Author's Notes: So most of you guessed correctly but last chapter was a team effort from the Barden Bellas. Chloe was responsible for the glitter. Lilly rigged the trap and the camera. Jessica and Ashley did the clothes. Amy handled the snake professor while Stacie handled the Professor's snake. And lastly Emily and Flo did the posters (Flo got the idea from wanted posters back home).
So now for the riff off yay (its been ages since I saw the movie and they took down all the clips on YouTube that I use to reference back. So apologies if it sucks)
Also sorry for the delay I work in rural areas sometimes and it means I have no net to do this for long periods.
Chapter 5 – A kiss with a fist is better than none (Part 1)
Mina was driving back to the hotel after seeing Beca that day. Her mind was castigating her in seven different languages for yet again falling for the wrong person. Beca was emotionally and physically off limits no matter how much Mina thought about her.
It was just something in her eyes today that just seemed more fragile than before. Mina briefly contemplated what could have done that to her and immediately dismissed it since the thought made her too angry. She didn't like anyone hurting someone she cared about.
Also her team would kill her if they found out she was crushing on the competition. DSM was a highly competitive and skilled team after all, and fraternisation with the enemy was not tolerated. It was highly ironic in Mina's view that her association with Beca was against the rules she created. She glanced again at the paperwork that had Beca's phone number and she felt a glow in her chest. Clearly she had more problems than she thought.
She pulled up at the hotel and took the elevator up to DSM's floor. Her hotel room was dim when she entered the door. The dark, empty hotel room made her lonely for home and company, so she pulled out her phone and quickly dialled through to an overseas number over video chat.
It would be about 7am back in Berlin and Mina was hoping that Addie would be awake already. After several very long rings a mussed blond head came onto screen.
"Morgan" she said, smiling at her still sleepy sister
Her little sister on the other end visibly became more alert and exited
"Mina! You called! how's America? Did you get scouted yet? Tell me everything!" she babbled excitedly.
Mina's little sister had taken after her mother more with her round face and slender frame. The blonde hair was the same but Ada had let hers grow much longer, where it fell into gentle waves. Mina felt a wave of homesickness looking at her baby sister.
"Addie slow down" she replied with a laugh "what would your teachers think about such manners?"
Ada scowled petulantly
"Sei Luhmann always expects us to act like young ladies," she said with an eye roll "And she said I wasn't allowed to sing in the corridors either" Addie lapsed into some muttered German over her frustrations about her teacher.
Mina smiled "Just be thankful that you attend such a good school, It's not everyday you get a fully paid scholarship to Berlin Brandenburg."
Mina was very thankful that her little sister had gotten in to the world-class boarding school. I meant her sister had a quality of education that Mina herself had never received and that she was looked after and cared for while Mina had to travel for work.
After their parents had died in a car accident it have been up to Mina to work enough to cover expenses for them. Addie had only been 8 when it happened so it had forced Mina to step into a parenting role at just 17 so she could fight for custody of her little sister and stay out of the foster system. Mina's break into DSM and Addie's scholarship had really helped in the legal battle, though Mina was forced to work over 90hrs a week to pay the legal fees and everything else.
Addie pouted "I want to be traveling with you, I miss you, when are you coming back?"
Mina's heart felt bruised at that. She missed Ada more than anything but she needed to work to cover their house back home and their living expenses.
"Soon Addie, I'll be back in time to see your performance next month. We can plan a nice 16th birthday party for you with the money earned this trip" Mina said while mustering a smile.
Ada frowned "Promise you'll call more? I don't care about parties as long as you come home" she begged
"I promise to call you on the weekend Singvogal" Mina replied with a smile
"Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und Zuruck" Addie said with a sad smile
"Ich liebe dich auct leibling" Mina returned before hanging up
She looked around her empty hotel room restlessly. The phone call home had not helped to settle her if anything it had made it worse. Mina felt cooped up and edgy from the events of the day. So she made the impulsive decision that a run might help and moved to her wardrobe. There was a knock on the door
"Enter" she called out, thinking it was room service
Pieter stepped into the room holding up a fancy looking letter.
"DSM has been invited to an event" He said waving around the letter.
Mina snatched the letter off him. In the mood she was in today, Alcohol and partying seemed a good way to temporarily forget. Between her meeting with Beca and her phone call to Addie she felt restless and reckless.
"Tell the rest of DSM to get ready. Looks like we have a party to go to" She smirked.
