What Could Have Already Been

Old Pal

"So what is it that you want to talk to me about exactly?" Beca asks, clearly knowing what he wanted to talk about. She didn't want to face the reality of the situation, which was the case for her in many situations, but that is just the way she chose to deal with things. She sat across from Zac at the small table in the dressing room, her arms crossed as she sat back in her chair.

"Why we split up..." Zac says, his elbows leaning on the table and his hands intertwined with one another. "The reason why."

Beca sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Do you want the legit reason why I left?" She asks, growing nervous about actually telling him, but knowing it was the right thing to do.

"Please" Zac says.

"Okay, well before I really get into depth I just want to say that I did love you. There was not a doubt in my mind that I loved you, but something in me didn't feel right..." Beca says, wanting to assure him that she wasn't using him as a cover up. "In college, I met some of the best friends I could ever have because of the acapella group I was in and I was really close to one of those girls and her name is Chloe Beale. I always felt differently about her than I did with other girls."

"Like what?" Zac asks, trying to take in every small portion of the story so he could properly understand.

"I was attracted to her..." Beca sighs.

"Like sexually?" Zac asks.

"Yes sexually..." She scratched her head, but insisted on continuing with her story. "The first day I met this girl I knew there was something off about me and I knew that I was honestly instantly in love with her, but I kept telling myself that I was straight and didn't like girls, so I started dating this boy named Jesse and he was absolutely amazing. He was super sweet and I really loved being with him, in fact we dated for almost four years, but I always had this weird part of my mind that would go back to Chloe."

Zac nodded taking it all in. It was weird for him to hear about his ex-girlfriend being attracted to another girl and he could see where this story was going, but he let Beca continue because he still cared about her and wanted to show that to her.

"Distance and career choice is what drew Jesse and I apart, but it was also kind of relieving. Then after a while of getting my career started I got cast in this super fun movie called 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' and I met you" Beca smirked. "Zac you are one of the nicest, sweetest and most generous people I've ever met and I really enjoyed being with you, but I think not being able to be around Chloe at all took a tole on me and I realized that I am gay and in love with that girl..."

"I'm happy for you Beca, I really am happy that you were able to really find who you are, but I won't lie, I am a little bit heart broken. I loved you a lot and still do and I was hoping there might still be a chance with us, but now I can see that there isn't, which is okay because I just want you to be happy" Zac smiled. He reached out and grabbed Beca's hand, running his thumb across the top. "I still want us to be friends though, ok?"

"Of course" Beca smiles, happy with how understanding and sweet the boy was to her.

Zac got up and headed for the door. "I'll see you later alright?" he says opening the door up. Beca nodded watching him go. He started out of the room, but slowly came back. "Oh and Beca..." he starts, Beca turning her attention back to the door. "Tell Chloe how you feel and go get her."

With that, Zac left, the door shutting behind him. Beca smiled and got up from her chair moving over to the couch. She flopped on the couch and picked up her phone, planning to facetime Chloe. She opened up her facetime app and clicked Chloe's name, since it was her most recent call it was right on top. She waited for Chloe to answer as the phone rang.