Another chapter:) Enjoy, slightly longer this time for the longer wait. x

The blonde captain of the Bellas was changing into some clothes, relieved that Bella rehearsals weren't on today. In a week, they would be competing in the next a capella competition, against the Trebles and Sockapellas.

She took off her fresh bandages, as she didn't need them anymore. Peeling off the one around her knuckles, she was glad to find the bruise had mostly faded.

She then removed the other one, ashamed as she could still make out the angry red cuts on her arm. She quickly pulled a long sleeve jumper over herself, covering them, and also the painful bruises from Jesse.

Aubrey sat down at her desk, resting her head on her elbow and sighed heavily, remembering when Chloe had kissed her two nights ago. She had kissed her back, and had wished to have taken it further, but Aubrey had known that the ginger didn't really want her. She hated pushing her away, but at the same time, she didn't want Chloe to act awkward with her.

Chloe had gone for her morning jog, so Aubrey decided to visit Amy, who was fast becoming her close friend and she could trust her with everything.

...

Chloe was jogging in the local park, her earphones plugged in. As she jogged, she thought about Beca. What if it was a mistake? What if Jesse had kissed her girlfriend to make her hate Beca, seeing as he raped her best friend so it was pretty likely.

Her breaths were shallow as she jogged in a steady pace. She stopped jogging altogether when a painful reminder played into her ears. Titaniam. Her lady jam. Singing that song naked to Beca. She hooked out her phone from her pocket, turning the music off fast. She went to sit on a deserted wooden bench, tucking her glowing hair behind her ears.

She sat deep in thought, the cool breeze causing her to shiver as she zipped up her lilac hoodie, her mind still occupied by Beca. Tonight, she was going to speak with Aubrey. They hadn't been as close since after they had won the ICCA's, and Chloe missed her best friend dreadfully. She was going to make it up to her, and spend some time with each other just chatting, and maybe..just maybe, she could sort out this thing with Beca.

...

Beca was sprawled across her sofa bed, laptop balanced on her lap as she worked on some new mash-ups. The door clicked open, and she shut the laptop quickly, hoping it was Chloe. Unfortunately for her, it was Kimmy Jin and her three pals.

"The white girl is here." Kimmy said disapprovingly to her friends, and they grimaced, making their way to Kimmy Jin's room, the three of them carrying Wii remotes and wearing 3D glasses. Beca chuckled despite being upset, and returned to her music.

Music was her life. It was the only thing that could understand her, and help her deal with emotions - apart from Chloe. She couldn't stop that beautiful woman creeping into her head. She buried her head in her pillow, and her voice muffled as she spoke, "Chloe, I need you." She didn't cry, but was so close to doing so she had to get stuck into her music or she'd be a complete wreck.

She had forgiven Chloe after the night of Amy's party, but she couldn't bring herself to explain yet. So she shut her out, like she did with most people. Chloe was normally the one who wouldn't let her push her away, but not now, after that asshole Jesse did that stupid stunt.

Ignoring the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, she drowned herself in her music, wanting to keep out of everyone's way for now.

...

Aubrey knocked at Amy's door, and was startled as the larger blonde opened it straight away, like she had been waiting the other side of the door the whole time.

She swung the door wide open, gesturing for Aubrey to come in, "Hey Aubby, been waiting for you!" She welcomed excitedly.

Aubrey gave her a hug, walking into the cosy dorm and settling on the sofa, kicking her heels off and stretching her legs across it comfortably. "Make yourself at home then! Budge." Amy laughed, tapping Aubrey's legs and sitting down next to the tall blonde.

Aubrey shifted, making room for Fat Amy and asked, "Why were you waiting for me?". Amy glanced up at Aubrey, looking a little upset. Aubrey noticed and Amy quickly smiled. "Amy? What's up? Is something wrong?" She gently placed a hand on the other woman's arm. Amy grinned reassuringly, "Yeah, I'm aca-great."

Her voice wobbled at the end of the sentence, and Aubrey knew she was lying. "Tell me, you can trust me, please." Aubrey told her, patting her lightly.

Amy breathed out, looking anywhere but Aubrey. "My.. my mother passed away this morning." She whispered, gulping sharply. Aubrey gasped, taking Amy's hand and wrapping her arms around the bigger woman, letting Amy sink into her embrace. Amy let out a few sobs, whilst Aubrey stroked her back softly. Amy pulled back, wiping her eyes. "Thanks Aub, your the best. I just..don't know what to do. She was such a kind, caring woman. I visited her in the hospital she'd been sent to yesterday after Bella training, and she gave me something to give to you. I didn't know she was ill - or dying until it was too late." She cried, running her hands through her hair.

