Hey guys! I hope you enjoy this first chapter. I'm kind of blocked on "You're The Reason" at the moment so I've started this one. Let me know what you think and if I should continue with it! Hopefully another "You're The Reason" chapter will be up soon, as well as one for "Forever, Remember?" Anyways, hope you enjoy it!

Prologue & Chapter 1: Take A Look

'Take a look around you. Go on. What do you see? You see people. You see them going about their business, focused on their life and their priorities. There could be a lawyer making their way to a court case, and there could be an intern getting everyone's coffee order. Then there is most likely someone running late for work. Or a student working on their studies, sitting in a coffee shop, sitting alone at a table working on her studies. A number two pencil twirling in her hand and her headphones placed over her ears as she focused on her studies, or rather her stories that she likes to write in her free time.

In fact this girl is sitting alone at the local coffee place, with a number two pencil twirling in her hand and headphones placed into the small space in her ears as she wrote down ideas for her new story. Every now and then she would take a ever so small sip from her the mug of coffee she'd bought when she walked in. It may have been mild temperature by that time depending on what time she got there. This girl had wavy ginger red hair, that could visually burn someone's eyes from looking for too long. She had beautiful, crystal water blue eyes. Standing a little five and a half feet tall, this girl was the most beautiful girl in the coffee shop. Not to take away from any of the other girls there, there were pretty too. But something about this girl shined bright. Maybe it was the red hair, or maybe the smile that she made every once in awhile.

Who is this beautiful girl may you ask? Why it's none other than Chloe Elizabeth Beale, a freshman in college at the time, majoring in journalism. It was the beginning of the fall in the southern state of Georgia, and Chloe was determined to make the dean's list and make her father proud. She wanted to be a writer or reporter, someone who spoke her truth to the people. She loved writing stories in whatever spare time that had. Chloe was quick of wit and had a comedic sense of humor, and it seemed to flow into her writing too. Any paper she had written in her spare time would always have some sort of slapstick humor that she came up with. She has a good and truthful heart this Chloe Beale, she never told a lie, and never withheld the truth because she considered that to be a form of lying in it's own way.

So go ahead, look around you. I dare you to. I dare you to look around and find someone as amazing as Chloe Beale. I bet you can't. No one can. No one will be able to top Chloe no matter how hard they try. Anyone can see that she is sweet, smart, kind-hearted, strong-willed, and absolutely gorgeous. Drop dead gorgeous. Stunning. Breathtaking. Use any of those complimenting words. They all work for the one and only Chloe Elizabeth Beale. She's my best friend. And well, I'm gonna put it as simple as I can. I love her. More than anything.

That is all I can say. And I hope she never finds this, because it would scare her away. And I don't want to scare my best friend away. Because without her, I'd be alone. I'll write this down. I write my feelings down for me. When secret song's can't express the love I have for her, I just write them down on my notebook paper. I just want Chloe to be happy. Even if it means keeping my feelings in the dark forever, as long as a real, true smile stays on Chloe's face? I'm happy. I've written a hundred letters just like this.

My name is Beca Mitchell. And I am in love with Chloe Elizabeth Beale.'

Chloe carried her History of Literature in her hand as she walked down the hallway of the English building to get to her class. She was excited for this class because Beca, her best friend's father Mr. Greg Mitchell taught the class and he had to be one of if not the best teacher Chloe had for an English class. It was obvious to see how much he cared for his students success, and how much he loved making them laugh (his bad lit jokes were the highlight of every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Chloe), which he did a lot. Anyways, Chloe got to the classroom and took her seat next her good friend Aubrey.

"Hey Chloe," Aubrey said smiling as Chloe sat down beside her.

"Hey, how did your date go last night with that one guy, uh Chicago?" Chloe said, chuckling a little bit at the guy's name. He was a veteran who about two years older but he came back to get an education.

"Umm," Aubrey said smiling and looking down with a huge blush on her face. "Things went really well." She added a quick wink to the end of her answer.

"Oh my god! Did you guys do the dirty on the first date?" Chloe said laughing at her friend who blushed an even brighter shade of red, close to the color of roses.

