His headache ruthlessly attacked him, as if the nausea he had experienced all morning wasn't punishment enough. Laying back on his younger brother's couch, his mind went through all the reasons why last night was a bad idea.

"I will never drink again."

He groaned, his head falling back against the arm of the couch. Raphael snickered at the sight of his only older brother partaking in such an over dramatic response to his hangover.

"Damn Leo. You were a mess last night. Were you really drinking that much? Or are you just a-"

"I swear to god Raphael, one more remark on how I can't handle my drinks and I will-"

Before he could finish his threat, April walked in with a tray of scrambled eggs and ice cold water, while a look of disapproval shone on her face.

"Guys would you knock it off." she sighed while she softly placed the tray across Leo's lap. "you sound like children."

The brothers both tried hard to keep serious faces, though laughter threatened to come out of both of them simultaneously. April always went in to mother mode when she was around the Hamato brothers.

"Leo started it." Raph mumbled under his breath. He had thought he had gotten away with it, but red hair quickly whipped around as she gave Raphael a death glare. He smiled at his girlfriend before realizing she wasn't laughing.

"I mean sorry babe, won't happen again?" he gave her a wimpish grin and she shook her head and they watched as the corners of her lips finally curved upwards. She kissed him on the cheek.

"Yeah it better not. Getting real sick of you two bickering all the time."

"Don't worry April, I'll keep him in line." Leo joked.

April turned to walk away and Raph quickly slapped her butt as she walked by. April jumped and turned around, pointing a finger at him as he giggled. She pressed a kiss to his lip before biting her lip, and departing back into the bedroom.

"I want that." Leo said solemnly.

"Me to slap your ass when you leave? That's a little weird bro. But if it'll make you happy-"

"Ugh Raph." Leo groaned and Raph laughed at himself, yet again. Slumping down onto the couch, his hand swatting at his brother's sock wearing toes, forcing him to make room.

"But seriously. I just want a happy relationship. Is that too much to ask for? I mean you and April. You got everything. An apartment, great memories, trust, love-"

"Lust." Raph added on and Leo rolled his eyes in response.

"Raphhh."

"Alright alright. I get what you're saying bro. I do. I mean I really am living like a King."

"Oh good grief." April added from the other room.

"But it's not that far out of reach man! You just gotta get yourself out there. And stop thinking about your ex."

Leo wriggled his nose, as a sad smile appeared on his face.

"Yeah. I know. You're probably right. Dammit why can't I just let her go?"

"Well you seemed to last night! I saw that chick that came out with you."

"That chick? What girl are you-"

KARAI. Leonardo shot up fast. He had completely forgotten about her. His emotions quickly turned from excitement to extreme embarrassment as memories of their conversation creeped back into his mind.

"She only talked to me for tips. " He sighed, while his hand rubbed his forehead, as he still felt the effects of his quick movements, and his body aching for him to slow down. "Besides I brought up Chloe. It was a disaster. She'll never want to talk to me again."

"Hey now. That's not the attitude you had in the car last night!"

"This is also not the LEO you had in the car last night either. " He hung his head down, looking at his plate of food that had now gotten cold. "It's fine. She was way out of my league anyway."

"Aw come on dude. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're not that far outta her league!"

"Raph's right." April entered, her hands behind her head, as her fingers finished wrapping her hair tie around her pony tail. "You're a great guy Leo. Super handsome and sweet. You just gotta… be more confident."

She smiled at Leo and he smirked back. April always had a way of making things seem better. A skill that Raphael did not possess.

"Annnnd, maybe don't open with the 'not over your ex' angle. Doesn't normally work."

"Heh yeah. I'll remember that. Thanks April." he rubbed the back of his neck as he spoke.

She winked and tapped Raph on the shoulder.

"Come on babe we're gonna be late."

"Where're you guys headed?"

Leo asked, realizing as he looked towards the pair, that he was still in his clothes from the night before.

"Gym." April replied, as she stood impatiently by the door.

"Yeah I'm gonna go lift weights like a normal person. While April does… yoga." the word yoga had a very overly emphasized disgust sound as it left his mouth.

"Maybe you should try it sometime. It's not easy!"

"Yeahhh. Whatever you say babe."

He leaned in for a kiss but she playfully pushed his face away.

"You're such a little asshole." Raphael laughed and April walked out the door.

"Stay as long as you need, okay?"

Leo waved up his hand, but looking straight forward rather than at April.

"Yeah. Thanks April."

She smiled and left. Once Leo heard the door close shut, he let out a huge sigh, his legs stretching out as far as they could, while his arms did the same in the opposite direction. He was disgusted by himself. Is this really what it's come to? Taking refuge in his little brother's apartment? He rubbed his eyes intensely, and groaned as loud as he could.

I want what they have.

Karai's eyes flashed in his mind once more. From what he could remember, she was so kind and fun and interesting and beautiful. He wanted to see her again. Wanted to talk to her.

Maybe Raph and April are right. I should go see her.

Satisfied with his decision, he stood up. Catching his reflection in the mirror, a look of disgust came over him.

"Maybe I should shower first."