After the band reunited from their first hiatus, Noodle noticed Russel was pretty down, and he sucked at hiding it.She noticed that Del hasnât made any appearances lately.
Russel, snaps out of his stupor, shaking his head and rubbing his eyes, he looks up to see a worried looking 2D and Noodle standing in front of and staring at him. Russel sighs and scoots over on the couch, making room for them to sit too. Nobody sits next to him.
âSorry...â he feels the need to apologize for being so out-of-it.
2D already forgot what he wanted to talk to Russ about so he made his way out the room.
âRussel?â Noodle asks looking worried for her best friend.
âHeya Noodz,â he smiles warmly at her. The smile doesnât reach his eyes which worries her even further. âWhatâs up, baby girl?â
âYou havenât been the same... are you okay?â
Russel looks down at his lap for a second, trying to keep his composure. His chest feels like itâs being weighed down, a familiar drowning feeling plagued him. He looks up and forces another smile before nodding his head, he feels like he shouldnât try to speak.
Seeing that her friend is distressed but wonât talk to her, Noodleâs eyes start to well with tears but she blinks them away quickly and swallows the painful lump in her throat.
Should I ask? Noodle wonders. Her hands go cold and her heart beats faster as anxiety starts to wash over her.
âW-â She looks down, second guessing herself. Russ glances at her, wondering why the usually bubbly and confident Noodle is now hesitant.
Maybe I just shouldnât...
âWhat happened to Del?!â She blurts out.
Russelâs heart sinks and he breaks his composure, letting out a sob. He leans in, crying into Noodleâs shirt.
Noodleâs heart sinks, her worst fears have been confirmed. Tears begin to well up again and she hugs her best friend and big brother while they both cry together.
