Story Ten! And its a sequel to Food For Thought! This is going to be a fun one. I've been looking forward to doing this for a while.
Chapter 1.1: Prom night!
"Who's ready for prom!", Alvin shouted as he slid down the banister, landing safely at the foot of the stairs. Alvin straightened his black tuxedo and adjusted the green rose pined to his jacket. Simon walked down the stairs, slowly buttoning his navy blue tuxedo jacket, "Who's not ready for prom?", Simon asked while he pined a pink rose to his jacket. Theodore stood at the top of the steps fiddling with his green vest, "I'm not...", Theodore got the vest adjusted the way he wanted it and pined a purple rose to the left breast pocket. "Chill out Teddy its going to be fun", Alvin put his hands behind his head and smiled reassuringly. Alvin looked at the rose on his jacket, "Who's idea were the roses again?" Simon pressed his glasses up onto the bridge of his nose, "Theodore's."
Dave walked into the entry way of the house, where the three boys had gathered, carrying a camera, "Okay boys line up, its picture time." The boys lined up oldest to youngest. Alvin smiled and gave a thumbs up, Simon crossed his arms and smiled and Theodore gave a half smile, "Cheese!", all three said in unison. Dave took the picture and handed the camera to Simon, "Take lots of pictures tonight." Simon nodded and placed the camera in his breast pocket.
There was a knock on the door, "That must be your driver. You guys better get going. Have fun and be safe", Dave smiled at the boys. "We will!", Alvin opened the door and greeted the driver. "Come on guys we have to hurry so we can wait for the girls to pretend that they are still getting ready!", Alvin waved his arm signaling his brothers to hurry. "Don't forget the corsages", Dave said. Theodore nodded and ran into the kitchen and grabbed three small plastic boxes from the fridge before heading out to the limo with his brothers.
"So where is our first stop?", the driver, who was named Rob, asked as they walked to the limo Dave had rented them for the night. "Its just down the street", Simon pointed at the chipette household. Alvin slowed down and started walking next to Theodore who was walking slower then the rest of the group, "Whats up? Why are you nervous?" Theodore let out a sigh, "Because its prom... What if I mess up?" "Mess up? How?", Alvin put his arm around his brother's shoulder. "I don't know...", Theodore looked down as they walked. "You two have been going out for over two years now, if you were going to mess up you would have by now", Alvin patted Theodore on the back as they reached the limo. "Ya you're right I need to loosen up, I mean its prom right?", Theodore slid into the limo and sat next to Simon. "You got that right! Rob! Take us to our dates!", Alvin pointed for dramatic effect as he closed the door and sat next to Theodore. Rob smiled and started the limo, pressing the gas pedal down... for about ten seconds before stopping in front of the chipette house.
Brittany pulled her head back from the window and smiled at her sisters, "Okay girls, show time! Lets get down there and greet our men." Eleanor smiled, "You mean for once you're not going to make us act like we still need to get ready?" "Of course not this is prom we're talking about, no time for dilly dallying!", Brittany lifted her dark pink gown up so that it would not drag as she walked and headed for the stairs. Eleanor followed in her shorter green strapless gown. Jeanette carefully rose from the edge of the bed, where she had been sitting, being sure not to wrinkle her purple dress and followed her sisters to the stairs.
Jeanette's stomach was doing all kinds of acrobatics as she stood behind Eleanor at the top of the stairs. She was excited for prom but at the same time very nervous. There was a knock at the door and Jeanette almost jumped out of her skin. Miss Miller answered the door and smiled, "Oh my don't you all look dashing, dearies. Come in", Miss Miller moved to the side of the door and motioned with her hand for the boys to come in.
Theodore stood behind Alvin at the door as they walked in, he had calmed his nerves and was now anxious to see Jeanette. He smiled at Miss Miller as he walked in. His smile widened when he saw her at the top of the stairs. Brittany and Eleanor both came down the stairs and where greeted by Simon and Alvin. Jeanette slowly came down the stairs being careful not to trip in he high heals. Theodore put his hand out for her to take as she reached the bottom of the stairs, she took it and he smiled at him, "You look beautiful." "Thank you", Jeanette blushed slightly. Theodore wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into an embrace, gently kissing her.
