Sudden Changes
Ch 6
"So Many Questions"
While he lay on her pillow Eleanor moved her hands inside his shirt and made him flinch. He looked and saw where her hands were. She smiled up at him and said.
"Oh you have really lost a lot of your baby fat. I never realized how built you're becoming till now."
He smiled and looked at her.
"Oh yea I am losing the baby fat, because my father got on my case about the way I eat. Besides I go to the gym with both of my brothers 2 times a week. You also lost a lot of weight since we met years ago. Though I'll never get the build Alvin has; and neither will Simon. It feels good to actually stop hating myself because of my weight. Besides I'm also on the track team so I get a lot of exercise. What about you? What have you been up to lately? I mean till now we hardly saw one another cause we were in separate schools."
She sighed and responded as she traced the lines in his chest.
"Not much really. I was on the soccer team at our old school and was the captain. As for now I just go to the gym with both of my sisters when we have a chance. I'll never be as skinny as Jean and Brittany though. It's alright I mean at least I'm not that round anymore. Besides I have you now and haven't been happier. Besides I hate puberty! Ms. Miller says it's a blessing and I think it's a curse. I'll be right back."
He watched as she entered the bathroom and sighed. Then he entered Brittany's room.
"Alvin can I talk to you please?"
Alvin looked up from the TV and responded.
"Sure about what? Where's Eleanor?"
He sighed.
"Oh in the bathroom. I heard something from Mark and Logan about you and Brittany. Well Mark told me that the day at his beach party you and Brittany umm advanced your relationship. I was wondering is it true?"
Alvin shook his head.
"Umm no it's not. We left that party early because it was getting a little too wild for us! When I say wild I mean sounds of pleasure all around us. Well ok what I'm saying is every couple around us was getting hot and heavy! Brittany got disgusted and we left and went out for dinner! Why do you ask? What's the matter?"
Theodore sighed.
"Oh nothing I was just curious I guess. Besides when Elle was laying on me my body started to heat up. Am I getting sick or something? That never happened when I was with Juliet and now it is starting to happen. Besides when she moved her hands along my chest I flinched and started to get nervous. Another thing my voice is… c…racking. "
Alvin looked.
"Theo its' just your body changing you will be 12 you know…it's normal I'm going through it too…h…aven't y…ou noticed ? Why else you think I'm always clearing my throat when I...t-try to speak. S—S-imon is also going through it. Dave will be…h-h-ere in an hour. Ah I really hate this I swear….sto—o-p worrying you're not getting sick."
He sighed and entered Eleanor's room again and lay back down. She exited the bathroom and lies back down next to him and put her arm over his chest. He smiled and ran his fingers through her long blond hair and they continued to watch TV. She sighed and eventually fell asleep on Theodore as he stroked her forehead gently. In Jeanette's room she had fallen asleep on Simon and he also drifted off to sleep holding her closely. Alvin's cell rang and Brittany woke up. He reached over and grabbed his cell.
"Ok Dave we'll be down in 10 minutes. Let me just get Simon and Theodore."
He got up and put his cell in his pocket. Then he entered Eleanor's room.
"Come on Theo we have to get going. Let me go get Simon."
Theodore looked up and shut off Eleanor's TV. Then he covered her and kissed her on the forehead. She opened her eyes and pulled him down to her kissing him passionately. He was taken by surprise and looked down at her.
"Ok that was sudden! We have to be going now Elle sweetie I love you."
She smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck as they kissed passionately. She heard Ms. Miller coming and they broke apart.
"I love you to Theo goodnight then. See you in the morning."
He exited the room and closed her door quietly. Then he headed downstairs and waited for Alvin and Simon. Alvin shook Simon.
"Wake up Simon our father will be here in less than 10 minutes."
He got up and removed her glasses from her eyes and kissed her forehead. Then he put her covers over her and shut off her TV. Love you Jean my precious, see you in the morning."
She opened her eyes.
"Goodnight Simon I love you too. See you in the morning. "
She turned back around and fell back to sleep. Then Simon descended from the stairs.
"Goodnight Ms. Miller thanks for letting us come by and spend time with the girls. See you in the morning bye now."
