Chloe's POV
You get back to your room and you burst into tears. You have to bury your face in your pillow to muffle the noise. You knew Beca was always one to speak her mind but you never thought that she would snap like that, especially at you of all people. Just when you thought that you and Beca were so close and so comfortable with each other, she goes and does that. She rips it out from underneath you and you don't know what to do other than cry. You're hurt to your core. You have never experienced this level of hurt before in your life and you know it's because your heart has just been shattered. Ever since that night, you have never been able to stop thinking about you and Beca in a more than friendly way. You're in love with her and you fall more and more in love with her each day. It's painful since you've watched her rebuff your advances time and time again but you always kept trying. You will ALWAYS keep trying for Beca.
But now, you feel differently. The way Beca just yelled at you and looked at you with such disdain and anger in her eyes says it all - she's not interested and you don't think she ever will be. The realisation hits you hard and it crushes you even more. You just want the feeling to go away but you know it'll take some time for that to happen. You want to hate Beca for what she just did but you can't find it in your heart to do so. You've been in love with Beca for three years and part of you still feels that way. You don't want to be in love with her and you hope that this argument will change the way you feel. You hope that your romantic feelings for her will disappear because you can't afford to keep getting hurt like this anymore. Three years you have been in unrequited love with someone and it's only blown up in your face.
You cry for ten minutes or thirty minutes, you're not sure which one but Stacie eventually comes into your room and comforts you. It's no surprise that the Bellas heard your argument. Beca practically screamed at you so loud it could have been heard from miles away. Stacie tells you how sorry she is and how Beca had no right to yell at you like that. Initially, you blame yourself saying that you came on too strong and that you were stupid to think there was something between you and Beca, but Stacie tells you otherwise. She confesses that she was really rooting for you and Beca to be together since you were pretty much in a relationship already without the romance. She then tells you not to blame yourself and that you deserve better than Beca. It hurts to hear because to you, there is no one better than Beca. You love the woman. You failed Russian literature three times so you could be with her.
You cry into Stacie's shoulder for a little while longer until you can shed no more tears. You thank her for her support and tell her that you want to go to sleep. She leaves your room and lets you sleep. The following morning, all of the Bellas speak to you and say how sorry they are for what happened the night before. You're a little embarrassed but you can see that the girls don't care about that. They are more concerned about you and they care for you. They all rooted for you and Beca to become an actual couple and they are all so mad at Beca for what she did. So, when the alt-girl comes downstairs, the Bellas give her the cold shoulder. Beca is confused at first but she quickly knows why they are treating her so poorly. You can't even look at Beca so you avoid her as much as you can for the next few days, which is hard since you two need to work on getting the team back on track.
It's exhausting trying to get a new routine ready for when you're asked to perform for a bunch of old people but it all goes to shit and you can't help but blame yourself. You organise to go on a retreat for you and the Bellas to rediscover your sound. You call Aubrey and organise a trip to the Lodge of Fallen Leaves where she works. She agrees that it's a good idea but she then goes on to speak about her fallout with Beca and you know Stacie has spoken to her about it. Aubrey says that she will organise a space for them only if you sort out your problem with Beca because she believes that to be the primary cause of the Bellas problems. You hate how she's right and you tell her that you're not ready to speak to Beca so Aubrey takes it upon herself to talk to Beca and she must do a good job since Beca enters your room later that evening.
At first, you're standoffish because you're still hurt but she apologises to you and recognises that what she did was wrong and that she went overboard. You scowl her and tell her how badly she hurt you and you can't help but cry a little. Beca has a hard time meeting your eye but she eventually comes over to you and hugs you. You hate how easily you melt into her arms and as soon as she whispers, "I'm so sorry, Chloe. I'm so fucking sorry..." into your ear, you instantly forgive her. Beca doesn't say sorry often but when she does you know she's genuine and right now, she's one-hundred per cent genuine. You hug her back and say you forgive her and then you feel a weight lifted off your shoulder and the tension dissolve. A part of you wants to stay mad at her to make her suffer but again, it's not in your heart to be that way. You've always had a soft spot for Beca and no matter what she does, you know that you always will. The curses of love...
~
Beca's POV
Three years have passed and you are now living in New York in a small apartment with Fat Amy and Chloe. Yes, you two are still close to each other. You even share a bed but nothing happens. Chloe is still her cuddly self but nothing more has come from it. After your argument with her three years ago, it's obvious that she's learnt her lesson and she hasn't bothered you since. Fat Amy still teases you about being a couple and you just brush it off as you used to and Chloe doesn't think anything of it. She just laughs about it and doesn't do anything else. At first, you thought that she might but Chloe hasn't touched you in that way ever since your argument and you're grateful for that. You still feel a bit guilty at how you yelled at her like you did but it's in the past now and Chloe has forgiven you and that's all that matters. If she hadn't, she wouldn't have agreed to move up to New York with you and Fat Amy. She's still the annoying Chloe Beale that you met all those years ago but she truly is a good friend to you and you don't know what you'd do without her.
