Chapter 9
"Noodle, love, we've missed yeh," Murdoc said softly as the girl colapsed into his out-streched arms. "M-Murdoc-san, what happened..?" she asked. Murdoc gave a low, gravely laugh and said "Les' not worry bout that love. The only thing tha' matters is that your alive and well." Noodle stood up with the help of Murdoc and the two made their way up to the carpark. They entered 2-D's room and Noodle sank down onto the bed and looked around. "Murdoc-san, please, tell me what happened..." she said, giving him a sorrowful look. Murdoc hugged her and started reliving the night of Noodle's death. Tears poured from her eyes, hearing of the pain 2-D went through. "S'okay now, love. Everything's gonna get better, jus' wait an' see," Murdoc said giving her a wink.
She smiled and for the first time, Murdoc noticed the small scar, just below her left eye, starting at the edge of her eyelid and protruding down to the begining of her cheekbone. It was a dark shade of magenta, which made it stand out against her pale skin. Murdoc rubbed his finger along the scar, admiring it. Noodle stood up, telling Murdoc she needed a shower and kissed his cheek, thanking him for saving her, and walked into the bathroom. She turned the faucet for the hot water and watched as the room steamed up, pulling off the towel Murdoc had given her down in the hell hole. She hadn't noticed that she was naked until Murdoc said something to her, making her blush a deep crimson.
Noodle sighed and turned the cold water up, keeping it hot, but not scalding, and climbed in. The water felt good on her skin, she lathered herself with 2-D's butterscotch body wash. She'd missed that smell, she used a bottle of her shampoo that had been left in 2-D's shower. The flowery smell almost overpowering the scent from 2-D's bodywash. Noodle rinsed off and got out, grabbing a clean towel from the storage closet the her left. She towel dried her hair and body, wrapping the towel around her when she was finished. She padded into 2-D's room and pulled out a pair of his boxers and one of his shirts, getting dressed quickly, in case Murdoc came back to check on her. When she was clothed, she walked outside into the carpark and into the house. Noodle emerged in the lobby and called the lift, wondering what Russel and 2-D's reactions were going to be when they found out she was alive.
When the lift arrived, she got in and punched the button for the first floor and anxiously shuffled her feet. The lift came to a stop and the bell dinged as the doors opened. She peeked out, seeing no one, she hurried into the kitchen, finding Russel and Murdoc talking. The two men turned at the sound of the door clicking shut. "Noodle girl!" Russel said, rushing over and swooping her into his arms. Noodle laughed, "I missed you too, Russel-san." Noodle could barely breathe, Russel was squeezing her so hard. After what seemed like hours, Russel set her down, tears streaming down his face. "Have you seen 2-D-san?" she asked, excited to see him.
Russel's face fell, "No, sorry baby girl. I havent." Noodle frowned, mumbling something about going to look for him. She walked back out into the hallway, debating whether she should check her room or the studio. She shurgged her shoulders and opened the door to her room. It was dark, Noodle could hardly see anything. There was a little light coming from Shaun's room and once her eyes adjusted, she looked around. Noodle gasped, there was 2-D, asleep on her bed. She crept over and got in bed next to him, cuddling up to his chest. She felt exhausted all of a sudden, her eyelids felt like they were made of sand, they were so heavy. Noodle drifted off to sleep, listening to the steady beat of 2-D's heart.
2-D awoke, not even aware that he had fallen asleep. He rolled over, bumping into something soft and warm. He opened his eyes, and stared in disbelief. "Whaa...?" He sat up, disturbing Noodle's slumber. She yawned and rubber her eyes, "T-Two-D-D-Dee-san? Is that you?" she asked sleepily. 2-D's heart lept, could it really be Noodle? He reached out to touch her, rubbing her cheek. He smiled, "S'it really you love? Or is my mind playin' tricks on me?" Noodle giggled, "It is me, 2-D. Murdoc bargained with the devil and brought me back to life." 2-D hugged her to him, tears of happiness dropping down onto Noodle's damp hair. "2-D-san, please don't cry," she whispered, "I love you," 2-D hugged her tighter and said, "I love yeh too. But, Noods, are yeh still up fer marryin' me?" Noodle smiled lovingly and said, "Of course, 2-D-san" With that said, she leaned in to kiss him.
Again, sorry for the shortness! Don't mind the spelling, all I've got is word pad...
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