Here's chapter 6!
That's How You Know
Chapter 6
A few moments of panic went by until a doctor among the crowd confirmed that Eleanor had only fainted do to malnutrition and should be fine. Alvin was relieved to here she was okay. He hadn't let go of her since she woke up. "Alvin," A small muffled voice called as Alvin held her to his chest. "Could you let go?" She asked.
Alvin chuckled and released his grip. "Sorry, I'm just so happy you're okay. You scared me." Alvin confessed. Eleanor stood gawking at him with her mouth agape. "What?" He asked.
Eleanor snapped out of her trance and let out a small giggle. "Nothing, it's just…" She paused and hugged him. "You really do care." She said smiling and holding back tears of joy.
Alvin smiled as they stayed in that embrace. Suddenly Simon ran in. "Alvin, Brittany has Theodore pinned to the ground, and I don't think it's getting any better for him." He explained out of breath.
Alvin and Eleanor laughed as they followed Simon to their fighting siblings. They stared and snickered at the proof of Simon's statement. Theodore was on his back and Brittany was straddling his hips with his arms pinned to the floor. Theodore would try several times to push her off but they were to no avail. "As much as I'm enjoying this, someone has to break it up." Alvin suggested.
"Oh, thanks for volunteering." Eleanor said as her, Simon, and Jeanette all took one step back. Alvin sighed and cautiously stepped forward.
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The next day the Chipettes were at home, in the early preparing stages of dressing fro prom. They were doing each others nails, and hair, the whole nine yards. "Eleanor, do you think I'd look better in pink or blush?" Brittany asked as she showed her the two different shades on her nails.
Eleanor looked over at her nails. To her they looked exactly the same. "Uh," She hesitated.
"Brittany!" Jeanette called from the bathroom. Eleanor sighed in relief as Brittany rushed off to help her sister.
It was silent until Eleanor's phone rang. She jumped in surprise and looked at her phone. It was a text from Alvin.
Happy Anniversary! (Told U I'd remember) ;)
Eleanor giggled.
I have a surprise 4 U l8er tonight. Can't w8 2 C U.
Eleanor giggled once again, and began texting him back when Brittany walked in and confiscated her phone. "No time to obsessively text your boyfriend." She said tossing the phone onto her bed. "Not if you want me to do your hair." She said walking closer to Eleanor with a curling iron. Eleanor's eyes widened in fear as Brittany stepped closer to her with a smile that portrayed evil, but she only had good intentions. At least she hoped she had good intentions.
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Alvin sat on his bed. He was thinking about everything that had happened yesterday night. It was a little overwhelming. Theodore had suddenly turned into him and Eleanor fainted from malnutrition. Then he realized something. He didn't know what malnutrition was, but he knew it couldn't have been good. He got stood up and walked to Simon's room. He was standing on top of his bed rearranging his Kid's Choice Awards for the third time. "How many times are you going to do that?" Alvin asked.
Simon jumped slightly and turned towards his brother and furrowed his brow. Something was bothering Alvin. Something inside him knew it. He turned back towards his shelf and continued what he was doing. "That's not what you came in here to talk about is it?" He asked.
Alvin shook his head and closed the door. He sat down on Simon's bed with a sigh. "Simon, something's up with Eleanor." He said staring down at his hands.
"I thought we established this." Simon stated still arranging his trophies.
"Yeah, we established that she thought I didn't love her, but yesterday at the mall she fainted due to malnutrition." Alvin said looking up at him.
Simon stopped what he was doing and turned to Alvin. "You know what that means don't you?" He asked.
Alvin wrinkled his nose in confusion. "Not exactly." He finally answered.
Simon jumped down from his bed and took a seat next to Alvin. "It means," He hesitated to continue, not wanting to upset Alvin more. Alvin looked at him with anticipation. "It means that she has an improper diet." Simon explained. Alvin furrowed his brow in confusion. Simon put a comforting hand around Alvin. "It means she's starving herself." Simon said gently.
