Title: Meanwhile - Epilogue
Author: slacker_d
Pairing/Characters: Aubrey/Beca, OFC, Mr. Posen, Denise, Benji, Jesse, Fat Amy, Chloe
Rating: light R for language
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Word Count: 697

Epilogue

When Beca sits down across from Benji at lunch and he asks how her history test went, she knows he really is the perfect best friend. The rest of the school is buzzing about the fact that she and Aubrey are dating (Megan told Denise, who told everyone), and so she really appreciates his nonchalance. People have been treating her weird all morning and it's been a bit unsettling.

She's debating whether or not to hit the vending machines when Jesse Swanson sits down across from her.

"I can't believe you're dating Aubrey Posen," he says.

"Well I am."

"Guess that explains why you freaked out the other day, huh?"

"You think?"

"Then why didn't you say anything last year?" he asks. "I would have backed off."

"Because it's none of your damn business," Beca growls. "Besides, when I told you I wasn't interested the first, second, seventh and twelfth time, you should have backed off."

He shrugs, offering his most charming smile. "I just thought you were playing hard to get."

"Well I wasn't. Obviously."

"Yeah, well, I know that now."

Beca rolls her eyes. "Is there a purpose to your visit?"

"Not really," Jesse smirks.

"Then do you mind leaving?"

"What's the big deal?"

Beca groans and looks over to Benji. "I'll see you later?"

He nods as he takes another bite of his apple.

Beca nods in return, flips Jesse off and stands, trying to decide where she can escape to.

…

Amy is staring at Aubrey and has been for the last ten minutes. It's getting a bit unnerving.

"Amy, do you mind?"

"I still can't believe it," Amy says. "It's like I don't even know you."

"It's just one minor detail."

"One minor detail?!" Amy exclaims. "You've been attached for years and I'm just finding out now."

"Like I said, it's no big deal."

"It changes everything, Aubrey. Everything."

"I think you're exaggerating a bit, Amy," Chloe interjects.

"She told you though," Amy replies. "So stay out of it, Beale. This is between me and her."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"It's like I don't even know you," Amy continues. "I mean, if you haven't shared the fact that you have a girlfriend, what else are you not sharing? I feel like our friendship has taken a thousand steps backwards today."

"You're being ridiculously overdramatic," Aubrey says. "Even for you."

"And to add insult to injury, you wound me with your words."

"I should just go sit by Beca," Aubrey says. "I bet her table's a lot quieter."

"But less entertaining," Chloe adds.

"Hey guys."

The three of them look up in surprise to find Beca standing by the table.

"Speak of the devil," Amy mutters as Beca plops down across from Aubrey.

"Wanna get out of here?" she asks. "People are being weird."

Chloe begins giggling and Amy looks a little too interested, so Aubrey nods.

"Yeah. Sounds good. People are definitely being weird."

"We can hear you, you know, Posen," Amy says.

"I hope so," Aubrey replies. "Since I'm not speaking quietly."

Beca stands as Aubrey cleans up the remains of her lunch. Without thinking, Aubrey hands her books over to Beca who accepts them without complaint.

"Awww," Chloe murmurs.

"Quiet Chlo," Aubrey says.

"But she's carrying her books."

Beca groans. "Please stop. I feel like I'm in some sort of weird 1950s sitcom."

"But you just accepted them, no protests or anything," Chloe says. "And it's adorable."

"And on that note," Aubrey says. "We're leaving."

When the reach the trash can, Aubrey dumps her garbage in it before taking her books back from Beca.

"Run all you want, Bree," Chloe calls out. "It won't change how cute you both are."

"I hate your friends," Beca says as they exit the lunch room.

"I'm starting to agree with you," Aubrey replies. She can feel everyone's eyes on them.

"Remind me to do something horrible to your sister later, okay?"

"Just don't scar her permanently, okay?"

"Take away all my fun, then."

"Don't worry," Aubrey says. "I'll make it worth your wild."

"Yeah, yeah, promises, promises," Beca retorts. "I've heard them all before."

"Quiet or I'll make you carry my books again."

A/N: There will be one more part after this, just some back story on how Aubrey and Beca got together, etc.