Alvin sighed as he looked at the card he had made Brittany. He knew the pain from rejection years back had hurt; but why did it seem to hurt so much more this time around? He should have asked her sooner, but fear had stopped him. He put the card under his pillow and went over to the window. The dance was tomorrow night. Should he go? Or not? Without a date would just worsen how he felt. But, maybe he'd have a chance to dance with Brittany at least once. He sighed as he rested his chin on his arms. What should he do?
Oh I'm so disappointed...why did he have to ask me after James did? Why were you so late, Alvin? I wanted you to be my date...my King Valentine...Brittany sighed as she looked for the dress she had bought for the dance. (AN: It's the dress she wore in the Dear Diary episode. As are Jeanette's and Eleanor's.) She laid it out onto her bed and went over to her window. I wonder if he has another date already...There was an ache in her heart that was never there before and she wanted so much for it to go away. She sighed and went to put her dress up for now. She'd wear it tomorrow night to the dance with James.
The next day Alvin had tried to find a suitable date. But he found himself searching for Brittany in all of them. So he stopped, because none of them were her, and because he still didn't know if he was going to the dance.
"Are you going, Alvin?" Simon asked. Alvin shrugged. "You should really make up your mind, before the dance tonight." Alvin smiled.
"Easier said than done...I can't find anyone to go with." Alvin replied, looking at Simon.
"Who says you have to go with anyone?" Simon asked him. "Maybe you can dance with Brittany if you go." Alvin sighed.
"I don't know Simon. Maybe I'll go." Simon smiled, hoping Alvin would be more sure later on.
Brittany was busy helping her sisters get ready before their dates arrived. "We got it, Britt. Go get yourself ready. James will be here before Simon and Theodore arrive." Eleanor told her, moving her hands away from her dress. Brittany sighed and went to get ready.
At 7, James arrived. Brittany flattened her dress, fluffed up her hair, and slipped on her shoes. She then went to get the door. "Hi James." Brittany said with a smile. He wore an all black suit with a tie that brought out his eyes.
"Hey Britt. You look great." He said with a smile. Brittany smiled and they left to the school.
Simon and Theodore were just about done getting ready for the dance. Alvin sat on his bed, staring at Brittany's card again. "Alvin." came Simon's annoyed voice. Alvin looked up into Simon's irritated gray eyes. "Are you going, or not?" He demanded. Alvin shrugged, looking down. "There's no more 'I don't know'. Yes, or no?" Alvin only sighed. "Theodore." Simon looked over at his baby brother. "Could you get Alvin's outfit out of the closet please?" Theodore nodded and got it out, he handed it to Simon. Simon took it and set it by Alvin's feet and looked at him. "In case you decide to go." With that, they left to pick up Jeanette and Eleanor.
Alvin looked at the outfit and at the card. He sighed and laid back against his pillows.
As soon as Brittany and James arrived at the dance, they were together for about half an hour before James left her for another girl. This only made Brittany regret going to the dance, and for accepting his invite. She looked around, seeing that Simon, Theodore, Jeanette and Eleanor had arrived. But no sign of Alvin. She sat down alone in one of the chairs that were set up against the walls. She watched all the couples dance and have a good time.
It was soon half over when Brittany realized, she was waiting for Alvin. Giving up, she stood, adjusted her dress and made her way out of the dance room.
Alvin was on his way to the dance, his card stashed away in one of the inside pockets of his jacket. As he neared the school, he saw Brittany outside. Why wasn't she inside with James? He shuck up behind her and said, "Hello my Valentine Queen." She turned to look at him. She was shocked to see him at the dance.
"Alvin? You came?" She asked. He nodded with a smile. He looked around the empty front of the school.
"Where's your date?" He asked, looking back at her. She looked down.
"With some other girl. He decided to be with someone else for the dance." She replied, sad. She looked at him. Though he tried to hide it, she could see a small amount of satisfaction in his blue eyes. She chose not to reply to it.
"So, Brittany. Would you be my date to the dance?" He asked, holding his hand out for her to take. She blinked, surprised he was asking her this so late, the dance was half over. She smiled and took his hand.
"I wouldn't want to go with anyone else, Alvin." He smiled and they went back into the school building.
Simon looked around while he danced with Jeanette and was a bit surprised when he saw Alvin walk into the dance room with Brittany. He smiled and told the others that they were there.
"Alvin, why did you wait so long to ask me to the dance?" Brittany asked as they began dancing. Alvin looked into her eyes.
"I was afraid." Alvin said, watching confusion run through her eyes. "Afraid you'd reject me." Brittany smiled.
"I wouldn't have, if you had asked me before James did. I wanted you to be my Valentine King." She said as they glided gently along the dance floor. Alvin smiled.
"And I want you to be my Queen." Brittany blushed and looked around, noticing that everyone had stopped dancing.
"Ladies and Gentlemen," came a loud voice from the stage. Alvin and Brittany looked over at the person. "Your King and Queen Valentine for the dance are." The room was silent. "Alvin Seville and Brittany Miller!" Applause rang through the room and the King and Queen went over to the stage. They were crowned and robed and went back to the dance floor to dance along with everyone else.
As they danced, Brittany set her head on Alvin's chest. "This is the best night of my life." She said gently. Alvin smiled.
"Mine too," he said softly. He pulled her back and pulled out his card. "For you, my beautiful Queen." She took it and smiled. They continued dancing and she read what it said: Though we fight and argue. No matter what we go through, you will always be in my heart. You are my best friend and no one can take your place. Love Alvin. Brittany smiled, happy tears in her eyes. She met Alvin's eyes and hugged him. They danced in the center of the room, enjoying this one special moment with each other.