First of all, I'd like to take the time to congratulate the union of William and Kate, London's newest wedded Royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge *.*. They are just too cute together, and their wedding was phenomenal. I just wish I could have witnessed it firsthand T.T But still, it was awesome, and so very sweet... Now... onto story matters :D
^.^ Wow, this story has gone here fast. And yet, I haven't even begun O.o
It seems as though everyone has been enjoying 2D and Noodle's developing relationship… seeing as they've pretty much gotten as close to each other as man and woman could get. But, don't worry, there's much more to come, and more excitement along the way. Anyhow, I hope you all enjoy this latest chapter. I tried being subtle in that last one, but apparently... I failed XD
Oh well. I knew there would be speculation, and it's not like you guys wouldn't have figured it out anyways….
Don't know what I'm talking about? =P Don't worry… you will... mwahahaha (random evil laugh, lol)
I hope I end up making at least a few people tear up. Yes, that's always my goal. If I can tug at your strings, and possibly drive some of you up the wall, I will do it. Sorry. Don't let me discourage you from reading this chapter. You'll be cying happy tears by the end… hopefully ;D
Noodle felt as rough fingers brushed through her short hair, trailing their way down her neck, digging ever so pleasantly into the skin of her back, her flesh tingling as they stroked down, and then up in a never-ending cycle. He'd been holding her as he stared at the ceiling for over an hour now, savoring her soft skin beneath his fingertips and just imagining that they were in a land far away, hiding from anyone who'd dare to try taking this from them. She buried her face further into 2D's chest, now remembering that she was lying atop him, and she breathed in his heavy scent, letting it intoxicate her as she hummed with pleasure while he continued his strokes. She felt herself rise as he inhaled deeply, and she grinned to herself, turning her face, kissing his collarbone as she rested her head against him again. When he began to shift, she finally opened her eyes as he sat up slightly, and as she moved her gaze to look at him, he grinned crookedly. "Hi," he spoke quietly.
"Hey," she whispered back, watching him curiously, and he rolled over so they both now lay on their sides, facing one another. He wrapped his arms around her waist to pull her into him, skimming his lips against hers before kissing her gently, and his short whiskers tickled her skin. He removed one arm from her waist, running it up her side, and she closed her eyes as he fondled her breasts, breathing heavily while he kissed her lips again. "2D," she breathed, her brows scrunched together as she watched him as he scooted lower, kissing her neck as he moved down. He grumbled, letting her know he was listening, and she shivered when he ran his hands down her sides. "I'm tired," she told him in a hushed tone. He nodded, now moving his face to suck on her breasts, and she hissed with pleasure, digging her fingers into his shoulders as he swirled his tongue over her skin. "2D… I'm really… really tired…" she whispered again, and he moved up quickly, cupping her damaged cheek with his hand as he captured her lips, pulling on them as he kissed her.
He hummed, grazing his fingers over her hip as he kissed her affectionately, and he pulled back, training his eyes on her face as he brushed the hair from her eyes. "We can touch each othah wiffout 'avin sex, love," he told her, and she shivered as he caressed her breasts again. With a smirk, 2D placed his hands on Noodle's hips firmly as he rolled onto his back, pulling her with him, and she now straddled him as she sat atop his abdomen, but the sudden movement made her begin to feel queasy. She gasped, wrapping her arms around herself as she blushed shyly, closing her eyes and shuddering as his dark eyes looked her up and down, his hands still on her hips. He smiled tenderly as she peeked through one of her eyes, and he rested his head against his pillow, closing his eyes in hopes of making her more comfortable. She opened her eyes fully now that he was no longer studying her, and she looked around them, blushing deeper as she saw the way she was sitting upon him, but she didn't want to move.
