AN/ Sorry for the pause, bit of writer's block and all.
Anyway, here's chapter 7! I wanted to get this chapter up last night, but I was too tired to finish it. Also, tomorrow I'll be going on a vacation, so hopefully I'll be able to continue writing there, but if not I'll be back mid-August! Sorry!
So yeah, Once again, please review! Thanks to those who reviewed last time, it really helps!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gorillaz, if I did, there'd be another album or 3 by now. All Gorillaz-related subjects belong to Damon and Jamie
Chapter Seven: You'll Want To Be Mine
A few days had passed since the whole confession thing, and then writing a song with 2D, happened, but nothing has changed between us. I'll be honest, I thought there'd be one of those cliche movie moments where all of a sudden the guy goes from just wanting to be friends to wanting to be a couple, but clearly that wasn't happening. However, after the second day passed since that situation went down, I didn't really think about it much. I was content with our relationship how it was, after all 2D has been my best friend for close to sixteen years.
Anyways, as I said, it had been about a few days since then, and nothing really extraordinary happened, but this is how the week played out.
It was Tuesday when I told 2D how I felt, and then we wrote that song together, which ended up being fantastic. It's called "To Binge" and with any luck, it'll be on the Plastic Beach album. Assuming we hear from Murdoc eventually.
Wednesday, I couldn't really think of much else other than two of the lines 2D suggested for the song, which was added. It went I just have to tell you that I love you so much these days/ Have to tell you that I love you so much these days, it's true. I told myself to stop thinking about it, the words fit with the mood of the song, but part of my mind had the idea that it was directed to me. Which was silly, but that's how it was.
Thursday, as I previously mentioned, I had the whole situation out of my mind. It was nice just being friends with 2D. We spent most of the day playing video games, things like Left 4 Dead, Super Smash Brothers, Street Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom, I'm a lot better at games like those rather than the first-person shooter style of games. But 2D's pretty good at those ones. We alsowatched a couple movies, started with one of those zombie movies he likes, then watched Castle in the Sky, my favourite. That took up most of the morning and the afternoon, then his mom made dinner that we all ate together, except for Russ, but I brought him the rest of the food after and talked to him about my day.
Friday was pretty uneventful, I went out and bought some new clothes, which I realized I'd probably need. Most of my others aside from a couple of outfits were still at Plastic Beach, so I went shopping and treated myself to lunch. It was pretty peaceful.
Dinner was less peaceful, and probably more eventful.
Apparently at some point, 2D's parents got the idea that we were in fact a couple, so they brought it up about halfway through supper.
It started with a "So when were you planning on telling us you two are together?" from Rachel to 2D. Needless to say, I was confused. I looked to 2D as if to ask what she was talking about, but I don't think he knew.
He replied to her, "What are yew talkin' about, mum? We're not-"
"You don't have to lie to me, Stu. We know. You've spent so much time together, how could you not be?"
"I'm not lyin'... We're not a couple." 2D said once again.
In the meantime, David was just sitting there listening, not getting involved. I guess I was too.
Rachel seemed to ignore 2D, and still believed we were together, she asked, "How old are you, Noodle?"
Seemed like a random question, but I answered anyway, "Twenty-three. Twenty-four in October."
She looked back to 2D, "so she's twelve years younger than you, and you're still together? How long have you been together?" she seemed a bit angry, not really comforting to me. By this point, I just kind of assumed she didn't approve.
"Mum, we're not together. We're jus' friends, and tha's all we'll ever be." 2D said to her. I don't know if she believed him or not, but the last part hurt.
That comment, plus the disapproval made me a little angry, so I spoke my mind.
"What would it matter if we were together?" I asked her, "It wouldn't matter if I'm twelve years younger, or whatever other excuse you have for your disapproval. And for the record, we haven't even seen each other for years up until a few days ago, so your little 'you've spent so much time together, how could you not be' theory doesn't quite work out. So back to my first question, what would it matter? If we were a couple it wouldn't be any of your god damned business," I told her, then stormed out. I didn't really want to talk to her or 2D for a little while. In hindsight, though, perhaps I could have said what I intended a little differently.
I decided to talk a walk to calm myself down, it was more effective than getting angry or upset. I felt like crying, but it's useless to cry over something someone says, it doesn't make it go away. Walking at least temporarily takes your mind off things.
I ended up spending close to two hours walking around town before I went back to 2D's place. I didn't go see Russel, mostly because I didn't want to see Rachel, but I didn't want him to get angry at 2D for saying what he did.
So I went up to the room I was staying in and sat on the bed, trying to keep my mind off everything.
A few minutes had passed before I heard a knock on my door. I assumed it was 2D, but I didn't answer. There was a bit of a pause, and then another knock. I looked at the door this time, and saw a small sheet of paper slide under it. I got up to look at the paper, and smiled as I read it;
Noods,
I'm so sorry for what I said. And I totally get why you'd be upset with me.
My mum ended up believing me that we weren't a couple, but then I told her what happened the other day. She wanted to say sorry too, so I think you should go talk to her. Then please talk to me? I don't want you to be mad at me.
-Toochi
I did what the note said, and went downstairs to see Rachel and David, who were sitting on a couch together. I sat down on an armchair facing the couch and said, "I'm sorry for how I acted earlier, that was impolite and disrespectful." I meant it too, then I realized that I almost didn't want her to apologize, she didn't need to.
