Chapter 8: Sweden
Alvin´s POV
I was a fool to ever believe that Brittany would stop loving me, and I would do anything to make her happy. I also knew that it would be problem when the world will found out that we we're dating each other, not only would the paparazzi be all over us, but I knew that both Brittany and me had some obsessed fans that would do anything to separate us. I wasn't going to let that frightened me. If someone was trying to separate us, then I was going to fight it.
I looked at Brittany and thought of how happy I was.
"What are you thinking about?" Brittany asked me and smiled.
"I'm just thinking of how lucky I am to have you in my life." Brittany's face became slightly red and gave me a kiss for that answer. She sat on my lap and suddenly she became serious.
"Alvin, I think we should take it slow in the beginning, I mean that Charlene must have hurt you really bad, and I believe it would only make our relationship better."
I heard my coach yell, I sighed. "Sorry, Brittany, but I have to go. I'll see you later." I gave her an kiss and went back to practice. As I was aiming for the basket I started to think how good my life was right now. I had the perfect girlfriend, my grades are improving in school and I was getting along with Dave much better... when I thought of it I remembered that Dave had a surprise for us when we got home.
At the Seville's...
"What do you think the surprise will be about?" Theodore asked curiously, looking towards Simon.
"Beats me," he said. "Something good, I guess." We heard a car coming. It was Dave he had a big smile on his face as he entered the house.
"Sit down, boys,"Dave said. "I have some great news for you." All three of us sat down at the couch and eagerly waited for Dave to tell us what the big surprise was all about. "Are you ready? We're going to Stockholm to perform at the Globen, and not only that, it also will have a world wide broadcast." Stockholm, I thought of myself, trying to figure out just where it was.
"That's Scotland right?" I said, believing I had figure it out then I heard a sigh from Simon.
"No, Alvin, that's Sweden... when I think of it we have never been there before."
"Isn't it going to be fun?" Dave asked.
"Wow! Of course its going to be," Theodore said. It seemed that he was the most excited of all of us. "Sweden the blue and yellow, I've heard that their food is great, and their country is one of the most beautiful in existence." With that, Theodore hurried upstairs and started to pack.
I smiled. "Yes, and I have heard that girls are quiet and adorable." Simon pinched me. " Ow, Simon, what the hell?" I said and gleamed angrily at him.
"You could imagine what Brittany would do to you if she knew that you were going to flirt with the Swedish girls," Simon said and looked at me like I was an idiot.
"Relax I'm just joking," I said. "Brittany is my only girl."
"About the girls?... Dave are the Chipettes coming as well?" Simon asked Dave.
"No, sorry, guys, but our Swedish agent only requested you guys."
"Oh, man, that's sucks," I said, feeling disappointed. This meant that I'm going to be away from her. "And how long will this trip be?" I asked Dave.
"Just over the weekend. You'll be home when school start on Monday."
I sighed and looked over at Simon. "Hey, Si, do you want to go over to the girls house and tell them?"
"I think that would be the best... Theodore!!!" Simon yelled.
"What is it?" he replied.
"We are going over to the girls house. Are you coming with us?"
"Give me a second, and I'll be right there." It took him awhile, but finally we saw him coming. Both me and Simon gleamed at him when he was coming downstairs, but now we were ready to go.
"Hold on boys!" Dave said "Remember that we are going tomorrow so I don't want you to stay over there to long. You must have been finished packing before bed... Okay?"
"Don't worry Dave we'll be back before you notice it," Simon said
As we were walking I could feel that Simon had his eyes on me " What is it, Si?" I asked him.
"It's not really my business, but I have kinda noticed that you have been avoiding Brittany lately. Is everything all right between you two?"
I stopped for a moment, and both Simon and Theodore had an worried look on their face.
"I told her about Charlene." both of my brothers eyes widened with surprise, and Theodore cleared his throat.
"And what did she say about it?"
"She became a bit upset that their stage name was named after my ex, but in the end she forgave me and didn't care." I looked at my brothers and knew that the name Charlene made them angry. We knocked on the door, and it was Eleanor who open. When she saw who it was her face it up.
"Hi, boys, please, come in... Jeanette!, Brittany! The boys are here!" Eleanor yelled, and later on she gave Theodore a kiss. Jeanette came from the kitchen and gave Simon a hug and a kiss, but there was no sign of Brittany anywhere.
