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  Rating:
      Explicit
  Archive Warning:
      Underage
  Category:
      F/M, M/M
  Fandom:
      Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_(TV_2012)
  Relationship:
      Leonardo/Raphael_(TMNT), Irma/Raphael, Michelangelo/Buffy_Shellmeister,
      Donatello/Julie_Finn
  Character:
      Irma_Langinstein, Raphael_(TMNT), Donatello_(TMNT), Michelangelo_(TMNT),
      Leonardo_(TMNT), April_O'Neil, Casey_Jones, Julie_Finn, Buffy
      Shellmeister
  Additional Tags:
      Love, Romance, Turtlecest, Young_Turtles, Turtle_Tots, Babies, Drama,
      Angst_with_a_Happy_Ending, New_Beginnings, Family, South_America, coming
      to_terms_with_feelings, Brothers, Unplanned_Pregnancy, intersex_Leo, Uke
      Leo, Dominant_Raphael, Nightmares, Forgiveness, First_Time, first
      romance, Fluff, Mpreg, Interspecies_Romance
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      Published: 2017-04-19 Updated: 2017-10-16 Chapters: 3/? Words: 5576
****** Regaining Leo ******
by KerryAnne
Summary
     After his marriage crumbles, Raphael realizes that he does have
     feelings for Leo and sets out to win him back. Will he be successful?
Notes
See the end of the work for notes
***** New horizons *****
Leo's 16
Don's 16
Mikey's 16
Raph's 15
Irma's 18
Casey's 18
April's 18
Julie's 16
Buffy's 17
 
Raphael watched her glide across the floor in a black skin-tight floor length
gown with a slit up one side, cheek to cheek with Donnie and jealously bubbled,
his green eyes narrowed and his mouth set in a thin line. Her long brunette
hair was done up in an elegant do, her lips painted red and slightly parted,
her brown eyes sparking with happiness, as she enjoyed the dance. Raphael
sipped from the glass he was holding and continued to watch, his jealousy
growing by the second. Finally, he could take it no more. He set his glass
down, approached the couple and said, “Can I cut in?”
Irma looked up in surprise and said, “You want to dance, Raphael? Didn’t think
you liked it.”
“Love it. So, can I?”
“Of course,” Don said. “I’ll catch you later, Irma.”
Raphael held out his arms and he and Irma began to dance. He stumbled a bit,
but she told him what to do and he slowly got it right. Soon, they were gliding
just like she and Don had done across the lair floor, their faces mere inches
apart. Raphael sniffed and Irma said, “What are you doing, Raphael?”
“Smellin’ ya. Did ya know ya smell like raspberries?”
“Must be my shampoo.”
“I like it. It’s really nice and by the way, ya look sensational.”
“Thank you,” Irma said and flushed.
“I mean it. Ya should dress like that more often. It suits ya.”
“Hmm. The song’s over,” Irma said, breaking apart.
“I wanna ask ya somethin’,” Raphael said and hesitated. “Ya and Donnie a
couple?”
Irma smiled and said, “No. We’re just good friends.”
“Oh, good,” Raphael said and rubbed the back of his neck nervously. “Do ya
wanna go out sometime?”
“Me and you?”
“Uh, yeah. I can understand if ya don’t wanna. I mean, I am a mutant turtle and
I can’t give ya….”
“I thought you and Leo were an item.”
“Not really. It’s just been sex. Not feelings there, ya know. Besides, I’ve
always had the biggest crush on ya and I really like ya. If ya don’t feel the
same way, I understand.”
“No, I’d love to, Raphael, but are you sure you and Leo are over?”
“Yes and it was just sex anyway. Ya know hormones? So, what do ya say? Don’t
keep a guy hangin’.”
“I’d love to. I’ve always liked you, Raphael, but I never thought you’d go for
a geek like me. Thought you’d like someone like April.”
“Oh, she’s nice, but ya float my boat, Irma. Yer sweet, funny, smart, the whole
package. Pick ya up at eight tomorrow?”
“It’s a date. I look forward to it.”
Raphael grinned and said, “Me too. Gonna dream of ya tonight.”
