Friends Forever
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Dinner had come and gone and there hadn't been much to happen today but Raph was bored, and anxious. He wanted it to hurry up and be bed time so he could go out again.
She had smiled so sweetly when he had said they would be friends forever, and he had meant it really was his best friend, well besides his brothers of course.
She was smart, but she didn't brag, she hated girly stuff, which was perfectly fine with Raph, she was sarcastic and she liked the same things as he did as well.
She was perfect.
"yo earth to Raphie! I was talking to you, dude!" seven year old Mikey yelled waving his arms above his head trying to get his attention while tapping his foot impatiently.
" what do ya want Mikey?" Raph grumbled.
" Wanna have a sleep over in my room tonight? Master Splinter said we could!" Mikey asked.
Ever since their father had placed them in separate rooms the boys began the act of having sleep overs in each others room, so that they could still have the privilege of sleeping with a brother if they truly wanted to.
"no" Raph answered matter-oh-factually.
Pouting Mikey's shoulders slumped " But Raphie! I wanna have a sleep over! come on pleeeeeaaase? we don't have to go in my room, we could go in yours if you want!"
" No , Mikey I don' want to...go away your buggin' me..." Raph said back turning back to looking off at nothing.
He really just wanted to be left alone with his thoughts. He was thinking about her and with pesky little brothers it was difficult to think about anything in general.
He couldn't wait for tonight. He had told her that he had a surprise for her. Raph wouldn't say what though, not even a hint.
Her eyes had just sparkled and her mouth had spread into a smile.
"but-but Raphie! why not! I-I just want to hang out please! I wont even snore I swear!" Mikey pleaded.
Raph had to way his options. Mikey was going to be upset if he didn't get his way, and in the end he would probably go tell Master Splinter. On the other hand, if he slept over in Mikey's room there was basically no way that he would be able to sneak out and see her.
Scuffing his feet on the ground Raph thought up a plan.
"Tell ya what Mikey, I will play with ya fo' the rest of the night till bed time...that way we get ta hang out and then I can go back ta my room, alone." Raph said, a smirk playing across his lips. He knew why Mikey wanted a sleep over, the other brothers, and himself had began to lead their own lives, and to Mikey he was being left out which meant that a sleep over would put him back in the equation.
"Really? for the rest of the night till bed time? you swear, and you have to mean it, dude! No take backs!" Mikey yelled with enthusiasm.
Raph shook his head.
little brothers.
"ya Mikey, I swear. Now come on lets go play" Raph said, grabbing Mikey's arm and dashing off towards the living room.
As the boys played Raph's mind wandered back to his surprise for her. He hoped she liked it, it had taken ages to find both their initials.
Soon time was flying faster then Raph could ever imagine and Raph was thankful for that. The sooner bed time came the sooner he could go to give her the surprise.
"My sons it is time for bed, clean up your toys then off to your rooms." Master Splinter said, coming into the living room spying his two sons sitting on the floor playing with numerous types of toys.
Raph hid his excitement well. He didn't need his Master knowing he was up to anything.
"yes master" Both boys said. They cleaned up their toys and were soon making their ways towards their respected bedrooms.
Just before steeping into his room Raph heard Mikey.
" hey Raph?" Mikey said. "thanks for playing with me, it was really fun, dude"
Turing to Mikey with a content smile Raph answered. "course Mikester, your ma bro. I had fun to-now go ta bed, twerp." He smirked at Mikey's beaming smile.
" ya okay Raph! night bro!" Mikey said before disappearing into his room, closing the door behind him.
Just about to go into his own room Raph felt another presence. Turning around he faced his Master.
" wha' is it Sensei?" Raph asked.
" I am very proud of you my son, you knew that Michelangelo was feeling left out and you played with him...even though I knew you wanted to be alone. " Master Splinter said with a soft smile.
" course Sensei" Raph answered back, it was rare for his Master to ever compliment him, so when it did happen Raph always took it to heart.