"Where's Brittany?" I asked Jeanette
"I believe that she's upstairs. She looked kinda tired. Do you want me to go get her for you?"
"No, that's fine. I´ll go up," I said "If you were going to roughly wake her up, I could say that she wouldn't be in her happiest of moods." When the thought of waking Brittany up roughly made me kinda frightened.
Jeanette giggled. "You are probably right. You're sleeping beauty is upstairs, but, please, wake her up gently." I smiled at that thought and went into Brittany's room. I carefully opened her door to see that she was asleep. I silently walked over to her and smiled at her beauty. I leaned forward and gently kissed her soft lips. Brittany was startled at first, but when she saw who it was she returned the kiss.
"Hi, babe, what a wonderful way to wake up," Brittany said. I laid down next to her and held her close "What are you doing here?" she asked half awake.
"I have something to tell you." She looked strangely at me. "Dave is taking me and my brothers to Sweden to sing.... I wanted to tell you personally about it. I didn't want you to hear it from anyone else."
She buried her head in my chest. "How long will you be gone?" she asked me.
"It's just over the weekend, and our show will be broadcast world wide so will you watch me?"
"Of course I will, but I´m not so thrilled about you're going away. That's all."
I kissed her forehead "Brittany?... When are we going out public that we are a pair?" I asked her
She looked at me "I don't know... when the time is right," she said a bit unsure.
I sighed. "Yeah, I know that the time must be right, but... I want to tell everyone about us. I want to tell them that I'm the luckiest man alive, who has you and..." Brittany cut me off with a kiss.
"You're so cute when you do that," she said giggled. Just then we heard knock on the door. "Who is it?" Brittany asked.
"It's me. Jeanette. I just going to tell Alvin that Dave just called, and he wanted you to go home and prepare for tomorrow."
I sighed. I didn't want to go right now, but I knew that Dave would kill me if I was late. I kissed Brittany goodbye, and I went home and started to pack. This was the only thing that I hated before a tour, and that was the packing. It was so boring and too much of work for a short trip like this. Even so, I knew it had to be done.
"Do you have a minute Alvin?" I turned around and saw Simon.
"Sure what's up?" I asked curiously.
"What you said about the Swedish girls... I want to say that don't blew this with Brittany," Simon said.
My eyes widened and I felt offended. "Do you actually think that I would cheat on Brittany?!" I looked angrily at Simon.
"I'm just saying that Brittany is the best thing that have ever happened to you, and in the short time you two have date each other, it's made you turn back to the old Alvin you used to be."
"And what was I like before?"
"You smiled a lot, and you wasn't always this much of a troublemaker, and when Charlene broke up with you... It was not only tough on you but it was hard for me and Theodore to see you so heartbroken... Then when Brittany became a part of you're life you have slightly change back to you're old self. I mean you laugh more lately, and you are improving in school. Simply speaking, you are happy, but if you were going to cheat on Brittany you would be nothing but a true idiot after all."
I looked at Simon not realizing that I actually had changed, and of course, I would be an idiot if I was going to cheat on her. "Relax, Simon... yes, you are right. Brittany ain't like Charlene. Brittany loves me, and Charlene never did. I'm lucky to have her, and I would never do anything to hurt her."
Simon smiled. "I know that you never would, Alvin... Well. I'm off to bed. I have already finished with the packing so I see you tomorrow."
"Yeah, goodnight, Si..." I was alone in my room I was thinking of what Simon just had said to me. I felt bad, so I picked up my cellphone and called Brittany.
"Hello Alvin?" I heard an tired voice say.
"Hi, babe, was you asleep?"
"Not anymore... is something wrong?"
"No, nothing. I just... I just want to tell you that I really love you, and I will do anything to make you happy."
"I love you to Alvin and that only makes me the happiest girl on Earth"
I smiled. "Thank you, Brittany. I'll see you on Monday."
"I'm going to miss you, Alvin."
"And I'll miss you even more... Goodnight, Brittany."
"Goodnight, Alvin." I hung up and set the alarm, while I checked a last time that I had everything I needed for tomorrow.
The next day...
I woke up to see that I still had 20 minutes left before the alarm was set to go off. I moaned in irritation. I hated when that sort of thing happened. Oh, well, now that I'm awake I better be getting up. I took my bag and placed it by the front door. I was the only one up, which was rare. I open the fridge to get me something to eat, and I started too feel more excited over to going to Sweden. I wondered what it would be like. The only things I knew about it was what Theodore had said. He said it was beautiful country, but that was it. And that they loved skiing allot.
