Hard Knock Life ch. 4
I arrive at the auditorium early to reserve the space for Bella practice before coming into contact with that disgusting Bumper and Treblemakers as he's been the bane of my existence at Barden, always making crude remarks and being so obnoxious. Ever since puking incident at the Finals during my freshman, the annoying twerp has made it point to give up ever time we come into contact with each other and I get the sudden surge to slap his disgusting face. We get into it as he pushes my buttons and I was about make a rather cutting retort when the one of the Treblemaker, the one that has a thing for a certain alt girl as he tries to keep the peace which makes me sick because I don't need his help. Bumper and his cronies quickly leave as every single one of the makes gagging and puking noises as they leave with the exception of the Jesse character before walking to the whiteboard, writing down the game plan for winning the acapella champion.
I remember all of the songs that Bellas have sung in the past as well as the choreography and I know that it will leads us to victory if the girls dedicate themselves to it and adding their cardio. I need to redeem myself and the Bellas as I refuse to allow the Treblemakers to win again this year, fueling Bumper's already enormous ego and prove to Father that I'm not wasting my time with this. My relationship with Father has always been a bit complicated as everything that I have accomplished over the year have paled in comparison to that of what my older brothers Aaron and Raymond accomplished. I don't blame my brothers as they've always encouraged me to forge my own, not the one that Father has set me on which I think that I partially done as I want to become a lawyer ever since my Uncle Eric took me to work with him one day.
I got to see what the inside of a courtroom look like while seeing him in his element, looking so calm and collected to defend someone that was false accused of doing wrong as I thought that he was so distinguished and dignified. I knew right then and there that I wanted to become a great lawyer like my Uncle Eric, helping people who couldn't help themselves and standing up for what was right as I devoted myself to studying hard with Chloe stepping in occasionally to remind me to eat. The med student has been my biggest supporter, always patient and understanding with a smile on her face as she was there for me when my uncle had passed away a few months into my first year at Barden, devastating me greatly as the man that I looked up to and acting more like a father figure at times. There was times that I wanted to give up but then I remember that it wouldn't be what Uncle Eric would have wanted for me and I want more than anything to honor his memory as devoted myself again to my studies and to my singing.
He was the person that push me into joining the Bellas freshmen year even coming to a few of my competition even though he was sick but it meant the world to me when a certain someone couldn't make it. I feel a pair of arms wrap around my waist and lips press against the exposed skin of my neck to see that it's Chloe, leaning back into her embrace but keeping my focus on the whiteboard in front of me. The med student doesn't say anything but her hands doesn't idle, kneading the muscles in my shoulders as my eyes flutter close while leaning into her touch because I know that I can easily stress out over things which leads to me stress vomiting. My mind flashes back to the puking incident of getting my first solo which can never be allowed to ever happen again and I will ensure that it won't as I remove myself from the loving hands of my girlfriend.
A few moments later the girls start trickling in one by one with the exception of a certain alt girl as Chloe and I wait a few minutes before starting but a few minutes turns into twenty minutes irking me greatly. I was about to have the girls get started with cardio when Beca along with Emily in tow race through the door, puffing and huffing as I take in the tiny DJ's disheveled appearance as she's still in her work uniform which consist of baby blue polo shirt and black skirt. I was about to give her a lecture on the importance of punctuality and keeping up with certain commitments when I feel a tug on my shirt to see the younger Mitchell sibling looking up at me with those doe eyes, apologizing for making her sister late. It was impossible to mad at her while looking at me like she had lost her puppy which I quickly pardon them for the moment but getting on with practice, explaining the history of the Bellas as whole as Chloe gives the list of all the songs we've used to win.
"None of this songs are from this century" Beca said raising an eyebrow. "We're not gonna win anything if we stick with this list"
"Because we don't stray away from tradition. Our focus is to perfecting our repertoire which is why we are the best all female group in the country" I said going back to the whiteboard. "Now lets start with some vocal warm-ups, practice scales, and arepeggios. Any questions?"
"Is that like spaghettios' because I'm hungry?" Emily asked raising her hand.
"Yeah, when's lunch" Stacie asks curious.
"God help me" I mutter under my breath, shaking my head.
Practice was a total disaster as teaching these girls was like watching a train wreck in slow motion before dismissing them early so I can try and figure what I'm going to do next. The girls were more than happy to get out of here as I sit down on the bench when someone sits down me before wrapping their small arms around my neck to realize that it was Emily and I couldn't help feeling somewhat better.
"It's okay, Aubrey. It'll get better" Emily said smiling hopefully.
"Yeah, you're right. Thank you, Emily" I said smiling back.
