This is a long one so buckle up haha enjoy!

A few days later Artemis runs around her room throwing clothes as she goes. Helen sits on her bed and shakes her head at her half dressed sister.

"Artemis calm down. It's just a movie night."

Artemis blows her hair out of her face before giving her sister a look.

"It is not just a movie night, it is the movie night. We're meeting their family Helen."

Helen shrugs.

"So? We've already met Mikey and Lexi."

Artemis shakes her head and holds up a dress in front of herself.

"We did not meet them. Seeing them from across the bar doesn't count."

Helen chuckles and shrugs.

"I think it does, but seriously, stop stressing."

Artemis throws the dress over her shoulder and walks over to Helen before flopping face down onto her bed. Helen looks at her before rolling her eyes and flipping her onto her back.

"I'm not going."

"Yes you are."

"No."

Artemis glances at Helen before closing her eyes. Helen sighs and gets up and walks around her messy room picking up clean clothes as she goes. Helen glances at Artemis before laying a pair of cut off jeans on the bed with a tank top and an off the shoulder red sweatshirt.

"Here."

Artemis tilts her head up and sees the clothes before standing up and putting them on.

"Thanks Helen."

Helen shrugs and motions for her to sit down in front of her mirror. As she does Helen grabs a brush and tames her wild hair.

"So why are you so nervous?"

Artemis sighs and shrugs.

"Why aren't you?"

"Why would I be?"

Artemis throws her hands up in exasperation.

"Because! It's their family! And their girlfriends! What if they hate us?"

"They won't."

"You don't know that."

Helen stares at her sister through the mirror before dutch braiding her hair.

"Artemis, Raph likes you and you like Raph. That's all their going to see and care about. You make each other happy."

Artemis makes a face as she listens to her sister and sighs.

"I guess you're right…"

Helen smiles and pulls a few pieces of hair out to frame Artemis's face.

"They're going to love you."

"Like Ery's family did?"

Helen stiffens and Artemis quickly stands up walking into her bathroom. Helen leans on the chair before glancing at the closed bathroom door. The doorbell ringing makes her snap out of her mood and walk to the front door. After checking the peephole she undoes all the locks on the door and opens it with a smile.

"Hey guys."

Donnie smiles and takes her in. She was dressed in a tight pair of black jeans and a white lace crop top. Her hair is curled and she has a simple cat eye. Donnie steps in and picks her up in a hug making her laugh. Raph rolls his eyes before shutting the door behind them. Helen laughs and kisses Donnie quickly before he puts her down.

"Ya ready to go?"

"Yep let me just get Artemis."

Raph waves.

"I got her."

Helen nods and watches him walk off towards her bedroom.

"Just knock on the bathroom door."

Raph waves to her and she smiles before turning her attention back to Donnie.

"You look great."

She makes a face at her outfit before shrugging.

"Thanks Donnie. You don't think it's too revealing?"

"Not at all. If you're comfortable in it then it's perfect."

Helen blushes and tucks a piece of hair behind her ear. Donnie smiles and takes her hand in his and pulls her to him. She looks up at him and he smiles at her before kissing her deeply.

"Nerds."

Helen flips her sister off before opening her eyes and stepping away from Donnie but leaving his hand in hers.

"You ready to go?"

"Yep."

Artemis tugs on her purse and nods and walking towards the door with Raph. She easily locks up behind them and lightly steps down the stairs in her sandals. Raph smiles and hands her a helmet before she straddles the bike behind him.

"You ready?'

"As ready as I'll ever be."

Raph frowns but starts the bike and follows after Donnie down the road.

"You okay?"

"Fine."

"Liar."

Artemis grabs him around the waist even tighter before shrugging into his back.

"What's wrong?"

"Just nervous."

"Why?"

They take a sharp turn and Artemis lets her head roll back with her eyes closed.

"Because."

"Artemis."

She sighs and rolls her head forward.

"I'm just nervous that your siblings will hate me and so will their girlfriends, then you'll never speak to me and it'll be sad…"

Raph blinks before stopping at a red light

"You think that if my brothas don't like you I'd never speak ta you again?"

