AN: Hooo boy. Sorry everyone that this took over a year to post. Got covid and then never got my writing groove back. No guarantee's I'll finish my other pp fic but I'll try to get back to it eventually.
triggers for the chapter- Transphobic language, Implied homophobia, some swear words.
no beta we die like Jesse's last two brain cells.
Benji arived late after being dropped off from the hospital. Before Beck was discharged he had spoken with the police about what happened that night. While he didn't have any physical evidence (how he wished he recorded it, but he was too shocked to think about it at the moment) he explained in detail who was responsible and what happened.
Dr. Stone however gave them pictures of the handprints and other injuries Beck had suffered that night. While that didn't prove who had done it, it proved someone had did that to him and they'd investigate. Sounds like they'd round up and question all the Trebles by morning.
It was currently just past eleven at night and Benji had a long day and was dead tired. He stood in front of his dorm room and smelled popcorn and a sudden rage fuled him and heno longer felt tired. He also pressed record on his phone glad it still had juice. If he didn't have evidence, he'd get one.
He angryly opened the door to his roommate Jesse watching what sounded like back to the future.
"Damn Benji. What crawled up your butt and died?" Jesse casually said like he hadn't beaten someone up earlier. Benji stayed quiet but glared at the boy he thought he had known. Fists were turning white with how hard he was squeezing."Geez. Is this about that star wars figure I accidentally broke the other day, I told you I'd pay you back. Don't need to get your panties in a twist." Jesse grabes a handful of popcorn shoving it in his mouth chewing loudly.
"I know what you did." Benji crossed his arms. "And I'm not talking about the figure." Figures can get replaced, People can not.
"You quoting that horror movie? Didn't peg you for a horror fan Benji? Or do you watch it for the eye candy Sarah Michelle Gellar? I gotcha." Jesse winked subjectively.
"NO! I'm not quoting a movie. Get your head out of your ass, it's not a hat." Benji took a page from Aubrey's book.
"Woah, there skipper. I think need to get laid, because right now, your all hulk." Jesse paused the movie on his laptop all confused. He frowned at his normally chipper roomate.
"Don't you have no shame!? You could have killed him!" Jesse paled before going neutral.
"W-What are you talking about? Did someone offer you some pills? Because i thought you were smarter than that. But that would explain all the crazy talk." Jesse lies not wanting to admit to anything.
"Lies Jesse... I was there. Donald and the unicyle guy held Beck down, while you and Bumper hit him. Not only that you physically assaulted him, but verbally too."
Jesse's mouth opened and closed like a fish. "Hey, she was asking for it, pretending to be something she isn't! She wouldn't admit she was wrong or it could've ended sooner." He tried to defend himself but it fell flat." And I really didn't mean for her to fall, but Beca made things more difficult than it needed to be."
"Asking for it...? Making things difficult?" Benji was floored. "First of all, Beck's a guy. A trans man yes, but a man neverless. And you were beating him! Verbally assaulting him. Of course he would make things difficult, he was trying to get away from the very people he was a part of. Don't expect to get off scott free. I told the police eveything."
Benji stood by the door in case Jesse tried to flee. Also Stacie gave him her spare pepper spray (She had it in case one of her hookups turned out to be a psycho. He also thought it had something to due with Aubrey as she was seeing less and less guys.)
He griped the pepper spray in his pocket as in a fair fight, he didn't think he'd be able to take Jesse down.
"Fucking hell man! It was an accident. Why would you through me under the bus like that? And no, Beca isn't a dude. She has lady parts. You can't change who you are like Mystique. She was nervous this morning. Thought she was gonna talk about a crush or something. I caught her looking at that redhead from the Bella's a few times. But then she admitted she was a girl." Jesse face looked unpleasant as if someone told him, that his new boss instead of Luke was going to be Jar Jar Binks. "I freaked on the inside and as soon as she left, I told Bumper."
"Do you seriously hear yourself? Do you hate all the LGBT community or do you have a special sort of hatred for the transgender? Are you secretly a Nazi as well as a transphobe?" Benji said sarcastically.