"Come on kiddo, you and me got homework to do and I'm in need of a shower" Beca said gesturing towards the door.
"It's you and I, not you and me" Emily said playfully rolling her eyes.
"What are you now? The grammar police, Ems" Beca teases lightly.
"Try not to be late next time, Beca. It's important to the group's development that everyone shows up on time" I said putting my hands on my hips.
"Aye, aye captain" Beca lightly scoffs, grabbing her and Emily's things.
"Beca, wait" Chloe chimes in. "How would you and Emily like to have dinner with us sometime this week?"
Beca looks hesitant while looking between the two of us, unsure if it was a good thing or not and I understand that she's afraid of getting hurt again but neither myself nor Chloe would do anything to cause harm to her. The tiny DJ tells us that she'll think about it before taking Emily's hand who waves at us with unoccupied hand walk out of the auditorium as I run my hand through my hair because I definitely have my work cut out for me. Not only do I have to think of way to convince Beca that I and the med student want to be with her but also I figure out bring ten perfect strangers to sing in perfect pitch as it's too early in the semester to be this stressed out. The shorter woman wraps her arms around me, bringing me in close while resting her head on my shoulder but it doesn't matter as long as she believes that we can get through this then I know that it's going to be okay.
We clean up the auditorium and pack up our things before heading towards our dorm because I don't feel like dealing with anything for the rest of the evening as my loving girlfriend orders Chinese food as I decide to change into more comfortable clothes. I had every intention of getting some of the reading down for one of my class when the med student plucks the textbook from my hands while making a disapproving noise before straddling my hips. She attacks the junction of where my neck and shoulder meet, knowing full well that it's weakness of mine as her hands slips underneath my sweatshirt, her short nails lightly scratching my stomach. It wasn't long before the med student had crying out her name while bringing me to multiple orgasms, leaving feeling rather boneless on the couch as she gets up to answer the door when the delivery finally shows up.
Chloe cuddles into my side as we watch some romantic comedy on our shared Netflix account as I wonder sometimes how I manage to get so lucky with someone as amazing and perfect but she would disagree with on that. I know that I can be set in my ways and incredibly stubborn as well as a bit anal retentive as I put some pressure on myself to prove myself to my father and to myself that I'm actually capable, that I'm worthy. With the shorter woman I don't feel like I didn't have to prove anything, she accepted me flaws and all, her love didn't come with strings attached and it made me fall for her all the more as I'm trying to figure myself out and what kind of person I want to be.
"What are you thinking about, baby?" Chloe asked pulling me out of my thoughts.
"How much I love you." I said kissing the top of her head. "I love you so much, Chloe"
"Awww Bree, I love you too" Chloe said pecking me on the lips. "And don't worry so much. We might have had a rough first practice but I know that it'll get better"
"I hope so. Tomorrow's another day but thank you for sticking with me. I know that I'm not the easiest to deal with at sometimes especially when I'm stressed out but having you by my sides makes all better"
"You know that you're stuck with me, Posen besides I know the prefect way to de-stressed you" Chloe winks flirtatiously.
"Oh my god, Chloe! Just don't go telling people about that" I said trying to fight down the blush.
"Okay, okay but let me know when you're feeling overwhelmed because I don't want your stress getting so high that you stress vomit" Chloe said toying with my hair.
"I'll try because that's the last thing that I want to do" I said shuddering at the memory.
After watching another movie, Chloe finally allow me to get some homework done when my phone rings and without looking at the caller ID, answer it to hear my father Colonel Alfred Posen's voice.
"Hello Aubrey, I trust that your studies are going well"
"Good evening Father and I assure you that my studies are quite well as I'm at the top of my classes but I assume that it's not the source of this call"
"You assume right as I'm calling to tell you that I will be visiting you at Barden soon as I would like to see for myself how you're handing things as your mother will be coming along"
I feel my heart drop all the way to my stomach as I look forward to seeing Mother has always been a kind-hearted woman who smooth out Father's rough edges, trying to get him lighting up but the thought of him visiting me fills me with dread.
"I-Is that s-so? I l-look forward to it then and I'll pick you up from the airport" I said trying to keep my voice even.
"That won't be necessary as I'm sure that I can find my way to the campus. Good night daughter as I shall see you in two weeks"
All I could hear was the dial tone as I knew that I only two weeks ready to impress my father and we're nowhere ready as I feel the bile rising in my throat before rushing to the bathroom, throwing up the content of my stomach. Chloe comes in, rubbing my back in a soothing motion until my stomach finally settles before flushing the toilet as she looks at me with a confused yet concern look.
"My father's coming to visit in two weeks"
~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off
End of ch. 4