Chapter 11
Beca woke up next to Chloe because all the rooms only had one bed, it was huge as shit though. Huge enough for 4 people to share but they managed to sleep so close to each other.
"Chlo, wake up. We have to get going early because Hayley Kiyoko is performing early. I know her songs are your lady jams." She teased the redhead and tickled her lightly.
"I wouldn't get up if you didn't say her name but okay. Help me up?" Chloe looked really cute in the morning. She liked seeing the redhead everytime she wakes up, no matter where they're at. Now they'll be seeing their favorite artists both indie and mainstream. Music is the reason they met each other that's why it's the most special thing they share. Others spend their time together watching movies or shopping, but Beca and Chloe spend every day related to music. They sing songs together almost everywhere, in the shower, car, or in bed, something Amy hated since she wasn't invited in any of those activities.
"I'll cook breakfast and make coffee for you. Join me?" Beca asked her best friend.
"Is that all?" Chloe asked in the hottest way possible. She wondered how Beca couldn't take any hints after all these years. Both of them are oblivious in the way they treat each other. For Amy, friends aren't supposed to wait up for the each other EVERY SINGLE NIGHT, or at least they don't wait for Amy to get home every night. She still is the biggest shipper of Bloe and hates the fact that the two are not officially together.
"Maybe we can look at each other until we get tired. It's too early to be kinky. Keep it in your pants, ginger." Beca doesn't know why she enjoys keeping up with Chloe's kinky banter. They've gotten too close and Beca loves it even if she doesn't show it especially with the other Bellas.
"Whatever, Becs. You like it way more than I do." She winked at her best friend then they both went downstairs and found out they were the only ones awake.
It was only 8 am and Beca opened the refrigerator surprised to see it was full. It rarely happened in the Bellas household and their apartment.
"Amy is stacked. We have all kinds of juice. We even have three kinds of milk. I don't even know the difference. Do you want pancakes?" She asked the redhead who sat on one of the marbled counters.
"Yes please and my smoothie." Chloe said with puppy dog eyes that Beca could never resist.
"You're too demanding, Beale. Just kidding." She took out all the ingredients she needed from the pantry and refrigerator.
"You like it when I take control." She teased with her signature smirk.
"Excuse me, what?" Beca dropped the pan accidentally due to panic.
"You heard me, Mitchell. You act like you're too much of a badass when in return you're a helpless little unicorn who needs love and affection. You like cuddles more than I do now. It's alarming."
"It's all your fault. You cuddled with me when I hated." Beca said in her defense.
"No more cuddles for you then."
"I object."
"Look at Mrs. Softie now." Chloe laughed until she heard footsteps coming down from the staircase.
"It's too early for your teasing, guys. You can do that at night in your room, in private." Teased Fat Amy.
"Amy, can you stop saying those things? It makes me uncomfortable." Said Aubrey. "Can you two keep it in your pants? It's kind of disturbing." She looked at Beca and Chloe.
The rest of the girls went downstairs to join the others cooking in the Kitchen.
"It's too early for Bloe. My eyes are too sore." Emily said.
"Well, it aint too sore for me. It's a pleasure." Cynthia Rose laughed causing a reaction from the other bellas.
"Dude, can you all stop with this Bloe thing? Is it really that bad that me and Chloe have gotten this comfortable with each other? We see each other everyday and this is how we annoy each other." Beca stated.
"Why do you leave Fat Amy out of it then?" Stacie asked the two.
"You know what. I'm done. I'm gonna get ready for Coachella." Beca said in defeat then looked at Chloe "I'll see you later. Enjoy your breakfast." She smiled.
"Someone's so fucking whipped." Said Amy.
The girls finished cooking and ate everything as fast as they can because they had to prepare for Coachella. It's hard to get ready for a girl but it's much harder if you have other girls to get ready with. It's always a disaster with the Bellas in one place.
They all finished getting ready for the music festival and they boarded the party bus en route to Coachella. The girls were all in style, most of them in Boho outfits. Beca had a bandana worn as a headband she matched it with a black muscle tee and white shorts while Chloe wore a hippie dress that matched her eyes. They couldn't stop looking at each other on their ride to the bus and exchange grins when their eyes meet.
They arrived at the main stage as they enjoyed different acts perform. The Bellas danced and sung their hearts out. They were shaped in a circle as they enjoy all the songs being performed by up and coming artists. When it started to get dark, the mainstream artists took over the stage. Hayley Kiyoko was the first one to come up. She sang all her hits but the girls loved her latest single the most, Curious.
Chloe was dancing in the middle of the circle most of the time and exchanged places with Amy and Aubrey. When hot songs were played, Stacie definitely danced in the middle. But when the bass drum kicked in for Curious, Beca was suddenly in the middle.
Hayley Kiyoko shouted "This one is for the gays. Welcome to 20gayteen!"
You've been out of reach, could you explain?
I think that you should
What you been up to?
Who's been loving you good?
Beca was singing and dancing lightly in the middle slowly getting in her groove. The Bellas were surprised their captain was into it so much.
I'm just on the floor, I'm like a model
Been looking through the texts and all the photos
But don't you worry, I can handle it
No, don't you worry, I can handle it
Stacie danced with her in the middle but when the chorus played she suddenly turned to Chloe who was taking in everything that's happening. She never thought Beca would be this confident and passionate because of a song.
If you let him touch ya, touch ya, touch ya, touch ya, touch ya, touch ya (yeah)
The way I used to, used to, used to, used to, used to, used to (yeah)
Did you take him to the pier in Santa Monica?
Forget to bring a jacket, wrap up in him cause you wanted to?
I'm just curious, is it serious?
I'm just curious, is it serious?
