No Secrets, No Demands
Chapter 1-Amanda
"Jeanette!" Brittney called from downstairs. "Come on, we're gonna be late for school!" Jeanette was very tired that morning so she was moving slowly. She put her last book into her backpack and started walking down the stairs, almost tripping over her own feet.
"I'm coming," she said under a yawn.
"Its about time you got ready!" Brittney snapped.
"Look who's talking," Jeanette said sarcastically.
"Come on guys, we gotta go," Eleanor said ending the argument before it started. Jeanette and Brittney followed their younger sister out the door and began walking to school with the Chipmunks.
"What's wrong Jean?" Simon asked noticing how slow Jeanette was walking and how quiet she was being.
"Huh? Oh, nothing, I'm just exhausted," she replied yawning again.
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At the beginning of class Ms. Smith, their new teacher, lead a thin, girl chipmunk with curly, brown hair, freckles, and elliptical shaped glasses with golden rims, into the class room.
"Class, I'd like you to meet our new student, Amanda!" she said cheerfully.
"Hi, Amanda," the class said sounding uninterested.
"Um, hi," Amanda said soft and timidly.
"Why don't you take a seat right there next to Jeanette?" Ms. Smith said pointing at the chair to the left of Jeanette. Simon was sitting in the one to the right of her. Amanda walked over and sat in the seat. "Okay, now get into your groups and continue working on your science projects."
"Amanda, would you like to join our group?" Jeanette offered kindly.
"Okay," Amanda replied shyly, but clearly appreciated Jeanette's kindness.
"Great," Jeanette said, "By the way, my name's Jeanette."
"And I'm Simon."
"Nice to meet you," she said softly with a grin.
"Okay, so if we add vinegar to the baking soda…" Simon began.
"…it'll overflow like a dome volcano," Amanda finished for him.
"Um…yes…that's correct," Simon said a little surprised. "I take it that you've already learned this?" Amanda nodded. "Its pretty cool that you listen to what you learn in school." Simon complimented. Amanda blushed and smiled.
"Thanks," she replied.
"Do you wanna sit with us in lunch, Amanda?" Jeanette offered.
"Sure," Amanda said with a grin.
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Amanda, the Chipmunks, and the Chipettes all sat together in lunch.
"Why is the new girl sitting with us?" Alvin asked rudely.
"She's my new friend," Jeanette replied. "Amanda, this is Alvin, Brittney, Eleanor, and Theodore. Brittney and Eleanor are my sisters."
"Hi," Amanda said timidly with a warm, friendly smile.
"Nice to meet you Amanda," Eleanor and Theodore said politely. Brittney just gave her a criticizing glare, and Alvin didn't pay any attention to her.
"So where are you from?" Jeanette asked as she took a bite of her sandwich.
"I'm from Reno."
"Nevada?" Amanda nodded. "Oh, its nice there."
"You've been there?" Amanda asked.
"Uhuh, I went there on tour…Oh, that's right, I never told you; my sisters and I are a band." Amanda gasped.
"Wow," she said, "that's so cool! What's the name of your band?"
"The Chipettes."
"I like to sing to," Amanda said, "I just don't do it in front of people very much…actually…never."
"Well why not?"
"I'm too…shy."
"Would you sing for me right now?"
"W-well…I don't know…"
"Aw, come on, just a little?"
"Well okay…" Amanda cleared her throat. "You're beautiful, every little piece love. I hope you know you're really gonna be someone. Ask anyone. And when you find everything you looked for, I hope your love leads you back to my door. Oh, but if it don't, stay beautiful."
"Wow, that was amazing!" Jeanette complimented.
"Thanks, but I wanna hear you sing." Amanda said.
"Um, okay." Jeanette cleared her throat. "When I think about rain, I think about singing, when I think about singing it's a heavenly tune. When I think about heaven, then I think about angels. When I think about angels, I think about you."
"You have a beautiful voice!" Amanda said clapping her hands.
"Thank you," Jeanette replied graciously. "We should hang out sometime.
"We should." Amanda agreed. "How about after school?"
"Sure. My place?" Jeanette asked.
"Okay."
Yeah, I know its not the best first chapter, but I sure tried, and it'll get better. But please review!