This is like a SUPER quick update. Can't promise the next one will be that quick because I need to catch up on chapters.
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Chapter Twenty-One
"I don't see why I had to buy a new dress," Beca said as she adjusted the top of the black, strapless dress she was wearing. "The one I wore on New Years is like new, I only wore it then."
"Because it's formal, you should want to go dress shopping and wear new, pretty things," Cassie said as she finished curling her hair.
"Plus I just love seeing you squirm as you go into the dressing rooms with Chloe," Noelle laughed.
"You're a bitch," Beca said.
"Thank you, I think that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me."
"You sure you can walk in those things?" Cassie asked as Beca slipped on a pair of 6.5" heels that were covered in silver rhinestones.
"Oh my God, you're eye level with me now," Noelle said excitedly. "It's like a Christmas miracle."
"Why am I friends with you?" Beca laughed as she checked her reflection in the mirror.
"Because I am awesome."
"The boys are here!" Stacie called from downstairs. Cassie and Noelle left, leaving Beca alone in her bedroom.
"Heard you might not be able to walk down stairs," Jesse said as he stood in her doorway smirking. "I can see why now."
"Chloe got me them for Christmas," she said as she walked over to Jesse and came up to his chin. "Not so short anymore, huh?"
"Eh," he said jokingly. "Still pretty short.
"Shut up, dork," she said, punching him in the arm. "And I can walk in them."
"Okay, so let's go," he said, smirking as Beca wobbled as she walked over to her desk to get her bag.
"Not a word, Swanson," she said when she noticed the look he was giving her.
"Didn't say anything."
Beca gripped the railing like her life depended on it as she slowly made her way down the stairs. She was halfway down when Jesse picked her up from behind and carried her bridal style the rest of the way.
"You can threaten me all you want in the car and tell me how far that heel is going to go up my ass, which I'm pretty sure it can go really far, but we're going to be late," he said when he put her down in front of the limo they rented to bring them to the catering hall.
"Asshole," she muttered as she climbed into the limo.
"You're welcome, darling," he said, smirking at her.
"I feel like I'm going to prom," Cassie said excitedly.
"Let's not even mention the word 'prom'," Beca groaned.
"Did you go to prom? Or we're you like that lone dingo who wanders around the pack and seems like he has no desire to join in, but deep down inside he's longing for an initiation," Fat Amy asked.
"Uh, what?" Beca said. "I went to prom. It was awful. Don't really want to relive any of that, actually."
"Prom is supposed to be the best night of your life," Laci said with big eyes. "I had the best time at my prom."
"I went with Bree," Jesse said, his tone saying there was no further explanation needed about how his prom night was.
"I had sex with a teacher that night," Stacie said.
"Me too," said Donald.
"I'm so glad we're sharing this," Beca said sarcastically.
"You started the whole sharing thing so we could 'bond'," Fat Amy said.
"My prom date ditched me for her boyfriend that her parents didn't know she was still dating," Benji said with a sigh.
"Aw, Benji," Cassie said. "That's so sad."
"At least I got to go," he shrugged. "Tonight should be fun."
"It'll definitely be fun," Laci said as she rested her head against his shoulder.
The Acapella Formal was being held in a catering hall that was twenty minutes away from campus. The school set everything up since it was a yearly thing. The Bellas and the Trebles walked into the room together and were surprised to find the BU Harmonics and the High-Notes already there.
"Every acapella group, isn't that nice," Beca said as she caught eyes with Baloney Barb, who was giving everyone a dirty look. "She looks happy."
"Her rack doesn't though," Fat Amy said. "Saddest pair of boobs I've ever seen."
"She needs to be introduced to Victoria's Secret," Stacie said as she adjusted her own boobs. "See how happy the girls are?"
"They sure make me happy," Donald muttered as he pulled Stacie to the table.
"Oh, come on. Why are you here?" Beca asked as they walked over to the table and found Bumper already sitting there, eating all the bread that was out on the table.
"Alumni privileges," he said with his mouth full.
