AN/ I know that I didn't write about initiation night, but that's because it the beginning of the story, I dove right in to them already being Bellas, and I didn't want to confuse anyone. Thank you for the reviews, favorites, and follows though! It really means the world to me! Enjoy!
It's now the night of the riff-off and I still cannot believe that I told Jesse that I love him last week. It's honestly been the best week thus far in our ongoing relationship and I couldn't be happier. My happiness fades when I get a good look around. Staring frustrated at the BU Harmonics, I see Taylor standing proudly there. I flip him off and he just smirks.
Justin comes up to the middle of the pool and I turn away from Taylor, crossing my arms.
"My aca-people, are you ready for a riff-off?"
We all yell and start to laugh. My body is tense, but I start to relax when I see Jesse. I blow him the same sarcastic kiss as I had at last year's riff-off. He chuckles, and I smile.
Justin pints the spinner at the wall and it hesitantly lands on a category.
"Songs ruined by Glee!"
Stacie is apparently pumped up and beats Taylor and Jesse to the center.
"It won't be long, yes till you're alone
When your lover, oh, he hasn't come home
Cause he's lovin',
he's touchin',
He's squeezin'
Another
Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
She said, any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it—"
Jesse cuts her off singing, "it was over
But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
No you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
I—"
Surprisingly, Jenny, one of our new recruits cuts him off with I Feel Pretty/Unpretty.
"I feel pretty
Oh so pretty
I feel pretty and witty and bright
Never insecure until I met you
Now I'm being stupid
I used to be so acute to me
Just a little bit skinny
Why do I look to all these things
To keep you happy
Maybe get rid of you—"
A High Note comes over and starts to cut her off, singing Somebody That I Used To Know.
Justin comes over and states, "Honey, you're drunk. Go home. Because that song was already used, you are *clap clap* cut off!"
We all laugh as Justin points the projector to the wall. It lands on Songs by Former Disney Stars.
To my disgust, Taylor runs to the center and starts to sing.
"It's the boy you never told I like you,
It's the girl you let get away.
It's the one you saw that day on the train,
But you freaked out and walked away
It's the plane you wanna catch to Vegas,
Things you swear you'll do before you die,
It's the city of love that waits for you,
But you're too damn scared to fly.
Hit the lights, let the music move you, lose yourself tonight,
Come alive, let the moment take you, lose control tonight.
Hit the lights, let the music move you, lose yourself tonight,
Come alive, let the moment take you, lose control tonight.
It's the time that you totally screwed up—"
Annoyed, I watch as one of the new Trebles runs up and start to sing.
"up
All the way down
Never look back
It's time to breakout
I want it my way
I do what I do
I know what I like
And maybe it's you
That's right
It's a temporary life
It's a ride
That takes you all the way up
All the way down
Never –"
With the perfect song in mind, I slowly walk up just as my word comes.
With a ton of emotion, I start to sing. Taylor has never heard me sing, so I glance at him as he's watching me in awe. I direct my vision to Jesse and we lock eyes. This song directly relates to last year, and I have trouble containing my emotions.
"Never break a sweat for the other guys
When you come around, I get paralyzed
And every time I try to be myself
It comes out wrong like a cry for help
It's just not fair
Pain's more trouble than it all is worth
I gasp for air
It feels so good, but you know it hurts
But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear perfume
For you, make me so nervous
That I just can't hold your hand
You make me glow, but I cover up
Won't let it show, so I'm
Puttin' my defences up
Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack."
I stop singing and the entire pool is silent. Jesse is in awe, and looks in no position to move. I run the rest of the way to him, wrapping my arms around his torso. He regains his state of mind, and picks me up.
I hear Fat Amy yell, "Shawshank, you okay? We need to call the ambulance?"
Knowing she's referring to the song, I laugh.
Jesse looks down at me and says, "That was amazing, Bec."
I smile shyly and mutter, "Thanks."
He leans down and kisses me. The kiss is full of passion and love.
"I love you, Jess."
"I love you, Beca."
The entire pool starts to call out. I laugh, but feel eyes on my back. I turn and see Taylor, fuming.
I turn back to Jesse, and sigh.
"It's going to be alright."
"I know," I say, "I know."
"Well," I hear Justin say, "I think the Bellas just won the riff-off."
I smile and unwrap my arms from Jesse, running back to the Bellas and celebrating with them. I feel someone tap my shoulder. Half expecting it to be Jesse, I turn and see green eyes looking back at me. I look over Taylor's shoulder and look at Jesse with my eyes wide. He starts to make his way over.
Taylor inhales, "Well. That was quite a little show you put on back there. I thought you loved me, Beca. Turns out, you're just a little God damn bit-"
I cut him off by punching him in the face. Jesse starts running over now and stands by my side, looking at Taylor on the ground.
"Famous right hook?" Jesse smirks, remembering the time I punched a guy and got arrested the same night.
"You bet ya!"
He laughs and calls the Trebles to go. The Bellas and Trebles walk away from the pool leaving Taylor to fend for himself.
Seeing as the Bellas and Trebles have continually won ICCA's, we convinced the dean to get each a capella groups a house instead of staying in the dorm. Because the campus had some extra space, he had them built over the summer.
Heading to the Bella house, Jesse sent the Trebles to their house, telling them he was coming with us. He received a few wolf calls from them, but the gradually left.
Coming to a stop in front of the house, I put the key in and we all walked into the warm air.