After a long, tense moment, Noodle removed her arms from her body, unsure of what to do with them, and she cringed, shivering when 2D squeezed her hips with his hands. He sniggered, grinning to himself, and she perked her eyebrows, taken aback by his confident attitude toward her. He loved how she was still so shy with him, even when he'd already seen her naked before. She scrunched her brows now, and as she trailed her eyes over his chest, she flushed while she hesitantly lowered her hands, resting them upon 2D's body in front of her, his muscles tensing beneath her fingers. Her gaze shifted to his face, and she saw him chewing on his lip, his face twisting as her warm fingers touched him. Curiosity took over as she ghostly trailed her hands up his body, leaning over him as she came to his chest and he exhaled heavily. She looked from his face, to her fingers, watching his body as it tensed beneath her touch, and she stroked one hand down his side, chewing on her lip nervously as he groaned, now running his own hands up her small body. Seeing him lose himself within her touch made her shiver, and now feeling secure, Noodle leaned closer to his face, brazenly grazing her lips against his jaw. 2D gasped, and his eyes flew open, now caught in Noodle's innocent gaze, and he moved his hand to hold her face. "Yew're so beautiful, Noodle," he murmured, moving his face up to hers, catching her lips with his own. He shuddered as she ran her hand over his chest again, and she looked to him with wide eyes as he pulled her face further down to his, kissing her deeply. He hugged his arms around her body, pulling her into him as he rolled them over onto their sides, and he moved down, panting as he shifted, pulling her against his body once more as he rested his head against her neck.
Noodle chewed on the inside of her cheek as she watched him, feeling nauseous again since he'd moved them. "Is everything okay, 2D-kun," she asked him, worried that she'd done something wrong, or hurt him. He nuzzled his face against her neck now, kissing her collarbone, and she wrapped her arms around his shoulders, resting her head atop his.
"M'fine, love…," he breathed. "Yew just… when yeh touch me, ih's jus'… so 'ard ta control meself sometimes," he sighed, combing his fingers through her hair. She shuddered with his words, marveling what he spoke to her. He shifted, his eyes dancing over her face as he gazed at her, sadness in his eyes. "I love yew so much," he told her, kissing her lips, tracing his fingers beneath her eyes, and then over her lips with his thumb. "Things are so great righ' now… Buh… I-I'm scared like, whot ef when things change, we don' love each othah one day…" She moved her hands to his face, as he held hers, her face doleful as she listened to his sudden worries. "Whot ef ih's great now like, buh… not so much a year from now… whot ef I fo'get 'ow I love yew, Noodle," he asked her desperately. A tear slid down her face as she stared at him, her mouth open slightly as she took in everything he had to say.
She kissed his lips eagerly, hugging herself close to him, resting her face against his shoulder as he chewed on his lip. "Oh 2D," she began quietly, brushing her fingers through his hair as she tried to comfort him, now remembering that he was just as insecure as her sometimes. "I cannot say what will happen… I do not know the future," she sniffed, pulling her face away and training her eyes on his dark voids as he stared back at her. "But I do know that I love you… And I do not see how that could ever change," she speculated. He grinned gloomily, and they both shifted to kiss each other's lips. As he began caressing her body once more, Noodle trembled within his arms, and she felt her stomach protesting in multiple ways as she reacted to 2D's touch. She groaned as he rolled his body into her partially, unable to handle any more movement. 2D pulled back, anxiously watching her face, and she sighed, looking to him with weary eyes, trying to hide the worry hidden beneath them. "Why don't you go up into the kitchen, 2D-kun… I will meet you up there soon" she suggested casually in a hushed voice.
He shifted, kissing her lips as he spoke, "Yew sho, love?" She nodded to him, and he grinned softly. "Anyfin' yew want," he breathed, petting her hair tenderly before scooting away, and then sitting up. As he stood to his feet, Noodle began following his lead, standing to her feet, her face blank, and as 2D studied her over his shoulder, he knew she was far away, even if it was only in thought, but he couldn't take even a guess as to what she may have be mulling over in her head. She moved to her dresser, pulling out a fresh bra and panties. "'ey, Noodle," he called for her, and she looked to him with uneasy eyes. "Yew still feelin' ill," he asked her. She bit her lip nervously, and nodded to him. He sighed, "Awright… I'll jus'… be waitin' fo' yew up in te kitchen, love," he told her as she'd suggested.
