*sorry I didn't update yesterday! Was busy with work then had a wedding to go to! Anyways here is the next update, didn't get many reviews for the last chapter though? Kinda upsetting considering how much people wanted to know! I know it wasn't as exciting as you all thought but I didn't want yet ANOTHER person in love with Beca, that's why I added in the other factors of Benji's outburst and feelings! Please let me know what you think, I don't mind if you didn't like, I just want to know what people think – helps me improve other stories and chapters! Thanks guys!*
*regionals*
Jesse POV
As I sat in the kitchen in my Trebles outfit I thought about how well things had been this week. I'd had both my casts taken off, gone on another date with Beca and gone to look at cars since mine had been written off. I had no intentions of getting back in the driving seat for a while but Beca had convinced me to go and look at cars since eventually I would need a new one. I didn't really see any that I liked but it was a good day out, Beca got to test drive some really nice cars which obviously made her day. Today was the day of regionals, me and the boys had an awesome set prepared, they all had good choreography, but since I'd had so much time out, I kinda just stood there and sang for most of it! The tension between me and Benji was still there, I'd barely spoke two words to him since his confession, we avoided each other as much as possible but the house was full of tension. One thing I'd made sure of was that our problem didn't interfere with our performances. Today would be the real test as to whether we could act as well as we could sing and dance, if there was tension on the stage then the judges would pick up on it and mark us down. Tonight the real acting began.
Benji POV
I stood a little way from the rest of the Trebles. I didn't feel part of them anymore, not since mine and Jesse's fall out. I felt like they all judged me, all looked down on me. Which in fact they should, it goes against every rule that you don't fall for your best mates girl. I'd done that. I'd fallen for her. I don't really know how it happened, but I think spending so much time with her at the hospital and comforting her sparked it off. I had kept my distance from her, I stayed out of the house whenever she was there, I never spoke to her. I think I'd upset her aswell, I think she felt betrayed too. Tonight I'd have to act as if everything was okay. It would be hard, but I needed to pull it off.
Jesse POV
There were a few minutes before we were due on stage. I was stood going through the set in my head, making sure I knew it inside out when hands slapped closed over my eyes. The laugh gave it away though, it was Beca.
"Hey there million dollar baby, hope you're not trying to sabotage my performance?" I teased as I removed her hands from my eyes and turned out to face her.
"No of course not!" she exclaimed, a faked hurt expression spread across her face. I laughed and pulled her in for a kiss. I loved kissing her it sent chills down my spine. She pulled back earlier than I wanted her to. My face obviously showed my disappointment because she stoked my cheek as she spoke.
"I'm sorry babe, but you know our rules, I'm not meant to see you on competition days!" she told me softly. I nodded. Of course I understood, it was our rules as well but it didn't stop the fact that I was upset that our kiss had to be cut short.
"I'll see you at the party after, okay?" she asked me still stroking my cheek.
"Okay baby, I love you, good luck!" I told her, kissing her forehead.
"Love you too, good luck!" she called as she jogged off towards the Bella's. Turning back to the boys I regained my focus. We had to smash this to get into the finals. If we didn't get to the finals we'd have to think of a new way to propose to Beca.
Finally it was our turn on stage. We started off with Airplanes by B.o.B going into Give You Hell by All American Rejects then finally finished off with Mr Brightside by the Killers. It went so well the crowd were going crazy, I could feel every girl stripping me with their eyes. I loved that feeling, but as much as I enjoyed the female attention I'd never be unfaithful to Beca. We left the stage as the commentators announced the Barden Bella's. I quickly found a good spot to watch from as they started their first song, Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, it was mixed with a bit of She's so Lovely by Scouting For Girls before quickly going into Written in The Stars by Tinie Tempah. It was a fantastic mix, I was so proud of Beca for the work she had done. As the girls came off stage, smiles plastered across their faces I knew we had serious competition.
Beca and I stayed away from each other till the results were called. "In second place, qualifying for the ICCA Finals at the Lincoln centre… THE BARDEN BELLA'S" the crowd went crazy, as did me and the boys. I was so happy for them, now all we had to do was get first place.
"and finally the winners of the Regional competition… THE TREBLEMAKERS!" I couldn't contain my excitement as we ran up on stage to collect our trophy. The girls in the front row were screaming at us, holding out their hands begging for us. We'd won, now we just had the finals to prepare for, but that could wait until after the party tonight.
Eventually I found Beca backstage. I wrapped her up and spun her around. I kissed her passionately. I'd missed seeing her today. Even if it had only been one day. She seemed a little off. I put her back down on the floor. She looked into my eyes, her own were full of a pleading, begging look. I knew she was about to ask me something.
"What is it?" I said to her, knowing she wasn't sure about what she was about to ask of me. I was slightly worried.
"Please, for me, try and speak to Benji tonight…for me," she asked it quietly. I started to shake my head but then her eyes met mine again. I knew I had to do this. Eventually me and him would have to sort things out, plus it was clearly upsetting Beca that we weren't talking.
"Okay Bec, I'll talk to him. But I will not promise anything." I agreed. As much as I hated to admit it, this girl had me wrapped round her little finger. I glanced over at Benji as he stood talking to Harry, he caught me looking and smiled weakly at me. Tonight we would have this out, once and for all, I wasn't sure how it wound end but it needed to be done.
*well I hope you guys enjoy this. The next one will be another Jesse and Benji chapter. You guys seem to be not enjoying this story anymore, you don't seem to be reviewing much anymore! I'm running out of some ideas to keep writing so might take a break from this and start writing my other stories. I've got a vampire diaries one planned and also another 2 that are not going to be one fanfiction. I'm going to create a blog or something where I can post them. Please review and let me know what you think and if you'd be interested in reading more of my work. Cheers guys!*
