A/N: Sexual themes a head. I'm going to be making longer chapters later a head as I progress in the story.
At the near end of the month, snow began to make its appearance finally. It blanket the streets, icicles hung from the shop windows and a thin ice sheet layered it. Despite the changes, Don knew this was also good for the shop. Many people needed tea or hot chocolate to keep them warm. He didn't mind starting a little early to help Jenny keep the shop up and running. The heat was also turned up thankfully. Winter was a difficult season to pull through being a cold blooded reptile, working here was actually heavenly right now. Leo had also took to the advantage and had gotten hooked on herbal tea. He sat at the back of the shop, waiting for Donnie to finish working or would just come down to look at the magazines and of course drink tea.
Donnie could hardly believe it had been almost a month now. A month since he had escaped with Leo to this place. It was also a month since he last talked with Mikey or heard any news. He hoped his brother was okay, he really missed him. Don could easily just pick up a phone and talk to him. He was just scared of getting caught. There was no doubt in his mind to think that Mikey was on watch. It was all because of him.
"Donnie!"
Jenny quickly shoved his hand out of the way of the hot water pouring down into the overflowing cup. He was in a small trance, not focusing at what he was doing and nearly burned himself. Donnie stared down at the overflowing cup and winced. "Damn.."
"You okay?" She asked. The poor girl was doing so many things at once to keep up with orders and cashing out people. And here he was, making a mess and making more work for her to do. Donnie poured some of the water out and set it on the counter. He had to get something to clean the floor with.
He sighed heavily, "Y-yeah. Sorry." He muttered. Donnie got a few more cups filled before he cleaned up the mess. Leo was watching him from the back in worry. The number of people coming in was dying down a little, he hoped this meant Don could take a small break before the night shift. He flipped through some of the pages of the magazine, not really caring to read everything because his eyes were still on Donnie. The small article of Donatello's disappearance was missed completely. Hidden beneath other more important news in the county and easily overlooked. Humans kept to their business, they could care less about what was happening in other borders. That's why living here would be great for them. Leo didn't care much to where he would be just as long as Donnie was with him. It was selfish of him to say he was terrified of just being alone. However, he did truly love him. Everything Don was doing was for Leo, he hoped to somehow return the favor.
The line had died completely which left a perfect opportunity for a break for Donnie. Leo had already finished his cup of tea and watched as Donnie untied his apron and set it on the hook. Leo got up with the empty cup in hand.
"Do you mind helping me fix up this burn?" Donnie said to him. He held out his hand a little to Leo, showing him briefly at his open palm, "I have 30 minutes, let's go back upstairs for a while."
Leo tossed his cup in the trash and followed Donnie back upstairs to their dorm.
"How bad is it?" Leo asked him. He didn't get a good look when Donnie tried to show him. He must have burnt it while handling some of the hot water or coffee. Their medical kit was under the kitchen sink somewhere. Donnie was quiet when they reached their door, ignoring Leo's question, he quickly unlocked their door and went inside. Leo closed the door behind him, "I'll get the k-"
Donnie roughly shoved him away from the door and trapped him against the opposite wall near the window. Leo's shell made a loud thud against the thin walls, his eyes widen in surprise when Donnie began to grind himself against him and kissed his neck. Leo's heart was still racing but now in a excited manner as Donnie began to touch him down his plastron past the hem of his pants to reach his pleasure region. Donnie gently bit into his neck, moaning softly as he rubbed his hand over Leo's slit. He was so frustrated it was unbelievable. Leo always smelled so good.
"D-Don.." Leo whimpered. He held on to Donnie by his sides, keeping him close and breathing heavy. He wasn't expecting this and was still a little startled from being shoved against a wall. The kisses and touches made up for it though.
"I love you." Donnie whispered, "Shell, I love you so much." His nails lightly dug into Leo's thigh, leaving white marks that soon faded when his fingers moved upward again. Donnie unzipped his own pants hastily and had dropped down. His cock pressed against Leo's plastron, rubbing at him and beckoning Leo to drop out for him. Donnie's scent so overpowering, so rich that it made Leo's head spin and become light. Leo's own scent was dull, the feral wasn't on his cycle anymore but Donnie was still allured so easily. Almost too easily.
He could risk it and have sex. It was a low chance but there was still a risk. He was dying to claim Leo, he wasn't sure he could hold himself back any longer.
Leo grabbed a hold of Donnie's erection and began to rub along his shaft. Was 30 minutes enough time? That was the real question.
He was sure Leo would be willing, whatever Donnie wanted to make him happy. Leo was so willing to please and for some reason that made Donnie even more aroused. He felt a little guilty now for even thinking of it but he desperately needed some sort of relief.
