"Hm? So you're still in need of my help?"
The Chipettes and Alvin were at the mall's food court. After about 3 hours of carrying the Chipettes' shopping bags (which were mainly Brittany's), they decided to finish the shopping and have lunch. While Jeanette and Eleanor were ordering their meals, Alvin and Brittany had found a table for them in the far corner. They already had their meals so they were only waiting for the girls.
Alvin had explained to Brittany about Simon's refusal to attend the dance.
"Normally, I wouldn't come to you this often...but this is Simon we're talking about!" He exclaimed.
"Good point..." She nodded, taking a sip from her drink.
"I just can't believe he doesn't want to! I mean, he went last year!" Alvin pondered to himself.
"Well I mean, last year's dance wasn't really at all great..." Brittany muttered.
"Mainly because Bo Carter was showing off as usual..." Alvin and Brittany agreed.
Their classmate, Bo Carter, had a tendency to be a bit of a show off. Especially due to the fact that his father was basically rich... Last year, he made a big deal about his attire for the dance.
At last, Alvin shook his head, irritated. "Let's forget about him! We need to focus on Simon!"
"Right right..." Brittany cleared her throat and sat up straight.
"So what do you want me to do?"
"Okay. So here's the thing." Alvin began, "I need you to find out what Marina has planned for tomorrow. Perhaps it might interest Simon...or perhaps it won't... But here's something extra! I was kinda thinking of setting him up with someone. You know...like a date!"
"A date huh?..." Brittany began to smirk, already liking the sound of the idea. Surprisingly...
"Well I mean, you don't have to find him a-"
"No no! I'll make sure he gets one!" She triumphantly stayed.
"Really? Well I mean, make sure it's not with Jenny. Because between you and me, I was planning on asking her before Derek does!"
"Oh is that so?" Brittany asked innocently, showing no hint of jealousy whatsoever. However, internally she was steaming.
"Yup! Well anyways, do you think you could help?"
"I'll do anything for Simon's sake! He's helped me a lot, so it's time I replayed him." She nodded.
The next day at school, the students were gathered in the auditorium, where it was set up as a runway. There were many decorations, lights, and of course, the outfits! However, they were currently being covered until Marina makes the unveiling.
Ms. Smith's students were seated in the auditorium, talking excitedly amongst each other. The Chipmunks and Chipettes were seated in the very first row.
"Ooh! This is so exciting!" Brittany squealed in delight, awaiting for Marina.
"Yeah! I mean normally I would have just worn my normal clothes to the dance, but hey! I'm sure I'll find something good in here." Alvin smirked, earning a sigh from Simon."
"I don't see what's the big deal. I mean, why not just wear what we have on now to the dance?" He asked.
"Oh Simon..." Brittany put a hand on her chin and looked over at Simon, who was sitting next to her. "You do know what the theme of this year's dance is...right?"
The blue clad chipmunk raised a brow in confusion. "I don't actually..."
"Theme?" Jeanette spoke up, also confused. "Since when was there a theme?"
"Since Marina suggested it to the principal!" Brittany smirked and gave Alvin a quick wink. He knew this was her doing.
"Well...I guess that'll make the outfits much more interesting!" Theodore piped up, smiling.
"Tell us Brittany! What is the theme?" Alvin smirked back at her.
"Well, Marina was thinking more towards the line of The Great Gatsby-"
"Wait a minute!" Simon immediately stood from his seat and looked at the group.
"As in movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby?! As in how Gatsby would hold his parties?! B-But that's impossible!" He exclaimed. However, he then began to ponder.
"Although it isn't such a bad choice..."
"Indeed it isn't."
He turned around to face Marina, who had heard him. He gave her a sheepishly nervous grin, for this was the second time he made himself look like a fool in front of her.
"So I see you are familiar with the concept. Yes?"
Simon blankly stared at her until he realized what she meant.
"Y-Yes ma'am!" He nodded.
"I've read the book several times...a-and I've seen the movie as well!"
"Fascinating..." Marina tapped her chin and smiled down at the chipmunk before turning her attention to the whole class.
"Now, as you've all may have heard, Marina plans to make the theme center around The Great Gatsby." As Marina kept talking, Derek crossed his arms and began to whisper.
"Pshh. What's a 'Gatsby'?" Derek muttered, earning a glare from Bo Carter, who was sitting in the row in front of him.
"Obviously someone whos standards are much higher than your own." Bo then smirked, chuckling.
"What was THAT?!" Derek glared back at the arrogant boy.
"What I mean is, someone as incompetent as you would never last in any high society party such as Gatsby's."
Simon heard this and turned to face Bo.
"But this is just a school dance..."
"Nonetheless, I plan to look my very best." Carter chuckled. Simon rolled his eyes. Just hearing Bo Carter's thick voice was annoying enough.
The boy brushed his blonde hair back and smirked at Derek.
"My daddy is going to make sure I have the best suit and tie for the dance! Surely you should be considering the same thing. Besides, I'm sure that some of us isn't even thinking of having a good time! Isn't that right, Mr. President?" Bo Carter sneered as he turned back to face Simon.
Ever since the election, Bo Carter hasn't had the same treatment as before. Mainly because he rigged the election... Once Simon became the class president, Bo has been thinking of ways to regain his once superior status.
Simon turned to face the boy once more. "I beg your pardon?"
Bo Carter chuckled, "Surely as the class president, you of all people should be present at such important event! I mean, what kind of a president doesn't have fun?"
Fun?...
Simon slumped back down in his seat and began to think about what Bo Carter had just told him.
What kind of a president doesn't have fun?
"Now, I present to you, my latest fashion line!" Marina pulled out the wardrobe filled with many kinds of clothing. The students all gasped in amazement. Even Ms. Smith was intrigued.
"Now you must all remember, you vill all be careful when trying on Marina's art. Otherwise, you vill pay for Marina's work!" She warned the students.
With that, the students quickly began to pick out from the hundreds of many garments.