Chapter 7 (Things Just Happen)

Beca's dorm room

Aubrey is still feigning out cold while Beca is still worrying about when is Aubrey waking up, or is she gonna wake up!? Thankfully, Kimmy Jin is out for her Korean Club meeting. That is one less problem to solve. Beca slump down on her chair in defeat, not knowing what to do but to wait and hope that Aubrey regain conscious soon enough.

On the other hand, Aubrey is still laying on Beca's bed, having a time of her own. As much as she likes sleeping on Beca's bed which she probably shouldn't have, she can't fake it any longer given the fact that she is naked on Beca's bed. Sooner or later she still have to face it. But she is definitely not gonna wake up without an explanation and a plan.

[Beca]

Beca changes into her plaid shirt and a dark blue jeans, flump down on her sofa and rolls her eyes

Great! What a nice encounter, having the person that constantly haunts me on my bed. Hah, what a day….

Beca's honestly don't know what to do right now other than to wait for sleeping beauty to wake up. If that girl is not gonna wake up in the next hour, she will have to seek for medical help. It's not like Aubrey will wake up from a kiss in the fairy tales. If Aubrey doesn't wake up, Beca will be in deep trouble water.

In the meantime, Beca flop over her props and hog over her Macbook before any other thoughts overtakes her mind. But in her sub consciousness, she wonders….why has this someone that she just met could create such a stir to her. She knew that this girl is not just a Jane that she sees in her everyday life. In Beca's whole life, she has seen so many different faces that changes so easily. Thought she is young, but she has lived long enough to experience the forgery of the world. The replicate of an individual's personality just to blend in, the mask that is put on with fake smiles and faces while deep inside is just all rotten up. She has gotten used to and sick of the faces that people put upfront to her that she have this demeanor that just shoves people away. But this blonde has just outright blasted at her the moment they met. With the simplest reason of calling acapella lame, Aubrey called her a bitch! No one had really shown their true emotion to Beca. All she got is just fake smiles and empty wishes. But what Aubrey has shown is real. It is true anger. That's is probably why Beca has taken such an interest in Aubrey.

Beca's thoughts did not reach her heart. Rather, it was kept far far away from it. She just dives into the music, letting her hands moves over the keyboard and turn table in sync with her emotions.

[No one's pov]

Aubrey gave up thinking up a plan. Cause there is no other way to get around it other than the truth. She prepared herself mentally to come head to head with the brunette.

Feigning slightly drowsy and head bumped, Aubrey slowly opens her eyes in groans. Blinking her eyes as to get use to the bright surrounding. As much as she feign the faint, the fall really did some injure to her. Her elbow and shoulder is bruised and in pain. Aubrey gets up slowly, adjusting her angle to avoid hurting it further.

Beca saw the movement, puts down her headphone and goes to Aubrey.

"Thank goodness you woke." She said, helping Aubrey to properly sit up. "I was about to call paramedic if you are still out for another 10 minutes. Settle down awhile and get changed. I will be outside while you change. Just tell me when you are done." Beca passes Aubrey her clothing and belongings and walks out of the room.

Aubrey does feel bad for lying, but it is much better than have to argue with the alt girl naked in a bathroom. Thought she knows that explanation still have to be given.

"I'm done, you can come in." Aubrey calls out after she changed.

"I hope you are feeling okay. Cause I ain't taking shit from you. And are you or are you not gonna explain to me why the hell you are standing outside?" Beca sits back on her chair and starts her interrogation.

"I'm feeling fine and you don't need to hold responsibilities for my injury if that's of your concern.

"Well, if you are feeling fine then it's good. Call the redhead to come pick you up. Then I demand details from you." Beca speaks with a serious face.

"Fine, let me make the call first." Aubrey takes her phone and called Chloe. Told her she had a fall and is now in Baker's Hall, room 302.

She hung up the phone and posture herself nicely before she starts her explanation to Beca that she was just finishing her bath when she passed the stall and stopped by to listen to her sing, unknowing that the person inside was Beca until Beca came out.

"So technically, you stood there to hear me sing?" Beca said bluntly. "Is that a habit of yours? Cause that's just flat out weird, y'know?" Beca still looking straight at Aubrey while she relax herself by the cupboard, scrunching her nose.

"Listen here midget!" Aubrey stands up, getting furious over the things Beca had said. "It was a coincidence that I was passing by. If I knew it disgust you so much about someone just enjoying your singing, I would have just walk pass and save all this trouble and explanation!" Her breath getting heavier, her fist clenches together and her abdomen getting tensed.

Beca was taken aback once again with Aubrey's reaction. She didn't meant it in a way to hurt Aubrey. But somehow or rather, her words always came out differently with what she wanted to convey. Beca was about to say something when a certain redhead burst into her room.

"Where is she!?" Chloe shouted the moment she opens the door and immediately rushes towards Aubrey the moment she saw her.

