Title: My Side of the Story
Author: slacker_d
Pairing/Characters: Aubrey/Beca/Chloe, the Bellas
Rating: PG-13
Summary: When Stacie tells Fat Amy who Beca's new girlfriend is, Fat Amy's reaction is not what Stacie expected.
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Word Count: ~1,850
Spoilers: Pitch Perfect
A/N: For Kiarcheo who wanted to see the Bellas finding out. Takes place two months before Unfair and three months before Awkwardness and Turkey Sandwiches.
Fat Amy is early for Bellas rehearsal. She considers finding something else to do, to kill some time, but she figures annoying Beca might be more entertaining. She's walking into the auditorium when she hears the distinct sound of kissing. She slows her steps and peeks around the risers.
Fat Amy can't help but smile when she sees the current Bellas captain making out with a very familiar looking red head. She begins to back away quietly so she can enter and announce her presence when the pair begin speaking.
"You better go," Beca says.
"Rehearsal doesn't start for another half hour," Chloe points out.
"What if someone gets here early?"
"So?"
"Hey, waiting to tell them, wasn't my idea."
"It's your fault that I don't want to leave," Chloe replies.
"Of course it is," Beca says. "Why?"
"You're just so kissable that I don't want to go," Chloe answers.
"Nice try, Beale," Beca replies.
"Bree would be so proud of you, being all captainy."
"I'm sure," Beca scoffs.
"Well I think it's hot," Chloe says.
Becca smirks and then leans in for another kiss. "And now, it's time for you to go," Beca says as they pull apart.
"No fun," Chloe pouts.
"Go study," Beca orders.
"Fine," Chloe huffs. "But I will definitely be seeing you later."
"I'm counting on it," Beca replies.
Fat Amy quickly ducks under the risers as Chloe skips past. Grinning, Fat Amy counts to fifty before coming out from under the risers. She then begins singing as she pretends that she's just entering the rehearsal space.
…
Rehearsal is over for the day and Stacie lingers as she continues to sext with Charlie, this baseball player she met the other night. She's sitting on the steps of the risers and isn't that visible to the rest of the rehearsal space.
She looks up briefly when Beca's cell phone rings, but stays quiet as she sends another sext.
"Hey Bree. Yeah, we just finished. It was fine. Really. Yes, I incorporated— Yes. I know." Beca sighs. "Aubrey we've talked about this. Just because we're dating, doesn't mean that I'm going to automatically concede to you on all Bellas stuff. I know. Is this why you made me captain? I know that we weren't dating then. I'm just asking if you did it because you thought you would— No. That is totally unfair. Yes, it is." Beca becomes quiet as she begins to pace. "Fine. We can talk about it later. No. Fine. I love you too. Bye."
Stacie stays as still as possible, glad her phone is set on vibrate. She'd hate for Beca to think Stacie was spying on her. She waits until Beca has packed up and left before ending things with Charlie.
And then eager to share this juicy gossip, Stacie begins texting the other Bellas. Fat Amy is first because she'll probably have the best reaction. Just as she sends one to Cynthia Rose, Fat Amy texts back.
Did you say Aubrey? Yeah. Our current captain and our former one? YES
Who else have you told? Just Cynthia Rose. Text her back. Why? Text her and the others and tell them emergency meeting in my room. WTF Trust me.
Stacie sighs and begins typing out a mass text.
Fat Amy has declared a 911. Meet in her room.
Stacie then gathers her stuff and heads towards Fat Amy's dorm.
…
Fat Amy is actually pacing in her room as she waits. She's thankful that she's rooming with Lily this year instead of Beca because Fat Amy's not sure she could look Beca in the eye and not say something, which is why she wanted to talk to everyone; to make sure she doesn't say anything too horrible.
Stacie shows up first looking annoyed and confused. She keeps asking what's up, but Fat Amy wants to wait until everyone is there.
Once the other six are there, Fat Amy says, "It seems that our illustrious captain is a cheating scumbag."
Everyone stares at her, though Ashley slowly raises her head.
"Yes, Ashley?"
"What makes you say that?"
"Because she is," Fat Amy replies. "She's playing Aubrey and Chloe."
The room is filled with mumbled confusion, disbelief and protests.
"See, I'll prove it," Fat Amy says. "Who thought Beca and Chloe were dating?"
Jessica raises her hand as does Fat Amy.
"And who thought it was Aubrey, Beca was dating?" Fat Amy continues.
Stacie and Cynthia Rose raise their hands.
"See."
"What if one couple broke up and then the other, um, couple happened?" Jessica asks.
"Not possible," Fat Amy replies.
"Why not?" Cynthia Rose asks.
"Because I just found out about Beca and Chloe today before rehearsal and the Stacie texted me about Aubrey and Beca like thirty minutes ago."
"I did," Stacie nods.
"And no one in this room would disagree that Stacie wouldn't have been able to keep that a secret for too long."
Stacie looks insulted for a moment when everyone murmurs their agreement, but then she nods too.
"I still find it hard to believe that Beca's playing them," Cynthia Rose speaks up. "I mean, that's what caused her parents' divorce."
"Maybe we should just ask her," Lily suggests quietly.
"Like an intervention?" Stacie asks.
"Oooh," Fat Amy says. "I'm good at interventions."
"If we do, then there can't be any wild accusations," Cynthia Rose, looking at Fat Amy.
