Alvin and the Chipmunks fanfic "Imperfect Castaway"
Chapter 10 – A Night to Remember: Part 1
A/N: I couple of things about this chapter.
1) I do NOT own the following songs: Sing, Sing, Sing, (Louis Prima and/or Benny Goodman), Forever in Love (Kenny G.).
2) This is one of my favorite chapters and one of the BEST chapters I have ever written.
3) This chapter features a little bit of Jake/Brittany romance, and I'll understand if you are not comfortable with it. Also, if Jake's 'romantic lines' to Brittany seem a little bit cheesy to you, please keep your criticism to a dow-low, I'M JUST A MAN!
4) This is part 1 of a 2-part chapter series in how this night turns out, especially for Jake.
Please review this chapter!! This is one of my favorite chapters of the whole story, and I hope this can be one of your favorites, too!
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Saturday had finally come. Jake was in his room thinking of what to wear for his special date with Brittany. He had showered, shaved and worked overtime at his job to earn extra money for his big date. He stumbled upon an old tuxedo in which he hadn't worn since his job interview. It was still in good shape and dry-cleaned as well. Once he was well dressed he put on his accessories like his gold Rolex, his Class ring and his pinky ring. He added some fresh cologne, sprayed some hairspray, took some Tic Tacs and grabbed his gift for Brittany, which was a rose in a box.
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At the Miller's, Brittany had just gotten out of the shower and was now blow drying her hair. After that, she went to her closet and noticed her old pink dress in which she took to her Senior Prom, the prom in which she went with Alvin. Memories now stumbled in her mind, but she quickly regained her conscious and decided to wear her velvet red dress with white frabric on it instead. She added some accessories like some hoop earrings, a cross ring and an anklet. She also put on some red eye-shadow, mascara, lipstick and some fresh perfume. Luckily it only took her an hour an a half to get ready.
Just then, Jeanette knocked on her door.
"Brittany! Jake's here and he looks very handsome!"
"Calm down Jeanette, I'll be right down!" yelled Brittany, who was somewhat looking forward to her date with Jake.
"So… you ready for your 'BIG' date tonight with Jake?"
"What's so big about all this? I told you it's a simple gathering and nothing more, Jeanette!" yelled Brittany who was putting a lot of foundation on her face. Jeanette stood there hopelessly staring at Brittany who was also glossing her lips.
"That sure is a lot of make-up you're putting on for someone who says it's 'nothing more'".
Brittany had no choice but to give her sister a death glare. She also threw a pillow at her.
"Geez Britt, I was just goofing", said Jeanette who was starting to walk away.
"Wait!' yelled Brittany, "do you think you can… introduce me, just like old times?".
"Sure, why not".
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Back downstairs, Jake, Eleanor, Miss Miller, even Olivia who was visiting for the weekend, were all having a nice friendly conversation.
"I remember my first date with somebody new. Oh, he had a singing voice that sounded just like Frank Sinatra… or was it Bing Crosby?" said Miss Miller.
Jake stood there speechless and confused. Even Eleanor and Olivia didn't like listening to Miss Miller's "ancient" stories about herself. Just then, Jeanette rushed down the stairs.
"Ladies... and Jake… I give you, Miss Brittany Miller!"
Brittany appeared wearing shiny, silver high-heels, her velvet red dress with the white fabric on it and the white gloves that matched, her hair braided and curled, and sweet-smelling perfume which could be scented all the way downstairs.
Jake's eyes widened when he first saw her as he could not take his eyes off… she was beautiful!
Brittany made her way downstairs and right in front of Jake. She extended her hand, as Jake softly kissed it.
"Ready to go?" Jake sweetly asked.
Brittany happily nodded her head in agreement and both of them made their way out the door.
"Have a nice time kids" said Miss Miller.
Both of them made their way to Jake's car. To Brittany's surprise, a Bentley was parked in her drive way.
"Where'd you get the Bentley?" asked Brittany.
"Enterprise. You didn't expect me to escort you in that rusty-crusty Buick did ya?" said Jake.
