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It was barely nine o'clock and Destiny Brown's annual back to school party was in full session. The latest pop song blasted through the humongous black netted speakers that were perched on the wall. The pulsing beats vibrated throughout the entire house making it shake and rumble. Large masses of bodies were clustered everywhere; across sofas and chairs, leaning up against walls, standing together in the center of the room and moving to the beat of the music.
After a break up, it's sometimes hard to be near that person again. You might not hate them… but after being together you just may not know how to act around them. Things could become awkward and although you may want nothing more than to talk to this person… you just can't find the courage. So instead you avoid them at all costs, because the next interaction they may make with you may cause you more pain than the last. In this case… that's exactly how Brittany felt. This is why she found herself standing up against the wall, right next to the table with the chips and dip…
Brittany tucked an auburn curl behind her left ear, nodding as a girl from her cheerleading team spoke. Her sisters weren't here tonight; they each had plans apart from each other. Jeanette, some nerdy science thing… Brittany hadn't been paying attention when she'd said it. And Eleanor had gone to the movies with a cluster of her soccer friends. So that left her... alone. She almost wished they had been free to come with her. But even if they didn't have plans, this just wasn't their scene. She loved her sisters more than anything. And she would never even think of trading or changing them for all the money and fame in the world. But Eleanor could be such a goody-two-shoes sometimes, it was almost annoying. If she had come then she wouldn't have enjoyed herself. And Brittany wasn't even sure they would have let Jeanette in the door.
Brittany sighed. This was the sort of thing she and Alvin would have done together. They'd go in a group with all the guys from his sports teams and she'd bring her girls. He'd make jokes about the science teacher in the east wing and his fake toupee. She'd tell stories about the guy in chem lab and how she was certain he was related to Principal Jones somehow. The group would break off into two's and they'd dance for hours to the loud, heavy music. But she and Alvin weren't together anymore… things were different. Brittany wouldn't… couldn't continue spend time with them when she knew Alvin would be there. And her friends… while they didn't want to abandon her… they didn't want to abandon the boys simply because Brittany and Alvin were broken up.
So that left her. Now alone, looking around, nervously pulling at her shirt as she stood by the snack table. A Diet Pepsi can pressed into her left palm, held up near her chest, right under her chin just in case she decided to take a sip. Brittany bit her lip. Standing alone by the snack table, looking like a loser with no friends at one of the biggest parties of the year… She was beginning to think this wasn't her scene either.
She wanted to have fun. She wanted to enjoy herself. She shouldn't have let him ruin her good time. But, the more she stood there alone thinking about it. The more she just wished she was at home… watching a movie with her sisters… have popcorn fights in between the boring parts… laughing at the stupid parts… At this point, just lying on her nice, soft bed, clustered in between her covers and down feather pillows seemed like a better way to spend her Friday night.
Making up her mind she set her drink down, leaving it idle by the tortilla chips. Brittany's eyes locked on the front door, she took a step forward and disappeared into dark crowd. Brittany was dipping in between swinging arms and hopping over sprawled legs; stepping over dancing feet and ducking under waving arms. She almost glided through the swarm, slowly making her way to the door; her mind aiming for one thing. And then, like a boulder wedged between the only entrance to town… he was there…
Brittany's eyes went wide; and like a cookie smashed in a napkin, she crumbled. She couldn't breathe… she couldn't move… her legs wouldn't respond no matter how many times she told them to go… to run… her brain wasn't functioning right… because just clear across the room standing next to the lead scorer on the basketball team… was…
Alvin.
He was laughing about something and then began to turn… in her direction. Just as they caught eyes Brittany took in a deep breath. Gasping she quickly ducked down, hoping with all of her might that he hadn't seen her even though she knew he had. Then she hoped that he wouldn't come near her… even though she knew he would. Brittany looked up, peaking over the tall, broad shouldered guy standing beside her.
He was coming. She turned to the door, about to make a run for it… But it was too late… He was coming this way, his body steadily working its way through the crowd. Brittany gulped. Her eyes began scanning the room, searching for a way out, her mind screaming, racking itself for an answer to her dilemma.
Brittany turned around quickly. Swallowing, she reached forward, grabbing the shoulder of a boy standing with his back to her. He whipped around to face her and Brittany was taken back for a moment. It took her a split second to take in his perfectly tanned skin, his little nose just above his lips; which were turned upward in a broad grin. His exciting gold eyes running with specks of rusty brown that seemed to light up his whole face. His messy blonde hair fell to his neck and hung around his cheeks, roughly framing his oval shaped face.
Brittany blinked, quickly recovering. "Please act like you know me." Brittany whispered through clenched teeth.
He cocked his eyebrow and was just about to ask why when Alvin approached them. The chipmunk looked from Brittany to the boy then back to Brittany again.
"Hey," He said.
Brittany forced a smile. "Alvin, I had no idea you were here!" she exclaimed.
"Um… yeah." Alvin nodded. "How are you?"
Brittany grinned harder. "Great… I've been great." she lied. "You?"