Standing near the punch bowl, Leo watched his ex-mate flirt with Irma and his
eyes clouded. I know I said I was okay with us breaking up, he thought and it
was just sex, but for me it wasn’t. I loved-love Raphael and I always will. But
if Irma’s who he wants, I won’t ruin that for him. I just won’t be here to see
it.
The rest of the evening was uneventful, and after everyone had gone home and
the place had been cleaned, the brothers headed to their bedrooms. Leo was
almost at his when Raphael stopped him and said, “I wanna talk ta ya.”
“We have nothing to discuss.”
“Yeah. We do. Just one moment. Pease. In yer bedroom. Less conspicuous.”
“You always were ashamed that others would know about us, “Leo said bitterly.
“And such a huge word for you. Been studying the dictionary to impress Irma?”
“Shut it, Fearless,” Raphael snapped and dragged Leo into his bedroom and
closed the door. Then, folding his arms, Raphael said, “Yer jealous, ain’t ya?”
“Of Irma? Hardly.”
“Admit it. Ya are.”
“No. We agreed that we were better off as brothers and that it was just sex,
Raphael. I’m cool with you dating Irma.”
“I wasn’t askin’ yer permission, Leo. I’m just tellin’ ya I’ve asked her out
and she said yes. If things go well, I’m gonna ask her ta be my mate.”
“That’s nice. Can you leave?”
“Wow. Ya really are cold and unfeelin’, Leo. No happy for ya, Raphael?”
“What do you want? Me to write it in blood? I said that’s nice. Now, go away.”
“I just wanna ask somethin’. Was I really just sex ta ya?”
“Why do you care, Raphael? You told me I was just sex and I agreed with you. We
would never have worked out anyway. We’re too different and I…I don’t want to
talk about it anymore. The only feelings I have for you are brotherly and you
feel the same way, so let’s just drop this subject.”
“Yer right and I’m cool with that. We cool, Leo?”
“Of course we are, Raph,” Leo said and plastered a smile upon his face. “We’re
brothers and nothing can shatter that bond.”
“I’m glad. I’d hate there ta be tension between us.”
“There isn’t. We happened and it wasn’t meant to be. That’s all. And Irma’s
still the only one, who knows, right?”
“Yeah.”
“Cool. I’m going to bed.”
“Hey, Leo?”
“Yer gonna find someone great. I just know it. Someone, who deserves ya, and
who’ll make yer heart soar.”
“Night, Raph.”
When Raphael had left, Leo opened his dresser and took out a framed photo of
him and Raphael taken shortly after their first date. Tears rolled down Leo’s
cheeks and he thought, I love Raph, but it’s clear he never loved me and I
can’t stand around and watch him be with someone else. It’ll hurt too much. Leo
placed the photo, some belongings and cash into a duffel bag and slipped out of
the lair. I’m going to South America, he thought. And I’m never coming back.
XXXX
The next morning, a sleepy Raphael headed into the kitchen. Yawning, he got out
his favorite cereal, a bowl and milk and sat down at the table. Pouring cereal
into the bowl, he added milk and began to tuck in. Don sauntered into the
kitchen a few minutes later, and after greeting his brother, went to the coffee
machine and poured a cup of the steaming brew. “Hey, guys,” Mikey said,
entering the kitchen a minute later. “Isn’t it a glorious day to be alive?”
Raphael stopped eating and said, “What’s got ya so happy, Mikey?”
“I have a date with Buffy Shellmeister.”
“The heiress?” Raphael said in disbelief. “No damn way.”
“Yes way! She called me this morning and asked me out. I’m so excited!”
“That’s nice,” Don said, sitting down at the table. “I have one too.”
“With whom?” Raphael asked. “Don’t tell me April finally submitted ta yer
charms.”
“Nope. Her name’s Julie Finn and she’s sixteen, like me and also like me, a
science boff.”
“Oh, swell. Another nerd,” Raphael said, and rolled his eyes. “Just what we
need. Imagine if ya and Julie procreate, Donnie. There’ll be little nerds!”
“Better than little thugs, which you’d produce,” Donatello snapped. “If you can
find someone to date a temperamental brute like you.”
“Hey, chicks dig bad boys.”
