High School Drama
Ch 12
"A Close Call"
When they entered the house Alvin ran upstairs to his room and cleaned off his floor. His cell rang and he answered.
"Hey Bobby what's up? No I'm fine; but Tammy really lost it and nearly killed me after I told her the truth. Thank goodness Brittany was there or I'd be dead right now! I've never seen so much rage in a girl's eyes like I saw today when Tammy snapped. It was really scary and I'm still shaken up over it. Remind me to watch who I bother with for now on please. Yes Bobby we made up; and no it's none of your business how we made up. Do me a favor and get that mind of yours from the gutter! Oh and don't forget you, Tyler, Mandy, and Miranda have to be ready at 5pm Sunday night….cause our limo will be there to pick you 4 up. The 6 of us have to be there by 6 cause we hit the stage at 7:30pm. Talk to you later Alvin out!"
Brittany entered his room and heard Dave yell.
"Door stays open young lady! Dinner will be ready in 35 minutes. I mean it Brittany."
She sighed and responded.
"Yes Dave I know the rules. I'm going to help Alvin with his math homework."
Alvin looked up from his bed.
"You help me with math? Sorry babe but that's not your best subject."
She looked at him and smiled slyly.
"It's not your best subject either Mr. Hot Shot! Anyway can I lie down next to you or no?"
He looked and stared.
"Of course you can. Is that my red sweat shirt you're wearing? I remember that from when I was really young; wow have I grown since then. It feels good to actually be able to breathe and wear normal clothes."
He looked as she climbed onto his bed moving her fingers along his 6 pack. He looked up and stared.
"Don't start that again. Britt we're not alone you know. Now you know when you do that you set me off and I can't resist you. Are you looking to get me grounded? My father still doesn't know we made love and I honestly want it to stay that way if you don't mind. Umm can you pull that down Simon is looking dead at you."
Simon stood by the room and looked at Alvin.
"Oh isn't this a sight? Let's see you tell Dave you're turning in; you know he forgot Brittany was in your room earlier. When you answered dad you seemed like you were out of breath; yet he still hasn't figured it out! Then I come in here to see your girlfriend has your sweatshirt on with nothing underneath it and he still doesn't know! How the hell do you pull it off, and every time I try he catches me!"
Alvin laughed.
"It beats me; maybe because I am a lot smarter than you are not to make it a habit! See at Jeanette's house you get away with it, but here Dave always knows what you're up to! Because you're forgetting one small detail genius; you were busted while we were on tour. As for me I waited until we were away to get there. So I'm advising you not to try and pull anything tonight when the girls are here tonight kabish, because I sure as hell am not taking the fall for your stupid uncontrollable hormones bro!!!"
Simon got angry and stormed into his room slamming the door. Theodore shook his head and entered his room to start his English term paper due on Monday. Dave headed upstairs to Alvin's room and Brittany hid under Alvin's covers because his sweatshirt was not helping her cover up. Alvin sat at his desk and copied the notes she copied from the board for him to help him with his assignment.
"Alvin I have dinner on. In 10 minutes turn over the chicken and put the rice a roni on. I'm going to pick up Eleanor and Jeanette. Brittany do you want to come with me so you can pack an overnight bag for this weekend?"
She looked up.
"Oh no it's alright Dave I already did. It's in the spare room because Ms. Miller told me this morning, but it slipped my mind to tell Jean and Elle Oh just so you know we made up and are back together. Bye Dave see you when you come back."
Dave sighed with relief and made sure Alvin's door was open. Then Alvin looked up from his desk and waited till Dave exited the house. He ran downstairs and locked the door. Then he grabbed an ice water from their fridge and headed back up to his room. She watched as he sat at his desk and copied the notes. Then she looked and asked.
"Are you going to study all night? Hello I'm talking to you Alvin?"
He looked at his bed.
"What? Yes I am, hello we have rehearsals all weekend and the party Sunday night. I can't get an Incomplete or I'll get in trouble. Yes I hate school but we're in High School now and can't slack off. Brittany what do you want from me?"
She looked and sighed.
"A little attention would be nice."
He stared and responded.