She grinned, still chewing on her lip, "Okay, 2D-kun… I'll come up soon," she whispered, and he turned, making his way down the steps of the lighthouse. In the lounge, 2D gathered up his clothing, smirking to himself as he pulled his shirt over his head, and then reached for his boxers, pulling them over his hips effortlessly. Once he'd gotten his trousers on, he turned just in time to see Noodle descending the steps in nothing but her underwear, and his mouth popped open as he took her in. She grinned at him tenderly when she saw he was still in the lighthouse, and he swallowed as her eyes met his.
It took every ounce of will he had not to go back to her and pull her into his embrace, but he knew if he did that, he wouldn't be able to let her go. It was difficult for him every time. He closed his mouth, and smiled at her as she came closer. He kept his hands away from her body as she reached up to cup his cheek with her hand, and he leaned forward, allowing her to kiss him gently. Once he pulled away, he moved his hand to her face, kissing her forehead, and then he took a step back. "See yeh in a bit," he told her, and she smiled as he turned unwillingly. He ended up slamming into the door when it didn't open for him as he tried twisting the knob, and Noodle chuckled as she came up to him, unlocking the door. She stood on her toes, pecking his cheek as she opened the door, and he rubbed his head with a smirk. "Righ'," he spoke as he was finally able to leave, and he closed the door behind him as he made his way up to the beach entrance.
He took the steps two at a time, flinching when that odd seagull squawked at him, and he quickly made his way through the door, pressing down on the button to call the lift. He sighed, bowing his head as he waited for the metal monster to approach so he could ride it to the study. He began to think about that morning, only minutes ago, when Noodle was touching him. He'd never felt so irrational before. Sure, he'd had days where he was piss drunk, without a care in the world, but that was years ago, and furthermore, he'd been under the influence of things like alcohol, his pills, and other drugs he couldn't care to mention. Obviously, being shitfaced and stoned clouded one's judgment, making any man lose their self control… But he'd not done the things he used to in years. He hadn't even had a good drink since Noodle had gotten back from LA. He rubbed his chin as the lift's door finally opened for him, and he stepped inside. Now that he'd thought about it, neither he nor Noodle had smoked since their first night together either. He licked his lips, intrigued with the idea of smoking a fresh fag. He shook his head, moving onto his previous thoughts… drugs –yes drugs impaired a person's ability to control oneself. But, he didn't need drugs when he had Noodle. She was his konstantine, the pill on his tongue, and though he'd yet to ponder it, he was her cure.
Once he'd reached the study, 2D took in a deep breath, preparing himself for an encounter with the drummer, but surprisingly, he felt confident. He didn't feel any guilt as he had the day after he had claimed Noodle for himself. Of course, 2D's attitude changed once he saw Russel's shadow against the wall of the kitchen, and he felt the apprehension taking a swift hold, but he brushed it off, striding into the room nonchalantly. He faltered when he saw Murdoc: his feet on the large table as he leaned back in his chair against the wall, a newspaper at his face. Russel had his arm rested over his bloated stomach, staring at the telly on the wall, a half-dozen empty dishes in front of him. 2D smiled to himself when he saw a pair of plates filled with food at the table, knowing that they were for Noodle and himself, and Russel focused on the singer as he neared the table. "Mornin 'D," he spoke casually.
2D turned, grinning at Russel as he scratched the back of his neck. "'Ello, Russel," he answered, and Russel moved his gaze back to the television. "'Ow yeh been," 2D asked him brightly as he took a seat at the table, pulling his plate close to him and shoving the first thing he saw into his mouth.
"Good, man," Russel told him. The drummer sighed heavily, and stood to his feet, gathering up all of his dirtied dishes, then moving them over into the sink to wash them off.
Back in the lighthouse, Noodle was looking over herself in the mirror after just having spilled the empty contents of her stomach. Still in just her underwear, she turned to the side, pushing her hand into her abdomen, still as skinny as ever. She studied through everything she could think of that had happened within the past month in her mind, biting her lip as she thought about the ugliest answer that kept popping into her thoughts. She sat on the toilet lid, resting her elbows on her knees as she leaned over, her eyes darting back and forth, though she didn't see anything in front of her. Since she'd been so underweight the past few years, her body had consequently stopped menstruating, but since she'd put on some more weight, though she still had a ways to go, the past four months she'd been going through her womanly cycle again, but they were still variable. She figured she'd been late because her body was still recovering –she used to skip her monthly cycle when she was a young teen as well, when her young body was still developing. Many girls went through that. Of course, she couldn't help but to let her thoughts shift onto much more outrageous conclusions since she and 2D had been with each other.
