#TMNT all 4-1 challenge

[zprites]

June TMNT All 4-1!

It's time. The man, the myth, the legend... It's Bayverse Raphael! This month's prompt came to me surprisingly quickly as compared to some of the previous months so I'm riding this high!

The lovely hosts: @turtle-babe83, @thelaundrybitch, and @leosgirl82 <3

Prompt I chose: “Well, that didn’t go as planned…”

Bayverse! Raph x Female! Reader - SFW

As always, the turtles and reader are both well into their 20s!

Enjoy! <333

Taglist: @turtle-babe83, @manduse, @morning-sun-brah, @crazysarah-98, @pacoholin, @iamdefinitelytheratking

Summer Loving

If words fail… She'll know what I mean If words fail… She'll just take my hand She sees me like no one else has If words fail… She'll understand When Words Fail - Brian D’Arcy James

"C'mon you slowpoke!" You called back to Raph, your voice reverberating off the  walls of the sewer. 

"You know I can easily catch up to you, right?" Raph said, keeping a modest distance between the two of you. You gathered he was being slow on purpose, probably because he wanted to let you win a race for once, but you weren't having it. 

You knew what would happen if he caught up to you. So you goaded him on.

"I'd like to see you try, old fart!" You hollered before breaking out in a full on sprint, smiling widely as you rounded the corner. 

You heard the telltale sounds of him rapidly approaching you, heavy footsteps breaking through your constant giggles until he was right behind you. He reached out and ran his fingers along your sides, knowing it was one of your ticklish spots, causing you to squeal and try to squirm out of his grasp. 

"Raph! Let me go!" You managed to get out.

He didn't let up. "What was that you called me? An 'old fart'?"

"Okay, okay! You're not an old fart! You're a young one! A baby fart even! Please! I'm gonna pee!!" Tears welled up in your eyes as your cheeks quickly began to grow sore from the enormous grin on your face.

Thankfully he ceased his attack, allowing you to catch your breath. "So I'm a baby fart now?" He raised a brow ridge at you.

You slowly collected yourself before nodding. He let out a chuckle while shaking his head. "Suppose that's better than an old one."

"I don't know, you are kind of old." You teased. 

"I'm only a month older than you. Besides, if I was really old, I wouldn't be about to do this." He promptly picked you up, easily settling you against his chest with a singular muscular arm. 

You rolled your eyes in a playful manner. “Okay show-off. You made your point.”

He gave a breathy laugh as he set out further into the sewers, fully intent on carrying you the rest of the way. 

Not that you were complaining. You planned for this after all, knowing after he caught up with you he would opt to hold you in his arms for the remainder of the walk, like he always did. You used to question it but always got a simple ‘It’s faster this way’, so you’ve learned over the years to just accept it. 

After being away for five months at a time you found yourself wanting him to carry you at every opportunity when you were back home. Like now.

You decided to go out of state for your graduate program, wanting to further your education in data science at a gorgeous university located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Thankfully you only had two more semesters left and with each break you came  back to your hometown, staying with the turtles who graciously opened up their home to you since your family had moved out of the country during your previous semester. You used to live with April but since you began school in Colorado, she moved in with her boyfriend, Casey Jones. 

You didn’t mind. In fact, you were glad you were staying with the brothers who you had come to consider family. You looked back on the night you met them with fondness - April trying to shield their hulking forms in her living room when you raided the kitchen at 2am, squinting at the massive mutants behind her in the dim light, tension filling the air until you asked them, in your sleep-addled stupor, if they wanted some late night nachos. Five plates of nachos later and the rest was history. 

Over the past two weeks you spent as much time as possible catching up with the turtles. Leo joined you in yoga and meditation some mornings, Donnie enthusiastically discussed everything you learned while looking over your notes and textbooks (which you always let him keep), and Mikey was glad to have another person to paint with again. 

And Raph, well anytime you weren’t hanging out with his brothers you could be found by his side. The two of you did everything together, from watching movies to singing along while he played his guitar. However one of your favorite pastimes was when the two of you would lay opposite of each other on his bed, him knitting while you read outloud, your legs resting against his. It was comforting, those moments. 

Which did nothing to help your ever growing crush on the mutant terrapin. Soon after meeting him you were instantly smitten, feeling your heartbeat pick up whenever he glanced your way, or when he smiled at you, or when his hand would sometimes rest on your leg, running his fingers along your calf almost lovingly, causing you to stutter while you tried desperately to focus on the words you were reading to him. 

Yeah, you were fucked…

Raph was your best friend and while the others would text you everyday while you were out of state, he was the one who always wished you a ‘good morning’ when you woke up for classes and a ‘good night’ when you headed to bed. At least once a week he would call you up when he knew you were in bed, talking to you for hours until you both inevitably fell asleep to the sound of each other’s breathing. He made you feel special, as if you were the most important person in his life. 

And you supposed you were, since he told you so earlier when he tried to kiss you.

Okay, in your defense you should have seen this coming, but you figured he wasn't interested in you in a romantic sense, so you kept your feelings to yourself all those years. You told yourself that his wandering gazes and lingering touches were nothing more than what they were, just fixed looks and accidental brushes of skin. Oh how wrong you were.

For not even four hours ago the two of you were cleaning up after dinner, alone in the kitchen. You made a passing joke, one that might have been self-deprecating in nature, but it seemed to have caused something in him to snap since he took you by the shoulders and… 

Well, if you had the tiniest sliver of uncertainty in regards to his feelings for you before, you definitely didn't now.

He confessed everything, from how he was captivated by your laughter and smile from the very beginning to how you occupied his every waking thought. How he missed you when you were gone and always treasured every second he spent with you, wanting nothing more than to spend the rest of his life by your side.

If only Mikey chose to barge into the kitchen a few seconds later, not when Raph's lips were only centimeters away from your own. 

You bit your lip as you thought about that moment, remembering the sincerity in his voice, the way his warm breath tickled your face, the feel of his rough skin on your cheek. 

And you were hell bent on getting that kiss tonight, through hell or high water. You had just the activity in mind to set the mood just right for that to happen, and thankfully when you suggested it to him he agreed. 

“We’re here.” 

Raph’s voice pulled you out of your thoughts. He had stopped at the ladder that led to the more affluent part of Staten Island, shifting you in his arms as he grabbed the rung closest to him. 

“Better hold on tight, spider monkey.”

Your full-bellied laugh rang through the tunnels as he began his ascent, your arms looping tightly around his neck. Soon the two of you were in the middle of the suburban street. Using the dark of the night to his advantage he kept to the shadows, keeping the two of you out of sight despite it being almost midnight. You pointed out a house to him and he moved towards it. A quick peek over the backyard fence confirmed that this house had what you two were looking for and effortlessly hopped the two of you over the fence with you still in his arms. 

Raph finally put you down and you immediately slid out of your flip-flops, the cool grass beneath your feet felt heavenly as you walked closer to the large in-ground pool. You bent down and tested the water’s temperature with your hand.

“It’s a bit cold, but thankfully it looks like no one is home to hear you bitch.” You teased, standing back up to your full height.

He let out a huff. “I don’t bitch. You’re the one who squeals like a little girl when the water… isn’t…”

He trailed off as he watched you get out of the oversized shirt you wore over your swimsuit, letting it fall to the ground and fully revealing your bikini-clad body to him. You looked at him over your shoulder, a knowing gleam in your eyes.

“When the water isn’t what?”

His mouth opened and closed several times as his eyes raked over your form. If this were anyone else you would have smacked them or at the very least yell at them for ogling you, but this was Raph, and now that you knew how he felt, you felt nothing but flattery for the way he took the sight of you in.

“Hello? Earth to Raph…” 

He blinked and shook his head, as if he was trying to get rid of whatever mental image he had conjured up.

“Just get in the pool.” He grumbled, already taking off his gloves. 

You snickered and took a few steps back from the pool’s edge, knowing getting in the chilly water would be easier if you jumped in. So you did, cannonballing into the pool with a modest sized splash. 

Surprisingly enough your body adjusted to the water temperature rather quickly as you began moving gently across the water’s surface, seeing that Raph was now busy removing his knee pads.

“Any day now.” You taunted.

You couldn’t hear what he said in response because you went underwater, doing a few flips as you waited for him to join you. Finally he lowered himself into the chlorine water, wearing only his shorts. 

As you came up for air you were prompt splashed. Raph chuckled as you sputtered.

“Really?!”

You were met with another splash.

“Alright, that’s it!”

The two of you started an all out war, attacking each other with never-ending barrages of water. Soon you had to surrender as there was no way to win against his powerful sprays he produced with ease while you struggled to land any hits on him. He basked in his victory, letting out several whoops while you snuck around behind him, latching onto his shell and pulling back with all your might, effectively sending both of you under the water. 

You broke the surface and giggled as you felt his hands come to your waist before he joined you, his own laughs intermingling with yours in the quiet of the night.

Eventually the amusement of the situation died down. The two of you stayed that way, simply enjoying each other's presence while crickets chirped in the distance. He was crouched in the five-foot deep water so that he was eye level with you, holding you above the surface since he knew your mouth would be submerged if you were to fully stand. Time seemed to slow down as you stared into his golden eyes. 

You decided now was the time to lure him in. 

“Did you really mean what you said?” You asked softly, voice barely above a whisper. 

Hook…

He seemed confused so you clarified for him. "What you said, back in the kitchen…"

Raph frowned while you felt the hands on your waist tighten their hold. "You think I would joke about something like that?" 

You hummed, your own hands coming to run along his shoulders and upper arms in a repeated motion. "No, but I wouldn’t mind hearing it again.”

Line…

His breath hitched as you gave him a gentle smile. It took him a moment before he licked his lips and opened his mouth to speak but no words left him. This continued for a bit until he shook his head and let out a sigh. “Sorry, I’m… Having a hard time thinking right now.”

“That’s okay, take your time.”

Raph took a deep breath. “I just… There’s not much I can say that I haven’t already said.”

One of your hands moved to cup his cheek, running your thumb across the pebbled green skin. 

His gaze never left yours as you felt him nuzzle into your caress. 

“You’re everything to me.” His voice was low, as if he was afraid this was all a dream. “You… You have this way of making me feel like I really am someone; not just a giant mutant turtle, but an actual person. I know I can’t give you a lot, but I can’t keep pretending that I don’t love you. And…”

He trailed off as his eyes glanced down to your lips so quickly that you would have missed it if you blinked. 

“And…?” You breathed out.

“And I really want to kiss you.”

Got him.

"Well, good…" You leaned in a bit closer to him before continuing. "Because I really want you to kiss me."

 His eyes widened at your admission. The seconds ticked by as you allowed him time to gather his nerves. Finally he began to close the distance between you. Your heart pounded in your chest as you closed your eyes once his lips were a hair’s width from yours.

“MOMMY!! There’s a strange lady in the pool!”

The two of you froze.

“And she’s kissing an alien!”

Shit… Guess someone was home after all…

In your periphery you could see a small boy running back inside the home and several lights turn on, most likely from his mother checking to see what all the commotion is about. 

“Run?”

Just as the question left your lips, Raph picked you up once more and hauled the two of you out of the pool.

He gathered up both of your belongings in one arm while he held you with the other, getting the two of you back into the sewers as quickly as possible before being seen again, jumping down into the dark tunnels and replacing the manhole cover with a skill that came with years of practice.

