Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fanfic Chapter 7

By Hana M Brimeck

Tonight’s the kind of night I hate, the wind is blowing. It always makes it hard to sleep I’ve been tossing and turning with unease for– I don’t know how long now. Do I dare look at the clock? I lay in bed wrestling with the decision only to finally give in. I reach over and pick up my phone, its 1:30 am, “Crap.” I let out a frustrated sigh. I just can’t fall asleep even though I’m so tired.

It’s the kind of night I wish I had someone I could cuddle into and feel protected someone strong.

I’ve been learning self-defense from the guys– I do feel safer most of the time– This is not one of those times.

I lay my head back and try to drown out the sound of the wind with my pillows, to no avail. “Uh, I give up!” I blurt out loud, I’m done fighting it. I Kick back the blankets, flick on a light next to my bed, and get up for a drink. ‘Goddammit I think to myself’, as I scurry to the kitchen, tomorrow is going to be a long day if I don’t get to sleep soon.

I come back into my bedroom, peak at my window only to find a familiar shape sitting outside tapping on the window. “Well, at least you knocked this time.” I utter as I open the window for my guest, “But here I am in nothing but a tank top and panties, a little scantily clad don’t you think Leo. What are you doing here this late, do you have any idea what time it is?”

“A little after 1:30, you look fine, and you’re light was on so I came to check on you. Are you ok?”

“I’m fine; I just have trouble sleeping with the wind blowing. I just got up to get something to drink and go back to bed” I smiled like everything was fine, ‘and you weren’t the turtle I was hoping would show up.’ I thought to myself. “Thank you for stopping by Leo, I do really appreciate you checking on me. It was really sweet.” I gesture towards the window.

Leo stood awkwardly, looking at me, and then the bed, “Are you sure you want me to go? I can stay and keep you company if you’d like.” I can see him blush.

Oh Leo, not a good look I can’t help but laugh to myself. “No, I’m fine, I’m used to it. Thanks again.”

“Ok, well you know how to reach me, er us if you need too.” With that Leo slips out the window.

“Goodnight Leonardo” I call after him waving at him out the window.

“Good, I never thought he’d leave.” Standing on the windowsill looking uncharacteristically broody; Donatello.

“Why not, apparently it’s a party, come on in.” I joke to try to lighten the mood. It didn’t really work.

It’s been quite a while since I’ve talked to Donnie; I understand his malaise towards me. I know he hasn’t quit watching me either which has made any further rendezvous with Raph all the more challenging, even for a ninja.

“Aimee, I didn’t come by or talk to you because I had some things to figure out and I needed time and space to do so.” Donnie’s demeanor has shifted, he’s no longer the insecure geek, he has a lot more confidence as he stands before me. I can’t help but feel worried.

I wanted to point out that he was still around, watching me like a hawk, guarding me, ‘not the right time to play the “Donatello” technical card.’ I thought to myself.

“I can’t help but have strong feelings for you. Every time I think of you my heart jumps, my blood rushes, I can’t concentrate, we like so many similar things, I can carry on a conversation with you, you’re kind, and not to mention beautiful.” Donatello takes a moment and a deep breath before adding, “If it was possible, if such things could exist, I’d dare to call you my soulmate.”

I wanted so badly to be moved by his words but I was terrified of what was coming next. “Don I…” I reach a hand to him.

He steps back “I’m not finished Aimee.” He cuts me off.

I pull my hand back and drop my head; I deserve this, though it doesn’t hurt any less knowing that.

“As a scientist, I don’t believe that the universe or some unforeseen force has control or the ability to bring two people together. Not even quantum physics has the Soulmate Theory and it believes you can be in two places at once.” Donatello laughs to himself a little then turns serious again. “It hurt Aimee, it hurt to see you with Raph, out of anyone in the world why him?” Donnie was getting agitated and pacing my room, “Even Leo I would get, any human of course, Mikey, I might have you checked psychologically, but Raph? The one guy I’m in constant competition with. On the night I was coming over to tell you I… I lo…”

“Donnie,” I cut him off, “I’m so sorry you felt that hurt. It wasn’t my intention, neither is what happened. It just kind of happened. I can’t explain it.” I grabbed his hand to stop his pacing. Facing each other now I take both of his hands, always forgetting how tiny mine look in comparison. I pull his hands to my chest, “I understand you that you have strong feelings, I do too. There’re just so many things about you that I enjoy so much. I don’t want to lose that, I don’t want to lose you. Not seeing you these past several weeks has been difficult.” I catch tears streaming down my face, “Donnie, I’ve really missed you. I thought you no longer cared for me.”

“Honestly? I tried not to.” When Donatello said those words they cut me, I felt a sharp pain through my entire body.

“Ouch.” I whisper through my tears.

“But then I realized I can’t. I realized I still couldn’t get you out of my head. I would invent something and my first thought was ‘I can’t wait to show this to Aimee’, when I was on patrol and near here I’d check in and make sure you were ok.” Donatello let go of my hands and backs away again.