The feral kept his hand over Donnie's cock, stroking him slowly while his eyes kept to Donnie's face. His mate was loving it.
Sensing Donnie's struggle, Leo decided to take the lead. "Can you lay down? I want to do something for you." Leo said softly to him. Donnie smiled. He leaned in and kissed Leo, roughly pressing his lips on him and snaking his tongue in. Leo held his body tingle in delight. Leo's hands moved to press on Donnie's chest, motioning him to get on the bed so he could take care of him. He never seen Donnie so pent up before like this. It was so exciting. He wanted to do everything he could to make his mate climax. Leo moaned into the kiss. His body was so hot he was sure Donnie could feel it.
Don got on the bed and laid back, waiting for Leo to straddle him or lay on his chest. Which ever one he would be happy. However, Leo did neither and situated himself in between his legs. Leo took hold of Don's erection, his face was inches from it just to plan his first move. He moved in a little closer and licked up until the head. Leo could taste the saltiness and bitterness of Don's shaft. He rolled the taste of him in his mouth and repeated the action. Donnie had closed his eyes and gripped the sheets under him. It felt so amazing!
"O-oh! L-Leo- god..yes.." Donnie covered his mouth as he let out a loud moan, Leo's lips encased the tip of his cock, his tongue swirled over it so sensually. He was going to lose it!
His hips jerked up, the warmth was a bliss. Leo kept on licking and sucking lightly. His hand grabbed the base of Donnie's cock, pumping as his mouth did all the work. Donnie thrust in a little, Leo obliged and swallowed more of his length. Donnie gasped, his body was trembling at the near edge of his release.
"L-Leo..I'm going to..I'm gonna cum." Donnie warned.
He didn't stop despite the warning. Leo kept at his rhythm and could practically feel Donnie's base expand and ready to release. Donnie's mouth open in a silent gasp as he climaxed violently into Leo's throat. His hips jerked upward, giving himself the pleasure of the final thrust inside Leo's warm mouth and tensing. The taste hit him but he didn't pull away. Donnie had enjoyed this far more than he had expected. He swallowed down some of the seed and immediately choked. Leo refused to spit it out and forced it down in one quick gulp. He lifted his head up and coughed into his hand. Some of Donnie's cum fell down his lips.
"Leo," Donnie sat up, worried that Leo might have choked, "You okay? Water?" He asked him.
Leo shook his head and swallowed down a large amount of spit. He wiped his mouth.
"D-Did you like that?" He said in a gravel tone.
"Yeah. I..shell, that was amazing." Donnie said with a smile. "You didn't have to swallow it down."
Leo smiled back sheepishly, "I didn't want to make a mess. I thought it would have been a mood killer."
Donnie chuckled and sneaked in a quick kiss on his lips. He wiped some of the cum off Leo's lips and cleaned him off a little. "With a face like yours I highly doubt it." Donnie remarked. He kissed him one last time before he reluctantly had to get himself ready again to go back downstairs. At least he felt a little better now, less pent up stress after all those people and frustration. Leo nuzzled him fondly, giving him a small distraction as he cleaned himself up.
"When will you be done?" Leo asked.
"Depends but it'll probably be late again." Donnie answered as he zipped his pants back up and fixed them. "Do you want me to make you something before I leave?" He added.
"No. I..uh..I..nothing. I'll miss you." Leo said with a small smile. He held in his real question, maybe some other time he'll ask when Donnie had the day off.
Donnie chuckled, "I'll miss you too. I love you, Leo." He walked over to him, giving him one last kiss before leaving their dorm.
Leo got up from the bed to clean himself off.
– –
More snow had fallen overnight and through the morning. Snow plows were up early to clear the streets for the morning traffic. Minutes later the streets would be filled again with snow as it continuously fell. The only good thing to come out of this was the shop closing for the day. Hardly anyone arrived for the early morning rush so Jenny decided to close it up. Donnie had the day off.
He switched on the heater to their room, piled all the blankets and pillows on the sofa and declared a movie day. Leo was just more than happy to have Donnie with him, his mood was high spirited and his clingy behavior returned. They cuddled together on the sofa while they watched funny dumb movies and some cartoons. They even enjoyed the commercials. Leo found it entertaining just to watch humans run around and make fools out of themselves.
Every moment they spent together, Donnie found it to be so surreal. Not in a bad sense but just amazing. He risked everything for Leonardo so he could have a better life. Donnie wouldn't have changed a thing between them, however, a part of him wished he could do more. He knew Leo's anxieties were coming on more and more due to his absence for work. He guessed Leo wasn't use to being on his own and it was making him lonely and distressed. He had always had a family, Donnie had only himself and his brother. Not much company at times so he was use to solitary.
