Sudden Changes
Ch 3
"A New Feeling"
The last class of the day ended and Theo grabbed Eleanor.
"Oh Elle we have to get our costumes for the dance? Do you want to go today after school or this weekend? What do you want to be anyway?"
She sighed and shrugged.
"Hmm I have no idea just yet. We can go after school today if you want. We just have to call Ms. Miller so she can give us our new address. I left my wallet at home unfortunately and my costume money happens to be in it. So what's the deal with you and Juliet?"
He sighed as they walked toward his locker.
"Oh we broke up. I was just tired of her calling me Theeble and pressuring me because we haven't kissed yet. What about you and Trent? Last time I heard you two were getting pretty serious? Besides she's been cheating on me with another guy. I also finally figured out she was only with me because of my fame and money? I'm over her Elle really; and have my eyes on another girl too. What about you?"
She sighed.
"Oh me trying to fit in like my sisters. Besides trying to come up with the courage to tell Trent it's over! I'm at a new school and besides have a crush on another boy, but I'm too shy to tell him I do."
He stared into her eyes.
"Oh really? That's umm interesting. Anyway I am going to wait for my brothers and your sisters while you call Ms. Miller. We might be on our own with the costume thing?"
At that thought she smiled and dialed Ms. Miller's cell. She answered.
"Oh Eleanor dear. You left your wallet at home and it's two blocks down from the boys. So how'd the first day of school go with you 3? Did you see the boys?"
She smiled and responded.
"Oh yes we definitely did. We have a few classes with them too and it feels good to be able to see them at school instead of just weekends. Especially for Britt and Jean. Oh Ms. Miller; Theo is coming by after school so I can get my wallet and we can get our costumes for the Halloween dance. Is that ok with you or do we have to unpack?"
She smiled as she responded.
"Of course it's ok. Anyway I have to watch the boys David has a real important meeting and can't leave them home alone. Make sure you tell the boys to come to our new house until their father comes home. Talk to you later Eleanor dear my cell is dying."
She smiled and hung up her cell running to where Theodore was talking to his brothers.
"Oh boys your father wants you to stay at out new place until your father comes home. We don't live far from you we actually live two blocks down from you 3 and can walk to school together like we did in Elementary."
They all looked up and nodded.
"Ok Elle no problem. We're just waiting for your sisters then we can go. Oh when are you two getting your costumes? The 4 of us got ours a few weeks ago when you two had that charity event to attend. "
Theodore sighed with relief that he could actually be alone with Elle and maybe tell her how he really felt about her. Jean and Brittany came down the hall and Brittany exclaimed.
"Oh yes I'm the new cheerleading captain for the eagles! Hey Elle and Theo how's it going?"
Eleanor responded.
"Oh fine I guess except Juliet won't stop telling me to stay away from Theeble. Besides that everything is just peachy! NOT I despise her and am going to severely injure her if she doesn't cut it out! Let her come in my face with that drama and watch how fast I lay her out on the ground? Oh sorry Britt congrats on the captain. Ms. Miller is watching the boys until their father comes home from his meeting; and Theo and I are going to buy our costumes for the dance before there are no more to buy. Shall we be heading home?"
She watched as Alvin and Simon grabbed her sisters' hands and sighed. Then Brittany waved to Meghan.
"See you tomorrow and thank you for asking me to be the captain since Sherry doesn't want it! Bye ladies."
Sherry and Mark ran after them.
"Hey you guys wait for us? We live in the same neighborhood you know?"
They all laughed and waited for them to catch up. Sherry looked at Alvin.
"Umm Alvin sorry about telling Brittany about the kiss we shared at Mark's party this weekend. I really had no idea she was your girl. She just doesn't seem your type."
Simon and Theodore responded at the same time.
"Oh believe me she's his type. Just as conceited as our hot shot brother here! Did we say that out loud?"
Alvin glared and they both gulped. Then he walked with Brittany toward their house. After Sherry and mark got in the others walked down the road passed their house and came to a pink house just like theirs. Theodore stared and his mouth widened.
"Wow that's a big house compared to the one you 3 lived in before you were adopted by Ms. Miller. Speaking of the tree house; what became of it if you don't mind me asking?"
Eleanor stared and responded.
"Oh nothing ; we still hang out there but are still trying to get used to having a step mother. Come on boys don't be shy? Ms. Miller we're home. But what's good about this house is we have our own rooms and can decorate it anyway we want to. Put your book bags down while I go hunt down our stepmother."
Brittany laughed.
"Umm Elle she's in the kitchen making a fresh batch of cookies. You two should be going don't you think? The costume store closes at 6:30pm."
Eleanor entered the kitchen followed by Theodore.
"MMM they smell so good Ms. Miller what kind are you baking?"
She looked and smiled.
"Oh Halloween cookies. Hello Theodore how have you been ?"
He smiled.
"Oh good I guess. Just broke up with my girlfriend for a year so I'm a little hurt. But am also glad that Elle goes to the same school as me finally. Well we'll be going now, oh and Ms. Miller what time do you want us in?"
