Aubrey was sitting on a bench in the quad trying to read her literature book, but her mind kept drifting back to her situation with Stacie. She didn't know what to do. Closing her book she whipped out her phone, put her one of her earbuds in, and started listening to the moody music she got from Beca. One song really caught her attention so she looked up the lyrics and started to sing along with the song.
AP: (singing)
Just the other day
She was a little girl
Taking over the world
With her smile.
SC: (placing a hand on Bree's shoulder) We need to talk.
AP: (looking up internally happy to see Stacie) Okay.
SC: (now sitting next to Bree) So um
AP: (cutting Stacie off) No let me start. (Slight pause waiting for Stacie to interject, but she doesn't so she continues) I'm really sorry Ace. I didn't mean to hurt you. After thinking about it I realized I royally screwed up by going to Beca instead of you.
SC: Let me just stop you there.
AP: No, Stacie you need to hear me out
SC: (cutting Aubrey off) No I really don't. You see I did some thinking myself and I can't be mad at you. It's just not right. If I stayed mad at you I would be making myself into a hypocrite.
AP: Hypocrite?! That's not possible. Me going to Beca was like I was saying I didn't trust you. At that's not true cause out of everyone in my life I trust you the most, even more than my own parents.
SC: But I would be hypocrite. I can't be mad that you went to talk to a friend of ours instead of me when I was doing the exact same thing. That's why I was on Beca's dorm floor that night Bree. I too had things on my mind and was on my way to talk with Beca because oddly something about her is comforting. Not that I'm saying you're not comforting, but I guess Becs has some sort of air about her like she'll just understand where you're coming from.
AP: Right?!
SC: Yeah. So anyways I have no reason to be mad at. And plus I miss you and I'm sorry I ignored you for a whole week.
AP: Aww Ace I missed you too. (Hugging Stacie) So are we okay?
SC: More than okay Aubs, we're fantastic. (Smiling for the first time since the incident) Anyways before I interrupted you I heard you singing. What song is it 'cause it's nothing I've heard before.
AP: Oh just some song I got from Beca.
SC: Can you sing it for me?
AP: Um…I don't know it's not really my song style choice and I don't think I'll do it any justice if I sing it.
SC: Oh come on please (puppy eyes on full blast with a pout to accompany) It not being your style makes it even better.
AP: (not being able to say no to a pouting Stacie) ugh fine, but don't laugh at me if I don't sound good.
SC: Never.
Just the other day
She was a little girl
Taking over the world
With her smile.
But just the other day
I saw that little girl
Taking a tongue down her throat
By a boy that didn't give a damn
That she was only fifteen,
That she was more then willing
To take a chance,
To find romance,
To grow up fast,
But I know she is so much better
Than to give it all away to the first guy,
First try,
First lie,
First goodbye.
Just the other day
She was a little girl
Taking over the world
With her laugh.
But just the other day
I saw that little girl
Taking her time with him,
And I can't say I've ever been so proud.
'Cause she is only fifteen,
That she is more then willing
To take a chance,
To find romance,
To grow up fast.
But I know she is so much better,
Than to give it all away to the first guy,
First try,
First lie,
First goodbye
During the song Bree kept stealing glances at Stacie too scared to keep her gaze on the girl. Aubrey felt that this song really portrayed the way she saw Stacie and singing it for her right now was frightening. By the end of the song Bree swore she saw a glint in Stacie's eyes, but then she blinked and it was gone. She was all smiles again.
SC: So fill me in on all that's happened this week with you.
AP: I have great news that you're gonna love, but you can't tell anybody 'cause it's not our secret to tell (squint glaring at Stacie)
SC: (scoffs) Since when have I been known to not keep secrets? (Raising her eyebrows)
AP: (laughing) Are you serious? Do you not remember the fiasco of Chloe's surprise birthday party last year? You know what maybe I shouldn't tell you.
SC: Awwwww come on Aubs? (Sporting her famous pout that gets Aubrey to say yes each time) I promise this time I won't say anything. Anyways the birthday incident was only 'cause Chlo was stalking me thinking I was secretly seeing a Treble.
AP: Fine I'll tell you. But you really really really can't say anything.
SC: I pinky promise (raising her pinky up to Bree to lock with)
AP: You're such a child (giggling while locking her pinky with Stacie's) So the Bechloe ship has set sail.
SC: WHAT?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! (Jumping up from the bench)
AP: (pulling Stacie back down) Keep it down Ace.
SC: I can't help it, I'm so excited (with the biggest smiles) It's about damn time. OMG I gotta go see Fat Amy and CR.
AP: No you can't Stace. You promised not to say anything.
SC: Yeah, but they owe me $50 each. (Frowning)
AP: You pinky promised.
SC: Gah no fair, you play dirty Aubs. You suckered me into offering that pinky promise.
AP: Hey it's not my fault I know you all too well. You never broke a pinky promise yet and I know you never will.
SC: Fine. (Crossing her arms and standing up) but that doesn't stop me from talking to Beca.
With that being said Stacie stuck out her tongue at Bree and took off running before she was caught. Aubrey just shook her head and laughed at her silly friend. That nature of Stacie is the exact reason Aubrey had fallen for her. She may have only realized it not long ago, but the past week thinking about growing up alongside Stacie really pushed Aubrey to believe that she was always in love with Stacie. Still laughing at the disappearing back of Stacie, Aubrey started to drift off to her own thoughts again.
Song: 15 - NeverShoutNever