"Are you doing anything Sunday?" Raph's gravelly voice called, pulling Mona out of the book Donnie had given her.
"Sunday?" Mona parroted, confused by his question.
"Yea. Sunday. Are ya doing anything that day?" Raph repeated, his amber eyes shining.
"I don't think so. I mean, it's not as if I really do anything during the day." Mona replied, still slightly confused by his question.
"Well, if you're not busy, I was wondering if you'd want to go topside with me," Raph stated casually, digging through his toolbox.
They were currently in the garage. Raph was fixing the front axle on the Battle Shell and Mona was reading in her usual chair.
Raph's statement took her by surprise. Topside? Mona had been around long enough to know of the boy's routine. Going to the surface at night for patrol and protecting innocent people. She had secretly been wishing she would get to go topside as well.
Mona broke out into a bright smile, making Raph's blood pump harder. He could never could get used to her brilliant smile.
"I'd love to." Mona replied getting up from her chair.
"Great! I mean...ya know.. cool, awesome. We'll leave around 10 at night on Sunday." Raph informed her after his enthusiastic cheer.
Mona giggled, giving her boyfriend a quick peck on the cheek before heading to the garage doors.
Raph stared, dumbfounded by her quick movements.
"It's a date then," Mona called over her shoulder, sending a flirty smile his way before swaying out of the door.
Raph chuckled to himself before her words sunk in.
"Wait! Date?!" Raph mentally screamed to himself. He had never been on a date, let alone know anything about one!
Raph sighed as he plunked his head on the side of the car, hoping he would make it through this 'Date'.
Sunday night arrived and Raph was really wishing that if his heart didn't slow down he would have a heart attack and take a rain check on this date.
He had pulled on a new mask, clean and surprisingly not full of holes. Raph had cleaned his Sai and straightened his belt for the hundredth time, waiting for Mona.
He had approached his father first, asking if he could take Mona topside. Splinter simply gave him a nod and sly smile, making Raph leery about his father's thoughts. Raph hadn't even bothered to tell his brothers, knowing the many questions he would be assaulted with.
Raph rubbed his head and sighed; Leo was off training, Mikey had already gone to bed, and Don was in his lab, leaving the coast clear to sneak away. He rubbed his hands together, hoping he wouldn't fuck this up. His relationship with Mona had been going so smooth Raph was afraid one day it was going to explode.
Raph was lost in his own thoughts when a light cough sounded from behind him. Raph turned and nearly dropped to his knees.
Mona had selected a very, very, tight pair of skinny jeans. Her legs were wrapped tightly in the denim. She had a simple black crop top with fringes cut from the bottom, revealing some of her flat, yellow stomach. Mona had completed her outfit with a deep red, cropped leather jacket. She also had thrown on a pair of heeled, ankle boots, all clothes courtesy of April. Mona had kept her hair simple, throwing it into a high, messy ponytail. Loose strands out around her face, framing it. Mona didn't have any makeup, but it wasn't really necessary, seeing as Mona's eyelashes were dark to begin with, and her lips already had a cherry hue to them.
Raph almost checked to see if he was drooling. Damn, what this girl did to him. She looked perfect. Raph stopped staring when he heard Mona's light chuckle.
"Are you ready to go or do you want to stay here and stare at me all night?" Mona teased, unable to resist.
"Very witty." Raph responded dryly before he grabbed her hand and led her out of the liar.
Mona stifled her giggles as she followed Raph. They excited the Lair, unaware of a presence following them. The walked throughout the dark tunnels, Mona's boots provided a repeating click as she followed beside Raph.
"So handsome, where am I being swept off to this fine evening?" Mona questioned after a long stretch of silence.
"Patience is a virtue, Mo." Raph replied. Mona didn't have great eyesight in the dark, but she knew he was smirking at her right now.
"Wow. I'm surprised you know the word patience." Mona stated, sounding surprised.
"Oh ha-ha, a real comedian I have as a girlfriend." Raph shot back.