In the dead silence of the sewers the two of you gave one quick look at each other before devolving into fits of laughter. He gently set you down before handing you your sandals and shirt. 

“Well, that didn’t go as planned…” You jested while you tugged your shirt over your head, the hem reaching your knees due to how large it was. Beside you Raph was busy securing his knee pads back on.

He chuckled while you slid on your flip-flops. “No, but that ain’t stopping me anymore.”

“Oh?” You asked, mouth curving into a smile. 

Raph tossed aside his gloves and reached for you, pulling you towards him before he promptly pressed his lips against yours. 

Yeah, definitely worth the wait…

[madnessismylover]

TMNT All 4-1 Challenge: March Entry

@turtle-babe83 @thelaundrybitch

A/N: This is actually SFW… I swear. Changed the wording a bit for the prompt sentence I picked because I had this idea and it kinda fit but not exactly with the way it was originally. Hope that’s okay. Little late but it's still March ^_^"

The layout for the Bay!Lair doesn’t really work for this but I wanted it to be Bay Mikey so… just pretend the descriptions I used fit?

*While this is SFW, all characters depicted and/or mentioned are 18+*

Pairing: Bay!Mikey x reader (She/Her, "Y/N" used)

Prompt:

“I’m new to all of this. Can you show me where to start?” -> “I’m [still] new to all of this. Can you show me [what to do]?

Words: 716

Raph was heading past Mikey’s room when he overheard the two. The door was closed, but the room was far from sound proof.

“I’m still new to all of this. Can you show me what to do?” he heard Y/N ask. It was late; he didn’t know she had decided to stay the night. She and Mikey had only started dating a few months ago and, even though the boys were all adults, Splinter still had rules for when she slept over. The door being left open was rule number one.

“Of course, babe. We gotta be quiet though,” he heard Mikey say back.

“Okay.” He heard her giggle.

“Get comfortable. I’ll be honest with you… we might go all night.” Raph’s brow shot up and he blinked. Were they-? No… they couldn’t be. As he stood there blinking at the door he didn’t notice Leo rounding the corner. The blue banded turtle tilted his head at the sight in front of him. 

“Wh-?” Raph’s hand was over his mouth before he could finish, ‘what are you doing?’ Leo pushed his hand away but before he could say anything he hear Y/N exclaim in a whisper,

“Jesus, Mike, this thing is huge!” Leo blinked and the two looked at the door. “What am I supposed to do with that?”

“Hey, you got this. I know you can take it, baby. You’ve been practicing, haven’t you?”

“Well yeah but… look at it!” They heard Mikey laugh.

“Just take it slow. No need to rush and end up getting hurt. Like I said, we got all night.”

The best word to describe Leo and Raph’s expressions was “NOPE” and the two quickly headed as far from their youngest brother’s room as they possibly could while staying in the lair.

…

The next morning, Raph was loudly crunching his cereal and Leo had just sat down with a steaming mug when Mikey and Y/N walked into the kitchen both looking slightly sleep deprived but extremely happy.

“Good morning,” Y/N said with a big smile to the two before moving to the fridge.

Raph and Leo glanced at each other. Raph had the excuse of his mouth being full. Leo cleared his throat. 

“So uh… you two…” Leo started.

“Uh, us?”

“Finally did it then, eh Mike?” Raph asked. Leo shot him a look.

“Huh?” Mikey blinked before it dawned on him. “Oh! Hehe, yeah. Took most of the night,” he admitted. 

“It was so hard and I got so close to finishing so many times,” Y/N said with a slight groan of annoyance. The two blinked at her.

“But she stuck with it like a champ,” Mikey said, patting her on the back.

“Oh come on, you helped,” she said.

“No no,” Mikey held his hands up. “Y/N did all the work, I just sat there and enjoyed the show.” Just then Donnie walked into the room with a mug, heading straight for the coffee machine.

“Morning Don, Mikey and I finally did it!” Y/N exclaimed. Leo and Raph watched to see his reaction and were perplexed when he didn’t even turn away from the counter.

“That’s great,” Donnie said, refilling his mug of coffee - because of course it wasn’t his first and of course he had been up hours before the rest of them.

“We recorded the whole thing if you wanted to watch it,” Y/N said.

“Sounds good,” Donnie said with a thumbs up. “Just send it to me whenever.”

“Okay, I’ll send you the link now,” Y/N said, getting out her phone. 

“Link?” Leo asked. 

“Mhm, I put it up on YouTube. It already has over 500 views!” Leo and Raph’s jaws dropped.

“Whoa whoa whoa!” Raph exclaimed and the three turned to him. “Hold up a sec… I feel like we’re missin’ something.” He looked at Leo with a brow raised.

“What are you three talking about exactly?” Leo asked slowly.

“The last boss on that game I got Y/N for her birthday. She finally beat it,” Mikey said before tilting his head. “Why… what did you think we were talking about?”

“Nope,” the two said in unison without missing a beat before escaping the room leaving the remaining three to share looks of confusion.

... ...

A/N: Kinda does and doesn't fit the theme... (Raph and Leo thought it did anyway)

[thelaundrybitch]

All 4 - 1 Challenge

TURTLE DOVES!!!!

GUESS WHAT TIME IT IS!!!

TIME FOR SUMMER FUN!!!!

🌴✈️☀️🏄🏼‍♀️🏖️JUNE🏖️🏄🏼‍♀️☀️✈️🌴

Hosted by: @leosgirl82 @turtle-babe83 and yours truly - @thelaundrybitch

Welcome to the TMNT prompt list exercise!

Where we (All 4-1) invite fellow TMNT tumblrina fans to write a fic - long or short - including or about the prompt. We also invite you to draw, paint, or sketch using one or all of the prompts! ✍🏻🎨🖌️

Whatever inspires you!

It can be about any character within the TMNT realm!

And any iteration!

Also! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Absolutely use your OCs in your stories!!!

Make it Fluffy! Make it NSFW! Throw in some Comedy, or drag us through ALL the Angst! There really are no limits! Use one prompt or more! Sky’s the limit!

We thought it would be exciting to see what everyone would come up with! As long as there continues to be enough interaction, we will try to continue this little writing exercise at the beginning of every month!

And so far, the turnout has been incredible! Thank you all for your submissions! You're all amazing!

This month's theme is: Summer Vacation

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“What time zone are you in?”

“I’m surrounded by idiots.” “But at least we’re hot!”

"Why is there a banana in my drink?"

“Well, that didn’t go as planned…”

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[fictionalhubbydreamer]

Yes I chose Raphael as turtle of choice.

This is my prompt of choice for none other than Bayverse style!

Its my choice to use reader as focus. No need for OC in this case. Have fun!:

*Reader/OC comes home to their place completely infested with four mutant turtles who have gone through all their shit and are eating their snacks and watching their TV.

Reader: “We need to have a discussion about boundaries.”

All four turtles: “What for?”*

Reader is sick of 'turt of choice' manspreading. So they start doing it to them.

Me: Oh how this is going to be hysterical *Insert evil laugh*. ANYWAYS on to the beautifully funny and definitely not last piece of my work.

[NSFW] @TMNT ALL 4-1 CHALLENGE

[Note these are aged up turtles and reader.]

Its a usual Friday night, you worked long hours at your job then thought coming home never felt better. That thought disapeared in seconds when you came home to your apartment in absolute chaos. The first thing you grab is your trusty baseball bat and enter the living room, finding none other than the four turtle brothers chilling. You sigh and toss the bat to one side and oh dear, your turtle boyfriend was manspreading on YOUR spot too!.

"Ok guys, we gonna need to discuss some boundary rules here"-

"What for?" All the brothers ask.

"Well for one this is MY home!. Maybe a warning next time you come here to crash?."

Leo gave his brothers a look and only earns a scoff from Raph who was seemingly unbothered.

"...including you over there on MY spot that's manspreading there!."

Raph simply gives you this sly smug look that sent shivers down your spine, not in a bad way either. He knew how to push your buttons, afterall he has been dating you for over a year.

You then snap out of your trance,"Oh Its on prettyboy~." The look he had made you try and fail not to snicker as you go over to HIS favourite beanbag chair YOU bought him, then proceed to take over completely.

This earned some snickers from his brothers, and a rather annoyed Raphael. It didn't last long though when he proceeded to get up and haul you over his shoulder, then as he takes you to your room decides to remind you who is the Alpha here by biting your inner thigh.

"R-Raph! Did you just bite me?. I swear If you did-."

Raph uttered a rather husky chuckle that caused goosebumps to form."Oh no you don't Doll~."

Once the bedroom door closed, you saw were his brothers seeming unbothered by Raphs behavior. The last thing you remember after that was a love making session like no other.

Your lips never leaving each others, his weight never moving and keeping you in place. You were his girl and only his girl, the fresh hickeys he left along your shoulder and neck was proof of it. Not one inch of your body left uncaressed, he even helped himself to that sweet syrup you make when you were in sheer bliss. This to him was his reward for ignoring your protests of his 'manspreading'. The rest of the night was him showing you a good time in bed.

@turtle-babe83

@thelaundrybitch

[akesdraws-blog]

Morning Confusion

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Since you started your relationship with the leader of the group, their mornings always started with little morning kisses on the forehead, sometimes it was Leonardo kissing your little forehead while he whispered soft words to wake you up, and other times it was you kissing that huge greenish forehead while he kissed you. you encourage him to get up (this happened only when the leader was sleeping in from a particularly heavy patrol or an intense game night with his brothers).

They both got ready an hour apart or maybe more if the bed felt more comfortable than usual.

But this time they both managed to get up at the same time.

L. -Work?-

Y/N. -Free day-

L. -It's early for you, isn't it?-

Y/N. -Don't get your hopes up, I hate when se espanta mi sueño, I can't sleep after-

L. -Just like a baby-

Y/N. -Hey!-

L. -Well, look at it this way, you have more time to take advantage of the day-

That's right, you used to be the type of person who loved to sleep his 8 hours or more if possible, your disciplined boyfriend's dream was that you will wake up with the sun with all the energy and attitude to start your day, you can only say that it will continue like this... Like a dream.

You rarely got up early or minimally at the same time as your partner.

We must say that their relationship had also reached a level of intimacy that Leonardo had even given you one of his spaces in the room so that you could leave some extra clothes, he assures that it is for the occasions when you stay to sleep, but internally it causes him a lot of happiness, because he can feel a new level of confidence.

So once they got dressed, it only remained to go out to brush their faces and teeth, you greeted the family who were already quite used to your stay.

Y/N.-Good morning, is there anything new in the news?-

R. -Nothing new, just the weather and some heavy traffic warnings-

Y/N. -What can I tell you?, There is not always news of foot soldiers or ninjas terrifying the city, sometimes it is just the "terrifying traffic"-

D. -Sometimes it is better not to listen to that news, it means a quiet day-

R. -Boring!-

M. -It means that you do our job so well that the bad guys have to take a day off too-

Y/N. -you said it-

D. -And Leo? Is he still asleep?-

Y/N. -No, he's just brushing his teeth-

L. -Did they talk to me?-

Leonardo would just come out with a little foam at the mouth while he was brushing his teeth, sometimes seeing that kind of image of "Mr. Discipline and order" was something refreshing and a little funny, or so you might have thought until your eyes focused in the brush that was in the hand of the huge turtle.

