First ever Bella rehearsal
When Beca woke up the next day she didn't expect it to be in someone else's room. She didn't expect an arm to be draped around her stomach. She didn't expect to be spooning with someone. Her head felt like it was going to split in half. 'God what were in those drinks last night?' She tried to remember what had transpired after her 6th glass last night. She knows she wasn't with Jesse because she remembers him going off with some B.U harmonic chick. plus the arm wrapped around her was feminine and she could feel an ample chest pressing against her back. She remembers downing the last half of her cup and she remembers how it felt when the whole place seemed to just spin around. After that though nothing came to mind. She sighed softly. She felt so comfortable where she was now but she knew that if didn't find anything for her head soon she'd be doubled over a toilet bowl in no amount of time at all. She tried to gently remove the arm wrapped around her midsection. It was in vain because as soon as the other party felt her move their grip around her tightened. She then tried to turn around to face whoever had taken care of her in her drunken state. It took forever in Beca's opinion for her to shift so she could properly look at the girl whose iron grip was quite difficult to escape. Not that Beca minded anyway because she really felt calm and relaxed for the first time in so long. She felt safe. Her eyes landed on pink lips. The next thing she noticed was fiery red hair. The arm wrapped around her waist was now joined by another this time though it snaked its way around her neck. Both arms pulling her closer to the tall redhead. Her face now buried in the older woman's neck. Her breath caressing Chloe's skin.
She heard a soft moan escape the lips of Chloe. She didn't want to wake her up. She found herself loving every minute of being this close to her. Not like she'd admit it to anybody anyway. Yeah. She definitely had a huge crush on this particular Bella captain. She was brought out of her thoughts though when she heard Chloe talk to her though her eyes were still shut. "You know it's rude to stare right Becs?" Chloe murmured barely audible. Beca had to bite the side of her cheek hard. 'How the hell did Chloe know that I was staring at her' Chloe opened her eyes now and was blinking the sleep out of them. Beca was captured by her eyes. She was beautiful. "uhhhh..." Beca tried to talk. tried to say anything. "I-I-I wasn't staring Chlo. I just well. I just noticed how peaceful you looked sleeping and I'm actually quite jealous that you look the way you do while sound asleep. Though I guess you've been awake for a while now hmm?" Chloe just laughed at her friend and got up from the bed.
"Alright munchkin. We got Bella rehearsals in two hours." Chloe told Beca in a slightly serious manner since she was still laughing deep inside at how easily riled up and defensive Beca becomes at simple witty and flirty comments.
"Ugh! how could I forget? Don't worry I'll get there in time." Beca said a bit sarcastically in a tired voice while getting up from the bed. She then noticed that she wasn't wearing her clothes. "Uhhmmm...Chlo?" She felt her cheeks flush and burn.
"Yeah Becs?" Chloe replied.
"Uhh...W-Wh-What happened to my clothes?" She replied to Chloe trying to keep her blush in-check. The thought of someone else stripping her down didn't make her feel comfortable. Especially now since she's pretty damn sure that she has feelings for Chloe.
"Oh I folded them up after I made you wear some of my stuff. I didn't want you to sleep in dirty clothes. They're right by the drier in the bathroom. Oh but before you go get changed I need to check something." Chloe made her way to where Beca was now standing. She put her left hand on Beca's cheek and looked deep into the dark grayish-blue eyes which were surrounded by blood red veins. "Becs you look like shit this morning! How much did you drink last night anyway? It was a good thing I stayed behind for a bit. Who knows what could've happened to you when you almost fell down those stone benches. Anyway. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound like a mom or anything. There're a few aspirins in the medicine cabinet in the bathroom. I'm pretty sure you're feeling the headache riiight aboouuuut noow."
Boom. True to what Chloe said. It just hit Beca. Just like a bullet train on steroids.
"Jesus! Why didn't I feel this when I woke up?!" Beca grimaced while she tried to massage her temples to make the pain ease up on her.
Chloe just laughed at her friend's expense and went to get the medicine and Beca's clothes. When she got back into her room she found Beca lying back down on her bed with a pillow covering her face.
Beca felt a dip on the mattress. She lifted the pillow from her face and sat up on the bed. She regretted it almost instantly since she felt the full force of the hang over wash over her. She just let out an exasperated groan and laid back down using her arm to cover her eyes.
Chloe gently took Becas' arm away from her face and helped her sit up. She handed the younger woman the aspirins and a glass of water. Once the brunette downed the medicine Chloe gave her back her outfit.
