One-Shot Collection Chapter 4: The Way I Loved You, a pitch perfect fanfic

Beca, a senior at BU, and Chloe, a senior for the fourth time at BU, were best friends. They ran the Bellas and were having the time of their life at college together. Beca didn't know it but the reason Chloe kept failing was so she could stay with the brunette, she was afraid that if she moved on then they would drift apart and it would break Chloe. Now, the red head obviously told herself and her other best friend, more like sister, Aubrey that Beca was just a really close friend and too important to her but Aubrey didn't buy it.

Beca on the other hand convinced herself the same reasoning. The only reason Beca's heart sped up was because Chloe was such a handful. What a great excuse Jesse thought.

"Chloe, why don't you just admit your feelings for Beca and you can finally move on in your life with her?"

"Aubrey! I've told you! I'm not gay!"

"Okay, so bi?"

"Aubrey, please. I've been dating Tom for a few days now and I really like him. He's so sweet and-"

"Yeah, yeah but I bet he doesn't make you feel how Beca does..." With that Aubrey left Chloe to her thoughts.

"Becs, I think you should go tell Chloe how you feel. Bring her some flowers with a little note and she'll totally accept. She's head over heels for you."

"...Mmmm, I dunno." Beca scratched at the back of her neck.

"I think you should do it." Jesse was only trying to help his best friend be happ- well happier, she was plenty happy now. He had no idea Chloe was dating someone... and neither did Beca.

Beca let out a shaky breath, "Okay. Yeah, I''m gonna do it. Tonight."

Beca walked up to Chloe's apartment door holding a bunch of red flowers in a white funnel with a little note attached to it.

She stood their a few moments, feeling like she was about to pass out, with her heart thumping in her stomach. She finally pressed the glowing button and her the doorbell inside.

She picked at the note, getting anxious as footsteps came closer to the door. It opened and an unknown guy was standing there.

Beca creased her forehead and stood on her tippy-toes trying to peek into the house, "Uh-hi. Is Chloe home?"

"Yeah, I'll go get her. I'm Tom by the way-" He stuck his hand out politely, "Chloe's boyfriend."

Beca felt like she had just been shot...everywhere. Her lungs, since she couldn't breathe, her heart, since is felt like it had dropped, her stomach, since it knotted up, sucking everything in it. She let go of his hand and heard a familiar voice which unsettled her even more.

"Babe? Who is it?" Shot again.

"Um, Beca was it?" Chloe peeked out the door and internally smiled when she saw her favorite brunette.

"Hi Becs! Who are these for?" She let her finger delicately touch a pedal.

"Uh, um. No- I gotta go." She turned quickly, before the tears came. This couldn't be happening, she thought Chloe was in love with her. In fact she was the one to barge into her shower that first day they met, and she was the one to break her walls down, and cuddle her, and kiss her cheeks, and everything.

Chloe's heart sank a little, she picked up the tiny square card that Beca had dropped. Tom left her to read it alone.

Dear, Chloe.

It took 4 years of red to make me realize something.

You are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen.

Your vibrant orange hair that falls perfectly down your shoulders and back.

Your sparking, bright blue eyes that mesmerize me every time you look at me.

You're perfect, even if you see imperfections in the mirror, all I see is love for them.

I love every bit of you Chloe Beale.

I've fallen for you.

Love,

Beca

Chloe wiped at a tear that had escaped. Why couldn't Beca have done this before she started dating Tom. She couldn't part with him now, he's so kind and caring. But so is Beca. But...

"Tom! I'm gonna go take a drive. I'll be back soon!"

She drove to Beca's apartment but pulled into a park when she saw roses on the ground. She got out of her car and followed the fallen pedals until she reached what she was looking for. Her treasure she thought.

"Beca..." Her voice was too low to hear so she tried again, "Beca." The brunette turned around. Both of them seeing each others puffy eyes.

"Chloe. Leave. I- just go."

"I love you too."

"Bull shit." Chloe's heart sank.

Chloe decided Beca wasn't gonna have it any time soon and returned to her car crying. A Taylor Swift song came on and she sang with it. (Breathe by Tswift)

I see your face in my mind as I drive away,
Cause none of us thought it was gonna end that way.
People are people, and sometimes we change our minds.
But it's killing me to see you go after all this time.

Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Music starts playin' like the end of a sad movie,
It's the kinda ending you don't really wanna see.
Cause it's tragedy and it'll only bring you down,
Now I don't know what to be without you around.

And we know it's never simple, never easy.
Never a clean break, no one here to save me.
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand,

And I can't breathe without you
But I have to.
Breathe without you
But I have to.

Never wanted this, never wanna see you hurt.
Every little bump in the road I tried to swerve.
People are people, and sometimes it doesn't work out,
Nothing we say is gonna save us from the fall out.

