-2 years later-
"And now may we welcome our honour student from the music department- Beca Mitchell, she is truly one of the most talented student we have ever had, already gotten a job position in a well known music student in LA, we are all very excited to see what bright future is ahead of her, everybody, Beca Mitchell." The dean announced proudly and gestured the awkward brunette to get on stage.
Beca carefully walked on the stage, not expecting the roars of her name to be heard. The crowd was going crazy for her, she was known as the one that gave Barden Bellas their deserved title back.
After switching her major from psych to music, she has gotten more engaged in school work and always offered to help her classmates in case they needed any. She got rid of her heavy eyeliner style and went for a more simple makeup, she smiled more at random strangers, she sometimes even feed birds her leftover bread, people blame her for the birds on campus gaining weight.
Beca Mitchell was getting softer each day, people say it's because of Chloe, and she is totally okay with that. Although Stacie and Amy tease her every single day, showing her a white board with the word Badass points written on it, and right below the words, was '- ∞' (negative infinity)
All in all, she was no longer that dark and self conscious brunette, she has become a girl who everybody admired and loved. It feels good, to have her life full of love instead of doubt and fear. She likes it.
The brunette stood awkwardly in front of the microphone stand, her palms were sweating like crazy for her mind was blank and she had exactly no idea what speech to give. Eventually, her eyes landed on the group of girls she has grown to love and care for for the past few years. A bunch of crazy weird chicks she now considers family.
"YO TINKER BECS THATS MY FRIEND EVERYBODY BECA MITCHELL IS MY FRIEND,'' Amy hollered excitedly, waving her hands in the air trying to catch every students attention. Next to the Aussie sat Lilly, wearing a proud smile, creepy, but after years of practice, Beca could now perfectly tell the emotion behind every creepy smile the Asian wears.
"AMY SIT DOWN," Stacie hissed at the Aussie, rolling her eyes, "You are embarrassing her," The long legged brunette sighed and forced the aussie back to her sitting position. Aubrey was just next to Stacie eyeing her girlfriend and Amy's interaction. Seeing this, Beca chuckled softly to herself, no longer feeling nervous.
She let her eyes wandered on the girls, Ashley was sitting there with a wide smile in her face, next to her was Renee, her girlfriend for 1 year. The pair was adorable and Beca was happy to see Ashley back to her normal self, finding the happiness that she deserved. Their friendship was almost back to the way it was, and it seemed to have filled this empty hole in Beca's heart, and the DJ could never be more grateful.
CR was looking at Beca as if she was a proud mother, she has always been the one that acted the most like a grown up whenever the girls get into stupid arguments, Beca couldn't remember exactly how many times she went to CJ for relationship advices when she and Chloe got into another argument. The reason usually being Beca's stubborn attitude, but CR was always there, helping Beca get used to the meaning of a relationship, understanding the definition of true love.
Finally, she let her eyes lock with the person that has become a huge part of her life, a girl she acknowledges as family, confidant, soulmate, and lover. The one and only Chloe Beale. The red head was sitting on her seat, beaming at her girlfriend. The sparkly blue orbs were glistening with happy tears, Chloe gave Beca an encouraging nod, and mouthed, "You can do it," This simple action, had the brunette forget the anxiety flooding her head. The effect Chloe has on her.
Beca took a deep breath, and cleared her throat, "Um hi, it's Beca, I was actually notified about this speech just before the graduation, and I don't have anything plotted out in my head-"
"IT'S OKAY TINKER, YOU WILL YOU WILL ROCK IT ROCK IT," Amy interrupted from the crowd, "DON'T BE NERVOUS WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER," Stacie rolled her eyes once more, giving Beca an apologetic look and whispered something to the obviously VERY excited Aussie, Amy widened her eyes after hearing whatever stacie told her, and zipped her mouth close and threw the 'key' away.
