A/N: Hey guys! Here's chapter 10 featuring Luke's subtle nudges, a sprinkle of Bechloe, secret mission shenanigans with the Bellas led by Amy, a pinch of Staubrey, and the most amazing group of matchmakers ever.

Thanks for the support so far! Songs included in the chapter are listed down below (feel free to give them a listen while reading the fic ;P).

I don't pitch perfect

It couldn't have gotten any better. Which was a huge shock to Beca if she were being honest. She spent the most of the early morning at the diner with Chloe just talking about anything and everything, things she's missed with the Bellas, classes, future plans.

Yeah, she was never really one who talks about future plans with anyone.

But then there was Chloe. Chloe who listens, Chloe who accepts, Chloe who has faith on her.

And truth be told Beca has never smiled as much as she does when she's around Chloe.

The Bellas were still there in her dorm room when they got back, all asleep except for Aubrey who was sitting up by the foot of her presumably texting Chloe to figure out where the redhead went.

"Where on earth did you two gallivant to?" Aubrey said as soon as she saw Beca and Chloe getting back. Her initial reaction was enough to wake the rest of the Bellas up, cheering for her.

"Guess I should start calling you Shawshank now instead of shorty, huh?" Amy commented and Beca chuckled in response just before she started to yawn.

"And I guess that's our cue." Cynthia Rose said, getting up. "Nice to see you out and about Beca."

The Bellas filed out one by one, with Stacie giving Beca a quick hug before heading out. Amy sprawling back on her bed.

"Nice hook." Aubrey said rather politely before awkwardly patting Beca on the shoulder and heading out. Beca couldn't help but chuckle.

"See you around Beca." Chloe said, pulling her into a hug once again. She was pretty sure she was disappointed when Chloe finally released her, but as soon as she hit the bed, she couldn't think of anything else. She was off to the land of dreams within seconds.

Sunday was relatively quiet. Beca was incredibly tired so she really didn't wake up until late in the afternoon. Sunday was still a good day. She spent the whole day mixing, Stacie brought dinner and Beca managed to talk to her friends about what happened at the station when Luke bailed her out while Amy and Stacie.

Sunday was also spent texting Chloe whenever she could.

Sunday was peaceful.

Monday came and Beca received a voicemail from her dad in the morning. She saw it after her first class of the day. The message was simple, drop by during his office hours so they could talk about what happened.

Beca could hear her heart beating drumming loudly in her ears as she made her way through the familiar hallways leading to her dad's office. The conversation was kept short, he basically gave Beca an ultimatum, no more getting into trouble like that of the other night, and he'll still pay for the move to LA. "Although I do hope you'd reconsider just staying at Barden." he said at the end of their conversation, dropping the formality that he had adapted at the beginning of their conversation.

Beca didn't say anything in response she just nodded her head along.

"You have good friends here. I'm glad." her father then said.

"Do you mean Jesse?" Beca asked. She was still very much pissed off by what Jesse did but she understood where it was coming from. She just wished that he back off a little. She wasn't his to protect.

"Oh, no. I was talking about a former student of mine actually. Chloe Beale?"

"You know Chloe?" Beca asked not masking her surprise. "And hang on, how do you know I know Chloe?"

"Of course I do, Ms. Beale was one of my most outstanding students." Dr. Mitchell said with a fond smile on his face. "I like her Beca, I can see that she really cares about you. She dropped by my office early this morning to talk about you. She explained what happened calmly, if anything Mr. Swanson definitely forgot to inform me that when he said you were trying to help out he meant that you helped him get out of trouble. You were just being a good friend."

"So let me get this straight," Beca said in disbelief, she was grateful, but she was still wrapping her head around it, "Chloe explained to you what happened and you believed her? Just like that?"

"She has a way of painting a good picture of what happened Beca." Dr. Mitchell said with a smirk, he was highly amused at how his daughter was reacting at the moment. "And she made a good point of me listening to you. She talked very passionately for a good twenty minutes straight about how awesome you are. She didn't even let me butt in."

Beca smiled, it was her usual Chloe-induced smiles and Dr. Mitchell didn't fail to notice this. "You care about her too?" she heard her dad say and Beca nodded gently. "Good. Then I have no complaints. Well, there is one. She told me you joined and quit the Bellas."

