Crush
Another one-shot from 14 Days of Pitch Perfect Valentines - 2017.
It was two days before Valentine’s Day and Beca was tired after a long day at Residual Heat. She sighs when she enters the Bellas House and is hit with a sea of red hearts decorating the living room.
“Hey, Beca,” Stacie said when she sees the young DJ. “What do you think of our Valentine’s Day decorations?”
“They’re red,” Beca deadpanned
“They’re hearts,” Stacie said with a laugh. “They’re supposed to be red.”
“Then they’re perfect,” Beca said and hurried up to her room.
Beca entered her room and pulled out her laptop before flopping down on her bed.
“Valentine’s day, ugh,” Beca mumbled. “Why can’t it just be over already?”
It seems like all the Bellas could talk about was Valentine’s Day. They talk about the chocolates they were to going to get, or the flowers, or some other gift, like jewelry. They talked about the person they were going to spend it with. God, they all knew who they were spending Valentine’s Day with. She just wished they’d shut up about it. Beca was hating on Valentine’s Day because she knew she would never get to spend it with the person she really wanted to spend it with. She knew that she would be spending it alone while the one person she wanted to be her Valentine would be spending it with someone else. She would normally talk to Chloe about this kind of stuff, but she can’t do that since it is about Chloe. Valentine’s Day sucks.
“Why are you hiding?,” Chloe asked as she entered Beca’s room.
“Not hiding,” Beca said not looking at Chloe. “Just working.”
“What are you working on?,” Chloe asked as she sat down on the bed next to Beca.
“Nothing,” Beca said closing her laptop. “What did you want, Chloe?”
“I just wanted to talk to you,” Chloe said. “We haven’t really done much of that lately. You know Valentine’s Day is-”
“I have to get to the station,” Beca interrupted as she jumps up and leaves a bewildered Chloe still sitting on her bed.
Chloe let out a heavy sigh as she watched Beca run out on her again. Something was up with the brunette and Chloe is determined to find out what it is. She can tell Beca is hurting over something and she only wants to help, because when Beca is hurting, she’s hurting. She’s also hurting because she was in love with her best friend and hated that she didn’t have the guts to tell her how she felt. She’s hurting because she and Beca share everything with each other, or at least they used to. And now, Beca was shutting her out. After a few minutes, Chloe gets up and goes back down to her own room.
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The day before Valentine’s Day is a Friday, which is typically Bellas movie night for everyone who didn’t have a date or something else going on. It was about 11:00 pm and Beca was in her room, working on a paper. To be honest, she was supposed to be working on a paper but she was actually thinking about Chloe and still driving herself crazy wondering who Chloe was going to be spending Valentine’s Day with. Chloe hasn’t mentioned that she was seeing anyone, but Beca knows that someone like Chloe Beale doesn’t sit home on Valentine’s Day.
“Hey, Becs,” Chloe said as she entered the brunette’s room. “What are you doing?”
“Of course she’s here right now,” Beca said to herself. “It’s like she knew I was thinking about her.”
“Chloe, could you just leave, please?,” Beca said out loud, sounding tired. “I just want some peace and quiet so I can work on this paper that’s due Monday.”
“Come on, Becs,” Chloe said. “It’s movie night. We’re going to watch Friday the 13th because it’s Friday the 13th. You know I can’t watch a scary movie without my cuddle buddy.”
“Well, you’ll have to tonight,” Beca said. “I really have to work on this paper.”
“Becs,” Chloe said.
“God, Chloe,” Beca said in exasperation. “Could you just leave? Please?”
“Okay,” Chloe said sounding hurt. “Sorry, to have bothered you.”
Chloe looked at Beca as she turned to walk out the door and Beca already had her eyes glued to her computer screen. Chloe left Beca’s room and headed downstairs.
“Where’s Beca?,” Amy asked.
“She’s not coming,” Chloe said with a furrowed brow.
“Why not?,” CR asked.
“She said she’s got a paper or something she needs to work on,” Chloe responded clearly distracted.
“Everything okay?,” Stacie asked.
“Have you noticed how weird Beca has been acting the past few days?,” Chloe asked. “I mean, I know she doesn’t like movies, but she always watches them with us. And, she just basically threw me out of her room.”