Brittany jokingly shook her head and made her way inside the automobile, astonished at Jake's words. He revved up the car and soon they were off.
Once they were gone, again, Eleanor said to Jeanette...
"Nothing more she says".
Both of them including Olivia shared a hearty laugh and a fist pound.
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Both of them made it to Benihana Japanese Cuisine in Santa Monica. Brittany adored the restaurant for the unique Japanese-style interior and the fact that a professional chef cooks right in front of them in their teppan table. Jake had never been to an Asian restaurant nor tasted Asian food. Just then, a tall chef appeared in front of them.
"'Ello, my name is Kyosho and I shall be serving you two tonight. Now, what will the happy couple have?"
Both of them stared at each other with nervousness.
"Umm, we're naut a couple, hehe" said Jake who also had a nervous smile on.
"Ooh" said Kyosho, "blind date?"
Now Brittany started to get angry.
"My best friend and I are just having a nice little gathering together".
"I see" said Kyosho, "well, what can I get you two?"
Jake continued to stare at the menu, not recognizing anything.
"Do you guy's hauve anything on this menu thaut's recognizable... and easy to pronounce?"
Brittany, as impatient as she is, decided to order for him, seeing as though she comes here every month.
"He'll have the teriyaki stake with a samurai iced-tea, and I'll have the Shrimp Tempura Yaki-Udon and a benihana lemonade".
"Excellent suggestions. Now, stand back and let the master work his magic!"
In an instant, Kyosho picked up his knives and started carving some chicken and placing the chicken and some scallions on the grill in front of them. Next he put some noodles in a pot. He then placed the chicken and scallions on a plate, added some special sauce and placed the plate in front of Jake. Next he sliced some shrimp, diced some vegetables and placed them on the grill. He took the noodles out of the pot and into a carton, put the shrimp and vegetables on a plate and set it in front of Brittany. He also added some special sauce on her plate. To wrap it all up, a lady came by with their drinks on a tray and gladly placed them in front of them. Out of nowhere Kyosho took out two pairs of chopsticks out of his pants and placed them next to their plates.
"Enjoy!" finished Kyosho who also placed his hands together and gave them a bow.
Brittany was happily eating her order while Jake was struggling to pick up his steak with his chopsticks. He tried using one stick in each hand to pick the steak up, which would eventually drop.
"How on earth do you use these blausted things?"
"Oh here, let me help", said Brittany slurping her noodles.
Her soft hands were feeling on his warm hands. Suddenly they were looking into each other's eyes. A certain spark could be felt from one of them… when suddenly Brittany quickly let go of Jake's hands. He did the same. Both of them were now looking down at their plates.
"So, uh… how's your noodles?" asked Jake.
"Very delicious. Try putting one of the sticks between your thumb and ring finger".
Jake did just that, also taking off his class ring.
"Hold the other stick with your index and middle fingers".
Once again, Jake did what he was told.
"Now, pivot the upper stick with your fingers. Try moving it up and down".
Jake did what he was told once again.
"Great, now try to pick up the piece of steak".
In an instant, Jake positioned his chopsticks and carefully lifted up his piece of steak without dropping it.
"You got it!" cheered Brittany.
"Hey, I got it!" exclaimed Jake as he took a bite of his steak.
"Mmm, very exquisite!" smiled Jake.
"I'm glad you like it!" said Brittany.
Both of them happily enjoyed their entrees and had a swell time at the cuisine. Once they were done, Jake paid the bill, gave a large tip for Kyosho, and they were off.
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"Thaut was one of the best places I hauve eva dined at. I cannaut believe how delicious the Asian food caun be".
"Nah uh! You mean you have never tasted Asian food before? Not even Chinese?"
"No, neva. Aull me lyfe I've settled for Australian and American food. Oh, and a little bit of Mexican.
"You can't be serious", giggled Brittany.
Both of them would be talking and giggling along the ride. Finally, it got really silent.
Jake thought of something to say but he felt Brittany wouldn't be up for it. Being a man he decided to say it anyway.
