Spring Time Blues
Ch.7
"Closer than Friends"
The week went by fast. It was now Friday the day before Brittany's date with Alvin. First the Chipmunks and Chipettes had a concert at eight o'clock tonight. After school they all rehearsed for their concert. During their break they all talked about their upcoming date for tomorrow night. Vanessa was attending the concert with Reuben and her snotty friends that hated Brittany and her sisters. Alvin smiled at his brothers, Brittany, and her sisters slyly.
"Won't they be surprised with tonight's concert?"
Brittany smiled at him.
"That's if they know who we are singing to? Your ex and my ex is sitting in the front seat with their snobby friends. Behind them is Gillian and Juliet too. Alvin were you serious when you asked me out on a date, or is it another one of your pranks?"
Alvin looked at her shaking his head.
"No it wasn't a prank Britt, I am really taking you out on a date tomorrow night. Why would you even think that I would do a mean prank like that? I am a prankster but would never play a prank like that especially on my best friend. Come on guys let's get ready to rock the stage."
Dave came on stage and looked at the audience.
"Good evening boys and girls put your hands together for Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor the Chipettes. Take it away ladies. "
The curtain rose and lights flashed each chipette was in position Brittany started it as she glared at Reuben holding Alvin's ex Vanessa.
Oh, oh
I'm not missing you
Hmmm
Been through just about everything that I could go through
When it comes to relationships
Don't know what I was missing or why I ain't listen
When I told myself that was it
Now here I go, hurt again
'Cause of my curiosity
Now that it's over
What else could it be, he decides to cheat
I made a promise never to settle
Why didn't I keep it
'Cause I hated the heartbreak
Crying and cheating, the fooling around
But I'm not missing you
I'm not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
I'm not missing you
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
I got life to do
I know I'm usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
But this time it's different
I don't even feel the distance
I'm not missing, I'm not missing you
It's a shame in a way
'Cause I feel that I may not
Ever find the right one for me
Did I leave him, is he right in front of my face oh
Will my true love ever be
Why would I go on a search again
When I know what the end will be
What good is love when it keeps on hurting me
I made a promise never to settle
Why didn't I keep it
'Cause I hated the heartbreak
Crying and cheating, the fooling around
But I'm not missing you
I'm not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
I'm not missing you
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
I got life to do
I know I'm usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
But this time it's different
I don't even feel the distance
I'm not missing, I'm not missing you
I'm not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
I'm not missing you
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
I got life to do
I know I'm usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
But this time it's different
I don't even feel the distance
I'm not missing, I'm not missing you
No I can't be with you
'Cause I'm scared,
Felt like I was falling when you left me
I can't keep going through life
Unaware of what I missed and the person I could be
Love's good when it's right
Bad when it's left in your memory
All the times I let you down
I guess love will be nice for someone else's life
But I'm not missing you
I'm not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
Oh, I'm not missing you
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
I got life to do
I know I'm usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
(I used to hate it)
Oh different, oh feel the distance
I'm not missing, I'm not missing you
I'm not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
(Knockin' at my door)
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
(It's the best day of my life)
I know I'm usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
Oh different, feel the distance
I'm not missing, I'm not missing you
I'm not missing you, oh baby
I'm not missing you
I'm so over you
It ain't even a problem
After the song ended Brittany and her sisters bowed.
Brittany talked into her microphone. "Put your hands together for Alvin, Simon, and Theodore the Chipmunks. See you at the signing goodnight."
Once again the curtain rose and the music started Alvin came forward looking at Vanessa shaking his head as he began singing as his brothers backed him up.
You were my sun
You were my Earth
But I bet you didn't know all the ways I loved you
No
So you took a chance
And made other plans
But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down
No
You don't have to say what you did
I already know
I found out from him
Now there's just no chance for you and me
You're not with me
Don't it make you sad about it?
You told me you loved me
Why did you leave me all alone?
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl, I refuse, you must have me confused
With some other guy
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn to cry
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Yeah, yeah
You know that they say some things are better left unsaid
But it wasn't like you only talked to him
And you know it
(Don't act like you don't know it)
All of these things people told me
Keep messin' with my head
You should have picked honesty
Then you might not have blown it
Yeah
You don't have to say (Don't have to say)
What you did (What you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him
Now there's just no chance (No chance)
For you and me (You and me)
You're not with me
And don't it make you sad about it?
