AN: Last chap! Dedicated to all the awesome people who have been reviewing each and every chapter… your comments are much MUCH much appreciated

The chipmunks in the detention room are continuing with their "party" while waiting for their older siblings. Without Alvin and Brittany, only Simon is giving semi dangerous dares, so they eventually stop playing and pair off. Theodore and Eleanor are huddled at their desks at the back of the room, poring over a cookbook and holding hands. Simon and Jeanette, on the other hand, are perched on the teacher's desk, talking.

"Did you… really actually like it when I embarrassed you in front of the whole class?" Jeanette is blushing slightly. She knows the answer, but just wants him to say it. Again.

'Yes… for the millionth time..' Simon rolls his eyes and looks at his girlfriend affectionately. He won't admit it, but he finds it adorable when she fishes for compliments. The faint tinge of pink on her cheeks just makes him smile.

"Why?"

'Because… the way your eyes flash when you're taking charge… even when you were trying to get our attention earlier… makes me feel like signing up for student government…'

"I think you could get a position…. Somehow…"

'Of course the fact that I'm dating the council president might have some impact…'

"Simon Seville… are you suggesting you're only dating me for political favors?"

'Jeanette Miller… I do believe you're flirting… is that appropriate presidential behavior?'

Smiling, they lean in, forgetting about Theodore and Eleanor's presence in the room when…

SLAM!

Simon and Jeanette jump apart to see Alvin and Brittany in the room, smirking at them. Brittany's eyes are slightly swollen, but she looks happier than Jeanette has ever seen her. Eleanor, looking up from her book, notices an interesting detail.

'Nice jacket…' she smiles at her sister who blushes slightly.

"She was cold…" Alvin shrugs as his brothers look questioningly at him.

'You do realize you're not getting it back' Brittany responds with a look of wide eyed innocence.

"Maybe I don't want it back…" Alvin flashes his trademark smile, causing her to blush again before pouncing on him.

"Can't… breathe…"

Loosening her hug slightly, Brittany smiles up at the red capped chipmunk, before blinking innocently.

'And the cap too?'

"Nice try"

Brittany continues smiling up at him hopefully until he finally caves. Simon and Theodore watch in shock as he removes his trademark red cap and puts it on her head. Eyeing him for a moment, Brittany takes off the cap again and puts it back on his head, giving him a peck on the cheek as a reward.

'I just wanted to see I meant more to you…' Brittany smiles as Alvin rolls his eyes. He's going to need an instruction manual with this one, but he somehow doesn't mind. It WAS Brittany, after all… He looks at her with a faint smile, slightly dreamy as she giggles with her sisters. The sight of her in his jacket occasionally darting glances at him and casting him secret smiles makes the last few years ALMOST worth it. He turns to his brothers, happy.

'Out of sheer curiosity Alvin… where were you and Brittany when I called? You seemed kind of… annoyed…' Simon loves his brother, but he does relish the rare opportunities he gets to tease him.

"Just like you seemed kind of annoyed when Britt and I came in…"

Blushing, Simon glances at Jeanette before stammering an incoherent response. He may be the 'smart' one, but he's still a little shy… especially when it comes to Jeanette.

"Britt and I were by the football field… talking…"

'Talking… right…'

"Wait a minute… the bleachers…" Jeanette looks worried as she turns towards her sister.

'Yeah… there wasn't anyone there… I mean the school is empty…I mean… we were just talking…'

"The bleachers that are directly under the window of Mr. Talbot's office…"

Brittany looks up in horror as Alvin grins evilly.

"If I'd realized we were putting on a show for Talbot I'd have knocked on his office door and asked for ticket money."

'ALVIN… don't you know how strict he's been lately. We're all here for minor offences!! And we were… talking… on school grounds!' Brittany blushes at her sisters' knowing looks.

"He also gave my brothers time off school to accompany me to for my annual checkup in L.A two weeks ago… and he's letting us rehearse for our big benefit concert in the gym after school… which reminds me… now that we're all FRIENDS again…" Alvin breaks off and surveys the little group with a grin, "you guys want tickets?"

The chipettes look at their shoes, each mumbling something under their breath.

'Er… Jeanette… is everything OK? Do you girls not want to come or something?' Simon is concerned, as his girlfriend looks pretty uncomfortable.

"Don't kill me Britt, but I kind of… alreadygotone…"

'What did you say?' Simon is sure he can't be hearing correctly. Until that morning, Jeanette had been firmly anti-chipmunk, anti-Simon in particular.

'I… already got a ticket… I wanted to see you perform…' Jeanette blushes as Simon looks at her tenderly. How did he get so lucky?

'I actually… have one too…' Eleanor blushes as Theodore puts his arm around her. She leans against his shoulder, smiling up at him.

'I… ok ok… I have one too…' Brittany admits grumpily as Alvin flashes a cocky smile at her. She may be his girlfriend, but that didn't mean he was going to stop teasing her.

"Really… you'd get a ticket to see an ugly mug lowering property values?"

'Of course… it's like watching a freak show… you can't help but be amused…'

"You must have a very twisted mind Britt… seeing that you're dating a freak show performer…"

'Yup… what can I say… I'm such a caring human being, I can't help but feel sorry for mph!'

Alvin leans forward suddenly and kisses his girlfriend full on the mouth, pulling back when their siblings start to applaud. He smiles at her slightly dazed expression, blushing slightly as he explains, "there's only one way to shut you up…"

'I may never talk again…'

They gaze into each others' eyes, unaware of the presence of anyone else in the room, smiling at each other, silent until the sound of the door opening brings them down to earth with a crash.

"Really sir… we are going to have to work on your timing. Maybe I could put a sock or tie on the doorknob, indicating that you shouldn't enter?" Alvin's innocent smile belies the mischievous glint in his eye.

'It is 3 o'clock Mr. Seville. Unless you and Miss Miller would like to be detained for another six hours, I suggest you leave. That goes for all Mr. Sevilles and Miss Millers in the room.' Mr. Talbot gives Alvin his best 'stern principal' expression and watches as the chipmunks and chipettes leave the detention in pairs. Sighing, he makes his way back to his office, where he watches them leave from his window.

He sees Theodore and Eleanor walking off into the distance, hand in hand, presumably towards the nearest ice cream parlour.

He sees Simon carrying Jeanette's books to her car, getting in the front seat as they drive off in the direction of the public library.

He sees Alvin and Brittany arguing over an old letter from Charlene on the floor of his car, before kissing, making up, and driving off into the distance.

With a satisfied smile, he picks up his phone and punches in a number.

"Tell me you have good news…"

'Did you ever doubt it?'

"You mean…"

'Of course, Mr. Seville…I'm pleased to tell you that operation brunch club was a complete success…'