Leo wiped the sweat off his brow, he took a deep breath and turned to his bandmates. "That sounded awesome, guys! Great job!" The band leader had been very cheerful lately... The others sighed in relief, maybe their friend was out of danger now... Little did they know the one responsible for Leo's smile was a very tall and handsome emerald turtle.

Leo and Raph had been exchanging calls on a daily basis. Both of them were looking forward to their date at the museum, even though if you asked them, it was NOT a date.

Mikey had started to clap his drumsticks together to give the tempo for the next song when Leo's phone started to ring. "Crap... Ehem... Sorry, guys. I'll just be a sec..." Don and Mikey stared at each other with eyes wide open as the older turtle left the room. Leo had never in the history of TMNT had his phone with him during practice.

"Something tells me Leo has a beau..." Mikey whispered to Don.

"Hmm... That does seem like the case..." Donnie's brow furrowed.

"So what, bro? I think it's great that Leo found someone who makes him smile... Geesh, I didn't even think the guy could smile like that." Mikey started to tap on his cymbals.

"Nothing... It just seems oddly soon to me, that's all..." Donnie seemed worried and rather unamused by the possibility of Leo having a romantic interest. Mikey thought his reaction was weird, but decided not to question his smart friend assuming the one to blame was his over-analyzing brain.

"Hey... I'm still at practice..." Leo hushedly spoke.

"Hmm, and ya still went ahead and answered..? Gotta admit, I feel ve~ry special right now..." Raph's husky voice teased Leo.

"Are you serious? That's why you called?" Leo giggled, enticing a huge smile on Raph's face.

"No, just kidding... Didn't mean to interrupt... Just wanted to double check we're still on for today. The exhibit opens at three... Do ya wanna meet there or should I come to the studio?" Leo's silence spoke clearly to Raph. "Ya didn't tell them yet."

Leo cleared his throat. "No..." Raph took a deep breath. "I want to... It's just that we have that big concert coming up soon and knowing them this would be a huge distraction... Don will probably worry over nothing, and Mikey will be too busy plotting ways to prank us..."

"I still don't see the big deal..." Raph countered. "It ain't like we dating or nothn'... We're just two guys who enjoy talking to each other... Right?" Raphael's words were laced with a bit of passive aggression, the reason being Leo dearest had made it clear he was not looking for a commitment.

"R~ight..." Leo felt the sting. "Still... It would be a distraction that we can't afford..."

"Hmm... See ya at three, then?" Raph gritted.

"I'll be there at two thirty..." Leo whispered. "Raph... Thanks for understanding..."

Raphael's face blushed instantly. "Uhm... Sure, don't mention it..."

They hung up, Leo returned to practice were he was met with Mikey's excited mug. "So~..."

"'So', what?" Leo glared at him.

"Does Leo got a boyfriend...?" Mikey teased.

"Ha ha... Very funny." Leo walked to his guitar.

"Seriously, bro. Ya should see your face! You have a smile that could put the sun to shame right now. I KNOW that call is the cause of it." Mikey's own smile could put to shame entire solar systems, for that fact.

"Mikey, what have I told you about my private life?" Leo strapped his instrument on, his voice tinted with glee.

"Yeah, yeah... Emphasis on 'private', I know... But still.... I so~ got you...!" Mikey teased him playfully, but soon after got back to the task at hand, he hit his sticks three times giving cue to start the next song. Both turtles were so immersed in their lively exchange, they didn't pay mind to Donnie's weary silence.

Raph arrived at the Metropolitan Museum on fifth avenue in Manhattan at two fifteen. He was damn he would give Leo the satisfaction to be the first one there... Feeling proud of himself, he made his way to the front door, but something felt a bit off... He sensed someone was staring at him. Raph felt a chill go down his spine, and with a hunch he turned to his left. There he was, with the cockiest smile he had ever seen; Leonardo was leaning on the side of the building. "I had a feeling you would try to beat me here..." Raph rolled his eyes and groaned. Leo chuckled and walked towards the hothead.

Leo was dressed very casual. Raph assumed it was to not attract too much attention from the public. He had a light blue button-down shirt with a white undershirt, dark-wash jeans and a fitted navy hat; his identity a bit concealed under a pair of fake seeing-glasses. Raph coincidentally had on a pair of jeans ripped at the knees and a light blue t-shirt. He usually only wore reds and blacks, but on this day he picked up that specific shirt without thinking, which still even had its price tag on from when April bought it for him a couple of years ago for his birthday. He felt a bit embarrassed that the two were matching.