And we know it's never simple, never easy.
Never a clean break, no one here to save me.
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand,

And I can't breathe without you
But I have to.
Breathe without you
But I have to.

It's two A.M.
Feelin' like I just lost a friend.
Hope you know it's not easy, easy for me.
It's two A.M.
Feelin' like I just lost a friend.
Hope you know this ain't easy, easy for me.

And we know it's never simple, never easy.
Never a clean break, no one here to save me.

Ohhh

And I can't breathe without you
But I have to.
Breathe without you
But I have to.
Breathe without you
But I have to.

I'm sorry (oh)
I'm sorry (mmm)
I'm sorry (eh eh)
I'm sorry (mmm)
I'm sorry (eh eh)
I'm sorry (mmm)
I'm sorry

1 month later...

Beca avoided Chloe as best she could, which was easy since the Bellas had won everything they possibly could and it was nearing the end of the school year. She occasionally saw Chloe and Tom holding hands, and doing coupley stuff and she would quickly go in the other direction not wanting her heart to finally burst with each increasing shot of pain.

Chloe had it no better. Yes she enjoyed Tom being around, and the only reason she kept him was because she didn't want to be alone without Beca and she also didn't want to break his kind heart. But inside she really was hurting.

Beca had just seen the couple on the quad kissing and laughing and a song that started playing in her headphones reminded her how she felt and she sang with it as she walked to class. (That Should Be Me – acoustic by Justin Bieber)

Everybody's laughing in my mind
Rumors spreading 'bout this other guy
Do you do what you did when you
Did with me?
Does he love you the way I can?
Did you forget all the plans
That you made with me?
'cause baby I didn't

That should be me
Holdin' your hand
That should be me
Makin' you laugh
That should be me
This is so sad
That should be me
That should be me
That should be me
Feelin' your kiss
That should be me
Buyin' you gifts
This is so wrong,
I can't go on,
Till you believe that
That should be me

That should be me

You said you needed a little time
For my mistakes
It's funny how you use that time
To have me replaced
But did you think that I wouldn't see you out at the movies
What you doin' to me
You're takin' him where we used to go
Now if you're tryin' to break my heart
It's working 'cause you know that

I need to know, should I fight for love or disarm
It's getting harder to shield
This pain in my heart

[Chorus:]
That should be me
Holdin' your hand
That should be me
Makin' you laugh
That should be me
This is so sad
That should be me
That should be me
That should be me
Feelin' your kiss
That should be me
Buyin' you gifts
This is so wrong,
I can't go on,
Till you believe that
That should be me
Holding your hand
That should be me
The one making you laugh, oh baby
That should be me
That should be me giving you flowers
That should be me
Talking for hours
That should be me,
That should be me
That should be me
Never should've let you go
I never should've let you go
That should be me
Never should've let you go
That should be me
Never should've let you go
I never should've let you go
That should be me

A few months later...

Beca and Chloe have both graduated and living their new lives. Beca took a break from school. She went back home with her mom and just made mixes all day. She was broken without Chloe and missed her so much but she couldn't put herself up to it to forgive her. The hurt overrode every other feeling and her walls were rebuilt.

Chloe stayed at BU for grad school with Tom still in hand. Not far from Beca's hometown actually. Just about a 5 hour drive. So she took that 5 hour drive after having a short text convo with a long lost friend.

Beca, Hi. It's Chloe. I would really like to see you. I miss you. Xoxo

Um, I guess we could meet up. But just for a little to satisfy your small need to see me.

You don't even know Beca. You never let me tell you what I felt. I really need to see you Becs. I'll drive up to you, okay?

Yeah whatever Chloe.

This hurt Chloe a good deal. She couldn't stand that Beca could be so mean, she didn't do anything intentional and Beca should see that. Maybe it was the fact she hadn't parted with Tom, but Tom is such a good guy.

Beca met Chloe at a near by cafe and they small talked about work and weather. They didn't get anywhere personal and no where close that Chloe was hoping. So Chloe stayed at a near by hotel and thought up a small plan that would make Beca understand. She listened to a song as she fell asleep. (Back to December by taylor swift)

I'm so glad you made time to see me.
How's life? Tell me how's your family?
I haven't seen them in a while.
You've been good, busier than ever,
We small talk, work and the weather,
Your guard is up and I know why.
Because the last time you saw me
Is still burned in the back of your mind.
You gave me roses and I left them there to die.

So this is me swallowing my pride,
Standing in front of you saying, "I'm sorry for that night,"
And I go back to December all the time.
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you.
Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine.
I'd go back to December, turn around and make it all right.
I go back to December all the time.

These days I haven't been sleeping,
Staying up, playing back myself leavin'.
When your birthday passed and I didn't call.
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times,
I watched you laughing from the passenger side.
Realized I loved you in the fall.

