A/N: hey guys! Just wanna let you all know know this chapter is a time jump. From the last chapter a few weeks have passed so the Regionals are approaching and Beca and Madison have developed a more friendly relationship.
With an exasperated sigh, Aubrey pinched the bridge of her nose and glared at the sight before her.
"How many times do I need to tell you two," Aubrey grabbed a throw pillow and flung it at one of the culprits on the couch that sat in front of the windows, dividing her dorm room, "no sex on the couch!"
Beca, the victim of Aubrey's pillow-flinging wrath, used the sheets from Chloe's bed to cover herself while the redhead sat beside her bitting her lip in an attempt to stop herself from laughing.
"Sorry, Bree." Chloe offered her best friend one of her award winning smiles, a line of pearly whites to match the glint in her icy blue eyes. Aubrey narrowed her eyes at her, silently telling Chloe she wasn't getting off that easily. Receiving the message loud and clear, Chloe cleared her throat and waited for any possible lecture about the importance of decency.
"Sorry isn't going to sanitize the couch!" Aubrey looked from Beca to Chloe before groaning and walking over to her desk to pick up a textbook she had come to her room to get.
"I'm going to class. You both better clean up by the time I get back." She turned to Chloe, "You're not off the hook." Chloe pouted and lowered her head.
Beca hid her smirk in the crook of Chloe's neck, nuzzling her face into the sweet smelling skin of the redhead.
Chloe smiled brightly at the contact as she watched her best friend exit the room.
"Was it worth getting caught?" Beca asked, still slightly embarrassed by the sudden interruption.
Chloe reached over and cupped Beca's chin with her thumb and index finger.
"Oh yeah, definitely." Chloe giggled, leaning in to kiss Beca tenderly.
"What time is it?" Beca asked once they pulled away.
Chloe looked over her shoulder at the alarm clock on her desk.
"Quarter to 4."
Beca sighed, "Shit. My shift at the station starts at 4."
Seeing the brunette shifting to get up from the couch, Chloe was quick to wrap her arms around Beca, keeping her in place at the edge of the cushions.
"No, don't go." Chloe purred, peppering kisses and tiny bites against the flower tattoo on Beca's shoulder.
Beca grinned as her eyes fluttered closed, "Mm."
Hearing the moan, Chloe smiled before nipped along Beca's shoulder to the back of her neck where she placed a firm kiss before pulling away.
"Surely, you won't get treatment like this at the radio station." Chloe said as her hands began to travel along the length of Beca's thighs while she continued her trail of kisses to Beca's neck.
Beca smirked, "Well I could if I show the right attitude. I'm sure Madison won't mind picking up where you left off."
Chloe dug her nails into the skin of Beca's thighs, roughly biting the sensitive spot on Beca's neck. Beca gasped softly at the sting.
"Is that so?" Chloe challenged, her hand running up Beca's thigh. She grazed her fingertips against the dampness of Beca's underwear before she quickly wrapped her arm around Beca's waist and in a swift motion, Chloe brought Beca back down to her back. The redhead smirked down at the brunette as she straddled the DJ who was looking more and more turned on with each passing second.
"I don't know," Beca replied, "Would there be a reason you think she shouldn't?"
My feelings for you is a good enough reason, Chloe thought. But couldn't find it in her to actually say it.
The room fell silent and Beca would be lying if she wasn't disappointed when Chloe climbed off of her.
"Don't forget we have rehearsal early tomorrow morning. Regionals are on Friday, we need to be ready." Chloe said as she collected her clothes from the floor. Pulling her shirt over her head and sliding her underwear up her legs, Chloe managed to avoid any eye contact with the brunette still sitting on the couch.
Beca averted her eyes and quickly got dressed herself before muttering a goodbye on her way out the dorm room.
Once Beca was gone, Chloe sighed heavily and dropped back down on the couch. She reached over to grab her phone and dialed a number.
"Hey. Can you come by my room? I need to talk to someone."
"Well, if it isn't Barden's favorite DJ!"
"Shut up, Maddie." Beca chuckled when Madison swung an arm around her shoulder when she walked into the radio station.
"It's true! After Luke played your mix on the radio a few nights ago I've been getting non stop emails from students asking for more."
"Seriously?" Beca asked, Madison nodded just as Luke walked out of the booth.