"WHAT!?" Alvin exclaimed jumping to his feet. Simon jumped in surprise. "That can't be true. Eleanor is too smart to fall for that propaganda." Alvin mumbled more to himself than Simon. He began to pace back and forth across Simon's room. Simon opened his mouth to comment on the fact Alvin knew what propaganda meant and used it correctly in a sentence, but decided against it and quickly shut his mouth. He noticed that Alvin had stopped pacing. "You don't think she was starving herself because of me do you?" Alvin asked silently fearing the answer.
Simon didn't answer, he couldn't answer. This is one question he didn't know the definite answer to. "I don't know Alvin." Simon responded honestly. Alvin plopped onto Simon's bed and rested his head in his hands. Simon had never seen Alvin this upset in three months. He scooted closer to Alvin and put his arm around Alvin. "Hey, she's okay. She hasn't done any real damage to her health, you still have time to help her realize that she doesn't have to do anything like that to make you happy." Simon said reassuringly.
Alvin took a deep breath to keep his voice from cracking and tried to swallow the small lump that had began to form in his throat. "But it's my fault for making her think she had to." He finally said, his voice slightly cracking.
Simon frowned at his failed attempt to cheer up his brother. "Alvin don't blame yourself. You had no idea." Simon explained.
Alvin took another deep breath. "But I should've known. I should've payed more attention to her." Alvin whispered.
Simon bit his lip in frustration. He had forgotten how stubborn Alvin was. Once he had his mind set on who to blame he never changed it. Not only that but he did not know how to respond to him, without Alvin finding a hole in his words. Simon sat and just let Alvin think.
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Eleanor quickly ran out of her room and shut the door behind her. Brittany was going overboard with the curling iron and she had to get out of there. She leaned against her door to breathe. After a few minutes, a smile spread across her face. She walked over to her stereo and fiddled around with the buttons before finally pushing play. The music began to play as she opened her closet and sang along.
How does she know that you love her?
How do you show her you love her?
How does she know that you really, really, truly, love her?
It's not enough to take the one you love for granted
You must remind her or she'll be inclined to say
How do I know, he loves me?
How do I know, he's mine?
Does he leave a little note to tell you, you are on his mind?
Send you yellow flowers when the sky is gray?
He'll find a new way to show you, a little bit everyday.
That's how you know, that's how you know, he's your love.
Everybody wants to live happily ever after
Everybody wants to know true love is true
How do you know, he loves you?
How do you know, he's yours?
Does he take you out dancing just so he can hold you close?
Dedicate a song with words meant just for you?
He'll find his own way to tell you, with the little things he'll do
That's how you know, that's how you know, he's your love.
He's your love
How do you know?
How do you know?
How does she know you that love her?
How do you show her you love her?
How does she know that you really, really, truly, love her?
That's how you know he's true
Because he'll wear your favorite color just so he can match your eyes.
Rent a private picnic by the fire glow, oh.
Eleanor shut off her stereo when she heard a loud and angry knock at her door. "Eleanor Miller! If one hair on your head is out of place I'm going to kill you before you even get to prom!" Brittany yelled.
Eleanor laughed and ignored her sister's angry outburst and pressed play and once again began dancing happily around her room.
His heart will be yours forever, something everyday will show
That's how you know, that's how you know
That's how you know, that's how you know, he's your love.
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Alvin, Simon, and Theodore all stepped out of the limo that was parked in front of the Chipettes house. Alvin still felt a bit down but didn't show it, he didn't want to worry Eleanor. They stepped onto the porch and Simon rang the doorbell, seeing as Theodore didn't want anyone to know he was in pink and Alvin was in his own world. The door opened and the Chipmunks were greeted by a sudden flash of a camera. Theodore and Simon rubbed their eyes so they could have the ability to see again.
Alvin stood in confusion. He saw a small flash in the corner of his eye then his brothers were rubbing their eyes in pain. He didn't have time to think about it, his thoughts were interrupted by Miss Miller. "You boys look so handsome!" She exclaimed excitedly. She lifted the camera and snapped another picture. The flash once again blinded Simon and Theodore, but also Alvin. That's what it was. Alvin thought as he followed his brother's actions and rubbed his eyes. "Come on in, the girls are just about ready." Miss Miller said finally letting them inside. They walked inside the Miller home and waited for the girls. "GIRLS! YOUR DATES ARE HERE!" Miss Miller called upstairs causing the Chipmunks to jump into a tight group hug in fear.