"You didn't even graduate, you left a month before graduation."
"So?"
"You're an idiot," she said as she sat down.
"I happen to be Fat Amy's date."
"Really now?" Beca asked, looking at Fat Amy.
"Guess he is now," she said. "Buy me a drink, date."
"Bossy," he mumbled as they got up and made their way over to the bar.
"So when do we eat?" Noelle asked as she looked over the menu that was on their plates. "Because I'm starving. I haven't eaten just so I could zipper this dress."
"Wouldn't the zipper just burst if you eat then?" Chris asked.
"Well, let's hope that doesn't happen then. If it does, I'll blame you since you mentioned it."
"You're a strange girl."
"Nothing I haven't heard before."
"This is a nice change, having you come up closer to my face, that is," Jesse said as he and Beca slow danced.
"I swear, I will impale you with this shoe," she warned. "They look pretty painful."
"That they do," he said. "Baloney Barb keep staring at us. I know how irresistibly handsome I am, but it's getting a little creepy."
"Maybe she's just admiring my shoes. Or maybe she's staring at me. Why does it always have to be about you, nerd?" Beca asked with a smirk.
"Beca, I thought we agreed that I was the pretty one in this relationship."
"You're such a jerk," she laughed as she pushed him away but he pulled her back.
"It's a tough job, but someone has to do it."
"I'm going to reorganize your movie collection next time I come visit in New York."
"Who said you'll be visiting again?"
"You're family likes me better than you, let's be serious here," she said as he dipped her. "So the nerd can dance."
"They wanted me to be a professional on Dancing With the Stars, but I turned them down when I found out about the job at the radio station."
"Good thing you did that," she said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Yes, it was a good decision on my part," Jesse said as he leaned down and kissed her.
"This isn't half bad, even though Baloney Barb keeps staring at us and Bumper showed up and is doing something weird with Amy," Beca said as she glanced over at the two, who were dancing in the middle of the room. Beca wasn't even sure what they were doing could even be considered dancing. "It's quiet. No challenges, no performances. I like it."
"Attention aca-people," Tommy said.
"Oh no, I spoke to soon," Beca grumbled as she pressed her face into Jesse's chest as he laughed. "I don't want to deal with this."
"It'll be fun. Maybe the Trebles and Bellas can form a massive team."
"Who's ready for a riff-off?" Justin yelled excitedly.
"No," Beca yelled back as Jesse pulled her toward the crowd that was forming. "Come on, no."
"Looks like the Bella leader is afraid to get beat," Baloney Barb said.
"No, because we always win. I just don't see why this always has to happen. Can't we just listen to music? Why do we always have to sing?"
"What's more fun than making music with our mouths?"
"Um, a lot of things."
"I can name a couple things I'd rather be doing with my mouth," Stacie said offhandedly.
"Well, tonight you're all going down."
"Okay," Beca said as she rolled her eyes. "They seem angry."
"I told you, sad boobs makes a sad person," Stacie said.
"Hey, Justin," Jesse called out. "Any chance the Trebles and the Bellas can compete together? We're all dating each other and we would like to end this night on good terms."
"I guess I don't see the problem with that. Tommy?"
"I understand the callings of young love and the draw to be with someone," Tommy said dramatically. "I'll allow it."
"Uh, thanks?" Jesse said, shaking his head at the theatrics. "Okay, we got this."
"So it is the BU Harmonics versus the mergedness of the Bellas and the Trebles in this epic battle. The High-Notes are too preoccupied with the breadbaskets."
"This doesn't sound like a riff-off, dumbasses," Noelle said. "It's sounds more like a duel."
"So then we're dueling."
"Sweet, like in Harry Potter," Jesse said excitedly and high-fived Benji, who looked just as excited.
"Oh sweet Jesus," Beca mumbled as she shook her head. "Sometimes I am embarrassed to be your girlfriend."
"Oh really?" Jesse said, raising his eyebrow at her as he moved closer and wrapped his arms around her from behind, his hand grazing her thigh as his lips barely touched the shell of her ear as he whispered, "Embarrassed of me now?"