"Omg, what happened!? How did you manage to fall? Did you hurt yourself anywhere else?" Carefully looking at Aubrey, turning her body like a puppet, examining every possible injury that could be seen Aubrey flinches a little when Chloe brushes through her elbow and ankle but assures to the worried redhead that she is more than fine, it was just a minor accident.

"I'm fine, don't worry Chlo. Really" Aubrey convinces.

"Ahem." Beca fakes a cough, didn't want to be secluded out in the corner while the assuming buddies seems to have the time of their own.

"Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't noticed. You are Beca right? My apologies for bursting in." Chloe stands and greeted Beca apologetically.

"What happened?" Looking back at Aubrey, Chloe releases all her question in a smooth flow like she had it practiced all along. "Where did you fall? How did you fall? Did you hurt yourself? Is it serious?"

"Chillex Chlo, at least breathe for heaven sake before you bombard me with questions." Aubrey reasons. She repeats what she told Beca previously but leaving the details of her getting flushed and also the embarrassing points.

"So you do sing!" Chloe snaps her head to Beca, jumping up in joy towards her.

"Woah! Personal boundaries, Ginger!" Beca jumps back, in attempt to avoid the incoming attack of affection.

"As I said before, I don't sing." Beca confirms.

"In public" She added before Aubrey gets to say anything.

"Well, you never know if you haven't try! You've got to come to the audition. Just give it a try. No harm, isn't it? If it doesn't work out for ya, you could always pull out. But we (gestures Aubrey and herself) would love to have you." Chloe's looking at Aubrey, hoping to see her acknowledgement.

Aubrey was dumbfounded, seeing Chloe making fluent conversation with Beca while the moment they speak, they start to argue.

"See! She is so impressed by you that she didn't even know how to react anymore." Chloe fills the silent moment immediately before Aubrey could protest. She knows that Aubrey didn't came off well when it comes to things that are out of plan and she don't want to miss the opportunity of getting to know Beca, plus, getting her to be in the Bellas.

"Now I know you need some times to think through it. But it will be fun and cool to have you around. The audition is next Saturday at the auditorium stage beside the library at 3pm. Hope to see you there!" Chloe writes down the details on a scrunch up paper she found on the table before helping Aubrey up and leave the room.

Back at Aubrey and Chloe's room

"There, you lay down and rest a bit while I go get some ice pack for your ankle." Chloe sits Aubrey down and disappears into the kitchen.

In Aubrey's mind, she is still kinda dazed about the happening in Beca's room and somehow forgotten the pain that she had. Aubrey really admires how Chloe could always just approach someone and effortlessly holds a conversation. While Aubrey herself could start a fight in just that few minutes…. She never really could hold a normal college conversation with anyone without intriguing them. Chloe always has it all in her. She is the sunshine among all and attracts people easily just with her smile. As much as Aubrey is jealous about Chloe, it is also the bubbly-ness of hers that Aubrey really loves. Her never ending sunshine is always there to help and bring laughter to Aubrey. Even though she seems like a simple happy-go-lucky kinda girl, Chloe is a fighter. She is one that do not give up easily and would not mind to fight together with Aubrey. Just that thought itself, brings a smile towards Aubrey's face.

Chloe returns with a cloth and ice pack in hand. "What made you so happy, Bree?" She sat beside Aubrey before wrapping the cloth around the ice pack and place it softly on Aubrey's ankle.

"Huh?" Aubrey stares at Chloe and smiles. "Nothing exactly important. I was just thinking about how lucky I am. To have you always helping me out and having my back. Thanks Chlo." Aubrey genuinely smiles, placing a hand on Chloe's.

"Don't worry babe. I understand how much of stress you are under. I am lucky to have you too." Chloe smiles in return, but frowns at the end. "Just, don't push yourself too far. I sometimes really do worry for you Bree."

"I'm sorry for that, I will try Chlo"

"Babe, I know…" Chloe slumps, looking at Aubrey. "I know that you are worried about the audition and the competitions and all. But worrying wouldn't do you better. Thinking too much about it is the worst and stupidest thing that you should do. Plus, the candidates aren't that bad if you looks past some of the criteria. I honestly have a huge vote for the alt girl and…who's that girls name again? Jessica?"

"Gosh no, Chlo. You have my vote for Jessica, but hell no for that "I don't even sing" alt girl."

Chloe stares at Aubrey, not even trying to fight

"Yes," Aubrey confess "I admit that I heard her sing, and it does sound alright. But she is still on the last of my choice.

Aubrey didn't know why she was making such a huge fuss about not getting Beca in. She just know that the girl is trouble and Aubrey is already in a huge pile. No need to have another additional to the bile of mess.

"Well, I hope you are doing the right choice. We have it till next week to inspect some of our candidates." Chloe squeezes Aubrey's hand, trying to calm her down. "Since you are having classes with Beca, just screen through it alright. No harm to get to know a little."

"Okays"