"We look like the Olsen twins." Leo smiled. Raph rolled his eyes once more, his cheeks a clear give away of his mortification. "It's cute..." Leo bumped him with the side of his hip playfully. Raph couldn't help but smile at him.

The two entered the museum and did a quick tour of the other exhibits before it was time for the main event. Once in the Japanese exhibit, they both let their excitement show, asking questions about the different art pieces. Leo gravitated towards the Mary Griggs Burke collection of artifacts. He was wondered by all the different Shinto statues. But his face truly lit up when they encountered the samurai armors and weaponry. "Geeze, Leo, don't forget ta breathe, will ya!"

"It's here! Miyamoto Musashi's sword is here! look look!" Leo was having fun. He truly was, and Raph could see it. Every time the older turtle would pull him by the hand towards an exhibit, the emerald terrapin's heart would skip a beat.

Some time after, the two exited the museum, their feet dragging tiredly from all the walking. Raph turned to look at Leo when a loud growl made both their eyes widen, then a dark blush painted their faces. Their stomachs were making it clear they were not happy about the neglect they had suffered all day. Raph smiled at Leo. "Hungry?"

"Starving!" Leo waived to hail a cab, but Raph pulled him back to him a bit.

"Damn... Listen, I'm a kinda tight... I actually have a ton of leftovers at home that will most likely go bad since it's just me there now... How about we do a little picnic on the building's roof?" Raph's wide smile a clear give away that it had been his plan all along. Leo felt a nervous shiver travel down his body. "It's ok if ya don't wanna... I just figured it would be easier to keep mr Popular indoors, ya know, for privacy's sake..." With a thick gulp, Leonardo nodded to his companion. Raph smiled reassuringly.

They made their way towards the nearest subway station and waited for the next train to Brooklyn. Leo kept fidgeting with his fingers. "So, you're living alone now?"

Raphael smiled at Leo. "Stop worrying, Fearless... I promise I'm keeping ya off the menu." He laughed at his own joke, but stopped almost immediately after when he noticed Leonardo's worried expression. Raph let out a breath of air and bumped Leo's side playfully. "Leo... I Rwanda never disrespect you, plus I told you I'm not looking for a north call... I would never take advantage of you."

Leo's cheeks blushed. "I know, Raph... I'm sorry. I don't mean to make you feel weird." Leo smiled shyly at Raphael, cleared his throat and said, "so... Those leftovers, are they from your cooking?"

Now it was Raph's turn to blush. "Uhm, matter fact, yeah... So don't ya dare judge me or it will be the last time I cook for ya!" The train arrived and Raph pulled Leo inside. They both smiled at each other as they took their places.

"Hey, Mikey, any idea where Leo went off to?" Donnie was reorganizing the DVD's in the apartment after Mikey had gone through the them while planning a movie night.

"Nu uh, bro... Said he had plans... But as usual no details. Him and his privacy rules and regulations..." Mikey ate his pizza while twirling a drumstick in his fingers. "He's probably happy like a pig in shit cause we sounded awesome today!"

"Hmm... I texted Raph to come over for movie night but he said he was busy... Wonder if he's in one of his moods..." Donnie kept looking through the cases to make sure the movies were in the correct place.

"Isn't he always?" Mikey spoke through a mouthful of pizza.

"No... Not always..." Donnie mumbled.

Leo and Raph took a cab from the subway station to the apartment. The walk wasn't too long but they were too tired and hungry for it. When the taxi came to a stop, Leo felt a weird sensation in his stomach: a mix of fear and expectation.

"Well, this is my humble home... Make yerself comfortable, I'll warm up the food." Raph patted Leo's shell and walked to the kitchen.

Leo looked around and noticed the only thing left in the large space was a couch and a small television set. He sighed, not even knowing why he sighed. About ten minutes later, Raph came out with a couple of Tupperware containers and some blankets. "Are we really eating on the roof?" Leo chuckled at Raph.

"Yup. Now hurry yer ass up before this gets cold again..." Leo stood up and helped his host to carry the items. Every time forest-green met emerald skin, he felt the same uneasiness.

Raph laid out the biggest blanket and sat down. He opened the containers and handed one to Leo as soon as he had placed his own butt on the floor. "Smells good. What is it?" Leo asked.

"Chicken... And stuff." Raph stuffed his face. Leo smiled and began to eat.

