Chapter 21- Getting Closer

Since they haven't done this yet, Alvin and Jeanette had to practice the walz, Brittany and Becca coaching them. "We don't need to pracitce the walz, if we already know the steps." Alvin said.

"You still need to practice, just to be sure." Becca said.

"Plus, you don't want t make a fool of yourself." Brittany added to Alvin.

"Yeah, like that will happen!" Alvin said.

"So, are we ready to start?" Becca said.

"We can't start without the music!" Alvin added.

"The only song I can think of is So Close by Jonh McLaughlin." Brittany said.

"Then, we are ready." Becca said.

Alvin raised up his paw and Jeanette grabbed ahold of it. Then she put her other paw on his shoulder. Alvin placed his other paw above Jeanette's waist.

"Now keep your eyes on each other so you won't mess up." Becca said. "Let me start up the music so we can get this started.

They both practice now for a few minutes. It was easier than they thought. They danced to the steps so perfectly.

Alvin felt something different inside him. The dancing made him have a great connection when he was around her. This feeling felt wrong but feel right at the same time. Could he possibly have feelings for Jeanette? He didn't want to find out.

They stopped dancing the night and Jeanette went to see Simon who was in the living room. She hopped up on the couch, sitting next to him. Simon was watching TV but it was on commercial break. "What are you watching?" Jeanette asked, making a conversation.

"The Strangest Weather on Earth." Simon said. "How was the practice?"

"It was good! We practice for about an hour so I'm a little tired."

Simon noticed else is going on in her mind. "Doesn't look like your just tired." He said.

"It's just that the play is getting closer and it's only a week away. What if everyone will think different about me and Alvin. What if things will change."

"Jeanette, the best thing you can do is ignore them."

"I know that but, what if they keep asking?"

"I know a way to make them think differently."

"Like what?"

Simon took Jeanette's paw. "Will you go to the homecoming dance with me?"

"I would love to." Jeanette said with a big smile on her face. Simon his arm around her.

Alvin and Brittany were still outside. It was getting dark and it was almost time to go inside. But instead, Alvin wanted to go for a walk, so they walked around the block a few times. "So, how is the play going?" Brittany asked, breaking the silence.

"It's going great, but there is something that I've need to tell you!"

"Okay, what's up?" Brittany asked.

Alvin thougtht for a moment on how he was going to tell Brittany what's going on. "When me and Jeanette were putting fliers up in the library, we nearly kissed."

Brittany couldn't believe what she has just heard. "What? Why didn't you tell me?"

"I thought you would get mad and won't speak to me." Alvin admitted.

Brittany took Alvin's paw. "I will never get mad, Alvin." She said. "It's only a play and it's only a practice. And why haven't you kissed her yet? The play is this weekend."

"I guess I'm a little nervous. It wasn't how I was planning my first kiss."

"It's only a fake kiss. How bad could it be?"

They were silent again on the way home. "Brittany, can I ask you something?"

"Sure!" Brittany said.

"Will you be my date to the homecoming dance?"

"Yes, I would love to go to the homecoming dance with you." Brittany put her arms around Alvin's neck. Alvin put his arms around her back.

"I love you, Brittany." Alvin said, looking into her eyes.

"I love you too, Alvin." Brittany said back, also looking into his eyes. They held each other right before heading inside.

After school, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore went to the store to buy the chipette's gifts so they won't forget all about it. Dave was looking for decorations, the things for food, and the things for the bonfire. He was also looking for the gifts to give them for their birthday. The last thing they needed was wrapping paper and scotch tape.

When they got home, the chipettes were already in their showers. This was a good time to wrap the gifts up. The gifts were all wrapped up and Dave placed them under his bed. Dave started sending the invites and sent them from the post office. He went inside and placed the invitations in a post box. After he got home, he went outside to build a bonfire with spare bricks that were laying around from the garden in the front yard. He placed them in a circle so it will look like a fire pit. He placed the fire wood by the door, against the wall. The rest of the night, the chipmunks and the chipesttes went off the bed, along with Dave.

Two days was the play, so it was time to start to get prepared. Alvin and Jeanette practiced most of the afternoon. The next thing they did was practice the walz. They practiced this for about an hour. They took breaks once in a while so they won't make themselves too tired.

Like they promised, the rest of the day, Simon and Jeanette studied together and talked most of the time. They didn't talk about the magazine or the play. All they talked about was themselves and got to know eac other a lot better. They got so much more things in common then they thought. They went outside to take a short walk and holding paws making conversations and enjoying them. Simon was still nervous, being around her but not as much as he used to.

Alvin and Brittany were in the living room, alone talking about last year, what Ian had did to them. "I still can't get over how mean I was to you last year. You were trying to be nice to me and all I did was push you away." Brittany said.

"Its okay, Britt! You didn't know. Ian was good a making people hear things that he wants them to hear anf they will believe them." Alvin said. Without saying another word, Alvin started kissing Brittany's neck.

He put his arms on her waist, pulling her closer, now kissing her neck and shoulder moments later Simon and Jeanette came back inside. "Sorry for ruining your moment, but it's time to get ready for bed." Simon said.

"Sleep in my bunk tonight?" Alvin said.

"Okay!" Brittany said, surprised, putting her arms around Alvin.

"Simon! Promise you won't say anything?" Alvin pulled Brittany into a hug, holding her tight.

Simon gave out a big smile! He couldn't help but believe how great Alvin and Brittany look together. "Save! But only for one night! If it's more than that, I will let Dave know." He warned.

"Okay, Dad!" Alvin said sarcastically.

Brittany pulled Alvin into their room and hopped on his bed. They both layed down. Alvin held on to her, while her head was on his chest. Minutes later, everyone fell fast asleep.

Tomorrow was the play and during lunch time, the chipmunks and chipettes were on their way to the office to get their tickets for the play and the Homecoming Dance. Alvin and Jeanette didn't need the ticket for the play, but needed one for the Dance. Once they payed for their tickets, they went to homeroom early for a different class.

Alvin and Brittany were in the living room, watching TV. Simon was working on his homework, Jeanette was just starring at the script, kept on thinking about the play, Eleanor was in their room, getting ready for the play, tomorrow. She was half way finished when Theodore came in the room. "Hi, Eleanor!" He greeted.

"Hi Theodore!" Eleanor greeted back "What took you so long? You have to get ready for tomorrow."

"I made something for you because I wanted to asked you something."

"Okay, what do you want to ask me?"

"Come with me!" Eleanor followed Theodore into the kitchen. They both hopped onto the table and Eleanor saw a chocolate chip cupcakes with light green icing and dark green letters that says: WILL YOU GO TO THE HOMECOMING DANCE WITH ME?

"Oh, yes Theodore! A thousand time yes!" Eleanor gave Theodore a big kiss on the cheek and gave him a big hug.

Jeanette has been nervous for the past few days now. Simon and Jeanette were still in their rom, Jeanette pasing back and forth, around the room. "Your going to be fine, Jeanette!" Simon said.

"Sorry, I'm nervous!" Jeanette said.

"Your making me nervous. What are you so nervous about?"

"The tomorrows kiss!" Jeanette was now sitting to Simon.

He put his arm around her. "You don't need to worry about it. You guys did great practicing for the play. All of us, including Becca, will be there to support you, no matter what happens. Trust me!"

"I love you, Simon!"

"I love you too, Jeanettee!" The rest of the night, they finished their homework and everyone went to bed early for tomorrow's play.