Hello everyone! Here is the sequel to "It's Not Easy Being Green" (thanks to popular request!)
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REVIEWED MY OTHER STORY! I WAS SO HAPPY TO READ ALL THE WONDERFUL FEEDBACK FROM YOU GUYS! THIS STORY'S FOR YOU! :)
I only have the first chapter done so far but I hope you like it! Please keep in mind that this is only my second story and I'm still trying to find a writing style I like best!
I would also like to add that I, Girl4Christ15, in no way, shape, or form own Alvin & the Chipmunks or any relating characters. Thank you.
Without further ado, chapter 1!
Chapter One
Spring was in the air, which was evident enough from the blooming flowers, singing birds, and blue skies. The temperature had begun to warm up and the sun shone brightly in the sky. All in all it was a perfect day and Jeanette Miller wished more than anything she could be outside to enjoy it.
It wasn't that she disliked school; on the contrary she loved nearly everything about it. Loved the class she took and the knowledge that came from them, loved the fact that her and her fellow classmates were united through learning and it's environment, she even loved the home work! Still there were just some days when even the future Noble Prize winner would rather be outdoors with her friends than sitting in a desk taking notes.
"Something interesting outside, Miss. Miller?" Asked Jeanette's science teacher Mr. Raleigh. Realizing that she'd been caught staring, the shy Chipette quickly turned her attention back to the class. She could already feel her cheeks turning red as she mumbled, "Sorry."
"Now that I have everyone's attention I can give you all the details for your science project," the teacher continued despite the audible groans of protest from his students. "As I hope you all remember we've been discussing Rube Goldberg and his use of simple machines. For your project I want you to build your own Rube Goldberg using at least five different simple machines. In order to get full credit your Rube Goldberg must reinvent how to do something effectively, like pouring a glass of water or tying your shoes. Any questions?" Mr. Raleigh paused, "Good. Now I decided that this project would be more fun with partners," (this seemed to cheer the class up to know they would be working with their friends.) "Partners will be chosen at random." (The students let out another groan.)
Mr. Raleigh called the first two rows up (the class was seated alphabetically) to pick a number out of a hat. The number was matched up to the number of a person listed in his grade book and that was how your partner would be decided.
The middle Miller sister was among the people to go up and select a number. It really didn't matter to her who she was partners with since Jeanette could tolerate pretty much anyone (she lived with Brittany after all.) Her hand withdrew from the bag holding a piece of paper with the number 28 written on it. The purple-clad Chipette took this as a good sign because 28 was her favorite number.
"Well Miss. Miller, it appears you'll be working with Mr. Seville on this project," said Mr. Raleigh as he scanned his grade book. Jeanette let out a breath of air she hadn't know she held in and smiled. As soon as she was back in her own desk, the Chipette turned to find her partner (and best friend) Simon Seville. He too looked pleased at the arrangement and smiled back at her. This caused Jeanette to blush and she hurried to turn back around so the glasses-wearing Chipmunk didn't notice the effect his smile had on her. After all these years he still managed to make her blush! It wasn't as if Jeanette was unaware of her feelings for the taller Chipmunk, she had known for years that what she felt for him was more than just a crush.
But being responsible, as always, the Chipette never let these emotions get the better of her. There was nothing in the whole world that would make Jeanette risk their friendship (and that included admitting her unrequited feelings.) So the brunette Chipette did everything in her power to repress these feelings and replace them with more friendly ones. Only when Simon would look at her and grin did the walls she worked so hard to build break down and her true feelings emerged, even if only for a second.
Jeanette sighed and watched the clock as it ticked away the last few minutes of 7th period before ringing and declaring the official start of spring break. As students rushed to make a speedy exit, Mr. Raleigh called out, "Don't forget: projects are due the second day back! Get to work over break!"
Like usual, the brilliant Chipette gathered her things and waited for Simon by the door so they could begin to discuss ideas for their project. While Jeanette waited patiently for her friend to collect his belongings, Mr. Raleigh started talking to his two remaining students.
"This should be interesting, my two smartest students working together. I can't wait to see what ingenious idea you guys come up with. Just try not to build anything too complex, I don't want the federal government coming to confiscate a science project my ninth grade students built," their teacher joked.
"We will try to keep it simple," Simon reassured him.
"Well you kids have a good break," Mr. Raleigh said with a smile.
"You too, Mr. Raleigh!" The Chipette replied politely. The friends took their leave and exited into the hall.
"Any ideas on what you would like to do for our project?" Jeanette asked.