You recently quit your job and you need a distraction so you agree to go to the Bellas reunion that's tonight. You think that you're going there to sing with your fellow Bellas again but you were mistaken when Emily, who is now the leader of the Bellas, says that you're only there to watch the current Bellas sing. It's painful to watch them since it only reminds you that you used to be like that. After the show, you and the Bellas drown your sorrows at a bar, trying not to think about how miserable your lives are. Just when you think as is lost, Aubrey comes up with an idea and surprisingly, it's not bad. She tells everyone that her dad is in the army and that she could get you and the Bellas in to sing for the USO Tour. Everyone agrees and you go home and pack your bags and Chloe is beyond excited.
"Dude, would you calm down?" You say.
"I can't! This is going to be so good! I'm so excited!" She squeals like a child.
Chloe has desperately wanted to sing with the Bellas again so this is a dream come true for her. Considering she said that she'd literally crap herself to sing with them again... Yeah, she kind of has every right to be excited so you don't blame her for how she's acting.
The following week, you all board a plane and fly to your destination, which happens to be a military base in Spain. You're greeted by two soldiers, one of which Chloe is smitten with since she fixes her hair and gazes at the brown-haired, blue-eyed man. You can recognise that he's good looking and you can see why others would think he's good looking but you're not attracted to him but it's obvious that Chloe is. You watch her gaze at him and raise her hand to ask him a question.
"Seventeen-hundred... Is that, like, later than the night?" She asks and you close your eyes in embarrassment.
"It's five," he smiles.
"Okay. Whatever," she smiles back and you can tell she's flirting.
You look at her oddly but she doesn't notice you looking at her since she's too busy looking at Chicago, which you think is the most atrocious name in the history of names. You follow him into a hanger with the Bellas and you watch Chloe continue to gaze at him and you notice that he gazes at her, too. They are obviously attracted to each other and are making it so obvious that even a blind person could notice. It's quite awkward to watch but you can't seem to stop. You wish that Chloe would stop looking at him and trying to impress him but she doesn't and you get quite annoyed at her.
After a failed Riff-Off, you and the Bellas head to your hotel. You grab your bags from the taxi and head into the lobby where you see Chloe trying (and failing) to flirt with Chicago. It's clear that Chloe hasn't done it in a while and she's rusty. Chicago is playing it cool and not cringing at her, which you currently are. However, the eye contact between the two of them is strong and he's admiring your best friend with hungry eyes. You clench your jaw as you continue to watch.
"You alright there, Shawshank?" Fat Amy pats your shoulder, pulling you out of your intense stare.
"Ah, yeah. Yeah, I'm fine."
"Are you sure? You look pissed at something."
"No," you shake your head. "I'm just a bit tired from the trip, that's all."
"Okay, whatever you say," she smirks but you dismiss her when Chloe says that you all have separate rooms so that you don't have to sleep on top of each other anymore.
Her statement grabs Chicago's attention and you roll your eyes, thinking that he's a complete pig since his mind has gone straight to the gutter. You grab your keys and head into your room, which just happens to be right next door to Chloe's. You unpack and get settled until you and the Bellas rush into Aubrey's room with chips, candy, and other goodies like a bunch of school girls going for a sleepover. You talk about how you are going to compete against bands who use actual instruments and Emily speaks.
"I think we should stay true to ourselves and it'll all figure itself out."
"Emily, don't take this the wrong way, but you're a very stupid person," Fat Amy says and you have to stop yourself from laughing.
Even though Fat Amy's comment was completely uncalled for, it's funny watching the two of them interact and seeing how annoyed the Australian gets at her.
Once you have a night in with the Bellas, you head back to your room for some much-needed sleep. You relax in your bed, which is ten times comfier that the fold out you share with Chloe. You close your eyes and the first thing that you see is Chloe flirting with Chicago. You try to shake it from your mind but no matter what you do, you think about the two of them and unfortunately, it takes you a while to get to sleep.
~
You've been travelling around different countries and things between Chloe and Chicago have only gotten more intense. You've watched them get closer and closer with each other and it only makes you angry. Some of the Bellas say that they'd make a cute couple and that only fuels your anger. You don't know why but it just does. You don't see why Chloe would pine after a soldier who has a high chance of dying in battle. It's illogical to you but this IS Chloe after all so who really knows what's going through her head?
You're currently in Paris on the final leg of your trip. It's been nice singing with everyone again and you're sad for it to come to an end. Right now, you're in your hotel room winding down from the big performance you gave today by making trashy mashups on your laptop. It helps you relax and it's what you need after today. You take a break from mixing when you hear Chloe's door open and shut. She's been out to dinner with Chicago. You know because you eavesdropped on their conversation earlier that day. You weren't happy about it but you didn't stop her. She's back at the hotel late. It's a few minutes past eleven at night and you've got another big day tomorrow. Your curiosity gets the better of you so you leave your room and walk into Chloe's.
"Someone's home late," you say, leaning against the door.
Chloe really went all out tonight. She's wearing a tight black dress with matching heels. She's styled her hair into loose waves and put a good amount of makeup on.
"Oh, yeah," Chloe giggles, taking her heels off.
"Did you have a good time with Chicago?" You mock his name.
"Why are you saying his name like that?"
