Some idiot, not naming names but he might happen to wear an orange mask an have a name that starts with 'M', Decided Leo would heal faster with the radio constantly playing. So here Raph was, sitting next to his comatose brother listening to annoying country pop. So far he thought he'd done well, ignoring the annoying songs, trying to find it in him to enjoy the hard rock, dozing during the cheesy love songs and classical. But now, today, a song came on that plucked all the possible thoughts and brought them front and center in Raph's mind.
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'll be the one, if you want me to
"Leo...i, darnit. You know i don't do good at this kinda stuff...it's so quiet around here with mikey outta the house…"
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
The red masked turtle slumped forward, head in hands. "Shell bro, i shoulda found ya before this happened. Why didn't i know you'd run off all heroic…?"
And I am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
"Me'n casey, we were so close ta april's house. We went there first and then-" the breath caught in his throat. "Shell leo."
And I will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
He shook his head, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Why do ya do this to me bro?"
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
"Aw man, if ida been there...leo oh man. You don't even know 'bout splinter, i couldn't save him either you know…"
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
He sighed and rubbed one worn mask tail between his fingers as he looked down at his only older brother, the realization that he was next in line to lead hit him full in the face. "C'mon leo, if you can even hear me, try and make something happen so i don't give up, i sure don't wanna give up."
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
"Don't let this be goodbye…"
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
"C'mon Leo." Raph whispered, "Don't you give up just cause we weren't there to help ya, don't you give up on us."
And anywhere, I would have followed you
Oh, oh, oh, oh say something, I'm giving up on you
"leo...I love you bro." the red masked turtle whispered, "I really mean it this time."
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something
"r-r-raph?" navy blue eyes fluttered open, "raph?"