You told me you loved me
Why did you leave me all alone? (All alone)
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone (Baby, call me on the phone)
Girl, I refuse, you must have me confused
With some other guy (I'm not like them, baby)
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn to cry (It's your turn)
Cry me a river (Go on and just)
Cry me a river (Go on and just)
Cry me a river (Baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river
Yeah, yeah
Oh (Oh)
The damage is done, so I guess I'll be leavin' Oh (Oh)
The damage is done, so I guess I'll be leavin' Oh (Oh)
The damage is done, so I guess I'll be leavin' Oh (Oh)
The damage is done, so I guess I'll be, leavin'
You don't have to say (Don't have to say)
What you did (What you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (Uh)
Now there's just no chance (No chance)
For you and me (You and me)
You're not with me
Don't it make you sad about it?
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Yeah, yeah
The song ended and the Chipmunks bowed smiling at their many adoring fans. Then Alvin grabbed his microphone.
"To close our concert tonight put your hands together for Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor the Chipettes as they join us on stage for the last song. Crank it up DJ. The music started and the six of them started singing and dancing to the beat.
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
Went to the disco, couldn't believe my eyes
I looked on the dance floor, saw so many guys
I asked myself, could this really be?
Whether it is or not, I'm going to see
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
The guys look really fine, they almost blew my mind
They almost blew my mind
The guys looked really good, just like I knew they would
And I'm gonna get a man if I get a chance
Here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
The night is still young and I'm gonna have some fun
And I'm in a trance, all I want to do is dance
Watch me dance
Everybody's having fun and the music's number one
And the lights are shining bright, there's a party here tonight
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, now, here's your chance
Everybody dance
Let me see you dance
It stated getting late, the night was really great
When I hear music, give me a chance, here's your chance
When I hear music, I wanna dance
You got the music, I'm gonna dance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, I'm gonna dance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
The song ended and the six of them bowed as their adoring fans were screaming as the curtain fell. When they got off the stage their bodyguards walked them over to where the signing was. Brittany sat by Alvin and kept on gazing deep into his beautiful eyes. She thought about how their date would go tomorrow night. Alvin saw her blanking out and waved his hand in her face.
"Umm Britt wake up our fans are coming. Will you please snap out of it?"
She opened her eyes.
"Sorry Alvin I am just so tired we all had a long night with the concert. I am fine will you stop worrying about me?"
He looked and smiled a little.
"Okay I will stop worrying about you, don't go blanking out again."
After they finished signing autographs the bodyguards took them out to the limo waiting for them to take them home. When they arrived home Brittany went up to the spare room and took a nice warm shower. When she finished her shower her two sisters took turns and also took a nice shower. Finally Alvin was able to go in his shower and thought about how their date would go tomorrow night. He thought to himself.
'Maybe I should just ask her to my girl, or see how everything goes at the end of our date.'
When he got out of his shower he dried off and got ready for bed pulling his bed down. The three brothers sat up all night talking about their date with the girls tomorrow night. Then they finally drifted off to sleep.
In the spare room Brittany was rummaging through her closet.
"I have nothing to wear tomorrow night on our date. This is a disaster."
Jeanette looked at her weirdly.
"Britt what does it matter it's only Alvin. He has seen everything you have in your closet more than once he could care less what you wear tomorrow night."
Eleanor looked up.
"Knowing her she will get up in the morning and drag us to the mall to get a new outfit for tomorrow night. Right Britt."
Brittany looked at her sisters and nodded. Then they all drifted off to sleep looking forward to their date with the boys after so long of being into them. They were hoping after tomorrow's date that they would finally be in their arms.
The next day Brittany ran down stairs and ate her breakfast quick as Alvin just looked at her.
"Britt are you feeling okay? You never eat that fast unless you're up to something or in a rush to get somewhere."
Brittany looked and responded.
"It's no big deal Alvin, I am just going to the mall with my sisters to hang out with our friends for a little shopping. See you in a bit. Can't wait until tonight."
He watched as her and her sisters ran out the door and sighed. Then he went outside to shoot some baskets. Theodore washed the dishes while Simon cleaned off the table and asked.
"Si do you think anything will change with us and the girls tonight after our date? I hope it goes well and we all have fun like we normally do when we are together."
