Chapter 7

Chloe woke up and checked if her housemates were awake. She stood up and didn't see Amy on her bed so she assumed she's already downstairs. She looked down at Beca and saw she was sleeping peacefully.

She couldn't believe she's back. She missed waking up next to Beca during their random sleepovers and even though the brunette didn't talk to her for two months, she'd accept her apology wholeheartedly in no time. She looked at Beca closely thinking what she's missed while the other girl was away. What did she do when she was awake at 3 am all alone? What songs did she listen to during those times? Did any of those songs remind her of Chloe?

Beca gently moved around before opening her eyes to see Chloe staring right at her in deep thought.

"Good morning, weirdo." She said with the slightest affection towards Chloe.

"Good morning, Beca. It's been a while." Chloe was pretty obvious about missing her best friend.

"Yeah. We haven't had any of these random sleepovers. Is it weird that I miss it too? I missed it more than I could ever imagine. Chloe was pleased to know she wasn't the only one feeling that way. She loved sleeping with the Bellas but it's different without her favorite.

"The Bellas were devastated when you weren't here. Everyone kept missing you, even Aubrey."

Beca looked surprised hearing that. Who would have thought that the great Aubrey Posen would miss Beca Mitchell?

"Maybe you all missed my sense of humor and aca-awesome dance skills." She bragged to the redhead who managed to get a good laugh at her sarcasm.

"Joking aside, Beca. I'm glad you're home."

"I sure am glad I'm back too." She smiled at Chloe.

The two were enjoying each other's company until they heard loud voices and stomping downstairs so they posted to see what's happening. They went down to see all the Bellas eat breakfast made by Amy.

"What's this reunion all about?" Beca asked while going down the staircase.

The girls screamed because of excitement, even Lily. That's how much they've missed their leader. Stacy, Ashley, Jessica, Cynthia Rose, Aubrey, Flo, and Emily were jumping up and down until they saw Chloe follow Beca downstairs. They gave them "the look". The same damn look ever since they're seen together during her freshman year at Barden.

"Hey guys! We're finally complete." Said Chloe in the most enthusiastic way she can. The Bellas exchanged "yeahs" and "finally". The look on their faces hasn't been this way since the reunion.

"Okay, Bellas huddle in the living room please. I have a huge announcement." Said Fat Amy. Everybody took their own spaces in the living room, making themselves comfortable.

"Are you pregnant?" asked Cynthia Rose.

"Are we about to get killed?" asked Flo.

"Did you hide a body at the guest room upstairs?" muttered Lily who caused random expressions from her co-Bellas.

"That's a no to everything you guys asked. I've been saving up for something special as I've mentioned to Beca yesterday. It seems like we're back to our miserable lives after the reunion and we don't know how to have fun anymore. We're going on a trip and I'm paying for it." Fat Amy proudly disclosed.

" Are we going somewhere relaxing, like Palm Springs?" Aubrey asked.

Then Cynthia Rose followed up with "Or get wasted with tons of girls in Vegas?"

Jessica and Ashley asked in unison, "Are we going to LA? New York got boring."

"No again, but Jessica and Ashley, you're close. We're going to Coachella, aca-bitches!" Fat amy said with pride as she danced around the living room.

The Bellas followed but a worried Emily said, "I have to ask my mom first. I have finals next month."

"I don't even care Emily. Are you coming or not?" Amy asked.

"Can you stop being so rude to Emily?" Stacy defended the youngest Bella.

"Okay. I'll go." Emily said embarrassed while Stacy, Beca, and Chloe comforted her.

"I guess we'll be seeing Banners, huh?" Chloe asked Beca as they shared a private conversation at a corner of the living room.

"I can't believe we're all going to Coachella. It's going to be a crazy three-day trip with these girls. Does that mean I have to pack tons of clothes? I have to think this through."

"Of course, Beca. You'll have to bring a lot of things since it's in the dessert and non-stop concerts in different places each day. I'll help you with your checklist. No worries."

"I don't even have one, Chlo." Beca looked overwhelmed by the tasks she has to finish.

"Don't think about it too much. I'll help you pack and barge into your room after I finish mine." Chloe re-assured her best friend.

"Promise? I've always hated traveling."

"Promise. We all know how much you hate it Beca. You hate outdoors in general. Ironic enough we're going to an open area for three days.

"Well Amy should use her wealth in good use and rent the best house for us to sleep in."

As soon as Beca finished speaking, Amy shushed the girls to make another announcement.

"I've rented the biggest pool house for us to share in three days. It has 6 rooms so we y'all have to share while I enjoy my own room. We'll stay there in 3 days and we'll leave tomorrow at 9 am. We'll meet up here because I rented a party bus to get us to Coachella. Emily, make sure you're here, or else." The youngest Bella nodded her head.

The Bellas were shouting and dancing, finally, a Bellas reunion with Stacy. Something to get their minds off from everything that's toxic in their daily lives. They said their goodbyes as they planned their individual schedules as they drop everything needed (even work) just to join the trip.

Beca was excited to experience Coachella for the first time, especially with Chloe. Maybe it's time she tell her everything that she's kept for the past 6 years. It's been long enough for her to keep a secret.