Author's Note: Hello again! This is a sequel to my first story A Night of Pure Love. This has been a little more difficult to write mostly because I wasn't originally going to make this a sequel, but I think a sequel was a really good idea. I do not own Alvin and the Chipmunks or the Chipettes. I also don't own the song in the beginning. (Check out my home page.) Well, here's chapter one. Don't forget to review.

The evening was cool and still as the sound of crickets filled the open air. Jeanette was standing on her balcony, which was built for her this past summer, outside her bedroom. She could feel that autumn was upon the neighborhood as the night air seemed to be getting cooler. As a small breeze came through, Jeanette closed her eyes and lifted her head up towards the sky. She opened her eyes, looked up at the shimmering stars, and tried to pick out the different constellations she knew. This had become her normal Friday night routine ever since school started a few weeks ago. As she continued to look at the stars, Jeanette's search for constellations became fruitless as her mind began to wander. Her mind soon settled on one thought, or memory to be exact. Jeanette recalled a beautiful room where candlelight gave it an incredibly intimate glow. She recalled the sweet taste of delicate noodles as they touched her tongue at the first bite, and her mouth began to water. Then, a song came to her, but it wasn't just any song. It was a song that held so much meaning to her. It was a song that connected her to another body and soul. The meaningful lyrics came to her mind, and before she could stop herself, Jeanette began singing the chorus as she looked at the sky.

Take my hand, and hold me close

And don't let me go.

You for me and me for you,

Before she sang the last line, Jeanette looked down at her left hand at the beautiful silver band, topped with her birthstone in the shape of a heart, on her ring finger. A smile ran across her face as she looked at the ring and sang the last few words.

Together we'll make one.

Jeanette let out a small sigh as the memory of a certain bespectacled blue clad chipmunk's anniversary surprise lingered on her mind. The words he'd spoken, the promises he made, and the promises she made were still fresh on her mind. After so many months, that night still seemed unreal to her. However, that night did happen. Every word he said to her and every promise made between them were real. Those words and promises would stay with her forever.

That evening was truly unforgettable, she thought.

Jeanette's mind soon brought her to the memories of the bespectacled chipmunk. She loved everything about Simon Seville. He was intelligent, kind, caring, sweet, and everything she could have asked for in a boyfriend. His gray-blue eyes were as deep as the ocean, and his light brown fur was always silky smooth to the touch. His body was unbelievably well built and muscular. Every time she thought about it, she felt chills go down her spine. Then, another thought came to her. If Simon looked so good with clothes on, imagine what he would like without them. Jeanette could feel her body temperature rise as the thought ran through her mind. Her breathing became irregular as an image of Simon without his shirt on suddenly came to her. Then, Jeanette came back to reality.

Oh my gosh, why did I just think that, she thought, but then again, why have I always been thinking about that?

This wasn't the first time Jeanette thought of Simon that way. Ever since their first anniversary, the thought kept coming to her again and again. She wrapped her arms around herself and lightly shook her head to get rid of the nasty thoughts. She turned around, walked back inside her bedroom and sat on the edge of her bed. She left the balcony doors open so the breeze could come in and cool her off. Then, a knock come from her bedroom door. Jeanette jumped slightly by the noise.

"Jeanette?" Eleanor's voice came from behind the door, "May I come in?"

Jeanette took a deep breath and let it out slowly.

"Yes Eleanor, come in," she called.

Eleanor opened the door and walked into the bedroom. She was wearing a loose, light green dress, that came below the knees, with green heels, and her hair was in a long ponytail instead of her usual pigtails. Hanging from her ears were gold hoop earrings. She turned around swiftly so Jeanette could see her outfit from every angle.

"What do you think?" she asked after her turn.

"You look fantastic," Jeanette complimented, "Everyone at the party will love it."

The party Jeanette was referring to was Cathy Martin's "Back to School" party, usually held a few weeks after school started. Mostly jocks, cheerleaders, and anyone else who Cathy considered popular was invited, so Brittany was always invited but never Eleanor or herself. However, this year Eleanor got the big invite while Jeanette was still labeled as a nerd. A part her wished she could go, but the other knew parties were never her cup of tea.

"Thanks," Eleanor said with a smile.

Eleanor, then, made her way to Jeanette's bedroom mirror to check her make-up. Once satisfied, she turned back to look at Jeanette, her face a little fallen.

"Jeanette?" she asked.

"Yes," Jeanette responded.

"I don't feel comfortable about this," Eleanor admitted.

"About what?" Jeanette asked with a confused look on her face.

Eleanor slowly walked over to Jeanette and sat beside her on the edge of her bed.

"About leaving you here by yourself, especially since Ms. Miller is out of town with her girlfriends," she said softly looking down at her feet, "I know you told me earlier that you were okay with not being invited, but…I don't know. I just wish all of us could have fun together and not just two of us."

Oh poor Ellie, Jeanette thought, I need to be clear with her.

"Ellie," she began, "Listen, I know you care about me, but I honestly want you to go to the party. You should be out having fun, not cooped up in the house with me. I'll be fine alone. You know me. I was never a people person anyway."

Eleanor brought her head up to look at Jeanette. All she could see on Jeanette's face was complete honesty.

"You really want me to go?" she asked.

Jeanette smiled as she gave her sister a warm hug.

"Yes Ellie, I do," she said.

Eleanor hesitantly returned the hug.

"Thanks Jean," she said, "You're a great sister."

"Ahem," a voice came from outside the bedroom.

Jeanette and Eleanor quickly turned to the source of the noise to see Brittany standing outside the door with her hands on her hips. She was wearing a hot pink, skin tight dress that reached her mid thigh with pink stiletto heels. Her face was completely masked with make-up, and her hair was done in curls. Jeanette and Eleanor could see impatience written all over their sister's face as she tapped her foot insistently.

"Come on Ellie," she complained, "The boys are waiting for us to pick them up."

Jeanette and Eleanor broke their hug and Eleanor slowly stood up.

"Alright, I'm coming," she said as she looked back at Jeanette, "You sure?"

"Yes I'm sure," Jeanette answered, "now go on. You don't want to keep Alvin and Theodore waiting."

"You heard her Ellie," Brittany said as she walked into the room and grabbed Eleanor's arm, "Let's go."

"Oh, well bye Jean," Eleanor called as Brittany dragged her out of the room.

"Bye guys," Jeanette called, "Have fun."

"Oh we will!" called Brittany as they made their way down the stairs.

Jeanette listened intently as the footsteps began to disappear, and then once she heard the door slam, she let out a huge sigh.

Alone at last, she thought.

Though Jeanette loved her sisters, she really loved her alone time. It gave her time to do things she enjoyed doing. She looked over at her digital clock.

9:15, she thought, and they won't be back until midnight. That means I have the house to myself for almost three hours.

The thought made her smile as she got up from her bed. She walked down the stairs to make sure the front door was locked good and tight. Then, she went to the kitchen to look for something. Once she had her aroma therapy candles in her arms, she walked back upstairs and into her bedroom. She placed the candles in various places and lit them. The sweet scent of lavender began to fill the air. After the candles were lit, she went over to her backpack and pulled out the book her English class was reading, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Once the book was in her hand, she walked to her bed, laid in it covering herself with her purple sheets, and began reading where she left off. Only one thought crossed her mind as she started reading.

I wonder what Simon's doing right now.

So what do you think so far? Unfortunately, I don't think I will be able to update as quickly as I did my first story, only because this story is still being written. It's possible I will have a new chapter up weekly, but there are no guarantees. Anyway, I hope you guys liked it. Don't forget to review.