(Prologue: Coming off what has to be the biggest surprise in "The Chipmunks" friendship, Theodore and Eleanor have been making big news since they've started going together. They are practically inseparable as they are always seen together. Since then, he and Eleanor have written a duet single "Every Little Step", which is in conjunction with the Chipettes, as Brittany and Jeanette provides vocals, not only does he wear his signature kelly green attire he has worked a deal with their seamstress to work spring green with his wardrobe at all times. Eleanor's sisters are very proud of Eleanor going with Theodore, as they hope the best for each other especially for their little sister. But could she be going too fast? We call this story, "The Tale of Premature Love".)
(Fade in on Theodore steadily staring at the clock praying for it to reach 3:05 p.m. as he can hardly wait for the bell to ring to start the weekend. He's at the point now where it feels like school is about to start all over again.)
(The School bell rings)
As he burst through the doors to meet up with Eleanor as she comes out of her classroom while talking with a few groupies. "Teddy!!", as she runs up to him and gives him a hug, "I thought this day would never end Ellie!" as he embraces her, then he pulls the new issue of "Music Journal" out of his book bag, "Guess what just came in!" showing her the cover.
(It's a photo spread of Theodore and Eleanor (Better known in the celebrity world as "ELEA-DORE" at the Beverly Hills "Sprinkles" bakery with Eleanor wearing a new outfit in Theodore's kelly green and Theodore wearing a new sports outfit in white and Eleanor's spring green.")
In the meantime, Alvin (sporting his red shirt with a yellow classic silhouette of himself with a small black "A" in the middle) and Simon (with a blue and white checkerboard shirt) walk up and start checking out the new hot couple's article. Simon whispers to Alvin, "I'm all for them being together, but do you think they're taking it a little far for their age?" Alvin turns to Simon, "Are you kidding me? Theo's a pimp.", he says jokingly. "Hi Simon," as Brittany (who has just started an endorsement deal with the "Limited Too" brand) and Jeanette (in her traditional purple and black) walk up. "Um, I'm here too ya know," Alvin says he feels insulted and Brittany sarcastically says, "Sadly," while looking away from him.
Simon has really been keeping an eye on both Theodore (to kind of keep him on his toes and offer advice) and Alvin (to make sure Brittany doesn't kill him).
As Simon turns to Jeanette, "Has Eleanor been acting a "little" different as of late?"
While Jeanette is cleaning her glasses, she's seriously considering contacts, "I don't think…(stops and looks at them), well maybe a little bit…it's like puppy love…only with chipmunks."
"Yeah, but look at the influence she has on him, he's gone from the baby boy to a playboy in only a matter of two weeks." Simon says concerned.
(As they both watch them laugh and talk, they could only help but giggle.)
"Well at least they still have their sense of personality, I mean Eleanor still has her classiness," says Jeanette while studying Eleanor characteristics.
Alvin comes up to them, "Are you guys gonna gawk at them the whole time or are you guys coming." But as they all turn around to walk home, Eleanor and Theodore already has a big start ahead of them while walking hand in hand.
As they catch up to them, they are quickly interrupted as Claire pulls up in her new Lexus convertible "Hey girls!", as Brittany stops, puts her hands on her hips and cut her eyes at Claire, "Excuse me, hey ladies!", as Claire pretends to be threatened by Brittany. "Sorry to break things up, but you girls have a photo shoot this afternoon at the Beverly Center downtown to model your new stage wardrobe." Theodore sighs disappointed, "But they just did one last week."
Brittany has been pushing to have her own seamstress to make her outfits and eventually got her way. Jeanette has always been comfortable with Miss Miller designing her stage wear, and Eleanor has been enjoying going shopping with Claire, but yet the girls still coordinate their wardrobe.
(Meanwhile, Theodore's plans for spending the afternoon with Eleanor have been crushed, and he has the most disappointed look on his face. Eleanor notices as she's getting the front seat (which she has been looking up to Claire a little more.)
She's comes over to Theodore, "Hey, we still have the rest of the weekend Teddy (gives him a kiss on the cheek)," This cheers him up a little, but yet he really, really wanted to spend a beautiful Friday afternoon with her as the day has been nice, sunny, and cool. "Okay.", he sighs. As she gets in the car, she yells "Teddy! I'll make it up to you, I promise! (as she waves to him)"
Alvin flirts with Brittany by waving at her, "Can we go yet! I'm getting car sick," as Brittany looks at him with a disgusted look. "But we're not moving yet," explained Jeanette. "Well (looking at Alvin) I'm getting SICK in this CAR, how's that!?" Jeanette starts to frown at Alvin as she's tired of their constant bickering at each other, as they leave for downtown.
"Come on Theo, it's only for the afternoon.", as Simon explains while putting his arm on his shoulder. But with a shocking turn of events, Theodore rebelliously snatches his arm away, "Y-YOU REALLY DON'T WANT US TOGETHER DO YOU!!" yells Theodore as he is furious with Simon. "I didn't say that!" he yells back. "NEITHER OF YOU, YOU'RE JEALOUS AREN'TCHA!" as he's getting madder and madder while pointing at Simon. As Alvin steps in "Teddy, what's your problem?" as he raises his voice, with a concerned look. "TEDDY? MY NAME IS THEODORE…NO ONE CALLS ME TEDDY BUT ELEANOR!", as he steps up to Alvin.