"You guys are not right in the head. Anyways Bumper agreed and thought it was best to scare her. Teach her a lessen, you know? But I admit things got out of hand." Jesse didn't regret doing this, just that it got as bad as it did.
"Well that's something we both can agree on... this all was completely out of hand and unessessary. You're... You were Beck's best friend. Now your worse than gum on a shoe. Why would you trade all that?"
"Benji, this is getting no where. Sounds like you ruined my chance for collage too. Sone friend you are, get out of the way." Jesse sneered.
"Your going no where Jess. Actions have consequences. Weep what you sow." Benji stood his ground firmly.
"I don't need your permission to leave, so fuck off. I honestly thought you were cool." He stood in front of Benji staring him down.
"Same. Now it just makes me want to throw up that I ever thought that about you. Or any of the Trebles."
Jesse was pissed and roughly shoved Benji to the side before the shorter guy could spray him. Jesse opened the door and took a mad dash only to run into someone knocking him back. It was one of two police officers, standing over six feet tall.
"You must be Jesse. Your roommate showed us your picture. You're under arrest for being a person of interest in Beck Mitchell's assault." The man then began reading him his rights.
"Hey... you got the wrong man! I wasn't there." Jesse struggled.
"Officer, I have an entire conversation where he admits his involvement on my phone." Benji says. Jesse eyes just bulged and fought harder. The police officer ended up tazing him.
"Wonderful. May we have your phone for evidence?" Said the other one, who was not cuffing Jesse after just tazing him. He was slightly shorter than Jesse but looked like he worked out on the regular. "Even if the assault charges didn't stick, he now has resisting an officer to the list."
"Of course, anything to help. The passcode is four, eight, seven, two." Benji gladly handed over his phone.
"Thank you young man. Now I have no doubt in my mind, these men will face some time with the new evidence." The officer's bid Benji a goodbye and left hauling a staggering Jesse.
Benji just sat on his bed with his head in his hands stressed out.
Chloe woke up Beck several times during the night. After the first couple of times she decided she wasn't going to be able to go back asleep especially after Beck had a nightmare the last time. Each time Beck woke, he was very out of it and a bit grumpy. Unfortunately it was a necessary evil. She didn't want her boyfriend to slip in a coma.
After Beck went back to bed for the third time. Chloe went to her and Aubrey's kitchen for a cup of coffee.
"How's Beck?" Speaking of her best friend. The taller girl was standing in the kitchen mug in hand ready for Chloe. "Here, I figured you'd need some eventually tonight."
"Thank you Bree. Beck's... really out of it. And the last time I woke him up, he looked like he was having a nightmare. I asked but he looked confused and didn't know what i was talking about." Chloe took the mug with one hand and wiped her eyes fresh of tears with her other. She didn't know if it was a blessing in disguise or not if Beck couldn't remember what happened.
"That's... I don't even..." Aubrey took a deep breath calming herself. "Although Beck's a guy, I count him as an honorary Bella now. And no one messes with my Bellas. I talked with my father earlier and he agreed to take the case as Beck's lawyer." While still tired, Chloe looked at her best friend in awe. The redhead quickly enveloped her friend in a bear crushing hug.
"Oh my god Bree, you're the best!" Chole excitedly said without being to loud. "Your father is one of the best lawyers out there."
"Yes. My father will make sure Beck gets the justice he deserves." Aubrey poured a cup of coffee for herself. If Chole was going to stay awake the night, she'll suffer with her. " Those Trebles wont be going to Barden here anymore, along with several charges and jail time."
Chloe nodded. "Hey... Aubrey?" She asked seriously.
"Yes Chlo?"
"Beck gave me permission but he wanted you to know something about the why everything went down." Aubrey while curious stayed quiet but urged her to go on. "Beck's transgender; a trans man. They found out and well..."
"A hate crime... lovely." Aubrey sarcastically said before giving a sad look. No one deserves all this for just being who they are."It's fucking awful, but this just makes it easier to win the case down the line. Once Beck's better, we can go through it all with him. In the meantime I'll support you guys however I can. Stacie's coming over in the morning too to show her support. We wont crowd him, but we'll be here if he needs us for anything."
