Side note for Beca's and Jesse's apartment I kind of imagine it to be like the apartment in the Tv show Friends (Monica's apartment) but way more modern. Leslie is also introduced in this chapter and in my head I imagine her as actress Jessica Alba but that's up to everyone lol. One more thing is the "club" that takes place in this chapter kinda looks like the bar from How I met your mother but much bigger, modern, and more like a club with a dance floor and all.

At the club, Beca went straight to the bar with Jesse by her side to order their first drink of the night. "It looks like it's pretty full tonight you might actually get laid instead of getting rejected" Beca just looked at Jesse since she didn't plan on hooking up with anyone contrary to what Jesse says but like she always says that if the opportunity presents itself than who is she to refuse. "Fuck of Jesse, I might get rejected but no one gets rejected more than you. And since we made a bet a while back testing that theory then we both know I am right."

"Touche" Jesse smiled at Beca as they took a seat at the bar.

Tonight Beca just wanted to distract herself since she didn't want to wallow away in sadness from what went on at work. So she just wore her casual blue denim skinny jeans and a simple white shirt with her leather jacket. While Jesse rocked some black jeans and a simple collared shirt. Since they just got there they were just waiting for Stacie to arrive.

"Hi, Jesse...Mitchell. what can I get you guys?"

They both looked as the bartender across from them approached closer and crossed her arms to lean on the counter.

"Umm I think Beca here wants YOU while I'll just have a beer please," Jesse said with a huge grin on his face.

"Shut up Jesse. I'll get a beer too please"

"Of course… soo how've you been Beca."

"Alright. How about you?"

"Same old shit here"

"I bet." Leslie handed Beca and Jesse their beer while she cleaned the bar table.

"How's work? Beale Records right? I'm assuming you've been busy since you haven't come here in a while"

"You miss me?" Beca said with a charming smirk.

"Of course I do. I miss seeing you hit on women and being rejected."

"Me? Being rejected? I got you didn't I?"

"Barely"

"It counts"

"It barely counts since I introduced you to her." Jesse quickly responded.

"It actually does count so both of you can fuck off. And also should I remind you guys again about the bet I made with Jesse that ended with me getting way more numbers from girls than Jesse?"

"Ohhh yeah...that was actually a fun day since I was amazed to see how charming Beca can be," Leslie said as she began to clean some glasses.

"Were you jealous?"

"You wish"

"Becs. Is that Stacie who just walked through the door? Since you said she's tall, pretty, and has a model-like figure"

Beca turned around to see who Jesse was talking about and sure enough Stacie walked in with Aubrey by her side.

"Oh yeah…and it seems like she brought Ms. Posen?"

"They're hot" Leslie commented.

"Wait...Posen? Your boss?" Jesse questioned.

"Yeah…"

"Who's your boss? The blonde?" Leslie whispered leaning closer over the table.

"Yes, so everyone be chill" Beca also whispered to her friends since Stacie and Aubrey were approaching.

"Hey, Beca" Stacie greeted as she came next to Beca.

"Stacie. Umm this is Jesse my best friend and roommate and this over here is Leslie she's also my friend who happens to work here," Beca introduced. "Jesse, Leslie this is Stacie my coworker and this is Ms. Aubrey Posen my boss…kind of."

"Nice to meet you ladies and 'kind of your boss'?" Leslie politely questioned while shaking the new visitor's hand.

"Yeah I'm Aubrey's assistant officially, but since she's one of the directors she's basically the boss of everyone in the department including Beca," Stacie replied.

"Oh and is Beca also an assistant?" Leslie asked about her friend.

"I am but for the other director of the department. Ms. Posen is the co-director.

"You could call me Aubrey, Beca since we are not at work"

"Oh okay noted." Beca smiled at Ms. Posen sensing some sort of relief since she was worried she had to watch her step the whole night.

"So, drinks ladies?" Leslie asked sensing a pending awkwardness.

"Please." Stacie said, "And can you get shots for everyone first round is on me."

As the night continued the group moved to a booth and everyone was pretty much enjoying themselves as they shared stories. Leslie was coming in and out of the conversation serving drinks since she was still working. Stacie, Jesse, and Aubrey seemed to get along quite well which Beca is grateful for since Stacie has become a pretty close friend and she would hate it if they did not get along. Beca for one was quite surprised to see that Aubrey was a pretty cool person even though she does seem a little uptight but as the night went on Beca saw a completely different person than she saw every day at work. Even though she was enjoying herself she couldn't help but wonder if she could hook up with Leslie without feeling any guilt for a certain redhead that has been swarming her mind.

"I'm going to see how Leslie's doing I'll be right back," Beca said as she got up from her seat in the booth and turned to walk to the bar where she currently sees Leslie was serving some drinks.

"Are you SURE you're gonna be back?" Jesse said to Beca as she was leaving.

"Shut up Jesse" Beca semi-yelled to Jesse while giving him the finger and headed to the bar.

As Beca left, Stacie couldn't help but question what Jesse meant by that. "Wait, what does that mean? Does she have a thing with Leslie?"

