Wrong Direction

Six months ago

Beca who had just got done with another late-night studio session was on her way to her girlfriend, Chloe's house. The two had been dating for five years now since Beca's sophomore year of college. Despite them dating for five years and Beca being the popular singer she was, they still lived separately. Something Beca never really understood why Chloe insisted on that but she never was one to pry. She parked her Jeep in the driveway before walking to the door and using her spare to opening the front door.

"Chlo?" She called out but got no response. Figuring she was in bed already she headed to the master bedroom. As she crept up the stairs, she heard movement come from the room. She slowly made her way over towards the door where the noises got louder. She placed an ear to the door.

"Oh god." She heard Chloe moan.

"Dam babe." She heard a guy moan back.

Beca stood there frozen and broken. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She just stood there hearing her girlfriend of five years cheat on her and clearly enjoy it. She snapped out of it when her phone vibrated in her hand. She looked at it and saw it was Stacie asking how her session had gone. Beca sent a quick reply saying to meet her at her house. Once she received an ok from Stacie, she headed downstairs and grabbed a piece of paper and a pen.

To Chloe,
Hope you enjoyed your little boy toy "babe" hope he was worth it and the others if there were others. Have a nice life.

-your ex, Beca

Beca folded the noted stuck it to the fridge writing "read me" on it. She left her spare key on the counter and walked out getting in her Jeep. She made her way back to her house and Stacie was already waiting for her in the driveway. She parked her Jeep as Stacie got out and followed her inside. Once inside Beca headed towards her room grabbing a suitcase.

"Huh ok Becs, what's wrong? I know you only go quite like this when something bad happens and you try to process it." Stacie said placing a hand on Beca's back.

Beca flinched "She cheated. I walked into her house and stood outside her door and heard the moans. When you texted, I snapped out of my trance and left a note telling her to enjoy him." Beca said as she opened up the suitcase.

"She did what?" Stacie asked angrily.

"You heard me. Don't make me repeat it. This is exactly why I don't do relationships." Beca said.

Stacie was fuming at Chloe because Stacie knew what comes next. She knew Beca would isolate herself and retreat behind her walls that would become even tougher to crack. Stacie knew Beca was packing up to go someplace far from LA, only question was always just how long. She knew Beca would cut off all communication till she processes everything properly. Stacie also knew this why Beca doesn't do relationships, she had seen this too many times before. Her parents got divorced and were practically enemies and then her brother got divorced and lost everything. She just didn't do love; she didn't believe in it. Chloe made her go against everything and give a chance and now this happens, yeah Stacie figured this would be bad and tough on her best friend.

"Where to?" Stacie asked sadly.

Beca sighed and turned to face her best friend "Drew's. It's as far from here as possible plus at least I'll be with my brother." Beca said.

Stacie nodded "I'm sorry this is happening to you."

Beca brought Stacie in for a hug "Shit happens Stace. If this is what she wanted then so be it, you know how I am. Once I process everything I'll be back like always. A better version of me."

Stacie returned the embrace "At least let me take you to the airport."

"Of course." Beca said.

Stacie helped Beca pack and drive her to the airport after Beca booked a flight. When they got to the drop off Stacie hugged her best friend tightly.

"Be safe in Toronto and tell Drew to visit soon. I miss him." Stacie said.

"I will." Beca said breaking the embrace.

"I'll miss you." Beca said as she opened the door.

"I'll miss you too." Stacie said before Beca closed the door.

A couple hours later after Stacie had gotten ready for bed her phone started to ring, she looked at the caller I.D and her blood started to boil.

"Yes Beale?" Stacie asked bitterly.

"Woah what's with the hostility Stace? I was just calling to see if you've seen or heard from Beca?" Chloe asked.

"Yes, I have." Stacie answered.

"Well, where is she? I've been trying to contact her for like an hour now and she won't answer." Chloe said.

Stacie chuckled "I'm sure you read the letter Beale. She won't answer you; she doesn't respect cheating ass bitches." Stacie said.

"You know?" Chloe asked slowly.

Stacie laughed at this "Of course I do. Who do you think she called to come over? Santa? Shriek? Listen she's done with you and that's final. You're lucky I don't come over there and rip your face apart for what you did, but honestly, you're not worth it. So, here's how it's going to go, you will lose my contact info and Beca's. If I hear from Beca that you called her, I will drive my ass over there and break your hands. Understood?" Stacie said threateningly.

"Alright alright I get it." Chloe said.

