Confusion
Ch 36
"A Surprise in the Mail"
Simon sat in his room and stared out of the window while his brothers and their girls got in Theodore's car. He was also depressed because he couldn't go to the rodeo with them or even see or talk to Jeanette. He also stared across at Jeanette's room and watched as she brushed her long, brown, wavy hair and sighed. Then he stared at his ring and shook his head. He lie in his bed and read a book trying to keep his mind off of Jeanette; but just couldn't. The look on his mother's face and Dave's face played in his mind. Then he also heard Alvin's words in his mind.
'Don't even think about it Simon. You'll get busted, and make us all get in trouble.'
In the meantime Alvin, Brittany, Eleanor, and Theodore arrived at the rodeo and put their shades on so they wouldn't be recognized. Alvin took Brittany's hand and then Theodore and Eleanor followed behind them. Alvin saw the carriage and called.
"Come on you guys we'll miss our ride to the rodeo grounds. Theo and Elle hurry up will you? Unless you two feel like walking?"
Theodore shook his head and so did Eleanor. So they ran and caught up to Brittany and Alvin. They took their seats in the carriage and realized people were staring at them. One boy asked Alvin.
"Hey are you Alvin from the Chipmunks? If you are can I please have your autograph you're my favorite! Especially the way you play that guitar; I want to be just like you when I get a little older. Oh please I know you don't like being bugged when you go out in Public."
Alvin sighed and said.
"Ok; but you're not bugging me. I never avoid my fans when they ask me for an autograph. Here you go."
He gave Alvin a hug and smiled.
"Thank you Alvin. Oh can Brittany sign my sister's autograph book; she is a huge fan of the Chipette's and her favorite is Brittany?"
Alvin responded.
"Don't ask me have your sister ask her to sign an autograph. But please don't let anyone else know its me; ok?"
He smiled and nodded.
"Ok I promise. They ask I'll just say you're a look alike. How's that?"
He gave him a smile of approval and said.
"That's good. Now go by your mother she's calling you."
He went back by his mother and hugged his autograph book and Brittany laughed.
"Boy you don't fool many of your fans do you? Even with a cowboy hat on your head. #1 you're wearing it wrong; Alvin let me fix it. Please don't tell me you have your cap under that hat I'll bop you one and then we'll, both get mobbed."
He shook his head.
"No I left it home."
She sighed with relief and took his hat off and fixed it for him.
"There you go. That's how you wear a cowboy hat. I hope we'll enjoy the rodeo with out Jean and Simon?"
He smiled and put his arm behind her head.
"We will I promise you. Besides I also got Simon and your sister a hat. Oh speaking of fans recognizing you. Look behind you."
She shook her head and said.
"Yea I know. I just want to go out with you and have a good time without fans up my butt. Is that too much to ask?"
He smiled slyly.
"Yea it is especially when you are in the music business. Its just one fan calm down will you?"
She sighed and smiled as she signed the girls' book.
"There you go. Please if they ask tell them no."
She smiled and also hugged Brittany.
"Ok no problem. Thank you for signing my book though. I can't wait till the concert the weekend school begins again. It'll be our first time seeing the Chipmunks and Chipettes live and on stage."
When the girl took her seat once again several people asked.
"Is that Alvin and Brittany you were just talking to? They look so much like them."
Like she promised. She shook her head and said.
"No it wasn't they wouldn't be at a rodeo in the public with all their fans around them. They are also Chipmunk and Chipette fans like us. Besides everyone who has tickets to the concert the weekend we go back to school get to meet them after the show in a meet n greet and those lucky enough to win passes to the album release party get to chill back stage."
The carriage finally made its way to the rodeo grounds and Alvin helped Brittany off the carriage and so did Theodore help Eleanor. He took out their tickets and went to the gate. Then they entered and took their seats. Brittany took out her digital camera and Alvin shook his head.
"Boy talk about prepared."
She looked and responded.
"Of course I am prepared I have to take pictures don't I? Especially since Jean is missing out on the fun. What about you; didn't you bring your camera? I know you also have a digital camera we both bought one on our 10th grade field trip at the end of the year."
He smiled slyly.
"Of course I do. What kind of brother do you think I am? Come on lets get a good seat so we don't miss any of the action. Eleanor and Theodore come over here; it's a real good seat we won't miss a thing. Come on you 2 it's about to start. We'll get something to eat when they take intermission. Now Theo I mean it!"