"We couldn't help it!" Aubrey defended herself, throwing her hands up in the air. "One thing lead to another, and he was incredible. Like, so good in bed. We did it in so many positions, there were some we did that I didn't even know were positions, but holy shit did they make cu-"

"I don't need the details on what positions you did, I just wanted to know if it was good sex or not." Chloe interrupted, cringing at the thought of her friend orgasming multiple times, in multiple positions. A couple of guys quickly turned their heads in interest, and Chloe quickly had them looking the other way by saying, "Nothing here to see, go back to your boring, unintriguing discussions.

"Anyways," Aubrey said, "how's your dating life? Has Tom asked you out yet? You two seemed to be getting pretty friendly at the party last week at the frat party." Aubrey said as Mr. Mitchell made his way into the room.

"We're hardly friendly." Chloe said.

"Is that what the inside of his mouth thinks?" Aubrey mentioned, earning a nudge from Chloe in the arm. "Ow!"

"What's going on between Tom and I is none of your business at the moment." Chloe said with a chuckle.

"So you'll admit that something is in fact 'going on' between you too?" Aubrey asked excitedly.

"Shhh!" Chloe covered her mouth with one finger as Professor Mitchell started his lecture. Although she had told the young blonde to be quiet, she blushed slightly because she and Tom had been texting for about a week now and it was safe to say things could escalate between the two of them.

Once they got out of class, Chloe got out her phone and called Beca, who was probably just getting out of her music history class. Beca had her headphones on instantly as she got out class when she her ringtone for Chloe go off (it was the song "Just The Way You Are," which was Chloe's favorite song; and it described Beca's secret feelings for Chloe). She picked up the phone. "Well if it isn't my favorite person on earth." She said with a smile.

"Hey what's up cutie? Aubrey and I are heading to lunch. Care to join us?" Chloe asked as she and Aubrey strolled towards the student union building.

"Just as long as I get to make fun of her while I'm there." Beca said with a smile.

"Alright, but don't get too raunchy. I know you two aren't the biggest fans of each other but try to keep it civil. Bree is a good friend of mine." Chloe said, chuckling at her best friend's comments.

"Ugggh, but it's no fun when it's civil."

"Beca-"

"Fine, fine. I'll be moderately civil." Beca agreed reluctantly.

"This is why you're my favorite person ever." Chloe giggled, which Beca found super adorable. And funny. And sexy. And a lot of other positive adjectives.

"Sorry I didn't quite hear that, who is your favorite person ever." Beca said smugly.

"Shut up and meet us at the student union please." Chloe said as she and Aubrey continued to walk along one of the many sidewalks leading to the center of Barden University campus.

"Fine, I'll see you later weirdo." Beca said.

"Alright love, see you soon." Chloe said before hanging up, leaving Beca blushing as red as a rose. Chloe and Aubrey stopped at one of the places in their food court and saved a place for Beca in line.

"I honestly don't understand why you hang out with that midget." Aubrey scoffed as she saw Chloe and Beca exchange waves.

"Be nice, she's been my best friend since we were eleven years old." Chloe informed Aubrey. "That's seven years. And we were good friends before that too. She is my favorite human on earth and I love her so much."

"Well, then why don't you marry her?" Aubrey deadpanned.

Chloe playfully nudged Aubrey in the side and said. "Best friend love you ass." Beca then walked up and gave Chloe a hug.

"Hello beautiful ladi-" Beca started before turning to Aubrey, she then turned back to Chloe. "Hello beautiful lady." Then she turned back to Aubrey. "And good day cross-eyed goldfish, how are things in your tiny fishbowl?"

"Peachy-keen dwarf. How is snow white and the other six dwarves?" Aubrey said. Now before we go any further, it's easy to see that Beca and Aubrey do not get along. Why, you ask? You see, they were complete opposites. Aubrey was the wealthy, blonde haired girl whose parents paid for all of her college expenses. She was the most popular girl in her high school and seemed to be climbing up to the top of her imaginary college social food chain. Straight A student who wants to become a lawyer and thinks she's above most other people, and is kind a know-it-all control freak.

