Pitch Perfect 3: An Unofficial Next Story

by RJRMovieFan

The Bellas graduated and won the Worlds, now a year later they are starting the next chapter of their lives when an opportunity presents to come back together once more. Relationships will continue to evolve, careers begin to be defined, and the usual hilarity when the women of Barden are involved. This is a slow burn story of a developing relationship, and will be BeChloe.

30. Chapter 30 Riff-Offs and Proposals

A/N: Hello Pitch Perfect Fans! Here finally is the Riff-Off. I'm so sorry for the delay, I actually wrote and rewrote this five times. I just couldn't get the ending to work, until I did. At least I think I did.

Thank you to BeChloeIsLegit for her continued help and support, you are a true writing friend, and to my other writing friend, I hope you read this, the ending of the chapter was inspired by some of our past messages. I hope you return soon.

To all the readers, I really appreciate the response to this story. It has made writing it so much better.

Thanks to everyone for reading, and please leave more reviews; they really are helpful.

Disclaimer: As always, I do not own any rights to Pitch Perfect or any of the characters, but I do love them.

CHAPTER 30

***Riff-Offs & Proposals***

"When I came out to California, I thought I was visiting my best friend…"

The eyes of the Bellas grow wide at Benji's words; none more so than Emily's. She alone really knows how much Jesse's behavior is affecting the gentle-hearted Treble.

The dumbfounded look on Jesse's face suggests he was unaware. They can see Jesse trying to find words, the best he can come up with is, "You are…"

"This is tough to watch," says Stacie, and everyone looks towards Emily. The tall teenager is holding herself straight, but they all can see her eyes are glassy with potential tears. Aubrey begins gently rubbing Emily's back.

They all can clearly hear Benji on his condemnation of Jesse's behavior and that of his so-called friends.

To a person, they hear the weakness of Jesse's response, "Benji, you're not…"

And they are proud of the usually unassuming young man standing up for himself.

Beca gasps. "Have they really been calling him Doctor Strange?" Anger laces her words. Over the years, because of his relationship with Jesse, Benji had grown into a sort of little brother for Beca. Messing with him was just as bad as messing with Emily, and just under messing with Chloe.

Emily only nods, two tears now leaking down her cheeks. She knows how much this is hurting her boyfriend, though the tears are because she knows she's watching the end of a truly special friendship.

Jesse's response does not inspire hope.

"I am truly sorry," whispers Lily. "I should have anticipated…"

"No," whispers Emily with a sharp shake of her head. "It was going to happen eventually." Another tear escapes as she whispers, "It had to happen."

The tall Bella hears her boyfriend come to her defense. "Do you know I can't trust leaving Emily with your friends? Do you know Emily is scared to be around them? Have you noticed she no longer goes to practice?"

The Bellas had noticed, having taken steps to keep the young woman well away from Jesse's 'friends'. Emily has appreciated their efforts, but to see her boyfriend willing to stand up for her, probably throwing away his longtime friendship, makes her fall in love with him even more.

"Well, I thought…"

Jesse's weak response kills a little bit more of the love Beca once had for him. She's really not sure when he became this superficial jerk.

All the Bellas at the table feel terrible as they witness Benji point an accusatory finger at Jesse and declare, "You know what, I quit!"

"What!?," hiss all of the women at the table. No one saw this coming at the beginning of the conversation.

"I'm so sorry," Lily says, her voice louder than usual. The tall brunette nods, but her eyes don't leave her boyfriend.

"I have to go to him," says Emily, as Benji spins away from his once best friend and storms off in the opposite direction.

"Yeah, you do," whispers Stacie. Chloe pats Emily on the back as the young woman moves past her.

"Benji…," Jesse says weakly to the back of his first friend at college. He turns towards the table where Beca stands and is met with intense stares of the Bellas, but he doesn't really see them. He turns back towards Benji.

Lily uses the distraction. "It's time for the riff-off. I suggest we head backstage."

The Bellas all nod and begin moving. Each prays that Jesse doesn't notice, as they are pretty sure in his current state, there will be a scene. They are therefore quite thankful for Fat Amy's distraction. "All right ya flat-butts, now you're in for a real treat."

With Jesse distracted, the Bellas all disappear, with Beca and Chloe leading the way, hand-in-hand.

o0o

"Benji!"

The nominally quiet man turns when he hears his name and Emily crashes into him and wraps her arms around his neck, kissing him deeply.

Benji responds immediately, wrapping his arms around her waist, and returning her kiss. They continue to kiss for at least a half minute. When they finally break for air, they each pulled back just enough to rest their foreheads against one another.

"I'm sorry I spoke for you," Benji whispers.

Emily shakes her head. "I don't care about that," she says. "You stood up for me. I love you." Emily brings her lips to her boyfriend's. "And of course I quit too. We're a team remember, where you go, I go, and vice-versa."

It's Benji who initiates the kiss this time. When the young couple pulls back this time, they each are sporting identical goofy grins.

They would have probably kissed again, but the sound of someone clearing their throat breaks their blissful bubble. They look to their side and see Lily standing there. She gives a quick bow. "My humblest apologies, Benjamin. I did not foresee how your encounter with Jesse would go. I should have."

Benji shakes his head, wanting to assure Lily that it wasn't her fault. He found though, all he could focus on was the fact that Lily seemed to be speaking in her same soft tone, yet he could hear her clearly in a crowded room. It was distractingly weird.

"It's time to go," continues Lily. "It's time for the…"

"RIFF-OFF!," shouts Fat Amy.

"Exactly," says Lily to Benji and Emily. "It's time for you to join your teams. Follow me." With that Lily does an about face and glides through the crowd. Benji looks at Emily, and they both shrug, share a quick peck on the lips and follow, hand-in-hand.

o0o

Fat Amy just couldn't contain herself, this night was going better than she ever would have expected. So when Bumper paused, she couldn't help shouting out, "RIFF-OFF!" She didn't mean too, she just got caught up in the moment.

She looks over at Bumper, who looks a bit crestfallen. "Oh, I'm sorry," she says when she realizes she shouted over him. "I just got excited."

Bumper smiles warmly at his excitable blonde. "It's okay, my Bossy Aussie," he tells her and gives her a kiss. "I wouldn't want you any other way." Many in the crowd give an audible 'Awww', at the sight.

"I love you too, Puddin'," says Fat Amy, who goes in for a deeper kiss. The 'Awwws' give way to a more uncomfortable sound, as Bumper and Amy's kiss starts getting steamy.

Brightslymoore rides up onto the stage on his Segway and hits a button that emits a very loud car horn, startling the engaged couple out of their kiss. The world's greatest A Cappella fan gives the couple a look as he makes a big loop and then zooms off the stage. The audience applauds.

Bumper does look a bit abashed, Fat Amy, smug. Bumper begins again, "Sorry about that." He gives his best innocent grin. "Now for you who don't know, a riff-off is something Amy and I took part of back in college. It's a singing battle between the A Cappella groups, and let me tell you when done right, they are awesome."

Fat Amy jumps in again. "And, ya flat-butts are all going to get a taste of what our new show is going to deliver!"

"So we again turn you over to our emcee for the next bit of entertainment," says Bumper, holding his hand out to the side of the stage.

Nothing happens; so Bumper repeats himself, just a bit louder. Still nothing, so Bumper gestures more emphatically, repeating himself a third time, even louder than before.

Brightslymoore returns from the opposite side of the stage from where Bumper is pointing. He circles around on his Segway, ignoring the look Bumper is giving him, and announces, "Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, something truly fun and entertaining is next on the agenda for the evening!"

The strange balding man almost has a maniacal look on his face, as he zooms around. He halts the two-wheeled cart abruptly, pointing his Segway at the engaged couple. It's enough so that the usually boisterous, some might say obnoxious, couple, actually take a step back.

"I again want to thank Fat Amy and Bumper for all of this!," he says, waving his arms to take in the entirety of the room. He maneuvers the Segway to face the crowd and continues. "Thank them, for making this night's festivities possible." The comment gets a loud round of cheering from the guests. When it quiets enough to be heard, Brightslymoore continues. "As such, it was the deepest wishes of these two," he jabs his finger towards Fat Amy, "to make this gala even more fun. They did this, by adding to the night's events, my favorite thing in the whole world," he pauses for dramatic effect.

"A RIFF-OFF!," shouts Fat Amy.

Brightslymoore's shoulders slump, and he slowly gives the blonde Aussie a look.

Fat Amy covers her mouth and squeaks another apology.

The audience, however, doesn't notice as they are caught up applauding, though the vast majority have no clue what a riff-off is; they have just been swept up in the moment.

Brightslymoore signals for the couple to continue. Fat Amy and Bumper thus step forward as the audience cheers and take a bow.

Fat Amy calls out, "Yeah, all this before now was just the appetizer! It's time for you all to step up as our main course! Bumper and me are looking to be entertained!"

"The teams have been chosen," declares Brightslymoore, "with the thought of who will give the most entertaining show. And even as we have been speaking to you, they have been gathered up. So without further ado, let's meet our contestants!"

The audience, having never been to an event like this are truly into it all and cheer loudly.