He turns his head to look at her. She doesn't look up and instead just shrugs.

"Artemis that's crazy. I do a lot of things my bros hate and I keep doin them. Don't worry. They're goin ta love ya."

Artemis looks up and smiles before they take off down the street again.

"Okay…"

Raph smiles slightly and shakes his head.

"Tell me about them."

"Uh well Leo is the oldest and Mikey is the youngest."

"Leo is the one who oozes olderness?"

Raph laughs and nods.

"Yeah that's him."

"Okay so I'll avoid him. What about Mikey? He's the one that was at the bar right?"

"Yeah with Lexi."

She nods and tries to keep them organized in her head.

"Alright well this won't be too bad."

Donnie parks and takes off his helmet before watching Raph park beside them. Helen hops off the bike and hands Donnie her helmet before looking around. Artemis lets Raph help her off before smiling and taking off her helmet.

"Wow."

Raph and Donnie share a look before heading to the door by the cars. Artemis lets Raph take her hand and winds her fingers with his before taking a deep breath. Helen does the same with Donnie and flashes him a smile before they walk in.

"Hey Lana we're here!"

Artemis frowns and looks up at Raph who makes a face.

"I forgot Lana…"

"Who is she?"

"Uh she's Leo's girlfriend…and my best friend."

Artemis's eyes widen as they ascend the stairs to the living area.

"Shit. Raph how could you forget her?"

"I dunno but don't worry. She's just intense sometimes. Don't worry."

Before she can speak again a set of arms is wrapped around her neck. She stiffens and looks at the bright red hair before Lexi pulls back and smiles at her.

"Welcome! We're so glad you could come!"

Artemis smiles and nods before looking at Raph for help. The red head smiles at her before being picked up and thrown over the shoulder of a large blonde male.

"Lexi give her some breathing room babe."

He smiles down at Artemis and shrugs wraps an arm around his girlfriend's legs.

"Sorry about her, she's just real excited to meet you both. I'm Mikey."

Helen smiles and nods.

"I recognize you both from the bar."

Artemis looks at his face and focuses on his brilliant blue eyes.

"Oh yeah! Bartender! You make a mean rum and coke."

Helen shrugs with a smile.

"Bartender huh? I'm going to need you to come into the kitchen."

Mikey turns swinging Lexi with him making her giggle. She smiles at Artemis before moving and putting her hands on the ground and flipping over to right herself. Artemis watches his an impressed smile before taking her in. She was tiny adorable. Her flaming red hair was in pigtail and she was wearing white shorts and a huge sweatshirt.

"Hey we're twins!"

Artemis looks at her sweatshirt before laughing.

"Guess we are."

Lexi smiles and gently takes her hand and leads her farther into the living room. Donnie and Raph watch them go before glancing at each other. Lana smiles at Helen before leading her to the kitchen.

"So far so good…"

Raph nods and looks at Mikey who goes to sit on the couch.

"Okay since you're the guests, you get to choose the first movie."

Artemis looks at her before smiling and sitting on the floor in front of the DVD piles.

"Wow you all have everything!"

Lexi nods and sits besides her pulling out a few of her favorites.

"What genre are you thinking?"

"Um Horror-"

"Artemis."

She winces and gives Raph a sheepish smile before shrugging.

"Okay so no horror…"

Raph smirks and shakes his head before sitting beside his brother on the couch. Mikey leans over to him and smiles.

"She seems nice."

"She is."

Mikey nods and watches the two girls sort through all the movies.

"Okay so comedy you think? Never hurts to start off with a few laughs."

Artemis nods and they both looks at the cases of a few movies.

"Hmm…I'm feeling The Benchwarmers."

Lexi nods with a smile.

"Sounds great to me."

She takes the DVD and pops it into the player but doesn't turn it on just yet.

"You hungry? We have a ton of food in the kitchen."

Artemis nods and slowly stands up before following the red head into the kitchen. Helen looks over at them and smiles before putting the cap back on a bottle of whiskey.