Y/N. -What are you doing with my toothbrush?-

L. -Which one?-

Y/N. -The one you have in your mouth-

L. -This is mine-

Y/N. -That's not your toothbrush, it's mine!-

L. -It's not true, it's the other blue toothbrush-

Y/N. -That's literally your color!-

L. -But you said you liked that one!-

The small revelation even caught the attention of the rest, who had stopped watching the news channel to just look at them with an expression of amusement at the situation that was happening right in front of them.

L. -Since when do you use it?-

Y/N. -Since when do YOU use it?-

R. -What is the problem?-

M. -Brother, you've both literally eaten ass enough-

D. -but do you dislike sharing a toothbrush?-

Y/N. | L. -This is not the problem!-

From then on they both marked their own toothbrushes to avoid future mix-ups.

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Late but safe.

Ready this little and a little funny story for the event of the month of April.

Don't forget, the event is hosted by: @thelaundrybitch @post-apocalyptic-daydream @leosgirl82 @turtle-babe83

Tell me, do you ever lose sleep? It gets a little frustrating, right?

Tags:

@post-apocalyptic-daydream . @turtle-babe83 . @turtlesmakemehappy . @dilucsflame33 . @thelaundrybitch . @scholastic-dragon . @leosgirl82 . @tmnt-tychou . @mackbunny . @happymoonangel .@lazyafgurl

[cowabunga-doll]

All 4-1 Challenge: Romance 💝💐

Here we have it, this is my post entry for the TMNT All 4-1 Challenge hosted by the lovelies @turtle-babe83 @thelaundrybitch @leosgirl82 @nittleboo @tmnt-tychou and @post-apocalyptic-daydream

For the “Romance” challenge, i decided to do the “Pocky Game” scenario because i wanted to do a cute scenario between Leo and Aliyah where he wanted to go for a kiss using the pocky pocky in his mouth. (And i was pretty happy how it turned out ☺️☺️) I hope you guys like it!!

Leo/Tmnt (c) Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird

Aliyah Rose and Fanart (c) @cowabunga-doll (me)

[miss-andromeda]

In A Storm With My Best Dress

Universe: TMNT 2012

Turtle of Choice: Donatello

Prompt: “Well, that didn’t go as planned…”

Song Inspirations: Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift, Streets by Doja Cat

Non-canon to my main story, as Andi and Don are 19. There’s no explicit smut, but it does get quite spicy - to be safe, I would consider this NSFW. Read at your own risk.

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“Come in.” Donnie’s voice, laced with drowsiness, echoed through the closed door. Andi smiled to herself as she lightly pushed it open, gritting her teeth at the creaking. April’s farmhouse was definitely showing its wear at this point - considering they had been going there since they were 16, it made sense that three years and seven pairs of feet against the floorboards would wear them down. 

“Hey.”

Donnie smiled softly at the sight of her, putting the book he was reading aside. “Hi, enchantress. What’s got you awake at 12:30 am?”

“How about we do something kind of adventurous?” She chuckled to herself as Donnie raised a nonexistent eyebrow. “Let’s go into the woods. See if we can find any plants to dissect; evening primroses, Japanese wisteria, and stuff like that. And maybe catch some fireflies while we’re at it. Like we’re little kids.”

Donnie’s confusion melted into an intrigued, slightly smug smile. “What made you want to do this, exactly?”

Andi’s confidence faded a bit as her arms went subconsciously around her stomach. “No reason, per se. I, um…” She fumbled for a reason - all while Donnie maintained that annoyingly adorable smile. “I just think it’d be fun, that’s all.” She then smirked at him, wanting to turn the tables. “I’m just surprised that you’re not jumping at the chance to go with your girlfriend into an isolated area, in the middle of the night, with no one following us.”

But Donnie didn’t fall for it, only chuckling back. “I’m not Casey, enchantress. I’d like to think I have at least 100 more IQ points than him.”

Andi laughed to herself as she nodded in agreement. “My point still stands, are you coming with me or not?” And when Donnie only smiled at her, this time genuinely, Andi knew that was her answer right there.

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“It’s oddly beautiful out here, don’t you think?” 

“Definitely. Especially considering we’re not constantly facing threats from rage-bent mutants, or alien robots, or a spiteful master of ninjutsu who wanted nothing more than to destroy us.”

“Or a hate-fueled understudy that was bent on revenge and wanted nothing more than to finish what she started all those years ago.” Andi gave him a little smile as Donnie lightly squeezed her shoulder in comfort. “It’s fine now. She’s in the past, and she’ll stay there as far as I’m concerned.”

Donnie gave her a matching smile as he leaned in to lightly kiss her cheek. “You’re really done with her, huh?” When Andi nodded, his smile widened. “Good. You should be.”

She was about to respond, but her mind went blank as she felt a little drop against her arm. “What the…” Upon noticing it was rainwater on her skin, Andi’s eyes went wide as she stared at the sky. “You’ve got to be kidding me…”

As if to answer her question, another drop of rainwater landed directly on her forehead, making her both grimace and growl. “Don, run with me as fast as you can.”

Donnie didn’t need to say anything as he grabbed her hand and did just as she said, running as fast as he possibly could. They made it to the farmhouse in record time - but they still ended up looking like wet dogs (or at least, Andi did) by the time they made it back to the porch.

“Well, that didn’t go as planned…” Donnie mumbled as he had taken off his bandana, wringing out the excess water in it. While he wasn’t happy, he wasn’t furious either. It was just a major coincidence that the one night that he and Andi went outside into the woods to spend some time together, it rained.

Andi, meanwhile, was practically fuming as she crossed her arms, her hair matted to her face and her bow and pink t-shirt spotted with rainwater. “You think?” She muttered as she scowled at the now-soaked ground. “I should’ve researched whether it would rain tonight…such a dumb mistake…” She added, but softened almost immediately as Donnie pulled her into a hug to calm her down. “I’m sorry…I just hate that we had to get interrupted by the weather of all things…” She mumbled against his plastron, making him weakly smile as he left a kiss on her wet hair. 

“How ‘bout we go inside, dry off, and you change into something else? We can sneak out another time.”

Andi chuckled to herself at that. “What, so you want to sneak out next time?”

“Enchantress, I’ll do anything if it’s with you.”

Her heart fluttered as her smile increased and she pulled away to meet his eyes. “Let’s go.”

Donnie led her inside at the simple command and back upstairs, this time to her bedroom. “I’ll get you a towel.” He offered, making her smile softly as thanks. He then headed to the linen closet next to the bathroom, grabbed a worn but still usable white towel, and came back to her, letting her take it and wrap it around herself. “I’ll leave you be.” He smiled at her as he watched her go inside to her room, then went back to the closet to get another towel for himself. He was relieved that as a mutant, he dried much quicker than Andi did - and most of the rainwater from him was left on the porch. 

He quickly dried himself off, then tossed the damp towel in the washing machine in the laundry room. Tomorrow (or rather, in the daytime) would be laundry day, so April would take care of it while they were staying here. 

He walked back upstairs to the same scene as before. The hallway was quiet, but the sounds of snoring (likely from Mikey) echoed faintly from one of the bedroom doors. Rolling his eyes fondly, he decided to see if Andi was done yet. She normally didn’t take long to get dressed, and admittedly, there was a side of him that just wanted to hold her and go to sleep. The rain tapping against the windows was oddly comforting, and the thought of cuddling with Andi while listening to that sounded oddly soothing. 

But what his big mistake was…he forgot to knock. 

“Andi, are you-”

It was only a split second, but it was the first time he had seen her bra - white with a little bow in between the cups. 

Of course she wore a bra with a bow on it.

Of course.

“What the- Donnie, out!” Andi whisper-yelled to him as she scrambled to find a shirt, her face turning scarlet from embarrassment. Donnie did just that as he silently slammed the door, his face somehow turning a darker red than hers was. All the while, he was mumbling frantic apologies and how he swore on Darwin’s beard that he would never do anything that dumb again. 

But as he waited outside, his face still burning and his breathing a tiny bit…shallow, weirdly enough, he started to form a mental image in his head. She looked…beautiful like that. It was a weird sense of innocence and vulnerability, and even if he knew that he was not meant to see such a thing, it didn’t stop him from having an internal spontaneous combustion. Like his mind just went blank upon seeing her like that.

Maybe it was just primal instinct (he was a turtle at heart, anyway), but there was something about that image that Donnie never wanted to erase from his mind. 

In fact, there was a part of him that…almost wanted to see Andi like that again, as perverted as that sounded.

He was thankfully interrupted when Andi opened the door, now wearing a white top with pink text - saying ‘Made of SArCaSm’ - each element was written like it was part of the periodic table. But what was also prevalent was her flushed face. 

Very her. 

“So can we agree to just…never indulge that with anyone?” She asked, her voice still a soft whisper at the risk of waking someone up. 

When Donnie only nodded (his tongue felt so heavy that he could barely get the words out), Andi’s lips curled into a little smile as she led him into her bedroom, then shut the door behind her. “Is there a reason why you’re not speaking, professor?”

That nickname. Normally, it was endearing and Donnie always found himself either beaming or blushing (or both) when she used it. 

But now…it was not helping his burning face or the fact that his breathing was still a little bit shallow. 

“Don?”

Now she was starting to get concerned. He never acted like this; sure, he got flustered or embarrassed around her at times, but it was never to the point where he looked like he was about to pass out. 

“Hon? Are you-mmph?!”

She was cut off by Donnie kissing her with an unusual sense of reckless passion, cupping her jaw with his hands. Normally, he was much more delicate and pristine with her, always treating her like she was made of porcelain china, and the slightest jolt or drop would destroy her forever.

But here, all gentleness was out the window. And while it was a bit jarring (and frankly, startling at first,) Andi had to admit, she liked it. 

But it was over before it began; Donnie pulled away with an even redder face (if that was possible) and analyzed what he did. Her lips were a bit puffy and red, her eyes were wide and the look of confusion (but also…slight desperation? What?!) were so prominent. 

But he knew that if he said it wasn’t one of the most amazing sights he had ever seen, he’d be a liar. 

“What…was that for?” Andi breathed out as their eyes met. Judging by her tone, she was not about to start complaining, but she was more startled than anything. 

“I’m…” Donnie bit his tongue as he looked at the floor. He wasn’t about to apologize for doing that, but at the same time, he didn’t know what really came over him. 

Wait, yes, he did. 

That image.

“Andi…seeing you like…” He swallowed the heavy lump in his throat as he proceeded to explain himself. “...that, it um…triggered something…in me. I-I don’t know what, but it’s this feeling where I just want to be with you and love you like the goddess you are and-mmph…”

He was cut off this time by Andi kissing him in response - and he knew why. Partly to shut him up, partly because of the way her irises changed as he spoke. They became a bit more hooded, and he could’ve sworn that instead of looking into his eyes, she was looking directly at his lips, just waiting for the moment to make her move. 

And before either of them knew it, they were on her bed, and the kiss had gotten more feverish. Hands started to wander a bit, teeth started to collide, and with how warm they were so close together, it felt like the two of them would explode as a fireball if they weren’t careful.

Andi gasped against his lips as she felt his hand slip up her shirt and brush his fingers against her bra - likely to fuel his newfound fascination with it. She grabbed his bandana straps and ran her fingers along his neck, making him gasp and churr, before moving his lips down to her own neck.

