The week of the Senior Prom
Ch 1
"Preparing for the Prom"
Early one morning Alvin and his brothers woke up and got ready for school. As he exits his shower, and fixes his shirt and belt he hears his cell ring. He reads the caller id and answers.
"Hey sweetie I'm already up. Do you ladies want us to drive you to school this morning?"
She looked at her sisters, and then she said.
"Yea we'll be there in 10 minutes. Don't forget we're going shopping for the prom Alvie after school today."
He sighed and said.
"Yea I know. You don't have to remind me. My brothers and your sisters already got their outfits last weekend. Now we have to get ours. See you in 10 bye princess love you."
Simon looked and asked.
"Why haven't you gone shopping yet? The prom is two days away, and you're up for Prom King and Brittany is up for Prom Queen. Speaking of which what colors are you wearing?"
He looked and brushed his hair. Then he put his cap on and said.
"The usual colors we wear. I'm wearing red and most likely Brittany is wearing pink and red. After exams today we're going shopping; chill Simon will you? Come on the girls will be here in 10. Theo lets get a move on. We have exams today. Theodore come on already. It's also our last week of school."
All 3 boys headed outside, and Dave yelled.
"Boys no book bags remember! I can't believe it you 3 are graduating already!"
Alvin looked and said.
"Dave calm down we still have our exams, and our prom. Besides our graduation ceremony. It's not like we're going anywhere. See you after school bye Dave. Come on you 2 the girls are already here."
Alvin opened the passenger side for Brittany, and then he drove off toward the school followed behind his two brothers. As Brittany got out of the car and walked toward the school her ex- boyfriend Brandon attempted to kiss her. She realized it and pushed him off.
"Leave me alone Brandon; I'm with Alvin! If you don't leave me alone he'll get angry, and go after you like he did at Homecoming! He went to park his car you better get your hands off of me!"
He laughed and forced a kiss on her lips. Then he pushed her down, and Alvin saw it. He ran toward the school and grabbed him then he punched him in the mouth busting his lip.
"Leave her alone she's with me now SCRAM! Either leave or you'll have more than a busted lip! Move it Brandon I mean it!"
Brandon gulped and ran off to class crying. Then Alvin ran to her and helped her up.
"Are you alright? Come on give me your hand."
She smiled at him as she grabbed his hand and said.
"Yes I'm fine. Thank you Alvie; let's get to class before we're late for our exam. The bell is about to ring. We need to move it now!"
1st hour lasted and hour and a half because of their exams. Then they had a 45 minute lunch and decided to eat outside instead of inside the cafeteria. When lunch ended they headed to 2nd hour for the last exam of the day. He sat and took his exam in silence; and then he went over it and handed it to the teacher. The teacher looked and said.
"You can leave now Seville. Unless you want to wait for Ms. Miller to finish her exam. If that's the case then sit and remain silent. Not a peep from you Seville understood?"
He sat back down in his desk and put his head down. Then he drifted off to sleep at his desk and she shook her head as she finished her exam.
'Poor guy he's so tired! I wonder why he didn't get any sleep last night. Oh well I'll get him up when I'm done. I'll let him sleep.'
She went back to her exam and watched the clock as it moved slowly. She finished her exam 20 minutes before the bell was about to ring. Then she handed it to her teacher and shook Alvin. He didn't budge and she sighed. The she tried to take his cap and that didn't work either. So she decided to whisper in his ear.
"Alvin come on and get up we're done and can leave now! Alvin the bell is ringing in 20 minutes let's go. Oh it's hopeless you're not listening to me. Fine then I'll let the bell wake you up!"
5 minutes before the bell was about to ring he woke up and looked at her.
"Oh I'm sorry. I am just really tired since I couldn't seem to get to sleep last night because a certain brother couldn't seem to keep his hands off your sister! He kept me up till like 1am because he was preoccupied by your little sister. Until I got angry and so did Simon and we both knocked on his door and sent Eleanor home! Oh believe me Simon is probably also asleep in his exam don't think he's not!"
Brittany looked and asked.
"Were they you know? Do any of you know what they were doing in his room that kept you two from sleeping? I mean I saw Elle this morning and she didn't seem any different. What about Theo how did he look this morning?"
Alvin looked and grabbed her hand as they exited the class room.
"He didn't look like he was on cloud 9. Yet I still have no idea what they were doing in his room and neither does Simon. I mean yea he still hasn't but I don't think he would with our father home and us next door and across the hall."