Leo had fallen asleep on his chest and one arm around Don's waist. They were a tangled mess of blankets and limbs but Donnie couldn't have been more comfortable. He gently stroked the top of the feral's head, listening to his soft exhales of breathe he took like a lullaby. He wasn't feeling tired really. His brain had been buzzing with thoughts and ideas, he hadn't been paying much attention to the tv anymore.
"I think about you a lot..I think about you so much, Leo." Donnie whispered softly to him. He felt like a old record player repeating I love you's constantly in the same tone over and over. He really hoped Leo knew that he meant it. His love for him didn't diminish one bit.
– –
"Leo, it's freezing outside. You can stay here." Donnie said. The argument had carried on a lot longer than Don had the energy for at the moment. They had ran out of milk for the hot chocolate that they tried to make as well as cookies. The store was only a block down but it was still snowing and cold. Donnie would make it there more quicker if Leo stayed behind. However, the feral was persistent on tagging along.
"Please?" Leo tried again.
"No. Stay here. I don't even have a coat for you yet, or proper boots and .." Donnie sighed and brought his hand over his face. "Just please..? I'll bring you back something. Something with caramel." Leo's eyes lit up.
"You can wait for me downstairs. I'll take 5 or 10 minutes, okay?" Donnie buttoned up his jacket and padded down his pocket to make sure he had his wallet. He smiled over to Leo, and waited for him to get ready. He felt a little bad for leaving him behind but it was just too cold for him. Once the it stopped snowing, Donnie could take him out and maybe head to the shop again. Right now it was just a quick milk run.
Leo followed Donnie downstairs into the shop. It was weird seeing nobody here and the lights being dim. It gave the shop a dark look, far less friendly and welcoming. The only light came from the outside. Donnie unlocked the front door.
"Stay here, okay? Don't touch anything behind the counter." Donnie said. He opened the door and a blast of cold air hit them both. Leo shivered. The door closed behind Donnie, leaving Leo to the empty shop and eagerly awaiting his return. It was very cold, almost too cold to be out for a cold blooded. Donnie insisted on getting milk and now Leo felt a little bad for wanting hot chocolate. It would only take a few minutes. Leo rubbed his beak with the back of his hand and sat down on the bench that was near the window. His fingers played with the string on his pants, something to preoccupy himself before he became nervous again. The shop was so quiet but also so tidy looking without the people crowding in it. Leo was strangely curious to go behind the counter and look at the type of teas and coffees. Leo shivered again and turned his body to look out the window.
There were people out, bundled heavily in scarves and coats and hats. Cars were also out on the streets, slowly driving through the neighborhood. Leo wished Donnie had a car so he could be warm at least when he had to go out. Maybe they could go out more often if they did?
A few minutes had past and Leo was already growing anxious. He hoped Donnie was okay but it had only been a couple of minutes since he left. He should be fine.
His head rested down and a small sigh left him. Leo debated on trying to mediate again but the noise of the door opening made him jump.
"Donni-"
It wasn't Donnie.
A terrapin walked into the shop, dressed in a black hat and heavy sweater. Leo easily sat the protruding shell through the heavy material and the smell was hard to miss. Leo stood up.
"We aren't open." He said.
The terrapin didn't acknowledge him, instead he began to clean himself off from the litter of snow all over himself. He shook it off his sleeves then his front.
"Sure is cold outside." A deep sounded through the terrapin then a small laugh. "Places like these will always warm you up, huh?"
"We aren't open." Leo repeated.
The terrapin took off his hat, revealing his deep green sea colored skin. "I know. I guess I should stop messing around and get what I want." He stepped closer to Leo. The feral growled.
"Don't make this hard. I'm suppose to capture you unscratched. You made a lot of people really mad, little animal."
"Leave." Leo said through gritted teeth. He bumped against one of the tables, his teeth bared in warning towards the approaching terrapin.
"You have a nice price on your head, too pretty to just leave, now come here!" He made a grab towards Leo but the feral charged first. He rammed himself against his plastron, bringing him back an inch- the terrapin was heavy. Leo felt the large hand grip his neck and slam him down into the ground. Leo cried out in pain and kept still. The hand around his neck tighten, large nails dug into his skin as Leo growled weakly.
"You've got a lot of guts for a breeder. Maybe I should keep you all to myself. You got a pretty body." Leo felt a finger travel down his shell and grab at his tail.
"Let go!" Leo shouted angrily. He tucked his tail in tightly and tried to roll away but he was pinned down. The terrapin was strong, a lot stronger than Leo had thought.