Amy reached out behind her, dropping a cream coloured plastic tub into Aubrey's lap. Aubrey took off the lid, and a mouth-watering scent filled the room. In the tub, was two dozen cookies, all made by Amy's mum. The smell off the cookies made Amy cry harder, reminding her of her mother. Aubrey let a tear fall, closing the tub and pulling Amy back into a hug.

"I am so grateful that she has given me these, oh Amy, come here." She said softly, and they stayed cuddled together for a while, both crying and comforting each other. It was that moment where they grew a stronger bond, now knowing they could tell each other anything, and not be judged for saying it.

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It was six, and Aubrey and Chloe were back in the dorm, sat together watching films. When the last film had finished, Aubrey yawned, switching the TV off. Chloe was resting her head on Aubrey's lap, making Aubrey's stomach flutter. She needed to get away from being so close to her before she did something stupid. Really stupid.

Chloe stretched out her arms, turning her head to look up at Aubrey. Those eyes..Aubrey could get lost in them, Beautiful bright blue eyes. Making her bite down hard on her lip to suppress a moan from deep inside her.

The auburn woman spoke firmly, "I really need to talk to you Bree. We never get to anymore, and I miss being able to tell you things."

"Well, here I am. What do you need to tell me?" Aubrey asked, glad to be given attention by her best friend, though feeling bad for Beca at the same time.

Chloe cleared her throat, mumbling so quiet that Aubrey had to ask for it to be repeated, "Do you think Beca likes Jesse?" Aubrey frowned at his name, but then replied, "Chlo. Beca loves you, you daft girl! She's nuts about you!"

The younger woman, smiled slightly, then murmured, "But..back at the restaurant-"

"Jesse just wanted you guys to split up. And I guess it worked right? Beca never wanted him to kiss her." Aubrey told Chloe, and the auburn sighed, "Oh..I'll have to speak to her then! I'm such a dick. And no, I don't think we ever did split up, I just ran..too scared to do anything." Before Aubrey could answer, Chloe nestled closer, instantly making Aubrey's heart beat faster. Chloe whispered softly, "I came back to you..and you comforted me. I'm so sorry for kissing you like that..I didn't mean..Like you said, It's not what I wanted.." She rambled at the end, and Aubrey felt hurt.

She hid the feeling deep down, swallowing, "Of course it's not what you wanted, you wanted your girlfriend. Nobody wants me, but hey, that's okay, I'll be fine on my own."

Chloe stared up at Aubrey, half shock and disbelief, saying, "No! It's not that, It's just that your my best friend, and I shouldn't have done that to you, okay?". Aubrey turned away for a moment, rolling her eyes. The ginger would never realise that Aubrey wanted to be more than just a best friend to her.

"I know, I get it. Anyway, I think you should try talking to Beca, your missing out on having her in your life, she has made you happier than any other person has." Aubrey rapidly changed the subject, but Chloe ignored her, the next thing she said made Aubrey double over laughing, "Aubrey, I think you and Amy have something too. Maybe you should tell her?" She smiled genuinely, making Aubrey laugh harder.

"Oh Chloe, tell her what?" She spluttered, still laughing because Chloe had mistaken the closeness between Aubrey and Amy for something else. Yes, she Aubrey had come out to Chloe when she was fifteen, and they had both told each other they were gay. But Aubrey had never thought about her and Amy, and she didn't love the woman in that way.

"Tell her how you feel about her!" Chloe chirped, and Aubrey raised her eyebrows. Aubrey didn't want to be in a relationship with Amy, she loved Chloe..and Beca too if she was absolutely honest. "No, because I don't like her in that way. I like someone else.." She blurted out, covering her hand over her mouth and blushing scarlet.

She didn't mean to say that, but at least it would shut Chloe up about her and Amy. "Who Bree? I want to know! Please tell me!" Her cute puppy dog eyes nearly winning her over. Aubrey stood up, kissing Chloe on the cheek clumsily, muttering, "No. It's a secret. By the way, you better sort it out with Beca. I mean it." and she left for her room, leaving a dazed Chloe staring after her.