“Maybe she’s just stressed,” Stacie said. “She’ll come and talk to you when it gets to be too much for her. She always does. Try not to worry too much about it. Let’s just enjoy the movie.”
“I guess,” Chloe said and sits next to Stacie.
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As soon as Chloe left her room, Beca slammed her laptop shut, and wiped a tear that fell down her cheek. She ran her hands through her hair and let out a heavy sigh. She hated how hurt Chloe sounded. Hated that she’s the one that made her sound like that. But, her crush on Chloe was getting worse and she thinks she has gone from a crush to being in love with her best friend. She wants to tell Chloe how she feels but she’s afraid of Chloe’s reaction. She’s afraid that Chloe will laugh at her or, worse than that, hate her and no longer want anything to do with her. She has to keep Chloe in her life, so keeping her mouth shut is the only way to make sure she doesn’t lose her. Right?
“I need to go somewhere and clear my head,” Beca mumbled.
Beca jumped up and quickly changed into some black skinny jeans and her black Barden hoodie with the pockets. She puts on some shoes and grabbed her phone and wallet. She hurried downstairs trying to be quiet and not draw attention to herself. She didn’t stop moving and headed straight out the door without saying a word to anyone.
“I thought you said Beca was working on a paper she had due?,” Stacie asked Chloe as they both noticed Beca leaving the house.
“That’s what she told me,” Chloe said getting up and hurrying over to the door. Chloe goes outside and looks up and down the street and sees Beca walking toward the general direction of campus.
“Lily?,” Chloe said as she stepped back inside. “Can you follow Beca and text me to let me know where she goes? I’m going to change and meet you wherever she ends up. Okay?”
Lily nodded and slipped out the door. Chloe turned to the other Bellas.
“I’m really worried about Beca,” Chloe said. “I’m going to follow her and find out what’s going on with her. Anyone else want to go with me?”
“You shouldn’t be out there by yourself,” CR said standing up. “I’ll go with you. Give me ten minutes to change.”
“I’m a little worried about her, too,” Stacie spoke up. “I’ll go.”
The other girls all said they would go as well. Everyone went to change their clothes. They were all back downstairs about fifteen minutes later. Chloe’s phone pinged and she checked it.
“Lily says Beca just entered Ned’s on the other side of campus,” Chloe said. “Let’s go.”
Chloe sent a quick text to Lily letting her know they were on their way and to text if Beca left. The girls hurried to Ned’s and went inside. It was crowded but Lily had been watching for them. She went over to the group.
“She’s been pretty much just sitting at the bar,” Lily said. “She ordered a beer and that’s it.”
“Thanks, Lily,” Chloe said. “Let’s split up. I don’t want her to know we’re here. It’s pretty crowded so we should be able to keep an eye on her without her seeing us. I just want to make sure she doesn’t do anything crazy.”
Chloe pulled her hood over her head to hide her hair, knowing it was like a beacon that Beca would spot a mile away. She and Stacie made their way to the other side of the bar so they could watch Beca without being seen. Chloe was really worried about her best friend and didn’t want her to think that getting drunk was the answer to whatever was troubling her. She watched as Beca downed her beer and ordered another. Beca then got up and walked over to the karaoke announcer and it looked like she was picking a song. Chloe’s mouth dropped open in surprise.
“Is Beca voluntarily signing up to sing a karaoke song?,” Chloe mumbled to herself.
“Did Beca just put in to sing a song?,” Stacie asked sounding as surprised as Chloe.
“It looked like she did,” Chloe whispered still confused.
“She never does that,” Stacie said.
Chloe doesn’t say anything. Stacie ordered them each a shot as they continue to keep an eye on Beca. They downed the shots and ordered a beer as they continued to watch Beca. It’s not long before Beca’s name is called to sing.
“Holy shit,” Stacie said. “She really is going to sing.”
Chloe paid no attention as she watched Beca down the rest of her beer and head to the stage. Chloe moved around the bar so she can see the stage better. Which also meant she can see Beca better. She moved behind a pillar and watched as Beca takes the microphone. Stacie and the rest of the Bellas join Chloe to watch Beca sing.
“Um, since it’s after midnight and officially Valentine’s Day, I’d like to sing this song for a special someone,” Beca said softly into the mic.
“What’s his name?,” someone yelled from the crowd.
