The game turned out to be hilarious, the conversations creative and the accusations interesting. They were right, all the characters had motives to steal Beca's box. Whoever created this game must have spent weeks planning every detail, so the girls couldn't wait to see where they were going. Something told them a big surprise awaited at the end.
Suddenly, taking advantage of a silence in between the conversation, Jessica stood up announcing she really needed to use the toilet. Flo said she needed the same thing. While they walked away Amy suggested maybe they could have a drink because all the talking was affecting her vocal chords. Beca heard her stomach growl realizing lunch was no longer there and demanding something else to eat.
"All right, why don't we take a break and have some more tea and something to eat?" Aubrey suggested. All the Bellas agreed standing up and walking towards the food.
"Can I talk to you, Bree?" Chloe whispered. She wasn't sure if they could get rid of their characters yet, but she really needed to talk to her best friend.
Aubrey was surprised but also shy because a part of her already knew what was coming. She accepted and they both walked to a corner. Once there, Chloe just stood in front of Aubrey with a smirk, and the blonde dropped the eye contact blushing.
"I knew it!" Chloe squealed, hugging her best friend tightly. "Tell me everything! I can't believe you didn't tell me before"
"I'm sorry Chlo" Aubrey said, now smiling brightly. "It was a very slow process, almost drove me mad... Ever since that day I followed your advice with her, I made some moves but she didn't seem interested in the same way I was..." Aubrey smiled to herself as her memory took her on the journey back to those moments with Stacie. "I fell harder for her as time passed and one day... well I saw the sign." Both friends chuckled.
They remained in a comfortable silence, just sharing time and space, understanding each other like only best friends do. Finally Chloe spoke again, "I am so happy for you, Bree. I hope everything will work out in the best way. Does anybody else know?"
"No, we didn't tell yet because we just started making it official to ourselves... We've had a very romantic date last weekend where we agreed on that" Aubrey blushed once again and Chloe hugged her even tighter than before if that is possible.
"Heey so much love over here!" Stacie said approaching. She handed Aubrey a glass of water just in time, before Chloe crashed her with a hug too. A glance at her girlfriend told Stacie that Chloe already knew about them, and smiling she hugged the redhead too.
After the short break the Bellas looked even happier than before, the party was a complete success. Seeing this, Beca decided to make the last move.
"Alright the food illuminated my brain, guys" She said, raising her voice above the others. Once they were listening to her, she continued, "Why don't we look around the place? Whoever stole my box never left, so it must be hidden in here somewhere..."
"Will you finally tell me the story of that cup?" Beca asked once again. Chloe and her were driving from their new apartment for the first time. It was the first weekend they spent there together so after a long lazy morning the redhead suggested a drive to a beautiful park not too far away, for a picnic.
"Not yet, Becs... I don't think you'll understand. It's a magical story" Chloe answered.
Beca rarely saw her girlfriend insecure and it made her feel weird. She knew it was true, maybe she wouldn't understand the explanation about the significance of the yellow cup that has been in Chloe's hands since like forever... and she didn't want to hurt her feelings. Nevertheless she really wished Chloe could trust her with the story. Pulling over next to the park, they remained in silence. Before the redhead could say something Beca gently put a finger on her lips.
"Will you promise me something if I promise you something?" Beca asked.
Chloe nodded.
"I will ask you again when I feel ready to understand. And I would like you to tell me the story then. I promise I will work on it and I won't judge or anything. It is so special for you, I just want to share it with you" As Beca spoke, her eyes filled with tears. This wasn't unusual, ever since she opened her heart to Chloe completely, she turned into a sensitive puppy whenever she shared feelings with her girlfriend.
Chloe saw the honesty in Beca's eyes. She really loved to see her like that, speaking her heart out. For many years she had seen the brunette keeping her feelings inside, suffering in silence and pushing everyone away. Now she finally felt comfortable enough to speak her heart out to her. It made her feel really happy that Beca wanted to share her story someday.
"I promise" Chloe said, cupping Beca's cheek. "I promise when that day comes I will gladly share that story with you."
And they sealed the promises with a long lasting kiss.
