Mikey had been trying to beat the same level of his video game for hours without luck. His head just couldn't focus on the task at hand, being that his thoughts kept winding him in worry. When he heard the door open, he slowly turned his head, nervous about greeting Leonardo since he had a feeling Usagi had made a move, and knowing Leo it wouldn't take him long to deduct Mikey was whom he had to thank for the snitching.

"Hey, Mikey. You home alone?" Thank goodness it was his purple blushed roommate instead.

"Hey, Donnie. Yeah, bro. Just me and my handsome self... How was practice?" He stretched his body and placed the remote on the table.

"Well... Leo called it off soon after we started. He seemed uneasy... How's your stomach by the way?" Donnie's eyes searched his friend's face for signs of any illness.

"Yeah... About that... I need to talk to you... It's about Leo-"

"What about me, Mike?"

Michelangelo's head turned nervously, his baby-blue eyes meeting Leonardo's burning hazel. "Damn it, Leo! You scared me! It's like he's a ninja or something..."

"Well, Mike? We are waiting... Apparently you have something you feel needs sharing about me...?" Leonardo crossed his arms, his glare daring Mikey to say another word.

Michelangelo's brow frowned. He didn't care if Leonardo got angry at this point. Truth be told he knew his friend needed help, and he was willing to risk a beating if needed. "Well, since you are here, why don't you share with us what's been going on in your private life?"

"Being that it is my private life, as you said, I will choose for it to remain private." Donnie's eyes traveled from one turtle to the other, obviously confused.

"Damn wrong if ya think it's gonna stay private after what I saw this morning. And I'm sure Don will feel the same way." Mikey stood up.

"Mike, say one more word and-."

"Leo got raped last night." Mikey's words sank in Donnie's stomach.

"Michelangelo!" Leonardo growled.

"Leo, is this true? We-we have to call the police!" Donnie was on his feet making his way to Leo's side.

"That's not even all, D... Apparently we are dealing with a repeat offender. Aren't we, Leo?" Mikey's glare didn't back down from Leonardo's.

"But... Why would you allow this... Wait. He's blackmailing you." Donatello's words came out in a mater of fact way.

Leonardo turned to leave. "Leo! Wait! Talk to us!" Michelangelo bolted to block the door.

"Leo, there has to be something we can do. Let us help!" Donnie grabbed his arm. Leo was shaking. "Leo...? Please...?"

Leonardo pulled his arm from Donnie's hold. "There's nothing to be done... Step aside, Mike."

Mikey crossed his arms. "I don't think so, dude."

Donnie hugged Leo from behind. "Leo, you're like our big brother, we love you. Please let us help you."

Leonardo's body relaxed a bit. He placed his hands on top of Donnie's over his chest, taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes. "No one can help me..."

"That can't be true." Donnie tightened his hug comfortingly.

"Donnie... I'm in too deep. If you guys want to help me, then make sure you do your job as members of this band. As long as we are successful, it will be fine." Donnie let go of Leonardo, his eyes wide in realization.

"It's someone in Foot Productions, isn't it...?" Donnie's words hit Leo straight on, he had underestimated Donatello's deduction powers. He tried his best to keep a straight face. "Don't try to hide it. It's written all over you that I nailed it."

"The Foot...? Who? Bro, you gotta tell the boss!" Mikey was getting riled up.

Ok, they got him, but at least they didn't suspect it was the actual boss, with his almighty high standards and unfriendly demeanor, who was behind all his sufferings. That was good, that piece of missing information was what would keep them safe. "You guys, I appreciate your concern, I really do... But as of right now my hands are tied. Just trust me when I say I will be getting out of this situation soon." Leonardo placed a hand on their shoulder, giving them both a light reassuring squeeze. "Can you please promise me you will not get involved? I don't want you guys in danger... Plus you would be causing more trouble for me, to be completely honest..."

Don looked to Mikey, Mikey shook his head, then turned to Leo. "I'll mind my beezewax... But if I see you hurt badly again all bets are off."

"Same here," Don agreed.