Alvin entered Brittany's room and she looked up from her bed.
"Do you have to leave now? I was so comfortable laying on you. Can I have a goodnight kiss at least?"
He walked to her bed and leaned down to kiss her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. He moved his hands inside her pajama top and continued to kiss her passionately. She heard Ms. Miller coming and they broke apart.
"Goodnight Alvin I love you. See you in the morning."
He smiled down at her and put her covers over her. Then he brushed her long auburn hair from her eyes and kissed her on the forehead.
"Love you too Brittany. Sweet dreams to you and I'll see you in the morning."
She turned around and fell back to sleep after she heard her door close behind him. Ms. Miller looked and he gulped.
"Bye Ms. Miller see you in the morning. Thank you for letting us come by tonight. Bye now."
He ran outside to the front and Simon looked.
"Nice of you to join us Mr. Innocent! You don't fool me a bit bro; I hope you know that. I heard about you and Brittany on the beach so stop playing like you're innocent cause you're not!"
Alvin's eyes slanted in anger as he leaned against the pole while they waited for Dave.
"What the hell are you talking about? We didn't do a damn thing at that friggin party for the millionth time! I am not like that genius! You seriously need to get that mind of yours from the gutter Simon! You're really starting to piss me off and I'm going to hurt you if you don't cut the crap right now! I'm older than you and sick and tired of your aggravation!! Leave me the hell a lone! Here's Dave now shut your mouth before I tell Dave about what almost happened with you and Jean!"
Theodore's eyebrows went up.
"Do you two ever stop fighting? Man we're brothers not enemies and our girlfriends don't fight like you 2. Alvin do you ever learn to ignore him? Break it up you 2 already! Enough of the yelling already it's 11pm."
Dave pulled up and the 3 of them got in the car. Alvin sat up in the front and buckled his seatbelt and stared out of the window as the rain poured down.
"Thanks Dave for letting us over the girls' house. Oh Friday is mine and Brittany's anniversary, can I borrow the car so we can go out? It's embarrassing having my father take me and my girl out for nearly 3 years"
Dave shook his head.
"No Alvin; you're not old enough to get your permit yet. If that's the case then take the limo. It is yours you know? If you feel embarrassed when I take you two out then take the limo but be home by 11pm no later or you will be grounded kabish!"
He sighed.
"Oh man are you kidding me? If we pull up in the limo then the paparazzi will be in our faces. Neither of us wants to be bothered when we're out on a date. I guess I have no choice then you have to drop us off like usual! Life as a rock star seriously stinks sometimes especially when you want to go somewhere with your girl."
Simon laughed.
"See told you Dave didn't trust you! I was so right and it kills you!"
Alvin crossed his arms by his chest and yelled.
"Oh shut up Simon before I shut you up permanently! Ugggh you're so annoying I swear! Dave tell him to stop getting on my nerves!"
Dave shook his head.
"Simon that is enough from you. I told you to respect you're brother he is older than you now knock it off both of you! Simon I said stop picking on your brother Alvin before I ground you; do I make myself clear young man!"
Theodore laughed.
"Ha ha you got told."
Dave looked.
"Don't you start Theodore I'll ground you to? Now all 3 of you knock it off I'm trying to drive here!"
Alvin looked.
"Me I'm not doing anything wrong! I'm sitting here minding my own business while genius back there opens his big mouth! Why am I always the one getting yelled at?"
Simon responded.
"Because you're the one who can't seem to stay out of trouble! Your middle name should be trouble because you can't seem to behave or act mature like me!"
Alvin laughed.
"You mature oh please don't make me laugh! I told you to shut your mouth Simon I'm done talking to you!"
Dave pulled up to the house and Alvin stormed out of the car and used his house key to unlock the door. Then he headed upstairs to his room and slammed his bedroom door. Theodore entered next and heard Alvin's door slam.
"Oh man not again! Do you ever stop Simon! Is that your hobby to start on Alvin every time he turns around?"
Theodore headed upstairs to his room and got ready for bed. Then he entered Alvin's room.
"Alvin are you a sleep yet?"
He looked up from his bed.
"No I was about to fall asleep. What is it?"
