Sorry. . . This chapter took way longer to type out than I meant to. But here it is now, the chapter that doubled the length of the story. . . Enjoy!
Chapter 3
"Wrapping a chipmunk in gauze. . . I wonder how many people have said they've done that in their life . . ." Cody laughed as he applied the last strip.
Theodore giggled as well. "Well. . . Look at all the strange life skills your learning." The chipmunk glanced up at the clock in the bathroom. "I need to call Eleanor before their show starts" Theodore said as he put on green nightshirt. Since doctor's orders prevented the chipmunk from jumping for a while, he once again rode on the humans shoulder from the bathroom in the middle to the main area of the Air-stream trailer.
The main area consisted of a bench at the front end of the trailer, and small kitchenette at the other. With a small dining table, big enough for two, in the middle right across from the entrance. A bedroom with two twin beds in the back for Cody and Matt made up the rest.
Cody put the chipmunk on the dining table. "She's probably in hair and makeup, so you'll have to make it quick." Theodore shot the human an amused look and the human in turn shook his head. "I can't believe I knew that." He gave a small laugh.
"I can. . ." Theodore gave a wicked smile, something that no one but Cody knew he could do. He flipped open the dark green cover of the I-pad he got from Dave for his last birthday. As he was waiting for Eleanor to answer he added," You know because Ellie and Rosie get their hair and make-up done at the same time." He was referring to one of the Chipette's musicians, Eleanor's best friend, and the girl that Cody just happened to have a huge crush on.
"I don't know what you're talking about", Cody blushed a deep red.
"Whatever. . ." The chipmunk smiled wide.
When Eleanor answered, she had her blond hair up in a stylish up-do with just a few curls loose around her face. "Hi Theo," she cast her sage green eyes up. "What do you think?" Since she turned sixteen, the youngest Chipette had stopped wearing her hair in her longtime trademark pigtails. Over the course of the tour, she had tried a few different styles. She had worn it up, down, and in several kinds of ponytails, braids, and combinations of both.
"Ellie, you look beautiful," her longtime boyfriend said.
"Thanks!" Her smile grew bright. "You always say that thought."
"Well, it's always true." Theodore's bright green eyes sparkled.
"I love you. . . You called at a good time; I have a few minutes before I get dressed for the show. Unless. . ." A wicked smile spread across her face, and her voice grew soft and sexy. "You want to watch."
"Well. . ." The chipmunks grew deep and husky. "I called because I wanted to see you. . . And, it's been a while since I've seen. . . All of you."
"Ahem," A voice behind Theodore said, "there is someone else in the room". Cody smiled.
"Both rooms" Rosie added from the dressing room.
"Right. . . I'm in Cody's trailer." The disappointed chipmunk remembered, blushing.
"And Rosie's in the dressing room." Eleanor added her face red as well. Then the tone of her voice became lighter and, filled with excitement. "Have you asked Dave yet?"
"Ask me what?" The voice of his father behind him, made Theodore jump, "Ha. . . How long have you been standing there?" He noticed Matt as well, and then he turned to Cody with a hint of anger in the chipmunk's voice. "And, why didn't you warn me?"
"This was way too much fun" Cody laughed. "Besides, I warned you that you weren't the only one in the room."
"Thanks". Theodore said sarcastically, and then he smiled hopefully at his father. "Well. . ." He started. "As you know, we have a week long break in our touring schedule."
"And we have one in ours as well." Eleanor added from the I-pad screen. "We were hoping you might. . ." She paused.
"That you might. . . Just maybe you would let me visit her? Until their next show at least?" Theodore made his green eyes expanded to the size of dessert plates. "Please . . .?"
Dave was predicted this would come. And honestly, his youngest son held out longer than Dave thought. It had been over a year since they were together. Even though they either talked on the phone or saw each other on the computer almost every day, Dave understood it wasn't the same as being able to hold one another. He knew his youngest had been through a lot since then that could have broken the little chipmunk's heart. But he was still here, and doing alright all things considered. The love he got from Eleanor was a big reason for that. He also had plans for Alvin and Simon while the youngest was gone. So, he knew what his answer was going to be even Theodore asked. . .
"You're booked on a flight early tomorrow morning." Dave smiled.
"Really?" Theodore asked disbelievingly.
Dave nodded. "On one condition, Cody and Matt are going with you for security."