"Hahaha. I'll have some fun with you before I take you back where you belong. In a cage, you stupid feral kind." He tightened his hold around Leo's neck, choking him. Leo's hands flew up to his throat, his nails clawed at any inch of skin he could get a hold of to free himself. He couldn't' breathe! Leo closed his eyes, his head was spinning from the struggle. The terrapin kept talking but he couldn't focus. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears. He couldn't breathe.
His body was being dragged a few feet away from the table. His consciousness was slipping, he couldn't fight back or even think straight.
"Let him go! Let him go now!"
Leo heard a female voice but couldn't turn his head. The grip around his throat loosened but he still couldn't breathe. Jenny stood at the bottom step, holding out a handgun, aimed and ready at the stranger. The larger terrapin glared at the girl, his hand released Leo but not without tossing him over like a doll. The two stared down one another, the stranger tried to find some sort of weakness in her hold but she was stiff as a rock. "Leave before I call the police and they will be here in a second. Leave now." She shouted.
"You made a mistake, lady." The terrapin growled. He quickly put his hat back on and opened the door. He didn't leave without shattering the glass as the door swung and violently hit the wall. Jenny quickly stepped down, looking cautiously out just in case the stranger decided to return but her main attention came to Leonardo.
She placed the gun at a safe distance as she knelt beside him. Carefully, she lifted the feral up to sit and lean against the counter behind her. Dark marks around his neck were already appearing but the color was slowly returning his face.
"In and out slowly, breath slow..that's it." Jenny coaxed him, trying to get him to breath properly and see if there was any serious damage. Leo's eyes watered in pain as a horrible stabbing pain in his neck kept coming at each breathe. He wanted to speak but couldn't. Jenny kept close to him, speaking softly and reassuring him that everything would be okay. Minutes later, Donnie arrived back to the shop to see the broken door and glass covering the floor.
Jenny had moved him to the chair, trying to keep him upright as he struggled to breathe and relax. Donnie dropped the bags on the ground and began unbutton his coat. "What the shell happened?" He said in alarm.
"Someone came in. I don't know who, they choked him and I scared him off but he's.." Jenny stopped to take a breath herself then looked to Leo.
"Leo.." Donnie saw the red marks on his neck, bruises coming into the shape of hand prints. Anger unfurled in his chest. "Who was it?" He asked.
"I'm not sure. He was tall..he was a terrapin."
Donnie's heart leaped from his chest. Why? Leo was attacked by this stranger, possibly meaning to kill him or take him. His train of thought immediately went to the organization. How?
Leo was coughing and breathing loudly through his mouth in small panic. He felt even more scared to see Donnie, scared because of what he might think or say when he learned that someone upper handed him so easily. The strange terrapin was unnaturally strong, he couldn't fend him off himself. Thankfully, Jenny was there or he was sure to have gone unconscious.
Donnie didn't seem upset when he faced him again, a look of worry cast over him. "Take it easy. It'll be okay- shell, I'm so sorry, Leo." Donnie mumbled.
It took almost a whole hour for Leo to finally came down and breathe properly. His heart was still racing and his body ached from being slammed viciously on the ground. Jenny had almost called an ambulance but she did call the police. Donnie pleaded to not be involved so they quickly went upstairs to hide. Jenny played it as an attempted robbery and gave a description of the culprit. Hopefully, the attacker would be caught before he ever came near this place again.
The heavy bruising around Leo's neck was awful to look at. He could barely turn his head without cringing in pain. Donnie was enraged when Leo began telling about what the attacker was telling him. It confirmed his suspensions but found it odd that a lone person would try and collect Leo. Was it a bounty? Surely the organization wouldn't go that low to find them. Regardless, that sort of occupation was illegal in this county. Donnie wasn't sure if he wanted to get involved with the authorities right now.
"He ..he called me a breeder.." Leo added sadly.
"You aren't. Don't think on it, Leo." Donnie reassured him firmly. The hurt filled look in Leonardo's eyes was heart breaking enough. He wished he had been there before the attacker got his hands on the feral. This event really got his mind set out on getting some martial arts training, boxer- anything. He was an idiot to think they would be in sunshine and rainbows town for the rest of their lives. He should have seen this coming.
Some ice was necessary for the bruising especially at the back of his neck. Donnie held the ice pack up for Leo, letting the feral lean into him as he helped. Moving his neck hurt terribly, he wasn't sure he wanted to lay down right now at all. Don was thankful his throat wasn't crushed or worse.
