Mikey groaned when his alarm clock rings loudly again. It's 4 in the morning. His brother Raph is snoring as usual, he had gotten used to it. He shook Raph until he grunted and got up.


An hour later, the maid knocks on Leonardo and Donatello's rooms. They groaned as it is too early but they need to adjust for the traffic, as they must go on commute. They are so tired for walking and had to endure the heavy traffic. Yet, they enjoyed the company of two people operating the bus.


"Remember we're going to cut the trip early as the bus will go on repairs." Raph said while wearing his plain shirt and pants. "And also, I have to bring boxes to this grocery store."
"I'm going to sell snacks later with Casey then." Mikey said while still yawning. "You know, those guys are nice."
"The two business dudes?" Raph asked. It's been a week since the two ride their bus all the time. Of course their fare is free but the two insists to pay it. It's enough for them to have company. The week is only consisting of short conversations to news and whatnot. It's not much as the guys usually are in the back or busy in their phones.
"Yeah." Mikey answered. "The older one is kinda cute. I hope I can meet him again."
"I don't know, Mikey. We don't get treated well by rich business dudes." Raph said. "I don't get it. All they do is sitting their asses all day in front of a god damn computer then earn lots." He sighed. "Unlike us, had to work nonstop to get food."
"We're still lucky though. At least LH is there to cover our electricity and the shelter we're in." Mikey said. Raph just smiled, his little brother is always the optimistic one. He only wished he can do so much things for him, like able to afford college for him or even going abroad to have more money. But he can't leave Mike. He promised he will not leave him.
"And without them, we don't get money because their employees use commuting." He said. Raph chuckled. "Yeah smartass, get the bus cleaned and ready. We're going."


Don is nodding his head off, trying to get more sleep while Leonardo is eating his bacon with his eyes closed.
"Good morning, my sons." They jerked up and quickly bowed. "G-good morning, Father." They both said.
"How is your challenge?" Splinter asked.
"It is alright, Father." Leo answered.
"It seemed the days had gone well." He commented. "Very well then. I will see you in the office later. I had already taken my breakfast." Splinter said and took his leave.
After the meal, they packed their things, ready for the day.


Mikey is trying to fit all of the incoming passengers inside their bus. It is rush hour already and it is a common sight to see buses with rushing passengers in suits and dresses trying to get in, whether with seats or not, to avoid tardiness. He is hoping he will get to see Leo again. They are nearing the Sakura building.
He smiled when he saw two figures waiting in the bus stop.
"Hey!" Mikey waves, signaling them to go inside. Leo is fascinated to Mikey's balance. The bus is fast and he is hanging outside the door. It's kinda impressive and dangerous.
As the brothers go inside, the bus is so packed they had to hang near the entrance. "Sorry if it's too pack today." Mikey said with a smile.
"Nah, we're slowly getting used to it." Leo said and smiled back. They are holding metal bars to not fall.
"You'll do fine. Just be careful though." Mikey whispered. Leo nodded. "But why getting used to it? You never ride a bus before?"


"Hey, you're back." Raph said to Don while driving. "Heh. Rush hours as usual." He said while driving and then eating some bread. "Want some?" He offered. "No, thank you. I already ate breakfast." Don replied.
"Alright then." Raph said then drank some coffee when the bus stopped and waited for the passengers to come down. Don just stared at Raph like what he is doing is weird. "What? Never seen someone drive and eat at the same time?" He said.
"Well, what you are doing is kinda… Dangerous, I think." Don answered truthfully.
"Why is that?"
"You might spill your coffee and you're not focusing on the road." He said.
"It is a skill to master, Donnie boy." He smirked. "Mikey and I are on the road all the time. So, we had to eat and drink on the road. It's kinda similar to that thing where you have to bring lots of paper things and bring to other team or something."
"You mean multitasking?" Don smiled.
"Yes, that one." He chuckled. "But there's a lot of traffic in every road in every time of the day. So there's a lot of waiting." Raph said. "But anyway, where do you work anyway?"