Mona laughed as the traveled further down the tunnel. They bantered back and forth before Raph stopped and proceeded a couple steps up the ladder, gesturing for Mona to follow.
Mona hesitated before grappling the ladder, her body swayed as she climbed. Raph opened the manhole cover above him. He peeked above the tunnel, making sure the coast was clear. He lifted himself out and turned, waiting for Mona. Mona clambered to the top, careful in her heels. She arrived at the top and took Raph's hand that was waiting for her. Raph lifted her swiftly as if she were nothing.
Mona tripped slightly at Raph's strong grip, falling into his hard chest. His arms automatically wrapped around her waist as she was pressed against him.
"Getting frisky a little early aren't we?" Raph teased as Mona flushed and punched his chest.
"Ha-ha." Mona snorted, glaring at him playfully, she pulled herself away from his warm embrace.
Raph smirked and grabbed her hand once again leading her to a fire escape staircase.
Mona breathed the cold air in, the moon shining in the night. Lights bounced off the dark sky, filling Mona with wonder and awe. All of a sudden Mona was lifted into Raph's arms, brought close to his chest.
She looked up to see his smug smile before he began to scale the side of the building they were near. He jumped and twisted, securing her in his tight grip. She smiled as he held her tightly. He finally reached the top, perching on the ledge. Mona's heels clicked to the ground as she was set down.
Raph jumped beside her as Mona turned, her breath catching in her chest. The view was amazing. Billions of glittering lights shined on the horizon in front of them. All of New York was on display. The Empire State building stood tall, lit up like a thousand stars. Mona walked across building, finally resting her hands on the top of ledge, staring at the beautiful display.
Raph watched the girl he loved stare in amazement at the view, her tail swaying in content. His heart swelled with happiness, forgetting about his brothers and focusing on this moment. He walked up quietly behind her, wrapping his big arms around her slim waist. She jumped slightly before relaxing and tilting her head to the side, her golden eyes shifting to peek at him. Raph leaned his head down slightly, placing a soft kiss on her long neck.
Mona shivered at Raph's kiss. She couldn't have been happier right in this moment. Raph continued to kiss her neck, as Mona giggled slightly, the sensation exciting and tickling her. He nipped at her skin slightly causing her to squeak. She clapped a hand over her mouth, embarrassed by her noise.
Raph chuckled his chest rumbling. She made the cutest noises when they were alone together. Raph's hands roamed her waist, spinning her to face him. Her eyes shined brightly in the night, exciting him, and God, her outfit was driving him nuts. He gripped her hips tightly, a rumbling his chest. She gave him a wicked smile as her hands wrapped around his neck tugging him down to her full lips. He pulled her closer as he tasted her sweet lips. She bit his lower lip and probed him with her tongue. A churr rumbled deep in his chest as he opened his mouth to dance with her. Passion soared through him, his instincts screaming to claim her.
Raph broke from her delicious lips, and nipped at her jawline, kissing his way down to the column of her slender throat. She leaned her head back in pleasure, gasping as he worked his magic with his mouth. She was swiftly lifted by her waist and placed on the edge of the building. Mona unconsciously spread her legs as Raph stepped closer to her, pulling at her hips.
Mona leaned her head to the side as he moved to the side of her neck. He bit her slightly harder than he had before, causing a small moan to escape Mona's lips. Raph chuckled at her sounds, moving his way back to her luscious lips. Mona backed away from him, teasing, as he chased after her. She turned her head as he growled in frustration, wanting to kiss her. Mona giggled before a figure behind Raph caught her eye. Mona gasped loudly, causing Raph to stop. He saw the Mona was looking behind him. He turned and suddenly wished he hadn't.
Leo was standing on the opposite of the building, hatred and hurt swirling in his eyes. Mona slipped from the ledge and stood behind Raph as Raph turned, tucking Mona behind him.
Leo drew his katanas, and fixed his gaze on Raph and then it clicked in Raph's mind what Leo wanted.
He was challenging him.
Leo was challenging him for Mona.