Pieter looked at her closely
"Are you going to tell me what's wrong?" he asked quietly
Mina glanced down
"Not yet, for tonight I just want to let my hair down a little and forget. God knows the team needs some relaxation time before the long tour starts properly." She murmured
Pieter nodded and after a long gaze turned, and walked out the door. Mina spun back to her wardrobe. It might be time to break out the crop top and body mesh. She felt like letting go tonight.
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The bar and dance floor inside the mansion was really quite impressive Mina thought. She was leaning on the bar edge with Pieter, finishing her second drink and the music was pumping. The room was quite packed given the short notice invitations they all received.
Pieter was quietly identifying the rival accapella groups present as Mina enjoyed the slight buzz from the alcohol. Since there was so many accapella groups present here she was willing to bet the Bellas would have been invited too.
Mina was nervous about seeing Beca after their encounter that day. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach flopping about. She needed more alcohol to deal with this tonight. As she turned back to the bar, there was a small commotion at the doorway.
The Bellas had just arrived. The group flanked Beca as they moved through the doorway. Beca looked great in those skinny jeans. They made Mina want to slowly peel them off her. Mina put her drink down; perhaps more alcohol was not a good idea. Mina glanced over to the side and saw Beca's boyfriend, the one she had found on the net. Of course he was the leader of the treble makers. They made such a cute couple naturally, both gorgeous, talented and leaders of their respective groups.
Mina's heart sank and she turned back to the bar and downed the remained of her glass in one. Alcohol was definitely the solution tonight. Mina tuned out Pieter's commentary as she flagged down the bar tender for another drink.
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Beca was not in the mood to party as she entered into the main clubbing room. The Bellas were a comforting presence at her back as the walked through the doors and down the stairs. She spotted the Kommissar in the crowd by the bar. Mina was looking away at the bar. Beca glanced down, looks like she didn't make much of an impression in the practice rooms if she didn't rate even a look.
She wasn't sure why Mina's regard or lack of it bothered her so much. Perhaps she just wanted this morning to mean something more than she thought it did. Freud would have a field day with her messed up fantasies at this rate. Beca could have sworn they nearly kissed earlier, but it seemed like it didn't trouble the gorgeous Kommissar one bit at the moment. Her elegant appearance didn't show anything close to the confusion Beca was feeling. Maybe it was just rebound feelings from Jesse, since Mina was about as opposite as you could get from him. Beca sighed internally, was it so wrong to want all of that iron focus just on her? That was a far hotter thought than it had any right to be.
Chloe nudged her from behind and pointed over to the side, muttering about douche bags. Beca follower her suggestion and glanced over to her right, the Treble Makers were over in the corner along with Jesse. The odd lighting gave him a weird shimmering gold look. That was strange. Beca's chest tightened at the sigh. She was still so furious and upset at him. She straightened her shoulders and faced the rest of the crowd. She would show him exactly what he gave up.
The group started down the stairs with Beca sporting her best fake smile. Just as they hit the floor the bald mansion owner summoned them to the floor for a riff off. Beca internally grimaced; she was way off her game tonight with both Mina and Jesse here to distract her, especially given the tumultuous recent events. Hopefully the group wouldn't need her input tonight.
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Mina had just finished bolting down her third drink of the night when the announcement came to assemble on the dance floor. As the wheel for their categories span round, Mina found herself watching Beca again as she interacted with the rest of the Bellas. She looked happy; Mina thought she had a lovely smile.
She snapped to as the Convener pointed at DSM to start first. Her brain started to panic a little as she frantically tried to recall what was happening. God Beca really was turning her into a heated mess.
Pieter, gott sei dank, was able to start the group off with a well-known choice of song. It was a favourite of his to sing on karaoke nights when he was quite drunk. Mina was able to get into the music, singing out her frustrations. She wasn't entirely successful since she ended up directing her 'let me see that thong' lines over in Beca's direction, complete with a sexy smile. Fortunately Beca was too busy staring at her darling boyfriend to notice. Pieter on the other hand definitely noticed as he re-joined the group after they were cut off.
The Bella's started singing shortly after and Mina couldn't take her eyes of Beca's arse in those jeans, as she got low. She was only just getting over that thought as the Treble Makers were removed from the completion. Mina felt a surge of satisfaction. The boyfriend may have Beca and may look like a walking Ken doll but DSM was more musically talented than they were. She watched as Beca mouthed 'sorry' at him in a very non-sincere way with a certain measure of gratification since she seemed happy that he was out.
As the country theme started Mina began wracking her brains for ideas. Country music was very particular to America and little made it over to Germany. DSM were verurteilt.
