Davey: Ooof don't have much to say for this chapter just that it's going to be intense.
PJ: You really change the story compared to the way I was writing it.
Davey: Sorry bro it's the suspense I wanted to add.
PJ: Riiighhttttt.
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Chapter 4
What Are We?
Everything was a blur. Simon and Brittany had their eyes closed. Simon had his hands tight on the steering wheel, afraid to open his eyes and see the worst. Seconds turned to minutes until he finally got the courage to open his eyes. He looked left and right. "Brittany!" Was his first thought. Simon turned to her. Brittany had her eyes closed ready for the impact. "Brit? Are you alright? You can open your eyes sweetheart, we're okay." She heard Simon's voice. Slowly opening her eyes and looked around. "What happened, Simon?" She asked looking worried. Her blue eyes looked at Simon's searching for an answer. "I don't know. I'll go outside and check." Simon reached for the door about to open it when she grabs his arm. "Be careful" He looked back at her and gave her a soft smile.
"I'll be alright love don't worry. Suddenly someone tapped on window pretty loud making both Simon and Brittany jump and gasp. "Hey you guys alright in there?" Simon lowers the window "Yeah we're good. Are you? What happened?" Simon asked. "My tire blew out by the time I saw y'all it was too late to break entirely and this rain isn't helping" the driver responded. "Do you need any help?" It's alright help is already on the way buddy looks like I busted your tail light" the driver said looking at the lights on Simon's car. Simon hopped out the car to check.
"It's really not bad at all I can replace this" "Are you sure? I can pay for you light." The driver said as he reached into his wallet. "Oh no worries sir, I can get it fixed." The driver looked at Simon "Really I feel bad" he pulled out a hundred dollars and was offering it to Simon. "No it's alright keep your money as long as nothing bad happened I think we are okay" the driver smiled. "Alright then y'all have a good night" "you too." Simon replied "and stay safe." they waved and went to each of their cars.
Brittany was on the phone with Jeanette explaining the situation. "No we are fine Jeanette just a minor incident oh Simon's back I'll talk to you later. Bye" Simon got in the car and put his seat belt on. "What happened? Is the car alright?" Brittany looked at Simon with worried eyes. "Don't worry it's fine he just broke the tail light but I'll get that fixed tomorrow" Simon started the car and continued on their way home.
Jeanette set her phone down on her cabinet next to her bed and waiting for Alvin to get back from his shower. He walks in in his PJs ready drying his hair with his towel. "Alvin?" "Yeah Jean?" Alvin replies. "Brittany and Simon got into a car accident." "What!? Are they okay ? Where are they? Do they need help?" "Alvin Alvin calm down they're fine" Jeanette went up to him and hugged him to assure that everything was fine. "They just had a small accident a van hit the back of their car but nothing major happened" Alvin sighed in relief. "That's good, i'm glad nothing bad happened." "Yeah, me too." Jeanette said while hugging Alvin.
He hugged back but was lost in his thoughts. "I hope Brittany is okay..." He cleared his throat. "Ahem, alright babe, let's head to sleep it's getting pretty late." He kissed Jeanette and she smiled heading back to bed. Around 2 in the morning, Alvin couldn't sleep. He tossed and turned, but nothing could satisfy him to sleep. He was thinking of a girl, and it wasn't Jeanette. He tossed and turned some more until he finally thought "Shit I can't take it anymore" he reached for his phone went into his messages and pressed Brittany's contact.
"Brit are you okay? I heard about what happened today." Brittany was getting out of the car when her phone vibrate. She flipped it over and saw Alvin's contact name. Her stomach began getting butterflies. She quickly replied back to him "yeah we're fine nothing major happened" Alvin's phone light came on he got his phone smiling a bit. "That's great I'm glad nothing happened Jeanette told me what happened I got scared something happened to you" he quickly realized what he said and sent another text "and Simon" he sighed thinking what a close call that was. If Brittany finds out that he likes her again who knows what would happen. "Why are all these feelings coming back? It's confusing"
"I'm glad you care about us Alvin thanks that means a lot (: " Brittany texted as she showered letting the hot water hit her body. "I think my feelings for Alvin are getting stronger but why? He's so annoying and irritating and stupid. But he's kind hearted when he cares about something" she was thrown off of her thoughts when she heard a bang on the bathroom door. "Brittany? Are you getting out soon?" "In a minute, Simon." she said, shaking her head and rolling her eyes.