But before he did, though, she gave him what he was clearly wanting. She pulled him away, and then slipped her shirt off, her bra free for his viewing pleasure.

This was a first. There was just something in the air that made them both want to just leap headfirst into unknown waters.

But unknown or not, Donnie’s kisses reverted to how they always were - soft, feathery, and leaving Andi sighing in contentment. He scattered kisses all across her neck; even dipping down even further to her collarbone as a little bonus. And that was something Andi always loved about him; he managed to be both teasing and gentle with her - even in the most intimate (and vulnerable) moments.

And that was never more evident than when Andi let out in between soft whines and gasps, “Is that all you’ve got?”

Oh.

Oh.

Never did it feel more perfect to do more. 

Letting his instincts take over fully, Donnie started to bite softly at her neck, making her finally moan into her pillow. And never did he hear a more beautiful, yet…almost carnal sound. 

He wanted more the second he heard it. 

So he found the spot that made her shudder the second he found it - and started alternating between biting and sucking softly. And when he heard her start to whimper and moan quietly as she bit her lip, something…unlocked in him. 

He liked hearing her like that. 

He loved seeing her like that. 

When he was finally satisfied and pulled away, his lips quirked up into a smirk as he saw the mark he left, but thankfully, Andi didn’t notice as he went back to kissing her collarbone. 

It was only when his hand started slipping behind her back to fumble with her bra straps did she gasp and shake her head. “Wait, Don…not now.”

Immediately, the sensual look in his eye faded and he went back to being his normal self. He nodded and gave her a little smile, handing her shirt back to her as he pulled her into his chest to cuddle. “Well, that was definitely an, um…interesting way to improvise.” He mumbled, making Andi snort quietly with laughter. 

Always such a dork with her. 

“Yeah, you’re telling me…” She agreed, but then her lips quirked downward. Something was on her mind. “Um, you’re not…mad at me, are you?” She asked, looking up to meet his eyes. 

Donnie’s nonexistent eyebrows furrowed in worry. “What? Why would I be mad?”

“Well, because we didn’t…you know…” She muttered, her face starting to turn hot at the implication she was making. 

He only ‘tsked’ and shook his head, pulling her closer. “Andi, I’m never mad with you. And I’m never going to be mad about that. I want you to be comfortable, and if you want to wait a while, that’s completely fine with me. You just let me know when you feel completely, and totally, 100% ready. Like I said, I’ll do anything if it’s with you.”

Andi’s eyes filled with warmth as she pulled him even closer to her. “How’d I get so lucky to get you?” She mumbled into his plastron.

Donnie smiled at her and smoothed her hair back, leaning down to kiss her forehead. “I’m the one that should be asking that.”

She smiled up at him, but now her eyes held a hint of playfulness. “That’s definitely one of the cheesiest things you’ve ever said in the four years we’ve been together.”

Donnie’s giggle echoed throughout the bedroom as he left another kiss on her head. 

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The morning sunlight flooded the bedroom - especially considering Andi had opened the curtains the day before to watch the sunrise with Leo. But this time, she and Donnie had gleefully slept through the sunrise, still wrapped up in each other’s arms and with little smiles on their faces. 

But the quiet was broken as Mikey opened the door with a huge grin and holding a frying pan. “Hey-” But then he noticed the two were asleep, and lowered his voice to his normal tone. “Hey, dudes, come on. Breakfast is ready, made by yours truly.”

They were promptly woken up at that - Donnie yawned and stretched his limbs, while Andi rubbed at her eyes and smoothed at her hair. They looked like wrecks, but unlike normally, they didn’t seem grumpy. It was probably because of the moment they shared in the middle of the night, but regardless of what it was, the smile they shared as Andi addressed Mikey was warm and soft. “We’ll be down in a few minutes, Mikey.” She told the youngest brother, making him give them a thumbs up.

“Gotcha! Just try to be quick in case you want-” Mikey then noticed something on Andi’s neck - a red mark with a hint of purple. “Whoa, Andi, what happened to your neck?” But then he thought of something. “Ohh, did you get into a wrestling match with the vacuum trying to get your Crognard action figure back too?” He then nodded to himself, as if he just figured it out perfectly. “Been there, done that, girl.”

“What?” Andi slightly yelped, her hand going to her neck. When she ran to the little vanity in the corner of the room and peeked at the mark on her neck, she looked at Donnie through the mirror. “Really?”

Donnie only chuckled nervously and rubbed the back of his neck. “Ah, well, you know-” Before he could finish his own sentence, he booked it out of the bedroom and ran down the stairs, tittering to himself along the way. 

Shaking her head, Andi managed a little smile to Mikey. “Excuse me, Mikey. I’ve got to go kill your brother.” She then raced after him, her messy hair flowing in the wind. “Get back here!” She yelled, completely ignoring the confused looks that the two of them got from everyone else.

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@leosgirl82 @thelaundrybitch @turtle-babe83 @tinkabelle19 @happymoonangel @margoteve @android-cap-007

Here's my submission for this month's All 4-1 Challenge! Hope you enjoy 😊 🩷

[lec743-my-art]

One a day art challenge. Tina and the Turtle Gang hanging out. Also apart of the June All 4-1 TMNT Challenge (June 26th) @leosgirl82, @turtle-babe83 , and @thelaundrybitch

[chicchanmooshy]

TMNT All 4-1, May

I finally had some ideas to write about, and made it fit with this month challenge.

Enjoy, but read at your own risk!

TW: 18+, explicite, contains bodily fluids

tags: @turtle-babe83 @thelaundrybitch @leosgirl82 @tmnt-tychou

They had been watching tv, some show about the most dirtiest jobs in the world. While many professions disgusted her with their work, she also wanted to know if her men had to do something like that.

“Have you guys ever done any gross stuff?”

“Do you ask because we live in a sewer?” asked Raphael.

“Er.. no, that’s got nothing to do with my question. I was just wondering after that tv show. And.. all boys do nasty stuff somewhere in their life.. so I thought.. what kind of stuff did you do?”

The boys looked at each other, all having memories flashing on their eyes. “Wow, where to begin, babe. Do you want the ugly, bad or really nasty stuff?”

“The ones you’re comfortable telling me.”

“Ooh, I know something I did once, both funny and nasty”, said Mickey.

“I’m sure I can handle it, Mickey. Let me hear it!”

“Er.. careful Mickey”, warned Leo. “Don’t scare her off..”

“Don’t worry Leo, our girl can take this, I’m sure of it. And I know for a fact that you haven’t explored her dark sense of humor yet.”

Ishtar giggled.

“Sorry Sensei.. anyway… too boring…”

From the other end of the lair they could hear Master Splinter call, “Michaelangelo, LANGUAGE!”

“You’re always complaining it’s boring, why do you keep repeating yourself?”

“So, many years ago we were on patrol and it was boring as FUCK..”

“Eeh, this is my story, don’t interrupt me! But since you asked, when I’m bored, the best ideas form in my head. It’s a vital part of my story.

So, at that time I had nothing to do, only keeping a lookout, usual patrol stuff and pestering small time crooks… We sometimes drop little blobs of birdshit on them, to make them leave that area.”

“Oh gross! But, wait… birds don’t fly at night..”

“Yeah, we know, but those dumbasses still don’t know that. Most of the time they leave, but not this time. So I came up with a better idea.”

“What did you do?” Ishtar was now sitting on the edge of the couch, being pulled in in Mickey’s story.

“Well, during those long hours of waiting, I sometimes go look through rubble…” seeing Leonardo raising an eyeridge, Mickey quickly added, “don’t give me that look Leo. It was always on the rooftop and I never left my post. Anyway, a few hours earlier to that moment, I had found a sieve. And.. yeah.. I really needed to go… to the little boys room. So, instead of that I grabbed the sieve, walked to the roof edge, pulled my shorts down.. and with a beautiful sieve motion I let it rain down on them..”

“More than once, but I’ll tell ya about one, this time.”

She directed the question to Raphael. “Did you do something nasty once?”

“Also during patrol and keeping a lookout. During winter, it was so cold. Freezing, raining and windy. My hands were so numb I couldn’t use our com anymore. I hadn’t something to report, but, you know, when you do have to use the com, it needs to be done immediately.

Ishtar looked at him, blinking her eyes, thinking how he could possibly come up with those ideas? And why? Maybe better to not ask. And why does the song ‘Why does it always rain on me?’ sounding in her head.

So, I did the only thing I could think of. I got a bucket out of the rubble, filled it up with my.. “ he looked sideways at Ishtar and winked, “.. my bodily fluids, quickly tucked myself in again and warmed my hands in the bucket.

My hands were so cold it hurt at first, but soon after they tingled and started to warm up..”

“And how did you get rid of the smell?”

“Aah, but have you been paying attention to the details, Ishtar?” asked Leonardo from behind the couch. “Raph said it was raining, so.. there is your answer.”

“Right.. didn’t think of that… And have you done something like that, Leo?”

“Like what?” Leo asked with a straight face.

“Have you done anything gross or nasty stuff in your life?”

“Again, be more specific, Ishtar. I’ve done many things I’m not proud of and some things were quite nasty. So…” he asked expectantly.

“Well, Michelangelo and Raphael have been telling me a story with some bodily fluids in them..”

“You mean urine?”

“Er… yea… that.”

“Okay, if that’s what you want to hear..”

“We once had a truth or dare game, I chose a dare. Raph dared me to walk around the house and do my daily activities while both my hands and arms were tied. I thought it was a nice challenge and was curious how long I could last. Two days later Raph grew impatient and added something more. Although he interfered with the original assignment, I always like the challenge.”

“What extra assignment did Raph add?”

“He wanted to see if I could get drunk. Mickey and Donnie joined in as well. And then, hours later, my bladder was full. And no, before then it wasn’t much of a problem. But now, a little more. Because, Mickey and Raph had too much to drink and were lying around the toilet for hours, constantly puking. They were sleeping now around the thing.”

“So, your challenge was to get your… member out?” asked Ishtar gently.

“No, I have my way for that. The challenge was to pee in the bowl, without spraying any urine on my brothers by accident. And of course to get close enough to the bowl.”

“Did you succeed..?”

“Almost”, he grinned. “The first drops might have landed on Mickey’s mask. The rest I thought went to the right place, until Raph shifted abruptly and made me lose balance. Let’s say.. Raph needed to wash his clothes after that.. He was so mad he ended the dare there and then.”

“What about you Donnie?” Ishtar asked while eating a poptart.

“I took a dare in that game as well. They… dared me to… cum on my favorite food and eat the whole thing..”

“You did what, now?”

“You heard. What are you gonna do about it?”

“Well, you know what they say.. you are what you eat..” and she took another bite out of a poptart while looking daringly at him…

[eveandtheturtles]

Home Invasion - All 4-1 challenge

Rating: strong T for a suggestive bit at the end.

I really wanted to join one of these challenges but I had no idea until this month lol This happens in SWAK universe post like... All the parts lol

Amelia (she/her) and Philip (he/him) are Leo's partners

Mirka (they/them) Raph's

Mikey's queer platonic partner is unnamed but so far she/her pronouns. (Mikey is aro on this).

Cheryl (my OC) is paired with Jennika! (Jeni is gonna make appearance in Raph's and Mirka's story once I get there).

Tags!