"You guys pick a movie?"

"It's not horror is it?"

Artemis rolls her eyes and shakes her head.

"No it's a comedy. Don't worry scaredy cat."

Helen gives her a look before Lexi chuckles.

"Raph told her she couldn't choose a horror."

Artemis gives her sister an impish look before laughing. Helen shakes her head before handing Lana a glass.

"Thanks."

The pretty blonde smiles before taking a sip and enjoying the flavor.

"Mikey wasn't kidding."

Helen shrugs before taking a sip of hers. Lexi walks off to a cupboard before grabbing a few plates. She smiles but before she can put them down another tall male takes them from her hands. Artemis watches him flash her a smile before turning towards her. He has dark brown hair, the same height as Raph, and piercing brown eyes. They study each other before he smiles slightly.

"Hi you must be Artemis. I'm Leonardo."

She nods and smiles slightly before accepting his hand and shaking it. He easily balances the plates in one hand before maneuvering around the girls and walking to the table. Lana studies Artemis when she's not looking and takes her in. She looked nothing like Helen. They had different builds, different facial structures, and different colored eyes.

"Artemis this is Lana."

Lana smiles and extends her hand.

"Nice to meet you Artemis."

They shake hands and lock eyes taking each other in. Lana smiles and sips her drink before looking past her and chuckling.

"Lexi can you help Leo? You know how he gets in the kitchen."

Lexi laughs and nods before walking over to the kitchen table.

"Thanks for having us over."

"No problem! I'm just glad you could come. It's so rare that all of us can get together at the same time."

Helen nods with a smile.

"So you and Lexi live here?"

"Yep. She moved in a few months ago. You two live together right?"

Artemis nods.

"Yep."

"How long have you lived there?"

"A few months."

Lana nods and smiles.

"Well welcome to New York. I hope you're enjoying it so far."

"We are. It's a great city."

"You bet. Do you work?"

Helen nods.

"I work at the bar as a bartender and work for an IT service line."

"I remember Donnie mentioning that. It's crazy that he used to work for the same line."

Helen smiles and nods.

"What do you do Artemis?"

"I sing and dance."

"Oh wow that's so different."

Artemis frowns slightly at Lana's word choice but chuckles.

"We can't all be science prodigies."

"You're telling me. I can't do a quarter of the stuff Lexi or Donnie can. I was a nurse before I inherited my dads company."

Helen nods.

"I knew you looked familiar! You're on the cover of every business magazine now."

Lana grimaces and nods.

"Yeah it's a publicity thing…honestly I'm just doing what my advisors, well, advise me to."

She smiles sheepishly before laughing.

"You guys should come by sometime. I know Donnie would love some help setting up his new office."

"Office?"

Lana's smile wavers and she makes a face.

"He didn't tell you yet did he?"

Helen shakes her head and laughs.

"It's fine. I'll pretend I'm surprised when he does."

Lana lets out a breath and laughs.

"Thank you."

Leo walks back in and wraps an arm around Lana's waist.

"You know I can handle putting plates and silverware on the table right?"

She shrugs and smirks up at him.

"Are you sure? Because last time-"

"Mikey tripped me."

"Uh huh."

They all laugh at Leo's face before Lexi walks back into the room.

"Dinner's served. We should go and get some before Mikey and Raph get in there."

Artemis laughs and lets Lexi take her hand and lead her to the delicious smelling food. The spread makes Artemis's mouth water and she looks at Lexi before taking the plate offered to her.

"Wow this all looks great."

"Lexi didn't know what you both liked and didn't like so she made everything…"

Lexi sticks her tongue out at Lana before giving them plates too. They each fill their plates up with food before grabbing silverware and heading into the living room. Mikey and Raph look up before standing.

"Finally! I've been staring at that food for an hour."

Mikey smirks at Lexi before bending down and kissing her cheek and running off into the kitchen. Lexi giggles before going to take a seat in front of the couch. Artemis follows and sits besides her before they both dig in.

"Oh my gosh this is amazing…where'd you get this?"