This had brought on the resurface of nightmares for Leo. Donnie wouldn't admit it out loud to him, but it also brought on old worries. He never thought of having a number on his head now. There were targets on both of their shells to bring them back. What for? So that they could execute them on their land? Prison? Possibly something worse and controversial? The thought of it scared Don but not for himself. He didn't want to let Leo down, not after everything they were striving for. How much further did they have to go to be carefree? Where else could they go?
Donnie wasn't sure if he even wanted to step out of this dorm.
– –
Jenny was nice enough to give Donnie a few days off to tend to Leo. Besides the door needed to be replaced, the cold winds and snow was getting inside the shop so she had to close it for the week anyways. As much as he appreciated Jenny, he had already made the decision to take care of Leo. Whether he was working or not, Leo came first. The feral was insisting he was okay now but still shaken after all that. He complained of soreness and his neck was black and blue. Donnie was more concerned about Leo's raspy breathing and his spasms. Donnie figured if it got too severe or painful, he would have to take him to a hospital. He was trying to avoid that all together. But if Leo was in dire need of attention he couldn't ignore it.
The rest of the day was without incident and Donnie got to make that hot chocolate finally. He added marshmallows, whipped cream and caramel for a final touch much to Leo's delight. It seemed to cheer him up in an instant.
Donnie still couldn't take his eyes off that ugly bruise on the poor feral. He was still beyond furious but right now he focused on making Leo feel comfortable again. His mood improved due to Donnie's constant wave of affection and care. It was going to change once he got back to work the next week but he was sure Leo would be alright. He couldn't always be right beside him and he couldn't baby him the whole time. Donnie loved Leo so much but he also wanted Leo to grow some independence.
The next few days the police kept close to the shop after the 'break in' as Jenny told them. They kept inside their dorm. Leo needed plenty of rest but as Donnie he was growing a little anxious being stuck inside another day. He kept trying to push his paranoia away, thinking he was just overreacting and that nothing would happen if he poked his head out. Donnie was just terrified of being captured and having to go back.
His hand rested on top of Leo's head as he slept soundlessly on top of his plastron. He tried getting the feral to sleep on the pillow so he wouldn't hurt his neck but he hardly listened. Donnie smiled at the sleeping figure. He'll get up to make hot chocolate again for them then clean up the kitchen area. There wasn't much to do right now but the dark clouds and snow were bringing down his mood. His energy levels were low but his body was still sensitive. Donnie knew it was due to Leonardo's chemical changes and of course his body. The last thing on his mind right now should be sex. However, it was surprisingly difficult.
Leo moaned softly into his chest and began to stir. Donnie watched him stretch out lazily and rub his beak against his plastron. He chuckled lightly. Leo was impossibly angelic at times. Adorable and charming. Those were strange words to describe a feral but Leo looked too well formed and elegant. His skin was a beautiful color, mapped with scars and seas of deep colored bruises. Donnie could go on and on. He was making himself embarrassed for the wondrous words he was using, like a cheesy poet describing his lover.
"Hey, sleepy head." Donnie sang in a soft whisper.
Leo growled as he stretched himself out more over Donnie. He pressed his beak against Don's plastron again and huffed comically.
Donnie gently teased Leo's sides by rubbing his sides a little, he couldn't reach any lower but the feral was awakening just from the touches. Leo lifted his head, his black eyes opened into narrowed slits as he looked at Donnie. "Sleepy.." He mumbled.
"Yeah. That's you, sleepy head." Donnie gently scratched the top of Leo's head. The feral purred unexpectedly. A small shiver went down Leo's spine, that felt good. He closed his eyes again and tilt his head a little to the sight. The smallest of movements were still difficult due to his neck being bruised up. It wouldn't stop Leo from trying to get Donnie to scratch near his ear slit. The feral smiled when he felt Donnie's hand move down a little as he requested. "Haha, really?"
Donnie could feel the soft purrs against his plastron. As much as he loved to indulge in Leo's secret weakness, he had to take a shower and get himself cleaned up.
He gave Leo a few more scratches near his temple then ceased. "I gotta get up."
"Noooo..." Leo mewed. He stretched out his arms over Donnie then scooted himself up. He trapped Donnie under him.
"Yessss. Come on. Let's clean this place up first then we'll take a shower." Donnie pushed Leo off him- boy, that wasn't easy at all. Leo was a lot heavier than he looked. Donnie flopped the feral beside him, and before Leo could try to get near again, Donnie pounced on him. He completely ignored Leo's whining and sleepy puppy eyes. He hugged him tightly and pressed his lips against Leo's chest. He was so glad that Leo was alright. Donnie felt like he was exaggerating when he said he would be lost without him. No, he meant it.
"Can you teach me how to mediate again?" Leo asked.
"Yeah. We can do that."