Hi! Before you ask, no I'm not done with the amount of homework, but I really needed to update! This is really short and I apologize but I woke up at 5 am so that I could do this without killing my homework schedule!

Disclaimer: I only own Mayuka, Celia, and Mayuka's parents

I couldn't believe it. My mom finally decides to call, after six months! Not a letter by mail, gee not even a text! it's like she and dad don't even care about me, I'll show them. I let the phone continue ringing and just mind my own business, looking at an algebra textbook, thinking about my friends. The people that ACTUALLY care about me, which reminds me of Raph's strangeness this evening. Lately he's been different, like nicer and less angry when I was around, not picking fights, not slapping Mikey, it's been weird, and ...nice. I also just realized how well, attractive he looks, his muscles, how he's always so cool and tough, and his emerald green eyes. Wow, I am in love with Raphael? A mutant ninja turtle?! As I think this I reflect on Ying and Yang, opposites attract. And as Miwa would say "So what if he's different? If you love him then go and hang out with him!" I guess that even if he's different Raph still is more human than animal. But I'm not gonna go out and blurt my love for him, I'm gonna be smart and slowly work my way with him. Suddenly my phone goes off and I see that my mom left a voicemail,

"Hi sweetie!" my mom sounds cheery "I just wanted to know how you're doing. Sorry it's been a little but you're father and I have been busy with some...finances. I hope that your summer is going well and that you stay in New York. I hear that the summers are far more interesting there than back in here Japan! Anyway just wanted to check on you, say hi to your aunt for me, kisses!" That was all. I wonder why my mom did like a pause when she said 'finances.'

We're rich, so maybe something happened, like the car broke or taxes came early. Or maybe my dad's company broke. My dad has this really big company that is really well known in all of Japan and Asia, and he earns the BIG BUCKS, but he never gives me any money. His company specializes in electronics, like computers and smartphones. Dad's always on business trips, and so is my mom, (she's a reporter worldwide) so I just stay at the orphanage with Miwa. A soft knock on the door jolts me from my thoughts

"Come in," I call. the door opens and I see my aunt Celia

"Hi auntie," I greet

"Hello dear, I just wanted to check in on you, since you spend so much time with those new friends of yours." I grin sheepishly

"Yea, I might practically spend the entire summer there! Anyway, speaking of friends, can Miwa come visit?" my aunt knew all about Miwa,

"Of course," she smiled "Maybe you could take Miwa around New York."

"That's a good idea," I reasoned

"I'm glad, well time for bed Mayuka," I nodded, and that was my aunt's signal to leave. Before she shut the door aunt Celia looked at me one last time.

"Love ya," She said softly

"Love ya too," I replied.

I guess this is corny, and I'm sorry for that. PLEASE review! Now if you'll excuse me I have to go get ready for torture land

*Walks with backpack on while whistling TMNT theme song*

REVIEW! PLEASE!