"Hate you," she said shakily as she moved away from his grasp.
"Love you too," he laughed as he kissed her cheek. "So like, do we have to bow to each other before this duel?"
"Perform it! Act it! Live it!" Tommy said.
"And begin!" Justin yelled.
"What's the category?"
"Mickey Mouse Club Alumni!" Justin announced. "I updated my stuff, as per Beca's request.
"Appreciate it," she grumbled. "Best two out of three wins!"
Greg, Chris, and Jesse jumped in before the BU Harmonics could:
I'm doing this tonight, you're probably gonna start a fight
I know this can't be right, hey baby come on.
I loved you endlessly, when you weren't there for me
So now it's time to leave and make it alone
I know that I can't take no more, it ain't no lie
I wanna see you out that door
Baby, bye, bye, bye
Bye bye
Don't wanna be a fool for you
Just another player in your game for two
You may hate me but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye
Bye bye
Don't really wanna make it tough,
I just wanna tell you that I had enough
It might sound crazy
But it ain't so lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye
Just hit me ..
The boys did the dance that went along with the song, and Beca laughed because it was just so Jesse for him to know the actual dance. One of the BU Harmonics cut them off:
Hit me, baby, one more time
Oh, baby, baby the reason I breathe is you
Boy, you've got me blinded
Oh, pretty baby, there's nothin' that I wouldn't do
It's not the way I planned it
Show me ..
Stacie stepped up with Noelle and Laci as they cut them off:
Show me how you Burlesque
Hit it up, get it up, won't let you rest
Hit it up, this is not a test
Hit it up, get it up, gotta give me you best
So get your ass up, show me how you Burlesque
They stopped, knowing the BU Harmonics couldn't get back and that, technically, they sang the end of the song. Smirking, the girls walked back to the group.
"One for the mergedness!" Justin said. "If they win the next one, they win!"
"Mergedness?" Beca questioned.
"Easier to say," he shrugged. "Next category. British Invasion!"
The BU Harmonics didn't want to miss out on this one:
She, she ain't real
She ain't gon' be able to love you like I will
She is a stranger
You and I have history or don't you remember
Sure, she's got it all but baby is that really what you want?
Bless your soul, you got your head in the clouds
She made a fool out of you and, boy, she's bringing you down
She made your heart melt but you're cold to the coure
Now rumor has it, she ain't got your love ..
Beca stepped up and cut them off:
Love
Give me love like never before,
'Cause lately I've been craving more.
And it's been a while but I still feel the same,
Maybe I should let you go
You know I'll fight my corner,
And that tonight I'll call ya,
After my blood, is drowning in alcohol,
No I just wanna hold ya
Give a little time to me, we'll burn this out
We'll play hide and seek, to turn this around
All I want is the taste that your lips allow,
My my, my my, oh give me love
Give a little time to me, we'll burn this out
We'll play hide and seek, to turn this around
All ..
Baloney Barb stepped up and cut Beca off:
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
La isla bonita
And when the samba played
The sun would set so high
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes
Your Spanish lullaby
"You would think," Justin said loudly, cutting off Baloney Barb. "That for a group that sings mainly Madonna, they would know Madonna is not British. She just pretends to be."
"You have been," Tommy said and everyone clapped. "Cut off!"
"Looks like another win for the Bellas," Beca said with a smirk as Jesse nudged her. "And the Trebles."
"I don't get it," Baloney Barb muttered. "How did they let all of you in but shot me down three years in a row. And the one year they actually wanted me to audition, I shot them down and now look."
"Because the old Bella leaders were bitches and you didn't fit their group. If Aubrey wasn't desperate for new Bellas, none of us would have made it in either," Beca told her. "I don't get why you've been given us dirty looks all night. We've done nothing to you."
"You even got the cute guy in the end," she sighed. "It's like a freaking Cinderella story."
"I told you," Jesse said victoriously as he fist pumped. "I am the pretty one in the relationship."