Beca grunted. "I'm not rejoining."

"You should still reconsider. Put yourself out there and make memories."

Beca sighed. "I'll think about it." she said, whipping her phone out wanted to text Chloe to thank her. But she didn't want just a simple thanks.

She had to make an effort for this.

Chloe Beale just saved her dreams.

Without Bellas practice Beca filled most of her free time with mixing. She still hasn't called or texted Chloe for help but Chloe did text her asking her to come to the Bellas' celebratory party on Friday. They may have only gotten into the regionals by barely getting the second place from sectionals but it was still something to celebrate. With Beca being arrested, celebrations intended for Saturday night was postponed and moved to a later date.

Chloe [2:33]: You can also bring Luke if you like. :)

Chloe [2:34]: Just say yes!

Beca [2:35]: I have a feeling you'll never let me say no. I'll tell Luke.

And she did. Luke shrugged and agreed to it when they had the chance to talk. She decided to keep what Chloe did for her a secret for now although she did try to pick Luke's mind for a way to say thanks to Chloe.

"Why don't you dedicate every song you plan to play on your radio show to her, claim it's behalf of 'someone I know' like last time." Luke replied with a snort. She was helping Beca carry food for their now daily dinners at their dorm room.

"I'm being serious about this."

"What made you think I was joking?" Luke threw back. "Oh by the way, I was planning on doing something special on Friday during your shift like a radio show 'hijack so that we'll be together during your shift. You know, two DJs messing around."

"And if I say no?"

"You can't, I'm station manager." Luke said with a shrug before handing Beca the bags of food he had in his hand. "Catch you later Becky!"

Beca pretty much busied herself with mixing for the rest of the week. Her radio show was also something she looked forward to, playing songs her friends had requested. Jesse surprisingly called once to request a song from some movie too. They haven't really talked since what happened during sectionals. He was acting like a hurt baby, and it annoyed Beca to hell, but maybe he was finally getting some of his senses back.

Maybe.

Friday finally came and Beca was definitely enjoying the party for a change. Luke was there with her to keep her company, not that she needed it though. Chloe was spending most of her time with her. They were at Chloe and Aubrey's apartment, chatting while listening to the radio – since Luke insisted that he convinced Matt to play them appropriate tunes on the radio for the party.

Luke was hanging out with Amy and Stacie, the three seemed to be deep in some sort of serious conversation when Matt's voice came back on. "And here is a very special request from a good friend of mine."

Luke grinned at Beca, getting her all curious at what it was about.

Then the song played.

Somehow she can't help but think that Luke had a hand in this.

"Luke, if this is your idea of 'fun' music…" Aubrey started to say. She was slightly inebriated, poking Luke on his chest complaining about the lack of party music.

Chloe chuckled "Looks like Bree's having fun."

Beca laughed a little, nodding at what Chloe said but squinting her eyes at Luke's direction. Her step-brother saw her and shrugged, feigning innocence before subtly pointing at his watch.

They had to leave soon and Beca had to make the most of the time she had with Chloe.

Said, I promise to never fall in love with a stranger,
You're all I'm thinking of, I praise the Lord above,
For sending me your love, I cherish every hug,
I really love you

"Hey Chlo." Beca said, while shifting around the couch to feel for something in her pocket. "Here."

Chloe looked curiously at the little flash drive Beca had handed her before her eyes brightened with the realization of what it possibly could be. "Wait, Beca, is this…" Beca started to say before she got engulfed in yet another one of Chloe Beale's special hugs. She was squealing with excitement.

And all my life, I've prayed for someone like you,
And I thank God that I, that I finally found you, baby
All my life I've prayed for someone like you
And I hope that you feel the same way too
Yes, I pray that you do, love me

Beca chuckled. She's figured out a way of thanking Chloe. The drive had files of old mixes, nothing new – but that's mostly because Beca was still unconsciously filling up her 'Chloe' playlist on her computer – but it was still something. The files on the drive were mixes no one else has ever heard. Not even Luke.

"Thanks. Beca. It really means a lot. But what's this for?" Chloe said, finally releasing her.