Noodle stood to her feet again, shuffling her feet as she moved into the range of the mirror once more, thinking about the way 2D had touched her not so long ago. She moved her hand to her chest, wincing when she felt how tender her breasts were. As she bit her lip again, that same answer repeating itself, her face flushed a shade of green, and she rushed to the toilet, quickly lifting the lid to retch into the bowl, flushing it away when she was done. Noodle hiccupped, turning her body, pushing her back against the wall as she slid to the floor, and her body began to heave as she wept, shameful tears flowing free, falling to the floor angrily. She could never hide this. All the signs were there: the morning sickness, her tender body, her constant hunger, her exhaustion, she almost fainted the other day, and she was late for her period. "Oh my god," she cried, her voice high pitched and cracking as she held her hands to her head while she shook uncontrollably.
"Noodle-chan," a childlike voice called for her attention, and Noodle looked up with shameful eyes as they came across Kazuno. After a moment, Noodle bowed her head once more, shuddering as she wailed, hiccupping again. "Why are you sad?" Kazuno questioned her, reaching forward and petting the top of Noodle's head.
"How can you ask me that?" Noodle yelled out in frustration, but Kazuno was undaunted by her dismay. "I know you know what's inside of me! I know," Noodle cried, shaking her head as tears continued to make their escape down her face. "I do not know what connection you share with me, Kazuno-chan… but I know that you are a part of me," she spoke, her voice low and seemingly more composed, but she continued to weep, closing her eyes as her body quivered with newfound sobs.
"Noodle-chan… You know that when 2D is with you, the demons cannot touch you," Kazuno began, her eyes alight with joy. "But, now, even when he is not with you, have you not realised…? The demons have gone," Kazuno pointed out, tilting her head to the side as she studied Noodle with her small eyes. Noodle looked up to the child, about to question her, but she gasped when she saw the child's face. Her irises were smoldering again, but now they burned a brighter blue. A blue that seemed familiar and hypnotizing, but she couldn't place them. "Noodle? Have you noticed or not," Kazuno asked gently, cupping Noodle's face in her hand. Noodle reached up, taking a hold of Kazuno's hand in her own, and she nodded. "Do you know why," she continued. Noodle shook her head now, and Kazuno smiled widely. "It is because 2D-kun left a part of himself inside of you… so you are always connected," Kazuno explained simply, grinning. Noodle's lips trembled, and she began to cry again now that Kazuno had confirmed her worst fear. Kazuno's face dropped, and she squeezed Noodle's hand, as she spoke, "Do not be saddened by this." She didn't respond to the child's words, sobbing uncontrollably as the gravity of her situation sunk in, and she threw her head back, slamming it against the wall. She clenched her teeth, staring at the ceiling angrily, her body filled to the brim with anguish. "Noodle-chan… on your feet," Kazuno told her. Without even thinking, she did as the child requested, leaning against the wall as she stood. Once she was on her feet, Kazuno moved forward, placing her hand on Noodle's exposed stomach, grinning reverently as she gazed at what lay within Noodle's tiny body. She looked up to Noodle with a smile, and she stared down at the child blankly, unable to see what was so special about anything that could bring so much hurt upon her family. She hated this thing inside of her, and desperately wished for it to leave, but she knew that it could never happen, so she was left with only one choice.
She took a step forward, and Kazuno dropped her hand to her side, fixing her eyes on Noodle curiously. "Kazuno… what are you to me," Noodle asked.
"You will know soon," Kazuno told her. "But I am not this, if that is your belief," she looked to Noodle's stomach again as she spoke. Noodle nodded to herself, walking around the child as she exited the lavatory, and gathered up all of her clothes from the night before. She put them away, dressing in a fresh shirt and jeans, setting out to exit the lighthouse as she made her way up to the beach entrance.