"Picture time!", Miss Miller called out as she grabbed her camera. Theodore and Jeanette broke their kiss and lined up next to their siblings. "Say cheese", Miss Miller pressed the button on the camera and the flash went off, blinding the group for a few seconds. "We better get going", Brittany said as she pulled on Simon's hand, leading him to the front door. "Have fun and be safe", Miss Miller waved to the group as they walked out the door.
Brittany held out her hand to Simon while the walked to the limo,"Camera." Simon gave a false look of confusion, "What?" "The camera, I know Dave gave it to you and you suck at taking pictures. So give it to me." Simon raised his eye brow at her expectantly. Brittany let out a sigh, "Please..." Simon reached into his breast pocket and handed her the small silver device, "Remember Brittany, you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar." Brittany rolled her eyes," But I wasn't trying to get flies I was trying to get a camera." Simon wrapped his arm around her shoulder, "Same basic principle."
The group reached the limo to find Rob holding the door open," Ladies", Rob bowed his head in respect. Alvin paused for a moment and gestured to Rob, "Ladies, this is Rob and he will be our magic carpet pilot for the evening", Eleanor gave a small giggle. The group slid in to the limo and got situated . Theodore opened the mini fridge and removed the three small plastic boxes, handing one to each of his brothers. Rob closed the back door and made his way to the driver seat. Brittany got the camera ready, "Jeanette , Ellie, you two go first." Theodore opened the small plastic box and carefully removed the green corsage and placed it around Jeanette's wrist. Brittany snapped a picture of the couple hugging and turned her attention to Alvin and Eleanor. Eleanor held out her hand to Alvin, who kissed it. Alvin opened his box and placed the red corsage around her wrist. Brittany took another picture and handed the camera to Eleanor, who aimed the camera at her and Simon. Simon followed his brothers example and gently placed the blue corsage around Brittany's wrist. Eleanor snapped the picture and smiled, "Perfect."
The window that divided the front of the limo from the back slowly slid down to reveal Rob, "Where to next?" The group all shouted in unison, "PROM!" Rob tilted his cap and started the limo up and began to drive.
The limo was silent until Alvin spoke," Wow... can you guys believe we're here?" Brittany wrapped her arms around Simon's right arm and cuddled up close to him," I know, it seems like just yesterday we were getting into all kinds of adventures." Eleanor smiled," Like racing around the world for some jewel thieves and rescuing a baby penguin along the way." "Or me becoming a were-munk", Theodore looked at his hands and grimaced. Jeanette grabbed his hand and kissed him. Simon let out a sigh,"Not to be a buzz kill but what happened?" "I think we just out grew that kind of adventure but that doesn't mean its all down hill from here, there is still the greatest adventure left", Jeanette held onto Theodore and smiled as she spoke. Theodore wrapped his arm around her and looked down at her, "Whats that?" Jeanette's smile widened as she met his emerald eyes,"Starting a family", Jeanette nuzzled Theodore's chest. "But first, college", Simon added. Alvin laughed with a hint of nervousness." Ya, college." The limo pulled to a stop, "We're here", Rob said with a smile.
Rob got out and moved to the back door and held it open for the six. After everyone was out Alvin approached Rob, "So Rob how long did Dave hire you for?" "For the night", Rob answered. "So does that mean you have to wait for us until this is over and take us home?", Alvin raised an eyebrow quizzically. "Well that or until I'm dismissed by the client", Rob smiled seeing where Alvin was going with this. "So now is Dave the client or are we?", Alvin put his hand on Rob's shoulder in a friendly gesture. "Well technically the client is whoever I'm driving around, and that would be you six." Alvin smiled ," That's just what I wanted to hear. Say Rob, do you have a business card I can have, I think I'd like to hire you in the future." Rob reached into his coat pocket and handed Alvin a small card, "Just ask for Rob." Alvin placed the card in his wallet and smiled," Gotcha. So uh I guess consider yourself dismissed", Alvin put his hand for Rob to shake. Rob took it and shook before tipping his cap to Alvin and the rest of the group, "Evening", Rob made his way to the driver side and drove off. Alvin rejoined the group, who were beginning to get inpatient. "What was that about?", Eleanor asked as Alvin took her hand. "Nothing, just dismissing Rob." "Oh", Eleanor began to walk into the gym where the prom was being held, along with the rest of the group.
