Chloe had just walked out of the local diner, a bag of take-out boxes on her arm, when she remembered she had class that afternoon. It didn't take long for her to make her decision and she sent a quick but professional email to her instructor explaining she wouldn't be in class and that she would make up for her absence as soon as possible.

She had received three angry messages from Aubrey, demanding to know what was going on, and if she was okay. She realized after he second text where Chloe was and promised hell if either of them missed rehearsal the next day. She texted her back telling her she would be home later, and to stop being so dramatic before she tucked her phone into her pocket and headed back toward Becas dorm.

She arrived shortly after twelve and walked in to find the room empty. She stopped and looked around, Becas bed was empty, the blankets pushed back and she was nowhere to be seen.

Her shoulders slumped and she sighed as she walked into the room and placed the bag down on the desk. She didn't even know her phone number, and of course she would leave, she was probably freaked out. She was looking around for a piece of paper and a pen to leave her a note when the door opened. She turned around to be met with the shy little smile that was Beca. She wore a blue robe, her hair was wet, face free of makeup. She looked fresh.

"Sorry, if you have been waiting long," She said tossing the towel over her closet door to dry. "I felt gross, and needed a shower." She explained.

Chloe smiled. "No problem, I was afraid you had changed your mind," She said.

Beca shook her head, looked away nervously. "Um, no, I didn't." She said. "I just have to get dressed." She said.

Chloe nodded, and noticed how her robe was tightly wrapped around her, the belt double knotted.

"No problem, I brought lunch, I hope you like burgers." She said.

Beca nodded. "Uh, yeah thanks." She grabbed for her wallet off of the table by the door and opened it. "How much do I owe you?" She asked shuffling through the few bills she had.

"My treat." Chloe smiled. She looked up. "No, I can't let you… I mean you bought me coffee too and, I wasted it." She said ashamed pulling out what she had in her wallet.

Chloe's smile softened and she walked over taking the money and putting it back into the wallet, taking notice it was only six dollars.. "It's okay Becs." She said, and put the wallet back down.

"Do you want me to step out while you get dressed?" She asked and Beca looked down.

"Do you mind?" She asked.

"Not at all!" She chirped, "Let me know when to come back in." She smiled and opened the door walking out.

Beca kept her eyes on the door for a moment before releasing a breath and running her hands through her damp and curly hair. She quickly grabbed fresh underwear and a bra then let the robe fall off of her shoulders and tossed it on the bed. She chose a white crew cut shirt and simple faded jeans. Once she was dressed she took a few calming breaths and walked over to the door and opened it.

Chloe looked up from where she was typing something on her phone. "All set?" She smiled. Beca nodded and opened the door wider, letting her in.

She walked in and finished her text before setting the phone on Beca's desk and grabbed the bag.

"Okay," She said digging through it. "I have two double cheese burgers, two large fries, and because I could, I got us some fresh baked chocolate chip cookies." She said pulling out the food.

"Have you eaten here?" She asked holding up the bag. "Charlie's diner?"

Beca shook her head as she sat on her bed and scooted back to leaned against the shelf that held hundreds of records. "Well, they bake all their pastries fresh daily." She said as she handed Beca a Styrofoam container that held her lunch. She carefully took it and set it in her lap.

"Thank you." She said softly and opened it as Chloe made her self comfortable on the bed almost three feet away.

She opened her container and dug into her lunch happily. Becas heart was beating heavily in her chest. She knew it was only a matter of time before Chloe starting asking questions. Questions she really wish she didn''t have answers too. But Chloe was smart, she knew something was wrong and Beca was certain she knew exactly what to ask to get her answers, and she knew she couldn't lie.

Chloe herself was also quite nervous, she masked it well though. She didn't want to freak Beca out any more than she already had. She had so many different reasons of why the girl a few feet from her was so traumatized. That was the word, Beca was traumatized. Something bad happened and Chloe was going to find out what. She looked up from her lunch to see Beca tearing off small pieces of the burger and slowly putting them into her mouth. She was very gentle with her movements, her hands very cautious. She could see that the girl was uncomfortable. It wasnt hard to tell.

She finished her meal first, and put the box back into the bag letting out a satisfied sigh. Looking over, Beca still had her eyes on the food, and hadn't even made it half way through the burger. Chloe carefully sat back down, just a little closer than before. Becas eyes looked sideways at her and she slowly closed the box and set it aside.

