Love from a Distance
Ch7
"Trust Between Best Friends"
Finally the girls exit the parlor and join the brothers. Brittany looked and asked.
"I can see that Dave opened it all the way for you. What do you think about it; I know how much you hate bracelets."
He smiled and took her hand.
"I really don't like them, but since it's from you I'll make an exception. I'm also glad you got me gold cause I can't wear anything else. Why would you think I wouldn't like it?"
She smiled and said.
"Cause you say bracelets make boys look gay when they wear them."
He looked and said.
"Yes true that; but not when the bracelet happens to be from the boy's girl for almost 5 years. I like it please calm down now. I'm serious stop looking at me like that."
All 7 of them headed toward the food court and Alvin and his brothers went to get the food for them and their girls after Dave came back from getting his lunch. Alvin watched as Tina and Jill glared at Brittany and sighed. Then he looked.
"Are you going to tell them I'm your man? I mean look at them they're glaring at you from across the mall."
She looked back and sighed.
"Let them glare see if I care. Jill got me angry yesterday when she laughed at me when I ran out of the gym in tears. Besides she's jealous because you turned her down and decided to take me to the dance. She can glare all she wants, but now that I think about it I can't really trust her or Tina. They were with Chelsea and Teri earlier that can't be a good sign can it? I mean you and I both know how she is especially now that all our fans know we're together."
He looked and nodded.
"O.K. if that's how you feel. Now eat your lunch and don't pay attention to them. Are you excited about your headliner in Louisiana? We don't want what happened last year to you ladies to happen again? When you told me I really felt bad; but there was nothing I could've done we were also on tour."
She sipped her soda and smiled.
"I know that Alvin. I just wish you were allowed to come with us and your brothers. It'll be my 1st real headliner and without you there I'll be so nervous."
He sipped his soda and said.
"I'm sorry Brittany but I can't Dave grounded me. You'll do fine; you're an amazing performer and you'll have my brothers there to support you 3."
She looked and said.
"Yea but that's your brothers not you. You're my man not them they have to support Jean and Elle. It's not going to be the same without you in the audience to watch me perform."
Simon saw how upset Brittany was and knew what he had to do. Jeanette looked and asked.
"Simon what's the matter aren't you glad that Ms. Miller said you and Theo can come with us to Louisiana? It'll give us a chance to actually be alone? If you get my drift?"
He swallowed his burger and said.
"What? Come again; are you crazy? We are only 13 and 14 you are not talking about? Jeanette no way. I am not into that especially now. Hello we haven't even French kissed yet. You're crazy! The only couple out of the 6 of us that have frenched is Alvin and Brittany! You best get that out of your head now! Dave will not only kill me but he'll ground me like he did my brother! Oh that's why he got grounded; oh whoa talk about gross at only 14. No wonder why he wasn't answering me when I asked him. Wait a sec if that's the case then why the hell didn't your sister get grounded? Alvin you didn't."
Alvin heard the conversation and buried his head in his hands. Then he turned to Brittany.
"Oh man Simon knows. Now I'm never gonna be able to live it down. How did he figure it out? Oh man I'm never going to hear the end of it! My life really sucks right now. I hate myself right now I swear!"
She put her hand on his shoulder.
"Alvin it's ok maybe it is better for Simon to know instead of Theo. At least he figured it out and not Theodore am I right?"
He sighed and sipped his soda.
"Yea you're right, but now he's going to yell at me for taking the blame. I'm going to have to hear my younger brother's lecture when we get home and I really don't want to. He's always been smarter than me anyway. Then again he'll convince Dave to let me go with you guys tomorrow. But he'll keep us apart; I'll probably be able to see you perform but that's it. I know how Simon is; he'll talk to my father when we get home."
She looked and said.
"Yea I know that, but you'll still be there for me. Well not exactly there? You'll be in the audience but then probably back in the hotel room when we go sight seeing! Oh well it's better than nothing Alvin; if you're not in that audience I won't be able to go on!"
Finally gave looked at his watch.
"Alright it's time to get back home now? You 6 have to get to the house and get ready before the limo picks you up tonight. Come on now."
All 7 of them cleaned up their garbage and threw the garbage out in the can. Alvin took Brittany's waist and Jill still glared at her followed by Tina.