"First up, the group Bumper has been singing with for over a year, the TONEHANGERS!"

The spotlight focuses on a group of middle-aged men, who definitely look uncomfortable in the light. They wave, and get a polite round of applause.

"Second, is a team of men that Bumper once lead to become National Champions, the TREBLEMAKERS!"

The spotlight now focuses on eight younger men. Again, there's polite applause. Most of the audience doesn't recognize them, but all the Bellas do. In the front is Benji, Donald, and Unicycle. Notably absent is Jesse.

"Our third group, specifically created for our new show, made up of USC students, we have CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'!" Hitting the stage with hard and heavy beats, Jesse leads the USC Boys onto the stage with his fist raised in the air. The crowd once again cheers, as Jesse plays to the crowd in front of the USC Boys. He looks straight ahead, ignoring the look on Benji's face.

"Our next group, are international champions, and world-renowned. Gracing us with their signature style, power, and skill, DAS SOUND MACHINE!"

Luisa stands next to Pieter having rejoined her friends and teammates. As a team, the eight members begin to sway back and forth, chanting, 'DSM, DSM, DSM!" The audience eats it up, and some in the crowd take up the chant.

"Our fifth and final group, who also happen to be the bridesmaids, were three-time ICCA National A Cappella Champions, and the last A Cappella World Championship winners! The BARDEN BELLAS!"

o0o

The spotlight shines brightly on Beca's face as she stands in between Chloe and Emily, who are joined by Aubrey, Stacie, Ashley, Jessica, CR, Maria, and Lily. Maybe because over half of them had already performed, the audience ovation is massive for the Bellas.

To a person, all the Bellas are quite excited to be up on the stage together. Ever since their first taste at a riff-off at Barden's old abandoned aquatic center, each has loved these opportunities to really sing and let loose together. For Beca, it's enough at the moment to forget everything else that's going on. For that she's thankful.

"You two have done an amazing job," observes Aubrey, in a hushed voice. She truly is a bit in awe of the level of organization she's been witnessing.

Lily clears her throat and gives Aubrey a look.

"You three have done an amazing job," Aubrey corrects herself. Lily grins in response.

"Thanks," replies Jessica. "We're just so glad this night is here. The wedding is a piece of cake compared to this." Ashley nods agreement.

o0o

Back up on stage, Brightslymoore grabs everyone's attention with a siren, then continues his introductions, "Now that we have all five teams out here, let's get this Riff-Off GOING! Just a reminder of how this all works! With this remote," the balding man displays a large black universal remote, "I will click the pick a category option, which will show up on that screen." Brightslymoore points behind him, but it was unnecessary as all eyes of the guests had already been distracted as the giant video screen lit up.

"Once the category is chosen, any team can start the competition." As he's speaking, Brightslymoore starts 'pacing' back and forth across the stage on his Segway. "Now here's the thing, all teams have to sing songs which fit that category, and as they sing, any of the other teams can jump in with another song that fits the category, but they have to start off with the last word sung in the previous song!"

Brightslymoore comes to a stop in the middle of the stage again. "If a team messes up the lyrics, screws up the handoff, or sings out of category, …" He points to the audience, as the screen lights up with instructions for the audience.

They respond by clapping twice and shouting, "THEY'RE OUT!"

The stage lights all come up at once, and again a siren goes off. When the guests are able to focus on the stage again, Brightslymoore is standing on his Segway, arms crossed, in his best 'gangsta' pose. "That's right! If they screw up by freezing on the spot," he pointedly looks at Benji, "or sings an original song," this time he looks at Emily, who blushes profusely, "then they are eliminated!" He then wags a finger at all the contestants, "And don't think any of these groups are going to just sit out, waiting for the other teams to pick each other off, no sir! Any group that doesn't contribute at least one song to two categories will be out! We'll be watching!"

The crowd cheers loudly; louder than they had before.

"Yeah, that's what I'm talking about," Brightslymoore, says, before making the raise the roof motion with his hands. "... and now that you know the rules of this competition, let's look at our categories…"

Bumper jumps in. "All inspired by my Tasmanian Treat." Brightslymoore flicks him an annoyed look, and Bumper slinks back. The man on the Segway ignores him and scoots it forward a couple of feet.

Once he's stopped, Brightslymoore, with a dramatic flourish, clicks a green button on his remote control, and he starts calling out the categories as they appear, "Advice for Bumper, All About Sex, Boisterous Blondes, Bootylicious, Coming to America, Describing Amy, Divas of the 90's, Girl Power!, Heartbreakers, Pledges of love, Songs from Down Under, and Victorious."

Taking a moment to catch his breath, Brightslymoore looks about as he says, "Those are some intriguing song categories, we should get some very interesting song choices."

Brightslymoore calls out to the audience, "Now, are you ready for the Riff-Off?"

The crowd cheers.

Brightslymoore frowns. "Now you can do better than that!" He shouts again, "ARE YOU READY FOR THE RIFF-OFF!"

The audience cheers even louder.

"NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!"

Brightslymoore holds up his remote control, and on cue, a siren rings out. He waves his hands in the air, extolling the guests to get louder.

o0o

"He's a little over-the-top," says Beca, who is actively ignoring Jesse staring her way.

Chloe is doing the same, lets out a nervous chuckle. "He's definitely going all in as a Showman."

The siren again blares while the stage lights up.

"Reminds me of the siren at Barden," whispers Beca.

"It is," whispers Lily. "I stole it from Justin."

"Why am I not surprised," whispers Aubrey.

"Well, one thing's for certain," comments Stacie. "This is going to be interesting."

Again Brightslymoore holds up his remote, and shouts, "Alright everybody! Now let's see our first category," and he clicks the large red button at the top of the device. The giant video screen lights up behind the contestants, flashing a series of colorful patterns while flickering across are the multiple categories. All of this is accompanied by electronic music, reminiscent of a game show sound. Eventually, the categories stop, and the words 'Songs from Down Under' boldly show on the screen.

Emily shocks everyone as she races to the middle of the stage and begins to sing.

Traveling in a fried-out combie
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie

The tall Bella even effects a passable Aussie accent as she looks directly at Fat Amy while singing the line,

I met a strange lady, she made me nervous

Fat Amy guffaws at the younger woman's antics. Emily smiles and dances back to her friends, continuing to sing.

She took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said

Aubrey, after her initial surprise, joins the young Bella singing the old Men at Work song, 'Down Under'. Her mother had a cassette tape of Men at Work, that she had used to play in an old cassette player, her father had given her. Aubrey had sung along to this song, about a thousand times, so it's easy for the blonde to join Emily.

Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover

The rest of the Bellas after a second join in and sing with fun. Beca of course knows the song, and she helps bring Chloe and Stacie up to speed.

Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscles
I said, "do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich
And he said
I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder...

...Thunder, thunder, thunder, thunder

Surprisingly it's the Tonehangers that cut in next. As a group they all come out singing AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck'. The tallest Tonehanger steps out in front of the rest, and brings the rock.

I was caught
In the middle of a railroad track
I looked round

This is hard rock at its finest. The Tonehangers begin a stomp stomp clap rhythm, to truly bring the head-banging intensity, while singing the lyrics quite loudly and excitedly.

And I knew there was no turning back
My mind raced
And I thought what could I do
And I knew
There was no help, no help from you...

It's DSM that jumps in next. They love riff-offs, especially when there is the opportunity to change up the genre of the song choices. The shift from heavy metal to top 40 pop, is jarring, and often throws the competition, allowing the German group to win.

…you out of my head

Luisa sings the first line, her voice deeper than the original artist's, but she still manages a beautiful rendition Kylie Minogue's 'Can't Get You Out of My Head', after a couple lines, she is joined by the rest of her team, who get the audience bopping to their sound.

Boy, your lovin' is all I think about
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy, its more than I dare to think about

DSM all walk forward in perfect synchronization, singing in perfect harmony, confident in their ability to win this competition.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I…

Jesse is kicking himself for not joining in the competition sooner, but he didn't have the right song queued up. Then the perfect song comes to mind, and so at just the right moment, he jumps in next. Stepping right in front of DSM, challenging them, so he's sure he's taken the song.

I need you tonight
'Cause I'm not sleeping
There's something about you girl
That makes me sweat

He then moves to position himself, so he's in front of Beca, and it's obvious he's singing the INXS classic to her.

How do you feel
I'm lonely
What do you think
Can't take it all

Jesse can sing. It's one of the things that Beca found attractive about him. He's still serenading her by himself. His team seems unsure of what to do.

What ya gonna do
Gonna live my life
So slide over here
And give me a moment
Your moves are so raw

Jesse is in his element. In his head he sees this as one of those movie-moments. A man declaring his love to the girl for everyone to see.

I've got to let you know
I've got to let you know
You're one of my kind

I...

Chloe is having none of that; she finally has Beca admitting she has feelings for her. She's going to make sure Jesse knows she's fighting for her.

...I know he's been a good friend of mine
But lately something's changed that ain't hard to define
Jessie's got himself a girl and I want to make her mine

Jesse's eyes practically bulge out as Chloe steps in between him and Beca, singing Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl'.

