Hello guys! Sorry for the delay but I have the best reason ever. This weekend I asked my girlfriend of nearly 5 years to marry me...and she said yes! Best moment of my life. So obviously I was preparing like mad over the last weeks and was too nervous to do anything else, really.

This chapter is something totally different, so I hope you tell me your honest opinions! I felt like I needed to do this.

Little shoutouts:

ShadowCub: Okay, you're not fond of getting drunk, I get that but they are in college and once in a while...I just wanted her to have some hours of freedom after the last miserable chapters.

Chile101: Hope that was a good review, kinda hard to decipher ;)

JustLikeBrookeDavis: I know you asked for more Bechloe interaction and I'm sorry this chapter will seem more Chaubrey-ish...but the chapters to come are more Bechloe-ish, definitely. They're on the way but I don't wanna rush this.

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Chapter 23: A best Friends gotta do what she's gotta do

Aubrey's PoV:

I like schedules, tight ones at that. I like having my whole month planned out, to the last detail. I have routines that I stick to very tightly, like my morning routine. The first thing I do each and every morning is turning off my alarm clock exactly one minute before it rings after being awake for 10 minutes. Every morning, like clockwork. After that I make my way to the kitchen and start the coffee machine and while that runs I skip over to the bathroom, using the toilet, brushing my teeth and hopping into the shower for exactly 5 minutes. Then I towel myself up, put on fresh underwear and wrap that fluffy bathrobe Chloe gave me to my last birthday around me. Feeling fresh and braced for the day I walk back into the kitchen and fill two mugs with coffee, adding milk to one for Chloe and leaving mine black, just how I like it.

People tasting my coffee for the first time always complain how strong it is, but for me it's perfect. Energy, liquid energy, ready to be sipped.

Then I make my way to Chloe's room, the two mugs in my hands and wake her up. She's not a morning person and sometimes I think she wouldn't leave bed if it wasn't for me. After successfully waking her we drink our coffee in her bed, not really talking much, just enjoying the company.

While Chloe gets herself ready for the day I change into the clothes I put out the evening before.

By the time she's finished I'm already at my second mug of coffee, reading over my tasks for today and the lecture notes I made. After that we head out to campus to get some breakfast before we have to separate.

You see, I really appreciated having clear structures and I hate things that destroy these. One of those things is Beca Mitchell. First she attempts to destroy the Bellas practises structures, then she destroys our set at semi finals and when I finally accept that it was a necessary change she quits Bellas, but that's just the start.

She destroyed Chloe, my best friend and my rock. I'm not dumb, I know that they both made mistakes but the fact still stands. Chloe is broken. I haven't seen her like this since...well I've never seen her like this. Sheila says it's because she always wanted to be the strong one, even after the accident that led to the death of her father and twin. Especially her twin. She wanted to live for both, be happy enough for two lifetimes. Now she's miserable enough for two.

Beca broke her and my morning routine? Gone.

The first week after their breakup I woke up three times in the night, hearing Chloe sob in the room next door. It's not like she was very loud, but I'm a light sleeper and my heart broke at hearing her, each and every time. So every time I woke hearing her I stood up and made my way over to her, crawling into bed with her, holding her until she would fall back asleep and after another 10 minutes, just to be sure, I would find my way back into my bed, at least until I heard her again. That week I needed four mugs of coffee in the morning instead of two.

Some night in the second week Chloe came into my room and slipped into my bed, I was awake by the time she left her room but I remained facing away from the door until she was settled in, only then turning and taking her into my arms. It's been like this ever since, she hasn't slept in her own bed again. I have a tiny bed but it's not uncomfortable, not at all, plus, I don't have to get up three times a night anymore.

The night before I left for the Bella boot camp was the first night she slept through and I felt awful for leaving her but I didn't know that she lied to me about the vacation with her mom. I thought she would be save with Sheila and I really needed a vacation.

The bonding time with the Bellas was much needed and sharing a room with Stacie was incredible. I haven't felt this alive in forever and it gave me the energy I need now that I'm back.

Chloe's nodes are gone, her voice suffered and she got in a fight with none other than Jesse. They fought about Beca's mixes. I must admit, they're pretty good. I must know, they're constantly playing on Chloe's laptop these days. When I came home Chloe's eyes held this fire again and I'm so very glad that she seems to be coming back out of this hole she fell in. She still cries sometimes, mostly when she's cooking or in the shower. I haven't heard Titanium in a while and I never thought I'd say this, but I kind of miss it. I know what that song means. I'm not dumb, nor deaf.

Lately it's all about Just the way you are. I like that song, I really do but hearing it playing non stop at home? Not so much. I'm glad if she sings it herself, I prefer her voice over Bruno Mars'.

Chloe is determined to make us win finals and she wants it to be with a mix inspired by Beca. She's been practising remixing ever since Beca showed her and I found it to be quite annoying all this time. She's getting better at it each day but she's no way near as good as Beca herself.

And that leads me to my newest task. I'm going to bring Beca back. The girls all miss her and the mood has been tense since she left. I'm not her biggest fan and I don't think I'll ever be but I gotta do something about this situation. I'm the leader of the Bellas and I care deeply for them, even more since we got to know each other so well during our vacation.

Today is gonna be the first day of Bellas practise since we've returned and I made my decision. While Chloe is still occupied with her latest mix I make my way over to Beca's dorm. One thing is certain, I am a Posen, and we fight for the things we want and for the things we love.