"I made it."

The red head smiles at her before taking a bite of some of her chicken.

"Are you a cook?"

"No I'm a scientist actually. I work at Lana's company. I'm the head of experimental technology and a few other things. My title is too long."

Artemis laughs and nods.

"That's awesome. Do you like it?"

"I love it actually. I get paid to experiment and sometimes blow things up."

Lexi laughs and Artemis smiles at her happy face. She goes back to eating her food and feels herself relaxing. Lexi was so sweet and open. She couldn't help but feel more comfortable around her but Lana was a little different. There was just something about her, and the way she said her job was different…Artemis sighs before stabbing at a piece of chicken on her plate. Lexi watches and looks up as Helen and Lana make their way into the living room. Lana catches Lexi's eye and the small red head glances at Artemis before giving a look to her blonde friend. Lana winces at the accusing stare before taking a seat beside Artemis and leaning against the couch.

"How is it?

"Amazing."

"Glad to hear you like it."

She smiles at the brunette before taking a bite.

"Lexi you're just too talented."

Lexi shrugs and examines a piece of food on her fork.

"We can't all be perfect like me."

Lana rolls her eyes and tosses a piece of broccoli at her face making it bounce off her cheek and onto Artemis's shoulder. Lexi glares at Lana before picking the piece of broccoli up and popping it into her mouth. Artemis laughs and shakes her head.

"What? It's good broccoli!"

"Mhm sure."

Lexi nudges Artemis before laughing.

"So what movie did you choose Artemis?"

The blonde looks at her and Artemis smiles.

"The Benchwarmers."

"Nice choice. It's hilarious."

Artemis nods before taking another bite of her food.

In the kitchen Leo peers around the door and sees them all sitting in front of the couch. Donnie looks at his older brother before nudging his shoulder.

"Lana won't eat them. Calm down."

Leo rolls his eyes but his brothers laugh. Raph looks at Leo before finishing grabbing food.

"They seem nice."

Donnie smiles at Mikey who looks at Raph.

"Artemis is pretty quiet though. Wasn't expecting that dude."

"She's nervous."

Leo raises a brow before grabbing a plate.

"Why?"

"Was worried you guys wouldn't like her."

"Are you kidding? Lexi is like in love with her."

Mikey laughs and smiles at his biggest brother.

"Yeah I gotta thank her for that. She's bein real nice."

"Well that's just her personality dude. I have the nicest girlfriend."

Donnie laughs and shrugs.

"I don't know Mike, Helen is pretty nice."

"And pretty. She could be a model. How's she putting up with your ugly mug?"

Donnie glares at Mikey making him laugh. Leo chuckles and pats his brother on the back before going to get some food.

"What's she so nervous about Raph?"

"Uh you and Lana mostly."

"Me? Why?"

"Yer the older brotha."

Leo rolls his eyes and grabs some chicken.

"So? I'm not that scary."

"Uh yeah okay dude. You're like the ultimate older brother. You're super intimidating."

Mikey shrugs at Leo's look before taking a bite.

"Alright I might be a little intimidating…but what about Lana?"

They all look at Raph who winces and avoids their looks.

"Uh I may have told her that she was my best friend…"

Donnie's eyes go wide and he groans.

"What the hell Raph? Lana is scary enough without you adding that kind of pressure."

"What pressure? I was tellin the truth."

Leo chuckles and shakes his head.

"No wonder she's been so quiet around her."

Raph groans and looks at his brothers before running a hand through his hair.

"Girls are complicated."

Mikey laughs and nods before tapping his brother on the shoulder and walking out to where the girls are sitting. Lexi smiles up at Mikey who easily steps over her and sits on the couch. She leans back and rests her head on his legs making him smile. Raph follows his brother's lead before easily stepping over Artemis and sitting behind her. She glances at him before laughing at something Lexi said.

"Donnie! Leo! We're starting the movie."

They walk out of the kitchen before Lexi crawls forward and starts the movie. Lana stands and dims the lights before returning to her seat on the floor. They all get comfortable and start the movie. Artemis sighs and leans back against Raph's legs and brings her knees up to her chin.