“Maybe, but the bad boy stuff gets old fast. Girls want a reliable guy, who’ll
be there for them through thick and thin. Someone, who’s mature, kind, loving,
gentle…”
“That sums up Leo,” Mikey said. “Hey, where is Leo? Unlike him not to be up.”
“Maybe he’s lyin’ in," Raphael said. "Hey, I do have a date. Irma.”
“That’ll never last,” Don said. “And will only lead to heartache.”
“Why is that?” Raphael demanded.
“You’re too dissimilar. Like Fire and ice, pawpaw and chocolate. Raisins and
bananas.”
“We like one another. That’s a good start, right?”
“Look, Raph. I’m telling you. It’s not going to end well. Irma…I just can’t see
her living down in the sewers with us. She’s smart and has….”
“So I ain’t smart, is that what yer sayin’?” Raphael demanded furiously, his
green eyes blazing. “And what makes ya think Julie would live down here? Fuck
ya, Don. Me and Irma are gonna work out and be happy. I’m gonna look for Leo.
It’s nearly time ta train!”
Rising to his feet, Raphael stormed to Leo’s bedroom and banged on the door.
“Leo, time ta wake up. Leo, answer me. Leo!”  Raphael opened the door and went
inside, stunned to find Leo’s bed perfectly made, but that there was no sign of
him. “Where the hell could he be?”
Footsteps sounded and Mikey and Don entered the bedroom. “He’s not here,” Mikey
said.
“I know that, dingbat!” Raphael hissed. “Where do ya think he could have gone?
And why would he up and leave without tellin’ us?”
“Maybe something upset him,” Don said.
“Like what?” Raphael asked.
“I don’t know, Raph,” Mikey said. “Did you and Leo have a fight?”
“Nope. Everythin’ was fine when I last talked ta him. Look, maybe Leo just went
for a stroll and he’ll be back later.”
“I get the uneasy feeling he won’t be,” Don said. “I’m going to call April and
ask her if she’s heard from him.”
“I’ll call Casey. He and Leo ain’t buddies, so it’s a longshot, but worth a
try.”
XXX
Meanwhile, Leo was talking to Casey down on the docks. “I really appreciate
your help for getting me in touch with your friend, Casey, and for him letting
me stow aboard his ship.
“No problem, Leo. May I ask why you’re leaving?”
“I need to. Things are crazy at home.”
“You and Raph fighting again?”
“No…It’s just….I know you and I aren’t close, but I’m going to ask you to do
something for me."
“Of course.”
“I’m six weeks gravid and it’s really complicated. I don’t want Raph to know.”
Casey’s eyes widened and his jaw dropped. “Are you telling me Raph’s the dad,
but how?”
“I’m intersex. Neither of us knew it. We happened, but Raph said it was just
sex and I agreed that it was and we should stay as just brothers and it
wouldn’t work out. And now he’s seeing Irma and this is his chance to be happy.
I’m not going to spoil that, but I also can’t be at home seeing them fawning
over one another, so I’m leaving. Going to Argentina.”
“But you actually love Raph, don’t you?”
“More than life itself, but he doesn’t feel the same way. Promise me you won’t
tell anyone, Casey. Not even April.”
“Raph has a right to know, Leo.”
Leo shook his head. “No. I want it this way. Has to be this way. I have to go.
Promise me.”
Casey’s phone rang and he cursed before answering. “Yes, Raph?”
“Have ya seen Leo?”
“No. You know me and Leo aren’t friends. Why, is something wrong?”
“He’s missin’.”
“Look, maybe he’ll turn up later. You know Leo wouldn’t leave you guys.”
“If he does call ya, will ya let me know? We’re worried ‘bout him.”
“Absolutely, bud. Gotta go. Have another call coming in. Try not to worry. Leo
will be in touch I’m sure.”
Casey disconnected the call and said, “I don’t like this, Leo. I still believe
Raph deserves to know about his kid, but I’ll respect your wishes.”
“Thanks. I appreciate it. I’ll drop you a line when I arrive, but say nothing
to anyone when you receive it.”
“You have my word, Leo.”
“Thanks again,” Leo said, and turned to board the ship, quickly heading down to
his quarters below. It was sparse and cramped with just a bed, shower and a
basin, but that was all Leo wanted. He placed his duffel bag onto the bed,
climbed under the covers and soon drifted off to sleep.