"Soooo? feeling better yet Becs?"
"I'll let you know when I've finally woken up from this nightmare hang over." Beca replied dryly.
"Weeelllll let me help those pain killers do their job then."
"How would-"
Beca froze. Chloe kissed her. Well not on the lips but still. It was close enough. Right at the corner of her lips. The spot burned. Not the bad kind of feeling. It sent a shiver down her spine and it felt good. She could feel a blush creeping up her cheeks.
Chloe was giggling at the sight of Beca. She was as red as a tomato right now.
"Red. You're so lucky that I view you very differently from other people otherwise what you just did would merit a punch to the face or a knee at the crotch."
"Well then. I guess I really am lucky that I am so special to you then huh? Cause that's what you basically just said. I'm not like other people so I must be reeeaaally special huh?" Chloe gave Beca a playful wink. "Well we should get ready don't you think? Rehearsals will start roughly in an hour and a half."
"Shit! Right!"Beca hurried off to go change in Chloe's bathroom when she finished up and re entered Chloe's bedroom she was once again frozen in place. Chloe was only in her underwear. Black. Lacy. Underwear. "Shit This woman is going to be the death of me." Beca Thought to herself. Beca couldn't see Chloe's half smirk since she didn't know about Chloe's mirror hidden inside her closet. She didn't know that Chloe totally saw her checking her out. She was brought out of her musing when Chloe seemed to drop something and the sound of an object hitting the floor brought Beca out of her mini day dream. "Hey! uhh Chlo...I guess I'll get going now. I promise not to be late for the first ever Bella rehearsal. I'll meet you there yeah? I gotta go shower so...yeah I won't be late I promise. You warned me enough about Aubrey this morning so yeah. Bye!"
Before Beca could step out of Chloe's and Aubrey's apartment she heard Chloe call out to her.
"See ya at rehearsals Becs! I hope you enjoyed the show!"
That stopped Beca for a moment. "Did she see me checking her out? Shit! Great going Mitchel now she thinks you're a perv." Beca practically ran out of the apartment and briskly made her way to her dorm. She had a very quick shower and changed into a brown long sleeved shirt which she rolled up to her elbows a white button up shirt on top of it which she left un-buttoned, dark skinny jeans, black combat boots, black leather bracelet, star pendant necklace her ever present ear piercings and very dark eye liner. After making sure that she looked like her usual bad ass self, she made her way to the Bellas' rehearsal space. When she got there all of the others were crowding in front of one of the white boards in the room. They were looking at the pictures of the past Bellas.
She found herself joining the group looking at the pictures. She heard Cynthia Rose saying how hot the old Bellas were and well she couldn't help but agree. They were really sexy and pretty, prim and proper and they looked pampered. They all looked like they had sticks shoved up their asses.
"Okay! Guys! take your seats! Sopranos in the front and Altos in the back. Now as you can see Corey has been disinvited to the group. She has been treble-boned."
"Wait that oath was serious?" Beca said in disbelief.
"Dixie Chick serious. Now is there anyone else who'd like to confess?" Aubrey said stalking in front of Mary Elise. She was making the girl cower and shiver.
Mary Elise couldn't take the pressure of Aubrey's stare down. "It was an accident-"
Aubrey didn't let her finish her explanation. She just motioned for the girl to turn in her scarf and leave. The girl left sobbing and running out of the rehearsal space. Beca hated it when people would embarrass others so blatantly.
"Was that really necessary?!" Beca said heatedly towards Aubrey who didn't seem fazed by Beca's outburst.
"This is war Beca. I have to make sure that my troops are ready with 3 kick ass songs sung and choreographed perfectly and if you have a problem with how I handle the Bellas then you should just (choke sounds)"
Chloe saw what was happening to her best friend and immediately went to her side to calm the blonde girl down. "Don't stress Aubrey we don't want a repeat of what happened last year. Breathe." As she was calming her best friend Lily raised her hand and she nodded for the girl to allow her to speak.
In a barely Audible whisper Lily asked what had happened last year. Beca was the only one who could hear the Asian girl. So she relayed the question to the others emitting the part about seeing a dead body. Lily then produced an I pad from her bag and searched youtube for the very graphic video of the Bellas performance last year.
