Joined Together

10- Prom!

Becas POV
After Chloe told me the color of dress I headed over to the dress store to pick up the suit.
"Um hi I'm here to get a outfit that was on hold." I awkwardly say to the clerk.
"Alright and what's the name?" She asked going into the back.
"Beca Mitchell." I say.
The lady came out with two items of clothing.
"Here ya go." She said with a cherry smile.
"I'm sorry there is only supposed to be a suit and not a dress." I say noticing the dress.
"Well the hold order had two outfits so that's what you get. I can give you my discount since you weren't expecting the second outfit." She said ringing up the dress and suit.
"Alright." I say giving her my credit card. "Have a nice day."
"You too." She said waving me off.
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"Are you ready to go to prom!" Aubrey said walking into my house with her dress in hand.
"I've been ready for weeks." I say starting on my makeup. "Do you know how you styling your hair?"
"Yep I'm doing half up half down. You?" Aubrey said joining me at the mirror.
"I'm doing a loose bun." I say. "Do you have any idea what dress Stacie bought?"
"No she refuses to give me any hint." Aubrey said with frustration.
We continued to get ready while talking about trivial things. Aubrey added some white flowers in her hair to match her dress while I added maroon to add a little contrast.
"Girls your dates are here!" My dad yelled from downstairs.
"You ready?" I ask Aubrey as I slip on my shoes.
"Yeah." She said walking out the door.
Aubrey made her way downstairs first. Stacie just starred at her wide eyed. Aubrey just smirked before giving her a hug. I made my way down the stairs and saw Beca wearing maroon suit that matched the flowers in my hair.
"You look... wow." Beca said once I came into view.
"You don't look to bad yourself." I say kissing her cheek.
"Okay get together in taking pictures." My mom said coming into the room with a camera. "Start doing cute poses."
"Really mom." I groaned. "Just take like two pictures."
"Fine I will only take a few." She said as she started taking photos.
"Yeah I didn't sign up for pictures." Beca said before wrapping her arms around my waist and smiling for my mom. "But I guess I'll go with it."
"Wait I want in." Stacie said bragging Aubrey so the we're standing in front of us. "Okay go."
"Okay asshole take the spot light why don't you." Beca said sarcastically.
"Let's just take a picture where we can all be seen then leave." I say moving so we're next to Stacie and Aubrey.
"Okay smile." My mom said.
"Okay you got your pictures." I say laughing. "We're leaving now."
We quickly leave the house before my parents could find another excuse to get us to stay.
"I'm sorry when did we agree on the limo?" I asked once I saw said vehicle.
"When me and Stacie got to our first dress shop." Beca said opening the door for me.
"You're unbelievable." I say once we all got situated. "Let me guess you're going to spike the punch too?"
"I'm not." Beca said shaking her head.
"But I am." Stacie said holding up a flask.
"No you are not." Aubrey said slapping her arm.
"Ow! I was only going to put a little in it." Stacie said rubbing her arm.
"Hey does anyone know who Jesse is taking?" Beca suddenly said.
"I don't know. I tried asking him once but he just fumbled over his words before running off." Stacie said casually. "I'm sure we'll see when we get there."
"Probably." I say shrugging as we pull up to that school.
"Let's go get our prom on!" Stacie said as we walked into the gym.
"Hey I see Jesse." Beca said pointing across the room.
"Let's go see who his date is." I say dragging her across the room. "Hey Jesse, who's your date?"
"I am." Chicago said putting his arm around his shoulder.
"I knew it!" Beca shouted drawing a bit of attention. "Stacie you owe me twenty bucks."
"Damn it." Stacie said handing over the money. "Of all the boys it had to be Chicago."
We continued to poke fun at each other until we got bored. None of the song really gave off a dancing vibe so we were just sitting around.
"Do you want to go to the music room or something?" Aubrey randomly asked. "I'm getting kinda bored."
"I'm down." Stacie said standing up. "Let's go. We can play some instruments or something."
"I'll go too. What about you Becs?" I ask as I stand.
"Uh sure." Beca said before starting to walk.
Once we got to the music room we all looked around at the different instruments. Stacie seemed more interested in the cellos while Aubrey the violin. Beca awkwardly walked around looking at the different instruments.
"Hey check it out the school has a grand piano." I say once I noticed it in the corner. "Does anyone know how to play?"
"Beca does." Aubrey said walking over with a violin.
"You should play then." I say turning to her. "I'm sure you're great."
"I don't really play anymore." Beca said awkwardly.
"But you were so good. And you could even sing too." Aubrey said excitedly.
"You were pretty good." Jesse said. When did they get here?
"I don't know." Beca said hesitantly.
"Please Bec?" I say giving her my puppy dog eyes.
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Chloe's POV
"Fine." I say giving into there pestering. "I will play one song. One."
"Yay!" Chloe said bouncing up and down.
"What should I play?" I asked as I sat down at the piano. "Wait never mind I know."
I start to gently hit the keys with a familiar tone that I learned as a kid. I think Mrs. Fernsby gave me the music.
Have you ever felt like nobody was there?
Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere?
Have you ever felt like you could disappear?
Like you could fall, and no one would hear?
I started with a small and quite voice. As I looked over at Chloe to see her smiling.