***** The new leader *****
Chapter Summary
     The clan has a new leader and Leo has a flashback to when he and Raph
     first hooked up.
Chapter Notes
See the end of the chapter for notes
Raphael rejoined his brothers, who were convened in Don’s lab, and said,
“Casey’s heard nothin’, guys. Don, ya spoken ta April?”
“Yes and she hasn’t heard from Leo. April’s at a friend’s place and will be
over tomorrow. I searched Leo’s room in case he left any clues to his
whereabouts, but there was nothing and I’ve sent him texts and called him, but
it goes to voicemail. Leaving is so unlike him. It’s the kind of thing you do,
Raph. I’m growing concerned. What if he’s been kidnapped or worse, has been
harmed? We have so many enemies. He could have been snared by any one of them.”
“Honestly, I doubt that happened. The likelihood is that he’ll be back in the
mornin’ and just went ta get some alone time. Ain’t been easy the last six
months with Dad’s death and havin’ ta not only be leader, but clan leader and a
father figure ta us and dealin’ with our shit. We don’t make it easy on him and
he don’t get much of a break. We all grew up too fast, but whereas we still get
the chance ta act like kids and play video games and stuff, Leo doesn’t. He’s
always vigilant, always lookin’ out for us, always strategizin’ for unforeseen
circumstances. I don’t think he even relaxes when he takes a piss and probably
sleeps with one eye open.”
“Yeah,” Mikey said. “Leo’s never complained about his responsibilities. Takes
it in his stride and he’s so selfless. Bossy as all hell sometimes, though. I
bet he’d be like that in bed too. Dominant.”
Memories of he and Leo in bed together flashed in Raphael’s mind, and not
wishing to remember them, he changed the subject and said, “It’s late. We
should crash.”
“What about, Leo, Raph?” Don asked.
“Like I said, he probably wanted some alone time. Let’s give it ta him and if
he ain’t back in a few days, we’ll go lookin’ for him. Don’t worry. He’ll come
back. In the meantime, we need a leader in case trouble arises. I nominate Don.
He’s smart and a strategist.”
“No. I’m a scientist. Not a leader,” Don protested. “I’m better with machines
and gadgets. I nominate Raph.”
“I don’t wanna be leader!” Raphael snapped, green eyes blazing. “I’m the muscle
of the team. That’s my role.”
“Mikey?” Don said. “It’s down to you.”
“Well, I wouldn’t make a great leader and I agree Don’s a better scientist, so
I nominate you, Raph. Congrats. You’re our new temporary leader.”
“But I don’t wanna be,” Raphael whined, throwing up his hands in dismay. “I
ain’t cut out for it.”
“You’ve always wanted to be, Raph,” Don said. “Now’s your golden opportunity.
Seize it.”
“Yeah, I did, but not anymore. Leo’s doin’ an amazin’ job! I’m happy bein’ the
rebel and the muscle. Come on, Donnie. Ya know I can’t do it.”
“Before Dad passed, he said your skills as a ninja had grown, that you had a
better handle on your temper and that you’d be a worthy successor to Leo if
anything happened to him. You can do it, Raph. Me and Mikey don’t have the
skills and mind set, but you do and we need a leader.”
“I know he said that, but I’m used ta fightin’ alongside ya and not leadin’. I
can’t do it.”
“You’re never going to know if you never even try,” Mikey said. “I think you’ll
be great and we’ll be beside you, bro, and you can bounce ideas off of us.”
“No. Remember when me and Leo had had a fight. He was pissed that I was second
guessin’ him and challenged me ta lead in the battle against the Kraang. I
fuckin’ failed, lettin’ my temper get the better of me, causin’ Leo ta be
struck down and comatose. Thankfully, he came out of it and ya two weren’t
injured, but….I can’t go through that again. No damn way,” Raphael said, and
crossed his arms, his mouth set in a thin line.
“Things are different now. You’ve matured,” Donnie said. "And I’m confident
that won't happen again. I believe you can lead us and so does, Mikey. We need
you and are counting on you.”