They finished quick. "Any dessert?" Leo placed his empty container to the side.

Raph savored his last bite, thinking about Leo's question. "I didn't really think it out that far... I usually don't eat sweets." Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Wait! I might have something in my pocket..." The red-blushed turtle pulled two tootsie-pops. "I grabbed these at the museum's lobby..." He grinned at Leo as he handed the lolly.

"Hmm... How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie-pop...? Let's try and find ou-." A loud crunching sound interrupted Leo's words. Raph bit right into his lollipop.

"Oops... Sorry..." He crunched on the hard candy joyfully.

"Well, guess it's up to me to solve the mystery..." Leo started to suck on the sweet. Raph stared at him contemplatively. He found him to be so beautiful, and sexy... His lips plumped out every time he pressed the candy on them, his tongue twirled around, savoring the sugary flavor... Raph felt himself getting hot, too hot. He felt pressure on his lower regions. He had to stop that before he sinked any deeper. As Leo brought the tootsie-pop out of his mouth to lick his lips, Raph bent forward and in one single crunch left Leo holding nothing but a white little stick in his hand. "Hey!" Leo protested.

"Sorry, ya made it seem like it was so tasty I got greedy." Leo pouted at Raph, that cute pout that Raph had come to love.

"Rude..." Leo crossed his arms. He absentmindedly continued to lick his lips which still tasted sweet. Raph's body tensed. He felt butterflies in his stomach. He enjoyed Leo's presence so much, the sight of that cute smile and the sound of his honest laugh filled his being with glory.

"On second thought... I think I'll share after all..." Leo turned to look at Raph, questioning if maybe he had another piece of candy hidden, when suddenly he felt three thick fingers grab the side of his face, and strong yet soft lips touch his. Leo flinched at first, a pit formed in his stomach, but it soon turned to bliss. Raph's kiss was so gentle and sweet, the forest-green turtle relaxed and gave into it fully.

Raph nipped at his bottom lip. Oh god, how badly had he been wanting to suck on that bottom lip? To pass his tongue over Leo's lip ring? To feel his mouth over his own? Leo let out a soft moan. Raph pulled him closer, bringing a hand to cup the back of his head, he coaxed Leo to turn slightly. They separated to catch their breath for an instant, bringing their mouths fiercely together again. This time their tongues were hungry for one another. Raph's tongue tasted so sweet, Leo could feel pieces of hard candy on its surface. The older turtle moaned once more against Raphael's mouth. Raph couldn't help the churr that crept up his chest. He pulled back feeling the heat creep up to his face, but Leo immediately pulled him back in, bitting his lips ferociously, scrapping his plastron against the larger one's.

Raph's mind started to get foggy... He had to pull back before he crossed the point of no return. "L-Leo~... Stop..." He murmured against Leonardo's mouth.

"Why~...?" Leo whispered.

"Cause if ya keep going I ain't gonna be able ta stap from eating you whole..." Raph's voice had a guttural tone that sent a shiver down Leo's back.

"So...?" Leo bit Raph's pulse spot on his neck.

"Leo, please... You're going too fast." Raph begged. Leo was not listening. "Leonardo, stop!"

Leo looked at his companion with inquisitive eyes. "I don't understand... Don't you want me?" His hazel eyes searched Raph's eyes. "Is it because... I'm... Dirty...? Because... I'm used?" His voice was low and melancholic. The last word coming out in a low murmur.

In a swift pull, Raphael enveloped Leonardo in a gentle hug. "Didn't I tell ya ta stop saying that...?" Leonardo's body shook lightly at the sudden hug. Raph leaned into the side of his head, pressing his lips to his ear slit, he whispered in a low voice, "Besides, don't forget I like dirty..." Leonardo felt his lower regions grow tight.

He let out a soft whimper as he nuzzled into the larger one's neck. "Then take me..."

"You are still hurt." Raph stated as a matter of fact, Leo becoming suddenly aware of the remaining tightness he still felt at his opening. He slouched back putting a few inches between their plastrons, he nodded in agreement. Raph smiled. "Lean back for me?"

Leonardo looked confused at Raph's request. "I thought you said-."

"Shh... Just lean back, Fearless..." Raph cooed. Leo obediently abided, looking inquisitively at Raphael. "Hmm you truly are very beautiful..." Leo blushed so hard he felt like a silly teenager, he bit his bottom lip as he observed Raph. Raph loved it when he played with that bottom lip. "I want ta make ya feel nice..." His voice was guttural... And deep. Leo's lower plastron was bulging notoriously.