Noodle remained silent, staring at the floor as the lift carried her up, and she felt her gut dropping lower, her throat growing tighter as it climbed ever higher, transporting her to the study. She swallowed back the heaviness in her throat as she came to her destination, her feet unbearably heavy beneath her body as she shuffled onward, pushing herself into the lounge, aimed directly at the kitchen as though she were on a suicide mission. Once she arrived beneath the doorway, she came to a dead halt when she saw Russel cleaning the dishes and Murdoc sitting at the table; she stared into the room, crestfallen. When he saw her shadow, 2D immediately grinned when he spotted Noodle from where he sat, but his face crippled when he actually looked at her. Her skin was pallid, her face was covered in streaks from fallen tears, and her eyes were swollen and red with the crying she'd clearly done. He stood to his feet abruptly, and everyone in the room jumped as his chair scraped across the floor as it was pushed back. Russel and Murdoc watched quietly as 2D strode up to Noodle, pulling her into his arms and tangling his fingers in her hair as he kissed her forehead. "Whot's te matteh, love," he asked her quietly. She trained her eyes on his, and her face twisted as she began to cry again, burying her face in 2D's chest.
"Baby-girl, what's the matter," Russel questioned now, turning to face the two of them, drying his hands with a towel. She only cried harder, gripping into 2D's shirt, and Russel stepped toward her, placing a hand on her shoulder, but she shook him off. 2D pressed his hands into her back, massaging her comfortingly as he tried to figure her distress, bewildered by her sudden change in mood.
After a long, tense moment, Noodle sucked in a deep breath, sniffing as she pushed herself away from 2D. She didn't dare meet Russel's gaze, slowly fixing her eyes on 2D's anxious face, and she grimaced as she cried again, "I'm pregnant." All was silent as her words cut through the air, and it was broken by the devious cackle that escaped Murdoc's lips as he bellowed with laughter, so much so that he fell sideways out of his chair, gripping his sides in pain as he laughed uncontrollably.
Russel yelled as he rushed forward, curling his thick hands around 2D's slender neck and shaking the tall singer back and forth, unable to see anything but red, and the man who'd impregnated his daughter. 2D yelped, grasping and clawing at the drummer's arms as he tried to escape, wheezing as he tried to plea with him. "Fuck you! I fuckin' knew you was up ta sumthin," he growled, and Noodle only stood back, staring at everything around her with wide eyes, unable to comprehend the chaos around her. Murdoc now stood to his feet, sniggering as he saw Russel slowly murdering their blue-haired dunce. "Ya couldn' keep yo fuckin dick outta her, could ya," Russel howled, squeezing 2D's neck tighter. The singer's eyes grew wider with every second that passed, fighting to get air as his body grew weak, and he felt as though his throat were about to collapse. "You got her pregnant! I'monna fuckin kill ya man," Russel roared dangerously, and 2D's legs were beginning to give out underneath him.
As his lips grew white and his face turned a shade of purple, Noodle finally escaped her reverie, rushing forward and tugging at Russel's shirt desperately as she cried. "No, Russel-sama! Please! Don't kill him, please," she begged as her voice cracked, now struggling to claw the drummer's hands away from her lover's neck as he moved onto his last shreds of oxygen, his vision beginning to cloud. When she saw 2D giving up the fight, his arms going slack, Noodle fell to her knees, crying endlessly as she pulled at her hair, "Please! Noooooo!" She screamed bloody murder, and Russel jumped, releasing 2D from his grip, and the singer slumped to the floor. Noodle dove forward, catching his head with her hands just before it slammed onto the ground, and she sobbed, kissing his lips and lightly slapping his face with her hand as she tried to awaken him, but she was too distressed think rationally. Still angry, Russel kicked 2D in the side, and the singer sucked in a sharp breath, opening his eyes widely as he wailed out in pain. Noodle cried, her face twisted with agony as she kissed 2D's lips, hugging herself around his neck, curling her body into him. "I'm sorry," she sobbed, her body shuddering violently. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she wheezed, mumbling the words repetitively, unable to come up with anything else to say.