All the girls' eyes were glued to Beca. They knew exactly what was going on. They knew what happened after the USO tour when they saw Beca run off when Chlocago had their kiss. They all didn't approve. How could Chloe fall for a guy like that in four days? Is that even possible?
The second stanza had even heavier lyrics. Beca was in her zone that she didn't understand how into it she was. Deep inside, she knew it was about Chloe. She knew it was about the kiss, the reason why she didn't call her best friend for two months.
Calling me up, so late at night
Are we just friends?
You say you wanted me, but you're sleeping with him
You think of me, I'm what you see
When you look at the sky
I don't believe you
You ain't been loving me right (yeah)
The Bellas were in shock when Beca sung the lyrics on the top of her lungs and looked at Chloe the entire time. She looked at her and poured all her emotions. Chloe wanted to just kiss Beca right then and there to make her stop. Beca didn't know how much Chloe wanted it to be her. She wanted to kiss Beca so bad but it seemed easier with Chicago.
People from the crowd even cheered as Beca danced. It stayed this way until the song was finally finished and Hayley Kiyoko went down the stage.
The lights dimmed and BANNERS' logo was flashed in the led screen. Chloe and Beca lost their minds as their favorite band take on the stage.
The drum loop for Hate That You Know Me started and Chloe joined Beca inside the circle. The Bellas couldn't take in what was happening but it was nice to see the two enjoying each other despite all their crazy emotions showing.
I've been talking to strangers
Acting like I'm a stranger
Look like I've been up all night
And you know what? I hate it
Chloe took it as her chance to show Beca how much she's worth. She maintained eye contact as she danced her way through the verse and refrain.
Oo-oo-ooh
Long way down
You're such a heart attack
But it feels like oo-oo-ooh
Pressure points
They pressure you right back
Come on, think about it
Beca enjoyed seeing Chloe like this. She looked like she was eager to show Beca how much she cared despite everything that happened during USO. She loved this song as much as Chloe does so she sang with her on the chorus.
Sometimes I hate that you know me so well (so well)
Sometimes I, I hate that you know me so well
Some days I, I wish that I wasn't myself
No luck!
And I hate that you know me so well
The Bellas didn't know they were in for a show that night. They were exhausted after all the dancing and singing, but most of all with the Bloe shenanigans. They headed home and the girls decided to eat snacks and drink at the kitchen except for Beca and Chloe.
Beca went to the shack and Chloe headed to the balcony.
"I have never seen them that way. I'm concerned." Said Emily.
"Well, try living with them." Amy answered.
"The sexual tension was too strong, I thought they'd make out already." Stacie said dead serious.
"I hate jumping into the Bloe bandwagon but the two have serious issues. They danced like it was the last day of Coachella already." Aubrey said with the most confused look ever.
"At least they have each other, you know? I think I'm going to die alone." Said Flo.
"Dying sounds oddly good." Said Lily causing everyone to look at her strangely.
"I wonder when they'll just admit to each other how much they like each other." Cynthia Rose said.
"Like? Try love each other. They're in it deep, I tell you." Said Stacie.
"But there's Chicago." Aubrey protested.
"Do you want me to get him deported?" asked Amy.
"Deported is a strong word." Emily said worriedly.
"Shut up. Your like Bloe's child anyway. You should be supportive." Amy said.
"Hell yeah. But I feel bad for Chicago." Emily answered.
"As your former captain, I suggest we do nothing and let them be. Okay? Let them do what they want. It's not our position to force them to be together." Aubrey said as everyone ate their snacks and nod their heads in agreement.
After eating, the girls went to their own rooms and slept. They decided the next day they'd stay in the house until 2 pm before going to the festival.
Chloe went back to their room surprised not to see her roommate. She kept on replaying what happened in her head. Beca was too hot while she sang and danced to Curious. She thought of all the things she did wrong to her best friend making her cry. If she only knew that Beca felt that way, she wouldn't have done all the things she did with Chicago. She wouldn't even consider being with him.
Seeing Beca that way made her realize that she couldn't continue seeing Chicago anymore. It was a rash decision anyway. She felt lonely because she never had a real boyfriend throughout college. But she forgot she was in a relationship-like friendship with Beca.
After a few minutes of being drowned in her thoughts, the door opened up gently. It was Beca.
"Chlo? What's wrong?" Beca looked worried seeing her best friend crying on their bed.
"Nothing really. Don't worry about it." Chloe smiled at the other.
"You know you can tell me anything."
Chloe didn't know what to say to Beca. She wasn't ready to tell her yet so she only told Beca half of the truth.
"I don't think I can do it with Chicago anymore. It seems too fast and he's never really around."
"Oh. Are you sure about that? Maybe you're just too worried because he has to leave most of the time to save this country from falling apart." Beca comforted her.
"It's not that. I'm worried that I just used him. I'm such a terrible person. He's too kind but then it seems like I bait him for no reason now."
"It isn't your fault, Chloe. We were all in a depressive state before the USO tour and we're afraid we couldn't be happy anymore so you took a chance on him."
"But we're talking about a person, Beca. I should've done better."
Beca hugged Chloe despite being confused on what to tell her. Chicago is the reason she had to stay away from her best friend but at the same time, she feels bad for the dude too.
"You sleep on it and you don't decide on anything until you feel like it." Beca reassured her best friend who turned calm after a few minutes of being in Beca's arms.
"We should sleep now. Amy said we'll have a pool party tomorrow at lunch then we'll head straight to the festival." Chloe whispered.
"Okay, Chlo. Sweet dreams. Don't cry anymore. Wake me up if you need me."
"Thank you, Beca. Good night." Chloe kissed Beca's cheek to thank her for all the words she said. She was too kind not to judge Chloe after everything.