"…no, it's okay. Come on over, Lily. The guys won't mind at all. In fact, Theodore wants to hang out again really badly."

Simon stared at his brother for a few more seconds before heading back toward his bedroom where Theodore was busy reading. He retrieved the book from under his bed and started to write again.

Things are progressing with Alvin and Lily. If I want Alvin, I have to get the guts to tell him. Otherwise, I might lose him forever. Soon, I have to tell him my true feelings. I have to tell him that I love him.

"Simon? Are you okay?"

"I'll be fine. I just have to gather up the courage to tell Alvin how I feel."

"You might want to do that tonight after she leaves. You just have to go up to him, say 'Alvin, I love you', and give him the biggest kiss you've ever given. Think you can do that?"

"I hope so. I'm just afraid of being rejected. I don't know if I could deal with a broken heart too well."

"I think Alvin will come around, Simon. Just wait and see. Now why don't we get back out there and wait for Lily?"

Simon agreed and followed his brother out of the bedroom. While walking back toward the kitchen, Simon noticed Alvin welcoming Lily. He gasped as he saw Alvin grasp her hand, pull her close and give her a kiss.

"No…please, no." Simon said to himself.

Seeing Simon standing still, Lily walked over to him and gave him a hug. As much as he wanted to push her away, Simon played along and forced himself to smile.

"Hi, Lily. Nice to see you again. What are you and Alvin going to do today?"

"Don't know. Probably just play games and hang out. Want to join us?"

"Oh no. I've been busy reading and doing other stuff. You two have fun."

While Alvin and Lily started to walk away, Simon found himself staring at his brother.

"What a wonderful backside, Theo. Look at him. I just want to give it a big ol' hug."

Theodore noticed that Simon was blowing Alvin kisses and puckering his lips.

"Simon! Snap out of it. You'll get your shot tonight after she leaves. Now why don't we go back to the bedroom and watch tv by ourselves?"

"You do that, Theo. I'm gonna keep an eye on him. See if I can get any help from Lily on how to approach him."

"Simon, are you spying on our brother? That's not right…"

"Theo, my love life is on the line. If I want Alvin, I have to know how to approach him. I have to know what turns him on. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some watching to do…"

Simon quietly snuck toward the living room where Alvin had his right arm around Lily as they stared at the tv. She leaned her head inward, resting it on his shoulders. Simon turned away as the duo kissed again; not wanting to see what was going on.

"Those lips are mine, damn it! I want them!" Simon thought to himself.

He turned back as they parted lips. Instead of going back to the tv, Lily stared at Alvin. From where he was, Simon could hear their conversation.

"Oh Alvin… I am so glad to have you as a friend. Now do me a favor, would you?"

"Sure. Anything for you."

"Take off your shirt. I wanna see that big, beautiful chest of yours."

Simon could take no more and ran away. He shot passed Theodore and into the bedroom. Wondering what was wrong, Theodore went into the bedroom to find Simon crying into his pillow.

"Simon, calm down. What happened?"

"I'm too late. Alvin is in love with Lily… It's not fair! I want him! I love him, Theodore."

"I know. That's why you need to get to him tonight after Lily leaves. Tell him how you feel. I'll be right back, Simon."

Simon lifted his head from the pillow to see Theodore walk over to Alvin's side of the room and into his clothes. He quickly undressed himself and slipped on one of Alvin's shirts.

"A little tight, but it'll do. Now I believe a little special someone has something they want to tell me. Is that right?"

"Theodore, knock it off. You're not Alvin."

"What are you talking about? I am Alvin. Now what do you want to tell me?"

Simon sat up and stared at his brother. Theodore waved at him, smiling the entire time.

"All right. I'll play along." Simon stood up and approached his brother. "You know what, Alvin? I have been wanting to tell you something."

"Oh? What is that, Simon?"

"I want to hold you close and not let go, Alvin. I love you!"

"I love you too, Simon. Now there… was that so hard, Simon? Just do that with Alvin and he'll be yours."

"Thank you so much, Theo. I needed that. Now let's go see what those two are up to."

Simon let Theodore lead the way back out and toward where Alvin and Lily were sitting. They were still sitting close together, yet were not holding each other. Lily turned around and saw Simon approaching them. She motioned for Simon to join them, which he accepted. Theodore took a seat next to Lily and started to watch tv. When Lily leaned back to rest she noticed Simon's fur below his eyes was wet.

"Simon? Are you okay? Were you… you were! Why were you crying, Simon?"

"I… I'd rather not say, Lily."

"Oh come on. Don't be shy. Whatever it is, you can tell us. Now what is wrong? Why are you crying?"

"I… I hit my head on my bed. I cried because it hurt so badly. In fact, it still kind of does."

"There, you see? Was that so hard? Alvin, what time is it?"

"It's nine thirty. Why?"

"Oh my goodness! I was supposed to be home at nine! See you all later. Simon?"

"Yeah?"

Lily leaned over and gave Simon's left cheek a kiss before jumping from the couch and darting toward the door.

"Do cheer up. The pain will go away soon enough. Trust me."

Simon held his hand to his cheek and stared at it, then fixed his gaze to his brother. Alvin smiled and gave his brother a hug.

"How does your head feel?"

"Great. Do me a favor and hug me again. Please?"

Without hesitation, Alvin pulled his brother in close, causing him to smile. 'Oh yes! So perfect in every way.' Simon whispered, causing Alvin to stare at him.

"Did you say something?"

"Me? Oh goodness no." Simon hugged Alvin even tighter, causing him to squeal.

"Simon! I cannot breathe. Let me go…"

Simon quickly loosened his grip, letting his brother free. Sensing that something was up, Alvin began to question his brother.

"Simon, is something bothering you? Why did you hug me for so long and so tightly?"

"Uh… sorry. Just wanting some comfort after I hit my head is all."

"You must have really hit it hard. Now why did you say that I was perfect in every way?"

"I didn't say that, Alvin."

"Oh yes you did. When you hugged me, you said 'Oh yes! So perfect in every way.' Why was that, Simon? Are you losing it?"

"No. I think I just hit my head so hard it caused me to get delusional. Sorry. Any more questions?"

"Yes, in fact. One thing has been bugging me. Why is it that you keep a journal about me? I've seen you write in it."

"I don't know what you're talking about, Alvin."

"Oh yes you do. I've seen it. You said that you love me. You talk in your sleep about it. Out with it, Simon Seville! What is going on?"

"Nnnn… nothing. Uh, nothing is going on. Can't a guy have some love for his brother?"

"I think you mean the other kind of love, Simon. Now tell me the truth. Right now, mister! Why is it that you keep that little book about me? Why did you hug me for so long? Why?"

Simon turned to Theodore who nodded his head. Simon sighed as he took a step toward Alvin.

"Okay… you win. I love you, Alvin. Every time I see you I just want to walk right up to you, pucker my lips and give you the biggest, wettest kiss ever! I want to hold you and never let go. You are the sexiest little thing I have ever seen, Alvin…"

"Uh… okay…I had no idea, Simon. Come here, would you?"

Simon cautiously approached his brother, fearing another argument was coming. Instead, Alvin sighed contently, looked him in the eye and said: 'Well, are you going to pucker up or not?'