And then the cold came, the dark days when fear crept into my mind
You gave me all your love and all I gave you was "Goodbye".

So this is me swallowing my pride
Standing in front of you saying, "I'm sorry for that night."
And I go back to December all the time.
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you,
Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine.
I'd go back to December, turn around and change my own mind
I go back to December all the time.

I miss your tanned skin, your sweet smile,
So good to me, so right
And how you held me in your arms that September night
The first time you ever saw me cry.

Maybe this is wishful thinking,
Probably mindless dreaming,
But if we loved again, I swear I'd love you right.

I'd go back in time and change it but I can't.
So if the chain is on your door I understand.

But this is me swallowing my pride
Standing in front of you saying, "I'm sorry for that night."
And I go back to December...
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you,
Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine.
I'd go back to December, turn around and make it all right.
I'd go back to December, turn around and change my own mind

I go back to December all the time.
All the time.

The next day Chloe spent writing a song that she would record for Beca and send it to her. Finally she finished it by 5pm and then had to rehearse it on the guitar for another couple hours. She emailed it to Beca.

Beca opened the file and plugged her headphones in. She hesitantly started the track and listened intently. (The Way I Loved You by Taylor Swift)

He is sensible and so incredible
And all my single friends are jealous
He says everything I need to hear and it's like
I couldn't ask for anything better
He opens up my door and I get into his car
And he says you look beautiful tonight
And I feel perfectly fine

But I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain
And it's 2am and I'm cursing your name
You're so in love that you act insane
And that's the way I loved you
Breakin' down and coming undone
It's a roller coaster kinda rush
And I never knew I could feel that much
And that's the way I loved you

He respects my space
And never makes me wait
And he calls exactly when he says he will
He's close to my mother
Talks business with my father
He's charming and endearing
And I'm comfortable

He can't see the smile I'm faking
And my heart's not breaking
Cause I'm not feeling anything at all
And you were wild and crazy
Just so frustrating intoxicating
Complicated, got away by some mistake and now

I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain
It's 2am and I'm cursing your name
I'm so in love that I acted insane
And that's the way I loved you
Breaking down and coming undone
It's a roller coaster kinda rush
And I never knew I could feel that much
And that's the way I loved you oh, oh

And that's the way I loved you oh, oh
Never knew I could feel that much
And that's the way I loved you

She cried a bit. She finally heard that Chloe had always loved her but Tom was just a distraction and she knew how Chloe felt that night she figured she loved her. Now it was her turn to return Chloe the favor. She made a mix all night that included Chloe's written song, Back To December, Breathe, and That Should Be Me. The next morning she had emailed it to Chloe and half an hour later got a reply.

Oh my god! Beca! I'm assuming you forgive me?! I'm so sorry, that night you came you left so quickly and didn't even let me understand what was happening. You don't even know how much I love you. The reason I failed all those senior years were so I could stay with you and Tom is just a distraction. That song said it. He's amazing but I can never love him like the way I loved you. I love you so much Becs.

Love,

Chloe

Beca smiled like an idiot as she read this. She finally was going to have Chloe back in her life with no hurt feelings since nothing bad ever really happened. She decided to surprise Chloe with a live guitar performance of a song she wrote long ago back in college for the red head.

They met up later that day.

"So, Chlo. I wanted to sing a sing for you that I've kept close at hand all these years. I wrote for you secretly one night a few years ago, but never had the courage to give it to you. So here goes."

Beca started strumming a sweet, upbeat melody. (Ours by Taylor Swift)

Elevator buttons and morning air
Strangers' silence makes me wanna take the stairs
If you were here we'd laugh about their vacant stares
But right now my time is theirs

Seems like there's always someone who disapproves
They'll judge it like they know about me and you
And the verdict comes from those with nothing else to do
The jury's out, but my choice is you

So don't you worry your pretty little mind
People throw rocks at things that shine
And life makes love look hard
The stakes are high, the water's rough
But this love is ours

You never know what people have up their sleeves
Ghosts from your past gonna jump out at me
Lurking in the shadows with their lip gloss smiles
But I don't care 'cause right now you're mine

And you'll say
Don't you worry your pretty little mind
People throw rocks at things that shine
And life makes love look hard
The stakes are high, the water's rough
But this love is ours

And it's not theirs to speculate
If it's wrong and
Your hands are tough
But they are where mine belong and
I'll fight their doubt and give you faith
With this song for you

'Cause I love the gap between your teeth
And I love the riddles that you speak
And any snide remarks from my father about your tattoos will be ignored
'Cause my heart is yours

So don't you worry your pretty little mind
People throw rocks at things that shine
And life makes love look hard
Don't you worry your pretty little mind
People throw rocks at things that shine
But they can't take what's ours
They can't take what's ours

The stakes are high, the water's rough
But this love is ours