2D gazed at her, his mouth opened as he took in just exactly what had happened, besides him almost being killed. He wove one arm around her body, using his other hand to push himself upright, pulling Noodle with him as he sat up slowly, and the room grew quiet as he remained silent. Even Murdoc had sealed his lips as he stared at the two on the floor, and Russel clenched his fists as he struggled to keep himself from finishing what he'd started, but that would upset Noodle, and no one wanted to see her suffer any longer. The singer swallowed back the lump in his throat, his mouth popping open again as he stared down at Noodle, her head resting against his chest. Gently, he took a hold of her face with one hand, and he licked his lips as her eyes met his. "Yo' pregnant," the words barely escaped his lips, and Noodle nodded to him with her tear-swollen face. He moved his other hand to her shirt now, unashamed as he caressed her stomach, his eyes never leaving hers. "I'm gonna be a daddy," he asked her, his voice almost childlike as his lips trembled, and a tear rolled down his face. Noodle's eyes grew wide as she took in this man who was holding her. She'd expected him to hate her, or be disgusted that she was carrying their unborn child. But instead… instead he was… happy?
Noodle's face twisted with sadness, and she cried, hugging herself against 2D, and he wrapped his arms around her, his face unreadable as he brushed through her hair, his gaze far away. "2D," she cried, her voice pained as she trembled. "I… I am not ready…" she sobbed, her body heaving as she sucked in painful breaths. "I do not want to have a baby," she wailed, her voice becoming higher as she became more stressed. 2D nuzzled his face against her head, mumbling to her and stroking her back with gentle hands as he tried to calm her down. His face became sorrowful as he took in her sadness, listening to how upset she was and wondering if they had made a disastrous mistake… but this couldn't be wrong, could it?
"Oh, Noodle," he spoke softly, continuing with rubbing his hands into her neck and back. "Ih's okay, love," he cooed, "Ih's okay…" She shook her head against his chest, her body shaking with her endless sobs, and she whimpered when her stomach twisted with a dull ache. He wound his arms around her waist as he stood them to their feet, his face blank as he chewed on the inside of his cheek, confused as to why Noodle was so ashamed of the situation, but he knew he'd do anything for her to make her happy again.
When Murdoc walked toward them, a devious smirk on his curled lips as he took in the two of them, 2D glared at the bassist as he cackled. 2D winced when Murdoc slapped his shoulder, ruffling Noodle's hair. "Congrats mate," he guffawed sarcastically. "Didn' think yeh had in in yeh, but look at yeh now," he sneered. "The gurl o'yer dreams, an' yer knocked 'er up… an' she prolly hates yeh now… 'aven't yew ever 'eard of a condom?" Murdoc sniggered, crossing his arms over his chest, knowing that they didn't exactly have any of those lying around. Noodle turned her face, leering at the bassist as he taunted them. "So whot's ter little bugger's name," he asked mischievously, nudging the singer, who held Noodle closer to him, his mouth agape as he curled his lip in anger while he shook his head in disgust.
"I am glad you find this so entertaining, Murdoc-san," Noodle breathed against 2D's chest as she buried her face in his shirt again, crying quietly. 2D began stroking her back again, and he clenched his teeth as he stared at the bassist from the corner of his eyes hatefully.
Murdoc lifted his arms in surrender, smirking as he laughed, "'Ey, I'm not the one 'oo told yeh ter shag wit' 2-Dents." He smiled, pointing to the young Japanese woman as he spoke, "Yo the one 'oo made the decision, gurly, not me. An' yer migh' as well enjoy ih, 'cos yer ain't gotta choice," he huffed, now realising just how perturbed he was by this. He shook his head as he sneered, the gravity of the situation finally dawning on him. The fucking dullard had knocked up the guitarist. "You wanted 'er, faceache," he spat, "Yer got 'er. An' yeh best take care o'her, cos ain't neither o'you got any other choice… Yer can't get rid o'the thing, 'cos that' would mean doctors, and leavin' the island, an' neither o'those are 'appening under my watch," Murdoc barked, nodding his head. Sure, he was angry, and he wanted to take it out on a certain someone, but he couldn't. It would only make matters worse, and his temporarily sober mind kept reminding him that Noodle would probably not take to it kindly. And as well, it wasn't like reacting to it would help anything at all either. It had happened: they'd had sex, and now she was pregnant. Nothing could ever, or would ever change that. And all four of them seemed to realise that as the room became intoxicated with a thick, uncomfortable quiet, and they all shifted, pondering how it was something as seemingly insignificant as an unborn child could unintentionally alter everything in the world around them so dramatically, when the child wasn't even present to make the changes yet.