Theo overheard and said.
"No we weren't; she just told me the truth about their hard life and ended up crying herself to sleep on me. You two couldn't sleep last night because Dave was yelling at me and accusing me of the same thing he accused you and Brittany of when she fell asleep on you. Besides I yelled back at him like you did Alvin. Besides we did get close until Dave walked in on us! Sorry about keeping you and Simon up but I don't want to wait anymore! I'm having a hard time controlling myself when she's in my room and have to run into my bathroom and cool off! How do you manage to stay in control Alvin?"
Alvin looked and gulped.
"Umm I have to go now Theo. See you when we're done shopping. Come on Brittany."
They got in his car and he drove toward the mall. Then he parked his car and put the alarm on. He walked over to the passenger side and opened the door for her and helped her out. She took his hand and they headed toward the mall entrance. She saw her favorite store and dragged him inside.
"Oh isn't that dress perfect for the prom? Alvin look at the color and the shiny sequins on it. Can you buy it for me please? I left my money at home.
He looked and said.
"Go try it on and let's see how it looks on you; then I'll tell you my answer. I'll be right here waiting."
He waited for her to exit the fitting room and stared at his watch. She exited and his eyes were fixed on the dress and how perfect it looked on her. He swallowed hard and said.
"Whoa that does look good on you! I'm actually speechless! All I can say is WOW!! Oh alright how much is this going to cost me?"
She smiled and said.
"Oh only 280."
His eyes went up.
"What! Do I look like I'm made of money! Are you crazy?"
She looked and begged.
"Oh please get it for me! I really want this dress its perfect! It's our Senior Prom!"
He sighed and said.
"Oh alright I'll get it for you. Let's go pay for it. Come on Brittany!"
She hugged him, and gave him a kiss.
"Oh thank you. I love you so much!"
He smiled as they went and paid for her dress.
"You're very welcome Princess. I love you to."
As they left her store she said.
"Now it's your turn to get your outfit. I'm getting it for you."
He looked and said.
"What! You told me you didn't have any money on you."
She walked away and said.
"I said that? I guess I lied!"
He started to get angry and yelled at her.
"Brittany! I'm going to kill you. Get back here and start explaining why you lied to me? I mean it start talking!"
She looked and sighed.
"I really wanted that dress, but Ms. Miller only gave me 300; I wouldn't have enough to get shoes and of course accessories! Oh by the way it's nice to see your anger again!"
He looked at her puzzled.
"What's that supposed to mean? I thought you didn't like me yelling so I stopped. Besides we're not kids anymore. We're mature teens and are passed that."
She looked and said.
"Yea I know that now; but I still do miss you getting angry with me."
He shook his head.
"Why? You really don't do anything to get me angry now like you did when we were just friends and kids! Don't ever lie to me again; you should've just told me you only had a certain amount to spend. Then I would've bought your dress for the prom. What do you mean you're buying my suit?"
She looked and said.
"It's the least I could do since you bought my dress. Let's go look at the suits. What are you wearing again?"
He looked and shook his head.
"I'm wearing a black suit with a red shirt and tie. It has to match your dress right? Don't you even think I'm wearing a pink shirt and tie to our Prom not happening! Pink is not my color it's your color!"
She looked and laughed.
"Oh why not? My dress is pink with red sequins! You'll look good in pink you know I'm right!"
He shook his head.
"No way am I not wearing a pink shirt and that's final! I am wearing a red shirt with my suit and maybe a pink tie! Depending on how it looks!"
She smiled and said.
"Oh fine you big baby. I'll get you a black suit with a red shirt and tie. Oh did I mention I was just kidding when I said you should wear a pink shirt and tie!"
He looked and shook his head. Then she asked.
"Oh what's your size? I keep on forgetting."
He looked and said.
"A medium Brittany. I'm a medium."
She looked at the suits and picked one out.
"How's this one; and look it comes with a red shirt and tie. Go try it on and let's see how it looks on you."
He took it and entered the fitting room. Then he put it on and exited the fitting room. She looked at it on him and said.
"Wow that suit looks fine on you. What do you think?"
He looked and said.
"It looks good and also matches your dress perfectly. Besides it's the perfect fit. Even though I can't seem to get this stupid tie to stay in place. Help me out will you?"
She smiled and tied it for him. Then she said.
"Now go look in the mirror. Wow you really do look good in that suit if I say so myself! Do you want that one or would you rather try on more?"
