Chapter 3

If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes, only then would you realize how special you are to me.

I pulled away from the kiss as soon as I felt Tom's hand wander under my shirt.

"Tom, can we talk?" I actually wanted to talk to him earlier, but I kind of got distracted by the kiss.

"Yeah sure, what's up?"

I put a little more space between us, not wanting to practically sit in his lap when we were having a serious conversation.

"So you know our deal, right?"

Tom nodded. "Yes," he paused a moment to elaborate. "we're stopping the moment one of us gets feelings for another person and our friendship stays the same."

I nodded in response. "Okay, so you remember Beca?"

"Super hot shower girl with the tattoos and ear spikes?"

I hummed. "I kind of caught feelings for her. Okay scratch that, I fell in love with her. And I don't want to string you along or take advantage of you and like every time we make out or hook up it just feels like I'm cheating on her even though she doesn't even know I like her, I don't even know if she even likes me and –"

"Chlo, stop. You're rambling." Tom took me by my shoulders and held me at arm length. "It's okay. It was part of the deal we made. We are still friends, just without the benefits. Although I'm kind of going to miss that." He added with a smirk.

"Shut up."I said, blushing. "Really though, I'm really glad you're okay with it, and not acting like some asshole who only cares about the benefits."

"Chlo, you're my friend. I've known you since high school. And it was just a deal to relieve our needs. And because we're losers who are desperate for sex."

I laughed and pulled him in a hug. "Thank you." I mumbled in his shoulder.

Tom gave my body a firm squeeze before letting go. "And to be honest, I was going to tell you the same. See, there's a girl in my math class… I want to take her out."

I squealed again and tackled Tom in another hug.

"Tommy, that's amazing! I'm so happy for you! Tell me about her."

Tom ruffled my hair. "Thank you kiddo. But not today. I told her we're studying together this afternoon."

"That's okay, we can talk another time. Have fun studying!" I wiggled my eyebrows in a dorky way.

"Shut up." He playfully hit my shoulder.

I raised my hands in mock surrender. "I didn't say anything weird."

"I know what you mean though."

"Alright, you got me."

I lead Tom out of my bedroom and walked him to my door. "Have fun with your girl." I added with a smile.

"And you, good luck with getting her. You keep me updated, alright?"

"Yes ofcourse, if you do the same."

"Nice, I'll see you around Chlo." I waved at him as he walked out. When Tom was out of sight, I closed the door and let out a sigh. I was glad that Tom was so understanding and that he also has somebody to rely on.

I checked the time on my phone, realizing that Beca almost had her afternoon shift at the radio station. I grabbed my wallet and went to the closest coffee shop on campus, purchasing two to-go coffees. A caramel latte for me and a black for Beca, 'to match her black soul' as she always said.

It was a thing Beca and I had, always before her shift I would come over. We would have conversations about anything and everything and after I would walk her to the station. Then, I had enough time to walk back to class and after her shift we would always hang out some more, Beca would let me listen to her newest mix or we just made fun of each other. Most of the time Kimmy Jin would be back from whatever activity she had, giving me my clue to leave. I understand why Becs thinks she's creepy. I've never seen her smile before!

This easily became a routine every Tuesday and Friday. On Fridays we usually would go out to a bar or just staying at Beca's or my apartment, watching movies in our PJ's.

I arrived at Beca's dorm with the two coffees, still smiling because of the conversation with Tom. I walked in, not even bothering knocking, when I walked in at a helpless Beca Mitchell struggling to get her shirt on. Her arms were above her head, tangled with her shirt in weird angles.

I tried to suppress a giggle, failing miserably. Beca noticed my presence. "OH MY GOD!" she exclaimed. I tried to suppress a giggle, failing miserably.

"Oh thank god Chlo it's you." She blushed. "I look really weird right now, don't I?"

I bit my lip, trying to suppress another giggle. "Maybe."

Beca groaned. "Help me please?"

I giggled again, putting the coffees aside and stepping forward to help Beca to untangle herself from the shirt and put it on. – Even though I preferred off, Beca's toned abs were a huge turn on, not to mention her boobs, although they were covered by a bra, doesn't make them less beautiful –

"Sorry you had to walk into that. I probably traumatized you for life." Only now I realized how close our faces were.

I chuckled softly. "Nah, nothing I haven't seen before." I whispered and shot a wink at her. Beca became flustered. I loved making Beca uncomfortable. She's so cute when she blushes.

Unfortunately, our moment was short lived when Beca pulled back.

"What got you extra smiley and beamy today?" Beca asked me once she was completely and normally dressed.

"Tom." I said. "We had-"

"Oh is it that late? Look sorry Chlo, as much as I want to listen to your sex life with him I have to go to the radio station."

"Wait, I'm not walking with you?" I couldn't hide the disappointment in my voice.

"Sorry, I'm late. Thanks for the coffee." She brushed past me and left without a goodbye.

"I was going to say that we had a really good conversation…" I pouted to no one in particular.

I stood there, still in Beca's dorm, dumbfounded. Why would Beca act so strange?

