Author's note: I DO NOT OWN ANY CHARACTER'S OR PRODUCTS IN THIS STORY ALL RIGHT'S GO TO RIGHTFUL OWNERS
Ch.1 InterruptionsThe air was thick with the scent of fresh dew on grass. Noodle had only seen pictures of this place and it had its distinct points to it. Whether it was its smell or its scenery of grassy plains and tall trees, Noodle always admired 2D's escape land. He never let anyone out there, but after much begging he brought her along for his downtime. She had rolled down the window to 2D's faded grey pickup, enjoying the fresh air blowing against her face.
Her short purplish black locks seemed like a dark water fall flowing with the wind. Her emerald eyes scanned the plains as they drove down the deserted road. "Almost there love." 2D spoke in a low crackly british accent. 2D, though having two fractured eyes, was still able to drive steadily down the road. His dark eyes glanced towards Noodle, who was seemingly enjoying herself. She nodded smiling sweetly towards 2D, who smiled back and puffed at some of the azure hairs getting at his eyes.
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2D pulled up to what seemed like a circular condo in the middle of a forest. The whole place was filled with windows especially the second floor. Inside the condo was a lounge with a small brown couch and coffee table, there was also a small kitchen seeming as though it was out of a cabin with metal kitchenware and appliances. The stairs which led to the second floor, were circular and made of a sparkling white marble. Upstairs, was a small studio connected to a large room. The room contained a king sized bed with red and black blankets and pillows all around it and a desk to work with many computers and things scattered everywhere. "Sugoi Toochi-San!" Noodle used her nickname for 2D from childhood, not being able to pronounce 2D with a Japanese thick accent she simply stated 'Too-chi'.
She still added the -San at the end of his name to maintain some level of formality. "You like it, yeah? I hoped you would." Noodle smiled widely and brushed her straight bangs from her eyes. "I love it!" She ran back downstairs and outside on the wide balcony. " The view is just breath taking." She spoke softly looking over the forest trees and a large lake just next to the condo. 2D strided slowly over to her seeming slightly nervous and blushing. Our oblivious Noodle however, did not notice as he made his way closer to so that they were barely touching shoulders. "Uh Noodle, there's actually a reason I allowed you to come here…" Noodle faced 2D, her twinkling eyes immediately taking his breath away. "What is it Toochi-San?" He gulped. "You see… It's just,I...I really lo-"
RIIIIIIIIIING! RIIIIIIIIIING! Noodle's phone sounded off like an alarm shattering the moment between them. "Sorry Toochi-San let me get this." She pulled out her phone and pressed the answer button holding it up to her ear only to jerk it away faster than 2D could say 'Pooh knows his shit'. 2D could coherently hear Murdoc's screams from the phone. "Where the fucking hell are you knob suckers?! Do you know how long I have been looking for you Noodle? And I called Face-ache at least 50 times!" 'Oops too bad I left my phone in the car…' 2D thought. Noodle waited for Murdoc's yelling to cease before placing the phone back to her ear. "Murdoc-San calm down we're at Toochi-San's vacation house. I wanted to see it." 2D could hear Murdoc mumbling grumpily at Noodle. "Yes. I know Murdoc-San but-" Noodle sighed and 2D heard more angry screaming. "All right. Okay bye." Noodle hung up, stuffing her phone back into her short's pocket. "I'm sorry Toochi-San. Murdoc-San wants me back immediately." Noodle started walking to the door 2D following close behind her. "What for?" 2D asked, disappointed he couldn't tell Noodle what he wanted to say. "He didn't say." 'Murdoc that knob.' 2D scowled and sighed grabbing his keys. "We'll at least let me drive you back." Noodle held up a hand and shook her head sadly. "Gomen Toochi-San but, he instructed you to stay here. I'll just walk back to town and catch a taxi." 2D growled. 'What the hell Murdoc?!' "You can't do that love! I'll drive you to town. How's that?" She seemed to contemplate the thought then nodded with a smile on her face. " Okay to town then!" 2D and Noodle went out to the car and 2D opened the door for Noodle (like a proper British gentleman) as they both got in the car. When 2D started the engine Noodle suddenly gasped, seeming to realize something.
"Oh! Toochi-San, what was it you were saying?" 2D scratched the back of his head. "Oh that. Nothing important." Noodle seemed to arch her eyebrow but left it at that.
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When they got to town Noodle waved goodbye and hopped out of 2D's car. He waited until she managed to catch a cab then slowly drove off sighing.