"YOU BETTER CALM DOWN," Alvin says losing his temper. "Oh, so what do YOU know about relationships (as Theodore puts in quotes) Mr. E-Harmony! Brittany can't even stand the sight of you," as he tells him off. Alvin can't believe what he's hearing. Was his little brother his actually turning on him, as this is worse than the werewolf crisis? "Now wait a minute," as Simon steps in between them. "Ted-Theodore, we couldn't be more happy for you, but you're kinda taking this too far. Come on… you're ten years old.", as he tries to put his hand on his shoulder but Theodore stiffly snatches away.
"GET AWAY FROM ME!" as he's backing up and eventually runs away. "That's boy has really got some issues," says Alvin. (Simon looks at Alvin through the corner of his eye) as they both run off to go after him.
(Meanwhile in the middle of the photo shoot)
"Chin up and shoulders back," explains Claire tries to fix Jeanette's posture. "Pretend it's for Simon," she jokes as Jeanette nervously grins. Brittany happens to look at Eleanor as she looks a little sad. "It's Theodore isn't it," she says as she takes an obvious guess. (While shaking her head yes) "You should have seen his face, he was just devastated."
"Yeah, but he's like what…nine…" "HE'S TEN!", as she corrects Brittany. "Ooookay, ten, but you must admit, you guys are moving into this pretty fast."
Eleanor, with an insulted look, "(scoffs) No were not. I love him, he loves me."
"Come on Eleanor, you're next" calls Claire. As she stands up, "I gotta go," as Eleanor walks away from Brittany, she turns around and says "You know…I thought you we're happy for me", she says disappointed. "I am", Brittany says quietly as she sits back and sighs.
Just as Jeanette walks past Eleanor and she walks up to Brittany, "I'm wonder if they know what they are getting into?" "I don't know Jeanette, she's on cloud nine right now," she says worried, "We gotta get to the bottom of this."
(In the meantime, Dave comes home from a tour meeting to find Theodore at the kitchen table looking sad and confused, while looking at an 8X10 photo of him and Eleanor in attendance at the annual L.A. County Cook-off.)
"Theodore, what's wrong?", as he pulls a chair up next to him. "D-Do you love Claire?", he asks. "Like you wouldn't believe!", while trying to lighten the mood.
Dave notices that this is a little more serious than first thought. "It's Eleanor isn't it?" "NO!" he started to say in a smug voice, but takes a deep breath. "It's Alvin and Simon. I don't understand why they don't want me to be with Eleanor," he says with his head down. "I thought they would be happy for me."
Dave explains to him, "Well, love is more complicated than just saying you love someone."
"How," he asks. "Well you have to committed all the way, there's no loving someone sometimes, you have to be there for them no matter what, and most of all it takes time for a relationship to grow."
(Back at the photo shoot, Eleanor has finished her session and is sitting impatiently with her arms folded, while she keeps looking at her watch. By then, she looks up to catch Jeanette's attention.)
"Yeah," she says. "We need to talk about Theodore.", she says concerned. "(scoffs) You know, you guys will stop at NOTHING to get between us will you!" "No Ellie, it's just…", as she tried to explain, but was interrupted. "ELLIE! That belongs to Theodore, he's the only who can use that name," she exclaimed.
(The argument eventually grabs Brittany's attention as always she takes the longest in photo shoots and comes over with Claire.)
As Brittany and Claire come over, Eleanor makes it perfectly clear, "NO ONE will come between us, you guys have dated people over time, it's OUR turn, and it's OUR life, NOT YOURS!!" Jeanette tries pleading with her to calm her down. "Please Eleanor, we're just trying to help, it's a little more than just saying I love you."
"Oh and just what's that supposed to mean?" asks Eleanor. "No offense, but maybe you ready just yet…", as Eleanor walks into her dressing room and slams the door, "Will you just let me explain," demands Brittany. Then a few minutes later, she comes back out and walks right past Jeanette and Brittany, "Eleanor, wait", calls Jeanette. "Don't talk to me.", as she kept walking.
With the photo shoot over, Claire is helping her assistants take down the lighting and pack the equipment. She sees Eleanor walk past her and tries to talk to her. "Eleanor, hold on.", as she catches up, but Eleanor tries to walk faster. As Claire calls out to Eleanor, "Wait, Eleanor…please", as she finally gets her to stop by the car. "Eleanor, please talk to me," as Claire pleads with her. "(After thinking for a couple seconds) Fine," as she sits in the front seat. While Claire drives the girls back to Miss Miller's house. "I can't believe that MY OWN TWO SISTERS (looking back at them) wouldn't want me to love someone," she says angrily. "Maybe it's not about who your with, but more of that they're just looking out for you," Claire explains. "That's what we've been trying to tell you Ellie…nor (Eleanor looks back and stares at her)," Brittany tries to say. "That part I understand," she says frustrated. "But I love Theodore for who he is, I know it's our first relationship, but look at what we have in common," as Eleanor tries to make clear, as the car stops at the stop sign near the comic book store. "Maybe you should talk this over more with Dave and Miss Miller, together maybe they can work something out with you guys," she proposes. "NO," she screams as she gets out of the car. "THAT WILL ONLY MAKE IT WORSE," she yells as she gets out and runs off. "Eleanor…please wait," as Claire calls her. "DON'T FOLLOW ME," she says in anger.