And she's watching him with those eyes
And she's loving him with that body, I just know it
Yeah 'n' he's holding her in his arms late, late at night
You know

Beca can't help the smirk on her face, and there may have been a giggle. Jesse's face was so worth it. She wonders if anyone captured it with a picture. It might be wrong of her, but she has to give it up to Chloe for catching Jesse with such a proverbial body blow.

I wish that I had Jessie's girl
I wish that I had Jessie's girl
Where can I find a woman like that

I…

Jesse however doesn't find it amusing, and quickly interrupts again.

...I love you
Not because we're far apart
It's because I love you
And because your near my heart

Again he's singing by himself. It's a song not many will know, but Beca recognizes it. It's The Masters Apprentices' 'It's Because I Love You'. Jesse had serenaded her with it at the beginning of their Sophomore year.

Once we walked together
From the fields up to the door

She remembers those times fondly. She truly had loved Jesse, but she also can admit, there was always something missing.

Promised love forever
I remember that day still
It's because I...

There was always someone just off to the side, waiting patiently, pulling at Beca's heart with nothing more than her mere presence. Chloe, who seems to be taking this Riff-Off as a personal challenge. The redhead again cuts in.

...I thought of you
You were in my heart
My love never changed
I still feel the same

Beca can't believe Jesse and Chloe have essentially taken the Riff-off and turned it into a serenade battle right in front of her. What's more amazing, they are performing this battle of wills with songs from Australian singers.

It all seems surreal.

Especially for you
I want to tell you I was feeling that way too
And if dreams were wings, you know
I would have flown to you
To be where you are
No matter how far
And now that I'm next to you...

Pieter of DSM breaks up this personal battle between Chloe and Jesse, as he cuts in with, Staying Alive by the Bee Gees.

…you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk

It's quite a contrast from the original singers. Where the Gibb brothers who made up the Bee Gees were known for their high pitch voices, Pieter is deeper, more full of bass. Still the German co-captain of DSM makes the song his.

Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
Since I was born
And now it's alright, it's okay
And you may look the other way
We…

Unicycle, of the Treblemakers, jumps out in front of his teammates, and begins singing a song his mother really liked. This action catches the rest of his team off-guard.

...We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind
Cause your friends don't dance and if they don't dance
Well they're no friends of mine…

"Whoa!Whoa! Whoa!" Brightslymoore is suddenly in the middle of the stage, circling around on his Segway. "What are you singing!?," shouts Brightslymoore, fixing Unicycle with an intense stare.

Unicycle swallows and looks around. He realizes his team is standing back, and looking at him incredulously. He looks at Brightslymoore and tentatively says, "I'm singing 'Safety Dance' by Men at Work."

Brightslymoore looks at Unicycle like he has horns growing out of his head. "Oh really, or are you singing 'Safety Dance' by Canadian new wave music sensation Men Without Hats?"

"Ummm," Unicycle isn't sure how to respond.

"Oh, I know you were singing Men Without Hats, which means," Brightslymoore points his remote to the screen and shouts, "YOU'RE OUT!" The audience having been coached before, yells with Brightslymoore.

Unicycle shakes his head. "I'm so out of practice." He looks sheepishly at Benji and Donald and apologizes. "Sorry guys."

As the Treblemakers pull him in for a hug and assure Unicycle it's alright, Emily catches Benji's attention, and whispers "I'm sorry," and though he can't hear her, he knows what she said. He smiles ruefully, and then pulls Unicycle tight against him and says, "It's okay," to both Unicycle and Emily.

As the Treblemakers make their way off the stage, Brightslymoore points his remote to the screen again and shouts, "LET'S SEE OUR NEXT CATEGORY!" The audience cheer loudly.

The giant video screen again lights up with another series of colorful patterns, and then the words 'GirlPower!' boldly show on the screen.

"I'm FULL of that," declares Fat Amy.

"She's full of something," says Cynthia Rose before she rushes to the center of the stage, and starts singing, grabbing the initiative for the Bellas.

Girls, we run this motha, yeah

Maria and Stacie are quick to join CR in the chant.

Girls, we run this motha, yeah

With memories of Copenhagen fresh in their minds, all the Bellas join in.

Girls, we run this motha, yeah
Girls we run this motha, girls

CR naturally takes the lead.

Who run the world?

The Bellas respond with enthusiasm born of cherished memories.

Girls!

CR calls out again, extolling the audience to join in.

Who run the world?

The Bellas and the audience respond.

Girls!

CR continues with her soulful voice ringing through the room. The Bellas all responding, while urging on the audience to participate.

Who run the world?
(Girls!)
Who run the world?
(Girls!)
Some of them men think
They freak this like we do
But no they don't
Make your check come at they neck
Disrespect us no they won't
Boy don't even try to touch this...

Luisa steps forward and starts singing.

… this
Try to control me, boy, you get dismissed
Pay my own fun, oh, and I pay my own bills

DSM steps forward to join their captain as the Bellas fall back.

Always fifty fifty in relationships
The shoes on my feet, I've bought it
The clothes I'm wearing, I've bought it
The rock I'm rockin', I've bought it
'Cause I depend on me if I want it
The watch I'm wearin', I've bought it
The house I live in, I've bought it
The car I'm driving, I've bought it
I depend on me, I depend on me

Luisa smiles broadly as she sings. Destiny Child's 'Independent Woman' has always been one of her favorite songs.

All the women, who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys, who making money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas, who profit dollars
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies, who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Ever the showman, Luisa has the audience singing along with her, so much so there's a noticeable groan from the crowd as DSM sings,

Girl I

And one of the Tonehangers cut in with,

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess

He's a short little man, that looks a bit like a gnome, but he has a deeply rich voice, and somehow he actually is able to pull off Katy Perry.

So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I let you push me past the breaking point
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything

Another Tonehanger, one who stands over six foot two, jumps in to help. He provides quite the contrast to the gnome-like man, yet their voices work well together.

I knew you were
You were gonna come to me
And here you are
But you better choose carefully...

But his lyrics don't match what the first one is singing and they end up messing each other up.

You hear my voice, your hear that sound

Make me your Aphrodite
Like thunder, gonna shake the ground…

Make me your one and only...

Both men trail off and stare at each other. The first Tonehanger, the gnomish looking man, asks in exasperation, "What song are you singing?"

The taller man looks incredulously at the shorter man, answering, "The same as you, 'Dark Horse'."

The shorter man throws up his arms and yells, "I WAS SINGING 'ROAR'!"

"Well, whatever you were singing, both of you," Brightslymoore interrupts, as he points his remote to the screen and shouts along with the audience, "YOU'RE OUT!"

The Tonehangers continue to argue among themselves, as Brightslymoore calls for a new category. On the screen the words, 'All About Sex!'. Brightslymoore laughs as he says to the crowd, "Wouldn't be a Riff-Off inspired by Fat Amy, without songs about Sex."

"I can't help that I'm really awesome at sex," declares Fat Amy.

"Yeah, you are," says Bumper.

As all of this is going on, Jesse is determined to seize the initiative. He truly feels he's fighting for Beca's love, and so he starts singing.

Every time that you get undressed
I hear symphonies in my head
I wrote this song just looking at you oh, oh
Yet the drums they swing low
And the trumpets they go
And the trumpets they go
Yeah the trumpets they go

The USC Boys come up behind Jesse and help provide backup. This is a song they have been practicing during their rehearsals.

Da da, da ra ra da, da, da
Da, ra, ra, ra, da, da
Da da, da ra ra da, da, da
Da, ra, ra, ra, da, da
They go

Jesse doesn't pay much attention to his buddies though. His eyes are only on Beca, who is actually a bit uncomfortable with the scrutiny.

Is it weird that I hear
Violins whenever you're gone
Whenever you're gone
Is it weird that your ass
Remind me of a Kanye West song?
Kanye West song

Beca can't believe Jesse is singing 'Trumpets' by Jason Derulo to her, but sing it he is and with great passion. It might be the best she's ever heard him.

Is it weird that I hear
Trumpets when you're turning me on?
Turning me on
Is it weird that your bra
Remind me of a Katy Perry song?

While it's embarrassing Beca, it's infuriating Chloe. She's always been able to contain her jealousy of Jesse, but now she can't. It's like the kiss from Beca has opened the world for the redhead, and she can't reclose the pandora's box that is her love.

Every time that you get undressed
I…

So Chloe cuts in. She can't stand the idea of Jesse serenading her tiny DJ. A perfect song comes to her mind. Going back to tried and true Beyoncé, for musical inspiration.

...I just wanna
Show you how much I appreciate you
Wanna show you how much I'm dedicated to you
Wanna show you how much I will forever be true
Wanna show you how much you got your girl feelin' good

The look Jesse gives Chloe would melt steel. He's so intense, he doesn't notice the look Beca gives the redhead, which would melt a heart.

Wanna show you how much, how much you're understood
Wanna show you how much, I value what you say
Not only are you loyal, you're patient with me babe
Wanna show you how much, I really care about yo heart

The Bellas, including Beca, rally around the redhead, singing backup, all huge fans of Beyoncé's 'Dance for You'.