"Thank you. It really means so much to him having all this support, with his dad being unexcepting of him."
"Of course. That's so messed up. I know my father isn't the best but at least he supports me on who I am."
"Don't I know it. He's a complete idiot who's missing out on his sons life because of some stupid views." Chloe ranted completely frustrated.
Mmmm..." Beck groaned as he woke up stretching.
"Hey, sleepyhead. How are you feeling?" She asked. She had joined back in bed with him about an hour ago.
Wincing as he faced his redhead girlfriend. "Ow! Like shit. Would not recommend. One out of ten stars. But in all seriousness, nothing else of concern." Beck stated as he held the back of his head which pounded making everything hurt.
"I bet baby... come here." Chloe cooed ushering Beck over who complied easily. Beck molded himself in Chloe's arms, head dug into her shoulder. Chloe started rubbing soft circles across his back while singing something quietly. Beck didn't pay much attention but it sounded like the cups song."You scared me so much Beck. I'm glad to have you in my arms again, safe and sound."
"I'm sorry Chlo..."Beck mumbled in the embrace.
"Don't apologize. You did nothing wrong. It was all the trebles fault this even happened." Chloe said in a matter of fact. "Aubrey's cooking breakfast. Lets get you some Tylenol for your head first."
"Thought I smelled something cooking.
What's the time?"
"Just a little after eight."
"I don't wanna get up." He pouted. "I wanna stay with you here."
"Hey, that's okay? We can stay in bed all day and rest. I still need to get you something for your head and we'll have breakfast in bed when Aubreys done making food." Chloe suggested.
"Fine. But if we're watching something, I'm picking. Can't have you choose Princess Diaries or something equally horrifying." If Beck had to watch countless movies he couldn't stand he'd jump out the window to end his agony.
"Deal. But dont dis the Princess Diaries, it's a great movie." Chloe kissed his forehead before getting up to leave her bedroom. Beck stopped her. Before she could ask what was wrong Beck kissed her on the lips, only lingering slightly. "Beck..." She said in concern as she didn't want to take things too far in his current state.
"Don't worry babe. I'm not like... asking to make out or something. But I miss my girlfriend and want to kiss her properly." Beck gave his best smile he could while in pain he was in.
Chloe beamed and her heart soared. She quickly gave him another quick kiss on the lips before getting up. "What a casonova Beck. I like." She winked and left the room practically skipping.
As soon as she got to the kitchen she caught the wiff of pancakes much better.
"I've made regular, Blueberry and chocolate. I've got all sorts of toppings and stuff to add on top." She stated all the options. "Also Stacie's going to be here in about ten minutes." Aubrey looked as tired as Chloe felt.
"Thank you, you didn't have to." Chloe said greatfully.
"But I wanted too. What kind of pancakes does Beck want? I heard muffles noises in there so I assume he's awake." The blonde inquired.
"Blueberry good. Top it with banana's with a little syrup. While you do that I'll get Beck's medicine. His heads bothering him again."
"Got it. And I know yours already so I'll make a plate for you too."
Just as Aubrey finshed plating up the pancakes a knock at the door. That must be Stacie. "Hey Stac-" The blonde opens the door and instead of her friend stood an angry looking man. She recognized him as professor James Mitchell, Beck's father.
"Where is my insufferable daughter!?" The man demands his face becoming red like he ate something spicy.
Aubrey tried to close the door without a response but professor Mitchell caught the door holding it open. "I don't know what your game is professor Mitchell. But I don't know your daughter." She does know his son on the other hand. "Good day." But he didn't budge is stance on the door, infact he pushed it open wider. She had to take a few steps back otherwise he's be in her personal space.
Aubrey tried not to look nervous and wore a look that says 'don't mess with me.'
"Don't lie to me ms Posen. Want to tell me why I get a call from jail this morning from Jesse, saying my daughter framed them and is ruining their chance at college? He said she'd be here, if she was not in her dorm room. Now where is she?"