"Alvin?.. you're already up?" I turned around to see Dave.
"Well, I'm not sleepwalking or anything, so I guess that I'm awake," I said sarcastically.
"Very funny, Alvin, but it's still too early for jokes," Dave said and let out a big yawn. The third one to come down was Theodore, and last Simon came down. We all sat down at the table, and Dave started to talk about our schedule. "We're taking the jet to Stockholm Arlanda airport, and from there we take a limo directly to our hotel where we will meet a man who's name is Lars Bergstrom. He will give us our list of songs, which we are going to sing in Globen, and remember this will also be broadcast all over the world. So no messing around," Dave said, while looking directly at me.
"It wouldn't hurt if you had some faith in me, Dave," I said and tried to act oblivious to his meaning.
"Well, you do remember our last trip, don't you?" Dave reminded me and I tried to look all innocent.
"I was just thinking that fireworks would make a better finish... and, beside, no one was hurt, right?" I said and laughed about it.
"I'm not joking, Alvin. You are not allowed to make any changes. It is in you're contract that we had to abide where it stands, and that mean you're not permitted to take part in any stage builds." Dave said while Simon and Theodore tried their best to not laugh at it.
I sighed. "Fine, Dave. I won't do any changes for the show, but I'm allowed to come with suggestions."
"Please, Alvin, just let it be." Dave begged "Okay, boys, get ready. The limo will be here soon."
I went outside and texted Brittany. I figured that she must be awake by now. "Hey, babe, I'm really going to miss you."
I got a text back ." I'll miss you too. I really wanted to come with you."
I texted back. "Me too. I promise that I will call you when we have landed. I'll talk to you later."
I saw that the Limo was coming, and I called Dave and my brothers. We put our bags in the trunk, and we were off. Dave talked on his cellphone with our Swedish agent, and Simon was sitting with his laptop and searched for some info on Sweden. Theodore had fallen asleep. It would appear that he didn't have too much sleep last night. He was so thrilled over our trip that he couldn't sleep.
"Hey, Simon how long will the flight be?" I asked.
"About 9 hours, I think."
I sighed. "Oh, man, so long."
We came to the airport and was greeted by our pilots. We took our bags and went inside. When we were finally in the air and had gone for a few hour, Dave called us for a meeting. I sighed, because I knew what he was going to say. He always did this every time we were about to do a show.
"I know that I always keep reminding you of this, but as soon we land there will be newsmen and tons of fans that will do anything to get some hot stuff out of you. We'll be having guards that will escort you to our cars, and we'll directly go to our hotel were we will meet our agent. Then we will finally be able to get down to business," Dave said.
I looked out of the window to see that we were still over the ocean. I yawned. It was so boring to just sit there and wait, so I could just as well try to get some sleep. I woke up a few hours later.
"Simon... how long before we land?" I asked him half awake.
"About two hours," he said. "By the way, did you know that Sweden is one of few that have a monarchy?"
"A royal family?... No, I didn't, so you have spend almost 9 hour of research on Sweden? Seriously, when do you relax?!"
Simon chuckled. "What's wrong of trying to learn more of a new land."
"Okay, boys, we'll soon be landing so get ready," Dave said.
I looked out to see that we was over land this time. When we landed we all could her screaming fans outside, and when the door opened I was blinded by photographer. I held onto Dave, and we quickly tried to move across the crowds. As we got inside the limo, I noticed that Theodore was crying. Simon was trying to comfort him.
"Theodore what happened?!" I was worried. Did something happened outside in the crowds?
"One girl manage to get past the guards and stole a kiss from him, and now he is worried that Eleanor will hate him," Simon said
I met eyes with Theodore. "Don't think like that, Theo. Eleanor is the most understanding and kindest girl I know. She will understand that it wasn't you're fault. It was all the actions of that crazy fan of yours."
Theodore wiped some tears of his eyes and tried to be strong. I smiled and assure him that everything was going to be all right. We stopped at the hotel and checked in. Theodore was still upset over what had happened. I put my hand at his shoulder.
"Don't worry... call her later, and I'm sure she will understand."
