So I know that I've only just started, but I had the next chapter ready so I thought I'd post it as it was frustrating me that we hadn't met Jesse yet, again, your reviews would be awesome, give me ideas on the type of style you like, ideas on plot ect. Thanks.
Beca woke the next day to the sound of her phone going off, assuming it was her mother she ignored it, but when the ringing didn't stop Beca finally dragged herself out of bed and picked up the phone. The caller ID stated the offender was 'Best Neighbour Ever'. Beca knew that meant Chloe but she didn't remember giving her number out and she most defiantly would never save someone under that on her phone.
Beca took a deep breath and picked up the phone, trying her best to sound slightly optimistic despite the fact that someone had woken her before midday on a Sunday.
'What? I eh, Hello.'
An excruciatingly bubbly voice came through the other end.
'BECA! I'm glad you answered, I was worried that you would be weirded out at the fact that I stored my number on your phone, but good job I did as our coffee meet up has been moved for noon instead of two like we planned, so I'll come and knock for you in like half an hour'.
'There's no way in hell I will be ready by then' . Beca shot back.
'Wow, note to self, you clearly are not a morning person, you'll be fine see you soon.'
Chloe hung up before Beca had time to protest.
Thankfully Beca had had a shower and washed her hair last night so that sped up her preparation this morning, she threw on a pair of jeans, red vest and a leather jacket, she decided casual was probably the best option for meeting her new friends. She used the mirror in her bathroom to apply her makeup before doing her hair. She decided to simply clip back her fringe today and tease her curls, it was her usual style and she liked it. She had just finished putting the last clip into her hair before she heard the knock at her door, leaning out her window and gesturing to Chloe that she would be 2 minutes Beca then ran downstairs yelling goodbye to her family as she did so, not caring if they were even awake yet or not.
On the way to the coffee shop Chloe decided to fill Beca in on her friends, to make it slightly easier when they finally met as she assumed Beca would find it hard to remember so many names.
'First of all there's the girls, Stacie; She's lovely, really funny. I don't know anyone who wouldn't like her, but she does have boundary issues and never seems to realise what is an appropriate thing to say in public and what isn't. Then we have Amy, sorry Fat Amy, she likes it if we call her that, don't ask why. She's crazy, she may seem a little intimidating at first but believe me when I say she has a heart of gold. Aubrey is my best friend, we've known each other since first grade, she's smart, nice but a bit controlling but you'll get used to that. Then there's Jessica, Ashley, CR and Lily they're lovely too, but I can't be bothered to explain every personality, and I'm sure you can make your own mind up.'
Beca nodded and tried to look as if she was keeping up, once Chloe saw Beca acknowledge what she had just said she continued.
'The boys are funny, we have Uni and Hat the-'
'Wait, you call them Uni and Hat?' Beca cut in.
'Well, yeah. We always have I guess it's just a nickname that stuck' Chloe shrugged then continued with what she was saying. 'Then there's Jesse, he's lovely. I honestly don't know anyone sweeter than him. Benji and Donald are Jesse's best friends they're super great as well, Donald is crazy, always up for a party, Benji is a bit more reserved, but he's cute. Finally there's Bumper, he's not always there. He's Jesses dick brother who joins us sometimes as literally everyone else hates him. He's an ass, seriously if he tries to speak to you, just ignore him as its most likely offensive'.
Beca let out a little chuckle at the fact that even Chloe, this seemingly all accepting girl didn't like someone and continued running the names in her head as they entered the coffee shop.
A group was taking up the sofa area closest to the window and called Chloe over when she entered the door.
'Who's your friend Chlo'? The question came from a boy wearing a hat, via process of elimination Beca decided this therefore must be Hat.
'Guys this is my new neighbour Beca, she's starting school with us next week so I thought I should introduce us'
Beca gasped as an incredibly tall girl (Okay, so not that much taller than average, but Beca was short so it was quite a difference) grabbed Beca into a hug.
'I'm Stacie' The girl had long black hair and was wearing jean shorts and a baggy vest.
'Uh, I'm Beca'
'I'm Fat Amy' Called the girl sat closest to where Beca was stood. This started a chain reaction and the entire group began introducing themselves around the circle.