An hour and a half later the credits roll and Artemis groans before stretching her legs out. Lexi quickly goes and turns the movie off before looking at Mikey.

"Your turn to pick a movie."

Mikey nods before standing and grabbing her plate and his and walking into the kitchen. Artemis slowly stands and groans as her joints crack. Raph stands up behind her and watches her stretch out her arms and legs before grabbing her plate as well and walking off into the kitchen. She slowly lowers her arms and watches him go with a small smile. Helen watches and smiles to herself before walking over to Donnie and helping him up.

"Thanks. That couch just absorbs you."

She chuckles and nods.

"It looks comfy."

"It is…which is why you should sit with me for the next movie."

He smiles down at her making her blush before she nods with a smile.

"Okay."

They walk into the kitchen and Artemis shakes her head at them.

"Nerds."

"I've never seen him this happy before."

Lana stands beside Artemis and smiles at her as she turns around.

"Yeah they make each other very happy."

Lana nods and glances at the kitchen doorway.

"I'm glad they met you both. You both make them happy."

Artemis shrugs with a smile trying to brush the comment off.

"Eh we try."

Lana chuckles and smiles down at the shorter brunette.

"…Were you nervous about coming here?"

"Hell yeah."

Lana's eyes widen at her honesty.

"Why?"

"Because you all are so important to Raph."

"He told you that?"

Artemis shakes her head.

"Of course not, I can just tell. The way he talks about his brothers and you and Lexi, it's just very intimidating."

Lana nods in surprise but understands.

"Well we all care about them. A lot."

Artemis smiles slightly and nods before looking towards the kitchen.

"I do too…"

Lana smiles at her whispered words and lays a hand on her shoulder.

"If it helps, they all like you and Helen. Lexi thinks you're great and Leo does too."

Artemis glances up at her with hopeful eyes.

"Yeah?"

The blonde nods with a smile.

"You and Helen make them happy and that's all they care about."

Artemis smiles sadly and looks at the blonde before looking at her seriously.

"What about you?"

"Hm?"

The brunette looks at the ground for a second before looking back up into her blue eyes.

"You said they all like us…what about you?"

Lana frowns and blinks a few times searching for the right words.

"I like you both."

"But?"

Lana looks away before frowning slightly.

"…I just don't want them to get hurt."

She blinks at her before tilting her head to the side in confusion.

"You think we'll hurt them?"

"Not intentionally of course, just, they live very complicated lives and not everyone can deal with that…"

Artemis frowns and makes a face trying to decipher Lana's statement. Before she can ask Leo's voice interrupts their conversation.

"Lana."

The blonde glances at the large male in the doorway before looking down at Artemis and walking off into the kitchen. She walks past Leo before he looks back up at her with an apologetic look. Raph walks past Leo and glances at his brother before his brow furrows. He turns to look at Artemis but she just shakes her head and goes to grab her purse. Raph quietly walks over and watches her rummage around.

"Need some air?"

"Hell yes."

Raph nods and takes her hand before leading them up the stairs to the roof. When he opens the door the cool nights breeze makes her smile and relax slightly. Raph watches her walk over to the edge of the building and sits down hanging one leg off the edge. Raph silently sits besides her letting her calm down. She looks through her purse before pulling out a cigarette and lighting it and taking a long drag. She slowly puffs out the smoke and sighs before glancing at Raph. He stares at her and glares at the stick between her fingers.

"This is the first time I've seen you smoke since that first night."

She nods.

"I only smoke when I'm stressed."

"Lana made you that stressed?"

Artemis chuckles humorlessly before nodding.

"She just has a way with words…"

Raph chuckles and shrugs.

"Most times she can just be a bitch."

Artemis looks at him surprised and he stares back.

"Don't get me wrong, we love her, and she's one of my closest friends, but she can be a raging bitch. Nothin wrong with bein a bitch, it's just an observation."

Artemis smirks and laughs before throwing the barely started cigarette into the alley.