"Enough! Okay? It happened. Now let's begin rehearsals. Starting with 30 minutes of cardio." When no one stood from their seats Aubrey yelled at the girls snapping them back to reality and getting them to run up and down the bleachers for 30 minutes. It was hell. After that Chloe and Aubrey taught them the choreography. They halved the new Bellas to make it easier to break down the steps. Chloe got Beca, Stacie, Cynthia Rose and Ashley. Aubrey got Fat Amy, Denise, Jessica and Lily. Rehearsals was going on alright but Beca constantly messed up with the choreography. Chloe had to hold her hands and direct her like she was teaching a child how to write. Their bodies were pressed up against each other a lot and it was making Beca nervous. It didn't help that Chloe continuously teased her about not getting the choreography right most of the time.
Aubrey called for a 15 minute break and the rest of the Bellas went out to get some water. Beca, Chloe, Aubrey and Fat Amy were the only ones in the rehearsal space. Chloe sidled up next to where Beca was seated clearly oblivious to her surroundings since she had her headphones on and was banging her head to the beat of the music blaring from it. Chloe decided to do something she knew the brunette would get her back at later for. She had a predatory smirk on her face and she slowly and silently crept closer to the brunette. She was coming from behind she formed claws out of her hands and she suddenly tickled the sides of the brunette earning her a loud yelp from the tiny woman. The younger girl jumped out of her seat and got a little off balanced. She Braced herself for impact but she never collided with the floor. When she opened her eyes she was met with Chloe's clear blue eyes and she felt a pair of arms wrapped around her waist. This scared her. She wasn't feeling threatened whenever Chloe held her. She already came to terms with her having a secret crush on the redhead but she wasn't counting on feeling something more for her. She felt relaxed around Chloe.
The two girls were brought back to reality when Aubrey cleared her throat loud enough to get the two to untangle.
"Alright then! The rest of the girls should be back any minute now. Chloe could you please come over here and help me with the arrangements?" Aubrey said in a shrill voice that made Beca cringe inwardly.
Fat Amy took the seat next to Beca. She had a knowing look on her face and she was starring at Beca in that 'I know you did the ginger hot mommy' way. "So...Beca. I had a conversation with Aubrey last night about there being ten of us and that most likely there would at least be one person who was gay...care to share your thoughts about it?" Beca glared daggers at Fat Amy. She didn't mean for it to come off as being too mean but this Aussie was being too nosey for her own good and she wasn't the whole 'Hey we're in the same group then we must be like best buds already' type of person. Stacie entered the rehearsal space just in time. She noticed mount Beca was about to errupt at whatever Fat Amy had told her so she immediately made her way over to the two girls. She cleared her throat getting Beca to look at her. Beca's glare was now on her and so she just glared daggers back at the brunette. "You know that this can continue for the whole day Becs and I won't get tired. So just simmer down with those techniques I taught you way, way back then so we can all get back to normalcy." Beca scoffed at Stacie and retorted in a mumble "Fine. You won't win against me anyway since I'm way too soft on you." "I heard that Beca. Now what do you say to Fat Amy?" Beca looked like a child being scolded by her mother at the moment but she apologized to Amy nonetheless. Chloe watched the whole interaction and she felt something stir inside of her at how familiar Stacie and Beca were with each other. She couldn't feel jealousy towards them though because she had a perfectly good boyfriend. Besides she wasn't even gay. Rehearsals ended 2 hours later and as everybody was leaving after a very horrible team cheer thing and learning about a gig for a frat; Aubrey called out to Beca.
"Oh uhm Beca a moment if you please."
"Wassup Aubrey?"
"You do know that you'll have to remove all those ear monstrosities for the fall mixer right?"
"You really don't like me do you?"
"I don't like your attitude."
"You don't even know me." Beca said with a sarcastic smirk towards the blonde.
"I know that you have a huge toner for Jesse."
"A what? What the fuck is a toner?"
Aubrey scoffed at Beca unbelieving that she does not know what a toner was. "It's a musical boner. I saw it at hood night. It's distracting."
"Yeah. That's not a thing and what I do on my own time is not your concern."
"You took an oath." Aubrey was seething now.
"That oath cost you two girls today! I'm pretty sure that you need me more than I need you." Beca began walking away. Stacie would throw a fit if she found out that Beca lost her cool again but Aubrey wasn't done yet.
"I can see your toner through those jeans!"
Beca turned around with a half smirk plastered on her face. She was mocking the blonde. Seriously though. That was the best that she could do? "That's my Dick!" Then she walked out.