Alvin came in from shooting baskets and responded as he got a bottle of water from the fridge.
"We will all be fine Teddy boy. We will all have fun like we normally do. We are all going bowling tonight one of our favorite sports."
In the meantime at the mall Brittany went from store to store. Janet caught up with her and asked.
"Britt why can't you decide what to buy? You love shopping. Who is the lucky guy to go on a date with you so soon after a horrible break up? Are you going to tell your best friend?"
Brittany responded after she found a perfect outfit for tonight.
"No it's only a date no big deal. Janet it's a friend of mine no big thing geez. If it turns into more then maybe you will be lucky enough to know."
After she paid for her outfit, Jeanette and Eleanor asked.
"Why didn't you tell Janet who you were going out with tonight?"
Brittany looked at her sisters.
"Because it's really no big deal, she would drive me crazy if she knew it was Alvin. Come on girls let's get home so we can all get ready. Just trust me on this okay."
They both nodded as they made their way to the boys' house. When they got in Alvin was already in his shower getting ready for tonight. Simon and Theodore were downstairs on the couch watching TV. They both smiled at the girls.
"We're leaving at six-thirty before all the lanes get taken by bowling leagues."
The girls nodded as they went up to the spare room. Secretly all three were hoping that after tonight they would be more than just best friends. Brittany sat up in the bed waiting for Alvin to finish his shower. When she heard the water go off she went in her shower to get ready. Jeanette and Eleanor sat and watched a movie while Brittany was in the shower.
In Alvin's room he looked at the picture of Brittany and smiled as he brushed his fur and sprayed his cologne on. His brothers entered and asked him.
"So are you going to ask Brittany to be your girl tonight? We all know you have liked her since the first day we met the girls like we have liked Jeanette and Eleanor."
He responded as he fixed his belt on his jeans.
"We will see how the date goes tonight. Don't talk to loud the girls will hear. What about you two?"
Simon fixed his shirt as he responded.
"Just like you I am seeing how it goes tonight with Jeanette. Same goes for Theodore. Come on Alvin, Dave is calling us."
The girls were the first ones downstairs when Dave called them. Then the boys came down and they all got in Dave's car. When he pulled up the boys grabbed the girls' hands as they entered the bowling alley. All three girls started to blush. They all seen it and his their blushing from the girls. To Alvin's surprise he saw Vanessa, Reuben, Lisa, Megan, Aaron, and Jaren. They were at the lane next to where they were going to play and he could care less. After they got their bowling shoes and bowling balls Simon set up the score board. Vanessa glared at Brittany as she put her bowling shoes on and put her ball in the holder. Alvin seen it, and yelled to her.
"What is your problem? You have no say in who I am here with anymore because we are done. Go look at your stupid boy toy over there. Stop glaring at Brittany and pay attention to your game."
He saw Brittany having a hard time with her bowling ball after she rolled a gutter ball. Then he grabbed her waist and showed her how to aim the ball giving her a strike. She smiled and hugged him tightly trying not to blush.
"Oh Alvin thank you so much. You're up now by the way."
He smiled as he took his bowling ball and made a strike first turn. Jeanette was the next up and Simon helped her also. She made a spare and missed the last pin ending her turn but she smiled and thanked Simon. He was the next one up and rolled a spare hitting the last pin as his turn ended. Then it was Eleanor's turn she didn't need any help. She also rolled a strike. She helped Theodore who also rolled a gutter ball first time he was up. While it was Brittany's turn Alvin and his brothers got the food for them and had smiles on their faces. Alvin already made his decision but had to wait to get Brittany alone so he could ask her.
Simon and Theodore needed a little more time to make their decision about the girls unlike Alvin. Brittany went up to the snack bar and tapped Alvin.
"I rolled another strike Alvin you're up."
Alvin looked at her.
"I am coming Britt. I have to help my brothers with the food first. Go ahead and roll for me. I'll be right there okay."
She walked away and smiled.
"Okay Alvin I will take your turn. You are winning right now."
He waited with his brothers and they got the food bringing it over by their lane Brittany rolled another strike and it was now Jeanette's turn. She rolled and did very good this time ending her turn. Simon was up and rolled his first strike of the night. After the first frame Alvin had the highest score. Then they all ate their food and talked about the upcoming Summer Tour. For the second frame Alvin wanted him and Brittany to go last. Simon nodded and watched as Alvin walked with Brittany outside for a couple of minutes.
