*Steps out of hiding.* Hey guys, I'm alive...I think. My life has been one big rollercoaster, and not a fun one. Been dealing with a lot of stuff like getting fired and working at a new job. But here's a chapter out of the blue! I know I promised a wedding scenario for my other book, and I'm sorry it isn't out yet! I'm having a really hard time getting the words on a document! But as soon as it's done, I'll get it on here! Again I'm SO SORRY! But here ya go! Oh there's some language in here, just a warning!

Raphael was missing from the room when you walked in to the lair. Leo was glaring at the TV, and that meant they'd fought.

"Alright where's the hot head?" "In his room. I wouldn't go in there if I were you. We had another fight. He thinks nobody understands him." "Do you?" "Well not me personally, but I'm sure someone understands how he works."

You rolled your eyes and headed for the red masked ninja's room. "Well lucky for you I know exactly how your brother operates. Make sure no one bothers us for a while. I'll calm him down."

"If you say so." You walked down the hall and knocked on Raphael's door. "Go away Leo! I don't wanna see your fucking face!" "Well how about I let you see mine instead?"

The door opened and Raph frowned at you. "Oh hey. I thought you were Leo." "Well clearly that isn't the case. You gonna let me in?"

The turtle sighed and pulled you into his room before closing the door and sitting on his bed. "What do you want?" You crossed your arms. "I want you to scream and shout obscenities while beating me senseless."

Raphael's eyes widened. "What?" "Just kidding, I need you to work out the kink in my shoulder." "Very funny." "I get my laughs in where I can. But seriously I need you to work this damn knot out. It's driving me crazy." "Alright sit down."

You plopped down in front of the turtle and sighed. "So...Leo doesn't understand you huh?" Green hands gripped your shoulders and kneaded into them.

"He told you about our fight huh? Is that why you're in here?" "Would you rather me be in here or him? One of us had to talk to you." "I'd rather not."

"Well, Leo could have come in and given a big lecture. But I figured you'd rather give me a massage and call it good." "Yeah that's a better option."

"Good, so are you wanting your brothers to understand you?" "They can't, so there's no point in talking about it. Nobody even really knows me."

You sighed and quickly stood up. "You're wrong." "What?"

"You like to eat cold pizza when you wake up. Spike was the only one you talked to until he mutated. In battle, you always swing with your right arm first. When you get angry, you grit your teeth and try to fight off the red from your vision. At night, you murmur in your sleep. You don't like walking behind people because it feels like you're walking in their shadow. Your biggest wish is to find a way to vent your anger and you honestly think you'll never find it. Tell me I don't know you Hamato Raphael, go ahead." Now I made most of this up to make a better connection between you and Raph. Sorry if some of it sounds weird or incorrect!

The turtle's eyes were wide as they stared into yours. "You...paid attention to me?" "Every time I'm in the same room as you."

You quickly straddled the turtle's hips. "You're more loved than you realize, and I want you to be open to something." "W-what?"

You slowly leaned down and captured the turtle's lips with your own. At first he stiffened and tried to pull away, but you kept him right against me. The turtle gave in with a moan and wrapped his arms around your waist.

You pulled back and started a trail of kisses down his neck, listening to his heartbeat speed up. The angry tension left Raph's shoulders as he calmed down. You kept going for a few minutes before slowly pulling away. "Better?" "Yes...how did you do that?"

You smiled and stroked his cheek. "I pay attention...and I love you." "Really? You do?" You rolled your eyes. "No I just made out with you for no reason. Of course I do moron!"

The red masked turtle smiled and pulled you into a brief kiss. "Thank you (Y/N). I needed that...I need you. Can I...will you do that again the next time I get angry?"

You chuckled and jumped off his lap. "Hmm...alright, but only if you tell me what your true feelings are toward me. No hiding behind anything. Just tell me straight up."

Raph looked around for a few seconds before groaning. "Fine...just don't tell the others. I...I um..." He took a deep breath. "I love you...and not in a small way. You're just so...amazing, and you know how I work."

You smiled and headed for the door. "Good, I'll be back when you need a breather. For now, just relax and think about my lips on yours. I love you Raph." "...Love you too (Y/N)."