*well hopefully this chapter will be a bit better than the last! I'll try to make this chapter a bit more fun and cheerful! Glad your all enjoying this story, it makes me feel so good about myself and my writing. Btw I don't actually know where the riff off is held but it looked like an old swimming pool so that's what im going with*
Beca POV
The last few days had been stressful, I'd told the Bella's about Luke. Fat Amy wanted to go and rip his balls off but I stopped her. I'd also found out that he had been released on bail until the trial, it scared me knowing he was still out there. One good thing though is that he was fired from Barden, even though I was sure I'd seen him around campus a couple of times. Of course I made the mistake of telling Jesse that so now I had one of the Trebles with me the whole time that I wasn't with Jesse. He is so over protective but I love how much he cares and worries about me. Tonight was the Riff-Off I was excited for it. Finally something good was going on and I was sure the Bella's would beat the Trebles. I'd learnt my lesson last year and had informed the new girls on the rules to avoid another loss. Me and the girls walked the pool, the BU harmonics done their usual annoying siren noise and the Trebles were acting all cocky because that's what guys do. Even Jesse joined in on the act when there was competition; it was kinda hot to be honest.
A few hours later we were back at the Trebles house celebrating the Bella's winning. We had to use the Trebles house since we had nowhere else to use. The girls had performed amazing and we were now singing 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' from the Jacuzzi, we each had a large glass of wine and I was thoroughly enjoying myself. I glanced over to Jesse, he was talking to Benji and Uni. It was the first time since the incident that I'd seem him actually enjoy himself, normally he was busy worrying about me. I was brought out of my daydream by Fat Amy, " MORE WINE GIRLS" she hollered filling up our glasses once again, we all clinked glasses together resulting in Cynthia spilling half her glass over Lily. We all fell about laughing, this was perfect.
Jesse POV
I looked over as Fat Amy hollered out to the girls. Beca was having her glass refilled, I wasn't sure how many she'd had but I could tell that she was getting a bit tipsy. It was good, she was finally starting to work past what had happened. She looked beautiful, her hair was curled and fell loosely around her shoulders. She also looked incredibly hot in her bikini, it was a denim pattern with skulls on. It was perfect for her. I watched as Beca stepped out of the Jacuzzi, she was dripping wet from the shoulders down, her body curved in all the right places, although I'd seen her body many times before, for some reason tonight she looked different. There were still bruises on her arm from Luke, but they didn't matter anymore. "oh my god.." I heard Unicycle whisper as she walked over to the Drinks bar and poured herself a vodka and lime. I turned back to face the guys, they were stood with their mouths wide open. "oh guys that's my girl your staring at!" I warned, of course I was messing about, I knew that they wouldn't dream of it. Well I knew most of them wouldn't dream of it. They all looked away nervously and shifted about on their feet. "I'm kidding guys," I laughed giving Donald a pat on the back. They were a funny bunch of guys. We got talking about our set list and our new members, eventually the topic turned to Joey. Of course I'd told Uni, Benji and Donalds about the incidents and they all agreed that he clearly fancied Beca. They said I should warn him to back off, but I wasn't sure, I didn't want to scare him off just yet. "speaking of the devil there he goes," Donald said nodding towards Beca sitting on a bar stool. I looked over and saw that Joey was leaning on the counter talking to Beca. He was in black jeans and green shirt which was half undone, defiantly trying to tempt some willing Bella into his bed. Unfortunately for him he was trying to tempt MY Bella. He said something to her and she laughed, for some reason I got jealous… Almost as quickly as the feeling came, I pushed it away. I had no reason to get jealous, Beca loved me. "Excuse me guys," I said to them walking towards my girlfriend and him.
"Hey Becs.. Joey." I greeted kissing her and glaring at him.
"Hey babe, fancy a dance?" she asked taking me hand and giving me puppy dog eyes. I couldn't deny her a dance, plus I wanted to get her away from Joey.
"Of course babygirl," I pulled her to her feet and took her into the common room where a few of the trebles were dancing, they all looked over to her as we came in.. "but first put this on." I told her sternly but trying to sound lighthearted. I trusted my guys, but I didn't like them oogling her like that. I handed her my Trebles jacket. If I'm honest it made her look sexier as it was huge on her but it covered her up enough for me to feel more comfortable. She wrapped her arms around my neck and rested her head into my neck. We swayed in time to the music, in silence. We danced for a couple of songs before Beca took my hand an pulled me out into the garden. We sat on the bench swing and looked up at the stars. She placed her hands on my cheek and stroked it gently. Her eyes stared straight into mine, they could see everything, my entire soul. I'd never allowed anyone to see that much before. I went to speak but she put her finger on my lips softly. I could see a tear in her eye and wondered what was happening. Suddenly she spoke, it was quiet and soft but I heard every word. "I Love You Jesse Swanson." She'd just said it out loud. She lent in and kissed me. My heart melted. "I love you too Beca Mitchell" I replied, kissing her again. I honestly don't know what I'd do without this girl.
*hope you guys enjoyed this. it was a slightly happier more upbeat chapter, i think they needed a nice quiet night after all the drama! please give me some ideas!*