Chapter 8

As soon as everybody left, Beca went to her room and looked at everything she had to pack for the next coming days. She doesn't have a clue on how to sort her things or what to bring cause she haven't been in a dessert before, let alone stay there for a couple of days.

After hours of debating whether she prepares for the trip or not, she stayed in bed while using her MIDI keyboard to produce some music until she heard a knock on the door.

"Beca?" She heard the sweet voice of her best friend and sat up straight. "Come in!" She said encouragingly. Chloe walked slowly towards the alt girl's room.

"You done packing?"

"Does it look like it, Chlo? You've basically packed everything for me since you've moved in. I sound like a child right now. I'm sorry." Said Beca who was placing her laptop and keyboard on her table.

"Well, sometimes I feel like I'm your wife. I do things for you more than I should."

"Are you complaining, Chlo? I'm sorry for being a burden." Beca felt guilty.

"You don't have to apologize now. We've been doing this for 6 years, weirdo." Chloe teased.

"It feels so weird hearing that, 6 years. I wonder how you stuck by me all the time." They looked at each other smiling. It was hard to take in every time they hear how long they've been best friends because they were never alike in the first place. After a few seconds of looking at each other, they realized they don't have much time to pack.

"Did you ask for a paid leave from work?" Beca asked the redhead.

"I did. They wouldn't let me but I told them I'd quit so they gave me what I asked for without hesitation."

"That's good, Chlo. You haven't been on a break from work since the reunion."

"Wait. How did you know?" Chloe asked, wondering how Beca knew.

"Amy told me last night when you were out."

"Oh, okay. Let's pack your things now, captain." Beca still hated hearing it even if she loved leading the Bellas. She feels like being called "captain" was a show off when Chloe has been more responsible with everything. She was the one who kept the Bellas in tact during college and made sure they were doing well while staying in the Bella house a few years ago.

Beca remembered how hard it was to lead the Bellas because she never wanted them to fail in any of their performances. She used to go home and see Chloe cook for the girls. If any of them were sick, Chloe takes care of them. She knew she wouldn't survive college without her and she was grateful the redhead barged in her shower, no matter how awkward it was for her.

Beca then accompanied Chloe to her room. Chloe's room was painted white with a minimalist and rustic design. Beca loved going inside the other's room because its tone gives off a homey vibe. She could stay there for hours with Chloe and enjoy working on her own songs there while the other fix papers for her clients. They practically are a married couple in the Bellas' eyes.

Chloe didn't know how to ask Beca about her opening tour. She didn't want to overstep her boundaries or offend Beca, but she knew the other one would sit on her bed quietly the whole time if she doesn't initiate anything.

"How was it like opening for DJ Khaled?" She smiled at Beca while she prepared her suitcase.

"It was really great since I've never experienced it before. The audience were very receptive and it didn't feel like work when I'm on stage." Beca let out a grin but it quickly fade when she said "But off stage, that's a whole other level."

"Why?" Chloe looked at her best friend with concern, taking a break from packing her clothes.

"I wasn't used to being alone. Even if it's just for a month or two, it got boring every time I'm off stage." Chloe was surprised upon hearing those words from her best friend. She knew Beca wasn't the most affectionate person in the world but hearing what she had to go through made her sad instantly. She tried not showing it to Beca so she went to her closet and took out the toiletries she had to bring with her.

"How about you? How was New York when I was gone?" Beca asked.

"New York was the same. Still one of the busiest cities in the world but to us, it felt boring. I had to go back to work after the reunion and all my clients kept on doing stupid shit while I was gone so I had to work double time to get them out of trouble. The girls were busy as they caught up with work too. They went here for sleepovers but none of us were happy with what we're doing."

Beca knew so little of it when she was away because Amy would only fill her in with few details.

"It seems like we're all inseparable after all. I always thought becoming a Bella wouldn't have much of an impact to me. I didn't know it would have this much impact on me while I was away. It just felt really lonely."

"I knew. I failed Russian Lit for years because I didn't want to be separated from you guys. Now look at us. We live in one city and see each other everyday."

"And we're going to Coachella, stay at one house for three days, with all the other girls, watching artists perform live non-stop." Beca couldn't believe they were going on a trip again. It was perfect before she dive in head first in producing Lauren's album.

Amy barged in Chloe's room to make sure the two were ready for the trip.

"Beca, are you finished packing? You know I love you but you suck with your own responsibilities sometimes."

"Yes, Amy. Chloe helped me with everything." The brunette smiled from ear-to-ear. Chloe was almost finished packing up since she has her travel bag ready at all times.

"I hate to hate your bubbles but Chloe, it's your time to cook dinner later but since the girls were here earlier and finished everything I cooked, you're cooking lunch. Thank you. Aca-out." The blonde ran out the room faster than any of her vertical running for the past years.

"I'll be your sue chef. I'll make it up to you for helping me pack." Beca offered as Chloe agreed in no time.

The whole day went fast for the three girls as they mentally and physically prepare for the trip. It wasn't easy to go on a girls' trip since numerous unwanted events happened in most of their previous ones. Good thing Aubrey quit her job and decided to stay in New York to become a theatre actress. She's definitely in charge for the next day's trips and all that will follow.