POV- Chloe
So, I overheard the girls talking about the party they're throwing for Aubrey and jumped, literally JUMPED to help. At first they were worried because they were planning to throw the party for both of us, but I explained to them that I'm going to be around for a while.
I picked up a double major at the beginning of the semester so I can graduate with a B.A in Dance Performance and Music Performance. The Bellas were excited to hear the news. Beca, as usual, was nowhere to be found.
I'll have to remember to tell her…
OR
I can just keep it a surprise until next semester!
But, I'll worry about that later. Right now, we're all setting up for the party. I shot Beca a text earlier and even SHE decided she'd come pay her respects. It's a good thing. If she and Aubrey would take the time to get to know each other, they'd be surprised how much they have in common…
As I'm throwing Christmas lights over random objects, (I know, it's kinda pathetic but, it's better than nothing) Beca walks up behind me with an amused grin.
"Hey, there," She taps me from behind me, "Need any help spreading the bling?"
"No, thank you." I smile back at her briefly, before turning back to work. Adding "I'll call you if I need help getting to those high spots, 'Big Dip'" Occasionally, I'll tease her about being so tiny, and INSISTING to be the big spoon when we cuddle.
That always gets her. Her lips roll under and she looks away before facing me again.
It's SO cute when she does that. Like, I can't tell she's blushing.
She cocks her head to the side, in that endearing way of hers, "Ohh? I see you got jokes." The look on her face is something between "sizing-me-up" and admiration. I have to admit it kind of gets my wheels turning.
"SHORT jokes." I correct her, with a wink.
She rolls her eyes and starts towards the bleachers, sighing dramatically as she takes a seat. "You're lucky you're cute, Chloe. I wouldn't put up with you otherwise"
I ignore all the knowing smirks and raised eyebrows directed our way from the other Bellas, because I really don't care who knows how I feel about Beca. Except Beca.
I wish she would just open her eyes.
"Alright, guys!," I call out, getting the Bellas' attention, "I should be back in ten minutes. I'm gonna walk on over to the dorm and grab Aubrey."
And with that, I turn towards the double doors and leave the auditorium. Smiling at the sound of the girls scattering to find places to hide.
BACK AT THE DORM-
"Nope! Nuh uhn" Aubrey shakes her head firmly. "I am NOT putting that thing on my head." She looks at the pillowcase again with a look of disgust.
"But, Bree-" I whine.
"Do you realize how many Bellas have had their nasty little faces shoved into that?" She argues.
"Fine, then… I guess we're gonna do this the hard way." I grin, approaching her slowly until she falls back onto her bed. Over the course of a brutal tickle fight, I manage to get Aubrey's wrists tied together with her Bella scarf and I throw the pillowcase over her head.
Smiling triumphantly, I help her stand and lead her to the auditorium, making sure to walk slowly and let the doors to the auditorium slam loudly behind us, Making sure each of our footsteps echo throughout the auditorium, so the girls know.
As we come up beside the piano, the girls peek out from their many hiding spots and with a heavenly blend of pitches they sing "SURPRISE!" Aubrey jumps back, startled, as I yank the pillowcase off her head and remove the scarf.
She turns to me and, for a second, her face is unreadable. Then she pokes her lip out, affectionately, pulling me into a back-cracking hug. "You girls are the best." She says, squeezing me impossibly tighter. Unaware of her strength. And my discomfort.
Cynthia-Rose and Stacie bring out the drinks (one of which is already half-empty), Fat Amy and Lilly bring out the pizza and snacks, and Beca brings out her laptop (hooking it up to the sound system impressively fast.)
The rest of the girls join Aubrey and take their seats on the blanket in the middle of the floor. Crossing their legs like children.