Jeanette then slowly descended the stairs in her flowing purple dress. Simon walked forward and reached out for her hand to help her down the stairs. Miss Miller took a quick picture of the two as Simon slipped on her purple silk rose corsage. She smiled gratefully and began to blush as Simon took her hand. Brittany followed soon after in her pink diamond sequenced prom dress and Theodore repeated his brother's actions. Brittany then stood at the bottom of the stairs with a smile. "Now for the moment you've all been waiting for, the gorgeous, generous, way too good for the guy she's dating, Eleanor Miller!" Brittany introduced.
Alvin glared at her, but his face softened as he caught sight of Eleanor slowly and shyly walking down the stairs. Wow... Alvin approached her slowly and slipped on her corsage. He leaned forward and gently kissed her on the cheek. "You look beautiful." He whispered in her ear. Eleanor began to blush and shyly thanked him.
Everyone then positioned themselves on the stairs so Miss Miller could take several pictures. Once Miss Miller was finished they left the house and Brittany turned to Eleanor. "You must be very happy." She told her. "A prom picture before a mugshot." Brittany joked.
Alvin glared at her as Eleanor began to laugh. "I am so glad your evening consist around making fun of me." Alvin said with a frown.
Brittany continued to laugh while following Theodore to the limo. Eleanor looked up at Alvin and saw his frown. It wasn't like him to take Brittany's teasing to heart. She grabbed his hand and gave it a small squeeze to get his attention. Alvin looked down at her and put on a small smile as they followed the rest of the group into the limo.
Upon arriving to prom Brittany and Theodore immediately parted ways. Theodore went with his friends near the snack table and Brittany went to dance with a group of her friends. Simon and Jeanette walked off in a different direction to dance with each other, leaving Alvin and Eleanor. "Ellie, can we talk?" Alvin asked as he pulled Eleanor out of the hotel ballroom. Simon, Jeanette, Brittany, and Theodore all looked concerned when the saw the leave.
Alvin and Eleanor walked into the hallway in silence until Alvin let go of her hand. "Alvin, what's wrong?" Eleanor asked.
Alvin sat on a seat in the hallway and motioned for Eleanor to sit next to him. They sat in silence as Alvin thought about how to go about this. He finally sighed and turned towards a worried Eleanor. He turned away, it was too hard to ask her when she looked at him like that. "Ellie, were you starving yourself because of me?" He asked gently.
Eleanor was shocked by this question. She had no idea what to say. She didn't want to tell him he was the reason, then he would only blame himself. But then again, he was the reason, and she didn't want to lie to him anymore. "Yes, but no." She finally answered. Alvin looked at her confoundedly. She shifted closer to him. "What I mean is, I did it for you, not because of you." Eleanor clarified.
Alvin chuckled slightly. "But why, you don't have to do that for me." Alvin responded.
Eleanor looked down at her hands. "I thought you'd want someone like Brittany, instead of someone like me." She said softly.
"What do you mean some one like you?" Alvin asked. Eleanor only shrugged. Alvin put his arm around her and pulled her closer to him. "Ellie, when I look at you, I see the sweetest, most beautiful girl in the world who, no matter what, should never change. I love you Eleanor. Just the way you are." Alvin whispered leaning closer to her.
Eleanor smiled. "You really think that?" She asked also leaning in.
Alvin finally closed the gap between the two and placed a gentle, loving kiss on Eleanor's lips. She kissed back with just as much love and passion. They pulled apart and smiled at one another. "I know that." Alvin whispered leaning his forehead against her's.
"I'm glad." Eleanor said smiling.
Alvin began to lean in to kiss her again, but she jumped out of the seat and began running towards the ballroom."Where are you going?" Alvin asked with a chuckle.
Eleanor turned around. "Back inside, I'm starving!" Eleanor said excitedly. Alvin chuckle again and followed her.
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Well, I'm sorry it's almost over. I hope you like thai chapter.