"Run that by me again. Brittany we made love earlier; what more do you want from me?"
She looked and stared.
"No we didn't. We were about to but your father interrupted us and then that wacko had to come by so there."
He looked and stared at her.
"Can you wait till later after my father turns in? We can't now because I'm supposed to be watching dinner and he'll be back shortly."
She lay back down and responded.
"Fine I'll wait but you better not play games with me Alvin. I haven't had any in a while and am going crazy here."
He laughed.
"Are you serious? So exactly what happened with you and umm Sean?"
She sighed and responded.
"Well, after we got into that heated argument I went over there. We watched a movie on his couch and then during one of those scenes my body heated up and we kissed passionately. Then as we kissed we went up the stairs and ended up on his bed. We got close but then he got tired and fell asleep. While he slept I realized that I just couldn't go through with it. I mean you were my 1st love and I don't think I'd be satisfied by anyone else but you! What about you and Tammy?"
He looked.
"What about me and Tammy? Brittany we kissed once but not the way you thought we were. See after you ran off in tears I got angry and pushed her off of me. Then I told her I just couldn't get involved in another relationship so sudden after we broke up. But I honestly thought you fell in love with Sean all over again. It was killing me to see you in his arms and so happy! But you know me; I act like it doesn't bother me."
She smiled at him.
"So the whole story she told me about you and her umm was a lie?"
He looked and got on his bed kissing her passionately moving his hands inside his red shirt and caused her to sigh. She grabbed his hands and said though she really wanted to get loose.
"Aagh Alvin the chicken…Dave said 10 minutes it's aggh 15 minutes."
He looked at his clock and ran down the stairs. Then he turned the chicken and put the rice a roni on. He sighed with relief that the chicken didn't burn and heard the door unlock. He looked down at his jean shorts and fastened them before Dave entered. Brittany heard his voice and put Alvin's red sweat shirt back on and remained under the covers sighing with relief.
Jeanette and Eleanor ran up the stairs and knocked on Simon and Theodore's doors. Theodore heard Eleanor's voice and said.
"Come in Elle the door is unlocked. I'm just trying to finish my term paper for English since this weekend we're so busy and I'll have no chance to finish it. What about you?"
She smiled as she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him on the cheek.
"I finished mine in study hall today. I won't bother you. I'm going to change out of these sweaty clothes and be right back."
He watched as she exited his bedroom and entered the spare room. Eleanor went in her overnight bag and entered the bathroom to change into something more comfortable than her track uniform. When she finished changing she put her slippers on and entered his room once again. She lay on his bed and stared at his ceiling sighing.
"So any luck on Alvin and Brittany getting back together or no."
He sighed and responded.
"I have no idea to tell you the truth. Hey what is that on the news?"
Eleanor put the volume up and he stared at the TV screen with his mouth dropped wide open.
"Did I hear them right Tammy tried to kill my brother? Oh man no wonder why the cops were by our place earlier and they cuffed her. Where's Alvin?"
Eleanor looked.
"Downstairs in the kitchen making dinner why? Oh no where's my sister Brittany?"
Brittany exited Alvin's room and looked.
"I'm right here Elle. What's the matter? Oh you heard about Tammy trying to kill Alvin. I'm just glad it's over and I have my man back. Will you stop looking at me like that? It's not what you think; I got cold and threw his sweatshirt on."
Alvin heard Brittany arguing with Eleanor and headed back upstairs.
"Hey Elle; how are you doing and why are you two fighting? Man I thought Simon and I were bad. Oh you heard about Tammy trying to kill me? Yea I'm still shaken up about that and am just glad Brittany was there to save my life! Can you excuse us for a second? Dinner will be ready in less than 15 minutes."
Brittany followed behind Alvin into his room and lay back down in his bed with his comforter over her. He sat on the bed and stroked her forehead gently.
"Britt you have to put something on beneath my shirt. If you don't we'll get in trouble even if we really didn't do anything but Dave sees that on you he'll know we were going to."
She laughed.