"Seriously," Luke confirmed, "I have a friend who DJ's at The Garage. A club just off campus. I think you two would hit it off, maybe she'll let you play a set. She's playing this Friday if you wanna come with Madison and I."
Beca's smile suddenly faltered, "I, uh, I can't this Friday. I have a thing - The Bellas are performing, I can't miss it."
Luke and Madison exchanged glances.
"Really? I never would have never pegged you as an a cappella gal." Luke said, a slight tilt in his head that made Beca's lips narrow in a tight-lipped smile.
"A woman of many surprises, aren't you? I look forward to unveiling many more." Madison winked.
Luke snickered and lightly shoved the junior, "Get back to work and stop flirting with your co-workers."
As Madison made her way to the booth, Luke looked over at Beca.
"The offer still stands if anything should come up, alright?"
Beca nodded, "Thanks."
Luke patted her on the back before heading back into the booth to finish the next set.
Jesse then walked through the door, pulling out his ear phones as he smiled over at Beca.
"Yo yo, how's it going?"
"Luke invited me to The Garage this Friday. I could have a chance to play a set."
Jesse frowned, "Regionals are this Friday."
Beca pursed her lips, "Yeah. I had to decline."
"That sucks," Jesse said, "Hopefully there's another night you could go. Besides, do you really wanna miss The Trebles kicking your asses?"
Beca rolled her eyes kind-heartedly, "It's on, dude."
"What's the big emergency?"
"Jessica, I'm freaking out!" Chloe exclaimed as she dropped down on her bed after letting Jessica into the room.
Jessica frowned and walked over to the bed, sitting at the edge while her co-captain groaned and covered her face with her hands. While the blonde was familiar with Chloe's tendency to being overly dramatic, seeing the redhead in such a state where it seemed her life was crashing around her, Jessica couldn't help but furrow her eyebrows in concern.
"What is it?" Jessica asked.
"I have feelings for Beca." Chloe sighed. For any other person, feelings like these would excite them, but they only scared her.
"Tell me something I don't know!" Jessica laughed, she reached over and pulled Chloe's hands away from her face, "What's wrong with that?"
"It wasn't supposed to happen." Chloe said as she sat up, "It was just supposed to be fun. After my last relationship, I wasn't really looking for anything serious. Then Beca came along and...I can't go through it again"
Jessica noticed how Chloe's face faltered.
"Was it a bad break up?"
Chloe nodded, "I got way too attatched to her and when I found out she cheated, it distroyed me."
"Beca will never do that, Chloe." Jessica reassured.
Chloe shook her head, "Even if she doesn't, I'm worried my own fears will push her away."
Jessica lulled her head to the side and offered her friend a comforting smile.
"Open your heart to Beca and I can assure you that she'll take care of it. She feels the same way, I see it, The Bellas see it- "
"Wait, what?" Chloe frowned.
Jessica smirked, "You two aren't exactly the most subtle. Fat Amy and Stacie have a poll on when you two will make it official."
"Of course she does." Chloe chuckled. She took a pause as she looked at Jessica with pleading eyes, "I don't wanna get hurt again, Jessica. And I don't wanna hurt her...if I haven't already." Chloe bit her lip and shook her head, mad at herself for possibly bringing Beca into this mess.
"You need to talk to her. Take the chance," Jessica urged her, "cause you only get the one."
As their shift came to an end later that day, Madison walked over to Beca who was finishing the last bit of stacking she had left while Jesse lingered between shelves avoiding any responsibilities.
"Hey, girl." Madison popped up behind Beca, her hands gripping at the girls waist with a squeeze before she let go when the brunette turned around.
"Is it time to go?" Beca asked.
"Just about," Madison nodded, "you free after this?"
Beca shrugged, "What'd you have in mind if I am?"
Madison bit her lip and smiled, "Lemme take you out."
From behind the shelf next to Beca, Jesse turned his head slightly when he heard Madison's offer.
"Hm, I don't know." Beca smirked.
Madison raised an eyebrow and grinned, "Come on, Bec. Let me buy you a drink."
"Now it's a drink?" Beca chuckled.
"I know a good bar not too far from campus. What do you say?" Madison asked.
"Alright." Beca said with a smile. She watched Madison walk back to the booth to collect her things while she let her mind process what had just occurred.
Was this a date?
Jesse moved some books aside, creating a window for him to speak to Beca.
"Looks like you got yourself a date."
Alright, mind reader. Beca thought.