I wanna show ya how much, I hate being apart
Show ya, show ya, show ya til you're through with me
I wanna keep it how it is, so you can never say how it used to be
Loving you is really all that's on my mind
And I…

It's DSM that interrupts this time, Luisa coming in with some Madonna.

...I want to kiss you in Paris
I want to hold your hand in Rome
I want to run naked in a rainstorm
Make love in a train cross-country
You put this in me
So now what, so now what?

DSM have always been fans of Madonna and so are well versed in 'Justify My Love', and it shows as they sing.

Wanting, needing, waiting
For you to justify my love (my love)
Hoping, praying
For you to justify my love

Pieter is the biggest Madonna fan on the team, so he has made sure that every member of DSM knows her entire catalog backwards and forward. Therefore, the performance by the members of DSM is a step above everyone else up on the stage.

I want to know you
Not like that
I don't want to be your mother
I don't want to be your sister either
I just want to be your lover
I want to be your baby
Kiss me, that's right, kiss me

The performance by DSM might be intimidating for most, but not to CR. She has always been a strong, confident woman. So it's not a surprise to any of the Bellas when she steps forward to cut in. Cynthia Rose has missed this, Riff-Offs were always her favorite part of being a Bella.

You want me just as much as I want you
Let's stop fooling around
Take me baby, kiss me all over, play with my love
Bring out what's been in me for far too long
Baby, you know that's all I've been dreaming of

Maria lights up, not only is Prince one of her favorite artists ever, but her wife is serenading her with a truly sexy song, the provocatively titled, 'Do Me Baby'.

Do me baby, like you never done before
Ho, ooh give it to me till I just can't take no more
C'mon, do me baby, like you never done before
Ho, ooh, I want you now, I just can't wait no more, can't wait, oh

Only Beca, Chloe and Maria really know this song, so while they provide backup, the rest of the Bellas provide harmonization.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, oh
Here we are looking for a reason
For you to lay me down
For a love like ours is never out of season
So baby please stop teasing me
Ooh, what ya do, I can never love no other
You're the best I ever had
Whenever we're not close to one another
I...

Jesse is about to start singing when a young brunette woman from DSM steps forward and cuts in.

...I can't wait much longer
Feels so strong

Luisa smiles and nods. She's been grooming the younger woman, Claudia, to take more of a leadership role in DSM. She also likes the choice of songs, Claudia's voice is very similar to Christina Aguilera's, and 'Sex for Breakfast' definitely fits the category.

Our bodies touching, I just can't get enough
I wanna love you, love you, love you, love you, love you, eh
Won't let you sleep, I gotta satisfy my needs
I need to love you, love you, love you, love you, love you, eh

As a team, DSM again comes together to support their teammate.

And when the sun rises, there's one thing on my mind
I want sex for breakfast, stay inside
And even though we made sweet love all night
I need sex for breakfast, feels so right
Might be late for work, but I...

After getting past his initial peevishness at having been cut off, Jesse jumps forward and begins singing.

I can provide everything that you desire
Said if you get a feeling
Feeling that I am feeling

Again the former Treblemaker captain is singing to Beca. And as hard as it is to believe, he's singing better than he ever has.

Won't you come closer to me baby,
You've already got me right where you want me baby
I just want to be your man

Jesse thinks Jason D'Angelo's untitled hit is a perfect song to convey what he's feeling. The USC Boys again step up to back up their leader.

How does it feel
How does it feel
Said I want to know how does it feel
How does it feel
How does it...

It's Beca that cuts him off. She's felt she's been out of sorts during this contest, having not taken the initiative before now.

It is getting later baby, and I'm getting curious
nobody's looking at us, I feel delirious
'cause the beat penetrates my body
shaking inside my bones
and you pushing all my buttons, taking me outta my zone

Beca had run to the middle to jump in, so she's right in front of Jesse. The young man gives her such a look of love that there's a part of her who feels bad she can't return his feelings. Another part of her, however realizes there's just no romantic love there for him now.

The way that you stare, starts a fire in me
Come up to my room you sexy little thing
And let's play a game, I won't be a tease
I'll show you the room, my sexy little thing

If there had been any doubt before, Beca now knows it's over with Jesse. The kiss with Chloe had all but confirmed it for her, but now, with him trying so hard to impress her, she realizes there's a void in her heart where her feelings for Jesse used to be.

She turns away from Jesse, and faces the Bellas, who have taken up the chorus. It doesn't hurt as much as she would have expected it to. If anything, it's a relief.

I wish you would push up on me
I wish you would push up on me
I wish you would light me up and say you want me
push up on me

Jesse frowns that Beca turned away, so he starts thinking frantically of a song so he can get her attention back.

I know many guys just like ya, extremely confident
Got so much flavor with you, like you're the perfect man

Beca is singing at her best, all the emotions she's been bottling up, coming out in her voice. It actually spurs Jesse on, as he comes up with a song.

You wanna make me chase ya like it's a compliment
But let's get right down to it
I could be the girl that'll break you down

Jesse gathers his buddies around him, and gives them some quick instructions.

The way that you stare, starts a fire in me
Come up to my room you sexy little thing
And let's play a game, I won't be a tease
I'll…

Jesse steps forward and clears his throat, before cutting in with Bryan Ferry's 'Slave to Love'.

I'll be waiting
In the usual place
With the tired and weary
There's no escape
To need a woman
You've got to know
How the strong get weak
And the rich get poor

The competitiveness is starting to get out of hand for both teams, the intensity displayed on the stage is high. The Bellas fall back as the USC Boys step forward singing,

Slave to love
oh, slave to love

Beca looks at the Bellas for help, she's not sure what song to sing next.

you're running with me...

Chloe answers the call, jumping between Jesse and Beca, and starts singing.

...me, so amazing
All this all work, no vacation
Stay up off my Instagram with your temptation
Hit a switch on a fake like a station
Sex with me, so amazing
Sex with me, so amazing
Vodka and water, and a lemon
And a few other things I cannot mention

The redhead gives Beca a wink as she sings, it causes the petite brunette's heart to flutter while raising the ire of Jesse.

Ooh nana nana five fingers on it
Five fingers, hit it like you want it
I'ma hit it like I'm on it
Straight shots of the Buddha
Shots, shots, shots, shots
Baby…

Jesse finds his spot, and begins singing.

...Baby, when I think about you
I think about love
Darlin', don't live without you
And your love

When it comes to music, Jesse has always had a soft spot for classic rock. It's coming in handy at the moment because his buddies have more familiarity with those songs.

If I had those golden dreams
Of my yesterdays
I would wrap you in the heaven

Over eager Jody jumps in with an extremely off key version.

'Til I'm dyin' on the way
Feel like makin'
Feel like makin' love
Feel like makin' love to you

The rest of the USC Boys walk forward confidently, looking ready to win.

Baby, if I think about you
I think about love
Darlin', if I live without you
I live without love
If I had the sun and moon
And they were shinin'
I…

Stacie's had enough, and jumps in with Ariana Grande's, 'Love Me Harder'.

...I need to know
Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space

Stacie is in full Stacie mode, letting her hands roam over her body, definitely moving in a way that distracts the USC Boys. The crowd cheers her on, and more than a few people give wolf whistles. Stacie on the other hand is solely focused on Aubrey, giving the blonde a sexy wink.

I'll take the pleasure, take it with the pain
And if in the moment I bite my lip
Baby, in that moment, you'll know this
Is something bigger than us and beyond bliss
Give me a reason to believe it

Chloe joins Stacie in singing the chorus, and then all the Bellas are there.

'Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
And if you really need me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(Gotta love me harder)
Love me, love me, love me
Harder, harder, harder

Stacie might have started this particular song, but Chloe is now serenading Beca with it.

I know your motives and you know mine
The ones that love me, I tend to leave behind
If you know about me and choose to stay
Then take this pleasure and take away the pain
And if in the moment you bite your lip
When I get you moaning you know it's real
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
I'll make it feel like the first time
'Cause if...

Jesse comes back at the Bellas, with a Rolling Stones classic, 'Start Me Up'.

...If you start me up
If you start me up I'll never stop
You can start me up
You can start me up I'll never stop
I've been running hot
You got me ticking going to blow my top
If you start me up
If you start me up I'll never stop
Never stop, never stop, never stop

The USC Boys bring backup, most of them actually knowing this song.

You make a grown man cry
You make a grown man cry
You make a grown man cry

There's something challenging in how Jesse and the USC Boys are singing. It's as if they are looking to throw down with the Bellas.

Spread out the oil, the gasoline
I walk smooth, ride in a mean, mean machine
Start it up
If you start it up
Kick on the starter
Give it all you got, you got, you got
I…

The entire riff-off is becoming a showdown between Chloe and Jesse. Feelings bottled up for too long are pouring out in their singing. Chloe cuts in this time with Ellie Goulding's 'Love Me Like You Do'.

...I don't care
'Cause I've never been so high
Follow me to the dark
Let me take you past our satellites

A huge smile, from ear-to-ear, graces Chloe's face as Beca steps up. Their voices have always complimented each other so well.

You can see the world you brought to life, to life
So love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do
Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do
Touch me like you do, to-to-touch me like you do

Jesse refuses to see it, but the two women are making promises, they each fully intend to keep.