He and Eleanor sat by Alvin and Brittany. Before the rodeo started the national anthem was sung and they all stood up and placed their right hand by their heart. The 1st even was the bull riders. That happened to be Alvin and his brothers' favorite event of the rodeo. So he stood up and took real good pictures of the riders as they tried to hold on till they were thrown off. While he took pictures he noticed Brittany by the gate and yelled.
"Brittany don't you read? You're not allowed by the gate; now get your butt over here before the guard escorts you out! Ooh stop competing with me and get away from that gate now!! Oh no the security guard is coming get over here now! Fine stay there see if I care!"
She stuck her nose up in the air and took pictures of the bull riders. The security guard tapped her shoulder and said.
"Your boyfriend is right you're not allowed by that gate. Now if you don't want to get escorted out I'd advise you to get away from that gate right now! I'll count to 3 and if you don't get away from that gate I'll escort you out! Move it young lady now!"
Alvin knew she was going to get them discovered and ran to the guard after he gave Theo the camera and said.
"Please sir excuse her. She's been under a lot of stress with the rehearsals, video shoots and preparations for our Album Release Party. That she forgot to read the sign by the gates. I'll make sure she stays away from the gate I promise!"
The guard looked and asked.
"So I suppose you're actually Alvin Seville from the Chipmunks and this little trouble maker is Brittany Miller from the Chipettes? I don't believe you neither of them would take chances and come to a rodeo where all their fans are now would they! Unless you can prove that you really are Alvin Seville from the Chipmunks I'm escorting your girlfriend from the grounds! Well I'm waiting young man!"
Alvin glared at Brittany and showed him his license. Then the guard looked and said.
"Oh if that's the case then you 4 wouldn't mind signing autographs to keep her in the grounds now would you? If you're really who you claim to be then you never turn down a chance for publicity!"
Alvin glared at her again and said.
"Fine we will sign autographs after the rodeo not during. That would just interrupt the rodeo if you know what I mean. We are on vacation though; but you did make a point I never turn down a chance for publicity even though we happen to be one short in the Chipmunks and Chipettes. It's only me, Theodore, Brittany, and Eleanor here because umm Simon and Jeanette had something else to do. Please don't make the announcement till right before intermission. Let me call my father and ask him first he is our manager. Brittany now go sit your butt on that bleacher and don't even think about going by that fence! Move it now! You really ticked me off now go! Do you ever get sick of competing with me I know I am! Now go!"
He dialed Dave's cell and Simon answered.
"Hey Alvin how's the rodeo? What's up you really seem angry?"
He responded.
"Yea I am angry at my girl because she has to compete with me in everything. Simon where is Dave; I have to ask him something. Please go get him it's important."
He sighed and said.
"He went to get the mail and I'm not allowed outside remember I'm grounded! Let me go get him for you. Hold on Alvin."
He ran out to Dave and said.
"Umm Dad; Alvin needs to talk to you about something? I ran out here to get you because he said it was important."
Dave took his cell and they both entered the house and Simon looked at the mail and recognized there were 3 letters for him, Alvin, and Theodore from their High School. He opened his and his mouth dropped then he shook his head and ran into his room and took his two brothers' to his room. In the meantime Dave answered.
"Hey Alvin what seems to be the problem? You really seem angry about something"
He sighed and responded.
"Oh believe me I am angry at a certain Chipette who can't stop competing with me and almost got escorted out of the rodeo. Dave the only way I could've prevented her from getting kicked out was to promise to sign autographs after the rodeo. Just thought I'd let you know. I swear I can't even go out and enjoy a rodeo with my brother and my girl and her sister without the aggravation!"
Dave sat at the table and responded.
"Ok Alvin it's alright just make sure you 4 are careful you know how the fans are. I'm going to call Lou so he can watch you 4 and make sure that there are at least two more guards there. Here let me talk to the security guard so he'll make sure you 4 will be safe!"
He handed the guard his cell and continued to glare at Brittany sitting and taking pictures as the cowboys roped the cattle. Then he also saw Theodore taking pictures and sighed with relief. Eleanor walked over and asked.
"Alvin what's the matter? Why are you angry? You know how my sister is; she didn't mean to get in trouble. You're not going to dump her because of a stupid mistake are you?"
He shook his head.
"No of course not. I just wish she'd listen to me for once and stop competing with me in everything we do. I'm just mad cause we can't just go out and have fun without people recognizing us and mobbin' us that's all! Besides in order to get her off the hook the guard asked us to sign autographs after the rodeo! It never fails I'm sick of it!! He's on the phone with my father right now! It's ok Eleanor go sit down! Let Theo know that after the rodeo we have to sign autographs. I know he's not going to be happy."
