Busted & Blue (2D X Reader) *Female reader*

Interlude: The Elephant

Y/N's POV

I pull my hair up into a small-ish bun. My hair was growing longer, and today Noodle and I had hair appointments. Later today I had more job interviews to go to. I've been working at a coffee shop and I feel like I'm wasting my college degree. My last two interviews are for the morgue and at a pharmacy. Not my first options, but when I didn't get the job as a nurse, I kinda gave up. I wanted to do music when I was younger, but sometimes things don't go well. "Noodle! We need to be leaving now!" I yell up the stairs. Ever since she's gotten older, she's been cooped up in that room of hers. Soon I'll be celebrating my twenty-fourth birthday. I don't feel any older than I was years back. Noodle runs down the stairs. "Sorry I took so long. Ready?" I nod. "So, who's the boy?" I try to hold back my grin. "Shut up." Noodle's face is bright red. "Okay, okay. Let's go."

On my way to the salon, I drive past 2D. That's strange.. I thought he left town and moved away. I shrug it off and continue driving, it could have just been my imagination. 

My hair looks very nice by the time it's finished. Hopefully I'll get one of the jobs. 

The interviews went by smoothly, and I'm proud of myself for how I did. As long as I get to be working in the medicine department, I'll be happy. I wonder how 2D is, if he's happy. I wonder if he found love elsewhere, without me. I never realised until now how much I miss him. I feel the last time we saw each other was sour, and I want to make things right again. Ever since him, I have been working on me, and I think it's time for me to get into a relationship. I need to move on, all the way. There are plenty of people in the UK, I don't know why none of them feel right. I don't know. Maybe I'm crazy, but I actually enjoy being single. It's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Like I'm free. 

But being single is lonely. I see that all my friends are in relationships, married even, but I'm still single. I guess I shouldn't complain since some people are in abusive relationships, and that's the last thing I want. But, I still miss being in a relationship. 

I walk into my apartment, Noodle already in her room. Ugh, teenagers. I can't believe she's already seventeen. She's growing up so fast. Time is a thief. Russel and Ash are engaged, and I'm so happy for them. I've never seen them happier since they've been together. Ash is supposed to come over to my apartment later this evening, and I'm excited. Their wedding is coming up soon, maybe in a month or so. Ash asked me to be her best maid. I was so honored, I just didn't expect her to ask me. Maybe because she's too busy to talk, having to work and plan for the wedding. I walk upstairs into my room and open up my laptop. I tilt my head. That's weird. 2D sent me a friend request on this new website called Facebook. I didn't even know he had one. I'm more surprised that he'd add me, since we aren't friends. I decide to accept the friend request and I instantly get a message from him. 

Stuart Pot: Hey Y/N. It's been forever! I was wondering if you'd like to catch up, maybe grab a coffee or something. 

Y/N: Agreed, it's been too long! How have you been? I've missed you. I would love to go out for coffee sometime soon. Thanks!

Stuart Pot: I've missed you too. How does Caffeine Crazy this Wednesday sound?

Y/N: Sounds good.

I close my laptop, happily. I have missed him. I think Noodle would like to see 2D as well.  In fact, I'll ask her right now, I decide. "Noodle!" I call out.

 "Yeah?" She answers from her room

"Wanna see 2D this Wednesday?"

"No." Her voice instantly goes flat.

"Why not?"

"He can't just leave our lives and then come back expecting things to be normal. He's been gone for three years. Three years Y/N." Her voice is angered, more than usual. 

In some ways, Noodle is right. I can't just let him back into my life fully forgetting that he left. But, it's my fault we aren't friends to begin with. I was mean and bitter and I need to be sorry for that. We both made mistakes that led us to this relationship. I sigh to myself. It's not like I can force Noodle to go. I'm not that kind of person, and I know from personal experience that it's hard to talk to someone you're not happy with. So, I'm not going to literally fight and drag her with me.

I don't know how this coffee meeting is going to turn out, but I do know that I am excited.

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A/N

Sorry this took so long guys! I hope you enjoy.