What are you waiting for?
Fading in, fading out
On the edge of paradise
Every inch of your skin is a holy gray I've got to find

While Jesse can't see it, the crowd of guests can. The harmonization that Beca and Chloe naturally fall into is beautiful and just feels perfect.

Only you can set my heart on fire, on fire
Yeah, I'll let you set the pace
'Cause I'm not thinking straight
My head spinning around I can't see clear no more

As Chloe and Beca continue to sing, Jesse tries to think of the next song he can sing. He so wants a song that will convey his true feelings.

What are you waiting for?
Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do
Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do
Touch me like you do, to-to-touch me like you do

Jesse is getting desperate, Beca and Chloe are nearing the end of the song. He needs to break in soon, but his mind is blank.

What are you waiting for?
Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do (like you do)
Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do (yeah)
Touch me like you do, to-to-touch me like you do

It's Jody that whispers an idea into his ear. It's perfect, and the right moment to cut in is just about to happen.

What are you waiting for?
I'll let you set the pace
'Cause I'm not thinking straight
My head spinning around I...

Jesse jumps in again with Jody's suggestion.

...I swear I won't tease you
Won't tell you no lies
I don't need no bible
Just look in my eyes

Chloe takes a step back so that she can regroup. Jesse smirks as the redhead falls back.

I've waited so long baby
Now that we're friends
Every man's got his patience
And here's where mine ends

Jesse is channeling George Michael as he borrows the late singer's moves, while singing, 'I Want Your Sex', and the USC Boys finally catch up enough to provide backup.

I want your sex
I want your love
I want your sex
I want your, sex

Jesse is singing again with all of his passion. He's been in love with Beca for so long. He needs to win her back.

It's playing on my mind
It's dancing on my soul
It's taken so much time
So why don't you just let me go

Again he just feels the music, like he's never felt it before. He loved singing with the Treblemakers, but never did he feel the music with them like he's feeling it now.

I'd really like to try
Oh I'd really love to know
When you tell me you're gonna regret it
Then I tell you that I love you but you still say no!

The one thing Jesse has always had in common with Beca has been a love of music. It's been their thing. Singing is something that makes Jesse feel happy and comfortable. It relaxes him and has always been able to distract him from his worries and anxieties. Tonight it's doing oh so much more for him. It's installing him with confidence.

I swear I won't tease you
Won't tell you no lies
I don't need no bible
Just look in my eyes
I've…

Emily jumps in, wanting to take on Jesse. She's never been so mad at any one person before in her entire life.

...I've been sat with you
For most of the night
Ignoring everybody here
We wish they would disappear

Jesse actually steps back at the young woman's vehemence as she sings Ed Sheeran's song 'Sing'.

So maybe we could get down now
I don't wanna know
If you're getting ahead of the program
I want you to be mine, lady

There's passion born of anger in the young woman's voice. She's singing with such passion, none of the Bellas dare join in. They get that Emily is releasing pent up fury.

To hold your body close
Take another step into the no-man's land
For the longest time lady
I need you darling
Come on set the tone
If you feel you're falling
Won't you let me know, oh
Oh…

Too soon, Jesse cuts in again, pulling out an Usher hit. Emily almost keeps singing despite Jesse's intrusion, but Ashley and Jessica come up and guide her away. Quietly they tell the younger woman that they have never heard her sing so well.

Oh my gosh
Baby let me
Did it again, so Imma let the beat rock
Oh my

Jesse has never sung as much as he has over the last ten to twenty minutes. He's not even sure how long they have been singing. All of this is actually quite tiring; more tiring than he would have expected.

Baby let me love you down
There's so many ways to love ya
Baby I can break you down
There's so many ways to love ya
Got me like, ooh my gosh I'm so in love
I found you finally, you make me wanna say
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh…

Trying to come up with their next song, Beca notices Kommissar, still hard to think of her as Luisa, conferring with the petite brunette who sang before. The young woman has a pensive look on her face but nods every few moments.

Then with a deep breath the young woman steps to the middle and cuts in.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...

She trails off, and none of DSM steps forward.

Jesse had stopped when the woman started singing and now looks around confused.

Brightslymoore hesitantly comes out on stage. "Ummm," he's at a loss for words. Luisa steps up, giving the petite brunette a warm smile. Claudia returns it gratefully and rejoins the rest of DSM. Brightslymoore asks Luisa, "Ummm, what just happened?"

Luisa shrugs and looks over at Beca and Chloe. "It's not our night." With that, she and DSM march off the stage with military like precision. Brightslymoore doesn't even have a chance to click his remote and do the 'YOU'RE OUT!'.

Aubrey is standing not too far from where the German group is marching, and can't help but ask, "Why did you do that?"

Luisa looks towards Beca and Chloe, at this angle Jesse is standing just past them. The DSM captain keeps walking, but says so only Aubrey can hear her, "This isn't our battle." She then gets a mischievous look. "Though I'm glad we have a front row seat for it."

Aubrey might have chuckled at that if it wasn't the hearts of two of her best friends on the line. She does appreciate DSM falling on their swords to get out of the way. She hush whispers, "Thanks!"

Luisa nods as DSM depart the stage. "What are friends for."

Brightslymoore holds up his remote again. "Well, that was unexpected, but the game must go on. So now we have our final two groups, let's have our final category!" The screen again dazzles, the electronic music annoys, and the final category flashes on the screen. Brightslymoore shouts it out, "Pledges of LOVE!"

Jesse pounces, the moment the categories were revealed to he had been formulating which songs he would use if this category was selected. That 'Pledges of Love' is the final category is just fate; he just knows it.

He focuses all his attention on Beca, and begins singing directly to her, directly from the heart.

Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me
But bear this mind it was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me

He's never sung better in his life, and it's because he's singing to her, for her. Jesse can just feel the moment.

I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine

It's another movie-worthy ending; he can just feel it.

But I'll love them endlessly
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if I do, it's you, oh it's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you and all these little things

"One Direction?," CR asks in surprise.

Beca whispers, "They're Jesse's secret guilty pleasure."

The Bellas all giggle.

You never love yourself half as much as I love you
You'll never treat yourself right darling but I want you to
If I let you know, I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you…

Chloe whispers a request in Cynthia Rose's ear, and the young black woman smiles, just before starting to sing.

You ready?
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no

Chloe then comes in, utilizing her bass sound to give a sultry take on Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love'.

Yeah, history in the making
Part two, it's so crazy right now
I look and stare so deep in your eyes
I touch on you more and more every time

Beca turns towards Chloe, who is giving her all to do Beyoncé justice and to convey heartfelt feelings.

When you leave, I'm begging you not to go
Call your name two or three times in a row
Such a funny thing for me to try to explain
How I'm feeling and my pride is the one to blame
'Cause I know I don't understand
Just how your love can do what no one else can

The Bellas are excited to back Chloe up. It's such a fun song, and Queen B is such an iconic figure for A Cappella singers, they can't help getting into it.

Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's
Got me looking so crazy right now (in love)
Got me looking so crazy right now, your touch
Got me looking so crazy right now (your touch)
Got me hoping you'll page me right now, your kiss
Got me hoping you'll save me right now
Looking so crazy in love's
Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh…

Jesse jumps in, and by his smirk, he knows exactly what he's singing.

Oh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shinin'
Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her trying

Beca's eyes grow wide as she hears Jesse's song choice. She had told him the story about this song, and the Bellas finding their sound at the empty pool.

She's so beautiful and I tell her everyday
Yeah, I know, I know when I compliment her she won't believe me

Chloe is apoplectic. This song has always had a special place in her heart; ever since the moment Beca asked her to sing it. It was the moment she knew for sure she was in love with the tiny DJ.

And it's so, it's so sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me "Do I look okay?"
I say
When I see your face

It might be unfair, but for Chloe, having Jesse singing this song to Beca, feels dirty.

There's not a thing that I would change 'cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile

Now it's Chloe who is at a loss for a new song.

The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you...

But that's okay; she has Beca by her side.

...you
Is to see you tomorrow
And every tomorrow
Maybe you'll let me borrow, your heart
And is it too much to ask for every Sunday?
An while we're at it throw in every other day to start

Beca is trying to convey to Jesse that she's singing to Chloe, but he seems lost in the moment.

I know people make promises all the time
Then they turn right around and break them
When someone cuts your heart open with a knife and you're bleeding
But I could be that guy to heal it over time
And I…

Jesse can't give up though.

...I need the other one to hold you
Make you feel, make you feel better
It's not a walk in the park to love each other

Beca introduced him to Paramore, so he hopes delivering one of their songs is the type of touch that can reach the petite DJ.

But when our fingers interlock, can't deny, can't deny, you're the worth it
'Cause after all this time
I'm still into you
I should be over all the butterflies but I'm into you, I'm into you
And even baby our worst nights
I...

Chloe responds.

...I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd

Chloe has always loved music. She actually sang before she talked. Everything about music has always fascinated her. It's no wonder she would fall in love with Beca, who is music incarnate. So she sings her love to her love, and hopes the message is received.