"I have a few ideas I'd like to try. I was also thinking we should get a jump on it this weekend so we wont have it hanging over our heads all break."
The brunette Chipette nodded in agreement, it made perfect sense to start the project as soon as possible and not put it off till the end of break. "Sounds good."
"Great. Then do you want to come over to my house tomorrow so we can get started?" Simon asked.
"I'll have to check with Miss. Miller, but I'm sure it would be ok. What time?"
"Nine, if that's not too early?"
"Sure! Nine sounds perfect!" The Chipette responded perhaps a bit to enthusiastically.
"Okay, well see you tomorrow then." And with that the blue-clad Chipmunk turned and disappeared into the crowded hallway.
Nine sounds perfect? Jeanette couldn't believe what came out of her mouth sometimes! She could have said something normal like, "I'll be there" but instead she had made it sound like she was obsessed with the number nine! It often crossed her mind that Simon secretly thought she was crazy but was just too polite to comment about her mental state.
However, her thoughts were interrupted by her older sister who appeared to have been waiting for her, "Where have you been?" She demanded. Jeanette tried to return her books to her locker as she answered, "In science, where I always am 7th period."
"Well hurry up! Brittany snapped, "I need to get out of here now!"
Jeanette looked up to see here sister's face grow paler, turning she soon found the cause of Brittany's sudden desire to leave. Alvin Seville was making his way through the crowd and headed purposefully towards the sisters at Jeanette's locker.
"Hello ladies!" He called casually to them. Brittany stiffened while Jeanette merely rolled her eyes as she grabbed the books she would need over spring break from her locker. The latest feud between the teenage rock stars had occurred when Brittany bet Alvin that he couldn't get tickets to an upcoming concert for some old band that had decided to reunite for one last show. It was currently the biggest thing happening in the music industry. Surprisingly enough, the red-capped Chipmunk had actually managed to get tickets (it seems his father Dave knew someone, who knew someone, who knew someone, who knew someone who worked at the concert.) Along with winning the bet and the chance to see the concert of a lifetime, the oldest Seville had also won bragging rights (that he put to good use, reminding the oldest of the Chipettes what she was missing out on.)
"Would you care to guess where I'm gonna be tonight?"
"I don't care as long as it's far far away from me!"
"Which means you'll be far far far away from all the action, doesn't it? Poor Brittany! Home all alone while Alvin Seville sees music history in the making!"
"Save it for somebody who cares!" Brittany replied as she examined her nails like they were far more important than what her Chipmunk counterpart was saying.
"Come on Jeanette, we have better things to do!" And with that she grabbed her sister by the wrist and yanked her down the hallway before Alvin had a chance to reply.
Once the pair were safely outside the school Brittany let loose her pent up furry, "Who does he thing he is!? 'Guess where I'll be tonight?'" mimicked the pink-clad Chipette. "I really hate him sometimes…" she added quietly.
Jeanette hated seeing her sister upset, though the older Chipette was a fantastic actress, the middle sister knew that Alvin's words had actually gotten to her this time.
"Don't worry about him Brittany. You know he only says those things to make you angry."
"Well it worked!"
"Not if you don't let it," Jeanette advised. Suddenly she was struck with an idea on how to cheer her sister up. "You know what? We should go to the movies tonight, just the three of us! We can get all dressed up and just have a girls night out!" At first the idea seemed to excite the other Chipette but her expression soon turned sour.
"That is if Eleanor doesn't already have plans with her boyfriend! Seeing as she hardly has time for us anymore!" It was true that their younger sister had been spending a lot of time with her boyfriend Theodore Seville. While Jeanette was thrilled that her little sister had a boyfriend, Brittany was completely opposed to Eleanor dating (even if it was to someone as nice as Theo.) The brainy Chipette suspected that her older sister's complaint was mainly due to the fact she was currently single and couldn't stand to see anyone else, especially her younger sister, dating. 'Sisters should put each other before boys, I know I always do!' had become the young diva's latest catchphrase.
"I'm sure Ellie would love to go!" Jeanette said reassuringly, still wanting to boost her sister's spirits. "You know she would never blow us off for Theodore." This fact the brunette Chipette was almost certain of. There was no doubt in her mind that any boy, present or future, could ever come between sisters.
Well what did you think so far? I apologize in advance because I don't know when I'll be able to post the next chapter (let alone find time to write it! lol) But I hope you'll review this one and let me know how it was! I write mainly because I think it's fun but also cause I like to think people actually enjoy reading my stories (so I'll think otherwise if I don't get any reviews!) Have a nice day!