bit bogged down. But I'm fine.
How's the wedding arrangements going? If guests are arriving, does that mean Rick is there? Promise me you won't do anything stupid. I know how you two get around each other.
Sent Feb 12th 2014 11:09
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: You okay?
New day, and I'm sticking to the plan! Though it really doesn't change much. Wake up, classes, Bella's practise, station, bed. That's pretty much my day. Every day. Funny how I didn't realise how boring life was without you here.
I mean it about Rick. I know it's exciting to see him, but you're not in middle school anymore. Be careful Jesse.
Sent Feb 12th 2014 20:57
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: Re: You okay?
Attachments (1)
Hey baby! Don't you worry, Rick and I are all grown up. No stupid antics tonight, I promise! We're just going to hit a bar down the road, nothing can go wrong.
I love you Beca! Only four more days until I'm home to you – can't wait.
Sent Feb 13th 2014 09:10
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: RE: RE: Re: You okay?
If you come home with a broken leg I will attack you with the damned ear spike. I'm serious, your night out with Rick the last time we visited your parents scared me enough. I don't want to have to pick you up from a bar again. Not that I can, because you're on the other side of the world and I don't really like you enough to pay for that flight to find you.
The Bella's have a performance at some alumni gathering in two days. I'll be imagining you in the crowd, pulling your silly faces as you normally do.
I love you too. Please stay safe.
Sent Feb 14th 2014 00:06
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: Girlfriend waiting for a reply…
Wedding day today for you. Hope it all goes smoothly. Hope you aren't somewhere being ridiculous with Ricky. Or dead in a ditch. I'll kill you if you somehow got yourself murdered.
Everything okay this end. Benji is asking after you. I told him you were good and having lots of fun.
I miss you.
Sent Feb 14th 2014 17:35
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: Seriously?
I can't believe you set the Treble's up to sing to me. You're such a weirdo.
I love you.
Sent Feb 14th 2014 23:59
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: (Blank)
Happy Valentine's Day, Jesse.
Sent Feb 15th 2014 12:40
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: I'm not emailing you anymore
I feel like one of those stupid girls from one of your stupid movies, waiting for you to damn well email me back for the past three days. Well, I'm not doing it anymore. Screw you and your stupid plan. I'm not spending another day waiting for your reply.
Sent Feb 15th 2014 14:01
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: Sorry
It's possible that watching TBC when I miss you so much is a bad idea. Was a bit harsh, sorry. Of course you're busy.
Sent Feb 15th 2014 16:37
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: I miss you
Amy got me back. Word of warning: I'll probably be ridiculously sparkly for the next few weeks.
Sent Feb 15th 2014 21:49
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: Oh God who have I become
Next time you have to go away somewhere, I'm going with you. This is ridiculous. I'll just sell your movie collection, I'm bound to get at least something for it all.
Sent Feb 15th 2014 23:23
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: Tomorrow
You're home in twelve hours. I hate how excited I am over this.
Sent Feb 16th 2014 12:53
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: ?
You're late. Where are you?
Sent Feb 16th 2014 13:09
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: ?
I don't know why I'm emailing you still. I just… Urgh what is wrong with you?! Would you hurry up already!
Sent Feb 16th 2014 13:11
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: Shut up
Would you look away from your computer and stop shouting at me for two seconds and look out of your god damn window?
Sent Feb 16th 2014 13:12
From: Beca
To: My Dork
Subject: Re: Shut up
You're such a dork.
Sent Feb 17th 2014 00:43
From: Jesse
To: Ear Spike Girl
Subject: My Becakins
Hey love,
So right now, you're asleep next to me, and I'm struggling to balance my laptop and type all with one hand (You've taken the other hostage, and even in your sleep your grip is really quite impressive). Also, the glitter? I know I said I wouldn't laugh anymore but it's so damn funny. I'm sure after our evening I'll be covered in the stuff just as much.
Anyway, I know this email probably seems ridiculous to you, but you don't do well with the feelings stuff, and that's okay. I just wanted you to know this.
I missed you. From the moment I let you go and got in that car, I missed you. Being away from you was so difficult, and I'm so glad I asked you to send me those emails, because I don't know what I wold have done without them. They were my little snapshots into your day, into how you were, and I loved all of them. Even Amy's one.
I know you missed me too. Benji told me you've slept in my bed almost every night. I wish I'd been here to hold you, like I am now. God it's so good to have you back in my arms. It's ridiculous how wrong I felt without you.
I'm not letting you go again. Ever. I'll be there to hold you for the rest of our lives. It's something I've never been so certain of my entire life. I know that scares you, Beca. But it's okay. You don't need to be scared of something that is so right. I know you believe it too, deep down. I knew when you ran out of Baker hall at full speed and jumped straight into my arms. I knew when you kissed me despite your hatred of any form of PDA. I knew when you quoted The Notebook at me and I realised you'd recreated that scene you always tease me about.
I love you so much more than I ever thought possible because of that.
(And I also find the way you channelled Mean Girls for your revenge on Amy really, really attractive. And I thank you kindly for not re-enacting a horror movie over the stitches on my forehead – they're not as bad as they look, I promise, so you can stop glaring at them any day now. I didn't ruin the wedding photos, and Rick was very apologetic.)
Sleep well, babe. I'll be here when you wake up.
Was it terrible? It feels terrible. I just couldn't resist doing it, and it took ages to write (like literally all day yesterday) so I'm just posting it because I'm struggling for ideas for possible Valentine's stuff. If you guys want to send me any random word prompts, any songs, any movies, then please be my guest. I'll write what I can and hopefully you all like it.
also I apologise because my editing isn't working for done reason. The email info is supposed to be underlined but it refuses and the attachments screwed up so I'm very unhappy. Sorry.