Chapter 14
The four had just arrived at the hotel the festival provided and checked in. It was The Ritz-Carlton and was 4 miles from Golden Gate Park which is where the festival was happening. Walking into the suite that was provided, Beca instantly went towards the bed.
"Nope not happening Mitchell. You have to head to Golden Gate for sound check. Hope that set list is ready go. It's not like you've been working on it for weeks." Jesse said. Beca looked towards Aubrey for help.
"Sorry midget. We have a tight schedule to follow. This is a huge event, tomorrow has to go perfect." Aubrey stated.
"Come on B, this is what you wanted." Stacie said as she patted Beca on the back.
It was a let down that she couldn't stay in that king size bed. But Beca knew they were right, this was a major event and she was the one that wanted to be here. She had a big night to prepare for, after this she was heading off to the UK for the Beats tour. So doing good here would be amazing publicity for her and hype her up even more. Jesse and Aubrey were doing there own thing separately, Jessie still mad at Aubrey for the whole Chloe thing. While Stacie was just admiring the view from there room.
Once they dropped off their stuff and changed they headed out. Beca opting to wear a white golden state warriors tank top with a pair black ripped jeans and her combat boots. "You know Becs looking at your other tattoos, I think I know what your getting." Stacie smirked.
"Oh god. Stace if you love me, you'll go easy on me." Beca smiled.
Stacie laughed and patted Beca on the head "Oh honey I do love you. But you know I don't go easy on anything." Stacie grinned and walked away.
As they were walking out they bumped into Halsey.
"Hey ghost." Beca said walking up to her.
"What's up Scrappy? Hey Stacie." Halsey greeted as he hugged the two. "Hey Aubrey, Jessie." Halsey hugged the two as well.
"Wow Scrappy, repping the Bay I see. Trying to kiss up to the fans." Halsey said laughing.
"Oh you have no idea ghost." Beca rolled her eyes.
Sound check went smoothly as Beca's set list was polished and had been for weeks. She actually finished her sound check early and began to head out. The four were waking when Halsey stopped them.
"Hey you guys hungry?" She asked.
They all looked at each other "Yeah we could grab something." Stacie answered.
They all started walking towards the Escalade that drove them there when the paps saw them and made their way towards them.
"Beca! Halsey! Over here"
"How's the album?"
"How was sound check?"
The four however kept walking and smiled only answering with a simple good. That was however until one paps asked a question right before they opened the car door.
"Miss Mitchell are you and Stacie in a relationship?"
Upon hearing this everyone stopped. Beca looked over at Stacie who had the same shocked look. No one had ever asked that.
"What makes you think that?" Beca asked.
"You two are always together and have some pretty intimate photos out there." The reporter answered.
Beca and Stacie laughed "Well not that it's any of your business, but no. We are not dating, just good friends. Have been for six years." Beca answered.
After that they hopped in the car and laughed. They eventually ended up at a seafood and bar location near the hotel. They all ate, and talked about hanging around in Cali when they could, seeing as Halsey did live there and knew the area well. Halsey got along perfectly with the crew which was going to make this upcoming tour go more smooth for them. After they finished and Halsey paying for the meal, she wasn't taking no for an answer.
"Think of this as a partial thank you Scrappy. For agreeing to do the album." Was her argument.
Stacie, Beca and Halsey were talking and laughing out side on the balcony of the suite. Jessie was currently taking a shower, still upset over this little stunt Aubrey was trying to pull. Aubrey meanwhile snapped a picture of the three girls and sent it in the Bellas group, a group chat she made that didn't involve Beca or Stacie.
Aubrey: You guys are missing all the fun. Better get down here soon!
Amy: Benji, CR and I are at the airport, see you in about 30.
Emily: OMG! It's Halsey! Beca and Stacie look so cute.
Emily: I want a picture with Halsey!
CR: Em don't fan girl. Please contain yourself.
Aubrey: Chloe? Where you at?
Chloe: I'm going Bree. I'm going to need 5 tickets please.
CR: Wait hold up, what's happening?
Amy: Uh oh
Emily: 5? Who are you bringing?
Chloe: My friends and Tyler.
Emily: Tyler?
Amy: Emily. You're stupid. Pretty but stupid.
Aubrey: Awesome! Everyone use this to lmk when you arrive.
Aubrey was excited there was going to be a mini Bella reunion. It sucked that Jessica and Ashley we're currently in Hawaii enjoying an anniversary trip and couldn't make it. She hoped this would be great for Beca and Chloe, she just wanted her best friends to go back to what they were. Hopefully everything would go smoothly and Beca won't hate her.
Los Angeles
Chloe and her group were all set for the Festival with the VIP passes Aubrey got for them. She knew her friends and Tyler would freak.