The guard handed him his cell and said.
"Ok after the rodeo 2 of us will watch you 4 as you sign autographs and we won't make the announcement till intermission. You just better keep Ms. Miller away from the gate. Go enjoy the rest of the rodeo Alvin."
He put his cell in his jean pocket and took the camera back from Theodore and took pictures as the pairs attempted to rope the cattle. Then he saw Lou and sighed with relief.
"Please don't ask. Don't even think of asking. Ask Brittany what happened I'm not talking!"
Brittany knew he was mad at her and shook her head. Then she explained to Lou what happened and apologized.
"Sorry that Dave had to call you on your day off. You're the only security guard we can actually trust and know. The ones here aren't even that big and our fans listen to you when you tell them to back up. Thanks again."
Lou looked and said.
"Brittany you're welcome but that's my job to protect the Chipmunks and Chipettes. I'm always on duty that's why Dave called me."
She looked at Alvin and he said.
"Leave me alone right now and let me cool down. Then we'll talk till then don't say a word to me. Because of your carelessness we have to sign autographs while we're on vacation to and the Album Release party is next Saturday! Next time I tell you something listen to me instead of ignoring me or competing with me understand? Why didn't you read the damn sign it's in red and you know better too!"
She started to cry.
"Alvin I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose don't stay angry at me please! I'll make it up to you I promise! Please don't just sit there and ignore me! I made a mistake and I'm admitting it please! If we go out in Public again I'll be more careful just don't stay angry at me I'm SORRY!! Please forgive me!"
He sighed and put his arm around her and kissed her on the cheek.
"Alright princess I forgive you. Now wipe those tears and enjoy the rest of the rodeo with us ok. Its ok all is forgiven; you know I never stay angry at you long. How can I we're in love and we're only teenagers. Well technically speaking anyway."
It was time for intermission and the announcement came.
"Ok all you Chipmunk and Chipette fans after the rodeo we all have a special treat for you all. By the food court the Chipmunks and Chipettes will be having a meet n greet and there will be order! Ok ladies, gentlemen and kids if you want to get a bite to eat please make your way to the food court and we'll be back in session in 30 minutes! It'll start off with the barrel Races where our best cowgirls will compete see you after intermission!"
They all got up and put their shades on so they wouldn't be recognized and so did Lou. He put his shades on while he walked ahead of Alvin, Brittany, Theodore, and Eleanor. They all sat down and Alvin and Theodore went up to the counter and got the food for everyone including Lou. While they ate Brittany went through her pictures and showed them to Alvin. He smiled and said.
"Nice shots; I got the same shots now was it really worth it to get in trouble by a security guard? Especially our guard's brother; why else you think he went so easy on you? Brittany I don't know about you sometimes; always competing with me like you have something to prove. I thought we both agreed we were past that immature stage! We competed like that in Elementary and Middle School; now we're mature teens and it's time we start acting it!"
She smiled and sipped her shake and shook her head.
"No it wasn't worth getting in trouble and you are right we are mature teens and need to start acting like we are. We're juniors in High School and you're nearly 18."
He also sipped his shake and looked at his watch.
"Come on people the barrel races start in less than 2 minutes. Let's go sit down so we can watch them. Theo and Eleanor come on will you?"
They all headed back and took their seats once again. Then he overheard.
"Oh I doubt the Chipmunks or Chipettes would be here. It's probably a horrible hoax we all know they are never seen in Public unless it's a meet n greet in the mall or after a concert. Even though the guy sitting in front of us looks like one of their bodyguards. If they're here then where could they possibly be?"
Alvin laughed to himself and said.
'Right in front of you. Talk about good disguise without my cap.'
Brittany rested her head on him and sighed. He looked and handed Theodore the camera and she handed Eleanor her camera. They both stood up and took pictures as the barrel races started. Then he rubbed her shoulders and smiled as he watched in silence. Lou walked away and grabbed his brother.
"Ok go set up the table for the meet n greet. The rodeo is almost over."
He nodded and smiled.
"Ok no problem. Let me go get the other two guys that will give us a hand with the order. Thank goodness Alvin is not wearing his cap. We'd be in big trouble if he was."
Lou responded.
"Yea you're telling me. Most likely Brittany convinced him to keep it home. Then again she's not wearing pink and yellow like she usually does. They really are the perfect match if you ask me. They both love their fans yet they get aggravated with the press following them when they go out on a date. Mark my words right after they graduate they will be Mr. and Mrs. Seville. Just like their brothers and sisters they will also get married. Enough chit chat let's get everything ready."