“Fine. I guess I ain’t got a choice. I’ll do it,” Raphael said reluctantly and
heaved a deep sigh. “Until Leo’s back. Donnie, yer my second in command. Now,
I’m gonna go ta bed,” he added, and headed to his bedroom, his shoulders
slumped. Being leader was an enormous task and he knew that he’d fail once
again. Leadership was not one of his strong points to put it mildly. He was a
rebel, brash, hotheaded and temperamental, a loner, and not the cool, calm and
collected warrior Leo had always been. Raphael acted on feelings and Leo? Well,
he was logical and analytical and that’s what made him such a fantastic leader.
Raphael knew there was no way in hell he’d ever be as good as his brother,
despite what his other brothers said.
XXX
Inside his bedroom, Raphael lay back in his hammock, hands clasped behind his
head, and thought, me leader. What a fuckin’ joke. I don’t want it. Where the
fuck are ya, Leo? And what could have made ya leave? Irma and the conversation
he’d had with Leo about her popped into his head and Raphael thought, could
that have been the reason? Raphael shook his head, dismissing the idea, and
thought, nah. That can’t be it. Leo don’t like me more than a brother and we
were cool, so has ta be somethin’ else. I’ll ask him when he’s home. Man, I’m
beat. Gotta sleep. Got a date with Irma later and I don’t wanna be a zombie.
And If I have ta do this leadership crap, I’m callin’ off trainin’ tomorrow.
All we do is fuckin’ train and we need a break. Just one day ta recharge our
batteries. Irma. I wonder if she’s thinkin’ ‘bout me. I can’t wait ta hold and
kiss her. Raphael grinned at the mental image, closed his eyes and was soon
fast asleep.
XXX
Aboard the ship, Leo tossed and turned in bed, dreaming of him and Raphael and
how happy they’d once been. Two sides of the same coin, they’d complemented one
other perfectly. Both in and out of the bedroom and Leo had never been happier
than when they'd been together. He’d thought Raphael had felt the same way and
that they’d be together forever. Their romance had begun one night when Raphael
had had a nightmare and, wanting comfort, had sought out his oldest brother,
like he always did when he was upset.
FLASHBACK: FOUR MONTHS PRIOR
Raphael stood outside Leo’s door and said, “Fearless, I can’t sleep. Can I room
with ya tonight?”
“Sure, Raph,” Leo said. “The door’s unlocked.”
Raphael opened the door and saw Leo in bed, a book on his bedside table.
Probably one of his war books, Raphael had thought. He strode to Leo's bed,
climbed in and said, "Thanks, Leo.”
“No worries. Another nightmare?”
“Yeah.”
“Want to talk about it?”
Raphael studied his hands and said, “It was ‘bout Dad.”
He didn’t have to say more. Leo understood. because Raphael had been on the
rooftop and witnessed Shredder killing Splinter and throwing him off of the
roof. Raphael had subsequently had nightmares that left him screaming and
fisting the sheets, terror etched on his handsome face. Leo had exacted revenge
and decapitated the villain, but it hadn’t stopped Raphael’s nightmares. Donnie
had said that Raphael had PTSD and that they may never stop.
“It’s okay,” Leo soothed, and patted his shoulder. “I’m here, Raph.”
Raphael raised his head and Leo saw tears streaming down his cheeks. “That
wasn’t all I dreamed ‘bout. I dreamed ‘bout ya. Tiger Claw had resurrected
Shredder and Shredder killed Mikey and Donnie. Ya tried ta save me when I was
caught in one of Tiger Claw’s traps and Shredder honed down on ya and picked ya
up. Ya struggled, but he was too powerful, wrappin’ his arms around yer neck
and squeezin’ so hard…” Raphael choked back a sob and added, “Yer eyes bugged
out and starved of oxygen, ya died, and he dropped ya ta the ground, like a
sack of potatoes. He then killed me. It was awful, Leo, and I couldn’t move.
All I could do was watch, as ya, the love of my life, died.” Realizing what
he’d said, Raphael ducked his head in embarrassment, his cheeks flushed.
“Forget I said that. I didn’t mean….I know ya could never feel the same way.”
“It was just a dream, Raph, and you feel that way about me?” Leo asked,
quirking an eye ridge.
