Few days went by and, naturally, boys took everything out of those days by having sex as much as they could. They hadn’t used the suitcase and any item inside it. They agreed they would use them only when, after and if Alfred wouldn’t kill them when they would come forth, stating they are a couple.

Standing on the front yard wearing warm winter clothes both turtles waited taxi to arrive and bring Alfred home. Getting bored to just wait Raphael bend towards Leonardo, softly kissing his cheek once. Leonardo smiled but pulled his head away.

“Raphael, please. Not now. Alfred can arrive at any minute.”

“I know, but few kisses won’t hurt. I don’t know when I can kiss you next time...” Bending forward to kiss Leonardo’s cheek again and again Leonardo started to lose his patience with bigger turtle.

“Raphael, stop. Seriously.”

“Few more.”

Turning slightly Leonardo faced Raphael, clear anger shining in his eyes. “Stop it! I mean it!”

This was first time ever when Leonardo had gotten angry, especially at Raphael and yelling at him. Raphael didn’t know how to feel or react to that. Part of him got angry, part was confused and some part of him was hurt. Getting the hint Raphael lowered his head, taking a step further from the turtle.

Leonardo calmed down quick and yes, he felt guilty for snapping at Raphael the way he did, but he didn’t want to take any risks and allow Alfred to see them kissing. That time would come later. Hearing a car from the distance Leonardo took his standing position, facing the front road and gate. Raphael did the same, trying to look and be as normal as possible even that there was fire storm inside.

Yellow taxi finally arrived to the yard and stopped, Alfred getting out with a smile on his face. He came to the turtles, hugging them both in turn while taxi driver had lifted his luggage out of the trunk.

“Ah, master! And brute! It’s so wonderful to see you both.”

“It’s wonderful to see you too, Alfred.” Leonardo said as his hands still held the old man by the shoulders. Raphael, however, just smiled and went to get Alfred’s luggage so that the taxi driver could leave. Without a word Raphael carried the luggage inside, Alfred looking after him worried.

“Is he angry at me?”

“No. He’s angry at me. I had to yell at him today before you arrived.”

“Oh my, what for?”

“Just a stupid argument. Nothing more.” Leonardo took deep inhale of cool winter air, forcing a smile on his face. “Let’s go inside. I want to hear how your vacation went.”

Alfred smiled starting to walk besides his master. “And I’m most eager to hear what has been going on here.”

**

Alfred and Leo sat and talked for hours while enjoying food and drinks what Raphael served them. Still he hadn’t said a word nor look at Leonardo. Eyeing bigger turtle Alfred took a sip of his tea. Something wasn’t right. He knew Raphael had temper and he’d seen this specific turtle angry, but this was different. Raphael was quiet, too quiet when it came to his anger.

“May I take the dishes?” Alfred asked as he stood up looking at Leonardo who nodded.

“Sure.”

Smiling Alfred started to gather dishes in his arms. “It feels so good to be back and do my job again.”

“You missed it?” Leonardo chuckled.

“Of course I did. I love my job after all.” Alfred said before leaving two turtles alone in the living room. The atmosphere was more or less tight and uncomfortable. Sighing Leonardo turned towards Raphael’s direction who had seated himself with his blind side towards Leo.

“You still mad at me?” Leonardo whispered with soft tone. But he got no reply. “Look, I’m sorry. I honestly am. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings or make you feel like I don’t care or love you. I do, but --” He couldn’t finish his sentence when Raphael stood up and left the room. At the doorway he almost crashed on Alfred who managed to dodge big turtle in time, looking suspiciously after him.

“Master, if I may express my concern; Our brute is not well. Whatever argument you two had is clearly still eating him.”

“I know. I have apologized, and I did so just now again, but he won’t say a thing. He just walk away.”

Alfred sighed silently but deeply as he watched Leonardo’s expression turn sad. Almost like if his heart was broken. This wouldn’t do. Excusing himself Alfred followed Raphael in his room, knocking the door twice before entering. Raphael saw him from the corner of his eye as he sat on the edge of his bed, staring snowy scene through the window. Alfred made his way right next to the turtle, sitting on his bed.

“What’s in your mind?” He asked softly, making Raphael sigh deep. He waited patiently but since Raphael was no in mood to talk, Alfred went on. “Leonardo told me you two had an argue today before I arrived. I don’t need to know what it has been all about, but I need to know that you two will solve it. I hate to see you like this, but more importantly I hate to see my Master so full of pain and sadness. Don’t play with his heart.”

