Hidden Hearts
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I know I shouldn't.
I know it's against the rules, but I can't not see her.
She's so beautiful. Her hazel eyes shine, her sleek figure moves so gracefully, and her hair, her hair that flows so magnificently around her face when it falls from the loose bun. Her smile...its lights up that little shop, and the people who enter it.
Don sighed. He'd been sitting at his computer, reading over the same transcription he had been for at least ten minutes, but he just couldn't concentrate.
Don smiled then. He knew why he couldn't concentrate, it was quite simple really. Leaning back in his chair he thought of the first time he met her.
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Don waited in his room for the right time. He knew Leo wasn't going to be happy that he was going out, but he couldn't wait! His book order was in and he just had to go pick it up.
The hour came and went, and it was time for Don to move. Grabbing his jacket, jeans, and shoes he went for the living room. The lair was quiet, Mikey was off at Aprils and Raph had retired for the night, leaving only Leo up and in the living room for a change.
"Leo I'm going out, I wont be long" Don said, quickly making a dash for the door.
"Don, I don't think that's a good idea, you really shouldn't go out alone." Leo said, his voice cutting through the air like a knife.
Turning slowly Don spoke. "Leo, I'm going to get my book...I'm not Raph, so I'm not looking for trouble, now...I wont be long, may I go?"
Leo could see how much Don wanted to go. "ju-just be careful Don." Leo said with a small sigh, and a forced smile.
Satisfied, Don nodded the ran out the door.
Once in the sewers he ran for the nearest exit. He didn't have long till the store closed and he really didn't want to have to break in.
Running the small distance, Don came to the entrance he wanted. Grabbing the rails he climbed.
With a shove he moved the man hole cover off, then slipped out and into the shadows. He was fully dressed, so he could walk the streets, but he still preferred the shadows.
Knowing the coast was clear, Don took a deep breath, then walked onto the streets.
It was a quiet night. There wasn't many people around, making it a perfect night for a turtle in disguise. Rounding the street corner Don could see the small book store. With a smile, he hurried his pace.
A couple came out of the small store, they nodded to him, the man tipping his hat slightly.
"good evening" Don said, before he grabbed the door handle and entered the little store.
The store was empty, except for the clerk who at the moment was no where to be seen. The walls were lined with shelves of books, every wall was completely covered. The lighting was dim, the dark wood floor was swept, and the matching book shelves were slightly dusty but it suited the little store.
The books were old, as was the store, but they always had the books he wanted, even if they had to order them for him. Running his hands across the spines, lightly, Don smiled. He'd found this place a few weeks ago, and he was very happy he did.
Looking around Don headed for the front desk. Seeing his book, Don's face light up with a wide grin.
God he couldn't wait to read this!
He fingered the book, wanting to just pick it up and read it. Now where was the clerk?
"umm, hello?" Don called out, his voice was still a little quiet. He received no answer.
Securing his hood over his head, Don walked through the ails of books, but still he couldn't find anyone. Surely they haven't left...
The sound of a book falling caught Don's attention. Cocking his head to the side, he followed the noise. Peeking around the corner Don saw a young women balancing on a foot stool, placing books on the shelves but books were falling from her arms.
"oops" She whispered, pushing some of the hair from her face as she put more books on the shelf, she tried to reach the last book that need to go on the top shelf. Going on her tip toes she reached, but the stool wobbled, sending her towards the ground.
With a quick movement the young women found herself stopped in mid air. Brushing her hair from her eyes she looked up at the man who had caught her.
"oh, thank you" She said shyly. He smiled setting her on the ground.
Her arms still held a few books, but looking at the ground she saw the book she had dropped before.
"oh" They both said, leaning down to grab the book, but they bumped heads while doing so and ended on the ground.
She laughed sitting up. Her bright smile stealing Don's breath away.
Don laughed along with her, rubbing at his head. "oops..s-sorry, didn't mean to..."
She was starring at him with wide eyes. Don felt his head, it was bare...no hood.
"please don't scream." Don said, quickly. Getting up, he moved towards the girl. She inched away, but no scream left her.
"ummm...y-your..umm, your a-a turtle?" She said quietly.
Don smiled nervously. "I'm sorry miss" He said, about to make a run for it a hand on his stopped him.
Looking down, Don stared at her curiously.
"no need for sorries...but-but could you help me with the book?" She said, standing to be in front of Don.
She stood proudly, her hair falling from her bun and into her face, her hazel eyes shining as bright as the heaven above.
"of course Miss" Don said, smiling.
"umm, Gabrielle" She said, holding out her hand.
Taking her hand Don smiled. "Donatello"
The low, dim light of the book store consumed them as they set about putting the books on the shelf, talking as they went.
Don's book completely forgotten.
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Sighing contently, Don looked across his lab table. Under the thick pile of paper sat a book. Smiling, he reach across pulling it from the pile. Fingering the spine gently Don leaned back in his chair.
"hmm, I should go get a new book tomorrow" Don said quietly, turning in his chair and allowing more memories to consume him.
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Hey guys! well this was for ALEX it was for her request! she wanted each of the boys to have a girl that they end up hiding from each other. Hope you like it hun! More to come soon. I'm going to do it so each brother has their own chapter, then kinda mash it up towards then end :)
R&R please! They're greatly appreciated! kk Luv ya! Ruth.