"Umm yes and no. She just has a casual thing with Leslie nothing serious" Jesse responded while taking a sip of his beer.

"Wait really?" Aubrey couldn't help but ask knowing what happened between Beca and her best friend.

"Yeah, its nothing serious. I've known Leslie since high school and when Beca moved here I introduced them. It was just last year when they started their little thing. I give them shit for it, but I know they are friends more than anything."

"Wow. For a year they've been a thing. They never tried dating?" Stacie asked since this is the first time she heard about Leslie.

"Nope. They both know it's nothing serious. They made a deal if one catches feelings that they will stop and the same goes if they find someone."

"How long have you known Beca?" Stacie asked.

"She moved to LA maybe 5 years ago? I was looking for a roommate since my parents helped me find an apartment with the promise that I find a roommate to help with rent. Luckily my parents helped me with rent while I was working as a simple employee at the car detailing place that I now manage. I met Beca at a coffee shop and I actually hit on her until she said she was gay. But I actually still enjoyed talking to her even though she did seem a bit grumpy and barely talked during our conversation. When I mentioned that I'm looking for a roommate she told me that she needed an apartment and it worked out. And as one says the rest was history."

"Yeah, when I first saw Beca at the label she didn't seem so social but then I think she got comfortable with me," Stacie mentioned.

"Trust me, it might take a while for her to get comfortable with new people but in the end, her friendship is worth it"

"She seems like the loyal type that's why I decided to give her a chance" Aubrey mentioned.

"She is, ever since I met her she really puts everything into her career"

"Must've been hard, especially living in LA"

"Yeah it was hard for me too but thankfully I got a good job at the Galaxy Detailing a few years after I turned 18."

"Galaxy Detailing. I'm gonna remember that maybe I could bring my car there to get detailed." Aubrey said.

"For sure. Just let me know when you plan on bringing it in." Jesse said as he grabbed his wallet to retrieve his card. He handed it to Aubrey.

"Of course. And sorry but I should get going I have to get up early tomorrow." Aubrey said as she got up and laid down some cash on the table.

"You sure?" Stacie said.

"Yeah. I promised Chloe I'll help her with something tomorrow"

"Okay, I'll walk with you"

"Sure. It was nice to meet you, Jesse." Aubrey reached to shake his hand. "I'll let you know about my car."

"Looking forward to it. Have a goodnight"

Stacie waited with Aubrey outside while they waited for her Uber.

"So this is why you wanted to Uber here," Stacie asked as she turned to face Aubrey.

"Yes," Aubrey replied with a smile. "This was one of the reasons, and also since I knew we were going to be drinking. Better to be safe than sorry"

"I could've taken you. I wouldn't have drank more than one beer" Stacie said while grabbing Aubrey around the waist bringing her closer.

"I know. But I just wanted us to be stress-free tonight and relaxed" Aubrey said while bringing her arms around Stacie's neck.

"We could be free some more if you want," Stacie said before kissing Aubrey.

After a few seconds, Aubrey pulled away. "We could. But it's okay. I had fun knowing we could be carefree here. I now feel comfortable knowing that Beca wouldn't say anything"

"I told you we could trust Beca. Also, have you told Chloe? Since she could walk in on us if anything happens"

"I haven't told her yet. And yes we do have to be careful at the label since literally, anyone can walk in on us"

"Is an employee relationship not allowed by the way?" Stacie asked as she continued to hold Aubrey close to her.

"Umm, it is allowed only with the precaution that if there is any disturbance or inappropriate things happening at the office then there are consequences. So we really have to be careful Stace"

"Okay, we will so can we make plans tomorrow night?" Stretching the word 'we' as she lifted one of her hands to cup Aubrey's cheeks.

"Of course" Stacie leaned in and kissed Aubrey. "Cool" They held each other more until Aubrey's Uber arrived. Stacie went back inside as soon as Aubrey left.

"Aubrey just left," Stacie said to Jesse since he was still at the table eating some fries he ordered for the table "Is Beca still with Leslie?"

"Yup, it looks like we lost her since they are going to the restroom right now" Jesse was watched Beca go to the restroom with Leslie closely behind her.

"Restroom? Do they for real do it there? I mean I totally get it since I've done it but Beca?"

"Beca doesn't take it farther than some making out in the restroom. She finds it uncomfortable"

"Ahh" Stacie took a fry. "What about you? Looking for somebody tonight?"

"I also sometimes find someone to hook up with but if I don't I just head home since Beca goes with Leslie usually"

"Did you find somebody you might be interested in?" Stacie said as she looked around.

"Indeed I did. Look at the girl at the bar with blonde hair."

"Oh yeah she looks cute"

"You don't mind, do you? I could find someone for you too. Just to clarify you are bi right?"

"You could say that. And I'm good thank you I'll think I'm gonna dance a bit and head home"

"Home or to a certain director's house?" Jesse said with a teasing smirk.

"Home. But going to that house doesn't seem like a bad idea" Stacie said smiling.

