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TRIGGER WARNING: Drinking, slight abuse
BECA
I sat at my computer in my and Jesse's apartment. It had been a year after the USO tour. Jesse and I got back together. We had an apartment in LA now. I miss the Bellas. We still talk from time to time. Amy is somewhere knowing who knows what. Flo was busy running her business. Lily was doing who knows what. Aubrey was learning how to be a midwife. Chloe was in Vet School. I sat at my computer waiting for Jesse to come home from work. We had a tiny studio apartment. I checked my phone for the millionth time. Still nothing from Jesse. He would tell me if he was going to be home late. Whatever. I went to bed I had work the next day. I woke up to the sound of grumbling. Jesse was home and he was drunk. Great. Jesse was aggressive when he was really drunk. I got up out of bed and went to make sure he didn't break anything or hurt himself.
"Jesse?"
"Whatthehelldoyouwant?" he slurred.
"Just here to help..." I responded.
He grabbed my arm and made me look at him. This was the worst part of his drunkenness. "I don't need your help," he said before he shoved me away. I rubbed my arm where he held me. Don't let him get to you. Don't do it.
"I was just trying to be a good person"
"Why?" he scoffed "You're always going to be a worthless bitch."
I bit my lip. It's okay. He doesn't mean it. I told my self. He stumbled off to the bedroom. I went back to my computer. At least I got some sleep I guess. Tomorrow will be better. I hope. Just keep your head down and don't say more than you have too. And make sure you have coffee.
CHLOE
I sat at the table of my apartment that I shared with Aubrey. Chicago and I had just finished video chatting. It was nice but I wish he was here. I wish It was all of the Bellas in one place too.
"Stop thinking so hard," Aubrey said
"Sorry."
"What were you thinking about anyway?" Aubrey said putting a cup of coffee in front of me. It was 6:00 am and we both had places to be.
"How much I miss everyone."
"I miss them too Chloe. Maybe we all try to meet up?"
"You mean like a reunion?"
"Exactly like a reunion. Why don't you message everyone and I start looking at where to go?"
"Alright. Except I'll probably have to message them when they are actually awake Aubrey. It's like 3 am in LA."
"And Beca's an insomniac. She'll be up. Besides. You always put off messaging her."
"Yeah but I don't-"
Aubrey cut me off. "Don't want to accidentally admit your feelings for her?"
"That's not." Shut up."
"Only if you message her."
"Fine," I said pulling out my phone. I wouldn't message her till the morning when I was certain she'd be awake.
BECA
At about noon I got a text from Chloe. It was 3 pm in New York.
Chloe: Hey Beca!! Aubrey and I were wondering when you were free!! We are trying to find time for all of us Bellas to see each other again!!! Let me know. Love ya❤
Me: yo Chloe. I would love to see all of the Bellas again. I have no clue when I'm free cuz my job and Jesse's job and cuz I don't want Jesse mad at me so.
Chloe: I totally understand. Just let me know when you do okay ❤
Me: Ok.
Great. I really do want to see the Bellas but I don't want Jesse mad at me...I mean. I can work from anywhere as long as I have my laptop. Fuck it. I deserve to see my friends.
Me: I'm free literally whenever. Keep me in the loop and I can get some nice hotel rooms wherever we go.
There. It's done. Shit. Jesse's going to be so mad.
Chloe: How does San Diego sound? And in 3 weeks?
Me: Sounds like a plan. How many rooms should I book?
Chloe: 7. Stacie, Lilly, Jessica, and Ashley can't come.
Me: Ok. See you in a few weeks.
Chloe: Yup I can't wait!!!
I anxiously waited for Jesse to get home. He wasn't drunk but he was still mad like always. "Hey, Jesse. I uh I'm going on a trip in a few weeks to San Diego. Okay?"
"Ok. When and what do I need to pack?"
"No uh, Jesse its uh just me. It's uh just some press stuff..." I could see the fire in his eyes. I started to get scared. Shit.