"With all due respect-" Not! "Your being very rude Professor Mitchell. I don't appreciate you coming here with the attitude equivalent of a two year old and now your trespassing in my apartment. Leave, before I call the cops." She stood her ground.
"I wouldn't be so different little lady if you'd just tell me my whereabouts of my Daughter. I didn't raise her to pretend to be a man and I certainly didn't raise her to behave like some hooligan." He practically spat.
"You didn't actually raise him at all." Chole coldly said as she emerged from the bedroom. "You left him and his mom, when he was young and didn't even try to be in his life till after he was legally an adult. You make Darth Vader look like dad of the year."
"How dare you. Wait... your that girl who's been corrupting my daughter. You should be ashamed of yourself and get help. It's supposed to be only men and women together. Everything else is a sin." James Mitchell scolded harshly. Jesse had probably told them they we're a thing even though they were keeping things under wraps. Mainly of this exact reason how Beck's father is reacting.
"Chloe call the police- hey!" Aubrey called out but James Mitchell proceeded further inside the apartment pushing her nearly on her ass. "You need to get out now!"
"Call the police and I'll get you all expelled. Heck, Rebecca can can kiss her dream of going to LA goodbye! Rebecca, get your ass here right now." He snapped looking around. Chloe blocked the entrance to the hallway goong to the bedrooms while she dialled 911. She told Beck to stay in the bedroom since he was in no condition to confront his dad like this. Reluctantly he agreed.
"Don't you dare go further Mitchell." Aubrey yelled.
"Ridiculous, I'm getting my daughter, end of discussion."
"What the hell is going on!?" Stacie walked into the apartment. "I could hear the commotion down the hallway."
"Beck's dad decided to drop by and refuses to leave like some Aca-roach." Aubrey quickly explained. "Chloes getting the cops right now."
"Completely unnecessary. Just trying to get my hooligan of a daughter and she'll apologize and sort all this nonsense with the trebles."
"Apologize!? You do know they nearly killed him last night. This isn't on him at all! And He, not she. Wow do you hear yourself?" Stacie defended her friend shocked that his own father was behaving like this.
"Also those Trebles ruined their own lives, so fuck off, you transphobic douchbag." Aubrey stated.
"Your all delusional, and enabling my daughter with this phase of hers. Please get real." He turns back to Chloe. "Now either move or I'll do it myself."
"Please hurry..." Chloe begged on the phone ignoring him. The responder saying their two minutes out.
"To hell you are." Both Aubrey and Stacie stood guarding Chloe from Beck's dad. They held hands giving each other squeezes of support.
"I'll spray your ass if you come any closer fucker." Stacie threatened with her spare pepper spray in her other hand.
"Stop it. Your being an judgemental asshole." Beck staggered behind Chloe.
"Beck! I told you to stay inside..." Chloe frowned going to her boyfriend and wrapping arms around him protectively. Beck didn't look good at all. He only just taken the Tylenol so it wasn't in his system yet.
"I know... But I just couldn't stay and listen to him harassing you guys." He groaned out.
"Rebecca, come with me, were sorting all this mess out and then you'll never be setting foot in LA." James ordered. "Also i forbid you to see any of these... people again.
"N-No. I'm not going with you anywhere. You don't treat me or anyone like a human being unless they follow your beliefs to a tee." He winced out but stood firmly against his transphobic father. And while the LA thing sucks, he'll succeed doing it on his own. He doesn't need the help of his transphobic father.
"Don't be difficult Rebecca and I stand by my beliefs because there right." James Mitchell believed it all to be true.
"He's not going anywhere with you. Your completely deranged." Chloe said.
"Chlo... I don't feel so good." Beck whispers.
"I know baby. The police will be here soon to get him out of here." She tries to comfort.
"N-No like..." He suddenly got flashes from when he bit the pool cement and the feeling of electricity going through his body. He couldn't think anymore and anything else that came out of his mouth was jumbled groans.