Eleanor let out a squeal on the other end of the I-pad that alerted her sisters. As they raced through the door the youngest chipette said "Theodore's coming tomorrow!" then she screamed again and jumped up and down in her chair.
"Stop jumping!" The middle sister Brittany said smiling. "Or you'll mess up your hair."
"Sorry," she said stopping. "I'm so excited" She almost screamed again."
"Do you think she will get any sleep tonight?" Jeanette, the eldest chipette laughed.
"Probably not", Brittany laughed as well. "She hasn't gotten to hug or kiss him in almost a year." She waggled her eyebrows.
"BRITTANY!" Eleanor yelled, but her face held a smile.
At that moment, Mrs. Miller poked her head in the dressing room. "Twenty minutes girls, you need to get changed." The Chipettes manager and mother noticed Theodore on the monitor and smiled. "Hello Theodore. . . David already told me when your plane is coming in tomorrow so we could pick you up at the airport. See you tomorrow." She tapped her watch, "twenty minutes girls", she repeated.
"For the record," Theodore smiled, "I'm not surprised she knew." Eleanor laughed because she wasn't surprised either.
Theodore glanced behind him. Matt and Dave had gone outside, and Cody was within hearing distance in the kitchen. He smiled. "Is Rosie there?" It was known between the two of them that their musician best friends, even though they had only exchange a few words with each other, had a huge crush on each other. But, neither was brave enough yet to even talk over the computer. Let alone talked to each other in person.
That didn't stop the chipette and chipmunk from trying everything to push them together. Or, tease them about it when the moment was as perfect as it was now.
"Sure, she's right here." The chipette smiled innocently. "Does Cody want to talk to her?"
"ELEANOR!" Rosie could be heard yelling on the other side of the screen.
"THEODORE!" Cody turned to the chipmunk.
"Unfortunately," Eleanor gave an overdramatic sigh, "she still has to get dressed for the show."
Cody was still glaring at Theodore, but the chipmunk ignored it and said. "Oh well, I guess they'll have to wait until tomorrow to talk."
"I guess so." Eleanor smiled, "I'll get to see you tomorrow too you know."
"How could I forget?" The chipmunks then lowered his voice down to a whisper. "See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow. . . Love you Teddy Bear." She whispered as well.
"I love you too Ellie Bell." Theodore blew her a kiss over the computer, and then he closed the cover and set it down flat on the table.
"Dude, I can't believe you did that you weasel." The human's voice held a hint of anger, but it contradicted the smile on his face.
"Well first off, you of all people should know that I'm a chipmunk. Not a weasel." Theodore defended himself in mock outrage of his own. Then, his voice took a serious tone. "And second, she had the same reaction as you did. She obviously likes you too. But, you're afraid to take a chance. . . Look. . . If you want me to leave it alone, I will. I think you're my only brother that loves me right now, and I just want you to be happier than they are right now." Cody was so taken aback by the chipmunk's speech, he sat down at the table but Theodore wasn't finished.
"Look. Someone once told me that love is about how you feel, not what you think." The chipmunk cast his green eyes down, then back straight into the human's eyes. "That's what happened to Alvin and Brittany. They made themselves think they didn't even like each other, let alone love each other. It was easy to see that they loved each other and hated being away from each other. But, they made themselves think they hated one another until they made themselves believe it was true." Theodore sighed.
"Simon knows he loves Jeanette, but. . ." Theodore felt his voice catch in his throat. "He doesn't have the confidence to think he stands a chance with her. He's too blind to see that she loves him just as much as he loves her." He gave a wry smile. "To sort of quote one of my favorite songs. . . 'They only have eyes for each other.' They just can't see it."
"So Simon and Jeanette can't see that they love each other, and Alvin and Brittany won't admit it. . ." Cody paused and thought. "You could write a song about that."
"Don't change the subject." Theodore warned, but gave a small smile. "Just think about what I said. . . Alright?"
Cody stood up from the table. "Sure" the human hesitated, which left the chipmunk unconvinced. But, he decided this was Cody's way of telling the chipmunk to leave it alone. So he changed the subject.
"You're right though. . ." Theodore smiled. "It would make for a great song. . ."
"Want your notebook?" The human smiled as well.
What notebook is Cody talking about? Stay tuned for updates. . .
