A Friendship like No Other
Ch 10
"Thanksgiving Day"
On Thanksgiving Raphael approached Leo and asked.
"Bro wuz with you lately? Another thing why hasn't Shari been around? Is she going by April and Casey's with the other girls?"
Leo shrugged and responded.
"Beats me; we haven't spoken since our 6 month anniversary. It's not a big deal either; I'll be fine. Don't worry about me being down on Thanksgiving Day. I'm going in the shower to get ready for dinner tonight. Don't worry about me I'll be fine."
He watched as Leo headed up the stairs and then sighed putting his head back against the cushions. Mike joined him and asked.
"What's the deal with Leo and Shari? Ever since the morning after their 6 month anniversary those two haven't spoken. Was I the only one that realized he seemed like he was on cloud 9? I am afraid to ask him, because we all know how he'll get."
Raphael looked at him and said.
"No Mike you're not the only one that realized it. I did too, but I wasn't dumb enough to ask him either. That's no reason for those two to avoid one another, now is there?"
Mike shook his head as he responded.
"No, but they are avoiding one another. Poor Leo he is going to be sad during dinner if they're not talking anymore. Should we ask one of our girls if Shari talked to them about the reason why she's avoiding her boyfriend?"
Raphael shrugged and said.
"Maybe we should. You go first since your girl is closer to Shari than mine."
Mike looked at him and said.
"No Luci is closer to Shari then my girl because your girl is her best friend or have you forgotten? Well Raph go on and call Luci to see if she talked to her."
In the meantime Shari looked at the time and sighed asking.
"What time will they be here? I still have to go home and take a shower since I've been cooking all day?"
Luci looked at Danielle and said.
"Hey Dani is everything ok with Leo and your cousin? Ever since their anniversary they haven't spoken and I'm really worried about her. Can you go and talk to her please."
Danielle looked and nodded.
"Sure Luci let me wash my hands off and then I'll try to talk to her. I think I know what her problem is. She'll be fine at dinner I can assure you of that. Just go help April finish dinner and let me talk to my cousin."
Danielle washed her hands and walked by Shari who was heading out to her car.
"Hey Shari, can I talk to you please? Luci is really worried about your recent behavior. Do you mind telling me what's wrong with you, and why you haven't spoken to Leo since your 6 month anniversary? Talk to me please Shari; don't tell me you're going to avoid him during dinner tonight. What are you so mad at him about? Did he hurt you in some way or is it that you just don't want to accept the fact he's a mutant turtle? They only told us because they didn't want to lie anymore. How can you be mad at him for being honest with you? Well answer the question, I accept it, Luci accepts it, and so does Terri why can't you?"
She sighed and responded.
"It's not that, of course I accept it. That night something happened between us and I might be pregnant. That's why I'm so afraid to face him again. I'm too young to be a mother, and should've controlled myself that night. I forgot to take my birth control pill, because I wasn't expecting it to happen so fast."
Danielle looked at her and said.
"Did you take one of those tests to see? Well did you?"
She shook her head and said.
"No I'm afraid to. If it's true, I have no idea how to break it to him. I don't know what his reaction will be if I'm having his child."
Danielle looked at her and said.
"There is nothing to be afraid of. You have to do it, so you can know. I mean face it Shari; you avoiding your man because you made love to him is just plain immature. Take the test and face the out come like a woman; instead of hurting a guy who cares a great deal for you. There's not too many men out there like Leo and his brothers. We're very lucky to have them, and if you keep avoiding him you'll lose him."
She sighed and said.
"Fine I'll take the test, and explain to him why I've been avoiding him. What time will they be here so I can be back in time?"
Danielle smiled and said.
"They'll be here by 4pm; you have 4 hours to do what you have to. The girls, April, and I have everything under control. See you in a few hours Shari."
Shari got in her car and went to the drug store to get one of those tests to see if her mistake affected her life. She paid for it and drove home. Then she entered her apartment and headed to the bathroom immediately. She unwrapped the test and followed the directions. Then she entered her living room and paced back and forth as she watched the clock waiting to see her results. The time passed and she took a deep breath before she checked the test. When she saw the results she sighed with relief and called Leo's shell cell.
Donatello was near Leo's shell cell when it rang and answered.
"Hey Shari, what's up. Sorry Leo is in the shower, would you like me to take a message? I'll make sure I give it to him when he gets out of the shower.'
She took a deep breath and said.
"Yea tell him to come by my apartment before dinner so we can talk. I know he's been upset lately because I've been avoiding him since our anniversary. He probably thinks I decided not to see him anymore, but that's not the reason I want to talk to him. Please Don make sure he gets the message, its very important for him to come by my place so we can talk about my arrogance lately. Thanks Don see you at dinner ciao."
He responded.
"Sure Shari I'll make sure he gets the message. See you later by April's ciao 4 now; Don out."
At that moment Leo descended from the stairs and asked.
"Hey Don who was that?"
He looked at his brother and said.
"It was your girl; she needs to talk to you before dinner. She wants you to meet her by her apartment; she said it's really important. Leo is everything ok with you two? The day after your 6 month anniversary you seemed like you were on cloud 9 or something. The entire ride home you remained silent and then lately you've been moping around. Talk to me please I'm your brother."