Raphael looked up, more tears streaking his face, and said, “Always have. I
shouldn’t have said that. I’m sorry.”
“You have nothing to be sorry about, Raph,” Leo said, gently thumbing his tears
away." You can’t help the way you feel and the heart wants what the heart
wants. In fact, you’ve made things easier for me.”
“I don’t understand. Yer not disgusted that I like ya more than a brother?”
Raphael asked in amazement.
“Not at all. I feel the same way about you, but I was always too shy to voice
my feelings, thinking they wouldn’t be returned.”
“Ya like me?”
Leo nodded and said, “Very much, and don’t worry, that was just a dream. It
won’t happen. I’m not going anywhere.”
“What now?” Raphael asked shyly, elated that Leo liked him back.
“We see where things go and get to know one another romantically.”
“Do we gotta tell the others?”
“Not until we want to. There’s no rush.”
“Do I gotta change and be all sappy and shit?”
“No. I like you the way you are even if you second guess me a lot. You’re
perfect, Raph.”
Raphael blushed and said, “Leo, what if things don’t work out?”
“Then we’ll go back to being only brothers, but why look for the monkey behind
the bush, Raph? We haven’t even gone on a date yet.”
Raphael smiled and pressed his lips against his brother’s in a sweet and gentle
kiss, which Leo eagerly reciprocated. Panting, they broke apart a few minutes
later, and Raphael said, “How’d I do?”
“You’re an awesome kisser, Raph. That was incredible.”
“Hey. I got a confession,” Raphael said, looking sheepish. “Sometimes, I don’t
have nightmares. I come ta ya, because I want ya ta hold me and ta tell me it’s
gonna be okay. Ta feel yer warmth, because ya’ve always been able ta soothe me,
Leo, and make me feel safe.”
“I love holding you, Raph, and listening to your heartbeat against mine. Feel a
bit better now?”
“Yeah. I feel amazin’, knowin’ ya like me. I’m stoked and am a lucky turtle ta
have the sexiest, most wonderful guy likin’ me back. And I promise ta be true
ta ya, Leo.”
“Ditto. So, when do you want our first date to take place?”
“Tomorrow and I know just the place. Details to follow then,” Raphael said and
smiled. “I don’t wanna rush into sex. Is that okay?”
“Fine with me. We’ll take things slowly.”
“Now I want yer arms around me again. Don’t laugh at me.”
“I’d never do that.”
Raphael kissed his brother again and said, “I’m so happy, Leo. Never been this
happy before.”
“Me either.”
They lay down and Leo wrapped his arms around his brother. Raphael nuzzled into
the crook of Leo’s neck, inhaling his musk scent tinged with sandalwood. “Ya
smell fuckin’ fantastic, Fearless,” Raphael said. "Unbelievably sexy."
“So do you and I’m sure I’ll never tire of your scent.”
“Likewise. Night, Fearless.”
“Night, Raph.”
BACK IN THE PRESENT:
Leo gave up sleeping, stood up and peered out of the window at the choppy sea,
the boat rocking, and as he experienced a bout of nausea, he raced to the
bathroom and upchucked into the toilet. He retched until he could no more.
Then, sinking to the ground, sweat beading his forehead and tears raining down
his cheeks, he thought, damn sea sickness and morning sickness. Damn
everything. I wish I could go home and Raph was still mine. I have to stop
thinking about him. He isn’t mine and I can’t look back. I have to forge a new
life for myself and the baby. I can and will do it
Chapter End Notes
     A/N Thanks for the support. :)
***** Bliss *****
Chapter Summary
     Raphael and Leo spend quality time together and Raph has his first
     BJ. Don delivers some upsetting news about April.
Chapter Notes
See the end of the chapter for notes
FOUR MONTHS PRIOR
Raphael woke up early, yawned, stretched, and thought, me and Fearless. It was
all a dream, wasn’t it? A beautiful dream that’ll never come true, because how
could such a perfect bein’ like Leo love a monster like me? I ain’t worthy of
him and would only disappoint him. But, opening his eyes, he saw Leo next to
him, and he thought, it really happened. Me and Leo. Oh, man. Look at him. He’s
so gorgeous. Just perfection. Mesmerized, Raphael stared at his brother,
soaking in his magnificence, his chiselled features, forest green body, his
beauty. Leo stirred, opened his eyes and smiled, his sapphire eyes boring into
Raphael’s green ones, causing butterflies in Raphael’s chest and his cheeks to
redden. “Morning, Raph,” he said.