"Hey, I called you guys over instead of storming over there," Fat Amy points out.
"That's progress."
"When are we doing this?" Denise asks.
"We should do it now," Fat Amy replies. "Because otherwise there's a good chance that I'll say something horrible the next time I see Beca."
"She's right," Stacie says. "I might do that too."
Everyone nods in agreement.
"Okay, so how do we get her over here?" Cynthia Rose asks.
…
Beca groans when her cell phone announces a text message. She untangles herself, sits up and begins reaching for her phone.
"Ignore it," Chloe says.
"It's from Amy," Beca replies. "She won't stop until I respond."
Aubrey sighs as she sits up as well. "She's right. I speak from experience." She begins looking for her shirt.
"So?" Chloe asks as Beca read the text.
"There's some sort of emergency," Beca answers.
"What kind of emergency?" Aubrey asks
"It doesn't say," Beca replies. "Which is never a good sigh."
"Lily probably did something insane," Chloe says.
"Or Amy," Beca counters as she tries to fix her clothes. "I better go over there. I'll try to be quick."
"You better," Chloe replies. "Or we might get bored waiting for you and—"
"Please don't finish that sentence," Beca says. "Or I might not leave."
Chloe smirks.
…
Frustrated and horny, Beca trudges over to Fat Amy and Lily's room. She really hopes that Lily hasn't killed anyone, hiding a body would take most of the night and Beca has much more full filling plans for her evening.
She doesn't bother waiting for permission after she knocks, instead simply barging in. She stops short when she sees there are five more people in the room than she expected.
"Hey guys," she says, suddenly feeling awkward. "What's up?"
"Beca," Fat Amy says. "Some information has come to light today and we really need to discuss it with you."
"All right," Beca replies slowly. "I'm listening."
"Actually," Stacie says. "Maybe you should sit."
"I'm fine," Beca tells them. "I don't need to—"
Beca finds herself pushed into a chair. "Or maybe I could sit for a moment." She looks up expectantly. "Now what is this about?"
"Before we begin," Fat Amy says. "Is there anything you want to tell us?"
"Um, no?"
Fat Amy sighs. "Because we know."
Beca looks around in confusion. "Know what?"
"You should just admit it," Cynthia Rose tells her. "Before Amy insults you."
"I really have no idea what you guys are talking about," Beca tells them.
"I saw you with Chloe today," Fat Amy says.
"Oh."
"And I heard you on the phone with Aubrey earlier," Stacie adds.
"Oh."
Everyone seems to be waiting for Beca to say more, but she has no idea what to say. She's only been dating Chloe and Aubrey for about two months. They haven't really discussed telling anyone yet and honestly, Beca's not sure she's ready to.
"You really have nothing to say?" Cynthia rose asks.
"Because she has no defense for being a cheating cheater," Fat Amy says.
"And now the insults come out."
"It does look bad, Beca," Ashley says.
Beca sighs. "Would you believe I'm dating both of them?"
"I was right," Fat Amy crows.
"It's not like that," Beca protests.
"What? They know about it?" Stacie asks.
"Yes."
This answer is met with silence.
"Is anyone else confused?" Jessica asks.
Everyone, but Lily's hand goes up, which, in turn, makes everyone, including Beca stare at her.
"You're poly? Right?"
Beca nods.
"The three of you? Are together?" Dense clarifies.
Beca nods again.
"Well I definitely didn't expect that," Cynthia Rose says.
"Me either," Stacie adds.
"Now that we've cleared that up, may I go?" Beca asks.
"Run while you can," Lily tells her.
"Now that that's been solved, I have stuff to do," Ashley says, standing.
"Yeah, me too," Cynthia Rose adds.
"Fine, fine," Fat Amy agrees. "Now that we know that Beca's not a two timing, back stabbing—"
"Thanks Amy," Beca interrupts, standing.
"Hey, I was just—"
"I know," Beca says. "And it's cool that you were."
"Glad to hear it," Fat Amy replies. "I was worried that you were going to make me do cardio during rehearsal now."
Beca laughs. "As if I could make you."
Fat Amy shrugs. "First time for everything."
…
When Beca returns to Chloe and Aubrey's apartment, they're curled up together on the couch, studying.
"So what was the crisis?" Chloe asks as Beca plops down next to her.
"Amy wanted to call me a cheating cheater," Beca replies.
"What?"
Beca grins at the simultaneous response. "I told them about us."
"Without discussing it?" Aubrey asks, sounding annoyed.
"They thought I was cheating on… well, I guess both of you," Beca defends.
"But you're not."
"So? Amy was totally ready to kick my ass on your guys' behalf."
"Awww," Chloe says.
"I don't see why I always have to end up being the bad guy," Beca grumbles.
"Beca…"
"And we were going to tell the girls soon anyway," Beca continues.
"We're not mad," Aubrey tells Beca. "We're just surprised."
"I know," Beca replies. "And I'm sorry. I wouldn't have said anything if I thought you'd be super pissed."
"You just hate that Fat Amy was mad at you," Aubrey says.
"The others didn't look too happy with me, either," Beca argues.
"You totally hate that they were mad at you," Chloe says, grinning. "And of course we understand."
"We really do," Aubrey agrees.
"And it's aca-dorable."
Beca sighs. "Really Chlo?"
The kiss that she receives in response is enough to erase her annoyance.