Thank you to everyone who commented on my story. Here's the chapter you've all been waiting for! Keep in mind there is still one or two left to go.
Chapter Four: Dares
Later on that day, around 5:33, Nikki was sitting on the balcony outside the kitchen and looking out at the heaps of garbage and ruins. Wasn't exactly the most beautiful sight in the world, but it would have to do. She closed her eyes and felt herself doze off, when suddenly, there was a rapping at the screen door. She looked behind her and Murdoc opened the door enough to reveal his face.
"Hey, Nikki. We were just about to play Spin the Bot-"
Nikki started laughing before he finished. "Spin the Bottle? Really, who's coming up with these set ups?"
He didn't say anything.
"Come on, I've been knowing since that stunt in the studio," she continued. "2D knows too, and we're not going to be coaxed into any more of your set ups."
He smiled. "But I know you can't resist a game of truth or dare."
Nikki frowned. He had found her weakness. She was the mother of all dares and never took down a challenge. She groaned, got up, and followed him to the TV room. 2D, Noodle, and Russel were already there and sitting on the couch. She took a spot next to Noodle. Russel smiled and took out an empty wine bottle, but Murdoc quickly made some conspicuous gestures to put it away.
"Oh," Russel said. He threw the bottle over his shoulder, shattering it against the wall.
"I can't believe I was lured into this," Nikki muttered.
Murdoc ignored it and turned to Russel. "You're first, Russel. Truth or dare?"
"Dare," he said without hesitation.
Murdoc thought for a minute and then said with an evil smile, "Russel, I dare you. . . "
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"I. . . Hate. . . You."
Russel was wearing a pink bra over his shirt. The rest of the party was rolling on the floor laughing. Finally, Nikki sat up and said to him, "Say it! You gotta say it!"
"Oh, and you have to run around screaming it too!" Murdoc said, wiping a tear from his eye.
Russel folded his arms, almost snapping one of the straps. "You've got to be kidding me."
"You have to!" Noodle said.
He sighed and started to run around the room while yelling, "I'M A FAIRY! I'M A FAIRY!"
2D started slamming his fist against the floor in a riot of laughter while he ran around the television room. Once he stopped, he waited patiently for the rest of them to stop giggling. He made sure to flip them off afterwards. He quickly took off the bra, gave it back to Murdoc, and sat down. Russel looked at 2D and growled, "Truth or dare?"
2D thought it over and said, "Dare."
Russel thought for a long time before he decided on something. "I dare you to kiss Murdoc."
Both 2D and Murdoc looked utterly horrified and traumitized.
"HELL, NO!" they yelled in unison.
"Aw, come on, D," Russel insisted with a vengeful smile. "Just a wittle kiss on the cheek."
"Absolutely not!" 2D said, folding his arms.
"Aw, 2D is scared to kiss Murdoc," Noodle said, a superior smile spreading across her face.
Russel, Nikki, and Noodle started to chant together, "Do it. Do it. Do it." The pressure was pounding at him unmercilessly. He shut his eyes and covered his ears, but they only chanted louder. After a minute or two, he cracked.
"FINE!"
He looked at Murdoc with a sorry expression on his face. But Murdoc scooted away.
"I'm not going to let him!" he said quickly.
"HOLD HIM DOWN!"
As Noodle yelled it, Russel grabbed Murdoc's arms and pinned him to the ground. Murdoc kicked and yelled, but he was trapped. 2D watched with a miserable look on his face. He inched toward him until he got close enough, aaaand. . .
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"MOUTHWASH! GET ME THE FUCKING MOUTHWASH!" 2D yelled.
2D was spitting on the floor repeatedly while Murdoc was cleaning his cheek with his shirt violently. The rest of the gang was enjoying every minute of it, though wishing they had their cameras ready. After what seemed like milleniums full of laughter, they all sat back down and 2D turned to Noodle.
"Truth or dare, Noodle?" he asked.
"Dare," she said nodding.
2D was silent as he thought for a few minutes. Finally, "Noodle, I dare you to. . ."
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Nikki felt herself get sick just looking at it. "How long has that thing been in the fridge?"
2D laughed sinisterly. "Three years."
The sausage that had been stashed in the refridgerator for what seemed like decades was sitting on a plate in front of Noodle. Black spots were speckled across it, and it had made some insect friends while it was hibernating.
Noodle looked a little green. "I have to eat all of it?"
2D shrugged. "We'll spare you and only make you eat two bites."
She looked a bit relieved, but only barely. She took the fork in her hand and sliced off a bit off the end of the sausage. They could've sworn they heard a squishing sound when she broke off the piece. She lifted it to her mouth with a shaky hand and chewed it slowly. The others flinched as she swallowed and made a gagging noise. Nonetheless, she cut off another piece and, with a bit more resistance, ate the second bite. It looked like she was going to barf for a second. But her stomach was strong, and she only released a small belch. Her friends cheered and pat her on the back as they walked back to the TV room. They sat back down and she looked at Nikki.
"Okay, Nikki," she started. "Truth or dare."
"Dare," she replied quickly. Though, she was already guessing what it would be.
Noodle smiled and said, without thinking for a second, "I dare you to kiss 2D."
2D turned bright red instantly. Murdoc sniggered under his breath and nudged 2D with his elbow. But he barely noticed. Meanwhile, Nikki's face had turned the exact same shade that 2D's had. She didn't know whether to act disgusted or to act casually. There was silence in the circle for a few minutes until Noodle poked Nikki impatiently.
"Go ahead," Noodle said. "You have to."
They both stood up at the same time and walked to each other, trying to avoid eye contact. When they were close enough, 2D looked at her and whispered, "I'm sorry for th-"
She had already pressed her lips against his. He was a bit shocked at first, but mellowed after another few seconds. He closed his eyes and put her arms around his waist. Murdoc whistled and Russel clapped, but they hardly noticed. All the noise around them was tuned out. It wasn't until a minute or two later that Nikki realized how long they had kissed. She broke it quickly and looked at 2D, blushing intensely. He took his arms from around her and then sat back down next to Murdoc who wouldn't stop congratulating him. Nikki sat down, still blushing. After a few minutes of playing with her green-dyed hair innocently she cleared her throat and looked at Murdoc.
"Your turn, Murdoc," she said. "Truth or dare?"
"Dare," he said.
Nikki's face returned to it's normal, tan tone as she grinned.
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It looked like a kids cartoon with Murdoc's tongue stuck to the inside of the freezer. He was folding his arms and throwing daggers at Nikki. But she didn't notice. She was too busy clutching her sides for air as she was caught in a storm of giggles like the others.
"Well, my work here is done," she said after a while. "I'll be in my room."
Before anyone could object, she was out of the kitchen and in the elevator. The doors were about to close when a foot was put in the way. She let 2D walk in, but not before asking, "What's wrong?"
"I just wanna talk," he said, as the elevator started to go up.
"About what?" she asked, though she already knew.
He sighed. "Look, Nikki, I really, really like you and I just need to know what you think of me."
Nikki looked at him. "You really want to know?"
He nodded. The elevator reached her floor and the doors opened. She whispered in his ear, "I really like you too." She gave him a small kiss on the cheek, walked into the corridor, went into her bedroom, and closed the door behind her.
He stood there, looking at her door as if waiting for it to do a trick or something. The doors closed again and he pressed the button for his floor with a small smile on his face the whole time.