Leo looked and sighed.
"Fine you win. The night of our anniversary I told her the truth about us and then we made love after our conversation. Whatever you do don't tell Mike or Raph they'll start with me and I'm in a really good mood. Don please don't tell them. I'll meet you 3 at April's for dinner. Wish me luck bro, and thanks for taking the message."
Don handed him the shell cell and said.
"You're welcome Leo. See you at April's."
Leo ran out of the lair and headed toward Shari's in disguise. He knocked on her door and she answered greeting him with a kiss. He broke away from her and stared out of the window after he turned back to normal.
"What's so important that you have to talk to me about? Do I really want to have this conversation? "
She came up behind him and grabbed his waist saying.
"Leo I've been avoiding you lately, because I was afraid that I got pregnant the night we made love because I forgot to take my pill. It wasn't because I can't accept the fact that you're not human either. I was just a little nervous because I'm really too young to be a mother right now. I didn't mean to hurt you; I'm in love with you. Leo please forgive me for being so arrogant for the past month. I'm really sorry for avoiding you."
He grabbed her hands by his waist and responded.
"You're forgiven Shari. If that ever happens again, just tell me will you? Don't avoid me like you did alright. If by any chance you think that again please tell me ok. Can you promise me that you'll never hide something like that from me again?"
She smiled and responded.
"I promise I won't hide something like that from you again. I love you so much Leo."
He turned toward her and smiled.
"Good. I love you to Shari. We have 3 ½ hours to kill; what can we do to keep ourselves occupied for a couple of hours before that feast?"
She looked at her stairs and smiled slyly. He picked her up and headed up the stairs to her room closing the door behind them. She pulled her hair out and kissed him full of passion leading him to the bed. Before they descended to the bed he smiled at her slyly and said.
"You know you're pushy. I'm the one who should be pushy since I'm the man. I guess I'll let you slide this time."
A draft came over her body as everything faded to red like the night of their 6 month anniversary. This time she realized it was much more satisfying and refreshing than the 1st time since they were both nervous wrecks. He silenced her when she tried to scream out. An hour passed and they fell asleep in one another's arms after their strength was drained. Around 3:15 they awoke and she smiled at him.
"Ooh I'm so lucky to have a guy like you Leo. You may not be a human but you sure know how to satisfy like a man and you're all mine. If we didn't have to be at April's by 4pm then I'd stay here in this bed and indulge in your loving."
He smiled at her and said.
"You and I both, but we have to be there by 4pm. Let's just hope that lamebrain doesn't figure out what we did for the 2nd time. If he starts with me then I swear I'll ninja kick his…umm never mind. Go on and get ready babe while I clean up this mess on the floor. When you're finished I'll get ready for dinner."
She smiled at him and kissed him on the lips, and then threw her robe over her body and entered the bathroom to take a shower. While she was in the shower he cleaned up their clothes and wiped the sweat from underneath his bandanna. Then he fixed the bed and waited for Shari to get ready. When she came out he went in and also got ready for dinner. When they finished getting ready he used his shell cycle and drove toward April's house. He parked the shell cycle in the garage and took her hand as they walked up to the door. April saw them through the peep hole and let them in. Then she gave them each a hug and said.
"Happy Thanksgiving to you and Shari; Leo. You two are the 1st ones to arrive. Oh I'm so happy that you found love Leo. Casey is upstairs getting ready. Everyone else should be arriving soon. Oh Leo let me introduce you to the newest addition to the Jones and O'Neil family. I'll be right back she just woke up from her afternoon nap."
Shari looked and said.
"How's it feel to have a niece; since you 4 and April are like brothers and sister?"
He smiled and said.
"It feels good. We've known April since we were 15 years old and Casey since we were 16. They were the only two humans we really became close to well before you and your friends that is. It's all good babe."
Leo heard a knock on the door and answered it. He let his brothers, their girls, Angel, and Master Splinter inside. Then April came down the stairs holding her and Casey's 1st daughter Emily April Jones. They all smiled as she bought her by them. The baby put her arms up and reached for Leo. April handed her to him and he held her carefully in his arms. She giggled and pulled on his bandanna. Shari carefully removed the cloth from the baby's tiny fingers and smiled.
"Aww she's so adorable April. She looks just like her mother too with her daddy's eyes."
Casey descended from the stairs and smiled.
"Hey bros, Master Splinter, and Ladies Happy Thanksgiving."
Then little Emily reached for Master Splinter and Leo handed her to him carefully. He smiled down at her and said.
"Another young ninja to be trained when she's old enough that is."
Casey also smiled and said.
"Wow Master Splinter you're really good with kids."
He laughed.
"Yes I know after raising 4 boys it grew on me. Even when I was human I always loved kids and they loved me. Here you go Casey she wants her father."
Casey took his daughter from master Splinter and smiled down at her. The baby grabbed his fingers and giggled as he held her. April took her from Casey and placed her in the play pen with her toys. She laughed and giggled while she played with her toys in the play pen. Finally the food was served and Mike said grace. Then everyone dug into the Thanksgiving feast laughing and giggling like one big happy family.