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Noodle blinked once again, her eyes adjusting to the darkness and finally saw 2D and was able to pick out hazy details here and there. He sat with a clueless smile on his face, his thumbs twiddling. She could tell by his fractured eyed that he was deep in thought though, or as deep in thought as 2D could get. They sat like this in the dark room for several moments. Nothing was able to distract the Jap from the singer, her focus was all on him. It's not like the room didn't have anything to look at. It was chalk full of interesting stuff, but Noodle had seen it all and memorized every minuet detail of 2D's shelter. The constant stare only made poor 2D more nervous, his stomach wrenching every which way with every new thought or new expression from Noodle's face showing that she was in thought as well. It as if they were in a staring contest, but blinking was oddly allowed for this odd version of the game. It was when 2D opened his mouth to say something but quickly shut it again did Noodle notice a detail she has missed before. His pants...they weren't real pants...instead they were pajama pants. When she had woken up her mind was temporarily hazy and she didn't realize that 2D hadn't had them up all the way yet...none the less that they were different pants completely. She tilted her head to the side slightly, trying to put the pieces into the right place. He was wearing jeans before and now pajama pants? Nothing clicked to her. 2D picked this up right away.

"Wot was tha' for?" he asked, interrupting all thought process and therefore losing whatever trail he had just been on. Noodle just smiled and shook her head.

"Go back to thinking," she said, knowing he'd easily obey her.

"Oh, awright," said 2D, pulling his legs closer to himself to go back into thought. Noodle had to suppress a giggle.

So...thought 2D I could tell her and hope for the best...then again, could scare her off, for good. And then there's Russel...he'd pummel me to a bloody pulp if he ever found out anything. Change of facial expression for new serious of thoughts Age difference too...though she is...legal now...mmm...He looked back up at Noodle and raised an eyebrow So gorgeous...I could just jump her right here! His face lifted a bit and Noodle raised another eyebrow No...nooo...bad thoughts 2D...and now she probably things you're a total nutter! Barking mad! Ack...no, not now...or maybe even ever...

"No, Noodle..." 2D finally said. "I'm fine an' there's nofing tah tell."

"It took you a long time just to come up with that," sighed Noodle sliding off the bed and scooting next to 2D.

"Erk...I wos jus'..." he had to think quick, not exactly his specialty, "makin' sure I wosn't forgettin' anyfing!"

Noodle patted 2D's shoulder in a sibling like fashion, "Sure, 2D, sure..."

After the initial glee of Noodle's hand on his shoulder 2D sighed with frustration. He thought he was damn convincing when he had said that...then again, Noodle was smart and barely anything got past her. The two sat in the darkness for a while, just...sitting...nothing more. Frankly, it was boring. Neither of them could come up with something to say. 2D knew whatever would come out of his mouth yet would make him look like even more of a fool or a down right pervert, while Noodle was trying to figure out what was going on. No matter what angle she looked at the situation, something was left out or there was something that was there that shouldn't have been, or simply it made no logical sense at all. She sighed in frustration as well several minutes after 2D had. The slight ticking of his bed side clock was driving 2D mad...the repetitiveness of it...his left eye twitched.

"Why are you wearing pajama pants?"

Well, at least someone had broken the silence but she just HAD to mention something about the pants now, didn't she? This made 2D's eye twitch again.

"Wanted tah be...comfy," 2D said slowly, making sure no words pour out that he didn't want Noodle's ears to consume. He felt her shift beside him and at that moment he was so grateful that the friction between his legs had finally left completely a few moments just before.

"This is awkward."

Well, if that wasn't obvious already. 2D raked a hand through his hair. If it was this awkward for them being together now he couldn't imagine what it would be like if she knew that he had emotions for her that weren't just the friendly kind. He was praying for any kind of distraction. The gods must have heard 2D for once because Noodle looked up at the clock and her emerald eyes got wide.

"Shimatta!" she cried out jumping to her feet.

"Wot?" 2D asked startled nearly losing all balance completely and falling into his back, even though he was sitting down. Luckily for him, he was able to catch himself.

"I forgot...I was going out to meet up with some friends tonight," said Noodle pulling he socks up before she started walking towards the stairs that led up to the doorway.

"Friends?" 2D asked standing up to follow Noodle. Noodle pivoted back around, her eyes narrowed slightly.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

2D mentally kicked himself for the millionth time that day. He had just hit a raw nerve with the girl, not exactly great when you were working yourself up to express how you felt to her...eventually.

"I mean...uhh...," he scratched the back of his head, "'ave...fun?"

Noodle's shoulders sagged, "You really thought I didn't have any friends, didn't you?"