It clicked.

Beca wanted to spend time with Jesse. Since they're having their shift at the same time, Beca wanted to have her time with him.

I didn't know how to feel.

Well actually I did, but there were just too much feelings at the same time to sum up how I really felt.

Ofcourse there was sadness, for Beca ditching me for Jesse. But there also was a understanding feeling. Jesse was Beca's boyfriend, of course she wanted to spend time with him. It was just logical.

And at last, jealousy. I noticed that I felt that a lot the past time. Because every time I wanted to do something fun – or just anything at all – with Beca, Jesse stepped between. Sometimes literally. And it was annoying as hell.

I decided to text Beca, in that way I could still inform her about the victory party the Bellas were having tonight.

Munchkin: Hi Becs! So were having a party with the Bellas tonight and I wanted to inform you about it but then you kinda disappeared and yeah. But I just wanted to let you know. Just be there at 9 in my apartment :) see ya xoxoxo

When I didn't get a respond, I decided to suck it up and just go to the last class I had this week.

xx

You feel bad for lying to Chloe, but you really weren't interesting in hearing all the details of their sex life. Why Chloe could ever sleep with that dude, you don't understand. She deserves much better. She deserves someone who is willing to try a real relationship with her. Not just someone who wants her to 'release his needs'. Someone who will says she's beautiful every day and mean it. Someone who is there for her to cheer her up when she's feeling down. Someone who will hold her and kiss her temple and tell her that it's going to be okay. Someone who will always make her smile and will do everything to keep that smile on her face.

Someone like you.

You shake your head. No, that's impossible.

You're not a boy.

You shake your head to clear your thoughts. You should focus on your boyfriend. You're excited to see him, you think. You don't really know. Maybe you missed him. The last time you saw him was yesterday. That's normal to miss somebody right? Some couples say that they missed each other when they saw each other two hours ago. Yeah, you indeed missed him.

When you walk into the radio station Jesse is already there and his whole face lights up when he sees you. You give him a tight lipped awkward smile, not really knowing what to do when he wraps you up in a hug. He pulls back and places a kiss on your lips.

"I missed you." Jesse says.

Whoomp, there it is.

"I missed you too." You stand on your tiptoes to reach his lips.

"Want to watch a movie with me later? There's a new one in theatres, it's really cool, we should go watch it."

"Jesse." You sighed. "I can't. celebration party with the Bellas, remember? And besides, we already watched one yesterday."

Jesse looked like someone kicked his puppy. You felt guilty for rejecting his plans, but you couldn't stand another movie.

"Maybe next time we can do something else?" you proposed, trying to lighten the mood.

There appeared a smile on his face. "Sounds good Becaw." On the inside you cringed at the nickname but you pecked him on the lips again to hide it.

Behind you Luke scraped his throat.

"My shift is done, Beca booth is yours. Remember, no sex on the desk."

And with that he left. I made a face at the thought of being intimate with Jesse. It was too soon for that.

As I entered the booth, I put my phone on silence and I saw that Chloe texted me. You smiled as you texted her back.

Chlo-bear:Sorry 'bout that. Amy will better make her killer poison because otherwise I won't survive the night.

Munchkin: Oh c'mon becs don't be a party pooper!

Munchkin: having a rough day? need a backrub?

Chlo-bear: …

Chlo-bear: thanks for the offer, but no. maybe another time?

Munchkin: shout whenever and I'll be there! :D

Chlo-bear: please tell me you didn't make a justin bieber song reference…

Munchkin: maybe... maybe not. You'll never know

Chlo-bear: eugh, I'm never going to get rid of you do i?

Munchkin: never say never! :D

Chlo-bear: bye

"Why are you laughing?" you hear Jesse say. You lock your phone.

"It's nothing." You say. "Chloe just texted me."

"And your laughing because…?"

"Because it's funny? Jesus Jesse why would I be laughing?" you say irritated.

"Sorry…" he says defeated. "I was just curious."

You nod. "Well, I'm in the booth if you need me"

xx

"Okay, is everyone here?" Aubrey clapped her hands to get everyone's attention. The Bellas were gathered in Aubrey's and Chloe's apartment, exactly at 9 o'clock, thanks to Aubrey's strictness.

"Yes Captain!" Beca said with a mock salute. I suppressed a giggle. Aubrey glared at me. I sent an apologetic look back.

"So, as you all know… The Barden Bellas are the first all ladies group who are ICCA's champions ever." There was whistling and cheering from everyone.

"And that, needs to be celebrated!"

Amy grabbed a bottle of vodka that magically appeared behind her back.

"Let's get this party started Pitches!"

A/N: I have a question for you:

Do you want the second ship to be Staubrey or Jaubrey? I know I kind of already made a start with Staubrey and some of you seem to hate Jesse, but I just want your opinion.

as always, please please leave your thoughts.

MASSIVE thanks to everybody who supports this story!

the next chapter will be all about the party... what will happen? *evil laugh while rubbing hands together*

Love you!

~ bechloeeverywhere