Raphael admired Leonardo for a few seconds, his beautiful golden eyes fixating on every inch of him. As he let out a deep breath, he leaned down, peppering Leo's face with soft kisses. Leo giggled... Raphael then gently nibbled at his jaw line, making the other's breath hitch. He scrapped his teeth down his neck, unbuttoning the shirt covering his chest. Leo's head tilted back, giving the emerald one full access. Taking that as an invitation, Raphael bit down on his collarbone, lapping his tongue on the same spot, suckling at the very sensitive pulse spot. Leo let out a sultry moan. Raphael's hands were now pressed against the other's plastron, his fingers tracing all his sensitives scutes until he focused them on the middle one, following down till the hem of his pants. "This... Isn't... Fair..." Leonardo moaned.

Raph ghosted his lips over Leo's, his hooded eyes meeting Leonardo's glazed ones. "Why...?"

"Cause, I wanna touch you too..." Raphael's fingers slid through Leo's front, grazing the head of his erect penis which was slightly peeking out from its pouch. The smaller turtle churred in response, enticing a loud churr from Raph as well.

"Then touch..." Raph said as he lowered his body towards Leo's center, unbuttoning his pants and pulling them down just enough to expose Leo's bulge. "If ya can..." Raph lapped his tongue over the soft cartilage plates, grazing the tip of Leo's cock. The warm feeling followed by the cold air right after was enough stimulation for Leonardo to drop down completely with a loud gasp, his erection received by Raphael's mouth.

"Nnnhhhh...! Cheater~..." Leo's back arched as much as his anatomy allowed it to. Raph snickered as he bobbed his head up and down, caressing Leo's shaft with his lips while his hands massaged his thighs. Leo was at bliss. He had received blow jobs before, either by female fans that he had allowed to get close for the sake of appearances, or from Usagi, but to be honest he hadn't quite let himself go into the moment; his heart was unattached in those circumstances. But now, having Raphael's massive physique over him, his legs draped over Raph's large, muscular thighs, was a whole different experience, in soooo many levels.

Leo moaned and churred his delight as Raph played along with his mouth, tongue and sometimes teeth along the needy body part. The forest-green turtle's shaky hands found the other's head; placing them on it, he felt the rhythm of the movements intensify. The pleasure was such, Leonardo's hips started to trust forward to meet Raphael's movements, seeking more friction in preparation to his release. Suddenly, the smaller turtle felt the sting of cold air when Raph let go of him. Leo whimpered out a moan, Raph churred in his chest. "Hmm... So beautiful..." Raph caressed Leo's exposed sides, his gaze tender and loving.

Leonardo's fists clenched the blanket under them, his mouth slightly open, lightly panting. Raph was sitting up, staring at him. Leo looked towards the larger turtle's lower region and noticed a very prominent bulge. He then pushed himself up, wrapping his arms around Raph's neck, burying his beak in it, taking in his smell, his texture... "Why are you so gentle...?"

Raph's hand cupped the back of Leo's head, holding it as it tilted back, he kissed his neck softly, and then whispered, "Cause I love you..."

Leo froze. Why did those words make his blood go ice cold? He had been told those words before, by Usagi mostly. He knew his friend was genuine, so why did they feel so different coming from Raphael? "I-I..." He pulled himself back.

"No you don't. Ya ain't running from me again." Raph pulled him back, taking hold of his erection once more. Leo gasped as Raph pumped it back to fullness. He still tried to half heartedly squirm out of the other's arms. "Leo~... I'm not asking ya to return these feelings... I was simply answering yer question." Leonardo was so distracted he didn't notice Raphael reach for his own erection. He yelped when he felt Raph's soft skin rub against his own, it sent sparks through his brain, clouding his mind. "Hmm... Help me stroke us..." Raph guided Leonardo's hand to both shafts, guiding it to the rhythm, he then let go. Leo licked his lips, his eyes completely glazed with lust; Raph was huge...

Both of their hips started to thrust forward into Leo's hand. Raph reached his arms up and pulled off his t-shirt. Leo's eyes fluttered over the now exposed flesh. Damn he was hot. His body completely chiseled, his arms, shoulders, his traps... Leo couldn't resist passing his open mouth down the muscular shoulders, his free hand tracing the crevices of his biceps. They both churred, tilting their heads back. Raph almost missed putting his shirt over their cocks to catch their cum, trying to avoid a big mess since they were both pretty much still dressed. Both of them reached their peak, moaning and churring, Leo's head tilted backwards, his eyes closed, mouth open... Raph didn't remove his eyes from his beloved for one second... He found this Leonardo to be breathtakingly beautiful, and he didn't want to miss a second of him.