"Like what?"
"Like it's stupid."
"Come on, Chlo," you laugh. "It kinda is."
"I think it's nice - it's unique."
You clench your jaw. "So is Beca..." You mumble but you don't think she hears you.
"But, yes, I did have fun. He really is a charming guy. It's really nice to get back out there, you know?" Chloe reaches behind her to unzip her dress but she struggles so you go over and unzip it for her. "Thanks."
"Why are you taking an interest in a guy who's in the military?" You ask, stepping back so Chloe can undress, which she does.
Despite what happened between the two of you, Chloe is still confident undressing in front of you. She steps out of her dress, revealing a black lace bra set that turns your cheeks red and makes heat rise in your body... and to one area in particular...
"He's very sweet, kind, caring, and has a good sense of humour. He's my kind of guy," she answers and you feel a tight knot in your stomach.
"So you're really going to go after a military man? Come on, Chlo, you can do better than that," you laugh.
"Why do you care?" She snaps, wrapping a bathrobe around her body and she's looking at you rather angrily.
"I'm just saying that you can do better."
"And how would you know? You don't know him, do you?"
"No, but-"
"And who could do better? You?"
The question takes you off guard and you don't answer.
"You really have some nerve, Beca Mitchell. I've wanted you for years and years and you rejected me over and over again. Now I'm finally ready to move on and you have the audacity to get angry and jealous over someone who takes a genuine interest in me and is willing to love me. So, please, stay out of my life unless you actually plan to stay in it for once."
Chloe storms into her ensuite, slamming the door behind her. You're left standing in her room completely speechless. Chloe was on to you from the very beginning and she's called you out on your shit and that's when you realise that you don't want anybody else to be with Chloe. Seeing Chloe with Chicago has made you realise that you do, in fact, have feelings for Chloe but now, you think it's too late.
~
Chloe's POV
It's the final night of your tour and after being kidnapped by Fat Amy's father and being rescued by Chicago and the rest of the US Army, you're ready to go home and resume your life. You're proud of Beca for being picked to open for DJ Khaled. She's so talented and she deserves it. After your little fight the other night, you realised that you still have feelings for Beca. You cried in the bathroom when she left. You love her and you know that you will always love her. You like Chicago, you really do, but he's not Beca. When he rescued you, you were grateful but you were more happy to see Beca than Chicago. You didn't know what Beca's problem with Chicago was at first but you now know that she was jealous of him and it makes you feel good.
After you got rescued, you and Beca sorted things and you felt something special towards her that you haven't felt in a long time. However, the last time you acted on those feelings resulted in a massive argument so you don't think so much about those feelings this time. You sit in the front row next between Chicago and Emily. Chicago is still lovely towards you but you're more interested in Beca. Thankfully, you don't have to wait too long before she walks out onto the stage and begins singing. She looks so beautiful up there and you're so proud of her. She connects eyes with you and smiles. You smile back, feeling your heart melt. She gazes at you and only you and you're completely smitten. At that moment, it's just you and Beca and you feel that she's singing only to you.
Beca takes you by surprise when she pulls all of the Bellas onto the stage and you all end up singing with her. It's a magical moment and by the end of it you're in tears but so is everyone else, even Beca. When the song is over, everyone erupts into cheers as Beca turns around and rushes towards you. You hold out your arms and run towards her where you meet in the middle and hug tightly.
"I love you guys so much!" Beca cries out as the Bellas hug you and Beca.
You hug for a little while then pull away as you enjoy your moment in the spotlight as the crowd cheers for you. For the first time, you're okay with this being the end of your journey but you know that it won't be the last time you sing together not as Bellas, but as a family.
Everyone files off the stage as DJ Khaled begins his show. You talk with the Bellas while Beca is off talking to Theo about her future job as a famous music producer. You're so happy for her and you know that she's going to be an amazing artist. You watch her talk with Theo and that's when the two of you lock eyes. She smiles at you whilst talking to Theo and continues to look at you and smile at you while he talks to her. You never break eye contact and that's when you get a bout of courage in you, causing you to leave the Bellas and stride over to Beca. She watches you intently, her smile never fading and when you reach her, you grab her jacket and pull her in for a searing kiss.
Beca wraps her arms around you and kisses you back and you melt into the kiss. Fireworks go off around you as the Bellas cheer. You both smile into the kiss, which lasts longer than you thought it would but you're not complaining - far from it. You are finally kissing the love of your life and she's kissing you back with just as much passion as you're giving her. You only break away when you need to breathe and she smiles at you, making you smile back. You realise that Theo has now left and you're grateful for that.
"I love you," she says and you swear you're about to burst into tears but you hold them back.
"I love you, too,"
"I'm sorry for being such an asshole to you. I guess it took me seeing you with someone else and thinking that you were going to die to realise that I love you and want to be with you."
"You really are a stick in the mud, aren't you?"
Beca chuckles as do you. "Something like that."
"Come here," you giggle and pull her back in for another kiss.
Beca wraps her arms around you tightly and tilts you backwards. You giggle into the kiss and hold onto her tighter and that's when you know that Beca Mitchell is officially yours and will be for the rest of your life.