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It had been two days. Murdoc was getting more and more desperate. What on earth was up with his singer? Whenever they weren't practicing, 2D locked himself in his room. Murdoc wasn't sure when 2D had last eaten. And whenever Murdoc tried to make any kind of contact, 2D would just nod or shake his head, or not even reply at all.
It was greatly worrying Murdoc.
"No, no! Again! You're supposed to be singing, not talking. Where's the emotion?" Murdoc yelled exasperated.
"Sorry," 2D mumbled, not looking up from his feet.
Murdoc sighed. "Never mind, that's enough for now. Why don't we go and have us a couple of beers in the living room," he said, trying to be kind.
2D shook his head. "That's okay," he whispered.
Murdoc growled. "You're coming with me and that's it," he snapped, taking 2D's wrist roughly and pulling him down the staircase, ignoring his weak protests.
Murdoc pulled 2D into the living room, and pushed him down on the couch. He grabbed beer from the mini fridge and threw one at 2D, which landed on his lap. He stared at it blankly.
Murdoc let out a frustrated snarl.
"Faceache, what the fuck is up with you? I'm sick of seeing you moping around all the time, it's making me depressed!"
2D blinked. "Sorry," he whispered again.
Murdoc groaned. "Don't fucking apologize every time I talk to you."
2D played with the beer can a little, not replying.
Murdoc came closer, putting his hand carefully on 2D's arm. 2D flinched away.
"2D, look at me," Murdoc said quietly.
When 2D didn't react, he pulled up 2D's chin gently so 2D was looking at him.
"What's wrong?" Murdoc asked carefully.
2D opened his mouth, and was about to say something, when Pete suddenly came in.
2D glanced fearfully at him, and stood up to leave.
"Wait, where are you going?" Murdoc exclaimed.
"I'm just.." 2D muttered, before turning away.
"Come on, Pete can join us," Murdoc said.
2D looked at Pete, and the man gave him a huge, evil grin which made him want to sob.
Without a word, 2D ran out of the room.
He ran up the staircase, tears streaming down his face, until he finally got to his room. He crept into bed and covered his head with the covers, sobbing quietly.
The scenes kept replaying in his head.
Pete pressing himself against him, squeezing the air out of his lungs.
Pete roughly pulling down his trousers.
Pete laughing viciously in his ear.
And the pain. Oh God, the pain.
2D shivered and curled into a ball.
Someone shook his shoulders roughly.
He yelled and looked around him, forgetting where he was for a moment. He realized he must have fallen asleep.
Blinking, he looked up.
And would have screamed if a hand wasn't pressed against his mouth.
He stared up into the grinning face of the mechanic.
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"Ah, Pete, there you are. I've been looking for you everywhere, where've you been?" Murdoc said after throwing away a cigarette.
"I was just working on the elevator," Pete grunted.
"How long is this going to take?" Murdoc asked irritated.
The big man shrugged. "Maybe a couple of weeks."
"What! Fuck off, it could never take that long! Jesus Christ, I'll fix it myself," Murdoc snapped.
"Did I say a couple of weeks? I meant days. A couple of days," Pete said quickly.
Murdoc gave a nod. "That's better."
He left the room, deciding that he and 2D were going to practice again. He went up the stairs to the singer's room. To his surprise the door was already open when he got there. He shrugged it off and went inside.
He saw 2D lying under heaps of covers, curled up on his bed, facing away from him.
"Faceache, get up. We're going to practice," he said loudly.
2D didn't react. Murdoc frowned, and spoke again.
"Dullard, I'm talking to you."
Still no reaction.
Growling, Murdoc stalked over to the singer and pulled him around. Murdoc's mouth fell open in shock.
On 2D's cheekbone was a huge bruise, along with bruises next to his mouth. His face was red and raw from tears.
"2D, what the fuck is going on?" Murdoc gasped.
2D shook his head and hid his face in the pillow, sobbing.
Murdoc sat on the bed and pulled 2D up firmly, holding him tightly so he couldn't turn away. Instead of looking at Murdoc, he closed his eyes and tears continued to roll down his cheeks.
Murdoc just stared at him, shocked. He realized he wasn't going to get very far with 2D in this state.
He dug into his pockets, and pulled a packet of cigarettes out. He forced one into 2D's mouth, and lit it. 2D inhaled deeply.
Murdoc waited a few minutes for 2D to calm down a bit. The cigarette was helping, and after ten minutes or so 2D had stopped sobbing.
He was leaning against the wall, knees hunched up to his chin. He stared lifelessly in front of him.
"2D, tell me what the fuck has been going on, now," Murdoc then hissed.
2D stared into space for a while. Murdoc didn't speak, trying to be patient.
Then 2D suddenly mumbled something, too soft for Murdoc to be able to hear it.
"What?" he asked eagerly.
"Pete."
Murdoc blinked at 2D.
"Uhh.. what?" he asked uncertainly.
2D blinked, and finally turned his head toward him. He took a deep breath.
"He.." the singer whispered hoarsely.
Murdoc leaned forward.
"He raped me," 2D whispered, tears rolling down his cheeks again.
"Twice."
The room stayed utterly silent for a moment. 2D looked at Murdoc's face. His mouth was hanging open and his eyes were bulging.
Then his eyes seemed to turn red. It scared 2D for a moment.
"What," Murdoc then hissed.
2D thought he could see steam blowing from his nose. Murdoc slammed his fist down on the bedside table suddenly, which made it crack. 2D yelped.
Then the bassist jumped up and ran out of the room.
2D stared wide-eyed at the door, wondering if it was wise to follow. He decided he'd stay here.
Suddenly, Cyborg Noodle walked into the room. She looked rather shocked.
"Murdoc told me to keep you here. You are forbidden to go down," she said.
"Are you upset?" she then asked.
2D smiled at her and shook his head, wiping away his tears.
"You always ask that," he said with a weak chuckle.
"And you always deny," she retorted.
"I'm just going to sleep now," 2D said softly, pulling the covers over him again.
He wondered what was happening down the stairs.
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