@turtle-babe83 @leosgirl82 @thelaundrybitch @madammuffins @sharpwindow @m1dnyt3-w0lf @pheradream15 @dilucsflame33 (anyone else who wants to jump in on the tag list let me know!)

Enjoy!

Kara was going home exhausted. All she had on her mind was a hot shower, some ice cream and maybe a cuddle with Donnie if he'd drop by after the patrol with his brothers. Nice, chill-

She paused in her doorway, a deadpan expression on her face. Donnie was there all right. So were his brothers (Raph nowhere in sight but she assumed he'd be there too), their respective partners plus Jennika. That meant that Cheryl was comfy in the lap of the female turtle. The brothers plus Jenni looked pretty roughed up and there was mud on the floor.

The short woman narrowed her eyes. <Hello, Cheryl and the people who do not live here.> She looked at Donnie who was coming out of the kitchen with an armful of probably all snacks she had in her house. Understandable, considering the whole damn army in her living room. <Donnie, a word.>

"Oooooh, someone's in trouble!!" Mikey hollered after his brother.

"Good luck!" Jennika shouted as well. "You'll need it." She snickered soon followed by others.

Donnie made a noncommittal noise at them. Mad girlfriend spelled trouble.

Said girlfriend ignored them all and went to her room, not checking if he was following, because he better be.

He was.

She waited for him to get into her room and she closed the door behind him.

<Kara,> he started but she raised her hand cutting him off.

<Donnie, I love you and I don't say that lightly. So I am going to give you a chance. Please explain why the Backstreet Boys and the Groupies are doing here too? Again, may I add. Like 10th time this month?> She was signing slowly, with a cold fury in her eyes.

He paused and assessed the situation. Yes, she was pissed but he noted also the knotted shoulders and deep shadows under her eyes, the moisture in them that signalled her frustrations would soon come to a peak. The specific frown she had after dealing with more annoying people at her lab. Right, so this was a very delicate job now.

<I'm sorry,> he started. <I didn't mean for them to follow me.>

<All of them?> Her eyes went wide with disbelief and her hands signed wide. <Donnie, there are 5 of you turtles plus Raph's and Leo's partners of which Leo has two! I don't even know the fourth human! Are they with Mikey?>

Donnie nodded. <Queer platonic partner as far as- > he started but she raised her hand interrupting him.

<I don't care. That's way too many people in my living room!>

Donnie made a decision. He pulled her close and hugged her tight. Kara let out a frustrated scream into his plastron. He stroked her back a little, trying to calm her down. He heard small frustrated sobs and let her just let it all out. Finally, she took a deep breath in and pulled back.

<I love your family but two days ago Mikey was here at 3 am, eating my food again,> she told Donnie. <Third time this month. And Raph always drops by to use the bathrom always after having eaten something funny. I'm going to vivisect someone. We need to talk boundaries Donnie.>

Some of these were news to him.

<I will talk with them,> he said and quickly added seeing her raise her hands again. <Now. I am going to talk to them now.>

<Thank you.> She let out a deep sigh. <I am going to lay down.>

Donnie left her room and went to the living room.

"Everybody out," he stated.

"Oooooh the missus whipped you-"

"One more word Raph and I am releasing your browser history to everyone in the room. Same for you Mikey," he added sharply seeing his youngest brother open his mouth.

The two meatheads immediately went quiet.

"What is in your browser history?" Mirka looked at their boyfriend.

"Uh, don't worry about it." Raph cleared his throat.

"Uh-huh." Judging by their smirk they clearly weren't gonna drop the subject willingly.

"If Donnie says we have to go we should," Leo stood up followed by Amelia and Philip, his own partners.

"Yeah, I felt like we might have been overstepping a little," Amelia rubbed the back of her neck.

"I'm not moving," Jennika announced.

"I know Jenni." Donnie sighed

"I helped pay for this couch last time you guys ruined it." She pointed to all the turtle boys.

"We know Jenni!" The chorus replied. "Thank you Jenni!"

Cheryl giggled. "I live here so you are welcomed to stay."

"Thanks babes." Jenni kissed Cheryl's cheek. "Does Kara even know they fucked it up?"

"I think she either pretends or doesn't but either way, we cool," Cheryl replied.

"Okay."

"Alright and one more thing," Donnie said.

"Yeah? Ow!" Mikey rubbed his head where his brother's bo staff hit.

"What the hell, nerd?!" Raph was similarly holding his noggin.

Leo was hiding his mouth behind his hand, but he was clearly enjoying this.

"You both know why." Donnie out the staff away. "If I find out you're bothering my girlfriend again I am putting parental control back on your devices."

The two turtles grumbled apologies and promised not to do that again.

"Is this always this lively?" Mikey's partner leaned in to Mirka, whispering her question.

"Yup. Welcome to the family," they snickered.

The three turtles were ushered out of the flat through the window. Humans used the regular stairs.

Donnie stayed behind and helped Jennika and Cheryl clean up after the invasion. Then he went to check in on Kara.

He flipped the light on and off twice to let her know he was there. <Hey.> he slipped on the bed next to her. <They're gone.>

<Thank you.> She signed and clung to him. <You're the best boyfriend.>

<Yes, praise me more,> he chuckled and she booped his snoot.

<Don't push it, mister,> she joked then kissed him sweetly.

He hummed, smiling. <Want to see what else I can do?> His hand went under her shirt, drawing circles on her side.

Her eyebrow lifted and she smirked a little. <I'm interested.>

He grinned and pushed her on her back. <Allow me to demonstrate.>

And then he did.

Nuff said he got a lot of praises that night.

[hitechlatte]

Fic Updates!

So I promised a fun surprised today, but unfortunately it may not be ready until tomorrow :(.

But I’ll give you sneak peek of what it is! 

I’m doing a Raph X GN!Reader submission for the February All 4-1 TMNT Fanfic Challenge! But whilst you wait for this fic, feel free to check out some of the other entries!

NOTE: SOME OF THE ENTRIES IN THIS CONTEST ARE NSFW SO ONLY INTERACT IF YOU ARE OF AGE YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

(Also huge shout out to @soradragon who has read through the fic and given me awesome feedback for edits!!! YOU ROCK MY FRIEND <3)

After my entry for this challenge is posted, imma start work on Tattered Cloak (The Future Donnie X Reader fic)! And at some point next week or the week afterwards I’ll have an estimate of when I think Tattered Cloak will be finished!

Thanks again for your patience!!

[avid-reader12]

What He's Doing About It

My contribution to the May All 4-1 Challenge

Prompt: "You did what now?" "You heard. What are you gonna do about it?"

Rating: T

Warnings: None

Tags: @post-apocalyptic-daydream @leosgirl82 @turtle-babe83 @thelaundrybitch

Donnie jumped off the rooftop, grunting as his feet hit the concrete. He could’ve done that more gracefully, and quietly too. But agility and stealth were not on his mind tonight.

He headed toward Angel’s apartment, speed his only goal. He doubted he’d be seen tonight, even in the city that never sleeps, a three a.m. rainstorm kept people inside and away from their windows. A voice in the back of his mind whispered he should’ve worn a coat; she wouldn’t appreciate him arriving at this ungodly hour, soaking wet and dripping on her floors. He couldn’t bring himself to care, wet floors were just a tiny part of her penance.

He wasn’t thinking about the weather when he dashed out of the lair earlier. He wasn’t thinking about much at all. He had overheard Leo and Raph talking, clearly thinking they were the only ones still up. It hadn’t been his intent to eavesdrop, but he heard her name. He couldn’t resist when she was involved. Then he heard what she had done. Without another thought he dropped his wrench and rushed out of the lair.

He had to hear it from her. He had to hear her say it. He had to know why.

With another grunt he landed on top of her apartment building. He stopped for the first time since hearing the news and clenched his fists. He didn’t share his brother’s temper issues, but the anger coursing through his veins should’ve scared him. He took a moment to breath, trying to calm the tempest inside him before he confronted her.

He expected to find her window dark, curtains drawn. But as he lowered himself down the fire escape, the curtains were wide open, the window cracked and the lamp beside it lit. Clearly, she’d been expecting someone. Maybe Leo or Raph had seen him leaving and warned her.

He slipped inside quietly. The lamp beside him was the only light on in her tiny apartment. He could hear the water dripping off his skin as it hit the hardwood floor below him. He waited a moment to see if she would come out and greet him, like she always did, no matter what time he showed up or what she had been in the middle of. She didn’t.

Maybe that should’ve been his first sign. He never would’ve done this with a clear mind. He would’ve called out to her, announced his presence. He never would’ve stomped through her home soaking wet. But here he was, marching into the shadows determined to get an explanation. There had to be a damned good reason behind this.

He found Angel in her bedroom, just sitting on the edge of the bed in the dark. She didn’t look up as he paused in the doorway, and somehow that pissed him off more. He almost expected her to be bewildered, shocked at his unannounced visit, his reaction. Or maybe she would’ve put up a fight, defending her actions and meeting his anger head on. Her inaction made him realize that it wasn’t just anger he was feeling, it was helplessness too.

“What did you do?” he asked quietly, breaking the silence. His hands started to shake.

He heard her take a breath and brace herself. “Donnie, please-,”

“What did you do?” he repeated, his voice cracking.

She stood up, reaching a hand out for him. “Please don’t be mad Donnie, I just-,”

He turned away. Any other time he would gladly let her touch him, but not now. He worried his anger would burst out of his skin, taking both of them with it. “No.” He hated how low and firm his voice sounded. He took another step back, trying to rein himself in. “I want to hear you say it. I want to hear it from you.”

“You heard.” He hated how her voice reflected his own, so devoid of emotion.

“You’re damn right I fucking heard!” He whirled back around on her. Her neighbors definitely heard him. In the darkness he couldn’t see her face, but he knew his outburst surprised her. Good.

“Donnie, this isn’t how I meant-,”

“You didn’t even have the decency to tell me. I had to hear it from Leo and Raph,” he spat out. He didn’t add that even they didn’t tell him, he just overheard. He squeezed his fists tighter. “You still won’t even tell me. I thought we were closer than that. I guess I was wrong.” All the nights they spent together flashed before his eyes. They meant something to him, and at the time he thought they meant something to her too.

“Donnie, you’re not being fair.” Her voice came out hard. Maybe he’d get that fight he wanted after all.

He scoffed. “Oh, and you are?”

“This doesn’t have to change anything-,”

“This changes everything!” he countered. He paced away from her. How could she say that?

“This doesn’t have to change us,” she finished in a quiet voice.

Donnie stopped in his tracks. So there was an ‘us’ now? What exactly did that mean? And why did that cut him to his core?

He didn’t hear her come up behind him, and her hand on his arm startled him. “Sorry. Let me get you a towel.” Silence was her answer as she left. Towels seemed unimportant right now.

She returned, turning on the bedroom light as she walked in. Under normal circumstances he would’ve taken the opportunity to observe her bedroom, but he couldn’t take his eyes off her. If he had, he would’ve seen the stuffed turtle he made her laying next to her pillow, and his old sweatshirt.

“You joined the foot clan.”

His words stopped her. She held out the towel and wouldn’t meet his gaze. He didn’t take it.

She sighed and threw the towel on the bed. Her face flickered as her brow scrunched up, trying not to betray her emotions. She crossed her arms and said, “I joined the foot clan.”

