"Well, here it is,the long awaited second chapter to this story.enjoy"
Sitting on her bed, she stares at the apartment door, thinking of Leo. Suddenly, there is a knock and she gets up to see who
it is. Opening the door, she notices that it is her upstairs neighbor.
" Hi April."
She says,sounding a little dissapointed. April doesn't seem to notice.
" I was wondering if you wanted to go out shopping with me?"
A smirk appears on Ninas face and she thinks.
' I have to get Leo off my mind somehow."
" Sure, just let me get my purse."
She answers, stepping away from the door breifly before heading out. Walking to Aprils car, they get in and head towards
the mall.When they get there, April drags Nina into one of her favorite stores and they start trying on stuff. After a little
while, Nina starts thinking of Leo again. Sitting outside the dressing room, she waits for April to come out. Stepping out of
the dressing room,April notices the sad and distant look on Ninas face.
" What's wrong Nina?"
Asks April,coming over and sitting next to her. Nina just shakes her head and sighs.
" Come on, you can tell me."
April insists, nudging her. Giving a short smirk, Nina answers.
" I met this guy last night, at Bennys place."
April was slightly confused.
" So, why are you upset about it?"
She questions. Looking at her, Nina hangs her head.
" Let's just say that, something happened between us."
Nina pauses before finishing.
" And now, I can't stop thinking about him."
April nodded and returned to the dressing room to change into her normal clothes.
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Leo does his best to slip in unnoticed. Unfortunately, someone is still waiting.
" Where ya been?"
Comes Raphs voice from the middle of the room. Leo walks into the room, his head halfway hung.
" I'd rather not talk about it."
He replies, removing his disguise and throwing it into the closet. Raph gets up from the couch and walks over to him,
noticing the look on his face.
" What's wrong?"
" Nothing"
Leo answers, shaking his head. Walking past Raph, Leo goes straight into his room and closes the door. Sighing, Raph retreats to his room for some much needed sleep. A few days go by and Leo seems more contained than ususal. Raph is the only one who notices but, at every turn, Leo avoids talking to him. After a few more days,Raph decides to confront him.
' This time he ain't dodgin me'
Raph insists. He finds Leo in the dojo training.
" What's wit ya lately Fearless?"
Finishing a kata, Leo turns to look at him.
" Nothing."
Leo answers, picking up a towel from the floor and dabbing sweat from his face.
" Yeah right."
Says Raph, unconvinced. Sitting down to rest, Raph sits next to him.
" Come on Leo, I know somethin's up."
Sighing, Leo gathers his nerves and decides to talk.
" It has to do with that girl I met at the club the other night."
Leo starts. Raph stares at him waiting for him to continue.
" Something unexpected happened between her and I."
" S'at where you were all night?"
Avoiding Raphs eyes, Leo nods. Raph has an idea of what he means by "something unexpected" but, isn't really the type
to push an issue any further than he has to, and Leo doesn't seem to want to volunteer any further information either so,
Raph settles with what answers he gets but, continues.
" How come ya didn't wanna say nothin before?"
" I was afraid."
Leo answers honestly. Raph gets a puzzled look.
"You? afraid? you never been scared of nothin in yur life."
"Yeah, but, this is different. this isn't like fighting. It's purely emotional."
Raph gives a half nod and gets up from the bench.
"Well, whatever this is,yur gonna have to face it sooner or later."
He says before heading out the door and leaving Leo to ponder. After a few minutes of thought,Leo decides that a bit of
rest will help to ease his mind and goes to bed.