She looked at the clock.
"Oh at 730pm Theodore dear! Because your father will be here at 9pm to pick the 3 of you up!"
Alvin, Brittany, Simon, and Jeanette watched as they exited the door and sat on the couch. Jeanette looked at Simon and asked.
"So do you think maybe we should've joined them? I mean Theodore is really shy and just broke up with Juliet."
Simon shook his head.
"No Jean my precious its better we didn't join them, because Theodore wanted to talk to your sister alone without us following behind. Especially Mr. love doctor over there; who got him in that mess in the 1st place! Right Alvin?"
Alvin glared.
"Ha you're funny Simon. If it wasn't for me stepping in then he wouldn't have gotten with Juliet. Even though it's a shame she was really crushing on me and used the poor guy! Ok I made a few mistakes stop reminding me will you? Besides that's just immature her dumping him because they haven't kissed yet! "
As they walked toward the costume store Eleanor's cell rang and it was Trent. He walked as he listened to her talk to him on the cell.
"Oh Trent yea that sounds nice, we have to talk anyway! Bye Trent I'm heading home and will see you soon. Love you!"
She hung up her cell and Theodore just looked.
"So you have a date with him, after what he put you through all the time you've been together! Elle I really don't like him and don't trust him too much either! I don't want to see you hurt! Besides there is something I really want to tell you."
As they came to the costume store he watched as she picked out her costume and stared.
"Oh that's a real nice costume. Go and try it on. I'll be right out here waiting and let you know how it looks on you."
His cell rang and it was Juliet.
'Will you stop calling me already? I'm done with you and my name is Theodore! Bye Juliet I'm not talking to you; just leave me alone!'
He hung up his cell and Eleanor exited the dressing room in her costume. His eyes went up and he smiled.
"Wow you look amazing in that costume! You should really get it; you're definitely an angel in my eyes. Did I say that out loud? I'm so sorry!"
She looked at him shocked.
"Theodore I'm not mad; do you really mean that? Theodore is something on your mind? If there is something on your mind talk to me please! I'll listen I promise."
He sighed and responded.
"Yea there is something on my mind Elle. I mean lately I've realized my feelings for you have really started to change but I was with Juliet and barely got to see you! Now that we're officially over I'm going to tell you something and hope you don't get angry at me after I tell you this."
She smiled and shook her head.
"No of course not what is it?"
He took a deep breath and stared into her deep brown eyes and then their lips met. At first she was a little shocked and surprised, but then she embraced him tightly and returned the approach. He embraced her tightly and his eyes closed as they made out against the dressing room door. They broke apart and she smiled.
"Does this mean you want me to be your girl? Because if it is my answer is yes!"
His eyes went up and he smiled.
"You really mean it. But what about your current boyfriend Trent? You're still with him aren't you?"
She smiled and shook her head.
"It's been over for awhile Theo, but you know me I'm nice and can't really be mean! But now that we're officially together I'm going to break up with him when we go on our date. I love you so much…but let's not tell our siblings until I end it with Trent once and for all!"
He smiled and took her hand as he also looked for his costume after she put her regular clothes on. He also decided on an angel. They paid for their costumes and he took her out for ice cream. While they were in the ice cream parlor she smiled and felt really good when he put two straws in the milk shake he bought for them. One of Theodore's fans approached him.
"Hey Theodore I'm so excited about the new album due to drop soon aren't you? Can I please have an autograph?"
He smiled and signed the autograph for his fan and smiled at her.
"Oh the Chipettes are also on the CD. Yes we are all excited it's been a while since we put out a record. Hope to see you at the launch party concert! Bye now."
The fan walked away and Eleanor sighed.
"Oh wow you handled that so well. Your brother Alvin would get smacked by my sister if he ever signed an autograph while they were on a date!"
He laughed.
"Yea I know that. I've seen her smack him too many times. Come on Elle sweetie we should be getting back now it's 7:05pm. Here let me hold your bag for you while we walk back to your house."
She smiled and took his hand as they walked down the street toward Ms. Miller's house. Eleanor used her key to unlock the door and Theodore followed behind her and joined the other 4 on the couch while they watched a movie. Around 9pm Dave arrived and Theodore just followed behind his two brothers as they exited the house. Eleanor signaled him to the back of the house where she kissed him goodnight. Then she headed in the house like nothing really changed with her and Theodore; though Brittany had her doubts but also knew Eleanor was still with Trent. She ran out to the car and gave Alvin a goodnight peck on his lips.
"Bye Alvin I love you see you in the morning. Don't forget to call me before you go to bed. Love you!"
He smiled and nodded.
"I will call you before I turn in for the night. Love you 2. Night love puddle."
Simon laughed.
"Love puddle ok talk about weird nick name for your girlfriend."
Alvin just glared as he got in the passenger seat next to Dave and buckled up his seat belt. Then he shook his head and put his I pod on his ears while they drove home.