Beca grinned and continued, "Okay, sorry about my supportive friend there," the audience chuckled softly and turned their full attention back to the petite brunette on stage, "Where do I start oh my, umm, I actually never wanted to go to Barden, I wanted to move to LA and make music right after i graduated high school. But my dad forced me to be here, saying I need to at least stay here and be a normal kid, experience a normal college life. My plan was to stay here a year, and leave for LA. But lets say somebody forced me into audition for the Bellas in a kind of, weird way,"
Beca paused and smirked at her girlfriend sitting in the crowd, who obviously was proud of the shower incident. "So I joined the Bellas, I hated it at first because they threatened to send wolves to rip out my vocal chords if I ever got involved with a treble," Upon hearing this the crowd roared with laughter, not expecting to hear this coming out of the brunettes mouth, while Aubrey just sat there giving Beca the 'hell yeah I did' look, "A lot of things happened in these 4 years, some were, well, let's just say they put me in a really bad place, and I nearly quit the Bellas," The crowd gasped at this information, and all started murmuring quietly, probably wondering what sort of incident could cause their favourite brunette to nearly quit the Bellas.
"But everything happens for a reason, oh my gosh i sound so tumblr right now," Beca chuckled to herself, "Those unfortunate event helped me get my best friend back, and gave me this chance, and this honour to be able to call THE Chloe Beale my girlfriend,"
Hearing Chloe's name, the crowd whistled and clapped loudly, Chloe and Beca, Beca and Chloe, they are the most beloved couple on campus, everybody envied but also worshipped the love they share. It just seemed to perfect to be true.
All heads turn to Chloe, and the red head sunk down in her seat, blushing crazily. Ashley laughed at this sight and hugged the red head sideways. Yes, unbelievable, the two became friends. Chloe grew to enjoy the dark haired girl company after Beca forced her to go on a double date with Renee and Ashley. Ashley even takes Chloe's side when they argue which Beca could never understand the reason why. Her girlfriend and her best friend against her, what a beautiful dream come true.
"So what i want to say is that, i never regretted being a Bella, and I am so completely grateful for the experience Barden offered me for the past 4 years, I was once shy and closed off, and maybe a tiny bit cynical, but meeting the Bellas, the group of girls who I call my family changed me into a better version of Beca Mitchell you now see standing on stage. So fellow graduates, when you leave here today and commence the next stage of your life, find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot if time with them and it will change your life. Be different, and never be afraid to be you, diversity is beautiful and that's what makes the world a wonderful place to live in. Finally, Use your knowledge and your heart to stand up for those who cant stand, be the light that guide the helpless ones home, to where they belong. May your presence change the world for the better, even for only a little bit. Don't wait for the world to be ready, step out of your comfort zone, because from what I've experienced, the best things always happens outside of your comfort zone. Here I end my speech with a quote I've alway loved, stay hungry, stay foolish, thank you."
The crowd applauded as Beca waved at them awkwardly before walking down the stage, when she got to the backstage, she was met with the trebles and the Bellas, who left their seats near the end of Beca's speech. The dean asked them to give a performance together, because even though the trebles and the Bellas will undoubtedly live on forever, the Bellas and the trebles with this specific member combination is once in a life time.
Chloe tackled Beca with a hug as soon as the brunette came into sight, "Becs you were so, so, so amazing up there, I knew you could make it! You totes blew them away." the redhead squealed excitedly.
"Yeah, she got that swag from me," Amy added proudly.
"Did you just say swag," Aubrey questioned, "That is so not cool." the blonde then turned her head to Beca, "But true, Mitchell, didn't know you have that in you, the speech was not awful."
"Thanks Posen, I tried my best," Beca replied sarcastically as she snaked her hand around Chloe's waist, the redhead beamed at the contact and gave Beca a quick peck on the cheek, the brunette smirked and connected her lips with the redhead, and well, they ignored everyone's presence and started a full on make out session.