"No! Na-no no!" cried 2D trying to smile, as if it were a joke. "It's jus...ya ne'er 'ave 'em o'er 'ere an' all..."

"That's because most people would probably die here," Noodle stated matter-of-factly. Then she noticed 2D's pitiful face, full of apology for even thinking that.

"Plus, who knows what Murdoc would do!" There was a slight smile playing at her lips.

"Yea..." said 2D, "yea...well...isn't it a bit late, young lady?" Noodle nodded with a quick smile,

"I'm nineteen...I can go out by myself now, dad!" Though she was trying to be playful, 2D felt like he'd be punched in the gut but was able to hold it in, not giving her a clue. With that she gracefully made her way up the stairs. When she reached for the doorknob she turned around and faced 2D, who was still watching her closely, taking that last word that she had said into his head. Dad, dad...dad...dad, dad, dad...does she think I'm that old and see me that way?

"2D-san?" she asked as her wrist turned the knob.

"Wot?" He had to snap back to attention.

"If...I...uh..." she was nervous, "well, erm...don't tell Russel or anything that I'm telling you this."

2D smiled, seeing that she was seeking a favor and wanting to keep something from Russel...like old times, maybe everything was OK and she didn't see him as too old. "I won' tell, love."

"I might bring a guy home tonight," she said it quickly with slight blush rising on her cheeks before she slipped out of the room and pulled the door shut with a quick "Seturee-simasu."

She's so high

This left 2D's to find that his feet were rooted to the ground, in shock. Even though he was still standing, his body felt like it had been floored.

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2D stayed put at his door, ear pressed against the cold metal. If Noodle planned to go out with guys, he was going to make sure none of them hurt or violated his girl in anyway. That was going to be his job, someday...maybe. It had been at least an hour since Noodle had gone up to her room. She had showered too...he could hear the water running through the pipes and her sweet singing voice wafted through the studios, feeding 2D's ears with pleasure. After a while of waiting for her to come into the car park he heard the clicking of high heels against the pavement of the car park. Slowly he opened the door and casually walked out to meet up with the guitarist. Noodle was heading over to her small 2005 Toyota Camry when she heard his big feet thunk against the ground which made her turn around to see what 2D was up to this time. 2D finally got a good sight of her and had to will himself to keep his jaw from dropping open. She had on washed up denim that revealed her long and skinny legs. Along with that she had on small black kitten heels, just enough to make her legs seem to go on for days and nights at a time. The top half of her body was covered in a tight fitting, long-sleeved, black sweater showing off every curve she had gained over the past few years. Her hair was stick straight and for once her bangs weren't down in her face, but were pinned back to reveal her emerald eyes that had been traced with kohl eyeliner to make them stand out even more. He was staring and Noodle seemed to be getting impatient. He felt himself take a breath to calm himself.

"Ya uhh...l-look nice," 2D stammered when his vocal chords finally seemed to be able to retrieve messages from his brain.

"Eeto...arigatou," Noodle smiled wearily as she casually crossed her arms over her chest. "Does it look like I tried too hard though?" She was inviting him to look at her body...

"Erm...," he took advantage over the invite, "nawh...nah at all! I like wot ya did wif ya 'air!"

"Doumo arigatou gonzimasu!' Noodle's smile became genuine and widened a bit more. "I didn't know about the bangs...it's always made me feel so venerable when I don't cover up my face...but I do like my eyes..."

"Yea..." said 2D, not wanting to say anything stupid. Noodle pulled out her car keys from her short's pocket.

"Don't expect me back anytime soon," she said as she turned to unlock the silver car, "if I want to get past Russel...I have to come in pretty early in the morning, when I know he's totally passed out."

2D frowned, "awright."

"Oh, 2D-san," she opened the door to the car.

"Wot, love?" He looked up with a little bit of hope.

"If Murdoc brings anyone home...give me a call before hand, ok?" She was now sitting in the car, adjusting her mirrors, no real focus on 2D what so ever as she checked her makeup one last time. "I'll have my mobile on me."

"Yea, awright."

"Thank you."

With that she shut the door, started up the car, and was off. 2D sighed. What an uneventful night this was going to be. Well, uneventful and horrible. If Noodle did bring someone home...he shuddered. Lucky bastard...whoever she had her eyes on. Then, for once, 2D got an idea. He briskly walked back to his room and grabbed an object off his dresser and returned right to the car park. If anyone was going to lay a hand on Noodle, it was going to be him. He wanted to guarantee this.

2D was not one to grin evilly, but as he unlocked the Geep, he did.

A.N: Hello everyone. This will be my last update for a week and a half or so. I'm going on a cruise! SO! Do me some favors...R&R my stories so I have something cool to come home to? 'Cause once I'm on this cruise, home is gonna look prety damn boring!