His anger took a backseat to the ice cold dread that settled over him. Part of him wished he had taken that towel, that maybe it would’ve warmed him up and help fight off this anxiety. He knew he wouldn’t be able to function if anything happened to her. Angel was the first thing he thought about in the mornings and he couldn’t count the nights he fell asleep looking at her picture. It wasn’t a question of if something would happen to her, it was a matter of when. And he wouldn’t be able to do a damn thing about it.

He heard her take another deep breath as he pulled himself out of his thoughts. She met his gaze head on, her face set and determined. Yet her voice wavered slightly as she said, “What are you going to do about it?”

A million ideas flashed through his mind. He could turn and walk out and never see her again. He could drag her back to the lair to keep her safe and out of harm’s way. He could stand here and argue with her until she saw reason, and not take no for an answer.

But he didn’t do any of those things. Instead, he surged forward, his hands moving of their own accord to hold her. Angel met him halfway, the determination on her face melting away into something else, something he didn’t have time to place. Everything was moving too slow for his body but too fast for his mind to keep up. One hand went to the back of her head, tangling in her hair, and the other to the small of her back. He felt her feather light touches around his waist, and saw her stand on her tip toes. His mind raced, trying to get ahead and memorize everything, especially the soft way her lips parted, just as she closed her eyes.

What was he going to do about it? To start, he was going to hold her close, and kiss her. Everything else could come later.

[nei-ning]

Cherry Blossoming

Leonardo slowly walked in the dark sewer tunnel, lowering his eyes on the note he held. He didn’t recognize the handwriting so it wasn’t from anyone he knew. It was suspicious. The note was also very short and simple with only the address where he should come. His brothers were not aware of him being out alone since he had sneaked out, not wanting to worry his siblings or drag them in danger with him. Leonardo kept walking, feeling still rather safe in familiar sewers. He knew none of the outside world would come or be there… but that was a big mistake. All of the sudden Leonardo’s instincts screamed at him, telling someone just had appear behind him. Leonardo squeezed his hands into fists, getting ready to defense himself as he started to spun around but he failed. There was hard hit on the back of his head, knocking him out. A pair of eyes watched turtle fall on the moist sewer floor, unconscious. ** Blue eyes squeezed more shut at first, then slowly starting to open. Damn, it was bright! With a small grunt the turtle closed his eyes, blocking the brightness away. Leonardo hissed when he next noticed the pulsing pain at the back of his head. It wasn’t the worst he had ever felt but it was annoyingly nasty. Pushing himself to sit on the ground while rubbing the back of his head, Leonardo realized he was outside. He felt the sun’s warmth and gentle wind, hearing the rustle of the tree branches with leaves all around him. His eyes snapped open in fear, darting to scan the area all around him as he jumped up to his feet, getting ready to defense himself once again. However, he was all alone… surrounded by… blooming cherry trees. He gasped silently while lowering his arms to his sides, realizing he was at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens – in the middle of the sunny day! H-how he had got there?! Why he was there?! Why there were no people?! Why he was there all alone?! What the heck had happened?! ”Ya like it?” In a flash Leonardo spun around, spotting his brother standing further away against one of the trees. Leonardo let out few faster pants, finally pulling himself together. ”Where is everyone? What’s going on? What happe-” ”I asked: Do ya like it?” Raphael looked stern as he now stood by the tree, not leaning on it anymore, his eyes strictly focused on his brother. ”I… I do like it. It’s beautiful in here. But ---” Raphael’s sigh with a spreading small smile stopped Leonardo in the middle of his sentence. ”Glad ta hear it. Come, let’s walk around a bit.” Small horror flied through Leonardo as he watched Raphael to turn around, starting to walk forward under the blossoming tree branches. Without a word, Leonardo rushed after his brother, walking silently by his side, relaxing eventually. He was soon eyeing the trees, the flowers, taking in their scent, enjoying warm sunshine on his skin which beamed down on him through the tree tops and leaves. The park was so silent, birds chirping and the wind playing with leaves and blossoms above and around them. ”Raphael? I need to ask something.” ”Yeah, yeah. It was all on me. I wrote that destination note, followed ya and knocked ya out. Mikey gave us a ride and helped me carry ya here. I waited near by ta see ya would be okay and wake up.” Leonardo gasped in disbelief, stopping on his spot. ”Raphael!” Bigger turtle stopped, turning to look his hurt and angry brother over his shoulder. It was clear Leonardo couldn’t believe his ears. How on Earth his brother could have done that to him!? Raphael eyed Leo up and down, sighing eventually. ”I had ta do it. Ya would had said no for sure if I would had asked.” ”Of course I would had say no! I mean look around! We are outside during a day time! As pretty as it is here, we can be seen! That’s --” ”Dangerous, I know, but shit, Leo! Ya could appreciate this a bit, ya know? Ya been talking it so many times how ya would like ta come ta see cherry blossoming during the day, walk here in peace, and now that I managed ta arrange it all for ya, it ain’t good or okay?!” Now Leonardo saw hint of pain in Raphael’s angry eyes. ”I… I just worry for our safety.” ”I know but I made sure we are safe. There ain’t no need for ya ta worry or fear. Trust me.” Leonardo sighed silently to himself, allowing himself to relax some once more. He couldn’t help himself tho. He always had feel responsible of their safeness so it came from deep in his backbone. It was hard habit to break. ”H-hold on, Raph. Do I even dare to ask what exactly you did to remove all the people from here?” Now Raphael snorted with a grin, turning around. ”I left that task ta Donnie and Casey. Gotta admit they did a pretty damn good job.” Leonardo gasped in shock again, running to his brother’s side, grabbing on his arm while still walking by his side, stern look on his face. ”What did they do? Tell me.” But Raphael said no other word, just kept grinning while Leonardo kept demanding to know more while hanging on his arm. ** Eventually the duo came on the spot where a picnic had been set. Leonardo eyed it all in slight surprise, Raphael walking to sit on the fabric without any hesitation. He smiled once to his brother, gesturing him to join him. Leonardo, still being more or less careful, took a look at their surrounding area before deciding it was safe to proceed. He came to his brother, landing on his knees which made Raphael snort. ”This ain’t a tea ceremony so sit normally.” With a gentle push, Raphael managed to shake Leo’s balance and his brother fell slightly, deciding to sit normally on the ground, legs crossed. In silence Leonardo observed how Raphael filled fancier glasses, offering one to him. ”Don’t worry, it’s alcohol free. Not gonna knock ya out the second time.” Leonardo gave a fast look over the glass, sniffed few times, and then nodded his approval. Raphael grinned while lifting his glass. ”Cheers.” Now Leonardo smiled, lifting his own glass. ”Cheers.” Glasses hit each other gently, both turtles taking a sip before reaching for snacks. They sat there under the blossoming trees for hours chatting and relaxing. It was nice to see Leonardo having small smile on his lips constantly, his head turning and eyes scanning the beauty around them. After all this had been his dream for years. Raphael felt quite proud he had managed to make so important wish come true. ”Raphael. Thank you.” ”Don’t mention it. Ya deserve this.” Leonardo huffed softly, his eyes lowering in his almost empty glass. ”Promise me something.” ”Hm.” Blue eyes lifted on yellow orbs, staying locked on them. ”Promise you will bring me back here. But no knocking me out or anything. I will come willingly.” Raphael grinned with a snort. ”I promise ta bring ya here next year but I ain’t promising anything about not knocking ya out.” Leonardo pouted seriously, his eyes squinting. ”Raphael.” Voice was low and playfully warning which made Raphael chuckle and lift the glass on his lips, taking a sip. ”We’ll see, Fearless. We’ll see.”

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This I was supposed to post already in March but, hhmmmm, I forgot :’D Mainly because I use my laptop so rarely in these days.

I will tag @turtle-babe83 because she’s one of the members who’s hosting these TMNT Prompt events :)

[thelaundrybitch]

All 4-1 Challenge

TURTLE DOVES!!!!

GUESS WHAT TIME IT IS!!!

TIME FOR SHENANIGANS!!!!

🌼🌻🌸☀️ MAY ☀️🌸🌻🌼

Hosted by: @post-apocalyptic-daydream @leosgirl82 @turtle-babe83 and yours truly - @thelaundrybitch

Welcome to the TMNT prompt list exercise!

Where we (All 4-1) invite fellow TMNT tumblrina fans to write a fic - long or short - including or about the prompt. We also invite you to draw, paint, or sketch using one or all of the prompts! ✍🏻🎨🖌️

Whatever inspires you!

It can be about any character within the TMNT realm!

And any iteration!

Also! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Absolutely use your OCs in your stories!!!

Make it Fluffy! Make it NSFW! Throw in some Comedy, or drag us through ALL the Angst! There really are no limits! Use one prompt or more! Sky’s the limit!

We thought it would be exciting to see what everyone would come up with! As long as there continues to be enough interaction, we will try to continue this little writing exercise at the beginning of every month!

And so far, the turnout has been incredible! Thank you all for your submissions! You're all amazing!

This month's theme is: Shenanigans

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"You did what, now?"

"You heard. What are you gonna do about it?"

"The fact that that fits on your head is both disturbing and a turn on"

Character A: walks into room and sees Character B close their hand and hide it.

Character A: what's in your hand?

Character B: *looking guilty AF* "nOtHiNg"

*Wrestling match ensues but to no avail until Character A has B pinned.*

A: "WHAT'S IN YOUR HAND?!"

B: *in a small voice* "a booger…"

"Well, you know what they say… you are what you eat…" *takes a bite of (turtle of choice's favorite food) and chews slowly*

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Please use the hashtags:

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We look forward to everyone’s unique renditions for MAY!!! 😍😍😍

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[fictionalhubbydreamer]

“What are you doing in my bed?”

"That's not your toothbrush, that's mine!" (Reader finds out they've been 'sharing' a toothbrush with a turt for MONTHS)

Lmao! Here we are again and Im just having a blast here!. So now for this feature I'm doing two written pieces. One is reader based in my Bayverse AU, and the other I must use my dorky OC Keiko the Maneki Neko or Lucky cat! In my Rise verse- well um kinda lucky in this case 🤣.

Now everyone remember the turtles are aged up here! No hate and no jealousy etc. Lets have fun!

Enjoy everyone!

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Bayverse AU:

It was a long day for you, the job was just so much more stressful than usual. The one thing you look forward to is your bed. However you had no idea what or who was waiting for you in your bed.

You come home to your quiet apartment, still neat as you left it. Making your usual cup of chamomile tea, you head to your room to read some of your favourite fics. Only there was one problem....RAPHAEL was in YOUR bed."Umm Raph? What are you doing here in my bed?."

He just gives you this mischivious look and gestures you come closer. Oh you did NOT trust him with your tea in your hands, so you placed it on the night stand. Next thing a strong arm sneaked around your waist and all but yanked you into his grip, he had you now in his cuddle grip and once that happens then good luck getting out of that."You need rest Doll, so I'm making sure of that." He all but stated while he was dozing off...well supposedly.

You sigh in defeat and allow him to cuddle you, he seemed to know when you are stressed or not. In a thought, you realised that the past few days you have been working overtime with little to no rest. "Can I at least get showered babe?." All you heard was an amused chuckle as he released you...for now. The only thing you could do was hurry up and get showered and dressed in your yoga pants and oversized shirt. He does not like your over sized shirt and you know it. In seconds you are in his arms again, and he is not letting you go until morning...or afternoon.