He joined Alvin and Brittany once again. Then he looked and said.
"Act normal until I get you 4 to that table and then start signing autographs understood? Lucky you left that cap of yours at home or you'd never pull it off! I must admit you're real slick Alvin."
He smiled and said.
"Yea I know. You have to be to survive in a Public High School full of your screaming fans! Since I was 9 I had to hide the fact I was with Brittany just to keep peace with the fans. Then at 14 I had to let them know I was taken and off the market. It was literally destroying Brittany here seeing those girls all over me and I just couldn't take it anymore. Then finally the Chipettes hit it big and didn't have to deal with the pain of being with us anymore. They also lived in the limelight like we did since we were like 7. Now exactly how are we going to pull this off getting to the table without being mobbed first? Any suggestions Lou? I'm out of suggestions at this moment!"
He smiled and said.
"I know how to pull it off chill! I've been your security guard since the Chipmunks hit the scene. Just trust me and act normal."
He sighed and said.
"Ok I trust you Lou. Well the rodeo is over. Brittany wake up princess we have to greet our fans."
She woke up and yawned.
"Sorry I was tired. How are we going to get through all our fans without being mobbed? Alvin look at how many fans attended this rodeo alone. Oh boy this is not going to be easy."
Lou signaled the 4 of them to exit the rodeo with him, and then they snuck back in through the back. All 4 of them took their places and began to sign autographs, and take pictures with their fans. Brittany smiled at Lou and sighed with relief and so did Alvin, Theodore, and Eleanor. Finally the last fan left and Alvin yawned and shook his hand.
"Ok thank goodness that is over with. Remind me to keep my cap home when we go out on a date. Maybe I won't get recognized without it on my head since I always wear it up on stage when I perform."
She smiled and kissed him on the lips.
"I've been telling you that since you turned 14 and you ignored me so I stopped saying it. It's about time you realize that cap is what picks you out in a crowd Alvin darling! Why do you think I hardly wear pink when we go out on a date they know me when they see me in pink that's the color I wear on stage you silly chipmunk!"
He smiled and returned her approach. Theodore nudged him.
"Umm lover birds can we please go home now I'm exhausted and just want to go home and lay in my bed. Elle sweetie can you drive home I'm way too tired to drive and can barely keep my eyes open to watch the road."
She smiled and took his car keys.
"Sure I'll drive home if you sit up front in the passenger seat since I just recently got my license. Come on Alvin and Brittany we need to get home it's really getting late and our cells will be going off in seconds if we don't move it! Thanks Lou for coming. Without your smarts we would have never made it to that table without getting mobbed. See you next Saturday and thanks Alvin for taking off that stupid cap!"
Theo tapped him again and said.
"You two can breathe now. Alvin come on we'll miss our curfew and be grounded like Simon. Come up for air will you! ALVIN!! Alright that's it. Umm after I throw water on him can I hide behind you? He'll pound me!"
She nodded and said.
"Sure you can hide behind me and watch my sister pound me! Lou can you do the honors please?"
He laughed and took the water bottle then he sprayed them both. Alvin was getting mad and then he saw Lou and smirked.
"Ok we're going gee. See you next Saturday Lou thanks again. Come on Princess Theo is right we need to get moving it's nearly 11pm."
He took her hand and Theodore took Eleanor's. Then she unlocked Theodore's car and sat in the driver's side. Then she unlocked the doors for Alvin, Brittany, and Theodore. They all got in and she made sure everyone was buckled up before she pulled out. Theodore picked up his cell and called Dave.
Dave answered.
"Yes Theodore where are you 4? It's almost 11pm. What took you so long?"
He responded.
"Leaving the rodeo. We had a lot of fans that attended the rodeo and had to wait for them to all leave so we could sneak out and get in my car. We're on our way home dad. We'll be pulling up in less than 15 minutes."
Finally they pulled up and she handed Theodore his car keys. Then she gave him a kiss goodnight and entered their house. Alvin and Brittany also exited the car and she also gave him a goodnight kiss that lasted about 30 minutes. Theodore shook his head and said.
"Ok you know what when you come up for air come inside. You two are ridiculous I swear you kiss like you never kissed before and that kind of kiss leads to you and her on the lawn screwing one another!"
Simon exited the house and squirted Alvin. Then he let Theodore hide behind him when Alvin went after him.