The last sentence made Raphael snap out of his thoughts, turning to look old butler in surprise. Had Leo told him already or was that just a good guess? Or had Alfred figure it all out already? Raphael knew butler had stated some hinting words in the past, but still. Not finding right words instantly Raphael took his moment to think.

“I’m not playing.” He finally whispered looking away.

“About what?”

“You know. I… I can’t talk about it. It’s not my place to say anything.”

“Because of our master?”

“He said he would handle it.”

“I understand. Is that the reason you give him nasty silence?”

“No. I rather keep my mouth shut than open it because if I go open it to him now, I know I will just ending up saying even more nastier stuff and hurt him. I don’t want that.”

Alfred besides him nodded few times slow. “I understand. Take your time to calm down then and talk with Leonardo when you can. The sooner this is solved, the better.” Alfred stood and walked away only to stop at the doorway, looking behind him.

“You know Leonardo loves you very much.”

And without thinking Raphael said; “I know he does.” If Raphael would had looked Alfred at that time he would had seen small warm, but most of all, knowing smile on Alfred’s face. Returning back to Leonardo Alfred sat on the couch next to Leo.

“You went to see Raph?”

“Yes.”

“And?”

“He’s not saying anything because his emotions are still strong and raw. He fears, and probably also knows, that if he tries to talk to you now he only will end up saying hurtful things what he’s not meaning.”

“Ouh...” Leonardo was silent a moment. “What should I do then?”

“Let him be. I told him to approach you when he’s calm.”

Leonardo sighed and smiled. “I’m so glad you’re back. You really know how to handle him.”

Alfred smiled as he changed his pose a bit. “To be honest, master, I’m quite surprised there even is some argument between the two of you. I thought you two would be like a shirt and a butt.”

Leonardo’s throat tightened as he swallowed. There was his chance to talk, to tell the truth… “We were.” He said silently. “Alfred. You need to know something. There’s more than what meets the eye.”

Alfred adjusted himself better as he faced the turtle. “Please, do tell me everything. I’m worried.”

Licking his lips Leonardo prepared himself, slowly opening his mouth. His voice wasn’t even near as strong and firm as it should had been. “While you were away Raphael and I… We became more closer than just a master and a butler. And we actually got engaged not too long time ago...” Licking his lips again, also giving Alfred a chance to say something but he didn’t, Leonardo continued wile Alfred smiled during eyeing ring around Leo’s left little finger. “Raphael wanted to… snuggle at the front yard while we were waiting for you to come back. I got angry at him when he didn’t stop when I asked him to. I didn’t want you to arrive to the scene and see us making out.”

Lowering his head Leonardo crossed his fingers, resting his arms by the elbows on his thighs. “That’s why Raphael is angry at me.”

“Master, I apologize my words, but that is the most idiotic reason for you two to be angry or having an argument with each other.” Leonardo had nothing to say about that since he knew Alfred was right. “But, I must admit that my little spa trick seemed to work.”

Now surprised Leonardo turned his head towards Alfred. “What do you mean?”

“Unlike you I’m not blind, Master. Every since you met our brute there came new spark in your eyes. The more you spent time with Raphael, the more clear everything became. I waited and wanted to give you two time to get together by yourselves, but later I realized that wasn’t going to happen. So I decided to step in and send you two spa gift cards.” Alfred smiled for a moment, letting his words sink in Leo’s mind.

“Did you use the cards?”

“Yes, we have spend 2 days already. We still have 5 left.”

“Good. Please use them as well.” Alfred stood up and was making his leaving when Leonardo too rose, looking slightly worried as he kept his face towards Alfred.

“You’re not mad?”

“About you and brute?”

“Yes.”

Alfred was slightly stunned. “Why I should be mad? I’m just happy you have, finally, someone who can give you something more than I.” Alfred smiled. “After all I’m just a mere butler while he’s something so much more to you.”

“Yeah, but --”

“Hold that thought, master. I will make us some more tea. This is something which we need to discuss about around tea.”

After preparing them more tea Alfred set small round table in the kitchen corner where he and Leonardo moved to discuss more. Leonardo told Alfred how they had start to be together, how they had confess their feelings to each other and how their trip to spa had been. However Leonardo left all kissing, cuddling and sex, obviously, out of his telling.