She was concerned and asked him.
"Alvin what is the matter? I am really having a great time tonight on our date. I think our date is going well, what about you? Alvin?"
He smiled.
"I think it's going rather well, so well that I think it's time I ask you a serious question. Trust me it is not one of my pranks just don't scream after I ask you understood Britt. Britt are you listening to me? Hello. "
Brittany looked and nodded.
"I promise I won't scream Alvin. What is your question? Alvin I am serious I will not scream I am listening."
He turned toward her and smiled as he took her waist and asked.
"Britt will you be my girl?"
She almost fainted but kept herself still standing and responded as she gazed deep in his sky blue eyes.
"Yes Alvin I will be your girl. This is truly the best date I have ever been on."
He smiled as he embraced her and hugged her tightly. Then their lips met and she held him so close as her eyes closed. Alvin's cell vibrated and he broke away from Brittany.
"Come on babe you're up next."
She smiled as he took her hand as they entered the bowling alley and Vanessa's mouth dropped. Brittany snickered at her.
"Oh Vanessa close your mouth before the flies go in it."
Vanessa closed her mouth and just tossed her long brunette hair glaring at Brittany.
"I'll get him back missy, just you wait. He'll get tired of you and run back to me you lil pop tart."
Alvin looked at her and shook his head.
"Maybe in your dreams, Vanessa. I will never take you back. Now pay attention to your stupid game and leave me and my girl alone. Go play with your boy toy."
Simon and Theodore laughed and Brittany's sisters just burst out laughing as Vanessa dropped the bowling ball on her foot making her limp as she rolled the ball and rolled a gutter ball. Brittany took her bowling ball and rolled another strike. Then she hugged Alvin tightly. It was Alvin's turn and he also rolled a strike. Jeanette was up and they discovered that Theodore and Eleanor disappeared. Theodore bought an ice cream float with two straws and smiled at Eleanor. Then they sat down and he gazed deep into her brown eyes.
"Ellie we have been best friends for so long. You have stuck with me through thick and thin. Will you be m-m-y g-g-irl please?"
Eleanor blushed as she responded.
"Yes Theo I will be your girl. I think we're up next Alvin is looking over here."
Theodore grabbed the float and took her hand as they made their way back to their lane. Eleanor rolled a strike and smiled at Theodore as she hugged him. Then it was Theodore's turn and he did real well. Simon watched as Jeanette went up and shook his head trying to figure out how to ask Jeanette to be his girl by the end of the night like his brothers asked her sisters. Jeanette tapped Simon.
"Simon you're up. We have eight more frames to go. I hope I do better than I have all night."
Simon smiled at her.
"You will do fine Jean. It takes practice, we have been bowling for years before we met you three ladies."
It was time for the last frame and Alvin tapped Simon.
"Si go for a walk with Jean. The night is nearly over. You are going to be the only single brother if you don't make your move bro. Theodore is the shy one and he asked Eleanor already. You are the last one."
Simon sighed.
"Alvin I don't know what to say I am not you. She's not Gillian, she is Jeanette my best friend. I've liked Jeanette for so long but have no words for her this is hopeless."
Alvin shook his head.
"Si walk with her and talk, tell her what she means to you is that hard?"
Simon sighed and called to Jeanette.
"Let's go for a walk Jean. I think we had enough bowling for the night don't you?"
Jeanette smiled and followed Simon as he walked outside. Then she went by him.
"Simon is our date going bad? I am having so much fun being with you tonight. Is there something you wanted to talk to me about all night? We're best friends you can always tell me everything. You know I will listen."
Simon took a deep breath and looked at Jeanette.
"We have been best friends for so long and I am glad to have a friend like you Jean. You knew about Gillian cheating on me and tried to warn me. I just ignored you and now I regret it. You were right all along. No one knows me better than you. Jean will you be my girl? I wouldn't want to be with anyone but you."
She smiled and hugged him as she answered.
"Yes Si I will be your girl finally. I love you and always have."
They entered the bowling alley together hand in hand. Then finally the last game ended and the couples made their way up to the counter to give back their bowling shoes. Dave picked them up and smiled as he saw them holding hands when he pulled up. When they got home they all headed to bed and slept soundly. The girls were so happy that after so long they finally were the ones in the boys' arms.
