CHAPTER 11 Christmas dance party
(December twenty fourth 2011) (6:00 pm)
the voice on the loudspeaker said "tomorrow is the Christmas night dance in the gym it starts at six and ends at midnight". Brittany heard the message on the loudspeaker she said "we only have 24 hours to get ready for the dance" . Alvin said "let's get some dinner Brittany" . Brittany said "OK" and walked with Alvin to the mess hall
where they saw Eleanor talking with Jeanette and Simon was talking with Theodore . Alvin walked over to his brothers and Brittany went over to her sister. Brittany said "what are you two talking about"? Eleanor said "we are talking about the dance" . Brittany said "Eleanor do you know when the boys will pick us up for the dance". Eleanor said "thirty minutes before the dance starts" . Brittany said "OK let's go to our room and go to bed". 12 hours later Brittany got up before Eleanor alarm went off she went to the bathroom to take a hot relaxing bath and when got of the bath she herd Eleanor . Eleanor said "do not hog the bathroom". When Brittany came out of the bathroom Eleanor rushed in by Brittany while Brittany was brushing her hair . After Eleanor got out the bath she said "let's get some breakfast". Jeanette said "Brittany you and Eleanor get breakfast" . Eleanor said "we can wait for you Jeanette to get ready" . 20 minutes later Eleanor and her sisters went to the mess hall. Brittany said to Eleanor "when do we are hair done" . Eleanor said "3pm have you decide how you want your hair done" . Brittany said "yes I want my hair sleek and straight and how about you Eleanor" ? Eleanor said "one long pony tail". Brittany said "what do you want to do until 3pm Eleanor". Eleanor said "we can spar in the gym" . Brittany said "OK" . 20 minutes later Eleanor finished sparring with Brittany . Brittany said "wow are getting stronger" . Eleanor said "Brittany we should go get Jeanette in pool area" . Eleanor and Brittany walked over to the pool where Jeanette was having fun by transforming into a squid. Then as Jeanette saw her sisters she transformed in a dolphin then she leaped out of the water before she hit the pool deck she transformed back in to herself she said "what's up Brittany" ? Brittany said "it is time we get our hair done are we going to do each others hair Eleanor" ? Eleanor said "yes Brittany so let's get back to our room to take a bath before we work on each others hair" . So Brittany and her sisters went back to there room and all three of them jumped in the tub after Eleanor filled up with water 30 minutes later . Brittany and her sisters dried off. Jeanette helped Eleanor put her hair in a pony tail. Brittany said "Jeanette how do you want your hair done" ? Jeanette said "I not going to anything to my hair but brush it straight". Brittany said "OK and Eleanor can you help me with my hair" . Eleanor said "OK how can I help you Brittany". Brittany said "I think you can help by brushing my hair Eleanor then help me put in a pony tail". 30 minutes later Brittany , Eleanor and Jeanette had there hair done It took 30 more minutes to get their kimono's on. Brittany said 30 minutes till the boys . Brittany turned the TV on she flipped through the channels she begin to watch the end of the news when she heard a knock on the door she yelled at Eleanor to get the door. Eleanor said "who there" she heard Theodore "say it's your teddy bear come to give lots of hugs and kisses" . Eleanor opened the door to see Theodore and his brothers standing there in there kimonos Eleanor pulled Theodore over to her bed then they sat on Eleanor's bed . Brittany said "Alvin you boys are early" . Alvin said "we know that's the plan" . Brittany said "you have a plan with a laugh" . Alvin said "yep we have a plan but it was Theodore's idea" . Eleanor said "Theodore what's the plan"? Theodore said "you girls will find out now but Eleanor , Jeanette and Brittany line up with your backs turned towards us and close your eyes" . Brittany said "OK I hope this is part of your plan Theodore so" Brittany and her sisters did what Theodore said to do. Jeanette said "what's next"? Theodore said "trust me" . Theodore nodded to Simon and Alvin . Alvin went behind Brittany and Simon went behind Jeanette . Theodore and his brothers pulled the velvet boxes out their pockets then they opened them then Alvin put the gold heart shaped locket around Brittany's