"How long have you been listening?"
Jesse smirked, "Long enough." Beca rolled her eyes but grinned nonetheless. Jesse crossed his arms on the shelf, "So where does this leave Chloe?"
The mention of the redhead made something in Beca flutter and ache. The events of this afternoon still bothered her, Chloe was being complicated and Beca wasn't sure she could handle it much longer.
"I said yes to Madison, didn't I."
Jesse raised his eyebrows in shock and surprise, "Wow."
Beca shook her head, "It's my fault. I knew what I was walking into and, like you said, I only agreed to it because it was the closest I was gonna get to really being with her."
Jesse pursed his lips, "It's not your fault, Bec. It's no ones fault, it's just how...these things inevitably turn out. You can't help it."
Figuring that Beca had her mind set on the idea that things happen for a reason, Jesse changed the subject.
"But hey, have fun with Madison. I'll see if I stop by your room later tonight."
Jesse made a drum beat on the shelf before he pushed himself off and grabbed his coat, saying goodbye to Madison when she walked out of the booth before leaving the station.
"Ready to go, DJ?"
The sound of pool balls clacking and rolling against the green worsted wool material of the table filled the bar while distant conversations were heard from the other side of the room, a few regulars were leaning against the counter of the bar while the bartender poured them another round of shots.
At pool table 3, Beca was bent over the edge with the cue in her hands as she aimed her next shot.
"Bottom right pocket." Beca called out.
Madison watched the white ball hit the green striped, her eyes followed the ball roll its way towards the pocket Beca called.
"If I had known you'd be good in pool, I would have just taken you out to a fancy dinner to impress you like I initially planned."
Beca smirked as she walked around the table to Madison's side where the white ball rested.
"Is that how you seal the deal with all the other girls?"
Madison's eyes followed the brunette as she bent over beside her, Beca's arm brushing passed Madison's as she steadied her aim.
Madison grinned as she leaned down to whisper in Beca's ear.
"Normally, yes. But if being wined and dined isn't your style, I'm open to suggestions."
The sultry tone in Madison's voice made Beca gasp lightly, the cue in her hand then slipped and nicked the edge of the white ball.
"Scratch." Madison said with a smug grin.
"Cheater." Beca smiled as she rubbed the back of her neck.
Madison picked up the white ball and moved around the table as they continued their game.
Beca picked up her beer from the edge of the pool table, taking a swig as she watched the balls ricochet off the walls, a solid rolling into a pocket.
"Have you always been into a cappela?" Madison asked as she planned her next shot.
Beca smirked and shook her head, "No, but my dad wants me in a club if he's gonna help me move to LA."
"How's that working out so far?" Madison took her shot and looked up at Beca when she missed the pocket.
"So far so good."
"Well I'd love to come to one of your shows," Madison smiled, "I'll make a huge poster with 'I (heart) Beca' in the middle." The blonde mimed herself flailing a poster above her head and cheered, "Let's go, Beca, let's go!"
Beca chuckled and lightly shoved Madison in the shoulder.
"Stop it."
"Baby, what that mouth do though." Madison winked as she lowered her arms.
"Wow, an a cappella joke." Beca laughed, "Soo funny." She deadpanned.
Madison took a sip of her beer, "Wasn't what I was thinking but sure."
"Do you have an off button?" Beca poked around Madison's stomach and shoulders as a blush colored her cheeks in a way that made Madison smile.
"Sure I do," Madison rested her hand on the pool table as she leaned her body closer to Beca's, "But you need these," she lightly flicked her finger against Beca's bottom lip, "to press it."
Beca's eyes flickered down to Madison's lips that seemed so inviting as the blonde teasingly poked the tip of her tongue against her bottom lip.
With a small step forward, Beca craned her neck up to meet Madison's lips in a kiss. Madison reached up to cup Beca's cheek just as Beca wrapped an arm around Madison's neck to pull the blonde closer. Beca moaned softly when Madison bit down on her bottom lip and somehow the sounds of pool balls and shot glasses slamming down on the bar slowly faded.
Beca was the first to pull away when she felt they were getting a bit carried away for a public setting.
"Um," Beca averted her eyes and chuckled lightly while Madison simply looked at her with desire in her eyes. "It's my turn right?" Beca asked as she turned back to the pool table.
Madison smiled, "Yeah."
A/N: ohh man. Well i hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. Things should be spurring up after this
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