By then, Claire calls Miss Miller at home. "Hello," Miss Miller answers. "Miss Miller? Hi, it's me Claire," she identifies herself. "We're near your house and there seems to be a problem," Claire explains. "Well it seems Eleanor has gotten upset and ran off. Do you know some places that she likes to go," she asks. "Well besides the Seville's, there's the school playground, and the comic book store," she tells her. "Thanks Miss Miller," Claire says. "Why is Eleanor upset," Miss Miller asks. "Well it seems like her and Theodore are really moving into this relationship a little too fast for their age," as Claire clarifies. "I have noticed that they do spent a little too much time together," Miss Miller agrees. "Yes, but even though they look so cute together, I hope it this doesn't drive them apart," she worries. "That's true dear. I'll call if she shows up," as Miss Miller hangs up.
(Meanwhile, at the comic book store.)
"Hey sweetie, why the sad face," Mrs. Pigney says. "(Sighs) Everybody thinks that me and Theodore don't know if we're in love or not. He's my best friend in the world, we do everything together," she explains. "Well there's your answer," Mrs. Pigney says. "Huh," Eleanor says confused. "You can still (love) him and still be best friends. Take some time to see where it goes, and then you take it to another level. He's your first love, let it sink in a little, and then take a closer look at where you're friendship is," she explain in detail. "I see…I think," Eleanor tries to understand. "You two have just started to live. Don't rush into it, enjoy it and savor it. That makes it even more special," Mrs. Pigney tells her.
By then Theodore comes down to the store to cheer up as the comic book store is sort of his "happy place". As he walks in, he spots Eleanor at the counter talking to Mrs. Pigney. He comes up to the counter to sit with her. "Hi Ellie," he says being happy to see her. "Hey Teddy! I'm glad to see you're feeling better, I felt pretty bad about leaving you there earlier," she says to him.
"I tell you what. How about some mint chocolate ice cream on the house," Mrs. Pigney suggests. "Thanks," they say excited. Eleanor turns to Theodore. "Teddy, I was thinking, what if we were just best (friends)," she asks him. "What do you mean," Theodore looks at her confused. (By now Claire and the girls come inside) "Well, you're my best friend and I love you, but what if we were in love but just be (friends)," she explains. "Oh," as Theodore looks a little sad. "But we'll still doing together, I'll be there every step of the way," as Eleanor tries to explain further. "What do you mean," as he still doesn't understand. "It's a little hard to…explain," as she realizes what everyone has been telling them.
She had a feeling someone is behind her as she turns around, and there stood Claire. Eleanor walks up to her. "I'm sorry I got mad at you, I just didn't want to lose him," as she apologizes. "Hi Claire," Theodore says as he walks up to them. "We'll be fine Eleanor, we're best friends remember," he says. "Come on guys I'll take you home," Claire says. "Thanks Claire and thanks for the ice cream Mrs. Pigney," they both say while leaving the store. As they get outside, Brittany and Jeanette are waiting by the car. "Sorry I got mad at you, I guess you we're just looking out for me," Eleanor says to them. "Hey, we have to watch out for each other, it's what we do," says Brittany. "So what happened between you two," asks Jeanette. "We're best friends," she says while looking at him.
As they stop at the Seville's Miss Miller is already over there talking to Dave. "Hi Miss Miller," Theodore says to her. "Hello Theodore," she answers. "You sound pretty happy for someone who supposedly lost their best friend," she says. "But Eleanor IS my best friend," he says while looking back at Eleanor. "Well I'm glad you guys are okay with this," Dave says.
(By then, Alvin and Simon come outside.)
"Hi guys," as Theodore waves at his brothers. "Oh, so NOW you're not mad anymore," Alvin says still pretty steamed. "Um, yeah, sorry about that, I didn't mean what I said," as he expresses regret. "That's okay little bro, actually I didn't know you had it in you. Good way to stand up for your girl though," Alvin says while giving him a high-five. "Thanks," he says blushing. "And I'm sorry too Simon, I know you we're just trying to help," he says. "It's okay, sometimes you just have to learn the hard way," as he accepts his apology. "I'm just glad you two are fine with this arrangement," he adds. "Well it's only a matter of time as we're giving our relationship a chance to grow," he says smiling at Eleanor as she winks at him.
(Well that's it for this one, as for next time, Alvin and Brittany's feud is reaching the boiling point. What's in store for the two super-egos, you'll have to read the next chapter to find out.) Any questions about this story just let me know. Be sure to check out their new single on my fan fiction home page in the soundtrack section.