Beca on the other hand is her complete opposite. Her dad is a professor so she got the "daughter of a teacher" discount. Her school was paid for. However her family was a bit more middle class. Her parents were divorced when she turned twelve and her father ran and left Beca's mother Renee for some younger woman. She is pretty introverted and her only friend in high school was Chloe, who was popular so she still got into all the big high school parties. She was also gay, but in the closet gay. Not even Chloe, the human of Beca's affections knew about her closeted homosexuality. But with that said, she and Aubrey did not get along. So whenever Chloe had invited them both to hang out, the insults would continue on and on for what seemed like days on end. Plus it was obvious there was a little jealousy involved because Aubrey wanted to be Chloe's best friend, however Beca held that title and no one was likeable enough to take her place as Chloe's best friend. The only problem was Beca was in love with Chloe, who currently thinks of Beca as a best friend and sister.

"Guys, can you at least be semi-civil, we're in public." Chloe begged as the two girls thought of what insults they would say next. "For me."

"Couldn't you get a job on 'The Hobbit?'" Aubrey asked. "Or were you too short even for the role of Bilbo Baggins?"

"Actually they wanted me to be one of those badass dwarves, which are taller than the hobbits. But I had to turn them down because I knew you would be playing Lady Galadriel. I said I would only take the role if you got the part you deserved. Which was the Pale Orc." Beca stated, leaving Aubrey trying to figure out exactly what she should say. Before Aubrey could say anything else Beca placed her order and then let the other have theirs.

The three of them went to find a seat before a group of boys walked into the union. Among the group was Tom, Jesse Swanson, Bumper Allen, and a couple other so called "popular guys" that seemingly thought college was just like high school and there was a group of popular kids in the fifteen thousand students that attended Barden. Tom spotted Chloe and walked over. He covered her eyes and said, "Guess who?"

"Hmmm, I'm guessing it's Tom Hardy?" Chloe teased before Tom turned the redhead's head to face his and he leaned in and gave her a quick peck, making Beca cringe. Beca didn't like Tom, not because he wasn't a good guy, Tom was actually pretty nice. No Beca didn't like him because he had Chloe under his spell. Of course he seemed to make Chloe happy and that's all Beca wanted for her best friend. But at the same time she was in love with Chloe too so seeing her with any guy made that guy hold the title of "Beca's current least favorite person."

"Half right on that one." Tom said before squeezing himself in between Beca and Chloe, nearly pushing the brunette off the bench.

Jesse, one of Tom's best friends, seemed to show a lot of interest in Beca and Aubrey, but mostly Beca. They worked together at the radio station and actually got along well, but Beca knew that he liked her and wanted to get in her pants. The feeling wasn't mutual, obviously. He sat down on the other side of Beca, and smiled at her. "Hey," he said with a half cute smile on his face.

"Hi," Beca quickly replied trying to focus on her food.

"I'm excited for work later, I think Luke is finally going to let do something other than stacking CD's." He said smiling.

"Yeah, sounds great. I can't wait." Beca said in unenthusiastic way that Jesse didn't seem to pick up on at all. Jesse nodded and then they got back to the rest of the group. Chloe and Tom were acting super couply and it was bothering Bece down to her core. Yes, she wanted Chloe to be happy, but seeing the redhead with someone else killed her inside.

"Well, we better get going babe." Tom said, "Football practice for me and baseball for Jesse." He kissed Chloe's cheek and then rejoined his friends, Jesse tagging along behind him.

"Not friendly my ass." Aubrey said smirking as Chloe turned back to the table. "You two were practically fawning over each other. The sexual tension could be cut through with a fucking knife."

"Enough sexy talk, you're being annoying." Chloe said.

"She's a pretty blonde rich girl whose mom and dad pay her college bills, of course she's annoying." Beca stated taking a sip of apple juice. "How are you just realizing this?" Chloe chuckled and Aubrey shot Beca a glare before they went on eating their lunch.

"Beca, I need your help on some of the annotating of Crime and Punishment." Chloe said as she took a bite of her salad. "Do you have some time later tonight to help me out with it?" Chloe asked.