2D sighed, his chest heavy as he continued to feel Noodle's grief against him, and he took her hand in his, pulling her with him as he began to leave the room. She followed him willingly, her thoughts far away as he led her away from their band mates and out of the lounge, through the study. No one said anything, no one dared to make any move. It was just a tense silence as 2D pulled Noodle into the lift with him, quickly pressing down on a button and hugging her close to him, kissing her hair. Her face was stone as everything went on without her, and she didn't want to face the world surrounding her. When the lift's doors opened, 2D began pulling Noodle with him outside of the beach entrance, but after a moment, she completely refused to move any further, and 2D turned to her, staring down at her stolid face. He looked to the stairs, and knew he'd never get her down there now without her hurting herself, so he gave up walking with her. He bent down, wrapping one arm around her back, and the other beneath her bottom as he pulled her up into his chest, her legs on each side of his body, and she hugged her arms around his shoulders, resting her chin on his shoulder as she stared at everything blankly. 2D sighed heavily, and began walking again, carefully taking the steps down as he moved toward the lighthouse. Once he'd gotten them inside the privacy of the building, he decided he didn't want anyone else bugging in on them and causing Noodle more stress, so he locked the door. He looked around the room, unsure of what exactly he should do, and after a few tense moments, Noodle sighed, shaking with another sob as she hiccupped, her stomach twisting again. Concern and sadness etched into 2D's face as he tried to understand why this hurt her so much, and as she buried her face against his shirt, his body began moving without him. He stopped letting his disorganized thoughts get in his way, and edged toward the large lounge chair, gently placing Noodle down to sit upon its edge.
Taking a step back from her, 2D sat on his knees, becoming eye level with her, and he cupped her face with his hand as he entangled his other hand with hers, twining their fingers together. "Noodle," he whispered tenderly, and slowly, her gaze moved up to meet his, her eyes filled with sorrow. "Oh, love…" He choked, leaning forward and kissing her forehead as she bowed her head. "Whot 'ave I done to yeh…" He spoke into the silence.
She grimaced with his words, and bared her teeth, staring at him angrily. "You fucked me," she spat. He gasped, flinching as she lashed at him with her words, and he pulled his hands away, resting them on his lap as he lowered his head shamefully. As Noodle glared at him, watching his face intensely, her anger began to fade as his lips trembled, and a tear crawled down his face as he bit his lip. She whimpered, and lunged for him, winding her arms around his chest as she clung to him like a small child. He hugged his arms around her tightly, his body shuddering with mixed emotions, all of them tainted with sadness, but he could not stop himself from wanting that child he now knew existed within Noodle's body. The child was theirs: he didn't see any of those illegitimate children from his past as his. As far as he was concerned, they did not exist, for the only child that would ever be his, was any one that Noodle carried because of him. He didn't want one without her. "2D… I'm so sorry… I didn't mean it," she apologized, her voice soft and her body shivering as she kissed his neck affectionately. "I am …just…" her voice trailed off, unsure of how to describe anything that she felt.
"Confused," 2D whispered, and Noodle nodded her head. He pulled his head back, closing his eyes as he brought his face to Noodle's, his lips meeting hers, and she kissed him back hastily, hugging her arms around his neck and pulling herself closer. When 2D pulled away, his breath heavy, Noodle rested her forehead against his chin.
"How are you not angry with me," she asked him gently. He brushed his hands through her hair, kissing her head as his eyes wandered off.
