She had been debating all day on whether or not she should go. Tonight was one of their scheduled training sessions, but she was still mad at him from the day before. The time had come that she either needed to go or she'd be late. Yes. No. Yes. No. Eve paced across her living room. If she didn't go, he may show up and ask questions. She really wasn't in the mood for that. Damn it. Okay. Stopping abruptly, she steeled herself. She was going.
Deep breath in and out. Eve set her face to a neutral expression and entered the dojo. As per usual, Leo was waiting for her, but there was no warm welcome to greet her. Though Raph's talk calmed the anger inside somewhat, Leo still held on to a piece of it. Jealousy is a funny thing. He wanted to hear it from Eve herself that nothing happened.
"Let's begin." Leo pulled a katana out and gave it a swish.
"Gladly," she said, harshly. The first time she said that word in this room she had been so excited to start her training. My how things can change in a year. She pulled out a katana as well. Leo had given them to her about a month ago.
The session was heated. Many glances were exchanged, but the only words that were said came from Leo when he was correcting her. They both went through so many emotions: hurt, anger, confusion, guilt, betrayal. Eventually, Leo called a halt to her training. "That's enough for today." He walked over to the stack of towels they kept in there and tossed one to her. She was wiping down her face when he asked, "How long have you been with Raph?" Leo was staring at her, carefully watching her body language for her reaction.
Eve pulled the towel away from her face, but didn't turn to face him. "Raph and I aren't together. How long have you been seeing Karai?" Her voice, thankfully, stayed level.
Leo didn't answer her right away. His brain was quickly putting the pieces together. So, she was upset about him talking with Karai. Maybe she was even jealous. His heart gave a leap in his chest.
Eve took his silence as confirmation that her assumption was correct. Turning around, she said, "Seriously, Leo. She's tried to kill you and your family. And you like her? Do you think I don't know where that chip on your shell came from?" Tears were brimming her eyes, but she fought them down.
Holding up his hands, Leo took a slight step forward. "The only thing I've ever felt for Karai is friendship."
Their eyes met. It was now or never. There was no going back after this. She'd waited long enough. "And what do you feel for me?"
Leo didn't break eye contact. He saw the hope and longing Eve couldn't hide. If things were different, maybe they could be together. But he was a mutant turtle, an outcast, and a leader. So, he lied. "You are one of my dearest friends who I care very deeply for." He watched her break and finally looked away from what his words had done.
Several tears slid down her cheeks before she could stop them. Brushing them away roughly, Eve let her anger take over. She knew he was lying to her. He wasn't the only one that could read body language. If he would rather hurt her than love her, then so could she. "You wanna know what happened between Raph and I the other night?" She moved towards him. "You really wanna know?" Staring up at him, she continued, "Fine. I tried to seduce him. Basically threw myself at him. Because I was tired of feeling unwanted. And the only reason we didn't do it was because he said no. Thought I'd regret it in the morning. But the only thing I regret, is not giving up on a hopeless cause sooner. We're done here." Eve walked away from him. She paused in the doorway, before turning to say, "I quit."