He sighed and began.
"Is there anything else I need to know about my body changing? Besides the voice cracking?"
Alvin looked and responded.
"No Theodore you're only 11 ½ you have to stop worrying. It's all part of you growing to be a man nothing to be afraid of. Goodnight see you in the morning."
He turned around and closed his eyes. Then Theodore watched as he fell asleep and shook his head. Simon saw how upset he was and asked.
"Theo what's the matter? Alvin is right you have nothing to be afraid of. You're growing up and….y—our body is c-c-hanging…..Now get some sleep and we'll see you in the morning."
Simon waited for Theodore to close his bedroom door and entered Alvin's room. He shook him. Alvin opened his eyes.
"Oh you're wondering why I didn't tell him about the dreams right. Simon he's only starting out and will freak out if I tell him that part. You started to freak out when you started to have those dreams and you just started recently! I've been going through it for nearly 3 years…a-and hate it! We'll tell him when he starts having them. Now go to bed we have school in the morning….goodnight Simon."
Back at the Miller's house Eleanor woke up with piercing pain through her stomach. Brittany heard her get up and handed her a pill.
"Here Elle take this. It'll help you sleep through the night. Oh so you just started too huh? Go lay in your bed and I'll be right back. She entered Ms. Miller's room.
"Ms. Miller where's the heating pad? Elle is having a hard time sleeping and I was going to put it on her stomach so she can sleep."
Jeanette exited her room.
"It's in your bathroom. You were using it this afternoon."
Brittany entered her bathroom and grabbed it. Then she plugged it in and put it on Eleanor's stomach.
"There you go Elle it'll ease the pain. Now get some sleep we have school in the morning."
She sat on the bed stroking her baby sister's forehead until she fell asleep. Then she lowered her ceiling fan and put the covers over her. Brittany kissed her on the forehead and closed her bedroom door quietly. Jeanette looked.
"Oh I remember the 1st day I was blessed with the gift from Mother Nature. I couldn't even move from my bed and couldn't wait until it ended. Besides when I was on it I was so afraid to get close to Simon cause of the way my body heated up. Does that ever happen with you when you're on it and with Alvin?"
Brittany nodded.
"Oh yea every time he's near me and I'm on it. Why else you think I try to avoid him when I have it. The last thing I need is to set him off and end up in trouble. So exactly what almost happened with you and Simon tonight?"
Jeanette sighed and shook her head.
"We almost made love after I finished my homework. Well actually we got close and I got scared so I backed down. He says he's not angry at me but I know he is. I shouldn't have done that because within seconds I set him off! Now I'm worried he'll dump me if I keep on backing down when I start it! Brittany hold me please!"
Brittany held her younger sister in her arms and stroked her forehead gently.
"Oh Jean calm down. Simon will never dump you. He has a lot of respect for you and you just have to learn how to be more careful unless you're truly ready! Look at me I'm with Alvin almost 3 years and not once has he made a play for me. Maybe he's just not interested; even if I'm so anxious to feel his loving. Every night I dream about making love to Alvin and wake up and realize it was only a dream even if it feels so real! I try not to show it but I know he has a general idea of why I'm always all over him when we are alone. He said he won't pressure me and we shouldn't rush into that step in our relationship. But our friends keep on passing rumors around about us. Like the one about us supposedly doing it on the beach at Mark's party. We didn't and they still think we did. It sucks that they give Alvin that stereotype; he's really not the bad boy they claim he is. He has a lot of respect for me and a lot of self respect for himself! I just know what I want and he is not willing to give it to me."
Jeanette looked.
"Oh I heard that rumor and thought it was true because that night you came in completely out of it. So it's a lie and you two still haven't even though you're together almost 3 years. Then why is Dave so strict when you're over there?"
She sighed.
"Oh because of that one time Dave entered his room and we were kissing on his bed with his door closed. He argued with Dave and got grounded too. It never fails he is always getting in trouble but I love him anyway. Well goodnight Jean we need our sleep we have school in the morning."
In Theodore's room he was asleep but then visions of Eleanor played in his mind. He felt her breath so hot against his skin and he woke up sweating bullets and breathing heavy. He looked on the side where he lay and saw nothing or anyone else. He ran to Alvin's room and shook him.
