The system

3.

The next morning, Beca awoke to arms wrap around her. For a moment, she didn't know what was going around until her eyes land on the owner of the hands, Emily. She let out a sigh and slowly slip out of her bed. She runs her hand through her hair and head out the door towards downstairs. As she step down the stairs, her stomach rumble from the delicious scent of pancakes and bacon. With interest, Beca step in the kitchen to see Dories cooking with her mother. Marcy turns and face Because with a smile which is odd for the young brunette.

"Good morning,"The old woman greet, placing plates on the table."Did you sleep well?"

Beca nod, rubbing her eyes,"I did in fact thanks to uh Emily."She step towards Dories,"Do you need any help?"

The woman turns,"Actually, yes I do need help, can you make the eggs?" Beca nod and grab the eggs from the fridge. She place three eggs out and grab a pot. She place oil on the pan then turn on the oven. She grab a egg and crack the shell beside the pot but when she brings the yolk over the pot, the shell fell in too. Panic fill the young brunette's body and she begins to cry.

"What's what wrong Beca?"Dories ask. Beca point towards the cooking yolk and shell,"Is this why you're crying?"

"I-I'm sorry. I-I didn't mean it I swear I try. Sorry please don't hurt me!"Beca falls down to the ground and crawl in a ball. She can her the loud stomps of her father and she feels his heavy drunken breath. Beca feels out of breath, her chest is tighten and the walls are closing. Why are the walls closing? She can't breathe.

"Sweet heart, Beca? What's going on?!"Dories shouts."Adam!"

Beca feel a hand on her back and she panics more. She hear fast thumps from upstairs.... Her mother running down to save her like always. Mommy is going to save her like always.

"Beca, It's Emily. I'm going to place my hand on your back, is that okay?"The brunette nod and feel the comfort of Emily's hand."It's okay, you're okay. He won't hurt you- you're safe here with us. Just breathe, feel the air enter you and feel it exit you."

Beca release the grip on her collar shirt and slump down the floor. With teary eyes, she apologize for her little episode. She except Dories and Adam to immediately ship her back to California, but they take a seat next to her on the floor and just hold her. Of course this was overwhelming for Beca, she burst out crying. They sat on the floor a few minutes before deciding breakfast is in need.

Beca take a seat next to Emily and Marcy while Adam sit in front of them. Dories place two pancakes, three bacon, and two sausage with a side of eggs, placing the plate in front of Beca. Dories does the same for Emily.

"Thanks,"She whisper to the younger brunette.

"No problem,"She receive a smile.

~

The two brunette's were in charge of washing the dishes while Emily's mother finish picking up the table."Hey mom,"Emily speaks up,"Do you think it's okay if Beca and I take the bus to the mall?"

Beca glance at Emily. The mall?

"How about this, your father is leaving to work, he can take you two. So I'll wash the rest and you girls get ready."Emily grins hugely and grab Beca's hand, dragging her upstairs.

"Hope you like the mall."Emily smiles.

~

Beca hates malls. She hates mall because as a child she never had money and she always wanted to get the pretty toys. But when Emily says goodbye to her father, he place twenty dollars on each of their hands.

It's a strange manner, and she couldn't help look at the bill in surprise.

"Thank you,"Adam shakes his head.

"It's no problem, have fun ladies."And he drove off.

~
"I hate Victoria Secret's perfume they're hella expensive and intoxicating!"Emily nose wrinkle when she spray the perfume bottle.

Beca chuckle, shaking her head,"If you hate them why-"

"Hello, do you two need any help."Beca turn around to see a very attractive brunette girl. She was about to nicely refuse, but Emily jump in front of her.

"Actually yes I do need help,"Emily cheekily grin,"What kind of perfume do you recommend?"

"Wait, I know you."The brunette tilt her head,"You're Emily Junk right? You're in my science class."

Beca watches the way Emily grins huger and the way she fidgets with her finger.

"Stacie? I didn't know you work here!"

"Yeah, working in my favorite store is the dream."

"Yeah I love this store and their perfume."At this comment Beca expression turn to confusion.

" Let me get you the best perfume, I'll be right back."The brunette walks away, leaving the other two brunette's alone.

With a sly grin,"Since when did you have the hots for miss brunette?"Emily hits Beca on the arm.

"I do not!"She cries out,"Is it that obvious?"

"You have to be oblivious to not see that you're all heart eyes about her."Beca laughs.

"Okay, so what if I do have a tiny crush on her."

"Tiny?!"Emily cheeks blush.

"Shush she's coming back."Beca chuckle with a head shake. It's adorable the way Emily is. Stacie walks back to them with a bottle of pink perfume.

"This perfume is absolutely perfect. The smell is not as intoxicating as the others and the price is cheap at ten dollars,"She hands Emily the bottle,"Now not only will you look good you'll smell good too. Shit. I mean not that you don't smell good- I mean with this perfume-"

"-I think she understand,"Beca interrupt Stacie's rambling.

"I hope I help you, see you tomorrow Emily,"

The moment Emily pays and exit the building, the older brunette starts laughing."Ha-Ha-Ha laugh as much as you want."

"I'm sorry, Em. It's just so adorable."

Emily pause,"Em?" That cause Beca to think of what she has said. Did she give her a nickname?

"I-I. Sorry,"Beca look to the ground- god she's getting too close to these people.... It's scary how she just met Emily and she already feel so much comfort and trust- that's dangerous.

"No don't be- I like that nickname,"Emily smiles which Beca returns,"Let's eat some disgusting pizza at the foodcourt!"

"Why would we do that?"

"Because you have not yet experience the feeling of disgusting pizza in your system."Emily grabs hold of her hand and drag her to foodcourt.

Beca secretly smiles and rush to keep up with the younger brunette's speed. Maybe this family is different?

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