"Ooh she's pissing me off now! Wait till the dance I'm going to give her hell for shoving it in my face she's going with him and not me!"
Jake yelled.
"For the last time they are a couple now stop acting immature! Jill I mean it now you're really pissing me off! Alvin is with Brittany end of story. Now let's go so I can get home and get ready for the dance! One more remark from you and I swear I'll go to the dance solo! You're really getting under my skin now! You too Tina shut your mouth and let's get going now? ENOUGH from the both of you Alvin groupies!"
She finally shut her mouth and followed Jake out of the mall. Jake spotted Alvin.
"Yo bro see you at the dance tonight. You too Brittany!"
Alvin looked and responded as he opened the door for everyone.
"Ok Jake see you there tonight. You too Jill and Tina. Yo where's Mike?"
Jill knew she had to find out the truth and asked him.
"Alvin by any chance is Brittany your girl? I mean yesterday she told us you two were best friends and that you were her date for the dance. Yet before yesterday you're always with her at parties, signings, and promotions? Then again I also recall her running out the gym in tears after she told us that you two were only best friends. Ooh what's that on your wrist?"
Alvin looked at Brittany and said.
"Well here's your chance to see if they can be trusted or not? Don't be too long now we still have to get ready for the dance tonight. I'll let you handle this since they are your best friends. I'll be in the car waiting for you."
He kissed her on the lips and got in the car. Then Simon looked and said.
"Alvin I have something to give you; but under one condition? You owe me big time for this."
Confused he looked and asked.
"What is it Simon?"
He handed Alvin the ticket for the plane and said.
"You can come with us to Louisiana; but you are not allowed to be with Brittany. The punishment still sticks and I'm supposed to keep an eye on you! Do you understand? I stuck out my neck to get you a ticket to come with us; don't try any slick tricks with me cause I'm not falling for them do I make myself clear? You may be older than me but Dad wants me to keep you away from Brittany; and I already know why you're grounded! What I don't understand is why you took the wrap and let her get away scot free! Your summer is ruined when your girl is as guilty as you and is allowed to go out! Remember Alvin it takes 2 not 1 and I'm assuming she started it cause I heard you getting into that fight with the guys on the team before practice! Anyway enough about that Theo is listening and we don't want him to know do we that your only 14 and experienced already!"
He shook his head.
"No not really. Thanks for getting me a ticket Simon. Don't worry I'll stay away from Brittany while we're there. Alright what is taking her so long? Will you excuse me for a minute?"
He got out of the car and stood with his arms crossed by his chest.
"Hello are you done talking yet? Brittany it's already 5:30pm. Well what was their reaction to the truth about us?"
Jill looked and laughed.
"Boy Alvin talk about touchy. We are more than happy for her that she has you since you both happen to be conceited! Yet we are still a little upset she didn't tell us; but yet we also know why she couldn't!"
He looked and said.
"I am not conceited. You have your nerve. How can you even say that? You've known me for years! Oh no you didn't Jill!"
She laughed and said.
"Yea I did. Ha ha come and get your cap Alvin?"
Brittany looked at him and laughed.
"Don't be mad. She's only playing with you. Besides I put her up to it? Here's your cap you little baby!"
He grabbed her by the waist and tickled her.
"I'm a baby now. You really have your nerve! Brittany can we please leave now? The limo will be at our house around 7:00pm. Ooh what am I going to do with you?"
She laughed and said.
"Sorry Alvin stop tickling me now! I mean it Alvin! Ok I give here's your cap now stop!"
He took his cap and placed it on his head. Then he looked.
"Alright bye Jake, Jill, Tina, and Mike see you at the dance tonight! Let's go Brittany please Dave is yelling."
They finally got in the car and Dave pulled up to the house. They all headed inside and Alvin entered first. He looked at Brittany and said.
"I'm going to take a shower and get ready for the dance. See you when I get done alright sweetie."
She smiled and said.
"Ok Alvin; then I'll get ready. But I'll need you to zip up my dress for me. My nails are still wet!! See you in a bit."
He smiled and said.
"Ok no problem I'll zip up your dress for you. Anyway when I get out I have to tell you something."
She watched as he entered their room and entered their bathroom. Then she sat on his bed and sighed as she stared at walls.