"Of course Brittany it's what friends are for (: " Alvin replied back. He set his phone down and just stared at his ceiling for a while until his phone vibrated again. "Thanks Alvin. Anyways, I'm gonna head to sleep it's pretty late I'll ttyl" the message read. "Alright Brit. Have a goodnight and sleep well don't let the bed bugs bite" Brittany laughed at his message "Lol, you're stupid. Night, Alvin." "Lmao. Night, Brit." She couldn't help but giggle at his immaturity as she set her phone down.
They both laid on their bed, sighing "Alvin." "Brittany."
They sighed again and went to sleep with a smile on their faces.
The next morning, Alvin and Jeanette awoke, had breakfast, and went to Simon and Brittany's place since Jeanette worried about them due to the accident, especially Simon. "Oh, i'm so glad you guys are ok." she said, running up to hug Simon, then Brittany. Alvin found her behavior a bit odd. But Brittany hugged him. They weren't aware of how long they'd been holding each other until Jeanette broke the silence. "Alvin; Brittany. You can let go now." she said. "R-right." Alvin said, although he didn't want to let her go. "Y-yeah, sorry." Brittany felt the same. They let go.
Alvin looked over and saw that Jeanette was still holding Simon as well. "You told us to let go, but you're still hugging Simon." Alvin pointed out. "Huh? Oh, i'm sorry Si." she said, releasing him reluctantly. "It's alright, Jean." he replied, wishing she hadn't. The couples returned to one another. Out of the blue, Simon asked Jeanette "Hey, Jean. Uh, you want to hang out sometime?" Einstein's ghost! Do i feel like an idiot... He thought to himself, wondering why he'd said such a thing. Jeanette looked at Alvin, he was apprehensive at first, but said "Ah, what the hell. Brit, wanna get some ice cream and maybe take in a movie?" her heart jumped a little when he said that. "Sure, Alvin. I'd like that." she said, a small smile on her face. "Alvin, you sure you're ok with this?"
Jeanette asked. Normally, he'd be pissed but he saw it as an opportunity for them to catch up and reminisce. "You go ahead, Jean. I'll see you at home later tonight?" Alvin asked. She giggled. "Of course, babe. Now, don't go and start bickering all over again." she wagged a finger at them like she was their parent. Giving their respective others a kiss, Brittany got in Alvin's car and Jeanette in Simon's. They drove in opposite directions. "Simonette" went to the park for the serenity, while "Alvittany" went to get ice cream and see a movie. "Simon, how've you and Brittany been doing?" Jeanette asked him.
"We're ok, Jeanette. I'm helping her overcome her competitiveness and one-dimensionalism." he replied. "That's sweet of you, Si." she said. It was getting chilly as they sat there. "Simon, would you… Hold me? I'm kind of cold." she shivered. Luckily, Simon had his jacket on, and he gave it to her while also hugging her for extra warmth. "There, Jean. Feel better?" he asked. "Yes, but what about you?" she asked, worried he'd get cold too. "As long as we stay close together, our combined thermic temperatures should provide ample enough heat in order to stave off this confounded chill." he said. She laughed, a part of her missed having intelligent conversations with him. It was more than that, though. She missed him. Sure, Alvin was sweet but… He held her just right, scooting closer to him.
"Jeanette, you're awfully close there." he said, snapping her back to reality. "Hmm? Crap, i'm sorry." she apologized. "Don't be, i like it." he replied. They locked eyes for a minute, before Simon said "Umm, excuse me Jeanette. I'll be right back. I uh, gotta use the restroom." he said before leaving for the restroom. Damn. What'd i almost do?! Jeanette thought. She almost kissed Simon. She shouldn't be having these feelings, but she did. In the bathroom, Simon splashed water on his face and dried off before taking out a bottle filled with a light blue mixture in it. Dave, forgive me… he swallowed it in one gulp and immediately clutched his stomach. One hand on his stomach and the other at his temple, falling over and groaning "Jeanette… Ahh, ahh!"
Simon emerged, looking more confident than ever. He walked over to Jeanette with a rose in his mouth, his eyes sparkled mischievously. Jeanette was surprised at his sudden change in demeanor. "Simon? Are you ok?" she asked. He looked up at her, and smiled, speaking in a French accent. "Ha-ha! Who is this Simon you speak of, le petite cherub? For you seem to have us mistaken, mademoiselle. I am Simone! Vos lèvres, elles se sentent comme du feu. Vos yeux brillent comme des diamants merveilleux! Tu es si belle, magnifique!" he said, taking her hand and spinning her around, dipping her. She found herself blushing deeply. "W-what does that m-mean, S-simon, er, S-s-simone?" she stammered.