"You silly chipmunk I have my red Bermuda shorts underneath your sweat shirt. Alvin I threw my shorts on when I went after Tammy! You really worry too much and you're still young. That's why I let Simon talk earlier when he said that to me. Anyway I have some bad news to tell you. Your name plate was on my neck before I went after Tammy and now all that remains is a red mark on my neck. See for yourself."
He looked at her neck and shook his head.
"Yea it looks like she ripped it right off your neck. I'll just get you a new one it's no big deal really. If you think I'm mad at you I'm not. I'm just glad you're alright; that's all that matters to me right now."
He looked by the hall and saw no one. Then he got back on his bed and started to kiss Brittany passionately while she lay on her back. She smiled and accepted without thinking twice. Her hands moved inside his tank top and she caressed his muscular chest. His hands moved from the side and under the covers to his red sweatshirt. He slowly slid it up and kissed her stomach several times. She sighed and heard Dave yelling.
"Alvin and Brittany dinner is out come downstairs now! AAAllllvvvin! Do not make me go upstairs and grab you young man. Alllvviiin I said now!"
Simon started to laugh and Theodore glared.
"Will you knock it off already? They're not doing anything genius Alvin's door is open."
Alvin descended from the stairs and looked.
'Sorry I didn't hear you Dave; I was in the bathroom washing my hands. My stupid pen exploded all over me and nearly destroyed my term paper! Brittany will be down in a minute she is washing up for dinner. What's so funny Simon?'
He sat down at the dining room table and ate his dinner in silence. Then Brittany descended from the stairs and took her seat next to Alvin. When they were finished eating dinner Brittany took the dishes to the sink to wash them. Jeanette entered the kitchen and helped her dry the dishes.
"So are you two back together or still broken up? Are you alright? I was watching the news in our Student Council meeting and just can't believe Tammy went that far! I knew she was another obsessed fan, but had no idea she was so mental! Oh Brittany your neck is so red; let me take a look at that."
Brittany dried off her hands and remained still as Jeanette looked at the mark on her neck. Then she entered the hall bathroom and grabbed the first-aid kit. She wiped the marks out and put some pain reliever on it. Then she put a gauze pad on the mark and shook her head.
"That almost got infected."
Brittany sighed with relief the pain was going down and smiled.
"Thank you Jean and yes we did make up. We made up this afternoon after I dropped off his JV jersey. But your boyfriend keeps on trying to get us in trouble; what you see in him I'll never know. Anyway I'm going to lay down for awhile. I have an awful head ache. Goodnight everyone. Love you Alvin."
She gave him a goodnight kiss and he smiled.
"Goodnight Britt I love you to see you in the morning."
He watched as she made her way up the stairs and heard the spare room door close. Then he wiped down the table and looked at his watch.
"Oh Dave can I go to the mall? You see during that fight with Tammy; she ripped off my name plate from Brittany's neck and I was going to get her a new one. Besides I also want to get her a new cell phone."
Dave smiled and responded.
"Sure Alvin but be in by curfew or you will be grounded."
He ran up the stairs to his room and got dressed to see Brittany in his bed. She looked up and stared.
"Oh I'm going to lay down in here if you don't mind. Where are you off to anyway?"
He stared.
"To the mall to chill with Bobby and Tyler. If you want to come you're more than welcome Britt. I won't mind and neither will they."
She sighed and looked up.
"No I'll pass this time if you don't mind. My neck is throbbing; when she pulled the chain from my neck the gold cut into my skin. Besides my stomach is hurting right now. I'll be fine just go hang out with your friends."
He kissed her on the forehead and put his comforter over her. Then he closed his door and exited the house. He got in his car and pulled out carefully. When he pulled up to the mall he armed his alarm and Bobby and Tyler met him. They hi 5ved one another and entered the mall. Bobby was the 1st one to speak.
"So Tammy completely snapped and tried to kill you. Bro I'm so sorry I had no idea it would backfire on you and that your soul mate would fall for her ex. Please don't kill me; I had no idea she was that crazy!! Simon was right it was really stupid and risky. But umm let's not tell him that."
Alvin laughed.