'Lily' 'Cynthia Rose, but call me CR' 'Jessica, 'Ashley', 'Aubrey' 'Benji', 'Hat', 'Uni', 'Donald'
Beca smiled, she had no idea if this was the whole group as she couldn't remember if Chloe had said there were anymore, and there was no way in hell Beca would remember all these names right away.
Once again Chloe spoke up when Beca had nothing to say.
'Jesse's up at the counter getting drinks, I'll go and help, do you want anything Bec?'
'No thanks, I don't really drink coffee'
Chloe skipped off leaving Beca with the strangers. The boy in glasses, Beca was fairly certain he said his name was Donald, although it could be Dan told her to sit down on the spare sofa.
All attention was focused on Beca which made her extremely uncomfortable; she let out a nervous laugh. Sensing Beca's situation one of the girls, Aubrey? Started conversation.
'So Beca, where are you from?'
'New York, I moved in with my dad yesterday, he um, teaches at the school so he wanted me to go to it'.
Hat joined into the conversation 'Oh man, having a parent as a teacher, that must suck, we feel for you dude'
Stacie who had placed herself on the arm of Beca's chair, despite there still being a seat next to her joined also.
'Yeah, what if you want to ditch a class to have sex or something, he'd probably find out'
Beca was lost for words, did she really just say that? Beca was trying to form a coherent sentence but only managing to make some questioning noises 'Uh' 'Um', which cracked the group up laughing.
'What's so funny?'
A voice asked from behind her.
Beca turned around to see an attractive boy carrying a tray of drinks clearly being careful not to spill them before placing them on the table, the group dove in to collect their drinks whilst the boy dumped his body down onto the spare seat next to Beca.
'Stacie managed to make newbie here uncomfortable after only knowing her 5 minutes' One of the boys called across the table before turning to his neighbour to start his own conversation. Beca was glad the focus had turned away from her finally.
Chloe rejoined the group and handed her a hot chocolate 'As you don't like coffee' and went and sat on the opposite sofa.
The boy next to her turned towards Beca and shook her hand. (Seriously, who shakes peoples hand anymore?)
'You must be Beca then'
'I am, but I'm terrible with names, I'm really sorry'
'It's fine, I'm Jesse, if you decide to only remember one name today, promise it will be mine?'
'I uh'
'Lets practice'
'Practice me remembering your name?'
'Yeah!'.
This boy was far too happy, his smile was nearly spreading to the top of his cheeks. He continued to speak to explain how they would 'practice' remembering his name.
'So you have to say my name, but make it an alliteration, so something beginning with J- Jesse'
'I don't want to play your silly game nerd' Beca replied with a smile on her face probably bigger than Jesse's whilst she was trying to repress a laugh'.
'Look I'll show you how easy it is, I'll do you'
Beca let out a sudden laugh, shocked by her own dirty mind then cringed into her hands.
'Not quite what I meant miss, get your head out of the gutter' Jesse replied with a laugh.
'I still don't want to play your game'
'That makes my part easier, Boring- Beca, as you won't play the game!'
'I'm not boring' Beca protested.
'Then play the game!'
'Jerk-Jesse, for making me play the game'.
'I'm going to let the insult slide as you at least tried at the game, whoever thinks of the most win's, here's another one for you then 'Beautiful-Beca'.
Beca stopped laughing and looked at Jesse, it was his turn to cringe into his hands this time.
Not wanting to keep Jesse in despair Beca quickly tried to think of something that would hopefully calm his nerves.
'Joker-Jesse, for calling me beautiful' Beca retorted.
Jesse laughed and considered his next answer.
'Blind-Beca, for not agreeing that she's beautiful'
Beca cringed, was this guy for real, they had only just met!
'Just-a-suck-up-Jesse'
'No! You can't merge lots of words into one to make it fit Beca!'
'It's not my fault your name starts with J, I couldn't think of anything else!'
Beca's phone buzzed, before Beca could look at the text she had received Jesse pulled the phone out of her hand and started adding his number, he pranked his own phone then gave it back to Beca.
'Woah dude, you have a habit of acting as if you're at home you know that?'
'I do, and I am going to text you later and test you, to see if our little game worked and you remembered my name'
Beca laughed and turned her focus away from only Jesse and onto the rest of the group.
Maybe meeting new friends wouldn't be such a bad idea (even if they did all seem to have no sense of boundaries or privacy, as so far two of her new found friends have used her phone without permission). Maybe a little change to routine would be a good thing.