"David Seville?" I looked up to see a blond man with a black suit approaching us. "My name is Lars Bergstrom, and I want to tell you that it's such an honor having your boys in our city. Please, come this way. and we can start to talk business." We entered a room and sat down. He then gave us a list of songs, and I quickly went through it.
"Let see. Living on a Prayer, good song I give you that. Witchdoctor, that's a classic......................... good selection," I said, but still I wanted to do some changes but I was not allowed so there was nothing I could do. I smiled and shook hands with Lars. "Well, if you don't mind I like to go to my room and prepare for the show."
I opened my door and checked my room out. It had a King-size bed, a big screen TV. The view was amazing, so I opened the balcony door and looked out over the city. I could see Globen. I laughed at it, because it looked like a giant Golf ball. I was eager to go on stage and sing for our fans. I looked at the watch. I still had some free time before we had to go, so I sat down at the internet to kill some time. I was on Youtube and searched for famous Swedish singers, but it all sounded Gibberish to me. I couldn't understand a thing of what they was saying, until I heard Swedish Idol winner 2009 Erik Gronwall victory song. It was in English, and it was a really good song. It made me think of Brittany. I picked up the phone and called her.
"Hi, Alvin," Brittany said. "So you have landed yet?"
"Yea, we at the hotel," I said and smiled. "It's so good to hear your voice again." I heard Brittany giggle.
"Would you like to give me a sneak preview of what you, and you're brothers is going to sing tonight?"
"Sorry, Brittany, but you know that I'm not allowed to do that. You have to wait for tonight."
"You big tease... By the way, I heard that a crazy fan kissed Theodore."
"Yeah, he was so worried and upset that Eleanor was going to hate him and dump him."
"Yes, of course. Eleanor was upset when she heard, but she couldn't hate Theodore over such a thing. I mean it wasn't his fault... But if something like that was going to happened to you I would probably cry myself to sleep and think that nothing is worth anything anymore," Brittany said
"Don't say that, Brittany. You are the only girl who is going to taste my lips is you and only you." I heard a knock on my door.
"Alvin, it's time to go." It was Dave calling me.
"Sorry, Brittany, but it's time for me to go. Promise that you will watch me tonight."
"Of course, I will. I'm so excited to hear you sing."
I said goodbye, and I was finally going to perform. What I loved most about being a rock star is the moment you go up stage. At first, there's silent, and when you step out, and the crowds goes insane. It was such an awesome feeling .I grabbed the mic and yelled "Heellooo SWEDEN!!!!!" the crowd screamed even louder. "We are the Chipmunks!! And we will rock this town to the ground!!.. Okay guys 1..2..3..4:
Alvin leads:
Tommy used to work on the docks.
Unions been on strike.
He's down on his 's tough, so tough.
Gina works the diner all day
working for her man, brings home her pay.
For love, for love.
Simon Pre-Chorus:
She says "We've got to hold on,to what we've got.
It doesn't make a difference
if we make it or not.
We've got each other and that's a lot.
For love,we'll give it a shot"
Theodore Chorus:
Whooah, we're half way there (ooh)
Livin' on a prayer.
Take my hand and well make it, I swear. (ooh)
Livin' on a prayer.
On a prayer.
Tommy's got his six string in hock.
Now he's holding in what he used
To make it talk so tough (so tough).
Gina dreams of running away.
When she cries in the night,
Tommy whispers, "Baby its okay, someday."
But now we've got to hold on, to what we've got.
It doesn't make a difference,
If we make it or not.
We've got each other and that's a lot.
For love, we'll give it a shot
Simon and Theodore Repeat "Chorus"
Livin' on a prayer.
Theodore: Kick it, Alvin.
*guitar solo*
We've got to hold on, ready or not.
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got.
Simon and Theodore Repeat "Chorus"
Livin' on a prayer, livin' on a prayer.
Livin' on a prayer, livin' on a prayer.
Theodore was on drums, and Simon on keyboard and I had the lead guitar. I loved this. My adrenaline was pumping. " Okay, guys, hit the next one."
Theodore begin
Empty spaces - what are we living for?
Abandoned places - I guess we know the score..
On and on!
Does anybody know what we are looking for?
smooth guitar play
Simon:
Another hero - another mindless crime.
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime.
Hold the line!
Does anybody want to take it anymore?
The Show must go on!
The Show must go on! Yeah!
Inside my heart is breaking,
My make-up may be flaking,
But my smile, still, stays on!