“What?,” Beca said looking up in confusion.
“Who’s the song for sweetie?,” an older woman asked.
“Um, it’s, um,” Beca said looking at the woman. “Fuck it, she’s not here, so what the hell, right? This song is for Chloe. The person I wish I was spending Valentine’s Day with.”
Chloe gasped and her eyes got wide. She looked over at Stacie who gave her a small smile. Chloe looked around and see all the Bellas staring wide-eyed at their Captain. Chloe swallowed and looked back to the stage as the music started.
Haha, yeah Yeah, yeah Haha (haha)
You know everything that I’m afraid of You do everything I wish I did Everybody wants you, everybody loves you
I know I should tell you how I feel I wish everyone would disappear Every time time you call me, I’m too scared to be me And I’m too shy to say
Ooh, I got a crush on you I hope you feel the way that I do I get a rush When I’m with you Ooh, I’ve got a crush on you A crush on you
Chloe puts a hand to her mouth and there are tears in her eyes. Stacie puts a hand on her shoulder and gives it a gentle squeeze. The rest of the girls are smiling as they watch Beca.
You know, I’m the one that you can talk to And sometimes you tell me things that I don’t want to know I just want to hold you And you say exactly how you feel about her And I wonder, could you ever think of me that way
Ooh, I got a crush on you I hope you feel the way that I do I get a rush When I’m with you Ooh, I’ve got a crush on you A crush on you
Ooh, I wish I could tell somebody But there’s no one to talk to, nobody knows I’ve got a crush on you A crush on you, I got a crush
(Hey, hey-ey) (Hey, hey-ey) (Hey-ey)
You say everything that no one says But I feel everything that you’re afraid to feel I will always want you, I will always love you I’ve got a crush
I hope you feel the way that I do I get a rush When I’m with you Ooh, I’ve got a crush on you A crush on you
The song ends and the crowd jumped to their feet cheering and clapping. Beca wiped at a tear that fell on her cheek. She looked around the bar and flashed a small smile before leaving the stage. She fights her way through the crowd and goes outside. Chloe just stood there speechless as she watched Beca leave the bar. Stacie gave her a nudge.
“You’d better go get your girl before she gets too far,” Stacie said.
Chloe looked around at the other Bellas and they are all smiling and nodding, telling her to go on. Chloe’s face breaks into a smile as she turned and ran out in the direction she saw Beca go. She ran out the door and stopped to look to see where Beca went. She sees her walking up the sidewalk with her head down and her hands in the pockets of her hoodie. Chloe called Beca’s name and ran after her. Beca doesn’t hear her and keeps walking. Chloe called her name again. This time Beca hears her and turned toward Chloe. Chloe stopped about a foot away from Beca.
“What do you want, Chloe?,” Beca asked looking down at the ground.
“You,” Chloe said causing Beca to jerk her head up and look at Chloe.
“I’m sorry,” Beca said looking confused. “What did you say?”
“I heard the song,” Chloe said with tears in her eyes. “I heard everything you said.”
Chloe closed the short distance to stand toe to toe with Beca. She pulled Beca’s hands out of her pockets and held them in her own and started singing.
I will always want you, I will always love you I’ve got a crush I hope you feel the way that I do I get a rush When I’m with you Ooh, I’ve got a crush on you A crush on you
Chloe leaned in and placed a tender kiss on Beca’s lips.
“You’re crazy, you know that?,” Beca said quietly with a smile on her face.
“Crazy for you,” Chloe said with a smile.
Beca laughed and pulled Chloe closer to her. She kissed Chloe and Chloe kissed her back. They both pull back from the kiss with smiles on their faces.
“I’m sorry I didn’t ask this sooner,” Beca said. “But, would you want to be my Valentine?”
“I’d love to,” Chloe said and gives Beca another quick kiss. “And, the song is right. I will always love you.”
“Good to know,” Beca said. “Because I will always love you, too.”
Chloe wrapped Beca in a hug and buried her face in Beca’s neck.
“Let’s go home,” Beca whispered as she pulled out of the hug. “The girls are all standing behind you waiting for what I’m sure is going to be a group hug.”
As soon as Chloe looked back over her shoulder, the Bellas squealed and did indeed pull the new couple into a group hug.
Song Used: Crush by Mandy Moore.