Start of a New School Year
Ch. 11
"Easter Celebration"
The last couple of days of Spring Break Brittany walked over to the Chipmunks' house and knocked on the door.
Dave answered.
"Good morning Brittany; what brings you here so early? No Alvin is still asleep; you know how he gets during Spring Break and weekends?"
She looked.
"Oh, okay Miss Miller wanted me to come over here to tell you that you are invited to Easter Dinner at our house. She is really looking forward to you all coming over this year."
Simon overheard.
"Wow that sounds great Brittany; I'll tell Alvin that when he wakes up. So what are we eating?"
Brittany looked.
"A ham, mashed potatoes, corn, baked ziti, a salad and a special dessert Ellie is making."
Theodore came into the living room.
"Ooh sounds real yummy. Okay we will tell Alvin when he wakes up. Oh Brittany, we are going to the 930 mass tomorrow. So if we hang out tonight we can't stay out too long. We're going bowling about seven tonight."
Brittany smiled.
"Sounds like a lot of fun Theodore. See you tonight then."
~Easter~
Easter morning Brittany was the first one up and got ready for church. Then she went in her jewelry box and put on her cross that Miss Miller got her. She smiled as she fixed her hair by the mirror.
'My cross looks just like Alvie's; I wonder if Dave went with Miss Miller to get my cross. Let me go ask her.'
She finished getting ready and knocked on her stepmother's bedroom door. Miss Miller called from her mirror.
"Come in Brittany dear. What is it dear?"
She entered and looked at her.
"By any chance when you got my cross; did Dave go with you? I was wondering because I just noticed mine is the exact one like Alvin's?"
Miss Miller smiled.
"Yes dear, David came with me to get your cross. He also came with me to get Jeanette's and Eleanor's too. But, I expect you not to take it off at all. It is like protection. You see how Alvin and his brothers don't take theirs off at all. You three must also keep them on all the time. Just like mine it doesn't come off at all."
Brittany nodded.
"Yes Miss Miller; let me go tell Jeanie and Ellie what you just told me."
She exited Miss Miller's room and knocked on her sisters' doors. They were also ready, and wearing their crosses that matched Simon and Theodore.
They looked.
"Yes we already know they don't come off Britt. Are you helping us cook or staying in your room all day?"
Brittany looked.
"You two know I can't cook to save my life; the last thing I need is to poison my boyfriend, his brothers, and everyone else? I'll set the table and stuff."
Eleanor shook her head.
"You know you can watch and learn; how else you think Alvin learned how to cook?"
Brittany looked and sighed.
"Okay fine I'll watch."
~At the chipmunks' house~
Alvin and his brothers were already downstairs waiting for Dave to get done. Alvin looked at his cell.
"Seriously; she just doesn't know when to leave me alone I swear. What part of we are done does she not understand?"
Simon shrugged.
"I told you to change your number; but did you listen no you didn't. You just better hope Brittany doesn't get a hold of your phone and see that."
Alvin looked.
"You are looking to get hurt Si; tell Dave I'll be right down I am changing my number now. Si I said shut up."
Theodore shook his head.
"Maybe I should ask Miss Miller if we can go over and give the girls a hand?"
Dave descended from the stairs and smiled.
"That is a very thoughtful idea Theodore; ask Miss Miller when we pick up the girls. Where's Alvin?"
Theodore responded.
"Upstairs changing his number; because Vanessa won't stop texting him and he's afraid that Brittany will get a hold of his phone and see it."
Dave sighed.
"I told him to do that after he broke up with her. I hope he hurries up or we'll be standing today at mass."
Alvin descended from the stairs and looked.
"We can go Dave; that didn't take very long did it?"
Simon looked.
"You are the one who didn't change it when I told you to Alvin."
Dave glared at both boys.
"Not today you two; It's Easter. Let's go then and get the girls and Miss Miller. "
The boys followed Dave to the car and they headed to the girls' house to pick them up. They came outside and got in the car. Then they headed to church.
While they drove toward church Brittany looked.
"Alvie; what's on your mind? Are you okay?"
He sighed.
"Yes Britt I am fine babe; it's nothing you have to worry about. I just changed my cell number this morning."
She looked and asked.
"Why, what happened to your old number."
He looked.
"We'll talk after church babe. Let's just enjoy mass okay."
She looked.
"Okay Alvie; we'll talk after church."
They exited the car hand in hand and made their way to the church. They got a pew; and they all sat down. The mass went by very nicely and they were all happy. Finally, after mass; they got in the car and headed back home. Theodore looked and asked.
"Miss Miller can we come by and help you ladies cook dinner please? Alvin and I know how to cook and can be a big help."
She smiled.
"Yes Theodore dear it is fine if you boys come by and help us."