He sighed, his lips against her skin, and he lifted his head slightly, resting it atop hers. "How could I be angry wiff yew, love," he questioned, his voice broken as his breath was choppy. "Aftah everyfin' I've done –awl te ways I've 'urt yew… I still can't believe… how could yew, my Noodle, eveh love something like me," he asked himself, kissing her hair. "I don' care if yew've 'urt me in te past… whot I've done… I almos' killed yew… I can't fo'give meself fo' tha, love," he told her. "Te only way I can fink ta 'ope yew'll stay wiff me, an' 'ope yew'll fo'give me, is if I take everyfin' yew throw at me. I'll take ih –every last bit, Noodle. I deserve 'et," he spoke devotedly, and she bit her lip, lifting her head to train her eyes on him. He stroked her cheek with his hand tenderly. "Yo' my everyfin… an' I love yew so much, Noodle," he whispered, his voice genuine.
She smiled wistfully, leaning forward and grazing her lips against him, sighing when he melded his lips to hers, his face twisting with sadness and joy as he pulled back and kissed her lips continuously, the both of them able to taste the tears on each other's mouths. "I love you too, 2D," Noodle told him as he continued to kiss her. After a moment, 2D reached around his own back, lifting his shirt over his head and throwing it off. Noodle watched him with wide eyes as he pulled her shirt over her head, throwing it away with his, and he lifted her up, lying her on the lounge chair, and he crawled over her, his body hovering above hers. She shuddered as he ghostly trailed his fingers over her body, stroking up then down her side and kissing her neck. "I'm sorry that I've changed," she told him, humming as he brushed her bra-covered breast with his hand.
He moved up, holding her chin firmly and pulling her face to his as he kissed her lips. "I don' care tha' yew've changed, Noodle," he told her, his voice low and tender. "I love yew now," he breathed, putting emphasis on each individual word, then meshing his lips with hers. "An' I wouldn' 'ave ih any othah way," he spoke, his voice ragged as he kissed her cheek, and she sighed, warm tears streaming down her face. He closed his eyes, resting his head in the crook of Noodle's neck as he took in a deep breath, trying to keep himself from falling over the edge into his lust. As Noodle thought about the way 2D was touching her now, the way he made her feel, how much she adored him, when he lifted his face and looked into her eyes, she saw something she thought she could never possibly want: she saw them, together in the years to come. In his eyes, she saw everything she had ever been searching for. Before she could finish gazing upon what she was missing, 2D's eyes escaped her, and he moved lower, travelling down Noodle's body. He brushed his lips against her skin, from her neck, down to her abdomen, and he shifted, kissing her stomach adoringly. Noodle sat up slightly on her elbows, watching him as he marveled her body. He kissed her stomach again, caressing it, and when he felt her shift, he looked up to her, tears crawling down his face as he grinned jubilantly. "Noodle," he began, his voice nervous. "I know I don' deserve any o' t'is, or any o' yew…" he sniveled, kissing her stomach again. When his eyes met hers again, she knew what she wanted, and what he was asking… and she saw it in his eyes again. This being inside of her body wasn't just a nuisance –it could never be, and she would never see it that way again. This being… was their child. It was a part of her… but also a part of 2D, and that was more than enough for Noodle to look down upon her stomach in a new light. She loved this child, and she would never let them go. "Noodle… will yew give t'is to me," he asked her, his eyes brimming with want, and pleading to her, "Jus' t'is once… please… can I ask yew fo' t'is… will yew 'ave my baby?" She bit her lip, hot tears moving from her eyes and falling from her face as she smiled to him, nodding enthusiastically. He smiled back, his breath hitching as he shed joyful tears, kissing her stomach. He moved back up, laying on his side and hugging Noodle to him as they meshed their lips together. He pulled back for a moment, brushing her fringe from her face. "Eight mo' months," he asked, staring into her eyes.
She grinned, kissing his lips, "Eight more months." He placed his hand on her stomach, stroking it lovingly as he thought of the days to come, and he would wait.
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
And there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than
A little crazy but I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only this sense of completion
And in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than
A little crazy but I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you
Savage Garden – I knew I Loved You
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