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Simon heard a small groan outside the door, and he knew it was Alvin, only, he didn't dare go out there. Not right now. Maybe if they hadn't been so angry at each other, he might be game enough, but now he figured he'd let Alvin cool down.

'S-Simon..!'

Simon's eyes went wide and he rushed out the door; standing at the frame in his pyjamas with a worried look on his face, he saw Alvin on the ground and he kneeled beside him, instantly with him, hoping Alvin would understand how he cared for him. At the same time, he felt almost reluctant.

There was Alvin, yelling at him just minutes ago all those cruel things, and now he expected to be helped by the very person he'd offended. But, Simon had to move past that. He knew Alvin needed him, and he confessed he liked thinking that.

Alvin looked up at Simon slowly, the Pain was as bad as he remembered, but nothing could ever brace him for it. 'S-Simon, it's... please don't... do anything... too... sexual...' he gave Simon an irresistible look that made the restrains on Simon's emotions weaken, but he ignored every desire and took Alvin's hand slowly, entwining his fingers with Alvin's, nervously knowing how much he'd wanted this just days ago.

He almost closed his eyes to savour the moment and the feel of Alvin's hands; just so soft, gentle, exactly how he remembered and better. All he wanted was to lean closer, to be able to kiss him again, he noticed all the time how soft and inviting Alvin's lips looked, and he wanted more than ever that perfect fit the two had so strangely acquired.

Alvin sighed a little. 'It's going...' he said softly. Simon nodded and took Alvin's other hand, holding them almost lovingly. Alvin kind of flinched and nodded as well. 'It's gone.' He told Simon confidently.

Simon let go of Alvin quickly and retreated back into the bedroom, keeping to his promise.

Alvin remained on the floor, his mind reeling. It was spring; it had most definitely started, and that meant he'd be weaker to Simon's advances. But, so far, Simon was being very compatible with that. Alvin sighed and ran a hand through his hair, guilty, suddenly, for being so cruel to Simon. It was obvious Simon truly cared about him, and that he wouldn't try anything if Alvin wasn't willing.

Alvin pulled himself together; these thoughts of Simon being a caring person would not help his situation. He needed to believe Simon was going to push him, he needed to believe the complete opposite of what he was kinda sorta thinking now.

Confused as anything, Alvin lifted himself up and walked downstairs, not so sure what to do. He couldn't remember where he was going... or what he wanted to do before it hit. What was this? The confusion and caring feeling. At least that weird hollow feeling seemed to be lessening.

Alvin inhaled deeply and continued outside, walking along the road to the Chipette's house. He supposed if he couldn't talk to Simon, he could talk to Brittany. She seemed to want to help. He just hoped she would.

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Simon had never felt so strange. Or, so far as he could remember.

He now had all the anticipation that came with the access to touch Alvin, only the problem was, Alvin no longer needed to be educated in this act of nature. He knew all there was to know (more or less) and so there was no need to talk to Simon again, and no need to be with him.

But Simon felt that he needed some way to stay around Alvin; and somehow spring wasn't satisfying that.

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Alvin moved inside the white gate surrounding the girl's house and walked casually up to the door, rang the bell and waited. Luckily, Brittany was the one who answered. Alvin didn't feel much like talking to anyone else.

'Uh, hi, Alvin.' She greeted, confusion in her eyes. 'What's up?'

'C-can I talk to you?' He asked slowly. Brittany motioned for Alvin to come inside, but Alvin shook his head. 'In private.'

Brittany smiled. 'Um, yeah, there's only me and Ellie here for a couple of hours, and she's out with Theodore again.' She told Alvin. 'You can come in.'

Alvin nodded and walked past Brittany into the house. He followed her into the living room and they both took a seat on the sofa, Alvin staring at his feet and Brittany looking at Alvin expectantly.

'So...' she said slowly, 'what is it?'

Alvin looked up at her quickly. 'I... I'm not even sure why I w-wanted to tell you this...' he admitted softly, 'but I wanted to give your explanation, I suppose...' he looked away from her again. 'You asked me "why Simon"...' he blushed. 'A-and, you can't repeat any of this, Brit.' He added. 'You promise?' He looked up at her. She nodded eagerly.

'I promise, Alvin. Go on.'

Alvin sighed heavily. 'I suppose the real reason why I had to go to Simon... and, probably the reason you thought we looked like a couple... was...' he bit his lip, regretting coming here already, 'uh, me and Simon... are bound for life.' he said quickly. 'Please, don't freak out.'

Brittany kept in her emotions, for Alvin's sake. She knew she would either, well, laugh, or start yelling out how freaked out she was. 'I'm not freaking out.' She insisted, more convincing herself. 'Just, confused.' She decided. 'Uh... why?'

Alvin gave her an embarrassed look. 'A-according to Simon...' he looked away from her again. 'One spring, when we were younger, like five or something, we... uh...' he shook his head, 'we kissed, and it was the first for both of us... and, that's kinda like half-claiming... so, that's why we seemed... to fit, as a couple, and that's... why it was Simon...'

Brittany's eyes were slightly wider than usual as she tried not to explode with some rant and many, many more questions.

'I think I wanted to tell you, 'cause it's... spring, and... mating season, started today... and I wanted to... let you know.' Alvin deduced. 'I'm really worried, Brit,' he admitted, 'and, again, you can't tell anyone this...'

Brittany nodded. 'Alvin, don't worry, I won't...' she promised. 'And... will I freak out by this next bit of knowledge?'

Alvin half smiled. 'Probably.' He told her. 'Uh, well, see, last spring me and Simon kinda had little crushes on each other, and I was convinced what I felt was real, and Simon was convinced what he felt wasn't, then...' he shook his head. 'Spring ended, and all my feelings for Simon went away.' He looked up at Brittany, hoping she would piece the rest together.

'W-what about... S-Simon's..?' She asked timidly.

'Simon is... Simon's in love with me, Brit.' He told her in complete earnest. 'And I'm worried he might do something to me and say that he needed to because of spring. I mean, he knows so much more than I do, and he might just use that to his advantage.' He looked down. 'I don't know what to do...'

Brittany frowned. 'Alvin, seriously, if I know anything about Simon, it's that I couldn't picture him hurting you. I can't see him forcing you to do anything you don't want to do. That's not the same mild-mannered Simon we know.' She insisted. 'I am... really freaked out by everything you've told me, but, really, Alvin...' she bit her lip. 'I guess you just can't help who you fall in love with. And, Simon is the prime example.' She sighed. 'Please don't jump to conclusions just because it's different.'

Alvin nodded slowly, insure if he wanted to hear this or not, and confused as to why Brittany wasn't sharing his disgust. 'I guess that's why I was scared...' he pieced slowly, 'because it wasn't... right. It was different.' He chuckled and looked at Brittany. 'Who knew you were so wise?' He commented. She frowned.

'Glad I could help.' She replied sarcastically.

Alvin smiled. 'I'd better go.' He said. 'I'm guessing I'm due for the Pain anytime soon, and...' he shook his head. 'I need to be around Simon.' He hugged Brittany quickly, before she could say anything, and left, calling back; 'thanks, Brit!'

Helpful Brittany? Caring Alvin? Unsarcastic Simon? What is this? Also note: Brittany never closed the front door... :o

Anyway, I s'pose this is like a little "moral lesson" on love... kinda. But, I absolutely needed Brittany to know about their bond. It'll come back and will be one of the most important twists in the story...

Thanks for giving me the inspirational fuel to keep writing!