"Oh Alvin enough already! Dave wants you in the house now and so does Ms. Miller want Brittany inside. Theo is right the way you two were kissing usually leads to making love! Now come on inside. ALVIN now! Goodnight Brittany."
Alvin watched as she crossed the street and waited until she got in the house. Then he entered behind his brothers and saw the letters on the table addressed to him and Theodore. He opened his and looked up.
"We're seniors already. Ok how did that happen? The report card said promoted 11th not 12th."
Simon looked and said.
"Look at it again Alvin. The day we got them it said promoted to 12th not 11th. Here look for yourself. That's exactly what I said too; then I looked at my report card and it said 12th not 11th and Dave looked also. Now how are we going to tell the girls we're graduating a year before them? They'll be crushed and depressed. What are we going to do? How are we going to break the news to them easily without them breaking down in tears?"
Alvin looked.
"#1 we aren't telling them until you're off your groundation. #2 if we're skipping the 11th grade then most likely the girls will too. We don't say a word to them until we know for sure if they'll be 11th or 12th graders understand? You're forgetting Simon all 6 of us kept an "A" average since we started High School and if that's the case we're graduating on time and not a year behind. If you'll remember all 6 of us also have enough credits to be in the 12th grade cause of drama club and the many plays we all starred or acted in. The letters we received also state that we have 12th grade credits because of the state test we all took in 10th grade last year."
Simon looked and nodded.
"Oh yea you're right we do have 12th grade credits and we'll be 18 in April a month before Senior Prom and 2months before graduation. But the girls will only be 17. We'll graduate on time and they will graduate early if they're also seniors. Ok Fine we'll break the news to them when I get off this lousy punishment! I'm tired and going to bed goodnight Alvin, Theodore, and dad see you in the morning."
Alvin looked and said.
"Ok goodnight Simon. See you in the morning."
To himself he said.
'It's only 11pm you never turn in that early. What are you really up to Simon? This is the time Jeanette usually turns in.'
He looked and also said.
"I'm bushed myself. Goodnight dad and Theo see you in the morning."
Alvin headed to his room and pretended to close his door. Then he stood by Simon's door and heard voices. He entered and crossed his arms.
"You really think you have me fooled don't you? What is Jeanette doing in your room with the door closed? If I was you I'd kiss her fast and make her go home because Dave doesn't believe you're going to bed this early. Speaking of dad you have less than 5 minutes to kiss her and get her out of your damn room! I mean it Simon now! Do not piss me off I had a long rough day and am not in the mood to hear dad yelling at you! I'm giving you 5 minutes so you best hurry it up! I was grounded an entire month and not once did I sneak Brittany in my room like you! I stuck to my punishment even when we went to Louisiana with the girls! Now you better learn to do the same!"
He kissed Jeanette and helped her out of the window. Then he watched as she also got caught by Brittany and asked.
"How did you know what I was up to? Why all of a sudden are you smarter than me? Alvin I'm serious; how'd you know?"
Alvin laughed and said.
"I may not be as smart as you are, but I am very good when it comes to computers brother dear! I also know you watch Jeanette undress when she goes to bed. So you don't fool me one bit! Now get your ass to bed and don't try that again. You do then I'm telling dad on you do I make myself clear? Goodnight Simon."
Simon was angry and shut his window then he locked it and tried to find the camera. Alvin filed his nails and laughed. Then he closed Simon's door and entered his room falling right to sleep after he got ready for bed. Theodore yawned and looked.
"Oh Dad I'm so tired right now. I'm also turning in. See you in the morning goodnight dad."
He headed up the stairs and checked on Simon. Simon heard him and looked.
"What are you doing in my room Theo? I'm in bed and you woke me up? Goodnight Theo see you in the morning. Ooh I hate our elder brother I swear! All of a sudden he 's so damn smart and I hate it! Nothing gets past him and I really don't enjoy it one bit!"
Theo looked and said.
"He's always been smart Simon. He just never acted it until you nearly got all of us grounded because you couldn't resist Jeanette! So stop blaming him and deal with the consequences Alvin did 3 years ago and you should do the same! You played now you pay! Goodnight Simon see you in the morning."
Theo closed his bedroom door and then he checked on Alvin. Alvin heard him enter and asked.
"What are you doing up? Theo you couldn't even drive home. Go to bed and get some sleep Teddy! Goodnight Teddy see you in the morning.."
He exited Alvin's room.
"Thanks Alvin and goodnight to you too."
He entered his room and got ready for bed. Then he also fell asleep when his head hit the pillow after the long exhausting day him, Alvin, Eleanor, and Brittany had.