Beca shrugged. "Just as a thanks." was all that Beca replied before Luke came to get her. Luke excused himself, saying he has a special shift today while asking Beca for a favor to do something for him.

They may or may not have practiced that little skit before going to the party.

The plan ultimately backfired.

Amy was hoping that if Luke pulled a different version of the stunt he pulled off the last time then maybe they could get another moment with Stacie and Aubrey. She was also subtly hoping for Beca and Chloe to get their moment too.

The tiny DJ still looked a little out of place with the Bellas since her last big fight with Aubrey, but, Amy reasoned, healing was a slow process and they were slowly healing.

Aubrey huffed as Luke excused himself, claiming he needs to go. "I don't understand how you're friends with him." she said.

"He's a nice guy." Stacie replied.

"And he's not half bad, although Beca gets annoyed with him a lot too." Amy then said.

"I keep forgetting Mitchell's his step-sister. They seem close though." Aubrey said somberly, watching the two leave. "I think I need some air, or maybe more drinks?" she then said before excusing herself.

Amy noticed Stacie watching their fearless leader leave, she hasn't said anything much about anything. Earlier that night Amy noticed Stacie flirting with some of the guys at the party. She's had dates the past month too.

But Amy could see it.

It was the same look of longing in Beca's eyes.

The same look of love in Chloe's.

Why can't they just get off their high horses and get with it?

At least that's what she'd like to see them do.

So yeah, the plan backfired. This in the light of the photographic evidence that Beca showed them of Aubrey comfortably being the little spoon to Stacie's big spoon.

"Delete that image or Aubrey will kill you." Stacie said with a half-chuckle.

"Or you know, maybe send it to Stacie first then delete it." Amy said with a wink.

Beca only shook her head that time. She never really said anything about what she did after.

Amy sought the other Bellas as soon as Stacie left for some help.

Chloe was immediately on her phone as soon as the Midnight DJ started her radio show. All the Bellas seemed surprise when they heard Luke on the radio too, they found it funny when he said he was hijacking their favorite program to make things interesting.

"And ignoring my colleague here, we have our first real guest. Hey there caller number one." the Midnight DJ said, voice still masked by some sort of gadget, Chloe presumed.

"Hey Midnight DJ." Chloe started to say when all of a sudden Luke jumped in.

"Chloe! What can I do for my favorite redhead?"

Chloe laughed. "Ignore him." the Midnight DJ then said.

"Oh, come one now. I hear that Chloe's been a huge fan of the show. I also hear that the Bellas just made it to regionals for ICCA. Never an acapella man myself, but congratulations." Luke chimed in.

"Thanks."

"So what can we do for you Chloe?" Luke asked.

"Quit stealing my lines Luke."

"I did say I was going to hijack your show." Luke pointed out. "But it seems like a certain DJ is being jealous. Looks like said DJ has a crush on you Ms. Beale." Luke said in a teasing tone before they heard something like a slap and he said "Ouch."

"I-Ignore him." the Midnight DJ reiterated. "Anything I can play for you tonight?"

"Yes, actually. 'Drops of Jupiter' by Train." Chloe gave as her reply.

"Say no more." The Midnight DJ said and with that Chloe hung up, the music started playing, the Bellas who were all gathered together were looking at her with the widest grins on their faces room across the room

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's a time to change, hey, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey,

hey, hey

"What on earth are you guys grinning about?" Chloe asked as she made her way to join the Bellas.

"Who's the song for Red?" Amy teased but Chloe simply shrugged.

The song was for Beca of course.

Everything she requested was for Beca, who else?

But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?

"What are you guys scheming on?" Chloe then asked.

"We're not scheming on anything. Nope." Cynthia Rose replied, feigning innocence

Tell me, did you fall from a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me
While you were looking for yourself out there?

Chloe gave them a look, she definitely didn't trust that they weren't up to anything good, but she really didn't have time quiz them on it.

All she really wanted to do was go back to her room and listen to Beca's playlist.

And that was the plan.

She was playing with the drive in her hand, smiling to herself at the thought that Beca had entrusted her to listen the music she has made herself. She wondered if anyone else had heard it, what were Beca's thoughts as she made them? The mixes, the playlists.

But she stopped short of sneaking into her room when she saw an unexpected guests crashing the party.