Well, let that lonely feeling wash away
Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be okay
Then I heard someone start on the cello. I look over to see Stacie smiling at me while playing.
'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand
You can reach, reach out your hand
And oh, someone will coming running
And I know, they'll take you home
I than heard violin playing which I know is Aubrey.
Even when the dark comes crashing through
When you need a friend to carry you
And when you're broken on the ground
You will be found
So let the sun come streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
Lift your head and look around
You will be found
Then Chicago started to play the guitar and that's when I felt tears well up in my eyes.
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
Once I stop singing a few tears fell from my eyes. I felt a pair of arms slowly wrap around my neck and a head rest on my shoulder.
There's a place where we don't have to feel unknown
This time it was Chloe who was the one that was singing.
And every time that you call out
You're a little less alone
If you only say the word
Then Jesse started to sing along with Chloe.
From across the silence
Your voice is heard
I then join them along with Stacie, Aubrey, and Chicago.
Even when the dark comes crashing through
When you need a friend to carry you
When you're broken on the ground
You will be found
So let the sun come streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
If you only look around
You will be found (You will be found)
You will be found (You will be found)
You will be found
Out of the shadows
The morning is breaking
And all is new, all is new
It's filling up the empty
And suddenly I see that
All is new, all is new
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone (You are not alone)
You are not alone (You are not alone)
You are not
You are not alone (You are not alone)
Even when the dark comes crashin' through
When you need someone to carry you
When you're broken on the ground
You will be found!
So when the sun comes streaming in
'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again
If you only look around
You will be found
Even when the dark comes crashin' through
You will be found
When you need someone to carry you
You will be found
You will be found
You will be found
"So why exactly did you stop playing the piano?" Chloe asked once the last note was played.
"That is a very good question that I don't know the answer too." I say. "But it felt great to sing again."
"Hey I think a slow song is gonna come on soon." Chicago said putting the guitar back.
"Let's go. We need to have at least on dance." Stacie said while putting the cello and violin back.
We finished cleaning up the music room then headed back to the gym. Right when we enter a slow song did in fact start to play.
"May I have this dance." I ask Chloe while smirking.
"I guess one dance couldn't hurt." Chloe said with a giggle before pulling me onto the dance floor.
"Have I told you how pretty you are?" I say looking her in the eyes.
"Once or twice yeah." Chloe said giggling. "Why did you stop singing and stuff?"
"Well I guess when my mom died it felt weird singing without her." I say quietly. "And she would always call me Rebeca so that's why I stopped going by it."
"Well I'm glad you sang today. You have a really nice voice." Chloe said resting her head in the crook of her neck.
"I'm glad I sang too." I say quietly.
We finished the dance in silence before deciding to call it a night. We dropped Aubrey and Stacie off first before Chloe. I got out with her so I could walk her to the door.
"I had lots of fun tonight so thanks." Chloe said timidly.
"I should be the one thanking you considering you were the one to ask me out. And you got me to sing." I say smoothly.
"Yeah I am pretty amazing aren't I." Chloe said with a wink. "Anyway goodnight."
"Night." I say before turning around to start walking.
"Beca Wait." Chloe said suddenly.
I turned to look at Chloe and she just walked over to kiss me. It was a short and sweet kiss that ended as quickly as it began.
"See you at school." Chloe said blushing before going inside.
That girl is going to be the death of me. I decided that I wanted to walk home so I sent the driver alway. When I got home I saw my dad sitting at the piano.
"Hey dad what are you doing?" I ask. I used to always play the piano with him.
"Nothing. I was just waiting for you to get home." He said quickly removing his hands from the keys.
"No you were playing the piano." I said walking closer.
"No I wasn't. I had to tune it first so I haven't been able to play it yet." He said crossing his arms.
"Can I sit with you while you play?" I asked timidly.
"Yeah." He said scooting over to make room. "What do you want me to play?"
"Why not moms favorite song?" I say resting my head on his shoulder.
"Yeah why not. Are you going to sing along?" He asked elbowing my side playfully.
"Why not. It's a big day for singing." I say as he starts playing the opening notes.
With tuppence for paper and strings
You can have your own set of wings
With your feet on the ground
You're a bird in a flight
With your fist holding tight
To the string of your kite
Oh, oh, oh!
Let's go fly a kite
Up to the highest height!
My dad decided to join in. It's been awhile since we both sang together.
Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring
Up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
Oh, let's go fly a kite!
When you send it flyin' up there
All at once you're lighter than air
You can dance on the breeze
Over 'ouses and trees
With your first 'olding tight
To the string of your kite
Oh, oh, oh!
Let's go fly a kite
Up to the highest height!
Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring
Up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
Oh, let's go fly a kite!
Once we finished the song I let out a long yawn.
"I think I'm gonna head to bed. Goodnight dad." I say kissing him on the cheek which was something I used to always do.
"Goodnight Beca." He said cleaning up the house a bit.
"Did-did you just call me Beca?" I ask as a smile breaks onto my face.
"Yeah... I guess I did." He said as if it was no big deal.
I ran upstairs to my room and immediately pulled out my phone to tell Chloe what just happened.
Me- My dad just called me Beca! (12:00am)
Chlo- Omg that's amazing! (12:02am)
This year is really looking up.