" alright, of to sleep my son, I will see you in the morning" Splinter said, then turned and made his way to the other brothers rooms.
Getting into his bedroom Raph spied his shoe box under his bed. He like to keep odds and ends of just random junk. I wasn't that any of was important just more like things that reminded him of other times.
Picking up the box Raph peeked inside. There was his surprise for her.
Oh he couldn't wait!
Putting them in a small bag, he tied it closed then put it on his dresser.
" jus' gotta wait a hour, then they'll be asleep"
Raph paced his room, he just wanted to leave! Finally deciding the hammock looked better then pacing the hard cement floor Raph flopped into it.
Looking up at the ceiling Raph let his mind wander.
They had met by accident. It was his third time to the surface by himself and he had decided he wanted to look around on the roof tops. When he had pick the right one for himself he had climbed the ladder and made himself comfy.
Little did he know that he wasn't the only one who like the roof top. She had popped out of no where yelling at him that he had taken her spot and to either move over or leave.
Raph had looked at her like she was insane. Didn't she notice he was green...and a turtle?
Yet she had just smiled, saying there's worse thing then giant turtles.
From then on they had always gone to that roof top to meet, and each time they did their friendship grew.
Looking to the red numbers of his clocking Raph smiled triumphantly.
Time to go.
Getting out of the hammock and grabbing the small bag with his surprise in it Raph opened his door ran past Leo, then Matser Splinters room went to the lair exit and was out of there with out his family any of the wiser.
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It was warmer tonight. The sky was clear and the moon was shining brightly.
Seeing the ladder that he wanted, Raph began to climb. He was really excited, and he couldn't wait to see her.
Reaching the top and climbing on to the roof Raph looked around. This time he could see her in plain site.
She was facing so you could see her side profile. She was so pretty. Her long brown hair gently swayed in the night breeze, her dark eyes twinkled so brightly in the moonlight. She was quite tall, fairly skinny, but already had muscle tone even for her young age. Her tanned skin was a beautiful contrast against her rose colored lips that matched her scarf that was draped around her neck.
Raph smiled.
Walking over to where she was standing, looking to the sky Raph tapped her on the shoulder.
"hey" Raph said to her, she brought her chin down and cast a glance at him sideways.
"pretty isn't it?" She asked, looking up again at the pale moon.
"ya" Raph answered.
Reaching for his belt, Raph fingered the small bag. He really hope she liked it.
"ummm, I ya got this for ya.." Raph mumbled slowly passing her the bag as she took it eagerly.
Opening the bag she gasped as she took it out. Looking to Raph she asked her question with her eyes.
"it's a friend ship bracelet...I got one to see?" Raph said holding up his arm.
"oh Raphie, it's beautiful! Thank ya sooo much! The 'C' and 'R'...those are for our initials right?" She asked as she slipped the bracelet on to her wrist.
" ya " Raph answered shuffling his feet.
She held the bracelet up to see it in the light.
It was a simple silver chain bracelet, one you would get for a charm bracelet. But it shined as if new. The 'C' on the bracelet was a dark blood red, her favorite color.
Raph's bracelet was exactly the same except where hers had a 'C', his was a 'R'.
Leaning over and wrapping her arms around Raph's neck she gave him a quick peck on the cheek.
"thanks, Raphie-boy" She whispered to him.
Blushing for the kiss to his cheek, Raph looked at her.
"your welcome Care, I'm glad ya liked it" Raph said back.
Laughing at the silence the two children spied their blanket and hurried over to it. Laying on the soft cushion they looked to the bright moon.
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Hey guys! well what did ya think?Kinda a long chapter but I think it was worth it. Tell me your thoughts on the girl! I wanna know what ya think of her so far!
Just so ya know her real name is going to be Cara but Raph just calls her Care for a nickname.
Care-a not Car-a
R&R plz! Luv ya! Ruth.