“Mornin’,” Raphael said nervously, his heart hammering. “Ya sleep okay?” What
if Leo regrets last night and wants nothin’ more than a brotherly relationship?
How can we go back ta that when I love him so much, Raphael thought anxiously?
I’d die if he said that. I so would.
“Fine. You?”
“Better than I’ve done in ages. Thank ya, Leo. I should go. I know ya was just
bein’ nice last night and I…”
“You’re not going anywhere,” Leo said, placing a finger onto his lips and
silencing him. “I meant what I said last night, Raph. I love you and I want to
be with you. Unless you don’t want that.”
“I want that,” Raphael murmured, as his heart pounded in excitement. Leo still
wants me and loves me. Man, I can’t believe this. How did I get so lucky, he
thought? “I want ya, Leo. Now and always. How do ya think the others will take
the news ‘bout us bein’ mates?”
“I honestly don’t know. We don’t have to tell them now if you don’t want to.”
“Do ya think Sensei would have approved?”
“He’d have been conflicted. Happy, because we found love, but with each other-
raised as brothers even though we’re not related, he’d have needed time to get
used to it. Why? Are you conflicted?”
“Hell no. I know I love ya and I don’t give a damn if anyone approves or not.
All I need is ya, babe.”
“Babe?” Leo asked, quirking an eye ridge.
“Yeah. That’s one of my pet names for ya, but maybe we shouldn’t tell the
others yet just in case this don’t work out.”
“Your call, hot stuff,” Leo said, tracing his jawline with a finger and
smiling.
“Hot stuff?” Raphael asked, his cheeks flushed.
“Yes,” Leo said and nodded. “You’re my sexy warrior and I’m not conflicted
either. I love you, Raph. Always have.”
“I’ve always loved ya too, Leo. Yer name was the first word I spoke and as soon
as I could walk, I followed ya everywhere. It used ta drive ya nuts.”
Leo chuckled and said, “I remember, but things are different. I would follow
you anywhere now.”
“I still would follow ya anywhere,” Raphael said and closed the distance
between them by pressing his lips onto Leo’s in a searing kiss. Hands roamed
and caught up in the moment, Leo pushed Raphael onto the bed and climbed
astride him, hands groping between his legs.
Raphael grunted in surprise and looked up at Leo, who said, “You’re going to
love this.”
“Leo, I’m not ready ta. I thought I told ya.”
“Relax,” Leo said. He bent down, pecked Raphael’s lips and added, “We aren’t
going all the way, but I want you to feel good. Do you trust me?”
“With every fiber of my bein’.”
Leo stroked Raphael’s slit until the hothead dropped down with a loud growl,
his purple ten-inch cock semi-erect and leaking precome. Leo grinned and
promptly began alternately licking and sucking it, watching as Raphael’s eyes
rolled back in his head and he fisted the sheets, churrs escaping his lips, his
cheeks flushed. He’s so perfect, Leo thought. My Raphael. I love him and
knowing that only I bring him this intense pleasure is mind blowing. As long as
I live, I will do my best to make Raph happy.
Pleasure coursed through Raphael’s body, his toes curled, as Leo continued to
suck and it wasn’t long before Raphael came, yelling Leo’s name and shooting
hot ropey jets of salty cum down his brother’s obliging throat. Leo drank it
greedily as if it was the most delicious thing he’d ever had. He was pretty
sure Splinter wouldn’t have approved of this, but Splinter was gone now. All
that mattered was him and Raph and how they felt about one another.
Raphael pulled out and Leo quickly licked him clean, savoring each drop, before
he planted a kiss on his lips. “How was that?” Leo asked.
Green eyes opened and Raphael said in amazement, “Where the fuck did ya learn
skills like that, Fearless?”
“Just comes naturally,” Leo said with a shrug.
“Ya ain’t been with anyone else?” Raphael asked jealously, his eyes narrowed.