"Fuck, Beck's having another seizure." Chloe announced. She lowered the shaking boy in her arms and rolled him on his side. "Happy now Professor Mitchell? The stress you caused triggered another seizure." She glared at the man then returned her attention to her seizing boyfriend. "Baby, it's gonna be okay. I'm here, I got you."
It was awful to hear about it but to witness it happen in person was another thing entirely. The dispatcher was still on the line talking but it mostly didn't register with her. She was completely focused on Beck.
"Oh, just so you know, we got a lawyer for the Trebles and now you'll be hearing from our lawyers too." Aubrey shot out but was also worried for her friend. Not only her father is causing all sorts of stress on Beck but trespassed on her and Chloe's apartment. After her father is done with him, James Mitchell will never be allowed to teach let alone see his kid again.
"Me!? If she'd just listen, none of-" He was interrupted by the police."
"Police! Get down on the ground now sir!" The man called out.
"You don't understand, I was just trying to get my Daughter. Her freinds are all mentally unstable and influenced her to the point of being ill." He explained gesturing to the people behind him and the shaking mess of Beck.
"Save it down at the station. I won't repeat. Get. Down. Now!" He urged after seeing someone who needed a hospital now and wasn't going to hesitate to get them help.
"But sir-" James Mitchell fell twitching on the ground before he finished his argument.
"Damn. Think I should get one of those?" Stacie said watching the scene unfold.
Chloe rode with Beck to the hospital. Stacie and Aubrey followed behind in car. The ride was quiet, as they were still shaken up from Beck's seizure and his father.
Chloe, Aubrey and Stacie waited for the doctor in the waiting area like the day before.
"I ran into Benji before I came over." Stacie said breaking the silence. "He said he recorded Jesse admitting to being involved in the whole thing. There's no way these guys can get out of this now."
"What? That's great news." Aubrey said putting a small smile on her face. "Not that I doubted my father but that makes things so much easier if we had any visual or audio evidence. And Benji being an actual witness to the events we got a really solid case."
"Yeah apparently they got into a heated argument and tried to run but Jesse also got tazed by the police." Stacie giggled. The whole situation wasn't really funny but the thought that the both of them got tazed was. "They completely deserved that and whatever is coming for them."
"Ditto." Aubrey nodded.
Not to long after that Dr. Stone came out and announced Beck was awake and asking for Chloe. Aubrey and Stacie said they're going for a coffee run to give Beck and Chloe some time alone but they'll be back.
Beck was dazed and shaken from todays earlier events, but he was fine. Or at least fine as he was the day before.
"Chloe." Beck reached out groggily.
"Beck. Oh my god, you're gonna give me grey hairs before I'm thirty. You know what, I'm gonna wrap you in bubblewrap and never let you out of my sight," Chloe fussed.
"Sorry... I hate making you worry."
"I know. And the Bella's got your back. The Trebles and your father won't be bothering you again. Aubrey's got the best lawyer around and even if that completely fails we can sick Fat Amy and Lily on them."
"Wow... they'll be scared shit less for sure." They had a good laugh.
"But seriously they won't stand a chance in court." Chloe spoke again grabbing ahold of Beck's hand. "I love you Beck. I want to be by your side forever. I won't let anyone stand in our way of being together."
"I love you too Chlo." Beck looked thoughtful." And Babe... is this your way of proposing to me?" He teased.
"More of a promise. But yeah I'd love to be your wife eventually." She winked.
"I'll take your last name... don't want to be associated with my father." Beck told her.
"Of course. I'd be honored if you took the name Beale." Chloe said with happy tears in her eyes. She kissed his hands tenderly. Beck Beale... yeah she was going marry him someday. He'll make her the happiest wife on earth.
AN: and that concludes the fic. wont be writing anymore as my idea of how courthouse and lawyers work will be inaccurate.
Also i changed my user name. my name was Charizardatemymathteacher but it was something i came up with in highschool and its terriblely long. So i decided to change it to Beca's Charizard. Something that i borrowed from my previous name to make it familiar but added my new obsession with Pitch perfect in it :).