Chapter 25 Get It Done

Brittany's POV

The gentle sounds of birds chirping filled my ears, as my eyes slowly began to open to a gentle orange glow that filled the van. I look up through the sun roof that was right above me, seeing a mix of blue sky, with big fluffy clouds that were covered in the soft orange glow of the rising sun.

I could feel the hair on the back of my head gently sway in calming patterns, as Alvin laid behind me, still in a deep sleep, as each breath teased my hair. His left arm was draped over my side, with his hand resting just below my chin.

The inside of the van was a little chilly, but with the blankets I had over top, and Alvin's warm body pressed against mine, I was very warm and comfortable. I slowly wrap my left arm around Alvin's, and hold it tight like it was the teddy bear he won me.

I could feel myself slowly entering back into my slumber, as I felt a wave of calm and peace wash over me. It was just so comfy laying here with Alvin. If it were possible, I would never want this moment to end with us laying together. Just the two us, the way it was meant to be, the way it was always meant to be.

Just as I was about to drift off, a little jingle filled my ears, pulling me back out. I give a soft groan of annoyance, as I look to the driver's seat, and could see my cell phone that was sitting in the back pocket was going off. I groan as I slowly reached forward, trying my best not to disturb Alvin, and pulled it out. I study the screen, and could see Jeanette's name clear as a bell spelt across the front.

I just roll my eyes as I place the phone just in front of me, ignoring it as I tried to go back to sleep.

I was in no mood to talk to them. Not after the perfect night I had with Alvin, and not during this perfect moment. I wasn't going to let them ruin anything anymore. After a few more seconds, the screen went blank, as I shut my eyes, and try to fall back to sleep. But, just like last time, just as I was about to drift back off, a bell ringed from my cell.

I was already starting to feel the irritation starting to build, as I look back at my phone to see I received a text, with Jeanette's name right on the bottom. Gosh, they were like a telemarketer, they didn't know when to leave you alone, and they always bother you at the most inconvenient times.

I didn't want to even read what they had to say. I didn't want to bother. But if they were going to keep pestering me like this, I might as well get it over with. I open my messages, and read Jeanette's little message that just made me roll my eyes and scoffed.

"Brittany, please call us. We are sorry for what we did. We just want to talk to you. Miss Miller is worried sick since you did not come back home. Please Brittany, just talk to us."

I could feel a little regret form in my heart, knowing I was hurting Miss Miller. I didn't want her worry about me, but I was going to talk to my sisters, at least not now. It was time for them to know they can't control anything anymore. I place my fingers on the key pad, and start typing a reply.

"In no way am I going to talk to you guys anytime soon. You can tell Miss Miller I am fine, and safe. Don't try and call or text. Because I won't bother even answering. You will hear from me when I am ready."

After pressing the send button, I turn the phone off, so that there will be no more interruptions. I knew that they were worried. And I was glade, except for the fact that I was also hurting Miss Miller in the process. But I tried putting it all out of my mind, and concentrated and what was going on right now, in this van, with Alvin.

It didn't take long for me to become calm and relaxed again, as my eye lids began to grow heavy again, as I let the sounds of nature fill my mind.

I don't know if I was cursed not to be aloud to sleep, because just as I was, a shiver of pleasure went through me as I felt something soft and moist touch the nape of my neck. It then slowly moved from the nape, around the side of my neck, and to my shoulder, each touch making me give a soft sigh.

I slowly turn over, and quickly meet Alvin's gaze as he looks down at me with a wide smile. "Good morning" he said, quickly pecking me on the lips. I smile back, as I reach up, and wrap my arms around his neck. "You call that a good morning kiss" I said.

I then pull him back down, as I tenderly press my lips against his. My hands trace his whole body, feeling all his muscles bulge and relax, and his hands traced my body. I could feel my body temperature sky rocket, as I felt my cheeks starting to blush. We remained lock together for almost a minute, before finally pulling away as Alvin laid back down right beside me.

"Another perfect night" I said, turning on my side, looking back at him with a smile.

He just gave a soft chuckle, as he laid down on his back. "I guess we now know why they say 'when that van's a rockin, don't go a knockin'."

I lay down, resting my head on his chest, listening to the sounds of his breathing, and the gentle beats of his heart. "So what was all that with your phone?" he asked, as he continued looking up through the sky light.

"It was my sisters" I whispered, my fingers tracing his chest. "They are worried about me. They want to try and talk to me. But I am not going to let them ruin anything. Not again."

Alvin remained silent, his hand rubbing the small of my back. "Maybe we should consider going back just to set things straight" he said.

My head instantly shot off his body, as I look at him in disbelief, my jaw wide open. "You can't be serious Alvin. They almost ruined our relationship. They hurt me and you. And you want to go back and talk to them."