And say hello
Little did I know
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you, please, don't go
And I said,

Beca does receive the message, but so does the audience. It's easy for everyone in the room to hear the love that the redheaded singer is imbuing into the melody she is carrying.

"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all that's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby just say yes
So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes, escape this town for a little while
'Cause you were Romeo, I…

Mitch surprises everyone by jumping in.

...I gotta let it go
Times up, you pushed me to surrender (tonight)
Who knows what's happens now whatever
Wherever the wind blows
And I'm there as long as we're together
Alright

That he's singing Miley Cyrus is maybe even more shocking.

Let's have the time of our lives!
Like there's no one else around
Just throw your hands up high

His voice really can't carry this tune, but he gets the lyrics all correct.

Even when they try to take us down
We'll have the time of our lives
Till the lights burn out

Brad and Jessie come to his rescue, adding their voices, so the song sounds a lot better. Still after the performances that the Bellas, Jesse, and DSM have given, it's easy to see that the audience are ready for the Bellas to cut in again.

Let's laugh until we cry
Life is only what you make it now
Let's have the time of our lives!
Dreamers don't care if it's right
I...

Beca jumps in this time, but turns immediately from where Jesse is standing to look at Chloe.

...I got my boots on,
Got the right amount of leather
And I'm doing me up with a black color liner
And I'm working my strut but I know it don't matter
All we need in this world is some love

Chloe joins in for the next verse. This song has always been a secret favorite, as the lyrics always made her think of Beca.

Together both women sing the bridge, again their voices intertwining in such a way as it's hard to distinguish.

There's a thin line between the dark side and the light side baby tonight
It's a struggle gotta rumble, tryin' to find it

The rest of the Bellas join in rather easily. Let's just say they had all heard Chloe playing it a few hundred times at the Bellas house.

But if I had you, that would be the only thing I'd ever need
Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy
Yeah if I had you

Ashley and Jessica smile as they provide backup. They used to catch themselves doing this back at the Bellas house. Their room was right next to Chloe's and they had often found themselves singing along as they did their homework.

You y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-you
If I had you
From New York to LA getting high rock and rolling
Get a room trash it up 'till it's ten in the morning
Girls in stripper heels, boys rolling in Maserati's
What they need in this world is some love

"Man," says Brad. "Those two are Hot!"

Jesse gives him a glare, but when he looks back he sees Beca returning Chloe's gaze with one equally as strong.

There's a thin line between the wild time and a flat-line baby tonight
It's a struggle gotta rumble tryin' to find it
But if I had you, that would be the only thing I'd ever need
Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy
Yeah if I had you
You y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-you
If I had

It takes a few minutes for Jesse to recover from the shock of this realization. He now knows he's been right all along. Chloe has made her feelings and intentions for Beca quite clear. He knows he must hit just the right note in the riff-off, or he may lose the love of his life.

The flashing of the lights
It might feel so good but I got you stuck on my mind, yeah
The flashing and the stage it might get me high
But it don't mean a thing tonight
That would be the only thing I'd ever need

He racks his brain. His buddies, his true friends, have stood by him this evening, but they are beginning to lag. They are not trained singers. He has maybe one last song, where they can sing backup. He needs something that they know.

Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy
Yeah if I had you
You y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-you

And then he thinks of the perfect song. His buddies have been practicing it with him. They were planning on using it later this night. They even have well-choreographed moves. It's the perfect song to win this riff-off, and to show Beca how much he loves her.

If I had you
That would be the only thing I'd ever need
Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
(never could compete with you)

He had planned to do this up in the rooftop garden, but this will work. He starts whispering instructions to his friends and getting them into place. Based on the lyrics he's already heard, he knows there's a perfect spot to cut in, in the next few moments.

If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy (it'd be ecstasy with you)
Yeah if I had you…

Jesse steps forward ready to win this Riff-Off, and win Beca's heart back. With a deep breath he waits, and at the right moment sings out loudly, grabbing the initiative,

...you

Beca and Chloe were within a few words of completing the song and winning the Riff-Off, so they are a little thrown when at the very last second Jesse sings.

Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you

Jesse is ecstatic, the look on Chloe's face is one of defeat. He's sure he has worn her down, and that she's beginning to realize she will never match him in the ways that he shows his love for Beca.

Well I know this little chapel on the boulevard
We can go
No one will know
Oh c'mon girl

The USC Boys move into action, beginning the choreography moves that Jesse came up with and drilled into their heads. It's all designed to help dazzle Beca, and maybe it is the excitement of the moment, but they have a renewed vigor, which in turn charges Jesse and gives him new strength.

Who cares if we're trashed
Got a pocket full of cash we can blow
Shots of Patron
And it's on girl

The Bellas all freeze in place. Beca's the first to recognize the song, quickly followed by Chloe and then CR. Within moments it dawns on one and all what Jesse is doing.

Don't say no no no no no
Just say yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
And we'll go go go go go
If you're ready, like I'm ready

Chloe is living her worst nightmare. She always knew that Jesse could propose to Beca. She had been half expecting it for the last two years. Then when she spotted him buying a ring, she had known the moment was close. But to have it happen now, with everything else that's happened; it's a gut punch.

'Cause it's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you

Beca is completely flummoxed. Never in a thousand years would she have guessed that Jesse would use the riff-off as a way to propose.

Oh
I'll go get a ring
Let the choir bell sing like ooh
So what you wanna do

And she's sure this is a proposal. It's too perfect. The USC Boys are performing well rehearsed choreography for crying out-loud.

Let's just run girl
If we wake up and you want to break up
That's cool
No I won't blame you
It was fun girl

Beca's not the only one who is sure this is a proposal. All the Bellas recognize this performance for what it is. To a woman they are unsure of what to do. Do they walk off? Do they interrupt? Do they come up with another song? Though too be honest, their wits are a little dim with fatigue, and no one knows exactly what they are getting.

Don't say no no no no no
Just say yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
And we'll go go go go go
If you're ready, like I'm ready

Beca tries to get Jesse's attention. She really wants him to stop, she can see where this is going. She definitely doesn't want this. She wouldn't want her proposal made in such a manner, even if she was seriously considering it.

'Cause it's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you

Despite so little practice, the USC Boys actually got this down, and their performance is actually kind of impressive. The audience seems to appreciate it, which only makes this entire situation worse.

Just say I do
Tell me right now baby
Tell me right now baby, baby

"Jesse, please, please stop!" Beca begs via whisper, trying to get her longtime boyfriend to not make this terrible mistake. "Please, don't do this."

Just say I do
Tell me right now baby
Tell me right now baby, baby

Chloe finds herself backing away from this situation. Beca's full attention is on the spectacle that Jesse has concocted. Of course Jesse has devised some classic musical stage production way of proposing to Beca. Normally Chloe would think this is the exact wrong way to propose, but right here, right now, the petite brunette seems mesmerized by what she's watching.

Oh
It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you

Jesse and the USC Boys ended with a flourish, just as they had rehearsed, with Jesse on his knee, and the ring box open and held out.

The Bellas are not able to get past their shock at Jesse's audacity. The riff-off that started so strong ends in rather a whimper. Brightslymoore is hesitant to come on stage; so caught up in the back and forth of the two remaining groups.

After a moment's hesitation, he declares, "We HAVE a WINNER!"

The audience explodes with loud praise and cheers for what they just witnessed. The applause is thunderous. It's so loud, Beca barely hears Jesse ask, "Will you marry me, Beca Mitchell?"

Beca's eyes widened in a way she is certain would be called comical when she saw Jesse get down on one knee. She knew it was coming, the moment she realized what song he was singing, she had known. Still, to actually see it with her own eyes.

How could he do this? He knows she isn't keen on public displays. Could he have picked a worst time? Why did he have to do this now? And at a Fat Amy and Bumper's gala event, no less, during a riff-off. "Jesse, please..."

Jesse is so in the moment he refuses to listen, already well into his obviously well practiced speech, "-Beca, I knew from the day that we met that we were going to get together and start a family. You have always been the one for me. So would you please do me the great honor of becoming my wife?"

The gathered guests have begun to realize what is happening, and are now focusing solely on Jesse and Beca.

"No."

The answer came fast and without thought. It came so fast that Beca wasn't even sure she spoke it out loud.

She is surprised to feel Jesse sweep her up in his arms and lift her high off the stage. She lets out a sqeaky yelp as he spins her about, and she is having to fight to maintain her balance, her hands grabbing his shoulders. So sure that her answer would be a 'Yes', Jesse didn't wait to hear it. He just took Beca into a hug, his arms encircling her waist, and with ease he lifted her petite body up off the floor, and swung her around.

Chloe's world narrows to the point where Jesse is literally sweeping Beca off her feet. Years of insecurities come crashing back down upon her. She thought she had finally attained the love of her life. Now it seems it's not to be. She can't be here to see all her hopes and dreams dashed by the cold reality that Beca loves Jesse. She turns away and makes her way behind the stage.

The audience, having not heard Beca's actual answer, see Jesse's response and assume she's said 'Yes'. Their roar of approval is maybe even louder than any they gave during this incredible performance. Their reaction is enough to pull the attention of everyone on the stage, so almost everyone misses Chloe's escape.