"Pretty good." Alvin agreed. "Great party, huh? I was just talkin to some of the guys."
Now it was Brittany's turn to nod. "Oh, how are they?" Brittany asked.
"Good." Alvin said, before directing his attention the boy. "Um… who's this?" He asked.
Brittany swallowed. Her panic filled eyes turned desperately to the boy standing next to her. "This… this… this is… um…" she stammered.
"Stephen." The boy quickly replied covering for her.
"Yes." Brittany gushed. "Stephen. This is Stephen."
"Oh," Alvin nodded. "So how'd you guy meet."
Brittany bit her lip. "Sch- School." She spluttered. "School. We met at school." she answered, even though she wasn't even sure he went to their school.
She leaned forward and smiled at Alvin, "Tell him we have to go." she hissed into Stephen's ear. "Please…"
Alvin opened his mouth, but before he could say anything more Stephen cut him off.
"We have to go… but I'll see you around, man." Stephen said nodding at Alvin. He grabbed Brittany's hand quickly whisking her off.
"Yeah…" Alvin mumbled. "See you around."
They disappeared into the crowd. Brittany pursed her trembling lips, her eyes growing wide by the second as they began to water. Her nose twitched and her shoulders began to shake. Stephen raised his eyebrow.
"Hey…" he whispered. "Hey… what's wrong?" He asked.
He touched her back and began lightly rubbing it.
"Who was that?"
Brittany took a deep breath, biting down her tears. She wasn't going to cry.
"My boyfriend-"Brittany cleared her throat. "I mean… my ex-boyfriend…"
"Oh," Stephen whispered. "So… what? We're trying to make him jealous?"
A smile slowly formed "You catch on quick." She quipped.
"I get that a lot" he grinned.
"This used to be our thing. These parties I mean…" Brittany whispered. "And now…"
"Sounds like you need a new tradition." Stephen said.
Brittany looked up at him. "Yeah… I guess you're right."
Stephen smiled. "So from now on… during these kinds of things you can… walk up to random guys and talk to them."
Brittany grinned. "Isn't that a little weird?"
"Maybe… "Stephen shrugged, he was smiling. "But it's a great way to meet people."
"I guess you're right." Brittany whispered. "So, do you want to dance?"
"It depends…" Stephen whispered back.
"On what?" Brittany asked.
Stephen leaned in close. "Are we still trying to make your boyfriend jealous?"
Brittany laughed. "No." she answered. "Mission accomplished."
"Good." Stephen grinned.
He reached for her hand and she took his, letting him lead her out onto the floor.
Brittany threw up her hands, letting the music take over. The beats flew through her, the thumping of her heart matching with pulsing, heavy base rhythm. Like time, her worries and fears flew away... It was almost like she was weightless now, like nothing in the world could bring her down. And he was there… his body matching her movements. His hands intertwined in hers as he spun her… hips rocking and shaking to the beat, lost in the music. They danced during every song for the rest of the night and wouldn't have been interrupted if Brittany hadn't glanced at clock hanging from the wall in front of her. The flat, black framed, digital clock blared the time at her in bold flashing red lights.
Brittany sighed, resting her head lightly against his chest. "I have to go." she whispered.
"Oh," He blinked at her. "Alright."
She lifted her head up. "Thank you... for um… everything."
He flashed a smile. "Anytime. Maybe we could do this again sometime?" he asked.
"Yeah, maybe we could." Brittany agreed.
"This time without the ex?" He suggested.
"Yeah…um… sure." She stammered.
Brittany started to walk away but Stephen reached out, grabbing her hand.
"You never told me your name." He said.
She blushed. "Brittany."
"It was very nice to meet you… Brittany" Stephen said slowly.
"Same here" She replied. "What- um... what school do you go to?"
"I just started at Phillip Brew." He answered.
"Then, I'll defiantly be seeing you." She replied with a grin.
He pulled her close.
"Goodbye" he whispered.
"B-Bye" Brittany managed to choke out.
…. She blinked, her mind caught in a daze as she watched him slowly disappear back into the crowd. Her breath was caught in her throat, her mouth was dry. Brittany swallowed a smile slowly spreading on her face. She turned, slowly making her way to the door. Her brain caught in some kind of dream like stance. Her body somehow managed to find its way around the mob and broke through the doorway
Brittany took in a deep breath, bathing herself in the silky night air. The fall wind bit at her face and blew her hair back. She jumped down the porch steps letting out a high pitched squeal.
Brittany was on Cloud Nine, practically skipping the rest of the way home.
She had been so unhappy and maybe even a little depressed just hours ago… And now… Now there was new, nice, funny, cute guy starting at her school. And she couldn't wait.
Hm…Alvin who?
This is still a Brittany/Alvin fanfic. So please don't stop reading just because they're not together right now. This is a story about their relationship. I just needed this guy to kinda help things along. You can take your guesses as to what happens but... its like NOTHING I have ever done before. Keep that in mind.
However you're thinking its going to end up... you're wrong. XD
Just thought I'd mention that.
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