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A/N: Well, here it is: All or Nothing, sequel to my story Last Christmas. If you haven't read Last Christmas, I suggest you check it out before reading this story, just so you know what's going on.I'm also going to try to add song lyrics at the beginning of each chapter based on
each chapter's mood. Here's a more detailed summary of All or Nothing. I hope you like it:

SUMMARY: Brittany has returned home from college with an optimistic attitude about her summer break. She gained her confidence back, her relationship with her family has improved, and, best of all, she is completely over her ex-boyfriend, Alvin Seville. Brittany decides she's ready for a new romance, and her neighbor (and Alvin's brother) Simon seems like a perfect candidate. He's smart, nice, cute, and everything Brittany is looking for in a boyfriend. However, Brittany realizes that trying to date her ex-boyfriend's brother might not be as easy as she thought. Will Brittany fall for Simon? Or will an old flame be ignited? Find out in All or Nothing.

Blue skies smilin' at me

Nothin' but blue skies do I see!

As the taxi slowly rolled away, Brittany practically skipped toward her front porch. She couldn't hold back her smile as her hot pink flip flops slapped against the ground. Unlike last time she had been home from college (Christmas break), Brittany was actually eager to return to her old house. Things had changed for the better, and she was determined to make this summer vacation a memorable one.

Brittany had spent her spring break in Florida with friends from school, so this would be her first time coming home since winter.

After the drama that had taken place before Christmas, Brittany did her best to enjoy the rest of her winder vacation at home. She spent a lot of time with Simon and Jeanette (her relationship with Eleanor had still been frosty after their argument, and she managed to avoid Alvin surprisingly well) and convinced herself to relax and have fun. She and her sisters also took an aging Miss Miller to the doctor, where she received medication to help with her developing dementia.

With Miss Miller feeling better, Brittany returned to school that January in good spirits. As the months went by, she kept in contact with Simon with frequent e-mails and phone calls. She also called Eleanor a few times, and while they had yet to officially make-up, they were at least on speaking terms. Brittany also chatted with Miss Miller, Jeanette, and even Theodore. However, there was one old acquaintance she hadn't spoken to since Christmas: Alvin.

But that was okay. Brittany was a firm believer in the phrase "out of sight, out of mind." Although she still thought of her ex-boyfriend occasionally, she no longer felt that she was in love with him. She felt so free because of this; it was almost as if she had been trapped by him all this time, and she had broken out of his grasp. She was officially over him.

As Brittany climbed up the porch steps, the front door swung open to reveal her sisters and Miss Miller.

"Brittany!"

Brittany's glossy pink lips spread into a smile as she hurried toward her family. She embraced Jeanette first, since she was standing in front.

"We're glad you're back!" Jeanette said, her voice full of love and sincerity.

"I'm glad to be back," Brittany replied, pleasantly surprised that she actually meant it.

"Well come here, darlin'!" Brittany heard her former guardian say. Miss Miller pulled Brittany into a too-tight hug. "We've missed you, Brittany."

She remembered my name, Brittany thought. It was an obvious improvement from four months ago.

Brittany pulled back and looked at Eleanor, who was standing with her hands behind her back.

"Hey," she said simply.

"Hi Ellie," Brittany said, forcing a smile. She leaned in and gave her sister an awkward hug. Eleanor hugged back, but it was obvious that she was uncomfortable.

Okay, Brittany thought, so things are still weird between us. Luckily we have all summer to fix it.

"Welcome home, Brittany!"

Brittany turned to see Dave Seville, along with his sons Simon and Theodore. Theodore was holding a pan of freshly baked brownies.

"Hi guys!" Brittany exclaimed, giving them all a big hug. She hugged Simon the longest. Neither of them had said it in their conversations over the phone, but they were both curious if their relationship could go beyond just being friends. This summer would be the perfect time to find out.

"I baked these for you," Theodore said, proudly displaying the mouth-watering brownies.

"Thanks," Brittany said with a smile. She patted her flat stomach and said, "I am on a diet though, so I can't have too many."

Jeanette smiled. "That sounds like the Brittany we know."

"And love," Brittany added. "But you didn't let me finish. I obviously can't eat these by myself, so I'm going to need some help…"

"Oh!" Theodore's hand shot up. "I'll help!"

Everyone laughed. Brittany felt like they were in a corny sitcom, but she didn't mind. At least everyone was in a pleasant mood, unlike the last time she visited.

"Let's go into the kitchen and eat these up," Miss Miller said. Everyone wandered into the kitchen, but Brittany and Simon stayed behind.

"It's nice to finally see you again," Simon said, giving Brittany a small smile.

"It's great to be home again," Brittany admitted. She grabbed Simon's hand. "And we are going to have so much fun this summer."

Simon laughed. "Really? Doing what?"

"Just being together," Brittany said with a shrug. "I mean, we've wasted all these years just being neighbors, and now we're actually friends. You haven't seen how much fun I can be."

"Oh I think I have," Simon said, raising an eyebrow. "You were one of the people who came up with the fun idea of travelling around the world in a hot air balloon when we were nine."

Brittany rolled her eyes, but couldn't help but smile. "Whatever. You know you enjoyed it."

Simon snorted. "Hardly. That was the most stressful two weeks of my life!"

"Enough talk about the past," Brittany said, pulling Simon into the kitchen. "Let's just focus on the future and how amazing this summer is going to be."

Brittany looked at her family and the Sevilles in the crowded kitchen. The playful arguing of who got the biggest piece of brownie was music to Brittany's ears. She loved that everyone was together.

"Oh, Brittany," Dave said, pouring milk into glasses on the counter. "I forgot to tell you… Alvin couldn't make it to your welcome home celebration." Dave smiled apologetically. "He said he had plans."

"That's okay, Dave," Brittany replied. "Actually, I didn't even notice he wasn't here."

That was the truth, too. Despite the fact that his whole family was at her house, she hadn't even thought about Alvin. She was truly, completely, totally 100% over him.

And with that thought branded in her mind, she happily took a huge bite of soft, chocolaty brownie.

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Song Used: Blue Skies (Various Artists)