One person notices though; the most important person. Again with a flourish Jesse sets Beca down. Automatically the petite brunette looks to where Chloe had been. She's surprised to see her not there. Looking further back she sees a mop of red hair fleeing the scene. With her attention on Chloe, she doesn't even notice Jesse taking her hand and placing the ring upon her finger. For at that moment, her eyes meet cerulean blue, as Chloe looks over her shoulder one last time before disappearing into the backstage.

The audience of guests are again giving quite the ovation for what they just witnessed. It was the perfect Hollywood proposal.

Chloe'sexit spurs Beca into action. The petite brunette shakes her hand free of Jesse's. This catches Jesse off-guard. He looks at the beleaguered brunette in utter confusion. She, on the other hand, doesn't pay him any attention as she rushes towards the back of the stage, after Chloe.

The Bellas, a step slower, follow behind the petite brunette. They are unsure what's happening, they were just as confused by Jesse's actions. Had Beca said 'Yes'? That would have been out of character. but they saw him put a ring on Beca's finger. Yet now their diminutive friend is rushing toward the back stage, and they don't see Chloe, so it's easy to put one and one together.

It's quite an awkward moment as Jesse stands there in confusion, watching as Beca disappears behind the stage. He realizes he hadn't heard her actual answer, but she had to have said 'Yes', right? He was tha aca-boy, she's the aca-girl. They were destined for each other; weren't they? She had let him put the ring on her finger. That means something, right?

"What just happened?," Jesse asks no one in particular, disbelief coloring his words.

"What the Hell, dude," exclaims Brad.

Jody's shaking his head, and asks, "Didn't she just say 'Yes'?"

Mitch asks in similar disbelief, "What just happened, bro?"

Jesse starts to answer, "I don't know…", but then his brown eyes grow wide at the realization of what Beca is actually doing at this moment. This isn't right, this is his moment. He had won. They won the Riff-Off. He had won the girl, his ring is on her finger. Then a thought forms, one developed by years of watching sappy romcoms, an idea he desperately grabs onto because the alternative is too dreadful. "Follow me," he says as he hurries to catch up with Beca.

o0o

Beca finds herself cursing Chloe's running regimen, though she's always appreciated the results. How is she supposed to catch someone who jogs like twenty miles a week? Maybe she could get Aubrey to design a workout schedule for her? Beca shakes her head, wondering if the stress of the moment has made her delusional.

She hears the Bellas behind her, but doesn't pay them any attention. There's only one Bella she's concerned with at the moment. She hears Brightslymoore back on the stage, trying to cover for the sudden end to the riff-off, and everything that followed, but she couldn't care less. All she cares about at this moment is where is Chloe.

She spots an exit sign, and what she expects a door leading to a stairwell. She immediately alters her course for the door. If she knows Chloe, and she's beginning to suspect she does, the redhead is making her way down to the hotel entrance, to catch a taxi or an Uber.

She has to catch Chloe before she leaves.

"Reggie!"

Beca doesn't slow, but she does turn her head towards J-Michael.

"You were amazing, AMAZING!," he hollers at her.

Beca doesn't even register what he's saying and isn't entirely sure if she's made some noncommittal sound back. All she's sure of is that she has picked up her pace.

"Hey, Reggie, slow your roll. I got some people I want you to meet," says J-Michael as he waves her over.

Beca doesn't consider it for a second. If anything, she picks up her pace even more.

"Reggie! Reggie? Beca!" J-Michael is thrown by Beca's non answers. He realizes she's headed towards the exit. "Where are you going?" Beca hits the door hard, pressing the bar and opening the heavy door. "Hey! Beca! This is important!"

Beca finally looks at J-Michael, pausing in the doorframe of the exit. The Bellas all reach the doorway, but part like the Red Sea so Beca has an unobstructed view of her boss. She looks him straight in the eye and declares, "This is more important!" Then she's out of sight, headed down the steps, taking two to three at a time.

J-Michael just stares at the exit door, as the Bellas smile at him and file through, following their petite friend. He looks at the high ceiling and asks, "What just happened?"

"You have to excuse Shortstack," Fat Amy says, placing a hand on J-Michael's shoulder. "She's got to catch up with a Ginger about a Bhloe."

J-Michael gives his Aussie friend a sideways glance. He's afraid to ask, but does anyway, "A what?"

"A Bhloe," Fat Amy responds as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. "You know…"

"I know…" J-Michael cuts in.

"... Beca plus Chloe equals Bhloe." The boisterous blonde starts walking in the direction of the elevators.

"Huh, I didn't know," says a clearly confused J-Michael.

Fat Amy does what she does best, just keeps talking. "Beca has finally realized she's in love with Chloe…" she does signal him to follow, which he does automatically.

"The redhead," J-Michael interjects as he falls into step with the shorter woman. He really is trying to keep up, both with her and the conversation.

"Of course the redhead." Fat Amy almost looks like a teacher, scolding a pupil, who's not paying attention. "What other Chloe would I be talking about?"

"I-I-don't…"

"Keep up, J-Michael," Fat Amy says with an air of authority. "Jesse just proposed to Shortstack, which she seems to have accepted, though that doesn't make any sense. This of course sent the Ginger fleeing."

"Wait, why did Jerry propose to Reggie? With Chloe right there? That's just rude! Didn't he see that performance? Those two are so clearly meant for each other. Who proposes to a woman, with her girlfriend right there?"

The blonde Aussie chuckles. "Clearly someone who is a bit delusional and watches way too many romcoms, but in this case Shortstack's boyfriend."

"Wait, Jerry's Reggie's boyfriend? For real? I would have sworn she was in love with Chloe," says J-Michael, a bit taken aback by this revelation. He looks down at the Aussie. "Reggie only ever talks about her. For nearly two years it's been Chloe this, and Chloe that…"

"Try five years," says Fat Amy with a smile. "If I wasn't secure in the knowledge that I'm her best friend, I might have been a bit jealous. I mean after Chloe, she probably talked about me the second most."

"Nah, not sure if you were ever brought up," says J-Michael. He realizes they have come to a stop in front of the elevator bank. "Ummm-Patricia? Where are we going?"

"I've been waiting for at least four years for this moment," again Fat Amy answers as if J-Michael should know the answer. "Do you think I'm going to miss it?"

"Ummm," J-Michael is interrupted by the ding announcing the arrival of the elevator. "Shouldn't you be out on the stage?"

"Naah," Fat Amy replies with a wave of her hand as she steps onto the elevator. "Bump-Bump's got this." She then fixes him a look. "Are you coming?"

J-Michael hesitates for a brief second, then jumps on the elevator just before the doors start to close. "So, explain this to me, again."

o0o

Chloe emerges from the main entrance of the grand hotel, ignoring the stares of the people milling about. Her face is streaked with tear tracks, even as fresh tears continue to fall. She's so confused as to what she should do. Her first instinct upon watching Jesse propose to Beca was to flee, but she had hesitated. Then when Jesse had reacted with such exuberance, Chloe's heart had stopped beating. The last thing she saw was Jesse putting a ring on her finger.

She had been so shocked by Beca's answer. She had so sure that Beca would say 'No'. The kiss, the song list, Beca coming to her table. It had all added up to Beca saying 'No'.

Yet he had put a ring on her finger.

Maybe it was a mistake to run. Maybe she should have fought for her love. But maybe four years of history is too hard to overcome. Chloe is just so unsure what to do.

Taxis are waiting, and half of her wants to grab one and leave this all behind. The other half wants to turn back and face the music. For either good or ill, she could finally get her answer. She stands there, torn as to what she should do.

The choice is taken from her.

"CHLOE!"

The redhead turns to see Beca running out of the hotel's entrance and down the stairs towards her.

"Beca?"

Chloe's words are tentative, and quiet, barely above a whisper, as if she's unsure what she's seeing is real.

"Chloe," Beca says in a softer voice as she nears, her face an open book to Chloe, who can clearly see the worry and hurt the petite brunette is feeling. But also the deeply felt love. It's there; clearly shown.

Beca has slowed her advance to almost nothing as if she's afraid to come too close for fear of scaring Chloe away. Chloe gives her a soft smile and hesitantly takes a step towards her tiny DJ. Beca's eyes widen as if she's surprised by Chloe's reaction, and then she returns a shy smile.

"BECA!"

Both women turn their heads towards the sound of Jesse's shout. Both women deflate to see him emerging from the hotel, trailed by the USC Boys.

The Bellas, who had followed Beca out of the hotel but stayed back to give Beca and Chloe space, instinctively form a cordon between them and Jesse. This causes the young man to stop short.

The look each of the Bellas is giving him is cold and unforgiving; especially Emily and Aubrey. Still, he does his best to compose himself and adopts his patented boyish smile. "Beca, what are you doing?"

Beca feels her face flush, the prickle of the USC Boys eyes on her, very much a reality she's feeling. She hates being the center of attention. At the same time, she's upset that another moment with Chloe has been ruined. She realizes it's time to end this.

With a deep breath, she walks through the Bellas' cordon, stepping between Stacie and Emily, each of whom gives her a reassuring smile and nod.