Alvin woke up and nearly fell out of his bed. Then he looked up and saw Theodore breathing heavy. Theodore threw cold water on his face and he panicked.
"Alvin I just dreamt about Elle and me umm you know. How is that possible we've only been together a day! It was so scary and felt so real! I could feel her hot breath against my skin and the sounds of pleasure escaping her lips. Then I could also feel her soft skin against mine all sweaty while we moved across the bed! Please don't tell me I'm thinking about that already it's just d-d-d-isgusting!"
Alvin looked up.
"Come here Theo…"
He walked to his elder brother's bed and sat on the edge. Then Alvin looked and said.
"Ok that is also part of your changes. There's a word that they used in that stupid class to tell us what boys go through when they start to mature. Yes they do feel real, but they are also normal. I hate those dreams too. I have them basically every night and especially when I'm with Brittany. Several times in the hotel while we were on tour that's all I seemed to think about. Too many times I woke her up and she seemed worried. She would sit up in the bed and ask.
"Alvin darling what's the matter? Are you having a hard time sleeping? Come back to bed we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow; you need your sleep. Then we'd end up getting into a fight and go to bed angry at one another. It's hard to deal with, but it's also something we can't stop either. I learned to live with them though they tend to come at the wrong times. They're really nothing you should be afraid of Theo. Just like the way your voice is changing too! Now go on back to bed we have school in the morning."
Theodore hugged his older brother.
"Thank you Alvin see you in the morning. Goodnight."
Theodore exited his older brother's room and entered his own room. Then he lay back in his bed and drifted off to sleep after he changed his sweat soaked sheets and into dry pajamas.
The next morning Theodore was the 1st one up and he got dressed after he took his shower. Then he brushed his hair and fixed his bed. When he was finished fixing his bed; he tied his sneakers and fastened his belt around his waist. He grabbed his cell and his book bag. Then he headed downstairs to breakfast.
"Good morning Dave."
Dave poured him his orange juice and gave him his breakfast. Then Theodore ate his breakfast in silence. Dave headed upstairs to Alvin's room.
"Alvin get up you have school. Alvin don't do this to me. Breakfast is on the table; Alvin!"
Simon entered and looked.
"Dave he's in the shower. What's the matter? He's been up for 45 minutes already. Why do you seem like you're going to kill him."
Dave looked.
"I heard something from Mark's mother about him and Brittany. She said they got hot and heavy on the beach."
Alvin exited the bathroom fully dressed.
"Dave we did not. Mark told his mother that; I would never even think of doing that out in the open like that. Ooh I wish people would stop paying attention to that stupid stereotype they give me! If anyone got hot and heavy on the beach it was him and Sherry. Besides that while I was catching some waves Logan attacked Brittany while she was only lying in the sun catching some rays! That's why she was out of it when I took her home that night. He really scared her. Dave I swear nothing happened on the beach between us."
Dave looked.
"Alright Alvin I believe you. Come on down to breakfast then. Come on boys you have to get going to meet the girls."
Alvin and Simon followed Dave down the stairs and sat at the table to eat breakfast. When they finished eating all 3 of them brushed their teeth. Dave gave them their lunches and they walked down the road toward the girls' house. They came to Ms. Miller's house and waited in the living room for them to come down stairs. Jeanette and Eleanor were the first ones down and Alvin shook his head. They said hi to him and greeted his brothers with a kiss. Brittany finally came down the stairs and he looked.
"You take forever to get ready you know that right?"
She looked.
"Maybe I do but you still love me right?"
He sighed.
"Yea Brittany come on then we have to get going or we'll be late for school and end up in Talbot's office again."
She grabbed her book bag and he took her hand as they walked down the street toward their middle school. When they got to school Gillian was talking to Juliet and all 6 of them walked away and avoided them. Jeanette looked at Simon.
"Will you stop getting upset when you see her already? You have me and know I won't hurt you like she did. Simon listen to me please."
He sighed and said.