Alvin:
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance.
Another heartache - another failed romance.
On and on...
Does anybody know what we are living for?
I guess I'm learning
I must be warmer now..
I'll soon be turning, round the corner now.
Outside the dawn is breaking,
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free!
All three:
The Show must go on!
The Show must go on! Yeah, yeah!
Ooh! Inside my heart is breaking!
My make-up may be flaking...
But my smile, still, stays on!
Yeah! oh oh oh
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies,
Fairy tales of yesterday, will grow but never die,
I can fly, my friends!
The Show must go on! Yeah!
The Show must go on!
I'll face it with a grin!
I'm never giving in!
On with the show!
Alvin:
I'll top the bill!
I'll overkill!
I have to find the will to carry on!
On with the,
On with the show!
All Three a powerful ending:
The Show must go on!!!
I looked out of the crowd and couldn't help to laugh with joy, but it changed when I heard my female fans.
"Marry me, Alvin"
"Be my boyfriend."
"You are the one of dreams."
They tried to climb up on stage, but the guards was efficiently and quick with stopping them after we had been singing a few songs. I saw a camera, and I was thinking if Brittany was watching us. I walked over to my brothers for a last minute meeting. "Look. I know that I'm not supposed to do any changes, but I want to dedicate a song to Brittany as a finish."
Simon's eyes widened, and Theodore liked that idea. "Are you saying that you are going to tell the world that you and Brittany are together?" Simon said a bit surprised.
"What? Are you going to stop me, Si?.." I looked at him serious about this, and he laughed. "No, I think that's a terrific idea. What do you have in mind?"
I smiled. "It's a song called Higher by Erik Gronwall I'll start playing and you follow my lead." I turned around and walked to the crowd and grabbed my mic. "SO HOW ARE OUR SHOW BEEN SO FAAAR!!!!" I yelled out and the crowd yelled back louder "You have been an awesome audience, but before we are leave I have one song left. I'm dedicating it for a girl that has change my life." I looked backstage to see that Dave looked at me like he was asking me what the hell I was doing. I started to play and my brothers were quickly able to follow:
Alvin sing it all:
Hey, I'm a believer
And gravity's letting go of me tonight
You, came out of nowhere
When everything was passing by at the speed of light
So hold my hand and never let me go
Take a leap of fate into the unknown
I am flying
My heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher higher higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the sky
Higher higher higher
Oh I know
It can be scary
You bet it all when your heart is on the line
But oh, baby don't worry
Just hold my hand and never let me go
I am flying
My heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher higher higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the sky
Higher higher higher
Take me higher
I hold you as we're shooting through the atmosphere
Around us everything disappears
Woah oa oa
I am flying
My heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Simon and Theodore Chorus x3
I looked into the camera and yelled, "I love you, Brittany Miller." The crowd went silent, and then they started to give applause and whistle. They were wild and really loved it.
"Thank you Sweden!"
We left the stage and I heard my phone was ringing. It was Brittany, and I heard her crying. "Brittany, what's wrong? oh man I shouldn't done that. It was a huge mistake."
"No, Alvin, you were wonderful. That song really touched my heart, and I love you too, Alvin Seville." I saw Dave was approaching me.
"I'm sorry, Brittany, but Dave has an angry look at his face. I have to call back later."
"Okay, good luck, bye, Alvin."
"Aalviiin!!!" Dave screamed at me.
"Look, before you say anything you must admit that the crowd loved it, didn't they?"
Dave calmed down and sighed "Yes, I guess you're right. You guys were great tonight... Tomorrow you have some free time, but on Sunday we will be going home."
Great, I thought to myself, but right now I was too tired to think of what I should do tomorrow. So, we got to our hotel, and I laid down on the King-size bed. I looked at the empty spot and it felt lonely. I eventually fell asleep, and the next day I decided to explore the city. I went through some stores and signed some autograph for some fans. I even tried on a different cap, but it felt wrong. I liked the one I already had. The time flew by, and before we knew it, it was time to go home back to America. This time it felt even better going home, because now I knew that there will be one person who would be waiting for me when I got home.
Chapter 8. I know I just had to do a chapter where the boys go to Sweden. I personally didn't like this chapter but what counts is that you like this. Chapter 9 is coming ,and I can say that an uncertain person will show up ( Not Michael he is gone for good)
I´ll see you next time from the Chipmunkster.