Noodle bounced in the backseat of the cab. "How much to get to the Gorillaz residence?" She asked. The cab driver seemed to scoff. "Young lady not just anyone c-" As he turned around his voice slowly trailed off and he gulped. "Y-you're-" Noodle flashed him a smile. "How much?" She asked once again. He jumped slightly turning around quickly. "Free of charge m'am!" Then he swiftly took off with a large smile on his face. Noodle stared out the window rubbing her eyes. 'Goodness I'm so tired.' She thought as her eyes slowly batted closed and she drifted off to sleep.
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In front of Noodle stood Murdoc and 2D seemingly acting as themselves. The only strange thing about them is that they were dressed in two spiffy tuxedos. Their hair nicely groomed and their face freshly shaved. Murdoc suddenly turned to Noodle his hand outstretched and his smile more inviting than usual (if you could ever call his smile inviting). "Ello chiclet." He pulled her to him and grabbed her waist. "You always look so lovely." 2D took Noodle's other hand and pulled her from Murdoc's grasp. "What the bloody hell do you think you're doing with her?!" Noodle jumped. 'What is going on?' She thought starting to panic. "What ? I don't see your bloody name on her. She's mine." Murdoc grabbed Noodle's arm and began to pull. 2D held on tight though. "Ow.." Noodle winced. She felt like a toy being fought over. "Noodle who do you want eh?" Murdoc's low voice caught Noodle's attention. "Yeah luv, who'll it be?" 2D's voice was slightly higher than Murdoc's but still deep. "I-uh…" They both got up close. "Noodle?" "Noodle?" "Noodle!"
Noodle awoke slightly exasperated at the dream she just had. Murdoc stood over her with a seemingly pissed expression. (But then again that was his usual expression) it seemed she was in her room on her japanese styled bed. "W-what am I-" Murdoc cut her off by sitting next to her laying form. "A cab showed up with you in it. Some guy popped out and rang the bell so I came out, the usual, you were passed out in the back so I carried you in. Asked the guy how much he wanted but he only asked for an autograph. Pretty fuckin' easy to be in a band I tell ya.'" Noodle sat up and nodded. "Is Toochi-San back yet?" Murdoc seemed to grow a sour look but then turned away. "Yeah, face-ache came back bout an hour ago." Not to long after you got here. Shouldn't have expected him to listen to me… I came to wake you up for food. I ain't making you any so I ordered pizza. Eat it, don't. I don't give a fuck just get some food before it's gone." With that he waved his hand and walked out.
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2D was downstairs working on his third piece of pizza. He never knew when he would eat again so he took every chance he got. He heard feet trotting down the stairs and turned to see Murdoc coming down the stairway. "Save some for Noodle you fuck." He slapped the back of 2D's head causing some pizza to knock around his mouth. "I was gonna!" he yelled as Murdoc slammed the door to the garage. 'Probably off to his Winnebago...' 2D thought as he continued to munch. Not much later and Noodle came down the stairs as well.
Her hair was wet from a shower and she had on some black jeans and a red striped tee. "Ah. Toochi-San hello." She smiled at him and walked over stealing a slice of pizza and making her way to the fridge for some milk. "Ello!" He always loved the way Noodle looked after a shower. Her skin was always flush and her wet hair stuck to the back of her neck in the best way. "Sorry I had to leave you so soon even after I begged to go there for so long." 2D worked up a nervous laugh and scratched his head. "It's quite alright. I don't blame you. What did Muds want anyways?" Noodle was wondering that herself actually. The bowl hair cut gentleman had explained nothing to her about him wanting her there since she woke up. "He didn't say. I'll go ask him now." Noodle spoke after what was seeming to start off an awkward silence. 2D immediately stood up and grabbed Noodle's arm. "Wait! About what I was gonna say before…" Noodle turned to 2D her lips were slightly open from surprise and confusion. 2D wanted so badly to place just a quick kiss on them but now wasn't the time. "I really-" "peed the bed up till seventh grade." 2D grew a dark shade of red, either from embarrassment or anger he didn't know, as he looked toward the garage door. There, with his wide devilish grin and slick black hair, stood Murdoc once again, his gaze slightly threatening towards 2D. "I di' no'!" 2D shouted his hand retreating from Noodle's arm to ball into a fist at his side. "Ohhhh yeah I heard it here first from your mum back when I first ran ya over." 2D was really, really angry. Not only had Murdoc ruined his attempt at confession twice! But now he was embarrassing him in front of the girl he was attempting to confess to! "Noodle. Forgot I got to talk to ya lovey." Murdoc spoke waving her over. "Hold on." She said and turned back to 2D. She took his hand in hers and spoke softly. "I'm sorry Toochi-San can this wait till later?" 2D sight hanging his head. He couldn't say no to that… "Of course. I'll wait love." She smiled and let his hand go, much to his dismay, turning and walking away with Murdoc.
