More than Friendship?
Ch 1
"Sudden Changes"
It's the first day of school and Alvin sat in the kitchen gazin at a picture of him and Brittany at an album release party. He sighed and sipped his juice. Then his two brothers stare at him across from the table. Out of the corner of the eye he realized it and stared.
"What are you two staring at me for? I'm just looking at a damn picture gee."
Theodore looked and said.
"We know that Alvin, but you've been staring at that pic all summer and it's now the 1st day of school and you're still staring at it? If you like Brittany then tell her already? She's your best friend and you two have been through a lot. Besides that all summer you got ticked off when other guys tried to get with her. "
In denial he responded.
"Me like her have you lost your mind Theo? Hello she's my best friend and besides that I have a girlfriend. Why would I like another girl if I'm already with someone?"
At that response Samantha knocked on the door and Simon answered.
"Hey Sam wuz. Alvin is in the kitchen still eating his breakfast. Theo and I will be right back. We have to go get the girls or we'll all be late for school."
She smiled and asked.
"Hello Alvin did you miss me while you were away on tour? I know I missed you. You 3 have been gone all summer and all I could think about was you. What about you?"
He looked up and said.
"Oh hi Sam. Sorry I didn't call you while I was on tour but our schedule was hectic. Of course I missed you too sweetie. Not a minute went by that you weren't on my mind. Why would you even think that?"
She looked and said.
"Oh I don't know because that girl Brittany is always hugging you and it's getting annoying. You better set the ground rules and let her know you're with me. She best keep her hands off of you or I'll teach her a lesson she'll never forget! Do you understand me Alvin!"
He looked up and responded.
"That girl is my best friend and you better cut the jealousy crap! You're ridiculous you know that! She is aware that we're together and has no interest in me what so ever so you best chill! I've been best friends with Brittany since I was 6 years old so you better stop it or I swear I'll dump you! I warned you too many times about the threats toward her. I mean it Sam enough! Now let's go or we'll be late for school!"
Brittany saw Samantha and pretended she didn't care. Yet deep inside it made her jealous. She joined Alvin and Samantha while Simon and Jeanette held hands just like Eleanor and Simon.
"Hey Alvin how was the tour? I can't wait until we get to the top like you boys. What's the matter you really look mad! Now what did you two get into it for? Damn Sam how many times am I going to tell you I'm not trying to steal him from you! Why would I have any interest in my best friend anyway? Stop being jealous and just be glad you're with him! Every girl in our school wishes they were you because you happen to be with the lead singer of the Chipmunks!"
While Alvin, Samantha, and Brittany walked ahead Jeanette looked at Simon and said.
"You know it's sad! We all know that they're into one another; yet they're too blind to see it. I rather see your brother with my sister than Samantha; because she is using him because of his fame and you know I'm right. Is there any possible way we can get them to admit how they feel about one another? I mean Simon don't you want to see him with someone that wants him for his personality, not his fame, or money?"
Simon nodded his head.
"Of course I do, but he is too stubborn to dump that loser and get with someone that can actually relate to him. Jean sweetie my hands are tied there is nothing I can do to make him admit how he feels about your sister I tried everything and nothing seemed to work. Ask Theo if you think I'm playing?"
Theodore watched as Alvin stared at Brittany as she walked ahead of him. Then he saw Samantha whack him and heard her yell.
"ALVIN I saw that!! You're looking at another girl with me right here!"
He glared at her and yelled back.
"I am not. What would you like me to do stare at you and get hit by a damn car!! I need to look in front of me to see where the hell I'm going don't I! I swear you're getting on my last nerve with the accusations! You keep it up and swear I'll dump you! I don't need this crap right now Sam! I just got back from a friggin tour and am not in the mood for your mouth! I came in at 2am this morning and hardly got any sleep now I'd advise you to shut up and let me think! Now enough! Brittany where do we go to get our schedules?"
She looked and said.
"In the cafeteria why? Alvin what's the matter? You haven't talked to me all day? We both have the same 1st period anyway. I have your schedule right here. Here you go."
He took it and looked at it. Then he sighed with relief.
"Thank you Brittany. Let me go walk Sam to her 1st hour and then we'll walk to 1st hour together ok?"
She nodded and responded.
"OK Alvin no problem. I'll wait here until you walk her to class."
He took Samantha's hand and walked her to class. Then when they got to the door Brittany watched as their lips met and held back the tears forming in her eyes. Her sisters and his brothers looked and knew that she was about to cry. As Samantha entered her class room all the girl stared and said.
"Oh you're so lucky to be with Alvin Seville. He's so hot and talented! I bet he gets you expensive gifts too; like the bracelet you're wearing now! Oh that's diamond cut too!"
She smiled and said.
"Yes he did for our 2 month anniversary. I am so lucky to have a rich man like that holding me in his arms!!"
As he left he shook his head and walked to class with Brittany. Theodore and Eleanor shook their heads as they took their seats and took out a notebook to write down the notes on the board. Alvin didn't have his notebook with him and hit himself in the head. Brittany smiled and gave him one of her extra notebooks. Then he looked and thanked her.
"Thank you Brittany. I told you I was half asleep; I can't believe I forgot my notebook at my house. I'm so relieved that I am not in any of Sam's classes because she got left back last year and I got promoted to the 7th with you."
She smiled and said.
"You're welcome Alvin. I'll buy you lunch today because I think you also left your wallet at home."
He looked and said.
"No I bought my wallet and I'll buy you lunch instead. How's that sound; so I can pay you back for the notebook? I can't take her aggravation anymore. She's driving me nuts I swear. Listen to how many messages she left on my voice mail. She nearly blew it up!"
Brittany put her hand on his shoulder and said.
"OK I will at lunch Alvin. Calm down will you? At lunch we'll talk ok. Unfortunately I have 4th hour with your girl since my grade in 6th grade was below grade level. I need a tutor and have no money to pay for one. What am I going to do? I'm, a 7th grader in 6th grade math; how humiliating."
Alvin looked and said.
"I'll tutor you in math since it happens to be my best subject. I won't charge you either ok deal."
She smiled and said.
"Oh thank you so much Alvin. I thought you hated math or was that Science?"
He responded and said.
"Brit we are in Science now. I hate Reading cause I don't like to read. I only read comic books for goodness sake. Shh the teacher is looking at us with that look; and we don't need a trip to the Principal's office on the 1st day of 7th grade now do we?"
She shook her head and said.
"Oh no we don't. Besides I doubt the Principal wants to see us on the 1st day of school since we spent all 6th grade in his office for various reasons! Cause you have to be the class clown and take me down with you!"
He looked and said.
"Umm Brittany can we talk after class please? The teacher is giving us a dirty look and I am not about to get in trouble! Now shh and take the notes down from the board and the supply list too!"
The teacher walked by him and Brittany.
"Mr. Seville and Ms. Miller would you two like to take a walk to the principal's office for disrupting my class with the talking? Well?"
Alvin gulped and said.
"No Mr. Mullen we don't. We'll stop talking now I promise!"
He walked away and said.
"Very well Mr. Seville another peep and you'll both be sent to the Principal's office kabish!"
He gulped.
"Yes sir. You won't hear another peep from us."
Theodore shook his head and said.
"Whew that was close. Our father would have a heart attack if they get sent into the Principal's office on the 1st day of school not to mention Ms. Miller!"