Leo let out a sigh in relief. He needed the boys safe, and if Oroku Saki found out they were on to him, and felt them to be a threat, he knew he wouldn't think twice on getting rid of them. He smiled at his friends. He truly did cherished them, and he would do his best to protect them.

They all dispersed through the apartment. As soon as Mikey was alone he shot Usagi a text. 'Confronted Leo. Couldn't leave it alone. Donnie knows 2.'

A few minutes later he got his response. 'B careful. I'm stepping back... Hopefully he will rely more on you turtles if I'm gone. Please keep me posted.' Mikey rolled his eyes... He knew how to take care of himself, enough with people telling him to watch himself... Then another text came through. 'Please take care of him... And thank you.' The young turtle smirked; he felt proud of himself for how he acted that day. He felt mature... And he felt like his mind cleared up enough to continue his game and finally beat that darn level!

Leo head to his room... His day had been very long. He was still upset about the whole Usagi thing... He couldn't believe he had lost his oldest friend, but he was relieved in a way that he didn't have to deal with the emotional weight of carrying Usagi's feelings with him. He sprawled on his bed, relieved to smell the comfort of his pillow... It had been missed. Just as Leo started to relax, his phone started to ring. He didn't recognize the number calling, but it showed to be local. A big smile painted his face as he answered, taking a guess on who it could be... "Hey, Raph..."

Raphael was startled to hear his name. His heart pounded against his chest ferociously. "Hey, Fearless..."

"Fearless?" Leo asked as he started to get undressed and comfortable for bed.

"Haha... Inside joke... Just go with it, 'kay? So, what ya doing?" Raph was laying on the only piece of furniture he had asked to be left for him, the couch. He loved that couch, he had tons of memories on it...

"Hmm, nothing. Getting ready for bed. I'm exhausted..." Leo slipped into a white under shirt and a pair of boxers. "You? How are you feeling?"

The question came unexpectedly to Raph. He had assumed they wouldn't speak of their close encounter so soon, figuring it would be embarrassing to Leo since he was so reluctant to open to him earlier. "I'm fine... Thanks to you."

Leo's cheeks burned. He cleared his throat. "So, did you talk to Don about Japan?"

"Hmh... There's really nothing ta talk about... I haven't decided yet. I spoke to my counselor and he gave me a couple of weeks to decide." Raph closed his eyes. He loved Leo's voice.

"Well he's worried about it, so hurry up and clear things up with him." Leo laid down under his covers.

"Leader boy likes ta give orders, don't he..?" Raph liked to tease Leo. He kept thinking of those pouty lips from the park.

"I don't give orders, I delegate tasks. You on the other hand..." He chuckled.

"Me what? I'm mellow as hell!" Raph laughed at his own joke. "Anyway, listen... I wanted to ask ya something, feel free ta say no..."

Leo's heart was beating surprisingly fast.

"Thing is, there's this feudal Japan exhibit in the museum next week, and well, I was wondering if-."

"Sure, I'll go..." Leo interrupted, feeling silly at his impatience.

"Well, aren't we conceited... I was gonna ask ya if ya could tell yer pops if he wanted ta go..." Raph was serious on the phone, making Leo's face burn with embarrassment.

"Oh, I, uhm..." He was mortified.

"Ha! Hahahaha! Got you! Told ya I would get ya back for last night!" Raphael's laugh resonated through Leo's body, and the older turtle felt so relieved he almost passed out, his energy completely drained now for sure.

"You're such a dick, you know that...?" Leo giggled.

Raph was quiet for a moment. "Hey, Leo?"

"Yeah...?" Leo let out a yawn.

"Thank you..."

The band leader's stomach felt as if filled with butterflies. He couldn't remember ever feeling like that before. It scared him.

"...No problem. Uhm... Call me tomorrow?"

"Off course." Raph's guttural voice was fogging Leonardo's head. "Sleep tight, Fearless Leader..."

"Good night, you hothead."

They both smiled before they hung up the phone. Raph dozed off quickly, nothing but bliss in his mind. Leo on the other hand, felt the butterflies in his stomach fall through a pit. He was in trouble, because unknowingly he was falling in love with Raphael.