Hi. Sorry for the long wait, I have been really busy with exams and I hadn't realized I've been gone for a month. What.
Sorry for any mistakes. I don't know how graduations go in America, so I skipped most of the deeper stuff. I know it's graduationday, but at the same time it's not lol.
When someone loves you, they don't have to say it. You can tell by the way they treat you.
"Chloe, hurry the fuck up, we're going to be late! Aubrey hates being late, especially for her graduation!" Stacie called out upstairs, emphasizing the word 'graduation'.
"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Footsteps were heard and then an out of breath Chloe appeared in the hallway. "Jeez, I had at least another five minutes." I muttered, checking my watch.
"What?" I asked, seeing that some of the Bellas eyed me suspiciously.
"Where is your graduation gown?" Amy asked somewhat witholding.
A look of realization crossed my face. "Yeah, about that..."
"Hold on, you're not graduating?!" CR said.
"Yeah, I failed Russian Lit." Aubrey shot me her 'really-Chloe' look.
"Okay, and maybe because I want to stay here? For the Bellas." I quickly added.
"And we all know one special person who is part of the Bellas..." Amy muttered. Some of the Bellas agreed, nodding their heads.
"Thanks for understanding guys." I flashed them all a smile.
"No problem ginger! If I were you, I would stay for Amy too." Amy laughed and pulled me into a bear hug. "Glad that I can get to have you another year 'round."
"Where is Beca, by the way?" Jessica asked. "Yeah, I haven't seen her in a while." Ashley chimed in.
"Oh, she texted me. She'll meet us there."
"You're nervous?" I asked my best friend. Aubrey gave me a tight lipped smile. "A little."
"That's okay. Remember, it's okay to be nervous. Although you prepared yourself quite well, Miss I'm Holding A Graduation Speech." Aubrey laughed, most of the tension leaving her body. I smiled and pulled Aubrey in a bone crushing hug. "I'm so, so proud of you." Aubrey squeezed back. "Now go find your seat. I'll talk to you after."
"Beca, hey wait up!" I quickened my pace so I coud catch up with her.
"Hey, Chloe! How have you been?"
"Fine, I guess. I missed you." I couldn't help but gaze into Beca's eyes.
Beca blushed. "I know. I missed you too. Chloe I -
"Beca..." I sighed. Why was I doing this to myself?
"Chloe I- This situation is fucked up okay? I know that. The only thing that I want to say right now is that I want us to be friends again."
"We never were less than friends, Becs."
"We weren't?" Beca asked me confused.
"No of course not silly! You needed time and space, I gave you that. That doesn't mean that we aren't friends. It's what friends do."
"God, I thought I lost you."
"C'mere." I opened my arms and pulled Beca in. I felt her smile against my neck and I knew in that moment everything was right between us.
Friends. Like we should be.
"Hey. I saw you hugging with Chloe. What was that about?"
You roll your eyes. "Nothing Jess. Now I can't embrace a friend or what?"
Jesse sighed. "You know what I mean Becaw."
"No, no I don't." You study his feautures. "Wait, are you jealous?"
"No! I'm not!"
"Yes you are! Why?"
"Okay, so maybe I am. So what? It means I care, right?" You nod, encouraging him to go on.
"What does Chloe have what I don't?" You can't help it but laugh, because this is just ridiculous. - You know that Jesse is right, but you need to play it cool -
"I hope you're kidding me man. Because why the hell are you even thinking that? No wait. Save it. You have nothing to be worried about."
"That was one hell of a speech you put up there, Aubs."
"Stacie, hey." Aubrey turned around to see Stacie standing behind her. "I'm glad you liked it."
"So what are you going to do now you're graduated? I realized we never really talked about that."
"No we haven't, have we? Well, as you now I studied business affairs. My father wants me to take over his company."
"And what kind of company is that, Miss Posen?"
"Actually, I think you will really like it. It's a wellness company."
"Woah, I knew I liked you for a reason. You really are the beauty and the brains."
"Thanks Stace. I could say the same thing about you." Aubrey smiled, but then she frowned. "You like me?"
"I have ever since my eyes fell on you at the activities fair. It's the reason I auditioned for the Bellas." Stacie suddenly became really shy.
"I never thought I would say this but, Stacie Conrad, I like you too."
Stacie's smile became more confident. "Then I hope it's okay when I do this." And with that she leaned forward and caught Aubrey's lips with her own.
"Woah, Aubrey and Stacie are really getting it on over there." CR commented.
"WHAT?!" I yelled. I stepped forward but Beca grabbed my arm. "Let them." she said.
"Don't swallow each other!" Amy shouted in their direction. All she got as a response was Stacie's middle finger.
After a while, Stacie and Aubrey made their way over to the rest of the group. I squeezed Aubrey's shoulder, letting her know I am happy for her.
"So, you and Stacie, huh? I'm happy that you're finally together."
"Thanks Chlo. And when is it your turn?" Aubrey raised her eyebrow.
I swallowed. I knew what Aubrey meant. If she told Stacie about her feelings, I did too with Beca. We pinky-promised.
"Don't worry Chlo. You'll get there, one day." I smiled at her, despite my slight discomfort. Beca noticed as she came walking beside me.
"Hey, are you alright? You look a little... distraught."
"I'm okay." I reassured her. "Come on, we have a party to get ready for!"
"Damn right you are!" Beca said as she put her arm through mine.
A/N: Hope y'all enjoyed it. Apologies again for the delay.
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Soooo, Trump won the election. DEFFINITELY, ABSOLUTELY NOT VERY THRILLED ABOUT IT. I don't live in America, so I can only imagine what it feels like for the ones who do. I'm with you. And yes, I do care which President is chosen in America since it's a country with big influence in the rest of the world. For all the people who didn't vote for Trump: you'll get through it. I know Trump is racist, sexist, homophobic and what not, but don't let him defeat you. You are so worth it. Don't lower yourself to his level.
~ bechloeeverywhere