An alternate ending!? No way! That's ridiculous! Haha-
WRONG!
This is most definitely an alternate ending to That's How You Know. I personally think this one's a lot cooter!
Okay, a long time ago, in a school far away, there was an author who wrote an alternate ending to a story. But when it came down to the hard copy, she went in a completely different direction! Now she's back to right her wrongs and make it better! She is… AndAllThatGoodStuff! Now, here's chapter 6 and the epilogue… again!
That's How You Know
Chapter 6
A few moments of panic went by until a doctor among the crowd confirmed that Eleanor had only fainted do to malnutrition and should be fine. Alvin was relieved to here she was okay. He hadn't let go of her since she woke up. "Alvin," A small muffled voice called as Alvin held her to his chest. "Could you let go?" She asked.
Alvin chuckled and released his grip. "Sorry, I'm just so happy you're okay. You scared me." Alvin confessed. Eleanor stood gawking at him with her mouth agape. "What?" He asked.
Eleanor snapped out of her trance and let out a small giggle. "Nothing, it's just…" She paused and hugged him. "You really do care." She said smiling and holding back tears of joy.
Alvin smiled as they stayed in that embrace. Suddenly Simon ran in. "Alvin, Brittany has Theodore pinned to the ground, and I don't think it's getting any better for him." He explained out of breath.
Alvin and Eleanor laughed as they followed Simon to their fighting siblings. They stared and snickered at the proof of Simon's statement. Theodore was on his back and Brittany was straddling his hips with his arms pinned to the floor. Theodore would try several times to push her off but they were to no avail. "As much as I'm enjoying this, someone has to break it up." Alvin suggested.
"Oh, thanks for volunteering." Eleanor said as her, Simon, and Jeanette all took one step back. Alvin sighed and cautiously stepped forward.
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The next day the Chipettes were at home, in the early preparing stages of dressing fro prom. They were doing each others nails, and hair, the whole nine yards. "Eleanor, do you think I'd look better in pink or blush?" Brittany asked as she showed her the two different shades on her nails.
Eleanor looked over at her nails. To her they looked exactly the same. "Uh," She hesitated.
"Brittany!" Jeanette called from the bathroom. Eleanor sighed in relief as Brittany rushed off to help her sister.
It was silent until Eleanor's phone rang. She jumped in surprise and looked at her phone. It was a text from Alvin.
Happy Anniversary! (Told U I'd remember) ;)
Eleanor giggled.
I have a surprise 4 U l8er tonight. Can't w8 2 C U.
Eleanor giggled once again, and began texting him back when Brittany walked in and confiscated her phone. "No time to obsessively text your boyfriend." She said tossing the phone onto her bed. "Not if you want me to do your hair." She said walking closer to Eleanor with a curling iron. Eleanor's eyes widened in fear as Brittany stepped closer to her with a smile that portrayed evil, but she only had good intentions. At least she hoped she had good intentions.
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Alvin sat on his bed. He was thinking about everything that had happened yesterday night. It was a little overwhelming. Theodore had suddenly turned into him and Eleanor fainted from malnutrition. Then he realized something. He didn't know what malnutrition was, but he knew it couldn't have been good. He got stood up and walked to Simon's room. He was standing on top of his bed rearranging his Kid's Choice Awards for the third time. "How many times are you going to do that?" Alvin asked.
Simon jumped slightly and turned towards his brother and furrowed his brow. Something was bothering Alvin. Something inside him knew it. He turned back towards his shelf and continued what he was doing. "That's not what you came in here to talk about is it?" He asked.
Alvin shook his head and closed the door. He sat down on Simon's bed with a sigh. "Simon, something's up with Eleanor." He said staring down at his hands.
"I thought we established this." Simon stated still arranging his trophies.
"Yeah, we established that she thought I didn't love her, but yesterday at the mall she fainted due to malnutrition." Alvin said looking up at him.
Simon stopped what he was doing and turned to Alvin. "You know what that means don't you?" He asked.
Alvin wrinkled his nose in confusion. "…Not exactly." He finally answered.
Simon jumped down from his bed and took a seat next to Alvin. "It means," He hesitated to continue, not wanting to upset Alvin more. Alvin looked at him with anticipation. "It means that she has an improper diet." Simon explained. Alvin furrowed his brow in confusion. Simon put a comforting hand around Alvin. "It means she's starving herself." Simon said gently.