"Yea no thank you I rather not hear his mouth! He already drives me crazy because he's my younger brother. Besides he got me angry this afternoon starting on Brittany for no reason at all! Enough about that. I'm just glad that we're back together; it was driving me crazy seeing her all over that jerk! Then Tammy was getting on my nerves with the attempting to kiss me every time we were alone. Then the whole scenario about her being 10 times the woman than Brittany it just never ended."
Sean spotted Alvin and tapped him.
"Hey shorty so I heard your umm girlfriend attempted to kill you this afternoon. Too bad she didn't succeed; I know I'd be happy. Too bad for you though that Brittany didn't run back to you. We all know that reason; don't we you're just an immature, stuck-up, rock star that knows nothing about relationships. Unlike you I know how Brittany wants to be treated and have her back in my arms. I know it kills you doesn't it! Just like it will kill you to tell you how good she happens to be in bed! Oh did I say that out loud! What you gonna cry you big baby!"
Alvin's eyes slanted in anger.
"The only one who will be crying will be you Sean! So I'd advise you to shut up before I kick your ass again like I did over 2 years ago! Stop the damn lying; she already told you she doesn't want to be in another relationship so sudden after we broke up! Another thing she wouldn't touch you with a ten foot pole because of the way she was abused by you when you'll went together before she got with me! Here's a news flash for you; Brittany and I are officially back together as of this afternoon so she's off limits! Now get lost! Another thing that psychopathic bitch was never my girl; after we broke up I remained single but don't have to worry a bout that anymore I have Brittany back! So you're nothing but a loser! Bye Sean! Let's go Bobby and Tyler this loser is taking up the fresh air!"
Bobby and Tyler laughed and followed behind Alvin.
"Whoa bro you can really be mean if you have to. Alvin watch it he's behind you."
Alvin turned around and grabbed Sean's fist and cracked his knuckles. Then he flipped him on his back and used a driving punch to make his mouth bleed. Blood splattered on his shirt and he glared at Sean.
"Just because I'm a chipmunk and a lot smaller than you doesn't mean I can't kick you ass! Now stop trying me or I'll hospitalize you the next time you mess with me or my woman kabish!!"
The 3 of them walked away and headed to the jewelry counter. He showed the jeweler the chain that Brittany once wore around her neck and he shook his head.
"Mr. Seville there is no way to repair this!"
Alvin sighed and took it back.
"Ok I understand. Thanks for trying though. I guess I do have to buy her a new one. Do you have a catalog I can look at?"
The jeweler gave him a huge book. He looked through it and looked at his broken name plate. Then he took the broken necklace and stuck it in his leather jacket pocket. The other two watched as he picked the chain, the plate and what it was going to say. Alvin put the order in and gave the guy his credit card. After he paid for it the jeweler said.
"It will be ready in 2 hours Mr. Seville. Would you like a gift box with it, we can wrap it for you."
He smiled.
"No that won't be necessary, but you can give me a box to put it in. I'll see you in 2 hours thanks again."
A few of his fans approached him and he sighed.
"I'm perfectly fine ladies and so is Brittany. Thanks for asking I'll let her know. Don't forget our album drops Tuesday. The tickets are still on sale for our concert Sunday night just so you all know! Bye ladies…hope to see some of you Sunday night."
Bobby and Tyler watched as he signed autographs and sighed. When he was done signing autographs he joined his two best friends and headed to the cell phone counter. He picked out a pink side kick, a personalized case, and a chain to clip on her cell. He waited until they activated it and programmed his number in her cell. Bobby and Tyler programmed their numbers in it along with their girls' numbers. Alvin used his cell to dial Theodore. He answered.
"Hey Alvin what's up? Oh Brittany is still fast asleep in your bed. I don't think she is feeling too well. She is lying on her stomach. Don't ask about Simon and Jeanette they're umm occupied at the moment. Besides Dave is fast asleep; don't be late for your curfew. Oh no we're not Elle isn't feeling too well either she's fast asleep on my chest as we speak. When you get in I might be up or asleep. Well bro I'm going now my cell is dying."
Alvin hung up his cell and just walked around the mall with Bobby and Tyler. They got a bite to eat at the food court and Samantha, Rhonda, and a friend of theirs spotted Alvin. Samantha got up and walked over to where Alvin sat chatting with the boys.