Chloe placed the drive safely in her jeans pocket before walking over towards Tom. Looks like they still have a lot of things to talk about.

Stacie had fun dancing with a few of the guys at the party, but she was getting tired of it. She was looking for her friends and saw them heading out of the apartment all sneaky and stealthy after Chloe and the guy who they found out was Chloe's boyfriend Tom. It looked like they were rushing, like someone noticed the redhead leaving at the last minute and they just had to know what it was all about.

Come to think of it, they did disappear somewhere during the last party.

But it wasn't really her business. She wanted Tom to disappear, true, and not that she didn't respect whatever relationship she had with Chloe. But there was a 'but'.

Chloe was in love with Beca. She could see it. Luke could see it. Amy could see it. The Bellas were starting to see it too. If Aubrey sees it is a mystery to her. While Beca was being Beca….

So yeah. She was cheering her friends on. Her friends who were clearly falling in love with each other but were being to blind about it.

She stepped outside to get some air sitting outside on a nearby bench, the Bellas disappearing to God knows where after Chloe. "Mind if I join you?" she heard Aubrey ask and she shook her head. Aubrey would be perfect company right about now.

"How are you?" Stacie asked catching Aubrey off guard.

"What do you mean?"

"The past few weeks have been intense." Stacie started to say. "Sectionals, your fight with Beca, what I'd assume to be a fight with Chloe that ensued? You guys weren't talking three days straight during practice."

'You would assume to be right." Aubrey sighed. "I knew I crossed a line at pushing Beca but I didn't know how much it would affect things."

Stacie nodded. "Do you though? Really hate Beca?"

"I don't hate the midget." Aubrey admitted. "I guess… I don't know. It's our last year as Bellas, you know? We've never won and we've never been really respected by the other teams, especially the Trebles. Then last year, we were so close! The dream was within our reach and I messed up."

"It wasn't your fault Bree." Stacie said, reaching a hand out to Aubrey and gently placing it on her own hands. "And I mean, we're all adamant to win too, you know."

"I know. I just wish things were easier." Aubrey then said. "Then of course there's Chloe."

"What about Chloe?" Stacie asked.

"Well, she can't stop talking about the hobbit, if you know what I mean. I'm worried about the Bellas, always am, but I'm more worried about my best friend. We've known each other the longest time. I know Chloe, and we haven't talked about it but it's as clear as day."

"She's falling for Beca?"

Aubrey nodded. "Too fast and too hard for my liking."

"Is that why you're giving Beca a hard time?"

"Aubrey shrugged. "Maybe? Chloe's like my sister and Beca,"

"Beca's not damaged." Stacie immediately said in defense of her friend.

"That's not what I was going to say." Aubrey said calmly despite being a little taken aback. "But I think she's oblivious. That's more dangerous. Then there's that Treble."

"They really are just friends."

"I don't think that's what he thinks and I don't think Beca's sure about anything going on. Besides, if that Treble worms his way into Beca's heart then we'll have to deal with too many broken hearts. Trebles must not be trusted with a Bella's heart."

"What do you mean?" Stacie asked, searching for answers in Aubrey's eyes. "Why do you hate them so much Bree?"

"The guy in the Trebles, with the unicycle? He broke mine." Aubrey replied somberly. Stacie couldn't help but look away, break eye contact. Aubrey patted her hand before slipping away, leaving her alone with her thoughts.

Guess she now knows why Aubrey hated the Trebles so much. Somehow, she could feel the same kind of anger stirring inside of her. Who the hell dares to break the heart of an Aubrey Posen?

But is that why she was also keeping her at a distance?

Because Stacie could feel it. There was something going on between them. Aubrey was relaxed and open, maybe it was with the alcohol, but that there was something.

Maybe Aubrey ignores her for the most part, but when they do interact there was something.

Something that Stacie was holding on to.

Stacie followed Aubrey inside, the Bellas still nowhere to be found.

Too bad. She really needed a friend.

Because she could really feel her heart breaking for Aubrey at the moment. So she did the next best thing.

She sent a text message to Beca for a secret song request.

And Beca obliged.

