Chapter 6

Noodle snapped her diary shut. This was going to be harder than she thought. She brushed the hair out of her eyes, stood up and hid her diary in the back of the wardrobe. She pulled out a jacket and headed down the corridor to Russel's room. The corridor was dark and cold. The heating had broken in Kong and no man was stupid enough to come and fix it. She walked faster. There was always that feeling that you weren't alone in these corridors. She arrived outside Russel's room and knocked twice. There was no answer. She knocked again, louder this time. There was a loud bang followed by the sound of heavy footsteps. She looked behind her. There was no-one there. She felt a cold hand on her shoulder and let out a small shriek.

"It's only me Noods. What can I do for you?"

The big drummer scared her big time. He turned her round and looked down at her. Little beads of sweat were forming on her forehead.

"Russel-san, you scared me."

"Sorry love." His voice was soft and gentle.

"I want to tell the guys the news but want your assistance." She looked up at him, a picture of innocence.

"I can't say no to a lady in need." He stepped out of his room and shut the door behind him. Noodle sniggered. Imagine, her a lady. As far as Russel was concerned she was still a little girl. He took her hand and they walked down the dark corridor together. She felt safe with Russel around.

They got down to the TV room to find the guys already there. Murdoc sat on the sofa in his underpants, beer in one hand, TV remote in the other. 2-D was sat in a large plush armchair looking very lost and staring into space. Russel coughed to alert the guys attention was required.

"Listen up guys, Noods has got some important news for you."

Three pairs of eyes stared at Noodle. 2-D broken from his trance to hear the news.

"Come on woman! I've got a movie to watch." Murdoc groaned and scratched his crotch.

"You know 2-D and I have been very close over the past two years. Well…"

"Well what?" Murdoc was getting impatient.

Noodle walked slowly up to 2-D and sat down in his lap.

"I'm pregnant" She stuttered, wrapping her arms tight around 2-D's waist, waiting for the explosion. The room was silent. Noodle looked up, locked eyes with 2-D. A toothy grin fixed upon his face.

"Aw love that's fantastic!" 2-D squeezed Noodle hard.

Noodle felt a cold bony hand on her shoulder. She looked up. Murdoc was stood looking down on her. He wasn't smiling.

"I'm so sorry Murdoc-san. I can understand if you're mad with me." She hung her head like a disobedient puppy.

"Love, I won't mind on one condition."

"Hmm?"

"Can I teach them to play the bass?"

Noodle looked up at Murdc and smiled.

"Of course you can Murdoc-san!"

"Great!" The Satanist smiled and picked up Noodle. He span her round and round in his arms just like he used to do all those years ago. He dropped her back in 2-D's arms and kissed her on the forehead.

"Just be sure the dullard looks after you."

"Oh I will Muds, don't worry about that." 2-D's smile still glued to his face.

"You've made an old git really happy."

The whole room was in an uproar. Noodle was glad the way the guys had taken the news. She hugged 2-D tightly and breathed in his butterscotch smell. She hadn't been happier for weeks.