The Knight in Plaid Armour

Nobody could take the tension in the air anymore. It was suffocating. It's been weeks. Who knew that the life of the Bella's would be sucked out of them every rehearsal if the Ginger and the DJ weren't stealing glances at one another or if they weren't releasing all that sexual tension in the air...now it's like they can't even be 10 feet within each other before the other skirts away. Aubrey was getting tired of it. She had a long talk with her Best friend. It was a reaaaally long talk. Still Chloe was not convinced that Beca was worth giving it a shot. The fear of what her family would think of her outweighs everything else.

Stacie was getting pissed at the redhead. Beca told her everything. She was elated when she heard about the kiss what happened right after though...She would be practically foaming at the mouth every time she would catch Chloe look Beca's way. The smaller brunette being ever so oblivious to such actions. Aubrey noticed Stacie's drastic change in her treatment of Chloe the past few days and she could bet all of her money that it was because of the issue between the two resident love birds.

Aubrey made a mental note to speak to Stacie right after rehearsals for two reasons. She wanted her best friend and the midget DJ to get their shit sorted and just be together. The other reason should be obvious enough. She's been trying to find a way to get to know the busty, sexy and surprisingly smart woman and this might just do it for her.

Just like clockwork. As soon as Aubrey's alarm went off signaling the end of rehearsals for the day Fat Amy could be seen vertical running to get out of their space shouting about hot guys waiting for her back in her dorm, Lily could already be somewhere in-between the space and time continuum for all they know, Cynthia Rose and Denise would 'sneakily' send each other winks and leave one after the other, Jessica and Ashley were skipping towards the exit entwined in each other's arms...'seriously can you ever separate those two'...

Beca, surprisingly was in no hurry this time to leave. She was sitting down on the bleachers side of the rehearsal space. She had her headphones on and she was scrolling through her phone. Stacie was looking towards her best friend. She knew why Beca wanted to stay behind. She practically mauled the girl to confess to her why she suddenly wants to stay behind when they last spoke during one of their breaks. She wanted to use the piano. She wanted to sing. To let everything out. Stacie knew Beca was hurting even if the tiny DJ didn't want to acknowledge or show it. There were two people though in that room right now that could read her like a book. Stacie and Chloe.

Chloe was watching Beca. She was done gathering her things. If she were honest with herself, all she wanted to do right now was go right up to Beca and kiss her. She wanted to hold onto her and not let go. She was scared though. She never had these kinds of feelings before. she and Aubrey talked about it but she was not afraid of what their friends would think she was afraid of what her family would say. They are strict, religious people. She decided that she should distance herself from the younger woman but it was slowly killing her inside.

Aubrey could see the conflict in Chloe's eyes. Just as she was about to go over to her best friend, the sound of the door opening made her stop in her tracks. She looked towards their entryway and was shocked to see none other than Chloe's ex boyfriend. Tom. That name will always leave a bitter taste in her mouth.

3 pairs of eyes were now watching the scene in-front of them. The gall of that guy to waltz in Bella territory after what he did to Chloe. One of those eyes though were burning aflame. Beca was silently fuming. She was thinking about the worst case scenario wherein Chloe was back together with that douche-b. All the more reason to stay behind and play her heart out though. So she awaits whatever may unfold before them.

"Chloe! Come on Babe! Give me another chance! Please!" Tom was begging. Almost pleading.

"I won't play your game anymore Tom. I was dumb enough to believe you before. I learned from my mistake. Now please leave me alone."

"But we were so good together! Come on Baby...Please? I've changed...Promise!" His tone was softer and sincere. Beca rolled her eyes. She's seen that enough times to know that he was once again full of bull shit.

Chloe took a deep breath. "No Tom. Besides I never loved you anyway. I guess that the time away from you made me realize that. I barely even cried because I broke up with you. In-fact some part of me felt elated and free. So no Tom. I will not get back together with you."

Toms' face was becoming red with rage. Beca knew what was coming next. She stood up from her seat and was just in time to receive the blow from Tom aimed at Chloe's back. Chloe had just bent down to retrieve her stuff to leave when she heard a soft grunt and a thud right after. She spun around immediately and found an unconscious Beca lying on the floor and Aubrey and Stacie Screaming and Shoving Tom ushering him out. Chloe rushed to Beca's side. She could see a bruise forming on her cheek. She looked around them and saw an upturned chair where Beca had most likely hit her head.

Chloe was checking Beca's head for any sign of injury. Their chairs were made of steel and well, falling on them would be really painful. Like no shit. Chloe felt something warm at the base of Beca's skull. She took a deep breath and checked her hand. It was blood. She looked back at the chair. On the corner there was the slightest hint of red shining in the light.

"Bree! Beca...She...She's hurt!"

Aubrey and Stacie went over to Chloe. Aubrey being the ever in-control one told Stacie to call for help. When the Ambulance came 10 minutes later, They placed the tiny brunette on a stretcher. Chloe immediately volunteered to ride with them going to the hospital. Claiming that she was Beca's girlfriend. Aubrey and Stacie just glanced at each other but let the redhead get her way. they said that they would meet her at the hospital after they go talk to Beca's dad. Sure it was nothing serious but he is her father so he deserves to know that his daughter had a concussion and was being brought to a hospital.

Chloe held Beca's hand throughout the whole ride. She kept telling herself that she was in-love with this woman right in-front of her. She decided to be brave. Just like Beca was. Brave. Believe in herself and to believe what Aubrey had told her so many times. Family will love you no matter who you are. Blood runs thicker than water. Beca protected her once again from Tom.

Chloe kissed Beca's hand and whispered very softly to herself.

"You're my knight in plaid armour. You always look out for me even if I don't deserve it. I'm so sorry for hurting you. I'll be brave from now on. For you. I love you."

Not long after leaving the rehearsal space, they arrive in the emergency room of the hospital.