Alfred was silent a moment eyeing the turtle in front of him.

“So you and brute are serious?”

“Yes. At least what I know.”

“Hmm.” Alfred spend another moment in silence, teasing his master who clearly was embarrassed, worried and uncomfortable. “Excuse me for asking this, sir, but have you had any boners regarding our brute?”

Poor Leonardo was NOT prepared for anything like this so he spit his tea all around on the small table. Looking so horrified and shocked Leonardo panted with wide eyes as he stared towards Alfred.

“W-wh-what!? Alfred, that’s…!” 

“Just a thought. However you can thank him for teaching me new words.” Alfred had a friendly smug look on his face. He knew he had got Leonardo there and this definitely changed the mood for better in the room. Leonardo was no longer sulking or worried. He was, however, so very red from neck to the top of his head. Alfred chuckled kindly.

“I think it would be good to invite Raphael in this conversation now too. He needs to know what’s going on.” Picking up his phone Alfred sent Raphael a text, asking him to come in the kitchen. About 3 minutes later Raphael arrived looking rather grumpy.

“What?”

“Please, sit down.”

“I rather stand.” Turtle said as he stood at the doorway, leaning against the door frame with crossed arms over his chest.

“As you wish.” After short silent moment Alfred spoke again. “Leonardo here told me what’s going on between the two of you. To be honest it didn’t come to me as a surprise. I noticed it long time ago how you two got along so well, how you both touched each other, smiled and laugh together. All small little signs were there.”

“… So you know Leo and I screw each other?”

“Raphael!” Leonardo shouted with red face, feeling so embarrassed he could sink under the table.

Alfred let out light laugh, nodding to Raphael. “If you want to use those words and terms, then yes. You’re correct.”

For a moment Raphael looked unsure, hesitating. “So… It doesn’t bother ya?”

“Why would it? As long as you won’t take master right in front of my eyes or ear shot away, everything’s good from my part.”

“So as long as you don’t see or hear us all’s good?”

“Yes.”

“Would you two, please, stop talking about that like that...” Leonardo whimpered as he sank deeper in his chair, hiding his red face behind his hands. Alfred’s eyes followed Raphael who pushed himself away from the wall coming to stand behind Leo. Leaning forward Raphael wrapped his arms around smaller male, nuzzling the backside of Leo’s head.

“So this means I can move to sleep in Leo’s room?”

“Absolutely not.”

“Aaawwh, why not?!”

“Because poor master wouldn’t get any sleep from you. You would grope him through whole night.”

Raphael smirked. “Fooled ya! For your information, Alf, I already am sleeping with Leo in his bed. And yes, I’ve been groping his ass but not every night.”

Even that he was feeling so embarrassed, Leo couldn’t help but to smile to Raphael’s comment. It was true after all and Leo liked to have Raphael in his bed.  Alfred eyed the turtles, smiling.

“Then there’s nothing I can do to stop that.” He laughed as he stood up. “Just don’t get too wild and break the bed or anything else while you two are at it.”

“Alfred!” Leonardo moaned while Raphael laughed by his side. Alfred only smiled, seeing his chance to tease these two as much as possible.

**

Winter was coming to an end slowly, but there was still snow and nights were still cold enough to keep roads covered with black ice. Later in one evening Raphael and Leonardo were in a car, Raphael driving towards the city. Turtle couple was heading to the spa to spend 2 days to relax and get away from Alfred for a moment. Old man had started to enjoy teasing them way too much.

Sun had set long time ago, headlights lighting the road ahead of them. From the corner of his eye Raphael took peeks at Leonardo who was swinging his head with the music from the radio. He looked so happy. Turning to look Leonardo completely Raphael couldn’t help but to smile.

For a second too long Raphael kept his eye on Leonardo when something caught his eye at the edge of the forest. Huge male moose suddenly ran on the road. Cursing out loud Raphael hit the breaks and turned the wheel, barely dodging the moose but loosing the hold of the car. Car hit the edge of the road, speed sending it fly and roll around many times before it stopped at the bottom of the ditch.

It felt like hours but it actually was only few minutes before Raphael got his eye open, looking around. The car was, thankfully, on its wheels but the damage what it had got was bad. Windshield was shattered completely as well as other windows. Mirrors had come off, everything was a complete mess inside the car and, when Raphael looked outside through broken window, he saw back wheel empty. Car dampers all around were badly mangled as well. Slowly his head started to work better and he turned to look Leonardo by his side, horror filling his whole being. Leonardo was leaning against his seat mouth open, his head bleeding badly.

