Hey, guys! So I decided to write a proper fic again after who knows how long. I may take time updating with this, since I'm also busy with two other fics, but I'll do my best. This takes place in the very start of Phase 2. You know that they had that fight in Phase 1, where Murdoc almost strangled 2D to death and then they broke up for a while? This first chapter's like their reunion, just to give some insight. Enjoy!

"TOOCHI!"

2D's face broke into a grin as he spun around and picked up the little – well, not so little any more – girl in his arms as she flew into him. Noodle wrapped her legs and arms around him, clinging onto him like a little monkey while she covered him in kisses.

"Hey, love!" 2D exclaimed, laughing as he hugged her tightly.

"I've missed you so much!"

"I've missed you too! And how you've grown!"

Noodle giggled, leaning backwards so she could see his face. "It hasn't been that long."

He ruffled her hair affectionately. "Long enough."

"Hey, D! Noods!"

"Russel!" Noodle shrieks, jumping out of 2D's arms and flying into Russel this time.

The drummer and singer laugh, and after Noodle's clambered off of Russel, they hug as well.

"How are you, man? Long time no see," Russel asks, smiling.

"Yeah, I'm good, Russ! What about you?" 2D asked brightly.

"I'm great, D," Russel grinned at him.

"He's seriously even late for this?" Noodle exclaimed with a grin, still bouncing around them both.

2D's smile quickly wiped off his face. Russel glanced up at him.

"You sure you're ready for this? I mean, you two ended on a pretty ugly note. And I wasn't even there for half of it," the drummer asked gingerly.

2D nodded briefly. "Yeah. He's not worth it. I'd rather have the whole band back together again."

"'Course." Russel patted him sympathetically on the back. "I just don't think that -"

"MURDOC!"

They looked at each other as Noodle ran towards the bassist, and Russel gave 2D an apologetic shrug. The latter took a big breath, then turned towards the approaching band member.

"Woah, calm down, Noods! Satan, you've grown," Murdoc chuckled, putting down his bags and hugging the girl clinging to him.

After a few seconds, Noodle jumped off of Murdoc, taking his hand and pulling him towards the other two.

"Hey, Russ," Murdoc greeted with a grin, and Russel pulled the bassist into a hug.

After the latter had managed to shimmy his way out, he turned to 2D. They looked at each other awkwardly for a moment.

Murdoc cleared his throat. "Hey, Stu-Pot."

"Hi," 2D answered shortly. Before Murdoc even had time to ask how he'd been, he turned to Russel and Noodle.

"Let's go in, shall we?"

The drummer and guitarist exchanged anxious glances, but agreed, and they stepped into Kong. All four of them took a few moments to look around and sniff the air; it had been a long time since any of them had been here and they'd missed it. Nostalgic thoughts and memories filled their heads as they took in every single detail.

Noodle let out a small sigh and then ran up to her room. Russel went straight to the kitchen, since he had been the only one with the brains to buy food. They left Murdoc and 2D standing in the hall awkwardly.

"So-" Murdoc began.

2D turned around and headed to his room as well before Murdoc had time to finish his sentence.

He basically ran to his room, pausing as he opened the door. Everything was just like he remembered. It even smelled the same. The incredible wave of nostalgia that passed through him made him smile. He put his bags on the ground and walked around the room, observing every single crack and smudge on the walls. He ran his hand over the posters still hanging there, chuckling at photographs. He sat down on his bed, putting his head in his hands.

This was all going to be fine. As long as he didn't have to speak or look at a certain band member, it was all going to be fine.

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Murdoc clenched his fists. If the little prick wanted to be like that, then let him. But deep down, he couldn't let go of the heavy guilt punching his guts. He'd really hurt the guy. What had happened before was a mistake and Murdoc had been furious, but he almost killed 2D. That thought hadn't left him the entire time they were apart. And now, obviously, the singer didn't want anything to do with him. He was sure that if Noodle hadn't called them all, they would still not be on speaking terms with each other.

It was the first time Murdoc had felt so guilty. Well, apart from the Paula incident. He was going to try and be nice to 2D. He had something to make up. And if they'd just both forget about that night, there would be no additional complications.

Right. This was going to work. It would be fine.

So yeah, first chapters are always short. Please tellll me what you think, leave reviews and I'll know if I should continue the fic or not! Thank you for reading!