"Ah, you seem not to speak the language of love. No matter, i translate! He cleared his throat before he began "Your lips, they feel like fire. Your eyes sparkle like wonderful diamonds! You're so beautiful, magnificent!" he finished with a flourish, kissing her hand and giving her the rose. "Tu as eu mon coeur depuis le premier jour, mon ami. Hélas, le tien appartient à un autre. Mais, je vais le gagner! I translate, hahaha! You've had my heart from day one, mon ami. Alas, yours belongs to another. But, i will win it!" after he finished, he kissed her intensely and led her to her seat. She was struck dumb, giggling like a schoolgirl with how unexpectedly romantic "Simone" was being. The french was a bit much, but she liked it. He got up; bowed and winked at her.
"I must leave you, Jeanette. For there is another that i feel i must woo. Adieu, mademoiselle!" he started walking to his car, until the potion wore off. He fell down. "Simone, Simone! Wake up!" Jeanette said, shaking him. Unnnhh, my head. What happened?" Simon asked, looking around. "Simon? Oh, no… Come on, casanova. Get up, careful." She helped him up and they sat there in silence. Alvin's gonna be so furious… Jeanette thought. "Simone, i'd like to go home now, if you don't mind." she said, handing him his jacket back. "Who's Simone?" he asked, still dazed. "Never you mind who he is, let's go." she replied, waiting at his car's passenger side. "Ok, Jeanette." He opened the door for her to take her back to Alvin.
At the ice cream shop, Alvin sat with Brittany and they enjoyed their treat. "Alvin, i want to thank you for showing me a good time." she said."More so than Simon?" he asked in return. "Don't push your luck, Seville." she laughed. Well, then. "Maybe this oughta change your mind, Miller." he pulled her in for a kiss, which caught Brittany by surprise. She opened up to it, breaking off when her phone rang. It was Simon. She told them where they were. "I love you, Simon." she said before hanging up. Alvin's spirits sank a bit when she'd said that. He finished his ice cream, then asked her "Brittany, do you really love Simon?" Thinking quickly, she replied "Y-yes. Yes, i do." "Your behavior during that kiss suggested otherwise." he said, his trademark grin on his face.
She was going to retort, but Simon and Jeanette pulled up. "I've gotta go; see you later Alvie, er, Alvin." she gave him a quick peck on the cheek and a hug before the Miller sisters passed each other without a word. Each thinking about what had happened today. What am i gonna tell Alvin? Jeanette thought while in the shower that night. What am i gonna tell Simon? Brittany also thought while preparing dinner in the kitchen. Simon sat in his lab, wondering why Jeanette had abruptly wanted to leave when everything was going fine. Then he saw the light blue potion, and realized what had happened. "I'm a fool." he said bitterly. "No, you're not." a voice said. He whirled around, it was Brittany. "Sweetheart! What're you doing up?" he asked, covering up his personality potion. "I came to tell you dinner'll be ready soon. Come, fill something else other than your head for once." she said, chuckling. "As you command, princess." he said, coming up from the dusty, experiment and note-filled basement of their house. "You flirty brainiac." she said, giggling. In response he swatted her butt. They sat down to eat.
Jeanette emerged from the shower, and Alvin was waiting for, having already showered himself. She rested her head on his shoulder and he wrapped an arm around her. "Are you ok, baby?" he asked her, concerned with her reticence. "Mmm-hmm, i'm fine, Alvie." she replied. Although she really wasn't. "Just tired, that's all." she finished. "Jeanette, do you… Love me?" Alvin asked apprehensively. This made her sit up and turn the lamp in their bedroom on. "Alvin Seville, of course i love you. Why do you ask such a ridiculous question?" she asked in return. "Never mind that, let me show you…" she climbed on top of him, hands on his chest while she bent down to kiss him with as much passion as "Simone" had shown her.
Back at Brittany and Simon's house, they'd just finished dinner. Brittany was going to do the dishes, but Simon stopped her. "Let's worry about the dishes in the morning, sweetie." he said, picking her up and leading her to the bedroom. In their minds, though. They were thinking of their exes as the night went on.
Davey: What did you guys think? Wasn't this a plot twist? Anyways heading back to writing board see you guys soon!