Raph wiped both of them as best he could, Leo only observed him in silence. Once done, the emerald turtle grabbed one of the blankets he had brought and wrapped it around Leo. "You ok?" he asked as he placed a gentle kiss to his forehead. Leo smiled at him, but his smile was not a sincere one. "You know ya can't lie to me..." Raph cooed. Leo held his breath, he was trying so hard to keep himself in check, to not ruin the beautiful moment they had just shared, but as soon as he blinked, two big tears slid down his cheeks. "Oh, Leo..."

"It's nothing, Raph... Honest..." Leo hurriedly wiped the tears away, but in their place more came rolling down. It was when Raph hugged him tight against his plastron that Leo couldn't hold back anymore. He sobbed like a child.

Raph held on to him without saying a single word. He hummed and shushed soothingly stroking his love, trying to be as comforting as he could.

He didn't know how long it took him to get a hold of himself, but it seemed like hours. His eyes felt swollen, his nostrils runny. "Raph...?"

"Yeah, Leo?"

"I will never hurt you. I give you my word... Ok?" Raph was surprised by Leonardo's words, he pulled himself away to look into Leo's face, his expression inquisitive. "I... I think... I think I..."

Raph pressed a finger to Leo's lips. "Just kiss me, Fearless." They both chuckled, then Leo pulled Raph into a deep kiss. They snuggled with each other, enjoying their warmth. The rest of the night they spent it talking about their day at the museum, how much fun they had.

Raph couldn't stop looking into Leo's eyes. "What?" Leo asked with a smile.

"Ya know that song, from Finger Eleven, called 'Paralyzer'?" Leo lifted an eye ridge. "Ya know... It goes da dada dada, da da, dada da da, dada...?" Leo burst out laughing. Raph grunted. "Ugh... Well, anyway, there's a part that kinda makes me think about you... And your weird eyes."

"My eyes are not weird!" Leo pouted. "Your eyes are bizarre, on the other hand... I have never ever seen golden irises before."

Raph blushed. "My mom's..."

Leo smiled. "I'm not paralyzed, but I seem to be struck by you... I want to make you move, because you're standing still..."

Raph smiled back. "If your body matches what your eyes can do, you'll probably move right through me on my way to you..."

They both started playing air guitars as they sounded the harmony out. These two were truly meant to be.

They spoke for a little longer, then realizing the time, Leo said his goodbyes and left. They were both nothing but smiles after that, except Raph's wiped out first when he thought back on Leonardo's words to him... What did he mean by them?

When Leo got home, there was a group of fans waiting outside. They screamed and squealed when they saw him. The turtle smiled back genuinely, something he seldom did, faking his way through the crowds was his habitual proceeding. This time he stopped to take pictures, even signed a few autographs. Once they were satisfied the group of girls gratefully said their farewells and left, Leo waived them off.

"Well, someone looks awfully jolly..." That voice. He hadn't heard that voice in a while. He turned with a smile.

"Karai!"

"Tadaima, Leo-Kun..." Karai was The Shredder's adoptive daughter. She and Leo had always gotten along. Truth of the matter she had always loved Leonardo, but she also knew of the predicament he was in with her father through rumors. As much as it hurt her, it was against her family honor to disobey her guardian, going against his wishes would be disgraceful.

"Okaeri, Karai-Chan..." He hugged her. "What are you doing in New York?" Suddenly Leo's smile faded. "Your father sent you to keep tabs on me, didn't he...?"

The slim girl hugged her arms around her torso. "Gomen, Leo... But hey, at least he didn't send Rocksteady... Right?"

"Hmm... Yeah." Leo sighed.

A few long seconds of silence passed before Karai nervously jumped to the side giggling. "Well, I just wanted to say hi to you... I had a long flight so I'm going back to my hotel. I'll be at practice tomorrow; dad's orders." Leo gave her a shallow smile and a halfassed nod. "Ok... Have a good night, then..." Karai hopped in a black Lexus that Leo hadn't noticed parked on the side of the building. Once in the privacy of her tinted windows, the black-haired girl took a deep breath, frowning at the fact that Leo was her father's prisoner, and therefore out of her reach... Or was he...?