"Are you full already?" Chloe asked curiously, knowing she hadn't eaten much.

She nodded slowly. It was a lie. She was still very hungry, but she wouldn't admit to Chloe that she planned on saving it, it would last long enough for dinner, and possibly breakfast the next day. She only made a small amount of money at the station, and it went towards her books, so money for food had been almost non existent since she started at Barden.

"Beca, you know why I am here. We both know. But, I dont want you to feel as if whatever it is that you are gonna tell me, is going to just go through one ear and out the other. I know something has happened to you, and I know we dont know each"other, but im going to help you, I want you to know that. I will hear you what you say, and I will do everything I can to help if you will allow me too." She said softly.

Beca looked up at her with nervous eyes. "You are a very kind person, Chloe. I just..I really dont think you want to her what I have to say. You dont need-"

"Someone elses problems on top of my own?" Chloe cut her off. "You dont want to be a burden, and you think as soon as you tell me, Im going to leave, and want nothing more to do with you?"

Becas mouth fell open slightly. "I...Yeah. I guess so.'' She said looking down into her lap.

Chloe smiled sadly and reached out, placing her hand over Becas. She could feel it shaking.

"Im not that person. I wont leave you Beca. I know you need somebody, everyone does, and I want to be that or you. Please let me help you?"

"How did you know?" Beca asked softly looking up at her.

''Know What?'' She asked.

"That I was think that."

"I could see it in your eyes." She said and gave her hand a light squeeze. "And, I ave been there before. I know what it like."

Beca looked up. Suddenly wondering why she had felt like this before. What had happened to this kind and giving girl to make her feel like she was burdening someone.

"So whenever you are ready," She said. "I'm all ears." She smiled.

Beca couldnt help but return the smile. Chloe still held onto her hand iand it was warm, and soft. Not cold and rough, like she was so used to you. It was a nice feeling. She almost felt wanted, wondering why Chloe hadnt pulled her hand away. There was something else there. She felt, something foreign, something she hadnt felt in a long time, if ever. She felt as if nothing in that moment could hurt her, she felt as if Chloe wouldnt let it. She felt...safe.

She smiled down at their hands and opened her mouth to speak when there was a pounding on the door making both girls jump and Beca quickly yank her hand from the redheads grasp, looking at the door with wide eyes.

Chloe looked from the door to Beca and was abut to stand up when Beca scooted off the bed and walked over to the door. Chloe watched her carefully as she slowly opened the door. She leaned forward and saw Beca visibly tense and take a step back.

"Its true." Came a gruff voice and Chloe thought she recognized it. Feeling as though she needed to be with Beca in that moment, she stood up and walked over to the door, seeing who it was.

''I saw your name on my schedule and I couldnt believe it." He sounded almost angry. Chloe saw the man and instantly knew who it was. It was the comparative literature professor.

He didnt pay any mind to Chloe as he stared daggers at Beca was was frozen in place. Chloe placed her hand on her back and felt her tense even more.

"What the fuck are you doing here Beca? How did your worthless self gt into Barden?" He demanded.

"Hey!'' Chloe snapped. "Dont speak to her like that. Who the hell do you think you are?''

He turned his glare on Chloe and Beca instantly snapped out of her trance and carefully put herself in front of Chloe. "Th-this is my dad." She said her voice trembling.

Chloe looked at Beca then at the man who was apparently her father, and she knew in that moment, he was the reason, or one of the reasons Beca was the way she is.

She glared back and pulled Beca behind her, she had made herself and Beca a promise. She would be there for her, and right now she felt as though Beca was unsafe in the presence of this man.

''You need to leave before I call campus security, you are out of line speaking to a student that way." Chloe growled and slammed the door locking it quickly.

She was shaking, but her main concern was Beca. She turned to see the younger girl was still behind her, frozen in place, her face showing nothing but fear.

''I-I didnt know this was the college he worked at.'' She practically whispered and from the way it sounded, she wasnt talking to Chloe. Not knowing what to do, Chloe gently pulled Beca into her arms, and was relieved when she didnt pull away. This might be worse then she imagined.

A/N: Sorry for the long wait you guys! Finally got my new laptop (Used) working! Please review! Hope you liked it!