"Not now, nerd," Beca said through her teeth. "Still, not my problem. You've been happy with the BU Harmonics and you graduate this year, so just move on. You obviously break under pressure because you look like you're about to burst out into tears, so you're better off with them."
"Dude, anyone would burst out into tears if their not immune to you're bitchiness," Noelle said.
"Like you're one to talk?"
"Touché," Noelle backed off.
"Fine, I'm sorry. I'm just bitter still over how Aubrey and the old Bellas treated me," Baloney Barb said. "I like your shoes, by the way."
"I told you!" Beca said as she jumped in front of Jesse. "In your face!"
"So we were both right," Jesse shrugged. "I'm still the pretty one, and you have nice shoes."
"Should I be worried that you're calling yourself 'the pretty one'?" Beca asked with a smirk.
"Worried about what, exactly?" Jesse said slyly as he wrapped his arms around Beca's waist and placed his hands on her butt.
"Apparently nothing."
"Besides," he said as he leaned down to whisper in her ear. "Pretty isn't the right word for you. More like beautiful, gorgeous, stunning."
"Alright, alright," she said, blushing as she pushed him away. "I guess you can be the pretty one then."
"Good, glad we agree," he nodded.
"You're such a nerd," she laughed.
"But I'm your nerd," he said sweetly.
"Yes, yes you are," she said, reaching up to kiss him.
"You're night is over. Don't care if some of you say you're of age. I said no alcohol in the limo," the limo driver said as Beca stood there and watched him throw out the bottles they had snuck onto the limo. She was having really bad déjà vu.
"Are you fucking kidding me?" Noelle yelled, already drunk. "No one was going to pull you over, you paranoid asshole."
"It's not worth me losing my job over this, sorry," the driver said nastily.
"So you'll just lose the money we gave you," she said and reached into his pocket for the tip money. "Jackass."
"I'm leaving," he said and got back into the limo.
"You can't leave, we're not in the best part of town at the moment," Cassie said.
"Dude, I'm 21," Bumper said, throwing his ID at the guy.
"Could be a fake."
"You wanna know why I didn't feel like talking about my prom night?" Beca said to Jesse as they stood to the side and watched everything that was happening. He nodded and she gestured to the argument that was happening. "This was my prom night. The limo driver left us, and that was just the beginning. I went away with my friends for the weekend and everyone in the house fought with each other. It was the worst prom weekend ever."
"I had a house in the Hamptons with everyone who was in my limo, including Bree. She was drunk off her face the first night and climbed into my bed and started crying over her date who left her for some other girl we were with. Imagine how awkward that was."
"My friend passed out and smacked her head on the sidewalk and we had to call an ambulance."
"Always a party if it ends with an ambulance ride and a stomach pumped," Jesse laughed.
"Prom sucks."
"So do formals apparently."
"We have another two years of this shit," she groaned.
"We can always skip and find something better to do," he said, waggling as eyebrows at her.
"First, stop doing that," she laughed. "Second, that would be terrible because Aubrey would find me and drag me to the party because it would just look bad if the leader of the Bellas didn't show up."
"And she'd probably shove that pitch pipe down my throat because she hates me," Jesse sighed. "So another two more years?"
"Another two more years," Beca said as she rested her head against his arm as they watched the fight continue.
Songs Used:
Bye, Bye, Bye - NSYNC
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Show Me How You Burlesque - Christina Aguilera
Rumor Has It - Adele
Give Me Love - Ed Sheeran
La Isle Bonita - Madonna
So, I kind of saw some bitterness coming from Baloney Barb during the riff-off when all the BU Harmonics joined in on No Diggity. It looked like she was just going along with it because everyone else was. I could see why she'd be annoyed - she tried auditioned, got turned down & the one time she turns them down the Bellas become this awesome, misfit-like group. I know I'd be a little annoyed at myself and I'd project it on the person who changed everything - Beca being that person in this situation.
Enough on that, just wanted to clear that up for anyone who would ask lol.
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