We took the forbidden bite.

The apple was crisp and sweet, just like the feeling of love. Nothing seemed to change about us.

Or so we thought.

"Feel any different?" Murdoc asked me as he blinked a couple of times.

"No. You?"

"No."

"I guess this was all for nothing, huh?" I said.

"Not really; you still have me." Murdoc said. He took the apple and tossed it over his shoulder. Grabbing my hands, he intertwined our fingers together and pulled me closer to him…

And he kissed me softly on my lips.

This wasn't any normal kiss. This was a kiss that made your knees go out, a kiss that made your hear skip a beat.

This was the kiss you have when you're in love with someone.

I guess the apple did work.

I quickly got over my shock and kissed him back. When he pulled away both of us were blushing madly.

"I've wanted to do that since I first met you." Murdoc chuckled.

"I have too." I said as I blushed harder.

He put his hand behind my neck and kissed me again. He pulled away and brushed the fringe out of my eye before he spoke up again. "Why do you cover your eye? You have very pretty eyes."

I shrugged. "I don't know. This is how I wore my hair when was alive."

"You should change it." He said as he played with my hair. He pushed it back. "Maybe a buzz cut? Or a mohawk? Oh! I've got it." He ruffled my hair and pulled at a few locks. "Spikey hair. You'd look great with it!" Murdoc said with a smile.

I blushed and smiled back. I reached up and tried to fix my now messy hair "Guess there's no point in trying to look for good apples, huh?" I said.

"Nope. Let's go look for Noodle." Murdoc said.

We walked close together in search of the guitarist. After some time, we found her, sitting under a tree red faced wearing an angry expression.

"Noods, you okay?" Murdoc asked.

"... Watashi wa nani ka yoi ringo... Orokana kaju-en o mitsukeru koto ga dekimasendeshita... Hitobito no okane o muda ni..."

[Translation: I couldn't find any good apples…stupid orchard…wasting people's money…]

"Noodle luv, calm down" Murdoc said. "You're so angry that you're talking in your native tongue."

"Can we leave now?" Noodle said. "Because I'm seriously about to pop."

"We came looking for you so we could go home." Murdoc said as he extended a hand to her.

As we walked towards the gates, the man that owned the land came out.

"Did you guys enjoy yourselves? I see you didn't get any of our delicious apples."

Noodle turned around and threw a punch at him, but before it could reach his face, Murdoc grabbed her from behind.

"Okay young lady. Off to the Geep you go!" Murdoc said as he struggled to drag her to the car.

"Anata ga dorobō o kuso! Anata wa, hitobito no okane o nusumu tame ni jigoku e ikudeshou kono yarō!" Noodle said as Murdoc dragged her.

[Translation: You fucking thief! You will go to hell for stealing people's money you bastard!]

"Sorry, all of the apples on the trees were rotten and she was angry. Please excuse her." I apologized.

"Stuart! Come help me open the car door- damn it Noodle get back here!" Murdoc's voice sounded in the distance, following a raging little Japanese woman seeking some kind of revenge. I ran in her direction and scooped her up in my arms and slung her over my shoulder, keeping a good grip on her.

"Once again, my apologies. And good day to you!" I said as I raced to the car, leaving the man confused and startled.

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"But Muuuuuuuurdoc-san! I should drive." Noodle whined.

"Nope. I won't have you driving us mad." Murdoc said in a fatherly tone.

"But I'm not maaaaaaad!" Noodle whined some more.

It was hard watching the scene in front of me play out without laughing, so a few snorts escaped my mouth. They immediately stopped when Noodle glared daggers at me.

"And you're 'not mad'. Noodle, I'm driving, and that's that." Murdoc said as he climbed into the driver seat. I climbed into the passenger seat, and Noodle climbed in the back pouting.

After driving for 5 minutes I wanted to jump out of the car.

"MURDOC! SLOW DOWN!" I shrieked as we almost hit a truck.

"Calm down Stuart." Murdoc said.

"CALM DOWN?! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CALM DOWN AND I'M ABOUT TO DIE AGAIN?!" I shouted. Noodle laughed at what I said.

"You're cute when you're angry." Murdoc smirked, which made me blush. Shifting his attention to me, he didn't notice a monster-sized truck coming our way.

"MURDOC WATCH THE DAMN ROAD!" Noodle shouted. Murdoc obeyed and swerved out of the way, the Geep tilting onto its side. It quickly fell back in place.

By now I was screaming at the top of my lungs. I hardly even noticed Noodle laughing at me in the background because I was screaming so loud. Then, we came to a screeching halt in front of the flat, and I almost flew through the windshield. I pulled my legs up to my chest and hugged them. I couldn't control my shaking.

"Stu, are you okay?" Noodle ased as she put her hand on my shoulder. I nodded in response.

"Do you need help out?" Murdoc asked. I nodded again. Sighing, he scooped me up in his arms bridal style and carried out of the Geep. "Noodle, could you open the door for me?"

Noodle got out out her set of keys and opened the door. She walked up stairs with Murdoc leading, up to her room. Murdoc walked up to mine and opened the door.

Murdoc stood me on the floor and I immediately lost my balance and fell. He caught me and sat me on my bed.

"You need to get used to how I drive. He chuckled as he pat me on my head. "Well, take it easy until you regain your balance." He turned and left out of the room.

Note to self: NEVER let Murdoc drive again.


Okay, I updated! AND HOLY SHIT THE BEGINNING OF THE CHAPTER! And guys, lemme just put this out there; the reason why all of the apples rotted was because of the fruit. It has it's special way of being picked by the right couple, I guess ^^ Anyway, I' drawing the cover for this, but can't get the damned wings right TT_TT) So once I get it to what I want it to look like, then I'll scan it, color it, and all that good stuff

So anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. And tell me what you think; I'm not really happy with this chapter ;~;