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Chapter 12

Alvin walked into Ellie's room to find the cute chipette gazing longingly out the window. He followed her gaze and found that it was set on a community park, and in particular, the park's soccer field. He frowned as he walked over to her bedside.

"Good morning Ellie," he said, causing her to jump, startled.

"Damn it Alvin," she said, "Don't do that."

"Sorry," he said with his signature mischievous smirk, "How are you feeling?"

Her frown returned, "How do you think I feel? I can't move my leg yet, my soccer career is over, and I'm developing unexplained feelings for my best friend while still dating his brother. Did I miss anything?"

Though it was short lived, Alvin felt a sliver of happiness when Eleanor mentioned him. It was, however, quickly replaced by guilt and anxiety.

"You know we need to talk about that last one, right," he said.

She nodded solemnly.

"We need to figure out exactly what we're going to do," he said, "for our sakes and for Theodore's."

Again she nodded.

"Let's start there," he said, "What feelings do you have for Theo? Do you still love him?"

Eleanor let out a deep sigh, "I don't know."

"Do you love me," he asked.

"I don't know that either," she said.

"You're going to have to choose," he said.

"I know," she said solemnly, "and I have an idea, but it's not fair to you."

Alvin nodded, "You want to patch things up with Theodore."

"I do have feelings for you," she said, "but I loved Theo first."

Alvin sighed, "That's it then. You chose Theodore, and if something happens, I'm your rebound."

"Don't say it like that," she said, "You still mean more to me than just a potential rebound; I don't want to lose my best friend."

"Look," he said, "If you think that being with Theodore will make you happy, then I want you to be with Theodore. All I really want is for you to be happy, and I'll always be here for you if you need me."

"What about you then," she asked, "What do you feel?"

"It doesn't really matter, does it," he said, "You made your choice."

"Of course it matters," she said, "Like I said, you're my best friend."

"If I tell you, that may change," he said, "or at least, it would get really awkward."

Her eyes widened slightly, but she didn't say anything.

"At this point, I'll just ignore how I feel and go on like nothing has changed," he said as he pulled out his cell phone.

"What are you doing," she asked.

"Texting Teddy," he responded, "I told him I would when I was done talking to you."

"Did you tell him," she said.

He shook his head, "I don't think we should. As long as we go on as though nothing happened, it shouldn't matter if he knows. It's up to you though. If you want to tell him, go ahead."

Alvin's text tone went off, "He's on his way. I guess I'll go then."

"Alvin, wait," she said as he reached for the door.

He turned his head back to look at her.

"I'm sorry," she said.

He shook his head, "Don't be. I came here fully prepared for this. I knew you would choose to stay with him, so don't worry about it. I'll see you later."

With that he left the room, leaving Ellie with a tear running down her cheek.

After leaving the hospital, Alvin headed to a local gym that he was a member of. After signing in, he changed and headed to the weight room where there was a heavy bag. He proceeded to unleash all of his frustration and angst on the bag. He was so lost in his emotions that he didn't notice someone walk into the room behind him.

"What did the bag do to you," said Brittany as she walked up behind him.

He turned around and faced her, "What do you want?"

"I was on my way to my Pilates class when I saw you tearing this bag a new one," she said, "I take it that your talk with Ellie didn't go well."

Alvin turned and delivered a hard punch to the center of the bag, "She chose Theodore."

Brittany nodded, "Sorry to hear that. My class will be over in a half an hour if you want to join me for lunch."

"No thanks," he said, "I need to get home. I have some homework I need to finish for tomorrow."

"Okay," she said, "See you tomorrow then."

"You to," he said before unleashing another barrage at the heavy bag.

Brittany sighed as she turned to walk to her class.

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