"They are still my friends, and they are your sisters. We should at least tell them that they can't dictate your decisions. We are going to have to deal with it sooner or later. We might as well get it done"

I immediately clamped my mouth shut, knowing that Alvin had a point. Gosh, I hated when he was right about something instead of me.

"And once we talk with them, then we can continue our little vacation together. Just you and me for several days, alone."

I fell silent, knowing he had a point. Once we get it all done, and off our shoulders, then we wouldn't have the thought of my sisters lingering constantly on our mind. We could then enjoy our time together, and catch up for the time we lost.

I give a soft sigh, as I let the words slowly roll out my mouth, each letter feeling like acid. "Fine, lets go back and talk to them. And then we continue our vacation."

Alvin then leaned in, gently kissing me on the top of my head. "It will be fine Brittany. I will be by your side the whole time. You don't have to face this alone any more."

I turn to look back at him, as I felt relief wash over my heart. If only I had him when I really needed him this month, it would have made things so much easier.

"Thanks Alvin."

He returned a smile, as he sat up, and reached for his clothes resting next to our makeshift bed, grabbing his jeans, boxers and shirt. I just laid there, watching as he changed into his clothes. His shirt hugging his upper body perfectly, showing every muscle that he had.

But just as he was about to put on his boxers and pants, instead of calmly pulling the covers off his body, he just yanked on them, throwing them right into my face, causing everything to turn black.

"ALVIN" I yell under the covers. My voice only a small muffle underneath them. I yank the covers off my head, immediately feeling the sparks of electricity zapping my scalp. I glare at him coldly, as he does his best not to laugh. "You must have been surprised if your hair is standing on end" he said, his voice on the verge of breaking.

I immediately sit up, and look into the review mirror, seeing several stands of hair pointing straight up, making me look wild and crazy. "Thank you for ruining my hair Alvin" I growl, as I run my hands over my head, trying to get the hair back down. "Is that your revenge?" I asked, trying to get the last few strands to stay down, only to have them prop back up.

He then turned back at me, a surprised look on his face, that quickly turned to a grin. "I almost forgot. Thank you for reminding me Britt. But no, that wasn't my revenge." Just as he said that, he finished buckling the belt on his pants, and opened the side door, a cool breeze flowing into the van as he did, making me shiver.

I quickly reach over, grabbing my clothes, and quickly putting them on before I got any colder. I then open the side door, immediately met by the cool morning air, mixed with the warm sun that was rising higher and higher into the sky. I take in a deep breath, allowing the fresh air to fill my lungs, and the sounds of nature to fill my ears.

This place was absolutely peaceful. There were no sounds of traffic, or city noise. It was just peace. The sounds of cattle mooing in the distance, birds chirping, and the gentle breeze blowing through the trees.

A twig then snapped a few metres away, making me jump as I looked to the source. There, I could see Alvin walking out of the woods, pulling up the zipper of his fly as he approaches, making me roll my eyes. Men are such weird animals.

"When do you want to go?" he asked, putting his hand in his pocket, trying to shuffle out his keys. "We might as well go and get it done" I said, my voice giving a hint of nervousness, as my heart began to beat faster with fear.

Alvin seemed to notice how anxious I was, because he then walked right up to me, looking me right in the eye, giving me a reassuring grin as he pulled me into a tight hug. "It will be okay Britt. I will be by your side the whole time."

His tight embrace help sooth my nerves, as I hold him back. It was like the hug was the only thing that was keeping me from going into a full-blown panic attack, as I realized what might happen when we talk to Jeanette and Eleanor. They might right then and there, tell Miss Miller or Dave, and then me and Alvin would be dead.

"Well, well boys. Look what we have here. A couple of early morning love birds."

I then felt my whole body tense up, along with Alvin's. We knew that voice all too well. I slowly pull away, immediately greeted by that punk Dixon, with at least three other followers close behind him.

Uh oh, what is going to happen. You will have to wait and find out. :)

And a lot of you are probably wondering what that thing with Tyler was. I am only going to tell you all, because it shows just what bullying does to a person.

The doctors could find any reason why his medical condition was acting up after so many years, so the sent him to a psychiatris. It turns out, he had memories that he had surpressed deep down since he was 12.

Everybody here knew that he thoughts of suicide when he was younger, but apparently, it went deeper then we realized. He came very close to ending his life. He actually had a knife blade to his throat, ready to end it all at one point. But that is not where it gets scary.

I won't use the exact words, but think about what happens to a person who is bullied by everyone, and feels they have no one to turn to. They become so desperate to end the pain, they think about destroying it at from it's source.

That is all I will say about that. He said the only thing that stopped him was in his words. "My high moral values between right and wrong."

Don't worry for him though, he is getting the help he needs. So if you know someone how is being bullied, don't just stand at the side. Support this person, and show them that you are there for them.

Until next time.