Stacie was left to her own musings for a while, listening to the song. Aubrey didn't need to be as guarded as she was. She wouldn't dare hurt her. She wouldn't break her heart.

Because Stacie knew, she didn't just want Aubrey.

She wanted more.

For the first time she knew she wanted more.

I am everything you want
I am everything you need
I am everything inside of you
That you wish you could be
I say all the right things
At exactly the right time
But I mean nothing to you and I don't know why
And I don't know why
Why
I don't know

The Bellas find themselves back at the apartment, all running and out of breath just as the song finished. Amy quickly rushed towards Stacie with the widest grin on her face.

Stacie was dying to know why each and every one of the Bellas were all still trying to catch their breaths and why they were running in the first place when Chloe came thundering in looking for them.

Looks like the more appropriate question was who they were running from.

And why.

Beca was signing off with one last song. She was handing the reigns to Luke for the start of his shift.

It had been a crazy and fun night, she had to admit, having Luke on her show.

She could've done without the teasing though.

I found the pieces in my hand
They were always there
It just took some time for me to understand
You gave me words I just can't say
So if nothing else
I'll just hold on while you drift away

Luke chuckled. "Really Becky, this song?" he teased.

"What?" Beca snapped back. Yeah, she could really do without the teasing.

"Well, I was just saying. Is this your thank you to Chloe?"

Cause everything you wanted me to hide
Is everything that makes me feel alive

Beca took a deep breath before responding to him. "No. I gave her a drive with some of my mixes. Nothing too special."

"Have I heard these mixes?" Luke inquired sounding cautious.

"No." Beca said simply.

"Really now, not special huh?"

"It really isn't." Beca insisted and Luke simply shrugged.

The cities grow the rivers flow
Where you are I'll never know
But I'm still here
If you were right and I was wrong
Why are you the one who's gone
And I'm still here

"When will you learn little Beca."

"Don't call me that." Beca whined as she gathered all her things. It was fun but it's been a long day.

I'm still here

Luke had just started his shift when he heard Amy and Stacie coming into the radio station. "No freshmen in the booth." he said before the two who came running in could even cross the threshold.

"Rules don't really apply to us and you know it." Amy said with confidence that Luke had relented and let them in.

"Beca just left." he pointed out.

'We're here for you." Stacie replied. "We need to step up our game big time, and step up our game now."

"If you're talking about Beca, you have to understand, we have to be…"

"Careful? Cautious? Nope, not anymore. Obstacle is out of the way." Stacie then said, interrupting Luke.

"What do you mean?"

"Well here's the thing blondie." Amy started to say. "We all know that Chloe is dating that frat guy Tom. But, that is where we are apparently are totally not updated. We followed Red out of their apartment when boy toy Tom crashed the party and they went for a walk. Tom was talking about how he wants Chloe back. Turns out, Chloe broke up with him weeks ago. Weeks! Explaining that things aren't just working out for them. But Tom here, see, he thinks it's because of him, says he'll change. But then, Chloe says, and I quote, I'm sorry but I'm not in love with you, I'm in love with someone else."

"And you think it's Beca she's talking about?" Luke then asked. "What am I saying, of course it is! That's brilliant, I guess, but what do you guys have in mind?"

"Nothing yet, but Chloe's in love with Beca! Even Aubrey thinks it! And looks like Chloe knows about her own feelings!" Stacie exclaimed.

"Oh she definitely knows. She gave Tom a hug goodbye and turned unexpectedly – we weren't prepared, her hugs don't usually shorter than a few seconds, Lilly counted – anyways, she saw us and we had to run for our lives. That was the most cardio I've done and now we're punished with more."

"Wait, did you tell Chloe you know?"

"No, we feigned innocence. She didn't want to buy it but Cynthia Rose made it sound convincing enough that we were off the hook for something more serious."

"But that's beside the point. What's important now is that we help Beca realize her feelings and we'll be one step closer to having our fave couple finally be together!" Stacie said, clapping her hands with enthusiasm.

Luke chuckled.

They definitely have their work cut out for them.

Songs featured in this chapter: 'All my Life' by K-Ci and JoJo (there's also a version by Shane Ward); 'Drops of Jupiter' by Train; 'Everything You Want' and 'I'm Still Here' by Vertical Horizon