Raphael panicked. He ripped his seat belt off, moving closer to Leo. He felt his pulse, but his breathing was weak. Panting fast Raphael looked around, loosing slowly the remains of his self-control. Finding his phone on the floor he had difficulties holding it since his hands were trembling so hard. Getting out of the car Raphael managed to walk a bit further, holding phone on his ear.

“Hi, Raph. How is it going?” Donatello chirped happily from the other end. The way Raphael was panting fast and trembling already alarmed olive green turtle who sat more straight on his chair. “Raph?”

“I… I didn’t… That fucking moose… Leo’s bleeding… Car’s a shit… I – I didn’t..!”

“Raphael, calm down. Where are you?”

Donatello listened as Raphael was sobbing, sniffing and mumbling something to himself with silent voice. This wasn’t good. “Raphael, listen. Keep your phone on for me, okay? Don’t shut it! I’ll be there soon!” Don left his own phone on as he started to track Raphael’s phone. His technology skills were super and soon he got a small map on laptop’s screen. Memorising the spot where Raphael was Don took his phone, talking to Raphael as he signaled Mikey to come with him. Mikey nodded as he took car keys.

Raphael sat at the bottom of the ditch near the car holding the phone in his hands. Battery had died shortly after his call to Don. His mind was so messed up. He didn’t recognize himself in this state. Car’s headlights suddenly hit him from the distance, coming closer with speed before stopping at the edge of the road. Alfred rose from the car running towards Raphael. The fear and worry on old man’s face made Raphael burst into tears. No. He couldn’t face Alfred now… But he couldn’t escape him either. Alfred stopped in front of him, holding Raphael by the shoulder.

“Oh my God, are you alright?! Where is Leonardo?” It came obvious to Alfred pretty soon that Raphael was no in condition to talk, at least much. He was helplessly crying while mumbling and repeating words about moose and him not seeing it and so on. Alfred looked over his shoulder as Michelangelo approached them, leaving obviously shocked turtle in his care. Rushing to other side of the car with Donatello they both checked on Leonardo. Alfred’s heart sank as he watched his precious friend there while Donatello managed to get the door open, cutting Leo’s seat belt.

Mikey looked at them while being knelt next to Raphael who was crying so much, mumbling his apologies. Michelangelo too was worried of Leo, but he also knew he would be in good hands. Donatello was well trained doctor as well with decades of experience. If some could help Leo, it was Don.

“How is he?” Alfred dared to ask quietly. Donatello sighed.

“Hard to say. He’s breathing faintly, but he has lost lots of blood. Besides I don’t know does he have any inner bleeding or so.” Turning to look Alfred Donatello nodded towards their car. “We need to get Leo in my lab. I can run tests there.” Then he turned to look Raphael, sighing sadly; “We also need to check him too.”

“I agree with you, but shouldn’t we call police and ambulance?”

“There’s no need for them. I can come to get the car later and ambulance won’t help much. They don’t know our anatomy like I do.” Donatello had a good point.

With slow and extreme carefulness Leonardo was moved on peerage, what Don had brought with them, and placed in the other car. Raphael also was escorted in the other car, but he couldn’t look at Leo’s direction. He was sitting on the front seat still crying and shaking violently while Alfred and Mikey were at the backseats having Leo on them, Don driving towards his and Mikey’s home.

**

Donatello was awake the whole night checking Leonardo after he had checked Raphael. He got away with few cuts from breaking windows and some bruises and sore muscles. Leonardo, in other hand, had got very hard hit on his head, more cuts and bruises than Raphael. Donatello thought it could had been because of their body shapes and types.

When Leonardo’s condition was more stable he was allowed to be moved to his home, in his room. Donatello had been against this, but Alfred insisted saying home would be best place for Leonardo to recover. Donatello gave in, but only with terms that he would come there too with Mikey, staying as long as needed. Alfred had nothing against this. Standing at the door way Alfred watched how Mikey and Don sat on each side of the bed, holding Leo’s hands, indoor fountain making its calming water sound while birds chirping played from the CD what Raphael had got for Leo.

Closing the door Alfred sighed. Not only was he worried about Leonardo, but he was worried about Raphael too. Big turtle had been so shocked – still was – that he was avoiding everyone, not even being by Leonardo’s side.