"Yeah, I get off work at sixish so I'll head over once I'm done." Beca answered.

"Sweet, I'm just having a bit of trouble with it. It's such a dark book. I don't really like it." Chloe stated.

"My dad had me read and annotate it before I even reached my senior year of high school, he wanted me to get the college work level down I guess. I'll help become a pro easily. You were third in our class in high school Chlo." Beca complimented.

"Yeah, right under you at second in our class." Chloe added.

"Stupid Greyson Waters had to take my spot at first." Beca groaned sarcastically. "But with that said, I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out with my help. I'll be over at your place around 6:15 p.m. Sound good?"

"Perfect." Chloe said with a big smile on her face. She and Beca couldn't be separated and Beca was Chloe's favorite person on earth. Besides her parents and two older brothers of course.

"Awesome." Beca said smiling at Chloe. As Chloe got back to her food Beca looked at her lovingly. Damn Chloe was stunning. Even in casual attire or baggy shirts and sweatpants, Beca was completely entranced by her. But it wasn't even her looks that made Beca fall for her best friend. Sure they helped, but the things that attracted Beca the most was the heart of gold that Chloe had. Anyone lucky enough to hold Chloe's heart, well, they were the luckiest person in the world in Beca's opinion. As Beca finally pulled her head back to her food, Aubrey took notice of the way Beca stared. The hint of infatuation mixed with utter longing, it was obvious to Aubrey to see the love laced over Beca's eyes.

"I'm going to head to my next class." Aubrey said before saying goodbye to the two of them and getting up from the table after she packed up her stuff. She sent a look Beca's way, making the brunette confused for a moment before Aubrey turned and walked away.

Later that day Beca was working at the radio station for Barden, she and Jesse were stacking CDs while he tried to convince her to go see a movie with him. Even though she was gay, she had to admit that his persistence made her smile. Jesse was a good guy, but he was a guy and Beca, well you know, doesn't find guys sexually attractive. "Come on, there's a new action movie that I want to see, it's the new Batman movie 'Dark Knight Rises,' it's supposed to be so good."

"Then take Tom with you, he loves Batman according to Chloe." Beca said as she stacked an old BonJovi CD in the B section of the alphabetical shelf. "Besides, I told you. I don't really like any type of movie whatsoever."

"I still don't get it. Not liking movies is like not liking puppies. How could you be so cynical about something so incredible?" Jesse said.

"I've explained this to you multiple times Jesse, I can never make it to the end because they're boring. And I don't care if you say 'the endings are the best part.'"

"The endings are the best part." Jesse repeated.

"That's a matter of opinion." Beca shot back.

Jesse chuckled and then said, "I guess that's true, you're still cynical. Beautiful but cynical."

Beca glared at him. "You're not my type Jesse," she said.

"Oh yeah? And what is your so called 'type?' Do I need to get an incredibly weird ear spike too and dress in more black?" He asked with a chuckle.

"Okay I'm not goth." Beca said. She just wanted to say 'I prefer the vagina to the dick,' but she didn't want Jesse to be the first person she came out to. "You're just not my type okay?"

Jesse raised his hands up in defense. "Okay, okay. I get it. I'm not your type." He said with a little bit of disappointment in his voice. They were pretty quiet the rest of the time. Once work was done, Beca headed over to Chloe's dorm room to help her out with some homework.

"Mmmm, Tom." Chloe muttered as he kissed her neck. "I have a Beca coming over later and I don't want her to walk in on us doing this." She said. They were having a making out session and Chloe was straddling Tom's lap. His hands ran up and down her waist. They had been hooking up lately, but they weren't really official. More like fuckbuddy's. Tom's lips sucked on her neck.

"Don't worry," he said pulling her close. "Fuck you're so hot." He whispered. Chloe smiled and began to grind on his lap. "Oh shit, Chloe!" That's when Beca walked in.

"Woah!" Beca said covering her eyes at the sight. "Do I need to come back another time?"