"Wow."

Raph shrugs.

"It's the truth. Whateva she said ta you, sorry."

"Not your fault. She didn't say anything bad honestly, I just don't think she likes me because of you."

Raph quirks a brow.

"Because of me?"

"Yeah. She's like super protective, which is fine, it makes sense, but it's just intimidating."

Raph nods in understanding.

"We've just been through a lot together."

Artemis doesn't say anything back and instead thinks about what Lana had said in the living room. Raph watches multiple emotions cross her face before it goes blank.

"You okay?'

"Yeah I'm fine. Just needed some fresh air."

Artemis turns and smiles at him before standing and wincing.

"Ugh my muscles cramped watching that movie."

Raph chuckles and turns to look at her as she stretches out her thighs. She easily bends her leg behind her and bends to touch the ground stretching the muscle out. She groans as her muscles stretch out before looking at Raph who's staring at her.

"What?"

"Nothin."

"Liar."

He smirks and shrugs.

"Yer just flexible."

She puts her leg down and nods.

"I have to be."

"Guess that makes sense. You bein a dancer and all."

She laughs and nods.

"Are you flexible?"

"Me?"

"Mhm."

She smirks at him and walks over grabbing his hands and forcing him to stand.

"Uh I guess."

"You guess?"

He shrugs.

"I'm okay. I have to be slightly flexible I suppose…"

She stares at him in confusion.

"Why?"

"I uh do martial arts…"

She raises a brow before nodding.

"Right I remember you mentioning that. Why type?"

"Uh ya know…the regular kind…"

She makes a face before chuckling.

"Secretive much?"

He rubs the back of his neck and she smiles.

"Well, show me."

"Show you?"

"Yes."

He looks around and then at himself. Normally he could have whipped out a few moves but wearing clothes was so constricting, especially jeans.

"Jeans. Can't."

She frowns and shrugs.

"Alright you get a pass this one time."

He chuckles and nods.

"How flexible are you?"

She smirks and shrugs. He raises a brow and walks closer to her letting his hands land on her hips. She looks up at him and raises a brow before winding her arms around his neck.

"…You should show me."

"Oh yeah? Why's that?"

Her teasing smirk makes him tighten his grip on her hips as his eyes roam her face and pause on her lips before glancing back up into her eyes.

"Just for future reference…might come in handy…"

She blushes and he smirks before leaning forward and capturing her lips in a kiss. She slowly shuts her eyes and tightens her hold around his neck before opening her mouth slightly to let his tongue enter. Raph groans and wraps his arms around her waist picking her up easily. Her legs wind around his hips and her hand finds its way into his hair. After a few minutes she leans back and looks down at him. He stares up at her and sees her cheeks are red and she's slightly out of breath. He smirks and quickly kisses her again on the lips.

"So, ya gonna show me?"

She nods quietly and unwinds herself from him and takes a few steps away. He smirks and crosses his arms waiting for her to do something. She takes a deep breath before easily kicking her left leg up by her head and catching it. Raph's eyes go wide and she smirks before using her right hand to pull her leg farther to the side behind her head.

"Wow."

She laughs and drops her leg before swinging it back and catching it behind her head. She grips her foot and pulls up until her leg is completely straight.

"Whoa! That's amazing!"

Both of their eyes snap over to Mikey and Lexi who are standing in the doorway. Artemis quickly drops her leg and blushes before Raph walks over to her and wraps an arm around her waist.

"We just wanted to let you know we're starting the next movie..."

Raph nods.

"We'll be down soon."

Mikey smirks and pulls his waving girlfriend away from the doorway leaving them alone. Raph looks down at her and sees her blush covering her face.

"…they were right, that was pretty amazin. How did you get that flexible?"

"Practice."

She smiles up at him and he smiles back before bending down and kissing the top of her head.

"Let's go."

He winds his fingers with hers and leads her back downstairs.

Geez Lana. By the way the position Artemis was in is called a scorpion (at least that's what I know it by) so if you're curious you can look it up. Hope you enjoyed this. Read and review please!