Hey guys what's up? I hope you're having fun reading my fanfic, and really and feedback is welcomed. I'm always open to suggestions for new ships, new situations, etc.
Thanks xxchocolatxx and Electronis Zappa for your reviews. As requested by Electronis I'll add in some Staubery, although it's going to be pretty slow since Bechloe is my main focus.
I don't have any cats, I'm more of a dog person, so if any of you want to PM me some things about cats and their behavior I'll be happy to include it just to have the cat part of the whole Neko person thing.
Anyways, on to the actual story! XD
Oooh forgot to mention, but it's pretty obvious that I own nothing. Also I'm going to change some little things about what exactly happens just to fit in with the whole Neko thing.
Chapter 2: Thinking Out Loud
Chloe POV
"For auditions, each of you will be singing 16 bars of Kelly Clarkson's 'Since U Been Gone'. If a group likes you, they will contact you directly." I nodded along to Tommy's opening introduction. Feeling a pang of sympathy for Justin yet again for being tone deaf. My own ears twitched and turned on my head, and I couldn't help but think about how depressing it would be if I was tone deaf. I tuned back into Tommy's speech.
"But if you think this is just some high school club, where you can sing and dance your way through any big social issue, or confused sexuality, you have come to the wrong place. There is none of that here, that's high school. This shit is real life. Now, don't just bring it, sing it, and let's do this." I was a bit taken back by how outspoken he was, but how could I judge? I'm just as passionate about acapella as him.
"Hey Bellas, remember when you tried to play in the big leagues and you choked? That should really be a lesson to everyone, if you sing the same boring girly shit every year. You will blow chunks, all over the place. Vomit everywhere." That annoying prick Bumper was trying to set Aubrey off again. I tried to hold her back, but I watched helplessly as she stood up.
"My fellow aca people, we will not let egotistical, big headed, garbage dirt balls. Whoever you may be. Get in our way. I promise you, we will return to the ICCA's and finish what we started last year." I sighed and shook my head, and with that, the auditions started.
Hours later and I was just about ready to curl into a ball and nap. There were a few really good singers, like Cynthia-Rose and Fat Amy as she called herself. But no Beca. My ears were just about ready to fall off from all singing, and my tail was beginning to get numb. This one creepy girl, I think her name is Lilly, spoke and sang so quietly even I could barely hear her, and that's saying something. She also said something about being born with gills like a fish, and I think that's evidence enough that my ears were starting to get confused. I smiled anyways and gave her an encouraging nod. When a particularly sexy girl walked in, with what Aubrey would definitely say is a "Bikini ready body" I immediately perked up alongside Aubrey. Aubrey seemed to take more notice in her for sure, her mouth parted slightly as, Stacie I think, started to sing. I smirked, and gently nudged my tail against her side. Aubrey didn't even seem to notice, her green-blue eyes fixed directly on Stacie. Stacie's singing wasn't even one of the best, Aubrey seemed way more focused on Stacie groping herself. In my opinion, the groping was a bit too much, but Aubrey really needed someone new in her life.
"Okay, that is everybody." Tommy walked back on stage. I sighed again and I could feel my tail thrashing about on its own. I guess Beca decided not to come then. I don't know why it bothered me so much, but I could tell that her coming means more to me than just having an amazing and beautiful new singer as a fellow Bella. Suddenly I could see her from across the stage, hiding just behind the right wing. I immediately perked up, and I could feel my ears perk up along with me.
"Oh wait, there's one more." I gestured towards Beca.
"Hi!" I almost purred, then I cocked my head. Her head was covered by a black beanie and her tail was nowhere to be seen. There's literally no way I could have just imagined her jet black tail all puffed out and her ears flicking nervously. So why was she hiding them?
"Hello." She replied and waved, I could see Aubrey out of the corner of my eye huffing that the "Alt girl" is late and all that. I could feel my face splitting into a massive smile and I waved her over.
"Um, I didn't know we had to prepare that song." She seemed to be talking just to me, and I smiled at how adorable she is when she's awkward.
"Oh that's okay, sing anything you want." I smiled in anticipation while Aubrey just sat silently beside me. Beca gently sat down on the stage and I honestly have no idea how she managed that with her tail probably strapped to her back or something. She hesitantly tried to reach for my yellow cup, quietly asking for permission. I watched her slowly pour out all the pens and pencils. I could see Aubrey pursing her lips beside me, and I could tell it was going to be a hard battle forcing her to allow Beca into the Bellas. Beca began to tap out a rhythm on the hard plastic cup, and I watched her graceful hands. I could feel myself zoning in on the cup, my tail swinging slightly, and I could tell that I looked like some sort of crazy cat waiting to pounce. But the second she started singing, I immediately snapped back to focus on her face.
"I got my ticket for the long way round
Two bottles of whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow
what you say
When I'm gone...
When I'm gone..
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
Oh, I know you're gonna miss me when I'm gone"
When she stopped I could feel my smile spreading across my face again, and I couldn't help but feel a few flutters in my chest as Beca smiled just a tiny bit and looked over at me. Wait, what am I thinking? I have a boyfriend, and sure, I've kissed a few girls before, but I'm still straight right? I shook my mind of all these thoughts, and tuned back into what's happening. I looked over at Aubrey, pleading with my eyes and gently nudging her with my tail once more. Her face still looked like she had swallowed something sour, but I could tell she was impressed by the way she shifted her lips to the side. Beca is definitely going to be a Bella.
