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Sorry, it took a while to upload this chapter, only because I've been really busy. But I've been working on the story alot, lately. Especially in school. xD

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Chapter 5

Brittany stood at the Seville's doorstep, her arms crossed and her foot tapping. For some reason though, she didn't seem too angry. That was uncommon for Brittany.

Eleanor had a huge grin on her face, tightly holding Theodore's pie in one hand and her basket of brownies in the other.

Brittany groaned as she rang the doorbell for the second time. Finally, they heard footsteps pounding towards the door, getting louder as they got closer.

Eleanor looked at Brittany, still smiling, "Don't worry, Brit! Everything's going to be fine." She giggled, "At least we know that they aren't alone at the park. They have each other!"

Brittany completely ignored Eleanor. Truthfully, she'd rather Jeanetter be there by herself rather then with Alvin. Not that she cared that her sister and ... arch enemy ... were alone together.

She began getting annoyed, "Would someone answer already?!" The door suddenly flew open, an out of breath Theodore on the other side.

"Sorry, guys! I was busy in the kitchen." He looked at Eleanor and smiled, "I'm making something special for you."

Eleanor's cheeks tinted pink as she spoke, "Awe, thanks Theodore! I actually baked something for you, too!" She handed him the box. Theodore began grinning as he took it from Eleanor.

"The chocolate pie I asked for! Thanks so much!"

He ran out to hug her, holding her tightly in his arms.

Brittany didn't want to stare, but she couldn't help it. Once again, her sister had found what she wanted; someone who loved her.

Brittany pretended not to care and rolled her eyes. She stomped inside, leaving the two lovebirds outside.

"Simon?" She yelled up the stairs, searching for him.

"He's in his lab." Theodore answered instead, walking inside holding Eleanor's hand, and of course, her gift to him. Eleanor blushed as Brittany glanced away from the young couple.

Theodore closed the front door behind them, and lead Brittany to a smaller door that was behind the stairs.

"He's down there. Just be careful not to touch anything."

Brittany only nodded as she began heading down the long, spiral staircase to a hidden new world below.

As she stepped off the final stair, her eyes were wide with interest. There were millions of different mixtures in all types of beakers, placed in cabinets and cases.

Wow, Simon really is a nerd, Britany laughed to herself, walking foward, tyring not to knock anything over.

"Who's there?" Simon asked, looking up from his work towards the staircase.

Brittany smirked, "Only me."

Simon immediately put down the chemicals he had been working with and turned to face Brittany, a deathly glare in his eyes.

"Oh, of course. Why are you down here?"

Brittany rolled her eyes, "Obviously to talk about our..." She paused for a moment, "...situation?"

Simon shook his head in annoyance, "You mean to tell me that Jeanette and Alvin are the ones at the park right now?"

Brittany shrugged and sat down in a nearby chair, "...I guess so."

Simon sighed. He felt bad for Brittany, but mostly for Alvin. After putting him through all the trouble and emotion to get him to say yes and go, Brittany wasn't even there.

"I'm sorry for ... trying to interfere. I only made things worse."

Brittany sat silent. She didn't answer Simon. She didn't know what to say. Although she agreed with Simon that he was interefering, she realized that he was only trying to help. Brittany finally looked up at Simon, smiling, and with all the courage inside her, did something she had never done before.

Slowly, she walked over to him, hugging him closely. It was a little tough since he was seated, but she managed.

The only thing Brittany wanted was love, and Simon was trying to help her find it.

He gulped as his eyes widened, slowly hugging her back. He was confused. Brittany was never emotional like this, especially to him.

Simon actually liked it though. Something about Brittany right now gave him a weird feeling in his gut. Almost like butterflies.

"A-Are you okay?" Simon asked her, gently moving his hand up and down to rub her back.

Brittany closed her eyes, feeling comforted by Simon's gesture. She nodded, "I'm fine." She didn't want to let go, but she knew that eventually she would have to.

Brittany slowly released her grip from her new close friend with a smile, "I think I just needed a hug."

Simon nodded, wiping some sweat off his face with the back of his hand. Although it was sort of cold outside, his lab was always hot.