"You, uh… wanna do something else tonight?"
"Like what?"
"I don't know, maybe hit a club thaut has…"
"A club!! Jake, you are not taking me to those dirty places filled with perverted men, nappy wig-wearing hoes and alchohol that will put you to…"
"I waus going to say a club thaut hauve Jauzz music. Whaut do you caull them again?"
"Uh, a Jazz club?" replied Brittany.
"There you go! So, whaut do you say?"
"Well, I guess I could go for a little jazz", finished Brittany. "Thaut's the spirit!" smiled Jake.
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Jake pulled up to Catalina Bar and Grill Jazz Club in Hollywood. Brittany could not stand the title of the club. Catalina, the cruise trip where Alvin lost his life. Suddenly, Brittany was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Jake? I don't know about this".
"Oh, come on Brittany. I assure you nothing wrong will hauppen. I promise", smiled Jake.
Brittany couldn't help but to look into Jake's big brown eyes. Either way, she was on a 'date' with Jake, plus she couldn't say 'no' to a sweet guy like him. Brittany sweetly smiled as Jake accompanied her inside.
Inside, there was an ensemble playing some smooth blues and people on their tables sipping their drinks. Jake happily escorted Brittany to the front counter and they both sat on a stool. Jake decided to order some drinks for the both of them.
"Waiter, two martinis for the both of us please", said Jake.
"Jake, Alcohol!?" yelled Brittany.
"Relaux Brittany, it's just one drink. Besides, may I remind you thaut we are 'over the limit', if you know whaut I mean?"
He was right. They were 1 year 'over the limit' but she did not like to drink at this hour of the night. Then again, she was with Jake whom she considered 'fearless'. She decided to go with it and took one sip of her martini. She liked and hated it at the same time.
"Brittany, you don't hauve to drink it if you don't waunt to", said Jake.
"Oh, thank goodness", said Brittany putting down her glass. She gazed around the room some more. There was a smoking section in the far back and a dance floor right in the middle of the building. There she saw a few couples slow dancing to the smooth song the ensemble were playing. She loved the scenery but hated the song.
"Jake, why'd you bring me down here anyway?" said Brittany.
"Whaut do you mean?" replied Jake.
"Well, I don't like this martini, there's barely any lighting in this place, everyone here look like zombies, and this song sounds like a funeral-version of Fantasy".
"So you're saying this song is putting you to sleep?" asked Jake.
"Well, kinda", finished Brittany.
Jake did not want to disappoint Brittany, especially on a night like this. He thought for a moment, and then came up with an idea.
"Wait right here", said Jake. He parted from the counter and made his way to speak to the conductor of the ensemble. He whispered in his ear, hoping for a response. The conductor happily nodded his head.
"Finally, some action!!" yelled the conductor.
He cut the ensemble off from playing and pointed at the drummer.
"Let's rock the house tonight, Johnny!" yelled the conductor.
The drummer smiled happily and quickly put on a pair of sunglasses. He clicked his sticks and started playing a really long solo.
While the drummer was improvising, Jake made his way on the dance floor, staring at Brittany with a really seductive smile. He took his blazer off, put it to the side, and approached Brittany with that same smile on his face.
"May I hauve this swing?" said Jake extending his hand out to her.
Brittany was at a loss for words. She continued to stare at Jake and then happily extended her hand out.
As the drummer was done soloing, the low brass joined in with a powerful yet musical blast. Then the trumpets and saxophones joined in and they started playing a melody very recognizable to Brittany. Then it hit her….
"Sing, Sing, Sing!?" yelled Brittany.
Jake happily nodded his head. He took Brittany by the hand and both of them made their way to the dance floor. He held both of Brittany's hands and decided to spin her around and twist with her as well.
While the two were dancing, other couples decided to join in the swing; however, Jake and Brittany would be the center of attention as they were dancing like never before.