The prom itself seemed to fly by way to fast until it was time for the prom king and queen to be crowned. All of the students looked to the stage where the Principal, Mr. Clark, was about to call out the names of the winners. "My fine students that time of the night has come at last!", he called out over the PA system. MR. Clark slowly opened the envelope containing the results and removed a small piece of paper and read it aloud, "The winners are... Simon Seville and Brittany Miller!" Brittany jumped up and down with excitement while the spot light moved onto her and Simon. The rest of the audience roared with applause. Brittany and Simon made their way to the stage for the crowning ceremony. Mr. Clark placed the crowns on their heads, "And now its time for your king and queen to share a dance!" Simon and Brittany made their way to the center of the dance floor and began to dance as a slow romantic song, that everyone knew but couldn't recall the name of, began to play. About halfway through the song the rest of the crowd joined in. After the song ended the D.J's voice came over the speakers, "Okay y'all we have time for one more song, so let me ask you do you want to go out with a bang, or a slow dance!" The crowd all called out and cheered, "With a bang!" The D.J smiled and Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" began to play, "This is and oldie but a goody!" The crowd cheered and began to dance.
After the prom had ended the chipmunks and chipetts gathered outside. "That was so much fun!", Brittany yelled to the heavens. "I wish it didn't have to end", Jeanette snuggled close to Theodore for warmth as the chill of the night set in. "Who says it has to", Alvin held out three small plastic card keys. "Are those what I think they are?", Eleanor asked. "That depends on what you think they are", Alvin smiled. Brittany grabbed one ,"Where are these to?" Alvin pointed to a hotel down the street that a lot of couples were heading to. Alvin tossed Theodore one of the cards and pocketed the last one, "You don't have to use it you could just take a cab home. But I for one feel like not sleeping alone tonight." Eleanor looked at Alvin and then smiled, "Ya me too!" Simon looked to Brittany who gave him a look that screamed "Duh!" Theodore and Jeanette shared a short look before Jeanette nodded to him. "Then its settled. Now lets get out of this cold", Alvin held Eleanor close to keep her warm.
On the short walk over to the hotel Theodore's mind was racing a million miles a minute. He was nervous yet at the same time it felt right. The group was silent while they walked into the lobby and waited for the elevator to arrive. The three couples found their way to their rooms. They all exchanged good nights before entering their rooms.
Theodore and Jeanette walked in and turned on the light and took a moment to look around the room. It wasn't very big, just one bed, a T.V and a bathroom. Jeanette sat down on the bed and took off her shoes and put her feet up on the bed, gently rubbing them. Theodore took of his shoes and sat down on the edge of the bed next to her feet and silently removed her hands and replaced them with his own, giving her a foot massage. After he was done Theodore took off his vest and hung it on the bed post. Jeanette patted the bed next to her and Theodore sat down next the her. Jeanette wrapped her arms around his neck and began to kiss him. Theodore broke the kiss after a few seconds and gently moved a stray hair away from Jeanette's face, "You know we don't have to do this if you don't want to...", he trailed off. Jeanette smiled at him, "But I want to", she pulled him into another passionate kiss.
You will note that this is called 1.1 and it is called that for a reason. 1.2 is going to be posted as a separate story altogether so that this one can keep its T rating. Now what does this mean? It means that 1.2 is rated M and if you don't want to read it you don't have to. There wont be any story development in it just character development.
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