Chloe turned and saw Beca, instantly climbing off of Tom's lap. "Sorry Becs, I just kind of got bored studying and Tom was already here doing his homewo-"

"I don't need the details." Beca said with a laugh. "But Tim-"

"It's actually Tom-" Tom started,

"I actually don't care at the moment." Beca interrupted. "I am going to help Chloe study her English homework so I suggest you leave and go occupy yourself for a couple hours so she can focus." Tom looked at Chloe and then shrugged before helping her off his lap. He stood up and put his jacket on.

"I'll see you later," Tom said, giving Chloe one last kiss before turning to Beca. "See ya Beca," he said giving a high five that she reluctantly agreed to do before leaving the dorm room.

The brunette then turned to her best friend and raised an eyebrow with a smirk spreading across her lips. "I really could've come over later." Beca said.

"No, I should've remembered you said around 6:15ish. It's my fault." Chloe admitted before standing up off the couch and fixing her navy blue blouse. Chloe then fixed her hair up in a bun and went to grab her school bag from her bed. "How was work?"

"It sucks," Beca began. "All I fucking do is stack CD's. And that movie nerd Jesse is constantly trying to get me to go out with him."

"Well he's nice, and pretty cute too. Why wouldn't you want to go out with him?" Chloe asked with a smile as she and Beca sat down at the dining table to start their homework.

"He's not my type." Beca answered simply.

"Really? Tall, dark and handsome isn't your type? You're so picky Beca. I swear I've never seen you kiss a boy." Chloe chuckled as she pulled out her copy of Crime and Punishment.

'That's because I never have kissed a boy.' Beca thought to herself. Beca was a virgin, but she still managed to make out with a number of girls in high school. But still, no one she knew (besides the girls she made out with), knew she was gay. "Is it a bad thing that I'm saving myself for the right person?"

"No, it's just you should at least go on a couple dates until you find the right guy. Just because you go out on a date with someone doesn't mean that person believes you'll marry them." Chloe said as Beca pulled out her laptop.

"You might want to tell that to Jesse. I think he thinks I'm going to be his future wife." Beca said an annoyed look on her face. Before Chloe could say anything else. "I didn't come here to discuss boys, I came here to help you with your homework so let's get to it."

Chloe nodded her head and then they got to work, studying for a couple hours. Once they were done they started watching "Cake Boss" re-runs on television. Beca and Chloe liked to watch "Cake Boss," it was the only show Chloe managed to get Beca to watch. They would get a blanket cuddle up close on the couch and watch the show for hours. It was one of Beca's favorite things to do. Getting to hold Chloe close to her, taking in the vanilla scented lotion that Chloe used on her slightly tan skin. Feeling the heat from Chloe's body radiate onto her made Beca feel loved and safe, and most of all, close to Chloe. Chloe. The girl of her dreams. The girl who made her realize she was into girls only and not guys. The girl who made her realize who she was. The girl she loved. And yet, the one thing Beca wanted, she couldn't have. And it wasn't Chloe's fault, Beca knew that. Chloe was straight, it was pretty obvious that Chloe was as straight as a flag pole.

As Chloe began to fall asleep around 10:45 p.m., Beca heard a knock of the door. "Hey Chloe," it was Tom. Chloe began to rub her eyes and wake up, still in Beca's embrace. "You texted me that you were done and wanted me to come over." He said through the door.

When the redhead began to get up Beca stopped her. "I'll get it Chlo, you lay back down." She said before walking over to the door and opening it up to Tom. "Hey, she's pretty sleepy so be quiet." Beca whispered. Tom nodded and walked in slowly, taking off his jacket and hanging it up. They walked back over to Chloe, who was passed out on the couch. Beca walked over and kissed Chloe's forehead. "Goodnight Chlo, love ya weirdo." She said, tucking some of Chloe's fiery red hair back and smiling as the young girl slept oh so peacefully. She grabbed her stuff and packed it into her school bag before turning to Tom.

"Her pj's are in the second to top drawer, be a gentlemen or I'll kick your ass." Beca said, and Tom instantly nodded his head and smiled.

"I'll take good care of her, and treat her like a gentlemen." He said with a smile.

"I don't just mean tonight Tom. I mean from now on." Beca said. "Chloe is my most best friend in the world. Hurt her and I'll not hesitate to make your life a living hell." She said with a serious look spread across her face.