She smiled at me, "Don't worry about it, love. You were mad and you acted upon it. Nothing to be sorry about. I, however, am sorry if I hurt your feelings. I didn't realize that you had told Stu that you liked him and then all the rest happened, and just assumed you two were together and trying to keep it secret. We wouldn't have disapproved, I was upset because I thought you just didn't feel that we should know, and I acted upon that, and just like you said, I was finding excuses. You're a wonderful girl, and I think you and Stu would be lovely together, if you were to be together."
I was a bit shocked by her response, I wasn't expecting that, and didn't know how to respond.
"An' plus," David started, "can yew imagine 'aving the name Noodle Pot? Tha' doesn't 'appen to everyone," he laughed.
I blushed, but felt a bit upset again, knowing that that wouldn't happen. "Well, thank you both. I'm a little tired though, so I should go upstairs. Thank you again." They nodded and I went up the stairs.
I reached the top, and was about to walk to my room when I remembered that 2D wanted to talk to me. I was tired, though, and I thought to myself, I'm sure I can just talk to him in the morning.
Mid-thought, I felt a hand grasp mine, and I got pulled toward the direction it came from. It was 2D who grabbed my hand, and then had wrapped his arms around me in an embrace.
"I'm sorry, Noodle." he said letting me go and looking me in the eyes, "Yew know I didn't mean it, right?"
I laughed a bit and simply replied, "I figured."
He smiled sweetly at me, "Good." he said, then he did something I wasn't expecting. He held my face in his hands and leaned down, about to kiss me.
Naturally at that precise minute, both of our phones notified us that we had a text, ruining the moment a bit.
He sighed, and looked at his phone, while I grumbled and did the same. The message was from Murdoc, and it had an icon displaying it was urgent. I had assumed by his shocked appearance, the same thing was on 2D's phone.
The text read;
212 Wobble Street, London.
Now.
So he lives.
2D and I shrugged at each other, and I went to my room to pack up my things, he did the same and told me he was going to tell his parents we were leaving, I said bye to them and thanked them for everything, then we went out to tell Russ.
"Well, Murdoc's alive. He found us a place in London. He wants us there now, you alright to walk there?" I asked him "Yeah," he replied, "Haven't been able to move much, I could use the walk." He lifted us up to his shoulder and we headed to London.
We arrived in London, and found the address pretty quickly, there was also a familiar structure helping Russ find his way. He let us down, and we met Murdoc in the driveway where he was standing near his totaled, yet somehow still driveable, Stylo car.
"Look, I know you lot are probably pretty cheesed at me and all, for y'know abandoning you and leaving you to die. I knew you'd live, though, and I found us a place!" he started, then he looked at me, seeing that I was obviously angry at him. "I know, I know you're mad because of the cyborg thing. But, would you still be mad if I showed you this?" he asked pointing at the sky.
My eyes found the anchor first, it was breaking through one of the windows and part of the wall. I followed the rope to find a half destroyed windmill island. I stared at it, and I grinned. "Are you serious?!" I asked him, excitedly, the windmill had its bad memories yes, but I still loved that place. "Yeah, I uh, I found it, and found some people to start rebuilding it enough to fly again, so it's here now." he told me, "You're welcome." he smirked.
"Thank you, Murdoc." I said and hugged him, he patted my head and I let go.
2D was standing beside me and crossed his arms, "Let's go check out the 'ouse, Noods." he said, sounding kind of annoyed. Jealous, maybe? I shrugged it off then nodded and went inside with him, while Murdoc stayed out to talk to Russ. We went up the stairs and I found the room the anchor broke in to. "I guess this is my room, then." I said, looking in. It wasn't that big of a room, my room at Kong was much bigger, though that house was a lot bigger, too. I'd probably have to cover up the hole in the window and wall for when it gets cold, but other than that it was pretty nice. There was a small staircase next to my room, and then another small bedroom with a washroom at the top. "I fink I'm gonna claim this one. I's close to yours and there's a toilet which is cool." 2D said, smiling.
I laughed a bit, I don't know if I'd consider having a washroom in my room 'cool', but it is certainly convenient.
"'Ey, Noods?" 2D looked down at me, I returned the glance and he continued, "I-I… I wish Murdoc didn't send us a message when 'e did. But, um… I 'ope yew didn't fink it was weird or nofin' tha' I was gonna kiss yew…"
I felt myself blushing, "No, I didn't think it was weird." I kinda wish he'd just go for it, but what can you do.
"Okay, good." he sighed, "A-and I'm sorry again, for sayin' that we'd only ever be friends. 'Cause the truth is tha' I kinda wanna be more than that. I didn't really realize 'ow much I care for yew, until my mum thought that we were a couple. I almost wanted to agree."
I knew I was blushing more, I didn't even know what to say, luckily before I could speak, he wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me toward him, and then pressed his lips against mine. I smiled, and then kissed him back.
He pulled away, then stared into my eyes again, and said, "I love yew, Noodle. I want to be yours. If you still want to be wif me, anyway.."
I grinned at him, "Of course I do. I love you, too."
AN/ Ayooo so that's chapter seven, I hope you enjoyed, please review! Sorry that ol' Mudzy wasn't huge in this chapter, but at least he's back right?!
Chapter 8 Soon I hope!
