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𝐌𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞,

𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭. 𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭.

𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫.

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲,
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞♡︎

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<Chapter eighteen>
|Late 50k special|

"Leon, I have to go to work." You try prying Leo off your leg. "Señor Hueso will be mad at me if I'm late."

"No." He responded. He only held you tighter. "Stay..."

"I have to get my morning coffee." You started getting irritated. He's been more clingy these days, and as much as you find in adorable, it's too much. "I'm gonna be late!"

You finally break free from his grip and sprinted away. You sigh relieved for that situation was over. Now for your morning beverage.

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"Next."

You walk up to take your order. "I would like a regular coffee please." You ordered.

You could feel his aura. It was calm, kind, full of positivity. You recognize it, but from where? You look at the boy to see the whole view. His dark hair and cappuccino skin.

"Sure thing. Name?"

"...(Y/N)"

"..." the boy stared at you shocked. The hand he held the marker, shaking. You didn't understand why. "Last name?"

"(L/N)"

He couldn't speak. His hand trembled as reached out to you, almost as he had seen a ghost. You just stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

"Do...do I know you?" You asked. I swear I've felt that aura somewhere—

"Y—yeah. It's me, Oujirou." He sniffled, wiping the tears that had just fallen down his cheeks. "Wait, hold up." He took off his apron and exiting from the back door. You just stood there quietly trying to process what the heck just happened.

Oujirou...where have i heard that name before?—

"SURPRISE—"

"—THE HECK!?"

He had tackled you onto the floor. He was laughing as he got up. Your eyes widened in realization. "You sick son of a bit—"

"Nice to see you again, (Y/N)—san"

"...I guess I could say the same to you Oujirou—san." You laugh at your childhood friend.

He held his arm out. You gladly took it and got up, only for him to pull you into a hug. You could feel him shaking uncontrollably. You could only pat his back, running your fingers through his long hair. "Are you ok?"

He smacked your head. "No, dumb*ss. I thought you were dead! After they found you parents bodies...and your sister...we could only assume you died too..."

Sister?

April? No. Sunita? No, she isn't dead.

Oh...

"Emi..." you trailed off.

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"Onee—san! I am here!" A little girl exclaimed, pretending to fly.

"Help me!" You played along laughing to yourself.

"I'll save you, sis! Let me just—" She ran out the bedroom door, only to return with your pocket knife. "Now I will save you."

"HOLD UP—" you stop her. You take the knife away, placing it on top of your cabinets. "Don't do that, dummy."

"Sorry." She smiled. You smile as you give her a head pat. She leaned to your touch. She wrapped her arms around you trapping you in her embrace. "I love you Onee—san."

"I love you too, my hero."

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"I'm glad you weren't there to see what had happened to her." He wiped his tears.

If only you knew.

"Where were you this whole time?" He asked leading you to a table. "The police never found you."

You avoid his gaze, not responding. He seemed to notice your discomfort and decided to let it go. Maybe he can ask you some other time. "Never mind, you don't have to reply."

You sigh quietly in relief. Oujirou tried thinking of things you could talk about.

"You still have that pocket knife, I see." He noticed. "I'm going to assume you still homeless?"

"No...not really." You chuckle.

"...why you say it like thAT—"

"AnywhO— I have to go to work. Don't wanna be late."

"R—Right." He stuttered. You get up to from your seat. You watched his mouth open, only for him to close it. "Could I at least have your number?"

"I don't see why not."

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You enter your bedroom letting out a long, weary sigh. You drop your bag on the floor as you walk up to your bed.

You see a figure under your blanket. Curious, you went to lift it revealing...

"Donnie?"

He was sound asleep, snoring softly without a care in the world. Your eyes soften. Not wanting to wake him up, you push him a bit to make some room for you. Laying down you turn to the wall, covering yourself with the blanket you both now share.

What was Donnie even doing here in the first place?

You lay on your back, not used to having someone sleep next to you. You felt a sudden weight on your chest. You look down to see using your chest as a pillow while his arms were wrapped around your waist.

You didn't know what to do. You place your hand on his soft shell, gently rubbing it. He seems to like it 'cause he smiled.

This was definitely new. And you didn't mind it.

꧁꧂

Donnie lifted his eyelids tiredly, looking around to see where he was. His eyes landed on you as you were using your phone. He tried peeking.

"Good morning, Donatello."

"...morning." He replied embarrassed from being caught. "...what are you doing?

"Texting a friend."

"Oh..." he didn't know what to do. He only came here last night to talk to you, but this...this seems better.

"Are you ok?"

"What?" Donnie was surprised by your question. You set your phone down. You grab his chin gently, making him face you.

"Are you ok?"

"Y—yeah." He lied flustered. "Why...why do you ask?"

"I can feel that you are...sad, frustrated and confused." You respond. You could feel the strong negative aura coming from him. "If you want to, you can tell me about it. What is bothering you?"

"..." Donnie kept quiet. He didn't know how to start. He didn't know if he should talk to you about his problem. (or vent, as his brothers and April call it)

"Come on." You rub his head. "Tell me what going on inside that genius mind of yours."

Donnie took a deep breath, sighing. "...I'm the science guy, right?" He furrowed his drawn eyebrows. "If mystic powers can do everything I can, but better, then why would you guys even need me!"

"...is that what you think?" You replied. You sit up. "Donatello, I'm gonna tell you something." Donnie sat up, listening intently. He wondered what you thought. "I...didn't become your friend because of your tech. Although it is something that will never fail to amaze me, I like you because you're you."

Donnie felt his cheeks burn, heart pacing, butterflies in his stomach, all those things people feel when they're around their crush.

"I enjoy our moments together. When we dance, the missions, everything." You admit. "Wanna know something else?" You asked. Donnie nodded excitedly. "You're my favorite brother. Along with Mikey."

Donnie chuckled quietly, loving the fact that he's your favorite. He lifted his arms up slightly, retreading them quickly. You noticed his behavior and smiled. You wrap your arms around his neck, pulling him close. He shrieked at the sudden touch, yet he delightedly hugged back.

"If you ever need someone to talk to, I'll be here." You pull back.

"...thank you...(Y/N)."

"Happy to help." You place a kiss on his forehead.

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AUTHOR—CHAN SECRETS

▷Oujirou is 凰士楼 (凰 means "firebird." 士 means "samurai." 楼 means "tower.")
▷Emi is 咲実 (咲 means "bloom" 実 means "fruit, kindness")
▷Donatello would most like not have opened up with anyone else other than you.
▷Donnie is unable to hold his "bad boy" act around you.
▷Oujirou has been added as an extra character!
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▷Buddy has been added as an extra character!
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▷ I have writers block once again. My brain wasn't braining. :(

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