"Hey Alvin how's it going? I heard about the incident with Tammy? Are you alright and what about umm what's her name?"
He looked up and glared.
"I'm fine and alive! No thanks to you and your stupid damn plan! Yea Sam I know those letters were not her writing! For the 100th time her name is Brittany and we're together again; now get out of my sight I still despise you! Just go and stop talking to me I'm not listening!"
She looked and continued to talk to him. He shook his head and ignored what she was saying and continued to talk to his friends. Tyler laughed and looked up.
"Do you not know what leave me alone means? Get over your obsession with Alvin and leave us alone! He has Brittany and has never been happier now be gone! You are nothing but a groupie and seriously need to get a life!"
Amanda and Miranda arrived and joined the 3 of them. Alvin saw them and said hi.
"Hey Mandy and Miranda what's up with you 2? I supposed you have been trying to call Brittany to see if she was alright with that incident at my house earlier with that psychopath Tammy?"
Amanda looked and nodded.
"Yea we have been trying to call her since we saw the report on the news. Besides we wanted to know how it went with umm you?"
He smiled and responded.
"It went well we're together again. As for Brittany she is still shaken up but she's alright; I'm just still shaken up. Man she deliberately tried to kill me! Anyway you can't get Brittany because after we got into that fight she broke her cell! I got her a new one but neither of you can tell her it's a surprise! Are you ladies ready for the party Sunday night?"
They both nodded and sat on their boyfriends' laps. He watched as the 4 of them made out and shook his head. He drank his soda and finished his food. Then he tapped Tyler.
"Umm can you 4 breathe please? Man I thought my brothers were bad. I have to get a new case for my cell anyway. See you 4 Sunday; remember what I said be ready at 5pm the limo will be there. Bye Tyler, Bobby, Mandy, and Miranda. I'll make sure I tell Brittany you were asking about her bye now."
He walked away and went to the cell phone store to get a personalized red case for his cell. After he picked out his case. He headed back to the jewelry store and picked up Brittany's new necklace. He gave the guy his ticket.
"I just finished it Mr. Seville. I'll be right back after I clean it up."
He sighed and nodded. Then he waited for the guy to return and watched his clock. He returned and handed it to him. Alvin smiled and thanked him.
"Thank you. Have a goodnight."
Alvin ran out to his car and unarmed his alarm. He got stuck in traffic and dialed Dave's cell. Dave woke up and read the caller ID.
'Alvin you are late for your curfew! What did I tell you?'
He sighed.
'Dave I had to get Brittany another necklace and her cell. Besides I'm stuck in traffic it's not my fault. I would've been in on time but there's an accident on the road I'm on and they won't let anyone pass! If you don't believe me I'll take a picture and send it to your cell.'
He clicked his camera button and snapped the picture. Then he sent it to Dave's cell in a picture message. Dave received it and looked.
'Ok Alvin so how long do you think it will take for you to get in? You have a big day tomorrow with the rehearsal for the huge launch party for the CD. You have to get some sleep you know you're still a teenager and did you manage to finish your homework you missed today?'
He sighed and responded.
'Yea Dave I finished all my homework and also studied for my test on Monday. Alright traffic is moving now; I should be in about 35 minutes. Bye Dave.'
He hung up his cell and Dave looked at the clock. He went to check on Theodore and Simon. He went in Theodore's room and Eleanor was fast asleep on Theodore. He covered them both and shut off his television. Then he went to check on Simon and realized the door was locked.
"Simon open this door right now! I said open the door young man!"
Brittany heard Dave yelling and laughed to herself.
'Busted yet again. What time is it and where is Alvin?'
She reached over to his nightstand and used the phone to call his cell. Alvin looked at his caller ID and recognized the house phone. He answered.
'Hey Britt I'm on my way home. I had some things to do and got stuck in traffic. What is the yelling all about?'
She laughed and responded.
'Oh Mr. Goody Two Shoes got busted again and is in trouble. Theodore and Eleanor have been asleep for 20 minutes already and I was awaken by your father yelling at your brother! Have you by any chance seen Mandy or Miranda? I know they were trying to call me after they saw the report about Tammy earlier! I really never got a chance to tell them I broke my cell after that fight we got in!'