"Okay, wish me luck," Jesse said before he left toward the girl he's been eyeing.

Beca came back from the restroom and saw that the booth where everyone was is empty. She then went toward the bar when she spotted Stacie at the bar on her phone.

"Can I buy your pretty face a drink?"

Stacie looked up to see who was talking to her. "Is that how you pick girls? Tell me, does it work most of the time"

" Whether you believe it or not sometimes it does," Beca said as she took a seat beside Stacie.

"Sure it does...maybe only with a certain brunette that you went to the restroom with"

"Not just her...anyways where is everyone?"

"Aubrey left saying she had to be somewhere early morning and Jesse went to go talk to a girl and they literally left together a few minutes ago."

"Good for him. How about you? Didn't go home with a certain director?"

"Nope. Danced for a bit and was kind of waiting for you since I knew you weren't going to sleep with Leslie"

"How can you be so sure?" Beca asked offended.

"Calm your tits Becs. I just...I-I know how you feel about Ms. Beale. And I know that you like her more now than how you did back then"

"I guess you're right especially since we almost slept together and I know nothing will come of it if I continue to feel the way I do"

"WAIT...WHAT?" Stacie turned around abruptly to face Beca. "WHEN? Why are you just telling me this?"

"Maybe calm your tits. I was gonna tell you tonight with Jesse but since you brought Aubrey it had to wait."

"So what happened?"

"It was last night. I stayed late at the office to do the reports and she came back to the office too...I don't even know why she came to the office again...anyways she didn't know I was still there and when I was about to leave the label I forget my phone so I went back to get it. As I was about to leave I heard Ms. Beale crying so I went to check on her. We talked for a bit and one thing led to another we were making out on her couch."

"HOT. And? What happened after?"

"My phone fell and it kinda ruined the moment so I said we should stop. She wanted to continue saying it doesn't change anything but I told her we shouldn't since I have feelings for her so it means something to me and I don't want to go farther if it means nothing to her. She agreed and next thing you know she left."

"That's actually really shitty. I'm sorry Beca. But at least you know now so that you can move on. Go have fun with Leslie. You literally have nothing to feel guilty about"

"I know I shouldn't feel guilty but it still hurts you know?"

"I get it Becs. I think the only thing you can do now is give it time. And based on her reaction I'm assuming she wants everything to go back to normal?"

"Yeah"

"So just act normal. Do you want me to set you up on a blind date? I have a few single friends?"

"I appreciate it but no thank you...and your right I should give it time. You wanna head out now?"

"Yeah let's go"

"Let me say bye to Leslie real quick"

"Okay...I'' call an Uber"

The next morning

"Morning." Beca greeted Jesse as she entered the kitchen where Jesee was currently making his coffee already dressed for the day in jeans and a plain blue form-fitting long-sleeve.

"Good morning to you...how was Leslie?"

"She was amazing as always" Beca went to make herself some coffee.

"Wait what? She's here?"

"No, you idiot"

"No Leslie this time?"

"Nope"

"Any reason why?"

"Nope"

"Is it your boss?"

Beca just reached for the cereal box.

"ahhh so it does have to do with a certain department director...something happen Becs?"

"Kind of..."

"SOOO spill please"

As Beca recounted the story to Jesse she couldn't help but feel relieved since now she can really move on. Before she had that small amount of hope that Ms. Beale would return her feeling but now she knows that Ms. Bealle literally just wanted stress relief. And Beca was literally there at the wrong place at the wrong time so Ms. Beale chose her to be stress relief. As sad as that sounds Beca knew she had to move if she really wanted to work on her music. And speaking of music Beca went to work on her music since Jesse is going to visit his parents.

With everything happening Beca felt inspired to write. So that's how she spent her Sunday day just writing and working on her music and this might be the first time she felt like this song could do well. So what she decided to do is release snippets of it. She has an Instagram account that consists of her singing covers. She just made this account recently and her followers have by growing just by singing only showing her hands and playing the piano or guitar without showing her face. She doesn't plan on showing her face but is thinking about sharing her own songs starting with small snippets. So that's what she did. She recorded a verse of her the song she wrote in under 3 hours.

Only love, only love can hurt like this
Only love can hurt like this
Must've been a deadly kiss
Only love can hurt like this

Say I wouldn't care if you walked away
But every time you're there, I'm beggin' you to stay
And when you come close, I just tremble
And every time, every time you go
It's like a knife that cuts right to my soul

Only love

Once Beca chose a video she was satisfied with she uploaded it to her account. After it was successfully uploaded she noticed it was close to evening so she decided to go get dinner, work on some files, and head to bed. Dreading how tomorrow is going to go at work since tomorrow starts her getting over Chloe Beale.

This story was named after the song Only love can hurt like this by Paloma Faith. I absolutely love this song and I think it works well with the way Beca currently feels so I thought it would fit with the title.

(P.S It would be amazing to hear this song with Anna Kendricks's voice)

:)) Thank you for reading and enjoy!