"WHAT!?" Alvin exclaimed jumping to his feet. Simon jumped in surprise. "That can't be true. Eleanor is too smart to fall for that propaganda." Alvin mumbled more to himself than Simon. He began to pace back and forth across Simon's room. Simon opened his mouth to comment on the fact Alvin knew what propaganda meant and used it correctly in a sentence, but decided against it and quickly shut his mouth. He noticed that Alvin had stopped pacing. "You don't think she was starving herself because of me do you?" Alvin asked silently fearing the answer.
Simon didn't answer, he couldn't answer. This is one question he didn't know the definite answer to. "I don't know Alvin." Simon responded honestly. Alvin plopped onto Simon's bed and rested his head in his hands. Simon had never seen Alvin this upset in three months. He scooted closer to Alvin and put his arm around Alvin. "Hey, she's okay. She hasn't done any real damage to her health; you still have time to help her realize that she doesn't have to do anything like that to make you happy." Simon said reassuringly.
Alvin took a deep breath to keep his voice from cracking and tried to swallow the small lump that had begun to form in his throat. "But it's my fault for making her think she had to." He finally said, his voice slightly cracking.
Simon frowned at his failed attempt to cheer up his brother. "Alvin, you shouldn't blame yourself. You had no idea." Simon explained.
Alvin took another deep breath. "But I should've known. I should've paid more attention to her." Alvin whispered.
Simon bit his lip in frustration. He had forgotten how stubborn Alvin was. Once he had his mind set on whom to blame, he never changed it. Not only that but he did not know how to respond to him, without Alvin finding a hole in his words. Simon sat and just let Alvin think.
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Alvin, Simon, and Theodore all stepped out of the limo that was parked in front of the Chipettes house. Alvin still felt a bit down but didn't show it, he didn't want to worry Eleanor. They stepped onto the porch and Simon rang the doorbell, seeing as Theodore didn't want anyone to know he was in pink and Alvin was in his own world. The door opened and the Chipmunks were greeted by a sudden flash of a camera. Theodore and Simon rubbed their eyes so they could have the ability to see again.
Alvin stood in confusion. He saw a small flash in the corner of his eye then his brothers were rubbing their eyes in pain. He didn't have time to think about it, his thoughts were interrupted by Miss Miller. "You boys look so handsome!" She exclaimed excitedly. She lifted the camera and snapped another picture. The flash once again blinded Simon and Theodore, but also Alvin.That's what it was. Alvin thought as he followed his brother's actions and rubbed his eyes. "Come on in, the girls are just about ready." Miss Miller said finally letting them inside. They walked inside the Miller home and waited for the girls. "…GIRLS! YOUR DATES ARE HERE!" Miss Miller called upstairs causing the Chipmunks to jump into a tight group hug in fear.
Jeanette then slowly descended the stairs in her flowing purple dress. Simon walked forward and reached out for her hand to help her down the stairs. Miss Miller took a quick picture of the two as Simon slipped on her purple silk rose corsage. She smiled gratefully and began to blush as Simon took her hand. Brittany followed soon after in her pink diamond sequenced prom dress and Theodore repeated his brother's actions. Brittany then stood at the bottom of the stairs with a smile. "Now for the moment you've all been waiting for, the gorgeous, generous, way too good for the guy she's dating, Eleanor Miller!" Brittany introduced.
Alvin glared at her, but his face softened as he caught sight of Eleanor slowly and shyly walking down the stairs. Wow... Alvin approached her slowly and slipped on her corsage. He leaned forward and gently kissed her on the cheek. "You look beautiful." He whispered in her ear. Eleanor began to blush and shyly thanked him.
Everyone then positioned themselves on the stairs so Miss Miller could take several pictures. Once Miss Miller was finished they left the house and Brittany turned to Eleanor. "You must be very happy." She told her. "…A prom picture before a mug shot." Brittany joked.
Alvin glared at her as Eleanor began to laugh. "I am so glad your evening consists around making fun of me." Alvin said with a frown.
Brittany continued to laugh while following Theodore to the limo. Eleanor looked up at Alvin and saw his frown. It wasn't like him to take Brittany's teasing to heart. She grabbed his hand and gave it a small squeeze to get his attention. Alvin looked down at her and put on a small smile as they followed the rest of the group into the limo.
Upon arriving to prom Brittany and Theodore immediately parted ways. Theodore went with his friends near the snack table and Brittany went to dance with a group of her friends. Simon and Jeanette walked off in a different direction to dance with each other, leaving Alvin and Eleanor. "Ellie, can we talk?" Alvin asked as he pulled Eleanor out of the hotel ballroom. Simon, Jeanette, Brittany, and Theodore all looked concerned when the saw the leave.