He shook his head.
"No I like this one. I don't think any of the other suits match your dress the way this one does. No let's get this one. Then we'll get your shoes and accessories. After we finish shopping we'll get a bite to eat at the food court and then head home so we can study for our last two exams at my house since those are the two hardest subjects. Then after those exams we're finished with school."
She smiled and nodded her head in agreement. Then they headed to the register and she paid for his suit. He smiled and took her hand.
"Thank you for getting my suit; even though I could've bought it myself you know?"
She smiled and said.
"You're welcome Alvie. Let's go get our shoes now; and then of course my accessories. Hmm should I get new earrings or a necklace; or maybe a bracelet?"
He looked and said.
"Why not a whole set?"
She looked and said.
"Hmm maybe you're right, but I have to see how much I have left after I get our shoes. Then I'll decide ok Alvie."
He nodded his head.
"Ok fine whatever you say? I have to do something over there anyway? No you can't come with me either. I'll be right back. Just get me a pair of black shoes; not too expensive ok? I mean it."
She looked and nodded.
"Ok no problem."
He ran toward the jewelry exchange and then he looked at the sets of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. He also looked at the engagement rings next to the sets and sighed. Then he shook his head.
'No getting a ring for Brittany until I get my father and my mothers' blessing. Oh and Ms. Miller of course. They'll think I'm crazy because I'm so young and so is she; but I can't help it I'm in love with the girl since I was 9 ½ . Anyway enough about that. What set should I get her for prom. There are so many choices; and she loves gold. Which one goes with her dress the best? Let me see here. Hmm what a hard decision.'
He finally decided on a 10 KT set with her birthstone and his. He paid for it and hid it in his jean pocket. Then he headed back to the show store and asked.
"Next think you're going to ask is what size am I in shoes right? Whoa those are nice shoes to go with your dress sweetie. What's wrong?"
She sighed and said.
"I don't have enough money to get accessories. I'm so upset. My shoes alone cost me 74 and your shoes cost me 50. I only have 100 left and need it to get my hair and nails done before the prom. What am I going to do Alvin?"
He smiled and said.
"You don't have to worry about the accessories just yet now do you? Our prom is two days away. Maybe when we come back on Saturday morning I'll get them for you. Come on let's get something to eat I can hear your stomach growling. Besides we still have to study for our exams it's already 6:30pm and Dave is calling me. Oh let him leave a message my phone has no signal in the store. Come on Princess we'll worry about the accessories on Saturday alright?"
She smiled and felt his hand behind her and on her shoulder.
"OK Alvin I'll worry about the accessories Saturday. You're right I'm starving, and we have a lot of studying to do also."
They walked to the food court and he got their food. Then after they ate he drove toward the house and listened to Dave's message. Then he looked and said.
"See told you he was calling me. Dinner will be ready is less than 30 minutes; and I have dishes. So after we eat wait for me in my room and I'll be up when I'm done with the dishes ok? Be ready for my father to check on us though. I think he's suspicious on how far we went in our relationship; and we both know we went pretty far, but haven't gotten caught yet and I am not intending on getting caught either! What about you?"
She shook her head.
"Oh no way; not by your father or Ms. Miller they'll kill both of us! Even though you did get caught years ago when we were 14 and 13. Then after that you got wiser and got away with it and so did I! What more can I say Alvie you're a bad boy; but I still love you!"
He smiled slyly and said.
"That I am and not afraid to admit it either. I just hope none of my brothers get busted even though Simon is pretty slick himself! Yet I think his day is coming and so is your sister Jeanette's! The main one I worry about is Theo he's really fighting it and your sister Elle knows he is! Remind me to have a long talk with him when we get home; even if it means I have to admit how fast I lose my self-control when we're alone in my room or your room! I hid it from him for so long and just hope he doesn't hate me when he finds out! You remember how Simon reacted when I told him! Oh man he hated me with a passion and then got pulled in himself!"
She looked and said.
"Oh please don't remind me about that back stabbing jerk! You covered his butt when he was younger; yet when he found out. What he go and do; tell your father and get you grounded! I'll never forgive him for that and you shouldn't either! Besides he laughed in your face when you got grounded! Then my little sister Jeanette went after him like a mad woman! That was too funny! Oh and then Theo, Elle, and you….ganged up on him! Oh speaking of the back stabber here he comes! Let's hope he doesn't go and tell your father what we do when we're alone!"