Defending Honor
Summary: Casey wants April to go out with him. April has a crush on someone else. Donnie happens to come across both of them in the midst of a heated conversation about love.
AN: I do not make any money from this fanfiction. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles do not belong to me. Please enjoy!
Cheers from the turtles could be heard as Raph beat Mikey in "Zombie Stalker."
"You don't have to be so happy about it." The youngest turtle bemoaned as his character screamed dramatically before being shot full of bullet holes. The side of Mikey's screen turned red, indicating his death (if the scream had not been enough to go by).
Donatello watched from his place on the couch. It was a perfect position for what he secretly called "April gazing". The red head sat at the other end of the couch, laughing with Leo as Mikey loudly tried to defend his honor and reason (ineffectively) why he deserved an extra turn. This was when the scientist could appreciate his younger brother. Anyone who could make April light up in laughter deserved his appreciation. Yes, things were peaceful in the lair.
If one could ignore the interloper sitting a little too close to his April.
Donnie had never felt this way before about another person. He was a peaceful mutant at heart and he honestly thought he would never talk with a real living human. He never thought that he would be jealous or possessive.
He certainly didn't want April to think she was some sort of pet to him but emotionally she was his. She was the first (and only) girl he had had a crush on. When she was around he turned into a stuttering mass of goo. He felt like she was beginning to return his feelings. He was honestly considering that he had a chance, then Raph had to make a friend.
He did not resent his brother for making a human friend but did it have to be Casey? That damn loudmouth had been stealing away his time with April from the first moment they met. She now talked about Casey to him when they were alone in the lab together. Asking him his opinion on the street fighter. The other human was always flirting with April in that self-assured cocky tone of his. She looked like she was eating it up! It was the first time in Donatello's existence that he saw someone as romantic competition. He did not like the feeling.
But for now he was content to ignore it and watch April try to take Raph down in the virtual world. She didn't make it five steps before the death scream resounded through the room.
"What was that? Even I lasted longer than that." Mikey taunted.
"That was what I call talent, who's up next to taste defeat?" Raph called out. Casey raised his hand and the controller was tossed his way.
"You're going down!" It pleased Donatello that Casey didn't make it three steps before dying. Petty, yes, but of so satisfying.
April began looking at the entrance to the lair, like she always did before she was about to leave.
"Well, guys it's been fun but I have to be going home. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Wait Red! I'll walk you home!" Casey yelled as he jumped up from the couch.
"Alright." She agreed.
"Bye April!" Donnie yelled with his brothers. Inside he was seething. I always walk her home. How dare Casey intrude on their pre-established ritual.
"I'm going to be in the lab." Donnie sullenly stated as he walked into the sewers. His brothers gave him a knowing look as they let him go without protest. That was when the thought hit him. He should follow those two! For safety of course. Casey could protect April from small time thugs but what happened if the Kraang or The Foot showed up? He knew that he wasn't supposed to leave the lair alone but that did little to stop him. He would be back before bedtime. No one would have to worry.
Using his knowledge of the sewers and his ninja skills he was able to quickly make it topside. It didn't take him too long to find April and Casey. They were slowly walking to April's Aunt's apartment. They seemed to laughing about school. Donatello hid in the shadows. He wished he could have gone to school with April. They could have the same lunch times and study together. It would be glorious. The ninja went closer so he could hear the conversation better.
"And then I was like, "You will never beat me!" The guy got so mad!" April laughed along with the story.
"That sounds like a crazy practice!"
"Yeah, speaking of practice maybe you could come by and watch me sometime."
She's not going to want to watch you and your stupid hockey buddies. April has schoolwork and ninja training.
"I think I'll pass."
Good Girl! Don't let him boss you around! Donnie cheered.
"Your loss. Anyway Red I was thinking and we get along pretty well. We're different but I like you and I was thinking maybe you would let me take you out sometime."
Donnie felt his heart stop. No! Say No! For the love of god don't fall for this April! The ninja stared at his female crush. The anticipation was eating him alive. April gave a calm smile as she took a step back.
"Thank you for the offer Casey but I'm going to have to decline."
"Aw, C'mon Red. You're too serious. It would be fun."
"Casey. I am not in the right state of mind to be dating anyone now! My Father is kidnapped by the Kraang. I have to focus on getting him back! I have school and more importantly ninja training. I can't lose my focus."
Yeah, asshole. Think about someone other than yourself for once. Donnie silently admonished the hockey player.
"Ok, what about after we get your Father back?" Casey asked hopefully.
"Casey, it's nothing personal but I have someone who I already like. Thanks for walking me home but I think I'll walk the rest of the way alone." The redhead exasperatedly stated as she began to walk forward.
"It's Donnie isn't it?!" Casey yelled back. April stopped dead in her tracks. Her eyes widened as though she had been found out. A quick blush spread over her cheeks. Donatello was suddenly very interested in this conversation.
"That's none of your business."
"Oh it totally is. I can tell. You know you could never have a normal life if you were with him. You wouldn't be able to have kids or go on dates."
"Is that what you think I care about? Dates?"
The turtle could only watch in fascination as the legendary April anger began to let itself be known. She was so pretty when she was mad. The ninja listened closer as she continued on.
"Donnie has been there for me through thick and thin. He has helped me train. He listens to me when I have a problem. He encourages me when I am about to give up. He saves me when I need it. He's such a wonderful person. And not like it's any of your concern but if we did end up dating I would consider myself the luckiest girl in history. But I will not date anyone until my Father comes home safely. I'm going home now. I'll see you later." April ended it.
Donatello felt like time stopped. She...likes him? She truly liked him? Everything he had been doing hadn't been for naught? She had not only confessed her feelings for him to Casey but she had defended his honor. Happiness from the bottom of his soul bubbled up. He couldn't keep the smile off of his face if he tried. It took every ounce of his self-control to stop himself from leaping out to hug April, tell her her feelings were reciprocated, that he loved her.
Casey looked angry. Donatello watched as as the human kicked the trashcan before skating off towards home. That's right. You weren't good enough for her anyway punk! The ninja finished following April to make sure she got home safely, he then went down to the sewers before his brothers noticed he was missing.
He felt like he was floating on air. He had a chance with her! He grabbed the picture of April which he kept hidden and hugged it to himself. He still had to rescue her Father but after that. The possibilities were limitless.
His smile faded. This was no time to be smiling! He had battle plans to draw up! April's Dad had to be home soon!
He didn't think he could keep his feelings in for that long, especially now that he knew he had a chance.