Beca cut through her desperate line of thinking as she burst into song. Mina loved her voice and she looked particularly feisty in this song. Perhaps someone had cheated on her before. Whoever it was they made a big mistake because klein maus was a fiery one.
Mina was still stuck in ideas and so too were many of the group, judging by their faces. Any second now the convener of the Ninja Dragon Lazerly would point at them and they would be sunk. Mina's gut clenched. She didn't want to loose this. DSM never loose. She closed her eyes to prepare for the inevitable. Instead she heard the sounds of The Green Bay Packers come up short in their song choice.
Mina felt overwhelmed with relief. DSM was still safe and the next round was much easier for them to choose songs. Lena started them off with a classic, another favourite from their karaoke nights. Looks like DSM's team bonding days were not a waste of training time after all, despite what their idiot manager says. Mina fell happily into the rest of the harmony with DSM as Lena sung.
The cut came and the Bella's took up the song with another post breakup choice. Mina wondered over their song selections of the night. Perhaps someone in the group had had a recent bad experience to warrant the anger of the rest of the group. The Tone Hangers were quickly eliminated as Mina considered this possibility.
The two remaining groups moved closer to each other to 'face off' The tall light brunette even had the audacity the mouth 'face of'. Mina responded with her best glare and an intimidating neck crack, designed to show her who was boss. Beca was not in the centre of the group as expected instead she was a little off to the side. Neither of them had lead much tonight, perhaps she was as distracted a Mina.
Pieter kicked off the song yet again, she felt bad that he had to cover for her lack of leadership tonight. Mina stepped up and tried to sing with some attitude. Beca was watching her so she put a little more wiggle her movements than usual. She really needed to focus. What was is about her that made Mina loose all train of thought dammit.
The Bellas countered with yet another breakup anti-guy song. Mina raised her estimations that something had indeed happened in the group. They sounded bitter and pissed of if their song choices were anything to go by.
Pieter was magnificent in his return. That girl is poison, was a perfect wakeup call for her mind. She could see him glance side long at her. Yes this was definitely Pieter warning her, she just hoped the rest of the team didn't notice her distraction.
Even the larger blonde Bella sung something that could be considered as a bitter breakup song. Mina's head was really all over the place if this is what she was thinking about while she was meant to be singing. She was so frustrated with herself. Pieter came back with insane in the membrane. Well that was extremely accurate for her. She must be going insane it was the only answer. Who was this klien mause to so thoroughly wreak her composure without even knowing it?
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The bass was really pumping on the dance floor as Mina watched from the bar. She was sipping her beer slowly as she watched over her team celebrating their victory. A familiar voice ordered a drink just behind her as she turned around. Beca was standing at the bar with a small frown waiting for her drink.
"Klien Mause are you having fun?" she asked impulsively
Beca snorted
"Yeah, being beaten by our gorgeous rivals and watched by my scumbag ex really makes for a great night" she sighed "sorry didn't mean to take it out on you" she apologised
Mina shrugged
"It is ok leibling, I'm sorry you are having suck a bad night" her lips twitched "So you really think we are gorgeous?" she asked in a slightly flirty voice
Beca's cheek flushed slightly as she closed her eyes in mortification.
"Sorry I don't seem to have a brain to mouth filter when I'm around you" She replied wryly
This made Mina chuckle. She enjoyed the honesty; it made for a refreshingly unexpected conversation.
"So what happened with this ex of yours?" Mina asked out of curiosity. Maybe there was some hope, she thought morbidly.
Beca's long Island ice tea was placed in front of her and she stared at it while playing with the straw for a few long seconds
"He cheated on me and I found out last night" She said quietly
Mina's eyes widened. So she was right about the Bella breakup and it explained why she looked so sad this morning. Looks like the Ken doll boyfriend was much stupider than she thought if he was cheating on klien mause. Her heart sped up, Beca was now single, she thought with happiness. Seeing the other girl was upset over the whole thing she tried to keep her elation from showing. Inside she was cheering
Beca picked up her drink and skulled half of in in several quick gulps. Mina watched with envy as a stray drop traced its way down her neck. Beca slammed the glass down and abruptly turned towards Mina
"I'm sexy right?"
Mina blinked in surprise at the sudden question.
"Maybe I was just too frigid to keep him interested. I bet German goddesses like yourself never wonder that" she mumbled and placed her head on the bar in defeat
"Maus I'm sure you were fine in bed. It was not your fault he cheated in any way. He was an idiot to let you go. Many people including myself find you attractive" Mina placated with a small blush.
