Chapter 9

Today was Bellas meeting, as usual, Beca skipped philosophy class; this time, not because she didn't want to go, but because she had no sleep from being up all night with Chloe; and philosophy was a very effective narcotic to Beca. She got dressed and was about to leave when her phone rang. It was a text from Chloe saying it would be better if they'd go together to Bellas meeting for moral support. Today they were going to tell the Bellas about their relationship.

They met up before going to where the Bellas were gathering. They were already late. Chloe had told Beca that Aubrey was gone when she came back to their room. When they entered, The Bellas were already gathered facing Aubrey who was standing infront of them. All the other Bellas were staring at the two girls in confusion that they're walking side by side after a long time not talking to each other. Beca's hands were shaking but and Chloe seemed to be stiff beside her. The brunette travelled her vision to Aubrey, who made things lighter when she saw the blonde smiling sweetly at them. It was the first time she saw Aubrey smiling despite the tardiness.

"Hey guys… What took you so long?", asked Aubrey. Okay, it may have been starting to get weird that she's too bubbly now.

"Me and Beca just caught up at something.", Chloe answered. "In fact, we wanted to share to all of you what held me and Beca a little long." Chloe and Beca exchanged looks as the other Bellas were in confusion; except Aubrey, who perfectly knew what was going on.

"Okay..", Beca started, "Me and Chloe… we had a- we-.. That time in Tennessee… There was something that-, okay, you know what, you do it, Chlo."

"No, you do it!"

"No, you! You know I'm not good at this."

"No, Just finish it, Be-"

"Alright chicks… Someone has to tell the story… Aubrey, you seem to know what's going on…", Fat Amy cut off Beca and Chloe arguing. Aubrey on the other hand was caught off guard; she shook her head in disagreement. It wasn't her story to tell after all. So Fat Amy continued, "Alright, someone has to do it… Let me start… 'Bellas, Chloe and I (I'm pretending to be Beca by the way) had a little situation back at Tennessee… We kissed each other and boom! We're in love.'"

Beca and Chloe's mouths dropped and the exchanged looks again, they were both starting to blush when Fat Amy laughed and said, "That's not really what happened… I made it up-", Fat Amy paused when she saw the two lovers blush. "Wait. Is that what happened!? Oooohhh…" The Bellas were hooting and clapping their hands at the very red faced Beca and Chloe. When they fell silent, Fat Amy then cut in again, "But seriously guys, you don't need to be shy… We all know you two are in love."

"What!? You do!? How?", It was Beca who spoke.

"It's obvious, Beca… No need to be 'shocked' about it really…", Amy answered, and all the other Bellas nodded in agreement.

"Beca, Chloe…", It was Aubrey who spoke. "All we really wanted to say is that, we accept you and we're really happy for you… And in front of all the Bellas, I want to apologize for trying to separate the two of you… I hope you can forgive me…", Beca and Chloe smiled in acknowledgement to Aubrey. "And as long as your relationship won't affect the Bellas, it's all good." Welcome back, Uptight Aubrey. But the lovers thanked the Bellas for their acceptance and Aubrey agreed to let this meeting go by and let Chloe and Beca tell their story. Everyone had a great time listening to them and they even all agreed to go back to Chloe's next spring break.

After the Bellas meeting, they all went separate ways except for Beca and Chloe. "Hey, what class do you have next? I have Russian Lit.", Chloe nudged Beca's arm and winked. She knew Beca knows she's trying to fail Russian Lit.

"I have… Oh, I suddenly forgot my next class. How odd.", Beca winked back.

"Well then, can we just have a dull and lazy day together?"

"You have such exciting plans, Beale. I'm in."

It was literally a lazy but not dull day. Beca and Chloe had each other so that took care of 'dull'. They just lay on the grass and look at the sky trying to make things out of the clouds 'shape. They also decided to go get ice cream and rest under a shade of a tree. They were both talking about tacos when someone called out. "Chloe!"

Both Beca and Chloe turned to see Tom walking towards them. "What the hell?", Chloe said in gritted teeth. "Beca, I don't want to talk to him!"

"Well, think fast what you have to say he's coming and it's too late to run!"

"Will you stop joking!?", Chloe hit Beca's shoulder lightly and scowled at her just as Tom finally stopped in front of them. He looked down and the two girls squatting on the grass leaning on a large branch.

"Hey, Chlo… Why didn't you answer my calls? I got so worried last night that you weren't feeling okay. I hope you're better today…", Tom said and Chloe only nodded squinting at the tall man infront of her and the blinding sunlight behind him. When Chloe did not say a word, Tom continued, "So… I was thinking we could go out again tonight or this weekend if you're not too busy…"

"Tom…", Chloe cut off as she stood to face the guy. "I have to be honest… I can't go out with you anymore… I'm with someone."

"What? But I thought…"

"All of that wasn't true… Atleast not for me… I'm so sorry if I gave you false hope, Tom.", Chloe tried to explain but it was just hard for her to. 'This probably how Beca feels about talking.' Chloe thought. Tom only exhaled, expecting Chloe to say more. "I'm sorry, I don't have anything more to say, Tom… I'll just see you soon okay?... C'mon Becs, it's movie time.", Chloe turned leaving Tom under the shady tree grabbing Beca's hand as they walked away from their spot.

"Why didn't you tell him?", Beca asked, half amused at Chloe.

"I don't know, Becs. It just seems awkward… I'm sure he'll know sooner that my 'someone' is really a girl… And that it's you…", Chloe explained and looked at her girlfriend from the side. "You look beautiful, Beca."

Beca met Chloe's eyes and raised an eyebrow saying something out of the blue. "You too Chlo… But, are we really going to see a movie?", she cringed her face a little.

Chloe giggled at the dread look on her girlfriend's face at the thought of the movie. "We can just play a movie and not watch at all…"

"That kind of doesn't make any sense… What would we be doing if we won't watch?", Beca asked innocently.

"We can make people think we're watching a movie when we're really making out.", Chloe winked. And then, they were off to Beca's room.