Brittany noticed it too. She guessed it was just the heat given off from some of the chemicals or something.

No one spoke. Simon quickly went back to his work, trying to forget all the overwhelming feelings that had just taken over him.

Brittany sat watching.

"So ... what are we gonna do?" She asked to break the silence.

Simon looked over at her and shrugged, "They'll figure out that we're not there and eventually do something about it themselves."

"But I don't want them to be alo-"

She quickly cut herself off before she could finish, looking at the ground.

Usually, Simon would ignore Brittany or roll his eyes or mock her, but for some reason, he seemed more interested.

So, Brittany's ... jealous? Simon thought. He began growing a bit jealous himself. Not that Jeanette was with Alvin ... but how Brittany wanted to be Al- wait, what?!

Keep it together, Simon. He told himself, rubbing his forehead.

"You could call Jeanette, if you wanted, to tell her to go home? Or you could tell her and Alvin to come back here?..." He suggested, his head still rattling.

Brittany shrugged, "I guess that would work."

Simon hoped that they at least ate the food he and Theodore had worked so hard preparing.

Brittany went into her pink jacket pocket and pulled out a hot pink, slide cell phone. Usually, Simon would freak out if anyone used their phone in his lab. The radiation was terrible. But this time, he allowed Brittany to call her sister without leaving.

He sort of liked her company ... alot.

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"More iced tea, Jeanette?" Alvin asked, gently lifting the carton and gesturing it towards her.

Jeanette smiled and blushed, nodding her head, "Yes, please." She picked up her cup and held it out so Alvin could pour the iced tea.

Jeanette had never felt so loved in her life. Maybe Alvin didn't feel this way, but to Jeanette, this was a date. She didn't think anybody could be this kind, especially Alvin.

As she took her cup back, about to take a sip of the freshly poured drink, her small purple purse began vibrating on the table.

Someone's calling to check up on me, She guessed, grabbing the purse and unzippering it.

"I'm sorry, Alvin. One minute."

Alvin only nodded, a smile on his face.

"Hello?" Jeanette answered.

"Hey, It's Brittany!"

"Oh ... Brittany. Hi? Hah.." She began panicing, thinking that Brittany was calling because she figured out what happened. She didn't want to leave Alvin though, not right now ... and not ever again.

"The date with Simon is going great, Brittany! Thanks for asking! Gotta go!"

"Wait! Jeanette! Stop!" Brittany realized what was going on. Jeanette was ... enjoying the date?

No, she wasn't allowed to.

Brittany prayed that Alvin wasn't either.

...Wait, no. She didn't like Alvin. ...Did she?

Concentrate, Brit. She told herself, shaking her head.

"Jeanette, answer me!"

Jeanette gulped, standing up and stepping away from the table for a moment to finish the conversation, "...What?"

"Simon wanted me to call, to tell both you and Alvin to come back to the Chipmunk's house."

"No, Brittany. I'm not leaving."

It was such a harsh, mad tone. That was nothing like Jeanette.

"But, Jeanette..."

"Goodbye, Brittany." Jeanette ended the conversation, closing her phone and placing it back in her purse, walking over to the table. "Sorry about that, Alvin."

Alvin didn't say anything. He boredly moved what was left of the food on his plate around with his fork.

"...Was that...Brittany?"

Butterflies struck Jeanette's stomach.

"What? No, of course not." She rubbed her neck uncertain, and began eating again.

Alvin sighed, "Are you sure? I heard you say her name..."

Jeanette looked up at Alvin, upset, "Alright. It was her. She said we should head home but, we don't want to so-"

"I think that's a good idea, though. "Alvin smiled and began gathering up the leftover food and plates, hiding his over-excited feelings.

Jeanette sighed and started doing the same, not answering Alvin when he spoke.

What was she thinking? Alvin Seville? He wasn't the smart, logical one. He was the obnoxious, conceited one. He was obviously just being nice because she had messed up.

...But Jeanette still couldn't help the feelings that were left to slip slowly into her mind.

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End Chapter 5

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