Jesse is wearing a sly smile as Beca approaches, his face showing a surety that Beca finds surprising. Though not as surprising as when he grabs her hand, "not what I expected when I gave you this," he says, lifting her hand up to reveal the ring upon it. She hadn't even registered that it was there. His words don't even register, because he's pulling her in close, and leaning in for a kiss.

"No." It is said in a half-whisper as if she's unsure of her voice, but it's filled with honest emotion. She puts her hand on his chest, and pushes him away, this time saying more forcefully, "No."

The smile on Jesse's face drops as he registers what she just said. He falls back a step or two from the force of her shove. He quickly regains his composure though, and replies, "Come on, Becs. Becaw! Quit foolin' around. You're an Aca-girl, I'm an Aca-boy, we're going to have beautiful Aca-children."

This time there is no pause, no hesitation, before Beca says resolutely, "No, Jesse." Instead she takes off the engagement ring, and flips it over to him. "This isn't what I want."

Jesse almost drops the ring, he wasn't expecting to have to catch it. When he looks up, Beca has crossed her arms and gives him a decidedly cold stare. She can hear the audible gasp from the USC Boys. Jody lets loose with a couple of expletives and suddenly she's glad there's an audience for this.

"Come on, Beca, don't kid around, this is a moment we'll remember for the rest of our lives." Jesse's words refocus her attention back on her once boyfriend, and would be fiance. He's looking at her, pleadingly. She no longer feels any remorse for what she's about to do.

"What are you doing, Jesse?"

"I, um, uhhh." Jesse stutters not expecting the question. "I-I-I-ummm." He holds out the ring, as if it answers the question.

"Why would you do this?," she gestures towards the engagement ring. "Why would you think this is the correct course of action?"

"Because, Beca," Jesse answers, a little heat touching his words. "This is what couples do. Couples that have spent four years together. Four years of building a relationship…"

"Have we though?"

Jesse is again caught off-guard by the question. He hesitates to answer, but Beca doesn't seem to be looking for one as she presses, "Have we truly been a couple this past year?"

"Uhh-yeah…"

Beca shakes her head no, as she says, "Or were we a ghost of what we had been in college, not willing to give up that memory and face the reality of today?"

"But, I love you, Beca…"

"Do you?"

"Yeah…"

"Or do you love an image of me?"

"N-no…" Jesse starts to answer, but he's so confused. He looks down but tries to rally. He looks back up and into her eyes. "I do love you."

Beca shakes her head and counters, "Really Jesse? Or do you love the girl who took off her glasses and was beautiful the whole time?"

"But that was you!," Jesse argues. "You were beautiful the whole time." He's desperate for her to understand. "We've always been so good together. We're perfect for each other."

Beca can't stop the roll of her eyes. "Jesse…"

"What? Opposites attract…" There's a hint of desperation in his pleading.

"Yet, after all this time, you think this is the way to propose to me?" Beca looks up and sees dozens of people, guests of the hotel, employees, people just passing by, and even some paparazzi, all focused on this unfolding drama. "Do you really think I would want all of this?" She gestures around to all the people who are now watching them. "Have I ever been someone who wants this kind of attention?"

Jesse looks around and, for the first time, notices the audience they have attracted. He visibly swallows and looks abashed, still he isn't ready to give up. No one in their right mind gives up on someone as incredible as Beca Mitchell. "Look, I'm sorry about this, Becs," he waves his hand to indicate all the people around them. "I never meant this to be a public spectacle…"

Beca shakes her head to cut Jesse off, "But you wanted a spectacle." She gives him a glare and holds up her index finger, stopping Jesse before he can interrupt. "Yes, maybe you didn't plan to have this here." She indicates the hotel entrance. "And maybe you didn't initially plan to propose during a Riff-Off with a thousand people watching…"

"You have to admit, that was cool," Jesse cuts in. "Totally a movie worthy ending…"

"And in the five years you have known me, when have I sought a 'movie worthy' ending?" Beca does air quotes with her hands.

"You did once," interjects Jesse.

And suddenly Beca feels very badly for what she's about to say, for while it's the truth it will take away something Jesse's treasured. "That was a mistake."

Beca watches Jesse's face, looks deep into his eyes, watches as he processes what she's just said. She sees him processing her tone, her demeanor, everything really; maybe for the very first time.

It's quickly quite evident he has finally realized that this isn't some movie plot or a joke on her part, but her real feelings, being said from the heart. "But what we had-and you said you love-and…" Jesse just trails off.

"I did love you once." Beca catches the gleam of hope in Jesse's eyes and knows she has to squash it. "But, I don't love, love you now." She feels the cold spike in her own heart. Jesse was someone who meant a great deal to her. "I don't even like who you have become."

Beca indicates the USC Boys standing just behind Jesse. "I don't like your friends or the 'Californication' you've undergone…"

Jesse stands, feeling ridiculous still being on his knee. He points behind Beca as he says with vehemence, "This is her doing!" His finger points directly at Chloe. Stacie and Aubrey immediately close the space between them, going shoulder to shoulder, in an effort to cut-off direct access to the redhead.

Chloe is shocked out of her bubble of sadness by Jesse's accusation. She was already feeling guilty about this situation, and that she was to blame for Beca being in this situation. Now to have Jesse voice it makes it feel all the more real. She drops her head in shame; tears flowing freely.

Beca steps over so Jesse is pointing at her. "This has nothing to do with Chloe," Beca states firmly.

"It has everything to do with HER!," Jesse shouts.

"No," Beca says, desperate to keep her cool. No matter how badly she feels for Jesse, she won't put up with him badmouthing Chloe.

"If not for HER, WE would have been together…"

Beca continues to shake her head in denial. "No, Jesse…" Tears begin to leak from her eyes because she hates how this is effecting Chloe, because no matter what, people she cares about are hurting.

"She followed you to California and interrupted OUR plans," Jesse can't stop himself. Years of building resentment towards the redheaded woman are pouring out.

"No, Jesse, she came because I asked her." Beca looks over at her best friend, heartbroken by all that's transpired. "She came because I needed her." Beca smiles a watery smile, which is quite the contrast with her sad eyes. It's a look that mirrors Chloe's. Beca continues, even as she wipes at her tears. "Because I couldn't live without her; couldn't picture a world where she wasn't by my side." Chloe returns her sad smile, and Beca is filled with the courage to say, "I asked her, because I love her."

Chloe lets out an audible gasp, and then covers her mouth.

"NO!"

Jesse's shout startles everyone. It was so thunderous, a silence settles over the scene. All sound is just muted. Beca turns back to him, and she is both sorrowful and agitated by the look he's showing. Jesse sounds spiteful as he lashes out. "What? Are you a lesbian now?"

Beca focuses a cold stare. "Don't, Jesse. Petty is very unflattering on you."

"Come on, Beca." There's the bark of an incredulous laugh within his voice. "We've been together," he says knowingly. "You're NOT a lesbian."

"Does that matter?" Beca's voice is surprisingly calm, almost tired, as if worn down by Jesse's behavior.

"YES!"

Beca arches an eyebrow at Jesse. He settles himself a bit and says, "Of course it matters!"

Beca shakes her head. "No, it doesn't, Jesse. Whether I'm Gay, or Bi, or even straight; it doesn't matter." She looks over at Chloe and smiles at the woman. "It only matters that I love her and she loves me."

The long-time couple lapse into silence and just stare at each. Both are hurting, but in very different ways. Both are in shock at the storm of emotions that have been unleashed. After a minute of silence, Beca knows that there's nothing left to say. She turns away from Jesse and leaves him standing there, stunned.

Aubrey and Stacie step aside, acting like a gate. The petite brunette thanks them as she passes through the Bellas, who all close ranks again, just in case someone tries to follow.

Beca steps up to Chloe, who is staring at the ground. Neither says a word, but Beca extends her hand. Chloe tentatively takes it, and then the two are walking away, hand-in-hand.

Neither looks back.

o0o

A/N: I literally wrote and rewrote that proposal five times. It's still not perfect, but I hope you like how it turned out.

The following are the Songs in this chapter - I do not own the rights to these or any other songs used in this chapter:

Down Under by Men at Work

Thunderstruck by AC/DC

Can't Get You Out of My Head by Kylie Minogue

Need You Tonight by INXS

Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield

It's Because I Love You by The Masters Apprentices

Especially for You by Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue

Staying Alive by the Bee Gees

Safety Dance by Men Without Hats

Run the World by Beyoncé

Independent Woman by Destiny's Child

Roar by Katy Perry

Dark Horse by Katy Perry

Trumpets by Jason Derulo

Dance for You by Beyoncé

Justify My Love by Madonna

Do Me Baby by Prince

Sex for Breakfast by Christina Aguilera

Untitled by Jason D'Angelo

Push Up On Me by Rihanna

Slaveto Love by Bryan Ferry

Sex with Me by Rihanna

I Want Your Sex by George Michael

Crazy in Love by Beyoncé

Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

Still Into You by Paramore

Sing by Ed Sheeran

OMG by Usher

Feel Like Makin' Love by Bad Company

Love Me Harder by Ariana Grande

Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones

Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding

Little Things by One Direction

If I Had You by Adam Lambert

Marry You by Bruno Mars