"Yea I know I have you now Jean, but you have to understand she was the 1st girl I ever dated and when I caught her cheating on me it really hurt. Why else do you think it took me so long to ask you out? I didn't want to go through the same thing my brother did."
Alvin sighed.
"Can you not bring that up please? I don't care anymore I have Brittany. But I still don't want to hear her name mentioned ever again understand?"
Simon looked.
"I'm sorry Alvin; I was only making a point to Jean."
They headed toward their lockers and Juliet glared at Eleanor.
"Exactly what do you think you're doing chubby? Let him go right this minute; I had him first! Theeble tell her!"
He looked and yelled.
"For the millionth time my name is Theodore not Theeble! Why don't you go away; don't you think I went through enough when we went together! Another thing don't talk to my girlfriend like that! Yea Juliet Elle is my girlfriend now and I've never been happier! At least she doesn't use me for the fame and money because I'm a rock star like both my brothers!"
Alvin laughed and looked at her. She got angry and yelled.
"I hate all 6 of you? You're all stuck up rock stars and not worth my time."
Brittany laughed and stared.
"Good then don't go to any of our concerts if we're so stuck up! You big baby now go cry because you lost Theodore to my baby sister Eleanor!"
Eleanor looked.
"I am not a baby either Brittany."
Jeanette corrected her.
"You're the youngest there fore you're known as our baby sister! Just like Theodore is the youngest out of the boys and is also known as the baby brother. Right Simon?"
He smiled and responded.
"Yes Jean you're right!"
Gillian chased after them and grabbed his waist.
"Simon please take me back I'll never cheat on you again. I love you!"
Jeanette got angry.
"Get your hands off of him he's with me now! I was the shoulder he cried on when you cheated on him! I know more about him then you ever will you little chipmunk groupie."
Simon paused for a second and held Jeanette close as he pulled away from Gillian. She wouldn't leave him alone and Alvin got angry.
"Get your hands off of my brother now! You had a chance to be with him and blew it; now you see him with Jean all of a sudden you want him back. Well guess what not this time Gillian he has Jeanette and despises you! Just like I despise you; what's the matter you realized Simon is a huge rock star and you want to use him again and hurt him. Not on my watch; now get lost and leave us alone!"
Jeanette's face turned red and she pulled her off of Simon.
"Leave my man alone you little groupie. I am with him nearly 2 years and will not let you start on him again do I make myself clear? I'm from Australia, and will kick your butt quick as looking at you if you don't leave him alone!!! Now get lost! You're not wanted here and neither are you Juliet!"
Alvin, Brittany, and the other two stared as Jeanette pushed Simon against the locker and kissed him passionately fogging up his glasses. He was surprised but then he returned her approach and pushed her up against the locker kissing her passionately as he held her in a tight embrace! Gillian ran away in tears and none of them seemed to care. Brittany's mouth dropped.
"Was that just my umm sister Jeanette that dominated your brother like that? Ok now I've seen it all."
Theodore looked at Alvin and said.
"Whoa bro he's worse than you. Actually he seems like he just may be a better kisser than you ever will be. "
Alvin's eyes slanted.
"Ha ha you're funny! The only one who knows that is my girl Brittany!"
Brittany smiled and pushed him against the locker. Then their lips met and Theodore gagged.
"Elle remind me to keep my mouth shut when it comes to that will you? Alright enough you 4 breathe already! The bell is about to ring! Alvin and Simon hello will you two come up for air already? ALVIN!!!!SIMON hello baby brother talking here break apart already! Alright that's it!"
He took out his water bottle and squirted both of his brothers. They both looked up and glared at him. He gulped and hid behind Eleanor.
"Protect me they're going to kill me! Guys I'm sorry but you were going to be late for class and Mr. Talbot is right behind both of you! Hi Mr. Talbot."
Alvin and Simon looked and saw him. Then they both gulped.
"Good morning Mr. Talbot we're going to class now bye. Come on Theodore!"
He looked with his arms crossed.
"Well you're not moving get to class now or all 6 of you will be in detention till school ends for Thanksgiving break. Now move it!"
All 6 of them made it to class just as the bell rang. Simon and Alvin wiped off Brittany and Jeanette's lipstick from their lips and copied the notes from the board!