Wishing

There she stood once again on her rooftop, staring into the night.

She always went up at the same time, on the same day. 9:47 p.m. on Friday, her favorite time of night.

And every Friday, at 9:47 p.m., Michelangelo would watch. He would gaze at her from afar, knowing if he showed himself that she would scream in horror.

But he could dream. And he dreamt of her all the time. More like he drew her.

Mikey drew so many pictures of her, he didn't know how many he had anymore. He would stare at them for hours on end at night, wishing, hoping, and loving.

He had to keep them hidden though. His brothers would act accordingly.

Leo would flip out and tell him to stop. Raph would tease him. Don would look concerned, but would eventually get caught back into the world of electronics. But he didn't really know how his master would react. Mikey was afraid of his reaction.

This had been going on for a month now. Every Friday night, during the game of ninja-tag, he would slip away quietly for that short period of time he could have alone with her.

But they would soon end.

The four brothers slid out into the night once more, like they did so many countless times before. Tonight was a Friday night, so Mikey was in a happier mood than usual. Leo always noticed this, but never took it into account for what it could be.

Their game began, and Don quickly left, for he was it. The other three soon followed suit, spreading out as they continued further. And, as usual, Mikey silently traveled towards the girl's location.

And there she was again, staring into the nightscape.

She whipped her long blonde hair back from her face, revealing her sky-blue eyes, as luminous as ever.

She stood there on the rooftop for a good long thirty minutes. When she left, he made a mental picture of her whipping back her hair. He was going to draw it later. He watched her disappear down the fire escape, happy as could be.

So was he, for the moment.

When he turned away from her apartment, he thought again of how his family would react. He frowned for a moment, then faced where he came. When he did, he went pale.

His brothers stood there, Leo pissed, Raph chuckling, and Don frowning.

He couldn't move. Speak. Think. Anything.

Leo stepped forward and grabbed his wrist tightly, and dragged him to the edge of the building where they all jumped down into the alley, and then into the sewers.

Mikey was forced to the front of the group as they walked home, never talking. But he heard Leo mumble a few words. "Dishonorable…….weak……distracted…."

He never thought his brother would say such things about him. The worst he ever called him was a fool. Leo just set his new record.

The four got home fairly quick, considering how far away they were. And Mikey could tell Raph was building up with jokes. So, just as they got in, he exploded.

"Look who's a lover boy! Mikey!" Raph shouted, grinning widely.

"Please…..Raph…" He knew Leo would snap if he didn't stop.

"Should I buy the rings?" He asked, clearly enjoying this.

Raph….stop…" he pleaded.

"Mikey, how long have ya been doin' this?"

"…….at least a…..a month…." he mumbled.

And that was what caused Leo to snap. He whirled around, and slugged Mikey in the face. "That could have been long enough for her to see you!!!!" he screamed.

Mikey just sat there on the floor, shaking from what Leo just did.

"How could you betray us like this!?!?"

"L-Leo…I-I'm s-s-sorry…"

"You put us all in danger, you stupid asshole!!!"

"I-I-I didn't m-mean t-t-to…"

"How could you be so stupid!?!?" he bellowed at his face as he lifted him up off the ground.

Now, Leo expected him to be in shame, not in fear. Mikey was shaking like an earthquake, tears streaming down his face, and he could see horror in his eyes.

"B-B-Because I-I l-love her…."

Leo then let go of him, letting him drop to the floor. He didn't care.

"How could you…"

"I-I'm s-s-sorry….L-Leo…" Mikey hiccupped, tears flowing even more when he saw his other brothers leave. But he didn't notice his master walk to him.

"Michelangelo. Stand please." he asked with no hint of concern, which was odd, even more for Master Splinter.

Mikey stood up slowly, quivering like a tree in a hurricane. His master staring him down didn't help either.

"I don't mind that you fancy a human, but know this my son. It is most likely she will never feel the same. But, the fact that you have neglected your training over her is dishonorable. You cannot see her anymore." he said sternly.

"B-But….m-master..."

"No, and that is final, Michelangelo."

These words crushed his heart and stabbed his spirit, letting all the happiness flow out of him. But it let anger in, and when Leo spoke, he cracked.

"Master Splinter's right. Mikey, you can't see her anymore. You put us all in-"

"Shut. Up." Mikey snapped, his voice shaking.

Master Splinter placed his hand on Mikey's shoulder, trying to console him. It was only swatted away.

"Don't touch me." he hissed, now as pissed as he was saddened. He quickly strode into his room and slammed the door before Leo tried the same thing.

He stayed up all night, crying over how cruel they all were. All of the pictures he drew of her were now little pieces of paper and lost happiness.

If only they would accept the fact that he loved her. But all he could do was wish.

He stayed up wishing all night. Wishing, wishing, wishing…..

Yay! Chapter 1 is up! I will have chapters 2 and 3 up later. This is only a three-shot! Please review!