Author's Note: Well, this is it. The final chapter of A Night of Pure Love, and that means this is Simon's final surprise. What could it be? You'll just have to read. Once again I do not own Alvin and the Chipmunks or the Chipettes. Enjoy everyone and don't forget to comment.
Alvin continued to play the piano while Brittany added vocals in various places in the song. The song only had a couple a minutes left before it ended. Theodore and Eleanor were still watching from outside the living room door. Simon and Jeanette were still swaying to the music, and Simon was preparing himself for his last surprise. He looked down at the beautiful chipette and took a deep breath.
It's time, he thought.
"Jeanette," Simon began, "I need to tell you something, but don't worry. It's nothing terrible, I promise."
Jeanette lifted her head from Simon's neck so she could look into his eyes. Even though Simon said not to worry, she couldn't help but feel concerned.
"What is it?" she asked.
Simon looked deep into the lovely chipette's emerald eyes and began to speak again.
"Jeanette," he said, "From the first moment I met you, there was a nagging feeling inside of me. This feeling was telling me that there was something special about you. At the time, I didn't know why the feeling was there, and because it wasn't very strong, I was perfectly content with just being friends with you. As the years went by and we grew older, the feeling began to grow. When it use to come once in a while, it started coming daily. Before I knew it, I started seeing things about you that I had never seen before. I noticed how cute you looked whenever you were absorbed in a good book and how you delicately turn each page as not to tear it. I noticed how I was always willing and pleased to catch you whenever you managed to trip on your own two feet. Every time you were near me, I always felt as if my heart was going to explode, and when our hands accidentally touched, your soft fur would send shivers down my spine. I admired how you were always willing to comfort others when they were sad and how you never seemed to care about what people thought of you. I even noticed how you always seemed to get more beautiful with each passing second."
All Jeanette could do was stare into Simon's gray-blue eyes. She could tell just by looking at them that every word he spoke was sincere. She was truly touched, and each of those words spoken stuck to her heart like a tattoo. Her cheeks began burning again.
"And that," Simon continued, "That blush. Jeanette, every time you blush that shade of scarlet, it sends my heart pounding faster and faster. And your eyes, oh your eyes. Every time I look into them, they seem to glimmer just like the stars in the sky. It truly takes my breath away."
At that moment, Jeanette could feel tears roll down her cheeks. She knew at that very moment why she fell in love with him. He would always love her no matter what, and she knew she would do the same for him. Simon let go of her hand so he could wipe away the tears. Then, he got down on one knee surprising Jeanette.
"Simon, what are you doing?" she asked.
"Well, it's not EXACTLY what you think it is," he explained, "but it's pretty close."
Then, Simon reached into his pocket and pulled out a small blue velvet box. Jeanette's eyes grew wide with shock.
"I love you Jeanette Miller," Simon said whole-heartedly, "I always have and I always will. You are my friend, my light, my inspiration, and my everything. You are truly the other half of my soul, and there is no one else I would rather be with. Jeanette, I ask you to make me a promise. Promise me that no matter where life takes us that we will always be together, that you will always love me with all your heart, and that one day, you will be my wife. In return, I'll make a promise to you. I promise that I will do whatever it takes to make you happy, that I will give you my heart to hold forever, and that one day, I will ask you to marry me and be your husband."
More tears rolled down Jeanette's tears. Everything about this moment was so surreal. She couldn't believe Simon was asking her to do all those things. She was absolutely speechless.
"Jeanette Miller, do you promise?" he asked softly.
Jeanette gasped as Simon opened the velvet box to reveal a tiny silver band with her birthstone in the shape of a heart on tip. She looked from the ring to Simon and back again a few times, while Simon patiently waited for her answer. Their eager siblings waited for Jeanette's response as well.
"Y-Y-Yes Simon," Jeanette said through her tears, "I promise, forever."
Simon smiled up at Jeanette as he took the ring out of the box and placed it on her ring finger. He stood up and wrapped his arms around her to bring her closer to him. As Simon and Jeanette gazed into each other eyes, Alvin continued playing the last few cadenzas of their song, the song that was near and dear to their hearts, and the song that represented their love for one another. As the music continued playing, Simon lightly brushed his fingertips against Jeanette's cheek before leaning in to kiss her. Once their lips met, a chill was sent down both of their spines, and Jeanette moved her hand to Simon's neck and let her fingers get tangled in his smooth fur while Simon tightened his grip around her waist. The kiss became more passionate as they opened their mouths and allowed their tongues to move together as one. They didn't even care that their siblings were still watching them. Alvin, Brittany, Theodore, and Eleanor could feel the love radiating off the couple as they shared their perfect moment. As if the love were contagious, Brittany put her arms around Alvin's waist and gave him a warm hug as he continued playing, and in return, he kissed her forehead. Theodore and Eleanor hugged each other closely and gave each other a peck on the lips as they whispered how much they loved each other. After what seemed like forever, Simon and Jeanette broke their kiss, breathless, and looked into each other's eyes, each filled with love. Simon placed his forehead on Jeanette's.
"Happy anniversary Jeanette," he whispered, "I love you so much."
"Happy anniversary Simon," she whispered through her smile, "I love you more."
Then, they shared another passionate kiss as Alvin played the last few chords of their song. That night was truly a night that neither chipmunk would forget.
The End
Well, what did you think?! I was truly excited to do this story, and thank you all again for the wonderful reviews. I'll continue to write more stories as I continue to search for more inspiration. Thanks again!!