She really shouldn't have admitted that, but it hurt her to see the little mouse blaming herself.
Beca sat up and looked straight at her with surprise
"You really think that?" she asked with an oddly vulnerable expression
Mina's butterflies were back in full force. She really didn't like discussing feelings but it seemed like she would do many things to make this girl happy.
"Ja" She admitted quietly
Beca slugged back the rest of her long island, before making a face and turning back to Mina
"So if I'm attractive I really must have been shit in bed" She said with a frown and tears in her eyes.
Given the way Beca was putting away the alcohol Mina figured she must be pretty drunk by now to admit any of this to a rival competitor at a bar. Especially considering the personal subject matter
Mina placed a hand tenderly on Beca's cheek, as a tear slid down.
"You were not bad in bed, it takes two to have great sex. Maybe you just haven't met the right person to bring that side out of you." Mina said gently with a blush.
"Maybe I'm just defective," she muttered with a sigh "He could never get me off" she confessed flushing a bright red
Mina felt angry. Clearly the Dumkopf didn't know the first think about women if he couldn't even get a girl off once. Mina just wished she could show Beca what it could really be like.
"Well it is clear that he didn't know what he was doing then. You just have to touch someone the right way" Mina added with a slightly predatory smile
"I bet you give all your partners screaming orgasms." Beca blurted before face palming herself
"I mean in all the leather you look like a goddess of sex and bondage… I mean… umm" Beca trailed off to bang her head on the table
Mina smiled even more. From the sounds of it Beca had more than a couple of unfulfilled fantasies. She would love the chance to tie her to the bed and peel of those jeans. Her gut clenched at that though and she unconsciously moved closer.
Beca looked back up with a cute blush on her face. Her eyes widened in surprise to find Mina closer than expected.
"Please forget I said that" she begged
"Why would I want to forget something so flattering? I glad you think I could fulfil your needs" She replied with a smirk
The maus's blush got worse as she fiddled with her straw. She had a momentary flash of concern that she had pushed too far. Beca looked back at her
"You can fufil them any time you want" she blurted out rapidly.
Her eyes widened even more as she processed what she just said. Mina's brain went into overdrive. This was her chance to show her klein Maus exactly what she could gain by being with her.
Mina slipped of her bar stool and closed the distance between them quickly. Beca's eyes darkened as she turned slightly to face her. Mina slipped one hand up into Beca's hair before she leaned down to kiss her.
The height difference mean that Beca had to tilt her head more to allow Mina better access. Mina cradled the back of her head in her hand as she leant down to brush her lips against the other girl's. Mina intended to start of slow and sweet at first, but a breathy little moan from Beca threw those plans out the window.
Mina devoured her lips, scrapping her teeth against her Maus' bottom lip. Her other hand came round to cup Beca's backside, pulling her hips closer. Beca gave it back as she sought entrance into Mina's mouth. She broke away briefly for air before coming back for some hot opened mouth kisses. It felt like she was burning up, she could feel Beca trembling with need in her arms and desperately wished they were near a bed.
She moved her hand to the inside crease of Beca's leg, her thumb just brushing the seam of her pants, as her grip tightened. Beca bucked lightly into the touch with a breathy moan. Frigid Mina's ass, she was so damn responsive to Mina's touch. She felt so right in her arms.
A cough sounded behind them that felt suspiciously familiar. Mina pulled back slightly with a growl to look over her shoulder. Pieter stood with an abashed look on his face. He shuffled awkwardly under Mina's best death glare.
"DSM and the Barden Bella's are about to challenge each other in a drinking game, to even the score from tonight. I thought our illustrious leaders might want to join." He said with a cringe
Mina pulled back from Beca and stepped away slightly
Beca was looking down at the ground before muttering that she should go see what was up. Beca was refusing to look at her. Mina watched as she quickly slipped back into the crowd, felling a little lost.
"Es tut uns leid leibling" Pieter muttered sympathetically
"Ich auch" She replied her heart sinking, before following Pieter's directions back to the rest of DSM
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Translations
Singvogal – songbird
Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und Zuruck – I love you to the moon and back
Ich liebe dich auct leibling – so do I darling
gott sei dank – Thank god
verurteilt - doomed
Es tut uns leid leibling – I'm sorry dear
Ich auch – me too
Authors notes: I'm sorry about the chapter but I had to break it up. Writing the next chapter now so if anyone has any suggestions about good 'never have I ever' drinking questions please feel free to send them in as inspiration. Thank you for all your continued support. It means the world to me :)