For the purposes of my story, Aubrey isn't actually a camp director after graduation, instead she manages to get onto a medical program at Barden. Just because I can see her doing more than that, but also so she can share a house with Chloe, who's doing a graduate course in elementary teaching.
I haven't got too much free time at the moment, so I'll upload when I can, but no promises!
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Beca hurried over to the cafe, having left the stall at the activities fair in Amy's capable hands. Cynthia Rose was with her too, so Beca was hoping that nothing dramatic would end up happening while she was away, although it could be pretty hard to tell with Amy. They'd had a few people interested, certainly more than last year.
Beca was saddened though by a lack of Aubrey at the fair. She'd expected her friend to be there all morning actually, Aubrey wasn't known for her delegation skills, even if she was no longer captain of the Bellas. She was actually a few minutes early, and took a seat inside the venue. She ordered a cup of tea from a pleasant looking older gentleman, she thought he could potentially be the owner given his demeanour.
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Aubrey had woken up at 7am, and had intended to head out to help Beca with the fair before decicing that she couldn't go through with it. She didn't know if she could stand being in such close quarters with Beca without wanting to kiss the girl, something which she definitely wasn't emotionally ready for given the fact that it was a highly public place and their friends (and enemies) were milling around everywhere.
So she'd stayed in, and desperately tried to take her mind off things by delving into one of her new 'intro to anatomy' textbooks. She'd struggled for years to figure out what she wanted to do with her life, but with perfect grades, she'd had the freedom to go into pretty much anything. Eventually she'd decided on Medicine, her ability to organise and retain information would serve her well, and she didn't think she was too intense for the caring side of things, thought that had always been Chloe's forte. Chloe had gained similar grades, but had opted to do a course in elementary teaching,, given her love of children, colouring in and all things childlike. Both of them were going to be staying at Barden , though neither could commit to being part of the Bellas, given their hectic schedules. Aubrey hoped Chloe would enjoy her course, she was fiercely protective of the redhead and never liked to see the slightly younger woman in any difficulty.
She read her textbook solidly, until she looked up at her computer to search for a definition for the medical term 'dyspnoea'. She idly browsed until she happened to glance down at the time on her laptop, noticing that it was just after half past twelve.
'Shit' she exclaimed, before hurriedly sending Beca a text and heading into the bathroom to put her makeup on and throw some clothes on.
Aubrey: Beca, I'm so sorry, just noticed the time. Be there in about forty minutes!
Beca: No problem Bree, see you there x
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Aubrey got out of her car just a little after quarter past one. She practically jogged over to the cafe, noticing Beca near a window, immersed in a book.
'What are you reading?' she asked, causing Beca to jump slightly in her chair.
'Oh, just a book that Chloe leant me. It's that famous one, 'Girl with the dragon tattoo', she seems pretty cool.
'I haven't managed to read that yet, I'll have to at some point, I've been so busy'
'You will be, preparing for medicine must take ages, no wonder you've had very little time this summer'
'Not that you'd know, I've been avoiding you for a lot of it. Sorry' apologised Aubrey, lowering her eyes slightly at the admission.
'I'm sorry too. It's not like I made it easy on you' protested Beca
'You did though Beca. I just couldn't help how I was reacting around you. Either I'd blow up at the tiniest little thing or I'd have an uncontrollable urge to kiss you.'
At this, Beca blushed slightly and smirked, causing Aubrey to laugh at the utter adorableness of her friend.
'Don't fight it too hard. The second one I mean. Not the first one, I like it better when we get along and you're you know, not shouting...'
'Stop rambling Beca. It's adorable, but just stop. I promise I won't yell at you, and if I do get angry for some reason, I'll talk to you about it. As long as you promise to do the same, okay?'
'Sounds like a deal Bree' Beca smiled.
'So about that first part' Beca started with a wink.
Instantly, Aubrey froze up, unsure at what to do in this kind of situation. They were in a booth, but they were in public! Imagine the fallout. As Aubrey became introspective, Beca started to laugh'
'I was joking Aubrey. This is new to both of us. I doubt we'll be ready to be flying gay flags all over Barden just yet.
'I just don't know how people will take it.'
'The Bellas will be fine, you know that. And as for other people, well we can always keep it between us for now.'
'Chloe already knows.' said Aubrey quietly
'And Amy winked at me when I said I was off to get lunch with you. Something about 'pheromones in the water' or whatever. She didn't make a lot of sense.' responded Beca, unsure as to what the girl had actually meant. It was difficult to tell with Amy sometimes.
'If Amy knows, the rest of the Bellas will know soon enough. I guess if they can be okay with the others, they can be okay with us.' reasoned Aubrey
'Let's not push it though. If they find out, okay, but we're both pretty new to all of this. I'd never thought about liking women before yesterday'
'And do you?' asked Aubrey gently
'Do I what?' asked a confused Beca
'Like women.'
'Oh. Well I think so, I mean, I've never felt anything like that kiss Aubrey.'
'Well if Jesse is your best experience, it's not really that surprising' joked Aubrey
'Hey! He's a nice guy, but I'll admit, maybe not massively gifted in the kissing department.' admitted Beca, laughing
'So...' questioned Aubrey
'Yes, I think I might be bi-curious, at least for you anyway. You?'
'That's good to hear. I guess I've just been irrationally negative towards you since we met, and I only really started to understand why, after we became friends. I guess I've liked you like that since auditions, but I've never really considered myself to be anything other than straight. I suppose I feel the same way as you. I want to try this, I don't think I could deal with not seeing where it goes.'
'So it's settled then. We do this, whatever it is, and keep it to ourselves and Chloe as much as possible.' smiled Beca happily
'Agreed.' acquiesced Aubrey with a genuine smile.
For the rest of the meal they sat and had lighter conversation, occasionally talking about anecdotes involving their friends. They ate a pasta type dish which the friendly owner/waiter had recommended, which neither of them could pronounce. It was amazing, and Aubrey had made Beca promise to return as soon as possible.