Stacie hung up right after and deleted Chloe's contact info and unfollowed her in everything blocking her in the process.

Current day

It had been two months since Beca got back and eight months since she practically disappeared. Eight long months of silence and the media along with fans were wondering what was happening. By this point they caught on that Chloe and she had broken up, they obviously knew she was alive as she still went out to places, but she never talked or used her social media. That was until a week ago, when it was announced she'd open the Teen Choice Awards with a brand new single. An event that Chloe would be attending with her new boyfriend who was an actor and was nominated for two awards.

So here they are backstage getting everything set up. Beca was wearing a white laced gown with white vans and her hair would be wet. There would be water falling down on stage to make it look like it was raining, and she was singing in a rain shower.

"You good?" Stacie asked her.

Beca nodded "Yup, like I said this is the final step."

Stacie smiled "You got this. Go out there and steal the show like you always do."

Beca chuckled "Thanks, see you on the other side."

Beca held out her hand and they did their little handshake before she got her que.

All the lights turned off and a thunder sound effect went off before the piano started up. Right before she was about to start singing the stage lit up and the water started to fall down.

"I don't hate you
No, I couldn't if I wanted to
I just hate all the hurt that you put me through
And that I blame myself for letting you
Did you know I already knew?"

Beca sang softly as she closed her eyes.

"Couldn't even see you through the smoke
Lookin' back, I probably should have known
But I just wanted to believe that you were out sleepin' alone."

Beca said the last part with a bit more edge letting some of the hurt and anger she had left out.

"Love me with your worst intentions
Didn't even stop to question
Every time you burned me down
Don't know how, for a moment it felt like heaven
Love me with your worst intentions
Painted us a happy ending
Every time you burned me down
Don't know how, for a moment it felt like heaven."

This was the first time anyone other than Beca herself was hearing this song. No one at the label had heard it or Stacie. Beca never even mentioned what the song was about.

"And it's so gut-wrenchin'
Fallin' in the wrong direction
On my tip-toes
But I still couldn't reach your ego
Guess I was crazy to give you my body, my mind
Don't know what I was thinkin' 'til now
Everyone thinks that your somebody else
You even convinced yourself."

Beca waited for the pause in the song till she opened her eyes for the first time and there was no tears or nothing. You could clearly tell she was over everything and was ready to move on now.

"Couldn't even see you through the smoke
Lookin' back, I probably should have known
But I just wanted to believe that you were out sleepin' alone
Love me with your worst intentions
Didn't even stop to question
Every time you burned me down
Don't know how, for a moment it felt like heaven
Love me with your worst intentions
Painted us a happy ending
Every time you burned me down
Don't know how, for a moment it felt like heaven."

As she sang this bit the lights got brighter and the water that was falling got lighter.

"And it's so gut-wrenchin' (ooh, ooh)
Fallin' in the wrong direction (ooh, ooh)
How did you sweep me right off my feet?
Baby, I can't keep falling in the wrong direction
How did you sweep me right off my feet?
Right off my feet
Couldn't even see you through the smoke
Lookin' back, I probably should have known
But I just wanted to believe that you were out sleepin' alone."

By this point the lights were bright and the water had completely stop. It was Beca's way of saying the sun comes out on the other side of one's darkness.

"Love me with your worst intentions
Didn't even stop to question (oh, no)
Every time you burned me down
Don't know how, for a moment it felt like heaven
Love me with your worst intentions
Painted us a happy ending (ooh)
Every time you burned me down (me down)
Don't know how, for a moment, it felt like heaven
And it's so gut-wrenchin'
Fallin' in the wrong direction."

Beca finished as the last piano keys played out. She looked into the camera and smiled before bowing her head mouthing a "Thank you." The crowd instantly started to cheer and clap as they loved every second of it. Chloe meanwhile just sat there and couldn't believe it. After not hearing or seeing Beca in eight months she drops this. She didn't do anything but let a singular tear drop and feel the wave of guilt and regret that passed through her.

Beca walked backstage and grabbed the towel offered to dry off her arms. She made her way towards the dressing room as photos of her were being snapped. She smiled to herself as she made her way because she couldn't wait to put all this past her. As she was walking, she nearly got tackled off her feet by a bone crushing hug.

"Holy shit that song was beautiful Becs." Stacie exclaimed.

"Thanks, Stace." Beca said as she pulled back.

"What now?" Stacie asked.

"Move forward and enjoy life each step of the way." Beca said with a smile.

Wrong Direction- Hailee Steinfeld