neck . Then Simon put the heart shaped locket around Jeanette's neck and then Theodore put the gold heart shaped locket around Eleanor's neck . Theodore and his brothers said in unison "open your eyes". Eleanor and her sisters opened their eyes and looked down at their chest and they saw a gold heart shaped locket on their chest . Brittany opened her locket to see a picture of Alvin smiling then she grabbed Alvin and kissed him on the lips. Eleanor opened her locket to see a picture of Theodore smiling then she grabbed Theodore and kissed him on the lips. Jeanette opened her locket to see a picture of Simon smiling then she grabbed Simon and kissed him on the lips. Alvin and his brothers said in unison "you girls have our hearts with you all the time" . Theodore said "let's get to the party" . Eleanor clung on to Theodore's right arm. Jeanette clung on to Simon's left arm. Brittany clung on to Alvin right arm and off they went to the gym where the dance party was going on at. Theodore pushed the button for the turbo lift then the turbo lift doors opened everyone walk in the lift . Simon said deck 3 five minutes later the lift door opened Brittany and Alvin were first to exit the lift then Eleanor and Theodore then Simon and Jeanette and then they walked through the double doors as they walked into the gym they saw the gym had be redone for the party Brittany said "oh they have a garden next to the pool" . Theodore and Eleanor went to the food table they had candy canes and peanut brittle on one table on the table next to that was hot coco and tea . Meanwhile Brittany and Alvin walked on to the dance floor then a band walked on to the stage and they begin to play jingle bells . Simon asked if Jeanette would like to dance. Jeanette said "can not dance not even to save my life". Simon said "that no problem I will teach you how to dance Jeanette" . Jeanette said "OK I will love to learn how to dance like Brittany" . Simon took Jeanette's hand and he guided her on to the dance then he put Jeanette's right hand on his waist then he put his left hand on her waist and with took her left hand with his right hand then Simon begin to sway with music. Meanwhile Brittany and Alvin were dancing when the music stopped Brittany said "let's get some hot chocolate" . Alvin said "OK" then he led Brittany to the table he poured Brittany a cup of hot chocolate he handed it to Brittany . Brittany said "thank you Alvin" . Just then Simon and Jeanette walked up to the table with the hot chocolate then Simon poured a cup for Jeanette . Brittany said "it's nice to you and Simon dancing" . Jeanette explained to Brittany how Simon was teaching her how to dance . Alvin whispered to Simon in his ear he said "the mistletoe was in the garden by the pool" . Simon said "Jeanette let's go take a walk in the garden by the pool" . Jeanette said "OK" then took Simon's arm and they walked to the garden by the pool as they got to the middle of the garden. Simon said "Jeanette look up above you . Jeanette looked up then said that's viscum album aka mistletoe is this what" . Before she could complete her sentence Simon pulled her to him and then he kissed her she looked into Simon's blue eyes . Jeanette said "I love you Simon" . Simon said "I love you Jeanette" . Meanwhile Eleanor and Theodore were dancing . Eleanor said let's get some food Theodore . Theodore said "OK" he and Eleanor went to the table where everyone was making sandwiches Theodore made him self a ham and cheese sandwich . Eleanor made a salami and cheese sandwich . Five minutes later Eleanor heard the leader of the band say last chance dance so get that special somebody and get ready for a slow dance. Simon and Jeanette walked on the dance floor . Theodore asked Eleanor do you want to dance . Eleanor said "no I am tired" . Brittany said "Alvin do you want to dance" . Alvin said "yes then he pulled Brittany by her hand to the dance floor" . Five minutes later Alvin and his brothers and Brittany her sisters walked In the turbo lift Brittany said deck 5 as the door opened Alvin and his brothers and Brittany and her sister walked down the hall . Brittany opened the door and then said "goodnight Alvin" then she kissed him. Jeanette said "goodnight Simon" then she kissed him. Theodore said "goodnight Eleanor" then he kissed her.
Alvin and his brothers went back to their room on deck 6 for the night .