Chapter 7: Star-Crossed Lust

Leo reported to Mr. Shredder's office. It had been a while since his episode with Raph. He finally accepted the fact that Ralph was the family pet, and the party with Casey was fun. Raph was out of it when Casey was talking to him, and Leo made conversation with him just to mess with Raph. It was interesting Casey didn't notice Raph avoiding him at the party, and Leo lounging on him. They even managed to get a little frisky in his bedroom without leaving behind evidence, and Raph was so pissed. Leo chuckled to himself. It was a little disrespectful, but how many times is he gonna do it? A little naughty episode never killed anyone, and Casey was all in April so he wouldn't care. He finally made it to the office, and knocked.

"Enter."

Leo entered the black stained office. The club's foot insignia was plastered above his head, and swords and pieces of armor decorated the walls. It didn't look like the office of a host club manager. It looked like a yakuza bosses lair. Leo didn't flinch though. He has gotten used to this sick man and his hobbies.

"You called me?"

"Address me properly, boy." the man snapped back.

Leo let out an extremely quiet sigh, "Did you want something, sir?"

Mr. Shredder tossed some documents at him, "This is Splinter's current condition. I've already wired the funding for his treatment."

"…Thank you…sir." Leo forced out.

According to the documents, Master Splinter was improving. Of course, it was only thanks to the surgery Mr. Shredder paid for. Leo breathed a sigh of relief when he finished the document. They were able to remove the bullet, and completely reconstruct his skull. Leo almost prayed he'd see his father again, but he quickly dismissed the thought. If he had seen his boys now, he might go back into another coma.

"One more thing…"

"Yes sir."

"You and the red one are doing separate shifts from now on. I'm switching him with the idiot."

Leo inwardly flinched, "Why is that?"

"You seemed distracted, and he seems bothered by your presence lately, so I'm only thinking about my employee's wellbeing." Mr. Shredder answered calmly. If he had not been wearing that mask, he could see a smirk.

"…"

"You have something you want to say, boy?" Mr. Shredder challenged.

"…No sir. May I leave?"

Mr. Shredder waved him out, and went back to some other papers on his desk. Leo walked away, seemingly calm, but he was pissed. He did this on purpose. It was Leo that insisted he and Raph take the same shift, and it didn't take a genius to find out why. I suppose this is payback for making out with his daughter. Leo didn't regret it though, it was funny. Besides, regret never got him anywhere. If it did he wouldn't be working for this man, and basically prostituting himself to random turtle obsessed women. But regardless, this was no good. He loved Mikey, but if Raph switches shifts then Leo can't watch him. What if Casey comes by and takes him again? What if someone touches Raph? What if…?

Leo drew a breath to calm down. He would have to make this work for now, until he could think of something. Master Splinter's condition was finally improving so he had to keep this up. But how long will he last? When it came to Raph, a part of Leo's psyche went to a mad and dangerous place.

Raph felt wrong. Even with the pretty brunette on his arm, and the giggling red head next to him, he felt all wrong. He and Leo had been switched so he felt this tinge of coldness down his back ever since. As if that wasn't bad enough, Leo's become just wacky. Some days he would make love to him at night like normal, other days Leo would completely ignore him. He finally texted Casey about it after forever after Leo forced him to have sex on his bed. Casey joked and said Leo was on his period, but he was serious. Leo was different somehow. He found out that Master Splinter was getting better, but his mood seemed to darken more.

"Raph-sama, what's wrong?"

"Yeah, you look sad instead of angry to-day."

"Do you want a hug?"

"…"

Raph was a little irritated by their loud voices, but just nodded so they would shut up. Besides they didn't really care so he wasn't going to pretend he did. Girls these days will find any reason to be touched by a man…and turtle, apparently.

Raph's break came up, and he decided to go to the guy's locker room. Even after he finished his business he was just staring at himself in the mirror now. He genuinely looks depressed and he felt like a punk. Is this what he's been reduced to? Big Bad Raph getting gloomy because he can't see Leo, his lover. He chuckled and wondered how many fans he would lose and gain if someone saw him like this.

Clank

A metallic sound got his attention, and Raph looked up in the mirror. There was Leo standing behind him looking slightly shocked, but neutral. He had nothing but his personal baby blue towel covering his waste. Raph turned around to face him.

"Uh…hey." he said awkwardly.

"Sup." Leo replied then walked passed him to his locker.

A sharp pang went to Raph's chest. Leo was still ignoring him even now? He was all alone in a bathroom with him, and he looked at Raph like he was the wallpaper. What was wrong with him? What the hell was his problem? His mood was plastered on his face like always, and Leo finally looked at him.

"What? Got something to say?"

"Got something…? Don't YOU have something to say?" Raph shouted back.

"No, not really" Leo turned back around to his locker, and only managed to sling his dress shirt over his shoulders before a hand landed on his shoulder.

Leo was forced around, and Raph roughly stole his lips.