Secret Hideout

Alvin Tells Brittany - Origin #2

(Two-Shot - 2/2)

*Recap (Alvin's P.O.V.)*

I sigh making her frown again. "You okay?" I don't say anything for a moment. Should I do it? Should I tell her everything? My intelligence, my Secret Hideout, and my love for her? ....... You know what? I'm going to do it! I need to get myself back together again! I need to finally get out of my comfort zone and tell someone other than my science teacher. I need to do this! I finally turn to her and smile "Yeah, I'm fine, and to make this even better. I think I'm ready to tell you everything that's going on with me." Her eyes go wide "W-wait? Everything? Like why you are slacking in class, are always getting detention, and what's going on in your head. And most importantly, going missing when we're at home most of the time?" I nod. She gasps.

(Brittany's P.O.V.)

I can't believe that this is actually happening! Alvin is going to reveal what's going on with him to me. I hope it isn't something bad... I look at him with an encouraging smile. "No pressure Al, take your time." He sighs and smiles back "Thanks" He takes a deep breath and stares into my eyes "What I am going to tell you is going to be a lot so bear with me and keep an open mind." I nodded telling him to keep going. "Okay... so, you want to know why I keep going missing whenever we're at home most of the time? It's because I'm working on something secret somewhere in the house that no one even knows about. It's like all of Simon's labs in the house. Mine is not a lab but a Secret Hideout and it's hidden somewhere in one of Simon's Labs underground. I know you must be wondering how and which one? Well... *He chuckles* I'm just going to have to show you then, BUT! When we're alone that is if you keep this all a secret. In the Secret Hideout, there are multiple rooms and other things you could possibly think of... well maybe? It's not completely finished... And to go along with how I built all of this and got everything together without anyone knowing? Well, I did get some help... There is one other person that knows and it's our science teacher. He's known since the day I first went into the science classroom after detention one day. He's been keeping it a secret since it wasn't his to share and I'm grateful for that." I look at him in shock but still not understanding something. I open my mouth to comment but he beats me to it. It's like he knew what I was about to say. "Hold it, Britt. Don't say anything, just listen." He chuckles "What I have been telling you goes along with what I'm about to tell you next. Like why I am slacking in class, or always getting detention. It's because... *He struggles for a second then continues* I-I'm a genius..." My eyes go wide at the revelation but I don't say anything. HE'S A GENIUS?! WHAT!

"There's a reason why I'm acting this way of getting bad grades and getting detentions instead of getting good grades or being a good student. It's not like I'm trying not to be a good student, it's mostly because I can't help but have a hard time focusing in class. I just want to keep my intelligence a secret from everyone. You see I don't want to be known as the nerd that knows everything. I want to be known as who I really am. Impulsive, Charming, occasionally obnoxious, handsome, full of myself, etc. It's hard hearing from Dave over and over again saying 'Why can't you be more like Simon.' Or "Why can't you be more like Theodore.' It's not my fault I don't want to be treated just like them! I want to be treated and appreciated like myself! Not anybody else, does anybody see that? *Sighs* So that's the real reason why I don't get straight A's or B's in school. Don't get me wrong! I love being a genius. It's who I am and I'm grateful for it. I just don't want to be treated like a huge know it all. Oh also! *He smirks* I think I'm smarter than Simon by a lot. *He shrugs* I'm not sure how?" Wow! "And for the last thing... it's what's been going on in my head for a long while... *He takes a deep breath* Brittany... We've known each other since we were in elementary school. We've always been there for each other even when we drove each other up the wall. *He chuckles* I remember doing everything we still do to this day. Sing, fight, argue, tease, hang out, help each other out, defend one another. But there is something that I've been keeping from you for years and that you should finally know... I-I have feelings for you... and it's not just as a friend..." I blink at him in surprise. Wait... What?! Did I just hear him right? He sighs, "let me explain... When I was younger I had this small crush on you that I just thought was puppy love at the time. So I didn't really think about it so much ya know? To ignore the feelings I had towards you... I w-well, I fought with you as we do now presently. Even though mostly nowadays it's just me teasing you even though I'm sure you noticed that by now. I mean whenever we do fight it's mostly stupid and useless. So, after all those years went by I thought that my feelings towards you went away, but boy was I wrong... The puppy love I had for you back then now became something more... Love. I've loved you for a while now... But just like my stubborn younger self, I've ignored my feelings towards you, and well... it went into denial. So what I'm trying to tell you Brittany is that I love you and our friendship means more to me than it's ever had and I could never take that for granted." ...... I just stare at him in shock.

(Alvin's P.O.V.)

There I said it... I told her everything and there's no turning back now. The only thing I can hope for is for the best. Sighs, I hope I didn't ruin our friendship over this... Brittany snaps out of her shock and looks at me. "Wow... That's a lot to take in..." I sigh in relief "With you being a genius and having a Secret Hideout. I don't know how to respond to that yet." I nod in understanding while she grins "But I can definitely respond to you about your feelings towards me." "Really?" I said in interest. She nods "Yup! I'm actually surprised by this and never thought this would actually come true." Huh? Is she trying to tell me that she loves me back? "Wait? A-are you trying to tell me that you love me back?!" She blinks "Wow! You are smart! Yeah, that's exactly what I'm trying to say. I love you too Alvin, I always have. I guess it's kinda the same way as you except for being a genius" I smile brightly "I'm so glad to hear that Britt" She giggles "I know." Then she grabs my chin and pulls me into a kiss. I close my eyes and kiss back. This kiss doesn't feel like the other time we've kissed. The other time was completely different. We were being stupid kissing around the room like idiots when our lips connected for a sweet second. It was so quick I don't even remember what it felt like... But this? This feels amazing! My heart is beating so fast in a good way. I kinda love it. When we broke apart we were panting from lack of air. I looked into her eyes with a smile while she copied my actions. "So... Any responses yet?" She thinks "Mm... Yeah, I think that your intelligence is awesome Alvin. But I can understand why you kept it a secret. And for your Secret Hideout? That sounds so cool! I wish I could see it and... m-maybe be a part of the secrecy? Ya know... This could be our Secret Hideout together? I can give it a girl's touch while you can give it a boy's touch. We can work together and make it so that no one can come in or find out about it. What do you say?" I laugh "Of course Britt! That sounds like a great idea. Besides... It does get a bit lonely down there and I can finally do something to that room that I left undecided!" Brittany smiles brightly "Great! Then it's decided. This whole thing will be our little secret."