Alvin and Eleanor walked into the hallway in silence until Alvin let go of her hand. "Alvin, what's wrong?" Eleanor asked.
Alvin sat on a seat in the hallway and motioned for Eleanor to sit next to him. They sat in silence as Alvin thought about how to go about this. He finally sighed and turned towards a worried Eleanor. He turned away; it was too hard to ask her when she looked at him like that. "Ellie, were you starving yourself because of me?" He asked gently.
Eleanor was shocked by this question. She had no idea what to say. She didn't want to tell him he was the reason, and then he would only blame himself. But then again, he was the reason, and she didn't want to lie to him anymore. "Yes, but no." She finally answered. Alvin looked at her confoundedly. She shifted closer to him. "What I mean is, I did it for you, not because of you." Eleanor clarified.
Alvin chuckled slightly. "But why, you don't have to do that for me." Alvin responded.
Eleanor looked down at her hands. "I thought you'd want someone like Brittany, instead of someone like me." She said softly.
"What do you mean some one like you?" Alvin asked. Eleanor only shrugged. Alvin put his arm around her and pulled her closer to him. "Ellie, when I look at you, I see the sweetest, most beautiful girl in the world who, no matter what, should never change. I love you Eleanor. Just the way you are." Alvin whispered leaning closer to her.
Eleanor smiled. "You really think that?" She asked also leaning in.
Alvin finally closed the gap between the two and placed a gentle, loving kiss on Eleanor's lips. She kissed back with just as much love and passion. They pulled apart and smiled at one another. "I know that." Alvin whispered leaning his forehead against hers.
"I'm glad." Eleanor said smiling.
Alvin began to lean in to kiss her again, but she jumped out of the seat and began running towards the ballroom. "Where are you going?" Alvin asked with a chuckle.
Eleanor turned around. "Back inside, I'm starving!" Eleanor said excitedly. Alvin chuckle again and followed her.
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It was nearing eleven and they were getting ready to announce the prom king and queen. "Rubin Walters and I are so going to win." Brittany said excitedly while fixing her make up.
"What makes you so sure?" Jeanette asked.
"It is my destiny to be his queen, and my only other competition is a stuck up." Brittany confirmed. Theodore opened his mouth to comment. "Not a word!" Brittany scolded before he could utter a word.
Theodore shut his mouth and smiled smugly letting his family resemblance to Alvin show completely. "I was just going to say, I admire your modesty." He said still smiling.
Brittany's face burned with anger. "…You… you're!" She could not say anything. Her head was clouded, and she couldn't think. Theodore had gotten to her like fleas to a dog. She growled and put her head down in frustration, she groaned into her arms as a result of the headache she had just given herself.
Theodore smiled proudly as Brittany continued to groan and turned towards a dumbfounded Simon and Jeanette. "Theodore, if I didn't know any better, I'd think you were Alvin." Simon said in shock. "But Alvin never did that to Brittany." Simon said addressing the Chipette who was still groaning from a growing headache.
Theodore, Jeanette, and Simon turned towards Alvin expecting him to comment, but to their surprise he was too busy with Eleanor. She was in his lap with his arms wrapped around her. She was leaning on his shoulder while they would whisper to each other, and every once in a while Alvin would place a gentle kiss on her lips.
"Come on guys, cool it. You're giving me a toothache!" Theodore said teasingly.
Alvin and Eleanor just ignored him. Jeanette, Simon, and Theodore laughed and then directed their attention back to the class president on the stage. "Alright it's all tallied up!" She said in a peppy tone. "The prom king and queen are…" She paused as she began to open the envelope. Everyone waited with disinterest; they all knew who it would be. "…Theodore Seville and Brittany Miller!" She exclaimed as the crowd clapped happily.
"Yes!" Brittany exclaimed excitedly, and then her face fell in realization.
"WHAT!?" Theodore and Brittany exclaimed simultaneously as they quickly rose to their feet.
"I demand a recount!" Brittany yelled angrily.
"I demand a transfer to another school!" Theodore yelled equally angry.
Alvin laughed as Brittany and Theodore began to argue. "I'll be right back." He told Eleanor. She nodded and stood up to let him leave.
Alvin walked over to the arguing Theodore and Brittany. He grabbed Brittany's arm and whispered something in her ear. Brittany nodded with a smile as Alvin handed her a yellow envelope. "What are you up to?" Eleanor asked.
Alvin smiled to himself. "You'll see." He said as he and Brittany ran off.
Eleanor's brow arched in curiosity as the two talked to the band on stage. What could they be up to? She thought.