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ROTTMNT Universe:

It was morning time and as usual Leo was first up due to Raph been way too tired lately and needing extra sleep. A sleepy Keiko comes in and sighs,"Thats not your toothbrush its mine!."

Leo looks at the toothbrush a second then her, a rather mischivious grin spreading across his face. Then he takes out a brand new pink toothbrush that has not even been opened and hands it to her. The expression on her face was priceless, she realised that indeed she has been sharing his toothbrush unknowingly for MONTHS!.

"LEONARDO HAMATO!."

The chaos that ensued was all but rather amusing, Mikey had to help Leo from been caught and wrestled by Keiko. Oh these two dorks were adorable. Raph and Donnie stood in the doorway watching all this, Raph was just confused as Donnie snickered."Bet $50 Keiko kicks his ass."

Raph looked at Donnie mortified,"DONNIE!....$100 is more worth it."

Lets just say Keiko did end up with Leo in a headlock. Leo learned not to tick her off or embarrass her.

Note from Author:LMAO! Oh man this was epic. Its SFW no worries folks.

@turtle-babe83

@tinkabelle19

@sharpwindow

[thelaundrybitch]

Oh God.

Someone come scrape me up off the floor please.

THIS WAS SO GOOD! 😍

The poetry! And the gemstones!!!

AHHHHHHHHHH

Don't mind me doing ANOTHER One-shot of the leader in blue. I will admit, i am very biased he is my favorite and I love him so much 😂

⚠️WARNING: THE FLUFFIEST OF FLUFF, AGED UP TURTLE⚠️

Summary: Valentine's Day is right around the corner and you planned to spend the day pretending it didn't exist. Leo, however, decides to plan a different game plan.

Leonardo x F!Reader

Riddle My Poems

You groaned and laid on the old couch you've spent many visits on, laying your head over an unsuspecting turtle's lap. Leo, who had been reading from a poem book, jumped from the sudden weight of your head on his lap. He looked down at you as he closed his book.

"Long day?" He questioned. You huffed and draped an arm over your eyes, confirming his suspicions.

"Can you believe it? All my coworkers are just raving on and on about their plans!"

"Plans?" Leo raised an eye ridge. You moved your arm just enough to shoot him a glare.

"Plans for Valentine's!"

"Oh…" Leo pursed his lips slightly and tapped a finger on his book. "And that's a problem, why?"

"Because!" You huffed in exasperation.

"Because why?" Bless his oblivious soul. "I thought Valentine's was about love?"

"Because then they ask me if I have plans or if someone has asked me to be their Valentine." You crossed your arms, annoyance clear on your face. There was a moment of silence between you. Leo sat there awkwardly, attempting to avoid your eye and failing.

"So," he started, sounding robotic, "has anyone asked you?"

"Of course not. What, you think anyone would ask me?" Leo seemed to relax, not that you were noticing anyway.

"Well-"

"And no plans either. Whoop-de-do-da!" You said sarcastically. "Another year of the unbreakable record!"

"Hey now, Y/N, you never know. Maybe things will change this year." Leo tried optimistically but your unamused face made him falter.

"With three days before Valentine's Day? I don't think so, Big Blue." You moved yourself from Leo's lap and sat up, stretching as you continued to speak. "Trust me, I've been through this millions of times. It's the same story and I learned the moral of it years ago."

Leo looked at you, his expression unreadable. You looked at him with a raised brow. You knew what it meant. He was planning. But he was planning something secretive, something only he could know. It made you suspicious of what he could possibly be thinking. Of course, you'd never guess it. Leo was the best at keeping secrets, whether it was his own or someone else's. He had always been a tough nut to crack, even when you first met him some years ago. He was the last to open up to you but even now he seemed closed off. As if he had a part of himself to hide.

"Earth to Y/N, did you hear me?" Leo's voice called out to you with a wave of his three-fingered hand. You blinked, torn out of your thoughts and memories.

"Huh? Sorry, no, can you repeat?"

"I asked if you had plans for yourself on Valentine's."

"Other than no work, no. Why?" You looked at him but Leo kept his gaze away from yours and shrugged, once again tapping his poem book.

"I don't know, self love?" You raised an eyebrow.

"You try having self love with zero love." Now it was his turn to raise an eye ridge.

"Have you seen me?"

"Yeah you're right that was stupid." Leo couldn't help the slight smile and the shake of his head. It made your heart skip a beat.

You loved Fearless. You have since two years after you met the turtles. He was always a gentleman. He was always there to listen. Always gave you a hug when you needed it, or a shoulder to cry on during the not-so-great days. And you, vice-versa for him. You adored the way he'd duck his head when he smiled, as if he was embarrassed to let go of his serious leader act. You adored the way he always smelled of green tea and lavender incense.

Yes, you loved Leonardo.

But you were worried your feelings weren't reciprocated. He had his priorities and if you knew him enough you guessed love was not in them. It broke your heart whenever you thought of confessing and those thoughts would interfere. You had decided it was for the best that you kept quiet.

"Anyway," you said with a sigh, "I'm probably just going to lay around my apartment and watch horror movies."

"Horror movies?" Leo asked with an amused look, though the twinkle in his eye told you it wasn't for you.

"They don't have romance in them." You said simply. You got up from the couch and started to walk away.

"Good chatting, Leo. Now I'm off to see Mikey."

"What for?"

"You didn't think I came down here just for you, did you?" You teased. "Mikey said he needed help with something special."

You left with a wave, leaving Leo alone on the couch. But he simply smiled and opened up his book, a plan combating your own already blooming.

~~~

Night One:

You walked over to your apartment, yawning into one hand as the other searched for your keys. Mikey had asked you to help with a family portrait he planned to paint for Father's Day. When you asked why he was doing this so many months in advance his answer was "you can't rush art, duh!"

You finally grabbed your keys and unlocked your door, stopping only when your foot kicked something. You looked down and was pleasantly surprised to see a small, white box. You weren't expecting a package today. You looked down both sides of the hallway before picking it up and going into your apartment. You locked your door behind you and peeked out the peephole. After seeing no one try to come up you turned your attention back to the box. It didn't seem to be some kind of kidnapping tactic. There was no address, no writing, just a normal, plain white box. You raised a brow and opened it. Inside was a small index card and a small lapis lazuli gemstone sitting inside. You grabbed the stone and looked it over, mesmerized by the deep blue interrupted with streaks of light blue and golden stone. You sat on your couch and placed the gemstone on your coffee table. You looked back in the box and took out the index card, seeing something written on it.

You smiled softly as you read and reread the words scrawled in careful calligraphy. For a moment you forgot how you received the pretty words in the first place. You turned the card around to look at the back but saw nothing. There was no indication on who could have sent it. You furrowed your brows together. You had never received something like this. It warmed your heart. You had-

~~~

Two Days Before Valentine's:

"-a secret admirer?" Mikey gasped. You had gone back down to the lair the next day after work to continue helping him with his project. And when you saw him you told him with so much excitement.

"Unbelievable right? Gosh, I swear I couldn't sleep a wink last night!" You smiled, doing little taps with your feet to exhaust the extra energy you got whenever you thought of it.

"Tell me the poem again!" He motioned to the card in your hand, his painting now forgotten. You smiled and held up the card as you read the same six lines you had reread nearly all night and day. Mikey made a whole show of being wooed and wowed as you read each line. When you finished he clapped.

"Oh that was beautiful! Whoever that Lord Brian guy is, he's a smart man!"

"Lord Byron, Mikey." You chuckled.

"And you don't clap to poetry, little brother, you snap to it." A smooth voice spoke from behind you both. Mikey jumped. You, however, felt chills along your spine. You spun around to see Leo leaning on the door frame, sweat slowly rolling down his scaled skin. As you stood staring, Mikey rushed to cover the painting, even though it was nothing more than a background color.

"Leo, my man! What's up?" Mikey said awkwardly. Leo rolled his eyes.

"Nothing, just heard you guys talking after I finished training and thought I'd say hi."

"Well hi. Now goodbye." You said quickly. You needed to flee before that sweat slicked turtle turned your mind to mush.

"Aw, already? You just got here!" Mikey whined. You gathered your things and quickly hid the index card in your bag, dropping your lapis in the process.

"Whoa, what's that?" Mikey picked up the gemstone before you could, examining it out of your reach as you attempted to get it back.

"Mikey, give it back! That's not funny!" You tried kicking his shins but he just jumped away, laughing.

"I wanna see it!" He chuckled, looking at you before inspecting the gemstone. "What is it?"

"It's a lapis lazuli." Leo answered, walking over and easily taking it from Mikey before he could run. "It's not nice taking things from people." He scolded, returning it to you.

"Thanks." You muttered, quickly throwing it in your bag and hurrying out. "Okay, love you guys, bye!"

~~~

Night Two:

It took you longer than you liked to get to your apartment. You had to take a small detour to get your heartbeat back to a normal rate. Though, it wasn't much of a detour. You had walked around your block twice before you finally calmed down. You'd be lying if you claimed Leo's sweaty figure didn't plague your mind. You repeated your routine of the night before but halted halfway down the hallway.

There in front of you was yet another plain white box.

Your jaw dropped. You stood there staring at the box for what seemed like an eternity. Realistically, it was probably just ten seconds. You rushed over and picked up the box, fumbling with your keys for another five seconds until, finally, unlocking your apartment door and getting inside. You barely bothered to lock your door before opening the box quickly. You tried to see in the dark but eventually gave up and turned on your light. You let out a small gasp. Sitting inside was another index card but this one was accompanied by an emerald gemstone. You took it out, admiring the rich green color. You quickly took out the lapis from your bag and set both the gemstones on the coffee table. They were both tumbled so you figured they must've come from a store. You looked back into the box and took out the card to read.

You couldn't stop the blush from erupting across your cheeks. Nor could you stop yourself from reaching up and softly touching your lips. Once again, reading and rereading the poem. You smiled and squealed softly into your hand, feeling giddy from the poem. You just wished you knew who it was. You quickly checked the back of the new card only to be disappointed by an empty back. You sighed and lined up each card with their stone, trying to see if either one had any correlation. No matter how hard you looked you just couldn't see it. Whoever this secret admirer was they knew how to hide. You didn't even recognize the calligraphy on the cards. You were stumped. You looked at the gemstones, hoping the clue would simply reveal itself. Nothing. You sighed and decided to head to bed, your brain hurting from the thinking.

~~~

One Day Before Valentine's:

"I don't get it, Mikey. What's the point of suddenly appearing just before Valentine's Day?" You asked him, handing him the paint he asked for. Mikey had restarted the background, deeming the dark colors would mix too much with the foreground.

"Maybe they finally got the courage to do it." He replied absent-minded, focusing on the colors as he took the paint from you.

"But will they reveal themselves? Mikey shrugged, switching the new color on a piece of test paper.

"I dunno, maybe."

"You're a real help Mikey." You huffed. You stood up from the stool you had been sitting on beside him. "I'm getting something to drink, you want anything?"

"If you find any orange Crush I'd love a couple cans, thanks!" He smiled at you. You smiled back and walked out of his room with a sigh. You made your way to the kitchen, looking in the fridge for any beverage that struck your fancy, deciding on a bottle of water when nothing did. You looked at the box of Crush and sighed once more. All you saw was the bottom of the box through the small opening. You picked up the box.