When the clarinetist played his solo, Jake spun her around once more and then both of them parted from each other to wiggle their fingers. Jake even decided to moonwalk. Brittany, on the other hand, did a perfect split, something Alvin taught her how to do, ten sprung back up. Both of them were impressed with each other's dance style.
The drummer came back in to improvise, also with a cowbell in the background and Jake tried something he has never done in his life. He picked her up by the waist and then lifted her up from her feet.
"What are you doing?!" yelled Brittany.
"Trust me!" yelled Jake who was also taking her high heels off. Jake spun around holding Brittany from her feet. Then, with all of his might, tossed her up into the air. Brittany screamed for a while. Jake counted to three and…
PRESTO! she safely landed in Jake's arms, with hers wrapped around him. Jake carefully put her down and held her closer to her than before.
As the song was coming to an end, Jake spun Brittany one last time and carefully caught her by her back and extending his arm out to the applauding audience. Brittany also extended her arm out and deeply looked at Jake in the eyes.
Both of them shared a happy smile that is until…. A slow song started to play. It was the smooth jazz version of Kenny G's Forever in Love.
As the other couples held each other close, Jake and Brittany decided to do the same. Jake took Brittany's right hand and placed his other hand on her hip. Brittany held Jake's left hand and placed her other hand on his right shoulder. Both of them sweetly slow danced together, also listening to the saxophonist play his entire part in tune.
All through the song, Brittany was really enjoying the dance with Jake that she decided to wrap her arms around him. Jake would wrap his arms around her waist. Brittany placed her head on Jake's chest, also feeling his soft heartbeat. She was also enjoying the fragrance from Jake's cologne. Jake placed his head on Brittany's head, enjoying the shampoo fragrance from her long, soft hair.
Both of them held each other so close, as Jake whispered into Brittany's ear.
"You know… this feels like a fairy tale".
Brittany's eyes shot open.
"Why would you say that?"
"Because… me dauncing with someone as lovely as you, on a night lyke this, to a song so sweet…. Now, I wouldn't caull this place a caustle, but it'll do for a ballroom. Whaut I'm trying to say is thaut… I'm dauncing with the most beautiful woman in the world… with eyes so bright, hair so soft, fur so smooth, and an appearance so… stunning".
Brittany could not believe what she just heard. No one since Alvin had complemented so sweetly about her that way.
"So, if this is a fairy tale… do you think I'm a princess?"
"Oh, heavens no", said Jake. Brittany felt a little hurt… until Jake said….
"In my eyes… you are a Queen…. Brittany, I don't waunt to see you hurt anymore. I understaund whaut you hauve been going through", Jake now took Brittany's hands, "and if there is eva a problem you feel you cannot solve… I waunt to be your solution, your aunswer, the one you can come to when you are down, and if you are believing in this fairy tale right now… then I waunt to be your knight in shining armor", finished Jake.
Brittany was starting to get a little emotional. Not since Alvin has anyone cared so much for her like this. She looked down at her hands, Jake still holding them. Tonight she told herself that this night was just a simple gathering and 'nothing else', but now she's starting to believe if there is more to this than just a simple friendship. She looked back up at Jake, his big brown eyes which she admired the most. Suddenly, the two of them started coming closer to each other. Their lips almost touched until….
"All right, that's a wrap people. Come back tomorrow n' they'll be more big band and swing!" said the conductor informing all of the attending guests to vacate the club for it was closing.
Brittany and Jake stopped what they were doing and still stood there looking at each other. They smiled at each other and Jake said…
"I guess I betta take you home now".
Brittany nodded her head in agreement. They both made their way to the Bentley. Jake started it up, and they both headed for home, enjoying the wonderful night they had spent together as friends... and maybe later... SO MUCH MORE.
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There you go, Part 1 and… if you loved this chapter…. YOU ARE GOING TO FLIP OVER TWO (2) THINGS IN THE NEXT CHAPTER PART 2, I GUARENTEE IT!! Once again please review this chapter and tell me if it is one of your favorites. Remember, 2 things in the next chapter. This is only Part 1 of this night, just wait til you read Part 2!!