Dave dropped off the girls and Miss Miller.
"The boys will be there at noon; after they eat their breakfast that is. I just have to make a fast stop at the studio to get some notes for their new albums."
She smiled.
"Okay David; we'll see you at 430 for dinner. See you boys at noon. Thank you again David."
He drove toward the house. When they got in Alvin went upstairs to his room and changed into his jeans and another shirt with his cap and his high tops. Then he descended from the stairs and approached Dave.
"They said my phone won't be back on till tomorrow Dave; since I just changed my number. So what do I do for the time being?"
Dave looked at his son.
"Are you telling me you will die without your phone for 24 hours Alvin? Really? Well you should've listened when I told you to change your number so deal with it."
He crossed his arms.
"Fine!"
Then he went by Simon and Simon glared.
"Not happening Alvin; you deal without a phone since you don't listen to reason."
Theodore looked up.
"No way Alvin; you deal without it like dad said."
He stomped off.
"Fine thanks for nothing some family!"
He went outside and shot some baskets. Vanessa approached him and smiled.
"Oh I see you got away from that pop tart; what's going on with your phone?"
He looked and glared.
"It's off thanks to you texting me when I told you we are over. So I changed my number and you will never get it so get lost!"
~At the Chipettes' house~
Brittany walked outside.
"Miss Miller I will be right back; I need to ask Alvie something. I tried to call him and his phone is disconnected. I went with him to pay his bill I hope he didn't break it again with his temper!"
She walked down the street toward Alvin's house and saw Vanessa bugging him. Then she ran as fast as she could and felt her waist grabbed by Alvin and their lips met. Vanessa stormed off.
Brittany smiled and kissed him back. When they broke apart she asked.
"That was very unexpected Alvie; are you okay?"
He sighed.
"Yea, but I have no phone until tomorrow. That's why I didn't get any of your calls. That's what I was going to tell you after church, but my dad wanted us to get home and eat breakfast so I didn't get a chance to explain. I'll see you at noon babe; go on back to the house before you get in trouble."
Brittany kissed him again and made her way down the street to her house. Then Alvin went inside and set the table; and bopped both his brothers.
"Get off the phones you two breakfast is ready."
His brothers put their phones down and entered the kitchen and sat down to eat their breakfast. When they finished eating they helped Dave clean off the table while Theodore washed the dishes. Around 1130am the boys made their way to the girls' house; and Dave drove toward the studio to get his notes.
~The Chipettes' House~
Jeanette was looking out the window while Eleanor was doing the dishes and looked at Brittany.
"So did you find out why Alvin's phone is disconnected Britt? I could've sworn we went with them when they paid their bill."
She sighed as she wiped off the table.
"He changed his number and has no phone until tomorrow afternoon after school and of course practice. He has Basketball practice; and I have cheerleading practice too. So we will both be home pretty late tomorrow night."
Eleanor looked.
"Oh I see; just make sure you let Miss Miller know. The last thing you need is to get grounded on the 1st day back to school after Spring Break."
Brittany looked.
"I told her already. Yay back to school and deal with Vanessa and her stupid little clique trash talking me because I have Alvin and she doesn't! Let's drop it the boys are here Ellie."
She finished the dishes and dried her hands. Then she ran to Theodore and greeted him with a kiss.
"Happy Easter Theodorable."
Simon and Jeanette looked at both of them and shook their heads. Miss Miller gave Alvin, Brittany, Theodore, and Eleanor an apron to put on. Then she turned to Simon and Jeanette.
"You two make the salad; now go in the living room and watch a movie while we cook. I'm watching both of you like a hawk so no funny business."
Jeanette sighed as she pulled Simon into the living room.
"Yes Miss Miller. "
Each group made different parts of the meal and Alvin looked at Brittany.
"It's not that hard Britt; just mix the ricotta cheese and egg yolks with a whisk like this."
He broke the eggs and poured the yolks; then he held her hands as he used the whisk to mix the ingredients. She smiled as they continued to mix the ingredients.
Then he layered the pans and showed her how to drop the cheese on each layer. When they finished setting up the lasagna pans he put them in the oven.
"See Britt it's not that hard to cook you know."
Miss Miller looked at the clock and called to Simon and Jeanette.
"Set the table please; dinner is almost ready. Then you two start to make the salad please."
Around 430 Dave arrived and they all sat down and ate after Theodore said grace. When dinner ended The girls walked the boys out and kissed them goodnight. Alvin looked at Brittany.
"This is my new number babe; see you in the morning Britt I love you."
~Chipmunks' house~
They all headed upstairs; and went straight to bed after they got ready for bed.
~Chipettes house~
After the girls helped Miss Miller clean up the kitchen they all headed up to their rooms and fell right to sleep after they got ready for bed.