Empty.

You huffed and threw the box into the recycling bin by the kitchen door.

"Tough day?" A smooth but demanding voice called out to you, making you jump. You swiveled around to see Leo sitting in his usual seat, nursing a cup of tea in his hands. He was a bit hunched over with his elbows on the table and making his biceps bulge. Your cheeks flushed red and you hoped it wasn't visible. You opened your bottle of water and took a quick swig before answering him.

"Uh, yeah, kind of." You said quickly.

"Do you wanna talk about it?" He asked, concerned laced thickly in his tone. He sat up straighter and looked at you with furrowed ridges.

"Uh…" You hesitated, unsure how a conversation about a secret admirer to your crush would work out.

"Or I could make you some tea to calm your nerves." He added quickly. You took a quick breath, clearing your throat after.

"No, no, we can talk." You said. It couldn't hurt if he didn't return the feelings, right? You took a seat next to Leo, holding your water in your hands and rolling it between them. You stared at the bottle, trying to word what you were going to say.

"Take your time." He said after a few moments of silence. You glanced at him and quickly looked away, clearing your throat again.

"Well, I received something two nights ago." You started.

"Oh?"

"Yeah, uh, it was a small box. There was no name or address but it had a small lapis-"

"Is that where it came from?" He asked, remembering when he took it back from Mikey.

"Mhm. The box had something else too. A note."

"A note? What did it say?"

"Well…" you hesitated

"Is it personal? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." He said softly, placing a hand on your forearm. The simple gesture made your heart flip.

"It was just a poem. A beautiful one by Lord Byron."

"The poet Mikey got the name wrong and clapped to." He said quickly, more to himself. You nodded.

"Yep, that's him. The poem was nice. Really nice! I'd be lying if I said it didn't touch my heart." You were still staring at the bottle but Leo was looking at you with amused eyes.

"Really?" He said with a small smile.

"Really, really. But I didn't know who to thank so I figured it was just a one and done thing someone on my floor was doing. But then, a second box came last night."

"Another one?" He asked, leaning in slightly. You nodded and finally looked at him, his amused look replaced with one of curiosity. A mask for you.

"This one had an emerald in it and a different poem by someone named…" you tried to remember. "Elly something."

"Ella Wheeler Wilcox?" Leo offered quickly. You snapped your fingers.

"Yes, her! How did you know?" You raised a brow in question. Leo paused for a moment.

Just for a moment.

"I read a lot of poems." He simply said. Well, you couldn't really deny that logic. The turtle had bookshelves of just poetry books. Sometimes of one author, sometimes of multiple in a single book.

"Right…well, this one was even nicer than the first one. It felt more…personal? I don't know if that makes sense."

"I think I get what you mean. Poems always convey a different feeling to each other so some can feel more closely to your day-to-day life than others." He said, matter-of-factly.

"Right." You said slowly, slightly shocked by the information. "But, yeah, it felt more personal like whoever sent it knew me. So I figured it must be someone I know or, at least, someone who knows me."

"Makes sense." He said, a calculated look overtaking him. "Any ideas?"

"No, unfortunately." You said, shaking your head.

"Maybe they left a clue." He offered.

"There wasn't much other than the poems and the gemstones."

"Maybe the clue lies within both." You looked at him with a confused look.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I know in some cultures people will hide clues within their gifts when being a secret admirer." You furrowed your brows, intrigued.

"Really?"

"Yes." He said with a nod. "It's so if the other person truly wanted love they could figure out who the admirer is."

You had to admit you've never heard of anything like that.

"Alright, I'll look a little harder then, thank Leo, I can always count on you." You smiled and got up to give him a hug. He returned it, holding you gently but protectively, as he always has.

"Good luck."

~~~

Night Three:

You rushed to your apartment to see yet another white box sitting outside your door. You quickly grabbed it and rushed inside. You barely had the thought to lock your door before sitting on your couch and taking out the contents from inside the box. You took out three items this time. A rock in a vibrant, bright blue color; a small piece of paper; and another index card. You quickly read the index card, excited to know which poem your admirer chose.

"Huh…" You said to yourself softly. You couldn't help your disappointment. This new poem seemed lacking, to say the least. You couldn't help feeling guilty for feeling this way.

How ungrateful, you thought about yourself. You sighed and checked the back of the card, expecting another blank back. You were surprised to see more writing on the back.

Your eyes widened and your cheeks burned red. Whoever this admirer was wrote their own poem. Just for you. You looked at the other items and grabbed them. You looked over the odd blue rock, having never seen it before. You inspected it seeing seams of other rock lining throughout the vibrant blue. You didn't recognize the rock, hoping to later ask Donnie if he did. You turned to the paper in your other hand. It was the only new thing compared to the other two. You started to read the writing on the small paper.

You raised a brow. You had indeed never seen this rock before but now you had two blue rocks. You'd figure you'd get a different color like the emerald. You placed the items down on your coffee table so you could reach into your bag. You took out the other two gemstones and poems and placed them down in chronological order.

You spent many hours of that night looking through each item and poem. Rereading the poems in hopes of seeing a hidden similarity between each one. You tried googling the poets to see if there was a similarity. Only to be stumped when you discovered each poet being in different lifetimes. Ocean Vuong being the only modern one. You huffed as you finished reading his bio. You couldn't see any correlation between the three poets or their poems besides being romantic. You clicked on the search bar, about to research the rock and gemstones when you halted. You looked at your recent searches with your mouth agape. It all made sense now! How could you be so blind! After the shock, your smile grew wide and your heart warmed.

You were glad you had tomorrow off.

~~~

Valentine's Night:

You stood in front of your bathroom mirror, applying makeup as you deemed fit. You had hardly gotten much sleep last night but you didn't mind. The excitement kept you going. You had practically taken a nap until stores around your closest proximity opened. You had searched through four stores until you finally found the perfect dress. It took you another two stores to find matching jewelry. You had rushed home to start getting ready, using your fanciest bath products and perfume.

Now you stood in front of your mirror, perfecting your look with a few touch ups. You couldn't lie, you were nervous. Once you had figured out who the admirer was, you quickly figured out his poem. The where and the when were clear as day for you, almost as if he was telling you exactly where to go. You checked the time on your phone. It was eight o'clock. You figured you had stalled enough and headed to your window. You climbed out and stepped onto the fire escape. Your palms started to sweat and become clay as you got closer to the roof. Your heart thumped in your ears and your breathing grew heavy, though, that could've just been from climbing the stairs.

You stopped before the final flight, nerves making you twist and untwist your fingers. You bit and chewed on your bottom lip. What if you were wrong? What if this was a prank? What if this was just a friendly gesture because he pitied you? Your thoughts clouded your mind and broke your heart. He wouldn't do that, would he? You looked up at the last flight, debating on going.

You probably should, a small voice at the back of your head whispered, he's waiting, no matter the reason.

You sighed. No matter how loud your other thoughts screamed you had to agree with the quiet one. You never once left him dry.

Nor him to you.

You huffed and took a deep breath, walking up the last flight of stairs and onto the roof. You paused upon the sight in front of you, your breath halting in your throat. A table had been placed between two chairs, a deep red tablecloth adorning it. There was a small candelabra with two candles lit and making the silverware sparkle. You moved closer to get a better look, a hand making its way to press against your chest in shock. You could now see the champagne glasses beside each plate and, upon closer inspection, you could see the tablecloth was velvet. You couldn't help but note how bare the table was besides the candles and silverware. The food and drink wasn't the only thing missing from the table.

"Y/N…" Said a breathless, yet nervous voice. You spun around and looked up at who spoke behind you.

"Leo." You said softly, a smile tugging at your lips. He had shed his gear and his usual cargo shorts. He now wore a nicer pair of slack-like shorts and a bow tie. You had to stifle a laugh when you saw it. Leo stood in front of you awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck.

"I guess you figured out who I was."

"I did." Another silence fell between you both. Leo started to avoid your eyes as the silence went on.

"Leo, did you do this cause you felt pity?" The question rushed out before you could stop it. You didn't want to ask it but you'd be lying if you said it wasn't eating you up inside. Leo's nervous expression changed to one of shock.

And hurt.

"What?" He asked, taking a step towards you.

"Did you do this cause you pity me?" You repeated softly. You hated how that question brought down your mood but you couldn't help it, it all felt too good to be true.

"You're serious?" His voice was soft but stern. You glanced at him then quickly looked away.

"You're gonna pretend like you have no idea how I've felt about you, since the first day we met?" He asked, moving closer still. You looked at him in surprise, a blush coloring your cheeks. Your eyes widened and your pulse quickened.

"Sure you were hard-headed at first, but once you warmed up to us you were all I could think about. You're smart, funny and beautiful." Leo said. He looked at you.

"You're…so beautiful." He said breathlessly. Your blush deepened. You couldn't believe the words coming out of his mouth. Come to think of it you started to feel faint. Your knees gave slightly as you reached for the table behind you for support. In a flash, you flet Leo's hands around your waist holding you up.

"Whoa, easy." He whispered by your ear, goosebumps rippling along your arms.

"Leo, I-" you attempted to start. Leo shushed you and sat you down on one of the chairs. He knelt in front of you so he was eye level with you.

"I seem to have an affect on you." He joked lightly. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, yes, I promise I'm fine I just…" you took a deep breath and looked at him. "I've felt the same way about you for so long."

Now it was Leo's turn to look shocked. You both gazed into each other's eyes as you both processed what you said to each other.

"You like me?" Leo asked softly.

"Yeah." You took in another breath. "You like me too?"

"I do." He said softly. You could hear your blood pulsing through your ears. You felt your hands get clamy once more. Then, you saw him inch closer to you. You couldn't help the hitch in your breath. Leo halted for a moment. You could see the hesitation in his eyes.

"Sorry." He started to move away. You caught his cheek in the palm of your hand.

"I am not waiting for another second to finally kiss you." His eyes brightened. Next thing you knew, his hands were wrapped around you and his lips were pressed against yours. You happily returned the kiss, wrapping your own arms around his neck. Your heart did flips as fireworks exploded in your mind. This kiss was everything you ever dreamed about. When you both had finally pulled away, breathless and smiling like idiots.

"I have to admit, the poems were clever." You told him once you caught your breath. "Spelling your name by the first letter of the poets. Smart."

"I knew you'd figure it out." He smiled at you proudly. You smiled back.

"I do have to ask: what's with the rocks?"

"Those are obvious, they're my colors. The Lapis was my mask, the Emerald was my skin, and the Chrysocolla was my eyes."

"Ohhhh." Was all you could say. It was obvious and yet you never saw it.

"Wait, how did you even get the boxes there?" Leo couldn't help but let out a laugh.

"You should really consider locking your window." Your face burned from embarrassment.

"Oh, haha, right." You hated how you had developed a habit to keep your window unlocked for him and his brothers. You felt satisfied with his answers. You had one last question, though.

"When you told me about people hiding clues in their gifts, you were lying, weren't you?" Leo chuckled.

"I was. I didn't know how else to push you in the right direction."

"Well, aren't you a clever turtle." You smiled and planted a kiss on his cheek, feeling the heat from it on your lips.

"Ah, well, you're a clever human." He shot you a side smile, making your heart flutter.

Then your stomach grumbled.

"Hungry, huh? Let me bring out the food."

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