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I've knocked twice already and no one's opening that damn door. Right now I feel like just kicking it in but thankfully exact that moment Beca walks around the corner, looking surprised to find me in front of her door.

"Aubrey?"

"Hello Beca, and here I was thinking that you didn't want to open your door for me." I wouldn't blame her.

She fumbles for her keys for a moment before finally finding them and opening the door.

"Sorry, I thought Kimmy Jin might be in." She obviously doesn't know her shedule.

"No, she should be at calculus, like Chloe is. You're not very observant."

That came out too harsh.

"Geez, not even a minute in my room and already starting a fight with me. Next thing you'll be complaining about the mess that's my half of the room."

"I don't think so. You should see mine. I don't recognise it anymore since your breakup with Chloe."

Shit, that came out wrong again.

"Aubrey, you see, if you're only here to insult me you can just leave."

"I'm sorry. I'm not good at this. I had this whole conversation planned out in my head but I can't seem to make it work." True, so very true.

"Then just come to the point of your visit."

Very well, all or nothing. "I want you back in Bellas. I'll do whatever it takes."

She looks stunned for a moment, her chin nearly dropping to the floor. "You're kidding. Everything it takes?" I just simply nod at that. "Even using one of my mixes?"

She seems more willing than I thought. "That's the plan."

This seems to shock her even more. "I-I don't know what to say. Have you talked to the others about this? Have you talked to her about this?!"

I shake my head no. "I don't have to. They all miss you and we're not complete without you. We need you."

We stay silent for a long moment and I start fidgeting with the object in my pocket. We're standing a good few feet apart from each other, waiting for one of us to make a move. I know that the ball is already in her court but she doesn't seem to be willing to do anything about it. By the state of her room and herself I think she's broken as well. She needs her friends but she has a just as huge problem with stubbornness as I do. The Bellas need her and she needs us just as much. I'm their captain, I have a responsibility, and I'm determined to save this group.

I take my lower lip between my teeth, like I always do when I'm nervous, a habit I adopted from Chloe, and fidget with the object in my pocket one more time before I make my way over to Beca. Stopping right in front of her I take the Bellas pipe out of my pocket and offer it to her. Her eyes fall from mine to the extended object, watching it closely as if it's going to disappear any second. After realising a long moment later that it's still there she looks up to me, questioningly seeking out my eyes. I give a subtle nod and release the lip I'd nearly crushed between my teeth.

"Are you being serious?"

She carefully takes the pipe out of my hand and it takes all of my willpower not to cling to it. I wanted that thing for years and I would never imagine that I would willingly hand it over.

"A captain knows what's best for the team. I know it took me a while."

She musters the pipe for a second, tracing the B logo carefully with her thumb.

"Now it's up to you to do the rest. The last thing I did was schedule a practise for this evening."

With that I turn around and make my way to the door. I'm nearly out when Beca calls out for me.

"Bree, bring the girls to the empty pool, will you."

"Of course, captain."

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The Bellas all arrived early to practise, a thing I never thought I would see happening. I'm the last to enter the room, closing the doors behind me. The girls are having a debate, Chloe has obviously told them about her plan for the performance. They seem to be torn about her idea and Denise is even stating that she won't go along with it, seeing it as a betrayal to Beca.

They're silent the moment I step to the front of the room, looking at me as one.

"Do you agree with her plan?!" It's Denise again, she seems furious. I glance over to Chloe, I see her determination and I know I'm going to break a part of her with what I'm about to say but she'll understand.

"No." Chloe looks shaken and she's about to attack me, of that I'm sure. The others seem relieved. After all this changes they wanted they're against it now.

Before Chloe can say anything I interfere.

"Grab you jackets girls, you too Chloe. I need to show you something."

They all comply, except Chloe. I try to approach her but she turns away from me, crossing her arms over her chest. Cynthia Rose seems to catch on to that and helps Chloe into her jacket, motioning for me to go ahead.

While we make our way to the pool I let myself fall back to the end of the group. No one is talking and it kinda scares me. CR walks up to me, whispering in my ear "I hope you know what you're doing."

As we arrive at our destination all the girls stop in unison at the sight before them. Beca is standing in the middle of the empty pool, the pipe in her hand and smiling cautiously up at us.

Chloe is the first to look away and her eyes find mine in an instant. I admit I was watching her, fearing that I made a mistake but after a minute the shock seems to wear off and while the others make their way down the pool to Beca she walks over to me.

"You did that?"

"Someone had to. Don't be mad. You were right from the start, we're better with her."

She hugs me tightly, whispering in my ear "I told you so." As she lets go of me she talks in a normal volume. "I can't believe you let go of your power."

"Well, the things I'd do for you. But please, don't mess this up."

We too make our way over to Beca who greets each of us with a short nod. A step in the right direction.

"Well, lets remix this business!" At that the Bellas are cheering, arranging themselves so eveyone faces her, then Beca turns to me. "Aubrey, would you pick a song for us please?"

I don't have to think at that, I let my eyes swipe over Chloe's face for a second. "Bruno Mars, Just the Way you are."

Beca looks a bit surprised at that but she agrees none the less. She looks over to Chloe. "Chloe, are you okay to take the lead?"

A peace offering. I look over at Chloe expectingly and I'm relieved to see her nod.

They share a smile and I have a feeling that I will have a room of my own again. And with that my routine should come back.

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End Chapter 23

I know, not that long but please tell me what you thought of this unique (in my fanfiction) PoV!