She was on twitter when she saw a bunch of photos of Beca with Halsey at sound check today. God she still looks as good as ever, Chloe thought. She was scrolling through the photos till she saw an article.
Beca Mitchell and Stacie Conrad dating?
Chloe instantly clicked on the link and read the article. She was glad to see Beca's answer but then saw all the photos the website had posted. She was so confused by her feelings; the jealousy was strong as it's ever been. She had figure out what she felt for Beca.
The next morning Chloe was awoken be Tyler "Hey babe wake up." Tyler said gently shaking Chloe.
Chloe slowly woke up "I'll be waiting downstairs for you." Tyler said.
Chloe got up and got dressed and headed downstairs to find Tyler pacing back and forth.
"Come on! In the car we go. We got a festival to attend." Tyler exclaimed.
"Geez calm down babe." Chloe chuckled.
"Sorry it's just, today we get to see the big BM!" He said.
San Fran
Beca was still sleeping when all off a sudden she was pushed out of bed and landed on the floor.
"OW! God what the hell." Beca said as she slowly opened her eyes. She looked around and saw no one till she looked up onto the bed. There sat Stacie looking down and smiling like an idiot.
"Stacie. What. The. Hell. Was. That. For?" Beca said emphasizing every word and glaring at her friend.
Giggling Stacie shrugged "Your supposed to be meeting the team in about 20 minutes."
Groaning "And you couldn't just oh I don't know be like 'Hey becs wake up' and lightly shake me." Beca asked getting up.
"I could but where's the fun in that B?" Stacie answered.
Beca just shook her head mumbled random curses under her breath heading to change.
Stacie was lounging around waiting for Beca when someone started banging on the door.
"Hey Jess." Stacie said as she answered.
"Hey Stace. Where's Becs?" Jessie asked.
"Right here dear manager of mine. Beca said appearing wearing some black ripped jeans, a Tupac tank top and a pair of white Air Force 1 mid tops. Topped with a pair of aviators and a bandanna.
"Finally let's got DJ." Jessie said as he opened the door for the three of them.
Amy, CR and Benji were waiting in the lobby for Jesse, Stacie and Beca when they noticed Aubrey.
"Ayo blondie!" Amy called putting catching Aubrey's attention.
"Keep it down Amy." Aubrey said as she walked over.
"Where are you going?" Benji asked.
"I'm meeting up with Emily at a café a couple blocks away. And don't tell the midget about the reunion ok." Aubrey said sternly. The three just nodded and Aubrey walked away.
Beca, Jesse and Stacie arrived a couple seconds later. Beca has to do some last minute promotions and interviews for the tour and festival.
While Beca was off doing her promos, Aubrey walked into the café she was meeting Emily in. When she arrived early she decided to pick out a table. When she heard the bell above the door ding she looked up and saw a redhead, she had a feeling it was Chloe. She decided to call Chloe and see where she is.
"Hey Chlo where are?" Aubrey asked.
"Oh I'm at Café Gold Mine. We just got to San Fran." Chloe said.
"Oh really? Wow how funny. Do me a favor and turn around." Aubrey smiled. Chloe turned around and instantly beamed a smile at Aubrey.
The two were hugging and laughing causing all of Chloe's friends to look on confused. Chloe introduced Aubrey to Tiffany, Valarie and Amber explaining that she was her best friend and was the reason why they were able to get VIP tickets.
"Aubrey I just wanted to say thank you so much for this." Tyler said. As the other three just nodded and agreed.
"We'll pay you back." Valarie said.
"Oh no don't worry about it. There all paid for already." Aubrey said.
"Really? Who paid for them?" Tiffany asked surprised.
Well here goes nothing thought Aubrey. "Oh Beca Mitchell of course." Aubrey smiled.
All the girls and Tyler were instantly smiling and got excited. While Chloe on the other hand had her jaw open in shock. Aubrey smiled and closed it with her hand.
The girls all rushed out asking how and why they were paid off.
"Relax you girls. Chloe is my best friend, along with Beca the three of us went to college together and were in an acapella group. Plus, Beca is my client, so you know." Aubrey shrugged.
Chloe's friends were instantly surprised and bombarded Chloe with questions about why she kept it all a secret.
"Alright well I got to go meet up with Emily." Aubrey told Chloe.
"Alright I'll see you there Bree." Chloe said looking back towards her friends.
"Promise me?" Aubrey stated.
Chloe was surprised to hear that. "Yeah yeah of course."
"So you nervous about seeing her tonight?" Aubrey asked.
"Of course. It's been years of no contact, why wouldn't I be?" Chloe said nervously.
"I don't Chloe. Ask yourself." Aubrey said as she walked out.