"Uhh… Yes." Leo whispered. "We're new to this thing."
"Hmm, really? You rode cars all the time, right?"
"Yeah… Our father made us to go commute." Leo replied.
"You seemed to be a rich dude." Mikey said. "How fun is it to live in your own life without thinking how to pay the things you need…" Mikey said then gave a sad smile.
Leo was pretty taken aback by what he had said. "I'm not a rich dude…" He smiled. "I just ride my car a lot since." He said. "I'm just an ordinary guy that had no clue to such common things… Like riding the bus." It made Mikey giggled. "And if you ask me about it, those rich dudes are working way too hard just to make their companies flourish to provide more opportunities to people." He explained.
"Is that so…" Mikey said then looked up to the buildings. "I tried to get employed to get a decent amount of money. But I don't have the qualifications. I'm too young, or I didn't have a college degree, or I didn't look presentable enough… So and so." He said. Leo just stared at him and doesn't know how to reply to that. He wanted to help but he knew Mikey will think its pity or something.


"Just one of the companies there." Don answered. Leo and Don had a talk not to reveal who they are and their company for safety. If they trust the two enough, they will reveal it. They don't want the two to be awkward at them.
"Really? You seemed to be a big shot." Raph smirked. Don just stared. For some reason, Raph is alluring to that smirk.
"No… Just a typical worker in office." He said.
"What's it like being in the office?" Raph asked. This has taken Don aback. He thought Raph knew about the environment because of the multitasking analogy.
"It's the usual. Had to make important decisions… And lots of papers." He said.
"Well, that's better than driving in sweat and oil all the time." Raph said. "I only see it when I was working as a window cleaner. Spending in front of the computer all day…" He said.
"It isn't all sitting all day. It's much complicated as it is." Don reasoned. Raph didn't know how frustrating an office job is.
"Well, whatever." Raph said. Don knew he is annoyed and he admitted. He is pissed as well to the subject.


"Here's your stop, guys." Mikey said as the bus stopped.
"Thanks. So see you later?" Leo asked.
"Oh no, we're going to have an early stop later. The bus needed repairs." He answered.
It made Leo a little sad. He wanted to spend more time with Mikey. "Oh, so what are you going to do?"
"I'm going to sell snacks. Why is that?" He asked.
"Uhh…" Leo rubbed his nape. "Maybe hang out?"
"Well… Sure!" Mikey smiled. "I'll be here in this stop, selling snacks."
"Alright then." He said.
"Mike! We have to go!" Raph shouted.
"Okay!" He said. "See you later, Leo!" Mikey said then they sped off.


"You seemed awfully silent today, Don. Is everything alright?" Leo asked as they are walking near to their office.
Don just sighed. "It's nothing… It's just Raph said being in an office job is easy. He doesn't know it's frustrating." He groaned. "It's not easy having to make decisions to make this company well. He just drives all day and going in circles." They went inside and stepped in the elevator.
"You know, Don..." Leo trailed off. "I know what you mean… But their job isn't easier as well. They have to make sure the passengers reach their destinations safely despite the rush and the traffic. I heard Mike's story… I… I really want to help him."
"Don't tell me you're getting soft to him? But you just met him!" Don said. "He might be using you."
"But I really feel his sadness… He is not lying whenever he says things." Leo said.
"Your lie detection training might be faulty because of big blue eyes." Don teased.
"And you're pissed to Raph's opinion despite you didn't give a fuck to others." He retorted. It made Don glared at him.
"But… In topic, I want to help Mike get a job here somehow." He said. Don sighed again as he fumbled on his phone. "I know you have something, Don. Spill it out."
"I just checked the plate number. That bus is under our vehicle accounts. Despite how rowdy Raph is, he had no violations so far." Don said.
"Can you check their information?" Leo asked. They walked to their hallway that goes to their rooms.
"Already did. Will send it to you later." He answered as Don went inside his own room.