"Ew gross, what did I say about PDA?" Aubrey screeched and covered her eyes with her hands, "Chloe and Mitchell get your tongues out of each others throats, we still have an aca-amazing show to perform!"
The pair reluctantly pulled apart showing a flustered Chloe, and a grumpy Beca, "Posen, I hate you," the brunette muttered, "Becs, its okay, I'm going to make it up to you tonight, with hot, hot, hot sex," Chloe smiled innocently and said. The DJ's expression brightened up and clapped her hands loudly, "Guys let's get this performance over with, let's crush it, because I want to go home with my girlfriend ASAP."
Aubrey narrowed her eyes and mumbled, "Gross."
"Bellas, Trebles, are you ready?" the stage manager appeared and asked, looking at his watch, "You have five minutes, so get ready."
Beca grinned and announced, "Circles everybody, trebles and Bellas, Go go go."
The boys and the girls quickly gathered around, Beca glanced at the crowd, smiling when she see all the excited faces. Jesse was there, wearing a stupid boyish grin, Benji, was smiling widely with that innocent look on his face. The other boys, well, they're just there being their usual goofy self. The Bellas were all there, laughing along with each other, comfortable with each others presence.
This is what having a family feels like.
She felt a nudge on her arm, she turned and saw Chloe smiling sweetly at her. Her blue orbs shining with excitement. Beca just wanted to stare into her eyes forever. Her red wavy hair, and her bubbly personality, her entire being makes her look like an angel fallen from heaven. Who was destined to save Beca from her demons, and to show her that she deserves to be loved, she wasn't just a lost soul.
The brunette shook her head and shifted her attention back to the group of aca-people took a deep breath.
"Ok, hands in," She said and put her hand out, the group obliged and placed their hands on eachother.
"Ah on three," Beca glanced and said, earning nods from everyone.
"one,"
"Two,"
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,"
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"Now we welcome the Barden Bellas and the Treble Makers!"
The stage lights dimmed as the girls and boys walked to their spot.
Turn the page
take a pen and
sign your name hold on to your picture
Write a wish
that will always stay like this
yeahhh friends forever
This is not goodbye
time to write the next chapter of our lives
The stage light slowly lighted up again, showing the performers wearing green graduation gowns, hand in hand, singing softly.
At least tonight
It's just you and me and honestly
That's everything I need
I don't wanna fall out
But we're all out of time
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
In one day
No way you'll be mine
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
The crowd clapped along the rhythm, everyone was enjoying the performance. Having a peaceful and satisfied look on her face. Even the dean was bobbing his head along the rhythm.
This performance was not like any other performance from the acapella groups, this was flooded with emotion. Nobody wanted to say goodbye, nobody felt like they were ready for the real world waiting for them outside the campus.
The girls and boys sang with such raw emotion, bringing tears to the audiences eyes.
It's time to be brave
Say I'm not afraid, not anymore
I used to be cold, now the temperature's changed
It just ain't the same
I'm not afraid, i'm not afraid
Cause I've become brave
Beca and Chloe stepped forward and a spotlight shone on them, the background vocals quieted down as the two girls became the centre of attention. Singing the final arrangement of their setup.
I don't know my name
I don't play by the rules of the game
So you said I'm just trying
Just trying
I am lost
Trying to get found
In an ocean of people
Please don't ask me any questions
There'll be a valid answer, I'll just say that
I now know my name
I don't play by the rules of the game
So you say, I'm not trying
But I'm trying
To find my way
By now, all the performers formed a tight circle around the girls singing out perfect harmony, giving the graduation a perfect ending.
The audiences stood up and cheered for the flawless performance, touched by the special bond the girls and boys share. They know they did find their way, and will never question their presence ever again. They found their name, and they are ready, to start the new chapter of their lives.
A/N
Hi guys, I'm back, yes I'm back. I'm finally done with my exams and got enough time to finish this chapter. Hope you liked this chapter. Please read, vote, and comment:)
