Title: Demons

Author: Jamiexh

Rating: R

Summary: AU Beca has a thriving secret business during her time at Barden. She runs a drug and prostitution ring. Will her secret get compromised while trying to fit in?

Author's Note: The song used throughout this story is Demons by Imagine Dragons.

Warning: Major character deaths

Chapter 5

"I wanna hide the truth

I wanna shelter you."

Aubrey sat at the bar at Hellhound while Beca tended it. Tonight was her first night as a red demon and she was admittedly nervous.

"Big night," Beca stated.

"Yeah," Aubrey replied, tense.

Seeing the tension, Beca poured her a drink and kept the bottle on the bar. "Relax. Not too much though, cause you don't want to go to work drunk. What's up, Aubrey?"

"It was one thing when it was just an idea. It's actually happening now. And I'm nervous."

"Should I stand back," Beca asked, jokingly. Aubrey just gave her a look. "I'm kidding, jeez. Aubrey, answer me this. Are you a virgin?"

"What? No."

"And you spoke to Hailie about your limits?"

"Yes."

"Then trust that everything will be okay. You're going to be making good money. No one will hurt you. Relax. Hell, even try to enjoy it. The black demons, Charon, and Cerberus will keep you safe."

"Thank you," Aubrey smiled gratefully.

…

"I'm sorry about that competition, Becs," Warren Mitchell said. "If it helps I thought you all were very good."

"Thanks Dad," Beca replied. "I appreciate that you actually came. Even if it was a little lame."

"I'm just glad that you invited me. I'm glad that we are finally taking the time to reconnect. I do wish that you would have introduced me to your girlfriend while I was there though."

"She was upset that we lost. It wouldn't have been a good time."

"I guess I understand that. Is everything going good with her?"

"Yeah Dad. Everything is going good. Really good actually."

"Oh?"

"I really like her. And I may be falling for her."

"If that's the case you really need to introduce me to her. I want someone good enough for my little girl."

"Believe me, she's a better person than I am."

…

"Bree, are you okay," Chloe asked as she sat down to hang out with her girlfriend and best friend.

"I'm fine," the blonde lied.

"No, you're not. What's wrong?"

"It's Stacie. I've been working a lot and she just is insatiable."

"That sounds like a personal problem," Beca muttered awkwardly.

"Beca," Chloe gently chided. "Have you spoken to Stacie about this?"

"I've tried," Aubrey cried. "But, Stacie is persistent. You've seen her during the first Bellas practice. She calls her vagina a hunter. I just don't know what to do. I'm just not in the mood after working anymore. It's not that I don't want to be with her. It's just too much sometimes."

"That's understandable," the redhead stated. "Stacie doesn't understand?"

"She thinks that I just don't want her anymore. Which isn't the case. I do want her. But, I…I just don't know," the blonde cut herself off before saying anything that would give away the nature of her new job.

Before anyone could respond, the doorbell cut them off. With a sad smile, Chloe rose to answer the door and Beca quickly took this opportunity to speak.

"Do you trust Stacie," the secret head of Demons asked.

"I do."

"Do you think it would help your situation if Stacie was also a red demon?"

"Possibly. I don't know."

"Would she take the job if offered?"

"She definitely would."

Beca sighed. "Okay. I'll speak to Hailie on your behalf. You need to talk to Stacie. Maybe we can help fix this whole thing."

"Thank you."

"Pizza's here," Chloe said reentering the room. "What happened," she asked feeling the relief from the tension in the room.

"Beca helped me figure it out," Aubrey stated. "We may have worked out a compromise."

"Which is what?"

"That's up to them," Beca quickly cut in. "I just pitched an idea. It's up to Stacie and Aubrey to roll with it."

"Okay," Chloe said, feeling something amiss. She gently kissed Beca on the lips. "Thanks for helping my friend."

"She's my friend, too," the DJ stated. "Of course, I would try to help her."

"I am in the room, you guys," Aubrey laughed.

All three of them broke out into a tense laugher before settling down to eat.

…

"Yeah, I got the message," Beca whispered into her phone. "I understand. I will be there. Yes, just let me know." The brunette sighed as she hung up the phone.

"Problem," Chloe asked.

"No," Beca deflected. "Just work stuff. It's enough to drive you crazy, you know."

"I can imagine. Hey, how's Aubrey doing? I haven't seen her."

"Yeah, she's been working a lot too. That and Stacie been taking up a lot of time. It's better now that they are working together though."

"Oh, you see her a lot?"

"A little bit here and there. They're both working in Maenad. I'm all over the place, but mostly in Hellhound."

"You've been busy as of late too."

The brunette looked at her girlfriend and kissed her gently. "Business has been good. It's not a bad thing, but it does mean more work. But, I will always have time for you. You are a big priority to me, Chloe."

The redhead half-smiled. "So, when do you have to go in?"

"Ah, not til tomorrow. I might get called in late tonight though."

"Can I stay with you?"

"Baby, you can always stay here."

"Good," Chloe smiled, wrapping Beca in her embrace. She still couldn't shake the feeling that something was up with both her girlfriend and her best friend. They both have been working a lot and seem to be keeping a lot of secrets. She worried about what was going on with them.

…

Chloe heard Beca's phone buzz at around 2:30 the next morning. The redhead pretended to remain asleep as she watched her girlfriend get up and throw on some clothes. The DJ quickly pushed a kiss to the top of Chloe's head and left.

Once the brunette left, Chloe sat up and waited. About two hours later, Beca returned to a very upset redhead.

"Where were you," Chloe asked.

"I had to cover real quick at one of the clubs."

"Going to work with clothes you just threw on and no makeup? Besides, you've said before that all the clubs close at 2. So, where were you?"

"Fine. Jesse texted. He had a crisis."

Chloe looked at Beca with scrutiny. "You're lying. You've been lying for some time. You…and Aubrey. Oh my God, are you sleeping with her?"

"What? God, no, Chloe."

"It makes sense. She claims that she's too tired to sleep with Stacie."

"I'm not sleeping with Aubrey. I'm sleeping with you. Only you. I care about you, Chloe. Hell, I'm falling for you."

"Then why are you lying to me?"

"Because I have to!"

"Why?"

"Jesus, Chloe, I can't tell you why."

"Then," Chloe sputtered, "then, I…I can't be with you."

"What," Beca exhaled with a sob.

Chloe started to cry as well. "I can't trust you if you're going to lie to me. And if I can't trust you, then I can't be with you. I should go." Chloe got up and quickly started to gather her things.

"Wait," Beca said, barely able to compose herself. "I'll tell you the truth."

Chloe immediately stopped what she was doing and turned to the brunette. "Well…"

Beca closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "This building that we're in, Jesse and I own it. We're the head of Demons. But, it's more than just a club. It's a front. I'm part of a drug cartel and the head of a prostitution ring."