The Lair was strangely quiet for once, except for Mikey's video game playing on the T.V. Leo and Raph weren't arguing and Mikey wasn't whining about having to give up the T.V for Splinter's shows.
Don was in his lab as usual and Raph was out working on his bike without Mona's company. Mikey was planted in front of the T.V and Mona and Leo were in the dojo meditating together.
Mona was in a relaxed state, floating, oblivious to a certain turtle's frequent glances. Leo was having a hard time concentrating. He could hear Mona's light breath and her natural scent kept invading his nose. She really was a beautiful mutant. Her hair was up in a 'messy bun' as she liked to call it and loose strands fell around her face, begging to be brushed away.
Her pouty lips settled into a relaxed smile were tempting Leo. He had been drawn to her the moment she spoke. She was calm, reserved, and sweet. She didn't talk very much around them, but every time she did Leo could recite it back to you.
Leo knew his hot-headed brother like her, but Leo didn't want to give her up. She was too precious and too sweet for his stubborn brother. Leo knew it wasn't right of him to think that, but he couldn't help but feel that Mona was a precious flower and his brother was a kid ready to pick the petals off and throw it away.
Leo opened his eyes once again, shocked to see Mona was looking at him.
"Sorry, I wasn't trying to stare, but you were mumbling to yourself," Mona explained, her soft voice washing over him.
Leo was so entranced by her that he didn't respond right away.
"Leo?" Mona's worried voice snapped him out of his daze.
"Oh! Sorry, I'm fine. Just tired." Leo fumbled, trying not to sound like an idiot.
"It's fine." Mona giggled, her laughter sending a wave of heat over Leo's body.
"Maybe we should stop?" Mona suggested.
"Yeah. Sure." Leo responded.
Mona nodded with a sweet smile and stood, stretching lightly.
"I think I'll go keep Raph company in the garage," Mona stated as she headed toward the door.
Jealousy burned through Leo like a flame. Raph. That's all Mona seemed to really be interested in. His brother.
"Wait!" Leo yelled as he latched his hand onto her upper arm little harder than he meant.
"Ow! Leo? What?" Mona exclaimed, a small trace of fear swirling in her golden eyes.
"I…." Leo started, but he couldn't seem to get the words out.
'Don't go spend time with my brother because I want you to be around me.' Sure. That should go over nicely.
"Leo can you let go? You're cutting of my circulation." Mona pleaded, her arm throbbing painfully.
"Oh! Yeah, sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you." Leo rushed.
"It's fine. Can I go now or do you want to say something?" Mona question, the blood rushing back into her arm. She can already see a dark bruise starting to take shape of a hand. A three-fingered hand anyway.
"No, you can go." Leo sighed defeated.
Mona nodded and rushed away, hoping she didn't anger Leo in any way.
Leo swallowed thickly as he watched Mona leave in a rush, to get away from him no doubt. How much of an idiot could he be?
"Damn." Leo silently cursed, hitting the wall beside him.
Mona rushed to the garage, a little scared at Leo's sudden action. He looked feral when he had grabbed her, a dark look flashing across his eyes.
She entered the garage, closing the door a little louder than she intended. Raph jumped as he heard the door slam shut. He saw Mona standing by the door, looking as beautiful as ever, but something didn't seem right.
"You okay Mo." Raph asked using the nickname he had suddenly picked out of thin air one day.
Mona whipped up, realizing she had been standing by the door.
"What? Yea. I'm fine. So whatcha doing." Mona questioned, changing the subject.
"Same thing I'm doing every day when I'm in the garage." Raph replied dryly, his eyes scanning quickly over Mona's body as she walked to the chair she usually took residence in. A semi-formed bruise was residing on her upper right arm. A bruise that looked a lot like a hand.
"What happened?" Raph voice growled, daring Mona to lie.
"What?" Mona replied, confused by his sudden tone change.
"What's with that bruise on your arm?" Raph bit out, ready to beat the shit out of whoever hurt her.
"Leo just grabbed me." Mona mumbled.
"Leo did what?" Raph hissed, standing.
"I don't really know. I said I was coming to see you and I turned to leave when he grabbed my arm and yanked me back. He didn't really say anything, and then I asked if he could let go and he did." Mona explained, recalling everything from the last five minutes.
Raph scowled as his anger roared, he knew Leo probably got jealous of Mona leaving so he reacted by grabbing her.
Raph through a glance to Mona who was staring at the floor.
That's it. Raph was going to talk to Leo. He wasn't going to let his brother win, even though his move today probably put Raph ahead.
But, Raph wasn't about to let Mr. Leader confess before he did.
No. Raph would tell her. Tomorrow.