Chapter 11-Revealed?

Simon and Brittney were still sitting up discussing a new plan.

"Now what was your plan?" Brittney asked. Simon sighed.

"Forget that plan," he said, "let's think of a new one."

"Well I had one," Brittney said annoyed, "but somebody's afraid his daddy's gonna yell at him."

"There are more reasons than that," Simon explained calmly, "and I don't care what you say, I still refuse to…well…you know."

"I've got an idea!" Brittney said excited. "Let's club 'em with a baseball bat, make them forget that they love each other, and make them…er…Jeanette believe that she loves you." Simon raised an eyebrow. "I'm serious," Brittney said.

"We're not trying to hurt them," Simon said correctively, "we just don't want them to like each other."

"Well…can we just hit Alvin then?" Brittney asked hopefully.

"Why?" Simon asked.

"Just 'cause it would be fun," Brittney replied. (She meant that to). Simon thought about that for a minute.

"…No…not yet," he replied.

"Aw nuts," she replied. "Oh, come on Simon, you're the genius! Can't you think of something?"

"Okay, here's the best idea we've come up with," Simon said, "how about you let me call the shots and make the moves?"

"You?!" Brittney cried.

"Yes me," Simon replied, "maybe I don't know that much about romance, but I do know that you aren't doing this right. Besides, you had your chance, I wanna chance." Brittney sighed.

"Fine," she said reluctantly.

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"Good morning," Alvin said to Jeanette as she woke up.

"Good morning," she replied.

"Sleep good?" he asked. Jeanette nodded.

Alvin began to sing a song to her.

"Good morning beautiful
How was your night
Mine was wonderful
With you by my side
And when I open my eyes
And see your sweet face
It's a good morning beautiful day" Simon and Brittney woke up and heard Alvin singing to Jeanette. Simon continued the song to Brittney.

"I didn't see the light
I didn't know day from night
I had no reason to care
But since you came along
I can face the dawn
Cause I know you'll be there"

Alvin and Simon began to sing together, but not to each other.

"Good morning beautiful
How was your night
Mine was wonderful
With you by my side
And when I open my eyes
And see your sweet face
It's a good morning beautiful day"

Alvin began to sing the first part of the final verse.

"I'll never worry
If it's raining outside"

Simon continued the verse.

"Cause in here with you girl
The sun always shines

Good morning beautiful
How was your night
Mine was wonderful
With you by my side
And when I…"

Alvin and Simon continued together.

"…open my eyes
And see your sweet face
It's a good morning beautiful day, yeah

A good morning beautiful...day

Good morning beautiful
A beautiful day
Good morning beautiful
Good morning beautiful
A beautiful day
Good morning beautiful day
A beautiful day
Good morning beautiful"

"Kids!" Dave called. "Breakfast!" All the kids rushed to the table to eat breakfast. It was pancakes.

"Pancakes are my favorite!" Theodore screeched happily.

"Mine to," Eleanor said. During breakfast, Simon couldn't help but to stare at Jeanette. Alvin mistook Simon's staring and thought he was staring at him. It annoyed him so much. He started to get really ticked off.

"STOP STARING AT ME!!" Alvin shouted at Simon out of dead silence. Everyone jumped.

"Al-vin," Dave said sternly, "that wasn't necessary!"

"But Simon keeps staring at me," Alvin whined like a two-year-old.

"I was not!" Simon defended, I was staring at…the wall."

"Nuh-uh," Alvin argued, "you were staring at me!"

"Boys, enough," Dave said sternly.

"He started it!" Alvin shouted.

"I don't care who started it, I'll finish it!" Dave shouted. "Now grow up!" Alvin sighed as he reluctantly calmed down.

"I can't take it anymore," Simon thought to himself, "I have to talk to Alvin about this. I'll talk to him after breakfast, when the girls leave."

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Before the girls left, Alvin and Jeanette hugged goodbye.

"Bye," Jeanette said as she walked for the front door where Eleanor was waiting.

"Bye," Alvin replied. Brittney and Simon were standing next to the front door faking a hug.

"I love you," he said.

"I love you to," she said as she walked out with her sisters. Simon sighed after the girls left.

"Yeah, I miss Jeanette already to," Alvin said in response to Simon's sigh.

"Actually," Simon said with another sigh, "I have to talk to you about something…its important." Alvin frowned a little with confusion and slight concern.

"Um okay," He said as he followed Simon to their bedroom and set next to him on Simon's bed.

"Alvin," Simon said sullenly, I…"

"Please don't tell me you 'did it' with Brittney," Alvin interrupted. Simon looked surprised.

"No, Alvin," he replied, "I'm only 9 years old, but this discussion does have a bit to do with Brittney." Alvin nodded, believing what his brother had told him. "I don't really love Brittney," Simon admitted hesitantly. Alvin raised an eyebrow.

"Then why are you pretending to?" he asked.

"That's the thing…" Simon began to explain. There was a short silence between the two until Alvin burst out laughing.

"Haha, I get it," he said through laughter, "you're doing this to mess with her head. Nice, and I thought I was mean."

"No, Alvin," Simon said, "that's not even close." Alvin looked confused.

"Then why?" he asked. Simon sighed.

"Because I like…someone else," he said kinda nervously.

"Who?" Alvin asked curiously. He could see that Simon was hesitant. He put his arm around him in a friendly way. "C'mon buddy," he said, "you can tell me." Simon sighed and let a tear roll down his cheek. Alvin noticed it became even more confused and a little more concerned. "S-Simon?"

"You're gonna hate me," Simon whispered through his tears. Now Alvin was really confused.

"I could never hate you, Simon," Alvin said in an uncharacteristically lovable tone.

"I like…" Simon began hesitantly. Alvin leaned in a little, listening intently. Simon sniffed. "…J-Jeanette." Alvin pulled his arm off of Simon's shoulder and gasped at him.

Ha! Another cliffhanger! How will Alvin react? You'll find out tomorrow. Hehe. Please review!!