Ch.7 Look who's here

2D was alright after a couple days of rest. He had a large bruise on his left leg which no one cared to talk about. "Hello everyone!" Noodle smiled walking down the stairs for breakfast. 2D smiled back and waved while Murdoc grumbled drinking some whiskey. "Murdoc why are you drinking alcohol so early in the morning?" Noodle asked smelling the thick scent of whiskey coming from his cup. "Because obviously he's a terrible alcoholic." 2D spoke matter of factly and Murdoc smacked him upside the head. " Shut it face ache. Everyone knows the best cure for hangover is alcohol." Noodle sighed. "Stop fighting please..." Murdoc grumbled once more turning his gaze away from Noodle's judgemental stare. Ever since the incident with him and 2D, Noodle's been trying to get them to loosen up around each other. The only thing about that was that they both hated each other... The doorbell sounded off like an alarm alerting all the of the household's patrons. Noodle took the initiative walking over to the door 2D and Murdoc walking slowly behind her. She opened the door to reveal a large black man with soul less white eyes and a blank smile. He wore baggy basketball shorts and a white long sleeved shirt covered by a green tee shirt. "Russel-San!" Noodle squealed jumping into Russels large strong arms. "Hey there baby girl." Russel's voice was deep and relaxing. He set Noodle down walking into the mansion. "You are back from your vacation yes?" Russel's face looked perplexed. "Well not exactly." Murdoc joined in the conversation. "Whatta ya mean not exactly?! I've had to hold off work for your sorry ass!" Russels turned to Murdoc and gave him a deathening glare. "I have a proposition for Noodle." He turned back to Noodle smiling. "For me?" Noodle asked confused. "Yep. For you." She nodded signaling she understood. "Noodle.. I want you to come live with me in this condo I'm buying. It has a beautiful view of the ocean and I know you'll love it. If you say yes you and me will leave immediately." Noodle gasped and Murdoc choked on his whiskey and 2D's mouth went agape. Noodle looked down so that her bangs hung over her eyes. No one could tell what she was thinking but all eyes were on her. "I need to think about this..." She spoke in small soft words. Russel placed a large hand on her shoulder. "I understand. I'll be back in two days for your answer." Noodle nodded slightly. Russel took his leave and Murdoc and 2D walked up to Noodle. "Noods are you alright you seem pretty quiet." 2D spoke. "Yeah you look pretty pale chicklet." Murdoc inquired. Noodle looked up her eyes filling with tears. "What do I do?" She asked desprately. The two band members reached out their hands towards her but she escaped their grasp and ran upstairs slamming her door.

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2D let out a large sigh sitting on the living room couch as Murdoc paced the floor in the kitchen. "What'll we do Muds she's been up there for hours..." 2D asked. "You think I don't know that face ache?! She's obviously really confused! Why'd that oversized asshole have to bring that up now?! Of all the shitty times!" Murdoc angrily yelled throughout the house. 2D suddenly jumped up. "I got an idea! To cheer 'er up that is." Murdoc stopped pacing and looked back at 2D. "I'm listening but it better not be a fuck of an idea.."

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A knock came to Noodle's door she got up from her bed wiping her excess tears away. She opened the door a just a crack peering out. "Hey Noods! Me and Muds made you a cake all by ourselves!" Murdoc slapped the back of 2D's head. "Don't say it like that shit for brains! You make it sound like we're a bunch of shit munching toddlers!" Noodle opened the door more to reveal a messy looking cake with two candles stuck in it. "The candles aren't lit..." She said. "Oh that.. Well we figured we'd save that fur ya birthday!" 2D explained. Noodle started laughed loudly bringing 2D and Murdoc into a hug. She let them both in and all three started devouring the cake. "It was tastier than it looked!" Noodle spoke as she finished the last bite of her cake. "Of course it bloody is I'm the best fucking cook in the world!" Murdoc boasted. "I helped with most of it though..." 2D mumbled. Murdoc growled and hit 2D in the arm. "Ow.." 2D whimpered. "That's what you get for denying my greatness faceache."

Noodle laughed at both of her loves. Her laughs soon turned into tears as she wept. 2D and Murdoc looked towards her with hurt faces. They both kissed away her tears. "I don't wanna leave! " She wept to her band members. "But.. Russel-San is my dear friend.. I don't want to abandon him...he's been gone for so long." She sniffled. "Noods..you shouldn't do anything you don't wanna do... If you don't want to leave don't leave. But if you do I support your decision." 2D wiped away her tears. "I do too! I mean I can't say I won't fucking miss you everyday. But if that's what you want I won't go against it." Murdoc kissed her forehead. Noodle smiled and hugged them tight. "Thank you both... Thankyou so much."

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The next two days were spent with the three of them watching movies, battling in video games, and falling asleep in awkward positions. Russel showed up early in the morning. His knock came like thunder waking the three up. Noodle ran over to the door opening it up slowly. "Hey babygirl. I came to pick you up." Noodle swallowed hard. "Actually Russel-San.. The truth is..." She looked up into Russel's white eyes. "I don't want to leave..i wanna stay here with Murdoc and Toochi-San." Russel pet Noodle's head and messed up her bed head even more. "I thought you'd say that sweet girl." He turned around picking up two large suitcases and set them down in the mansion. "Russel-San what are these?" Russel smiled down at Noodle. "I'm moving back in!" Noodle gasped and tears filled her eyes and she hugged Russel. 2D and Murdoc both stood there with their mouths agape.

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"That reminds me Noodle." Russel spoke in his brooklyn accent. "Why don't you call Muds with that -san stuff that you use with everyone else? I know you used to." Noodle choked on the piece of toast she was eating for breakfast while Murdoc did a spit take on his cup of rum. "Yeah I've been wondering that too! How come?" 2D inquired. "Uhhhh..." Noodle fidgeted. "It was a personal request. I was sick of all that Japanese business. " Murdoc answered calmly as he could. "Ah I see." Russel went on with his business causing relief in both Murdoc and Noodle.