"I will." Tom said genuinely.

"Good. See ya Tom." Beca said, slinging her backpack over her shoulder.

"Goodnight Beca," Tom said with a nice smile. "Be safe walking back to you dorm." Beca nodded and then opened the door, shutting it gently behind her so she didn't wake Chloe up. Tom smiled at the sleeping beauty on the couch. He picked her up bridal style and carried her to her bed. He changed her into some pj's, and covered her with her blankets. He leaned down and kissed Chloe's forehead. "Goodnight Chloe," he whispered before beginning to walk away..

A sleepy Chloe reached out and grabbed his arm. "Stay Tom," he muttered tiredly. Tom smiled and climbed into the bed next to her, wrapping his arms around her and slowly falling asleep with Chloe in his arms.

Beca made it back to her dorm room, where her roommate Kimmy Jin and her friends were sitting on Beca's bed playing video games. Beca dropped her bag on the chair by her keyboard and then turned around and face the three girls sitting on her bed. "Please move your asses off my bed." She said politely. Although she asked them to move, they seemed a bit zoned into the TV. Beca then cleared her throat. "Yo!" She yelled. The three girls paused their games and looked at her. "This is my bed, and if you don't get off it I will open a can of whoopass on you. So please move before you make me do so."

The three girls got up and Beca said, "thank you, this is much appreciated." she said before Kimmy Jin's friends left. Beca put her headphones on and put on one of if not her favorite band, U2 on before just staring up at the ceiling. She listened to the lyrics of one of her favorite songs by them, "All I Want is You." She related to this song, it reminded her of her heart's one true desire. A young redhead whom she deeply loved more than anything else in this world.

All I Want is You- U2

You say you want diamonds on a ring of gold

You say you want your story to remain untold.

All the promises we make

From the cradle to the grave

When all I want is you.

You say you'll give me a highway with no-one on it

Treasure, just to look upon it

All the riches in the night.

You say you'll give me eyes in the moon of blindness

A river in a time of dryness

A harbour in the tempest.

All the promises we make, from the cradle to the grave

When all I need is you.

You say you want your love to work out right

To last with me through the night.

You say you want diamonds on a ring of gold

Your story to remain untold

Your love not to grow cold.

All the promises we break, from the cradle to the grave

When all I want is you.

Beca thought of Chloe as she listened to the song. She related to the lyrics of the song and she couldn't help but want to sing this song to Chloe. But she knew it would drive the redhead away. Tears came to her eyes as she thought of the fact that Chloe wouldn't ever be hers. As Kimmy Jin turned out the lights, the final notes of the song played, and Beca stared blankly up at the dark ceiling above her. There were so many things that kept Beca from telling Chloe how she felt. Chloe was straight, they were best friends, telling Chloe would scare her off, and scaring her off would mean Beca had no friends. Not to mention that despite the fact that times were changing and people were beginning to accepted for who they are, Beca was gay and there are still so many people out there who are against LGBTQ rights. There were still a lot of conservative people, and if word got out that she was gay, she could ridiculed. Plus, she didn't even know how her parents would feel if she told them she was in fact gay.

But despite all of this, when the the thought of Chloe appeared in Beca's head, Beca couldn't help but smile. Everything about Chloe, even her flaws were flawless to Beca. All she had to do was think of Chloe, and her world was a better place. And even though Beca believed she stood no chance of being the person to hold that heart of gold, she just wanted Chloe's happiness. That is all she's ever wanted since the day they became best friends. However, there wouldn't be a story to tell if Beca was out the question for Chloe. In fact, she is very much in the running for Chloe's heart. The only thing is, neither she nor Chloe know it yet.

Well, well, well. Beca's secretly in love with Chloe, who is dating Tom. Jesse is interested in Beca, who's gay and in love with Chloe. Aubrey seems to suspect Beca about liking Chloe. Tom seems to be a genuinely good guy, but will he stay that way? Maybe, maybe not. This is sure to stir up some drama on the beautiful campus of Barden University. Stayed tuned for more!

Until next time,

Elle