He smiled.
'Yea Britt I saw them and told them what happened. I'm pulling up to the house right now and will be in shortly. Theo was telling me you're not feeling well. Do you feel a little better now?'
She sighed and responded.
'No I feel like crap; my stomach is killing me and I still have a head ache. The 'blessing' from Mother Nature my foot more like a curse if you ask me! I'm getting ready for bed and will see you when you get in Brittany out.'
He shook his head and hung up his cell. Then he parked his car and used his house key to get in after he put the alarm on for his car. He locked the front door and yelled.
"Dave I'm home. Dave where are you? Hello."
He hung up his car keys on the hook and headed upstairs to his room. Then he put Brittany's gift in his sock drawer and heard Dave yelling. He entered Simon's room and laughed as Simon was getting yelled at. Simon glared at him. Then Alvin tapped his father.
"Oh Dave I'm home and going to bed goodnight. Thanks for letting me go to the mall see you in the morning. Goodnight Simon and Jeanette. Jeanette shook her head and listened as Dave lectured them. Then she got yelled at and went to the spare room. Brittany exited the bathroom and stared.
"I warned you both but neither of you listen to me. Yet your stupid boyfriend yells at me when we didn't do anything while they were gone. Sooner or later you are going to have to learn how to control yourselves chipmunks or not! Jeanette now you're in trouble because Dave is going to tell Ms. Miller on both of you. You're going to end up grounded!"
Jeanette glared.
"Oh spare me the damn lecture Ms. Innocent! I hope you two get busted so you can stop rubbing it in my face! I am to the point of telling Ms. Miller on both of you because I'm sick and tired of Ms. Miller praising you cause you're supposedly a virgin still when you're not! Just like Simon is sick of Dave saying the same thing about Alvin; when he's worse than Simon!"
Brittany yelled at her.
"Excuse me; run that by me again! Is it my fault that he has more damn control than his stupid brother! At least he knows not to get laid when his father is home Jeanette! Oh whatever I'm not talking to you! You are getting under my skin and making my cramps worse! Goodnight!"
Alvin heard them arguing and looked.
"What are you two fighting about now? I'm turning in goodnight ladies."
Brittany followed behind him and left Alvin's door open. Then she climbed in his bed and left his side open so he can lie down. He entered his bathroom and changed for bed. Then he brushed his teeth and closed his bathroom door. He took off his cap and set his alarm. Then he lay down and she rested her head on his bare chest.
"I know we were supposed to you know, but we can't now. I really don't feel good right now and my stomach is really hurting."
He smiled at her and stroked her forehead gently.
"It's alright Britt. I fully understand and really don't want to hear my father yelling at me right now. Besides I'm just not in the mood and really exhausted. Goodnight Brittany I love you. See you in the morning."
She watched as he closed his eyes and then she threw his covers over them both and ignored the cramps.
"I love you to Alvin see you in the morning."
Then she fell asleep with her arms around him. Dave entered his room and kissed them both on the forehead as they slept soundly.
'At least one of my sons has more sense than the other 2, to wait a while.'
In the spare room Jeanette got ready for bed and fell asleep. In the middle of the night Eleanor woke up and entered the bathroom to change for bed. Then she entered the spare room and got in the bed next to where Jeanette slept soundly holding her stomach crying. Jeanette heard her crying and woke up.
"Elle what's the matter?"
Eleanor looked up still holding her stomach.
"I just received my 'blessing' from Mother Nature and just can't sleep next to Theo without my body heating up! My stomach is killing me and I can't sleep either!"
Jeanette entered the bathroom and went in her purse and grabbed a few Midol for Eleanor and gave her them with water.
"Here take these and lay on your stomach. The cramps will ease down when they take effect! I've been going through it for a year and Brittany has for 2 years! The boys are also going through their changes and have been for years now. It's just part of growing up! Goodnight Elle see you in the morning."
Eleanor looked to the side and said.
"Goodnight Jean and thank you. See you in the morning."