Alvin, Brittany, and the band all separated from one another. Brittany walked up to the front of the stage and grabbed the microphone. "This next song was written by one of our own, and he would like to dedicate it to someone very special." She said smiling at Eleanor. Eleanor eyed them both suspiciously. Alvin picked up his guitar. He turned towards the rest of the band and they signal that they were ready. He began to play and then nodded for Brittany to start.
How does she know that you love her?
How do you show her you love her?
How does she know that you really, really, truly, love her?
By this time, the whole band was playing and everyone was getting into the song.
It's not enough to take the one you love for granted.
You must remind her or she'll be inclined to say:
How do I know, he loves me?
How do I know, he's mine?
Eleanor smiled as she listened to the lyrics.
Does he leave a little note to tell you, you are on his mind?
Send you yellow flowers when the sky is gray?
He'll find a new way to show you, a little bit everyday.
That's how you know, that's how you know, he's your love.
Everybody wants to live happily ever after
Everybody wants to know true love is true
How do you know, he loves you?
How do you know, he's yours?
Does he take you out dancing just so he can hold you close?
Dedicate a song with words meant just for you?
Eleanor laughed.
He'll find his own way to tell you, with the little things he'll do
That's how you know, that's how you know, he's your love.
He's your love
How do you know?
How do you know?
How does she know you that love her?
How do you show her you love her?
How does she know that you really, really, truly, love her?
That's how you know he's true
Because he'll wear your favorite color just so he can match your eyes.
Rent a private picnic by the fire glow, oh.
Eleanor smiled as she shook her head and walked over to the door leading to back stage.
His heart will be yours forever, something everyday will show
That's how you know, that's how you know
That's how you know, that's how you know, he's your love.
The crowd cheered as the song ended. Brittany began to bow and curtsy. "Thank you; I was good, wasn't I?" She said with a laugh. Alvin rolled his eyes and scanned the crowd for Eleanor.
Suddenly a pair of arms reached out and pulled him behind the curtain. "You are too much!" The person giggled. Alvin laughed as he realized it was Eleanor. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tight. "I love that song. I loved it, I loved it, and I love you!" She exclaimed jumping up, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist as she kissed him over and over.
Alvin chuckled again. "I'm sensing you love the song." He said between kisses.
"I do; I really do!" She mumbled into his neck. "But I love you more." She said pulling him into one more passionate kiss.
"Happy anniversary, Ellie." He said.
"Thank you," Eleanor said finally letting him go. Alvin waited with an expectant look. "What?" She asked seeing the look.
"Where's my gift?" He asked.
Eleanor smiled weakly and grabbed his hand. She guided him outside to the limo and they climbed inside. Eleanor reached under the seat where she had hidden her present to him. "Happy anniversary," She said smiling and handing him and heavily decorated book. They were both silent for a moment. "Well?" Eleanor asked.
Alvin blinked a few times and began to flip through it. "What is it?" He asked.
Eleanor wrinkled her brow and she laughed slightly. "It's a scrapbook." She said scooting closer to him. "It's full of pictures and bits and pieces of relationship from the past three months." She said as they flipped through it together.
Alvin chuckled. "You saved all of this stuff?" He asked.
"It's all very important to me." Eleanor said. "You're very important to me." She said leaning her head on his shoulder. Alvin chuckled again. "Stop laughing; I worked really hard on this!" She said glaring up at him. "You spent like a day on that song." She said.
"That may be so," Alvin said flipping through the scrapbook some more. "but it's still better than a scrapbook." He teased.
Eleanor laughed and sat up. "If you don't want it, give it back." She said reaching for it.
"No," He said moving it to the side so she couldn't get it. Eleanor laughed. "In all seriousness, I love this Eleanor." He said leaning over and kissing her. Eleanor smiled as he pulled away. "It's still not as good as a song." He mumbled.
"That's it, give it back." Eleanor said reaching for it again.
Alvin laughed moved it out of her reach again. "I'm kidding, Ellie. I told you I loved it." He said.
"No, forget it. You don't deserve it." She said climbing onto his lap to get it.
"Jeez, Eleanor, at this rate I just might give it to you." He laughed.
Eleanor glared and swatted his shoulder. "You're such a pig!" She laughed as they continued their game of keep-away.
Did you enjoy my trailer at the beginning? Haha! I got bored, and I'm in class on fanfiction instead of paying attention again. Why can't I be a good student and pay attention in class? *shrugs*
Was I right? Was this chapter a lot cooter? I think so! But that's my opinion. What do you guys think? Leave it in your… REVIEW!