“Course not! You’re the only one I’ve ever desired and will desire. You’re a
huge boy, my love.”
“Bet I’m bigger than ya and our brothers,” Raphael said with a smirk and added,
“Thank ya. That was amazin’, but what ‘bout ya? I ain’t done nothin’ for ya.”
“Yes. You have. You’ve given your heart and that’s enough.”
“I wanna do somethin’ for ya too. Ain’t fair that I get all the attention.”
“It’s not about fairness, Raphie. I wanted to make you happy and I did. That’s
good enough for me, besides we have to get up now or the guys will be wondering
where we are.”
“Tonight then?” Raphael said huskily, looking intently into Leo’s eyes and
before Leo could answer, he said, “Tonight is our date and my turn ta make ya
feel incredible.”
“What do you have planned? Wrestling and beer?” Leo deadpanned.
“Ya will just have ta wait and see,” Raphael said mysteriously.
“Tease.”
“Splinter wouldn’t have liked what we’re doin’.”
“No. He’d be worried too that I’d favor you over the others.”
“Ya wouldn’t do that and ya know I wouldn’t want ya ta.”
“I know, but he’d have worried about that happening. He would have had a point.
With us being mates, our connection is stronger and our love deeper than for
our brothers.”
“True, but ya still would never let that happen, especially if it could
jeopardize a mission.”
Leo nodded and said, “I would hope not.”
“Do ya think we’ll ever have missions again? Our enemies are gone and
Shredder’s dead.”
“Evil never sleeps, Raph. There will always be new villains. Maybe not now, but
I have no doubt there will be in the future.”
“Do ya think Shredder can be resurrected?”
“No, my love,” Leo said, taking his hand. He kissed it and added, “Shredder’s
gone. I decapitated him. You can’t resurrect the dead.”
“Don said that in myths he read…”
“Those are just stories, my love. He’s gone, but we must always prepare for
battle. That means we still have to train even if we don’t want to and be
vigilant.”
Reassured, Raphael reached out his arms and said, “I wanna cuddle.”
“Didn’t think you liked to,” Leo teased with a smile.
Raphael blushed and said, “Only with ya. I like bein’ close ta ya. Makes me
feel secure, loved and wanted.”
“I will ensure you always feel that way,” Leo vowed, drawing Raphael close and
wrapping his arms around him.
“Ditto,” Raphael said, burying his beak in the crook of Leo’s neck and inhaling
his scent: musk mixed with mint and sandalwood. He always found it intoxicating
and nothing made him happier than being with his favourite turtle. “I could
stay here all day. Ya are so warm and smell so good.”
“Same here, but….”
A knock on the door sounded and Donnie’s panic stricken voice said, “Leo, need
you now.”
“What’s going on, Don?”
“Just got sent a video. April’s been kidnapped by Lord Dregg. We have to save
her, Leo!”
“I’ll be right there, Don.”
“Have you seen Raph? I knocked on his door, but he wasn’t answering.”
“Um, no. Maybe he stayed over at Casey’s.”
“I phoned him, but no answer either, Just voicemail. Maybe he met someone?”
“Hardly likely. Don’t fret, Don. Raph will turn up. Go wait in the lab. I’ll be
there soon and we’ll get April.”
When Leo thought the coast was clear, he said, “I’m going to the lab. I want
you to wait five minutes and then join us, Raph.”
Raphael, who’d been quiet until now, said, “Fine. What’s my excuse ‘bout my
whereabouts?”
“You were with Casey and left your phone at home. I’ll feign anger. They’ll buy
it. Got it?”
“Yeah. Hey, why would Lord Dregg be on Earth?”
“I don’t know, but we’ll soon find out,” Leo said and quickly dressed.
He bent down, kissed Raphael tenderly on the lips and headed for the lab.
Raphael watched him leave and thought, Fearless has a fuckin’ cute butt. I’m
gonna claim it as mine and I’m never gonna let him go.
 
 
 
Chapter End Notes
     A/N I've been working on this since June since before my eye gave me
     hassles. It's such a thrill writing again. I've missed it incredibly.
     Thanks as always to all my readers. You guys keep me going.
End Notes
     A/N Not many stories with Raph and Irma as a couple, so thought I'd
     write one.
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