Infuriated

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When I look into the mirror the next morning, I'm relieved. You can't see any signs from the beating I got yesterday, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. I stay inside my room until I hear the front door close. Just to be sure, I look out of my window to see my father's car riding away. I have to hurry now to be on time for school, but I didn't want to have breakfast with him. I'm pretty sure that my father would've talked about the fight. And then I couldn't hide my laptop now. I hide my laptop in my safe and walk downstairs. My brother is still here, but I don't have to be afraid of him. Last night he brought some bread with cheese to me.

,,You are late." William says. I nod and make some sandwiches. I put them in my backpack. I look at the big clock hanging on the wall. If I want to meet Finn and Jesse at our spot, I should hurry. I race out the street. In the distance, I can already see Jesse's red jacket next to the blue one from Finn.

,,Yeah, you are surprised huh? That I'm still standing here." Says Jesse. ,,You are not so faithful yourself."

,,Sorry," I tell them. ,,I really couldn't Facetime last night. I burst from the headache." When I FaceTime with Finn, Jesse will join the conversation every time.

,,And you never heard of aspirin? I thought you would have more time for your friends, but I guess I was wrong. Why don't you just tell us that you don't want to hang out anymore?"

,,What makes you think that? I love meeting you, Jesse! I just couldn't last night." Finn put his hand on Jesse's shoulder.

,,Hey, stop being mad at Beca. You couldn't come last night either." Oh so Jesse's mad at me for not being there but he couldn't be there himself?! I sigh when we go through the gate of our schoolyard.

,,Can we Facetime tonight?" I ask Jesse.

,,Okay, fine." He tells me and then she walks by. I don't hear anything Jesse says and just watch her. Her eyes find mine and a smile appears on her face. ,,Do you hear me?"

,,Uhm, what?" I look towards Chloe. Did I see it right? Did she wave at me?!

When I got inside the choir room it's still empty. Finn, Quinn, and Rachel wanted to wait for the bell to ring but I needed to finish the mashup I had to make. Mr. Schuester told me yesterday that he wanted them to perform it today.

,,You're early." I startle and turn around.

,,Chloe, what are you doing here?"

,,Well, Mr. Schue asked me to come in here today to watch the performance. You see, I'm in the Barden Bellas and I know one or two things about performing."

,,So you're going to stay here for the whole class?"

,,Yes, is that okay with you?"

,,Of course, it is." I reassure her and see Quinn approaching.

,,Beca, I can't wait to see what you've been -" she stops in her sentence when she sees Chloe. ,,Oh, hi Chloe." She smiles at Chloe and turns to me with a smirk.

,,Don't mind me." Says Chloe and sits down on the chair next to Mr. Schue's. Quinn takes me away so Chloe can't hear our conversation.

,,You didn't tell me that she was coming."

,,I didn't know she was coming! I can't do this when she's here."

,,Come on Bec, I'm pretty sure she's here for you."

,,No, she isn't. She's here to help you guys out." She shakes her head.

,,Oh, sweet innocent Beca. She's here for your sake and I know for sure that she will love your idea." She gives me a wink.

,,Chloe Beale?!" We hear Brittany and Tina yell while running over to her. They pretend like she's a celebrity.

,,Guys, let her be." Mr. Schuester arrives and lets everybody sit down. Finn and Rachel approach us and sit down next to us. Rachel next to Quinn and Finn on the other side of me. Quinn starts blushing because Rachel is close to her but hides it very well. For Rachel at least.

,,If I had known you would invite your girlfriend, I would have brought my boyfriend too." Says Brittany and Tina startle.

,,Brittany, you don't have a boyfriend."

,,Not yet, but if I had one I would've brought it in too."

,,I have a boyfriend." It's the first time Chloe comes between them.

,,Oh damn, that hurts!" Tina puts her hand on her heart while looking at me without anybody noticing.

,,I'm sorry, Tina."

,,Who is the lucky man?" Artie asks her.

,,Tom Wilson."

,,Ouch and there goes my heart again! A senior from the university. I can't compete with that!"

,,Okay guys, enough talking." Mr. Schuester turns his gaze towards me. ,,Beca, you have been working on a mashup for today. Have you finished it?" I nod. ,,Great then we will change this classroom into something we can dance in!" Everybody gets up, except for me.

,,Beca, what's wrong?" Quinn stands in front of me.

,,Nothing." I say and get up. I bite my pain away and smile at her. While the rest is making this room something to dance in, I walk to Mr. Schuester and show him my idea for the mashup.

,,That seems great. Let's start." All the boys and girls are getting in position, except for me, Mr. Schuester and Chloe. ,,One...Two...Three." Mr. Schuester counts and the music starts. I'm surprised that the band always seems to know how to play mashups. I feel Chloe's eyes burn into my skin but I keep looking at Quinn. Damn, the way she's dancing... so sexy! It's a huge turn on, to be honest, but it isn't very good. It's a mess but I like the view.

A/N: Just imagine those deaf kids aren't there.

The music stops and Quinn walks up to me smiling.

,,That was a great mashup but a mess."

,,I agree." I look at Chloe and get lost in her eyes. How is it possible that she can be this beautiful?! Everything is perfect about her. Her long blonde hair that hangs over her shoulder, her ocean blue eyes where everybody can drown in, her perfect lips that I want to kiss so badly, her neck, the mole on her chest, her breast tucked inside a bra that everybody will love to touch, her -

,,Beca, you're drooling." I startle from the whispering voice of Finn in my ear and come back to reality. Chloe talks to Quinn now. Luckily she didn't notice my staring... or did she? I feel myself panicking and Finn grins.

,,Do you think she noticed?" I ask him.

,,Bec, everybody noticed." Oh, my God! I made a fool out of myself! I look over at Chloe and she smiles at me. Luckily the bell starts ringing.

,,I'll see you tomorrow." Chloe tells me.

,,Yeah, about that." I start and she looks sad.

,,You're not canceling it, right?"

,,No, I was just wondering if we can meet in your dorm room?"

,,Oh. Why can't I come to your house?"

,,I prefer your room." She raises her eyebrows. I'm sorry Chlo, but I can't tell you the real reason.

,,Okay, I'll see you tomorrow in my room." I smile and nod before walking out of the room. I can't wait to show you my mashup Chlo and spend time with you. I know tomorrow will be the best day I'll have this week!